Languages

Courses in: Chinese | French | Italian | Japanese | Korean | Spanish | Comparative Literature

College of Arts & Sciences

The Geddes Language Center includes a language laboratory equipped with specialized software and hardware, multimedia classrooms, two video viewing rooms, audio and video studios, and extensive digital media production and processing facilities. The center is located on the fifth floor at 685 Commonwealth Avenue. Orientation to Language Center operations and procedures is given during the first week of classes. For hours and additional information, see the Geddes website.

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: $3180

    Summer 1 (May 21-June 28)

    A1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 9 am-12:30 pm
    Location: CDS 265      ... Open Seats
    Salima Slimane

    Top

    • Chinese

    • First-Semester Chinese

      CAS LC 111

      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: $3180

      Summer 1 (May 21-June 28)

      O1 (IND) Arranged
      ... Open Seats
      Amber Navarre
      Meets online every Tues, Wed, Thurs 7-8 pm for a live class

      Top

    • 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: $3180

      Summer 2 (July 1-August 9)

      O2 (IND) Arranged
      ... Open Seats
      Liling Huang
      Meets online every Tues, Wed, Thurs 7-8 pm for a live class

      Top

      • French

      • Third-Semester French

        CAS LF 211

        Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLF112) 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: $3180

        Summer 1 (May 21-June 28)

        A1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm
        Location: CAS 425      ... Open Seats
        Leslie Hawkes
        Make-up class on Friday, 5/31

        Top

      • Fourth-Semester French

        CAS LF 212

        Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLF211) 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: $3180

        Summer 1 (May 21-June 28)

        A1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm
        Location: CDS 463      ... Open Seats
        Katherine Lakin-Schultz
        Make-up class on Friday, 5/31

        Summer 2 (July 1-August 9)

        B1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm
        Location: CAS 425      ... Open Seats
        Paula Hennessey

        Top

        • Italian

        • Third-Semester Italian

          CAS LI 211

          Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLI112) or placement test results. - Intended for students with a satisfactory background in elementary Italian who wish to continue study of grammatical structures. Emphasis on speaking, pronunciation, and aural comprehension. Reading about Italian culture and contemporary short stories. Compositions and oral assessments including interviews and/or presentations. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180

          Summer 1 (May 21-June 28)

          A1 (IND) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm
          Location: CAS 212      ... Open Seats
          Laura Brusetti McGinn
          Make-up class on Friday, 5/31

          Top

          • 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: $3180

            Summer 1 (May 21-June 28)

            A1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 9:30 am-12 noon
            Location: CDS 163      ... Open Seats
            Emi Yamanaka
            Make-up class on Friday, 5/31

            Top

          • 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: $3180

            Summer 2 (July 1-August 9)

            B1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm
            Location: CAS 318      ... Open Seats
            Yumiko Tashiro

            Top

            • Korean

            • First-Semester Korean

              CAS LK 111

              Undergraduate Prerequisites: Placement examination, or for those who have never studied Korean. - For beginners or according to placement exam. Elementary grammar, conversation, reading, writing. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180

              Summer 1 (May 21-June 28)

              A1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 9:30 am-12 noon
              Location: CAS 220      ... Open Seats
              Jinmyung Lee
              Make-up class on Friday, 5/31

              Top

              • Spanish

              • 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: $3180

                Summer 1 (May 21-June 28)

                O1 (IND) Arranged
                ... Open Seats
                Borja Ruiz De Arbulo Alonso
                Meets online every Mon, Wed, Thurs 11 am-12 noon for a live class

                Summer 2 (July 1-August 9)

                O2 (IND) Arranged
                ... Open Seats
                Maria Datel
                Meets online every Mon, Wed, Thurs 11 am-12 noon for a live class

                Top

              • 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: $3180

                Summer 1 (May 21-June 28)

                O1 (IND) Arranged
                ... Open Seats
                Edgardo Tormos Bigles
                Meets online every Mon, Wed, Thurs 11 am-12 noon for a live class

                Summer 2 (July 1-August 9)

                O2 (IND) Arranged
                ... Open Seats
                Alison Carberry
                Meets online every Mon, Wed, Thurs 11 am-12 noon for a live class

                Top

              • 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: $3180

                Summer 1 (May 21-June 28)

                A1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm
                Location: CAS 218      ... Open Seats
                Angelica Avcikurt
                Make-up class on Friday, 5/31

                Summer 2 (July 1-August 9)

                B1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm
                Location: CDS 163      ... Open Seats
                Rosana Hernandez Nieto

                Top

              • 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: $3180

                Summer 1 (May 21-June 28)

                A1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm
                Location: CAS 204A      ... Open Seats
                Viktoria Hackbarth
                Make-up class on Friday, 5/31

                Summer 2 (July 1-August 9)

                B1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm
                Location: CAS 314      ... Open Seats
                Azlin Perdomo

                Top

                • Comparative Literature

                • 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: $3180

                  Summer 2 (July 1-August 9)

                  B1 (IND) Mon./Wed. 2-5:30 pm
                  Location: CAS 424      ... Open Seats
                  Sassan Tabatabai
                  Mts w/CAS CI325

                  Top