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2015-16 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
World Languages
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 ARB-101 - Elementary Arabic 13 credits
This course introduces students to the Arabic language. Students will learn the Arabic alphabet and phonetic and writing systems. The basics of reading, writing, listening comprehension and speaking will be covered. Students will acquire common vocabulary, including greetings and other expressions in this class. Students will also explore the culture and customs of the Arabic-speaking countries and their influences worldwide. Classes are conducted in Arabic as much as possible.
Prerequisite(s): Placement at or its equivalent or permission of instructor.
Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: ARBC-120
ARB-102 - Elementary Arabic 23 credits
This course is a continuation of Elementary Arabic (ARB-101). Students continue to build vocabulary and strengthen listening comprehension and conversational skills. Students are introduced to basic grammar in this course and continue to develop basic reading and composition skills. Students continue to acquire knowledge of the culture and traditions of the Arab world and its influences worldwide. Classes are conducted mostly in Arabic.
Prerequisite(s):
Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: ARBC-220
ASL-101 - American Sign Language I3 credits
This is an introductory course for students with little or no previous background in American Sign Language. Students are introduced to the American Sign Language alphabet and numbers. Basic vocabulary building, visual-gestural communication, and information related to deaf culture are also introduced. Students and teacher use ASL in the class to communicate in class.
Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: SIGN-101
ASL-102 - American Sign Language II3 credits
This course is a continuation of ASL-101, designed to further develop students’ proficiency in frequently used signs. Students will be introduced to more complex lexical and grammatical structures, non-manual signals and advanced dialogues. The course offers students the opportunity for individual hands on experience in language learning. Students and teacher use ASL in the class to communicate.
Prerequisite(s):
Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: SIGN-201
CHN-101 - Elementary Chinese 13 credits
This is an introductory course for students with little or no previous background in Mandarin. Correct pronunciation, tones, and grammar within the context of modern spoken Mandarin, the national language of China and Taiwan, will be stressed through lecture format. Recognizing and writing Chinese characters will be emphasized. English grammar will be used as a basis for learning Chinese grammar. Various aspects of Chinese history and culture, as they influence use of the modern language, will also be introduced.
Prerequisite(s): Placement at , or its equivalent, or permission of the instructor.
Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: CHIN-125
CHN-102 - Elementary Chinese 23 credits
This course is a continuation of Elementary Chinese 1. Pronunciation, tones, reading and grammar will be stressed along with continued development of basic oral and written communication in Mandarin. Chinese history and culture are further explored.
Prerequisite(s):
Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: CHIN-225
CHN-201 - Intermediate Chinese 13 credits
In this course, students review and continue to develop grammar formations introduced in Elementary Chinese 1 (CHN-101) and Elementary Chinese 2 (CHN-102). Vocabulary around various daily activities is expanded. Writing more complex sentences, paragraphs, original notes, short letters, and compositions using Chinese characters is stressed along with continued development of spoken Chinese (Mandarin) and listening comprehension skills. Aspects of the influences of Chinese culture worldwide are further explored through web-based activities, lecture, discussions, and oral and written reports.
Prerequisite(s):
Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: CHIN-325
CHN-202 - Intermediate Chinese 23 credits
Students continue to expand the various aspects of verbs in the present, past, and future and improve their sentence, paragraph, and composition writing skills using Chinese characters with the new grammar skills learned in the class. Continued study of clear pronunciation and correct tones in more lengthy and complex conversations and presentation will be stressed. Through selected reading and research, students continue to expand their knowledge of Chinese cultural and social conventions and concepts. Classes are conducted in Chinese.
Prerequisite(s):
Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: CHIN-425
FRE-101 - Elementary French 13 credits
This is an introductory course for students with little or no previous background in French. Students are introduced to the French alphabet, diacritical marks, and phonics system. Basic grammar, vocabulary building, reading comprehension, and writing are also introduced. Basic listening comprehension skills and conversational skills are developed. The class is conducted in French as much as possible.
Prerequisite(s): Placement at ENG-101 or its equivalent or permission of instructor.
Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: FREN-124
FRE-102 - Elementary French 23 credits
This course is a continuation of FRE-101 . Students build on grammar skills i.e. present, past, and future tenses of verbs, expand vocabulary, reading comprehension and writing paragraphs and short compositions. Short stories and poetry are covered in class. Students expand their listening and speaking skills. The class in conducted mostly in French.
Prerequisite(s): FRE-101
Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: FREN-224
FRE-201 - Intermediate French 13 credits
This course is designed to maintain and improve French language skills for those with a basic knowledge of the language. Students will continue to progress in grammar, pronunciation, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students will also continue to study the culture and customs of people in Francophone countries. The class is conducted mostly in French.
Prerequisite(s): FRE-102 (grade of C or higher), two years of high school French or permission of instructor.
Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: FREN-324
FRE-202 - Intermediate French 23 credits
This course is a continuation of FRN-201. Emphasis is placed on oral and written expression of the language. A variety of modern reading selections representing writers from Francophone regions worldwide will be assigned and discussed in class during the semester. Review of grammar from previous semesters and introduction to some new grammar are presented. Classes are conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): FRE-201
Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: FREN-424
ITL-101 - Elementary Italian 13 credits
This is an introductory course for students with little or no previous background in Italian. Correct pronunciation of Italian sounds, basic listening comprehension and speaking exercises along with basic grammar, vocabulary, reading, reading comprehension and writing of simple sentences and a short paragraph are introduced in this course through lecture and multimedia format. The history, customs, traditions and culture of Italy will also be explored.
Prerequisite(s): Placement at ENG-101 or its equivalent or permission of the instructor.
Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: ITAL-127
ITL-102 - Elementary Italian 23 credits
This is a continuation of Elementary Italian 1. Grammar, reading, writing a short essay in Italian and continued development of listening and speaking skills are emphasized. Italian culture is further explored and use of electronic messaging with native Italian speakers is an integral part of the course.
Prerequisite(s): ITL-101 (grade of C or higher), one year of high school Italian, placement at ITL-102, or permission of instructor.
Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: ITAL-227
ITL-201 - Intermediate Italian 13 credits
Students review and continue to develop grammar structures introduced in Elementary Italian 1 and 2. Vocabulary, reading comprehension of more advanced selections, listening comprehension and conversational skills are expanded in this course through lecture, classroom discussions and multimedia format. Writing paragraphs and compositions using grammar introduced in the class, proper sentence structure, and time expression is covered in class. Students will research various topics and present reports to the class on various cultural themes. Classes are conducted in Italian.
Prerequisite(s): ITL-102 (grade of C or higher), two years of high school Italian, placement at ITL-201, or permission of instructor.
Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: ITAL-327
SPN-101 - Elementary Spanish 13 credits
This course introduces the student to the basic grammatical structure of the Spanish language, with emphasis on pronunciation and Latin American culture. Intense oral drills review vocabulary used in real life situation and cultural themes connected with the Hispanic world. A contrast between English and Spanish and the use of cognates increases comprehension and vocabulary.
Prerequisite(s): Placement at ENG-101 or its equivalent or permission of the instructor.
Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: SPAN-121
SPN-102 - Elementary Spanish 23 credits
This is a continuation of Elementary Spanish 1, with emphasis on the four basic skills necessary for the mastery of a foreign language: listening, speaking, reading and writing. More sophisticated grammatical and linguistic concepts are introduced and discussed, using the Spanish language as a tool for communication. Students gain the know- ledge of the contemporary thought of Hispanics in the United States and in the Hispanic world. Intense oral drills and practical vocabulary.
Prerequisite(s): SPN-101 (grade of C or higher), one year of high school Spanish, placement at SPAN-102, or permission of instructor.
Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: SPAN-221
SPN-103 - Spanish for Heritage Learners 13 credits
This course is designed for students who already possess native speaker fluency in Spanish, but would like to increase their knowledge of formal academic Spanish in order to improve their career opportunities and knowledge of their cultural heritage.The course offers Spanish-speaking students the opportunity to study Spanish in the same way native English-speaking students study English at the college level. The course focuses on strengthening vocabulary, reading, reading comprehension, writing, listening, and speaking skills, allowing students to enrich their academic language proficiency and formal writing in Spanish. The history and culture of people in Spanish-speaking countries will also be emphasized. Students will read numerous genres of texts from Hispanophone countries and prepare written assignments based on topics relevant to the readings. Poems, essays, fables and myths, short stories, and novels from a variety of Spanish-speaking countries are some of the instructional materials that will be utilized. Students will also have the opportunity to improve their spelling and punctuation in Spanish. This course will be taught in Spanish. It is offered as an alternative to Elementary Spanish 1.
Prerequisite(s): Placement at ENG-101 - English Composition 1 or its equivalent, fluency in spoken Spanish or permission of the instructor.
Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
SPN-111 - Conversational Spanish3 credits
The focus of this course is on speaking and understanding the contemporary idiomatic patterns of the native speaker. Special attention is given to pronunciation and simple conversational patterns. Contemporary themes are emphasized, giving police, firemen medical personnel and other interested groups the ability to express themselves in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPN-101
Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: SPAN-122
SPN-201 - Intermediate Spanish 13 credits
A review of grammar will be given in this course; oral drills and conversation received special attention. The reading skills and basic writing are further developed. Spanish culture is emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): SPN-102 (grade of C or higher), two years of high school Spanish, placement at SPAN-201, or permission of instructor.
Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: SPAN-321
SPN-202 - Intermediate Spanish 23 credits
This course is a continuation of Intermediate Spanish 1. Further study of more complex grammar formations and verb tenses is covered in this course. Students will be expected to read more advanced selections and be prepared to discuss them in greater detail and complexity. Students will be expected to write more lengthy and complex essays, compositions, and reports using the new grammar learned in the class. Classes are conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): (grade of C or higher) or its equivalent at another college or university; or three years of high school Spanish and/or placement at SPAN-202; or permission of instructor.
Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: SPAN-421
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