Have questions WLL courses, placement tests, or study abroad? Email the relevant language coordinator, to set up a Zoom meeting with a faculty member in the program.
To help you plan further ahead, all courses are available to view using the CAS Bulletin or on the All Courses page of our website.
To get a sense of what WLL has to offer, take CAS XL 100: Explorations in World Literature: Leaving Home. The course is co-taught, with guest lectures by WLL faculty working in many other languages and literatures.
WLL has launched a new series of courses known as World Cities: Images and Realities. All World Cities courses count towards the Comparative Literature major and fulfill the WLL breadth elective for other majors within the department.
World Literature, Film, and Culture Courses Taught in English
LC 251: Masterpieces of Modern Chinese Literature (in English translation)
Modern Chinese literature tells stories of trauma, accommodation, and resistance. It offers private and public records of tumultuous transitions. This course focuses on great works of transformative importance. Authors include Lu Xun, Wang Meng, and Jin Yong. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Yeh | Tue, Thu | 9:30 am | 10:45 am |
LC 260: Gateway to Asia
Panoramic introduction to the cultures of East and South Asia in comparative perspective (China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, India). Examines shared foundations, transformative inflection points, sites, peoples, and ideologies over the past two millennia through primary texts and media. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy. Meets with LJ 260, LK 260, LN 260, XL 260.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Yeh | Tue, Thu | 11:00am | 12:15 pm |
XL223: Introduction to Middle Eastern Literatures
Introduces basic methods of comparative literary study through close readings of most influential texts of Arabic, Persian, Turkish, and Hebrew literature. Readings may include The Arabian Nights, Shahnameh, lyric poetry, and novels from the twentieth century. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Writing-Intensive Course
Pre req: First Year Writing Seminar (e.g., WR 100 or WR 120).
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Micallef | Tue, Thu | 11:00 am | 12:15 pm |
XL224: Introduction to East Asian Literatures
Explores why and how to compare literatures and cultures and envisions the place of East Asia’s traditions in World Literature. Embarks on theoretical reflection and close reading of Chinese Japanese, and Korean texts from three millennia. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Writing-Intensive Course
Pre req: First Year Writing Seminar (e.g., WR 100 or WR 120).
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Yang | Tue, Thu | 12:30 pm | 1:45 pm |
XL 260: Gateway to Asia
Panoramic introduction to the cultures of East and South Asia in comparative perspective (China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, India). Examines shared foundations, transformative inflection points, sites, peoples, and ideologies over the past two millennia through primary texts and media. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy. Meets with LC 260, LJ 260, LK 260, LN 260.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Yeh | Tue, Th | 11:00 am | 12:15 pm |
XL236: Jewish Diaspora
How do changing notions of ethnicity and race, religion, and gender, as well as geographical place define Jewish family and community? Topics include immigration, diaspora, and national culture; patriotism, antisemitism, and multiculturalism; Jewish identities and gender; conversion, assimilation, and acculturation. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Writing-intensive Course. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy. Meets with EN 126, JS 136.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Gillman | Mon, Wed, Fri | 9:05 am | 9:55 am |
XL 313: The “Odyssey” and “Ulysses”
This course consists of a close reading of James Joyce’s Ulysses with particular attention to his use of the odyssey. We also examine the relation of oral and book cultures and other works Joyce takes in, such as the Aeneid, Divine Comedy and Hamlet. Effective Spring 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Oral and/or Signed Communication, Writing-Intensive Course, Creativity/Innovation.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Nelson | TBA | TBA | TBA |
XL315: Film and Identity in the Islamic World
Introduction to film history in the Islamic world, correlated with literary history. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration and Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy.
Pre req: First Year Writing Seminar (e.g., WR 100 or WR 120).
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Tabatabai | Wed | 2:30 pm | 5:15 pm |
XL327: Immigrant Women in Literature: Found in Translation?
This course explores literature about migration created by women primarily from Eastern Europe. We read autobiographical narratives that focus on the shaping of transcultural identity with an eye to the problem of translation as a linguistic, cultural, and personal phenomenon. Effective Spring 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Historical Consciousness, Critical Thinking. Meets with LR 327, WS 327.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Garcia de la Puente | Tue, Thu | 11:00 am | 12:15 pm |
XL342: Travel Writing and the Muslim World
How have Muslim travelers past and present written about places and people they saw abroad, and how have Western travelers in the Muslin lands describe their travels in “the East”? Readings include Nasir Khusraw, Ibn Battuta, Eliza Fay, and Robert Byron. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Writing-Intensive Course.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Micallef | Tue, Thu | 3:30 pm | 4:45 pm |
XL 387: Representation of the Holocaust in Literature and Film
An examination of film using the Holocaust as its central topic. What are the political and cultural effects when genocide is represented through film? Can feature films portray history, and if so, what are the consequences for an informed society? This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Historical Consciousness, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Writing-intensive Course. Meets with CI 387, JS 366
Pre req: First Year Writing Seminar (e.g., WR 100 or WR 120).
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Harrowitz | Tue, Thu Thu |
2:00 pm 3:30 pm |
3:15 pm 6:15 pm |
XL 420 A1: Queer Theory
Surveys major texts and arguments in queer theory from Butler’s Gender Trouble to contemporary discussions of cisnormativity, homonationalism, affect, pinkwashing, crip theory, and queer-of-color critique. Explores different uses of queer theory in legal debates, literary analysis, and cultural critisms. Meets with WS 420. Effective Spring 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: The Individual in Community, Philosophical Inquiry and Life’s Meanings, Critical Thinking
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Liu | Tue, Thu | 3:30 pm | 4:45 pm |
LN260: Gateway to Asia
Panoramic introduction to the cultures of East and South Asia in comparative perspective (China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, India). Examines shared foundations, transformative inflection points, sites, peoples, and ideologies over the past two millennia through primary texts and media. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy. Meets with LC260, LJ260, LK260, XL260.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Yeh | TR | 11:00 am | 12:15 pm |
LJ260: Gateway to Asia
Panoramic introduction to the cultures of East and South Asia in comparative perspective (China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, India). Examines shared foundations, transformative inflection points, sites, peoples, and ideologies over the past two millennia through primary texts and media. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy. Meets with LC 260, LJ 260, LK 260, LN 260, XL 260.
Section | Instrutor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Yeh | Tue, Thu | 11:00 am | 12:15 pm |
LJ 460: Haruki Murakami and His Sources
Students read works by Haruki Murakami and by writers who shaped him or were shaped by him, reflect on the nature of intertextuality, and gain a perspective on contemporary literature as operating within a global system of mutual influence. Effective Spring 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Aesthetic Exploration, Creativity/Innovation. Meets with GRS LJ660, CAS EN369.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Zielinska-El | Mon, Wed, Fri | 11:15 am | 12:05 pm |
LJ 480: Japanese Women Writers (in English Translation)
Classic texts by Japanese women, including the “Tale of Genji” and “The Pillow Book,” and their modern legacy, read alongside important philosophical and theoretical texts in queer and feminist thought. Lectures and texts in English. Effective Spring 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Philosophical Inquiry and Life’s Meanings, Historical Consciousness, and Critical Thinking. Meets with WS 480, GRS LJ 680
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Vincent | Tues, Thu | 9:30 am | 10:45 am |
LK250: Intro to Korean Literature
What is Korean literature? How has it evolved through interaction with Chinese, Japanese, European and American literatures and cultures? What roles have regional and global changes played in shaping Korean imaginative writing? No prerequisites; readings and discussion in English. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Yang/Wuerthner | Tue, Thu | 9:30 am | 10:45 am |
LK260: Gateway to Asia
Panoramic introduction to the cultures of East and South Asia in comparative perspective (China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, India). Examines shared foundations, transformative inflection points, sites, peoples, and ideologies over the past two millennia through primary texts and media. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy. Meets with LC 260, LJ 260, LN 260, XL 260.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Yeh | Tu, Thu | 11:00 am | 12:15 pm |
LN380: Modern India Through Bollywood
Explores the social history and culture of modern India through the lens of popular Hindi cinema, commonly called Bollywood. We analyze Bollywood films both as forms of art and as cultural texts, and examine how they reflect and interpret modern Indian society. Course readings focus on theoretical approaches to Hindi cinema, and also shed light on the larger historical and social context that surrounds it. Effective Spring 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Aesthetic Exploration, Critical Thinking. Meets with CI 381
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Parnami | Tue, Thu | 2:30 pm | 4:15 pm |
Literary Translation
TL 540: Translation Seminar
Translation seminar where students produce substantial literary translations into English from their language of choice with the guidance of the instructor and language-specific mentors. Students hone their translation skills, read, and discuss articles about practical issues of translation. Meets with XL 540
Prereq: Proficiency in a second language
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Maurer | Mon Fri |
2:30 pm 1:00 pm |
5:15 pm 3:00 pm |
TL 541: Translation Today
Weekly lectures and discussions with prominent literary translators from Boston and elsewhere. Students engage with a variety of languages and several genres: poetry, drama, essay, fiction, and more. Focus on concrete, practical translation issues arising from the speakers’ work.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Borinsky | Wed Fri |
2:30 pm 1:00 pm |
3:45 pm 3:00 pm |
TL 551: Topics in Translation
May be taken multiple times for credit if topics are different. Topic for Spring 2021: Introduction to the lives and work of literary translators. Examines how aspects of the translator’s identity have shaped the writing of translations, and explores translators in fiction. Translators include C.K. Scott Moncrieff, Arthur Waley, Barbara Wright, and Helen Lowe- Porter.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Vincent | Tue | 3:30 pm | 6:15 pm |
Arabic
LY 111: Elementary Modern Arabic 1
Advances proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic to the Beginner Mid level. Expands vocabulary repertoire. Practice speaking, listening, reading, writing using engaging materials and real-life communicative activities.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Slimane | Mon, Wed, Fri, Tue |
12:20 pm 12:30 pm |
1:10 pm 1:20 pm |
LY112: Elementary Modern Arabic 2
Advances proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic to the Beginner High level. Expands vocabulary repertoire. Practice speaking, listening, reading, writing using engaging materials and real-life communicative activities.
(Prereq: LY111)
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Abdulrahman | Mon, Wed, Fri Tue |
10:10 am 9:30 am |
11:00 am 10:20 am |
B1 | Mustafa | Mon, Wed, Fri Tue |
11:15 am 9:30 am |
12:05 pm 10:20 am |
LY211: Second Year Modern Arabic 1
Advances proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic to the Intermediate Low level. Expands vocabulary repertoire. Practice speaking, listening, reading, writing using engaging materials and real-life communicative activities.
Pre-req: LY112
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Abdulrahman | Mon, Wed, Fri Tue |
3:35 pm 3:35 pm |
4:25 pm 4:25 pm |
LY212: Second Year Modern Arabic 2
Completes the process of presenting the basic structures of modern formal Arabic, concentrating on weak verb forms, more complicated sentence formation, and more sophisticated expression in speech and writing. Vocabulary expansion and better root-pattern identification skills are also stressed. (Prereq: LY211)
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Khoury-Disano | Mon, Wed, Fri Tue |
11:15 am 11:15 am |
12:05 pm 12:05 pm |
B1 | Slimane | Mon, Wed, Fri Tue |
10:10 am 11:15 am |
11:00 am 12:05 pm |
C1 | Slimane | Mon, Wed, Fri Tue |
9:05 am 9:30 am |
9:55 am 10:20 am |
LY215: Levantine Arabic 2
Advances communicative proficiency in Levantine colloquial Arabic to the intermediate level. Using engaging materials and activities, students learn and practice vocabulary and grammar essential for practical everyday communication with Syrians, Lebanese, Palestinians, Jordanians. This course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy.
Pre-req: LY 214 or novice-high proficiency level in the Levantine dialect
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Mustafa | Mon, Wed, Fri | 12:20 pm | 1:10 pm |
LY304: Third Year Modern Arabic 2
Advances proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic to the Advanced Low level. Expands vocabulary repertoire. Practice speaking, listening, reading, writing using engaging materials and real-life communicative activities. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Digital/Multimedia Expression.
Prereq: LY 212
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Khoury-Disano | Mon, Wed, Fri | 12:20 pm | 1:10 pm |
LY 350: Introduction to Arabic Literature
Selection of Arabic poetry, short stories, novels, and drama. Focus on development and refinement of Arabic reading strategies, literary analysis of short passages, and writing and speaking skills. Readings and assignments in Arabic and English. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. Effective Spring 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Writing-Intensive Course
pre-req: LY 303 or equivalent
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Litvin | Tue, Thu | 8:00 am | 9:15 am |
LY 471: Topics in Arab Culture and Arabic Language
Prereq: Intermediate Mid-High proficiency level in Arabic; course is taught in Arabic. May be taken multiple times for credit as topics change.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Mustafa | Mon, Wed, Fri | 10:10 am | 11:00 am |
Chinese
LC 111: First Semester Chinese
Essentials of structure, oral practice, introduction to the writing system.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Cai | Mon, Wed, Fri, Thu |
9:05 am 9:30 am |
9:55 am 10:20 am |
B1 | Cai | Mon, Wed, Fri, Thu. |
11:15 am 11:15 am |
12:05 pm 12:05 pm |
C1 | Su | Mon, Wed, Fri, Thu. |
3:35 pm 3:35 pm |
4:25 pm 4:25 pm |
LC 112: Second Semester Chinese
Essentials of structure, oral practice, introduction to the writing system. (Prereq: LC 111)
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Huang | Mon, Wed, Fri Thu |
10:10 am 9:30 am |
11:00 am 10:20 am |
B1 | Huang | Mon, Wed, Fri Thu |
11:15 am 11:15 am |
12:05 pm 12:05 pm |
C1 | Sun | Mon, Wed, Fri Thu |
12:20 pm 12:30 pm |
1:10 pm 1:20 pm |
D1 | Sun | Mon, Wed, Fri Thu |
2:30 pm 2:00 pm |
3:20pm 2:50pm |
E1 | Sun | Mon, Wed, Fri Thu |
9:05 am 9:30 am |
9:55 am 10:20 am |
X1 | Staff | Mon, Wed, Fri Thu |
Arr Arr |
Arr Arr |
LC 116: Chinese Reading and Writing 1
Intensive course covering first-year Chinese in one semester for students who speak Mandarin but possess limited or no reading and writing skills. Listening and speaking skills are also developed; aspects of students’ Chinese heritage are explored.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Huang | Mon, Wed, Fri Thu |
12:20 pm 12:30 pm |
1:10 pm 1:20 pm |
LC 211: Third Semester Chinese
Review of structure and grammar, practice in conversation and writing, introduction to reading. (Prereq: LC112)
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Navarre | Mon, Wed, Fri, Thu. |
12:20 pm 12:30 pm |
1:10 pm 1:20 pm |
B1 | Navarre | Mon, Wed, Fri, Thu. |
2:30 pm 2:00 pm |
3:20pm 2:50pm |
LC 212: Fourth Semester Chinese
Review of structure and grammar, practice in conversation and writing, introduction to reading. Satisfactory completion of CAS LC 212 fulfills the CAS language requirement. (Prereq: LC211)
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Dong | Mon, Wed, Fri, Thu. |
11:15 am 11:15 am |
12:05 pm 12:05 pm |
B1 | Dong | Mon, Wed, Fri, Thu. |
12:20 pm 12:30 pm |
1:10 pm 1:20 pm |
C1 | Li | Mon, Wed, Fri, Thu. |
3:35 pm 3:35 pm |
4:25 pm 4:25 pm |
D1 | Dong | Mon, Wed, Fri Thu |
2:30 pm 2:00 pm |
3:20 pm 2:50 pm |
X1 | Staff | Arr | Arr | Arr |
LC 216: Chinese Reading & Writing 2
Intensive course covering second-year Chinese in one semester for students who speak Mandarin. Training in listening and speaking, but emphasis is on reading and writing; aspects of students’ Chinese heritage are also explored. Satisfactory completion of CAS LC 216 fulfills the CAS language requirement. This course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy.
Prereq: LC 116 or placement test results
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Huang | Mon, Wed, Fri Thu |
2:30 pm 2:00 pm |
3:20pm 2:50pm |
X1 | Staff | Arranged | Arranged | Arranged |
LC 251: Masterpieces of Modern Chinese Literature (in English translation)
Modern Chinese literature tells stories of trauma, accommodation, and resistance. It offers private and public records of tumultuous transitions. This course focuses on great works of transformative importance. Authors include Lu Xun, Wang Meng, and Jin Yong. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Yeh | Tue, Thu | 9:30 am | 10:45 am |
LC 260: Gateway to Asia
Panoramic introduction to the cultures of East and South Asia in comparative perspective (China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, India). Examines shared foundations, transformative inflection points, sites, peoples, and ideologies over the past two millennia through primary texts and media. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy. Meets with LJ 260, LK 260, LN 260, XL 260.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Yeh | Tue, Thu | 11:00am | 12:15 pm |
LC 311: Third Year Modern Chinese
Readings in modern Chinese. Readings and discussion in Chinese of selected nonliterary and literary materials, including newspaper articles, short stories, and essays. Regular compositions required. (Prereq: LC 212)
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Wang | Mon, Wed, Fri. | 10:10 am | 11:00 am |
HUB UNITS: Global Citizenship & Intercultural Literacy |
LC 320: Advanced Classical Chinese
Readings of classical Chinese poetry, philosophy, and short and long fiction for students with a foundation in literary Chinese. Selected materials address perennial human questions and are drawn from the past three millennia of the Chinese textual tradition.
Prereq: (CASLC314 or LC 315) or consent of instructor.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Huang | Mon, Wed, Fri. | 11:15 am | 12:05pm |
LC 322: Business Chinese
Advanced Chinese language course focuses on both oral and written communication to prepare students for employment or research in a variety of China-related fields or in Chinese-speaking communities. Specific topics vary by semester. This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Oral and/or Signed Communication, Teamwork/Collaboration
Prereq: LC 311 or consent of instructor.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Sun | Mon, Wed, Fri | 9:05 am | 9:55 am |
LC 402: Senior Independent Work
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Staff | Arranged | ||
Y1 | Yeh | Arranged |
LC 486: Workshop on Translating and Interpreting Chinese
Enhances students’ knowledge of Chinese by developing practical skills in translating and interpreting. Students practice translating a variety of text types, using various dictionaries and internet sources, and interpreting in different situations.
Prereq: two LC 300-level courses or consent of instructor.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Dong | Mon, Wed, Fri | 2:30 pm | 3:20 pm |
LC 492: Directed Study (Chinese)
Prereq: consent of department and CAS Advising.
Application form available in department.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
C1 | Staff | Arranged | ||
D1 | Staff | Arranged | ||
Y1 | Yeh | Arranged |
LC 511: Teaching Chinese as a Second Language
Methods of teaching Chinese language, including pronunciation, characters, grammar, pragmatics, culture, and oral and written proficiency. Explores proficiency-based instruction, technology-enhanced language teaching, content-based curriculum, use of authentic media, and assessment. Students also observe and practice teaching in Chinese language classes.
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Huang | Mon, Wed, Fri | 9:05 am | 9:55 am |
Comparative Literature
XL223: Introduction to Middle Eastern Literatures
Introduces basic methods of comparative literary study through close readings of most influential texts of Arabic, Persian, Turkish, and Hebrew literature. Readings may include The Arabian Nights, Shahnameh, lyric poetry, and novels from the twentieth century. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Writing-Intensive Course
Pre req: First Year Writing Seminar (e.g., WR 100 or WR 120).
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Micallef | Tue, Thu | 11:00 am | 12:15 pm |
XL224: Introduction to East Asian Literatures
Explores why and how to compare literatures and cultures and envisions the place of East Asia’s traditions in World Literature. Embarks on theoretical reflection and close reading of Chinese Japanese, and Korean texts from three millennia. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Writing-Intensive Course
Pre req: First Year Writing Seminar (e.g., WR 100 or WR 120).
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Yang | Tue, Thu | 12:30 pm | 1:45 pm |
XL 260: Gateway to Asia
Panoramic introduction to the cultures of East and South Asia in comparative perspective (China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, India). Examines shared foundations, transformative inflection points, sites, peoples, and ideologies over the past two millennia through primary texts and media. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy. Meets with LC 260, LJ 260, LK 260, LN 260.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Yeh | Tue, Th | 11:00 am | 12:15 pm |
XL236: Jewish Diaspora
How do changing notions of ethnicity and race, religion, and gender, as well as geographical place define Jewish family and community? Topics include immigration, diaspora, and national culture; patriotism, antisemitism, and multiculturalism; Jewish identities and gender; conversion, assimilation, and acculturation. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Writing-intensive Course. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy. Meets with EN 126, JS 136.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Gillman | Mon, Wed, Fri | 9:05 am | 9:55 am |
XL 313: The “Odyssey” and “Ulysses”
This course consists of a close reading of James Joyce’s Ulysses with particular attention to his use of the odyssey. We also examine the relation of oral and book cultures and other works Joyce takes in, such as the Aeneid, Divine Comedy and Hamlet. Effective Spring 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Oral and/or Signed Communication, Writing-Intensive Course, Creativity/Innovation.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Nelson | TBA | TBA | TBA |
XL315: Film and Identity in the Islamic World
Introduction to film history in the Islamic world, correlated with literary history. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration and Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy.
Pre req: First Year Writing Seminar (e.g., WR 100 or WR 120).
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Tabatabai | Wed | 2:30 pm | 5:15 pm |
XL327: Immigrant Women in Literature: Found in Translation?
This course explores literature about migration created by women primarily from Eastern Europe. We read autobiographical narratives that focus on the shaping of transcultural identity with an eye to the problem of translation as a linguistic, cultural, and personal phenomenon. Effective Spring 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Historical Consciousness, Critical Thinking. Meets with LR 327, WS 327.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Garcia de la Puente | Tue, Thu | 11:00 am | 12:15 pm |
XL342: Travel Writing and the Muslim World
How have Muslim travelers past and present written about places and people they saw abroad, and how have Western travelers in the Muslin lands describe their travels in “the East”? Readings include Nasir Khusraw, Ibn Battuta, Eliza Fay, and Robert Byron. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Writing-Intensive Course.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Micallef | Tue, Thu | 3:30 pm | 4:45 pm |
XL 387: Representation of the Holocaust in Literature and Film
An examination of film using the Holocaust as its central topic. What are the political and cultural effects when genocide is represented through film? Can feature films portray history, and if so, what are the consequences for an informed society? This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Historical Consciousness, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Writing-intensive Course. Meets with CI 387, JS 366
Pre req: First Year Writing Seminar (e.g., WR 100 or WR 120).
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Harrowitz | Tue, Thu Thu |
2:00 pm 3:30 pm |
3:15 pm 6:15 pm |
XL 420 A1: Queer Theory
Surveys major texts and arguments in queer theory from Butler’s Gender Trouble to contemporary discussions of cisnormativity, homonationalism, affect, pinkwashing, crip theory, and queer-of-color critique. Explores different uses of queer theory in legal debates, literary analysis, and cultural critisms. Meets with WS 420. Effective Spring 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: The Individual in Community, Philosophical Inquiry and Life’s Meanings, Critical Thinking
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Liu | Tue, Thu | 3:30 pm | 4:45 pm |
German
LG 111: First Semester German
For beginners or according to placement test results. Introduction to grammar, vocabulary, structure of German, emphasizing the four basic skills: speaking, writing, listening, and reading. (If CAS LG 112 or a more advanced college-level course has been completed, this course may not be taken for credit.)
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Werk | Mon, Wed, Fri Thu |
2:30 pm 2:30 pm |
3:25 pm 3:25 pm |
B1 | Werk | Mon, Wed, Fri Thu |
12:20 pm 12:30 pm |
1:10 pm 1:20 pm |
C1 | Staff | Mon, Wed, Fri Thu |
Arranged Arranged |
Arranged Arranged |
LG 112: Second Semester German
Continues study and practice of the basic skills of speaking, writing, and reading German. Conversational dialogues, reading of short texts, grammar sessions, compositions. Conducted in German. (If a more advanced college-level course has been completed, this course may not be taken for credit.) (Prereq: LG111 or placement test results)
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Staff | Mon, Wed, Fri Thu |
Arranged Arranged |
Arranged Arranged |
B1 | Hundemer-Friedman | Mon, Wed, Fri Thu |
12:20 pm 12:30 pm |
1:10 pm 1:20 pm |
C1 | Kaden | Mon, Wed, Fri Thu |
2:30 pm 2:00 pm |
3:20 pm 2:50 pm |
D1 | Kaden | Mon, Wed, Fri Thu |
3:35 pm 3:35 pm |
4:25 pm 4:25 pm |
LG 211: Third Semester German
Further development of communicative skills acquired in the first year, emphasizing both production (speaking, writing) and comprehension (listening, reading). Grammar review. Reading and discussion of selected short stories, poetry, and plays as well as nonliterary texts. Conducted in German. (Prereq: LG112 or placement test results)
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Mangoubi | Mon, Wed, Fri Thu |
9:05 am 9:30 am |
9:55 am 10:20 am |
B1 | Staff | Mon, Wed, Fri Thu |
Arranged Arranged |
Arranged Arranged |
LG 212: Fourth Semester German
Continued development of communicative skills and strategies for functioning socially in German-language contexts. Students learn to understand literary and nonliterary texts. Conducted in German. (Prereq: LG211 or placement test results)
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Hundemer-Friedman | Mon, Wed, Fri Thu |
9:05 am 9:30 am |
9:55 am 10:20 am |
B1 | Hundemer-Friedman | Mon, Wed, Fri Thu |
11:15 am 11:15 am |
12:05 pm 12:05 pm |
C1 | Staff | Mon, Wed, Fri Thu |
Arranged Arranged |
Arranged Arranged |
X1 | Staff | Arranged | Arranged | Arranged |
HUB UNITS: Global Citizenship & Intercultural Literacy |
LG 220: Introduction to German Linguistics
Introduction to major subfields of German linguistics: phonetics/ phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, historical linguistics, regional variation, and sociolinguistic aspects such as gender and English influence. Course also aims to improve students’ German proficiency and pronunciation
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Kaden | Tue, Thu | 3:30 pm | 4:45 pm |
LG 309: German for the Professions
Advanced study of German through analysis of materials ranging from expository texts, advertisements, and business case studies to current events. Students acquire professional communication strategies and gain sophistication in written communication, intercultural analysis, interviewing techniques, and presentation skills. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Oral and/or Signed Communication.
Prereq: CAS LG 212
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Werk | Mon, Wed, Fri | 11:15 am | 12:05 pm |
LG 455: Twentieth Century Culture: Before 1945
Surveys a period of critical change and tremendous vitality in German-speaking culture and literature. Works by Rilke, Hofmannsthal, Mann, Kafka, Brecht, and others. Topics in politics, society, film, the arts. Practice in writing and interpretation. (not hubbed)
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Schwartz | Mon, Wed, Fri | 12:20 pm | 1:10 pm |
LG 455: Twentieth Century Culture: Before 1945
Surveys a period of critical change and tremendous vitality in German-speaking culture and literature. Works by Rilke, Hofmannsthal, Mann, Kafka, Brecht, and others. Topics in politics, society, film, the arts. Practice in writing and interpretation. (not hubbed)
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Schwartz | Mon, Wed, Fri | 12:20 pm | 1:10 pm |
GRS LG 621: Reading German for Graduate Students
Designed to prepare graduate students for the German reading exam. Develops a knowledge of the fundamentals of German grammar. Practice in translating passages. No previous knowledge of German required. Students will not receive graduate credit for this course and there is no tuition charge.
Hybrid online/interactive class. Must have webcam and microphone.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Lewis | Mon | 4:00 pm | 6:00 pm |
B1 | Mangoubi | Thu | 3:30 pm | 6:00 pm |
Hebrew
LH 112: Modern Hebrew 2
Builds on vocabulary, grammar and skills acquired in LH111. Students learn to read and converse about topics related to friendship, family, hobbies and travel. Curriculum incorporates Israeli materials and communicative and technology-based activities. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community.
Prereq: CAS LH 111; or the equivalent as determined by placement test.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Angrist | Mon, Wed, Fri Tue |
10:10 am 9:30 am |
11:00 am 10:20 am |
B1 | Hartman | Tues, Thu Wed |
5:00 pm 4:40 pm |
6:15 pm 5:30 pm |
LH 212: Intermediate Hebrew 2
Expands vocabulary, grammar, language structures and communicative skills to enable students to achieve solid proficiency. Develops students’ ability to respond orally and in writing to literary texts and audio- visual material such as Israeli films, television clips, and news This course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
Prereq: LH211 or equivalent
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Angrist | Mon, Wed, Fri Tue |
11:15 am 11:15 am |
12:05 pm 12:05 pm |
LH 330: Israeli Popular Music
Advanced-intermediate Hebrew language and culture course for those who have completed at least four semesters’ college Hebrew or equivalent. Introduction to Israeli cultural history through music. Students expand vocabulary and develop writing, reading, listening, and conversational skills in Hebrew.
Prereq: LH211 or consent of instructor
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Gillman | Mon, Wed, Fri | 12:20 pm | 1:10 pm |
Hindi-Urdu
LN112: Hindi-Urdu 2
Continues the text from CAS LN 111; grammar, conversation, reading, writing.
Prereq: LN111 or placement tests results
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Parmani | Tue, Thu Wed |
12:30 pm 12:20 pm |
1:45 pm 1:10 pm |
LN212: Hindi-Urdu 4
Further review of the structures of Hindi-Urdu. Practice in conversation involving specialized topics. Advanced readings in Hindi. Frequent compositions. Satisfactory completion of LN 212 fulfills the CAS language requirement This course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
Prereq: LN 211 or placement test results
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Parnami | Tue, Thu Wed |
11:00am, 11:15am |
12:15pm, 12:05pm |
LN260: Gateway to Asia
Panoramic introduction to the cultures of East and South Asia in comparative perspective (China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, India). Examines shared foundations, transformative inflection points, sites, peoples, and ideologies over the past two millennia through primary texts and media. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy. Meets with LC 260, LJ 260, LK 260, XL 260
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Yeh | Tue, Thu | 11:00 am | 12:15 pm |
LN380: Modern India Through Bollywood
Explores the social history and culture of modern India through the lens of popular Hindi cinema, commonly called Bollywood. We analyze Bollywood films both as forms of art and as cultural texts, and examine how they reflect and interpret modern Indian society. Course readings focus on theoretical approaches to Hindi cinema, and also shed light on the larger historical and social context that surrounds it. Effective Spring 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Aesthetic Exploration, Critical Thinking. Meets with CI 381
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Parnami | Tue, Thu | 2:30 pm | 4:15 pm |
LN 492: Directed Study: Hindi-Urdu
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Parnami | Arranged |
Japanese
LJ 111: First Semester Japanese
Introduction to spoken and written Japanese and to fundamentals of Japanese grammar with oral drills and written exercises.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Tanemura | MWF, T |
8:00 am asynchronous |
8:50 am asynchronous |
B1 | TBA | MWF, T |
10:10 am asynchronous |
11:00 am asynchronous |
C1 | TBA | MWF, T |
11:15 am asynchronous |
12:05 pm asynchronous |
D1 | Okita | MWF, T |
12:20 pm asynchronous |
1:10 pm asynchronous |
E1 | Okita | MWF, T |
2:30 pm asynchronous |
3:20 pm asynchronous |
X1 | Staff | Arranged |
LJ 112: Second Semester Japanese
Introduction to spoken and written Japanese and to fundamentals of Japanese grammar with oral drills and written exercises. (Prereq: LJ 111)
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Marcos | MWF, T |
8:00 am asynchronous |
8:50 am asynchronous |
B1 | Usui | MWF, T |
9:05 am asynchronous |
9:55 am asynchronous |
C1 | Zielinska-El | MWF, T |
10:10 am asynchronous |
11:00 am asynchronous |
C2 | Ishikawa | MWF, T |
10:10 am asynchronous |
11:00 am asynchronous |
D1 | Ta | MWF, T |
11:15 am asynchronous |
12:05 pm asynchronous |
E1 | Usui | MWF, T |
12:20 pm asynchronous |
1:10 pm asynchronous |
F1 | Ishikawa | MWF, T |
2:30 pm asynchronous |
3:20 pm asynchronous |
X1 | Staff | Arranged | Arranged | Arranged |
LJ211: Third Semester Japanese
Elaboration and refinement of the fundamental skills introduced in CAS LJ 111, 112 with an introduction to reading and composition. (Prereq: LJ112)
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Lee | MWF, T |
10:10 am asynchronous |
11:00 am asynchronous |
B1 | Lee | MWF, T |
2:30 pm asynchronous |
3:20 pm asynchronous |
X1 | Staff | Arranged Arranged |
LJ212: Fourth Semester Japanese
Elaboration and refinement of the fundamental skills introduced in CAS LJ 111, 112 with an introduction to reading and composition. Satisfactory completion of CAS LJ 212 fulfills the CAS language requirement. (Prereq: LJ211)
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Marcos | MWF, T |
9:05 am asynchronous |
9:55 am asynchronous |
B1 | Miyagi-Lusth | MWF, T |
10:10 am asynchronous |
11:00 am asynchronous |
C1 | Yamanaka | MWF, T |
12:20 pm asynchronous |
1:10 pm asynchronous |
D1 | Miyagi-Lusth | MWF, T |
2:30 pm asynchronous |
3:20 pm asynchronous |
X1 | Staff | Arranged Arranged |
HUB UNITS: Global Citizenship & Intercultural Literacy |
LJ260: Gateway to Asia
Panoramic introduction to the cultures of East and South Asia in comparative perspective (China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, India). Examines shared foundations, transformative inflection points, sites, peoples, and ideologies over the past two millennia through primary texts and media. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy. Meets with LC 260, LK 260, LN 260, XL 260.
Section | Instrutor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Yeh | Tue, Thu | 11:00 am | 12:15 pm |
LJ303: Third-Year Modern Japanese I
Reading and viewing modern Japanese texts and media in order to develop advanced reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, as well as familiarity with contemporary cultural topics. Prepares for working with authentic Japanese materials. Opportunity for engagement with Japanese speakers. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: The Individual in Community, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy.
Prereq: LJ212
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Lee | Mon, Wed, Fri | 12:20 pm | 1:10 pm |
XL | Staff | Arranged | Arranged | Arranged |
LJ304: Third-Year Modern Japanese II
Reading and viewing modern Japanese texts and media in order to develop advanced reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, as well as familiarity with contemporary cultural topics. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Oral and/or Signed Communication.
Prereq: LJ303
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Tanemura | Mon, Wed, Fri | 9:05 am | 9:55 am |
B1 | Miyagi | Mon, Wed, Fri | 11:15 am | 12:05 pm |
X1 | Staff | Arranged |
LJ316: Classical Japanese
Introduction to Classical Japanese, Japan’s written language from the seventh until the twentieth century. A systematic study of grammar and lexicon enriched by original readings from major works of Japanese literature such as Man’yōshū, Pillow Book, Genji, and Heike monogatari, Hōjōki. This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Historical Consciousness, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
Prereq: LJ 212 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Yamanaka | Mon, Wed, Fri | 9:05 am | 9:55 am |
LJ322: Japanese for the Professions
Advanced Japanese language course to prepare students to use workplace Japanese and to understand Japanese business culture and the economic landscape. Discussions and assignments facilitate communication, presentation, reading/writing, cross-cultural understanding, and collaboration skills. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Oral and/or Signed Communication, Teamwork/Collaboration.
Prereq: LJ303 or equivalent
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Henstock | Mon, Wed, Fri | 2:30 pm | 3:20 pm |
LJ 385: Intensive Kanji
Intensive study of the 1006 Kanji to build additional proficiency in reading and writing for advanced Japanese language students. The course also explores the history and aesthetics of kanji characters. Intended for students without heritage knowledge of Chinese characters.
Prereq: LJ 211
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Okita | Mon, Wed, Fri | 10:10 am | 11:00 am |
LJ 402: Senior Independent Work
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
G1 | Vincent | Arranged | ||
V1 | Staff | Arranged |
LJ 450: Topic: Advanced Japanese
Topic for Spring 2021: Mononoke: Supernatural Beings in Japan Mononoke “Supernatural Beings” have appeared in literature, historical records, traditions, and most recently, in anime and film. Through Mononoke students will be able to learn about social issues, values, and ideas in different periods of Japanese history. .
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Ishikawa | Mon, Wed, Fri | 12:20pm | 1:10pm |
LJ 460: Haruki Murakami and His Sources
Students read works by Haruki Murakami and by writers who shaped him or were shaped by him, reflect on the nature of intertextuality, and gain a perspective on contemporary literature as operating within a global system of mutual influence. Effective Spring 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Aesthetic Exploration, Creativity/Innovation. Meets with EN 369, GRS LJ 660
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Zielinska-El | Mon, Wed, Fri | 11:15 am | 12:05 pm |
LJ 480: Japanese Women Writers (in English Translation)
Classic texts by Japanese women, including the “Tale of Genji” and “The Pillow Book,” and their modern legacy, read alongside important philosophical and theoretical texts in queer and feminist thought. Lectures and texts in English. Effective Spring 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Philosophical Inquiry and Life’s Meanings, Historical Consciousness, and Critical Thinking. Meets with WS 480, GRS LJ 680
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Vincent | Tues, Thu | 9:30 am | 10:45 am |
LJ 492: Directed Study
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
D1 | Vincent | Arranged | ||
F1 | Denecke | Arranged |
GRS LJ 660: Haruki Murakami and His Sources
Students read works by Haruki Murakami and by writers who shaped him or were shaped by him, reflect on the nature of intertextuality, and gain a perspective on contemporary literature as operating within a global system of mutual influence. Effective Spring 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Aesthetic Exploration, Creativity/Innovation. Meets with EN 369, LJ 460
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Zielinska-El | Mon, Wed, Fri | 11:15 am | 12:05 pm |
Korean
LK111: Korean 1
Elementary grammar, conversation, reading, writing. Prereq: Placement examination, or for those who have never studied Korean
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Roh | Mon, Wed, Fri Arranged |
9:05 am Arranged |
9:55 am Arranged |
B1 | Staff | Mon, Wed, Fri Arranged |
10:10 am Arranged |
11:00 am Arranged |
C1 | Kim | Mon, Wed, Fri Arranged |
12:20 pm Arranged |
1:10 pm Arranged |
LK112: Korean 2
Continues the text from LK 111; grammar, conversation, reading, writing. (Prereq: LK111 or placement test results)
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Kim | Mon, Wed, Fri Arranged |
9:05 am Arranged |
9:55 am Arranged |
B1 | Roh | Mon, Wed, Fri Arranged |
10:10 am Arranged |
11:00 am Arranged |
C1 | Moon | Mon, Wed, Fri Arranged |
11:15 am Arranged |
12:05 pm Arranged |
D1 | Moon | Mon, Wed, Fri Arranged |
12:20 pm Arranged |
1:10 pm Arranged |
LK211: Korean 3
Development of communicative skills acquired in the first year. Readings in Korean. Writing exercises involving more complex grammatical patterns. (Prereq: LK112 or placement tests results)
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Ku | Mon, Wed, Fri Tue |
9:05 am, 9:30 am |
9:55 am, 10:20 am |
LK212: Korean 4
Further review of the structures of Korean. Practice in conversation involving specialized topics. Advanced readings from Korean culture. Frequent compositions. Satisfactory completion of LK 212 fulfills the CAS language requirement. (Prereq: LK211 or placement tests results)
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Lee | Mon, Wed, Fri Tue |
9:05 am 9:30 am |
9:55 am 10:20 am |
B1 | Ku | Mon, Wed, Fri Tue |
11:15 am 11:15 am |
12:05 pm 12:05 pm |
HUB UNITS: Global Citizenship & Intercultural Literacy
LK216: 2nd year for Heritage Speakers
Continues from CAS LK 116. Designed for students who are fluent in spoken Korean but have only basic practice in reading or writing. Comprehensive coverage of second-year Korean grammar, reading, writing, and speaking. Successful completion of CAS LK 216 fulfills the CAS foreign language requirement. This course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
Prereq: LK 116 or equivalent proficiency, or consent of instructor.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Roh | Mon, Wed, Fri Tue |
12:20 pm, 12:30 pm |
1:10 pm, 1:20 pm |
LK250: Intro to Korean Literature
What is Korean literature? How has it evolved through interaction with Chinese, Japanese, European and American literatures and cultures? What roles have regional and global changes played in shaping Korean imaginative writing? No prerequisites; readings and discussion in English. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Yang/Wuerthener | Tue, Thu | 9:30 am | 10:45 am |
LK260: Gateway to Asia
Panoramic introduction to the cultures of East and South Asia in comparative perspective (China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, India). Examines shared foundations, transformative inflection points, sites, peoples, and ideologies over the past two millennia through primary texts and media. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy. Meets with LC 260, LJ 260, LN 260, XL 260
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Yeh | Tu, Thu | 11:00 am | 12:15 pm |
LK319: Korean Language Through Popular Music
A content-based Korean language course designed to improve listening, speaking, and reading skills while analyzing the lyrics to legendary Korean popular songs and exploring the history of Korean pop music from the 1920s to the contemporary. Effective Spring 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Digital/Multimedia Expression, Creativity/Innovation.
Prereq: LK212 or consent of instructor
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Lee | Mon, Wed, Fri | 11:15 am | 12:05 pm |
LK440: Korean Media
Intensive practice of both oral and written forms of Korean. Survey of important cultural, social, political, and economic issues in Korea as portrayed in films, television, and periodicals. Development of effective written and spoken communication
prereq: (CASLK312) or consent of instructor
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Kim | Mon, Wed, Fri | 10:10 am | 11:00 am |
Persian (Farsi)
LZ212: Modern Persian 4
Continues CAS LZ 211. Development of communication skills acquired in the first year (CAS LZ 111 and 112). Satisfactory completion of CAS LZ 212 fulfills the CAS language requirement. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub areas: The Individual in Community, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy.
prereq: LZ112 or equivalent
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Tabatabai | Tue, Thu | 3:30pm | 5:15pm |
LZ491: Directed Study Persian
Section | Instructor | Day |
T1 | Tabatabai | Arranged |
Russian
LR 112: First-Year Russian 2
An introduction to the fundamentals of Russian grammar. Extensive practice in orthography and pronunciation: oral drills, development of comprehension and conversation skills. Reading of simple texts
Prereq: LR 111
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Staff | Mon, Wed, Fri Tue |
9:05am, 9:30am | 9:55am, 10:20am |
B1 | Katz | Mon, Wed, Fri Tue |
10:10 am 11:15 am |
11:00 am 12:05 pm |
LR 212: Second-Year Russian 2
The fundamentals of Russian grammar and syntax. Development of reading and oral skills. Satisfactory completion of CAS LR 212 fulfills the CAS language requirement This course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
Prereq: LR 211
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Malykhina | Mon, Wed, Fri Tue |
12:20 pm 12:30 pm |
1:10 pm 1:20 pm |
LR 282: Russian Prose in English Translation
Introduction to the major writers of twentieth-century Russian prose and to the literary traditions that they represent through a close reading of selected texts. Authors include Chekhov, Tolstoy, Babel, Bulgakov, Kharms, Pasternak, Shalamov, Solzhenitsyn, Petrushevskaya, Sorokin. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Writing- Intensive Course.
Prereq: First Year Writing Seminar (e.g., WR 100 or WR 120)
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Garcia De La Puente | Tue, Thu | 2:00pm | 3:15pm |
LR 312: Russia on Screen
Watch original unabridged Russian films and read scripts. Intensive work on improvement of fluency and quality of expression in Russian; special attention to pronunciation. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy and Digital/Multimedia.
Prereq: LR311 or result of placement test
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Malykhina | Mon, Wed, Fri | 10:10 am | 11:00 am |
LR327: Immigrant Women in Literature: Found in Translation?
This course explores literature about migration created by women primarily from Eastern Europe. We read autobiographical narratives that focus on the shaping of transcultural identity with an eye to the problem of translation as a linguistic, cultural, and personal phenomenon. Effective Spring 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Historical Consciousness, Critical Thinking. Meets with XL 327, WS 327.
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Garcia de la Puente | Tue, Thu | 11:00 am | 12:15 pm |
LR 445: Russian in Boston: Advanced Experiential Russian
In this immersive experiential course, students connect classroom learning to hands-on work in the community. Students are expected to help and learn from members of the Boston Russian community, and to reflect creatively on real- life experiences. Taught entirely in Russian. Effective Spring 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: The Individual in Community, Teamwork/Collaboration.
Prereq: CAS LR 303, or consent of instructor
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Malykhina | Mon, Wed | 2:30 pm | 4:15 pm |
Turkish
LT112: 2nd Semester Turkish
Completes introduction to modern Turkish grammar, with emphasis on development of aural and written comprehension, as well as writing and speaking abilities.
Prereq: LT 111 or equivalent
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Balci | Tue, Thu | 3:30pm | 5:15pm |
LT 212: 4th Semester Turkish
Completes presentation of structures of Turkish. Students achieve “intermediate-high” levels of proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, The Individual in Community.
Prereq: LT 211, or consent of instructor
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Balci | Tue, Thu | 1:30pm | 3:15pm |
LT 492: Directed Study: Turkish
Section | Instructor | Day | Start | Stop |
A1 | Micallef | Arranged |