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An introduction to the Spanish language, with an emphasis on oral proficiency. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the use of Spanish. This course is also offered in a format specifically designed to include vocabulary useful to selected groups of professionals, for example, teachers, nurses or law enforcement officers. Not open to students with a background in Spanish.

Further study of the Spanish language, with emphasis on communication. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the use of Spanish. This course is also offered in a format specifically designed to include vocabulary useful to selected groups of professionals, for example, teachers, nurses or law enforcement officers.

This course is primarily intended for students majoring in Spanish Language and Culture. Its main goal is to consolidate grammatical skills previously attained. The following verb tenses for regular and irregular indicative verbs will be taught: present, preterite, imperfect, future, conditional. In addition the following material will also be included: possessive adjectives and pronouns; demonstrative adjectives and pronouns; interrogative pronouns; por and para; ser and estar; and relative pronouns. The course will be accompanied by a component of readings and discussions.

Students whose scores on foreign language literature examinations meet or exceed standards published in this Catalog in Advanced Placement, CLEP, and International Baccalaureate Higher Level tests (or equivalent tests) may be awarded college credits if and when certain university requirements are met. Consult the Office of Admission.

Introduction to the Arabic language, with an emphasis on oral proficiency. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the language. Not open to students with a background in Arabic.

Further study of the Arabic language, with emphasis on communication. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the use of Arabic.

Introduction to the Chinese language, with an emphasis on oral proficiency.  The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the language. Not open to students with a background in Chinese.

Further study of the Chinese language, with emphasis on communication. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the use of Chinese.

Introduction to the Japanese language, with an emphasis on oral proficiency. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the language. Not open to students with a background in Japanese.

Further study of the Japanese language, with emphasis on communication. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the use of Japanese.

Introduction to the Polish language, with an emphasis on oral proficiency. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the language. Not open to students with a background in Polish.

Further study of the Polish language, with emphasis on communication. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the use of Polish.

Introduction to the Russian language, with an emphasis on oral proficiency. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the language. Not open to students with a background in Russian.

Further study of the Russian language, with emphasis on communication. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the use of Russian.

Introduction to the French language, with an emphasis on oral proficiency. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the language. Not open to students with a background in French.

Further study of the French language, with emphasis on communication. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the use of French.

Introduction to the Italian language, with an emphasis on oral proficiency. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the language. Not open to students with a background in Italian.

Further study of the Italian language, with emphasis on communication. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the use of Italian.

Introduction to the German language, with an emphasis on oral proficiency. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the language. Not open to students with a background in German.

Further study of the German language, with emphasis on communication. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the use of German.

Introduction to the study and practice of a selected foreign language in a country where the target language is the primary language. Emphasis is on oral proficiency, and on-site learning ensures numerous opportunities to practice the language. This course is part of a Study Abroad experience. Not open to students with a background in the target language.

A second course in the introduction to the study and practice of a selected foreign language in a country where the target language is the primary language. Emphasis is on oral proficiency, and on-site learning ensures numerous opportunities to practice the language. This course is part of a Study Abroad experience.