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Languages

Courses in: Arabic | Chinese | Japanese | Persian | Spanish

College of Arts & Sciences

Arabic

  • Arab Cultures Through Film (in English translation)

    CAS LY 283

    Explores Arab cultures with a focus on key historical and social issues through the lens of Arabic films, both as historical artifacts and artworks. Diverse cinematic works from Syria, Palestine, Egypt, and beyond are discussed and analyzed. No prior knowledge of the Arab world or Arabic is required. Effective Spring 2023 this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Historical Consciousness, Teamwork/Collaboration. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380

    Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)

    A1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 1-4:30 pm
    Giselle Khoury-Disano
    Meets w/CAS CI 283

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    • Chinese

    • 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: $3380

      Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)

      O1 (IND) Arranged
      Amber Navarre
      Online section O1: Meets online every Tues, Wed, Thurs 7-8 pm for a live class
      This 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 Online. If you have taken Chinese courses elsewhere, please first take the placement test to figure out your level. To schedule a placement test, please find the information on this: 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/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information.

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    • Second Semester Chinese

      CAS LC 112

      Undergraduate Prerequisites: (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: $3380

      Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)

      O2 (IND) Arranged
      Liling Huang
      Online section O2: Meets online every Tues, Wed, Thurs 7-8 pm for a live class
      Please 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/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information.

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      • Japanese

      • First-Semester Japanese

        CAS LJ 111

        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: $3380

        Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)

        A1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 6-8:30 pm
        Etsuko Okita Snyder

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      • Second-Semester Japanese

        CAS LJ 112

        Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLJ111) - 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: $3380

        Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)

        B1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 6-8:30 pm
        Yumiko Tashiro

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      • Modern Japanese Culture in Cinema (in English translation)

        CAS LJ 283

        Japanese film from the silent era to contemporary animation, with attention to the intersection of cinematic and cultural analysis and genres such as yakuza movies. Directors studied may include Ozu, Kurosawa, Mizoguchi, and Miyazaki Hayao. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380

        Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)

        A1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 1-4:30 pm
        Sarah Frederick
        Meets w/CAS CI 260

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        • Persian

        • Tradition and Modernity in Iranian Film and Literature

          CAS LZ 315

          Undergraduate Prerequisites: First Year Writing Seminar (e.g., WR 100 or WR 120). - This course examines how competing notions of tradition and modernity are presented in Iranian cinema by drawing on both classical and modern Persian literary works to draw out underlying connections between the readings and the films. Effective Spring 2024, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Writing-Intensive Course, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Aesthetic Exploration. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380

          Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)

          B1 (IND) Mon./Wed. 2-5:30 pm
          Sassan Tabatabai
          Meets w/CAS CI 325

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          • Spanish

          • A placement test is required of every student whose most recent course in Spanish was taken in high school or at a college other than Boston University. Information about the online placement test is available at bu.edu/rs/academics/undergraduate/placement-tests/. The test can be taken at any time, but can only be taken once in a 12-month period.

            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: $3380

            Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)

            O1 (IND) Arranged
            Maria Datel
            Online section O1: Meets online every Mon, Wed, Thurs 10-11 am for a live class

            Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)

            O2 (IND) Arranged
            Susan Griffin
            Online section O2: Meets online every Mon, Wed, Thurs 10-11 am for a live class
            For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information.

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          • Second-Semester Spanish

            CAS LS 112

            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: $3380

            Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)

            O1 (IND) Arranged
            Edgardo Tormos Bigles
            Online section O1: Meets online every Mon, Wed, Thurs 10-11 am for a live class

            Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)

            O2 (IND) Arranged
            Carmen Torre Perez
            Online section O2: Meets online every Mon, Wed, Thurs 10-11 am for a live class
            For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information.

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          • Third-Semester Spanish

            CAS LS 211

            Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLS112) 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: $3380

            Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)

            A1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm
            Angelica Avcikurt

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          • Fourth-Semester Spanish

            CAS LS 212

            Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLS211) 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: $3380

            Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)

            B1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm
            Philip Noonan

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