World Languages and Cultures

This course is for students with no prior knowledge or minimal skills in American Sign Language (ASL). The course is designed primarily to develop students' receptive and expressive skills in ASL in functional settings. Students will be introduced to general historical factors that have contributed to American Deaf culture and the development of American Sign Language.

Continued development of American Sign Language (ASL) receptive/expressive skills and knowledge learned in AMSL 1A. 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 (ASL) receptive/expressive skills and knowledge learned in AMSL1A and 1B. Emphasis on conversational skills in functional situations, continued vocabulary and sentence structure expansion, focus on Deaf Culture and the Deaf Community.

Continued development of receptive and expressive American Sign Language (ASL) skills and knowledge learned in AMSL 1A, 1B and 2A. Emphasis on conversational skills in functional situations, continued vocabulary and sentence structure expansion, and focus on American Deaf historical events.

Beginner's course in grammar, composition, and reading. Recommended for students who have no knowledge of the Chinese language. Practice speaking and understanding Mandarin. Introduction to cultural aspects of Chinese culture.

First half of the beginner's course in Chinese. Recommended for students who have no knowledge of the Chinese language. Grammar, composition, and reading. Practice speaking and understanding Mandarin. Introduction to cultural aspects of Chinese culture.

Second half of the beginner's course in Chinese. Recommended for students who have no knowledge of the Chinese language. Grammar, composition, and reading. Practice speaking and understanding Mandarin. Introduction to cultural aspects of Chinese culture.

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

First half of the second semester course in Mandarin grammar, composition, and reading. Practice speaking and understanding Mandarin Chinese language and culture.

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

Grammar, composition, and reading at a basic intermediate level of Chinese. Practice speaking and understanding Mandarin. Understanding of Chinese culture. Not recommended to native speakers of Mandarin.

Grammar, composition, and reading at a pre-basic intermediate level of Chinese. Practice speaking and understanding Mandarin. Understanding of Chinese culture. Not recommended to native speakers of Mandarin.

Grammar, composition, and reading at a basic intermediate level of Chinese. Practice speaking and understanding Mandarin. Understanding of Chinese culture. Not recommended to native 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.

Beginning-level 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 Romanization 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 Romanization 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.

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.

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, while also learning more about Chinese culture and history.

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.

An intensive study of 300 commonly used characters, including detailed analysis of their radicals and salient structural components. This course is also designed to enhance Cantonese speakers' skills in reading and writing Chinese and cultural awareness of characters in Cantonese-speaking regions.

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. Course is taught in Mandarin.

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 intensive 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 cultural aspects of France and the Francophone world, and helps students develop and express a cultural awareness of the French-speaking world at the novice mid-level.

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

This intensive 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 cultural aspects of France and the Francophone world, helping students develop and express a cultural awareness of the French-speaking world at the novice mid-level.

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

Second semester intensive course with emphasis on vocabulary and grammar appropriate to the advanced beginner level. The course also explores cultural aspects of France and the Francophone world, enabling students to compare and contrast their own experience with their readings and discussions.

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

Intermediate French 3 is a continuation of FREN2/2B. It includes an 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 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.

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 idioms rather than formal grammar and literature. It is open to all beginning students; however, it is not open to native speakers of French. It is recommended for students already enrolled in FREN 1 or FREN 1A wishing to get more oral practice.

The second of a series of four 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. Continued acquisition of cultural knowledge of the Francophone world.

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 at the novice level. Practice speaking and understanding German while exploring German culture.

Continuation of the beginning course in grammar, composition, and reading. Practice speaking and understanding German at the novice-high level while exploring German culture.

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

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

Continuation of elementary Italian course studying Italian grammar with specific attention placed on developing reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills as well as enhancing knowledge of Italian culture.

Continuation of elementary Italian course studying Italian grammar with specific attention placed on developing reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills as well as and introducing cultural aspects of Italy.

Continuation of elementary Italian course studying Italian grammar with specific attention placed on developing reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills and enhancing knowledge of Italian culture.

First course of the intermediate-level sequence. 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.

Second course of the intermediate-level sequence. 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.

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: Extensive oral practice of basic structures, cultural aspects, and vocabulary most often used in conversation. Designed for students who wish to acquire basic-intermediate skills of spoken Italian.

Continuation of extensive oral training of 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. Course conducted primarily in 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.

Introductory course in grammar, reading, writing and Japanese culture. Practice in speaking and understanding, as well as reading and writing Japanese characters.

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.

Standard advanced beginners' course in Japanese grammar with specific attention placed on developing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills as well as knowledge of Japanese culture.

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

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

Standard basic intermediate course in Japanese grammar with specific attention placed on developing reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills and knowledge of Japanese culture.

The first half of the standard basic intermediate course in Japanese grammar with specific attention placed on developing reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills and knowledge of Japanese culture.

The second half of the standard basic intermediate course in Japanese grammar with specific attention placed on developing reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills and knowledge 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.

First of a series of three conversational courses in Japanese. This course offers 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.

Second of a series of three conversational courses in Japanese. The course offers intensive oral practice of basic structures and vocabulary most often used in conversation and is designed for students who wish to further acquire basic skills of spoken Japanese.

Third of a series of three conversational courses in Japanese. This course offers intensive oral practice of basic sentence structure and vocabulary most often used in conversation and is designed for students who wish to acquire intermediate 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.

Continuing beginning studies of Russian grammar, composition, and reading. Practice in speaking and understanding Russian, as well as explorations of Russian culture.

Beginner's course for bilingual students. Elementary grammar, composition, and reading with a special emphasis on the written aspects of the language.

Beginner's course for bilingual students, continued. Elementary grammar, composition, and reading with a special emphasis on the written aspects of the language.

Beginner's course in grammar, composition, and reading. Practice speaking and understanding Spanish. Introduction to the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world areas and communities.

Beginner's course in grammar, composition, and reading. Practice in speaking and understanding Spanish. Introduction to the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world areas and communities.

Beginner's course in grammar, composition and reading. Practice speaking and understanding Spanish. Introduction to the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world areas and communities.

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

Intensive review of grammar, composition, and culture at the intermediate-high level. 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.

First course in the intermediate sequence. 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-high 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. Course is taught 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.

A study in Spanish of selected literary pieces from Spain and Latin America. Students analyze a variety of short stories, short novels, poetry, and plays.

Beginner's course emphasizing 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-intermediate skills of spoken Spanish.

Third course in the conversational Spanish family. 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. First in a three-course sequence. Current, real world connections to the language and culture of Spanish-speaking world areas and communities. Course taught in Spanish.

Advanced review of grammar and composition with attention to style, vocabulary development, and grammatical structure. Second in a three-course sequence. Current, real world connections to the language and culture of Spanish-speaking world areas and communities. Course taught in Spanish.

Advanced review of grammar and composition with attention to style, vocabulary development, and grammatical structure. Third in a three-course sequence. Current, real world connections to the language and culture of Spanish-speaking world areas and communities. 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 sufficient control of language (vocabulary, structures, conventions of spoken and written language) to understand fully and with ease a variety of more complex texts that have a clear, organized structure.

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 sufficient control of language (vocabulary, structures, conventions of spoken and written language) to comprehend fully and with ease a variety of texts pertaining to real-world topics of general interest and work-related.

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 sufficient control of language (vocabulary, structures, conventions of spoken and written language) to understand fully and with ease a variety of more complex texts that have a clear, organized structure.

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 control of high-frequency structures to produce a broad range of vocabulary related to topics of personal, public, and community interest, with competency on authentic cultural practices and perspectives.

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 control of high-frequency structures to communicate with ease, confidence, detail, and organization on familiar topics and new concrete social, academic, and work-related topics, sharing points of view, and using critical thinking.

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 control of high-frequency structures to produce a broad range of vocabulary related to topics of personal, public, and community interest, with competency on authentic cultural practices and perspectives.

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 the Latinx population in the United States.