AR101
Beginning Arabic I
Credits: 4
Day
In-depth analysis, from a social science perspective, of a substantive social issue confronting modern societies. Emphasizes pertinent social structure, values and attitudes, and the effects on the individual. ics vary from year to year. May be repeated for credit.
AR102
Beg Arabic II
Credits: 4
Day
Designed for the advanced anthropology student or international business and culture major, this course examines the recent reterritorialization of the world known as “globalization.” Using a critical anthropological perspective that addresses the cultural dimensions of globalization, the course examines the organized and disjunctive social processes by which local and transnational identity have emerged. Prerequisite: AN120 or SO261. Majors in International Business and Culture should have over 90 credits.
AR185
Arabic Elective
Credits: 0
Day
Arabic Elective
AS101
Beginning American Sign Language I, II
Credits: 4
Eve
Courses designed to guide students who have no knowledge of Sign Language to the point where they can function comfortably in a wide variety of situations in the Deaf community.
AS102
Beginning American Sign Language I, II
Credits: 4
Eve
Courses designed to guide students who have no knowledge of Sign Language to the point where they can function comfortably in a wide variety of situations in the Deaf community.
AS185
Sign Language Elective
Credits: 0
Day
Sign Language Elective
AS201
Amer Sign Lang III
Credits: 3
Eve
AS202
Int Amer Sign Lang II
Credits: 4
Day
FL101
Credits: 3
Day
FL102
Credits: 3
Day
FL185
Modern Language Elective
Credits: 0
Day
Modern Language Elective
FL201
Credits: 0
Day
FL202
Credits: 0
Day
FL370
Career Internship
Credits: 4
Day
Advanced projects in ceramics. Three hours of lecture, weekly critique and independent work. Prerequisites: a basic course in ceramics and permission of the instructor.
FR101
Beginning French I
Credits: 4
Day
Courses introduce understanding, speaking, reading and writing skills. Basic vocabulary and grammatical structures are studied. At the end of FR 102 students are expected to advance to an intermediate-low level by ACTFL standards. Computer assisted practice using state-of-the-art digital laboratory.
FR101T
French in Action I
Credits: 3
Day
Introductory course in French based on French in Action video program. Emphasis on oral proficiency. Includes strategies for reading and writing French.
FR102
Beginning French II
Credits: 4
Day
Courses introduce understanding, speaking, reading and writing skills. Basic vocabulary and grammatical structures are studied. At the end of FR 102 students are expected to advance to an intermediate-low level by ACTFL standards. Computer assisted practice using state-of-the-art digital laboratory.
FR103
Conversat French I
Credits: 2
Day
Introductory course in French based on French in Action video program. Emphasis on oral proficiency. Includes strategies for reading and writing French.
FR104
Conversation French
Credits: 2
Day
Supervised preparation of a culminating visual work or set of works in the major studio area for criticism and exhibition. Includes individual and group conferences to examine advanced aspects of the major studio area. Requires a written thesis. Required of all B.F.A. and B.A. seniors.
FR181
Int Exp:France
Credits: 4
Day
Introductory course in French based on French in Action video program. Emphasis on oral proficiency. Includes strategies for reading and writing French.
FR185
French Conversation I
Credits: 2
Day
Conversation in French for students who want to improve their communication skills in French. Prerequisite: FR 102, or equivalent.
FR186
French Conversation II
Credits: 2
Day
Conversation in French for students who want to improve their communication skills in French. Prerequisite: FR 102, or equivalent.
FR201
Intermediate French I
Credits: 4
Day
Course continues practice in listening, conversation, reading and writing in French. At the end of FR 201, students are expected to advance to an intermediate-mid level by ACTFL standards. Computer-assisted practice using stateof-the-art digital laboratory. Prerequisite: FR 102 or equivalent.
FR202
Intermediate French II
Credits: 4
Day
Course designed to further develop students’ language proficiency. At the end of FR 202, students are expected to advance to an intermediate-high or advanced level by ACTFL standards. Cultural knowledge is advanced through more advanced reading, listening, speaking and writing exercises. Computer-assisted practice using state-of-the-art digital laboratory
FR210
Readings in French
Credits: 4
Day
Advanced readings in French and Francophile literature. Includes at least one full-length work of fiction or theatre. Prerequisites: FR 202 or equivalent. May be taken more than once for credit when ics vary.
FR211
Advanced French
Credits: 4
Eve
Review of troublesome grammatical points, focusing on oral and written practice. Includes reading and discussion of modern short stories and articles. Prerequisite: FR 202 or equivalent.
FR212
Conversation & Composition
Credits: 4
Day
Not regularly scheduled.
FR213
Fr Conversat/Comp
Credits: 3
Eve
FR214
Readings in French
Credits: 4
Day
Advanced readings in French and Francophile literature. Includes at least one full-length work of fiction or theatre. Prerequisites: FR 202 or equivalent.
FR221
Etude de Textes francais: contes, theatre et romans
Credits: 4
Day
Advanced readings in French and Francophile literature. Includes at least one full-length work of fiction or theatre. Prerequisites: FR 202 or equivalent.
FR226
Le Francais et la culture a travers le cinema (Selected ics in French)
Credits: 4
Day
Course designed to further develop students’ language proficency thru the use of contemporary French films. Through watching and critical analysis of films, students will improve their listening, oral and writing skills while getting a sense of some of the important features that are particular to French culture. Prerequisite: FR 202 or equivalent.
FR285
Divers textes francais sur l’histoire, la culture et les arts (Advanced French Thru Cinema)
Credits: 4
Eve
Exploration of selected ics such as French civilization: history, geography, literature, art and culture. ics vary according to student and faculty interests. Prerequisite: FR 202 or equivalent. May be elected for more than one ic.
FR286
French Theater
Credits: 4
Day
Exploration of selected ics such as French civilization: history, geography, literature, art and culture; preparation/reentry program for study in France; French conversation with native speakers; French literature in English translation; or additional work in French to complement a course being taken in another department. ics vary according to student and faculty interests. Prerequisite: FR202 or equivalent. May be elected for more than one ic.
FR381
Canadian Lit & Cult
Credits: 4
Eve
FR385
Mouvements literaires contemporains (French Literary Movements)
Credits: 4
Day
In-depth study of major figures, works and/or movements in French or French African literature or film, such as Avant-Garde French Fiction, L’Afrique Noire Contemporaine, Contemporary Poetry, French Feminist Writers or New French Cinema. ics vary according to student and faculty interests. Prerequisite: FR 210 or equivalent. May be elected for more thanone ic.
FR389
Independent Study: French
Credits: 4
Day
In-depth study of an author, movement, genre, or theme. Prerequisites: junior standing, a minimum GPA of 3.0.
FR485(a)
New French Cinema
Credits: 3
Small group and class discussions relate to the film viewed for the week, and then students write a review for the following class meeting. Focus is on the extent to which the new French film maintains artistic and thematic convention or breaks with it. Class conducted in French. Prerequisite: Minimum: completion of intermediate-level French or its equivalent, although at least one course beyond intermediate level is recommended. (old #385)
FR485(b)
Contemporary French Women Writers
Credits: 3
An overview of the artistic genius of contemporary French women writers from the 1950s to present with biographical details of authors and explanations of style differences. The course is a synthesis of political developments and creative expression in the feminist movement. Class discussions evolve from reading selections that include French and Francophone narrative, drama, poetry and political writings. Prerequisites: at least one course beyond intermediate-level French or permission of the instructor. (old #385)
GM101
Beginning German I
Credits: 4
Day
Introductory course in German. Provides training in understanding, speaking, reading and writing German through use of culturally oriented materials. At the end of GM 102, students are expected to advance to an intermediate-low level according to ACTFL standards. Computer-assisted practice using stateof-the-art digital laboratory.
GM102
Beginning German II
Credits: 4
Day
Introductory course in German. Provides training in understanding, speaking, reading and writing German through use of culturally oriented materials. At the end of GM 102, students are expected to advance to an intermediate-low level according to ACTFL standards. Computer-assisted practice using stateof-the-art digital laboratory.
GM103
Conversat German I
Credits: 2
Day
Introductory course in German. Provides training in understanding, speaking, reading and writing German through use of culturally-oriented materials. Required audio cassette practice.
GM104
Conversation German
Credits: 2
Day
GM185
German Conv
Credits: 2
Day
Introductory course in German. Provides training in understanding, speaking, reading and writing German through use of culturally-oriented materials. Required audio cassette practice.
GM186
German Conv II
Credits: 2
Day
Introductory course in German. Provides training in understanding, speaking, reading and writing German through use of culturally-oriented materials. Required audio cassette practice.
GM201
Intermediate German I
Credits: 4
Day
Continued practice in German conversation, reading and writing. Focuses on language and cultural understanding. At the end of GM 201 students are expected to advance to an intermediate-mid level according to ACTFL standards. Audio cassettes and videos complement program. Prerequisite: GM102 or equivalent.
GM202
Intermediate German II
Credits: 4
Day
Continuation of Intermediate German I with class discussions based on reading of contemporary material. Geared to increase cultural understanding and to work on troublesome language issues. Audio cassettes and videos included in program. At the end of GM 202, students are expected to advance to an intermediate-high level according to ACTFL standards. Audio CDs and videos included in program. Prerequisite: GM 201 or equivalent.
GM212
Conversation & Comp
Credits: 4
Day
Continuation of German Today I with class discussions based on reading of contemporary material. Geared to increase cultural understanding and to work on troublesome language issues. Audio cassettes and videos included in program. Prerequisite: GM201 or equivalent.
GM240
Credits: 4
Day
GM285
Sonderthe auf Deutsch (Special ics in German)
Credits: 2
Day
Exploration of selected ics such as Italian civilization: history, geography, literature, art and culture. ics vary according to student and faculty interests. Prerequisite: IT 202 or equivalent.
GM371
Credits: 4
Day
GM385
Sp ic:Cont Germany
Credits: 4
Day
Continued practice in German conversation, reading and writing. Focuses on language and cultural understanding. Audio cassettes and videos complement program. Prerequisite: GM102 or equivalent.
GM389
Ind Study: German
Credits: 4
Day
Introductory course in German. Provides training in understanding, speaking, reading and writing German through use of culturally-oriented materials. Required audio cassette practice.
IT 285
Corsi avanzati in cultura e letteratura
Credits: 2
Exploration of selected ics such as Italian civilization: history, geography, literature, art and culture. ics vary according to student and faculty interests. Prerequisite: IT 202 or equivalent.
IT100
Survival Italian
Credits: 2
Day
IT101
Beginning Italian I
Credits: 4
Day
Courses introduce understanding, speaking, reading and writing skills. Basic vocabulary and grammatical structures are studied. At the end of IT102 students are expected to advance to an intermediate-low level by ACTFL standards. Computer assisted practice using state-of-the-art digital laboratory.
IT101L
Credits: 1
Day
IT102
Beginning Italian II
Credits: 4
Day
Courses introduce understanding, speaking, reading and writing skills. Basic vocabulary and grammatical structures are studied. At the end of IT102 students are expected to advance to an intermediate-low level by ACTFL standards. Computer assisted practice using state-of-the-art digital laboratory.
IT102L
Credits: 1
Day
IT103
Beginning Italian I
Credits: 3
Day
IT181
Credits: 4
Day
IT185
Italian Conversation & Diction
Credits: 3
Day
Conversation in Italian for students who want to improve their conversational Italian as well as expand their knowledge of Italian culture by analyzing current issues and situations of Italian society. Prerequisite: IT 102.
IT186
Credits: 3
Day
IT201
Intermediate Italian I
Credits: 4
Eve
Course continues practice in listening, conversation, reading and writing in Italian while presenting advanced grammatical structures. At the end of IT 201, students are expected to advance to an intermediate-mid level by ACTFL standards. Computer-assisted practice using stateof- the-art digital laboratory. Prerequisite: IT 102 or equivalent.
IT202
Intermediate Italian II
Credits: 3
Eve
Capstone course designed to further develop students’ language proficiency. At the end of IT202 students are expected to advance to an intermediate-high or advanced level by ACTFL standards. Cultural knowledge is advanced through more advanced reading, listening, speaking and writing exercises. Prerequisite: IT 201 or equivalent.
IT214
Intro to Italian Literature
Credits: 4
Day
Introductory course in reading and interpreting Italian. The course provides students with the necessary knowledge to analyze narrative and poetry of the main movements of Italian literary tradition through selections of each genre. Prerequisite: IT 202 or equivalent or permission of Department.
IT226
Lingua e cultura nel cinema italiano
Credits: 4
Day
A view of Italian language and culture through contemporary Italian films. Italian society as represented by the most prominent Italian directors in the cinema. Prerequisite: IT 202 or equivalent or permission of Department.
IT285
Corsi avanzati in cultura e letteratura italiana
Credits: 2
Day
Exploration of selected ics such as Italian civilization: history, geography, literature, art and culture. ics vary according to student and faculty interests. Prerequisite: IT 202 or equivalent
JA101
Beginning Japanese I
Credits: 4
Day
Conversation-based introduction to Japanese: grammar, comprehension, pronunciation and vocabulary. Includes individual work with CDs and audio cassettes and an introduction to the Japanese writing system. Computer-assisted practice for writing systems using state-of-the-art digital laboratory for writing system. Introduction of Japanese culture.
JA102
Beginning Japanese II
Credits: 4
Day
Conversation-based introduction to Japanese: grammar, comprehension, pronunciation and vocabulary. Includes individual work with CDs and audio cassettes and an introduction to the Japanese writing system. Computer-assisted practice for writing systems using state-of-the-art digital laboratory for writing system. Introduction of Japanese culture.
JA111
Beginning Japanese I
Credits: 3
Day
Conversation-based introduction to Japanese: grammar, comprehension, pronunciation and vocabulary. Includes individual work with audio and video cassettes and an introduction to the Japanese writing system.
JA112
Beginning Japanese II
Credits: 3
Day
Conversation-based introduction to Japanese: grammar, comprehension, pronunciation and vocabulary. Includes individual work with audio and video cassettes and an introduction to the Japanese writing system.
JA113
Beginning Japanese III
Credits: 3
Day
Beginning Japanese, following the same basic procedures as the two Beginning Japanese courses. Continued work on spoken Japanese with increased focus on reading and writing. Prerequisites: successful completion of the equivalent of the two semesters of Beginning Japanese and/or permission of the department chair.
JA114
Begin Japanese IV
Credits: 4
Day
Conversation-based introduction to Japanese: grammar, comprehension, pronunciation and vocabulary. Includes individual work with audio and video cassettes and an introduction to the Japanese writing system.
JA181
Int Exp: Japan
Credits: 4
Eve
JA185
Japanese Elective
Credits: 0
Day
Japanese Elective
JA201
Intermediate Japanese I
Credits: 4
Day
Intermediate Japanese, following the same basic procedures as the two Beginning Japanese courses. Continued work on spoken Japanese with increased focus on reading and writing. Learning of Kanji borrowed from China will increase greatly. Computer-assisted practice using state-of-the-art digital laboratory. Prerequisites: JA 102 or equivalent.
JA202
Intermediate Japanese II
Credits: 4
Day
This course emphasizes a working knowledge of everyday business conversation in Japanese. It includes lessons on current Japanese culture to promote an understanding of the new Japan. Viewing of videos and computer-assisted practice using state-of-the-art digital laboratory. Prerequisite: JA 201.
ML100
Basic Chinese for Bus
Credits: 2
Eve
ML185
Chinese Elective
Credits: 0
Day
Chinese Elective
ML370
Career Internship in Modern Languages
Credits: 4
Day
Placement that involves satisfactory completion of a semester-long, part-time internship appropriate to a career involving proficiency in at least one modern language. Requires a minimum of 135 to 140 hours of work. May serve as an elective toward the major or minor in Spanish or the minor in French. Prerequisites: junior standing and permission of the Chair.
ML371
International Internship in Business & Culture
Credits: 3
Day
(Also listed as BA 371) Part-time placement (typically 8 to 12 hours per week for 10 weeks) designed to have the student apply academic concepts in an international work environment. Placements may be arranged by the Career Development Office, the student, and/or the Department Chair. Placements frequently are in volunteer organizations with the intern typically placed in a department related to the major or concentration. Internships may be done at one’s full-time or part-time employment work site. The intern also writes a term paper that is related to the internship. ID 260 may be substituted for this course. Prerequisites: BA 340, 369, 380, junior or senior standing in accounting or business administration, and permission of the Chair.
SP101
Beginning Spanish I
Credits: 4
Day
Courses introduce understanding, speaking, reading and writing skills. Basic vocabulary and grammatical structures are studied. At the end of SP 102, students are expected to advance to an intermediate-low level by ACTFL standards. Computer-assisted practice using state-of-the-art digital laboratory.
SP102
Beginning Spanish II
Credits: 4
Day
Courses introduce understanding, speaking, reading and writing skills. Basic vocabulary and grammatical structures are studied. At the end of SP102, students are expected to advance to an intermediate-low level by ACTFL standards. Computer-assisted practice using state-of-the-art digital laboratory.
SP103
Conversat Spanish I
Credits: 2
Day
Introductory course in Spanish with emphasis on oral proficiency. Includes strategies for reading and writing Spanish. Audio cassettes and computer-assisted practice included in program.
SP104
Convers Spanish
Credits: 2
Day
Introductory course in Spanish with emphasis on oral proficiency. Includes strategies for reading and writing Spanish. Audio cassettes and computer-assisted practice included in program.
SP113
Spanish For Business
Credits: 3
Eve
Introductory course in Spanish with emphasis on oral proficiency. Includes strategies for reading and writing Spanish. Audio cassettes and computer-assisted practice included in program.
SP115
Spanish for Bus II
Credits: 3
Eve
Introductory course in Spanish with emphasis on oral proficiency. Includes strategies for reading and writing Spanish. Audio cassettes and computer-assisted practice included in program.
SP181
US/Mexico
Credits: 4
Day
An introduction to culture and history of Mexico. Course consists of on-campus study coupled with a two-week study/travel experience at the end of the semester. In collaboration with the Center for Education Abroad and Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Mexico. Prerequisite: SP102 or equivalent.
SP185
Spanish Conversation I
Credits: 2
Day
In this course, students will develop their oral and listening skills through conversation practice and listening to videos and CDs on diverse ics. The course will combine oral presentations, conversations and class discussions with the use of audio visual materials and/or computer software. Prerequisites: SP 102 or equivalent.
SP186
Spanish Conversation II
Credits: 2
Day
In this course, students will develop their oral and listening skills through conversation practice and listening to videos and CDs on diverse ics. The course will combine oral presentations, conversations and class discussions with the use of audio visual materials and/or computer software. Prerequisites: SP 102 or equivalent.
SP201
Intermediate Spanish I
Credits: 4
Day
Course continues practice in listening, conversation, reading and writing in Spanish while presenting advanced grammatical structures. At the end of SP 201, students are expected to advance to an intermediate-mid level by ACTFL standards. Computer-assisted practice using state-of-the-art digital laboratory. Prerequisite: SP 102 or equivalent.
SP202
Intermediate Spanish II
Credits: 4
Day
Capstone course designed to further develop students’ language proficiency while reviewing all Spanish grammatical structure. At the end of SP 202, students are expected to advance to an intermediate-high or advanced level by ACTFL standards. Cultural knowledge is advanced through more advanced reading, listening, speaking and writing activities. Prerequisite: SP 201 or equivalent.
SP203
Intro to Spanish & Latin American Literature
Credits: 4
Day
Introductory course in reading and interpreting Spanish and Latin-American literature. Tools for analyzing prose, poetry, and drama with reading selections for each genre for application. This course is conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SP202 or departmental permission.
SP205
Introduccion a la cultura espanola (Introduction to Spanish Culture)
Credits: 4
Day
An introduction to the history and culture of Spain, with focus on those elements that constitute the foundation of modern Spanish society. Prerequisite: SP 202 or equivalent
SP206
Introduccion a la cultura latinoamericana (Introduction to Latin American Culture)
Credits: 4
Day
A survey of the history and foundations of Latin American culture divided into Pre-Colombian, Colonial and Modern units. Prerequisite: SP 202 or equivalent.
SP210
Readings in Spanish
Credits: 4
Day
SP211
Adv Spanish
Credits: 4
Day
Continued practice in Spanish conversation, reading and writing. Focuses on language and cultural understanding. Audio cassettes and videos complement program. Prerequisite: SP102 or equivalent.
SP212
Conv & Comp Spanish
Credits: 4
Day
Continuation of Spanish Today I with class discussions based on reading of contemporary material. Geared to increase cultural understanding and to work on troublesome language issues. Audio cassettes and videos included in program. Prerequisite: SP201 or equivalent.
SP213
Convers &Composition
Credits: 3
Day
SP214
Panorama general de la literatura espanola (Survey of Spanish Literature)
Credits: 4
Day
An introduction to Spanish narrative, drama, and poetry from their medieval multicultural origins and their Golden Age through their more experimental tendencies over the last three centuries. Prerequisite: SP 202 or equivalent.
SP215
Panorama general de la literatura latinoamericana (Survey of Latin-American Literature)
Credits: 4
Day
A survey of representative literature from the colonial period up to the present. Readings include selections from the periods of the Spanish chronicles and move through 19th and 20th century literature. Prerequisite: SP 202 or equivalent.
SP233
Conversacion y composicion en espanol (Spanish Conversation & Composition)
Credits: 4
Day
This course is designed to stimulate the fluent and spontaneous use of spoken and written Spanish. Thematic vocabulary building and review of linguistic structures included. Prerequisite: SP 202 or equivalent or permission of the Department.
SP240
Espanol para profesionales de la medicina (Spanish for Medical Careers)
Credits: 3
Eve
This course focuses on the Spanish needed for clinical, administrative, and out-patient work in health care. Thematic vocabulary building, discussion of particular needs and expectations of the Hispanic community, and alternative medicine included. Role playing and practice in oral and written Spanish with recordings and computer programs. Prerequisite: SP 201 or equivalent or permission of the Department.
SP241
Espanol para las ciencias sociales (Spanish for Social Services)
Credits: 3
Eve
This course is designed to explore the social, sociological, and psychological issues relevant to Hispanic population through articles, film, and books. The course focuses on developing vocabulary and communicative skills. Prerequisite: SP 201 or equivalent or permission of the Department.
SP242
Espanol para negocios
Credits: 4
Day
This course is designed to provide students with a foundation in business vocabulary and to orient the functional use of Spanish to the world of business from a Hispanic cultural perspective. Prerequisite: SP 201 or equivalent or permission of the Department
SP243
Espanol para profesionales de la justicia
Credits: 4
Day
Intensive conversational Spanish for law enforcement personnel, safety workers, correction officers, firefighters and court officers. Prerequisite: SP 201 or equivalent or departmental permission.
SP285
The Hispanic Experiences in Philadelphia
Credits: 4
Day
The purpose of Spanish 285 is to utilize Spanish learned in a classroom in a practical setting, the Latino community. Students will hone their language skills while simultaneously learning about the Hispanic community of Philadelphia. A principal component of the course is two hours per week teaching elderly immigrants English, in conjunction with Project Shine, a service learning program based at Temple University. With Project Shine students provide literacy and citizenship tutoring elderly immigants and refugees at senior centers and residencies, community centers, cultural associations and churches across the city. In the classroom, students will combine their practical experience with their previous knowledge of literature. history and linguistics.
SP314
Literatura espanola contemporanea (Contemporary Spanish Literature)
Credits: 4
Eve
Study of representative contemporary Spanish writers through selected works. Writers include Unamuno, Baroja, Machado, Valle Inclan, Ortega y Gasset, Garcia Lorca, Cela, Laforet and other laureate writers. Prerequisite: SP 214 or SP 215.
SP314G
Cont. Spanish Fict
Credits: 3
Study of representative contemporary Spanish novels and short stories of the 1980s and 1990s, exploring how the social, political, and aesthetic milieu affects these writings. Critical studies of these works, both from within and outside of Spain aid in the discussion of these primary works. This course is being offered on a provisional basis pending final approval. Prerequisite: SP203 and SP214. (Subject to approval.)
SP315
Literatura latinoamericana contemporanea (Contemporary Latin American Literature)
Credits: 4
Day
Study of literary works by the most representative contemporary Latin American writers. Course includes authors such as Borges, Cortazar, Fulfo, Fuentes, Vargas Llosa, Garcia Marquez and others. Prerequisite: SP 214 or SP 215
SP316
Latin American Literature & Culture
Credits: 4
Eve
Exploration of selected ics such as Spanish civilization: history, geography, literature, art and culture; Spanish for medical careers; preparation reentry program for study in Spain; Spanish conversation with native speakers; Spanish literature in English translation; or additional work in Spanish to complement a course being taken in another department. ics vary according to student and faculty interests. May be elected for more than one ic. Prerequisite: SP202 or equivalent.
SP326
El mundo hispano a traves del cine (The Hispanic World Through Film)
Credits: 4
Eve
A view of the diverse Hispanic world as seen through representative Spanish language films from Spain and Latin America. Through critical and creative analyses, students will get a sense of some of the important features that are particularly Hispanic in nature and how they relate to universal themes. Prerequisite: At least one course beyond SP 202.
SP326H
The Hispanic World Through Film
Credits: 3
A view of the diverse Hispanic world as seen through representative Spanish language films from Spain and Latin America. Through critical and creative analyses, students will get a sense of some of the important features that are particularly Hispanic in nature and how they relate to universal themes. This course is being offered on a provisional basis pending final approval. Prerequisite: At least one course beyond SP 202.
SP330
Credits: 4
Day
SP333
Conversacion y composicion Avanzada en espanol (Advanced Spanish Conversation & Composition)
Credits: 4
Day
Intensive writing course with a conversational component designed for students with an intermediate mid to high level of Spanish. It focuses on the four major modes of writing: Descriptive, narration, exposition, and argument. Prerequisite: SP 233
SP370
Internship
Credits: 2
Day
Study of works by the most representative contemporary Latin American writers (i.e., Borges, Cortazar, Garcia Marquez, Fuentes). Course is conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SP203 and 215 Offered in 2004 and every other year.
SP381
Mexican Culture
Credits: 4
Day
SP385
icos especiales en espanol (Special ics in Spanish)
Credits: 4
Eve
In-depth study of Spanish language or literature. Major figures, works and/or movements in Spanish or Latin American literature: Contemporary Spanish Poetry, the Latin American Literary Boom, Mexican Women Writers, the Hispanic World Through Film or Advanced Conversation and Composition. ics vary according to student and faculty interests. Prerequisite: Permission of adviser/instructor. May be elected for more than one ic.
SP385G
Advanced Spanish Conversation & Composition
Credits: 3
Interactive activities related to contemporary readings and accompanying discussion enhance critical thinking and collaborative learning. The emphasis is on fluency and accuracy of oral and written expression in Spanish. Practice in speaking and writing involves grammar study related to specifically problematic issues and peer review of compositions. Course is conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: At least one course beyond intermediate-level Spanish or its equivalent.
SP389
Estudio independiente en espanol (Independent Study: Spanish)
Credits: 4
Day
In-depth study of an author, movement, genre, or theme. Prerequisites: junior standing, a minimum GPA of 3.0 and permission of the chair.
SP390
Seminario para Seniors (Issues in the Hispanic World)
Credits: 4
Day
Capstone course for senior Spanish majors, exploring issues in the Hispanic World, both inside and outside of the United States, as related to questions of literature and culture. Students integrate the material learned through the undergraduate years. Seminar format, culminating in a project (spring, 2 credits) approved by the instructor. Prerequisite: senior standing.
SP400
K-16 Span Stud/SecEd
Credits: 3
SP485(a)
Advanced Spanish Conversation & Composition
Credits: 3
Interactive activities related to contemporary readings and accompanying discussions enhance critical thinking and collaborative learning. The emphasis is on fluency and accuracy of oral and written expression in Spanish. Practice in speaking and writing involves grammar study related to specifically problematic issues and peer review of compositions. Course is conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: At least one course beyond intermediate-level Spanish or its equivalent. (old #385)
SP490
Senior Sem
Credits: 4
Day
In-depth study of an author, movement, genre, or theme. Prerequisites: junior standing, a minimum GPA of 3.0 and permission of the chair.
Arcadia University Center for Education Abroad International Offerings
(in addition to these courses, students may choose from an extensive list of pre-approved course offerings at more than seventy program sites in ten different countries that are affiliated with Center for Education Abroad: http://www.arcadia.edu/CEA)
ACCF ITLN 100
Italian Language Basic
Credits: 4
Day
This course is dedicated to developing basic skills in Italian - conversational, listening, reading, and writing. The stress is on the ability to communicate well in simple conversations in a range of real-life situations. A working knowledge of the basic structure and grammar of Italian is achieved. Through language, students underscore their wider comprehension of Italian culture. The course objectives are: * fluency in basic conversational Italian * command of the basic grammatical structures of Italian, in speaking and in writing *the ability to understand elementary written texts in Italian of various kinds (short stories, articles) *the ability to follow Italian spoken by native Italians *the ability to communicate in various everyday situations (the market, the station, giving directions, etc.) *a basic vocabulary for description and personal interaction, with a grasp of the principal tenses and their forms *competence in writing simple texts in Italian *a fundamental awareness of Italian culture and customs as expressed in the language, including phrases and expressions, greetings, etc. (Florence, Italy, http://www.arcadia.edu/cea/itFlorence)
ACCF ITLN 200
Italian Language Intermediate
Credits: 4
Day
Pre-requisites: first semester university course in Italian This is a second-semester Italian language and culture course. Students will increase the range of their conversational, listening and writing skills. A series of increasingly complicated grammatical structures and forms is learned, and a deeper assimilation of Italian culture occurs. Most classroom sessions are divided into two study units: the first consists in the presentation of grammatical structures and exercises; the second study unit is dedicated to writing and conversation exercises that encourage students to actively apply the grammatical rules learned previously to real life settings. Course objectives: acquire confidence and ability in using the Italian language in practical, everyday situations; acquire grammatical competency. Students should be able to construct grammatically correct sentences and dialogues (correct use of nouns and adjectives, pronouns and prepositions); and, acquire competency in oral and written exercises (conversation lessons and essays). (Florence, Italy, http://www.arcadia.edu/cea/itFlorence)
ACCF ITLN 300
Italian Language Advanced
Credits: 4
Day
Pre-requisites: two semesters of elementary college Italian This second year course in Italian moves students towards greater fluency and precision in spoken and written Italian and a subtler command of the more difficult areas of Italian grammar. The course focuses on grammar and culture: grammar is based on a didactic thematic unit using illustrative materials. Grammatical exercises are an integral part of the learning process. Magazine and newspaper articles, short stories in Italian or movies (in this case, a film is shown before the discussion session) are frequently presented to the students to increase their range of vocabulary and to present contemporary Italian culture to the students. After each lesson students are assigned written homework which can be either short compositions, grammatical exercises, readings from literary texts, newspaper article or research projects on a ic suggested by the professor. (Florence, Italy, http://www.arcadia.edu/cea/itFlorence)
ACCF LIIT 320
Italian Literature in the 20th Century
Credits: 3
Day
A survey of developments in Italian literature, above all narrative fiction, of the last century. Authors range from classics such as Svevo, Pirandello, Calvino, and Morante to contemporaries such as Ammanniti and Camilleri. Students develop critical thinking and a sensibility to individual texts. By applying an interdisciplinary approach they uncover relationships to other art forms and to modern Italian history. The course offers the unique possibility to study some of the most important Italian authors of the XXth in Florence, one of the most relevant literary and cultural centers of all times. Texts are studied in translation. (Students are encouraged to utilize their Italian skills.). Various literary forms are considered. The course is conceived as a place for students to craft basic skills of literary analysis, and also to consider questions of artistic quality and social relevance. As canons change, new translations are produced, and the instructor may seek to explore new areas, the selection of authors may vary slightly over time. However, personal research can readily delve into questions or authors not treated directly. (Florence, Italy, http://www.arcadia.edu/cea/itFlorence)
ACCF LIIT 321
Italian Literature 1200 to 1500
Credits: 3
Day
This is an general course in Medieval and Renaissance Italian literature. The main focus will be on Renaissance short tales (novelle), which will be read as a way to explore the societies and the cultural environment in which they were born. The authors will include some of the most important prose writers of all times, including Giovanni Boccaccio, Masuccio Salernitano, Lorenzo il Magnifico, Niccolò Machiavelli, Matteo Maria Bandello, Giovan Battista Giraldi Cinzio, Giorgio Vasari and Benvenuto Cellini. Authors such as Dante and Petrarch, the most influential poets of Italian literature, will also be included in the first part of the syllabus. The approach of the course is interdisciplinary, as it aims not only to give the students a knowledge of early modern Italian literature, but also to stimulate critical thinking and a sensibility to all of the humanities, including the visual arts. As the Arcadia Study-Abroad Program is set in Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance revolution (and many of the most renowned Italian writers and artists), the course will try to take advantage of some of the infinite possibilities offered by the city. The words and thoughts of authors such as Dante and Machiavelli place the student at the intersection between Florentine, Italian and transnational culture. (Florence, Italy, http://www.arcadia.edu/cea/itFlorence)
ACCR ITLN 100
Italian Language Basic
Credits: 4
Day
This is a first-semester Italian course for students with no prior study of Italian. The basic forms of the language, starting with phonetics, are introduced, and basic conversational, listening and writing skills are built up. The course enables the student to employ language in everyday activities, and to assimilate prominent features of Italian culture and society. This course is dedicated to developing basic skills in Italian - conversational, listening, reading, and writing. The stress is on the ability to communicate well in simple conversations in a range of real-life situations. A working knowledge of the basic structure and grammar of Italian is also achieved. Through language, students underscore their wider comprehension of Italian culture. All students who successfully complete this course will have acquired: 1) fluency in basic conversational Italian; 2) command of the basic grammatical structures of Italian, in speaking and in writing; 3) the ability to understand elementary written texts in Italian of various kinds (short stories, articles); 4) the ability to follow Italian spoken by native Italians; 5) the ability to communicate in various everyday situations (the market, the station, giving directions, etc.); 6) a basic vocabulary for description and personal interaction, with a grasp of the principal tenses and their forms; 7) competence in writing simple texts in Italian; 
and, a fundamental awareness of Italian culture and customs as expressed in the language, including phrases and expressions, greetings, etc. (Rome, Italy, http://www.arcadia.edu/cea/itRome)
ACCR ITLN 200
Italian Language Intermediate
Credits: 4
Day
This second-semester Italian language and culture course. Building upon and going beyond the foundation of the first year course, students will increase the range of their conversational, listening and writing skills. A series of more complicated grammatical structures and forms is learned, and a deeper assimilation of Italian culture occurs. Most classroom sessions are divided into two study units: the first study unit consists in the presentation of grammatical structures and exercises; the second study unit is dedicated to writing and conversation exercises that encourage the students to actively apply the grammatical rules learned previously to real life settings. Course objectives: 1) acquire confidence and ability in using the Italian language in practical, everyday situations; 2) acquire a grammatical competency. Students should be able to construct grammatically correct sentences and dialogues (correct use of nouns and adjectives, pronouns and prepositions); 3) acquire competency in oral and written exercises (conversation lessons and essays). (Rome, Italy, http://www.arcadia.edu/cea/itRome)
ACCR ITLN 300
Italian Language Advanced
Credits: 4
Day
This course consolidates the student’s advanced level of proficiency with extensive reading assignments, and both spontaneous and reflective writing assignments on such practical and abstract ics as reviews of films and plays, literary texts, cultural events and ics that will reflect various aspects of modern Italy. This material will provide the basis for class discussions geared toward expanding vocabulary and reviewing grammar. Students will become familiar with various styles and registers and thereby learn to distinguish between spoken and written usage. All students who successfully complete this course will have acquired: fluency in advanced conversational Italian; ability to apply the functions that are necessary for the comprehension of literary texts and production of creative texts; an adequate use of complex expressions and a control of linguistic operations in relation to their own personal and professional experience; the ability to sustain a communication by using, with suitable accuracy and confidence, with a connected discourse of paragraph length and substance; the ability to produce narratives, descriptions, and commentary on literary ics, treated both abstractly as well as concretely; the ability to use a new and specialized lexicon; and, the ability to participate in and conduct discussions on cultural ics. (Rome, Italy, http://www.arcadia.edu/cea/itRome)
BARC FSSP 210
A Spanish Lens:Films of Pedro Almodovar
Credits: 3
Day
This course examines the representation of Spain and Spanishness through the films of contemporary Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar, from his commercial debut Pepi, Luci, Bom y otras chicas del montón (1980) to the most recent Volver (2006). The main focus of the course will be to analyze Almodóvar’s complete filmography as an expression of the evolution of contemporary Spanish culture, from the transition to democracy and the Movida madrileña to present-day Spain. Many of the current stereotypes of Spanishness abroad have been attributed to the international circulation and success of Almodóvar’s films. The course is intended as a course in both cultural studies and film studies; each film will be analyzed not only in artistic and filmic terms, but also as a cultural expression of a specific social moment in post-Franco, contemporary Spain. (Barcelona, Spain, http://www.arcadia.edu/cea/esBarcelona)
BARC SOSP 362
Spanish Culture and Society
Credits: 3
Day
This course is designed for students who are interested in expressing themselves through writing and looking to give shape to their experiences of living abroad by creating pieces of creative nonfiction in a workshop environment. We will examine non-fiction works written by travelers to Spain, and focus on writing style as well as stereotypes and cultural differences. The purpose of this course is to create a space for analysis, discussion and creative production in which students can reflect on the experience of being abroad, in both their own case and that of others. We examine the different cultural threads and identities (the dialectics of center-periphery, monoculturalism-pluriculturalism, tradition-modernity, Catholicism-secularism, Europeanization-Hispanization, etc.) that have been woven together throughout history and that have visibly influenced the design of contemporary Peninsular society. By closely examining and deconstructing the concept of “abroadness”, students ideally will be brought to reassess notions that are implied in their own experience, such as cultural bias, preconceived ideas and stereotypes of place, or the border between self and other. Students will be required to reflect on the experience of abroadness and produce writing on a daily basis in a writer’s notebook, execute in-class writing exercises, and create full-length essays related to various themes involving their travel experiences. There will also be field studies that will serve as the basis for observation of cultural difference and otherness. (Barcelona, Spain, http://www.arcadia.edu/cea/esBarcelona)
BARC SPAN 400
Spanish Composition and Conversation
Credits: 6
Day
An intensive, advanced-level course in Spanish conversation and composition that covers material traditionally taught over two semesters in post-300 level Spanish. The course aims to verify and to broaden the linguistic competence already acquired, enriching linguistic and socio-cultural knowledge and focusing on communicative and functional competence that will allow a practical and advanced use of the language. The focus of the class is on verbal exchanges and conversation which are based on a specific grammatical point and are meant to develop and reinforce that point. Contextualization is absolutely necessary to avoid abstract theorizing on grammar alone. On all occasions, the point is the point is to provide the linguistic tools needed to face real-life and real-language situations. Group activities will also take place with the aim of increasing linguistic exchange and experience. One work of Spanish literature will be assigned; written and oral assignments based on the text will provide students with the opportunity to refine their linguistic skills and to develop more specific and critical knowledge of Spanish. At the end of the course, the student will be able to analyze different types of written material: newspaper articles, reviews, poems and demonstrate linguistic competence in real-life situations. They will gain communicative language, linguistic, sociolinguistic and pragmatic competence in Spanish. (Barcelona, Spain, http://www.arcadia.edu/cea/esBarcelona)
BARC SPAN 500
Spanish Composition and Conversation
Credits: 6
Day
An intensive, 6-credit advanced-level course in Spanish conversation and composition which covers material traditionally taught over two semesters in post-300 level Spanish. The course aims to verify and to broaden the linguistic competence already acquired, enriching linguistic and socio-cultural knowledge and focusing on communicative and functional competence that will allow a practical and advanced use of the language. The focus of the class is on verbal exchanges and conversation which are based on a specific grammatical point and are meant to develop and reinforce that point. Contextualization is absolutely necessary to avoid abstract theorizing on grammar alone. On all occasions, the point is to provide the linguistic tools needed to face real-life and real-language situations (Barcelona, Spain, http://www.arcadia.edu/cea/esBarcelona
BARCSPAN101-102
Beginner Spanish
Credits: 6
Day
An intensive, introductory Spanish language course that covers material traditionally taught over two semesters of beginner Spanish. Since students are at a primary level, an introduction with an overall picture of the Spanish language will be given in order to prepare students for future study. This course seeks to give the structural bases and essential vocabulary of the Spanish language in order to facilitate use in basic situations of everyday life. In class, group activities will stimulate interaction, self-correction and cooperation among students. Paper material as well as audio material will be used. A rich cultural activities’ series outside of the classroom, utilizing various linguistic and communicative forms will be presented, allowing students to apply their skills and learn from real-life situations in relation to social and cultural aspects of Spanish life. At least 10 hours of this course are taught on-site in real-life situations in Barcelona. (Barcelona, Spain, http://www.arcadia.edu/cea/esBarcelona)
BARCSPAN102-201
Beginner - Intermediate Spanish
Credits: 6
Day
An intensive Spanish language course which covers material traditionally taught in second-semester beginner and first-semester intermediate Spanish; it is ideal for students who have taken one prior 3- or 4-credit course in beginner Spanish. After a general review aimed at reinforcing language skills and filling in possible gaps, the course will focus on the new material. Various linguistic and communicative forms will be presented within real-life situations in relation to social and cultural aspects of Spanish life. Group activities will stimulate interaction in class, self-correction and cooperation among students. Paper material, as well as audio material, will provide for a better approach to the language and to its cultural and social aspects. This course seeks to reinforce and augment skills previously acquired at the more basic levels. In addition, it encourages the use of more advanced forms of communication - not only for the basic structures and interactions of everyday life, but also to begin expressing opinions, preferences, etc. A rich cultural activities’ series outside of the classroom, utilizing various linguistic and communicative forms, will be presented, allowing students to apply their skills and learn from real-life situations in relation to social and cultural aspects of Spanish life. At least 10 hours of this course are taught on-site in Barcelona sampling real-life situations. (Barcelona, Spain, http://www.arcadia.edu/cea/esBarcelona)
BARCSPAN201-202
Intermediate Spanish
Credits: 6
Day
An intensive, 6-credit, intermediate course in Spanish language which covers material traditionally taught over two semesters of intermediate Spanish. After a general review aimed at reinforcing language skills and filling in possible gaps, the course will focus on the new material. The new grammar contents will be introduced within specific contexts, as either dialogues or short readings that will highlight cultural aspects. Grammar explanations, drill exercises and performance types of activities, all conducted in Spanish, will follow. Students are often expected to work in groups or in pairs with teacher support; interaction and participation in class are encouraged in various ways: through role-playing, simulations, presentations, games etc. In this perspective, the syllabus is designed to develop language skills in relation to specific situations or contexts. A rich cultural activities’ series outside of the classroom, utilizing various linguistic and communicative forms will be presented, allowing students to apply their skills and learn from real-life situations in relation to social and cultural aspects of Spanish life. At least 10 hours of these courses are taught through cultural and real-life experience on-site in Barcelona. (Barcelona, Spain, http://www.arcadia.edu/cea/esBarcelona)
BARCSPAN202-301
Intermediate - Advanced Spanish
Credits: 6
Day
This is a course in Spanish Language which covers material traditionally taught in second-semester intermediate and first-semester advanced Spanish courses. After a general review aimed at reinforcing language skills and filling in possible gaps, the course will focus on new material. The new grammar concepts will be introduced within specific contexts - either as dialogues or short readings that will highlight cultural aspects. Grammar explanations, drill exercises and performance-based activities, all conducted in Spanish, will follow. Students are often expected to work in groups or in pairs with teacher support; interaction and participation in class are encouraged in various ways - role-playing, simulations, presentations, games etc. All kinds of tasks will be chosen on the basis of learners’ needs outside the classroom and will be related to real-life situations, including but not limited to social, work, and university settings. A rich cultural activities’ series outside of the classroom, utilizing various linguistic and communicative forms, will be presented, allowing students to apply their skills and learn from real-life situations in relation to social and cultural aspects of Spanish life. Approximately 10 hours of this course are taught through on-site cultural and real-life activities in Barcelona. (Barcelona, Spain, http://www.arcadia.edu/cea/esBarcelona)
BARCSPAN301-302
Advanced Spanish
Credits: 6
Day
An intensive advanced course in Spanish language which covers material traditionally taught over two semesters of advanced Spanish (300-level). After having reviewed the fundamental elements studied in the preceding levels, this course analyzes grammatical structures at an advanced level of Spanish. In particular, the course will focus on grammatical and lexical themes previously discussed, with a particular look at stylistic structures in the written and spoken word, both at advanced levels. The focus is on the diverse linguistic, contextual, and colloquial situations within different categories of use, such as the spoken standard, colloquial and formal usages, youth slang, and the written word at different levels and in different sectors (literary, journalistic, Internet, etc.), modern and classic literature. In this course, the student should begin to more readily manage abstract and theoretical ics, such as relationships, current events, family situations, etc. At the end of the course, the students will have acquired a linguistic ability that allows them to be able to interact in various “authentic” real-world situations. Students will also have developed the ability to use communicative strategies applied within the following contexts: reception (framing; revising hypotheses etc.); production (planning; compensating; self-correction etc.); and, interaction (co-operating; giving or asking for clarification etc.). (Barcelona, Spain, http://www.arcadia.edu/cea/esBarcelona)
GREA GRMO 101
Greek Key: Modern Greek Beginning Level 1
Credits: 4
Day
This course is designed for students with no or little prior knowledge of the Greek language. It introduces reading and writing skills but mostly develops oral comprehension and oral expression skills. By the end of the course, students will be able to practice basic communicative tasks as well as to read and produce simple texts. Most importantly, however, it will help students familiarize with certain aspects of Greek culture. To this end, students will be motivated to interact with Greek people and to develop an interest in Greek society and culture, thus allowing them to have a more rewarding experience while in Greece. Greek language instruction begins intensively during the orientation of the first week. Thereafter, classes meet twice a week. As an integral part of The Greek Key: Language in a Cultural Landscape cultural immersion seminar, the language learning experience will allow students to unlock the door to cross cultural understanding, providing the means to communicate and explore Greek culture in an in-depth way. (Athens, Greece, http://www.arcadiacenter.edu.gr/)
GREA GRMO 102
Greek Key: Modern Greek Beginning Level 2
Credits: 4
Day
The course, taken together with the Greek Key: Cultural Landscape seminar (GREA GRCU 211), is for students with a basic knowledge of the Greek language. It further develops their listening comprehension and oral expression skills and systematizes their knowledge of Modern Greek grammar and syntax. By the end of the course, students will be able to successfully handle diverse communicative tasks in real life contexts. (Athens, Greece, http://www.arcadiacenter.edu.gr/ )
GREA GRMO 201
Greek Key: Modern Greek Intermediate Level 1
Credits: 4
Day
This course is designed for students who already have a basic knowledge of the Greek language. Emphasis is placed on four basic skills: comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. The course aims to enable students to communicate in a Greek-speaking environment, to discuss everyday ics, to write short compositions and read simple texts, articles etc. The use of the Greek language in and outside the classroom will be constantly encouraged, so that students can meet a satisfying level of fluency and accuracy. Intermediate Modern Greek is offered as an integral part of The Greek Key: Language in a Cultural Landscape seminar. As part of the wider Arcadia curriculum, the ultimate goal of the course is to cultivate and encourage students’ openness for new experiences, acceptance of diversity, positive attitude toward learning, and sense of responsibility to society. This course will give students the opportunity to interact with Greek people, and familiarize themselves with Greek culture and society. (Athens, Greece, http://www.arcadiacenter.edu.gr/)
GREA GRMO 202
Greek Key: Modern Greek Intermediate Level 2
Credits: 4
Day
The course, taken together with the Greek Key: Cultural Landscape seminar (GREA GRCU 211), further advances students’ language proficiency through the enrichment of their vocabulary and the use of selected original texts (such as newspaper articles, literature passages). By the end of the course, all the basic grammatical structures of the language will have been taught. Cultural knowledge will be advanced throughout the course. (Athens, Greece, http://www.arcadiacenter.edu.gr/ )
GREA GRMO 301
Greek Key: Modern Greek Intermediate Level 1
Credits: 4
Day
The course is designed for students who want to improve their conversational Greek as well as expand their knowledge of Greek grammar and syntax. Students will also be encouraged to analyze current issues and situations of Greek society. Students must have completed at least four semesters of basic Greek grammar in order to be able to enroll in the class. Students will have the opportunity not only to improve their conversational and writing skills, but also understand the Greek culture and society. Special emphasis will be given to focused readings in order to enable students familiarize with modern Greek society and enrich their vocabulary. The course objectives are: 1) students will expand their vocabulary; 2) they will put into practice the grammar learned in the previous semesters of Greek; 3) they will acquire a better understanding of Greek society; 4) and they will improve their writing and conversational skills. (Athens, Greece, http://www.arcadiacenter.edu.gr/)
GREA GRMO 302
Greek Key: Modern Greek Advanced Level 2
Credits: 4
Day
Aimed at those with an already advanced knowledge of the Greek language, this course (taken together with the Greek Key: Cultural Landscape seminar - GREA GRCU 311) further cultivates their language proficiency on every level. By the end of the course, students will be able to produce extensive prose (narrative and argumentative essays), to comprehend complex discourse (academic lectures, theatrical works) and to engage in extended conversation on a wide range of specialized ics. (Athens, Greece, http://www.arcadiacenter.edu.gr/ )
UMBR ISXX 498
Independent Study
Credits: 3
Day
The course will consist of a semester-long, in-depth study in a particular area of interest for the student, who works in close contact with and is mentored by an individual faculty member. It is expected that the student will have sufficient background and experience (through completion of previous relevant courses) in the particular area of study. The purpose of the course is twofold: to allow students to engage in advanced work (which expands the curricular offerings in terms of depth within a specific field of interest) and to present new academic and experiential opportunities within the study abroad experience. The goal is to expose students to new academically-rich experiences and to have them take advantage of resources and opportunities that would not be available to them at their home institutions. In this way, the independent study enhances the specific value of study abroad. (Perugia, Italy, http://www.arcadia.edu/cea/itUmbraInstitute )
UMBR ITLI 400
Contemporary Italian Literature in Translation
Credits: 3
Day
This reading-intensive lecture course will be based on the analysis of a selected number of fundamental Italian novels that highlight the salient moments in the development of the Italian novel throughout the twentieth century. Readings will include Vittorini’s - Conversations in Sicily, Maraini’s - Woman at War, and Calvino’s - The Path to the Nest of Spiders. Through lectures and class discussions, emphasis will be placed on each author’s social and political concerns and her/his role as writer and intellectual in society. Students will also develop the ability to analyze literary texts according to language, style and content, and will be encouraged to participate in class discussions about the texts. The texts will be supplemented with readings of selected background information and scholarly criticism in order to provide insight into the novels as well as to stimulate classroom debate and discussion. The course includes discussion and analysis of the writer’s role in contemporary Italian society and, in this way, provides an important window onto to culure of the country in which the student is studying abroad. (Perugia, Italy, http://www.arcadia.edu/cea/itUmbraInstitute )
UMBR ITLN 101
Elementary Italian I
Credits: 4
Day
The goal of the introductory Italian language course is to give students a basic lexicon to interact with everyday life, events and activities of their new host country, while at the same time teaching them the key building blocks of Italian grammar. The central objectives are therefore to provide students with the necessary tools by which they can engage - little by little - with the local community in a meaningful way, and to stimulate students to observe and reflect upon various aspects of the new culture surrounding them. Course activities will include exercises and homework assignments to develop and improve grammatical knowledge, reading and listening activities; and games, role playing, and interviewing in both pairs and groups, within and outside the classroom. The students who complete the course will: recognize and use words and expressions of daily and common use; participate in conversations at a basic level in everyday situations (talking about one’s self, asking for information, giving and receiving instructions, shopping, reading notices, etc.); read short texts; write short passages on subjects of daily life and about one’s own experiences; and, identify and use correctly several basic grammatical units, including articles, nouns, adjectives, and their agreements, the present indicative of regular, irregular and reflexive verbs, the passato prossimo, direct pronouns, and the simple future. (Perugia, Italy, http://www.arcadia.edu/cea/itUmbraInstitute)
UMBR ITLN 102
Elementary Italian II
Credits: 4
Day
Pre-requisite: first semester Italian language course The course is equivalent to a second semester course and is designed for students who want to deepen and broaden their communicative knowledge of the language. The course begins with a grammatical review to reinforce and build upon the basic grammatical elements introduced in the first semester of study. Various texts, such as letters, newspaper articles, popular songs, film clips an comics, will be used to develop students’ written and oral linguistic abilities, including expanding significantly their vocabulary in areas most closely associated with everyday activities and personal interests. To achieve these goals, the course adopts various classroom activities - listening exercises and playing games, role-playing, peer correction exercises, and interviewing. In addition, frequent out-of-the-classroom exercises are employed to increase integration of the students into local city life. This dual approach will help students to develop and/or refine their use and understanding of grammatical structures, including: regular and irregular forms of the present tense; direct and indirect pronouns, prepositions, adverbs, and the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives and adverbs; the passato prossimo and the imperfetto, future verbal forms, the conditional present and past, and the subjunctive present and past. (Perugia, Italy, http://www.arcadia.edu/cea/itUmbraInstitute)
UMBR ITLN 110
Intensive Elementary Italian
Credits: 6
Day
The goals of the introductory Italian language course is to give students a basic lexicon to interact with everyday life, events and activities of their new host country, while at the same time teaching them the key building blocks of Italian grammar. The main objectives are to provide students with the necessary tools by which they can engage with the local community in a meaningful way, and to stimulate students to observe and reflect upon various aspects of the new culture surrounding them. Course activities will include exercises and homework assignments to develop and improve grammatical knowledge, reading and listening activities, and games, role-playing, and interviewing in both pairs and groups, within and outside the classroom. Course objectives are to provide the students with a basic competence in listening, speaking and interacting, reading and writing. The students who complete the course will: recognize and use words and expressions of daily and common use; participate in conversations at a basic level in everyday situations (talking about one’s self, asking for information, giving and receiving instructions, shopping, reading notices, etc.); read short texts; write short passages on subjects of daily life and about one’s own experiences; and, identify and use correctly several basic grammatical units, including articles, nouns, adjectives, and their agreements, the present indicative of regular, irregular and reflexive verbs, the passato prossimo, direct pronouns, and the simple future, the imperfect and conditional tenses. (Perugia, Italy, http://www.arcadia.edu/cea/itUmbraInstitute)
UMBR ITLN 111S
Intensive Italian through Culture - Elementary
Credits: 8
Day
Intensive Italian through Culture, offered in summer term, combines intensive language instruction with a rich immersion in Italian culture, past as well as present. The program has two components: Italian language classes and speaking opportunities; and liberal arts cultural events conducted in Italian. Students take Italian language courses at the Umbra Institute at the level that best suits them, from beginning to advanced Italian. In addition, the Umbra Institute organizes Tandem, a biweekly language exchange get-together with Italians, in order for students to have the opportunity of meeting Italians with whom they can practice Italian. In previous years liberal arts events have included tours of Perugia, Assisi and Rome conducted in Italian by Italian guides; instruction in Italian on the art of making ice cream; a guided tour in Italian of the famous Ubaldo Grazia ceramics showroom and factory in the nearby town of Deruta, and guided tours in Italian of local museums and galleries. (Perugia, Italy, http://www.arcadia.edu/cea/itUmbraInstitute)
UMBR ITLN 201
Intermediate Italian I
Credits: 4
Day
This intermediate Italian language course (equivalent to a third semester course) is designed particularly to help students improve their communicative skills. The course begins with a grammatical review to reinforce and build upon the grammatical elements introduced in the first year of study. Thereafter the course places emphasis on developing students’ ability to speak the language. Students often work in pairs and follow examples of native speakers presented in audio and visual materials. Group work continues outside the classroom where various assignments require students to interact with local Italians. Students will read and analyze a variety of authentic texts that focus on popular, non-specialist ics as a way to develop their skills in reading and writing and to develop a more nuanced understanding of the Italian culture. In-class activities, such as games, role-playing, and presentations, help students to expand their vocabulary and acquire socio-linguistic competence. This communicative approach also allows students to refine their use and understanding of grammatical structures, including: uso dell’imperfetto, del passato prossimo e del trapassato prossimo; pronomi diretti, indiretti e combinati; particelle NE e CI; accordo dei pronomi con il participio; gradi dell’aggettivo: comparativo e superlative; il futuro semplice e composto; verbi impersonali; imperativo diretto, indiretto e con i pronomi; il condizionale presente e passato; il congiuntivo presente e passato; cenni sul periodo ipotetico. (Perugia, Italy, http://www.arcadia.edu/cea/itUmbraInstitute)
UMBR ITLN 202
Intermediate Italian II
Credits: 4
Day
This intermediate course (equivalent to a fourth semester course) is designed to equip students with the ability to speak the language with a certain degree of confidence, to acquaint them with more complex grammatical structures, and to introduce them to authentic texts as a way to enhance their lexicon. The course begins with a grammatical review to reinforce and build upon the grammatical elements introduced in the first three semesters of study. Students will be introduced to a variety of authentic texts and materials (film clips, radio and TV segments, newspaper articles, literary excerpts) to develop their skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students will gain the capacity for more complex written and oral expression. In-class activities, such as games, role-playing, presentations, and interviewing in pairs, provide the means by which students learn to differentiate various social contexts and build a vocabulary and socio-linguistic competence appropriate for each situation. Students will develop their use and understanding of more advanced grammatical structures, including: i pronomi doppi e relative; il futuro anteriore; il passato remoto; verbi riflessivi e particelle pronominali riflessive; il condizionale presente e passato; il congiuntivo presente e passato; concordanza dei tempi con il congiuntivo presente e passato; congiuntivo imperfetto e trapassato e l’uso delle congiunzioni con i congiuntivo; il periodo ipotetico della realtà, della possibilità, e della impossibilità; cenni sulla forma passive e impersonale. (Perugia, Italy, http://www.arcadia.edu/cea/itUmbraInstitute)
UMBR ITLN 210
Intensive Intermediate Italian`
Credits: 6
Day
This intensive intermediate course (the rough equivalent of a third semester course) is designed particularly to help students improve their communicative skills. The course begins with a grammatical review to reinforce and build upon the grammatical elements introduced in the first year of study. Thereafter the course places emphasis on developing students’ ability to speak the language. Students often work in pairs and follow examples of native speakers presented in audio and visual materials. Students will read and analyze a variety of authentic texts that focus on popular, non-specialist ics as a way to develop their skills in reading and writing and to develop a more nuanced understanding of the Italian culture. In-class activities, such as games, role-playing, and presentations, help students to expand their vocabulary and begin to acquire more specialized socio-linguistic competencies to fit various settings. This communicative approach also allows students to gain confidence in their oral expression and refine their use and understanding of grammatical structures, including: uso dell’imperfetto, del passato prossimo e del trapassato prossimo; pronomi diretti, indiretti e combinati; particelle NE e CI; accordo dei pronomi con il participio; gradi dell’aggettivo: comparativo e superlative; il futuro semplice e composto; verbi impersonali; imperativo diretto, indiretto e con i pronomi; il condizionale presente e passato; iIl congiuntivo presente, passato, imperfetto e trapassato; il periodo ipotetico. (Perugia, Italy, http://www.arcadia.edu/cea/itUmbraInstitute)
UMBR ITLN 211S
Intensive Italian through Culture - Intermediate
Credits: 8
Day
Intensive Italian through Culture, offered in the summer term, combines intensive language instruction with a rich immersion in Italian culture, past as well as present. The program has two components: Italian language classes and speaking opportunities; and liberal arts cultural events conducted in Italian. Students take Italian language courses at the Umbra Institute at the level that best suits them, from beginning to advanced Italian. In addition, the Umbra Institute organizes Tandem, a biweekly language exchange get-together with Italians, in order for students to have the opportunity of meeting Italians with whom they can practice Italian. In previous years liberal arts events have included tours of Perugia, Assisi and Rome conducted in Italian by Italian guides; instruction in Italian on the art of making ice cream; a guided tour in Italian of the famous Ubaldo Grazia ceramics showroom and factory in the nearby town of Deruta, and guided tours in Italian of local museums and galleries. (Perugia, Italy, http://www.arcadia.edu/cea/itUmbraInstitute)
UMBR ITLN 310
Advanced Italian Composition and Conversation
Credits: 6
Day
Pre-requisites: the equivalent of intermediate Italian. This advanced course is specifically designed for students who have achieved an intermediate level of Italian and wish to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the Italian language. To achieve this goal, a three-fold approach is adopted: students work with Italian texts of various types (e.g. narrative and literary excerpts, newspaper articles, film clips, and segments from television shows); engage in guided activities; and participate in out-of-the-classroom activities that require them to make use of the city. Through these activities students come in contact with the authentic written and spoken language in a variety of forms through which they can develop their skills in writing, reading, listening and speaking; they enrich their vocabulary, paying particular attention to the study of idiomatic expressions, modes of speaking, and proverbs; and they advance their understanding of several grammatical and morphological aspects of the language, including: il passato e trapassato remoto; il periodo ipotetico; la concordanza dei tempi dell’indicativo e del congiuntivo; gli aggettivi, pronomi e modi indefinite; la forma passive e impersonale e il discorso diretto ed indiretto; le congiunzioni coordinative e subordinative. The course is intended to maximize on the in-class and out-of-class learning experiences. (Perugia, Italy, http://www.arcadia.edu/cea/itUmbraInstitute)
UMBR ITLN 311S
Intensive Italian through Culture - Advanced Intermediate
Credits: 8
Day
Intensive Italian through Culture, offered in the summer term, combines intensive language instruction with a rich immersion in Italian culture, past as well as present. The program has two components: Italian language classes and speaking opportunities; and liberal arts cultural events conducted in Italian. Students take Italian language courses at the Umbra Institute at the level that best suits them, from beginning to advanced Italian. In addition, the Umbra Institute organizes Tandem, a biweekly language exchange get-together with Italians, in order for students to have the opportunity of meeting Italians with whom they can practice Italian. In previous years liberal arts events have included tours of Perugia, Assisi and Rome conducted in Italian by Italian guides; instruction in Italian on the art of making ice cream; a guided tour in Italian of the famous Ubaldo Grazia ceramics showroom and factory in the nearby town of Deruta, and guided tours in Italian of local museums and galleries. (Perugia, Italy, http://www.arcadia.edu/cea/itUmbraInstitute)
UMBR ITLN 411S
Intensive Italian through Culture - Advanced
Credits: 8
Day
Intensive Italian through Culture combines intensive language instruction with a rich immersion in Italian culture, past as well as present. The program has two components: Italian language classes and speaking opportunities; and liberal arts cultural events conducted in Italian. Students take Italian language courses at the Umbra Institute at the level that best suits them, from beginning to advanced Italian. In addition, the Umbra Institute organizes Tandem, a biweekly language exchange get-together with Italians, in order for students to have the opportunity of meeting Italians with whom they can practice Italian. In previous years liberal arts events have included tours of Perugia, Assisi and Rome conducted in Italian by Italian guides; instruction in Italian on the art of making ice cream; a guided tour in Italian of the famous Ubaldo Grazia ceramics showroom and factory in the nearby town of Deruta, and guided tours in Italian of local museums and galleries. (Perugia, Italy, http://www.arcadia.edu/cea/itUmbraInstitute)
UMBR LIIT 420
Il Racconto Italiano: The Italian Short Story
Credits: 3
Day
Pre-requisites: intermediate-advanced proficiency in Italian language This Italian Fiction course offers a cross-section of Italian culture and its rapid changes as viewed through works of the country’s most important fiction writers, examining a key period in the history of Italian literature: the twentieth century. This historical overview will focus on the Italian mentality, traditions and customs. The choice of texts is based on a dual scheme of interpretation: historical and thematic. It thus examines different literary and linguistic styles tied to the cultural development of the Italian language and to the various narrative movements, from verist literature to psychological and fantasy stories. The subjects will focus on contemporary Italy, the country’s cultural heritage, its development and its deep-rooted stratifications. Students will engage in critical analysis of literary texts and thereby further develop their skills in this area. Students who complete the course will: learn about Italian literature through works by the country’s most important writers; gain a command of Italian by reading and analyzing texts in Italian, and by writing in Italian; gain insight into Italian culture and its innermost aspects; learn and analyze different literary genres, styles, content and writing techniques; and gain improved and creative abilities. (Perugia, Italy, http://www.arcadia.edu/cea/itUmbraInstitute)
UMBR PPIT 390
The Perugia Practicum
Credits: 3