Courses

• CAS LK 440: Korean Conversation and Composition through Media
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: CAS LK 312; or consent of instructor.
  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.
• CAS LK 441: Advanced Reading and Writing in Korean
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: CAS LK 312; or consent of instructor.
  Develops capacity to understand advanced Korean language texts including literature in historical context, political and economic reports, social commentary, and cultural analysis.
• CAS LM 111: First-Semester isiXhosa
  Fundamentals of isiXhosa, a widely spoken African language. Focuses on developing basic communicative skills (reading, listening, speaking, and writing). Also explores aspects of the culture of the amaXhosa.
• CAS LM 112: Second-Semester isiXhosa
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: CAS LM 111.
  This four-skill African Language course in second-semester IsiXhosa leads toward proficiency in oral expression, second-semester listening comprehension, reading, cultural understanding, and writing.
• CAS LM 211: Third-Semester isiXhosa
  This third semester four-skill African language course develops communicative competence and confidence in the use of IsiXhosa in reading, writing, and speaking and listening.
• CAS LM 212: Fourth-Semester isiXhosa
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: CAS LM 211; or the equivalent.
  This fourth semester four-skills IsiXhosa course develops communicative competence and confidence in the use of IsiXhosa in speaking, reading, writing, and listening in culturally acceptable ways. Students learn to communicate at an intermediate high level of proficiency.
• CAS LN 111: First-Semester Hindi-Urdu
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: placement examination, or for those who have never studied Hindi.
  Elementary grammar, conversation, reading, writing.
• CAS LN 112: Second-Semester Hindi-Urdu
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: CAS LN 111; or placement test results.
  Continues the text from CAS LN 111; grammar, conversation, reading, writing.
• CAS LN 211: Third-Semester Hindi-Urdu
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: CAS LN 112; or placement test results.
  Development of communicative skills acquired in the first year. Readings in Indian civilization. Practice in conversational Hindi-Urdu. Writings exercises involving more complex grammatical patterns.
• CAS LN 212: Fourth-Semester Hindi-Urdu
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: CAS LN 211; or placement test results.
  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.
• CAS LN 491: Ds Hindi-Urdu
  
• CAS LN 492: Ds Hindi-Urdu
  
• CAS LP 111: First-Semester Portuguese
  Introduction to grammatical structures. Emphasis on aural comprehension, speaking, and pronunciation. Introduction to Brazilian and Portuguese culture. Lab required. Four hours weekly.
• CAS LP 112: Second-Semester Portuguese
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: CAS LP 111; or consent of instructor.
  Completes study of basic grammatical structures. Emphasis on speaking and aural comprehension. Readings on contemporary culture. Writing assignments. Lab required. Four hours weekly.
• CAS LP 123: Intensive Elementary Portuguese
  Intensive elementary Portuguese for those with previous study of Spanish and other interested students. Equivalent of one year of college Portuguese. Speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills; introduction to the culture of the Lusophone world.
• CAS LP 211: Third-Semester Portuguese
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: CAS LP 112; or placement test results.
  Review and practice of the structures of Portuguese. Use of spoken language in conversation. Readings in civilization. Writing exercises involving more complex grammatical and syntactical patterns. Lab required.
• CAS LP 212: Fourth-Semester Portuguese
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: CAS LP 211; or consent of instructor.
  Further review of the structures of Portuguese. Intensive practice of spoken language. Different levels and styles through recorded materials. Advanced cultural readings. Frequent compositions. Lab required. Satisfactory completion of CAS LP 212 fulfills the CAS language requirement.
• CAS LP 224: Intensive Intermediate Portuguese
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: CAS LP 123; or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
  Intensive intermediate Portuguese. Equivalent of second year of college Portuguese. Intermediate speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills with study of the culture of the Lusophone world. Completion of CAS LP 224 satisfies CAS foreign language requirement.
• CAS LP 305: Topics in Portuguese Language and Culture
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: CAS LP 212.
  Centers on advanced Portuguese grammar and develops writing and speaking skills beyond the level reached in CAS LP 212. Provides a basic introduction to the main periods and features of Brazilian history and culture. Also suitable for heritage speakers.
• CAS LR 111: First-Year Russian I
  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.