First-Year Courses in RC LanguageConsult the new Course Guide at: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/lsa/cg_subjectlist/0,2030,8,00.html?show=20&termArray=f_04_1510&cgtype=ug This page was created at 1:02 PM on Wed, May 5, 2004. Fall Academic Term, 2004 (September 7 - December 23)Most seats in RC courses are reserved for RC students. RCLANG 190(RCCORE 190). Intensive French I.
Foreign LanguageSection 001.Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: (8). (LR). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in FRENCH 100, 101, 102, or 103. Credits: (8). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. The goal of this course is to provide the student with a basic but solid knowledge of grammatical structures and syntax, a functional vocabulary, familiarity with intonation patterns and native pronunciation, and practice in speaking and writing. Upon completion of Intensive I, the student can understand simplified written texts of short spoken passages without the aid of a dictionary, and can carry on a short, elementary conversation.
RCLANG 191(RCCORE 191). Intensive German I.
Foreign LanguageSection 001.Instructor(s): Erica Paslick (ekp@umich.edu), Karein Goertz (goertz@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (8). (LR). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GERMAN 100, 101, 102, or 103. Credits: (8). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. The goal of this course is to provide the student with a basic but solid knowledge of grammatical structures and syntax, a functional vocabulary, familiarity with intonation patterns and native pronunciation, and practice in speaking and writing. Upon completion of Intensive I, the student can understand simplified written texts of short spoken passages without the aid of a dictionary, and can carry on a short, elementary conversation.
RCLANG 193(RCCORE 193) / RUSSIAN 103. Intensive First-Year Russian.
Foreign LanguageSection 001.Instructor(s): Alina Udalchenko Makin (resco@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (8). (LR). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in RUSSIAN 101, 102, 111, or 112. Credits: (8). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted.
RCLANG 194(RCCORE 194). Intensive Spanish I.
Foreign LanguageSection 001.Instructor(s): Olga Lopez-Cotin (olcotin@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (8). (LR). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in SPANISH 100, 101, 102, or 103. Credits: (8). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. The goal of this course is to provide students with a basic but solid knowledge of Spanish morphology and syntax, functional vocabulary, and practice in speaking and writing. The lecture gives a thorough introduction to Spanish grammatical structures as used in cultural contexts, and students meet in small discussion groups in the afternoon to practice this material in a more focused, intensive manner. Upon completion of this course students will be able to understand simplified written texts or short oral passages without the aid of a dictionary. Students will also be able to carry on a short, elementary conversation.
RCLANG 195(RCCORE 195) / LATIN 195. Intensive Latin I.Foreign LanguageSection 001.Instructor(s): Gina Marie Soter (soter@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (8). (Excl). May not be repeated for credit. Credits: (8). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course meets for two hours per day and covers in one academic term the equivalent of two terms at the level of a non-intensive first-year collegiate course. During this term, students will learn the essential morphological, grammatical, and syntactical structures of Latin, and will build a basic vocabulary of the language. Through readings and discussion students will become acquainted with significant aspects of Roman history and culture.
RCLANG 290(RCCORE 290). Intensive French II.
Foreign LanguageSection 001.Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: RCLANG 190. (8). (LR). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in FRENCH 230, 231, or 232. Credits: (8). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. The goal of this course is to expand vocabulary and to master grammatical structures and syntax to the level of competency required to pass a proficiency exam. This entails developing the ability to communicate with some ease with a native speaker, in spoken and written language. Students must be able to understand the content of texts and lectures of a non-technical nature, and of a general (non-literary) interest.
RCLANG 291(RCCORE 291). Intensive German II.
Foreign LanguageSection 001 — Taught in German.Instructor(s): Erica Kuhra Paslick (ekp@umich.edu), Janet Hegman Shier (jshie@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: RCLANG 191. (8). (LR). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GERMAN 230, 231, or 232. Credits: (8). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Intensive German II covers second-year German in one term. The goals of the course include review and expansion of the grammar and vocabulary presented in RCLANG 191 and further development of students' reading, writing, and speaking skills. As in the other RC German courses, all instruction is conducted in German. Classroom instruction includes discussions, impromptu speaking exercises, performance of skits, numerous writing assignments, and listening and reading exercises. Reading materials include short prose, fairy tales, poetry, and magazine and newspaper articles. A primary objective which RCLANG 291 students strive to meet is "passing proficiency." Achieving this goal gives students a sense of pride and accomplishment. The proficiency exam serves as a qualifying exam for the next required course in the sequence, RCLANG 321 (German Readings).
RCLANG 294(RCCORE 294). Intensive Spanish II.
Foreign LanguageSection 001.Instructor(s): Maria I Rodriguez (mrodri@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: RCLANG 194. (8). (LR). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in SPANISH 230, 231, or 232. Credits: (8). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. RCLANG 294 is a second-year intensive course designed to achieve proficiency in Spanish. The lecture component emphasizes understanding of advanced grammatical structures and syntax, whereas the discussion is devoted to the critical analysis of authentic texts addressing issues relevant to Hispanic experiences in the United States. Through their interaction with the texts and instructors, both in formal and informal contexts, students develop their speaking, aural comprehension, and writing skills. By the end of the term, students are able to read journalistic or academic prose with ease as well as write essays of an academic nature with a minimum of English interference.
RCLANG 314(RCCORE 314). Accelerated Review-Spanish.Foreign LanguageSection 001.Instructor(s): Lourdes Cornejo-KrohnPrerequisites & Distribution: (4). (LR). May not be repeated for credit. Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course is designed for students with a fairly extensive background in Spanish who have already taken the equivalent of three/four academic terms of language but still need further reinforcement in two or more linguistic areas and are too advanced for second year intensive. The main focus of this course is the discussion of primary source materials of a literary, cultural, and political nature pertaining to the Spanish-speaking world, as well as the review of advanced grammar. Students work towards proficiency in listening and reading comprehension, language structure, and composition.
Consult the new Course Guide at: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/lsa/cg_subjectlist/0,2030,8,00.html?show=20&termArray=f_04_1510&cgtype=ug This page was created at 1:02 PM on Wed, May 5, 2004.
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