Topics course. This seminar shows how gender shaped the political and social history of 19th and 20th century Latin America. Focusing on the recent historiography on gender in Latin America, we will explore some of the themes at the center of this still-emerging body of scholarship, such as the role of honor and sexual morality in shaping post-independence Latin American societies, the efforts of states to regulate the family, and the role of gender in the organization of the modern labor force.

Same as HST 261. A thematic survey of Latin American history in the 19th and 20th centuries focusing on the development of export economies and the consolidation of the state in the 19th century, the growth of political participation by the masses after 1900, and the efforts of Latin Americans to bring social justice and democracy to the region. Basis for the LALS major.

A continuation of KOR 201. This course provides numerous and varied opportunities to develop and practice speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Activities include expanding vocabulary, conversing in authentic contexts (conversation cafe), studying grammar intensively, reading stories and news articles, and reviewing Korean films and Korean film-making. Prerequisite: KOR 201 or permission of the instructor.

A continuation of 101. This course is for students who have some previous knowledge of Korean. This course will continue to improve students? communicative competence in daily life, focusing on the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Some of the activities include vocabulary-building exercises, conversation in authentic contexts, in-depth study of grammar, listening comprehension and pronunciation practice, mini-presentations, Korean film reviews and Korean film-making. Prerequisite: KOR 101 or permission of the instructor.

Explores the ways in which gender (both, masculinities and femininities, and gender ideologies) have shaped Israeli society, and how masculinity, femininity and gender relations are constantly reinterpreted and reconstructed. Like most other industrialized countries, one can identify instances of gender discrimination and complex gender relations in Israel.

An introduction to Jewish civilization from a variety of perspectives (religion, history, politics, philosophy, literature, and culture) organized around different themes; the theme for Spring 2013 is Environmentalism. Consideration of core ideas, texts, and practices that have animated Jews and Judaism from antiquity to the present, with attention to both classical and modern formulations.

A year-long introduction to modern Hebrew, with a focus on equal development of the four language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. Study of Israeli song, film and short texts amplifies acquisitions of vocabulary and grammar. By the end of the year, students will be able to comprehend short and adapted literary and journalistic texts, describe themselves and their environment, express their thoughts and opinions, and participate in classroom discussions. No previous knowledge of Hebrew language is necessary. Enrollment limited to 18.

Continued study of selected contemporary texts including fiction and short essays from print and electronic media. This course further develops advanced reading, writing, and discussion skills in Japanese, and enhances students' understanding of various aspects of contemporary Japanese society. Students are encouraged, but not required, to take EAL 360, which will deal with related materials in English. Prerequisite: JPN 302 or permission of the instructor. With the instructor's permission, advanced language courses may be repeated when the content changes.

A continuation of 301. Prerequisite: 301 or permission of the instructor.