An advanced course focused on development of reading and speaking skills, expanded vocabulary, and the ability to describe/narrate in detail, state opinions, and support opinions. Topics chosen in consultation with the program director.

This class will explore grape origins, domestication, and fundamental principles of grape growing, both domestically and globally. It will include practices specific to the winter such, as pruning.

Moroccan Arabic V is offered in a special independent study format through the Five College Center for the Study of World Languages. The course develops speaking and listening skills in colloquial Moroccan Arabic. The independent study format includes small group conversation sessions with a native speaker and a final evaluation by an outside evaluator. In order to enroll in this course, students must have completed Moroccan Arabic IV or the equivalent and be comfortable with advanced level speaking and listening skills. Enrolled students participate in choosing discussion topics.

Levantine Arabic IV is offered in a special independent study format through the Five College Center for the Study of World Languages. The course develops speaking and listening skills in colloquial Jordanian, Lebanese, Palestinian, and Syrian Arabic. The independent study format includes small group conversation sessions with a native speaker and a final evaluation by an outside evaluator. In order to enroll in this course, students must have completed Levantine Arabic III or the equivalent and be ready to work on advanced level speaking and listening skills.

Introduction to the ecology, behavior, taxonomy, and physiology of tropical organisms, with emphasis on close observation of living organisms in nature. Includes hands-on investigation of coastal and marine ecosystems. Students will participate in a field trip to Costa Rica during the Spring Break. With Biology 494LI, this course satisfies the Integrative Experience for BS-Biol majors.

The purpose of this course is to explore the impact that college has on students, both during college and in their lives afterward. Examines various factors that influence college impact, including student characteristics, college experiences and institutional types.

Preparation for basic proficiency in speaking, writing, listening to, and reading Modern Hebrew. Emphasis on speaking. Language lab.

An advanced course focused on development of reading and speaking skills, expanded vocabulary, and the ability to describe/narrate in detail, state opinions, and support opinions. Topics chosen in consultation with the program director.