SUMMER 2025
EXPLORATIONS IN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
A LITTLE ROMANCE: ROMANCE LANGUAGES, BRIEFLY (1 CR)
01:991:101:Q1:02829
ONLINE
7/7-7/19
This course introduces students to a lesser-known or lesser-spoken set of Romance languages. Via videos & short readings, the class will treat each of these Romance languages & their subvarieties individually & comparatively to explain the notion of their derivation from a diasystem interconnected at the linguistic, aesthetic, cultural, literary, & historical levels. Students will also learn about language maintenance & related efforts. Taught in English.
EXPLORATIONS IN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES COURSE 1
ITALIAN FOR TRAVEL (1 CR)
01:991:110:D2:08709
ONLINE
05/27-06/20
This course is designed for students with no prior knowledge of Italian who are interested in acquiring and improving basic communication skills in Italian. These skills will include the acquisition of culture-specific tips that will be useful for their study-abroad stay or travel to an Italian-speaking country. Students practice spoken Italian in a variety of contexts and develop communicative tactics and vocabulary to improve oral expression and conversation. No prior knowledge of Italian required. Taught in Italian.
EXPLORATIONS IN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES COURSE 1
CANTONESE FOR TRAVEL I (1 CR)
01:991:110:D1:08708
ONLINE
05/27-06/20
This course is designed for students interested in acquiring basic communication skills in Cantonese. The course focuses on developing basic oral and aural skills; students will be exposed to but not expected to learn written Cantonese. Students will learn to greet others, introduce themselves, order at a restaurant, conduct simple transactions at stores, and use public transportation to get around. In addition to the language skills, students will learn about local culture and customs through multimedia course materials. No prior knowledge of Cantonese required. Taught in Cantonese.
EXPLORATIONS IN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
CANTONESE FOR TRAVEL II (1 CR)
01:991:111:Q1:08710
ONLINE
05/27-06/20
This level 2 Cantonese for Travel course is designed for students interested in acquiring basic communication skills in Cantonese—one of the major Chinese dialects and the dominant dialect spoken by the Chinese diaspora globally. The course focuses on developing basic oral and aural skills; students will be exposed to but not expected to learn written Cantonese. The conversations are set in scenarios students will encounter during study-abroad stays or travels to Hong Kong and other Cantonese-speaking regions of China. Students will learn to conduct simple transactions at stores, use public transportation to get around, describe the weather, make simple medical consultations, and exchange traveling information. In addition to language skills, students will learn about local culture and customs through multimedia course materials. While Cantonese for Travel I is not a prerequisite but rather a recommendation, minimum knowledge of Cantonese is required. Taught in Cantonese.
EXPLORATIONS IN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES COURSE 2
MULTILINGUAL MINDS: NAVIGATING MULTILINGUAL IDENTITIES AND COMMUNICATION IN A GLOBALIZED WORLD (1 CR)
01:991:210:D1:08714
ONLINE
ASYNCHRONOUS CONTENT AND SYNCHRONOUS ONLINE MEETINGS, TUESDAYS, 10:20 - 11:40 AM.
5/27-6/20
This course explores the complex identities of multilingual and bilingual individuals in diverse environments. By examining cultural, social, and psychological dimensions, students will understand how language shapes identity and influences communication across cultures. Students will gain insights into the dynamics of multilingualism and bilingualism in a globalized world, focusing on the role of language in forming personal and social identities. By the end of this course, students will create a mini documentary using various media to explore multilingual and bilingual identities, emphasizing effective communication and empathy for diverse linguistic backgrounds. Students must be bilingual in English and at least one world language (high beginner and above.) Taught in English with projects in English and the target language.