02406/Critical Languages
Aural comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills are developed in the elementary and intermediate levels of all language programs, with more advanced work available in Japanese, Chinese, and Arabic. A "minor" is offered in Japanese, and "certificate" programs are available in Chinese and Japanese. There is no "major" track in Critical Languages, though students may declare a "major" in Asian Studies with special emphasis on one or more of the East Asian languages (Chinese, Japanese, Korean). 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). |
0050. Arabic Elements I (4 s.h.) F. First semester level.
0051. Arabic Elements II (4 s.h.) S. Prerequisite: Crit.Lang. 0050 or consent of instructor.
Second semester level.
0060. Hindi Elements I (4 s.h.) F. First semester level.
0061. Hindi Elements II (4 s.h.) S. Prerequisite: Crit.Lang. 0060 or consent of instructor.
Second semester level.
0066. Chinese Elements I (4 s.h.) F. First semester level. Assumes no prior knowledge of Mandarin Chinese.
0067. Chinese Elements II (4 s.h.) S. Prerequisite: Crit.Lang. 0066 or consent of instructor.
Second semester level, Mandarin Chinese.
0070. Japanese Elements I (4 s.h.) F. First semester level.
0071. Japanese Elements II (4 s.h.) S. Prerequisite: Crit.Lang. 0070 or consent of instructor.
Second semester level.
0072. Korean Elements I (4 s.h.) F. First semester level.
0073. Korean Elements II (4 s.h.) S. Prerequisite: Crit.Lang. 0072 or consent of instructor.
Second semester level.
0080. Modern Greek Elements I (4 s.h.) F. First semester of modern spoken Greek.
0081. Modern Greek Elements II (4 s.h.) S. Prerequisite: Crit.Lang. 0080 or consent of instructor.
Second semester of modern spoken Greek.
C084. Chinese & Japanese Literature (3 s.h.) Core: IS. Knowledge of Chinese or Japanese language not required.
0110. Accelerated Japanese (8 - 11 s.h.)
W120. Japanese Popular Culture and Literature (3 s.h.) Core: WI. Culture and literature of Japan. Note: Knowledge of Japanese language not required.
0121. Japanese Literature in Film (3 s.h.) F. Cross Listed with Asian Studies 222. Cinematic adaptations of Japanese novels and short stories. Discussions and assignments develop analytical and critical skills in "reading" both literary and cinematic texts selected from the work of principal figures of Japanese film and literature such as Tanizaki, Mishima, and Kurosawa. Note: Knowledge of Japanese language not required.
0140. Beginning Oral Japanese (3 s.h.) Arranged each semester, please consult with the instructor.
C150. Arabic Intermediate I (3 s.h.) F. Core: LC. Prerequisite: Crit.Lang. 0051 or consent of instructor.
Third semester.
0151. Arabic Intermediate II (3 s.h.) S. Prerequisite: Crit.Lang. 0150 or consent of instructor.
Fourth semester.
C160. Hindi Intermediate I (3 s.h.) F. Core: LC. Prerequisite: Crit.Lang. 0061 or consent of instructor.
Third semester.
0161. Hindi Intermediate II (3 s.h.) S. Prerequisite: Crit.Lang. 0160 or consent of instructor.
Fourth semester.
C166. Chinese Intermediate I (3 s.h.) F. Core: LC. Prerequisite: Crit.Lang. 0067 or consent of instructor.
Third semester Mandarin.
0167. Chinese Intermediate II (3 s.h.) S. Prerequisite: Crit.Lang. C166 or consent of instructor.
Fourth semester Mandarin.
C170. Japanese Intermediate I (3 s.h.) F. Core: LC. Prerequisite: Crit.Lang. 0071 or consent of instructor.
Third semester.
0171. Japanese Intermediate II (3 s.h.) S. Prerequisite: Crit.Lang. C170 or consent of instructor.
Fourth semester.
C172. Korean Intermediate I (3 s.h.) F. Core: LC. Prerequisite: Crit.Lang. 0073 or consent of instructor.
Third semester.
0173. Korean Intermediate II (3 s.h.) S. Prerequisite: Crit.Lang. C172 or consent of instructor.
Fourth semester.
C180. Modern Greek Intermediate I (3 s.h.) F. Core: LC. Prerequisite: Crit.Lang. 0081 or consent of instructor.
Third semester.
0181. Modern Greek Intermediate II (3 s.h.) S. Prerequisite: Crit.Lang. C180 or consent of instructor.
Fourth semester.
0220. Survey of Japanese Literature: Pre-Modern (3 s.h.)
Note: Knowledge of Japanese language not required.
0221. Survey of Japanese Literature: Modern (3 s.h.)
Note: Knowledge of Japanese language not required.
0222. Special Topics in Japanese I (3 s.h.) F. Topics selected will focus on one or more aspects of the language, literature, and/or culture of Japan. Note: Knowledge of Japanese language not required.
0223. Special Topics in Japanese II (3 s.h.) S. Topics selected will focus on one or more aspects of the language, literature, and/or culture of Japan. Note: Knowledge of Japanese language not required.
0250. Arabic Advanced I (3 s.h.) F. Prerequisite: Crit.Lang. 0151 or consent of instructor.
Fifth semester.
0251. Arabic Advanced II (3 s.h.) S. Prerequisite: Crit.Lang. 0250 or consent of instructor.
Sixth semester.
0260. Hindi Advanced I (3 s.h.) F. Prerequisite: Crit.Lang. 0161 or consent of instructor.
Fifth semester.
0261. Hindi Advanced II (3 s.h.) S. Prerequisite: Crit.Lang. 0260 or consent of instructor.
Sixth semester.
0266. Chinese Advanced I (3 s.h.) F. Prerequisite: Crit.Lang. 0167 or consent of instructor.
Fifth semester.
0267. Chinese Advanced II (3 s.h.) S. Prerequisite: Crit.Lang. 0266 or consent of instructor.
Sixth semester.
0270. Japanese Advanced I (3 s.h.) F. Prerequisite: Crit.Lang. 0171 or consent of instructor.
Fifth semester.
0271. Japanese Advanced II (3 s.h.) S. Prerequisite: Crit.Lang. 0270 or consent of instructor.
Sixth semester.
0272. Korean Advanced I (3 s.h.) F. Prerequisite: Crit.Lang. 0173 or consent of instructor.
Fifth semester.
0273. Korean Advanced II (3 s.h.) S. Prerequisite: Crit.Lang. 0272 or consent of instructor.
Sixth semester.
0280. Modern Greek Advanced I (3 s.h.) F. Prerequisite: Crit.Lang. 0181 or consent of instructor.
Fifth semester.
0281. Modern Greek Advanced II (3 s.h.) S. Prerequisite: Crit.Lang. 0280 or consent of instructor.
Sixth semester.
0350. Arabic Directed Readings I (3 s.h.) F. Arranged each semester, please consult with the instructor.
0351. Arabic Directed Readings II (3 s.h.) S. Arranged each semester, please consult with the instructor.
0360. Hindi Directed Readings I (3 s.h.) F. Arranged each semester, please consult with the instructor.
0361. Hindi Directed Readings II (3 s.h.) S. Arranged each semester, please consult with the instructor.
0366. Chinese Independent Study I (3 s.h.) F. Arranged each semester, please consult with the instructor
0367. Chinese Independent Study II (3 s.h.) S. Arranged each semester, please consult with the instructor
0368. Literary Chinese-English Translation I (3 s.h.) F. Arranged each semester, please consult with the instructor.
0369. Literary Chinese-English Translation II (3 s.h.) S. Arranged each semester, please consult with the instructor.
0370. Japanese Independent Study I (3 s.h.) F. Arranged each semester, please consult with the instructor.
0371. Japanese Independent Study II (3 s.h.) S. Arranged each semester, please consult with the instructor.
0372. Korean Directed Readings I (3 s.h.) F. Arranged each semester, please consult with the instructor.
0373. Korean Directed Readings II (3 s.h.) S. Arranged each semester, please consult with the instructor.
0380. Modern Greek Directed Readings I (3 s.h.) F. Arranged each semester, please consult with the instructor.
0381. Modern Greek Directed Readings II (3 s.h.) S. Arranged each semester, please consult with the instructor.
0396. Chinese Directed Readings I (3 s.h.) F. Arranged each semester, please consult with the instructor.
0400. Foreign Language Acquisition (3 s.h.) F S. By special arrangement, for graduate credit only. [Back] [Top] |