AMELANG 21C:
First Year Oromo, Third Quarter
Focus is on speaking, writing, reading, and listening abilities in Oromo. Interactive approach enables students to express concepts and develop communicative competence at the basic level. Cultural context is an essential part of the course. This is the 3rd course of a 3 part series. Completion of this course completes the language requirement.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
AMELANG 70B:
Accelerated First-Year Swahili part, Part 2
Continuation of AMELANG 70A. Completes the first-year sequence in two rather than three quarters. Students develop first-year proficiency in Swahili at an accelerated pace through active language use and participation in Swahili-speaking practices. Emphasis is on development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing through authentic materials and appropriate cultural contexts. Fulfills the University foreign language requirement. Prerequisite: AMELANG 70A or consent of instructor.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: Language
AMELANG 99:
Undergraduate Directed Reading
This course does not fulfill the University language requirement.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
for credit
AMELANG 100C:
First-Year Amharic, Third Quarter
Continuation of AMELANG 100B. Prerequisite AMELANG 100B. Fulfills the University Foreign Language Requirement.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Language
AMELANG 106A:
First-Year Swahili, First Quarter
This is a five-unit introductory Swahili language course for students who have little or no previous experience in studying the Swahili language. The primary focus is on developing communicative skills in Swahili through listening, speaking , reading and writing basic grammatical structures, with special insight into the Swahili culture.nThe course emphasizes the development of communicative functionality and competence through active language use; hence, classes will be geared towards real experience in spoken Swahili. This makes class participation an essential component of the course.
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 5
AMELANG 108A:
Third-Year Swahili, First Quarter
Continuation of AMELANG 107C. Prerequisite: AMELANG 107C.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
AMELANG 128C:
First-Year Hebrew, Third Quarter (JEWISHST 101C)
Continuation of AMELANG 128B. Prerequisite: Placement Test, AMELANG 128B. Fulfill the University Foreign Language Requirement.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: Language
AMELANG 129C:
Second-Year Hebrew, Third Quarter (JEWISHST 102C)
Continuation of AMELANG 129B. Sequence integrating culture and language. Emphasis is on advanced proficiency in oral and written discourse including presentational language and socio culturally appropriate discourse in formal and informal, academic, and professional contexts. Prerequisite: placement Test, Hebrew129B.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Language
AMELANG 131:
Hebrew Forum
Intermediate and advanced level. Biweekly Hebrew discussion on contemporary issues with Israeli guest speakers. Vocabulary enhancement. Focus on exposure to academic Hebrew. May be repeat for credit up to 4 times
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 2
| Repeatable
4 times
(up to 12 units total)
AMELANG 134C:
First-Year Igbo, Third Quarter
Continuation of AMELANG 134B. Prerequisite: AMELANG 134B. Fulfills University Foreign Language requirement
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Language
AMELANG 140C:
First-Year Yiddish, Third Quarter (JEWISHST 104C)
Continuation of AMELANG 140B. Prerequisite: AMELANG 140B. Fulfills the University Foreign Language Requirement.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Language
AMELANG 153C:
First-Year Twi, Third Quarter
Continuation of AMELANG 153B. Prerequisite: AMELANG 153B. Fulfills the University Foreign Language Requirement.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Language
AMELANG 156C:
First-Year Zulu, Third Quarter
Continuation of AMELANG 156B. Prerequisite: AMELANG 156B. Fulfills the University Foreign Language Requirement.
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Language
AMELANG 184C:
First-Year Turkish, Third Quarter
Continuation of AMELANG 184B. Emphasis is on speaking, oral comprehension, reading and writing skills. Reading simple texts, studying Turkish pop music, viewing short documentaries and communicative writing exercises are part of daily class activities. Prerequisite: AMELANG 184B or consent of instructor. Fulfills the University Foreign Language Requirement.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: Language
AMELANG 185C:
Second-Year Turkish, Third Quarter
Continuation of AMELANG 185B. Main focus is on class discussions and essay writing practices about daily life in Turkey. End of quarter presentation in Turkish. Prerequisite: AMELANG 185B.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
AMELANG 187C:
First-Year Yoruba, Third Quarter
Continuation of 187B.This 4-unit course provides an introduction to Standard Yoruba language and culture. The primary goal of the course is to provide students a foundation in spoken Yoruba as well as some knowledge of reading and writing in the language. Emphasis will be placed on listening, speaking, reading and writing through communicative activities, enabling students to perform various tasks. Classroom participation and attendance are essential.
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Language
AMELANG 221C:
First Year Tigrinya, Third Quarter
Continuation of Amelang 211B- Prerequisite Amelang 221B- Fulfills the University Foreign Language requirement
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Language
AMELANG 269C:
Turkish for Heritage Learners
Continuation of Amelang 269B. The third course in the three-quarter sequence. Turkish for Heritage Learners focuses on advancing communication skills and proficiency while building on previous linguistic and cultural knowledge. The fundamental goal of this course is to help learners to use and expand advanced-level language skills, comprehend, and interpret authentic texts of various modes and genres, analyze, and reflect on culturally and historically situated practices and diverse perspectives. Prerequisites AMELANG 84A-B, AMELANG 185 ABC, or prior knowledge of Turkish and consultation with the instructor is necessary.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
AMELANG 297:
Directed Reading in African and Middle Eastern Languages
May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
for credit
AMELANG 394:
Graduate Studies in African Middle Eastern Languages Conversation
For Grad Students only
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
for credit
AMELANG 395:
Graduate Studies in African and Middle Eastern Languages
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Restricted to Grad students only
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors: ;
Ajaelo, G. (PI);
Emami, A. (PI);
Ergul, S. (PI);
Gedik, M. (PI);
Gvirtsman, D. (PI);
Levitow, J. (PI);
Martins, Y. (PI);
Mukoma, S. (PI);
Nkansah, S. (PI);
Porat, G. (PI);
Sibanda, G. (PI);
Tesfamariam, I. (PI)