Study Abroad

• CAS LF 211: Third-Semester French
  Authentic literary selections by writers from diverse Francophone countries, cultural readings, and discussion of short-subject films by francophone filmmakers, accompanied by advanced study of grammar and emphasis on communicative skills.
• CAS LF 212: Fourth-Semester French
  Refines the four skills through in-depth study of a modern novel. Creative oral and written exercises based on the novel and study of advanced grammar. Viewing of contemporary French films. Fulfills CAS language requirement, prepares for further study (LF 303).
• CAS LF 261: French Civilization
  Required (Level I). Seminar exploring French culture and civilization. Materials include periodical literature in French and English, a French history book, and current French news and other television programs on society and politics. Required field trips and semester-long ethnographic study.
• CAS LF 299: Approaches to Contemporary French Society and Culture
  Introduction to the study of culture through the work of anthropologists, cultural historians, philosophers, economists, psychologists, and contemporary popular culture, with emphasis on the Trans-Atlantic context and French culture in particular.
• CAS LF 303: French Composition and Conversation I
  Discussion of literary texts by classic and contemporary writers and of films on pertinent cultural themes. Development of spoken and written French and aural comprehension. Review of advanced grammar.
• CAS LF 304: Composition and Conversation II
  Develops increased fluency and a more nuanced use of spoken and written French through discussion of contemporary fiction and film. Reading of articles from the press to explore current and historical issues in French society.
• CAS LF 306: Advanced Oral Expression
  Advanced training in rapid and idiomatic French speech. Oral reports. Role playing; vocabulary building; targeted work on pronunciation, intonation, and aural comprehension. Lab required.
• CAS LF 342: Paris Aujourd’hui: French Society and Civilization through the Performing Arts
  Follows the politics of culture, notably through works of literature and film currently the object of interest in Paris. Reflects on how these chosen works are of socioeconomic concern. Also assesses the state of politics of culture peculiar to France.
• CAS LF 343: La France à Paris: Paris in Literature and the Arts
  Traces the history of literature and culture of France in Paris from the Middle Ages through the present.
• CAS LF 344: Post-Colonial Paris
  Study of Paris' contemporary history at the center of French colonialism and immigration. Emphasis on the representation of colonial memory in French cinema. Includes guided visits to important sites around the city. Also offered as CAS HI 268 E.
• CAS LG 113: Intensive Beginning German
  Part I: Eight-week intensive German course for beginners or according to placement test results. Introduction to grammar, vocabulary, and structure of German, emphasizing the basic communication skills: speaking, writing, listening, and reading. Part II: Continuation of the study and practice of speaking, writing listening, and reading German. Includes conversational dialogues, reading of short texts, grammar sessions, and compositions. Meets two hours a week for the remainder of the semester. 4 cr.
• CAS LG 280: Topics in German Culture (in English translation)
  Topic for Spring 2013: Franz Kafka and His World. The oeuvre of Franz Kafka--novels, short prose fiction, aphorisms and diaries--read in the context of major movements of early twentieth-century European culture: modernism, Expressionist cinema, Freudian thought, and the "Jewish Question." Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS.
• CAS LI 111: First-Semester Italian
  For beginners only, or placement examination results. Grammar, conversation practice, written exercises, and compositions. Conducted in Italian. Lab required. Four hours weekly. (If CAS LI 131 or a more advanced college-level course has been completed, this course cannot be taken for credit.)
• CAS LI 112: Second-Semester Italian
  Continues the CAS LI 111 basic text: grammar, conversation, compositions. Conducted in Italian. Lab required. Four hours weekly.
• CAS LI 130: Intro Ital Lang
  This course description is currently under construction.
• CAS LI 211: Third-Semester Italian
  Intended for students with a satisfactory background in elementary Italian, who require some review of basic structures, verbs, and related essentials. Review, emphasis on composition skills, and conversation. Reading and discussion of short stories, poetry, and plays. Conducted in Italian.
• CAS LI 212: Fourth-Semester Italian
  For students who wish to build active use of Italian in speaking, writing, and reading. Continuation of CAS LI 211: review, development of reading skills through analysis of contemporary texts, compositions, conversation. Lab required. Satisfactory completion of CAS LI 212 fulfills the CAS language requirement.
• CAS LI 303: Self-Expression in Italian
  Building and expansion of vocabulary through development of fluent discussion in Italian on topics of current interest. Emphasis on idiomatic expressions. Individual oral reports related to Italian culture, history, cinema, and literature. Reading of a novel. Not open to native speakers of Italian.
• CAS LI 306: Advanced Italian Practicum
  Fine tunes a student's ability to use Italian through emphasis on written and oral proficiency. Reading and discussion of a novel, non-fiction, and magazine articles. Three hours weekly for three months. Intensive session meets twelve hours weekly for one month. When offered during the intensive period, class work is complemented by small, informal conversation groups led by students from the Università degli Studi di Padova.
• CAS LI 354: Contemporary Italian Literature
  Overview of Italian literature from WWII to the present, covering the representation of the post-war condition, industrial development, geographical and cultural identity crises, and emerging social problems of modern Italy. Includes guest visits from contemporary authors. Taught in Italian.

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