CHINESE In addition to the following courses, intermediate level study is available through Metroversity and at the advanced study level study abroad options are available at our partner university, the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
CHIN 101, 102 Introduction to Chinese Language & Culture I, II
This is a two-semester sequence designed to provide basic language skills in Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin/Putonghua) for beginners. It emphasizes oral communication as a first step, leading gradually
to a balanced development of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as an understanding of aspects of Chinese culture and society that influence the language and how it is used.
By the end of the year students will be able to carry on simple conversations about everyday life with native speakers of Chinese and read and write 400 to 500 Chinese characters. No prior knowledge of Modern Standard Chinese is required. Prerequisites: Prerequisite for Chin. 102 is Chin. 101 or it equivalent. Offered: As required
CHIN 201, 202 Explorations of Topics in Chinese I, II
This is a two-semester sequence (201/202) designed to provide language skills in Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin/Putonghua) in a cultural context for those who have studied Chinese at the beginners' level. It is designed to provide a balanced development of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in depth and breadth, aiming toward the elementary level of the Chinese Proficiency Test designed and developed by the Chinese Proficiency Test Centre of Beijing Language and Culture University. By the end of the year, students will be able to carry on 15-20 line situational conversations
with native speakers of Chinese and read and write about 500 Chinese characters. Prerequisites: Prerequisite for Chin. 201 is Chin. 102 or it equivalent; prerequisite for Chin. 202 is Chin. 201 or it equivalent. Offered: As required
CHIN 320 Chinese Culture through Films and Fiction
This course is a study of the essential characteristics of Chinese culture as displayed throughout Chinese history in the social, political, economic, and personal spheres of society. Well-known films, novels, and stories with ancient and modern-day settings are studied for the insights they provide into the core values that have survived the many upheavals of current and past centuries. The course is taught in English, using English translations of all course material. Prerequisites: No prior knowledge of Chinese is required. Offered: As required
CHIN423 Chinese Independent Study
Guided reading or research in an area of special interest (language, literature, culture, business, etc.) under the direction of a faculty members. Offered: As required
CHIN 424 Chinese Independent Study Abroad
No traditional classroom setting but rather experiential learning through full immersion in and interaction with the culture through direct exposure to the fine and performing arts, media, films, museums, etc., while studying in a Chinese-speaking country. In consultation with the instructor, a student may register for this course prior to a semester or academic year abroad. Prerequisites: None Offered: As required Return to top
FRENCH
In addition to the following courses a variety of other courses are available at our French, Canadian and African partner universities.
FREN 100 French for Students and Travelers
This course offers an introduction to the French language and culture. It focuses on the development of simple but adequate conversational skills to meet the needs of students and travelers, communicating in situations of everyday life. (This course is not part of the FLIS degree) Prerequisites: None Offered: As required
FREN 101, 102 Introduction to French Language & Culture I, II
These are the beginning courses of the French language-acquisition sequence, emphasizing oral communication as a first step, leading to a balanced development of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as an appreciation of the history and culture of the French speaking nations. Prerequisites: Prerequisite for Fren. 102 is Fren. 101. Offered: As required
FREN 111 Intensive Review of French
One semester review of elementary French: grammar, speaking, reading, writing, and Francophone cultures. Prerequisites: Open to students who are placed in this level by test results or department direction. Not open to students who have credit for Fren. 101 or Fren. 102. Offered: As required
FREN 201, 202 Explorations of Topics in French I, II
Further development of the four language skills and acquisition of more complicated structural elements combined with a general grammar review. Emphasis is placed on basic composition, vocabulary building, syntactical problems, and idiomatic usage through the reading and discussion of contemporary literary prose and non-literary selections from a variety of fields in a variety of styles. Prerequisites: Prerequisite for Fren. 201 is Fren. 102 or its equivalent; prerequisite for Fren 202. is Fren 201 or its equivalent. Offered: As required
FREN 211, 212 Intermediate French Conversation and Composition I, II
This course is designed to bridge the gap between the intermediate and advanced levels of French instruction. It focuses on the application of all four skills in a natural setting through the use of authentic materials, particularly emphasizing the specific development of reading strategies, discussion skills, and writing discourse in preparation for content-driven courses and study abroad. Prerequisites: Prerequisite for Fren. 201 1s Fren. 202 or its equivalent; prerequisite for Fren 212. is Fren 211 or its equivalent. Offered: As required
FREN 310 French for Business
This course focuses on the development of specialized conversational and written proficiency necessary to import-export business, banking, insurance, business regulation, etc., in the French-speaking world. Activities will require critical thinking in situations students might encounter, and study of relevant cultural aspects, such as France's role in the European Union and Quebec's role in the NAFTA, so that students understand recent changes as well as Francophone customs in business dealings. Prerequisites: Fren. 212 or permission of instructor. Offered: As required
FREN 312 Advanced French Conversation and Composition
The focus of this course is directed toward refining the student's ability to use vocabulary and grammatical forms accurately in the written and spoken language, using pronunciation and intonation acceptable to a native speaker. Listening comprehension, idiomatic language use, classroom discussions, and compositions on a variety of issues and literary works are integral part of this course. Prerequisites: Fren. 212 or permission of instructor. Offered: As required
FREN 315 Introduction to French Literature
A survey and chronological study of French Literature, social development and intellectual currents in the context of history, art and music. Special emphasis on oral proficiency development through seminar style discussion format. Study of the principles of writing and explication de texte. Prerequisites: Fren. 202 or equivalent. Offered: As required
FREN 320 French Culture and Civilization
A survey and chronological study of French Literature, social development and intellectual currents in the context of history, art and music. Special emphasis on oral proficiency development through seminar style discussion format. Study of the principles of writing and explication de texte. Prerequisites: Fren. 202 or equivalent. Offered: As required
FREN 420 Special Topics in French Language, Literature and Culture
This course designation may include various courses like "French Theater", "Francophone Literature and Culture", "Women's Voices Through History", "French Cultural History through Films", and "Francophone Cultural History Through Films". Prerequisites: Fren. 212 or permission of the instructor Offered: As required
FREN 423 French Independent Study
Guided reading or research in an area of special interest (language, literature, culture, business, etc.) under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisites: Fren. 312 or permission of the instructor Offered: As required
FREN 424 French Independent Study Abroad
No traditional classroom setting but rather experiential learning through full immersion in and interaction with the culture through direct exposure to the fine and performing arts, media, films, museums, etc., while studying in a French-speaking country. In consultation with the instructor, a student may register for this course prior to a semester or academic year abroad. Prerequisites: None Offered: As required Return to top
In addition to the following courses, a variety of other courses are available at our German, Austrian and Swiss partner Universities.
GERM 101, 102 Introduction to German Language & Culture I, II
These are the beginning courses of the German language-acquisition sequence, emphasizing oral communication as a first step, leading to a balanced development of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as an appreciation of the history and culture of the German-speaking nations. Prerequisites: Prerequisite for German 102 is German 101 Offered: As required
GERM 201, 202 Explorations of Topics in German I, II
Further development of the four language skills and acquisition of more complicated structural elements combined with a general grammar review. Emphasis is placed on basic composition, vocabulary building, syntactical problems, and idiomatic usage through the reading and discussion of contemporary literary prose and non-literary selections from a variety of fields in a variety of styles. Prerequisites: Germ. 102 or its equivalent Offered: As required
GERM 211, 212 Intermediate German Conversation and Composition I, II
This course is designed to bridge the gap between the intermediate and advanced levels of German instruction. It focuses on the application of all four skills in a natural setting through the use of authentic materials, particularly emphasizing the specific development of reading strategies, discussion skills, and writing discourse in preparation for content-driven courses and study abroad. Prerequisites: Germ. 202 or its equivalent Offered: As required
GERM 220 The German Cultural Tradition, I
This course, which is taught in English, gives students an overview of German history and literature in its cultural and social context from the Middle Ages to 1789. Prerequisites: None Offered: As required
GERM 221 The German Cultural Tradition, II
This course, which is taught in English, introduces students to the tumultuous story of Germany, its culture, literature, art, and thought from the time of Frederick the Great in the late eighteenth century to the momentous events of 1989-90 and post-wall Germany. Prerequisites: None Offered: As required
GERM 310 German for Business
This course focuses on the development of specialized conversational and written language proficiency organized around major business and economic topics that reflect the recent changes in Europe as well as Germany's role in the global economy. In addition, this course is designed to lay the foundation for successful preparation for the prestigious and internationally recognized examination/certificate Prüfung Wirtschaftsdeutsch International. Prerequisites: Germ. 212 or permission of instructor. Offered: As required
GERM 312 Advanced German Conversation and Composition
The focus of this course is directed toward refining the student's ability to use vocabulary and grammatical forms accurately in the written and spoken language, using pronunciation and intonation acceptable to a native speaker. Listening comprehension, idiomatic language use, classroom discussions, and compositions on a variety of issues and literary works are an integral part of this course. Prerequisites: Germ. 212 or permission of instructor Offered: As required
GERM 320 German Culture and Civilization
Advanced systematic study of the contemporary culture of German-speaking countries, focusing on historical, political, social, and educational institutions and issues in their geographical context. Prerequisites: Germ. 212 or permission of instructor Offered: As required
GERM 330 The German Cultural Tradition, I
This course gives students an overview of German history and literature in its cultural and social context from the Middle Ages to 1789. Course reading and assignments are in German. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor Offered: Every fall
GERM 331 The German Cultural Tradition, II
This course introduces students to the tumultuous story of Germany, its culture, literature, art, and through the time of Frederick the Great in the late eighteenth century to the momentous events of 1989-90 and post-wall Germany. Course readings and assignments are in German. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor Offered: Every spring
GERM 420 Special Topics in German Language, Literature, and Culture
This course designation may include various courses such as "20th Century German Short Prose", "The Age of Goethe", "German Literary Landscapes", "Voices of Romanticism", "Women's Literature", "German Theater", and "German 20th Century Cultural History through Films". Prerequisites: Germ. 212 or permission of the instructor Offered: As required
GERM 423 German Independent Study
Guided reading or research in an area of special interest (language, literature, culture, business, etc.) under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisites: None Offered: As required
GERM 424 German Independent Study Abroad
No traditional classroom setting but rather experiential learning through full immersion in and interaction with the culture through direct exposure to the fine and performing arts, media, films, museums, etc., while studying in a German-speaking country. In consultation with the instructor, a student may register for this course prior to a semester or academic year abroad. Prerequisites: None Offered: As Required Return to top
Grk. 101, 102 Introductory Greek I, II
The purpose of this course is to give students an understanding and mastery of Attic Greek syntax and grammar, and confidence in translating both from the Attic Greek into English and from English to Attic Greek. Students will learn both to write in Greek and to read aloud. Prerequisites: Grk. 101, Grk. 102 or its equivalent Offered: As required
Grk. 201, 202 Intermediate Greek I, II
The purpose of this course is to master the fine points of Attic grammar, and to translate grammatical and syntactic competence into practical competence. By the end of the course students will have translated one short Platonic dialog and a book from Homer's Iliad or Odyssey. Prerequisites: Grk. 201 is Grk. 102 or its equivalent: Grk. 202 is Grk. 201 or its equivalent Offered: As required. Return to top
In addition to the following courses, a variety of other courses are available at our Japanese partner universities.
Jpn. 100 Japanese for Students and Travelers
This course offers an introduction to the Japanese language and culture. It focuses on the development of simple but adequate conversational skills to meet the needs of the students and travelers communicating in situations of everyday life. (This course is not part of the FLIS degree) Prerequisites: No prior knowledge of Japanese is needed. Offered: As required
Jpn. 101, 102 Introduction to Japanese Language & Culture I, II
Beginning courses of the Japanese language-acquisition sequence, emphasizing a balanced development of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as an appreciation of the history and culture of Japanese-speaking people. Jpn. 101 covers the first syllabary (Hiragana) and part of the second syllabary (Katakana). Jpn. 102 provides complete mastery of both syllabaries. Prerequisites: None Offered: As required
Jpn. 201 Explorations of Topics in Japanese I
Having learned the basics of Hiragana and Katakana in Jpn. 101 and 102, this course introduces the student to the third alphabet of the Japanese language, Kanji. Kanji is the most difficult of the three alphabets, and the most historical. In this class, the student will become proficient at ap-proximately 150 Joyo Kanji. Mastering the Kanji characters also enables the student to obtain a deeper understanding of the Japanese communication system and culture. Prerequisites: Jpn.102 or its equivalent. Offered: As required
Jpn. 202 Exploration of Topics in Japanese II
In Jpn. 201, students were introduced to the third and most difficult of Japanese alphabets, Kanji. In this class, the student will learn an additional 150 characters, amounting to a total of 300 Kanji characters learned by the end of Jpn. 202. Additional cultural aspects will be introduced, centering around social structures, cultural heritage, and historical events. Prerequisites: Jpn. 201 or its equivalent Offered: As required
Jpn. 423 Japanese Independent Study
Guided reading or research in an area of special interest (language, literature, culture, business, etc.) under the direction of a faculty member. Offered: As required
Jpn. 424 Japanese Independent Study Abroad
No traditional classroom setting but rather experiential learning through full immersion in and interaction with the culture through direct expose to the fine and performing arts, media, films, museums, etc. while studying in a Japanese-speaking country. In consultation with the instructor, a student may register for this course prior to a semester or academic year abroad. Prerequisites: None Offered: As required Return to top LATIN
Additional courses are available through Metroversity
Lat. 101, 102 introductory Latin
This course provides a structured approach to Latin grammar and syntax. In Lat. 102 the grammatical study is supplemented with selected readings from Latin prose and poetry. Prerequisites: Lat. 102 is Lat. 101 or its equivalent Offered: As required Return to top
Additional courses are available through Metroversity
Russ. 101, 102 Introductory Russian I, II
Beginning courses of the Russian language-acquisition sequence, emphasizing a balanced development of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as an appreciation of the history and culture of Russian-speaking people. Prerequisites: 102 is Russ. 101 or its equivalent Offered: As required Return to top
In addition to the following courses, a variety of other courses are available at our partner universities in Spain and Latin America.
SPAN 100 Spanish for Students and Travelers
This course offers an introduction to the Spanish language and culture. It focuses on the development of simple but adequate conversational skills to meet the needs of students and travelers communicating in situations of everyday life. (This course is not part of the FLIS degree) Prerequisites: No prior knowledge of Spanish is needed. Offered: As required
SPAN 101, 102 Introduction to Spanish Language & Culture I, II
These are the beginning courses of the Spanish language-acquisition sequence, emphasizing oral communication as a first step, leading to a balanced development of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as an appreciation of the history and culture of the Spanish-speaking nations. Prerequisites: Prerequisite for Span. 102 is Span 101 or its equivalent. Offered: As required
SPAN 111 Intensive Review of Spanish
One semester review of elementary Spanish: grammar, speaking, reading, writing, and Hispanic cultures. Open to students who are placed in this level by test results or departmental direction. Not open to students who have credit for Span. 101 or 102. Prerequisites: None Offered: Every fall
SPAN 201, 202 Explorations of Topics in Spanish I, II
Further development of the four language skills and acquisition of more complicated structural elements combined with a general grammar review. Emphasis is placed on basic composition, vocabulary building, syntactical problems, and idiomatic usage through the reading and discussion of contemporary literary prose and non-literary selections from a variety of fields in a variety of styles. Prerequisites: Prerequisite for Span. 201 is Span 102 or its equivalent; prerequisite for Span. 202 is Span 201 or its equivalent. Offered: As required
SPAN 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish Conversation and Composition I, II
This course is designed to bridge the gap between the intermediate and advanced levels of Spanish instruction. It focuses on the application of all four skills in a natural setting through the use of authentic materials, particularly emphasizing the specific development of reading strategies, discussion skills, and writing discourse in preparation for content-driven courses and study abroad. Prerequisites: Prerequisite for Span. 211 is Span 202 or its equivalent; prerequisite for Span. 212 is Span 211 or its equivalent. Offered: As required
SPAN 310 Spanish for Business
This course focuses on the development of specialized conversational and written proficiency necessary to import-export business, banking, insurance, business regulation, etc., in the Spanish-speaking world. Activities will require critical thinking n situation students might encounter, and study of relevant cultural aspects, such as Spain's joining the European Union and the impact of NAFTA on Mexican economy, so that students understand recent changes as well as Hispanic customs in business dealings. Prerequisites: Span. 212 or permission of instructor Offered: As required
SPAN 312 Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition
The focus of this course is directed toward refining the student's ability to use vocabulary and grammatical forms accurately in the written and spoken language, using pronunciation and intonation acceptable to a native speaker. Listening comprehension, idiomatic language use, classroom discussions, and compositions on a variety of issues and literary works are an integral part of this course. Prerequisites: Span. 212 or permission of instructor. Offered: As required
SPAN 315 Introduction to 20th Century Hispanic Literature
Primary emphasis will be placed on reading and discussing Peninsular Spanish and Latin American literary texts, such as poems, essay, short stories, and drama. The course will include a study of the literary movement out of which the individual selection arose. Prerequisites: Span. 202 or equivalent. Offered: As required
SPAN 320 Hispanic Culture and Civilization
Advanced systematic study of the contemporary culture of Spanish-speaking countries, focusing on historical, political, social, and educational institutions and issues in their geographical context. Prerequisites: Span. 212 or permission of instructor Offered: As required
SPAN 420 Special Topics in Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture
This course designation may include various courses such as "Spanish Theater", "The Hispanic Short Story", "Women's Literature", "Chicano Literature", "Spanish and Latin American Cultural History through Films", "Twentieth Century Novel", and "Advanced Medical Spanish". Prerequisites: Span. 212 Offered: As required
SPAN 423 Spanish Independent Study Abroad
No traditional classroom setting, rather experiential learning through full immersion in and interaction with the culture through direct exposure to the fine and performing arts, media, films, museums, etc., while studying in a Spanish-speaking country. In consultation with the instructor, a student may register for this course prior to a semester or academic year abroad. Offered: As required
SPAN 424 Spanish Independent Study Abroad
No traditional classroom setting, rather experiential learning through full immersion in and interaction with the culture through direct exposure to the fine and performing arts, media, films, museums, etc., while studying in a Spanish-speaking country. In consultation with the instructor, a student may register for this course prior to a semester or academic year abroad. Prerequisites: None Offered: As required Return to top
444, 445 Foreign Languages/International Studies Internship I, II
The internship provides the student the opportunity to apply classroom learning to the workplace and explore potential career interests domestically or abroad. Grading: Pass/Fail.
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