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2017-18 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 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 13 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 23 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.
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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
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
SPN-101 - Elementary Spanish 13 credits
This course introduces the student to the basic grammatical structure and pronunciation of the Spanish language. Communicative content includes: greetings, asking about courses and professions, days of the week, months of the year, and dates, numbers, telling time, discussing family, nationalities and languages, places and activities. Grammatical content includes: Nouns and subject pronouns, “hay”, articles, use of common regular verbs in the present tense, using descriptive and possessive adjectives, conjugating correctly and understanding differences in meaning of ser and estar and using each appropriately, conjugating in the simple present tense the following irregular verbs: tener, venir, ir, irregular “yo” verbs and some stem-changing verbs. Students will also be introduced to the culture, customs and diversity of Spanish-speaking countries.
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-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-121 - Conversational Spanish-Medical Personnel3 credits
This course will assist police, fire, and medical personnel in speaking and understanding simple Spanish phrases. Students will practice basic dialogs and useful medical vocabulary to prepare for real world interactions.
Course previously known as: SPAN-123
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
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