Center for World Languages and Cultures

INTZ 1101 Swedish as a Foreign Language: Level 1 (Lund SFSA11) (4 Credits)

This course is an introduction to the Swedish Language, emphasizing interpretive listening and reading, presentational speaking and writing, and interpersonal communication skills. The course consists of teaching and practical exercises pertaining to vocabulary, pronunciation, and sentence structure. Cultural topics pertaining to Sweden and Swedish society aim to facilitate students’ transition into study abroad. This course is delivered synchronously via an online meeting software platform, such as Zoom, by a Swedish as a Foreign Language instructor at Lund University in Sweden. Students engage as a class remotely through both audio and video connection; students receive login instructions prior to week 1. Remote attendance and participation during class sessions is mandatory. NOTE: This course is offered for elective credit only. Successful completion of this course prepares students to register for Swedish as a Foreign Language: Level 2 (SFSA12) at Lund University.

INTZ 1201 Korean: Beginning Level 1 (4 Credits)

This course is an introduction to the Korean Language, emphasizing interpretive listening and reading, presentational speaking and writing, and interpersonal communication skills. The course consists of teaching and practical exercises pertaining to vocabulary, pronunciation, and sentence structure. Cultural topics pertaining to Korean society aim to facilitate students’ transition into study abroad. This is a hybrid course with lectures delivered synchronously via an online meeting software platform (Zoom) by a Korean Instructor at the University of Western Australia and face-to-face classes with a Korean Teaching Assistant on campus at DU. Attendance in both remote and in-person class sessions is mandatory.

INTZ 1234 Directed Independent Language Study: Yoruba (4 Credits)

Directed Independent Language Study (DILS): Yoruba provides students the opportunity to study Yoruba language and culture. The DILS program is appropriate for dedicated and disciplined students who can maintain a rigorous course of self-study that is supplemented with regular meetings with a Language Partner (LP). Students are provided with suggested curriculum and materials, develop their learning goals and plan to achieve those goals, reflect upon the language-learning process and are evaluated at mid-term and the end of quarter by an expert in the language from another institution. This course is recommended for students with cultural, academic and professional interests in Nigeria, Benin and/or the Yoruba language. First year undergraduate students should not register for this course. Prerequisite: Application through the Center for World Languages & Cultures and completion of the Common Curriculum foreign language requirement (FOLA).

INTZ 1255 Directed Independent Language Study: Swahili (4 Credits)

Directed Independent Language Study (DILS): Swahili provides students the opportunity to study Swahili (Kiswahili) language and cultures. The DILS program is appropriate for dedicated and disciplined students who can maintain a rigorous course of self-study that is supplemented with regular meetings with a Language Partner (LP). Students are provided with suggested curriculum and materials, develop their learning goals and plan to achieve those goals, reflect upon the language-learning process and are evaluated at mid-term and the end of quarter by an expert in the language from another institution. This course is recommended for students planning to or returning from study abroad in the African Great Lakes region and the Swahili Coast, as well as those with cultural, academic and professional interests in the Swahili language. First year undergraduate students should not register for this course. Prerequisite: Application through the Center for World Languages & Cultures and completion of the Common Curriculum foreign language requirement (FOLA).

INTZ 1301 Portuguese: Beginning Level 1 (4 Credits)

This course is an introduction to the Portuguese Language, emphasizing interpretive listening and reading, presentational speaking and writing, and interpersonal communication skills. The course consists of teaching and practical exercises pertaining to vocabulary, pronunciation, and sentence structure. Cultural topics pertaining to Portuguese and Brazilian society aim to facilitate students’ transition into study abroad. This is an online course with lectures delivered synchronously via an online meeting software platform (Zoom) by a Portuguese Instructor at the Universidade Catolica Portuguesa. Attendance at remote class sessions is mandatory.

INTZ 1810 Directed Independent Language Study: Arabic (4 Credits)

Directed Independent Language Study (DILS): Arabic provides students the opportunity to study Arabic language and Arabic-speaking cultures. The DILS program is appropriate for dedicated and disciplined students who can maintain a rigorous course of self-study that is supplemented with regular meetings with a Language Partner (LP). Students are provided with suggested curriculum and materials, develop their learning goals and plan to achieve those goals, reflect upon the language-learning process and are evaluated at mid-term and the end of quarter by an expert in the language from another institution. This course is recommended for students planning to or returning from study abroad in various Middle-Eastern countries, as well as those with cultural, academic and professional interests in the Arabic language and Middle East Studies. First year undergraduate students should not register for this course. Prerequisite: Application through the Center for World Languages & Cultures and completion of the Common Curriculum foreign language requirement (FOLA) or approval.

INTZ 1891 Directed Independent Language Study: Hindi (4 Credits)

Directed Independent Language Study (DILS): Hindi provides students the opportunity to study Hindi language and cultures. The DILS program is appropriate for dedicated and disciplined students who can maintain a rigorous course of self-study that is supplemented with regular meetings with a Language Partner (LP). Students are provided with suggested curriculum and materials, develop their learning goals and plan to achieve those goals, reflect upon the language-learning process and are evaluated at mid-term and the end of quarter by an expert in the language from another institution. This course is recommended for students planning to or returning from study abroad in India, as well as those with cultural, academic and professional interests in the Hindi language. First year undergraduate students should not register for this course. Prerequisite: Application through the Center for World Languages & Cultures and completion of the Common Curriculum foreign language requirement (FOLA).

INTZ 1910 Directed Independent Language Study: Quechua (4 Credits)

Directed Independent Language Study (DILS): Quechua provides students the opportunity to study Quechua language and Quechua-speaking cultures. The DILS program is appropriate for dedicated and disciplined students who can maintain a rigorous course of self-study that is supplemented with regular meetings with a Language Partner (LP). Students are provided with suggested curriculum and materials, develop their learning goals and plan to achieve those goals, reflect upon the language-learning process and are evaluated at mid-term and the end of quarter by an expert in the language from another institution. This course is recommended for students planning to or returning from study abroad in various South American countries, as well as those with cultural, academic and professional interests in the Quechua language, Andean Studies, Indigenous languages and cultures. First year undergraduate students should not register for this course. Prerequisite: Application through the Center for World Languages & Cultures and completion of the Common Curriculum foreign language requirement (FOLA).

INTZ 1946 Directed Independent Language Study: Swedish (4 Credits)

Directed Independent Language Study (DILS): Swedish provides students the opportunity to study Swedish language and cultures. The DILS program is appropriate for dedicated and disciplined students who can maintain a rigorous course of self-study that is supplemented with regular meetings with a Language Partner (LP). Students are provided with suggested curriculum and materials, develop their learning goals and plan to achieve those goals, reflect upon the language-learning process and are evaluated at mid-term and the end of quarter by an expert in the language from another institution. This course is recommended for students planning to or returning from study abroad in Sweden, as well as those with cultural, academic and professional interests in the Swedish language. First year undergraduate students should not register for this course. Prerequisite: Application through the Center for World Languages & Cultures and completion of the Common Curriculum foreign language requirement (FOLA).

INTZ 1955 Directed Independent Language Study: Portuguese (4 Credits)

Directed Independent Language Study (DILS): Portuguese provides students the opportunity to study Portuguese language and Portuguese-speaking cultures. The DILS program is appropriate for dedicated and disciplined students who can maintain a rigorous course of self-study that is supplemented with regular meetings with a Language Partner (LP). Students are provided with suggested curriculum and materials, develop their learning goals and plan to achieve those goals, reflect upon the language-learning process and are evaluated at mid-term and the end of quarter by an expert in the language from another institution. This course is recommended for students planning to or returning from study abroad in Brazil or Portugal, as well as those with cultural, academic and professional interests in the Portuguese language. First year undergraduate students should not register for this course. Prerequisite: Application through the Center for World Languages & Cultures and completion of the Common Curriculum foreign language requirement (FOLA).

INTZ 1982 Directed Independent Language Study: Korean (4 Credits)

Directed Independent Language Study (DILS): Korean provides students the opportunity to study Korean language and cultures. The DILS program is appropriate for dedicated and disciplined students who can maintain a rigorous course of self-study that is supplemented with regular meetings with a Language Partner (LP). Students are provided with suggested curriculum and materials, develop their learning goals and plan to achieve those goals, reflect upon the language-learning process and are evaluated at mid-term and the end of quarter by an expert in the language from another institution. This course is recommended for students planning to or returning from study abroad in South Korea, as well as those with cultural, academic and professional interests in the Korean language. First year undergraduate students should not register for this course. Prerequisite: Application through the Center for World Languages & Cultures and completion of the Common Curriculum foreign language requirement (FOLA).

INTZ 1990 Directed Independent Language Study: Turkish (4 Credits)

Directed Independent Language Study (DILS): Turkish provides students the opportunity to study Turkish language and cultures. The DILS program is appropriate for dedicated and disciplined students who can maintain a rigorous course of self-study that is supplemented with regular meetings with a Language Partner (LP). Students are provided with suggested curriculum and materials, develop their learning goals and plan to achieve those goals, reflect upon the language-learning process and are evaluated at mid-term and the end of quarter by an expert in the language from another institution. This course is recommended for students planning to or returning from study abroad in Turkey, as well as those with cultural, academic and professional interests in the Turkish language. First year undergraduate students should not register for this course. Prerequisite: Application through the Center for World Languages & Cultures and completion of the Common Curriculum foreign language requirement (FOLA).

ARAB 1001 Elementary Arabic (4 Credits)

The elementary Arabic three-quarter sequence aims at building practical communication skills to interact with speakers of Arabic and participate in multilingual communities, with a focus on interpersonal and interpretive communication. Considering the diglossic nature of Arabic, students learn to speak in the Levantine dialect and read and write in Modern Standard Arabic, just like native speakers do. Students will also explore and reflect on Arabic cultural practices and perspectives to develop cultural insight and the foundations of intercultural awareness and understanding. Learners that complete the beginning Arabic sequence will have the linguistic skills and foundational cultural knowledge to navigate straightforward situations and manage familiar tasks in an Arabic context, operating at the novice high to intermediate low proficiency level. Arabic 1001 is designed for students with no prior knowledge of Arabic. Students with experience with the Arabic language should complete the placement test to determine the appropriate course level for their background.

ARAB 1002 Elementary Arabic (4 Credits)

The elementary Arabic three-quarter sequence aims at building practical communication skills to interact with speakers of Arabic and participate in multilingual communities, with a focus on interpersonal and interpretive communication. Considering the diglossic nature of Arabic, students learn to speak in the Levantine dialect and read and write in Modern Standard Arabic, just like native speakers do. Students will also explore and reflect on Arabic cultural practices and perspectives to develop cultural insight and the foundations of intercultural awareness and understanding. Learners that complete the beginning Arabic sequence will have the linguistic skills and foundational cultural knowledge to navigate straightforward situations and manage familiar tasks in an Arabic context, operating at the novice high to intermediate low proficiency level. Prerequisite: ARAB 1001 or equivalent.

ARAB 1003 Elementary Arabic (4 Credits)

The elementary Arabic three-quarter sequence aims at building practical communication skills to interact with speakers of Arabic and participate in multilingual communities, with a focus on interpersonal and interpretive communication. Considering the diglossic nature of Arabic, students learn to speak in the Levantine dialect and read and write in Modern Standard Arabic, just like native speakers do. Students will also explore and reflect on Arabic cultural practices and perspectives to develop cultural insight and the foundations of intercultural awareness and understanding. Learners that complete the beginning Arabic sequence will have the linguistic skills and foundational cultural knowledge to navigate straightforward situations and manage familiar tasks in an Arabic context, operating at the novice high to intermediate low proficiency level. Prerequisite: ARAB 1002 or equivalent.

ARAB 1350 From Iraq to Morocco: Arabic Culture and Society Through Film (4 Credits)

This course examines cultural and societal aspects of the Middle East and North Africa and presents this vast area as a broad and diverse region with diverse history, religion, and culture. Students will learn how to approach films ethnographically by subjecting each movie to a rigorous social analysis. Among topics covered are colonialism and its lasting effects, child trafficking, religion, wars, Arab-Israeli conflict, and women in the Middle East. Screening of Arabic films with English subtitles is a central part of the course. Assigned readings are designed to provide background on the particular historical and cultural contexts in which the films are produced. The course will bring awareness and/or shatter the multiple stereotypes surrounding the Arabs; but additionally, the discussions will transcend national borders and uncover social issues that may be more severe in the Arab world, but are universal and certainly not unique to the Middle East and North Africa. The course is in English and open to all interested.

ARAB 1351 Tales from the Arabian Nights: Reading across Time and Space (4 Credits)

No doubt that through their magical transformations and marvelous plots, the stories of the Arabian Nights, also known as One Thousand and One Nights, have a great entertainment value and that the imaginary setting of the tales has fascinated and inspired many authors and artists. However, this collection of stories has also significantly contributed to how the West views the Middle East: an exotic world populated by negative images such as conniving and manipulating harem women and violent and unscrupulous Arab men. The Tales of the Arabian Nights provide a unique platform for the discussion of current issues such as orientalism, stereotyping, and gender discrimination. In this course, we will select a handful of stories to serve as a catalyst for inquiry to show how this shared narrative passed on from generation to generation, has contributed to the creation of an ‘exotic’ East invented by the colonial West. We will show that the Middle East, like the rest of the world, is in a state of flux and the text is not a historical account of the medieval Arab world and cannot be viewed a-historically. We will unveil all the stereotypes that have been subtly, or not so subtly, implanted in the mind of the west through an often-erroneous portrayal of the Arab world.

CHIN 1001 Elementary Chinese (4 Credits)

An introductory course in Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin) designed to develop students’ ability to communicate in Mandarin Chinese in linguistically and culturally appropriate ways. This course adopts a task-supported and proficiency-based curriculum, so it focuses on both engaging students in the learning process through real-life tasks and helping students reach the learning outcomes. This course counts towards the Language requirement of the Common Curriculum.

CHIN 1002 Elementary Chinese (4 Credits)

An introductory course in Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin) designed to develop students’ ability to communicate in Mandarin Chinese in linguistically and culturally appropriate ways. This course adopts a task-supported and proficiency-based curriculum, so it focuses on both engaging students in the learning process through real-life tasks and helping students reach the learning outcomes. This is the second course in a three-quarter sequence. This course counts towards the Language requirement of the Common Curriculum. Pre requisite: CHIN 1001 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.

CHIN 1003 Elementary Chinese (4 Credits)

An introductory course in Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin) designed to develop students’ ability to communicate in Mandarin Chinese in linguistically and culturally appropriate ways. This course adopts a task-supported and proficiency-based curriculum, so it focuses on both engaging students in the learning process through real-life tasks and helping students reach the learning outcomes. This is the third course in a three-quarter sequence. This course counts towards the Language requirement of the Common Curriculum. Prerequisite: CHIN 1002 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.

FREN 1001 Français élémentaire (4 Credits)

Connect with the diverse population around the world that uses French by developing practical communication skills and by learning about other cultural perspectives than your own to develop global insight and the foundations of intercultural awareness. Acquire the necessary competencies to interact in French with people from other countries, and from your own. In each unit, students will assume the role of a job applicant related to the material studied and will use their French communication skills in fun, practical, hands-on ways both in and out of class. First quarter in a three-quarter sequence. FREN 1001 is designed for students with no previous French experience. Students with more than 2 years of high school French must take the placement exam and enroll in a higher-level course.

FREN 1002 Français élémentaire (4 Credits)

Connect with the diverse population around the world that uses French by developing practical communication skills and by learning about other cultural perspectives than your own to develop global insight and the foundations of intercultural awareness. Acquire the necessary competencies to interact in French with people from other countries, and from your own. In each unit, students will assume the role of a job applicant related to the material studied and will use their French communication skills in fun, practical, hands-on ways both in and out of class. Second quarter in a three-quarter sequence. Prerequisite: FREN 1001 or equivalent.

FREN 1003 Français élémentaire (4 Credits)

Connect with the diverse population around the world that uses French by developing practical communication skills and by learning about other cultural perspectives than your own to develop global insight and the foundations of intercultural awareness. Acquire the necessary competencies to interact in French with people from other countries, and from your own. In each unit, students will assume the role of a job applicant related to the material studied and will use their French communication skills in fun, practical, hands-on ways both in and out of class. Third quarter in a three-quarter sequence. Prerequisite: FREN 1002 or equivalent.

GERM 1001 Elementary German (4 Credits)

Basic speech patterns, grammar and syntax; emphasis on oral skills; introduction to German culture. First quarter of three quarter sequence.

GERM 1002 Elementary German (4 Credits)

Basic speech patterns, grammar and syntax; emphasis on oral skills; introduction to German culture. Second quarter of three quarter sequence. Prerequisite: GERM 1001 or equivalent.

GERM 1003 Elementary German (4 Credits)

Basic speech patterns, grammar and syntax; emphasis on oral skills; introduction to German culture. Third quarter of three quarter sequence. Prerequisite: GERM 1002 or equivalent.

GREK 1001 Elementary Greek (Classical) (4 Credits)

Available only as tutorial with permission of instructor.

GREK 1002 Elementary Greek (Classical) (4 Credits)

Available only as tutorial with permission of instructor. Prerequisite: GREK 1001 or equivalent.

GREK 1003 Elementary Greek (Classical) (4 Credits)

Available only as tutorial with permission of instructor. Prerequisite: GREK 1002 or equivalent.

HEBR 1001 Elementary Hebrew (4 Credits)

Hebrew 1001 is designed for students with little or no prior knowledge of Hebrew. This course aims to provide practical language skills for meaningful communication in real-life situations. It is designed to develop all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, weaving them all into daily classes through a communicative-cultural approach. First course in a three-quarter sequence.

HEBR 1002 Elementary Hebrew (4 Credits)

Hebrew 1002 is the second course in a three-quarter sequence. This course aims to provide practical language skills for meaningful communication in real-life situations. It is designed to develop all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, weaving them all into daily classes through a communicative-cultural approach. Prerequisite: HEBR 1001 or equivalent.

HEBR 1003 Elementary Hebrew (4 Credits)

This is the third course in the elementary Hebrew sequence. It aims to provide practical language skills for meaningful communication in real-life situations. It is designed to develop all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, weaving them all into daily classes through a communicative-cultural approach. Prerequisite: HEBR 1002 or equivalent.

ITAL 1001 Elementary Italian (4 Credits)

Build practical communication skills to interact with speakers of Italian and participate in multilingual communities, with a focus on interpersonal and interpretive communication. Explore and reflect on Italian cultural practices and perspectives to develop cultural insight and the foundations of intercultural awareness and understanding. Learners that complete the beginning Italian sequence will have the linguistic skills and foundational cultural knowledge to navigate straightforward situations and manage familiar tasks in an Italian context, operating at the novice high to intermediate low proficiency level. Italian 1001 is designed for students with no prior knowledge of Italian. Students with experience with the Italian language should complete the placement test to determine the appropriate course level for their background.

ITAL 1002 Elementary Italian (4 Credits)

Build practical communication skills to interact with speakers of Italian and participate in multilingual communities, with a focus on interpersonal and interpretive communication. Explore and reflect on Italian cultural practices and perspectives to develop cultural insight and the foundations of intercultural awareness and understanding. Learners that complete the beginning Italian sequence will have the linguistic skills and foundational cultural knowledge to navigate straightforward situations and manage familiar tasks in an Italian context, operating at the novice high to intermediate low proficiency level. Prerequisite: ITAL 1001 or equivalent.

ITAL 1003 Elementary Italian (4 Credits)

Build practical communication skills to interact with speakers of Italian and participate in multilingual communities, with a focus on interpersonal and interpretive communication. Explore and reflect on Italian cultural practices and perspectives to develop cultural insight and the foundations of intercultural awareness and understanding. Learners that complete the beginning Italian sequence will have the linguistic skills and foundational cultural knowledge to navigate straightforward situations and manage familiar tasks in an Italian context, operating at the novice high to intermediate low proficiency level. Prerequisite: ITAL 1002 or equivalent.

JAPN 1001 Elementary Japanese (4 Credits)

The Elementary Japanese sequence helps students develop communicative competence in basic spoken and written Japanese and explore Japanese cultural practices and perspectives to enrich cultural competence and reflect on their own. First quarter of a three-quarter sequence. Japanese 1001 is designed for students with no prior knowledge of Japanese. Students who have experience with the Japanese language should complete the placement test to determine the appropriate course level for their background.

JAPN 1002 Elementary Japanese (4 Credits)

The Elementary Japanese sequence helps students develop communicative competence in basic spoken and written Japanese and explore Japanese cultural practices and perspectives to enrich cultural competence and reflect on their own. Second quarter of a three-quarter sequence. Prerequisite: JAPN 1001 or equivalent.

JAPN 1003 Elementary Japanese (4 Credits)

The Elementary Japanese sequence helps students develop communicative competence in basic spoken and written Japanese and explore Japanese cultural practices and perspectives to enrich cultural competence and reflect on their own. Third quarter of a three-quarter sequence. Prerequisite: JAPN 1002 or equivalent.

LATN 1001 Elementary Latin (4 Credits)

Essentials of classical Latin grammar and vocabulary. Three quarter sequence.

LATN 1002 Elementary Latin (4 Credits)

Essentials of classical Latin grammar and vocabulary. Three quarter sequence. Prerequisite: LATN 1001 or equivalent.

LATN 1003 Elementary Latin (4 Credits)

Essentials of classical Latin grammar and vocabulary. Three quarter sequence.Prerequisite: LATN 1002 or equivalent.

RUSS 1001 Elementary Russian (4 Credits)

The elementary Russian sequence provides a comprehensive introduction to Russian language and culture, while ensuring a solid command of fundamental grammatical structures. By the completion of this course, all students are expected to acquire a proficiency level of “Novice High” or better in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. In addition, the course offers students meaningful opportunities to analyze and explore common beliefs, attitudes, and behavioral patterns of Russian-speaking people in a global comparative context. As a result, students will develop the capacity to identify their own cultural patterns, compare and contrast with others, and adapt empathetically to unfamiliar ways of being. Russian 1001 is designed for students with no prior knowledge of Russian. Students who have experience with the Russian language should complete the placement test to determine the appropriate course level for their background.

RUSS 1002 Elementary Russian (4 Credits)

The elementary Russian sequence provides a comprehensive introduction to Russian language and culture, while ensuring a solid command of fundamental grammatical structures. By the completion of this course, all students are expected to acquire a proficiency level of “Novice High” or better in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. In addition, the course offers students meaningful opportunities to analyze and explore common beliefs, attitudes, and behavioral patterns of Russian-speaking people in a global comparative context. As a result, students will develop the capacity to identify their own cultural patterns, compare and contrast with others, and adapt empathetically to unfamiliar ways of being. Prerequisite: RUSS 1001 or permission of instructor.

RUSS 1003 Elementary Russian (4 Credits)

The elementary Russian sequence provides a comprehensive introduction to Russian language and culture, while ensuring a solid command of fundamental grammatical structures. By the completion of this course, all students are expected to acquire a proficiency level of “Novice High” or better in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. In addition, the course offers students meaningful opportunities to analyze and explore common beliefs, attitudes, and behavioral patterns of Russian-speaking people in a global comparative context. As a result, students will develop the capacity to identify their own cultural patterns, compare and contrast with others, and adapt empathetically to unfamiliar ways of being. Prerequisite: RUSS 1002 or permission of instructor.

SPAN 1001 Beginning Spanish (4 Credits)

The Beginning Spanish sequence aims to provide practical language skills for meaningful communication in real situations, with the goal of connecting with the diverse Spanish-speaking populations around the world and in the US. Three quarter sequence. SPAN 1001 is designed for students with no previous Spanish experience. Students with more than 2 years of high school Spanish or who grew up in a Spanish-speaking environment must take the placement exam and enroll in a higher-level course.

SPAN 1002 Beginning Spanish (4 Credits)

The Beginning Spanish sequence aims to provide practical language skills for meaningful communication in real situations, with the goal of connecting with the diverse Spanish-speaking populations around the world and in the US. Three quarter sequence. Prerequisite: SPAN 1001 or equivalent.

SPAN 1003 Beginning Spanish (4 Credits)

The Beginning Spanish sequence aims to provide practical language skills for meaningful communication in real situations, with the goal of connecting with the diverse Spanish-speaking populations around the world and in the US. Three quarter sequence. Prerequisite: SPAN 1002 or equivalent.