01-02 LS&A Bulletin

Courses in Asian Languages (Division 324)

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ASIANLAN 101(Chinese 101). First Year Chinese I.: (Chinese Language Courses); Native or near-native speakers of Chinese are not eligible for this course. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Chinese 103 (or Chinese 361). I. (5). (LR). Laboratory fee ($10) required.; An introductory course in modern spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin).
ASIANLAN 102(Chinese 102). First Year Chinese II.: (Chinese Language Courses); Chinese 101. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Chinese 103 (or Chinese 361). II. (5). (LR). Laboratory fee ($10) required.; An introductory course in modern spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin). A continuation of Chinese 101.
ASIANLAN 103(Chinese 361). Intensive First Year Chinese.: (Chinese Language Courses); Permission of instructor. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Chinese 101 and 102, or 104. (10). (LR).; An accelerated ten-week summer course equivalent of Chinese 101 and 102. Application required – contact department office.
ASIANLAN 104(Chinese 301). Reading & Writing Chinese I.: (Chinese Language Courses); Assignment by placement test and permission of instructor. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Chinese 101, 102, 103 (or 361). I. (4). (LR).; This course is designed for students with native or near native speaking ability in Chinese but little or no reading and writing ability.
ASIANLAN 111(SSEA 107). First Year Filipino I.: (S&SEA Language Courses); (5). (LR).; Beginning Tagalog is a two-term sequence designed to give the student who has little or no knowledge of Tagalog the necessary basis for learning to speak it and to have a functional acquaintance with the cultural context in which it functions. The oral approach is greatly emphasized in the classroom, using questions and answers and short dialogues to develop active use of the language in the most natural way possible. This is complemented by the use of taped lessons in the Language Resource Center.
ASIANLAN 112(SSEA 108). First Year Filipino II.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Filipino 111 (or S&SEA 107). (5). (LR).; Beginning Tagalog is a two-term sequence designed to give the student who has little or no knowledge of Tagalog the necessary basis for learning to speak it and to have a functional acquaintance with the cultural context in which it functions. The oral approach is greatly emphasized in the classroom, using questions and answers and short dialogues to develop active use of the language in the most natural way possible. This is complemented by the use of taped lessons in the Language Resource Center.
ASIANLAN 115(SSEA 105). First Year Hindi I.: (S&SEA Language Courses); No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Hindi 117 (or S&SEA 315 or 365). (4). (LR).; Elementary instruction in the Hindi language. Course covers rudiments of grammar and instruction in Devanagari writing system.
ASIANLAN 116(SSEA 106). First Year Hindi II.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Hindi 116 (or S&SEA 105 or 305). No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Hindi 117 (or S&SEA 315 or 365). (4). (LR).; Elementary instruction in the Hindi language. Course covers rudiments of grammar and instruction in Devanagari writing system.
ASIANLAN 117(SSEA 365). Intensive First Year Hindi.: (S&SEA Language Courses); No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Hindi 115 or 116 (or S&SEA 106 or 315). Four credits granted to those who have completed S&SEA 105. (8 in the half-term). (LR).; A thorough grounding is given in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
ASIANLAN 118(SSEA 125). Reading and Writing Hindi I.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Placement test. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Hindi 115 (or S&SEA 105). (3). (LR).; Provides instruction in elementary Hindi for students who have some knowledge of spoken Hindi or spoken Urdu but are unable to read or write it. It is expected that students would continue their study of Hindi by enrolling in Hindi 117.
ASIANLAN 121(SSEA 103). First Year Indonesian I.: (S&SEA Language Courses); (5). (LR).; The first year of a sequence designed to provide the student with a basic working knowledge of the Indonesian language. Classroom readings concentrate on the formal, written style of the language, while a series of taped conversations and exercises keyed to the text emphasizes everyday language use.
ASIANLAN 122(SSEA 104). First Year Indonesian II.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Indonesian 121 (or S&SEA 103). (5). (LR).; The first year of a sequence designed to provide the student with a basic working knowledge of the Indonesian language. Classroom readings concentrate on the formal, written style of the language, while a series of taped conversations and exercises keyed to the text emphasizes everyday language use.
ASIANLAN 125(Japanese 101). First Year Japanese I.: (Japanese Language Courses); Native or near-native speakers of Japanese are not eligible for this course. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Japanese (AsianLan) 127 (or Japanese 361). I. (5). (LR). Laboratory fee ($7) required.; An introductory course in the Japanese language consisting of oral-aural and written drills, laboratory work, reading, and composition. Hiragana, katakana, and a limited number of Chinese characters are progressively introduced following the acquisition of control of the sound system and a minimal number of basic structural patterns.
ASIANLAN 126(Japanese 102). First Year Japanese II.: (Japanese Language Courses); Japanese (AsianLan) 125 (or Japanese 101).; An introductory course in the Japanese language consisting of oral-aural and written drills, laboratory work, reading, and composition. Hiragana, katakana, and a limited number of Chinese characters are progressively introduced following the acquisition of control of the sound system and a minimal number of basic structural patterns. A continuation of Japanese 125.
ASIANLAN 127(Japanese 361). Intensive First Year Japanese.: (Japanese Language Courses); Permission of instructor. No credit granted to those who have competed or are enrolled in Japanese (AsianLan) 125 or 126 (or Japanese 102). (10). (LR).; An accelerated ten-week summer course equivalent of Japanese 125-126. Application required – contact department office.
ASIANLAN 135(Korean 101). First Year Korean I.: (Korean Language Courses); Native or near-native speakers of Korean are not eligible for this course. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Korean (AsianLan) 137 (or Korean 361). I. (5). (LR).; A thorough grounding is given in all the language skills: speaking, reading, and writing. Predominantly based on the standard language of the Rep. of Korea, with attention to major differences with the standard language of North Korea.
ASIANLAN 136(Korean 102). First Year Korean II.: (Korean Language Courses); Korean (AsianLan) 135 (or Korean 101). No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Korean (AsianLan) 137 (or Korean 361). II. (5). (LR).; A thorough grounding is given in all the language skills: speaking, reading, and writing. Predominantly based on the standard language of the Rep. of Korea, with attention to major differences with the standard language of North Korea. A continuation of Korean 135.
ASIANLAN 137(Korean 361). Intensive First Year Korean.: (Korean Language Courses); No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Korean (AsianLan) 135 or 136 (or Korean 102). IIIb. (10). (LR).; An accelerated ten-week summer course equivalent of Korean 135-136. Application required – contact department office.
ASIANLAN 145(SSEA 111). First Year Punjabi I.: (S&SEA Language Courses); No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 371. (4). (LR).; This course offers an introduction to spoken and written Punjabi, one of the major languages of northern India and of Pakistan. The spoken language and the Gurmukhi script are introduced simultaneously.
ASIANLAN 146(SSEA 112). First Year Punjabi II.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Punjabi 145 (or S&SEA 111). No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 371. (4). (LR).; This course offers an introduction to spoken and written Punjabi, one of the major languages of northern India and of Pakistan. The spoken language and the Gurmukhi script are introduced simultaneously.
ASIANLAN 151(SSEA 109). First Year Sanskrit I.: (S&SEA Language Courses); No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 369. (4). (LR).; Focuses on grammar and involves reading stories in Sanskrit which have been written to fit particular levels of grammar. The goal of the course is to enable the student to read and write basic Sanskrit.
ASIANLAN 152(SSEA 110). First Year Sanskrit II.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Sanskrit 151 (or S&SEA 109). No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 369. (4). (LR).; Focuses on grammar and involves reading stories in Sanskrit which have been written to fit particular levels of grammar. The goal of the course is to enable the student to read and write basic Sanskrit.
ASIANLAN 155(SSEA 113). First Year Tamil I.: (S&SEA Language Courses); No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Tamil 157 (or S&SEA 373). (4). (LR).; A thorough grounding is given to all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
ASIANLAN 156(SSEA 114). First Year Tamil II.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Tamil 155 (or S&SEA 113). No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Tamil 157 (or S&SEA 373). (4). (LR).; A thorough grounding is given to all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
ASIANLAN 157(SSEA 373). Intensive First Year Tamil.: (S&SEA Language Courses); No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Tamil 155 or 156 (or S&SEA 114). (8 in the half-term). (LR).; A thorough grounding is given to all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
ASIANLAN 161(SSEA 101). First Year Thai I.: (S&SEA Language Courses); (5). (LR).; First of the sequential Beginning Thai courses. The emphases are on practicing pronunciation and simple conversations, reading and writing simple Thai, and expanding students' vocabulary. Four hours of language lab are recommended. Evaluations are based on students' progress, midterm, and final.
ASIANLAN 162(SSEA 102). First Year Thai II.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Thai 161 (or S&SEA 101). (5). (LR).; Second of the sequential Beginning Thai courses. The emphases are on practicing pronunciation and simple conversations, reading and writing simple Thai, and expanding students' vocabulary. Four hours of language lab are recommended. Evaluations are based on students' progress, midterm, and final.
ASIANLAN 165(Buddhist Studies 101). First Year Tibetan I.: (Courses in Tibetan); Graduate students should elect the course as Buddhist Studies 501. (4). (LR).; This course is an introduction to Modern Tibetan. Students learn to speak colloquial Tibetan, as well as learn to read and write the script.
ASIANLAN 166(Buddhist Studies 102). First Year Tibetan II.: (Courses in Tibetan); Tibetan 165 (or Buddhist Studies 101). Graduate students should elect the course as Buddhist Studies 502. (4). (LR).; This course is a continuation of Tibetan 155. Students learn to speak colloquial Tibetan, as well as learn to read and write the script.
ASIANLAN 171(SSEA 105). First Year Urdu I.: (S&SEA Language Courses); (4). (LR).; Urdu is the national languages of Pakistan. The Nastaliq writing system is introduced. The course concentrates on developing skills in reading, writing, speaking, and aural comprehension. Evaluation is based on attendance, written homework assignments, quizzes, dictations, and examinations.
ASIANLAN 172(SSEA 106). First Year Urdu II.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Urdu 171. (4). (LR).; Urdu is the national languages of Pakistan. The Nastaliq writing system is introduced. The course concentrates on developing skills in reading, writing, speaking, and aural comprehension. Evaluation is based on attendance, written homework assignments, quizzes, dictations, and examinations.
ASIANLAN 175(SSEA 115). First Year Vietnamese I.: (S&SEA Language Courses); (5). (LR).; A thorough grounding is given in all language skills: Speaking, reading and writing.
ASIANLAN 176(SSEA 116). First Year Vietnamese II.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Vietnamese 175 (or S&SEA 115). (5). (LR).; A thorough grounding is given in all the language skills: speaking, reading and writing.
ASIANLAN 201(Chinese 201). Second Year Chinese I.: (Chinese Language Courses); Chinese 102 or 103. Native or near-native speakers of Chinese are not eligible for this course. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Chinese 203 (or 362). I. (5). (LR).; Continued work in modern Chinese.
ASIANLAN 202(Chinese 202). Second Year Chinese II.: (Chinese Language Courses); Chinese 201. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Chinese 203 (or 362). II. (5). (LR).; A continuation of Chinese 201.
ASIANLAN 203(Chinese 362). Intensive Second Year Chinese.: (Chinese Language Courses); Chinese 102 or 103 (or Chinese 361), and permission of instructor. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Chinese 201 or 202. (10). (LR).; An accelerated ten-week summer course equivalent of Chinese 201 and 202. Application required – contact department office.
ASIANLAN 204(Chinese 302). Reading & Writing Chinese II.: (Chinese Language Courses); Chinese 104 (or Chinese 301) or by placement test. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Chinese 201, 202, or 203 (or 362). II. (4). (LR).; This course is designed for students with native or near native speaking ability in Chinese but little or no reading and writing ability.
ASIANLAN 211(SSEA 207). Second Year Filipino I.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Filipino 112 (or S&SEA 108). (4). (LR).; Designed for the student who has some knowledge of Tagalog and who wishes to develop some fluency in spoken Tagalog and to be acquainted with Tagalog literature. Continuation of first year but there is more emphasis on reading and writing.
ASIANLAN 212(SSEA 208). Second Year Filipino II.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Filipino 211 (or S&SEA 207). (4). (LR).; Designed for the student who has some knowledge of Tagalog and who wishes to develop some fluency in spoken Tagalog and to be acquainted with Tagalog literature. Continuation of first year but there is more emphasis on reading and writing.
ASIANLAN 215(SSEA 205). Second Year Hindi I.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Hindi 116, 117, or 118 (or S&SEA 106 or 365). No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Hindi 217 (or S&SEA 316 or 366). (4). (LR).; Instruction at an intermediate level in the Hindi language. Continues development of skills in Hindi.
ASIANLAN 216(SSEA 206). Second Year Hindi II.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Hindi 215 (or S&SEA 205). No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Korean 217 (or S&SEA 316 or 366). (4). (LR).; Instruction at an intermediate level in the Hindi-Urdu language. Course introduces students to the Nastaliq writing system. Continues development of skills in Hindi.
ASIANLAN 217(SSEA 366). Intensive Second Year Hindi.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Hindi 215 (or S&SEA 106 or 365). No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Hindi 215 or 216 (or S&SEA 206 or 316). Four credits granted to those who have completed S&SEA 205. (8 in the half-term). (LR).; A continuation of instruction in the listening, reading, and writing skills introduced in the elementary course.
ASIANLAN 221(SSEA 203). Second Year Indonesian I.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Indonesian 122 (or S&SEA 104). (4). (LR).; Intermediate Indonesian is the second year of the sequence of courses in Indonesian language. It is aimed at increasing the student's skills in speaking, reading, comprehending, and writing the Indonesian language. The text and associated tapes used for the course stress building a practical vocabulary for both formal and informal language situations. One meeting a week is devoted to clarifying basic grammatical structures, while the balance of class time is devoted to study of practical language use.
ASIANLAN 222(SSEA 204). Second Year Indonesian II.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Indonesian 221 (or S&SEA 203). (4). (LR).; Intermediate Indonesian is the second year of the sequence of courses in Indonesian language. It is aimed at increasing the student's skills in speaking, reading, comprehending, and writing the Indonesian language. The text and associated tapes used for the course stress building a practical vocabulary for both formal and informal language situations. One meeting a week is devoted to clarifying basic grammatical structures, while the balance of class time is devoted to study of practical language use.
ASIANLAN 225(Japanese 201). Second Year Japanese I.: (Japanese Language Courses); Japanese (AsianLan) 126 or 127 (or Japanese 102). Native or near-native speakers of Japanese are not eligible for this course. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Japanese (AsianLan) 227 (or Japanese 362).I. (5). (LR). Laboratory fee ($9) required.; Continuation of Beginning Japanese with increased emphasis on reading.
ASIANLAN 226(Japanese 202). Second Year Japanese II.: (Japanese Language Courses); Japanese (AsianLan) 225 (or Japanese 201). No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Japanese (AsianLan) 227 (or Japanese 362). II. (5). (LR). Laboratory fee ($9) required.; Continuation of Beginning Japanese with increased emphasis on reading. A continuation of Japanese 225.
ASIANLAN 227(Japanese 362). Intensive Second Year Japanese.: (Japanese Language Courses); Japanese (AsianLan) 126 or 127 (or Japanese 102 or 361); and permission of instructor. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Japanese (AsianLan) 225 or 226 (or Japanese 201 or 202). (10). (LR).; An accelerated ten-week summer course equivalent of Japanese 225-226. Application required – contact department office.
ASIANLAN 235(Korean 201). Second Year Korean I.: (Korean Language Courses); Korean (AsianLan) 136 or 137 (or Korean 102 or 361). Native or near-native speakers of Korean are not eligible for this course. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Korean (AsianLan) 237 (or Korean 362). I. (5). (LR).; A thorough grounding is given in all the language skills: speaking, reading and writing. Predominantly based on the standard language of the Rep. of Korea, with attention to major differences with the standard language of North Korea.
ASIANLAN 236(Korean 202). Second Year Korean II.: (Korean Language Courses); Korean (AsianLan) 235 (or Korean 201). No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Korean (AsianLan) 237 (or Korean 362). II. (5). (LR).; A thorough grounding is given in all the language skills: speaking, reading and writing. Predominantly based on the standard language of the Rep. of Korea, with attention to major differences with the standard language of North Korea. A continuation of Korean 235.
ASIANLAN 237(Korean 362). Intensive Second Year Korean.: (Korean Language Courses); Korean (AsianLan) 136 or 137 (or Korean 102 or 361). No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Korean (AsianLan) 235 or 236 (or Korean 201 or 202). IIIb. (10). (LR).; An accelerated ten-week summer course equivalent of Korean 235-236. Application required – contact department office.
ASIANLAN 245(SSEA 211). Second Year Punjabi I.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Punjabi 146 (or S&SEA 112 or 371). No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 372. (4). (LR).; This course is a continuation of speaking, reading, writing skills learned in Beginning Punjabi.
ASIANLAN 246(SSEA 212). Second Year Punjabi II.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Punjabi 245 (or S&SEA 211). No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 372. (4). (LR).; This course is a continuation of speaking, reading, writing skills learned in Beginning Punjabi.
ASIANLAN 251(SSEA 209). Second Year Sanskrit I.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Sanskrit 152 (or S&SEA 110 or 369). (4). (LR).; The continuation of the sequence of courses offered by the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures in Sanskrit.
ASIANLAN 252(SSEA 210). Second Year Sanskrit II.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Sanskrit 251(or S&SEA 209). (4). (LR).; Continuation of Sanskrit 251.
ASIANLAN 255(SSEA 213). Second Year Tamil I.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Tamil 156 or 157 (or S&SEA 114 or 373). No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Tamil 257 (or S&SEA 374). (3). (LR).; A continuation of the introductory course at the intermediate level.
ASIANLAN 256(SSEA 214). Second Year Tamil II.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Tamil 255 (or S&SEA 213). No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Tamil 257 (or S&SEA 374). (3). (LR).; The second term of intermediate-level Tamil.
ASIANLAN 257(SSEA 374). Intensive Second Year Tamil.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Tamil 156 or 157 (or S&SEA 373 or 114). No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Tamil 255 or 256 (or S&SEA 213 or 214). (6 in the half-term). (LR).; A thorough grounding is given to all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
ASIANLAN 261(SSEA 201). Second Year Thai I.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Thai 162 (or S&SEA 102). (4). (LR).; Second in the sequential Thai courses. It is designed to increase students' speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities, as well as vocabulary expansion. Students practice pronunciation and conversation as well as read and write short paragraphs.
ASIANLAN 262(SSEA 202). Second Year Thai II.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Thai 261 (or S&SEA 201). (4). (LR).; Second in the sequential Thai courses. It is designed to increase students' speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities, as well as vocabulary expansion. Students practice pronunciation and conversation as well as read and write short paragraphs.
ASIANLAN 265(Buddhist Studies 201). Second Year Tibetan I.: (Courses in Tibetan); Tibetan 166 (or Buddhist Studies 102). (4). (LR).; This course is a continuation of Tibetan 166. Students learn to speak colloquial Tibetan at an intermediate level, as well as continue to earn to read and write the script.
ASIANLAN 266(Buddhist Studies 202). Second Year Tibetan II.: (Courses in Tibetan); Tibetan 265 (or Buddhist Studies 201). (4). (LR).; This course is a continuation of Tibetan 265. Students learn to speak colloquial Tibetan at an intermediate level, as well as continue to learn to read and write the script.
ASIANLAN 271(SSEA 205). Second Year Urdu I.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Urdu 172. (4). (LR).; Urdu is the national languages of Pakistan. The Nastaliq writing system is introduced. The course concentrates on developing skills in reading, writing, speaking, and aural comprehension. Evaluation is based on attendance, written homework assignments, quizzes, dictations, and examinations.
ASIANLAN 272(SSEA 206). Second Year Urdu II.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Urdu 271. (4). (LR).; Urdu is the national languages of Pakistan. The Nastaliq writing system is introduced. The course concentrates on developing skills in reading, writing, speaking, and aural comprehension. Evaluation is based on attendance, written homework assignments, quizzes, dictations, and examinations.
ASIANLAN 275(SSEA 215). Second Year Vietnamese I.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Vietnamese 176 (or S&SEA 116). (4). (LR).; Continuing work on Vietnamese conversation and reading, with the introduction to simple writing.
ASIANLAN 276(SSEA 216). Second Year Vietnamese II.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Vietnamese 275 (or S&SEA 215). (4). (LR).; Continuing work on Vietnamese conversation and reading, with the introduction to simple writing.
ASIANLAN 301(Chinese 405). Third Year Chinese I.: (Chinese Language Courses); Chinese 202 or 203 (or Chinese 362). No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Chinese 303 (or 411). I. (5). (Excl).; Concentrated readings in modern Chinese with emphasis on the structure of the language and systematic character acquisition.
ASIANLAN 302(Chinese 406). Third Year Chinese II.: (Chinese Language Courses); Chinese (AsianLan) 301 (or Chinese 405). No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Chinese 303 (or 411). II. (5). (Excl).; Concentrated readings in modern Chinese with emphasis on the structure of the language and systematic character acquisition. A continuation of Chinese 405.
ASIANLAN 303(Chinese 411). Intensive Third Year Chinese.: (Chinese Language Courses); Chinese 202 or 203 (or Chinese 362); and permission of instructor. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Chinese (AsianLan) 301 or 302 (or Chinese 406). (10). (Excl).; An accelerated ten-week summer course equivalent of Chinese 301-302. Application required – contact department office.
ASIANLAN 304. Reading and Writing Chinese III.: (Chinese Language Courses); Chinese (AsianLan) 204. Conducted solely in Chinese. (4). (Excl).; Student primarily learn the strategies and skills required for reading Chinese newspapers and gain an basic understanding of cultural and social aspects of modern China.
ASIANLAN 305(Chinese 378). Advanced Spoken Chinese.: (Chinese Language Courses); Chinese 202 or 203 (or Chinese 362). (2). (Excl). May be repeated for a total of four credits.; This course is designed to give Chinese speaking practice for students enrolled in Chinese 301-302 and 403-404.
ASIANLAN 307(Chinese 419). Computational Chinese.: (Chinese Language Courses); Chinese 202 or 203 (or Chinese 362). (3). (Excl). May be repeated for a total of four credits.; This course provides training in applying computer software in a Chinese environment as well as processing the Chinese language on a computer. Skills in the highlight are Chinese word processing, Chinese e-mail, Power Point in Chinese and creation of a Chinese homepage.
ASIANLAN 311(SSEA 407/533). Third Year Filipino I.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Filipino 212 (or S&SEA 208). (3). (Excl).; This third year-level course continues building on the speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills learned in first and second year Tagalog.
ASIANLAN 312(SSEA 408/534). Third Year Filipino I.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Filipino 311 (or S&SEA 407). (3). (Excl).; This third year-level course continues building on the speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills learned in first and second year Tagalog.
ASIANLAN 315(SSEA 405). Third Year Hindi I.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Hindi 216 or 217 (or S&SEA 206). (3). (Excl).; Instruction in Hindi at the third year level.
ASIANLAN 316(SSEA 406). Third Year Hindi II.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Hindi 316 (or S&SEA 405). (3). (Excl).; Instruction in Hindi at the third year level.
ASIANLAN 321(SSEA 403). Third Year Indonesian I.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Indonesian 222 (or S&SEA 204). (3). (Excl).; This course is the third year of the sequence of courses in Indonesian language, designed to introduce the student to critical readings of modern Indonesian texts.
ASIANLAN 322(SSEA 404). Third Year Indonesian II.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Indonesian 321 (or S&SEA 403). (3). (Excl).; This course is the third year of the sequence of courses in Indonesian language, designed to introduce the student to critical readings of modern Indonesian texts.
ASIANLAN 325(Japanese 405). Third Year Japanese I.: (Japanese Language Courses); Japanese (AsianLan) 226 or 227 (or Japanese 202 or 362). Native or near-native speakers of Japanese are not eligible for this course.; Concentrated readings in modern Japanese aimed at acquisition of control of the 1850 characters in common use. Composition and an introduction to the basic dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other useful reference works constitute an integral part of the course.
ASIANLAN 326(Japanese 406). Third Year Japanese II.: (Japanese Language Courses); Japanese (AsianLan) 325 (or Japanese 405).; Concentrated readings in modern Japanese aimed at acquisition of control of the 1850 characters in common use. Composition and an introduction to the basic dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other useful reference works constitute an integral part of the course. A continuation of Japanese 325.
ASIANLAN 327(Japanese 411). Intensive Third Year Japanese.: (Japanese Language Courses); Japanese (AsianLan) 226 or 227 (or Japanese 202 or 362), and permission of instructor. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Japanese (AsianLan) 325 or 326 (or Japanese 405 or 406). (10). (Excl).; An accelerated ten-week summer course equivalent of Japanese 325-326. Application required – contact department office.
ASIANLAN 331(Japanese 413). Readings in Japanese Studies I.: (Japanese Language Courses); Japanese (AsianLan) 226 or 227 (or Japanese 202 or 362). I. (4). (Excl).; Readings course designed for students planning to pursue a career in Japanese studies research at the graduate level. Intensified instruction on how to develop reading ability through the reading of a variety of materials is given during the first half of the term, after which the acquired techniques are applied to reading materials in students’ interest areas.
ASIANLAN 332(Japanese 414). Readings in Japanese Studies II.: (Japanese Language Courses); Japanese (AsianLan) 331 (or Japanese 413). II. (4). (Excl).; Readings course designed for students planning to pursue a career in Japanese studies research at the graduate level. Intensified instruction on how to develop reading ability through the reading of a variety of materials is given during the first half of the term, after which the acquired techniques are applied to reading materials in students’ interest areas.
ASIANLAN 335(Korean 401). Third Year Korean I.: (Korean Language Courses); Korean (AsianLan) 236 or 237 (or Korean 202 or 362). Native or near-native speakers of Korean are not eligible for this course.; 401 improves the students' language skills, both spoken and written, up to the intermediate level. Students learn Chinese characters, thereby building vocabulary and heighten reading ability.
ASIANLAN 336(Korean 402). Third Year Korean II.: (Korean Language Courses); Korean (AsianLan) 335 (or Korean 401). II. (5). (Excl).; Korean 336 is a continuation of work begun in 401. Students continue to strengthen speaking and writing skills, and through the continuing introduction of Chinese characters increase vocabulary and reading skills. A continuation of Korean 335.
ASIANLAN 355(SSEA 413). Third Year Tamil I.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Tamil 256 or 257 (or S&SEA 214 or 374). (3). (Excl).; A continuation of Tamil at the advanced level.
ASIANLAN 356(SSEA 414). Third Year Tamil II.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Tamil 355 (or S&SEA 413). (3). (Excl).; A continuation of Tamil at the advanced level.
ASIANLAN 361(SSEA 401). Third Year Thai I.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Thai 262 (or S&SEA 202). (3). (Excl).; Third in the sequence of Thai courses. The course is designed to improve students' proficiency in speaking, reading, writing and comprehension of the Thai language. The course is flexible and tailored to suit students' needs and interests.
ASIANLAN 362(SSEA 402). Third Year Thai II.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Thai 361 (or S&SEA 401). (3). (Excl).; Third in the sequence of Thai courses. The course is designed to improve students' proficiency in speaking, reading, writing and comprehension of the Thai language. The course is flexible and tailored to suit students' needs and interests.
ASIANLAN 365(Buddhist Studies 401). Third Year Tibetan I.: (Courses in Tibetan); Tibetan 266 (or Buddhist Studies 202). (3). (Excl).; This course is a continuation of Tibetan 266. Students learn to speak colloquial Tibetan at an advanced level, as well as continue to learn to read and write the script.
ASIANLAN 366(Buddhist Studies 402). Third Year Tibetan II.: (Courses in Tibetan); Tibetan 365 (or Buddhist Studies 401). (3). (Excl).; This course is a continuation of Tibetan 365. Students learn to speak colloquial Tibetan at an advanced level, as well as continue to learn to read and write the script.
ASIANLAN 371(SSEA 405). Third Year Urdu I.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Urdu 272. (3). (Excl).; This course is a continuation of Urdu 272. Students continue to learn to speak Urdu at an advanced level, as well as continue to learn to read and write the script.
ASIANLAN 372(SSEA 406). Third Year Urdu II.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Urdu 371. (3). (Excl).; This course is a continuation of Urdu 371. Students continue to learn to speak Urdu at an advanced level, as well as continue to learn to read and write the script.
ASIANLAN 375(SSEA 415). Third Year Vietnamese I.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Vietnamese 276 (or S&SEA 216). (3). (Excl).; Instruction in Vietnamese at the third year level.
ASIANLAN 376(SSEA 416). Third Year Vietnamese II.: (S&SEA Language Courses); Vietnamese 415 (or S&SEA 415). (3). (Excl).; Instruction in Vietnamese at the third year level.
ASIANLAN 401(Chinese 417). Mandarin for Cantonese Speakers I.: (Chinese Language Courses); Chinese (AsianLan) 302 (or Chinese 406). (2). (Excl).; Designed to help Cantonese-speaking students who have advanced Chinese reading and writing skills but lack oral Mandarin (Putonghua) competence.
ASIANLAN 402(Chinese 418). Mandarin for Cantonese Speakers II.: (Chinese Language Courses); Chinese (AsianLan) 401 (or Chinese 417). (2). (Excl). May be repeated for a total of four credits.; Like Chinese 401, this course is specifically designed to help Cantonese-speaking students who have advanced Chinese reading and writing skills but lack oral Mandarin (Putonghua) competence.
ASIANLAN 403(Chinese 461). Readings in Modern Chinese I.: (Chinese Language Courses); Chinese (AsianLan) 302 or 303 (or Chinese 406). I. (5). (Excl).; Graded readings at the fourth-year level of a variety of materials to improve command of structure and vocabulary in a range of standard colloquial styles.
ASIANLAN 404(Chinese 462). Readings in Modern Chinese II.: (Chinese Language Courses); Chinese (AsianLan) 403 (or Chinese 461). II. (5). (Excl).; Graded readings at the fourth-year level of a variety of materials to improve command of structure and vocabulary in a range of standard colloquial styles.
ASIANLAN 405(Chinese 416). Business Chinese.: (Chinese Language Courses); Chinese (AsianLan) 302 or 303 (or Chinese 406 or 411). (3). (Excl).; Focuses on practical language skills such as business negotiation in international trade, business letter writing, business documents comprehension/translation, business oral presentation, commercial language design and word processing. Students enhance their cultural awareness and acquire vocabulary, phrases and sentence patterns commonly used in typical Chinese business contexts.
ASIANLAN 408(Chinese 432). Contemporary Chinese Social Science Texts II.: (Chinese Language Courses); Chinese (AsianLan) 407 (or Chinese 431). II. (5). (Excl).; Advanced readings in Chinese, emphasizing reading, speaking and listening, using contemporary materials written in Chinese.
ASIANLAN 409(Chinese 451). Literary Chinese I.: (Culture Courses/Literature Courses in Chinese); Chinese 202 or 203 (or Chinese 362). (4). (Excl).; Introductory readings in various genres of literary Chinese, with analysis of its structural characteristics.
ASIANLAN 410(Chinese 452). Literary Chinese II.: (Culture Courses/Literature Courses in Chinese); Chinese (AsianLan) 202 or 203 (or Chinese 362). (4). (Excl).; Introductory readings in various genres of literary Chinese, with analysis of its structural characteristics.
ASIANLAN 415(SSEA 605). Readings in Hindi I.: (Culture Courses in Hindi); Hindi 316 (or S&SEA 506). (3). (Excl).; Students increase their ability in reading original works in Hindi.
ASIANLAN 416(SSEA 606). Readings in Hindi II.: (Culture Courses in Hindi); Hindi 415 (or S&SEA 605). (3). (Excl).; Students increase their ability in reading original works in Hindi.
ASIANLAN 421(SSEA 463). Readings in Indonesian I.: (Culture Courses in Indonesian); Indonesian 322 (or S&SEA 404). (3). (Excl). May be repeated for a total of six credits.; Designed as a two term sequence to introduce the student to critical readings of modern Indonesian texts.
ASIANLAN 422(SSEA 464). Readings in Indonesian II.: (Culture Courses in Indonesian); Indonesian 421 (or S&SEA 404). (3). (Excl). May be repeated for a total of six credits.; Designed as a two term sequence to introduce the student to critical readings of modern Indonesian texts.
ASIANLAN 425(Japanese 451). Fourth Year Japanese I.: (Language Courses); Japanese (AsianLan) 326 or 327 (or Japanese 406 or 411). (4). (Excl).; The goal of the course is the acquisition of linguistic, pragmatic, and sociocultural competence in all four skills in advanced level.
ASIANLAN 426(Japanese 452). Fourth Year Japanese II.: (Language Courses); Japanese (AsianLan) 425 (or Japanese 451). (4). (Excl).; The goal of the course is the acquisition of linguistic, pragmatic, and sociocultural competence in all four skills in advanced level.
ASIANLAN 427(Japanese 407). Readings in Japanese I.: (Culture Courses/Literature Courses in Japanese); Japanese (AsianLan) 326 or 327 (or Japanese 406 or 411). (3). (Excl).; A reading course in modern Japanese Literature with an emphasis on short stories and essays by such representative authors as Shiga, Tanizaki, Kawabata, and Mishima.
ASIANLAN 428(Japanese 408). Readings in Japanese II.: (Culture Courses/Literature Courses in Japanese); Japanese (AsianLan) 427 (or Japanese 407). (3). (Excl).; A reading course in modern Japanese Literature with an emphasis on short stories and essays by such representative authors as Shiga, Tanizaki, Kawabata, and Mishima.
ASIANLAN 429(Japanese 416). Business Japanese I.: (Language Courses); Japanese (AsianLan) 326 or 327 (or Japanese 406 or 411); and permission of instructor. (3). (Excl).; This course stresses effective communication in the use of the Japanese spoken language in contexts likely to be encountered by a career-oriented professional in Japan. A minimum of 2 hours of active tape preparation is required for each class hour.
ASIANLAN 430(Japanese 417). Business Japanese II.: (Language Courses); Japanese (AsianLan) 429 (or Japanese 416). (3). (Excl).; This course is a continuation of Japanese 429, designed to stress effective communication in the use of the Japanese spoken language in contexts likely to be encountered by professionals in Japan.
ASIANLAN 431(Japanese 461). Contemporary Japanese Social Science Texts.: (Language Courses); Japanese (AsianLan) 326 or 327 (or Japanese 406 or 411). (4). (Excl). May be repeated for a total of six credits with permission of instructor.; Graded readings in Japanese social science subject matter, including materials from newspapers, periodicals, and learned journals.
ASIANLAN 433(Japanese 541). Classical Japanese I.: (Language Courses); Japanese (AsianLan) 326 or 327 (or Japanese 406 or 411, and 408). (4). (Excl).; An introduction to the classical written language, with emphasis on its structural characteristics; reading and close analysis of selected texts from the tenth through the nineteenth century.
ASIANLAN 435(Korean 461). Readings in Modern Korean I.: (Korean Language Courses); Korean (AsianLan) 336 (or Korean 402). (3). (Excl). May be repeated for a total of six credits.; This is a reading course designed to introduce students to selected contemporary articles on various subjects in the Korean Studies field to students who have advanced knowledge of Korean language and culture.
ASIANLAN 436(Korean 462). Readings in Modern Korean II.: (Korean Language Courses); Korean (AsianLan) 435 (or Korean 461). (3). (Excl). May be repeated for a total of six credits.; Designed to introduce selected contemporary articles on various subjects in Korean studies to students who have advanced knowledge of Korean language and culture.
ASIANLAN 465(Buddhist Studies 451/401). First Year Classical Tibetan I.: (Courses in Tibetan); (3). (LR).; An introduction to the alphabet, grammar, and syntax of Classical Tibetan
ASIANLAN 466(Buddhist Studies 452/402). First Year Classical Tibetan II.: (Courses in Tibetan); Tibetan (AsianLan) 465 (or Buddhist Studies 451). (3). (LR).; An introduction to the alphabet, grammar, and syntax of Classical Tibetan
ASIANLAN 467(Buddhist Studies 453/403). Second Year Classical Tibetan I.: (Courses in Tibetan); Tibetan (AsianLan) 466 (or Buddhist Studies 452). (3). (LR).; Instruction in the translation of Tibetan Buddhist literature.
ASIANLAN 468(Buddhist Studies 454/404). Second Year Classical Tibetan II.: (Courses in Tibetan); Tibetan (AsianLan) 467 (or Buddhist Studies 453). (3). (LR).; Instruction in the translation of Tibetan Buddhist literature.
ASIANLAN 469(Buddhist Studies 455/405). Advanced Classical Tibetan I.: (Courses in Tibetan); Tibetan (AsianLan) 468 (or Buddhist Studies 454). (3). (Excl).; Designed to train students in basic skills necessary for reading Tibetan literature. Much time is spent reading Buddhist literature (autochthonous as well as in translation from Indic languages). The course offers explanations and exercises in the phonology of literary Tibetan ("Lhasa Dialect"), nominal derivation, syntax of the nominal particles, verbal conjugation and suffixes, and the standard script (dbu-can).
ASIANLAN 470(Buddhist Studies 456/406). Advanced Classical Tibetan II.: (Courses in Tibetan); Tibetan (AsianLan) 469 (or Buddhist Studies 455). (3). (Excl).; A continuation of Tibetan 469. In this second term all reading exercises are taken directly from classical sources (primarily from the works of Bu-ston, Taranatha, and Kamalasila).
ASIANLAN 499. Independent Language Study.: Permission of Instructor. (1-5). (Excl). May be repeated for a total of eight credits.; This course allows students to do additional academic work towards mastering an Asian language.

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