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LANGUAGE
TEACHING
CENTER |
ARABIC |
375.116 |
BEGINNING ARABIC II (4.5) Tahrawi/ Glueck Limit 18 per section May not be taken Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory
Continuation of 375.115. Introductory course in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Modern Standard Arabic. Presents basic grammatical structures and a basic vocabulary. Through oral-aural drill in classroom, tapes in Language Laboratory, and reading/writing exercises, students attain a basic level of competence on which they can build in subsequent years of study. |
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02
03 |
MTWThF 9
MTWThF 10
MTWTHF 11 |
375.216 (H) |
INTERMEDIATE ARABIC II (4) Glueck Limit 18 Continuation of 375.215. Designed to bring students up to competency level required for third/fourth year Arabic. Students will consolidate and expand their mastery of the four basic skills acquired in 375.115-116. More authentic material--written, audio, and visual--will be used, and culture will be further expanded on as a fifth skill. |
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MTWTh 1 |
375.302 (H) |
ADVANCED ARABIC READING AND WRITING (3) Tahrawi Limit 18 Prereq: Two years of Arabic or Perm Req’d. Continuation of 375.301. Designed to enhance students’ ability to read, discuss, and write about various topics covered in traditional and contemporary Arabic texts. |
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MTW 1 |
375.402 (H) |
UPPER ADVANCED ARABIC (3) Tahrawi Limit 15 Prereq: 375.302 or equivalent Continuation of 375.401. This is an introductory course to different periods of the Arabic literature. Selections of famous Arabic poetry and short prose works are the substance of the course. |
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MTW 2 |
CHINESE |
373.112 |
ACCELERATED BEGINNING CHINESE (3.5) Hsieh Limit 17 per section Prereq: 373.111 or Perm Req’d. Lab Req’d. Continuation of 373.111. For students who have significant, previously acquired ability to understand and speak Modern Standard Chinese. Course focuses on reading and writing. Teaching materials are the same as used in 373.115-116; however, both traditional and simplified versions of written Chinese characters are used. |
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02 |
MWTh 12
MWTh 1 |
373.116 |
ELEMENTARY CHINESE (4.5) Lievens Limit 17 per section Prereq: 373.115 or Perm. Req’d Continuation of 373.115. Introductory course in Modern Standard Chinese. Goals: mastery of elements of pronunciation and control of basic vocabulary of 800-900 words and most basic grammatical patterns. Students work first with Pin-Yin system, then with simplified version of written Chinese characters. Note: Student with existing demonstrable skills in spoken Chinese should take 373.111-112. |
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02
03 |
MTWThF 10
MTWThF 11
MTWThF 12 |
373.212 (H) |
ACCELERATED INTERMEDIATE CHINESE (3.5) Zheng Limit 17 Prereq: 373.211 or Perm Req’d. Continuation of 375.211. For students who possess native-like abilities in comprehension and speaking. The course focuses on reading and writing. Students will work with either simplified or traditional characters. |
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TTh 2-3:30 |
373.216 (H) |
INTERMEDIATE CHINESE (4.5) Feng Limit 17 per section Prereq: 373.215 or Perm Req’d. Continuation of 373.215. Consolidation fo the foundation that students have laid in their first year of study and continued drill and practice in the spoken language, with continued expansion of reading and writing vocabulary and sentence patterns. Students will work with both simplified and traditional characters. Note: Students who have native-like abilities in comprehension and speaking should take 373.211-212. |
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MTW 11, Th 10:30-11:40
MTW 12, Th 12-1:15 |
373.303 (H) |
CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY (3) Hsieh Limit 25 This is an introductory course on Chinese brush writing. Knowledge of the Chinese language is useful but not essential. You will hear lectures on history, theory and techniques of brush writing plus aspects of Chinese culture associated with characters used. Remaining time will be used for hands-on practice. Taught in English. |
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Th 2-4:30 |
373.316 (H) |
UPPER INTERMEDIATE CHINESE (3.5) Zheng/Hsieh Limit 17 per section Prereq: 373.315 or Perm Req’d. Continuation of 373.315. This two-semester course consolidates and further expands students' knowledge of grammar and vocabulary and further develops reading ability through work with textbook material and selected modern essays and short stories. Class discussions will be in Chinese insofar as feasible, and written assignments will be given. |
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02 |
MW 2-3:15
MW 2-3:15 |
373.416 (H) |
ADVANCED CHINESE (3) Feng Limit 17 Continuation of 373.415. Readings in modern Chinese prose, including outstanding examples of literature, newspaper articles, etc. Students should understand most of the readings with the aid of a dictionary, so that class discussion need not focus primarily on detailed explanations of grammar. Discussion, to be conducted in Chinese, will concentrate on the cultural significance of the readings' content. |
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MW 4:15-5:30
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373.421 (H) |
CLASSICAL CHINESE (3) Lievens Limit 17 Students are required to have knowledge of traditional Chinese characters in order to read short selections of early literary prose. |
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W 2-4:30 |
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE |
370.601 |
COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES IN THE AMERICAN CLASSROOM Shiffman Limit 10 per section Open to graduate students No auditors Perm Req’d. Prospective international teaching assistants work to improve their English language skills while familiarizing themselves with the culture of the American classroom and effective teaching strategies. Students are videotaped practice teaching. |
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02 |
MTW 10
MTW 12 |
HINDI |
381.102 |
BEGINNING HINDI II (3) Saini Prereq: 381.101 Limit 17 per section Continuation of 381.101. Course focuses on acquisition of additional vocabulary and grammatical structures in culturally authentic contexts, listening, speaking, reading, and writing comprehension. |
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02 |
MW 2-3:15
MW 3:35-5 |
381.202 (H) |
INTERMEDIATE HINDI II (3) Rana Limit 10 Prereq. 381.201 or Perm Req’d. Continuation of 381.201. Course provides refinement of basic language skills in cultural context. Emphasis will be on expansion of vocabulary and grammatical structures and further development of communicative skills. |
Sec. 01 |
MW 6-7:15pm TTh 2-3:15 |
381.311 (H) |
HINDI/ URDU CONVERSATION (3) Rana Limit 18 Prereq: 381.202 or equivalent Advanced training in spoken Hindi for students who have completed Intermediate Hindi or have equivalent knowledge and fluency. Communicative activities such as task-oriented acts, role plays, and group discussions will assist in the development of good interactive skills. Course not offered every semester. |
Sec. 01 |
T 6-8:30pm W 3-5:30 |
JAPANESE |
378.102 |
SLOW PACED BEGINNING JAPANESE II (3) Nakao Prereq: 378.101 or Perm. req’d Limit 17 A continuation of 378.101, part two of a four-semester introductory course for students who want to study Beginning Japanese at a slower pace attending three classes rather than five classes per week. Lab required. |
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WThF 1 |
378.104 |
SLOW PACED BEGINNING JAPANESE IV (3) Katagiri Prereq: 378.103 or Perm. req’d Limit 17 A continuation of 378.103, part four of a four-semester introductory course for students who want to study Beginning Japanese at a slower pace attending three classes rather than five classes per week. Lab required. |
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TBA |
378.116 |
BEGINNING JAPANESE (4.5) Zon/ Katagiri Prereq: 378.115 Limit 17 per section May not be taken Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory Continuation of 378.115. Continuation of 378.115. Goals of the course are mastery of pronunciation, basic grammar and vocabulary. Chinese characters, or Kanji, will be introduced. In addition to written exercises and tests, oral-aural drill in class and work in the language laboratory are important. |
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03 |
MTWThF 11
MTWThF 12
MTWThF 2 |
378.216 (H)
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INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE (4.5) Katagiri Prereq: 378.215 or equivalent Lab required Limit 15 per section Continuation of Beginning Japanese and Intermediate Japanese I, with training in spoken and written language, increasing their knowledge of more complex patterns. At completion, students will have a working knowledge of about 250 Kanji. |
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02 |
MTWThF 11
MTWThF 12 |
378.312 (H) |
JAPANESE CONVERSATION (2.5) Katagiri Limit 15 Prereq: 378.311 or equivalent Advanced training in spoken Japanese, at the completion of Intermediate Japanese, available to those with equivalent proficiency. Students will develop more interactive skills, using authentic audio/video materials. No reading/writing instructions. |
Sec. 01 |
MW 9 M 9,W 3 |
378.316 (H) |
UPPER INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE (3.5) Zon Lab Req’d. Limit 15 Prereq: 378.315 or equivalent. Continuation of 378.315. Emphasis shifts toward reading, while development of oral-aural skills also continues apace. The course presents graded readings in expository prose and requires students to expand their knowledge of Kanji, grammar, and both spoken and written vocabulary. Lab required. |
Sec. 01 |
MTW 10 |
378.416 (H) |
ADVANCED JAPANESE (3.5) Nakao Limit 15 per section Prereq: 378.415 Lab Req’d. By using four skills in participatory activities (reading, presentation, and discussion), students will develop reading skills in modern Japanese and deepen and enhance their knowledge on Kanji and Japanese culture. Sec. 01 canceled 01/25/07 |
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02 |
MW 10
M 11
M 12 |
AFRICAN LANGUAGES |
Hausa |
379.162 |
BEGINNING HAUSA II (3) Mamane Limit 18 Prereq: 379.161 Continuation of 379.161. This course places emphasis on conversational skills as well as reading, writing and composition skills of the language.
Cross-listed with Africana Studies |
Sec. 01 |
MW 5:45-7pm TTh 5:45-7pm |
Kiswahili |
379.152 |
BEGINNING KISWAHILI II (3) Mugambi Limit 15 Continuation of 379.151. Continuation of 379.151. This introductory course focuses on vocabulary and presents some of the basic grammatical, phonological, and sociological elements of the Kiswahili language. Students are exposed to different facets of the cultures of eastern Africa (especially Tanzanian and Kenyan). Cross-listed with Africana Studies |
Sec. 01 |
MW 4-5:30 |
379.252 (H) |
INTERMEDIATE KISWAHILI II (3) Mugambi Limit 18 Prereq: 379.151-152 Continuation of 379.251. This course places emphasis on conversational skills as well as reading, writing and composition skills. It includes analyses of the culture, history and socio aspects of this linguisitic group. Resources in the Language Lab are incorporated in the course.
Cross-listed with Africana Studies |
Sec. 01 |
M 5:30-7pm
F 10:30-12 |
KOREAN |
380.102 |
ELEMENTS OF KOREAN II (3) Kang Limit 17 Prereq: 380.101 or Perm. Req’d. Continuation of 380.101. Focuses on improving speaking fluency to Limited Proficiency so that one can handle simple daily conversations with confidence. It provides basic high-frequency structures and covers Korean holidays. |
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MTW 10 |
380.202 (H) |
INTERMEDIATE KOREAN FOR READING AND WRITING II (3) Kang Limit 17 Prereq: 380.201 or equivalent. Continuation of 380.201. Aims for improving writing skills with correct spelling. Reading materials of Korean people, places, and societies will enhance cultural understanding and awareness, including discussion on family tree. |
Sec. 01 |
MTW 11 |
380.302 (H) |
ADVANCED KOREAN II (3) Kang Limit 17 Prereq: 380.301 or equivalent. Continuation of 380.301. Emphasizes reading literacy in classic and modern Korean prose. By reading Korean newspapers and professional articles in one’s major, it enables one to be well-versed and truly literate. |
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MTW 1 |
PERSIAN |
382.102 |
BEGINNING PERSIAN II (3) DehghanPrereq: 382.101 or equivalent Limit 18 Taught in Persian. Continuation of 382.101. The basic modern Persian enables students to learn the Persian alphabet, phonology, morphology, and the basic syntax. Students will also learn reading, writing, and translating basic sentences. |
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MW 4-5:20 |
RUSSIAN |
377.132 |
ELEMENTARY RUSSIAN II (4) Samilenko/Czeczulin Limit 17 per section
Prereq: 377.131 Section 02 taught at Goucher May not be taken S/U
Continuation of 377.131. Designed to give student a firm foundation in the language, with special emphasis on the development of vocabulary, basic reading, and conversational skills. |
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02 |
MTWF 11
MTWF 9:30-10:20 |
377.209 (H) |
INTENSIVE INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN II (4) CzeczulinLimit 17 Continuation of 377.208. Intensive oral work; continued emphasis on grammar and reading comprehension. |
Sec. 01 |
MTWF 11 |
377.253 (H) (W) |
THE SOUL OF RUSSIA: RUSSIAN CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION (3) Czeczulin Limit 17 The evolution of Russian culture and civilization from the Mongol invasion to the present day conducted through a study of literary texts, architecture, art, music, film, and multimedia. Taught in English at Goucher |
Sec. 01 |
MWF 12:30-1:20 |
377.318 (H) (W) |
CHEKHOV (3) Samilenko Limit 17 Taught in Russian Chekhov's short stories and plays studied against the social, political, and philosophical background of his time. Close readings and in-depth stylistic analysis. Designed for advanced students. |
Sec. 01 |
MWF 10 |
377.396 (H)
(W) |
SENIOR RUSSIAN SEMINAR II: 20TH CENTURY RUSSIAN CLASSICS (3) Samilenko Limit17 Perm Req’d. Rotating topics in 20th century prose, poetry, drama, or film. |
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T 12-2:30 |
377.506 |
INDEPENDENT STUDY Samilenko |
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SANSKRIT |
383.112 |
BEGINNING SANSKRIT II (3) Saini Limit 18 Continuation of 383.111 Additional emphasis will be placed on listening, reading, and writing of the language. Basic sentences will be drawn from the Sanskrit Literature. Simple Vedic Mantras from the Vedas and Ishopanishad, verses from the Bhagavad Gita, and the sootras from the Yoga Sookas will be read. |
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MW 5:30-7pm |