Modern Language Courses

The following college credit courses are offered. Unless otherwise indicated, each course is available in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, and Spanish.

Modern Language 101: Beginning Language I
Stresses pronunciation, diction, grammar, vocabulary, and reading. No prerequisite. 4 credits

Modern Language 102: Beginning Language II
Continues 101, with increased emphasis on reading and writing. Prerequisite: 101 or equivalent background. 4 credits

Modern Language 105: Conversational Arabic, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, or Spanish.
Concentrates on speaking skills; provides additional oral practice after the beginning level.
Prerequisite: 102 or equivalent background. 3 credits

Modern Language 201: Intermediate Language II
Review of grammar and continued development of speaking, reading and writing. Prerequisite: 102 or equivalent background. 4 credits

Modern Language 202: Intermediate Language II
Continues 210, with extensive reading and further practice in speaking and writing. Prerequisite: 201 or equivalent background. 4 credits

Modern Language 205: French, German, Japanese, or Spanish Conversation and Composition.
Reinforces oral and written communication skills through a variety of speaking and writing activities. Topics are drawn from contemporary life and culture. Prerequisite: 202 or equivalent background.
3 credits

Modern Language 210: Introduction to French, German, or Spanish Literature
Readings of selected masterpieces from various periods. Discussion and written work in the foreign language. Prerequisite: 202 or equivalent background. 3 credits.

Japanese 206: Japanese Conversation and Reading
Course reinforces oral and written communication skills. Content includes a variety of speaking and essay-writing activities, and develops reading ability with Japanese materials. Topics are drawn from classical and contemporary life and culture. Prerequisite: JPN 202 or consent of instructor. 3 credits.