Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of (SLLC)College of Arts and Humanities1105 Jiménez Hall, 301-405-4025 www.languages.umd.edu Director: Carol Mossman Associate Director for Academic Affairs: Gabriele Strauch Acting Associate Director for Academic Affairs: Lauretta Clough Associate Director for Administrative Affairs: Claire Goebeler Academic Programs The School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures is the primary academic unit devoted to instruction and research in the world's languages, literatures, and cultures. It consists of the Departments of East Asian Languages, Literatures and Cultures; French and Italian; Germanic Studies; Middle Eastern Studies; Russian; Spanish and Portuguese; and the Second Language Acquisition program. It offers undergraduate majors in Arabic Studies, Chinese, French Language and Literature, Germanic Studies, Italian Studies, Japanese, Persian Studies, Russian Language and Literature, and Spanish Language, Literatures, and Cultures. Minors can be earned in Arabic, Chinese Language, French Studies, Germanic Language and Literatures, Italian Language and Culture, Japanese, Korean Studies, Persian Studies, Portuguese Language, Literatures, and Cultures, Russian Studies, Spanish Language and Cultures, and Spanish Language, Business, and Cultures. Language and culture instruction through the advanced level is available in Hebrew as well. The School offers study abroad programs in many countries, both short and long-term. Its Language House, a residential immersion facility for approximately 100 students, is one of the most successful living-learning programs on campus, including immersion in Arabic, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Persian, Russian, and Spanish. Its FOLA program offers individualized instruction in Turkish and Urdu. East Asian Languages and Cultures2106 Jimenez Hall 301-405-4239 www.chinese.umd.edu www.japanese.umd.edu www.korean.umd.edu Professor and Chair: Ramsey Associate Professors: Liu, Yotsukura, Zhou Assistant Professors: Chao, Mason, Naito Lecturers: Miura, Yaginuma French and Italian (FRIT) 3106 Jimenez Hall 301-405-4024 www.french.umd.edu www.italian.umd.edu Associate Professor and Chair: Campangne Professors: Brami, Mossman, Verdaguer Associate Professors: Eades, Falvo, Frish, Letzter, Scullen Assistant Professors: Benharrech, Carlorosi Lecturer: Amodeo Emeriti: Fink, Hage, Meijer, Russell, Tarica, Therrien Germanic Studies (GERM) 3215 Jimenez Hall 301-405-4091 www.german.umd.edu Professor and Chair: Oster Professors: Frederiksen+, Beicken+ Associate Professors: Moyer, Strauch Assistant Professor: Koser Emeriti: Best, Herin, Jones, Pfister, Walker Middle Eastern Studies (MEST) 3215 Jimenez Hall 301-405-1891 www.arabic.umd.edu www.hebrew.umd.edu www.persian.umd.edu Professor and Chair: Karimi Professor: Elgibali Associate Professor: Zakim Assistant Professors: Abasi, Anishchenkova Lecturer: Levy Russian (RUSS) 3215 Jimenez Hall 301-405-4239 www.russian.umd.edu Associate Professor and Chair: Papazian Associate Professors: Hitchcock, Lekic, Martin Assistant Professor: Landa Affiliate Faculty: Gor Spanish and Portuguese (SPAP) 2215 Jimenez Hall 301-405-6441 www.portuguese.umd.edu www.spanish.umd.edu Professor and Chair: Quintero Herencia Professors: Aguilar-Mora, Cypess, Associate Professors: Demaría, Igel, Lacorte, Lavine, Merediz, Naharro-Calderón, Rodriguez, Sánchez de Pinillos Assistant Professor: Penrose Lecturers: Krausen Emeriti: Nemes, Pacheco + Distinguished Scholar Teacher ++Distinguished University Professor In all SLLC programs, language acquisition courses must be taken sequentially. Once credit has been received in a higher-level language acquisition course, a lower-level course may not be taken for credit.
Language Majors The Arabic Studies Majorwww.arabic.umd.edu;www.arabic.umd.edu School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures (SLLC)
Requirements for the Major
All students planning to pursue the major in Arabic Studies should contact the undergraduate advisor, who will be responsible for placement, oversight, and record keeping. A grade of C (2.0) or better is required in all courses. Prerequisites (18 credits) Students must take the prerequisite courses or satisfy these requirements by placement:* ARAB104 Elementary Modern Standard Arabic I-II (6 credits) ARAB105 Elementary Modern Standard Arabic III-IV (6 credits) ARAB106 Elementary Egyptian Colloquial Arabic I ARAB107 Elementary Egyptian Colloquial Arabic II *Modern Standard Arabic is the formal variety of Arabic used throughout the Arab world, particularly for reading and writing. Egyptian Colloquial Arabic is one of the major spoken varieties in the Middle East. Once credits have been received for a higher-level language focus course, a lower-level course in the same strand (written or spoken) may not be taken for credit. (ARAB204 may not be taken after ARAB205, for example. ARAB107 may not be taken after ARAB206, etc.)
Required Courses for the Major
All courses are 3 credits unless noted otherwise
Core sequence: 24 credits ARAB204 Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic I (6 credits)
ARAB205 Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic II (6 credits; prereq ARAB204) ARAB304 Advanced Modern Standard Arabic I (prereq ARAB205) ARAB305 Advanced Modern Standard Arabic II (prereq ARAB304) ARAB206 Intermediate Egyptian Colloquial Arabic III (prereq ARAB107) ARAB207 Intermediate Egyptian Colloquial Arabic IV (prereq ARAB206) Electives: a minimum of 18 credits
A. Required Upper-level electives in Arabic (a minimum of 9 credits) ARAB311 The Arab World Today (pre-coreq ARAB304) ARAB312 Islamic Culture (pre-coreq ARAB304) ARAB321 Arab Media (pre-coreq ARAB304) ARAB322 Commercial Arabic (pre-coreq ARAB304) ARAB401 Readings in Arabic Literature (prereq ARAB305) ARAB402 Arabic Translation (prereq ARAB305) ARAB411 U.S. - Arab Relations (prereq ARAB305) ARAB412 Modern Arabic Literature: A Survey (prereq ARAB305) ARAB499 Special Topics in Arabic Studies
B. Optional Electives in English: a maximum of 9 credits (no prereqs)
ARAB 251 Arabic Cinema ARAB 252 Arabic Literature in Translation ARAB 351 Arab Culture and Civilization ARAB 499 Special Topics in Arabic Studies Courses in Middle Eastern Studies taught in English in other departments can be substituted with the approval of the Undergraduate advisor.
Study Abroad
Students majoring in Arabic Studies are encouraged to spend a summer or a semester abroad. Credits earned toward the major during study abroad must be approved by the department prior to departure. A maximum of 15 non-UM credits may be applied to the major.
The Chinese Major School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures (SLLC) www.sllc.umd.edu
II. Literature. 3 credits of Chinese literature at 300 level or above. Courses accepted include:
III. Linguistics. 3 credits of Chinese linguistics at 300 level or above. Courses accepted include:
IV. History/Civilization. 6 credits of Chinese history/civilization offered by other departments. Courses accepted include, but are not limited to:
"Special Topics" and "Colloquium" courses (those with variable numbers, ending in 8 or 9 and followed by a letter) may be acceptable but only depending on the actual title and content of the course at the time it is offered. The final say on whether such courses are acceptable for a particular student's major is in the hands of the Chinese Program and the Chinese Advisor.
Electives. 6 credits of electives at 300 level or above, subject to the advisor's approval. In addition to all the specific courses listed "Non-language Requirements", above, language courses and independent study may also be used toward this requirement. French Language, Literature and Culture School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures (SLLC) www.sllc.umd.edu Required courses (36 credits):
School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures (SLLC) www.sllc.umd.edu GERM204 German Grammar Review (prereq GERM203/HS level 4 German) B. Area Requirements: 27 credits Language Courses: 6 credits upper level minimum GERM473 Variation in Contemporary German Language (prerequ GERM302 or by permission) Literature Courses: 6 credits upper level minimum GERM436 The Usual Suspects: Criminals in German Literature and Film (prerequ: GERM320 and 322) Culture Courses: 6 credits upper level minimum No more than 9 credits of the 36 total required may be satisfied by courses taught in English. With the approval of the Germanic Studies advisor, up to 6 credits of these courses may be taken outside the department. Study Abroad and Internships Study Abroad is highly recommended. With the approval of the major advisor, courses taken through Study Abroad may be applied to the total of 36 credits, replacing courses on list above. Specific credits and equivalencies are determined by advisor on receipt of transcripts. Students are encouraged to save samples of work completed abroad to present to advisor upon their return. Internships (GERM 386) are also encouraged (no more than 3 credits may be applied to the major). Germ 386 may not replace the required 6 credits of upper-level courses in any of the three categories. Italian Studies www.italian.umd.edu School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures (SLLC) www.sllc.umd.edu B.A. in Italian Studies Requirements for Italian Major: 39 credits Prerequisites: Successful completion of Italian language through intermediate level (ITAL 230 or ITAL 122) I. Major Core Requirements (18 credits) ITAL 204 - Review Grammar and Composition ITAL 207 - Reading and Writing in Italian ITAL 211 - Intermediate Oral Communication ITAL 301 - Italian Composition ITAL 311 - Advanced Oral Expression: Current Events ITAL 401 - Advanced Composition and Style II. Additional Requirements (9 credits) a) One additional course at the 200 level in lieterature or culture; choose one from the following: ITAL 251 - Introduction to Italian Literature ITAL 261 - Cuisine, Culture and Society in Italy Yesterday and Today b) Two additional courses at the 300 level in literature or culture; choose two from the following: ITAL 351 - Survey of Italian Literature I: From the Middle Ages to the Renaissance ITAL 352 - Survey of Italian Literature II: From the Renaissance to the Present ITAL 361 - Italian Society and Culture: From Fascism to the 1970's ITAL 362 - Italian Society and Culture: From the 1970's to the Present III. Three courses at the 400 level (12 credits) N.B. For each course at the 400 level, Italina majors must register for 1 credit colloquium (ITAL 478x) The Japanese Major www.japanese.umd.edu School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures (SLLC) The Japanese major provides the training and cultural background needed for entering East Asia-related careers in such fields as higher education, the arts, business, government, international relations, agriculture, or the media. Students may also consider a double major in Japanese and another discipline, such as business, international relations, economics, or journalism. After completing the prerequisite of one year of language (12 credits): JAPN 101 (Elementary Japanese I; six hours per week, fall); and JAPN 102 (Elementary Japanese II; six hours per week, spring), students must complete 42 credits for the major course requirements (24 language, six civilization/history, 12 elective). Students must take language-acquisition courses sequentially. Once credit has been received in a higher-level language acquisition or grammar course, a lower-level course may not be taken for credit.
Note: Electives must be in Japanese language, literature, linguistics, or other East Asian subjects (one must be in the area of Japanese linguistics and one in the area of Japanese literature), and are subject to approval by the student's advisor. Courses that can fulfill the major elective requirement include: JAPN 317, 414, 415, 416, 418, and 498. Courses that fulfill the linguistics requirement for the major include JAPN421, 422, 428, and 438. The Persian Studies Major School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures (SLLC) The Major The 36-credit major in Persian Studies (12 courses) will provide students with a solid background in linguistic, literary, and cultural aspects of the study of Persian, inclusive of the cultures of Iran, Afghanistan, Persian-speaking Central Asia, and the Persian diaspora. Students will work toward competence in speaking, reading, writing, and listening; students will study the evolution of Iranian and Persianate cultures in their diverse perspectives, practices, and products. They will become conversant with the contemporary political and daily life of Persian-speaking peoples, with cultural comparison implicit throughout their 4 years. The B.A. in Persian Studies prepares students for a range of professional opportunities, including careers in government, education, the arts, business, and communication. We expect that many undergraduates will choose to double major or do a double degree in Persian and another subject, including arts and humanities majors, business, computer science, engineering, and journalism. Requirements for the Major All students planning to pursue the Major in Persian Studies should contact the undergraduate advisor for Persian, who will be responsible for placement, oversight, and record keeping. A grade of 2.0 or better is required in all courses. A. Prerequisites - 8 credits. Note: There are no prerequisites for students with equivalent knowledge.
COURSES REQUIRED FOR MAJORS Note: in cases where a student has equivalent knowledge, required language-focus credits are replaced in consultation with UG advisor. This may include courses in Arabic for those students who intend to study Persian literature in Persian, as Arabic is integral to the history of Persian literature. B. CORE Sequence - 18 credits Note: All prerequisites imply "or equivalent knowledge."
C. Upper Level Electives in Persian - 6 credits
D. Electives in English - up to 12 credits; no prerequisites
Courses in Middle Eastern Studies taught in English outside the Department may be substituted on approval of the Undergraduate Advisor. E. Supporting Area - 9 credits Students must take 9 upper-level credits in a single area of study outside Persian Studies as a complement to their major. Their plan should be cleared with the Undergraduate advisor upon declaring major. Double majors and minors fulfill this requirement. The Romance Languages Major
www.romancelanguages.umd.edu School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures (SLLC) The Romance Languages Program is intended for students who wish to specialize in two of the Romance languages: French, Italian, Spanish. Students selecting this major must take a total of 45 credits selected from courses in two of the three components listed below: French, Italian and Spanish. The first four courses listed under each group are required for that particular language component; exceptions or substitutions may be made only with the approval of the student's advisor in consultation with the Romance Languages advisor. 21 credits are taken in each of the two languages, as specified, and three additional credits are taken at the 400-level in either of the languages chosen. Literature or civilization courses may not be taken in translation. Students who wish to apply for Teacher's Certification should consult the College of Education. Students must take language-acquisition courses sequentially. Once credit has been received in a higher-level language acquisition or grammar course, a lower-level course may not be taken for credit.
School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures (SLLC) The undergraduate major in Russian Language and Literature consists of 40 credits beyond the prerequisite of Elementary Russian (Russian 101-102 or equivalent). Many students pursue a double major or double degree in Russian and another discipline, such as international relations, business, history, economics, journalism, engineering, etc. Russian students have the opportunity to live in St. Mary's Language House, and the majority of majors participate in study abroad. Native or heritage speakers wishing to enroll in Russian courses or major in Russian should consult the Undergraduate Advisor. Students interested in enrolling in a course that appears closed or that has a waitlist are strongly encouraged to contact the faculty member or Undergraduate Advisor for Russian for permission to enroll. Students must take language-acquisition courses sequentially. Once credit has been received in a higher-level language acquisition or grammar course, a lower-level course may not be taken for credit.
Notes: One supporting course outside the department (at the 300-level or above) may be counted toward the major with an advisor's prior approval. Spanish Language, Literatures, and Cultures School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures (SLLC)
Other Language Programs HebrewThe Hebrew language program provides an opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills in Hebrew language, culture, and thought. Elementary and intermediate language courses develop communication skills in modern Hebrew. Upper-level language courses emphasize reading comprehension, vocabulary enrichment, and writing skills. More advanced students focus on the analytical study of major classical and modern Hebrew texts. Students wishing to focus on Hebrew language as a primary subject may do so through a concentration on Hebrew within the Jewish Studies major (see Jewish Studies Program). Korean There are two tracks in the Korean language program. The first consists of KORA 101, 102, 202, and 212 and is designed for students with no previous background in, or exposure to, Korean language and culture. The second consists of KORA 211, 212, 311, and 312. It is a heritage sequence for students who were exposed to Korean as children, but who do not have native fluency in the language. See individual course descriptions for placement information. In addition to language skills courses, the department offers courses on the structure and history of the Korean language.
Undergraduate Research Experiences The School of Languages, Literatures and Languages has implemented an Annual Undergraduate Research Poster Fair which allows its outstanding Juniors and/or Seniors to display their research projects. The Fair takes place in late April in the Language House (St. Mary's).Awards and Recognition The UG Committee organizes an annual awards ceremony to celebrate those students who have earned SLLC scholarships, academic achievement awards, and honor society membership. The annual SLLC UG Research Forum takes place in conjunction with the awards ceremony. |
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