ELEMENTARY ARAMAIC I
- T 11 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
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Instructor:
Stephane A Charitos
CULPA: 6
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- 3 points
ELEMENTARY IRISH I
ELEMENTARY MODERN IRISH I
This course introduces students to the rudiments of the Irish language, including phonemes and pronunciation, syntactical structure, and verbal conjugations. In addition, a history of the language is provided, as well as a general introduction to Irish culture, including discussions of family and place names. Students are encouraged to begin speaking with basic sentence structures, eventually expanding into more complex verbal conjugations while concentrating on idiomatic expressions. The accumulation of vocabulary is stressed and students are introduced to basic literature in Irish while developing beginning conversational fluency.
- TR 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
- 4 points
ELEMENTARY QUECHUA I
Quechua is the most important and most widely-distributed indigenous language in South America, with over 10 million speakers living from the high mountains to the tropical lowlands in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. Those who speak it call the language runa simi or runa shimi, human speech. It was the principal language of the Inca empire and the key language of cultural interaction during the colonial era. Quechua has remained central to indigenous peoples efforts to preserve their cultural autonomy. It has gained greater force in recent years, during which indigenous movements have swept Quechua speakers into national politics, where they have succeeded in transforming constitutions to recognize cultural diversity, making Quechua an official language of state, and successfully promoting schooling in the language. Students who satisfactorily complete Elementary Quechua I and II will be well-prepared for intensive summer study at one of many summer study abroad programs in Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia that will put them in closer contact with the indigenous world.
- MWF 9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
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Instructor:
Stephane A Charitos
CULPA: 6
Info
- 4 points
ELEMENTARY AKKADIAN II
Introduction to cuneiform script and to the Akkadian language, with emphasis on grammatical structure.
- M 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
- 4 points
ELEMENTARY BENGALI II
Introductory courses to Bengali, a major language of northeast India and Bangladesh.
- TR 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
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Instructor:
Dwijen Bhattacharjya
CULPA: 4
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- 4 points
ELEMENTARY CANTONESE II
This course introduces students to both the spoken and written Cantonese language, with achieving conversational proficiency being a primary goal. The course emphasizes oral expressions, listening comprehension, and grammar. It is designed to give beginning students a practical command of the language. Upon completion of the course, students can expect to converse in simple sentences, and recognize and write about 350 Chinese characters. Students with passable conversation ability or native speakers from Cantonese-speaking communities should not enroll in this course. Note: This course is part of the language exchange program with New York University (NYU). Classes will be held at NYU.
- TWR 12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m.
- 4 points
ELEMENTARY FILIPINO II
Introduction to Filipino with an emphasis on mastering basic skills and working vocabulary. Linguistic rules are applied to enable the student to communicate with more competence. Lessons incorporate discussions on history, current events, literature, pop culture, and native values. Includes field trips to Filipino neighborhoods in Queens and Jersey City. Note: This course is part of the language exchange program with New York University (NYU). Classes will be held at NYU.
- MW 2 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
- 4 points
ELEMENTARY INDONESIAN II
This course offers students an introduction to the basic structures of Bahasa Indonesia, a major language of Indonesia and South East Asia.
- MW 9 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
- 4 points
ELEMENTARY IRISH II
This course introduces students to the rudiments of the Irish language, including phonemes and pronunciation, syntactical structure, and verbal conjugations. In addition, a history of the language is provided, as well as a general introduction to Irish culture, including discussions of family and place names. Students are encouraged to begin speaking with basic sentence structures, eventually expanding into more complex verbal conjugations while concentrating on idiomatic expressions. The accumulation of vocabulary is stressed and students are introduced to basic literature in Irish while developing beginning conversational fluency.
- TR 2 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
- 4 points
ELEMENTARY HAITIAN KREYOL II
This course introduces students to the language of Haitian Kreyòl, also called Creole, and is intended for students with little or no prior knowledge of the language. Haitian Kreyòl is spoken by Haiti’s population of nine million and by about one million Haitians in the U.S. Including over 190,000 in the New York City area. In fact, New York City has the second largest population of Kreyòl Speakers after Port--au--Prince, Haiti’s capital. Through this course, you will develop introductory speaking, reading, and writing skills. We use a communicative approach, balanced with grammatical and phonetic techniques. Classroom and textbook materials are complemented by work with film, radio, and especially music (konpa, rasin, twoubadou, rap, raga, levanjil, vodou tradisyonèl, etc.), as well as with visits to city museums and institutions related to Haiti. Note: This course is part of the language exchange program with New York University (NYU). Classes will be held at NYU.
- MWF 12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m.
- 4 points
ELEMENTARY PUNJABI II
Prerequisites: Shared course. Contact ck2831@columbia.edu for more Info. Introduction to Punjabi, a major language of northern India and Pakistan. Beginning with the study of the Gurmukhi script, the course offers an intensive study of the speaking, reading, and writing of the language.
- MW 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
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Instructor:
Sandeep Singh
Info - 4 points
ELEMENTARY QUECHUA II
Quechua is the most important and most widely-distributed indigenous language in South America, with over 10 million speakers living from the high mountains to the tropical lowlands in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. Those who speak it call the language runa simi or runa shimi, human speech. It was the principal language of the Inca empire and the key language of cultural interaction during the colonial era. Quechua has remained central to indigenous peoples efforts to preserve their cultural autonomy. It has gained greater force in recent years, during which indigenous movements have swept Quechua speakers into national politics, where they have succeeded in transforming constitutions to recognize cultural diversity, making Quechua an official language of state, and successfully promoting schooling in the language. Students who satisfactorily complete Elementary Quechua I and II will be well-prepared for intensive summer study at one of many summer study abroad programs in Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia that will put them in closer contact with the indigenous world.
- MWF 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
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Instructor:
Stephane A Charitos
CULPA: 6
Info
- 4 points
ELEMENTARY YORUBA II
This course is designed to bring students with no background to a point where they can perform most basic linguistic functions in Yoruba, including greetings, likes/dislikes, telling about yourself, describing places and situations, all in appropriate time frames. The class uses a highly interactive classroom style, supplemented by extensive use of video – both prepared and student-produced – and other computer-assisted tools. Please note this course is offered by videoconferencing from Cornell as part of the Shared Course Initiative.
- MTWR 10:10 a.m.-11 a.m.
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Instructor:
Stephane A Charitos
CULPA: 6
Info
- 4 points
ELEMENTARY ZULU II
Prerequisites: ZULU W1201-W1202 or the instructors permission. Introduces students to the basic structures of Zulu, a Bantu language spoken in South Africa, especially in the Zululand area of KwaZulu/Natal province.
- MTWRF 11:35 a.m.-12:25 p.m.
- 4 points
INTERMEDIATE QUECHUA II
- MWF 2 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
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Instructor:
Stephane A Charitos
CULPA: 6
Info
- 4 points
INTERMEDIATE YORUBA II
- MTWR 9:05 a.m.-9:55 a.m.
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Instructor:
Stephane A Charitos
CULPA: 6
Info
- 4 points
INTERMEDIATE BENGALI II
Prerequisites: (BENG UN1101 and BENG UN1102) BENG W1101-W1102 or the instructors permission. Further develops a students knowledge of Bengali, a major language of northeast India and Bangladesh.
- TR 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
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Instructor:
Dwijen Bhattacharjya
CULPA: 4
Info
- 4 points
INTERMEDIATE FILIPINO II
Prerequisites: FILI W1101-W1102 or the instructors permission. Emphasis is placed on the linguistic rules to enable students to communicate with more competence. The lessons will not only focus on language but also will use a holistic approach and incorporate discussions on history, current events, literature, pop culture, and native values. Note: This course is part of the language exchange program with New York University (NYU). Classes will be held at NYU.
- TR 2 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
- 4 points
INTERMED. INDONESIAN II
Prerequisites: INDO W1101-W1102 or the instructors permission. This course further develops a students knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia, a major language of Indonesia and South East Asia.
- TR 11:15 a.m.-1:05 p.m.
- 4 points
INTERMEDIATE HAITIAN KREYOL II
Intermediate Haitian Creole II is intended to continue the material covered in Elementary Haitian Creole I and II. It is intended for students who already have a strong comprehension of the grammar, sounds, and vocabulary of Haitian Creole. The course is taught primarily in Haitian Creole. Students are guided to a more advanced level of the Haitian Creole language to further develop speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension skills. A communicative approach is used and class materials are complemented by work with film, radio, and music
(konpa, rasin, twoubadou, rap, raga, levanjil, vodou tradisyonèl, etc.),
- MWF 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
- 4 points
INTERMEDIATE PUNJABI II
Prerequisites: PUNJ W1101-W1102 or the instructors permission. Further develops a students writing, reading, and oral skills in Punjabi, a major language of northern India and Pakistan.
- MW 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
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Instructor:
Sandeep Singh
Info - 4 points
Intermediate Twi II
This course expands on the language skills acquired from Intermediate Twi I and continues to focus on the communicative approach to studying the language. It includes specific socio-cultural settings and events. Speaking, reading, writing and listening continue to form an integral part of the course and students will build on their grammatical skills. By the end of the course, learners are expected to reach a proficiency level ranging between Intermediate High and Advanced Low.
- MTWR 10 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
- 4 points
INTERMEDIATE ZULU II
Prerequisites: ZULU W1201-W1202 or the instructors permission. Provides students with an in-depth review of the essentials of the Zulu grammar. Students are also able to practice their language skills in conversation.
- MTWRF 9:25 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
- 4 points