Academic Courses

Foreign Languages

Requirements:
Students in the International Studies program have a foreign language requirement. They must successfully complete the intermediate level course (201-202) in their chosen language. Those who are not able to go immediately into the intermediate level must prepare for the requirement by taking the elementary courses (101-102). Students should consult transfer institutions to determine their language requirements, many of which can be met at the College.

Laboratories:
The one-hour laboratory for foreign language courses is a self-instructed period in the language laboratory or equivalent.

Placement:
Students with prior experience in a language offered by the College will be evaluated by the College’s Testing Center or the Foreign Language Department in order to be placed in the appropriate course. Contact the department chairman for more information.

Intermediate:
Only students who have completed 101-102 successfully at the College or at another collegiate institution or those who have received department permission (based on the placement test) may enroll in intermediate level language courses.

Credits:
Courses listed in one-year sequences (101-102, 201-202) are given in two semesters for three credits each semester.

Arabic

ARAB 101
Elementary Arabic
3-1-3
Elementary Arabic 101 introduces basic written and spoken Arabic to students who have had little or no previous knowledge of the language. The main focus of the course is to help students master the Arabic alphabet in written form and orally. The students will write simple sentences, understand selected principles of basic grammar, and will be introduced to the classical Arabic of the Qur’an as well as to a modern spoken dialect. Students will learn aspects of Arab culture.

ARAB 102
Elementary Arabic
3-1-3
Elementary Arabic is a continuation of spoken and written Arabic for students who have successfully completed Elementary Arabic101. Students continue to develop basic communicative skills, both in standard modern written form and as a spoken dialect. Students will continue their study of the classical Arabic of the Qur’an, in addition to deepening their knowledge of contemporary Arab culture. Prerequisite: ARAB 101 or equivalent.

ARABIC 201
Intermediate Arabic
3-1-3
Arabic 201, the first course of the intermediate sequence of Arabic 201 and 202, is a continuation of Arabic 101 and 102. The course enables students to further develop the four language skills: reading writing, listening and speaking, and to understand key aspects of the Arab Speaking World and its culture(s). Students will be introduced to varied and complex topics, to language structures, and to written and aural texts of the Modern Standard Arabic. Prerequisite: ARAB 102.

Chinese

CHIN 101
Elementary Chinese
3-1-3
Elementary Chinese 101 will introduce spoken and written Chinese to students who have had little or no previous knowledge of the language. Students will develop basic communicative competence in both spoken and written Chinese and are introduced to the cultural nuances that lie behind basic communication.

CHIN 102
Elementary Chinese
3-1-3
A continuation of spoken and written Chinese for students who have completed Elementary Chinese 101. Students will develop basic communicative competence in both spoken and written Chinese and are introduced to the cultural nuances that lie behind basic communication. Prerequisite: CHIN 101.

CHIN 201
Intermediate Chinese
3-1-3
A continuation of Chinese 102. Building upon language skills acquired in the previous course, Chinese 201 will increase students’ knowledge of the fundamental grammatical structures of Chinese and their ability to communicate in both spoken and written Chinese in a wide range of situations in daily, social and academic life. Students will be introduced to reading materials of increasing complexity on a variety of topics reflecting different aspects of traditional and modern Chinese culture. Prerequisite: CHIN 102.

CHIN 202
Intermediate Chinese
3-1-3
A continuation of Chinese 201. Building upon language skills acquired in the previous course, Chinese 202 will increase students’ knowledge of the fundamental grammatical structures of Chinese and their ability to communicate in both spoken and written Chinese in a wide range of situations in daily, social and academic life. Students will be introduced to reading materials of increasing complexity on a variety of topics reflecting different aspects of traditional and modern Chinese culture. Prerequisite: CHIN 201.

French

FREN 101
Introductory French
3-0-3
Introduction to spoken and written French for students who have had no previous French.

FREN 102
Introductory French
3-0-3
Introduction to spoken and written French for students who have completed French 101. Prerequisite: FREN 101 or equivalent.

FREN 201
Intermediate French
3-1-3
Spoken and written French for students who have had French 10l-102 or the equivalent. Prerequisite: FREN l02 or permission of Department Head.

FREN 202
Intermediate French
3-1-3
Spoken and written French for students who have had French 201 or the equivalent. Prerequisite: FREN 201 or permission of the Department Head.

Hebrew

HEBR 101
Elementary Hebrew I
3-1-3
Elementary Hebrew I introduces students with no prior knowledge of the language to basic forms, words and structures of the Hebrew language. Its main goal is to teach the fundamentals of writing and reading and provide students with basic abilities to hold simple conversations in Hebrew. Aspects of Jewish and Israeli culture and values that relate to the language are studied and discussed.

HEBR 102
Elementary Hebrew II
3-1-3
A continuation of HEBR 101 - Elementary Hebrew I, this course builds on the foundations of writing and reading acquired in the first semester and provides additional skills in these areas. A strong emphasis is put on listening and speaking skills and consequently most of class time is conducted in Hebrew. Aspects of Jewish and Israeli culture, history and values are integrated into the material.

Italian

ITAL 101
Elementary Italian
3-1-3
Elementary Italian introduces basic written and spoken Italian to students who have had little or no previous knowledge of the language. The main focus of the course is to help students begin to learn the Italian language in all its aspects, both orally and in writing. The goals of the course are to maximize each student’s potential to communicate in Italian by speaking, reading and writing it. The course emphasizes communication skills and vocabulary, in terms of both everyday oral performance and basic reading knowledge. Students also learn aspects of the Italian culture.

ITAL 102
Elementary Italian
3-1-3
Elementary Italian is a continuation of spoken and written Italian for students who have successfully completed Elementary Italian 101. The main focus of the course is to enable students to continue developing their basic communication skills, in standard written and spoken Italian. Students will continue their study of classical Italian in addition to learning more aspects of the contemporary Italian culture. Prerequisite: ITAL 101.

ITAL 201
Intermediate Italian
3-1-3
Intermediate Italian 201 emphasizes the four basic aspects of language learning—reading, writing, speaking and comprehension—building on the students’ existing skills in Italian developed in Italian 101 and 102. More refined grammatical structures are introduced as well as additional idiomatic expressions used in everyday Italian. Prerequisite: ITAL 102 or placement.

ITAL 202
Intermediate Italian
3-1-3
Intermediate Italian 202 is the second half of a two-semester sequence in Intermediate Italian. It continues to emphasize the four basic aspects of language learning—reading, writing, speaking and comprehension—building on the students’ existing skills in Italian. More refined grammatical structures are introduced as well as additional idiomatic expressions used in everyday Italian. Strong emphasis is placed on aural comprehension and oral presentation. Prerequities: ITAL 201 or placement.

Japanese

JAPN 101
Elementary Japanese
3-1-3
This course introduces basic modern spoken and written Japanese to students who have had little or no previous knowledge of the language. The course will focus on developing students’ communication skills in Japanese, including writing, reading, listening, and speaking in order for students to function using Japanese in a Japanese social environment. Students will also learn aspects of Japanese culture associated with the use of the language.

JAPN 102
Elementary Japanese
3-1-3
A continuation of Elementary Japanese 101. The course will focus on developing students’ communication skills in Japanese, including writing, reading, listening, and speaking with more advanced basic expressions and more Kianji in order for students to function using Japanese in actual settings. Students will also learn aspects of Japanese culture associated with the use of the language. Prerequisite: JAPN 101.

JAPN 201
Intermediate Japanese
3-1-3
An intermediate course in spoken and written Japanese. The course will focus on developing more advanced communi-cation skills in Japanese: writing, reading, listening and speaking. Students will also continue to learn about aspects of Japanese culture reflected in its language. Prerequisite: JAPN 102.

JAPN 202
Intermediate Japanese
3-1-3
Intermediate Japanese 202 is a continuation of spoken and written Japanese for students who have had Japanese 201 or the equivalent. The course will focus on helping students continue to develop more advanced communication skills in Japanese: writing, reading, listening and speaking. Students will also continue to learn about aspects of Japanese culture associated with the use of the language. Prerequisite: JAPN 201.

Spanish

SPAN 101
Elementary Spanish
3-1-3
Introduction to spoken and written Spanish language and to selected aspects of Hispanic cultures. For students who have had little or no previous Spanish.

SPAN 102
Elementary Spanish
3-1-3
Introduction to spoken and written Spanish language and to selected aspects of Hispanic cultures. Continuation of Spanish 101. Prerequisite: SPAN 101

SPAN 105-106
Spanish for Public Service Personnel
3-1-3
Introduction to spoken and written Spanish for nurses, doctors, police officers and other public service employees who work in the Spanish-speaking community. A working knowledge of the language mainly through oral practice based upon a systematic study of practical grammar. Special sections of Spanish 105-106 will be offered as needed for Spanish-dominant students with an interest in business communication skills.

SPAN 201
Intermediate Spanish
3-1-3
Intermediate Spanish advances students beyond the basic language requirements of Spanish 101 and Spanish 102 by continuing to help them develop communicative skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing so that they can communicate more efficiently in Spanish speaking contexts. The course also aims at expanding the range of cultural and personal topics of discussion and at encouraging students to use the target language meaningfully and creatively. Prerequisite: SPAN 102.

SPAN 202
Intermediate Spanish
3-1-3
Intermediate Spanish advances students beyond the language requirements of Spanish 101, 102 and 201 by continuing to help them develop communicative skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing so that they can communicate more efficiently in Spanish speaking contexts. The course also aims at expanding the range of cultural and personal topics of discussion and at encouraging students to use the target language meaningfully and creatively. Prerequisite: SPAN 201.

Swahili

SWAH 101
Elementary Swahili
3-1-3
Elementary Swahili introduces modern spoken and written Swahili to students who have little or no previous knowledge of the language. The course focuses on developing students’ communication skills in Swahili, such as would be useful to conduct daily activities in an East African cultural and social environment. These skills include speaking, listening, writing, and reading. Students will also learn about aspects of culture associated with the use of the language.

SWAH 102
Elementary Swahili
3-1-3
Elementary Swahili 102 is a continuation of spoken and written Swahili for students who have successfully completed the first semester of elementary Swahili. Students will continue to develop basic communicative skills, both in modern spoken and written Swahili. These skills include speaking, listening, writing, and reading. Students will also continue to deepen their knowledge of contemporary East African culture. Prerequisite: SWAH 101.