Courses
Second segment of the first-year course sequence in Basque language. It provides students with a solid foundation in the basic patterns of spoken and written Basque (e.g., grammar, vocabulary, sociolinguistic norms) and emphasizes all four skills: speaking, listening, writing, and reading.
Prerequisites
BASQ 12000 or consent of instructor.
This course is intended for speakers of other Romance languages to quickly develop competence in spoken and written Italian. Students learn ways to apply their skills in another Romance language to Italian by concentrating on the similarities and differences between languages. Students with a placement of 20100 or higher in any of the other Romance Languages are eligible to take ITAL 12200 for completion of the College Language Competency Requirement.
Prerequisites
20100 in another Romance language or consent of instructor.
This course is intended for speakers of Spanish to develop competence quickly in spoken and written Portuguese. In this intermediate-level course, students learn ways to apply their Spanish language skills to mastering Portuguese by concentrating on the similarities and differences between the two languages. Students with a placement of 20100 or higher in any of the other Romance Languages are eligible to take PORT 12200 for completion of the College Language Competency Requirement
Prerequisites
SPAN 10300 or consent of instructor.
This course is intended for speakers of Spanish to develop competence quickly in spoken and written Portuguese. In this intermediate-level course, students learn ways to apply their Spanish language skills to mastering Portuguese by concentrating on the similarities and differences between the two languages. Students with a placement of 20100 or higher in any of the other Romance Languages are eligible to take PORT 12200 for completion of the College Language Competency Requirement
Prerequisites
SPAN 10300 or consent of instructor.
Third and final segment of the basic-language Basque sequence. It provides students with a solid foundation in the basic patterns of spoken and written Basque (e.g., grammar, vocabulary, sociolinguistic norms) and emphasizes all four skills: speaking, listening, writing, and reading.
Prerequisites
BASQ 12100 or consent of instructor.
This course is intended for speakers of other Romance languages to quickly develop competence in spoken and written Catalan. In this introductory course, students learn ways to apply their skills in another Romance language to mastering Catalan by concentrating on the similarities and differences between the two languages. Students with a placement of 20100 or higher in any of the other Romance Languages are eligible to take CATA 12200 for completion of the College Language Competency Requirement.
Prerequisites
Although familiarity with a Romance language is strongly recommended, students with no prior knowledge of a Romance language are also welcome.
This course is intended for speakers of other Romance languages to quickly develop competence in spoken and written Italian. Students learn ways to apply their skills in another Romance language to Italian by concentrating on the similarities and differences between languages. Students with a placement of 20100 or higher in any of the other Romance Languages are eligible to take ITAL 12200 for completion of the College Language Competency Requirement.
Prerequisites
20100 in another Romance language or consent of instructor.
This course is intended for speakers of other Romance languages to quickly develop competence in spoken and written Catalan. In this introductory course, students learn ways to apply their skills in another Romance language to mastering Catalan by concentrating on the similarities and differences between the two languages. Students with a placement of 20100 or higher in any of the other Romance Languages are eligible to take CATA 12200 for completion of the College Language Competency Requirement.
Prerequisites
Although familiarity with a Romance language is strongly recommended, students with no prior knowledge of a Romance language are also welcome.
Crosslistings: LACS 12201
This course is intended for speakers of other Romance Languages to quickly develop competence in spoken and written Kreyol (Kreyòl Ayisyen). In this introductory course, students learn ways to apply their skills in another Romance language to master Kreyol by concentrating on the similarities and differences between the two languages. Although familiarity with a Romance language is strongly recommended, students with no prior knowledge of a Romance Languages, and heritage learners, are also welcome.
This course is intended for speakers of other Romance languages to quickly develop competence in spoken and written Catalan. In this intermediate-level course, students learn ways to apply their skills in another Romance language to mastering Catalan by concentrating on the similarities and differences between the two languages. This course offers a rapid review of the basic patterns of the language and expands on the material presented in CATA 12200.
Prerequisites
CATA 12200 or consent of instructor.
Crosslistings: LACS 12301
This course is intended for speakers of other Romance Languages, to quickly develop competence in spoken and written Kreyol (Kreyòl Ayisyen). In this intermediate-level course, students learn ways to apply their skills in another Romance language to master Kreyol by concentrating on the similarities and differences between the two languages. This course offers a rapid review of the basic patterns of the language and expands on the material presented in KREY 12201. Although familiarity with a Romance language is strongly recommended, students with no prior knowledge of a Romance language, and heritage learners, are also welcome.
Prerequisites
KREY 12201 or consent of instructor.
This course is designed for students without prior experience or training in French who wish to take FREN 33333, Reading French for Research Purposes. In this course, students learn the basics of French grammar and syntax, some basic French vocabulary, and they also begin to learn some of the reading strategies they will need to be successful in FREN 33333. The prerequisite for FREN 33333 is either one year of college-level French language instruction or the equivalent, or successful completion of FREN 13333.
Prerequisites
For students with no prior French, or placement into FREN 10100.
Crosslistings: LACS 14100
This course helps students quickly gain skills in spoken and written Portuguese by building on their prior working knowledge of another Romance language (Spanish, French, Catalan or Italian). By relying on the many similarities with other Romance languages, students can focus on mastering the different aspects of Portuguese, allowing them to develop their abilities for further study. This class covers content from PORT 10100 and 10200.
Prerequisites
20100 in another Romance language or consent of instructor.
This course helps students quickly gain skills in spoken and written French by building on their prior working knowledge of another Romance language (Catalan, Italian, Portuguese or Spanish). By relying on the many similarities with other Romance languages, students can focus on mastering the different aspects of French. This class covers content from FREN 10100 and 10200.
Prerequisites
20100 in another Romance language or consent of instructor. Intended for students with no prior French.
Crosslistings: LACS 14500
This is an accelerated language course that covers vocabulary and grammar for students interested in working in a business environment where Portuguese is spoken. The focus of this highly interactive class is to develop basic communication skills and cultural awareness through formal classes, readings, discussions, and writings. PORT 14500 satisfies the Language Competency Requirement.
Prerequisites
PORT 10200, SPAN 20100, or consent of instructor.
Crosslistings: GLST 24501
Designed as an alternative to FREN 20100 for students in Business Economics, Global Studies and related fields of study, this four-skills course meets the grammatical objectives of FREN 20100 while equipping students with the basic communication skills and cultural awareness necessary in the areas of international exchange and economics. Through exposure to a wide range of material—including essays, newspaper and journal articles, film reviews, professional writing practices—and interactive exercises including discussions, in-class activities, and group projects in simulated professional situations, students will acquire the linguistic skills and sociocultural knowledge required for engagement in international exchange and business economics as well as to participate in larger debates in the Francophone context.
Prerequisites
FREN 10300 or placement in FREN 20100.
This first course in the intermediate French sequence begins to progress students from intermediate-low to intermediate-high proficiency, practicing language tasks and functions such as narrating, describing, and hypothesizing; expressing and defending one’s opinion; and discussing and debating ideas. By engaging with original cultural texts and media representing every corner of the Francophone world, students expand their ability to communicate in increasingly sophisticated ways across all three modes (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational). Contemporary and relevant materials provide students with opportunities to personalize their learning, deepen their intercultural understanding, and develop more advanced skills and strategies in speaking, writing, listening, and reading. In FREN 20100, course themes include family origins and migrations; traditions and storytelling; language contact and variation; and the performing arts.
Prerequisites
FREN 10123, 10300 or placement into FREN 20100.
This course is the first segment of the intermediate-level course sequence in Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. In this course, students build on the speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills that were acquired previously to communicate and discuss topics of local, national, and international interest. These topics include cultural identities, representation in media industry, human rights and current issues pertaining to education and the job market, with a special emphasis on how they operate in the Spanish-speaking world. SPAN 201 has three main objectives: 1) to express more nuanced ideas orally and in writing in grammatically accurate, lexically rich, and sociolinguistically appropriate Spanish; 2) to demonstrate listening and reading comprehension of authentic texts in a variety of social and academic contexts; and 3) to help students build on their intercultural competence by identifying the beliefs and practices of Spanish-speaking individuals and cultures and comparing them with their own worldview.
Prerequisites
SPAN 10300 or placement.
In this course, students practice all three modes of communication (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational), and further develop listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills through a variety of activities. This class reviews basic patterns of the language, and presents new grammatical structures and communicative functions. Students explore aspects of Italian society – with a focus on cultural practices and perspectives – through a variety of literary and non-literary texts and audio-visual materials, which raise cultural awareness and encourage intercultural reflection.
Prerequisites
ITAL 10300 or placement.
This course is a general review and extension of all basic patterns of the language for intermediate students. Students explore selected aspects of Luso-Brazilian tradition through a variety of texts. This course is intented for intermediate students.
Prerequisites
PORT 10300, 12200 or placement.
This course is the first segment of the intermediate-level course sequence in Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. In this course, students build on the speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills that were acquired previously to communicate and discuss topics of local, national, and international interest. These topics include cultural identities, representation in media industry, human rights and current issues pertaining to education and the job market, with a special emphasis on how they operate in the Spanish-speaking world. SPAN 201 has three main objectives: 1) to express more nuanced ideas orally and in writing in grammatically accurate, lexically rich, and sociolinguistically appropriate Spanish; 2) to demonstrate listening and reading comprehension of authentic texts in a variety of social and academic contexts; and 3) to help students build on their intercultural competence by identifying the beliefs and practices of Spanish-speaking individuals and cultures and comparing them with their own worldview.
Prerequisites
SPAN 10300 or placement.
This course is the first segment of the intermediate-level course sequence in Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. In this course, students build on the speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills that were acquired previously to communicate and discuss topics of local, national, and international interest. These topics include cultural identities, representation in media industry, human rights and current issues pertaining to education and the job market, with a special emphasis on how they operate in the Spanish-speaking world. SPAN 201 has three main objectives: 1) to express more nuanced ideas orally and in writing in grammatically accurate, lexically rich, and sociolinguistically appropriate Spanish; 2) to demonstrate listening and reading comprehension of authentic texts in a variety of social and academic contexts; and 3) to help students build on their intercultural competence by identifying the beliefs and practices of Spanish-speaking individuals and cultures and comparing them with their own worldview.
Prerequisites
SPAN 10300 or placement.
This first course in the intermediate French sequence begins to progress students from intermediate-low to intermediate-high proficiency, practicing language tasks and functions such as narrating, describing, and hypothesizing; expressing and defending one’s opinion; and discussing and debating ideas. By engaging with original cultural texts and media representing every corner of the Francophone world, students expand their ability to communicate in increasingly sophisticated ways across all three modes (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational). Contemporary and relevant materials provide students with opportunities to personalize their learning, deepen their intercultural understanding, and develop more advanced skills and strategies in speaking, writing, listening, and reading. In FREN 20100, course themes include family origins and migrations; traditions and storytelling; language contact and variation; and the performing arts.
Prerequisites
FREN 10123, 10300 or placement into FREN 20100.
This first course in the intermediate French sequence begins to progress students from intermediate-low to intermediate-high proficiency, practicing language tasks and functions such as narrating, describing, and hypothesizing; expressing and defending one’s opinion; and discussing and debating ideas. By engaging with original cultural texts and media representing every corner of the Francophone world, students expand their ability to communicate in increasingly sophisticated ways across all three modes (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational). Contemporary and relevant materials provide students with opportunities to personalize their learning, deepen their intercultural understanding, and develop more advanced skills and strategies in speaking, writing, listening, and reading. In FREN 20100, course themes include family origins and migrations; traditions and storytelling; language contact and variation; and the performing arts.
Prerequisites
FREN 10123, 10300 or placement into FREN 20100.
The curricular development of this first course in a two-course intermediate sequence for heritage learners of Spanish will target all communicative competencies. The weekly modules will help the student improve their language skills on all fronts and are designed from informal, mostly communicative (emails), to formal and well-structured (academic essays). The focus of this course is not on grammar per se, but grammar and style have an important role as we go along.
There will be eight weekly writing assignments, which will receive instructor feedback. The student will also have a portfolio of work at the end; this portfolio will be presented to the class during the last week as a final project.
Prerequisites
SPAN 10402, placement or consent of instructor.
If you have questions regarding placement in the Spanish heritage program, can’t find your results, or have other questions, contact Megan Marshall (mtmarshall@uchicago.edu).
The curricular development of this first course in a two-course intermediate sequence for heritage learners of Spanish will target all communicative competencies. The weekly modules will help the student improve their language skills on all fronts and are designed from informal, mostly communicative (emails), to formal and well-structured (academic essays). The focus of this course is not on grammar per se, but grammar and style have an important role as we go along.
There will be eight weekly writing assignments, which will receive instructor feedback. The student will also have a portfolio of work at the end; this portfolio will be presented to the class during the last week as a final project.
Prerequisites
SPAN 10402, placement or consent of instructor.
If you have questions regarding placement in the Spanish heritage program, can’t find your results, or have other questions, contact Megan Marshall (mtmarshall@uchicago.edu).
This second course in the intermediate French sequence continues to progress students towards intermediate-high proficiency, practicing language tasks and functions such as narrating, describing, and hypothesizing; expressing and defending one’s opinion; and discussing and debating ideas. By engaging with original cultural texts and media representing every corner of the Francophone world, students expand their ability to communicate in increasingly sophisticated ways across all three modes (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational). Contemporary and relevant materials provide students with opportunities to personalize their learning, deepen their intercultural understanding, and develop more advanced skills and strategies in speaking, writing, listening, and reading. In FREN 20200, course themes include digital literacy and online activism; media and public health; ecological phenomena; and social engagement.
Prerequisites
FREN 12002, 20100, or placement into FREN 20200.
This course is the second segment of the intermediate-level course sequence in Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. In this course, students build on the speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills that were acquired previously to communicate and discuss topics of local, national, and international interest. These topics include society and technology, creativity and leisure in the post-pandemic era, bilingualism and multicultural communities and environmental ethics, with a special emphasis on how they operate in the Spanish-speaking world. SPAN 202 has three main objectives: 1) to express more nuanced ideas orally and in writing in grammatically accurate, lexically rich, and sociolinguistically appropriate Spanish; 2) to demonstrate listening and reading comprehension of authentic texts in a variety of social and academic contexts; and 3) to help students build on their intercultural competence by identifying the beliefs and practices of Spanish-speaking individuals and cultures and comparing them with their own worldview.
Prerequisites
SPAN 20100 or placement.
This course is the second segment of the intermediate-level course sequence in Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. In this course, students build on the speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills that were acquired previously to communicate and discuss topics of local, national, and international interest. These topics include society and technology, creativity and leisure in the post-pandemic era, bilingualism and multicultural communities and environmental ethics, with a special emphasis on how they operate in the Spanish-speaking world. SPAN 202 has three main objectives: 1) to express more nuanced ideas orally and in writing in grammatically accurate, lexically rich, and sociolinguistically appropriate Spanish; 2) to demonstrate listening and reading comprehension of authentic texts in a variety of social and academic contexts; and 3) to help students build on their intercultural competence by identifying the beliefs and practices of Spanish-speaking individuals and cultures and comparing them with their own worldview.
Prerequisites
SPAN 20100 or placement.