AS.362.112 Introduction to Africana Studies
This course introduces students to the field of Africana Studies. It focuses on the historical experience, intellectual ideas, theories, and cultural production of African-descended people. We will consider how people of the black diaspora remember and encounter Africa.
Distribution Area: Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences
AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4), Democracy (FA4.1)
EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4)
Africana Studies, Minor
School of Arts and Sciences
Students who wish to minor in Africana Studies must complete a minimum of 18 credits, including Introduction to Africana Studies ( AS.362.112 ) and one of the two Africana Foundations courses. Elective courses would make up the remaining 12 hours. Three of the electives must be upper-level courses. Courses taken at another institution that are not directly equivalent to a JHU course may not apply towards the minor without permission of the Director of Undergraduate Studies. All courses must be taken for a letter grade and be completed with a grade of C- or better.
AS.210-217 (Modern Languages & Literatures)
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AS.210.101. French Elements I. 4 Credits. Provides a multi-faceted approach to teaching language and culture to the novice French student. The first semester emphasizes listening and speaking, while laying the foundation in grammar structures, reading, and writing. This course is designed for true beginners: Students with any previous background must take the placement test: http://learnmore.jhu.g.sjuku.top/browse/ksas/internal/selfenroll/courses/as-french-placement-test. May not be taken on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. Contact: Bruce Anderson (bander36@jhu.g.sjuku.top) AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.102. French Elements II. 4 Credits. The second semester of this intensive course for beginners provides students with the linguistic tools to read excerpts from a play (Antigone by Jean Anouilh), to polish a written autobiography, and to perform short oral skits. A variety of cultural materials help students acquire grammatical structures and expand their vocabulary. Recommended course background: AS 210.101 or placement test score: http://learnmore.jhu.g.sjuku.top/browse/ksas/internal/selfenroll/courses/as-french-placement-test. May not be taken on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. Contact: Claude Guillemard (cguille1@jhu.g.sjuku.top) AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.103. Learner Managed French Elements I. 3 Credits. This beginner course is specifically designed for students who have had some exposure to French. They must take the mandatory placement test: http://www.advising.jhu.g.sjuku.top/placement_french.php, and receive between 30 and 49. They will cover the first semester of French Elements at a pace suited for "false beginners" with major online components to supplement class instruction. Must complete the year with 210.102 to obtain credit. May not be taken on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.105. Fast-Track Beginning French. 4 Credits. This beginning French course is a fast-paced, intensive introduction to the French language and the culture of France and the French-speaking world, covering the content of French Elements 1 and 2 (AS 210.101-102) but in one semester. As such, it is meant for students who have some previous classroom or independent study of French (as assessed by a placement exam), or who are native or bilingual speakers of another Romance language. Classroom activities will emphasize spoken communication on a variety of topics, using relevant vocabulary and grammar. Extensive use of online resources outside of class will build skills in listening, reading, and writing. Completion of this class will allow students to enroll in Intermediate French 1 (AS 210.201). AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3) AS.210.106. Italian through Food. 3 Credits. This beginner’s course will help you develop foundational linguistic skills in Italian while offering an overview of Italian food cultures, both past and present. By the end of this course, you will be able to navigate everyday situations (e.g. ordering a meal at a restaurant, describing your favorite dishes, talking about likes and dislikes) entirely in Italian, and will develop an appreciation for the history of Italian cuisine. Upon completion of this course, students are encouraged to enroll in AS210.152 (Italian Elements II) in the Spring term. Advanced speakers of other Romance languages (e.g. French, Spanish, Portuguese) are encouraged to enroll in AS.210.175 (Accelerated Italian for Speakers of Other Romance Languages I). Open to first-year students only. Prerequisite(s): Students who are taking/who took AS.210.151 or higher Italian language course are not allowed to register. Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.111. Spanish Elements I. 4 Credits. This is an introductory Spanish language course. On completion of this course, the students will have acquired the basic communication and grammatical skills necessary for speaking, writing, listening and reading in Spanish. Students will demonstrate these skills through their performance in class, by completing several online assignments, and by taking part in three group presentations in addition to two comprehensive exams which focus on the following thematic topics: Greetings, University Life, Family and Leisure. Students will also be introduced to the culture, history and geography of various Spanish and Latin American countries. The content covered in Spanish Elements 1 is the foundation for all consecutive Spanish courses. A placement exam is required to ensure the appropriate level. Your enrollment in Spanish Elements I will not be considered for approval until you have emailed the Spanish Language Director. No new enrollments permitted after 4th class session. AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.112. Spanish Elements II. 4 Credits. This introductory Spanish language course is a continuation of the content covered in Spanish Elements I. On completion of this course, the students will have further developed the communication and grammatical skills necessary for speaking, writing, listening and reading in Spanish. Students will demonstrate these skills through their performance in class, by completing several online assignments, and by taking part in three group presentations in addition to two comprehensive exams which focus on the following thematic topics: Food, Sports, Shopping, Travel, and Health. Students will also be introduced to the culture, history and geography of various Spanish and Latin American countries. The content covered in Spanish Elements II prepares the students for Intermediate Spanish.No new enrollments permitted after 4th class session.Prerequisite: AS.210.111 or appropriate placement exam score. Prerequisite(s): AS.210.111 or Spanish placement exam score. AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.120. Modern Hebrew for Beginners I. 3 Credits. Elementary Modern Hebrew is the first exposure to the language as currently used in Israel in all its functional contexts. All components of the language are discussed: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Simple idiomatic sentences and short texts in Hebrew are used. Students learn the Hebrew alphabet, words and short sentences. Cultural aspects of Israel will be intertwined throughout the course curriculum. AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.121. Modern Hebrew for Beginners II. 3 Credits. Hebrew for Beginners 121 is a continuation of Hebrew 120 and as such, students are required to have a foundation in Hebrew. The course will enhance and continue to expose students to Hebrew grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. All components of the Hebrew language will be emphasized in this course; we will highlight verbs, adjectives, and the ability to read longer texts. Speaking in Hebrew will also be highlighted to promote students’ engagement and communication. Cultural aspects of the language will be incorporated into lessons too Prerequisite(s): AS.384.115 OR AS.210.120 AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.151. Italian Elements I. 4 Credits. This course sequence ( AS.210.151 and AS.210.152 ) is an introduction to Italian for students with no previous exposure to the language. By the end of the academic year, you will be able to meet basic needs in an Italian-only environment. Examples include introducing yourself, asking for and giving directions, ordering a meal at a restaurant, describing and asking information about places and people, and engaging in a simple phone conversation. Advanced speakers of other Romance languages (e.g. French, Spanish, Portuguese) are encouraged to enroll in AS.210.175 (Accelerated Italian for Speakers of Other Romance Languages I) AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.152. Italian Elements II. 4 Credits. Course helps students develop basic listening, reading, writing, speaking, and interactional skills in Italian. The content of the course is highly communicative, and students are constantly presented with real-life, task-based activities. Course adopts a continuous assessment system (no mid-term and no final). May not be taken Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory. No previous knowledge of Italian is required. Prerequisite(s): AS.210.151 OR AS.210.106 or Placement Exam Part I. AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.161. German Elements I. 4 Credits. Four-skills introduction to the German language and culture. Develops proficiency in speaking, writing, reading and listening skills through the use of basic texts, multi-media and communicative language activities. Online tools required. May not be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.162. German Elements II. 4 Credits. Continuation to the introduction to the German language and a development of reading, speaking, writing & listening through the use of basic texts and communicative activities. The culture of the German-language countries is also incorporated into the curriculum. May not be taken on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisite(s): AS.210.161 or appropriate score on placement exam. AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.163. Elementary Yiddish I. 3 Credits. Look at Jewish history and culture backwards and forwards through the Yiddish language! The vernacular of Ashkenazi Jews for a thousand years, Yiddish connects back to recent and distant generations in Europe, America, and elsewhere. But Yiddish is not just a bridge to the past, it is also the center of vibrant contemporary cultures, both religious and secular. This four-skills language class (reading, writing, listening, speaking) places emphasis on the active use of Yiddish in oral and written communication while guiding students towards the use of Yiddish as a tool for the study of Yiddish literature and Ashkenazi history and culture. AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.164. Elementary Yiddish II. 3 Credits. This four-skills language class (reading, writing, listening, speaking) places emphasis on the active use of Yiddish in oral and written communication while guiding students towards the use of Yiddish as a tool for the study of Yiddish literature and Ashkenazi history and culture. Continuation of 210.163, but students may join the class with the permission of the instructor. AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.171. Portuguese Elements I. 4 Credits. No previous knowledge of Portuguese is required. This one-year sequence is a Portuguese introductory course for non-romance language speakers. The course introduces students to the basic skills in reading, writing, and speaking the language. Emphasis is placed on oral communication with extensive training in written and listening skills. Class participation is encouraged from the very beginning. Upon the successful completion of this course with a grade of C or higher, students may enroll in 210.172 Portuguese Elements II. May not be taken on a Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory basis. No Prereq. THERE IS NO FINAL EXAM. AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.172. Portuguese Elements II. 4 Credits. This course expands students’ knowledge of the basic language skills: reading, writing, listening, speaking. It uses a multifaceted approach to immerse students in the cultures of Brazil, Portugal, and Portuguese-speaking Africa. The focus of the course is on oral communication with extensive training in grammar. The course is conducted entirely in Portuguese. Upon the successful completion of this course with a grade of C or higher, students may enroll in 210.271 Portuguese Intermediate I. May not be taken on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. Pre-requisites: 210.171 or placement test Prerequisite(s): C or higher in AS.210.171 (formerly AS.210.177) or placement test. AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.173. Fast Portuguese for Spanish Speakers and speakers of other Romance Languages I. 4 Credits. NO PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE OF PORTUGUESE IS REQUIRED. This fast-paced one-semester course covers all content for Portuguese Elementary. This course is designed as an accelerated introductory course for speakers with a sound knowledge of Spanish OR other romance languages (e.g. French and Italian). The course will cover introductory aspects of Portuguese grammar and present relevant points of the cultures of the Portuguese speaking countries. Upon the successful completion of this course with a grade of C or higher, students may enroll in 210.271 Portuguese Intermediate. May not be taken on a Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory basis. No Prereq. THERE IS NO FINAL EXAM. Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.175. Accelerated Italian for Advanced Speakers of other Romance Languages. 4 Credits. This course sequence (AS210.175 and AS210.176) is designed for advanced speakers of other Romance languages (e.g. French, Spanish, Portuguese), and will cover the same material as the regular-track Italian Elements I and II ( AS.210.151 and AS.210.152 ) and Intermediate Italian I and II ( AS.210.251 and AS.210.252 ) courses. Upon successful completion of both semesters, students will be allowed to register for AS.210.351 (Advanced Italian I). Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.176. Accelerated Italian for Advanced Speakers of other Romance Languages II. 4 Credits. This is the second part of an elementary Italian language course sequence designed for advanced speakers of other romance languages (e.g. French, Spanish, Portuguese). This course will cover the same material as the regular-track Intermediate Italian I and II courses. Students completing this course with a grade of B or higher will be allowed to register for AS210.351 (Advanced Italian I) in the Fall term. Pre-requisite: Completion of AS.210.175 with a grade of B or higher, or Italian Language Program Director permission. Prerequisite(s): AS.210.175 with a B or higher Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.201. Intermediate French I. 3 Credits. This course develops skills in speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing.Systematic review of language structures with strong focus on oral communication and acquisition of vocabulary; extensive practice in writing and speaking; readings and films from French-speaking countries. Recommended course background: AS.210.102 or AS.210.105 or placement test score: http://learnmore.jhu.g.sjuku.top/browse/ksas/internal/selfenroll/courses/as-french-placement-test. Contact: Suzanne Roos (sroos@jhu.g.sjuku.top) Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.202. Intermediate French II. 3 Credits. This course develops skills in speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. Systematic review of language structures with strong focus on oral communication and acquisition of vocabulary; extensive practice in writing and speaking; readings and films from French-speaking countries. Recommended course background: AS.210.201 or placement test score: http://learnmore.jhu.g.sjuku.top/browse/ksas/internal/selfenroll/courses/as-french-placement-test. Contact: Suzanne Roos (sroos@jhu.g.sjuku.top) Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.211. Intermediate Spanish I. 3 Credits. Intermediate Spanish I is a comprehensive study of Spanish designed for students who have attained an advanced elementary level in the language. The course is organized around a thematic approach to topics relevant to contemporary Hispanic culture. Students will practice the four language skills in the classroom through guided grammatical and creative conversational activities and through the completion of three comprehensive exams. Outside of class, students will complete extensive online assignments and write three major compositions (as part of the three exams). In addition, students will broaden their knowledge of Hispanic culture by viewing a Spanish-language film and by reading several literary selections. Successful completion of Intermediate Spanish I will prepare students for the next level of Spanish (Intermediate Spanish II).There is no final exam. No new enrollments permitted after the third class session. Prerequisite(s): AS.210.112 or appropriate Spanish placement exam score. Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.212. Intermediate Spanish II. 3 Credits. Intermediate Spanish II is a comprehensive study of Spanish designed for students who have attained a mid-intermediate level in the language or who have completed Spanish 212. The course is organized around a thematic approach to topics relevant to contemporary Hispanic culture. Students will practice the four language skills in the classroom through guided grammatical and creative conversational activities and through the completion of three comprehensive exams. Outside of class, students will complete extensive online assignments and write three major compositions (as part of the three exams). In addition, students will broaden their knowledge of Hispanic culture by viewing a Spanish-language film and by reading several literary selections. Successful completion of Intermediate Spanish II will prepare students for the next level of Spanish (Advanced Spanish I).There is no final exam. No new enrollments permitted after the fourth class session. Prerequisite(s): AS.210.211 or appropriate Spanish placement exam score. Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.220. Intermediate Hebrew I. 3 Credits. Intermediate Modern Hebrew enhances and enforces previous knowledge of Hebrew as acquired from previous foundational coursework and/or experience. Grammatical aspects of the language such as past and present tenses as well as combined and complex sentence syntax and construction would be applied. Reading comprehension and writing skills will be emphasized. Modern Israeli cultural links and facets of the Hebrew language will also be introduced to inform the holistic understanding of the modern language. Prerequisite(s): AS.384.116 OR AS.210.121 or equivalent Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.221. Intermediate Modern Hebrew II. 3 Credits. Intermediate Hebrew level II is a continuation of the course Hebrew 220 and as such is a requirement for entry. In the course, grammatical aspects of the language will be introduced in the focus of past and future tenses. Combined and complex sentences with proper syntax and reading comprehension and writing skills will be required. Modern Israeli cultural aspects of the Hebrew language will be introduced as well and will be part of the holistic understanding of the modern language. Prerequisite(s): AS.384.215 OR AS.210.220 Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.251. Intermediate Italian I. 3 Credits. This course sequence ( AS.210.251 and AS.210.252 ) will reinforce your ability to engage in complex daily tasks in Italian, and will introduce you to more formal academic and real-world topics. By the end of the academic year, you will be able to write a strong résumé and cover letter in the European format, sit a job interview in Italian, and participate in debates on simple topics. You will also read five engaging short stories, watch several Italian films, and discuss topics such as emigration and immigration from/to Italy, the protection of the environment, and the history of the Italian South. Prerequisite(s): AS.210.152 or placement exam. Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.252. Intermediate Italian II. 3 Credits. Taught in Italian. Course continues building on the four essential skills for communication presented in Intermediate Italian I (listening, speaking, reading, writing) on topics of increasing complexity. Course adopts a continuous assessment system. Prerequisite(s): AS.210.251 OR appropriate placement exam scores (Parts I & II). Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.261. Intermediate German I. 3 Credits. Taught in German. This course continues the same four-skills approach (speaking, writing, reading and listening) from the first-year sequence, introducing and practicing more advanced topics and structures. Expansion and extension through topical readings and discussion and multi-media materials. Online tools required. Prereq: 210.162 or placement exam. May not be taken on an S/U basis. Prerequisite(s): AS.210.162 or placement by exam. Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.262. Intermediate German II. 3 Credits. Taught in German. This course is designed to continue the four skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) approach to learning German. Readings and discussions are topically based and include fairy tales, poems, art and film, as well as readings on contemporary themes such as Germany’s green movement. Students will also review and deepen their understanding of the grammatical concepts of German. Prereq: 210.261 or placement exam May not be taken on an S/U basis. Prerequisite(s): AS.210.261 or placement by exam. Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.263. Intermediate Yiddish I. 3 Credits. For students who have completed one year of Yiddish language study or equivalent, this course will provide the opportunity to broaden and deepen their knowledge of Yiddish culture while continuing to improve their skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking Yiddish. Alongside textbook-based language work, students will read, listen to and interact with a variety of texts, for example literature, journalism and oral history. Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.264. Intermediate Yiddish II. 3 Credits. Continuation of Intermediate Yiddish I: this course will focus on the Yiddish language as a key to understanding the culture of Yiddish-speaking Jews. Topics in Yiddish literature, cultural history and contemporary culture will be explored through written and aural texts, and these primary sources will be used as a springboard for work on all the language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.266. German Conversation. 1.5 Credits. Taught in German. This course is designed for intermediate and above students who wish to improve their conversational and oral presentational language skills. The syllabus aims to provide useful, relevant language and necessary discourse structures to hold conversations and presentation on varied topics of an everyday, as well as academic nature. Students will practice German to build confidence, develop fluency and improve pronunciation and accuracy. Short texts, audio and films will provide the basis for discussion. Students fields of study and interests will be incorporated into the syllabus and tasks will be matched to the ability level of the students enrolled. Recommended course background: 210.262 or at least 3 semesters of college instruction or the equivalent. May be taken concurrently with other courses in German. May be taken S/U. Not for major or minor credit. AS Foundational Abilities: Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.267. German Across the Curriculum. 1 Credit. Students in courses in History, CTL, Art History, Classics, Near Eastern Studies, WGS, and Philosophy augment their studies in those disciplines by reading short excerpts from the material assigned in the original German. The selected excerpts rotate among the disciplines, exposing students to a variety of texts and giving students the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines and acquaint themselves with the scholarly language in their respective majors and minors. Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3) AS.210.268. German through Reading “Märchen”. 1.5 Credits. Whether we consider them enchanting or naive, fairy tales and their narrative forms have inspired a wealth of cultural production. In this course, we will read and talk about German fairy tales (in German) and look at some spin-offs and parodies they have inspired. Students will hone their skills in reading, identifying plot, settings, characters and symbols while expanding their bank of vocabulary and grammatical structures. Speaking activities in class will be adjusted to the level of participants. Short creative writing assignments throughout the semester will culminate in students writing their own version of a fairy tale. Not for German major or minor credit. May be taken S/U Prerequisite(s): AS.210.161 AND AS.210.162 or equivalent. Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3) AS.210.269. Intermediate Yiddish Texts I. 3 Credits. For students who have completed at least one year of Yiddish language study, this course will provide the opportunity to broaden and deepen their knowledge of Yiddish culture while continuing to improve their skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking Yiddish. Alongside textbook-based language work, students will read, listen to and interact with a variety of texts, for example literature, journalism and oral history. Prerequisite: AS.210.164 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.270. Intermediate Yiddish Texts II. 3 Credits. Continuation of Intermediate Yiddish Texts I. Students will continue to broaden and deepen their knowledge of Yiddish culture while improving their Yiddish language skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Alongside textbook-based language work, students will read, listen to, and interact with a variety of texts. Prerequisite(s): AS.210.269 OR equivalent OR permission of instructor Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.271. Intermediate Portuguese I. 3 Credits. Intermediate Portuguese I is designed for students who have attained an advanced elementary level in the language. The course offers training in the skills of the language with emphasis on expanding grammatical knowledge and vocabulary, while developing ease and fluency in the language through the use of a multifaceted approach. Course materials immerse students in the contemporary cultures of Portuguese-speaking world. Upon the successful completion of Intermediate Portuguese I, students may enroll in the next level, Intermediate Portuguese II – AS.210.272 . May not be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisite(s): AS.210.172 OR AS.210.173 , or placement exam. Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.272. Intermediate Portuguese II. 3 Credits. Intermediate Portuguese II is designed for students who have attained a mid-intermediate level in the language or completed Intermediate Portuguese I AS.210.271 . The course offers training in the skills of the language with emphasis on advancing grammatical knowledge, expanding vocabulary, and developing fluency in the language through the use of a multifaceted approach. Course materials immerse students in the cultures of Brazil, Portugal, and Portuguese-speaking Africa, and reflect the mix of cultures at work in the contemporary Lusophone world. Successful completion of Intermediate Portuguese II will prepare students for the next level Advanced Portuguese I – AS.210.371 . May not be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prereq: AS.210.271 (old AS.210.277) or placement test. THERE IS NO FINAL EXAM. Prerequisite(s): AS.210.277 or equivalent score on placement test or instructor approval. Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.288. Portuguese: Conversation through Film & Music. 3 Credits. Improve your Portuguese conversational and speaking skills through colorful Brazilian media. This course is designed for highly motivated undergraduate and graduate students who want to SPEAK Portuguese. Conversation sessions provide intensive work on communication skills through discussion on issues raised in films, news media & music. Grammar will be reviewed as needed outside of class with tutors or TA, freeing class time for more communicative activities. May not be taken on a Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory basis. Prereq: one semester of Portuguese, two semesters of Spanish or Placement test. Prerequisite(s): AS.210.275 OR AS.210.277 OR AS.210.278 OR AS.210.391 OR AS.210.392 Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.301. Advanced French for Writing. 3 Credits. Students in AS.210.301 will focus primarily on written expression, learning to ‘decipher’ classic and contemporary texts in order to expand their French vocabulary and communicate their ideas in writing with clarity and accuracy. (A primary focus on oral expression is provided in AS.210.302 ; the two advanced-level courses may be taken in either order or simultaneously.) Recommended Course Background: AS.210.202 or appropriate score on Placement test I: http://learnmore.jhu.g.sjuku.top/browse/ksas/internal/selfenroll/courses/as-french-placement-test Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1), Culture and Aesthetics (FA3) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3) Writing Intensive AS.210.302. Advanced French for Speaking. 3 Credits. Students in 210.302 will focus primarily on oral expression through individual and group work on contemporary media (music, film, current events) in order to expand their vocabulary and become fluent in conversation across social-cultural contexts. (A primary focus on written expression is provided in 210.301; the two advanced-level courses may be taken in either order or simultaneously.) Recommended Course Background: AS.210.202 or appropriate score on Placement test I: http://learnmore.jhu.g.sjuku.top/browse/ksas/internal/selfenroll/courses/as-french-placement-test Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1), Culture and Aesthetics (FA3) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3) AS.210.306. Medical French : Santé et Société. 3 Credits. In this interactive language course (not exclusively designed for pre-meds), students learn how to communicate in the fields of public health, medicine, and humanitarian aid in a French-speaking environment. While acquiring new lexical and syntactic tools weekly, students examine and debate the current structures and issues of the French health system, through a variety of media (governmental websites, mainstream and specialized newspapers, movies, blogs, first-account books, etc.). A final project is tailored to each student’s own area of interest. Please note that this course is taught by a language instructor, not a medical expert. Recommended course background: AS.210.301 or AS.210.302 or permission of instructor. Students interested in taking the exam for the French For Health Diploma should visit the following website: https://www.lefrancaisdesaffaires.fr/tests-diplomes/diplomes-francais-professionnel-dfp/sante/ Prerequisite(s): AS.210.301 OR AS.210.302 Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Citizens and Society (FA4), Ethics and Foundations (FA5) EN Foundational Abilities: Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.309. The Sounds of French. 3 Credits. This course introduces students to the sound system of French: its development over centuries, its standardized Parisian form versus regional and international dialects and accents, and the popularity of "word games" (abbreviations, acronyms, and verlan). The course will include extensive practice in perceiving, articulating, and transcribing sounds, words, and intonation groups through viewing film clips, listening to songs, and completing in class lab assignments. Recorded speech samples obtained at the beginning, middle, and end of the semester will allow students to track their progress in moving toward more native pronunciation and intonation. Recommended Course Background: AS.210.202 or equivalent Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.311. Advanced Spanish I. 3 Credits. This course is a comprehensive study of the Spanish language focused on the continuing development of students’ communicative abilities and their knowledge of Hispanic cultures. Students will expand their use of basic structures of Spanish with a special emphasis on more difficult grammatical and vocabulary aspects, and further improve both their oral and written skills. Students will sharper their critical thinking skills and listening abilities utilizing movies and written texts. This course combines an extensive use of an online component with class participation and three exams. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have acquired extended complex language tools that facilitate proficiency in Spanish and its use in various professional contexts. There is no final exam. No new enrollments permitted after the third class session. Prerequisite(s): AS.210.212 OR appropriate Spanish placement exam score. Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.312. Advanced Spanish II. 3 Credits. This course is thorough review of the Spanish language focused on the development of students’ communicative abilities and their knowledge of Hispanic cultures. Students will both expand their knowledge of the basic structures of Spanish, with special emphasis on more difficult grammatical and vocabulary aspects, and further improve on oral and written skills. Students will increase their critical thinking skills and listening abilities utilizing movies and written texts. This course combines an extensive use of an online component, class participation and three exams. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have acquired more complex language tools to become proficient in Spanish and its use in various professional contexts. There is no final exam. No new enrollments permitted after the third class session. Prerequisite(s): AS.210.311 or appropriate Spanish placement exam score. Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.313. Medical Spanish. 3 Credits. Medical Spanish is a comprehensive examination of vocabulary and grammar for students who either work or intend to work in medicine and health-related fields in Spanish-speaking environments. The student will be able to participate in conversations on topics such as contrasting health systems, body structures, disorders and conditions, consulting your doctor, physical and mental health, first-aid, hospitalization and surgery on completion of this course. In completing the course’s final project students will apply, synthesize, and reflect on what has been learned in the class by creating a professional dossier individualized to their professional interests. There is no final exam. Not open to native speakers of Spanish. No new enrollments permitted after the third class session. Prerequisite(s): AS.210.311 OR AS.210.312 or appropriate Spanish placement exam score. Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1), Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) Writing Intensive AS.210.314. Spanish for International Commerce. 3 Credits. Spanish for international business is an overview of business topics in an international Spanish-speaking context with an emphasis on deep review of grammar and vocabulary acquisition. On completion of this course the student will have developed the ability to read and critically discuss business and government relations in Latin America and will have examine entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, business ethics, human resources and commerce in the Spanish speaking world. In completing the course’s final project students will apply, synthesize, and reflect on what has been covered in the class by creating a professional dossier individualized to their own professional interests. Concepts learned in this course will be directly applicable to careers linked to international relations and will apply to various careers in business. There is no final exam. May not be taken satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Not open to native speakers of Spanish. No new enrollments permitted after the third class session. Language Program Director: Loreto Sanchez-Serrano Prerequisite(s): AS.210.311 or or appropriate Spanish placement exam score. Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1), Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) Writing Intensive AS.210.315. Spanish for International Relations. 3 Credits. Spanish for international relations is an advanced examination of grammar and an analysis of international relations’ topics in Spanish. By completion of this course the student will have developed the ability to read, critically discuss and demonstrate mastery of political and socio-economic issues in Spanish-speaking environments. Potential topics include a survey of the professions in international relations, NGOs in Latin America, intellectual property, cultural diplomacy, remesas, regional coalitions and treaties, and the environment. Class presentations and final projects will allow students to apply, synthesize, and reflect on what has been learned in the class by participating in a global simulation that will include a written exercise individualized to their professional interests. Not open to native speakers of Spanish. No new enrollments permitted after the 4th class session. Prerequisite(s): AS.210.311 or appropriate webcape score Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1), Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) Writing Intensive AS.210.316. Advanced Spanish Conversation. 3 Credits. Conversational Spanish surveys high-interest themes, discusses short films by contemporary Hispanic filmmakers and offers a thorough review of grammar. The student will be able to participate in conversations on topics such as personality traits, social media, political power, art and lifestyles on completion of this course. Conversational skills mastered during the course apply to all careers interconnected by Spanish. There is no final exam. Not open to native speakers of Spanish. No new enrollments permitted after the third class session. Prerequisite(s): AS.210.311 or appropriate Spanish placement exam score. Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.317. Adv Spanish Composition. 3 Credits. This third-year course is a hands-on and process-oriented introduction to discussion and compositional analysis. On completion of this course, students will have improved their Spanish writing skills in various types of compositions they might be expected to write in academic settings and in real-life formats such as film reviews, letters to the editor, cover letters, etc. The course also focuses on refinement of grammar and vocabulary use. Not open to native speakers of Spanish. . Prerequisite(s): AS.210.312 or appropriate Spanish placement exam score. Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1), Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) Writing Intensive AS.210.318. Spanish for Engineering. 3 Credits. Spanish for engineering is a comprehensive examination of vocabulary and grammar for students who either work or intend to work in the engineering field to develop their communicative strategies in the field of engineering. On completion of this course, students will be able to participate in conversations on topics such as applications of biomedical engineering in the diagnosis and treatment of different medical conditions, efficient use of energy and materials, design and construction of public works, development of electrical systems and development of solutions to environmental problems. In completing the course’s final project students will apply, synthesize, and reflect on what has been learned in the class by creating a professional dossier individualized to their professional interests.There is no final exam. May not be taken satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Not open to native speakers of Spanish. No new enrollments permitted after the third-class session. Prerequisite(s): AS.210.311 Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1), Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) Writing Intensive AS.210.319. Spanish for Public Health. 3 Credits. Spanish for Public Health is a comprehensive examination of vocabulary and grammar for students who either work or intend to work in the Public Health field such as government agencies, health care organizations, nonprofits, or health insurer companies, in Spanish-speaking environments. On completion of this course, the student will be able to participate in conversations on topics including health systems, reproductive biology, nutrition, epidemiology, mental health, and environmental health. In completing the course’s final project students will apply, synthesize, and reflect on what has been learned in the class by creating a professional dossier individualized to their professional interests. Prerequisite(s): AS.210.311 Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1), Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) Writing Intensive AS.210.320. Advanced Modern Hebrew I. 3 Credits. Advanced Modern Hebrew I will focus on conversational and interactive language skills to expose learners to attributes of different genres and layers of the language. Students will be introduced to various original texts and lingual patterns to better understand and formulate proper syntax. The course will include contemporary readings from Israeli journalism and essays, along with other relevant Hebrew resources to inform class discussions and students’ reflective writings. Israeli cultural aspects will be integral to the course curriculum. Prerequisite(s): AS.384.216 OR AS.210.221 or equivalent Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1), Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) Writing Intensive AS.210.321. Advanced Modern Hebrew II. 3 Credits. This course will expand students’ fluencies in Modern Hebrew through Hebrew-dialogic Israeli and Palestinian cinema, examining and comparing several layers of a contemporary Hebrew-speaking society. For this class, students will view, discuss, and write about films with Hebrew as the primary spoken language. Through aural interpretation and subtitles, students will understand, analyze, and reflectively discuss the diversity of Hebrew-speaking cultures within society and the provenance and intentionalities of the dialects exhibited throughout a given film. Linguistic nuance, slang, and interpretive aspects of Hebrew as shown in the chosen films will prompt students to examine this modality of the expression of contemporary Hebrew. The course will be taught primarily in Hebrew and will be open to students who have matriculated to at least 200-level coursework of Modern Hebrew. Prerequisite(s): AS.384.315 OR AS.210.320 or instructor permission Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1), Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) Writing Intensive AS.210.351. Advanced Italian I. 3 Credits. This highly interactive course focuses on complex historical and contemporary themes, and is ideal, among others, for students who are specializing in international studies, medicine, psychology, and cognitive science. Students will analyze authentic texts and audiovisual materials on topics including the history of the Sicilian mafia, mental health and the deinstitutionalization movement in Italy, Europe and Italy in the 1960s-1980s, the role of curiosity and amazement in scientific discovery and art, and intercultural differences around hilarity. Taught in Italian. Prerequisite(s): AS.210.252 or placement exam Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1), Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4), Democracy (FA4.1) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) Writing Intensive AS.210.352. Advanced Italian II. 3 Credits. Course presents a systematic introduction to a variety of complex cultural and historical topics related to present-day Italy, emphasizing intercultural comparisons, interdisciplinarity, and encouraging a personal exploration of such topics. Course adopts a continuous assessment system (no mid-term and no final). Prerequisite(s): AS.210.351 OR appropriate placement exam scores (Parts I, II and III). Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1), Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4), Democracy (FA4.1) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) Writing Intensive AS.210.361. Advanced German I: Cultural Topics of the Modern German-speaking World. 3 Credits. Taught in German. We will read literary works by Heinrich Böll, Hermann Hesse, and Gertrud Wilker, as well as watch the film “Die Welle”, to explore themes like the “Wirtschaftswunder”, work and productivity, the role of women in society, the pursuit of happiness, youth slang, and much more. A review and expansion of advanced grammatical concepts and vocabulary underlies the course. Focus on improving expression in writing and speaking. May not be taken on an S/U basis. Prerequisite(s): AS.210.262 or placement exam. Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1), Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) Writing Intensive AS.210.362. Advanced German II: Contemporary Issues in the German Speaking World. 3 Credits. Taught in German. Topically, this course focuses on contemporary issues such as national identity, multiculturalism and the lingering social consequences of major 20th century historical events. Readings include literary and journalistic texts, as well as radio broadcasts, internet sites, music and film. Students read a full-length novel. Emphasis is placed on improving mastery of German grammar, development of self-editing skills and practice in spoken German for academic use. Introduction/Review of advanced grammar. Prerequisite(s): AS.210.361 or equivalent score on placement test. Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1), Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) Writing Intensive AS.210.363. Business German. 3 Credits. Taught in German. Course is designed to familiarize students with the vocabulary and standards for doing business in Germany. Taking a cultural approach, students read texts and engage in discussion that elucidate the works of business, commerce & industry in Germany, the world’s third largest economy. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary expansion and writing as it relates to business and business cases. May not be taken S/U. Recommended background: at least 4 semesters of college German (210.262) or equivalent. Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Citizens and Society (FA4), Projects and Methods (FA6) EN Foundational Abilities: Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.364. German for Medical & Public Health Professions. 3 Credits. Taught in German. An introduction to the concepts and linguistic tools necessary for understanding the German health care system and public health fields. Designed for students with B1 or above language skills in German. Readings, role plays, videos and research projects will form the basis for learning. Linguistic focus on expanding vocabulary, increasing reading and listening comprehension while also honing grammatical control to increase accuracy in speaking and writing. Topics include the German health-care system, the body, typical interactions between patients and health care professionals, as well as the history of iconic institutions such as Berlin’s Charite. Prerequisite: 4 semesters of college German or equivalent or permission of German LPD. Prerequisite(s): AS.210.262 OR AS.210.361 OR AS.210.362 Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.365. German for Science and Engineering. 3 Credits. Taught in German. This course is designed to provide language training in German tailored to students of science & engineering. Germany has long been a world leader in engineering, most notably in chemical and mechanical engineering. Over the past decades, Germany also has taken a lead in environmental sciences and information technology. In addition, Germany is now becoming an increasingly attractive place to pursue degrees in the technical fields. This course will provide practice and expansion in all language skill areas: analysis of texts, hands-on-activities, preparation of presentations, and discussion of topics. Specific areas of interest to the course members will be taken into consideration for the selection of materials. [Does not replace 210.362 as prerequisite for upper level courses or as major requirement.] Prerequisite(s): AS.210.262 OR AS.210.361 OR AS.210.362 or equivalent or placement exam. Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.367. Advanced Yiddish I. 3 Credits. This course will provide students who have completed at least two years of Yiddish with the opportunity to hone their skills in all four language areas: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. It will include advanced grammar study, readings in Yiddish literature, and work with audio/video recordings, taking into account the interests of each individual student. Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.368. Advanced Yiddish II. 3 Credits. Continuation of Advanced Yiddish I ( AS.210.367 ). Students will continue to hone their skills in all four language areas: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. In addition to advanced grammar study and readings in Yiddish literature, the course will take into account the interests of each individual student, allowing time for students to read Yiddish texts pertinent to their own research and writing. Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.371. Advanced Portuguese I. 3 Credits. Designed to sharpen students’ abilities in contemporary spoken and written Portuguese. This third-year course fosters the development of complex language skills that enhance fluency, accuracy and general proficiency in Portuguese and its appropriate use in professional and informal contexts. Students will briefly review previous grammar structures and concentrate on new complex grammar concepts. Using a variety of cultural items such as current news, short stories, plays, films, videos, newspaper articles, and popular music, students discuss diverse topics followed by intense writing and oral discussion with the aim of developing critical thinking and solid communication skills.Successful completion of Advanced Portuguese I will prepare students for the next level, Advanced Portuguese II, AS.210.372 . May not be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prereq: AS.210.272 or (old AS.210.278) or placement test. THERE IS NO FINAL EXAM. Prerequisite(s): AS.210.278 OR AS.210.272 or equivalent score on placement test or instructor approval. Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1), Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) Writing Intensive AS.210.372. Advanced Portuguese II. 3 Credits. Advanced Portuguese II offers a systematic review of the Portuguese language focused on the development of students’ communicative skills and their knowledge of the Lusophone culture. This course fosters the development of complex language skills that enhance fluency, accuracy and general proficiency in Portuguese and its appropriate use in professional and informal contexts. Students will concentrate on complex grammar concepts and the use of appropriate written and oral registers. Using a variety of cultural items such as current news, short stories, plays, films, videos, newspaper articles, and popular music, students discuss diverse topics followed by intense writing and oral discussion with the aim of developing critical thinking and solid communication skills. May not be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prereq: AS.210.371 or placement test. Prerequisite(s): AS.210.391 OR AS.210.371 or equivalent score on placement test or instructor approval. Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1), Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) Writing Intensive AS.210.411. Contacts and Contrasts in Spanish for the Professions. 3 Credits. Contacts and Contrasts in Spanish for the Professions harnesses a comparative approach to reviewing grammar and learning Spanish by offering translation practice from English to Spanish and thrusting synthesis of prior courses into coherent professional tools. Techniques may include comparing texts of medicine, public health, literature, technology, politics, and journalism between Spanish and English. Students will identify and differentiate terminology specific to these various fields and will focus on practicing correct uses of the grammatical structures relevant to English and Spanish in translation and cultural contact. In the course’s term projects, students will apply, synthesize, and reflect on their knowledge of Spanish by completing a translation exercise individualized to their professional interests. Strategies of communication mastered in this course will help students of Spanish throughout their careers. Prerequisite(s): AS.210.313 OR AS.210.314 OR AS.210.315 OR AS.210.318 OR AS.210.319 Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1), Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) Writing Intensive AS.210.412. Community Based Learning - Spanish Language Practicum. 3 Credits. This fourth-year course involves a specially designed project related to the student’s minor concentration. On completion of this course, the student will be able to use the Spanish language in real world contexts. The student-designed project may be related to each student´s current employment context or developed in agencies or organizations that complement student’s research and experimental background while contributing to the improvement of his/her language proficiency. There is no final exam. No new enrollments permitted after first week of class. The course will only meet as a group twice per semester, on a Tuesday (Sec. 01) or Thursday (Sec. 02) from 9:30-10:30. If the student has a class at that time, the instructor will request, in writing, that the student be granted an excused absence. Prerequisite(s): AS.210.411 Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1), Citizens and Society (FA4), Projects and Methods (FA6) EN Foundational Abilities: Engagement with Society (FA4) Writing Intensive AS.210.413. Curso de Perfeccionamiento. 3 Credits. This forth-year course is an in-depth examination of the Spanish grammar, including a wider range of idiomatic expressions and usages than students might have previously encountered. On completion of this course, students will be able to achieve the ACTFL Advanced-Mid to high level in oral and written expression as well as in reading and listening skills. The course will also help to prepare students for the DELE Intermediate or Superior levels, offered by the Instituto Cervantes. May not be taken satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Not open to native speakers of Spanish. No new enrollments permitted after the 4th class session. Prerequisite(s): ( AS.210.312 OR AS.210.317 ) AND ( AS.210.313 OR AS.210.314 OR AS.210.315 ) Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1), Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) Writing Intensive AS.210.417. Eloquent French. 3 Credits. This interactive, writing intensive course has a double agenda: 1) to guide students towards linguistic proficiency in French by exposing them to an extended range of stylistic, idiomatic and grammatical expressions; 2) to strengthen students' individual voices in written and oral expression. Recommended Course Background: AS.210.301 and AS.210.302 or permission of instructor. Contact Kristin Cook-Gailloud (kcg@jhu.g.sjuku.top). Prerequisite(s): AS.210.301 Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1), Culture and Aesthetics (FA3) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3) Writing Intensive AS.210.421. Yiddish For Reading Knowledge. 3 Credits. This course is designed to open up the world of Yiddish culture and letters by helping students develop the skills necessary to read Yiddish texts in the original. Students will learn the Yiddish alphabet and be introduced to Yiddish vocabulary and grammatical structures, as well as to resources for reading Yiddish such as dictionaries and grammar guides. Students will read and translate texts of increasing difficulty and will have the opportunity to tackle texts in their own field of interest. A “fast track” will be offered to students with prior knowledge of German. No prior knowledge of Yiddish is necessary. Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.210.426. French for Reading and Translation. 3 Credits. This course aims to provide proficiency in reading and translating?a variety of French texts from the humanities and social sciences. It is designed for undergraduate and graduate students with little or no background in French who wish to acquire a knowledge of French for research purposes 2) for Ph.D. candidates preparing to fulfill their a Foreign Language Proficiency requirement. Please note that this course does not provide speaking and listening skills, and can therefore not be taken as a substitute for other classes in the French Language curriculum (AS.210.xxx). Distribution Area: Humanities AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3) AS.210.561. German Independent Study. 3 Credits. Prerequisite(s): You must request Customized Academic Learning using the Customized Academic Learning form found in Student Self-Service: Registration > Online Forms. AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1), Citizens and Society (FA4) AS.210.571. Portuguese Independent Study. 3 Credits. Directed readings with Portuguese faculty. Prerequisite(s): You must request Customized Academic Learning using the Customized Academic Learning form found in Student Self-Service: Registration > Online Forms. AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Projects and Methods (FA6) AS.210.661. Reading and Translating German for Academic Purposes. 3 Credits. Graduate students only. Seniors may enroll with permission from LPD and instructor.Taught in English. This is the first semester of a year-long course designed for graduate students in other fields who wish to gain a reading knowledge of the German language. Seniors who intend to do graduate study in other disciplines are also welcome. Instruction includes an introduction to German vocabulary and grammatical structures as well as discussion of relevant translation practices. The goal of the course is for students to gain confidence in reading a variety of texts, including those in their own fields of study. No knowledge of German is assumed. Distribution Area: Humanities AS.210.662. Reading & Translating German for Academic Purposes II. 3 Credits. Taught in English. Seniors by permission & Graduate students only. This course is designed for graduate students in other departments who wish to gain reading knowledge of the German language and translation practice from German to English. This course is a continuation of the Fall semester. Focus on advanced grammatical structures and vocabulary. For certification or credit. Prerequisite(s): AS.210.661 or permission of instructor. Distribution Area: Humanities
Center for Africana Studies
School of Arts and Sciences
The Center for Africana Studies (CAS) offers a rigorous focus on African-descended peoples and their cultures across the globe. Over the past millennium, the contributions, traditions, and values of African, African-American, and African Diaspora cultures helped create the modern and pre-modern world. Africana Studies, as a field of study, grew from the activist and scholarly traditions of Black Studies and the blending of peoples and ideas between Europe, Africa, and the Americas. It therefore offers a broad, multidisciplinary approach to history and culture centered on the interests, conditions, philosophies, conceptual schemes, and value systems of African-descended people everywhere. CAS courses focus on the human experience in the context of social, political, demographic, cultural, religious, and economic systems. They also offer a unique perspective on racism, colonialism, capitalism, and geography that properly situates the importance of people of color to the making of the modern world.
History
School of Arts and Sciences
The Department of History offers students the opportunity to work intensively in the classroom and with individual faculty to discover the richness and complexity of history. Undergraduates begin with general courses, but progress quickly to courses that explore topics in depth and provide experience in researching, analyzing, and writing about the past. Graduate students work independently and with faculty advisors on reading and research in their fields of interest, while departmental seminars bring them together to discuss their research, forging a collegial intellectual culture. The department emphasizes European history, United States history, and the histories of Africa, Latin America, and East Asia. Faculty and students participate in a variety of interdisciplinary programs, including Africana Studies, East Asian Studies, Latin American Studies, Judaic Studies, Museums and Society, the Program for the Study of Women, Gender & Sexuality, and International Studies. Students also have opportunities to work with the Singleton Center for the Study of Premodern Europe and the Stern Center for the History of the Book in the Renaissance.
International Studies
School of Arts and Sciences
The International Studies major is an interdisciplinary program drawn from the departments of political science, history, economics, languages, sociology, and anthropology. There are three programs in International Studies: a regular undergraduate major leading to the B.A. degree in four years, and two programs leading to a B.A. and M.A. degree. One of these B.A./M.A. programs is in partnership with the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, D.C. and the other is with political science institute Sciences Po in Paris. The three programs, and all other aspects of the International Studies Program, are described on the International Studies website .
Modern Languages and Literatures
School of Arts and Sciences
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers graduate and undergraduate courses in the languages, literatures, and cultures of France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Portugal, Latin America, and Spain. The language programs include a wide range of courses from introductory through conversation and composition to civilization. The literature programs treat all periods of literature from both historical and critical-theoretical perspectives. These courses emphasize the close reading of texts and modern theories of literary criticism, particularly those based on contemporary philosophy, psychoanalysis, anthropology, and linguistics. In addition, an active program of visiting professors and lecturers complements the core program offered by the faculty-in-residence.
Medicine, Science, and the Humanities, Bachelor of Arts
School of Arts and Sciences
This is an interdisciplinary, humanities-based major using cultural and historical contexts to explore scientific inquiry and the roots of medicine. The Medicine, Science, and the Humanities major is ideal for students who plan to pursue careers in the science and health professions, students interested in issues of importance to science and medicine, and students who plan to pursue graduate work in a range of humanities, social science, or professional disciplines.
AS.361 (Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies)
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AS.361.100. Introduction to Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies. 3 Credits. An interdisciplinary introduction to the ways of life of Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx peoples, their origins, historical legacies, and current cultural expressions. This course assumes no prior knowledge and incorporates the insights of several disciplines including anthropology, history, political science, economics, cultural studies, literary criticism, and ethnomusicology. The course seeks to comprehend the region from multiple perspectives and to provide a broad conceptual overview. Prerequisite(s): Students who have taken AS.361.130 are not eligible to take AS.361.100 . Distribution Area: Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4), Ethics and Foundations (FA5) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.361.200. Popular Music in Latin America: Dissent, Resistance, Tranformation. 3 Credits. Popular music is central to Latin American cultural practices. From Carmen Miranda to Bad Bunny, from Carlos Gardel to Karol G, this course examines the works of numerous performers and songwriters who have defined the Latin American songbook, elevating it to one of the most sophisticated art forms in the Americas. We will explore a vast range of musical genres that constitute the diverse soundscape of Latin American popular music, from Argentine Tango and Brazilian Samba to Colombian Salsa, Dominican Dembow, and Son Cubano. Our exploration will encompass its Afro-diasporic, Indigenous, and European origins, the impact of the cultural industry, and its intersections with the region’s social and political history. We will delve into the stories behind the songs, reflecting on their instrumental roles in shaping identity, citizenship, sensibility, political dissent, and resistance. Through listening sessions, critical and theoretical texts, and open discussions, participants will enhance their understanding of the musical and artistic forces that have shaped Latin American history and culture. Distribution Area: Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4), Democracy (FA4.1) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.361.300. Documentary Cinema in Latin America: Memory, Politics, Poetics. 3 Credits. How can films create and reframe historical narratives? How do films convey collective histories, such as the struggle to defend the rights of nature in the Amazon rainforest, the post-revolutionary racialization of Afro-Cuban farmworkers in the outskirts of La Habana, or the bloody 1973 coup d’état in Chile? How can experimental aesthetics settle with a population struggling with hunger in Brazil? This seminar delves into the documentary mode within Latin American cinema, exploring the intricate relationship between personal and collective memories, politics, and the poetics of filmmaking. Despite being broadly defined by a commitment to concepts like “fact” and “reality,” documentaries blur the distinction between fictional and non-fictional narratives. Documentaries denounce, interpret, and construct the telling of historical events; they also investigate, reflect, and reenact autobiographical accounts. Our course takes a multidisciplinary approach, analyzing several films as both works of art and historical documents, that is, works that recount the region’s social, aesthetic, political, and economic realities. We will examine various topics, including memory, identity, politics, ethics, aesthetics, nature, human and more-than-human rights, and social justice, by analyzing productions from countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, México, and more. We’ll draw from various fields and disciplines, including film and media studies, performance studies, philosophy, anthropology, and memory studies. This course presents an exceptional opportunity to expand our knowledge and understanding of Latin America by analyzing some of the most thought-provoking films ever made. AS Foundational Abilities: Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4), Democracy (FA4.1) EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4) AS.361.623. LACLxS Reading Seminar: Caribbean Worlds. 3 Credits. This interdisciplinary graduate seminar examines the Caribbean as a dynamic and multifaceted region shaped by its diverse populations, colonial entanglements, and enduring struggles for sovereignty and self-determination. Emphasizing the Caribbean’s role as a site of political, economic, and cultural innovation, the course engages major themes including indigeneity, slavery and colonial domination, race and racism, gender and sexuality, diaspora, and contested models of “development.” These issues will be analyzed through the writings and perspectives of Caribbean thinkers—both historical and contemporary—who have critically shaped regional and global discourses. Rather than positioning the Caribbean as simply “peripheral,” this course foregrounds the region as a generative space of intellectual, cultural, and political resilience with profound relevance to broader conversations in Latin America and the Global South.
Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies (LACLxS)
School of Arts and Sciences
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