Fall 2008
course listing
Languages
ANCIENT GREEK, BEGINNING, PART 3***
O01
Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Instructor: Jane Owen
A continuing course in which we learn to read ancient
Greek as quickly, thoroughly, and enjoyably as possible
within the context of ancient Greek culture. Textbook:
Athenaze, Book 1 (2nd edition). (1295)
ANCIENT
GREEK, INTERMEDIATE, PART 7***
O02
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
Instructor: Jane Owen
Continuing class, now reading in Athenaze, Book 2 (2nd
edition). (245)
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CHINESE,
INTRODUCTORY***
O03
Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Instructor: Jack Spoehr
No previous knowledge of Chinese needed. Introduction
to spoken Mandarin, including Pinyin, phonology and
grammar and written Chinese characters (Hanzi). Homework
essential. (946)
CHINESE,
INTERMEDIATE***
O04
Wednesday: 2:00 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
Instructor: Jack Spoehr
Study phonology and syntax of spoken Mandarin to facilitate
conversation. Written Chinese characters are studied
for part of each class session. Some knowledge of Pinyin
and basic Mandarin is welcome. (573)
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FRENCH,
ADVANCED*
O05
Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Instructor: Gisele Vonrhein
We will read and discuss articles from the newspaper
France-Amerique. Students should subscribe to the paper.
The text book French Three Years is also used. This
is not a grammar class although there is some review
at the end of class. The main purpose is to have students
speak as much as possible. Limited to 20 students. (237)
New!
FRENCH CINEMA*
O06
Monday: 2:00 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
Instructor: Teresa Belleville
This course is designed for advanced students of French
and fluent speakers. We will watch recent French films
and have a discussion in French. (1700)
FRENCH
IN ACTION, ELEMENTARY, PART 3***
O07
Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Instructor: Teresa Belleville
A video series about a French girl and an American boy
that takes place in France and Paris. The video will
help us to learn basic French vocabulary and grammar.
(234)
FRENCH
IN ACTION, INTERMEDIATE: PART 2*
O08 [Syllabus
or additional course information available online.]
Tuesday: 2:00 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
Instructor: Sally Stier
A continuing course covering chapters 35-38. (236)
FRENCH,
INTERMEDIATE: PART 1*
O09
Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Instructor: Gisele Vonrhein
This is the first semester of a four-semester course.
It is a review of intermediate-level French grammar.
We will be using the 7th edition of the book Interaction-Revision
de Grammaire Francaise by Susan St. Onge. The book can
be bought through Amazon.com. Limited to 20 students.
(717)
FRENCH
WRITERS***
O10
Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Instructor: Jacqueline McNeill
The course is conducted entirely in French. Participants
read and discuss a 20th century novel. The author's
background and related information are provided. Limited
to 25 students. (238)
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GERMAN,
ELEMENTARY: PART 1**
O11
Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Instructor: Wolf Vonrhein
This is the first semester of a four-semester course.
This course develops listening and speaking skills,
with focus on pronunciation and useful expressions for
the traveler. Limited to 20 students. (239)
New!
GERMAN, EASY CONVERSATION*
O12
Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Instructors: Ben Raphael
Conversational German for students who have completed
a basic German course. (1703)
GERMAN,
INTERMEDIATE**
O13
Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Instructor: Elisabeth Kottenhahn
An intermediate-level course where students participate
in reading selected works of short prose and cultural
history, enjoy conversations, expand German vocabulary,
review aspects of grammar, and meet artists and musicians.
(240)
New!
GERMAN KARL MAY FILMS*
O14 [Syllabus
or additional course information available online.]
Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Instructor: James F. Weiher
German speaking participants watch and discuss some
classic Karl May films from the 1960s starring Lex Barker
as Old Shatterhand, Pierce Brice as Winnetou, and Stewart
Granger as Old Surehand. The films are in German with
German subtitles. This course may be profitably taken
concurrently with the German Seminar and German Nova
Topics courses, but in this course manuscripts of the
films will not be available and the focus is on the
classic films themselves and the exchange of ideas and
opinions. (1271)
New!
GERMAN NOVA TOPICS**
O15 [Syllabus
or additional course information available online.]
Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Instructor: James F. Weiher
This course presents "Nova-like" programs from the Deutsche
Welle series "Project Zukunft." Various scientific topics
of general interest are covered. German transcripts
of the programs are available a week before they are
presented. The course is appropriate for students wishing
to improve their vocabulary, hearing and listening comprehension,
and speaking ability as well as native speaking laymen
who wish to keep up with new science and technology
topics. This course may be profitably taken with the
German Seminar and the German Karl May Films for an
immersion experience. (1273)
GERMAN
READING, ADVANCED*
O16
Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Instructors: Veronika Kruse and Walter Kruse
A course conducted in German for students who can write
and read German and want more opportunity to speak.
Read and discuss current and classical German literature,
simultaneously reviewing grammar and vocabulary. New
material each semester. Limited to 12 students. (242)
GERMAN
SEMINAR**
O17 [Syllabus
or additional course information available online.]
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Instructor: James F. Weiher
This ongoing seminar presents a variety of entertaining
and educational German video and audio materials appropriate
for intermediate to fluent speakers. Time is allotted
for questions, group discussion, and German word games.
All materials as well as the discussions are in German.
Manuscripts of the text of most of the materials are
available a week before their presentation for those
wishing to improve their vocabulary and comprehension
of spoken German. This may be profitably taken concurrently
with the German Karl May Films and German Nova Topics
for an immersion experience. Limited to 20 students.
(244)
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ITALIA,
BUONGIORNO!*
O18
Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Instructor: Harold DeCarli
This continuing intermediate Italian course includes
dialogues and role playing exercises to improve conversational
proficiency along with reading, grammar, and writing
exercises. Open to those previously enrolled in the
class or its equivalent. Limited to 20 students. (251)
ITALIAN,
ELEMENTARY: PART 1*
O19
Wednesday: 2:00 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
Instructor: Sally Stier
An introductory course using Ciao. This is the first
semester of a four semester course designed for beginners.
(434)
ITALIAN,
INTERMEDIATE: PART 1*
O20 [Syllabus
or additional course information available online.]
Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Instructors: Sally Stier and Jack Yeatman
This is the first semester of a four-semester course
using Ciao. Designed for those who have completed Italian
Elementary, Parts 1-4. (1701)
New!
ITALIAN LAB*
O21 [Syllabus
or additional course information available online.]
Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Instructors: Sally Stier and Jack Yeatman
This course is designed for intermediate students who
need practice in aural-oral skills. Drills accompanying
the text will be used. (1702)
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JAPANESE
FOR TRAVELERS, ELEMENTARY*
O22
Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Roy Ota
This elementary course is designed to provide travelers
to Japan with typical communication skills. Textbook
is written in romanized Japanese. Limited to 7 students.
(1095)
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RUSSIAN
REVIEW, PART 5**
O23
Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Instructor: Richard Burgess
Builds on the fourth semester and prior experience with
reading, including cursive, listening, conversation,
and grammar. Using texts and online audio and video.
Limited to 15 students. (1029)
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SPANISH
CONVERSATION, ADVANCED*
O24
Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Instructors: Ralph Stampone and Lois Quigley
This class, conducted entirely in Spanish, consists
of discussion on assigned readings and student topics.
Limited to 20 students. (262)
SPANISH,
ELEMENTARY: PART 3**
O25
Wednesday: 2:00 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
Instructor: Henrietta Imesch
The third semester of a six semester course. Some prior
knowledge of Spanish will be helpful. Basic conversation
and everyday expressions are emphasized with enough
grammar to enable communicating in a Spanish-speaking
country. Native speaker audiotapes are also used. The
book used is Spanish Made Simple, revised by J. Nemethy.
(1219)
SPANISH,
ELEMENTARY: PART 5*
O26
Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Instructor: Fred Cash
The fifth semester of a seven-semester course. Prior
knowledge of basic Spanish will be helpful. Basic conversation
and everyday expressions are emphasized with enough
grammar to enable communicating in a Spanish speaking
country. Native speaker audiotapes are also used. The
book used is Spanish Made Simple, revised by J. Nemethy.
(259)
SPANISH,
ELEMENTARY: PART 5*
O27
Thursday: 2:00 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
Instructor: Fred Cash
Same as O32 except for time. (259)
SPANISH
FOR THE FEARLESS*
O28
Thursday: 2:00 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
Instructor: J. R. Gonzalez
This course is for those who feel confident speaking
and understanding native Spanish speakers at a normal
to fast rate. Stress is on maintaining a normal conversation.
Grammar and expressions will be covered as needed in
Spanish. (1174)
SPANISH
FOR TRAVELERS: PART 2**
O29
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Instructor: Fred Cash
The second semester of a three-semester course for students
having completed three semesters of elementary Spanish
(or equivalent). Emphasis is on travel situations and
vocabulary with substantial time spent on situational
conversations in Spanish among small groups. The book
used is Spanish at a Glance by H. Wald (Barron's). (525)
SPANISH,
INTERMEDIATE*
O30
Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Instructors: J. R. Gonzalez and Lois Quigley
Conducted in Spanish for students with a fair knowledge
of grammar and vocabulary who want to improve their
fluency and comprehension. (261)
SPANISH:
NUEVOS DESTINOS*
O31
Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Instructor: Lois Quigley
"Nuevos Destinos" is a continuation of the original
video series "Destinos." Some knowledge of Spanish is
necessary. New students welcome. (173)
SPANISH
PLUS: PART 5**
O32
Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Fred Cash
The fifth semester of a seven-semester course covering
difficult areas of Spanish. All areas of grammar are
covered with emphasis on pronouns, irregular verbs,
and all tenses, including the subjunctive. Overheads
of Spanish proverbs will be included. The book is Complete
Spanish Grammar by G. Nissemberg. (702)
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YIDDISH FOR BEGINNERS*
O33
Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Ruth Fisher Goodman
This is a four semester course for beginners in the
Yiddish language. Students will learn the printed and
written Hebrew alphabet as well as learning to speak
Yiddish. (1704)
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