02406/Critical Languages

Languages course work (except Chinese and Japanese) is offered in a self-managed learning format. Instruction is oriented principally toward the acquisition of oral comprehension and speaking skills (proceeding into the written form of the language during the first semester). Course grades may be based on a single end-of-term examination administered in an oral-interview format by a specialist in language skills evaluation, but with some variation in procedures among the various language sequences.

The grade of "Incomplete" is not normally an option, given the special nature of self-managed language learning in Critical Language courses. Students in Critical Languages courses are responsible for their own advancement, utilizing the text and accompanying audio/video materials. In addition, small group class sessions are regularly scheduled two to three hours a week (four meetings per week in Chinese and Japanese). Students must expect to spend at least 10 hours per week throughout the semester in language study at home (working with texts and tapes), in addition to the hours each week devoted to the class sessions. Accordingly, students unwilling or unable to make a long-term commitment to rigorous and disciplined daily language study are not encouraged to register for Critical Language courses.

For additional information on Chinese, contact the Director of Chinese Language, 347 Anderson Hall (215-204- 8247). For additional information on Japanese, contact the Director of Japanese Language, 332 Anderson Hall (215-204-4492). For additional information on all other languages, contact the Center's office, 332 Anderson Hall (215-204-8268).

LOWER LEVEL

0050. Arabic Elements I (4 s.h.) F

First semester.

0051. Arabic Elements II (4 s.h.) S

Second semester.

0060. Hindi Elements I (4 s.h.) F

First semester.

Second semester.

0066. Chinese Elements I (4 s.h.) F

First semester. Assumes no prior knowledge of Mandarin.

0067. Chinese Elements II (4 s.h.) S

Second semester Mandarin.

0070. Japanese Elements I (4 s.h.) F

First semester.

0071. Japanese Elements II (4 s.h.) S

Second semester.

0072. Korean Elements I (4 s.h.) F

First semester.

0073. Korean Elements II (4 s.h.) S

Second semester.

0080. Modern Greek Elements I (4 s.h.) F

First semester of beginning level.

0081. Modern Greek Elements II (4 s.h.) S

Second semester.

C084. Chinese & Japanese Literature (3 s.h.) Core: IS

UPPER LEVEL

0110. Accelerated Japanese (8 - 11 s.h.)

W120. Japanese Popular Culture and Literature (3 s.h.)

Culture and literature.

0140. Beginning Oral Japanese (3 s.h.)

C150. Arabic Intermediate I (3 s.h.) F

Third semester.

0151. Arabic Intermediate II (3 s.h.) S

Fourth semester.

C160. Hindi Intermediate I (3 s.h.) F

Third semester.

0161. Hindi Intermediate II (3 s.h.) S

Fourth semester.

C166. Chinese Intermediate I (3 s.h.) F

Third semester Mandarin.

0167. Chinese Intermediate II (3 s.h.) S

Fourth semester Mandarin.

C170. Japanese Intermediate I (3 s.h.) F

Prerequisite: 0071 or consent of instructor

Third semester.

0171. Japanese Intermediate II (3 s.h.) S

Fourth semester.

C172. Korean Intermediate I (3 s.h.) F

Third semester.

0173. Korean Intermediate II (3 s.h.) S

Fourth semester.

C180. Modern Greek Intermediate I (3 s.h.) F

Third semester.

0181. Modern Greek Intermediate II (3 s.h.) S

Fourth semester.

0220. Survey of Japanese Literature: Pre-Modern (3 s.h.)

0221. Survey of Japanese Literature: Modern (3 s.h.)

0250. Arabic Advanced I (3 s.h.) F

Fifth semester.

0251. Arabic Advanced II (3 s.h.) S

Sixth semester

0260. Hindi Advanced I (3 s.h.) F

Fifth semester

0261. Hindi Advanced II (3 s.h.) S

Sixth semester

0266. Chinese Advanced I (3 s.h.) F

Fifth semester

0267. Chinese Advanced II (3 s.h.) S

Sixth semester

0270. Japanese Advanced I (3 s.h.) F

Fifth semester

0271. Japanese Advanced II (3 s.h.) S

Sixth semester

0272. Korean Advanced I (3 s.h.) F

Fifth semester

0273. Korean Advanced II (3 s.h.) S

Sixth semester

0280. Modern Greek Advanced I (3 s.h.) F

Fifth semester

0281. Modern Greek Advanced II (3 s.h.) S

Sixth semester

0350. Arabic Directed Readings I (3 s.h.) F

0351. Arabic Directed Readings II (3 s.h.) S

0360. Hindi Directed Readings I (3 s.h.) F

0361. Hindi Directed Readings II (3 s.h.) S

0366. Chinese Independent Study I (3 s.h.) F

0367. Chinese Independent Study II (3 s.h.) S

0368. Literary Chinese-English Translation I (3 s.h.) F

0369. Literary Chinese-English Translation II (3 s.h.) S

0370. Japanese Independent Study I (3 s.h.) F

0371. Japanese Independent Study II (3 s.h.) S

0372. Korean Directed Readings I (3 s.h.) F

0373. Korean Directed Readings II (3 s.h.) S

0380. Modern Greek Directed Readings I (3 s.h.) F

0381. Modern Greek Directed Readings II (3 s.h.) S

0396. Chinese Directed Readings I (3 s.h.) F

0400. Foreign Language Acquisition (3 s.h.) FS