Courses

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• CAS LC 451: Visual Politics: Propaganda Art, Literature, and "Model Films" during the Chinese Cultural Revol
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: CAS WR 100, CAS WR 120 or equivalent. - A study of "model films," poster art, and literature during the Chinese Cultural Revolution. A critical approach to the larger cultural and political context of socialist art and literature as well as its legacy in China today. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Writing-Intensive Course, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Aesthetic Exploration.
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  • Aesthetic Exploration
  • Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
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• CAS LC 470: Topics in Chinese Literature and Culture
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: two 300-level LC courses or consent of instructor. - Topic for Spring 2027: Introduces late imperial China through selected readings from the Four Great Classical Novels. Examines cultural ideals, social order and enduring influence on Chinese thought and literary history.. In the 18-19 Academic Year, 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 does not carry any Hub units.
• CAS LC 480: Modern Chinese Literature & Film
  A seminar on the major works of modern Chinese literature and cinema from the May Fourth period to the present, with a focus on close reading and visual analysis. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy.
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  • Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
• CAS LC 486: Workshop on Translating and Interpreting Chinese
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: two LC 300-level modern Chinese courses or consent of instructor. - 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.
• CAS LC 491: Directed Study: Chinese
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: consent of department. Application form available in the department.
• CAS LC 492: Directed Study: Chinese
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: consent of department. Application form available in the department.
• CAS LC 511: Teaching Chinese as a Second Language
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: consent of instructor. - 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.
• CAS LD 115: Zulu 1
  First-semester four-skill Zulu course leading to proficiency in oral expression, listening comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural understanding. Course combines face-to-face classes with internet instruction. Students are required to have a computer with microphone, webcam, and a reliable Internet connection. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community.
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• CAS LD 116: Zulu 2
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLD115) - Second-semester four-skill Zulu course leading to proficiency in oral expression, listening comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural understanding. Course combines face-to-face classes with internet instruction. Students require a computer with microphone, webcam, and a reliable Internet connection. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community.
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• CAS LD 119: Igbo 1
  First semester four-skill Igbo course leading to proficiency in oral expression, listening comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural understanding. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community.
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• CAS LD 120: Igbo 2
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLD 119) or equivalent, or consent of instructor. - Second-semester four-skills Igbo course leading to proficiency in oral expression, listening comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural understanding. This course builds on the first semester, expanding students' ability to communicate in everyday contexts. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community.
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• CAS LD 215: Zulu 3
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLD116) - Continued conversational practice with particular focus on grammatical structures. Readings, writings, and discussions concerning traditional, contemporary, and oral literature. First language speaker available. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community.
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• CAS LD 219: Igbo 3
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLD 120) or consent of instructor. - This third-semester four-skill Igbo course develops competence and confidence in the use of Igbo in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in culturally acceptable ways. Students learn to communicate at an intermediate mid-level proficiency. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community.
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• CAS LD 220: Igbo 4
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLD 219) or consent of instructor. - This fourth semester four-skills Igbo course develops communicative competence and confidence in the use of Igbo in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in culturally acceptable ways. Students learn to communicate at an intermediate high-level of proficiency. 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.
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  • Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
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• CAS LD 315: Zulu 5
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLD216) or instructor consent. - This fifth-semester course is designed to take students' proficiency in isiZulu from the intermediate to the advanced level; it includes study and discussion of various issues in Zulu society, culture and history, and traditional and contemporary literature.
• CAS LD 316: Zulu 6
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLD315) or instructor consent. - This sixth-semester course builds on Zulu 5, helping students to develop their proficiency in the language at the advanced level. Continuing study of various language and cultural issues pertaining to Zulu society.
• CAS LD 319: Igbo 5
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLD 220) or consent of instructor. - Fifth semester four-skill Igbo course leading to proficiency in speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing. Study of contemporary Igbo social and cultural issues explored through the reading of advanced traditional and contemporary Igbo literary texts.
• CAS LD 320: Igbo 6
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLD 319) or consent of instructor. - Sixth semester four-skills Igbo course leading to proficiency in speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing. Study of contemporary Igbo social and cultural issues explored through the reading of advanced traditional and contemporary Igbo literary texts.
• CAS LD 415: Zulu 7
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLD316) or consent of instructor. - Fourth-year course develops fluency in all language skill areas, builds vocabulary and idiomatic knowledge. Weekly presentations focus on themes linked to students' research interests. Recorded dialogues, television news, dramas and comedies strengthen listening skills and cultural appreciation.
• CAS LD 416: Zulu 8
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLD415) or consent of instructor. - Fourth-year course develops fluency in all language skill areas, builds vocabulary and idiomatic knowledge. Weekly presentations focus on themes linked to students' research interests. Recorded dialogues, television news, dramas and comedies strengthen listening skills and cultural appreciation.