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: TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM
• Instructor: Bessire, Mirit
• Room: Smokler Center 301
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 9/15
• PosTag(s): n/a

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: TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM
• Instructor: Scott, Cameron David
• Room: Smokler Center Library
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 8/10
• PosTag(s): n/a

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: TTh 3:00PM - 4:15PM
• Instructor: Bessire, Mirit
• Room: Smokler Center 301
• Status: Waitlist Only
• Seats Available: 0/10
• PosTag(s): n/a

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: W 1:30PM - 4:00PM
• Instructor: Bessire, Mirit
• Room: Smokler Center Library
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 8/10
• PosTag(s): n/a

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 304
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 1/18
• PosTag(s): n/a

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 304
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 2/18
• PosTag(s): n/a

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 304
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 1/18
• PosTag(s): n/a

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 3:00PM - 3:50PM
• Instructor: Sampson, Matthew H
• Room: Shriver Hall 104
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 7/18
• PosTag(s): n/a

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: Krieger 307
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 5/20
• PosTag(s): n/a

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

• Days/Times: MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, TTh 12:00PM - 12:50PM
• Instructor: Yang, Shuyi; Zhao, Nan
• Room: Gilman 75
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 6/16
• PosTag(s): n/a

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

• Days/Times: MWF 1:30PM - 2:20PM, TTh 3:00PM - 3:50PM
• Instructor: Yang, Shuyi; Zhao, Nan
• Room: Hodson 211
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 3/16
• PosTag(s): n/a

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: Krieger 307
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 7/16
• PosTag(s): n/a

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

• Days/Times: MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, TTh 9:00AM - 9:50AM
• Instructor: Wang, Qian; Yang, Shuyi
• Room: Krieger 302
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 8/16
• PosTag(s): n/a

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

• Days/Times: MWF 1:30PM - 2:20PM, TTh 1:30PM - 2:20PM
• Instructor: Wang, Qian; Yang, Shuyi
• Room: Krieger 504
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 8/16
• PosTag(s): n/a

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 504
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 11/16
• PosTag(s): n/a

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 75
• Status: Waitlist Only
• Seats Available: 0/16
• PosTag(s): n/a

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: TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
• Instructor: Wang, Qian
• Room: Krieger 504
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 8/12
• PosTag(s): n/a

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: Open
• Seats Available: 7/12
• PosTag(s): n/a

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

• Days/Times: MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, TTh 9:00AM - 9:50AM
• Instructor: Jafire, Sana
• Room: Maryland 202
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 4/16
• PosTag(s): ISLM-ISLMST

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.

• Days/Times: MW 10:00AM - 10:50AM, TTh 10:30AM - 11:20AM
• Instructor: Jafire, Sana
• Room: Maryland 202
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 10/16
• PosTag(s): ISLM-ISLMST

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 504
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 5/12
• PosTag(s): ISLM-ISLMST

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.

• Days/Times: MW 3:00PM - 3:50PM, TTh 3:00PM - 3:50PM
• Instructor: Juharyan, Victoria
• Room: Krieger 504
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 8/16
• PosTag(s): n/a

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: M 11:00AM - 11:50AM, TTh 4:30PM - 5:20PM
• Instructor: Juharyan, Victoria
• Room: Krieger 521
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 7/12
• PosTag(s): n/a

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: MWF 5:00PM - 5:50PM
• Instructor: Juharyan, Victoria
• Room: Krieger 521
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 2/6
• PosTag(s): n/a

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: WF 1:30PM - 2:20PM
• Instructor: Juharyan, Victoria
• Room: Krieger 517
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 10/12
• PosTag(s): n/a

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.

• Days/Times: MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, TTh 12:00PM - 12:50PM
• Instructor: Johnson, Yuki; Naganuma, Rena
• Room: Krieger 300
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 11/18
• PosTag(s): n/a

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.

• Days/Times: MWF 12:00PM - 12:50PM, TTh 12:00PM - 12:50PM
• Instructor: Johnson, Yuki; Naganuma, Rena
• Room: Krieger 307
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 11/18
• PosTag(s): n/a

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.

• Days/Times: MWF 1:30PM - 2:20PM, TTh 1:30PM - 2:20PM
• Instructor: Johnson, Yuki; Naganuma, Rena
• Room: Krieger 307
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 3/18
• PosTag(s): n/a

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.

• Days/Times: MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, TTh 9:00AM - 9:50AM
• Instructor: Nakao, Makiko Pennington
• Room: Krieger 517
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 11/16
• PosTag(s): n/a

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.

• Days/Times: MWF 12:00PM - 12:50PM, TTh 12:00PM - 12:50PM
• Instructor: Nakao, Makiko Pennington
• Room: Krieger 308
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 7/16
• PosTag(s): n/a

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 10:00AM - 10:50AM
• Instructor: Nakao, Makiko Pennington
• Room: Krieger 521
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 15/16
• PosTag(s): n/a

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 9:00AM - 10:15AM
• Instructor: Naganuma, Rena
• Room: Krieger 517
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 7/12
• PosTag(s): n/a

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

• Days/Times: MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, TTh 9:00AM - 9:50AM
• Instructor: Kim, Soo Yun Lee
• Room: Krieger 504
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 6/16
• PosTag(s): n/a

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.

• Days/Times: MW 10:00AM - 10:50AM, TTh 10:30AM - 11:20AM
• Instructor: Kim, Soo Yun Lee
• Room: Krieger 504
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 11/16
• PosTag(s): n/a

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 302
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 9/16
• PosTag(s): n/a

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 521
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 6/12
• PosTag(s): n/a

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: Open
• Seats Available: 8/12
• PosTag(s): n/a

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: TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM
• Instructor: Scott, Cameron David
• Room: Gilman 474
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 8/10
• PosTag(s): n/a

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: TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM
• Instructor: Bessire, Mirit
• Room: Smokler Center 301
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 8/12
• PosTag(s): n/a

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: TTh 3:00PM - 4:15PM
• Instructor: Bessire, Mirit
• Room: Smokler Center Library
• Status: Waitlist Only
• Seats Available: 0/10
• PosTag(s): n/a

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: W 1:30PM - 4:00PM
• Instructor: Bessire, Mirit
• Room: Smokler Center 301
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 8/10
• PosTag(s): n/a

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 304
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 7/18
• PosTag(s): n/a

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 304
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 9/18
• PosTag(s): n/a

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 304
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 1/18
• PosTag(s): n/a

This course is a continuation of AS.370.215 which builds on base knowledge and understanding of ASL.

• Days/Times: MWF 3:00PM - 3:50PM
• Instructor: Sampson, Matthew H
• Room: Krieger 304
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 7/16
• PosTag(s): n/a

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: Maryland 217
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 4/18
• PosTag(s): n/a

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.

• Days/Times: MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, TTh 12:00PM - 12:50PM
• Instructor: Yang, Shuyi; Zhao, Nan
• Room: Krieger 300
• Status: Waitlist Only
• Seats Available: 0/12
• PosTag(s): n/a

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.

• Days/Times: TTh 3:00PM - 3:50PM, MWF 1:30PM - 2:20PM
• Instructor: Yang, Shuyi; Zhao, Nan
• Room: Gilman 381
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 5/12
• PosTag(s): n/a

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 307
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 4/12
• PosTag(s): n/a

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

• Days/Times: MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, TTh 9:00AM - 9:50AM
• Instructor: Wang, Qian; Yang, Shuyi
• Room: Gilman 217
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 6/12
• PosTag(s): n/a

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

• Days/Times: MWF 1:30PM - 2:20PM, TTh 1:30PM - 2:20PM
• Instructor: Wang, Qian; Yang, Shuyi
• Room: Greenhouse 113
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 6/12
• PosTag(s): n/a

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: Gilman 10
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 7/12
• PosTag(s): n/a

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: 1/16
• PosTag(s): n/a

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: MW 10:30AM - 11:45AM
• Instructor: Wang, Qian
• Room: Krieger 504
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 2/6
• PosTag(s): n/a

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: 8/12
• PosTag(s): n/a

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

• Days/Times: MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, TTh 9:00AM - 9:50AM
• Instructor: Jafire, Sana
• Room: Krieger Laverty
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 3/12
• PosTag(s): ISLM-ISLMST

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.

• Days/Times: MW 10:00AM - 10:50AM, TTh 10:30AM - 11:20AM
• Instructor: Jafire, Sana
• Room: Krieger 302
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 7/12
• PosTag(s): ISLM-ISLMST

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: 1/6
• PosTag(s): ISLM-ISLMST

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.

• Days/Times: MW 3:00PM - 3:50PM, TTh 3:00PM - 3:50PM
• Instructor: Juharyan, Victoria
• Room: Krieger 504
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 6/12
• PosTag(s): n/a

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: TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
• Instructor: Juharyan, Victoria
• Room: Krieger 521
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 11/12
• PosTag(s): n/a

This course introduces students to some of the classics as well as lesser-known masterpieces of 19th century Russian literature, beginning with Russian Romanticism in relation to European literary movements such as French Sentimentalism, British Romanticism, and German Idealism, and ending with Russian Realism. We will study Alexander Pushkin’s novel in verse Eugene Onegin (1833), his short story “The Queen of Spades” (1834), Mikhail Lermontov’s novel A Hero of Our Time (1840), and Ivan Turgenev’s novella Faust (1856). We will devote the second part of the course to close readings and cultural as well as philosophical interpretation of works by Fyodor Dostoevsky and Leo Tolstoy: Dostoevsky’s earlier unfinished bildungsroman Netochka Nezvanova (1849), Tolstoy’s early trilogy Childhood, Adolescence, Youth (1857) as well as the first novel Dostoevsky wrote after his mock execution and Siberian exile, namely Notes from the House of the Dead (1862), which pairs well with Tolstoy’s later works “The Kreutzer Sonata” (1889) and Father Sergius (1898) in dealing with topics like isolation, violence against women, and struggles of self-realization . The course examines Russian modernity and national identity vis-à-vis Europe and explores the following key questions: the Russian novel’s evolution, its role in 19th-century politics, society, and Russian writers’ engagement with European literature as well as thinkers like Kant, Hegel, and Schopenhauer. By the end, students will have a foundational understanding of 19th-century Russian literature’s history, philosophy, and cultural legacy and will have developed critical reading and writing skills. No prerequisites; knowledge of Russian is not required.

• Days/Times: TTh 5:30PM - 6:45PM
• Instructor: Juharyan, Victoria
• Room: Krieger 307
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 8/16
• PosTag(s): n/a

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: MWF 5:00PM - 5:50PM
• Instructor: Juharyan, Victoria
• Room: Krieger 517
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 4/6
• PosTag(s): n/a

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: WF 1:30PM - 2:20PM
• Instructor: Juharyan, Victoria
• Room: Krieger 517
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 5/6
• PosTag(s): n/a

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

• Days/Times: MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, TTh 12:00PM - 12:50PM
• Instructor: Johnson, Yuki; Naganuma, Rena
• Room: Krieger 307
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 10/16
• PosTag(s): n/a

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

• Days/Times: MWF 12:00PM - 12:50PM, TTh 12:00PM - 12:50PM
• Instructor: Johnson, Yuki; Naganuma, Rena
• Room: Krieger 307
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 10/16
• PosTag(s): n/a

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

• Days/Times: MWF 1:30PM - 2:20PM, TTh 1:30PM - 2:20PM
• Instructor: Johnson, Yuki; Naganuma, Rena
• Room: Krieger 308
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 6/12
• PosTag(s): n/a

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.

• Days/Times: MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, TTh 9:00AM - 9:50AM
• Instructor: Nakao, Makiko Pennington
• Room: Krieger 517
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 3/8
• PosTag(s): n/a

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.

• Days/Times: MWF 12:00PM - 12:50PM, TTh 12:00PM - 12:50PM
• Instructor: Nakao, Makiko Pennington
• Room: Krieger 302
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 1/8
• PosTag(s): n/a

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 10:00AM - 10:50AM
• Instructor: Nakao, Makiko Pennington
• Room: Krieger 517
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 5/6
• PosTag(s): n/a

This course is designed for students who have already studied 1st Year Japanese grammar and wish to develop a thorough knowledge of Japanese grammar in order to advance all aspects of language skills to a higher level. It is also appropriate for graduate students who need to be able to read materials written in Japanese. The goal of the course is to provide students with a thorough knowledge of Japanese grammar; therefore, knowledge of vocabulary (including kanji) in depth is not requisite. In addition, since this is not a language course that places equal focus on all four skills (speaking, listening, writing, and reading), there will be no conversation practice – this is a lecture course on grammar. 2 credits. Pass-fail grade option only

• Days/Times: W 12:00PM - 1:40PM
• Instructor: Johnson, Yuki
• Room: Krieger 504
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 12/12
• PosTag(s): n/a

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 9:00AM - 10:15AM
• Instructor: Naganuma, Rena
• Room: Krieger 521
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 2/6
• PosTag(s): n/a

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.

• Days/Times: MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, TTh 9:00AM - 9:50AM
• Instructor: Kim, Soo Yun Lee
• Room: Maryland 104
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 6/12
• PosTag(s): n/a

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.

• Days/Times: MW 10:00AM - 10:50AM, TTh 10:30AM - 11:20AM
• Instructor: Kim, Soo Yun Lee
• Room: Maryland 104
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 7/12
• PosTag(s): n/a

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

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: Open
• Seats Available: 1/6
• PosTag(s): n/a

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: MTh 4:30PM - 5:45PM
• Instructor: O'Brien, Patricia Ann
• Room: Krieger 521
• Status: Open
• Seats Available: 8/8
• PosTag(s): n/a