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| Course # (Section) | Title | Day/Times | Instructor | Location | Term | Course Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS.210.120 (01) | Elementary Modern Hebrew | MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM | Bessire, Mirit | Smokler Center 301 | Fall 2025 | 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. |
| AS.210.121 (01) | Modern Hebrew for Beginners II | MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM | Staff | Gilman 443 | 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 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| AS.370.115 (04) | First Year American Sign Language | Staff | 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. | ||
| AS.370.115 (05) | First Year American Sign Language | Staff | 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. | ||
| AS.370.215 (01) | Second Year American Sign Language | MWF 3:00PM - 3:50PM | Staff | 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. |
| AS.370.215 (02) | Second Year American Sign Language | MWF 1:30PM - 2:20PM | Staff | 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. |
| AS.370.315 (01) | Third Year American Sign Language | MWF 3:00PM - 3:50PM | Sampson, Matthew H | Krieger 302 | Fall 2025 | This third-year ASL course builds on previous study to refine fluency, expand vocabulary, and enhance expressive and receptive skills. |
| 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 |
| AS.373.115 (01) | First Year Chinese | MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, TTh 12:00PM - 12:50PM | Yang, Shuyi; Zhao, Nan | 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 |
| AS.373.115 (02) | First Year Chinese | MWF 1:30PM - 2:20PM, TTh 3:00PM - 3:50PM | Yang, Shuyi; Zhao, Nan | Shriver Hall 104 | 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 |
| AS.373.211 (01) | Second Year Heritage Chinese | MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM | Zhao, Nan | Maryland 104 | Fall 2025 | 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 |
| AS.373.215 (01) | Second Year Chinese | MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, TTh 9:00AM - 9:50AM | Wang, Qian; Yang, Shuyi | Krieger 307 | 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 |
| AS.373.215 (02) | Second Year Chinese | MWF 1:30PM - 2:20PM, TTh 1:30PM - 2:20PM | Wang, Qian; Yang, Shuyi | 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 |
| AS.373.313 (01) | Third Year Heritage Chinese | MWF 12:00PM - 12:50PM | Wang, Qian | Maryland 114 | Fall 2025 | 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 |
| AS.373.315 (01) | Third Year Chinese | MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM | Yang, Shuyi | Maryland 309 | 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 |
| 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 |
| AS.373.491 (01) | 5th Year Chinese | TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM | Zhao, Nan | Maryland 217 | 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. |
| AS.375.115 (01) | First Year Arabic | MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, TTh 9:00AM - 9:50AM | Jafire, Sana | 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 |
| AS.375.215 (01) | Second Year Arabic | MW 10:00AM - 10:50AM, TTh 10:30AM - 11:20AM | Jafire, Sana | Krieger 300 | Fall 2025 | 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. |
| AS.375.301 (01) | Third Year Arabic | MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM | Jafire, Sana | Krieger 300 | Fall 2025 | 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. |
| 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. |
| AS.377.115 (01) | First Year Russian | MW 11:00AM - 11:50AM, TTh 10:30AM - 11:20AM | Juharyan, Victoria | Maryland 104 | 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. |
| AS.377.215 (01) | Second Year Russian | MW 3:00PM - 3:50PM, T 3:00PM - 3:50PM | Juharyan, Victoria | Fall 2025 | 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. | |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| AS.377.395 (01) | Readings in Russian Studies | MW 1:00PM - 1:50PM | 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 |
| AS.378.115 (01) | First Year Japanese | MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM, TTh 10:30AM - 11:20AM | Nakao, Makiko Pennington | Krieger 307 | 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. |
| AS.378.115 (02) | First Year Japanese | MWF 1:30PM - 2:20PM, TTh 1:30PM - 2:20PM | Nakao, Makiko Pennington | Maryland 202 | 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. |
| AS.378.215 (01) | Second Year Japanese | MWF 12:00PM - 12:50PM, TTh 12:00PM - 12:50PM | Nakao, Makiko Pennington | Maryland 309 | Fall 2025 | 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. |
| AS.378.215 (02) | Second Year Japanese | MWF 1:30PM - 2:20PM, TTh 1:30PM - 2:20PM | Nakao, Makiko Pennington | Krieger 304 | Fall 2025 | 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. |
| AS.378.315 (01) | Third Year Japanese | MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM | Nakao, Makiko Pennington | Maryland 309 | Fall 2025 | 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 |
| AS.378.415 (01) | Fourth Year Japanese | TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM | Nakao, Makiko Pennington | Maryland 104 | 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. |
| AS.379.171 (01) | First Year Amazigh | Staff | 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. | ||
| AS.379.370 (01) | Amazigh Social Movement | Staff | 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. | ||
| AS.380.101 (01) | First Year Korean | MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, TTh 9:00AM - 9:50AM | Kim, Soo Yun Lee | Maryland 114 | 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 |
| AS.380.201 (01) | Second Year Korean | MW 10:00AM - 10:50AM, TTh 10:30AM - 11:20AM | Kim, Soo Yun Lee | Maryland 114 | Fall 2025 | 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. |
| AS.380.301 (01) | Third Year Korean | MWF 12:00PM - 12:50PM | Kim, Soo Yun Lee | Fall 2025 | 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 | |
| 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. |
| AS.383.111 (01) | First Year Sanskrit I | TTh 3:00PM - 4:15PM | Minkowski, Christopher Zand | Krieger 302 | 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. |
| AS.383.211 (01) | Second Year Sanskrit I | TTh 4:30PM - 5:45PM | Minkowski, Christopher Zand | Krieger 521 | 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. |