Focuses on the basic sentence patterns and essential vocabulary for communicating in standard spoken Japanese. Emphasis is very strongly placed on actively speaking in and listening to the language. The hiragana and katakana writing systems are introduced. One year of high school Japanese or one semester of college Japanese or departmental approval Continuation of ML 151. Concentrates on conversational practice, pronunciation and grammar in order to advance basic language competence in contemporary Japanese.
Emphasis is on important aspects of current Japanese culture and civilization.
A first course in Chinese language and culture. The focus continues to be on spoken Mandarin Chinese for daily communication, with an expanded base of vocabulary and cultural situations. Increased emphasis on writing with the Chinese simplified characters used in mainland China. ML 102 or two years of high school French or departmental permission Designed to reactivate and build upon knowledge gained through previous language study. Accentuates the basic communication skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, develops cultural understanding, and reviews the grammar necessary to support and develop these communication skills.