Other Courses
FLS 101, 102. Elementary Language Study (Tutorial)
Students may enroll in this course to study a language that is not part of the regular curriculum of the Department of Modern Languages. Permission to study the language under this independent study/tutorial arrangement depends upon the availability of an appropriate tutor for the language requested. Students who study a language in this program are strongly urged to follow up such study by participating in at least one semester of study abroad in a country where the language is spoken. Permission of department chair required with the exception of the Elementary Latin class (FLS 101, 102).
FLS 200. Introduction to Language
This course will introduce the student to the study of linguistics. Concepts of both historical and descriptive linguistics are included. Some of the areas of study are: linguistic history and methodology, language origin, language and society, language structure, dialects and language families. The course is open to all students. Not currently offered.
FLS 194, 294, 394, 494. Special Topics in Foreign Language Studies
FLS 400. Romance Linguistics
A comparative overview of the Romance language family. Topics include the evolution, variation, and structural characteristics of these languages. Also considered are the sociopolitical factors favoring the linguistic autonomy accorded to some languages but not to others. Taught in English. Prerequisites: 300-level HPS or FRS, Italian 201 or permission of the instructor. Not currently offered.
FLS 490. Foreign Language Internship
Designed to provide students with pre-professional experience in fields in which their language proficiency is an essential asset. The specific internship experiences will vary. They include placement of Hispanic Studies students with public health and social service agencies, as well as in the local school systems as instructional aids with ESOL students. Interested students should consult the department chair.
ARA 101, 102. Elementary Arabic I and II
An introduction to Arabic, this course offers an integrated approach to basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The class meets three days per week, and class work is supplemented by one or two weekly laboratory sessions, at the discretion of the instructor. The course is accompanied by a continuous video narrative which is presented as the basic text and the context for each new grammatical concept as it is introduced. Not currently offered.
CHN 101, 102. Elementary Chinese
An introduction to Mandarin Chinese, this course offers an integrated approach to basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Class work is supplemented by laboratory periods which include practice with language tapes and video tapes. Discussion of a graded series of cultural topics promotes students understanding of Chinese life and society and aids language learning. Three class meetings and one or two laboratory sessions per week at the discretion of the instructor. Not currently offered.
CHN 201, 202. Intermediate Chinese
This course will review and build upon language skills acquired in the introductory course to Mandarin Chinese. It offers an integrated approach to basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The class will meet three days per week, plus a laboratory period. The laboratory includes practice with audio and videotapes. Graded readings on topics related to Chinese life and society serve as an aid to language learning and provide an introduction to Chinese culture. Prerequisite: Chinese 102 or the equivalent. Not currently offered.
ITA 101, 102. Elementary Italian
Designed for beginning students and aimed at developing skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing Italian. Emphasis on communication through intensive aural/oral practice, basic composition, and awareness of cultural context. Three class meetings and one or two laboratory sessions per week at the discretion of the instructor. Not currently offered.
ITA 201, 202. Intermediate Italian
Continued emphasis on the four basic skills. Intensive aural/oral practice. Review and continued study of grammar, expansion of vocabulary, and their application to writing. Reading devoted to a wide range of topics in Italian culture. Class discussions of contemporary issues and cultural topics. Class meets three days per week with one additional laboratory session. Not currently offered.
JPN 101, 102. Elementary Japanese
The course aims at the acquisition of communicative competence in the four basic language skills—listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing in contemporary Japanese. The emphasis is on thorough mastery of the basic structures of Japanese through student-centered, aural-oral exercises and practice, and on an introduction to Japanese culture. Three class meetings per week, plus one or two drill sessions at the discretion of the instructor.
JPN 201, 202. Intermediate Japanese
The course aims at further development in communicative competence in the four basic language skills—listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing in contemporary Japanese. The emphasis is again on thorough mastery of basic structures of Japanese through student-centered aural-oral exercises. Continued practice in reading and writing Japanese in a cultural context. Three class meetings per week, plus one or two drill sessions at the discretion of the instructor.
POR 101, 102. Elementary Portuguese
Designed for beginning students and aimed at developing skill in listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing Brazilian Portuguese. Emphasis on communication through intensive aural/oral practice, basic composition, and awareness of cultural context. Three class meetings and one or two laboratory sessions per week at the discretion of the instructor. Not currently offered.
