Filipino (FIL) Courses

FIL 101  Elementary Filipino I (4) (lec., lab) This course involves an introduction to the Filipino language as a tool for communication in simple social situations. Emphases are on developing the four language skills: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. However, the course will focus on Speaking and Listening skills as foundation in the beginner's program. The course will pay close attention to the sounds of the Filipino language, including intonation and stress, as well as vocabulary and simple grammatical structures. The course will present different social situations, which involves the turntaking skills, courtesies, and initiating and ending a communication exchange. (GenEd/IntReq: H/A/P)

FIL 102  Elementary Filipino II (4) This is a continuation of FIL 101. Emphases are on developing the four language skills: Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing. The course will focus on speaking and listening as foundational skills. The course will pay close attention to the sounds of the Filipino (Tagalog) language, including intonation and stress, as well as vocabulary and grammatical structures of the elementary level. The course will present different social situations, which involve turntaking skills, courtesies, and initiating and ending a communication exchange. Pre: FIL 101. (GenEd/IntReq: H/A/P)

FIL 200  Inter Conversational Filipino (3) Students will be given an introduction to Tagalog, one of the most widely used and understood languages in the Philippines and overseas Filipino communities. Attention will be given to developing language skills in four areas: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. However, this course will focus on speaking and listening skills to establish a foundation at an intermediate level. Students will learn how to apply the skills learned in common social situations through various hands-on activities. Reading material and other sources will be utilized to supplement course learning. Pre or Coreq: FIL 102 or instructor's consent.

FIL 330  Filipino Films (3) This is a survey course on Philippine cinema presented in in Filipino with English subtitles. In this course students will be taught how to watch and listen to films; then identify and analyze various issues within Philippine socio-political contexts. Through lectures, discussions, and various classroom activities, students will develop critical thinking skills necessary for investigating ethical issues in Philippine films.

FIL 354  Filipino Culture (3) This course is an introduction to peoples and cultures of the Philippines. Topics include cultural origins, linguistic and cultural diversity, values, social structure and overseas Filipino adaptation. This course is cross-listed with ANTH 354.

FIL x94 Special Topics in Subject Matter (Arr.) (IO) Special topics chosen by the instructor. Course content will vary. May be repeated for credit, provided that a different topic is studied. Additional requirements may apply depending on subject and topic.

FIL x99 Directed Studies (Arr.) (IO) Statement of planned reading or research required. Pre: instructor’s consent.