Courses

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• CAS LD 119: Igbo 1
  First semester four-skill Igbo course leading to proficiency in oral expression, listening comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural understanding. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community.
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• CAS LD 120: Igbo 2
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLD119) or equivalent, or consent of instructor. - Second-semester four-skills Igbo course leading to proficiency in oral expression, listening comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural understanding. This course builds on the first semester, expanding students' ability to communicate in everyday contexts. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community.
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• CAS LD 211: Amharic 3
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLD112) or consent of instructor. - This third-semester four-skill Amharic course develops competence and confidence in the use of Amharic in reading, writing, speaking and listening in culturally acceptable ways. Students learn to communicate at an intermediate mid level of proficiency. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community.
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• CAS LD 212: Amharic 4
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLD211) or consent of instructor. - This fourth-semester four-skill Amharic course develops competence and confidence in use of Amharic in reading, writing, speaking and listening in culturally acceptable ways. Students learn to communicate at an intermediate high level of proficiency. Satisfactory completion of LD 212 fulfills the CAS language requirement. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub areas: The Individual in Community, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy.
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• CAS LD 213: Mandinka/Bambara 3
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLD114) - Intermediate study of Mandinka. Intensive conversational practice with continued study of grammatical structures, morphology, and tone. Readings and discussions centering on traditional Mandinka literature.
• CAS LD 214: Mandinka/Bambara 4
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLD213) - Intermediate study of Mandinka/Bambara. Intensive conversational practice with continued study of grammatical structures, morphology, and tone. Readings and discussions centering on traditional Mandinka/Bambara literature. Lab required. Satisfactory completion of CAS LD 214 fulfills the CAS language requirement.
• CAS LD 215: Zulu 3
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLD116) - Continued conversational practice with particular focus on grammatical structures. Readings, writings, and discussions concerning traditional, contemporary, and oral literature. First language speaker available. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community.
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• CAS LD 216: Zulu 4
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLD215) - This four-skills African language course in fourth-semester isiZulu develops communicative competence and confidence in the use of isiZulu in reading, writing, speaking and listening in culturally acceptable ways. Students learn to communicate at an intermediate high level of proficiency. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub areas: The Individual in Community, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy.
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• CAS LD 219: Igbo 3
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLD120) or consent of instructor. - This third-semester four-skill Igbo course develops competence and confidence in the use of Igbo in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in culturally acceptable ways. Students learn to communicate at an intermediate mid-level proficiency. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community.
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• CAS LD 220: Igbo 4
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLD219) or consent of instructor. - This fourth semester four-skills Igbo course develops communicative competence and confidence in the use of Igbo in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in culturally acceptable ways. Students learn to communicate at an intermediate high-level of proficiency. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub areas: The Individual in Community, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy.
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• CAS LD 311: Amharic 5
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLD212) or instructor consent - Designed to help students develop proficiency in the language from the intermediate to advanced level. Study and discussion of various issues in Amharic society, culture and history, and traditional and contemporary literature.
• CAS LD 312: Amharic 6
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLD311) or instructor consent - Designed to help students continue to develop proficiency in the language at the advanced level. Study and discussion of various issues in Amharic society, culture and history, and traditional and contemporary literature.
• CAS LD 315: Zulu 5
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLD216) or instructor consent. - This fifth-semester course is designed to take students' proficiency in isiZulu from the intermediate to the advanced level; it includes study and discussion of various issues in Zulu society, culture and history, and traditional and contemporary literature.
• CAS LD 316: Zulu 6
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLD315) or instructor consent. - This sixth-semester course builds on Zulu 5, helping students to develop their proficiency in the language at the advanced level. Continuing study of various language and cultural issues pertaining to Zulu society.
• CAS LD 319: Igbo 5
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLD220) , or consent of instructor. - Fifth semester four-skill Igbo course leading to proficiency in speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing. Study of contemporary Igbo social and cultural issues explored through the reading of advanced traditional and contemporary Igbo literary texts.
• CAS LD 320: Igbo 6
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLD319) or consent of instructor. - Sixth semester four-skills Igbo course leading to proficiency in speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing. Study of contemporary Igbo social and cultural issues explored through the reading of advanced traditional and contemporary Igbo literary texts.
• CAS LD 415: Zulu 7
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLD316) or consent of instructor. - Fourth-year course develops fluency in all language skill areas, builds vocabulary and idiomatic knowledge. Weekly presentations focus on themes linked to students' research interests. Recorded dialogues, television news, dramas and comedies strengthen listening skills and cultural appreciation.
• CAS LD 416: Zulu 8
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLD415) or consent of instructor. - Fourth-year course develops fluency in all language skill areas, builds vocabulary and idiomatic knowledge. Weekly presentations focus on themes linked to students' research interests. Recorded dialogues, television news, dramas and comedies strengthen listening skills and cultural appreciation.
• CAS LD 419: Igbo 7
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLD320) or consent of instructor. - A continuation of CAS LD 320, Igbo 6, leading to an advanced-low level of proficiency based on ACTFL standards in oral expression, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. Also strengthens students' knowledge of Igbo grammar and culture.
• CAS LD 420: Igbo 8
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLD419) or consent of instructor. - A continuation of CAS LD 419, Igbo 7, leading to an advanced-mid level of proficiency based on ACTFL standards in oral expression, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. Also strengthens students' knowledge of Igbo grammar and culture.