Explores narrative and visual representations of women throughout Chinese history. Emphasizes how modern values of freedom and equality have transformed women's lives and shaped their aspirations. Course materials include memoirs, novels, ethnographies, documentaries, and feature films. No knowledge of Chinese is necessary. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.
Aims to increase the students' proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in modern Indonesian. Students will use only Indonesian in class. Evaluation based on classroom performance, homework, tests, and final project. Students will be provided with opportunities to participate in local Southeast Asian cultural events. Students with previous experience with Indonesian or Malay should contact the instructor for placement. Prereqs., INDO 1010 and 1020 (min. grade C). Meets MAPS requirement for foreign language.
Aims at increasing students' proficiency in colloquial forms of Tibetan. This course expands knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar of spoken Tibetan and engages in more advanced conversation topics while also continuing to develop reading knowledge of modern Tibetan. Prereq., TBTN 1010 and 1020 (min. grade C) or instructor consent.
Continuation of INDO 2010. Aims to increase the students' proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in modern Indonesian. Students will use only Indonesian in class. Evaluation based on classroom performance, homework, tests, and final project. Students will be provided with opportunities to participate in local Southeast Asian cultural events. Students with previous experience with Indonesian or Malay should contact the instructor for placement. Prereq., INDO 2010 (min. grade of C).
Aims at increasing students' proficiency in colloquial forms of Tibetan. This course expands knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar of colloquial Tibetan and also continues to develop knowledge of reading and writing modern Tibetan. Prereq., TBTN 2010 (min. grade C) or instructor consent.
Proficiency-based course emphasizes speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Covers a variety of topics. Students give classroom presentations and write short essays in Arabic. Speaking ability is assessed through an oral proficiency interview. Prereq., ARAB 1020 (min grade C), or placement. Approved for GT-AH4. Meets MAPS requirement for foreign language.
Emphasizes reading, speaking, and writing modern Chinese, including continued study of both full-form and simplified characters. Introduces dictionaries and principles of character formation. Prereq., CHIN 1020 (min. grade C) or instructor consent. Credit not granted for this course and CHIN 2150. Meets MAPS requirement: foreign language.
Provides an intensive introduction to cultural and literary texts of Iran, along with an introduction of the grammatical and rhetorical complexities of Persian prose and poetry. Students continue to develop speaking, listening, and writing skills through activities based on the readings. Prereq., FRSI 1020 (min. grade C) or instructor consent. Meets MAPS requirement: foreign language. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: foreign language. Formerly FRSI 2010.
Emphasizes speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and culturally appropriate language use. Credit not granted for this course and ASIA 2420. Prereq., HIND 1020 (min grade C) or instructor consent. Meets MAPS requirement for foreign language. Formerly HIND 2010.
Continued study of oral and written modern Japanese in a cultural context. Prereq., JPNS 1020 or equivalent (min grade C) or instructor consent. Meets MAPS requirement for foreign language.
Extends the conversational and written skills acquired at the elementary level. Although emphasis remains on spoken Korean, readings are increased, elementary writing skills are introduced gradually, and some Sino Korean characters are taught. Prereq., KREN 1020 (min. grade C) or instructor consent. Meets MAPS requirement for foreign language.
Continuation of FRSI 2110. Incorporates more readings in Persian literature, both poetry and prose, and cultural readings. Students continue developing speaking, listening and writing skills based on the readings. Prereq., FRSI 2110 (min. grade C) or instructor consent. Formerly FRSI 2020.
Continuation of HIND 2110. Enhances students' speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and culturally appropriate language use. Prereq., HIND 2110 (min. grade C) or instructor consent. Formerly HIND 2020.
Through studying a group of Chinese films in light of modern Chinese history and literature, students examine a series of cultural dilemmas and issues in 20th century China and develop skills in analyzing literary and filmic texts. Approved for GT-AH2. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.
Provides a critical overview of one of the world's largest and most beloved film industries, the popular Hindi cinema produced in Bombay (Mumbai) and consumed around the world under the label "Bollywood". Focus on the post-Independence era to the present, with introduction to key films, directors, stars, genres, formal techniques, and themes, as well as critical analyses of these and other topics. Formerly HNDI 2441.
Examines 20th century Japanese culture through cinematic and animated films. Studies films by Ozu, Kurosawa, Mizoguchi, and contemporary animators Tezuka, Miyazaki, and Kon Satoshi. Considers cultural issues raised in film and anime in light of modern Japanese history and literature. Requires no knowledge of Japanese.
Introduces Korean/South Korean cinema from colonial period to the contemporary including old Korean black and white films, the earliest talkie films and contemporary art films. Considers cinema as a window to see the tumultuous and diverse culture of modern Korea. Taught in English. No prior knowledge or Korea, Korean film or film art is required.
Develops students' proficiency in language skills in modern Indonesian. Emphasis is on students' command in leading discussion and writing in formal Indonesian. Students read classic and contemporary authentic materials. Evaluation based on classroom performance, essays, and final project. Students will be provided with opportunities to participate in local Southeast Asian cultural events. Fluent Indonesian or Malay speakers who wish to learn more about Indonesian cultures should contact the instructor for placement. Prereq., INDO 2020 (min. grade C).
Continuation of Indo 3010. Develops students' proficiency in language skills in modern Indonesian.Emphasis is on students' ability to lead discussionand write in formal Indonesian. Students read classic and contemporary authentic materials. Evaluation based on classroom performance, essays, and final project. Students will be provided with opportunities toparticipate in local Southeast Asian cultural events. Fluent Indonesian or Malay speakers who wish to learn more about Indonesian cultures should contact the instructor for placement. Prereq., INDO 3010 (min. grade C).
Designed to train students further in the four language skills (writing, speaking, reading, listening/comprehension) at an advanced level. Enables students to acquire a better and broader understanding of Arabic culture and texts drawn from various genres of Arabic letters. Prereq., ARAB 2120 (min. grade C). Formerly ARAB 3010.
Surveys a variety of authentic-language materials, including films, plays, newspaper articles, essays, and short stories. Emphasizes proficiency-oriented approach to reading, writing, and oral communication. Prereq., CHIN 2120 (min. grade C) or instructor consent.