ELEMENTARY FRENCH I

The aim of the beginning French sequence (French 1101 and French 1102) is to help you to develop an active command of the language. Emphasis is placed on acquiring the four language skills--listening, speaking, reading and writing--within a cultural context, in order to achieve basic communicative proficiency.

• Department: French
• TRF 4:10 p.m.-5:25 p.m.
• Instructor: Elsa Stephan
  CULPA: 3 Info
• 4 points

ELEMENTARY GERMAN I

Prerequisites: No prior German.

German 1101 is a communicative language course for beginners, taught in German, in which students develop the four skills -listening, speaking, reading, and writing- and a basic understanding of German-speaking cultures. Emphasis is placed on acquiring the four language skills within a cultural context. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to understand, speak, read, and write German at a level enabling them to communicate with native speakers and provide basic information about their background, family, daily activities, student life, work, and living quarters. Completion of daily assignments, which align with class content, and consistent work are necessary in order to achieve basic communicative proficiency. If you have prior German, the placement exam is required.

• Department: Germanic Languages
• MWR 8:40 a.m.-9:55 a.m.
• MWR 10:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
• MTR 4:10 p.m.-5:25 p.m.
• Instructor: Julia Perrin
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• 4 points

ELEMENTARY ITALIAN I

Same course as ITAL V1101-V1102.

• Department: Italian
• MWR 1:10 p.m.-2:25 p.m.
• MWR 10:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
• Instructor: Alessandra Saggin
  CULPA: 4 Info
• 4 points

ELEMENTARY LATIN I

For students who have never studied Latin. An intensive study of grammar with reading of simple prose and poetry.

• Department: Classics
• MWF 10:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
• Instructor: Steven Brandwood
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• 4 points

CALCULUS I

Prerequisites: (see Courses for First-Year Students). Functions, limits, derivatives, introduction to integrals, or an understanding of pre-calculus will be assumed. (SC)

• Department: Mathematics @Barnard
• MW 1:10 p.m.-2:25 p.m.
• MW 2:40 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
• TR 1:10 p.m.-2:25 p.m.
• TR 2:40 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
• MW 10:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
• TR 6:10 p.m.-7:25 p.m.
• Instructor: Dusa McDuff
  CULPA: 10 Info
• Instructor: Lindsay C Piechnik
  CULPA: 15 Info
• Instructor: Roger W Van Peski
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• 3 points

STATISTICS LECTURE AND RECITATION

STATISTICS LECTURE&RECITATION

Prerequisite (or co-requisite): PSYC BC1001. Lecture course and associated recitation section introducing students to statistics and its applications to psychological research. The course covers basic theory, conceptual underpinnings, and common statistics. The following Columbia University courses are considered overlapping and a student cannot receive credit for both the BC course and the equivalent CU course: STAT UN1001 Introduction to Statistical Reasoning; STAT UN1101 Introduction to Statistics; STAT UN1201 Introduction to Statistics.

• Department: Psychology @Barnard
• TR 10:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
• Instructor: Robert Brotherton
  CULPA: 1 Info
• 4 points

STATISTICS LECTURE AND RECITATION

STATISTICS LECTURE&RECITATION

Prerequisite (or co-requisite): PSYC BC1001. Lecture course and associated recitation section introducing students to statistics and its applications to psychological research. The course covers basic theory, conceptual underpinnings, and common statistics. The following Columbia University courses are considered overlapping and a student cannot receive credit for both the BC course and the equivalent CU course: STAT UN1001 Introduction to Statistical Reasoning; STAT UN1101 Introduction to Statistics; STAT UN1201 Introduction to Statistics.

• Department: Psychology @Barnard
• TR 10:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
• MW 1:10 p.m.-2:25 p.m.
• Instructor: Robert Brotherton
  CULPA: 1 Info
• Instructor: Katherine Thorson
  CULPA: 4 h-index: 7 Info
• 4 points

STATISTICS LECTURE AND RECITATION

STATISTICS LECTURE&RECITATION

Prerequisite (or co-requisite): PSYC BC1001. Lecture course and associated recitation section introducing students to statistics and its applications to psychological research. The course covers basic theory, conceptual underpinnings, and common statistics. The following Columbia University courses are considered overlapping and a student cannot receive credit for both the BC course and the equivalent CU course: STAT UN1001 Introduction to Statistical Reasoning; STAT UN1101 Introduction to Statistics; STAT UN1201 Introduction to Statistics.

• Department: Psychology @Barnard
• MW 1:10 p.m.-2:25 p.m.
• Instructor: Katherine Thorson
  CULPA: 4 h-index: 7 Info
• 4 points

ELEMENTARY SPANISH I

Prerequisites: a score of 0-279 on the department's Spanish as a Second Language Placement exam. An introduction to Spanish communicative competence, with stress on basic oral interaction, reading, writing, and cultural knowledge. Principal objectives are to understand and produce commonly used sentences to satisfy immediate needs; ask and answer questions about personal details such as where we live, people we know and things we have; interact in a simple manner with people who speak clearly, slowly and are ready to cooperate; and understand simple and short written and audiovisual texts in Spanish. All Columbia students must take Spanish language courses (UN 1101-3300) for a letter grade.

• Department: Latin American and Iberian Cultures
• TRF 8:40 a.m.-9:55 a.m.
• TRF 10:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
• TRF 11:40 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
• TRF 8:40 a.m.-9:55 a.m.
• TRF 10:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
• TRF 11:40 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
• MWF 8:40 a.m.-9:55 a.m.
• TRF 8:40 a.m.-9:55 a.m.
• TRF 10:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
• MWF 5:40 p.m.-6:55 p.m.
• Instructor: Lorena Garcia Barroso
  CULPA: 3 Info
• 4 points

INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS

Prerequisites: intermediate high school algebra. Designed for students in fields that emphasize quantitative methods. Graphical and numerical summaries, probability, theory of sampling distributions, linear regression, analysis of variance, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Quantitative reasoning and data analysis. Practical experience with statistical software. Illustrations are taken from a variety of fields. Data-collection/analysis project with emphasis on study designs is part of the coursework requirement.

• Department: Statistics
• TR 2:40 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
• TR 10:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
• Instructor: Alex Pijyan
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• 3 points

ELEMENTARY YIDDISH I

This course offers an introduction to the language that has been spoken by the Ashkenazi Jews for more than a millennium, and an opportunity to discover a fabulous world of Yiddish literature, language and culture in a fun way. Using games, new media, and music, we will learn how to speak, read, listen and write in a language that is considered one of the richest languages in the world (in some aspects of vocabulary). We will also venture outside the classroom to explore the Yiddish world today: through field trips to Yiddish theater, Yiddish-speaking neighborhoods, Yiddish organizations, such as YIVO or Yiddish farm, and so on. We will also have Yiddish-speaking guests and do a few digital projects. At the end of the two-semester course, you will be able to converse in Yiddish on a variety of everyday topics and read most Yiddish literary and non-literary texts. Welcome to Yiddishland!

• Department: Germanic Languages
• TR 2:10 p.m.-4 p.m.
• Instructor: Agnieszka Legutko
  CULPA: 1 Info
• 4 points

ELEM BOSNIAN/CROATIAN/SERBIAN

Essentials of the spoken and written language. Prepares students to read texts of moderate difficulty by the end of the first year.

• Department: Slavic Languages
• TWF 10:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
• Instructor: Aleksandar Boskovic
  CULPA: 1 Info
• 4 points

FIRST YEAR CHINESE II

This course offers an immersive look into contemporary China, combining both dialogues and narratives. Through meticulously designed texts and exercises, it highlights key Chinese linguistic structures and functions, provides cultural insights, and draws students into China’s continually evolving landscape. By the end of the full course (two semesters), students are expected to have the following proficiencies: Listening: Grasp conversations, narratives, and informational content matched to their proficiency level. Speaking: Handle everyday situations and participate in discussions on daily events, careers, society, and culture. Reading: Delve into expository and narrative writings, ensuring accurate vocabulary usage, and discern the primary theme of passages. Writing: Construct essays spanning from personal accounts to analytical discussions, utilizing appropriate vocabulary. Culture: Understand and adhere to fundamental Chinese social conventions, employing the language in harmony with these guidelines.

• Department: East Asian Languages and Cultures
• MTWR 8:50 a.m.-9:55 a.m.
• MTWR 10:10 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
• MTWR 1:10 p.m.-2:15 p.m.
• MTWR 2:40 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
• MTWR 4:10 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
• Instructor: Ling Yan
  CULPA: 12 Info
• Instructor: Chen Wu
  CULPA: 3 h-index: 22 Info
• Instructor: Chun Chen
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• Instructor: Yike Li
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• Instructor: Kaidi Chen
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• 5 points

CONTEMP WESTRN CIVILIZATION II

Taught by members of the Departments of Anthropology, Classics, English and Comparative Literature, French, German, History, Middle East and Asian Languages and Cultures, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, Slavic Languages, and Sociology; and members of the Society of Fellows. A study in their historical context of major contributions to the intellectual traditions that underpin contemporary civilization. Emphasis is on the history of political, social, and philosophical thought. Students are expected to write at least three papers to complete two examinations, and to participate actively in class discussions.

• Department: Core (A&S)
• MW 8:10 a.m.-10 a.m.
• Instructor: Kelvin J Ng
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• Instructor: Zehra Mehdi
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• Instructor: Ali Noori
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• Instructor: Lyu Zhou
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• Instructor: Noah B Strote
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• Instructor: Yannik Thiem
  h-index: 1 Info
• Instructor: Zehra Mehdi
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• Instructor: Ali Noori
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• Instructor: Lyu Zhou
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• Instructor: Roger Lehecka
  CULPA: 1 Info
• Instructor: Michael F Stanislawski
  CULPA: 66 Wikipedia Info
• Instructor: Ethan Jacobs
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• Instructor: Anthony E Garruzzo
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• Instructor: Kelvin J Ng
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• Instructor: Isaac J Stethem
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• Instructor: Nader H Atassi
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• Instructor: Christopher T Hoffman
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• Instructor: Noah B Strote
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• Instructor: Celia C Eckert
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• Instructor: Ethan Jacobs
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• Instructor: Anthony E Garruzzo
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• Instructor: Daniel Luban
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• Instructor: Isaac J Stethem
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• Instructor: Nader H Atassi
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• Instructor: Dante Clementi
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• Instructor: Patricia Dailey
  CULPA: 8 Info
• Instructor: Celia C Eckert
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• Instructor: Lisa S Anderson
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• Instructor: Jonathan Peterson
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• Instructor: Jiyoon Kim
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• Instructor: Larry Jackson
  CULPA: 3 Info
• Instructor: Jacob C Haagenson
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• Instructor: Christopher T Hoffman
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• Instructor: Matthew Hart
  CULPA: 6 Info
• Instructor: Christopher L Brown
  CULPA: 5 Info
• Instructor: Branka Arsic
  CULPA: 3 Wikipedia Info
• Instructor: Marcus Folch
  CULPA: 6 Info
• Instructor: Jennifer McDonald
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• Instructor: Aziza Shanazarova
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• Instructor: Jacob C Haagenson
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• Instructor: Dante Clementi
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• Instructor: Joseph Schittone
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• Instructor: Rafael Yuste
  CULPA: 5 Wikipedia h-index: 106 Info
• Instructor: Soren J Dudley
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• Instructor: Amogha B Sahu
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• Instructor: Joseph M Lasky
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• Instructor: Elsa J Lora
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• Instructor: Joshua Whitford
  h-index: 14 Info
• Instructor: Gil Anidjar
  CULPA: 22 Info
• Instructor: Amogha B Sahu
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• Instructor: Malgorzata Mazurek
  CULPA: 2 Info
• Instructor: Liam Dee
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• Instructor: Clara Maier
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• Instructor: Matthew Engelke
  CULPA: 3 Wikipedia h-index: 25 Info
• Instructor: Neslihan Senocak
  CULPA: 5 Wikipedia Info
• Instructor: Mana Kia
  CULPA: 2 h-index: 11 Info
• Instructor: Shaunna Rodrigues
  h-index: 0 Info
• Instructor: Carol Rovane
  CULPA: 13 Info
• Instructor: Adam Leeds
  h-index: 2 Info
• Instructor: Charly J Coleman
  CULPA: 7 Info
• Instructor: Liam Dee
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• Instructor: Akeel Bilgrami
  CULPA: 28 Wikipedia Info
• Instructor: Richard A Billows
  CULPA: 40 Wikipedia Info
• Instructor: Joshua F Dienstag
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• 4 points