Languages
College of Arts & Sciences
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First-Semester Chinese
CAS LC 111
Online offering. Essentials of structure, oral practice, introduction to the writing system. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community. 4 cr. Tuition: $3100
Summer 1 (May 23-June 30)
OL (LEC) Arranged Add & Drop Dates(DIS) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 6-7 pmCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Last day to add Friday, May 19, 2023 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, May 30, 2023 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, June 15, 2023 Course End Date Friday, June 30, 2023 Shutan DongOnline CourseMeets online every Tues, Wed, Thurs 6-7 pm for a live classThis course is designed for zero beginners. Please note that if you or your family speaks Cantonese or Mandarin, you are not permitted to enroll in CAS LC 111 OL.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. The Distance Education office can be reached at 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Second-Semester Chinese
CAS LC 112
Prereq: (CAS LC 111) or equivalent. Online offering. Essentials of structure, oral practice, introduction to the writing system. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community. 4 cr. Tuition: $3100
Summer 2 (July 5-August 15)
OL (LEC) Arranged Add & Drop Dates(DIS) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 6-7 pmCourse Start Date Wednesday, July 5, 2023 Last day to add Friday, June 30, 2023 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop with "W" grade Friday, July 28, 2023 Course End Date Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Liling HuangOnline CourseMeets online every Tues, Wed, Thurs 6-7 pm for a live classPlease note that CAS LC 112 is a continuation of CAS LC 111 and is not designed for students who have native or near-native proficiency. If this is the first time you are taking a Chinese course at BU, please complete the placement test and forward your scores to the instructor for permission. Information about the placement test is available here: www.bu.edu/wll/undergraduate/placement-tests-transfer-credit-ap/For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. The Distance Education office can be reached at 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
First-Semester French
CAS LF 111
A multimedia approach for students who have never studied French. A variety of communicative tasks develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community. 4 cr. Tuition: $3100
Summer 2 (July 5-August 15)
B1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 9-11:30 am Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Wednesday, July 5, 2023 Last day to add Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop with "W" grade Friday, July 28, 2023 Course End Date Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Location: CAS 312Fred LaFortune -
Second-Semester French
CAS LF 112
Prereq: (CAS LF 111) or placement test results. Continues CAS LF 111. A multimedia approach which develops speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills, together with the grammar and vocabulary needed for more complex communicative tasks. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community. 4 cr. Tuition: $3100
Summer 2 (July 5-August 15)
B1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 9-11:30 am Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Wednesday, July 5, 2023 Last day to add Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop with "W" grade Friday, July 28, 2023 Course End Date Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Location: CAS 314Khadija El Karfi Joss -
Third-Semester French
CAS LF 211
Prereq: (CAS LF 112) or placement test results. Advances proficiency in speaking, writing, reading, and listening in a communicative classroom setting. Grammar is studied in context, through thematic discussions on topics such as daily life and Francophone culture, through short readings, and through diverse written tasks. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community. 4 cr. Tuition: $3100
Summer 2 (July 6-August 15)
B1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Thursday, July 6, 2023 Last day to add Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop with "W" grade Friday, July 28, 2023 Course End Date Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Location: CAS 325Staff -
Fourth-Semester French
CAS LF 212
Prereq: (CAS LF 211) or placement test results. Advances proficiency in French in a communicative setting through thematic discussions on diverse, contemporary topics and media, short readings, and written tasks. Fulfills CAS second language requirement; prepares for Level 1 Advanced Courses (CAS LF 307 through LF 311). Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: The Individual in Community, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy. 4 cr. Tuition: $3100
Summer 2 (July 6-August 15)
B1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Thursday, July 6, 2023 Last day to add Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop with "W" grade Friday, July 28, 2023 Course End Date Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Location: CAS 425Paula Hennessey -
Second-Semester Italian
CAS LI 112
Prereq: (CAS LI 111) or placement test results. Continues study of basic grammatical structures used in written assignments. Emphasis on speaking, aural comprehension, and pronunciation. Readings on contemporary Italian culture. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community. 4 cr. Tuition: $3100
Summer 2 (July 5-August 15)
B1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Wednesday, July 5, 2023 Last day to add Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop with "W" grade Friday, July 28, 2023 Course End Date Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Location: CAS 320Staff -
Fourth-Semester Italian
CAS LI 212
Prereq: (CAS LI 211) or placement test results. For students who wish to build active use of Italian in speaking, writing, and reading. Intensive practice of spoken and written language. More advanced readings from Italian culture. Writing involving more complex grammatical and syntactical patterns. Oral assessments including interviews and/or presentations. Satisfactory completion of CAS LI 212 fulfills the CAS language requirement. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: The Individual in Community, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy. 4 cr. Tuition: $3100
Summer 2 (July 5-August 14)
B1 (IND) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Wednesday, July 5, 2023 Last day to add Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop with "W" grade Friday, July 28, 2023 Course End Date Monday, August 14, 2023 Location: CAS 323ASilvia Monteleone -
Second-Semester Japanese
CAS LJ 112
Prereq: (CAS LJ 111) or equivalent. Introduction to spoken and written Japanese and to fundamentals of Japanese grammar with oral drills and written exercises. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community. 4 cr. Tuition: $3100
Summer 2 (July 5-August 15)
B1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Wednesday, July 5, 2023 Last day to add Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop with "W" grade Friday, July 28, 2023 Course End Date Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Location: CAS 318Emiko Okayasu Rafique -
Latin 4: Verse
CAS CL 212
Prereq: (CAS CL 211) or equivalent. Reading of selections from Latin poetry. Authors read may include Catullus, Ovid, and Vergil. Effective Spring 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Teamwork/Collaboration. 4 cr. Tuition: $3100
Summer 2 (July 5-August 14)
B1 (IND) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Wednesday, July 5, 2023 Last day to add Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop with "W" grade Friday, July 28, 2023 Course End Date Monday, August 14, 2023 Location: CAS 424Brayden Hirsch -
First-Semester Spanish
CAS LS 111
For students who have never studied Spanish, or by placement test results. Introduction to grammatical structures. Emphasis on aural comprehension, speaking, and pronunciation. Introduction to Hispanic culture. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community. 4 cr. Tuition: $3100
Summer 1 (May 23-June 30)
OL (LEC) Arranged Add & Drop Dates(DIS) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 11 am-12 noonCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Last day to add Friday, May 19, 2023 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, May 30, 2023 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, June 15, 2023 Course End Date Friday, June 30, 2023 Susan GriffinOnline CourseMeets online every Mon, Wed, Thurs 11 am-12 noon for a live classSummer 2 (July 5-August 15)
OL (LEC) Arranged Add & Drop Dates(DIS) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 11 am-12 noonCourse Start Date Wednesday, July 5, 2023 Last day to add Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop with "W" grade Friday, July 28, 2023 Course End Date Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Veronica Rodriguez BallesterosOnline CourseMeets online every Mon, Wed, Thurs 11 am-12 noon for a live classFor information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. The Distance Education office can be reached at 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Second-Semester Spanish
CAS LS 112
Prereq: (CAS LS 111) or placement test results. Completes study of basic grammatical structures. Emphasis on speaking and aural comprehension. Readings on contemporary Hispanic culture. Writing assignments. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community. 4 cr. Tuition: $3100
Summer 1 (May 23-June 30)
OL (LEC) Arranged Add & Drop Dates(DIS) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 11 am-12 noonCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Last day to add Tuesday, May 30, 2023 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, May 30, 2023 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, June 15, 2023 Course End Date Friday, June 30, 2023 Elena Carrion-GuerreroOnline CourseMeets online every Mon, Wed, Thurs 11 am-12 noon for a live classSummer 2 (July 5-August 15)
B1 (LEC) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 9-11:30 am Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Wednesday, July 5, 2023 Last day to add Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop with "W" grade Friday, July 28, 2023 Course End Date Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Location: CAS 530Wiktoria BryzysOL (LEC) Arranged Add & Drop Dates(DIS) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 11 am-12 noonCourse Start Date Wednesday, July 5, 2023 Last day to add Friday, June 30, 2023 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop with "W" grade Friday, July 28, 2023 Course End Date Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Alison CarberryOnline CourseMeets online every Mon, Wed, Thurs 11 am-12 noon for a live classSummer 2 Section B1: As a special provision of this BU Hub course, BU financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for up to one course in summer 2023. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. The Distance Education office can be reached at 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Third-Semester Spanish
CAS LS 211
Prereq: (CAS LS 112) or placement test results. Completes study of grammatical structures of Spanish. Use of spoken language in conversation. Readings on Hispanic civilization and contemporary short stories. Writing exercises involving more complex grammatical and syntactical patterns. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community. 4 cr. Tuition: $3100
Summer 2 (July 6-August 15)
B1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Thursday, July 6, 2023 Last day to add Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop with "W" grade Friday, July 28, 2023 Course End Date Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Location: CAS B25BRosana Hernandez Nieto -
Fourth-Semester Spanish
CAS LS 212
Prereq: (CAS LS 211) or placement test results. Review of the structures of Spanish. Intensive practice of spoken language. More advanced readings from Hispanic culture. Frequent compositions. Satisfactory completion of CAS LS 212 fulfills the CAS language requirement. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: The Individual in Community, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy. 4 cr. Tuition: $3100
Summer 2 (July 6-August 15)
B1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Thursday, July 6, 2023 Last day to add Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop with "W" grade Friday, July 28, 2023 Course End Date Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Location: CAS B27Gonzalo Carretero Martinez