An intensive introduction to spoken Mandarin and modern written Chinese, presenting basic elements of grammar, sentence structures and active mastery of the most commonly used Chinese characters. Emphasis on development of oral/aural proficiency, pronunciation, and the acquisition of skills in reading and writing Chinese characters.

An intensive introduction to spoken Mandarin and modern written Chinese, presenting basic elements of grammar, sentence structures and active mastery of the most commonly used Chinese characters. Emphasis on development of oral/aural proficiency, pronunciation, and the acquisition of skills in reading and writing Chinese characters.

Advanced level for variable credit (4 or 8 credits). Can be repeated once. Prerequisite: MUS 924Y. This is a full-year course.

This is a full-year course.

This is a full-year course.

An accelerated introduction to Spanish aimed at basic proficiency, emphasizing all modes of communication. The course also serves as an introduction to Hispanic culture. 3 contact hours. Priority will be given to first and second year students. Y courses cannot be divided at midyear with credit for the first semester.  Enrollment limited to 18 per section.

An accelerated introduction to Spanish aimed at basic proficiency, emphasizing all modes of communication. The course also serves as an introduction to Hispanic culture. 3 contact hours. Priority will be given to first and second year students. Y courses cannot be divided at midyear with credit for the first semester.  Enrollment limited to 18 per section.

General grammar review. Selections from Russian texts, not exclusively literary. Prerequisite: 100y or the equivalent. This is a full-year course.

The four-skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) introduction to the Russian language with the focus on communicative skills development. Major structural topics include pronunciation and intonation, all six cases, all tenses, and verbal aspect. By the end of the course, students will be able to sustain conversation on basic topics, write short compositions, read short authentic texts, as well as develop an understanding of Russian culture through watching, discussing, and writing on movies, short stories, folk tales, and poems. This is a full-year course.

A one-year elementary course in spoken and written Brazilian Portuguese. Emphasis first semester will be on development of oral proficiency and acquisition of reading and writing skills. Second semester will also include the use of music and videos to improve listening comprehension, as well as readings and discussion of short texts by modern writers of the Portuguese-speaking world from Brazil, Portugal, Angola, Mozambique and Cape Verde. Y courses cannot be divided at midyear with credit for the first semester.