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: Spanish and Latin American Culture
• MWR 5:40 p.m.-6:55 p.m.
• Instructor: Alex Pereira
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• 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
• MW 10:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
• MW 6:10 p.m.-7:25 p.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 12:10 p.m.-2 p.m.
• Instructor: Agnieszka Legutko
  CULPA: 1 Info
• 4 points

ELEMENTARY ARAMAIC II

• Department: Language Resource Center
• T 11 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
• 3 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 11:40 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
• Instructor: Aleksandar Boskovic
  CULPA: 1 Info
• 4 points

ELEMENTARY BENGALI II

Introductory courses to Bengali, a major language of northeast India and Bangladesh.

• Department: Language Resource Center
• TR 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
• Instructor: Dwijen Bhattacharjya
  CULPA: 4 Info
• 4 points

ELEMENTARY BURMESE II

This course is the second part of the Elementary Burmese level and aims to train students to achieve basic skills in Burmese. In this course student will continue to develop their competency in reading and writing the Burmese script. Students will also continue to practice basic spoken Burmese.

• Department: Language Resource Center
• 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.

• Department: Language Resource Center
• TWR 12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m.
• 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 2:40 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
• MTWR 4:10 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
• MTWR 1:10 p.m.-2:15 p.m.
• Instructor: Ling Yan
  CULPA: 12 Info
• Instructor: Chen Wu
  CULPA: 3 h-index: 22 Info
• Instructor: Kaidi Chen
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• Instructor: Yike Li
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• Instructor: Chun 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: Joseph Schittone
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• Instructor: Zehra Mehdi
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• Instructor: Noah B Strote
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• Instructor: Michael F Stanislawski
  CULPA: 66 Wikipedia Info
• Instructor: Madeleine Dobie
  CULPA: 14 Info
• Instructor: Isaac J Stethem
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• Instructor: James Stafford
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• Instructor: Ruairidh J Macleod
  CULPA: 2 Info
• Instructor: Jesse W Izzo
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• Instructor: Matthew J Connelly
  CULPA: 15 Wikipedia Info
• Instructor: Timothy Williamson
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• Instructor: Lam Hui
  CULPA: 3 Info
• Instructor: Natalia R Alexander
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• Instructor: Zehra Mehdi
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• Instructor: Natalia R Alexander
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• Instructor: Anthony E Garruzzo
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• Instructor: Angela M Giordani
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• Instructor: Isaac J Stethem
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• Instructor: Noah B Strote
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• Instructor: Liam Dee
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• Instructor: Jennifer McDonald
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• Instructor: Gil Anidjar
  CULPA: 22 Info
• Instructor: Nader H Atassi
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• Instructor: Jesse W Izzo
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• Instructor: Andrew J Nathan
  CULPA: 44 Wikipedia h-index: 40 Info
• Instructor: Daniel Luban
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• Instructor: Liam Dee
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• Instructor: Richard John
  CULPA: 5 Info
• Instructor: Dennis Tenen
  CULPA: 8 h-index: 3 Info
• Instructor: Anthony E Garruzzo
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• Instructor: Branka Arsic
  CULPA: 3 Wikipedia Info
• Instructor: Nader H Atassi
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• Instructor: Dana Neacsu
  h-index: 8 Info
• Instructor: Jennifer McDonald
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• Instructor: Kyle Baasch
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• Instructor: Luke S Macinnis
  CULPA: 7 Info
• Instructor: Samuel E Abrams
  h-index: 4 Info
• Instructor: Joseph Schittone
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• Instructor: Matthew Engelke
  CULPA: 3 Wikipedia h-index: 25 Info
• Instructor: Christopher T Hoffman
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• Instructor: Jesse A Chevan
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• Instructor: Ali Karjoo-Ravary
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• Instructor: Neslihan Senocak
  CULPA: 5 Wikipedia Info
• Instructor: Margaret Scarborough
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• Instructor: Jeronimo Duarte Riascos
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• Instructor: Clara Maier
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• Instructor: Mana Kia
  CULPA: 2 h-index: 11 Info
• Instructor: Amnah Almukhtar
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• Instructor: Prashant Iyengar
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• Instructor: Shaunna Rodrigues
  h-index: 0 Info
• Instructor: Charly J Coleman
  CULPA: 7 Info
• Instructor: Jonathon S Kahn
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• Instructor: Karuna Mantena
  CULPA: 3 Info
• Instructor: Richard A Billows
  CULPA: 40 Wikipedia Info
• Instructor: Christopher T Hoffman
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• Instructor: Ethan Jacobs
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• Instructor: Prashant Iyengar
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• Instructor: Shaunna Rodrigues
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• Instructor: Nathaniel Berman
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• Instructor: Margaret Scarborough
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• Instructor: Amnah Almukhtar
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• Instructor: Ethan Jacobs
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• Instructor: Kyle Baasch
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• 4 points

CONTEMP WESTRN CIVILIZATION II

A year-long course designed to introduce students to a wide range of issues of public significance by asking them to read closely texts in various traditions of argument with a focus on selected European traditions of moral, political, religious, and social thought. Readings in the Bible, the Qur’an, Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustine, Machiavelli, Descartes, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Smith, Kant, Marx, Darwin, Nietzsche, DuBois, and Freud.

• Department: Core (A&S)
• MW 10:10 a.m.-noon
• TR 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
• MW 2:10 p.m.-4 p.m.
• Instructor: Angela M Giordani
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• Instructor: Jesse A Chevan
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• Instructor: Chris Kelly
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• 4 points

ELEMENTARY DUTCH II

Fundamentals of grammar, reading, speaking, and comprehension of the spoken language. During the spring term supplementary reading is selected according to students needs.

• Department: Germanic Languages
• TR 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• MW 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
• Instructor: Wijnie de Groot
  CULPA: 11 Info
• 4 points

ELEMENTARY ANCIENT EGYPTIAN II: INTRO TO

This course, the second in a two-semester sequence, will introduce students to the Middle Egyptian (Classical) dialect of the ancient Egyptian language. Students will become familiar with the hieroglyphic writing system, as well as key elements of the grammar and vocabulary of Middle Egyptian.

• Department: Language Resource Center
• F 9 a.m.-noon
• 4 points

THE ART OF ENGINEERING

Bridge between the science-oriented, high school way of thinking and the engineering point of view. Fundamental concepts of math and science reviewed and re-framed in an engineering context; numerous examples of each concept drawn from all disciplines of engineering represented at Columbia. Non-technical issues of importance in professional engineering practice such as ethics, engineering project management, and societal impact.
Only open to Columbia Engineering first-year undergraduate students or second-year transfer students. Lab fee: $150.

• Department: Engineering
• F 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Instructor: David G Vallancourt
  CULPA: 28 Info
• 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.

• Department: Language Resource Center
• MW 2 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
• 4 points

ELEMENTARY FRENCH II

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
• MTWR 8:50 a.m.-9:55 a.m.
• TRF 10:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
• TRF 11:40 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
• MTWR 1:10 p.m.-2:15 p.m.
• TRF 2:40 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
• MWR 4:10 p.m.-5:25 p.m.
• MWR 6:10 p.m.-7:25 p.m.
• Instructor: Pascale Crepon
  CULPA: 10 Info
• Instructor: Samuel Skippon
  CULPA: 13 Info
• 4 points

ELEMENTARY GERMAN II

Prerequisites: GERM UN1101 or the equivalent. If you have prior German outside of Columbia’s language sequence, the placement exam is required. German 1102 is the continuation of Elementary German I (1101). It is a four-skill language course taught in German, in which students continue to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in German and an understanding of German-speaking cultures. Emphasis is placed on acquiring the four language skills--listening, speaking, reading and writing--within a cultural context. Students expand their communication skills to include travel, storytelling, personal well- being, basic economics, recent historical events, and working with movie segments. Completion of daily assignments, which align with class content, and consistent work are necessary in order to achieve basic communicative proficiency.

• Department: Germanic Languages
• TRF 11:40 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
• MTR 2:40 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
• MTR 4:10 p.m.-5:25 p.m.
• TR 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• Instructor: Jutta Schmiers-Heller
  CULPA: 19 Info
• Instructor: Varol Kahveci
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• 4 points

ELEMENTARY GREEK II

Prerequisites: GREK UN1101 or the equivalent, or the instructor or the director of undergraduate studies permission. Continuation of grammar study begun in GREK UN1101; selections from Attic prose.

• Department: Classics
• MWF 1:10 p.m.-2:25 p.m.
• Instructor: Greta Gualdi
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• 4 points

ELEMENT. MODERN GREEK II

Prerequisites: GRKM UN1101 or the equivalent. Continuation of GRKM UN1101. Introduction to modern Greek language and culture. Emphasis on speaking, writing, basic grammar, syntax, and cross-cultural analysis.

• Department: Classics
• MW 12:10 p.m.-2 p.m.
• Instructor: Nikolas Kakkoufa
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• 4 points

ELEMENTARY HUNGARIAN II

Introduction to the basic structures of the Hungarian language. With the instructors permission the second term of this course may be taken without the first. Students with a schedule conflict should consult the instructor about the possibility of adjusting hours.

• Department: Italian
• TR 9:10 a.m.-11 a.m.
• Instructor: Carol H Rounds
  CULPA: 5 Info
• 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.

• Department: Language Resource Center
• MW 9:10 a.m.-11 a.m.
• 4 points