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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. This course fulfills the general education requirement for Globalization.

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. This course fulfills the General Education requirement for Globalization.

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 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. This course fulfills the general education requirement for Globalization.

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.

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. This course fulfills the general education requirement for Globalization.

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. This course fulfills the general education requirement for Globalization.

 

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.

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.

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. This course fulfills the general education requirement for Globalization.

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.

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. This course fulfills the general education requirement for Globalization.

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. This course fulfills the General Education requirement for Globalization.

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. This course fulfills the general education requirement for Globalization.

 

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.

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. This course fulfills the general education requirement for Globalization.

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.

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. This course fulfills the general education requirement for Globalization.

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.

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.