100
Introduction to Spanish language. By the end of the course, students are expected to develop Novice Mid proficiency in speaking, the main goal of the course, as well as in reading, writing, and listening comprehension. In addition to language skills, students explore accepted cultural patterns of behavior and communication; cultural products; popular beliefs, values, and attitudes in the Spanish speaking countries as they manifest themselves within the scope of themes covered during the semester. Not open to students with a background in Spanish.
3
The second part of the introductory Spanish course. Students completing the course demonstrate Novice Mid/High level of proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension. In addition to language skills, students explore accepted cultural practices, patterns of behavior and communication, cultural products, and popular beliefs, values, attitudes in the Spanish speaking countries within the scope of themes covered during the semester. Not open for students with more than 1 year of high-school/college Spanish or native speakers of Spanish
3
Prerequisites
FLAN 10300
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.
3
Prerequisites
FLAN 10400
Corequisites
FLAN 30300 or FLAN 28200 recommended
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.
3
Prerequisites
Successful completion of a standardized foreign language literature test
Introduction to Arabic language. By the end of the course, students are expected to develop Novice Mid proficiency in speaking, the main goal of the course, as well as in reading, writing, and listening comprehension. In addition to language skills, students explore accepted cultural patterns of behavior and communication; cultural products; popular beliefs, values, and attitudes in the Arabic speaking countries as they manifest themselves within the scope of themes covered during the semester. Not open to students with a background in Arabic.
3
The second part of the introductory Arabic course. Students completing the course demonstrate Novice Mid/High level of proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension. In addition to language skills, students explore accepted cultural practices, patterns of behavior and communication, cultural products, and popular beliefs, values, attitudes in the Arabic-speaking countries within the scope of themes covered during the semester. Not open for students with more than 1 year of high-school/college Arabic or native speakers of Arabic.
3
Prerequisites
FLAN 10700
Introduction to Chinese language. By the end of the course, students are expected to develop Novice Mid proficiency in speaking, the main goal of the course, as well as in reading, writing, and listening comprehension. In addition to language skills, students explore accepted cultural patterns of behavior and communication; cultural products; popular beliefs, values, and attitudes in the Chinese-speaking countries as they manifest themselves within the scope of themes covered during the semester. Not open to students with a background in Chinese.
3
The second part of the introductory Chinese course. Students completing the course demonstrate Novice Mid/High level of proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension. In addition to language skills, students explore accepted cultural practices, patterns of behavior and communication, cultural products, and popular beliefs, values, attitudes in the Chinese-speaking countries within the scope of themes covered during the semester. Not open for students with more than 1 year of high-school/college Chinese or native speakers of Chinese.
3
Prerequisites
FLAN 10900
Introduction to Japanese language. By the end of the course, students are expected to develop Novice Mid proficiency in speaking, the main goal of the course, as well as in reading, writing, and listening comprehension. In addition to language skills, students explore accepted cultural patterns of behavior and communication; cultural products; popular beliefs, values, and attitudes in Japanese culture as they manifest themselves within the scope of themes covered during the semester. Not open to students with a background in Japanese.
3
The second part of the introductory Japanese course. Students completing the course demonstrate Novice Mid/High level of proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension. In addition to language skills, students explore accepted cultural practices, patterns of behavior and communication, cultural products, and popular beliefs, values, attitudes in Japan within the scope of themes covered during the semester. Not open for students with more than 1 year of high-school/college Japanese or native speakers of Japanese.
3
Prerequisites
FLAN 11300
Introduction to Polish language. By the end of the course, students are expected to develop Novice Mid proficiency in speaking, the main goal of the course, as well as in reading, writing, and listening comprehension. In addition to language skills, students explore accepted cultural patterns of behavior and communication; cultural products; popular beliefs, values, and attitudes in Polish culture as they manifest themselves within the scope of themes covered during the semester. Not open to students with a background in Polish.
3
The second part of the introductory Polish course. Students completing the course demonstrate Novice Mid/High level of proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension. In addition to language skills, students explore accepted cultural practices, patterns of behavior and communication, cultural products, and popular beliefs, values, attitudes in Poland within the scope of themes covered during the semester. Not open for students with more than 1 year of high-school/college Polish or native speakers of Polish.
3
Prerequisites
FLAN 11700
Introduction to Russian language. By the end of the course, students are expected to develop Novice Mid proficiency in speaking, the main goal of the course, as well as in reading, writing, and listening comprehension. In addition to language skills, students explore accepted cultural patterns of behavior and communication; cultural products; popular beliefs, values, and attitudes in the Russia as they manifest themselves within the scope of themes covered during the semester. Not open to students with a background in Russian.
3
The second part of the introductory Russian course. Students completing the course demonstrate Novice Mid/High level of proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension. In addition to language skills, students explore accepted cultural practices, patterns of behavior and communication, cultural products, and popular beliefs, values, attitudes in Russia within the scope of themes covered during the semester. Not open for students with more than 1 year of high-school/college Russian or native speakers of Russian.
3
Prerequisites
FLAN 12100
Introduction to French language. By the end of the course, students are expected to develop Novice Mid proficiency in speaking, the main goal of the course, as well as in reading, writing, and listening comprehension. In addition to language skills, students explore accepted cultural patterns of behavior and communication; cultural products; popular beliefs, values, and attitudes in France and Francophone culture as they manifest themselves within the scope of themes covered during the semester. Not open to students with a background in French.
3
The second part of the introductory French course. Students completing the course demonstrate Novice Mid/High level of proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension. In addition to language skills, students explore accepted cultural practices, patterns of behavior and communication, cultural products, and popular beliefs, values, attitudes in France and Francophone countries within the scope of themes covered during the semester. Not open for students with more than 1 year of high-school/college French or native speakers of French.
3
Prerequisites
FLAN 12300
Introduction to Italian language. By the end of the course, students are expected to develop Novice Mid proficiency in speaking, the main goal of the course, as well as in reading, writing, and listening comprehension. In addition to language skills, students explore accepted cultural patterns of behavior and communication; cultural products. Not open to students with a background in Italian.
3
The second part of the introductory Italian course. Students completing the course demonstrate Novice Mid/High level of proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension. In addition to language skills, students explore accepted cultural practices, patterns of behavior and communication, cultural products, and popular beliefs, values, attitudes in Italy within the scope of themes covered during the semester. Not open for students with more than 1 year of high-school/college Italian or native speakers of Italian.
3
Prerequisites
FLAN 12500
Introduction to German language. By the end of the course, students are expected to develop Novice Mid proficiency in speaking, the main goal of the course, as well as in reading, writing, and listening comprehension. In addition to language skills, students explore accepted cultural patterns of behavior and communication; cultural products (architecture, paintings); popular beliefs, values, and attitudes in Germany as they manifest themselves within the scope of themes covered during the semester. Not open to students with a background in German. Not open to students with a background in German.
3
The second part of the introductory German course. Students completing the course demonstrate Novice Mid/High level of proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension. In addition to language skills, students explore accepted cultural practices, patterns of behavior and communication, cultural products, and popular beliefs, values, attitudes in Germany within the scope of themes covered during the semester. Not open for students with more than 1 year of high-school/college German or native speakers of German.
3
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.
3
Prerequisites
Prior approvals of both the Director of the Foreign Language Program and the director of the Study Abroad Program
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.
3
Prerequisites
FLAN 19100 and prior approvals of both the director of the Foreign Language Program and the Director of the Study Abroad Program