Language (LANG) Courses

LANG 200 Intro to Jpns & Chns Studies (3) This course studies the two regions of East Asia (Japan and China) with emphasis on philosophical, religious and cultural traditions, and patterns of social, economic and political change. Students will gain a general understanding of each region through a broad survey of important cultural movements and historical events that have made Japan and China what it is today. (Same as JPST 200) (Attributes: DH, GAHP, GCC, HPP)

LANG 240 Classical Languages (3) This course surveys the classical languages. It aims to provide the students the overview of the development of classical languages from the antiquities until the Middle Ages. In this course, the students will be introduced to the religious, literary, cultural, educational, political, and international functions and roles of the classical languages and the related aspects of classics. It encompasses classical language families, literary traditions, linguistic geographies, history of classical languages, and language as a social means of international understanding from the classical period until the Middle Ages.

LANG 350 Fundamentals of Language Educ (3) This course introduces the students to the theories, methods, and research in language education. It makes use of applied linguistics and other associated interdisciplinary fields in dealing with the pedagogies, literacies, proficiencies, competencies, and trajectories related to human linguistic experiences. Learning these processes and concepts provides the students the analytical skills and knowledge to be used in interrogating and comprehending the various aspects encompassing language learning and acquisition, sociopolitical contexts, cultural processes, language policies, and historical trajectories. (Attributes: DS)

LANG 360 Language and Migration (3) This course introduces the students to the theories, methods, and research in language and migration studies. It makes use of applied linguistics and other allied interdisciplinary fields of inquiry. Students of this course are provided with the knowledge and skills in comprehending and analyzing the benefits of language learning & acquisition, competencies, and proficiencies in relation to the human mobility. (Attributes: DS)

LANG 410 History of Chinese Characters (3) This course introduces Chinese civilization and history through an investigation of the evolution of Chinesescript and the socio-cultural factors related to it. Archaeological and historical materials are used in introducing its various forms in history: from tortoiseshellscript to seal and clericalscripts as well as regularscript. Historical and cultural setting of creating and using the specificscript are examined. The transformation of Chinesescript into Japanese “kanji” and cultural exchange between Asian countries are also discussed. Pre: one of the following: CHNS 101, CHNS 107, JPNS 101, JPNS 101S, or JPNS 107. (Same as CHNS/JPST 410) (Attributes: GAHP)

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LANG x94 Special Topics in Subject Matter (Arr.) 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.

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