The first half of a two-semester sequence. Students practice all four language modalities: reading, listening, writing and speaking. The course incorporates a variety of activities that are based on a range of topics, text types and different socio-cultural situations. Authentic texts (poems, short stories, TV programs, films, songs and articles) are used to create the context for reviewing and expanding on grammar, syntax and vocabulary. Prerequisite: RES 100Y or equivalent.

From the absorbing tales of the One Thousand and One Nights and the haunting melancholy of pre-Islamic poetry to the inimitable beauty of the Quran, Medieval Arabic literature is fascinating and inexhaustible. Via English translations, this course introduces students to a rich diversity of Arabic literary texts written from the sixth century to the dawn of the modern period, stretching from the cosmopolitan cities of Muslim Spain to the empires of Central Asia and beyond.

(formerly Exercise Science)

This is an introductory Korean course, which is designed to help students acquire fundamental skills to read, write, listen and speak in elementary level Korean. Students will learn Korean writing system, Hangul, simple sentence patterns, and basic everyday conversations. By the end of the class, students will be able to carry a short conversation about people?s backgrounds, likes and dislikes, attributes, as well as locations, numbers and counters. Students will also be able to talk about present, past and future events.

ESL Practicum under the tutelage of a supervising practitioner and University supervisor in an approved school system. ESL Licensure students only. Must have passed the Communication and Literacy and ESL Subject Matter MTEL exams.

The course will provide an introduction to the organization and function of the mammalian nervous system along with an exploration of the brain using multiple levels of analysis ranging from molecular to cognitive and behavioral approaches. The course will develop an appreciation of how brain cells interact to orchestrate responses and experiences. Emphasis will be placed on the cellular and molecular physiology of the nervous system with a focus on retinal phototransduction and mechanisms governing memory. The material will be presented at a level accessible for life science majors.