Other Languages Offered

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures offers a variety of other language courses besides French, Italian, Russian and Spanish including: Arabic, Danish, Dutch, German, Greek, Latin and Portuguese, as detailed below. Not all courses will be offered every semester and in some semesters additional languages may also be offered. To view the current class schedule click here.

In addition, some of the languages also offer:

• film series (in the language, often with English subtitles)
• language tables (informal discussion groups to practice speaking the language)
• language clubs

For more details and current offerings, visit our News & Events page.

Courses are also available in Chinese, Japanese and Korean in the Department of East Asian Studies and in Hebrew through the Judaic Studies Department.

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Arabic

A Ara 101 Elementary Arabic (4)

The objective of this course is the development of initial reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills in Modern Standard Arabic. Attention will be given to the mastering of the Arabic alphabet, pronunciation, basic grammatical structures, and initial vocabulary. Cultural elements from different Arabic speaking areas will also be introduced. Students are expected to attend regularly and participate in all class activities. Classes meet four times per week. Prerequisite(s): for beginners, none; for students with some knowledge of Arabic, placement.

A Ara 102 Elementary Arabic II (4)

A continuation of A Ara 101. Additional Arabic grammatical structures and Vocabulary items will be introduced to continue the development of the four communicative skills and cultural knowledge. The focus will be on syntax and morphology and the development of the ability to participate in different types of conversations. Modern Standard Arabic will be the language of instruction.. Students are expected to attend regularly and participate in all class activities. Classes meet four times per week. Prerequisite(s): A Ara 101 or placement. [FL]

A Ara 201 Intermediate Arabic I (4)

The objective of this course is to continue the development of the communicative skills (speaking, listening, writing, and reading) in Modern Standard Arabic with strong emphasis on the cultural context. The course will improve the students’ ability to process different types of material in Arabic and acquire additional grammatical structures and vocabulary. Modern Standard Arabic is the language of instruction. Students are expected to attend regularly and participate in all class activities. Classes meet four times per week. Prerequisite(s): A Ara 102 or placement. [FL]

A Ara 202 Intermediate Arabic II (4)

A continuation of A Ara 201 which further the development of communicative competence in Modern Standard Arabic. Students will continue to acquire skills that allow them to understand a wide range of material in Arabic including written texts and audiovisual material and become more proficient in expressing their opinions accurately in Modern Standard Arabic. At the end of the course, they will be able to understand and distinguish different linguistic patterns and cultural expressions. Modern Standard Arabic will be the language of instruction.. Students are expected to attend regularly and participate in all class activities. Classes meet four times per week. Prerequisite(s): for beginners; none; for students with some knowledge of Arabic, placement. [FL]

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Danish

A Dan 101 Elementary Danish I (3)

Beginner’s course that will emphasize the acquisition of grammatical structures and vocabulary through an active process of student participation; it will focus on communicative skills (speaking, reading, writing, and listening) and cultural knowledge. Students are expected to attend regularly and participate in all class activities. Prerequisite(s): for beginners, none.

A Dan 102 Elementary Danish II (3)

Continuation of A Dan 101 with emphasis on basic language skills for communication and on cultural aspects. Students expand their proficiency through independent work and active participation in class. Prerequisite(s): A Dan 101 or placement.

A Dan 397 Independent Study Danish (1-4)

Study of Danish by a student in an area of special interest not treated in courses currently offered. May be repeated with special departmental approval. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.

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Dutch

A Dch 101L Elementary Dutch I (3)

Beginners' course with sociocultural approach. Emphasis on fundamental Dutch vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and oral expression; graded readings; exercises in Dutch-English and English-Dutch translation. Three classes each week.

A Dch 102L Elementary Dutch II (3)

Continuation of sociocultural approach of A Dch 101L. Reading of selections from contemporary Dutch fiction to further develop the reading skill. Three classes each week. Prerequisite(s): A Dch 101L or placement. [FL]

A Dch 201L Intermediate Dutch I (3)

Review of grammar and syntax, followed by literary readings in conjunction with a continuation of the sociocultural method. Three classes each week. Prerequisite(s): A Dch 102 or placement.

A Dch 202L Intermediate Dutch II (3)

Continued literary readings in conjunction with a continued emphasis on the sociocultural method. Three classes each week. Prerequisite(s): A Dch 201 or placement.

A Dch 308L Introduction to the Literature of the Netherlands (3)

The course surveys major movements in the literature of the Netherlands from 1850 to the present. We will read and study highlights of Dutch and Flemish literature and their social/cultural background. The language of instruction is English (as well as Dutch). Emphasis, however, will be on reading fiction and some poetry in Dutch. Though we may use translations (and movie-adaptations in English), reading proficiency in Dutch on an elementary level is necessary. Works may include Multatuli, Bordewijk, Poetry of the "Experimentelen", Hermans, Reve, Wolkers and Mulisch.

A Dch 397 Independent Study Dutch (1-4)

Study by a student in an area of special interest not treated in courses currently offered. May be repeated once with special departmental approval. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.

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German

A Ger 101 Elementary German I (4)

Beginner's course for students with no previous German. Focus on communicative skills, speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Independent work and student participation are stressed.

A Ger 102 Elementary German II (4)

Continuation of A Ger 101 with emphasis on basic language skills for communication and on cultural aspects. Independent work and student participation are stressed. Prerequisite(s): A Ger 101 or placement.

A Ger 201 Intermediate German I (4)

Continuation of A Ger 102. Fundamentals of German for students with limited experience in German. Provides opportunity for review and expansion of the main features of the German language and German culture. Involves frequent and independent work. Prerequisite(s): A Ger 102 or placement.

A Ger 202 Intermediate German II (4)

Continuation of A Ger 201. Completes the basic sequence of study of the essential features of the German Language. Involves frequent and independent work. Prerequisite(s): A Ger 201 or placement.

A Ger 510 German For Reading Knowledge (3)

This course is designed to prepare students to read German at a proficient level in their field of specialization. No prior knowledge of German is required. Objectives of the course: to familiarize students with distinctive structures of the German language; to familiarize students with the use of German language reference tools; to help students discover strategies helpful for decoding German texts on various levels of intricacy; to prepare advanced graduate students for the reading/translation exam required by their departments. While the core text is Jannach/Korb, German for Reading Knowledge (Thomson/Heinle), additional reading materials tailored to students’ specific needs will complement the assignments. S/U grading.

A Ger 511 German For Reading Knowledge (3)

Accelerated introduction to a reading knowledge of German. Prerequisite: Ger 510 or consent of the instructor. S/U Grading.

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Greek

A Clg 101L Elementary Greek I (4)

Introduction to Attic Greek Prose. .May not be offered in 2004-2005.

A Clg 102L Elementary Greek II (4)

Introduction to Attic Greek Prose. Prerequisite(s): A Clg 101L or permission of instructor. .May not be offered in 2004-2005. [FL]

A Clg 103L (= A Rel 103L) Introduction to New Testament Greek I (4)

Introduction to the fundamentals of the grammar and vocabulary of the New Testament. Readings in the gospel of John and the Book of Acts. No previous knowledge of Greek required. Only one of A Clg 103L & A Rel 103L may be taken for credit.

A Clg 104L (= A Rel 104L) Introduction to New Testament Greek II (4)

Continuation of A Clg 103L. Only one of A Clg 104L & A Rel 104L may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): A Clg 103L or permission of instructor.

A Clg 497 Independent Study (2-4)

Seniors may offer 2 to 4 credits of independent study in place of regular course work in Greek. Projects must be approved by the department chair. May be repeated once.

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Latin

A Cll 101L Elementary Latin I (4)

Grammar, composition, conversation, and reading of Latin.

A Cll 102L Elementary Latin II (4)

Continuation of A Cll 101L; grammar, composition, conversation, and reading of Latin. Prerequisite(s): A Cll 101L or permission of instructor. [FL]

A Cll 201L Introduction to Latin Literature I (3)

Selected readings from prose authors, especially Cicero, and from Latin poetry. Prerequisite(s): A Cll 102L or permission of instructor for students with two years of high school Latin.

A Cll 202L Introduction to Latin Literature II (3)

Continuation of A Cll 201L; selected readings from prose authors, especially Cicero, and from Latin poetry. Prerequisite(s): A Cll 201L or permission of instructor.

A Cll 410A Latin Prose Authors (3)

Detailed study and criticism of one or more Latin prose authors (historians, orators, novelists, etc.) May be repeated with change in author(s). Prerequisite(s): A Cll 202L or equivalent.

A Cll 410B Latin Poetry (3)

Detailed study and criticism of one or more Latin epic, lyric or dramatic poets. May be repeated with change or author(s). Prerequisite(s): A Cll 202L or equivalent.

A Cll 497 Independent Study (2-4)

Seniors may offer 2 to 4 credits of independent study in place of regular course work in Latin. Projects must be approved by the department chair. May be repeated once.

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Portuguese

A minor in Portuguese is available to students who complete 18 credits of course work with an A Por prefix.

The Portuguese program offers instruction in the Portuguese language and in Portuguese and Brazilian literature and culture. By extending career opportunities to Brazil, Portugal and African countries where Portuguese is an official language, study in the Portuguese program can be an important adjunct to academic preparation in Latin American studies, social sciences, natural sciences, business and other fields.

A Por 100L Elementary Portuguese I (4)

Beginner’s course with audio- lingual approach. Fundamentals of language structure and sounds emphasis on correct pronunciation and oral expression, graded readings. Classes meet four times a week, plus two required homework periods in the language laboratory. May not be taken for credit by students with credit for A Por
102L. Prerequisite(s): for beginners, none; for others, placement.

A Por 101L Elementary Portuguese II (4)

Continuation of audio-lingual approach, fundamentals of language structure and sounds, emphasis on correct pronunciation and oral expression, and graded readings. Classes meet four times a week, plus two required homework periods in the language laboratory. May not be taken for credit by students with credit for A Por
102L. Prerequisite(s): A Por 100L or placement. [FL]

A Por 102L Intensive Elementary Portuguese (8)

An intensive on e-semester elementary language course equivalent to A Por 100L and A Por 101L for accelerated development of basic skills of speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. Meets eight hours per week, with requirement of extensive directed laboratory work. May not be taken for credit by students with credit for A Por 100L or 101L. Prior knowledge of Spanish is recommended. May not
be offered in 2004-2005. [FL]

A Por 115 (= A Lcs 115) Portuguese and Brazilian Culture and Society (3)
Survey of culture and society in the Portuguese - speaking world, including, Brazil, Portugal and Portuguese Africa. The development of typical customs and institutions, with special attention to folklore, music, painting and architecture, with visual and recorded materials. Conducted in English. Only one of A Por 115 & A Lcs 115 may be taken for credit. May not be offered in 2004-2005.

A Por 201L Intermediate Portuguese (4)

Practice in spoken and written comprehension and expression. Development of knowledge of grammar and vocabulary through directed conversation, reading and composition. Prerequisite(s): A Por 101L or placement. May not be offered in 2004-2005.

A Por 206 Conversation and Spoken Grammar (3)

Primary emphasis on spoken language, with training in comprehension and expression, and systematic practice in oral discourse, including dialogue, narrative and description. Prerequisite(s): A Por 101L or placement. May not be offered in 2004-2005.

A Por 207 Composition and Written Grammar (3)

Primary emphasis on writing skills. Formal grammar of written language, with training in various types of composition. Prerequisite(s): A Por 101L or placement. May not be offered in 2004-2005.May not be offered in 2004-2005.

A Por 215 African-Brazilian Culture (3)

A study of social, political, and symbolic adaptations of people of African origin in Brazil through an examination of social institutions, customs, and other relevant aspects of culture, with special attention given to corresponding aspects of culture in the United States. Prerequisite(s): A Por 115 or consent of instructor. May not be offered in 2004-2005.

A Por 301 Advanced Conversation and Composition (3)

Advanced study of oral and written expression in Portuguese through analysis and exercises in both grammar and style. Prerequisite(s): A Por 206 & 207, or placement. May not be offered in 2004- 2005.

A Por 301Z Advanced Conversation and Composition (3)

A Por 301Z is the writing intensive version of A Por 301; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): A Por 206 & 207, or placement. May not be offered in 2004-2005.May not be offered in 2004 -2005. [WI]

A Por 311 Introduction to Portuguese Literature (3)

Survey of Portuguese literature from the Middle Ages to the present. Selected readings, lectures, discussions and reports on collateral study. Prerequisite(s): A Por 207 or permission of instructor. May not be offered in 2004-2005.

A Por 312 (= A Lcs 312) Introduction to Brazilian Literature (3)

Survey of Brazilian literature from colonial period to the present. Selected readings, lectures, discussions, and reports on collateral study. Only one of A Por 312 & A Lcs 312 may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): A Por 207 or permission of instructor. May not be offered in 2004-2005.

A Por 318 (= A Lcs 318) Introduction to Brazilian Cinema (3)

Survey of Brazilian cinema, emphasizing the social and cultural dimensions of selected major films, including some which represent the “new cinema” movement. Course includes viewings, discussions, readings and written work. Only one of A Por 318 & A Lcs 318 may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or permission of instructor. May not be offered in 2004 -2005.

A Por 397 Independent Study in Portuguese (2–3)

Study in an area of special interest not treated in courses currently offered. May be repeated once with program approval. Prerequisite(s): A Por 207 and permission of program. May not be offered in 2004-2005.

A Por 402 Studies in Portuguese Linguistics (3)

Survey of selected area of Portuguese linguistics, such as phonetics and phonology, syntax, dialectology or history of the language. May be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisite(s): A Por 301 or permission of instructor. May not be offered in 2004-2005.

A Por 411 Studies in Literature (3)

Texts from selected genres of literature in Portuguese. Topics may deal with poetry, drama or narrative of Portugal, Brazil, or other Portuguese -speaking countries. May be repeated for credit if topic varies. Prerequisite(s): A Por 311 & A Por 312 orpermission of instructor. May not be offered 2004-2005