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Elementary Modern Hebrew is the first exposure to the language as currently used in Israel in all its functional contexts. All components of the language are discussed: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Simple idiomatic sentences and short texts in Hebrew are used. Students learn the Hebrew alphabet, words and short sentences. Cultural aspects of Israel will be intertwined throughout the course curriculum.
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Elementary Modern Hebrew AS.210.120 (01)
Elementary Modern Hebrew is the first exposure to the language as currently used in Israel in all its functional contexts. All components of the language are discussed: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Simple idiomatic sentences and short texts in Hebrew are used. Students learn the Hebrew alphabet, words and short sentences. Cultural aspects of Israel will be intertwined throughout the course curriculum.
Days/Times: MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Instructor: Bessire, Mirit
Room: Smokler Center 301
Status: Closed
Seats Available: 11/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.210.121 (01)
Modern Hebrew for Beginners II
MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Bimka, Maya
Smokler Center 213
Fall 2025
Hebrew for Beginners 121 is a continuation of Hebrew 120 and as such, students are required to have a foundation in Hebrew. The course will enhance and continue to expose students to Hebrew grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. All components of the Hebrew language will be emphasized in this course; we will highlight verbs, adjectives, and the ability to read longer texts. Speaking in Hebrew will also be highlighted to promote students’ engagement and communication. Cultural aspects of the language will be incorporated into lessons too
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Modern Hebrew for Beginners II AS.210.121 (01)
Hebrew for Beginners 121 is a continuation of Hebrew 120 and as such, students are required to have a foundation in Hebrew. The course will enhance and continue to expose students to Hebrew grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. All components of the Hebrew language will be emphasized in this course; we will highlight verbs, adjectives, and the ability to read longer texts. Speaking in Hebrew will also be highlighted to promote students’ engagement and communication. Cultural aspects of the language will be incorporated into lessons too
Days/Times: MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Instructor: Bimka, Maya
Room: Smokler Center 213
Status: Closed
Seats Available: 8/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.210.220 (01)
Intermediate Hebrew I
MW 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Bessire, Mirit
Smokler Center 214
Fall 2025
Intermediate Modern Hebrew enhances and enforces previous knowledge of Hebrew as acquired from previous foundational coursework and/or experience. Grammatical aspects of the language such as past and present tenses as well as combined and complex sentence syntax and construction would be applied. Reading comprehension and writing skills will be emphasized. Modern Israeli cultural links and facets of the Hebrew language will also be introduced to inform the holistic understanding of the modern language.
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Intermediate Hebrew I AS.210.220 (01)
Intermediate Modern Hebrew enhances and enforces previous knowledge of Hebrew as acquired from previous foundational coursework and/or experience. Grammatical aspects of the language such as past and present tenses as well as combined and complex sentence syntax and construction would be applied. Reading comprehension and writing skills will be emphasized. Modern Israeli cultural links and facets of the Hebrew language will also be introduced to inform the holistic understanding of the modern language.
Days/Times: MW 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Instructor: Bessire, Mirit
Room: Smokler Center 214
Status: Closed
Seats Available: 7/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.210.320 (01)
Advanced Modern Hebrew I
MW 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Bessire, Mirit; Nachum, Adi
Smokler Center 213
Fall 2025
Advanced Modern Hebrew I will focus on conversational and interactive language skills to expose learners to attributes of different genres and layers of the language. Students will be introduced to various original texts and lingual patterns to better understand and formulate proper syntax. The course will include contemporary readings from Israeli journalism and essays, along with other relevant Hebrew resources to inform class discussions and students’ reflective writings. Israeli cultural aspects will be integral to the course curriculum.
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Advanced Modern Hebrew I AS.210.320 (01)
Advanced Modern Hebrew I will focus on conversational and interactive language skills to expose learners to attributes of different genres and layers of the language. Students will be introduced to various original texts and lingual patterns to better understand and formulate proper syntax. The course will include contemporary readings from Israeli journalism and essays, along with other relevant Hebrew resources to inform class discussions and students’ reflective writings. Israeli cultural aspects will be integral to the course curriculum.
Days/Times: MW 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Instructor: Bessire, Mirit; Nachum, Adi
Room: Smokler Center 213
Status: Closed
Seats Available: 2/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.370.115 (01)
First Year American Sign Language
MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Sampson, Matthew H
Krieger 302
Fall 2025
Designed for students who have no previous knowledge of ASL. Students will learn fingerspelling, words, facial expressions, and classifiers to be able to communicate at a basic level with other signers. The curriculum will cover sentence structures such as questions, commands, and other conversational phrases. Mastery will include knowledge of Deaf community and Deaf cultural practices.
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First Year American Sign Language AS.370.115 (01)
Designed for students who have no previous knowledge of ASL. Students will learn fingerspelling, words, facial expressions, and classifiers to be able to communicate at a basic level with other signers. The curriculum will cover sentence structures such as questions, commands, and other conversational phrases. Mastery will include knowledge of Deaf community and Deaf cultural practices.
Days/Times: MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Instructor: Sampson, Matthew H
Room: Krieger 302
Status: Closed
Seats Available: 0/16
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.370.115 (02)
First Year American Sign Language
MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Sampson, Matthew H
Krieger 302
Fall 2025
Designed for students who have no previous knowledge of ASL. Students will learn fingerspelling, words, facial expressions, and classifiers to be able to communicate at a basic level with other signers. The curriculum will cover sentence structures such as questions, commands, and other conversational phrases. Mastery will include knowledge of Deaf community and Deaf cultural practices.
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First Year American Sign Language AS.370.115 (02)
Designed for students who have no previous knowledge of ASL. Students will learn fingerspelling, words, facial expressions, and classifiers to be able to communicate at a basic level with other signers. The curriculum will cover sentence structures such as questions, commands, and other conversational phrases. Mastery will include knowledge of Deaf community and Deaf cultural practices.
Days/Times: MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Instructor: Sampson, Matthew H
Room: Krieger 302
Status: Closed
Seats Available: 0/16
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.370.115 (03)
First Year American Sign Language
MWF 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Sampson, Matthew H
Krieger 302
Fall 2025
Designed for students who have no previous knowledge of ASL. Students will learn fingerspelling, words, facial expressions, and classifiers to be able to communicate at a basic level with other signers. The curriculum will cover sentence structures such as questions, commands, and other conversational phrases. Mastery will include knowledge of Deaf community and Deaf cultural practices.
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First Year American Sign Language AS.370.115 (03)
Designed for students who have no previous knowledge of ASL. Students will learn fingerspelling, words, facial expressions, and classifiers to be able to communicate at a basic level with other signers. The curriculum will cover sentence structures such as questions, commands, and other conversational phrases. Mastery will include knowledge of Deaf community and Deaf cultural practices.
Days/Times: MWF 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Instructor: Sampson, Matthew H
Room: Krieger 302
Status: Closed
Seats Available: 2/16
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.370.115 (04)
First Year American Sign Language
MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Ercolino, Austen
Krieger Laverty
Fall 2025
Designed for students who have no previous knowledge of ASL. Students will learn fingerspelling, words, facial expressions, and classifiers to be able to communicate at a basic level with other signers. The curriculum will cover sentence structures such as questions, commands, and other conversational phrases. Mastery will include knowledge of Deaf community and Deaf cultural practices.
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First Year American Sign Language AS.370.115 (04)
Designed for students who have no previous knowledge of ASL. Students will learn fingerspelling, words, facial expressions, and classifiers to be able to communicate at a basic level with other signers. The curriculum will cover sentence structures such as questions, commands, and other conversational phrases. Mastery will include knowledge of Deaf community and Deaf cultural practices.
Days/Times: MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Instructor: Ercolino, Austen
Room: Krieger Laverty
Status: Closed
Seats Available: 1/16
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.370.115 (05)
First Year American Sign Language
MWF 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Ercolino, Austen
Krieger 504
Fall 2025
Designed for students who have no previous knowledge of ASL. Students will learn fingerspelling, words, facial expressions, and classifiers to be able to communicate at a basic level with other signers. The curriculum will cover sentence structures such as questions, commands, and other conversational phrases. Mastery will include knowledge of Deaf community and Deaf cultural practices.
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First Year American Sign Language AS.370.115 (05)
Designed for students who have no previous knowledge of ASL. Students will learn fingerspelling, words, facial expressions, and classifiers to be able to communicate at a basic level with other signers. The curriculum will cover sentence structures such as questions, commands, and other conversational phrases. Mastery will include knowledge of Deaf community and Deaf cultural practices.
Days/Times: MWF 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Instructor: Ercolino, Austen
Room: Krieger 504
Status: Closed
Seats Available: 0/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.370.115 (06)
First Year American Sign Language
MWF 3:00PM - 3:50PM
Ercolino, Austen
Krieger 504
Fall 2025
Designed for students who have no previous knowledge of ASL. Students will learn fingerspelling, words, facial expressions, and classifiers to be able to communicate at a basic level with other signers. The curriculum will cover sentence structures such as questions, commands, and other conversational phrases. Mastery will include knowledge of Deaf community and Deaf cultural practices.
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First Year American Sign Language AS.370.115 (06)
Designed for students who have no previous knowledge of ASL. Students will learn fingerspelling, words, facial expressions, and classifiers to be able to communicate at a basic level with other signers. The curriculum will cover sentence structures such as questions, commands, and other conversational phrases. Mastery will include knowledge of Deaf community and Deaf cultural practices.
Days/Times: MWF 3:00PM - 3:50PM
Instructor: Ercolino, Austen
Room: Krieger 504
Status: Closed
Seats Available: 3/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.370.215 (01)
Second Year American Sign Language
MWF 1:30PM - 2:20PM
Ercolino, Austen
Krieger 300
Fall 2025
In second year ASL, students will build on their base knowledge of ASL by continuing to learn new vocabulary and grammar patterns. Students will deepen their understanding of ASL by practicing long-form conversations, telling stories about their life, and discussing deaf culture. The class will also investigate and analyze Deaf culture phenomena by connecting with Deaf people, reading books written by Deaf community members, and examining the Deaf online presence.
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Second Year American Sign Language AS.370.215 (01)
In second year ASL, students will build on their base knowledge of ASL by continuing to learn new vocabulary and grammar patterns. Students will deepen their understanding of ASL by practicing long-form conversations, telling stories about their life, and discussing deaf culture. The class will also investigate and analyze Deaf culture phenomena by connecting with Deaf people, reading books written by Deaf community members, and examining the Deaf online presence.
Days/Times: MWF 1:30PM - 2:20PM
Instructor: Ercolino, Austen
Room: Krieger 300
Status: Closed
Seats Available: 7/16
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.370.315 (01)
Third Year American Sign Language
MWF 3:00PM - 3:50PM
Sampson, Matthew H
Gilman 10
Fall 2025
This third-year ASL course builds on previous study to refine fluency, expand vocabulary, and enhance expressive and receptive skills.
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Third Year American Sign Language AS.370.315 (01)
This third-year ASL course builds on previous study to refine fluency, expand vocabulary, and enhance expressive and receptive skills.
Days/Times: MWF 3:00PM - 3:50PM
Instructor: Sampson, Matthew H
Room: Gilman 10
Status: Closed
Seats Available: 9/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.373.111 (01)
First Year Heritage Chinese
MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Zhao, Nan
Maryland 104
Fall 2025
This course is designed for students who were raised in an environment in which Chinese is spoken by parents or guardians at home and for those who are familiar with the language and possess native-like abilities in comprehension and speaking. The course therefore focuses on reading and writing (including the correct use of grammar). Cross-listed with East Asian Studies
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First Year Heritage Chinese AS.373.111 (01)
This course is designed for students who were raised in an environment in which Chinese is spoken by parents or guardians at home and for those who are familiar with the language and possess native-like abilities in comprehension and speaking. The course therefore focuses on reading and writing (including the correct use of grammar). Cross-listed with East Asian Studies
Days/Times: MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Instructor: Zhao, Nan
Room: Maryland 104
Status: Closed
Seats Available: 2/19
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.373.115 (01)
First Year Chinese
MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, TTh 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Yang, Shuyi; Zhao, Nan
Krieger 307; Maryland 217
Fall 2025
This course is designed primarily for students who have no prior exposure to Chinese. The objective of the course is to help students build a solid foundation of the four basic skills---listening, speaking, reading, and writing in an interactive and communicative learning environment. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones and mastery of basic grammatical structures. Note: Students with existing demonstrable skills in spoken Chinese should take AS.373.111-112. No Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory. Cross-listed with East Asian Studies
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First Year Chinese AS.373.115 (01)
This course is designed primarily for students who have no prior exposure to Chinese. The objective of the course is to help students build a solid foundation of the four basic skills---listening, speaking, reading, and writing in an interactive and communicative learning environment. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones and mastery of basic grammatical structures. Note: Students with existing demonstrable skills in spoken Chinese should take AS.373.111-112. No Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory. Cross-listed with East Asian Studies
This course is designed primarily for students who have no prior exposure to Chinese. The objective of the course is to help students build a solid foundation of the four basic skills---listening, speaking, reading, and writing in an interactive and communicative learning environment. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones and mastery of basic grammatical structures. Note: Students with existing demonstrable skills in spoken Chinese should take AS.373.111-112. No Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory. Cross-listed with East Asian Studies
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First Year Chinese AS.373.115 (02)
This course is designed primarily for students who have no prior exposure to Chinese. The objective of the course is to help students build a solid foundation of the four basic skills---listening, speaking, reading, and writing in an interactive and communicative learning environment. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones and mastery of basic grammatical structures. Note: Students with existing demonstrable skills in spoken Chinese should take AS.373.111-112. No Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory. Cross-listed with East Asian Studies
This course is designed for students who finished AS.373.112 with C+ and above (or equivalent). Students in this course possess native-like abilities in comprehension and speaking. The course focuses on reading and writing. Cross-listed with East Asian Studies
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Second Year Heritage Chinese AS.373.211 (01)
This course is designed for students who finished AS.373.112 with C+ and above (or equivalent). Students in this course possess native-like abilities in comprehension and speaking. The course focuses on reading and writing. Cross-listed with East Asian Studies
Days/Times: MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Instructor: Zhao, Nan
Room: Maryland 104
Status: Closed
Seats Available: 8/16
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.373.215 (01)
Second Year Chinese
MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, TTh 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Wang, Qian; Yang, Shuyi
Maryland 309; Krieger 302
Fall 2025
Consolidation of the foundation that students have laid in their first year of study and continued drill and practice in the spoken language, with continued expansion of reading and writing vocabulary and sentence patterns. Students will work with both simplified and traditional characters. Note: Students who have native-like abilities in comprehension and speaking should take AS.373.211-212. Cross-listed with East Asian Studies
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Second Year Chinese AS.373.215 (01)
Consolidation of the foundation that students have laid in their first year of study and continued drill and practice in the spoken language, with continued expansion of reading and writing vocabulary and sentence patterns. Students will work with both simplified and traditional characters. Note: Students who have native-like abilities in comprehension and speaking should take AS.373.211-212. Cross-listed with East Asian Studies
Consolidation of the foundation that students have laid in their first year of study and continued drill and practice in the spoken language, with continued expansion of reading and writing vocabulary and sentence patterns. Students will work with both simplified and traditional characters. Note: Students who have native-like abilities in comprehension and speaking should take AS.373.211-212. Cross-listed with East Asian Studies
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Second Year Chinese AS.373.215 (02)
Consolidation of the foundation that students have laid in their first year of study and continued drill and practice in the spoken language, with continued expansion of reading and writing vocabulary and sentence patterns. Students will work with both simplified and traditional characters. Note: Students who have native-like abilities in comprehension and speaking should take AS.373.211-212. Cross-listed with East Asian Studies
This course is designed for those who have already taken AS.373.212 or equivalent. Students need to have native-level fluency in speaking and understanding Chinese. The course focuses on reading and writing. In addition to the textbooks, downloaded articles on current affairs may also be introduced on a regular basis.
Cross-listed with East Asian Studies
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Third Year Heritage Chinese AS.373.313 (01)
This course is designed for those who have already taken AS.373.212 or equivalent. Students need to have native-level fluency in speaking and understanding Chinese. The course focuses on reading and writing. In addition to the textbooks, downloaded articles on current affairs may also be introduced on a regular basis.
Cross-listed with East Asian Studies
Days/Times: MWF 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Instructor: Wang, Qian
Room: Krieger 517
Status: Closed
Seats Available: 12/16
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.373.315 (01)
Third Year Chinese
MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Yang, Shuyi
Gilman 134
Fall 2025
This two-semester course consolidates and further expands students' knowledge of grammar and vocabulary and further develops reading ability through work with textbook material and selected modern essays and short stories. Class discussions will be in Chinese insofar as feasible and written assignments will be given. Cross-listed with East Asian Studies
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Third Year Chinese AS.373.315 (01)
This two-semester course consolidates and further expands students' knowledge of grammar and vocabulary and further develops reading ability through work with textbook material and selected modern essays and short stories. Class discussions will be in Chinese insofar as feasible and written assignments will be given. Cross-listed with East Asian Studies
Days/Times: MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Instructor: Yang, Shuyi
Room: Gilman 134
Status: Closed
Seats Available: 1/16
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.373.415 (01)
Fourth Year Chinese
MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Wang, Qian
Maryland 309
Fall 2025
This course is designed for students who finished AS.373.316 with a C+ or above (or equivalent). Readings in modern Chinese prose, including outstanding examples of literature, newspaper articles, etc. Students are supposed to be able to understand most of the readings with the aid of a dictionary, so that class discussion is not focused primarily on detailed explanation of grammar. Discussion, to be conducted in Chinese, will concentrate on the cultural significance of the readings' content.
Cross-listed with East Asian Studies
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Fourth Year Chinese AS.373.415 (01)
This course is designed for students who finished AS.373.316 with a C+ or above (or equivalent). Readings in modern Chinese prose, including outstanding examples of literature, newspaper articles, etc. Students are supposed to be able to understand most of the readings with the aid of a dictionary, so that class discussion is not focused primarily on detailed explanation of grammar. Discussion, to be conducted in Chinese, will concentrate on the cultural significance of the readings' content.
Cross-listed with East Asian Studies
Days/Times: MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Instructor: Wang, Qian
Room: Maryland 309
Status: Closed
Seats Available: 11/16
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.373.491 (01)
5th Year Chinese
TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Zhao, Nan
Krieger 517
Fall 2025
Fifth Year Chinese is designed for students who finished fourth year regular or third year heritage Chinese course at JHU or its equivalent and wish to achieve a higher advanced proficiency level in Chinese. The goal of the course is to help students further develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills cohesively and to enhance students’ understanding of Chinese culture and society through language learning.
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5th Year Chinese AS.373.491 (01)
Fifth Year Chinese is designed for students who finished fourth year regular or third year heritage Chinese course at JHU or its equivalent and wish to achieve a higher advanced proficiency level in Chinese. The goal of the course is to help students further develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills cohesively and to enhance students’ understanding of Chinese culture and society through language learning.
Days/Times: TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Instructor: Zhao, Nan
Room: Krieger 517
Status: Closed
Seats Available: 8/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.375.115 (01)
First Year Arabic
MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, TTh 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Jafire, Sana
Krieger 300; Krieger 300
Fall 2025
Introductory course in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Modern Standard Arabic. Presents basic grammatical structures and a basic vocabulary. Through oral-aural drill in classroom, tapes in Language Laboratory, and reading/writing exercises, students attain a basic level of competence on which they can build in subsequent years of study.
No Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory
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First Year Arabic AS.375.115 (01)
Introductory course in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Modern Standard Arabic. Presents basic grammatical structures and a basic vocabulary. Through oral-aural drill in classroom, tapes in Language Laboratory, and reading/writing exercises, students attain a basic level of competence on which they can build in subsequent years of study.
No Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory
Designed to bring students up to competency level required for third/fourth year Arabic. Students will consolidate and expand their mastery of the four basic skills acquired in AS.375.115-116. More authentic material--written, audio, and visual--will be used, and culture will be further expanded on as a fifth skill. Recommended Course Background: AS.375.115-116 or equivalent.
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Second Year Arabic AS.375.215 (01)
Designed to bring students up to competency level required for third/fourth year Arabic. Students will consolidate and expand their mastery of the four basic skills acquired in AS.375.115-116. More authentic material--written, audio, and visual--will be used, and culture will be further expanded on as a fifth skill. Recommended Course Background: AS.375.115-116 or equivalent.
Designed to enhance students' ability to read, discuss, and write about various topics covered in traditional and contemporary Arabic texts. Recommended Course Background: AS.375.216 or equivalent.
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Third Year Arabic AS.375.301 (01)
Designed to enhance students' ability to read, discuss, and write about various topics covered in traditional and contemporary Arabic texts. Recommended Course Background: AS.375.216 or equivalent.
Days/Times: MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Instructor: Jafire, Sana
Room: Krieger 517
Status: Closed
Seats Available: 10/12
PosTag(s): ISLM-ISLMST
AS.375.401 (01)
Fourth Year Arabic
TTh 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Jafire, Sana
Krieger 521
Fall 2025
This is an introductory course to different periods of the Arabic literature. Selections of famous Arabic poetry and short prose works are the substance of the course.
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Fourth Year Arabic AS.375.401 (01)
This is an introductory course to different periods of the Arabic literature. Selections of famous Arabic poetry and short prose works are the substance of the course.
Days/Times: TTh 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Instructor: Jafire, Sana
Room: Krieger 521
Status: Closed
Seats Available: 9/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.377.115 (01)
First Year Russian
MW 11:00AM - 11:50AM, TTh 10:30AM - 11:20AM
Juharyan, Victoria
Maryland 104; Krieger 302
Fall 2025
This course is designed for students who have no background in the language and wish to learn the language at an academic level, obtaining knowledge of the linguistic aspects of the language as well as skills needed to communicate in Russian. The goal of the course is the simultaneous progression of four skills (speaking, listening, writing, and reading) as well as familiarity with aspects of Russian linguistics and culture that are necessary for language competency in survival level. It is expected that, by the end of the spring term, students will have basic speaking and listening comprehension skills, a solid grasp of basic grammar, reading and writing skills. No Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
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First Year Russian AS.377.115 (01)
This course is designed for students who have no background in the language and wish to learn the language at an academic level, obtaining knowledge of the linguistic aspects of the language as well as skills needed to communicate in Russian. The goal of the course is the simultaneous progression of four skills (speaking, listening, writing, and reading) as well as familiarity with aspects of Russian linguistics and culture that are necessary for language competency in survival level. It is expected that, by the end of the spring term, students will have basic speaking and listening comprehension skills, a solid grasp of basic grammar, reading and writing skills. No Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
This course is designed for students who have finished AS.377.116 with C+ or above, or by a placement exam. The goal of the course is the simultaneous progression of four skills (speaking, listening, writing, and reading) as well as familiarity with aspects of Russian linguistics and culture that are necessary for language competency higher than that learned in First Year Russian.
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Second Year Russian AS.377.215 (01)
This course is designed for students who have finished AS.377.116 with C+ or above, or by a placement exam. The goal of the course is the simultaneous progression of four skills (speaking, listening, writing, and reading) as well as familiarity with aspects of Russian linguistics and culture that are necessary for language competency higher than that learned in First Year Russian.
Days/Times: MW 3:00PM - 3:50PM, T 3:00PM - 3:50PM
Instructor: Juharyan, Victoria
Room: Maryland 217; Krieger 521
Status: Closed
Seats Available: 7/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.377.264 (01)
Disciplines Without Borders’ and Multidisciplinarity in Literature, Art, and Science
TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Juharyan, Victoria
Krieger 180
Fall 2025
This introductory course will explore the intersections between literary texts, scientific discoveries, and art. We will study Geometry, Calculus, Probability Theory, Philosophy, Cognitive Science, Physics, Medicine, and Ecology in Russian Literature. We will read novels, poems, and plays by Goethe, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Chekhov, Akhmatova, and Nabokov, among others, with relevant chapters from Hegel, Literature, and the Problem of Agency by Allen Speight; The Mathematical Mind of F. M. Dostoevsky: Imaginary Numbers, Non-Euclidean Geometry, and Infinity by Michael Marsh-Soloway; Russian Literature and Cognitive Science edited by Tom Dolack, “which applies the newest insights from cognitive psychology to the study of Russian literature;” Medical Storyworlds: Health, Illness, and Bodies in Russian and European Literature at the Turn of the Twentieth Century by Elena Fratto; Jeff Love’s studies on Tolstoy’s use of calculus for the development of his philosophy of history, “Tolstoy’s Integration Metaphor from War and Peace” by Stephen T. Ahearn as well as other scientific studies that engage with literature such as Yuri Manin’s Mathematics as Metaphor, Sarah Hart’s Once Upon a Prime: The Wondrous Connections Between Mathematics and Literature, and Carlo Rovelli’s Seven Brief Lessons in Physics. In addition to the reading materials, assignments will include expository writings as well as philosophical games and illustrations of the connections between science and art, mind and matter. We will also have guest lecturers from the departments of philosophy, mathematics, and cognitive science as we consider philosophy as science and science as art and explore multidisciplinarity and the many ways in which sciences can transform our understanding of art and literature and vice versa. No prerequisites either in humanities or sciences.
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Disciplines Without Borders’ and Multidisciplinarity in Literature, Art, and Science AS.377.264 (01)
This introductory course will explore the intersections between literary texts, scientific discoveries, and art. We will study Geometry, Calculus, Probability Theory, Philosophy, Cognitive Science, Physics, Medicine, and Ecology in Russian Literature. We will read novels, poems, and plays by Goethe, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Chekhov, Akhmatova, and Nabokov, among others, with relevant chapters from Hegel, Literature, and the Problem of Agency by Allen Speight; The Mathematical Mind of F. M. Dostoevsky: Imaginary Numbers, Non-Euclidean Geometry, and Infinity by Michael Marsh-Soloway; Russian Literature and Cognitive Science edited by Tom Dolack, “which applies the newest insights from cognitive psychology to the study of Russian literature;” Medical Storyworlds: Health, Illness, and Bodies in Russian and European Literature at the Turn of the Twentieth Century by Elena Fratto; Jeff Love’s studies on Tolstoy’s use of calculus for the development of his philosophy of history, “Tolstoy’s Integration Metaphor from War and Peace” by Stephen T. Ahearn as well as other scientific studies that engage with literature such as Yuri Manin’s Mathematics as Metaphor, Sarah Hart’s Once Upon a Prime: The Wondrous Connections Between Mathematics and Literature, and Carlo Rovelli’s Seven Brief Lessons in Physics. In addition to the reading materials, assignments will include expository writings as well as philosophical games and illustrations of the connections between science and art, mind and matter. We will also have guest lecturers from the departments of philosophy, mathematics, and cognitive science as we consider philosophy as science and science as art and explore multidisciplinarity and the many ways in which sciences can transform our understanding of art and literature and vice versa. No prerequisites either in humanities or sciences.
Days/Times: TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Instructor: Juharyan, Victoria
Room: Krieger 180
Status: Closed
Seats Available: 26/48
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.377.315 (01)
Third Year Russian
TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Juharyan, Victoria
Krieger Laverty
Fall 2025
This course offers advanced training in spoken as well as written Russian. It is designed for students who have basic Russian language proficiency acquired through AS.377.216 or equivalent. Advanced level of grammatical structures will be learned and practiced through communicative tasks.
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Third Year Russian AS.377.315 (01)
This course offers advanced training in spoken as well as written Russian. It is designed for students who have basic Russian language proficiency acquired through AS.377.216 or equivalent. Advanced level of grammatical structures will be learned and practiced through communicative tasks.
Days/Times: TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Instructor: Juharyan, Victoria
Room: Krieger Laverty
Status: Closed
Seats Available: 6/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.377.395 (01)
Readings in Russian Studies
MW 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Juharyan, Victoria
Krieger 517
Fall 2025
The course examines aspects of Russian culture through Russian literature. Readings include a wide range of texts. In this particular course, we will read a play by a Soviet writer and watch a video recording of a contemporary stage show by the Moscow Art Theater. Participation in the course would require reading authentic Russian texts, extensive classroom discussions, and frequent writing assignments. (All texts and videos are in Russian.) Pre-req: 377.316 or by permission
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Readings in Russian Studies AS.377.395 (01)
The course examines aspects of Russian culture through Russian literature. Readings include a wide range of texts. In this particular course, we will read a play by a Soviet writer and watch a video recording of a contemporary stage show by the Moscow Art Theater. Participation in the course would require reading authentic Russian texts, extensive classroom discussions, and frequent writing assignments. (All texts and videos are in Russian.) Pre-req: 377.316 or by permission
Days/Times: MW 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Instructor: Juharyan, Victoria
Room: Krieger 517
Status: Closed
Seats Available: 6/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.378.115 (01)
First Year Japanese
MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM, TTh 10:30AM - 11:20AM
Nakao, Makiko Pennington; Tasho, Emi
Krieger 307; Maryland 104
Fall 2025
This course is designed for students who have no background or previous knowledge in Japanese. The course consists of lectures on Tuesday/Thursday and conversation classes on Monday/Wednesdays/Fridays. The goal of the course is the simultaneous progression of four skills (speaking, listening, writing, and reading) as well as familiarity with aspects of Japanese culture. By the end of the year, students will have basic speaking and listening comprehension skills, a solid grasp of basic grammar items, reading and writing skills, and a recognition and production of approximately 150 kanji in context. Knowledge of grammar will be expanded significantly in AS.378.215. No Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory.
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First Year Japanese AS.378.115 (01)
This course is designed for students who have no background or previous knowledge in Japanese. The course consists of lectures on Tuesday/Thursday and conversation classes on Monday/Wednesdays/Fridays. The goal of the course is the simultaneous progression of four skills (speaking, listening, writing, and reading) as well as familiarity with aspects of Japanese culture. By the end of the year, students will have basic speaking and listening comprehension skills, a solid grasp of basic grammar items, reading and writing skills, and a recognition and production of approximately 150 kanji in context. Knowledge of grammar will be expanded significantly in AS.378.215. No Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory.
This course is designed for students who have no background or previous knowledge in Japanese. The course consists of lectures on Tuesday/Thursday and conversation classes on Monday/Wednesdays/Fridays. The goal of the course is the simultaneous progression of four skills (speaking, listening, writing, and reading) as well as familiarity with aspects of Japanese culture. By the end of the year, students will have basic speaking and listening comprehension skills, a solid grasp of basic grammar items, reading and writing skills, and a recognition and production of approximately 150 kanji in context. Knowledge of grammar will be expanded significantly in AS.378.215. No Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory.
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First Year Japanese AS.378.115 (02)
This course is designed for students who have no background or previous knowledge in Japanese. The course consists of lectures on Tuesday/Thursday and conversation classes on Monday/Wednesdays/Fridays. The goal of the course is the simultaneous progression of four skills (speaking, listening, writing, and reading) as well as familiarity with aspects of Japanese culture. By the end of the year, students will have basic speaking and listening comprehension skills, a solid grasp of basic grammar items, reading and writing skills, and a recognition and production of approximately 150 kanji in context. Knowledge of grammar will be expanded significantly in AS.378.215. No Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory.
Training in spoken and written language, increasing their knowledge of more complex patterns. At completion, students will have a working knowledge of about 250 Kanji. Recommended Course Background: AS.378.115 and AS.378.116 or equivalent.
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Second Year Japanese AS.378.215 (01)
Training in spoken and written language, increasing their knowledge of more complex patterns. At completion, students will have a working knowledge of about 250 Kanji. Recommended Course Background: AS.378.115 and AS.378.116 or equivalent.
Training in spoken and written language, increasing their knowledge of more complex patterns. At completion, students will have a working knowledge of about 250 Kanji. Recommended Course Background: AS.378.115 and AS.378.116 or equivalent.
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Second Year Japanese AS.378.215 (02)
Training in spoken and written language, increasing their knowledge of more complex patterns. At completion, students will have a working knowledge of about 250 Kanji. Recommended Course Background: AS.378.115 and AS.378.116 or equivalent.
Emphasis shifts toward reading, while development of oral-aural skills also continues apace. The course presents graded readings in expository prose and requires students to expand their knowledge of Kanji, grammar, and both spoken and written vocabulary. Cross-listed with East Asian Studies
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Third Year Japanese AS.378.315 (01)
Emphasis shifts toward reading, while development of oral-aural skills also continues apace. The course presents graded readings in expository prose and requires students to expand their knowledge of Kanji, grammar, and both spoken and written vocabulary. Cross-listed with East Asian Studies
Days/Times: MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Instructor: Nakao, Makiko Pennington
Room: Krieger 521
Status: Closed
Seats Available: 10/16
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.378.415 (01)
Fourth Year Japanese
TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Nakao, Makiko Pennington; Tasho, Emi
Krieger 504
Fall 2025
By using four skills in participatory activities (reading, writing, presentation, and discussion), students will develop reading skills in modern Japanese and deepen and enhance their knowledge on Kanji and Japanese culture. Recommended Course Background: AS.378.315 and AS.378.316 or equivalent.
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Fourth Year Japanese AS.378.415 (01)
By using four skills in participatory activities (reading, writing, presentation, and discussion), students will develop reading skills in modern Japanese and deepen and enhance their knowledge on Kanji and Japanese culture. Recommended Course Background: AS.378.315 and AS.378.316 or equivalent.
Days/Times: TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Instructor: Nakao, Makiko Pennington; Tasho, Emi
Room: Krieger 504
Status: Closed
Seats Available: 10/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.379.171 (01)
First Year Amazigh
MWF 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Abdeddine, Ali
Krieger 521
Fall 2025
This course introduces students to the basics of the Amazigh language and culture. The course covers foundational grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation while exploring Amazigh history, traditions, and identity.
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First Year Amazigh AS.379.171 (01)
This course introduces students to the basics of the Amazigh language and culture. The course covers foundational grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation while exploring Amazigh history, traditions, and identity.
Days/Times: MWF 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Instructor: Abdeddine, Ali
Room: Krieger 521
Status: Closed
Seats Available: 8/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.379.370 (01)
Amazigh Social Movement
TWTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Staff
Krieger 517
Fall 2025
This course will explore the Amazigh people's struggle for cultural and linguistic rights in North Africa. The course examines key activists, organizations, and the movement’s impact on identity, politics, and social change.
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Amazigh Social Movement AS.379.370 (01)
This course will explore the Amazigh people's struggle for cultural and linguistic rights in North Africa. The course examines key activists, organizations, and the movement’s impact on identity, politics, and social change.
Days/Times: TWTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Instructor: Staff
Room: Krieger 517
Status: Canceled
Seats Available: 12/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.380.101 (01)
First Year Korean
MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, TTh 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Kim, Soo Yun Lee
Krieger 504; Krieger 304
Fall 2025
Introduces the Korean alphabet, hangeul. Covers basic elements of the Korean language, high-frequency words and phrases, including cultural aspects. Focuses on oral fluency reaching Limited Proficiency where one can handle simple daily conversations.
No Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory. Cross-listed with East Asian Studies
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First Year Korean AS.380.101 (01)
Introduces the Korean alphabet, hangeul. Covers basic elements of the Korean language, high-frequency words and phrases, including cultural aspects. Focuses on oral fluency reaching Limited Proficiency where one can handle simple daily conversations.
No Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory. Cross-listed with East Asian Studies
Aims for improving oral proficiency and confident control of grammar with vocabulary building and correct spelling intended. Reading materials of Korean people, places, and societies will enhance cultural understanding and awareness. Project due on Korean cities. Existing demonstrable skills in spoken Korean preferred.
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Second Year Korean AS.380.201 (01)
Aims for improving oral proficiency and confident control of grammar with vocabulary building and correct spelling intended. Reading materials of Korean people, places, and societies will enhance cultural understanding and awareness. Project due on Korean cities. Existing demonstrable skills in spoken Korean preferred.
Emphasizes reading literacy in classic and modern Korean prose, from easy essays to difficult short stories. Vocabulary refinement and native-like grasp of grammar explored. Project due on Korean culture. Cross-listed with East Asian Studies
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Third Year Korean AS.380.301 (01)
Emphasizes reading literacy in classic and modern Korean prose, from easy essays to difficult short stories. Vocabulary refinement and native-like grasp of grammar explored. Project due on Korean culture. Cross-listed with East Asian Studies
Days/Times: MWF 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Instructor: Kim, Soo Yun Lee
Room: Krieger 521
Status: Closed
Seats Available: 6/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.380.401 (01)
Fourth Year Korean
TTh 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Kim, Soo Yun Lee
Krieger 517
Fall 2025
This course is designed for those who have finished AS 380.302 or beyond advanced mid level of competency in Korean in four skills. By dealing with various topics on authentic materials including news, articles on websites, short stories, this course aims to help students enhance not only linguistics knowledge and skills, but also current issues in Korea. It is expected that, by the end of the term, students will be able to discuss a variety of topics and express opinions fluently in both spoken and written language.
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Fourth Year Korean AS.380.401 (01)
This course is designed for those who have finished AS 380.302 or beyond advanced mid level of competency in Korean in four skills. By dealing with various topics on authentic materials including news, articles on websites, short stories, this course aims to help students enhance not only linguistics knowledge and skills, but also current issues in Korea. It is expected that, by the end of the term, students will be able to discuss a variety of topics and express opinions fluently in both spoken and written language.
Days/Times: TTh 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Instructor: Kim, Soo Yun Lee
Room: Krieger 517
Status: Closed
Seats Available: 8/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.383.111 (01)
First Year Sanskrit I
TTh 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Minkowski, Christopher Zand
Krieger 517
Fall 2025
This course provides a comprehensive, intensive introduction to the study of Sanskrit. During the first semester, the emphasis will be on euphonic combination, morphology and vocabulary. Students will have the opportunity to continue with First Year Sanskrit II in the spring term.
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First Year Sanskrit I AS.383.111 (01)
This course provides a comprehensive, intensive introduction to the study of Sanskrit. During the first semester, the emphasis will be on euphonic combination, morphology and vocabulary. Students will have the opportunity to continue with First Year Sanskrit II in the spring term.
Days/Times: TTh 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Instructor: Minkowski, Christopher Zand
Room: Krieger 517
Status: Closed
Seats Available: 9/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.383.211 (01)
Second Year Sanskrit I
TTh 4:30PM - 5:45PM
Minkowski, Christopher Zand
Krieger 517
Fall 2025
This course aims to review and stabilize the knowledge of Sanskrit grammar, and to develop the ability to read Sanskrit texts autonomously with the aid of a dictionary. The first semester will feature selections from the Sanskrit epics, the Rāmāyaṇa and the Mahābhārata, or other examples of narrative literature. Selections will vary from year to year according to student interest.
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Second Year Sanskrit I AS.383.211 (01)
This course aims to review and stabilize the knowledge of Sanskrit grammar, and to develop the ability to read Sanskrit texts autonomously with the aid of a dictionary. The first semester will feature selections from the Sanskrit epics, the Rāmāyaṇa and the Mahābhārata, or other examples of narrative literature. Selections will vary from year to year according to student interest.
Days/Times: TTh 4:30PM - 5:45PM
Instructor: Minkowski, Christopher Zand
Room: Krieger 517
Status: Closed
Seats Available: 5/6
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.210.120 (01)
Modern Hebrew for Beginners I
MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Bimka, Maya
Smokler Center Library
Spring 2026
Elementary Modern Hebrew is the first exposure to the language as currently used in Israel in all its functional contexts. All components of the language are discussed: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Simple idiomatic sentences and short texts in Hebrew are used. Students learn the Hebrew alphabet, words and short sentences. Cultural aspects of Israel will be intertwined throughout the course curriculum.
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Modern Hebrew for Beginners I AS.210.120 (01)
Elementary Modern Hebrew is the first exposure to the language as currently used in Israel in all its functional contexts. All components of the language are discussed: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Simple idiomatic sentences and short texts in Hebrew are used. Students learn the Hebrew alphabet, words and short sentences. Cultural aspects of Israel will be intertwined throughout the course curriculum.
Days/Times: MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Instructor: Bimka, Maya
Room: Smokler Center Library
Status: Open
Seats Available: 6/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.210.121 (01)
Modern Hebrew for Beginners II
MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Bessire, Mirit
Smokler Center Library
Spring 2026
Hebrew for Beginners 121 is a continuation of Hebrew 120 and as such, students are required to have a foundation in Hebrew. The course will enhance and continue to expose students to Hebrew grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. All components of the Hebrew language will be emphasized in this course; we will highlight verbs, adjectives, and the ability to read longer texts. Speaking in Hebrew will also be highlighted to promote students’ engagement and communication. Cultural aspects of the language will be incorporated into lessons too
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Modern Hebrew for Beginners II AS.210.121 (01)
Hebrew for Beginners 121 is a continuation of Hebrew 120 and as such, students are required to have a foundation in Hebrew. The course will enhance and continue to expose students to Hebrew grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. All components of the Hebrew language will be emphasized in this course; we will highlight verbs, adjectives, and the ability to read longer texts. Speaking in Hebrew will also be highlighted to promote students’ engagement and communication. Cultural aspects of the language will be incorporated into lessons too
Days/Times: MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Instructor: Bessire, Mirit
Room: Smokler Center Library
Status: Open
Seats Available: 8/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.210.214 (01)
Semitic Sisters: The Intersection of Hebrew and Arabic Language Learning
TTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Bessire, Mirit; Jafire, Sana
Gilman 479
Spring 2026
This project will offer a 1 credit course over the course of 5 weeks during Spring 2026 to students who have demonstrated intermediate level proficiency and/ or above in Hebrew and/or in Arabic. Through this course, students will get the opportunity to explore the many linguistic, social, and cultural similarities and differences between the two semitic languages. The ultimate goal of the course would be to promote dialogue and expose students to new perspectives through cultural exchanges and comparisons. Students will build stronger connections among learners, be encouraged cross-cultural engagement, and nuance each other’s language and perspectives. This class is meant to promote both inter- and intra- cultural conversations, appealing to students of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. (Elementary Hebrew or/and Arabic required.)
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Semitic Sisters: The Intersection of Hebrew and Arabic Language Learning AS.210.214 (01)
This project will offer a 1 credit course over the course of 5 weeks during Spring 2026 to students who have demonstrated intermediate level proficiency and/ or above in Hebrew and/or in Arabic. Through this course, students will get the opportunity to explore the many linguistic, social, and cultural similarities and differences between the two semitic languages. The ultimate goal of the course would be to promote dialogue and expose students to new perspectives through cultural exchanges and comparisons. Students will build stronger connections among learners, be encouraged cross-cultural engagement, and nuance each other’s language and perspectives. This class is meant to promote both inter- and intra- cultural conversations, appealing to students of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. (Elementary Hebrew or/and Arabic required.)
Days/Times: TTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Instructor: Bessire, Mirit; Jafire, Sana
Room: Gilman 479
Status: Open
Seats Available: 9/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.210.221 (01)
Intermediate Modern Hebrew II
MW 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Bessire, Mirit
Smokler Center 301
Spring 2026
Intermediate Hebrew level II is a continuation of the course Hebrew 220 and as such is a requirement for entry. In the course, grammatical aspects of the language will be introduced in the focus of past and future tenses. Combined and complex sentences with proper syntax and reading comprehension and writing skills will be required. Modern Israeli cultural aspects of the Hebrew language will be introduced as well and will be part of the holistic understanding of the modern language.
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Intermediate Modern Hebrew II AS.210.221 (01)
Intermediate Hebrew level II is a continuation of the course Hebrew 220 and as such is a requirement for entry. In the course, grammatical aspects of the language will be introduced in the focus of past and future tenses. Combined and complex sentences with proper syntax and reading comprehension and writing skills will be required. Modern Israeli cultural aspects of the Hebrew language will be introduced as well and will be part of the holistic understanding of the modern language.
Days/Times: MW 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Instructor: Bessire, Mirit
Room: Smokler Center 301
Status: Open
Seats Available: 8/11
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.210.321 (01)
Advanced Hebrew through Israeli Cinema
MW 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Bessire, Mirit
Smokler Center 301
Spring 2026
This course will expand students’ fluencies in Modern Hebrew through Hebrew-dialogic Israeli and Palestinian cinema, examining and comparing several layers of a contemporary Hebrew-speaking society. For this class, students will view, discuss, and write about films with Hebrew as the primary spoken language. Through aural interpretation and subtitles, students will understand, analyze, and reflectively discuss the diversity of Hebrew-speaking cultures within society and the provenance and intentionalities of the dialects exhibited throughout a given film. Linguistic nuance, slang, and interpretive aspects of Hebrew as shown in the chosen films will prompt students to examine this modality of the expression of contemporary Hebrew. The course will be taught primarily in Hebrew and will be open to students who have matriculated to at least 200-level coursework of Modern Hebrew.
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Advanced Hebrew through Israeli Cinema AS.210.321 (01)
This course will expand students’ fluencies in Modern Hebrew through Hebrew-dialogic Israeli and Palestinian cinema, examining and comparing several layers of a contemporary Hebrew-speaking society. For this class, students will view, discuss, and write about films with Hebrew as the primary spoken language. Through aural interpretation and subtitles, students will understand, analyze, and reflectively discuss the diversity of Hebrew-speaking cultures within society and the provenance and intentionalities of the dialects exhibited throughout a given film. Linguistic nuance, slang, and interpretive aspects of Hebrew as shown in the chosen films will prompt students to examine this modality of the expression of contemporary Hebrew. The course will be taught primarily in Hebrew and will be open to students who have matriculated to at least 200-level coursework of Modern Hebrew.
Days/Times: MW 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Instructor: Bessire, Mirit
Room: Smokler Center 301
Status: Open
Seats Available: 7/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.370.116 (01)
First Year American Sign Language II
MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Sampson, Matthew H
Krieger 306
Spring 2026
This course is a continuation of AS.370.115. Students will improve their knowledge of fingerspelling, words, facial expressions, and classifiers to be able to communicate at a basic level with other signers. Curriculum focus will continue to build on sentence structures such as questions, commands, and other conversational phrases. Mastery will include knowledge of Deaf community and Deaf cultural practices.
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First Year American Sign Language II AS.370.116 (01)
This course is a continuation of AS.370.115. Students will improve their knowledge of fingerspelling, words, facial expressions, and classifiers to be able to communicate at a basic level with other signers. Curriculum focus will continue to build on sentence structures such as questions, commands, and other conversational phrases. Mastery will include knowledge of Deaf community and Deaf cultural practices.
Days/Times: MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Instructor: Sampson, Matthew H
Room: Krieger 306
Status: Open
Seats Available: 7/16
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.370.116 (02)
First Year American Sign Language II
MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Sampson, Matthew H
Krieger 306
Spring 2026
This course is a continuation of AS.370.115. Students will improve their knowledge of fingerspelling, words, facial expressions, and classifiers to be able to communicate at a basic level with other signers. Curriculum focus will continue to build on sentence structures such as questions, commands, and other conversational phrases. Mastery will include knowledge of Deaf community and Deaf cultural practices.
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First Year American Sign Language II AS.370.116 (02)
This course is a continuation of AS.370.115. Students will improve their knowledge of fingerspelling, words, facial expressions, and classifiers to be able to communicate at a basic level with other signers. Curriculum focus will continue to build on sentence structures such as questions, commands, and other conversational phrases. Mastery will include knowledge of Deaf community and Deaf cultural practices.
Days/Times: MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Instructor: Sampson, Matthew H
Room: Krieger 306
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/16
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.370.116 (03)
First Year American Sign Language II
MWF 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Sampson, Matthew H
Krieger 306
Spring 2026
This course is a continuation of AS.370.115. Students will improve their knowledge of fingerspelling, words, facial expressions, and classifiers to be able to communicate at a basic level with other signers. Curriculum focus will continue to build on sentence structures such as questions, commands, and other conversational phrases. Mastery will include knowledge of Deaf community and Deaf cultural practices.
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First Year American Sign Language II AS.370.116 (03)
This course is a continuation of AS.370.115. Students will improve their knowledge of fingerspelling, words, facial expressions, and classifiers to be able to communicate at a basic level with other signers. Curriculum focus will continue to build on sentence structures such as questions, commands, and other conversational phrases. Mastery will include knowledge of Deaf community and Deaf cultural practices.
Days/Times: MWF 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Instructor: Sampson, Matthew H
Room: Krieger 306
Status: Open
Seats Available: 11/16
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.370.116 (04)
First Year American Sign Language II
MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Ercolino, Austen
Maryland 114
Spring 2026
This course is a continuation of AS.370.115. Students will improve their knowledge of fingerspelling, words, facial expressions, and classifiers to be able to communicate at a basic level with other signers. Curriculum focus will continue to build on sentence structures such as questions, commands, and other conversational phrases. Mastery will include knowledge of Deaf community and Deaf cultural practices.
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First Year American Sign Language II AS.370.116 (04)
This course is a continuation of AS.370.115. Students will improve their knowledge of fingerspelling, words, facial expressions, and classifiers to be able to communicate at a basic level with other signers. Curriculum focus will continue to build on sentence structures such as questions, commands, and other conversational phrases. Mastery will include knowledge of Deaf community and Deaf cultural practices.
Days/Times: MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Instructor: Ercolino, Austen
Room: Maryland 114
Status: Open
Seats Available: 4/16
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.370.116 (05)
First Year American Sign Language II
MWF 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Ercolino, Austen
Krieger 304
Spring 2026
This course is a continuation of AS.370.115. Students will improve their knowledge of fingerspelling, words, facial expressions, and classifiers to be able to communicate at a basic level with other signers. Curriculum focus will continue to build on sentence structures such as questions, commands, and other conversational phrases. Mastery will include knowledge of Deaf community and Deaf cultural practices.
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First Year American Sign Language II AS.370.116 (05)
This course is a continuation of AS.370.115. Students will improve their knowledge of fingerspelling, words, facial expressions, and classifiers to be able to communicate at a basic level with other signers. Curriculum focus will continue to build on sentence structures such as questions, commands, and other conversational phrases. Mastery will include knowledge of Deaf community and Deaf cultural practices.
Days/Times: MWF 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Instructor: Ercolino, Austen
Room: Krieger 304
Status: Open
Seats Available: 11/16
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.370.116 (06)
First Year American Sign Language II
MWF 3:00PM - 3:50PM
Ercolino, Austen
Krieger Laverty
Spring 2026
This course is a continuation of AS.370.115. Students will improve their knowledge of fingerspelling, words, facial expressions, and classifiers to be able to communicate at a basic level with other signers. Curriculum focus will continue to build on sentence structures such as questions, commands, and other conversational phrases. Mastery will include knowledge of Deaf community and Deaf cultural practices.
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First Year American Sign Language II AS.370.116 (06)
This course is a continuation of AS.370.115. Students will improve their knowledge of fingerspelling, words, facial expressions, and classifiers to be able to communicate at a basic level with other signers. Curriculum focus will continue to build on sentence structures such as questions, commands, and other conversational phrases. Mastery will include knowledge of Deaf community and Deaf cultural practices.
Days/Times: MWF 3:00PM - 3:50PM
Instructor: Ercolino, Austen
Room: Krieger Laverty
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/16
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.370.216 (01)
Second Year American Sign Language II
MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Ercolino, Austen
Krieger 504
Spring 2026
This course is a continuation of AS.370.215 which builds on base knowledge and understanding of ASL.
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Second Year American Sign Language II AS.370.216 (01)
This course is a continuation of AS.370.215 which builds on base knowledge and understanding of ASL.
Days/Times: MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Instructor: Ercolino, Austen
Room: Krieger 504
Status: Open
Seats Available: 2/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.370.316 (01)
Third Year American Sign Language II
MWF 3:00PM - 3:50PM
Sampson, Matthew H
Krieger 308
Spring 2026
This is a continuation of Third Year American Sign Language and builds on previous study to refine fluency, expand vocabulary, and enhance expressive and receptive skills.
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Third Year American Sign Language II AS.370.316 (01)
This is a continuation of Third Year American Sign Language and builds on previous study to refine fluency, expand vocabulary, and enhance expressive and receptive skills.
Days/Times: MWF 3:00PM - 3:50PM
Instructor: Sampson, Matthew H
Room: Krieger 308
Status: Open
Seats Available: 13/16
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.373.112 (01)
First Year Heritage Chinese II
MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Zhao, Nan
Krieger 302
Spring 2026
For students who have significant previously-acquired ability to understand and speak Modern Standard Chinese. Course focuses on reading and writing. Teaching materials are the same as used in AS.373.115-116; however, both traditional and simplified versions of written Chinese characters are used. Lab required. Continuation of AS.373.111. Recommended Course Background: AS.373.111 or permission required.
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First Year Heritage Chinese II AS.373.112 (01)
For students who have significant previously-acquired ability to understand and speak Modern Standard Chinese. Course focuses on reading and writing. Teaching materials are the same as used in AS.373.115-116; however, both traditional and simplified versions of written Chinese characters are used. Lab required. Continuation of AS.373.111. Recommended Course Background: AS.373.111 or permission required.
Days/Times: MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Instructor: Zhao, Nan
Room: Krieger 302
Status: Open
Seats Available: 9/18
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.373.116 (01)
First Year Chinese II
MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, TTh 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Yang, Shuyi; Zhao, Nan
Krieger 304; Krieger 304
Spring 2026
Introductory course in Modern Standard Chinese. Goals: mastery of elements of pronunciation and control of basic vocabulary of 800-900 words and most basic grammatical patterns. Students work first with Pin-Yin system, then with simplified version of written Chinese characters. Continuation of AS.373.115. Note: Student with existing demonstrable skills in spoken Chinese should take AS.373.111-112. Recommended Course Background: AS.373.115 or permission required.
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First Year Chinese II AS.373.116 (01)
Introductory course in Modern Standard Chinese. Goals: mastery of elements of pronunciation and control of basic vocabulary of 800-900 words and most basic grammatical patterns. Students work first with Pin-Yin system, then with simplified version of written Chinese characters. Continuation of AS.373.115. Note: Student with existing demonstrable skills in spoken Chinese should take AS.373.111-112. Recommended Course Background: AS.373.115 or permission required.
Introductory course in Modern Standard Chinese. Goals: mastery of elements of pronunciation and control of basic vocabulary of 800-900 words and most basic grammatical patterns. Students work first with Pin-Yin system, then with simplified version of written Chinese characters. Continuation of AS.373.115. Note: Student with existing demonstrable skills in spoken Chinese should take AS.373.111-112. Recommended Course Background: AS.373.115 or permission required.
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First Year Chinese II AS.373.116 (02)
Introductory course in Modern Standard Chinese. Goals: mastery of elements of pronunciation and control of basic vocabulary of 800-900 words and most basic grammatical patterns. Students work first with Pin-Yin system, then with simplified version of written Chinese characters. Continuation of AS.373.115. Note: Student with existing demonstrable skills in spoken Chinese should take AS.373.111-112. Recommended Course Background: AS.373.115 or permission required.
For students who have significant previously-acquired ability to understand and speak Modern Standard Chinese. Course focuses on reading and writing. Teaching materials are the same as used in AS.373.115-116; however, both traditional and simplified versions of written Chinese characters are used. Continuation of AS.373.211. Recommended Course Background: AS.373.211 or permission required.
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Second Year Heritage Chinese II AS.373.212 (01)
For students who have significant previously-acquired ability to understand and speak Modern Standard Chinese. Course focuses on reading and writing. Teaching materials are the same as used in AS.373.115-116; however, both traditional and simplified versions of written Chinese characters are used. Continuation of AS.373.211. Recommended Course Background: AS.373.211 or permission required.
Days/Times: MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Instructor: Zhao, Nan
Room: Krieger 308
Status: Open
Seats Available: 5/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.373.216 (01)
Second Year Chinese II
MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, TTh 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Wang, Qian; Yang, Shuyi
Krieger 308; Gilman 381
Spring 2026
Consolidation of the foundation that students have laid in their first year of study and continued drill and practice in the spoken language, with continued expansion of reading and writing vocabulary and sentence patterns. Students will work with both simplified and traditional characters. Note: Students who have native-like abilities in comprehension and speaking should take AS.373.211-212.
Recommended Course Background: AS.373.215 or Permission Required.
Cross-listed with East Asian Studies
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Second Year Chinese II AS.373.216 (01)
Consolidation of the foundation that students have laid in their first year of study and continued drill and practice in the spoken language, with continued expansion of reading and writing vocabulary and sentence patterns. Students will work with both simplified and traditional characters. Note: Students who have native-like abilities in comprehension and speaking should take AS.373.211-212.
Recommended Course Background: AS.373.215 or Permission Required.
Cross-listed with East Asian Studies
Consolidation of the foundation that students have laid in their first year of study and continued drill and practice in the spoken language, with continued expansion of reading and writing vocabulary and sentence patterns. Students will work with both simplified and traditional characters. Note: Students who have native-like abilities in comprehension and speaking should take AS.373.211-212.
Recommended Course Background: AS.373.215 or Permission Required.
Cross-listed with East Asian Studies
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Second Year Chinese II AS.373.216 (02)
Consolidation of the foundation that students have laid in their first year of study and continued drill and practice in the spoken language, with continued expansion of reading and writing vocabulary and sentence patterns. Students will work with both simplified and traditional characters. Note: Students who have native-like abilities in comprehension and speaking should take AS.373.211-212.
Recommended Course Background: AS.373.215 or Permission Required.
Cross-listed with East Asian Studies
This course is a continuation of AS.373.313. Students need to have native-level fluency in speaking and understanding Chinese. The course focuses on reading and writing. In addition to the textbooks, downloaded articles on current affairs may also be included on a regular basis.
Recommended Course Background: AS.373.313 or Permission Required. Lab required.
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Third Year Heritage Chinese II AS.373.314 (01)
This course is a continuation of AS.373.313. Students need to have native-level fluency in speaking and understanding Chinese. The course focuses on reading and writing. In addition to the textbooks, downloaded articles on current affairs may also be included on a regular basis.
Recommended Course Background: AS.373.313 or Permission Required. Lab required.
Days/Times: MWF 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Instructor: Wang, Qian
Room: Krieger 521
Status: Open
Seats Available: 6/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.373.316 (01)
Third Year Chinese II
MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Yang, Shuyi
Krieger Laverty
Spring 2026
This two-semester course consolidates and further expands students' knowledge of grammar and vocabulary and further develops reading ability through work with textbook material and selected modern essays and short stories. Class discussions will be in Chinese insofar as feasible, and written assignments will be given. Continuation of AS.373.315. Recommended Course Background: AS.373.315 or permission required.
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Third Year Chinese II AS.373.316 (01)
This two-semester course consolidates and further expands students' knowledge of grammar and vocabulary and further develops reading ability through work with textbook material and selected modern essays and short stories. Class discussions will be in Chinese insofar as feasible, and written assignments will be given. Continuation of AS.373.315. Recommended Course Background: AS.373.315 or permission required.
Days/Times: MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Instructor: Yang, Shuyi
Room: Krieger Laverty
Status: Open
Seats Available: 3/16
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.373.416 (01)
Fourth Year Chinese II
MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Wang, Qian
Gilman 10
Spring 2026
Continuation of AS.373.415. Readings in modern Chinese prose, including outstanding examples of literature, newspaper articles, etc. Students should understand most of the readings with the aid of a dictionary, so that class discussion need not focus primarily on detailed explanations of grammar. Discussion, to be conducted in Chinese, will concentrate on the cultural significance of the readings' content.
Recommended Course Background: AS.373.415 or Permission Required. Cross-listed with East Asian Studies
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Fourth Year Chinese II AS.373.416 (01)
Continuation of AS.373.415. Readings in modern Chinese prose, including outstanding examples of literature, newspaper articles, etc. Students should understand most of the readings with the aid of a dictionary, so that class discussion need not focus primarily on detailed explanations of grammar. Discussion, to be conducted in Chinese, will concentrate on the cultural significance of the readings' content.
Recommended Course Background: AS.373.415 or Permission Required. Cross-listed with East Asian Studies
Days/Times: MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Instructor: Wang, Qian
Room: Gilman 10
Status: Open
Seats Available: 2/6
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.373.492 (01)
Fifth Year Chinese II
TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Zhao, Nan
Krieger 521
Spring 2026
Fifth Year Chinese is designed for students who finished fourth year regular or third year heritage Chinese course at JHU or its equivalent and wish to achieve a higher advanced proficiency level in Chinese. The goal of the course is to help students further develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills cohesively and to enhance students’ understanding of Chinese culture and society through language learning.
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Fifth Year Chinese II AS.373.492 (01)
Fifth Year Chinese is designed for students who finished fourth year regular or third year heritage Chinese course at JHU or its equivalent and wish to achieve a higher advanced proficiency level in Chinese. The goal of the course is to help students further develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills cohesively and to enhance students’ understanding of Chinese culture and society through language learning.
Days/Times: TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Instructor: Zhao, Nan
Room: Krieger 521
Status: Open
Seats Available: 12/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.375.116 (01)
First Year Arabic II
MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, TTh 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Jafire, Sana
Krieger Laverty; Maryland 202
Spring 2026
Continuation of AS.375.115. Introductory course in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Modern Standard Arabic. Presents basic grammatical structures and a basic vocabulary. Through oral-aural drill in classroom, tapes in Language Laboratory, and reading/writing exercises, students attain a basic level of competence on which they can build in subsequent years of study. May not be taken Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory
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First Year Arabic II AS.375.116 (01)
Continuation of AS.375.115. Introductory course in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Modern Standard Arabic. Presents basic grammatical structures and a basic vocabulary. Through oral-aural drill in classroom, tapes in Language Laboratory, and reading/writing exercises, students attain a basic level of competence on which they can build in subsequent years of study. May not be taken Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory
Continuation of AS.375.215. Designed to bring students up to competency level required for third/fourth year Arabic. Students will consolidate and expand their mastery of the four basic skills acquired in AS.375.115-116. More authentic material--written, audio, and visual--will be used, and culture will be further expanded on as a fifth skill. Recommended Course Background: AS.375.215 or permission required.
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Second Year Arabic II AS.375.216 (01)
Continuation of AS.375.215. Designed to bring students up to competency level required for third/fourth year Arabic. Students will consolidate and expand their mastery of the four basic skills acquired in AS.375.115-116. More authentic material--written, audio, and visual--will be used, and culture will be further expanded on as a fifth skill. Recommended Course Background: AS.375.215 or permission required.
Designed to enhance students’ ability to read, discuss, and write about various topics covered in traditional and contemporary Arabic texts. Continuation of AS.375.301. Recommended Course Background: AS.375.301or permission required.
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Third Year Arabic II AS.375.302 (01)
Designed to enhance students’ ability to read, discuss, and write about various topics covered in traditional and contemporary Arabic texts. Continuation of AS.375.301. Recommended Course Background: AS.375.301or permission required.
Days/Times: MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Instructor: Jafire, Sana
Room: Krieger 517
Status: Open
Seats Available: 5/6
PosTag(s): ISLM-ISLMST
AS.375.402 (01)
Fourth Year Arabic II
TTh 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Jafire, Sana
Gilman 10
Spring 2026
This is an introductory course to different periods of the Arabic literature. Selections of famous Arabic poetry and short prose works are the substance of the course. Continuation of AS.375.401. Recommended Course Background: AS.375.302 or equivalent.
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Fourth Year Arabic II AS.375.402 (01)
This is an introductory course to different periods of the Arabic literature. Selections of famous Arabic poetry and short prose works are the substance of the course. Continuation of AS.375.401. Recommended Course Background: AS.375.302 or equivalent.
Days/Times: TTh 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Instructor: Jafire, Sana
Room: Gilman 10
Status: Open
Seats Available: 4/6
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.377.116 (01)
First Year Russian II
MW 11:00AM - 11:50AM, TTh 10:30AM - 11:20AM
Juharyan, Victoria
Krieger 304; Krieger 304
Spring 2026
A continuation of AS.377.115. This course is designed for students who have no background in the language and wish to learn the language at an academic level, obtaining knowledge of the linguistic aspects of the language as well as skills needed to communicate in Russian. The goal of the course is the simultaneous progression of four skills (speaking, listening, writing, and reading) as well as familiarity with aspects of Russian linguistics and culture that are necessary for language competency in survival level. It is expected that, by the end of the spring term, students will have basic speaking and listening comprehension skills, a solid grasp of basic grammar, reading and writing skills. No Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
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First Year Russian II AS.377.116 (01)
A continuation of AS.377.115. This course is designed for students who have no background in the language and wish to learn the language at an academic level, obtaining knowledge of the linguistic aspects of the language as well as skills needed to communicate in Russian. The goal of the course is the simultaneous progression of four skills (speaking, listening, writing, and reading) as well as familiarity with aspects of Russian linguistics and culture that are necessary for language competency in survival level. It is expected that, by the end of the spring term, students will have basic speaking and listening comprehension skills, a solid grasp of basic grammar, reading and writing skills. No Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
Continuation of AS.377.215. The goal of the course is the simultaneous progression of four skills (speaking, listening, writing, and reading) as well as familiarity with aspects of Russian linguistics and culture that are necessary for language competency higher than that learned in First Year Russian.
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Second Year Russian II AS.377.216 (01)
Continuation of AS.377.215. The goal of the course is the simultaneous progression of four skills (speaking, listening, writing, and reading) as well as familiarity with aspects of Russian linguistics and culture that are necessary for language competency higher than that learned in First Year Russian.
Days/Times: T 4:30PM - 5:45PM, Th 5:15PM - 6:30PM
Instructor: Juharyan, Victoria
Room: Krieger 521; Krieger 521
Status: Open
Seats Available: 7/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.377.274 (01)
Philosophy of History and Science in Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace
TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Juharyan, Victoria
Krieger 180
Spring 2026
This course is a study of philosophy of history and science primarily through a reading of Leo Tolstoy’s works and his epic War and Peace (1863-69). Over seven years, Tolstoy wrote a massive work that he refused to call a novel—but what was it? War and philosophy are more vital to it than peace or love stories. We entertain the idea that Tolstoy's radical ideas on narrative have a counterpart in his radical ideas on history, causation, freedom and necessity, catastrophe, commitment, and the formation of a moral self. To frame War and Peace and our discussions of philosophy, we will read Jeff Love’s studies on Tolstoy’s use of calculus for the development of his philosophy of history, “Tolstoy’s Integration Metaphor from War and Peace” by Stephen T. Ahearn as well as excerpts from philosophers like Plato, Kant, and Hegel that Tolstoy addresses in his writings. We will also study shorter works by Tolstoy, fictional and non-fictional, written before and after War and Peace, which attempt to answer huge questions with succinct definitions free of irony or reservation: What is war? courage? human experience? family? love? art? faith? death? freedom? Before War and Peace, Tolstoy poses these questions covertly and searchingly. After 1880 he answers them overtly and categorically—so much so that no authoritative text was safe. In this context, we will also read Tolstoy’s philosophical works Confession (1882), On Life (1888), and Isaiah Berlin’s The Hedgehog and the Fox: An Essay on Tolstoy's View of History.
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Philosophy of History and Science in Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace AS.377.274 (01)
This course is a study of philosophy of history and science primarily through a reading of Leo Tolstoy’s works and his epic War and Peace (1863-69). Over seven years, Tolstoy wrote a massive work that he refused to call a novel—but what was it? War and philosophy are more vital to it than peace or love stories. We entertain the idea that Tolstoy's radical ideas on narrative have a counterpart in his radical ideas on history, causation, freedom and necessity, catastrophe, commitment, and the formation of a moral self. To frame War and Peace and our discussions of philosophy, we will read Jeff Love’s studies on Tolstoy’s use of calculus for the development of his philosophy of history, “Tolstoy’s Integration Metaphor from War and Peace” by Stephen T. Ahearn as well as excerpts from philosophers like Plato, Kant, and Hegel that Tolstoy addresses in his writings. We will also study shorter works by Tolstoy, fictional and non-fictional, written before and after War and Peace, which attempt to answer huge questions with succinct definitions free of irony or reservation: What is war? courage? human experience? family? love? art? faith? death? freedom? Before War and Peace, Tolstoy poses these questions covertly and searchingly. After 1880 he answers them overtly and categorically—so much so that no authoritative text was safe. In this context, we will also read Tolstoy’s philosophical works Confession (1882), On Life (1888), and Isaiah Berlin’s The Hedgehog and the Fox: An Essay on Tolstoy's View of History.
Days/Times: TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Instructor: Juharyan, Victoria
Room: Krieger 180
Status: Open
Seats Available: 25/48
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.377.316 (01)
Third Year Russian II
TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Juharyan, Victoria
Krieger Laverty
Spring 2026
Continuation of AS.377.315. This course offers advanced training in spoken as well as written Russian. Advanced level of grammatical structures will be learned and practiced through communicative tasks.
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Third Year Russian II AS.377.316 (01)
Continuation of AS.377.315. This course offers advanced training in spoken as well as written Russian. Advanced level of grammatical structures will be learned and practiced through communicative tasks.
Days/Times: TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Instructor: Juharyan, Victoria
Room: Krieger Laverty
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.377.397 (01)
Readings in Russian Studies II
MW 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Juharyan, Victoria
Gilman 10
Spring 2026
The course examines aspects of Russian culture through Russian literature. Readings include a wide range of texts. Participation in the course would require reading authentic Russian texts, extensive classroom discussions, and frequent writing assignments. (All texts and videos are in Russian.) Pre-req: 377.315-316 or by permission
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Readings in Russian Studies II AS.377.397 (01)
The course examines aspects of Russian culture through Russian literature. Readings include a wide range of texts. Participation in the course would require reading authentic Russian texts, extensive classroom discussions, and frequent writing assignments. (All texts and videos are in Russian.) Pre-req: 377.315-316 or by permission
Days/Times: MW 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Instructor: Juharyan, Victoria
Room: Gilman 10
Status: Open
Seats Available: 3/6
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.378.116 (01)
First Year Japanese II
MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM, TTh 10:30AM - 11:20AM
Tasho, Emi
Krieger 300; Maryland 217
Spring 2026
This course is designed for students who have no background or previous knowledge in Japanese. The course consists of lectures on Tuesday/Thursday and conversation classes on Monday/Wednesdays/Fridays. The goal of the course is the simultaneous progression of four skills (speaking, listening, writing, and reading) as well as familiarity with aspects of Japanese culture. By the end of the fall term, students will have basic speaking and listening comprehension skills, a solid grasp of basic grammar items, reading and writing skills, and a recognition and production of approximately 60 kanji in context. Knowledge of grammar will be expanded significantly in 2nd year Japanese. May not be taken Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Recommended Course Background: AS.378.115
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First Year Japanese II AS.378.116 (01)
This course is designed for students who have no background or previous knowledge in Japanese. The course consists of lectures on Tuesday/Thursday and conversation classes on Monday/Wednesdays/Fridays. The goal of the course is the simultaneous progression of four skills (speaking, listening, writing, and reading) as well as familiarity with aspects of Japanese culture. By the end of the fall term, students will have basic speaking and listening comprehension skills, a solid grasp of basic grammar items, reading and writing skills, and a recognition and production of approximately 60 kanji in context. Knowledge of grammar will be expanded significantly in 2nd year Japanese. May not be taken Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Recommended Course Background: AS.378.115
This course is designed for students who have no background or previous knowledge in Japanese. The course consists of lectures on Tuesday/Thursday and conversation classes on Monday/Wednesdays/Fridays. The goal of the course is the simultaneous progression of four skills (speaking, listening, writing, and reading) as well as familiarity with aspects of Japanese culture. By the end of the fall term, students will have basic speaking and listening comprehension skills, a solid grasp of basic grammar items, reading and writing skills, and a recognition and production of approximately 60 kanji in context. Knowledge of grammar will be expanded significantly in 2nd year Japanese. May not be taken Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Recommended Course Background: AS.378.115
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First Year Japanese II AS.378.116 (02)
This course is designed for students who have no background or previous knowledge in Japanese. The course consists of lectures on Tuesday/Thursday and conversation classes on Monday/Wednesdays/Fridays. The goal of the course is the simultaneous progression of four skills (speaking, listening, writing, and reading) as well as familiarity with aspects of Japanese culture. By the end of the fall term, students will have basic speaking and listening comprehension skills, a solid grasp of basic grammar items, reading and writing skills, and a recognition and production of approximately 60 kanji in context. Knowledge of grammar will be expanded significantly in 2nd year Japanese. May not be taken Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Recommended Course Background: AS.378.115
Continuation of Beginning Japanese and Intermediate Japanese I. Training in spoken and written language, increasing students' knowledge of more complex patterns. At completion, students will have a working knowledge of about 250 Kanji. Recommended Course Background: AS.378.215 or equivalent.
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Second Year Japanese II AS.378.216 (01)
Continuation of Beginning Japanese and Intermediate Japanese I. Training in spoken and written language, increasing students' knowledge of more complex patterns. At completion, students will have a working knowledge of about 250 Kanji. Recommended Course Background: AS.378.215 or equivalent.
Continuation of Beginning Japanese and Intermediate Japanese I. Training in spoken and written language, increasing students' knowledge of more complex patterns. At completion, students will have a working knowledge of about 250 Kanji. Recommended Course Background: AS.378.215 or equivalent.
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Second Year Japanese II AS.378.216 (02)
Continuation of Beginning Japanese and Intermediate Japanese I. Training in spoken and written language, increasing students' knowledge of more complex patterns. At completion, students will have a working knowledge of about 250 Kanji. Recommended Course Background: AS.378.215 or equivalent.
Emphasis shifts toward reading, while development of oral-aural skills also continues apace. The course presents graded readings in expository prose and requires students to expand their knowledge of Kanji, grammar, and both spoken and written vocabulary. Lab required. Continuation of AS.378.315. Recommended Course Background: AS.378.315 or equivalent.
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Third Year Japanese II AS.378.316 (01)
Emphasis shifts toward reading, while development of oral-aural skills also continues apace. The course presents graded readings in expository prose and requires students to expand their knowledge of Kanji, grammar, and both spoken and written vocabulary. Lab required. Continuation of AS.378.315. Recommended Course Background: AS.378.315 or equivalent.
Days/Times: MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Instructor: Nakao, Makiko Pennington
Room: Krieger 517
Status: Open
Seats Available: 1/6
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.378.416 (01)
Fourth Year Japanese II
TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Tasho, Emi
Krieger 517
Spring 2026
By using four skills in participatory activities (reading, writing, presentation, and discussion), students will develop reading skills in modern Japanese and deepen and enhance their knowledge on Kanji and Japanese culture. Lab required. Recommended Course Background: AS.378.415
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Fourth Year Japanese II AS.378.416 (01)
By using four skills in participatory activities (reading, writing, presentation, and discussion), students will develop reading skills in modern Japanese and deepen and enhance their knowledge on Kanji and Japanese culture. Lab required. Recommended Course Background: AS.378.415
Days/Times: TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Instructor: Tasho, Emi
Room: Krieger 517
Status: Open
Seats Available: 4/6
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.379.172 (01)
First Year Amazigh II
MWF 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Abdeddine, Ali
Krieger 517
Spring 2026
This course is a continuation of First Year Amazigh and builds on the basics of the Amazigh language and culture. The course covers foundational grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation while exploring Amazigh history, traditions, and identity.
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First Year Amazigh II AS.379.172 (01)
This course is a continuation of First Year Amazigh and builds on the basics of the Amazigh language and culture. The course covers foundational grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation while exploring Amazigh history, traditions, and identity.
Days/Times: MWF 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Instructor: Abdeddine, Ali
Room: Krieger 517
Status: Open
Seats Available: 4/6
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.379.370 (01)
Amazigh Social Movements: How North Africa/Tamazgha is Being Transformed
MWF 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Abdeddine, Ali
Spring 2026
The course will explore Amazigh social movements in North Africa/Tamazgha, focusing on their historical roots, cultural revival, and political struggles. It will cover themes such as identity, language rights, land and ecology, migration, and gender, and connect Amazigh activism to global Indigenous movements, situating it within broader debates on decolonization and social justice.
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Amazigh Social Movements: How North Africa/Tamazgha is Being Transformed AS.379.370 (01)
The course will explore Amazigh social movements in North Africa/Tamazgha, focusing on their historical roots, cultural revival, and political struggles. It will cover themes such as identity, language rights, land and ecology, migration, and gender, and connect Amazigh activism to global Indigenous movements, situating it within broader debates on decolonization and social justice.
Days/Times: MWF 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Instructor: Abdeddine, Ali
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 11/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.380.102 (01)
First Year Korean II
MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, TTh 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Kim, Soo Yun Lee
Maryland 217; Shriver Hall 104
Spring 2026
Focuses on improving speaking fluency to Limited Proficiency so that one can handle simple daily conversations with confidence. It provides basic high-frequency structures and covers Korean holidays. Continuation of AS.380.101. Recommended Course Background: AS.380.101 or permission required.
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First Year Korean II AS.380.102 (01)
Focuses on improving speaking fluency to Limited Proficiency so that one can handle simple daily conversations with confidence. It provides basic high-frequency structures and covers Korean holidays. Continuation of AS.380.101. Recommended Course Background: AS.380.101 or permission required.
Aims for improving writing skills with correct spelling. Reading materials of Korean people, places, and societies will enhance cultural understanding and awareness, including discussion on family tree. Continuation of AS.380.201. Recommended Course Background: AS.380.201 or equivalent.
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Second Year Korean II AS.380.202 (01)
Aims for improving writing skills with correct spelling. Reading materials of Korean people, places, and societies will enhance cultural understanding and awareness, including discussion on family tree. Continuation of AS.380.201. Recommended Course Background: AS.380.201 or equivalent.
Emphasizes reading literacy in classic and modern Korean prose. By reading Korean newspapers and professional articles in one’s major, it enables one to be well-versed and truly literate.
Continuation of AS.380.301. Cross-listed with East Asian Studies
Prerequisite: AS.380.301 or equivalent.
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Third Year Korean II AS.380.302 (01)
Emphasizes reading literacy in classic and modern Korean prose. By reading Korean newspapers and professional articles in one’s major, it enables one to be well-versed and truly literate.
Continuation of AS.380.301. Cross-listed with East Asian Studies
Prerequisite: AS.380.301 or equivalent.
Days/Times: MWF 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Instructor: Kim, Soo Yun Lee
Room: Gilman 77
Status: Open
Seats Available: 4/8
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.380.402 (01)
Fourth Year Korean II
TTh 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Kim, Soo Yun Lee
Gilman 381
Spring 2026
This course is designed for those who have finished AS 380.302 or beyond advanced mid level of competency in Korean in four skills. By dealing with various topics on authentic materials including news, articles on websites, short stories, this course aims to help students enhance not only linguistics knowledge and skills, but also current issues in Korea. It is expected that, by the end of the term, students will be able to discuss a variety of topics and express opinions fluently in both spoken and written language.
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Fourth Year Korean II AS.380.402 (01)
This course is designed for those who have finished AS 380.302 or beyond advanced mid level of competency in Korean in four skills. By dealing with various topics on authentic materials including news, articles on websites, short stories, this course aims to help students enhance not only linguistics knowledge and skills, but also current issues in Korea. It is expected that, by the end of the term, students will be able to discuss a variety of topics and express opinions fluently in both spoken and written language.
Days/Times: TTh 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Instructor: Kim, Soo Yun Lee
Room: Gilman 381
Status: Open
Seats Available: 4/8
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.383.112 (01)
First Year Sanskrit II
TTh 3:00PM - 4:15PM
O'Brien, Patty
Spring 2026
A continuation of AS.383.111. This course provides a comprehensive, intensive introduction to the study of Sanskrit. The first semester's focus is on euphonic combination, morphology and vocabulary; the second semester's on syntax and reading texts.
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First Year Sanskrit II AS.383.112 (01)
A continuation of AS.383.111. This course provides a comprehensive, intensive introduction to the study of Sanskrit. The first semester's focus is on euphonic combination, morphology and vocabulary; the second semester's on syntax and reading texts.
Days/Times: TTh 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Instructor: O'Brien, Patty
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 8/8
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.383.212 (01)
Second Year Sanskrit II
TTh 4:30PM - 5:45PM
O'Brien, Patty
Krieger 517
Spring 2026
This is a continuation of Second Year Sanskrit aiming to review and stabilize the knowledge of Sanskrit grammar, and to develop the ability to read Sanskrit texts autonomously with the aid of a dictionary. Feature selections will vary from year to year according to student interest.
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Second Year Sanskrit II AS.383.212 (01)
This is a continuation of Second Year Sanskrit aiming to review and stabilize the knowledge of Sanskrit grammar, and to develop the ability to read Sanskrit texts autonomously with the aid of a dictionary. Feature selections will vary from year to year according to student interest.