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World Languages and Cultures: German (Undergraduate Courses) |
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GERM-232 German, Intermediate I (4)
Refinement of basic language skills in a cultural context. Expansion of vocabulary and grammatical structures and further development of communicative skills. Content focuses on cultural patterns in the German- speaking world. One class per week emphasizes oral communication skills. Usually Offered: fall. Prerequisite: GERM-133 .
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GERM-233 German, Intermediate II (4)
Continuation of GERM-232 . Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: GERM-232 .
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GERM-326 Second Level German III (3)
Offered as part of the AU Abroad program in Berlin, this course begins with a consolidation of previous intermediate-level material and then proceeds to more demanding grammatical structures such as the conjunctive, different types of sentence connections, and the corresponding conjunctions. Students’ stylistic abilities are expanded by composing different texts to become familiar with diverse textual types and structures. Students also improve their speaking abilities by presentation of reports. More demanding texts with sociocultural information and basic literary pieces are used for reading comprehension.
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GERM-327 Advanced Level German I (3)
Offered as part of The AU Abroad program in Berlin, this course encompasses an expansion of linguistic ability on a higher level by means of journalistic, literary, and academic texts; it surveys learning techniques with which students are able to comprehend and apply more complex kinds of texts. Students gain familiarity with the fundamentals of academic writing and work on improving their stylistic expressive capabilities. The strategies acquired enable students to express diverse aspects of political, cultural, and social life in discussion and presentations in a comprehensive and coherent fashion.
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GERM-328 Advanced Level German II (3)
This course, offered as part of the AU Abroad program in Berlin, is for students who have mastered German and wish to train their use of the language in an academic context. The course encompasses and emphasizes demanding vocabulary and syntax structures of written German and idiomatic expressions. Students practice reading and listening comprehension of complex texts by means of authentic, current academic and newspaper articles as well as pieces of literature. Priority is given to academic composition and the stylistic improvement of linguistic expression. Students gain the ability of active participation in discussions and of making of a lengthier report concerning an academic or socially relevant theme.
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GERM-332 German Conversation and Composition I (3)
Promotes the advanced active use of German in culturally authentic contexts. Emphasis on the development of fluency and accuracy in oral and written communication. Written and oral exercises focus on a broad range of communicative genres. Usually Offered: fall. Prerequisite: GERM-233 .
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GERM-333 German Conversation and Composition II (3)
Continuation of GERM-332 . Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: GERM-332 .
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GERM-336 German Topics (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics taught in German include German culture and society, survey or arts, cinema, literature, and politics. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Prerequisite: GERM-333 .
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GERM-338 Introduction to German Translation (3)
An introduction to the methods, techniques, and problems involved in translating from German into English. Emphasis on translating general material, with some consideration of the translation of specialized material. Introduction to the field of translation as a profession. Usually Offered: alternate falls. Prerequisite: GERM-333 .
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GERM-339 Business German (3)
Advanced language course designed to provide an introduction to the language and concepts of business and economics in German-speaking countries. The course combines acquisition of language skills with study of the geographical and sociopolitical context of the German-speaking world. Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: GERM-233 .
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GERM-390 Independent Reading in German (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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GERM-396 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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GERM-432 Studies in German Film (3)
Introduction to the history, theory, and critical analysis of the German cinema arts. Weekly film screenings provide a framework for the study and criticism of German film, from its beginnings through the New German Cinema. Usually Offered: alternate falls. Prerequisite: GERM-333 .
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GERM-433 German Lyric Poetry (3)
Survey of German lyric poetry, as well as selected examples of longer poetic works, as expressions of the German cultural identity throughout history. The focus of the course is interdisciplinary, encompassing poetry’s relationship to music, visual art, historiography, religion, and politics. Prerequisite: GERM-333 .
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GERM-438 German Civilization I (3)
A survey of German culture and society from the Middle Ages to the Romantic period. Historical, social, and intellectual developments, literature, art, and music are studied as the basis for discussion of German cultural history. Taught in German. Usually Offered: alternate falls. Prerequisite: GERM-333 .
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GERM-439 German Civilization II (3)
Continuation of GERM-438 , covering German history from the Romantic period to the twenty-first century. Taught in German. Usually Offered: alternate springs. Prerequisite: GERM-333 .
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GERM-490 Independent Research in German (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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GERM-491 Internship (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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GERM-496 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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World Languages and Cultures: Hebrew (Undergraduate Courses) |
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HEBR-116 Hebrew, Elementary Modern I (3)
Focuses on the acquisition of basic vocabulary and grammatical structures in culturally authentic contexts through speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension. Designed for students with no prior experience with Hebrew. Usually Offered: fall.
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HEBR-117 Hebrew, Elementary Modern II (3)
Continuation of HEBR-116 . Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: HEBR-116 .
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HEBR-196 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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HEBR-216 Hebrew, Intermediate Modern I (3)
Refinement of basic language skills in a cultural context. Expansion of vocabulary and grammatical structures and development of communicative skills. Usually Offered: fall. Prerequisite: HEBR-117 .
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HEBR-217 Hebrew, Intermediate Modern II (3)
Continuation of HEBR-216 . Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: HEBR-216 .
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HEBR-296 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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HEBR-316 Advanced Hebrew Modern I (3)
This course promotes the advanced active use of Hebrew in culturally authentic contexts. Emphasis is on the development of fluency and accuracy in oral and written communication. Usually Offered: fall. Prerequisite: HEBR-217 .
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HEBR-317 Advanced Hebrew Modern II (3)
Continuation of HEBR-316 . Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: HEBR-316 .
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HEBR-396 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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World Languages and Cultures: Italian (Undergraduate Courses) |
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ITAL-118 Italian, Elementary I (4)
Prepares students to function in everyday situations. Focuses on the acquisition of basic vocabulary and grammatical structures in culturally authentic contexts through speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension. Designed for students with no prior experience with Italian. Usually Offered: fall and summer.
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ITAL-119 Italian, Elementary II (4)
Continuation of ITAL-118 . Usually Offered: spring and summer. Prerequisite: ITAL-118 .
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ITAL-196 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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ITAL-218 Italian, Intermediate I (4)
Refinement of basic language skills in a cultural context. Expansion of vocabulary and grammatical structures and development of communicative skills. Content focuses on cultural patterns in the Italian-speaking world. Usually Offered: fall. Prerequisite: ITAL-119 .
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ITAL-219 Italian, Intermediate II (4)
Continuation of ITAL-218 . Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: ITAL-218 .
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ITAL-296 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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ITAL-318 Italian Conversation and Composition I (3)
Promotes the advanced active use of Italian in culturally authentic contexts. Emphasis on the development of fluency and accuracy in oral and written communication. Designed for students who have completed the intermediate level. Usually Offered: fall. Prerequisite: ITAL-219 .
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ITAL-319 Italian Conversation and Composition II (3)
Continuation of ITAL-318 . Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: ITAL-318 .
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ITAL-390 Independent Reading in Italian (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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ITAL-396 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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ITAL-490 Independent Research in Italian (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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ITAL-491 Internship (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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World Languages and Cultures: Japanese (Undergraduate Courses) |
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JAPN-114 Japanese, Elementary I (5)
Prepares students to function in everyday situations in the Japanese-speaking world. Focuses on the acquisition of basic vocabulary and grammatical structures in culturally authentic contexts through speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension. Usually Offered: fall.
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JAPN-115 Japanese, Elementary II (5)
Continuation of JAPN-114 . Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: JAPN-114 .
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JAPN-196 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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JAPN-214 Japanese, Intermediate I (5)
Refinement of basic language skills in a cultural context. Expansion of vocabulary and grammatical structures and further development of communicative skills. Usually Offered: fall. Prerequisite: JAPN-115 .
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JAPN-215 Japanese, Intermediate II (5)
A continuation of JAPN-214 . Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: JAPN-214 .
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JAPN-296 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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JAPN-310 Advanced Topics in Japanese (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics taught in Japanese including translation and professional Japanese. Usually Offered: spring. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: JAPN-215 .
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JAPN-314 Advanced Japanese I (3)
Promotes the advanced active use of Japanese in culturally authentic contexts. Emphasis on the development of fluency and accuracy in oral and written communication. Includes social, economic, and political aspects of Japanese culture. Usually Offered: fall. Prerequisite: JAPN-215 .
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JAPN-315 Advanced Japanese II (3)
Continuation of JAPN-314 . Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: JAPN-314 .
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JAPN-390 Independent Reading in Japanese (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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JAPN-396 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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JAPN-490 Independent Research in Japanese (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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World Languages and Cultures: Korean (Undergraduate Courses) |
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KOR-102 Korean Elementary I (5)
Designed for students with no prior experience with Korean, this course focuses on the acquisition of basic vocabulary and grammatical structures in culturally authentic contexts through speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension. Usually Offered: fall.
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KOR-103 Korean Elementary II (5)
Continuation of KOR-102 . Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: KOR-102 .
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KOR-196 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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KOR-202 Korean Intermediate I (5)
Refinement of basic Korean language skills in a cultural context. Expansion of vocabulary and intermediate-level grammatical structures and further development of communicative skills. Usually Offered: fall. Prerequisite: KOR-103 .
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KOR-203 Korean Intermediate II (5)
Continuation of KOR-202. Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: KOR-202 .
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KOR-296 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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World Languages and Cultures: Persian (Undergraduate Courses) |
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PERS-102 Persian Elementary I (4)
This course, designed for students with no prior experience with Persian, focuses on the acquisition of basic vocabulary and grammatical structures in culturally authentic contexts through speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension. Usually Offered: fall.
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PERS-103 Persian Elementary II (4)
Continuation of PERS-102 . Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: PERS-102 .
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PERS-202 Persian Intermediate I (4)
Refinement of basic language skills in a cultural context. Expansion of vocabulary and grammatical structures and further development of communication skills. Content focuses on cultural patterns in the Persian- speaking world Usually Offered: fall.
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PERS-203 Persian Intermediate II (4)
Continuation of PERS-202 . Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: PERS-202 .
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World Languages and Cultures: Portuguese (Undergraduate Courses) |
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PORT-102 Portuguese Elementary I (4)
This course, designed for students with no prior experience with Portuguese, focuses on the acquisition of basic vocabulary and grammatical structures in culturally authentic contexts through speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension. Usually Offered: fall.
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PORT-103 Portuguese Elementary II (4)
Continuation of PORT-102 . Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: PORT-102 .
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PORT-104 Portuguese for Spanish Speakers I (3)
For students who are familiar with Portuguese or as an introductory course for students who are native/near native speakers of Spanish. The all-skills course with particular emphasis on Brazilian Portuguese spoken within the contexts of it culture presents a fast-paced review focused on improving grammatical accuracy, pronunciation, and vocabulary. Usually Offered: fall.
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PORT-105 Portuguese for Spanish Speakers II (3)
Continuation of PORT-104. Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: PORT-104 .
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PORT-196 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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PORT-202 Portuguese Intermediate I (4)
Refinement of basic Portuguese language skills in a cultural context. Expansion of vocabulary and intermediate-level grammatical structures and further development of communicative skills. Content focuses on cultural patterns in the Lusophone world. Usually Offered: fall. Prerequisite: PORT-103 or PORT-105 .
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PORT-203 Portuguese Intermediate II (4)
Continuation of PORT-202. Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: PORT-202 .
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PORT-296 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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World Languages and Cultures: Russian (Undergraduate Courses) |
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RUSS-144 Russian, Elementary I (5)
Prepares students to function in everyday situations in the Russian-speaking world. Focuses on the acquisition of basic vocabulary and grammatical structures in culturally authentic contexts through speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension. Designed for students with no prior experience with Russian. Usually Offered: fall.
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RUSS-145 Russian, Elementary II (5)
Continuation of RUSS-144 . Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: RUSS-144 .
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RUSS-196 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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RUSS-200 Russia and the United States FA3 (3)
A comparative study of the two countries, Russia and the United States, through an interdisciplinary approach with emphasis on the major similarities and differences. The course draws primarily from international studies, cross-cultural communication, political science, history, literature, and the arts. Taught in English. Usually Offered: fall.
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RUSS-244 Russian, Intermediate I (5)
Refinement of basic language skills in a cultural context. Expansion of vocabulary and grammatical structures and development of communicative skills. Content focuses on cultural patterns in the Russian-speaking world. Usually Offered: fall. Prerequisite: RUSS-145 .
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RUSS-245 Russian, Intermediate II (5)
Continuation of RUSS-244 . Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: RUSS-244 .
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RUSS-296 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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RUSS-342 Russian Conversation and Composition I (3)
Promotes the advanced active use of Russian in culturally authentic contexts. Emphasison the development of fluency and accuracy in oral and written communication. Review of grammatical structures and vocabulary expansion through extensive reading. Problems of style and creative use of language. Usually Offered: fall. Prerequisite: RUSS-245 .
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RUSS-343 Russian Conversation and Composition II (3)
Continuation of RUSS-342 . Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: RUSS-342 .
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RUSS-390 Independent Research in Russian (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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RUSS-396 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-10)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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RUSS-441 Russian Media and Political Translation (3)
Reading and translating selected sociopolitical texts and current periodical publications. Vocabulary expansion through study of word formation. Study of idioms, terms, and syntactic patterns. Crosslist: RUSS-641 . Usually Offered: fall. Repeatable for credit. Prerequisite: RUSS-343 .
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RUSS-443 Russian Business Translation (3)
Development of business translation skills and an understanding of the socio-economic and political aspects of the business world. Study of language, terminology, syntactic constructions and related cross-cultural issues. Translation from Russian to English. Emphasis on translation methods, techniques and problems. Course covers areas such as finance, marketing, banking, taxation, trade and agriculture. Crosslist: RUSS-643 . Usually Offered: spring. Repeatable for credit. Prerequisite: RUSS-343 .
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RUSS-490 Independent Research in Russian (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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RUSS-491 Internship: Russian (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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World Languages and Cultures: Russian (Graduate and Advanced Undergraduate Courses) |
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RUSS-543 Russian Classics (3)
Topics vary by section. Emphasis on life and works of major writers. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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RUSS-546 Russian Advanced Grammar and Composition I (3)
A systematic grammar review course for those who have had at least three years of Russian. There is a written assignment for every class, either a translation or an essay. Weekly quizzes test knowledge of grammatical constructions, vocabulary, and idioms. Usually Offered: fall. Note: Three years of college Russian required.
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RUSS-547 Russian Advanced Grammar and Composition II (3)
A continuation of RUSS-546 . Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: RUSS-546 .
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RUSS-548 Russian Topics (3)
Topics vary by section. Courses taught in Russian on such topics as: contemporary Russian society, Russia through film, the politics of culture in Russia, and others. Usually Offered: spring. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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RUSS-596 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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World Languages and Cultures: Russian (Graduate Courses) |
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RUSS-641 Advanced Russian Media and Political Translation (3)
Development and perfection of translation skills. Emphasis on contemporary political culture. Translation of materials from current Russian press; vocabulary building; review of grammar and stylistics; demonstrations; classroom exercises; weekly home assignments; and weekly quiz. Individual translation project. Crosslist: RUSS-441 . Usually Offered: fall. Repeatable for credit.
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RUSS-643 Russian Business Translation (3)
Development of business translation skills and an understanding of the socio-economic and political aspects of the business world. Study of language, terminology, syntactic constructions and related cross-cultural issues. Translation from Russian to English. Emphasis on translation methods, techniques and problems. Course covers areas such as finance, marketing, banking, taxation, trade and agriculture. Crosslist: RUSS-443 . Usually Offered: spring. Repeatable for credit. Note: Three years of college Russian required.
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RUSS-690 Independent Study in Russia (1-6)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor and department chair. Permission: instructor and department chair.
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RUSS-691 Internship: Russian (1-3)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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World Languages and Cultures: Spanish (Undergraduate Courses) |
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SPAN-136 Intensive Beginning Spanish I (4)
Offered as part of the Madrid AU Abroad programs. The elements of Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Usually Offered: fall and spring.
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SPAN-137 Intensive Beginning Spanish II (4)
Offered as part of the Madrid AU Abroad programs. The course builds on concepts discussed in SPAN-136 . It enables students to understand and express themselves in normal situations and exchange information on familiar themes. Students begin the study of tenses and commands. The course focuses on continued development of listening, speaking, reading and writing comprehension. Prerequisite: SPAN-136 or SPAN-152 .
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SPAN-152 Spanish, Elementary I (4)
Prepares students to function in everyday situations in the Hispanic world. Focuses on the acquisition of basic vocabulary and grammatical structures in culturally authentic contexts through speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension. Designed for students with no prior experience with Spanish. Usually Offered: fall and summer.
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SPAN-153 Spanish, Elementary II (4)
Continuation of SPAN-152 . Usually Offered: fall and spring. Prerequisite: SPAN-152 .
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SPAN-194 Community Service-Learning Project (1)
Grading: Pass/Fail only. Permission: instructor and Center for Community Engagement & Service.
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SPAN-196 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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