AMELANG 21A:
First Year Oromo, First 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 a first part of a third part series.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
AMELANG 21B:
First Year Oromo, second 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 2nd course of the 3 part series
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
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 44A:
Accelerated First-Year Persian
First part of the accelerated first-year sequence. AMELANG 44A and 44B complete the first year in two quarters rather than three quarters. Fulfills the University Language requirement. Goal is to engage in interactions with Persian speakers using socially and culturally appropriate forms. Emphasis is on the accelerated development of language proficiency, listening comprehension, reading and writing skills through conversational practice and in-class/online writing activities. Discussion of culture and social life is integrated into daily language learning activities through authentic materials and students will be interacting and integrating different aspects of language and culture live and virtually.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
AMELANG 45A:
Accelerated Second-Year Persian
First part of the accelerated second-year sequence. AMELANG 45A/ B. The course is designed for students who have previous knowledge of Persian Language and who are interested in learning more about Persian speaking cultures, history, poetry, social life, literature and artistic trends. Emphasis will be put on listening, speaking, reading and writing through communicative activities, enabling the students to perform the various tasks in the target language. This class is designed to complete the Intermediate, second year requirements, in two quarters rather than three quarters and students must have previous knowledge on Persian language and culture. Prerequisite: They must have completed the first year requirements or have exceeded the first year placement test at Stanford or its equivalent
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
AMELANG 45B:
Accelerated Second-Year Persian, Part B
Second part of the accelerated second-year sequence. AMELANG 45A/ BThe course is designed for students who have previous knowledge of Persian Language and who are interested in learning more about Persian speaking cultures, history, poetry, social life, literature and artistic trends. Emphasis will be put on listening, speaking, reading and writing through communicative activities, enabling the students to perform the various tasks in the target language. This class is designed to complete the Intermediate, second year requirements, in two quarters rather than three quarters and students must have previous knowledge on Persian language and culture. They must have completed the first year requirements or have exceeded the first year placement test at Stanford or its equivalent
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
AMELANG 70A:
Accelerated First-Year Swahili, Part 1
First quarter of the two-quarter accelerated sequence. For students with little or no prior experience studying Swahili. Students acquire beginning proficiency in Swahili at an accelerated pace through intensive listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with special insight into Swahili-speaking cultures. Emphasis is on authentic materials and active use of the language in real-world contexts in order to develop functional abilities. Completion of AMELANG 70B fulfills the University foreign language requirement.
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
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 71A:
Accelerated Second-Year Swahili, Part 1
Accelerated Second-Year Swahili, Part 1. Accelerated Swahili second year is the third part of the accelerated sequence. It is designed for students who have prior experience studying Swahili. Completion of accelerated first year Swahili , or equivalent is a prerequisite. Students acquire proficiency in Swahili at an accelerated pace through intensive listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with special insight into Swahili-speaking cultures. Emphasis is on authentic materials and active use of the language in real-world contexts in order to develop functional abilities.
Terms: Aut, Win
| Units: 4
AMELANG 71B:
Accelerated Second-Year Swahili, Part 2
It is designed for students who have prior experience in studying Swahili. Completion of second year accelerated part two Swahili , or equivalent is a prerequisite. Students acquire proficiency in Swahili at an accelerated pace through intensive listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with special insight into Swahili-speaking cultures. Emphasis is on authentic materials and active use of the language in real-world contexts in order to develop functional abilities.
Terms: Aut, Win
| Units: 4
AMELANG 99:
Undergraduate Directed Reading
This course does not fulfill the University language requirement.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
for credit
AMELANG 100A:
First-Year Amharic, First Quarter
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
AMELANG 100B:
First-Year Amharic, Second Quarter
Continuation of AMELANG 100A. Prerequisite AMELANG 100A.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
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 106B:
First-Year Swahili, Second Quarter
Continuation of AMELANG 106A. 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.The 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, Win
| Units: 5
AMELANG 106C:
First-Year Swahili, Third Quarter
Continuation of AMELANG 106B. Prerequisite: AMELANG 106B. Fulfills the University foreign language requirement.
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: Language
AMELANG 108A:
Third-Year Swahili, First Quarter
Continuation of AMELANG 107C. Prerequisite: AMELANG 107C.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
AMELANG 128A:
First-Year Hebrew, First Quarter (JEWISHST 101A)
In the first-year program, students acquire essential Hebrew through abundant opportunities to interact in the language in meaningful ways. The students learn to function appropriately in the language in a variety of social and cultural contexts.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
AMELANG 128B:
First-Year Hebrew, Second Quarter (JEWISHST 101B)
Continuation of AMELANG 128A. Prerequisite: Placement Test, AMELANG 128A.
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
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 129A:
Second-Year Hebrew, First Quarter (JEWISHST 102A)
Continuation of AMELANG 128C. Sequence integrating culture and language. Emphasis is on 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, First Year Hebrew .
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Language
AMELANG 129B:
Second-Year Hebrew, Second Quarter (JEWISHST 102B)
Continuation of AMELANG 129A. Sequence integrating culture and language. Emphasis is on 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, Hebrew 129A.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
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 134A:
First-Year Igbo, First Quarter
Focus is on speaking, writing, reading, and listening abilities in Igbo. Interactive approach enables students to express concepts and develop communicative competence at the basic level. Cultural context is an essential part of the course.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
AMELANG 134B:
First-Year Igbo, Second Quarter
Continuation of AMELANG 134A. Prerequisite: AMELANG 134A
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
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 140A:
First-Year Yiddish, First Quarter (JEWISHST 104A)
Reading, writing, and speaking.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
AMELANG 140B:
First-Year Yiddish, Second Quarter (JEWISHST 104B)
Continuation of AMELANG 140A. Prerequisite: AMELANG.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
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 146A:
Third-Year Persian, First Quarter
Continuation of AMELANG 145C. Prerequisite: Placement Test, AMELANG 145C.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
AMELANG 146B:
Third-Year Persian, Second Quarter
Continuation of AMELANG 146A. Prerequisite: Placement Test, AMELANG 146A.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
AMELANG 153A:
First-Year Twi, First Quarter
Twi is the extensively spoken dialect of Akan, the ethnic group of Ghana in West Africa. Being the largest ethnic group of the country Akans have spread Twi in almost all major areas of Ghana. Therefore, it has become pragmatic for non-Ghanaians to acquire Twi if they are to visit Ghana and engage in communication with majority of Ghanaians. This course is the first/second of three levels in the acquisition of basic Akan cultural expressions in Twi. Its goal is to build a strong foundation for cultural awareness and familiarization with the Akan cultural components that support effective communication and social interaction in Ghana. We will emphasize three out of the five structural levels of the culture: language (phonetics/tones/pronunciation and grammar/vocabulary), ethical norms, indigenous food/dishes, and music & dance. We will also learn some Akan cultural points and worldview. Class lesson format will include role-plays and oral presentations.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
AMELANG 153B:
First-Year Twi, Second Quarter
Continuation of AMELANG 153A. Prerequisite: AMELANG 153A.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
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 156A:
First-Year Zulu, First Quarter
First Year First quarter Zulu is the first course in a three-quarter sequence. The course emphasizes developing basic level communication skills using daily life topics and cultural life . Grammatical structures and vocabulary are introduced through interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication.
Terms: Aut, Win
| Units: 4
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 184A:
First-Year Turkish, First Quarter
Designed for students who have interest in learning Turkish language, culture, history, cuisine and social life. Proficiency-based orientation with emphasis on oral comprehension and speaking. The grammar is presented through communicative activities where students are exposed to authentic input.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
AMELANG 184B:
First-Year Turkish, Second Quarter
Continuation of AMELANG184A. Emphasis on speaking, oral comprehension and beginning reading and writing skills. Turkish culture and social life is integrated in daily language learning process through authentic materials. Prerequisite: AMELANG 184A.
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
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 185A:
Second-Year Turkish, First Quarter
Continuation of AMELANG 184C. Designed for students with previous knowledge of Turkish who wish to learn in depth about Turkish culture, history, social life, literature, cuisine and artistic trends. Emphasis on developing intermediate proficiency in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Class discussions and activities aim to enable students to perform various tasks in the target language. Prerequisite: AMELANG 184C.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Language
AMELANG 185B:
Second-Year Turkish, Second Quarter
Continuation of AMELANG 185A. Main focus is on class discussions and essay writing practices about daily life in Turkey. Prerequisite: AMELANG 185A.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
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 187A:
First-Year Yoruba, First Quarter
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
| Units: 4
AMELANG 187B:
First-Year Yoruba, Second Quarter
Continuation of 187A.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: Win
| 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 221A:
First Year Tigrinya, first quarter
The basic introductory course in Tigrigna is designed for students who have no previous knowledge of Tigrigna and who are interested in learning about the culture, literature, social life Introductory courses in Tigrigna that will help students with all the four language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. In addition, cultural elements through audiovisual will be introduced throughout the course.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
AMELANG 221B:
First Year Tigrinya, Second Quarter
Continuation of amelang 221A . Prerequisite 221A
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
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 269A:
Turkish for Heritage Learners
The first 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: Aut
| Units: 3
AMELANG 269B:
Turkish for Heritage Learners
Continuation of Amelang 269A The second 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: Win
| Units: 3
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)
