World Languages and Cultures

This is a course for the student with no prior or minimal skills in and knowledge of AMSL. The course is designed primarily to develop the students' receptive skills in functional settings. Everyday communication emphasizing vocabulary, syntax, and fingerspelling to enable students to communicate with Deaf individuals in a culturally appropriate manner.

Continued development of American Sign Language (AMSL) receptive/expressive skills and knowledge learned in AMSL IA. Emphasis on conversational skills in functional situations, continued vocabulary and sentence structure expansion, and knowledge of Deaf culture and the Deaf community.

Continued development of American Sign Language (AMSL) receptive/expressive skills and knowledge learned in AMSL 1A and 1B. Emphasis on conversational skills in functional situations, continued vocabulary and sentence structure expansion, focus on Deaf Culture and the Deaf Community.

Beginner's course in grammar, composition, and reading. Practice in speaking and understanding Mandarin.

Beginner's courses. (Especially recommended for students starting the study of Chinese for the first time.) Grammar, composition, and reading. Practice in speaking and understanding Mandarin.

Beginner's course, especially recommended for students starting the study of Chinese for the first time. Grammar, composition, and reading. Practice in speaking and understanding Mandarin.

Second semester course in Mandarin grammar, composition, and reading. Practice in speaking and understanding Mandarin Chinese language and culture.

Continuation of the study of grammar, composition, and reading. Practice in speaking and understanding Mandarin.

Continuation of the study of grammar, composition, and reading. Practice in speaking and understanding Mandarin.

Grammar, composition and reading. Practice in speaking and understanding Mandarin. Understanding of Chinese culture. Not for speakers of Mandarin.

Grammar, composition and reading. Practice in speaking and understanding Mandarin. Understanding of Chinese culture. Not for speakers of Mandarin.

Grammar, composition and reading. Practice in speaking and understanding Mandarin. Understanding of Chinese culture. Not for speakers of Mandarin.

Continuation of intermediate grammar, composition, and reading. Practice in speaking and understanding Mandarin. Understanding of Chinese culture.

Chinese 4A is the first half of the Chinese 4 course. Intermediate grammar, composition, and reading. Practice in speaking and understanding Mandarin. Understanding of Chinese culture.

Chinese 4B is the second half of the Chinese 4 course. It is the continuation of intermediate grammar, composition, and reading. Practice in speaking and understanding Mandarin. Understanding of Chinese culture.

Beginner's course in Cantonese. Extensive oral training in Cantonese. Emphasis on practical vocabulary and idiom rather than on formal grammar and literature. Students will learn tone and markings rather than Chinese characters.

Second semester course in Cantonese. Continuation of extensive oral training in Cantonese. Emphasis on practical vocabulary and idiom rather than on formal grammar and literature. Students will learn tone and markings rather than Chinese characters.

Third semester course in Cantonese. Continuation of extensive oral training in Cantonese. Designed for students who wish to continue acquiring more advanced skills of the spoken language with a minimum of formal grammar. Students will learn tone and markings rather than Chinese characters.

Fourth semester course in Cantonese. Continuation of extensive oral training in Cantonese. Designed for students who wish to continue acquiring more advanced skills of the standard spoken language with a minimum of formal grammar. Students should have command of tone and markings, rather than Chinese characters.

Beginner's course in Mandarin. Extensive oral training in Mandarin. Emphasis on practical vocabulary, pronunciation, and idiomatic usage. Designed for students who wish to acquire basic skills of spoken Mandarin rather than reading and writing in Chinese characters.

Second semester course. Continuation of beginner's course in Mandarin. Extensive oral training in Mandarin. Emphasis on practical vocabulary, pronunciation, and idiomatic usage. Designed for students wishing to acquire basic skills of spoken Mandarin rather than reading and writing in Chinese characters.

Third semester course. Continuation of extensive oral training in Mandarin. Emphasis on practical vocabulary, pronunciation and idiomatic usage. Designed for students who wish to acquire more advanced skills of spoken Mandarin with a minimum of formal grammar rather than reading and writing in Chinese characters.

The first third of the beginner's course in Mandarin for students who speak another dialect of Chinese. Emphasis on pronunciation and fundamental vocabulary, using Pinyin. Designed for students who wish to acquire basic skills of spoken Mandarin rather than formal grammar and literature.

Continuation of oral training in Mandarin. Emphasis on practical vocabulary, pronunciation and idiomatic usage. Designed for students who wish to acquire basic skills of spoken Mandarin rather than formal grammar and literature.

Extensive oral training in advanced Mandarin. Emphasis on advanced expressions and idiomatic usage. Designed for students who wish to continue acquiring skills of spoken Mandarin at an advanced level rather than formal grammar and literature.

Mid-intermediate training in written and spoken Mandarin with emphasis on reading, speaking, and composition. Linguistic ability in both English and Chinese are used as a basis for increasing vocabulary and enhancing reading and writing skills through short stories, poems, and compositions.

Continued mid-intermediate training in written and spoken Mandarin with emphasis on reading, speaking and composition. Increased linguistic ability in both English and Chinese are used as a basis for increasing vocabulary and enhancing reading and writing skills through short stories, poems, and compositions.

Intensive training in written and spoken Mandarin with emphasis on reading, speaking, and composition. Linguistic ability in both English and Chinese are used as a basis for increasing vocabulary and enhancing reading and writing skills through short stories, poems, essays and compositions. Close to pre-advanced training in written and spoken Mandarin.

Intensive training in written and spoken Mandarin with emphasis on reading, speaking, and composition. Increased linguistic ability in both English and Chinese are used as a basis for increasing vocabulary and enhancing reading and writing skills through short stories, poems, essays and compositions. Pre-advanced training in written and spoken Mandarin.

An intermediate-level course providing substantial review of language structures and in-depth discussions on various aspects of Chinese culture and customs.

A consideration of the humanistic tradition of China and the major achievements of Chinese culture as reflected in language, literature, art, craft and daily life. Taught in Chinese.

Focused training in written translation of English to Chinese and vice versa through comparison and contrast of English and Chinese grammar and authentic sentences and short passages guided by basic written translation principals.

A consideration of the humanistic tradition of China and the major achievements of Chinese culture as reflected in language, literature, art, religion and daily life.

This introductory course will develop students' four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in real-world situations to a novice mid level. The course also introduces some cultural aspects of France and the francophone world.

This introductory course will develop students' four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in real-world situations to a novice low level. The course also introduces some cultural aspects of France and the francophone world.

This introductory course will develop students' four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in real-world situations to a novice mid level. The course also introduces some cultural aspects of France and the francophone world.

Second semester course with emphasis on vocabulary and grammar appropriate to the intermediate low level. Continued practice in speaking and understanding French. Continued practice in writing and reading French. Further introduction to Francophone cultures.

Second semester course with emphasis on vocabulary and grammar appropriate to the novice high level. Continued practice in speaking and understanding French. Continued practice in writing and reading French. Further introduction to Francophone cultures.

Second semester course with emphasis on vocabulary and grammar appropriate to the intermediate low level. Continued practice in speaking and understanding French. Continued practice in writing and reading French. Further introduction to Francophone cultures.

Reading of intermediate-level French prose, associated grammar review and essay composition, constant practice in the use and comprehension of the spoken language. Study of culture through film and excerpts of various texts (articles, novels or informational texts specifically written for our textbook).

Intermediate French 3A is a continuation of FREN 2/2B. It includes in-depth review of French grammar and expansion of the five language skills (writing, reading, listening, speaking, and culture). It is designed to help students improve their communicative skills. The course is conducted in French and covers various interrogative structures, a review of the past tenses and determinatives. It will also provide the vocabulary necessary to discuss education, immigration and exile.

Intermediate French 3B is a continuation of FREN2/2B. It includes in-depth review of French grammar and expansion of the five language skills (writing, reading, listening, speaking, and culture). It is designed to help students improve their communicative skills. The course is conducted in French and covers relative clauses, object pronouns and the conditional mood as well as the vocabulary necessary to talk about the workplace and discuss personal relationships.

Intermediate French 4 is a continuation of FREN2/2B. It includes in-depth review of French grammar and expansion of the five language skills (writing, reading, listening, speaking, and culture). It is designed to help students improve their communicative skills at an advanced intermediate level. The course is conducted in French and covers the use of the subjunctive mood to express opinions and the vocabulary needed to discuss social classes among other themes.

Readings in and discussion of French literature and culture. Extensive oral interaction and composition to build analytical vocabulary, improve sustained discussion, and express ideas in a more natural manner.

This is a beginner's course and the first of a series of five conversational courses. This course offers extensive oral training in French and an emphasis on practical vocabulary and idiom rather than formal grammar and literature. It is open to all beginning students; however, it is not advised for native speakers of French. It is recommended for students already enrolled in FREN 1 or FREN 1A wishing to get more oral practice.

This is the second of a series of 5 conversational courses. This course offers extensive oral training in French and an emphasis on practical vocabulary and idiom rather than formal grammar and literature. It is open to all beginning students; however, it is not advised for native speakers of French. It is recommended for students already enrolled in FREN 1 or FREN 1B wishing to get more oral practice.

Extensive oral training in French. Designed for students who wish to continue acquiring more advanced skills of the spoken language with a minimum of formal grammar.

Continuation of extensive oral training in French for students who wish to continue acquiring more advanced skills of the spoken language with a minimum of formal grammar.

Students will strengthen their grammatical acquisitions, practice their listening and reading skills and attain speaking proficiency while learning about Francophone cinema. They will exchange viewpoints on the various movies seen in class and discuss social and cultural values of the country of origin of each movie.

Students will consolidate their grammatical acquisitions, practice their listening and reading skills and attain speaking proficiency while learning about Francophone cinema. They will exchange viewpoints on the various movies seen in class and discuss social and cultural values of the country of origin of each movie.

Advanced review of grammar and composition taught entirely in French with attention to style, vocabulary development, and more advanced grammatical structures.

Introduction to the French phonological system with attention given to spoken French and how it corresponds to written French. Emphasis on improving listening comprehension and more closely approximating native-speaker pronunciation, rather than on grammatical structures.

The geography, history, social institutions, literature, art, architecture and music of France from their beginnings to the First World War. No knowledge of French required

Aspects of French culture and civilization from the entre-deux-guerres period to the present. Insights into the historical and traditional forces which have contributed to the current and emerging conditions of France.

Beginning course in grammar, composition, and reading. Practice in speaking and understanding German. UC/CSU general education transferable.

Beginning course in grammar, composition, and reading. Practice in speaking and understanding German. UC/CSU general education transferable.

This introductory course will develop the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in Italian. This course also introduces some cultural aspects of Italy.

This introductory course will develop the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in Italian. This course also introduces some cultural aspects of Italy. The first half of the elementary course.

This introductory course will develop the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in Italian. This course also introduces some cultural aspects of Italy. The latter half of the elementary course.

Second semester course. This continuation of Italian elementary course will develop the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. This course also introduces some cultural aspects of Italy. CSU/UC

Second semester course. This continuation of Italian elementary course will develop the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. This course is the first half of Elementary Italian 2. This course also introduces some cultural aspects of Italy. CSU/UC

Second semester course. This continuation of Italian elementary course will develop the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The latter half of the elementary course Italian 2.This course also introduces some cultural aspects of Italy. CSU/UC

Review of grammar and composition; reading of cultural and literary materials. Constant practice in the use and comprehension of the spoken language. Conducted in Italian.

Review of grammar and composition; reading of cultural and literary materials. Constant practice in the use and comprehension of the spoken language, Conducted in Italian.

Intensive review of grammar and essay composition, constant practice in the comprehension and use of the spoken language to build on the introduction to intermediate Italian established in Italian 3a/3b. Conducted in Italian. ITAL 4A and ITAL 4B may be taken non-sequentially.

Intensive review of grammar and essay composition, constant practice in the comprehension and use of the spoken language to build on the introduction to intermediate Italian established in Italian 3A/3B. Conducted in Italian. ITAL 4A and ITAL 4B may be taken non-sequentially.

Beginner's course. Intensive oral practice of basic structures and vocabulary most often used in conversation. Designed for students who wish to acquire basic skills of spoken Italian.

Second semester course. Continuation of oral practice of structures and vocabulary of spoken Italian.

Continuation of oral practice of advanced structures and vocabulary of spoken Italian.

Continuation of oral practice of advanced structures and vocabulary of spoken Italian.

Continuation of extensive oral training of advanced structures and vocabulary of spoken intermediate Italian.The major difference between Italian 11A and 11B is in reading and oral assignments. The courses focus on specific topics (literature, fine arts, and current affairs) but also include different grammar topics.

Continuation of extensive oral training of advanced structures and vocabulary of spoken intermediate Italian.The major difference between Italian 11A and 11B is in reading and oral assignments. The courses focus on specific topics (literature, fine arts, and current affairs) but also include different grammar topics.

Continuation of extensive oral training in Italian. Designed for students who wish to acquire more advanced skills in conversational Italian. The major difference between Italian 15A and 15B is in reading and oral assignments. The courses focus on specific topics (literature, fine arts, current affairs) but include different grammar topics.

Continuation of extensive oral training in Italian. Designed for students who wish to acquire more advanced skills in conversational Italian. The major difference between Italian 15A and 15B is in reading and oral assignments. The courses focus on specific topics (literature, fine arts, current affairs) but include different grammar topics.

Introductory course in Japanese language. Elementary level of four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) will be developed. The course also will introduce cultural aspects of Japan. Mastering of two of the Japanese syllabic writing systems, hiragana and katakana is required. The simple kanji (Chinese characters) will also be introduced.

This is half of the introductory course in Japanese language. Elementary level of four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) will be developed. The course also will introduce cultural aspects of Japan. Mastering of the Japanese syllabic writing system hiragana is required.

The latter half of the introductory course in Japanese language. Elementary level of four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) will be developed. The course also will introduce cultural aspects of Japan. Mastering of the Japanese syllabic writing system katakana is required. Simple kanji (Chinese characters) will also be introduced.

Second semester course. The course enhances students' abilities in reading, writing, speaking, listening and understanding of Japanese culture.

The first half of second semester course. The course enhances students' abilities in reading, writing, speaking, listening and understanding of Japanese culture.

The latter half of second semester course. The course enhances students' abilities in reading, writing, speaking, listening and understanding of Japanese culture.

Third semester course. The course, which is conducted in Japanese, enhances students' abilities on reading, writing, speaking, listening and understanding of Japanese culture.

The first half of third semester course. The course, which is conducted in Japanese, enhances students' abilities in reading, writing, speaking, listening and understanding of Japanese culture.

The second half of third semester course. The course, which is conducted in Japanese, enhances students' abilities in reading, writing, speaking, listening and understanding of Japanese culture.

Fourth semester course. The course, which is conducted in Japanese, enhances students' abilities in reading, writing, speaking, listening and understanding of Japanese culture.

The first half of the fourth semester course. The course is conducted in Japanese and enhances students' abilities in reading, writing, speaking, listening and understanding of Japanese culture.

The latter half of the fourth semester course. The course, which is conducted in Japanese, enhances students' abilities in reading, writing, speaking, listening and understanding of Japanese culture.

This is a beginner's course and the first of a series of three conversational courses. This course offers Intensive oral practice of basic structures and vocabulary most often used in conversation and is designed for students who wish to acquire basic skills of spoken Japanese.

This is the beginner's course and the second of a series of three conversational courses. The course offers Intensive oral practice of basic structures and vocabulary most often used in conversation and is designed for students who wish to acquire basic skills of spoken Japanese.

This is the intermediate course and the third of a series of three conversational courses. This course offers intensive oral practice of basic sentence structure and vocabulary most often used in conversation and is deigned for students who wish to acquire more advanced skills of spoken Japanese.

Intensive study of kanji characters to increase competence in reading and writing Japanese and in understanding authentic materials.

Intensive study of advanced beginning level of kanji characters to increase competence in reading and writing Japanese and in understanding authentic materials.

Intensive study of basic intermediate level of kanji characters to increase competence in reading and writing Japanese and in understanding authentic materials.

A consideration of the major achievements of Japanese culture as reflected in language, literature, art, religion, and daily life. No knowledge of Japanese required.

Introductory course in Russian grammar, composition and reading. Practice in speaking, writing, and understanding Russian and introduction to Russian culture.

Grammar, composition, and reading. Practice in speaking and understanding Russian and introduction to Russian culture.

Beginner's course for bilingual students. Elementary grammar, compositions, and reading; special emphasis on the written aspect of the language.

Beginner's course for bilingual students, continued. Elementary grammar, compositions, and reading; special emphasis on the written aspect of the language.

Beginner's course in grammar, composition, and reading. Practice in speaking and understanding Spanish.

Beginner's course in grammar, composition and reading. Practice in speaking and understanding Spanish.

Beginner's course in grammar, composition and reading. Practice in speaking and understanding Spanish.

Second semester course with emphasis on vocabulary and grammar appropriate to the intermediate mid level. Continued practice in speaking and understanding Spanish. Continued practice in writing and reading Spanish. Further introduction to Hispanic cultures.

Second semester course with emphasis on vocabulary and grammar appropriate to the intermediate low level. Continued practice in speaking and understanding Spanish. Continued practice in writing and reading Spanish. Further introduction to Hispanic cultures.

Second semester course with emphasis on vocabulary and grammar appropriate to the intermediate mid level. Continued practice in speaking and understanding Spanish. Continued practice in writing and reading Spanish. Further introduction to Hispanic cultures.

Intermediate level Spanish course. Designed for students who need reinforcement and
expansion of the structures of the Spanish language. Essay composition and constant
practice in the use and comprehension of the spoken language.

Intensive review of grammar, composition, and culture at the intermediate level. Designed for students who need reinforcement and expansion of the structures of the Spanish language. Introduction to authentic texts and Hispanic films to study new cultural perspectives.

Intensive review of grammar, composition, and culture at the intermediate level. Designed for students who need reinforcement and expansion of the structures of the Spanish language. Introduction to authentic texts and Hispanic films to study new cultural perspectives.

Readings in and discussions of Hispanic Civilization from the High Paleolithic to the l7th Century: Spain and Latin America. Designed to improve command of the spoken language through building vocabulary, improving pronunciation and expressing ideas in a more natural manner with some written Spanish practice as well. Conducted in Spanish.

Readings in and discussions of Hispanic Civilization from the Golden Age to the present: Spain and Latin America. Designed to improve command of the spoken language through building vocabulary, improving pronunciation and expressing ideas in a more natural manner with some written Spanish practice as well. Conducted in Spanish.

Intensive review of grammar, culture and composition. Designed for students who need reinforcement and expansion of the structures of the Spanish language. Conducted in Spanish.

Intensive review of grammar, culture and composition. Designed for students who need reinforcement and expansion of the structures of the Spanish language. Conducted in Spanish.

Readings of literary and cultural selections; compositions; review of selected grammar.

Beginner's course: Intensive oral practice of basic structures and vocabulary most often used in conversation. Designed for students who wish to acquire basic skills of spoken Spanish.

Second semester course: Extensive oral practice of basic structures, cultural aspects, and vocabulary most often used in conversation. Designed for students who wish to acquire basic skills of spoken Spanish.

Third Semester Course: Extensive oral practice of structures and vocabulary most often used in conversation at the intermediate level and study of aspects of the Spanish-speaking world.

Extensive oral practice of structures and vocabulary most often used in conversation at the intermediate high level. Study of life and culture through contemporary films in Spanish. Designed for students who wish to acquire more advanced skills of spoken Spanish.

Advanced review of grammar and composition with attention to style, vocabulary development, and grammatical structure. Course taught in Spanish.

Advanced review of grammar and composition with attention to style, vocabulary development, and grammatical structure. Course taught in Spanish.

Advanced review of grammar and composition with attention to style, vocabulary development, and grammatical structure. Course taught in Spanish.

Designed for bilingual/heritage students who are effective in oral communication in Spanish within their communities, but have little formal training in written forms of the language. Intensive review of grammar, composition, and translation. Emphasis on increasing vocabulary avoiding English interference, reading and writing skills through short essays and guided compositions.

Designed for bilingual/heritage students who are effective in oral communication in Spanish within their communities, but have little formal training in written forms of the language. Intensive review of grammar, composition and translation. Emphasis on increasing vocabulary, avoiding English interference, and improving reading and writing skills through short essays and guided compositions.

Designed for bilingual/heritage students who are effective in oral communication in Spanish within their communities, but have little formal training in written forms of the language. Intensive review of grammar, composition, and translation. Emphasis on increasing vocabulary avoiding English interference, reading and writing skills through short essays and guided compositions.

Intensive review of grammar. Composition and translation. Designed for bilingual/heritage students who are effective in oral communication in Spanish within their communities, but have insufficient formal training in written forms of the Spanish language. Emphasis on increasing vocabulary, reading and writing skills through essays and guided compositions.

Continued intensive review of grammar, vocabulary, composition, reading, and translation for heritage speakers.
Emphasis on developing advanced academic sentence structure in Spanish, and
study of culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Designed for bilingual/heritage
students possessing effective oral communication in Spanish, but with little
knowledge or formal training in written forms of Spanish.

Further continued intensive review of grammar, vocabulary, composition, reading, and translation for heritage speakers.
Emphasis on developing advanced academic sentence structure in Spanish, and
study of culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Designed for bilingual/heritage
students possessing effective oral communication in Spanish, but with little
knowledge or formal training in written forms of Spanish.

This course, conducted in Spanish, examines literary texts and other media to explore the culture, lives, and social aspects of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender people in the context of Latin America and Spain, including Latinx population in the United States.

Introduction to language learning at CCSF. Investigation of intercultural communication and cultural competence in the context of learning languages. Acquisition of simple conversational skills in each language taught, basic cultural competency to communicate more effectively in a multicultural world. Exploration of strategies for efficient language learning. Knowledge of how the acquisition of other languages can enrich careers and lives.