Modern Language Courses: Fall 2015

CHI 100: Survival Chinese

(3) Credit Hour(s)

Fulfills core competency: Communication Skills. This course will stress two language skills (listening and speaking) as well as cultural awareness. The student will progress from the novice low level of language proficiency (as defined by the guidelines established by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages: ACTFL) to the novice-mid level. Over the course of the semester, the student will gradually acquire the vocabulary, grammar and cultural information to progress from simple repetition of memorized structures to creation and communication in the target language. To this end, great stress will be placed on the repetition, revision and pronunciation of vocabulary and grammatical items. By the end of CHI 100, the student will be competent in listening and speaking skills at the novice-mid level. This course is intended for students who have less than 2 years of High School Chinese. (UG)

CHI 101: Elementary Chinese I

(3) Credit Hour(s)

Fulfills core competency: Communication Skills. This course will stress four language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) as well as cultural awareness. The student will progress from the novice low level of language proficiency (as defined by the guidelines established by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages: ACTFL) to the novice-mid level. Over the course of CHI 101 and CHI 102, the student will gradually acquire the vocabulary, grammar and cultural information to progress from simple repetition of memorized structures to creation and communication in the target language. To this end, great stress will be placed on the repetition, revision and pronunciation of vocabulary and grammatical items. By the end of CHI 101, the student will be competent in reading, writing, listening and speaking skills at the novice-mid level. Prerequisite: This course is intended for students who have less than 2 years of High School Chinese. (UG)

CHI 102: Elementary Chinese II

(3) Credit Hour(s)

Fulfills core competency: Communication Skills. This course will stress four language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) as well as cultural awareness. The student will progress from the novice low level of language proficiency (as defined by the guidelines established by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages: ACTFL) to the novice-high level. Over the course of CHI 101 and CHI 102, the student will gradually acquire the vocabulary, grammar and cultural information to progress from simple repetition of memorized structures to creation and communication in the target language. To this end, great stress will be placed on the repetition, revision and pronunciation of vocabulary and grammatical items. By the end of CHI 102, the student will be competent in reading,writing, listening and speaking skills at the novice-high level. Prerequisite: CHI 101. (UG)

CHI 105: Intermediate Chinese I

(3) Credit Hour(s)

Fulfills core competency: Communication Skills. This course will stress four language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) as well as cultural awareness. The student will progress from the "novice-high" level of language proficiency (as defined by the guidelines established by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages: ACTFL) to the "intermediate-low" level. Learners in 105 should be prepared to further develop speaking skills, proficiency, and accuracy in the L2. Learners move out of concrete concepts and into abstract concepts, they comprehend main ideas and details of authentic materials, both written and spoken. The L2 is used exclusively by both learner and instructor. The student will acquire the vocabulary, grammar and cultural information to begin communication in the target language in entry-level professional settings. By the end of CHI 105, the student will be competent in reading, writing, listening and speaking skills at the intermediate-low level. Prerequisites: Successful completion of CHI 102 or three years high school Chinese. Offered as Needed. (UG)

CHI 106: Intermediate Chinese II

(3) Credit Hour(s)

Fulfills core competency: Communication Skills. This course will stress four language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) as well as cultural awareness. The student will progress from the "intermediate-low" level of language proficiency (as defined by the guidelines established by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages: ACTFL) to the "intermediate-mid" level. Learners in 106 should be prepared to further develop speaking skills, proficiency, and accuracy in the L2. Learners move out of concrete concepts and into abstract concepts, they comprehend main ideas and details of authentic materials, both written and spoken. The L2 is used exclusively by both learner and instructor. The student will acquire the vocabulary, grammar and cultural information to begin communication in the target language in entry-level professional settings. By the end of CHI 106, the student will be competent in reading, writing, listening and speaking skills at the intermediate-mid level. Prerequisites: CHI 105. Offered as Needed. (UG)

CHI 110: Chinese for Teachers

(3) Credit Hour(s)

Fulfills core competency: Communication Skills. This course will stress four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) as well as cultural awareness. The student will progress from the novice low level of language proficiency (as defined by the guidelines established by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages: ACTFL) to the novice-mid level. Over the course of the semester, the student will gradually acquire the vocabulary, grammar and cultural information to progress from simple repetition of memorized structures to creation and communication in the target language. It also aims to provide teachers with the knowledge, skills, and tools that they need to bring basic Chinese language to their classrooms. To this end, great stress will be placed on the repetition, revision and pronunciation of vocabulary and grammatical items, as well as the development of student skills in teaching basic Chinese to the elementary and/or secondary level. By the end of CHI 110, the student will be competent in listening, speaking, reading and writing skills at the novice-mid level. Prerequisite: This course is intended for Education majors or those seeking secondary teacher certification who successfully complete CHI 100. (UG)

IPP 318: Technology in Education

(3) Credit Hour(s)

This course examines technology in today's educational system for students seeking certification in adolescence education. Emphasis is on current trends and issues, seminal readings, and research findings related to the use of technology in education. Issues related to curriculum planning, program development and evaluation, and staff development are addressed. Prerequisite: 3 credits in a minimum 200 level course with a competency. Offered as Needed. (UG)

ITA 101: Elementary Italian I

(3) Credit Hour(s)

Fulfills core competency: Communication Skills. A study of the basic grammar and vocabulary of Italian through oral and written drills designed to develop the ability to understand, speak, read and write Italian. Prerequisite: This course is intended for students with less than two years previous Italian instruction. Offered As Needed. (UG)

ITA 102: Elementary Italian II

(3) Credit Hour(s)

Fulfills core competency: Communication Skills. A continuation of study of the basic grammar and vocabulary of Italian through oral and written drills designed to develop the ability to understand, speak, read and write Italian. Prerequisite: This course is intended for students with less than two years previous Italian instruction. Offered As Needed. (UG)

ITA 105: Intermediate Italian I

(3) Credit Hour(s)

Fulfills core competency: Communication Skills. Intermediate I and II courses will continue to stress the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) with stronger emphasison the listening and speaking components. The art, architecture and history of Italy will be examined. The student will progress from the "novice high/intermediate-low to the intermediate-mid" (Part I) "intermediate-mid to the intermediate-high" (Part II) level as defined by the guidelines established by the American Councilon the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Prerequisites: Successful completion of ITA 102 or three years high school Italian. Offered As Needed. (UG)

ITA 106: Intermediate Italian II

(3) Credit Hour(s)

Fulfills core competency: Communication Skills. Intermediate I and II courses will continue to stress the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) with stronger emphasis on the listening and speaking components. The art, architecture and history of Italy will be examined. The student will progress from the "novice high/intermediate-low to the intermediate-mid" (Part I) "intermediate-mid to the intermediate-high" (Part II) level as defined by the guidelines established by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. (UG)

ITA 207: Italian Conversation & Composition I

(3) Credit Hour(s)

Fulfills core competency: Communication Skills. Conversation and Composition I and II courses will continue to stress the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) with stronger emphasis on productive language skills: writing and speaking. Literature, culture, current events, film, games and role-playing will be some of the elements to foster both spoken and written proficiency in Italian. The student will progress from the intermediate-mid level to intermediate-high/advanced-low level (as defined by the guidelines established by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages:ACTFL). The student will acquire the vocabulary, grammar and cultural information to effectively communicate orally and in writing with native speakers of Italian. (UG)

ITA 208: Italian Conversation & Composition II

(3) Credit Hour(s)

Fulfills core competency: Communication Skills. Conversation and Composition I and II courses will continue to stress the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) with stronger emphasis on productive language skills: writing and speaking. Literature, culture, current events, film, games and role-playing will be some of the elements to foster both spoken and written proficiency in Italian. The student will progress from the intermediate-mid level to intermediate-high/advanced-low level (as defined by the guidelines established by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages:ACTFL). The student will acquire the vocabulary, grammar and cultural information to effectively communicate orally and in writing with native speakers of Italian. (UG)