Department of Modern Languages
Language learning in a rapidly changing world
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Basic French 1 Language and Culture |
This course is an introduction to the different aspects of French language and culture that provides communication skills in practical situations.
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This course reviews the communicative skills learned in French 1. Written and oral skills are developed through various class activities done in groups, pairs, or sometimes individually. Cultural knowledge is broadened through a discussion of the topics of the lessons and video films. Prerequisite: FRE 11 Units: 3 |
Intermediate French 1 |
This course strengthens the language skills and knowledge acquired in the previous level and continues to lower intermediate level linguistic structures in French. Prerequisite: FRE 12 Units: 3 |
Intermediate French 2 |
This course reinforces the language skills and knowledge acquired in previous levels and moves on to higher intermediate level grammar and vocabulary, while discussing more aspects of French society and culture. Prerequisite: FRE 13 Units: 3 |
Advanced French 1 |
This course corresponds to the first phase of the B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and aims to further hone the student’s listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in French. The student’s argumentation skills are developed through the use of a wide array of language resources dealing with current socio-political and cultural events and realities. A deep understanding of these aspects of French culture integrated in the use of the language enables the student to become intercultural agents with an awareness of the other and a deeper sense of self. Prerequisite: FRE 14 Units: 3 |
Advanced French 2 |
This course corresponds to the final phase of the B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and serves to refine the student’s listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in French. These four competencies with a focus on the student’s argumentation skills are honed further through the use of different platforms and language resources dealing with current socio-political and cultural phenomena. This gives the student a deeper knowledge and understanding of French culture integrated in the use of the language and thus enables the student to become intercultural agents with an awareness of the other and a deeper sense of self. Prerequisite: FRE 15 Units: 3 |
Expert French 1 |
This course refines the language skills and knowledge acquired in the previous levels and proceeds to lower expert level linguistic structures in French, while discussing the culture and society of French-speaking countries. Prerequisite: FRE 16 Units: 3 |
Language for Specific Purposes: French |
This course is an exploration of the French business world and language that provides students with adequate terms, guidelines, and skills that enables them to start communicating and interacting in a French business environment. Prerequisite: FRE 13 Units: 3 |
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This course refines the four skills learned in Foreign Language and Culture (FLC) courses in French. More emphasis is given to speaking with accuracy and fluency. With a variety of topics to argue and discuss, students become spontaneous and confident in expressing their ideas and opinions. Prerequisite: FRE 13 Units: 3 |
Summer Study Tour to France |
This three- to four-week study tour immerses students in the language and culture of France. Students enroll in a language school at the same time that they live with French families. As a complementary module, cultural activities are given in the afternoons and weekends. Units: 6 |
French Popular Culture |
This is a course taught in English that gives a general survey of French culture. Developments are examined through the multiple influences of history, art, literature, music, film, and food. Units: 3 |
Basic German 1 Language & Culture |
This course teaches students communicative competence in German in practical situations and introduces them to German life, art, and culture. Units: 3 |
Basic German 2 Language & Culture |
This course reviews the communicative skills learned in German 1. Proficiency is developed through the introduction of some social issues. Students develop their skills in narrating, summarizing, reporting, agreeing and disagreeing, giving opinions, and giving commands. Prerequisite: GER 11 Units: 3 |
Intermediate German 1 |
This course strengthens the language skills and knowledge acquired in the previous level and continues to lower intermediate level linguistic structures in German. Prerequisite: GER 12 Units: 3 |
Intermediate German 2 |
This course reinforces the language skills and knowledge acquired in previous levels and moves on to higher intermediate level grammar and vocabulary, while discussing more aspects of German society and culture. Prerequisite: GER 13 Units: 3 |
Advanced German 1 |
This course corresponds to the first phase of the B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and aims to further hone the student’s listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in German. The student’s argumentation skills are developed through the use of a wide array of language resources dealing with current socio-political and cultural events and realities. A deep understanding of these aspects of German culture integrated in the use of the language enables the student to become intercultural agents with an awareness of the other and a deeper sense of self. Prerequisite: GER 14 Units: 3 |
Advanced German 2 |
The course continues to build on the student’s acquired language skills and knowledge of basic and intermediate grammatical structures from German 11 to 15 and enables the student to apply these in order to communicate and explain themselves in a variety of situations in a more structured and detailed manner. Prerequisite: GER 15 Units: 3 |
Language for Specific Purposes: German |
This course is an exploration of the German business world and language that provides students with adequate terms, guidelines, and skills that enable them to start communicating and interacting in a German business environment. Prerequisite: GER 13 Units: 3 |
Conversational German |
This course refines the four skills learned in Foreign Language and Culture (FLC) courses in German. More emphasis is given to speaking with accuracy and fluency. With a variety of topics to argue and discuss, students become spontaneous and confident in expressing their ideas and opinions Prerequisite: GER 13 Units: 3 |
Summer Study Tour to Germany/Austria |
This three- to four-week study tour immerses students in the language and culture of Germany/Austria. Students enroll in a language school at the same time that they live with German/Austrian families. As a complementary module, cultural activities are given in the afternoons and weekends. Units: 6 |
German Popular Culture |
This is a course taught in English that gives a general survey of German culture. Developments are examined through the multiple influences of history, art, literature, music, film, and food. Units: 3 |
Basic Spanish 1 Language and Culture |
This is a course that teaches students communicative competence in Spanish in practical situations and introduces them to Hispanic life, art, and culture Units: 3 |
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This course is a review of communicative skills learned in Spanish 1. Proficiency is developed through discussions on Latin-America. Students develop their skills in narrating, summarizing, reporting, agreeing and disagreeing, giving opinions, and giving commands. Prerequisite: SPA 11 Units: 3 |
Intermediate Spanish 1 |
This course strengthens the language skills and knowledge acquired in the previous level and continues to lower intermediate level linguistic structures in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPA 12 Units: 3 |
Intermediate Spanish 2 |
This course reinforces the language skills and knowledge acquired in previous levels and moves on to higher intermediate level grammar and vocabulary, while discussing more aspects of Hispanic society and culture. Prerequisite: SPA 13 Units: 3 |
Advanced Spanish 1 |
This course corresponds to the first phase of the B1 Level of the Common European Framework of References for Languages and aims to further hone the student’s listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish. The student’s argumentation skills are developed through the use of a wide array of language resources dealing with socio-political and cultural issues in Spain and the Hispanic World. A deep understanding of these aspects of Spanish and Hispanic culture integrated in the use of the language enables the student to become intercultural agents with an awareness of the other and a deeper sense of self. Prerequisite: SPA 14 Units: 3 |
Advanced Spanish 2 |
This course corresponds to the second phase of the B1 Level of the Common European Framework of References for Languages and aims to further hone The student’s listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish. The student’s argumentation skills are developed through the use of a wide array of language resources dealing with socio-political and cultural issues in Spain and the Hispanic World. A deep understanding of these aspects of Spanish and Hispanic culture integrated in the use of the language enables the student to become intercultural agents with an awareness of the other and a deeper sense of self. Prerequisite: SPA 15 Units: 3 |
Language for Specific Purposes: Spanish |
This course is an exploration of the Spanish business world and language that provides students with adequate terms, guidelines, and skills that enables them to start communicating and interacting in a Spanish business environment. Prerequisite: SPA 13 Units: 3 |
Conversational Spanish |
This course refines the four skills learned in Foreign Language and Culture (FLC) courses in Spanish. More emphasis is given to speaking with accuracy and fluency. With a variety of topics to argue and discuss, students become spontaneous and confident in expressing their ideas and opinions. Prerequisite: SPA 13 Units: 3 |
Historical Translation in Spanish |
The course, taught in English and Spanish, is an introduction to historical translation. It reviews Spanish grammar and gives an overview of the evolution of the Spanish language. It teaches the techniques and strategies in translating Philippine historical documents from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries from Spanish to English. Prerequisite: SPA 14 Units: 3 |
Summer Study Tour to Spain |
This three- to four-week study tour immerses students in the language and culture of Spain. Students enroll in a language school at the same time that they live with Spanish families. As a complementary module, cultural activities are given in the afternoons and weekends. Units: 6 |
Spanish Popular Culture |
This is a course taught in English that gives an overview of Spanish culture. Developments are examined through the multiple influences of history, art, literature, music, film, and food. Units: 3 |
Basic Bahasa Indonesian 1 Language and Culture |
This course teaches students communicative competence in Bahasa Indonesia in practical situations and introduces them to Indonesian life, art, and culture. Units: 3 |
Basic Bahasa Indonesian 2 Language and Culture |
This is a course on both conversational and written Bahasa Indonesia for students who have taken and studied Bahasa Indonesia 1. Each lesson consists of seven parts: a review, a dialogue, cultural notes, pronunciation, grammatical notes, vocabulary list, and exercises. Prerequisite: INDO 11 Units: 3 |
Intermediate Bahasa Indonesia 1 |
This course strengthens the language skills and knowledge acquired in the previous level and continues to lower intermediate level linguistic structures in Bahasa Indonesia. Prerequisite: INDO 12 Units: 3 |
Intermediate Bahasa Indonesia 2 |
This course reinforces the language skills and knowledge acquired in previous levels and moves on to higher intermediate level grammar and vocabulary, while discussing more aspects of Indonesian society and culture. Prerequisite: INDO 13 Units: 3 |
Basic Italian 1 Language and Culture |
This course teaches students communicative competence in Italian in practical situations and introduces them to Italian life, art, and culture. Units: 3 |
Basic Italian 2 Language and Culture |
This course reviews the communicative skills learned in Italian 1. Proficiency is developed through the introduction of Italy and Italian speaking groups outside Italy. Students develop their skills in narrating, summarizing, reporting, agreeing and disagreeing, giving opinions, and giving commands. Prerequisite: ITA 11 Units: 3 |
Intermediate Italian 1 |
This course strengthens the language skills and knowledge acquired in the previous level and continues to lower intermediate level linguistic structures in Italian. Prerequisite: ITA 12 Units: 3 |
Intermediate Italian 2 |
This course reinforces the language skills and knowledge acquired in previous levels and moves on to higher intermediate level grammar and vocabulary, while discussing more aspects of Italian society and culture. Prerequisite: ITA 13 Units: 3 |
Basic Portuguese 1 Language and Culture |
This course teaches students communicative competence in Portuguese in practical situations and introduces them to Portuguese life, art and culture. Units: 3 |
Basic Portuguese 2 Language and Culture |
The course reviews and further develops your basic listening, reading, writing and speaking skills acquired in Portuguese 1, thereby increasing your knowledge and comprehension of the grammatical structures and functions of the language, thus enabling you to communicate in Portuguese at an acceptable fluency and accuracy. It also exposes you to other practical situations and increases your familiarity with aspects of Portuguese life and culture.| Prerequisite: PORT 11 Units: 3 |
Basic Russian 1 Language and Culture |
This course teaches students communicative competence in Russian in practical situations and introduces them to Russian life, art and culture. Units: 3 |
Basic Russian 2 Language and Culture |
This language course continues to strengthen, refine and develop the basic language skills that students have acquired in Russian 1. It increases the students’ vocabulary fund and completes their orientation to the Russian case system. It introduces new grammar structures for expressing more complex communicative intentions. Prerequisite: RUSS 11 Units: 3 |