WORLD LANGUAGE

WORLD LANGUAGE

4090/4095 English Language and Culture (ELC)

2.5 Credits 40 Minutes, 1 Semester This class is designed for international students who need assistance on their road to English fluency and success at Notre Dame. While primarily an English as a Second Language course, ELC also assists international students in their transition into the American education system through instruction on critical thinking, reading, writing, academic discussions, and culture. The course is structured to build students’ skills as they advance through each level of the program. ELC meets the requirements for a World Language for Cambridge International Students. Students are required to complete the equivalent of 10 credits to satisfy the Notre Dame graduation requirement.

4110 French 1

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester This course will acquaint the student with the basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing French. Understanding the cultures and history of the French-speaking people, acquiring vocabulary and constant exposure to the language in the classroom are integral parts of this course. Prerequisite: A placement test is recommended if a student has prior knowledge of French. (NCAA)

4120 French 2

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester Students in French 2 will develop greater fluency in speaking through listening, reading, discussion and writing. An appreciation for the culture and history of France and French-speaking countries will be further developed through stories, films, and other authentic audiovisual materials. Prerequisite: French 1 / placement test is required for a Freshman to go directly into French 2. (NCAA)

4135 Honors French 3

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester This course continues to develop proficiency and fluency through activities that provide a systematic review of fundamental French. Vocabulary and syntactical patterns are complemented by a program of modern readings, films and discussions. Prerequisite: 85 average in French 2 /Placement test is required for a student to go directly into Honors French 3. (NCAA)

4140 Honors French 4

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester This college-level course is dedicated to the practical use and rigorous, in-depth study of French. It is intended to broaden and deepen the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The variety of readings, films, and other practical activities will provide ample opportunity for the student’s use of French, as well as provide rich insights into the people and the culture of France and the French-speaking world. Prerequisite: 85 average in Honors French 3. Placement test required to go directly to Honors French 4. (NCAA)

4210 Latin 1

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester This course will provide the student with the necessary tools and techniques to read, understand and write Latin. Latin 1 will also assist the students in increasing English vocabulary and writing skills. Additional learning tools, i.e. web-based activities and vocabulary/syntax software, will augment the scope of the Latin textbook, Book I from the Cambridge Latin Series and its accompanying workbook. The placement test is recommended if a student has prior knowledge of Latin. (NCAA)

4220 Latin 2

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester This course is designed to increase the student’s knowledge of vocabulary and both Latin and English grammar. The textbook, Book II from the Cambridge Latin series, takes the student to Britain and into the ancient city of Alexandria. Additional learning tools (i.e., internet research and vocabulary and syntax software), will augment the scope of the Latin textbook, and its

accompanying workbook. Prerequisite: Latin 1 - Placement test is required for a freshman student to go directly to Latin 2. (NCAA)

4225 Honors Latin 2

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester or 40 Minutes, 2 Semesters This accelerated Honors course will provide the student with the necessary knowledge of vocabulary and structural uses of Latin to continue with upper level Latin Honors courses. The textbook, Unit II from the Cambridge Latin series, takes the student to distant Roman provinces where they experience life in Roman Britain and the urbane city of Alexandria. Additional learning tools and complementary activities, i.e., web-based, interactive vocabulary and syntax software, will augment the scope of the Cambridge textbook. The grammar, Learn to Read Latin by Yale University, assists students with reviewing and consolidating their mastery of morphology and syntax to have the necessary foundation for continuing with Honors Latin 3. Honors placement for Latin 3 depends on the grade achieved in this accelerated course. Prerequisite: Placement by World Language Chairperson based on Latin 1 grades and standardized test scores.

4235 Honors Latin 3

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester This course introduces the student to the more complex forms of Latin syntax. The textbook, Learn to Read Latin (Yale University Press) and accompanying workbook, prepare the diligent student to read and understand authentic writings of Roman authors like Cicero, Vergil, Ovid, or Livy. The Yale grammar will be supplemented by Book III from the Cambridge Latin Series. Prerequisite: 85 average in Latin 2. Placement test is required for a freshman to go directly into Honors Latin 3. (NCAA)

4240 Honors Latin 4

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester This course continues the work of Honors Latin 3. The Yale textbook, Learn to Read Latin, and accompanying workbook, present everlengthening selections from authentic Latin writings. Numerous workbook exercises enable the student to better understand the original Latin selections. The grammar will be supplemented by Book IV from the Cambridge Latin series. Prerequisite: 85 average in Honors Latin 3. Placement test is required to go directly into Honors Latin 3. (NCAA)

4310 Italian 1

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester Italian 1 develops speaking, writing and listening skills through a series of language related activities that focus on the fundamentals of pronunciation, vocabulary, idiomatic expression, and grammar incorporated in basic conversation, reading and writing. Culture is an integral part of the curriculum. As a result, this course creates an awareness about the Italian community as well as the global impact of notable Italians. This course is taught primarily in Italian and incorporates functional vocabulary from topics such as geography, history, family, school systems, celebrations and daily living. It is recommended that students with prior knowledge of Italian take a placement test. (NCAA)

4320 Italian 2

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester This course is a continuation of Italian 1 and emphasizes spoken and written Italian. It focuses on mastery of more complex foundational skills. Students continue work on pronunciation, vocabulary, idiomatic expression, and grammar. These skills will be developed through conversational partnerships, reading and writing. This course continues to foster an understanding of the global influence of the Italian community and highlights more specific cultural references. This course is taught primarily in Italian and incorporates functional vocabulary from topics such as food, shopping, current events, celebrations, and daily routines. Prerequisite: Italian 1. Placement test is required for a freshman to go directly into Italian 2. (NCAA)

4330 Italian 3

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester This course emphasizes increased control and

proficiency of the Italian language skills and vocabulary developed in Italian 1 and 2 through audiovisual, conversational, and drill methods. The curriculum includes practical applications of advanced Italian grammar through oral and written presentations and projects. This course utilizes film, music, short stories, current events, and music selections on contemporary Italy to expand the student’s view of Italian life and culture. This course is taught primarily in Italian and incorporates functional vocabulary from topics such as the history of Italy, Italian athletics, fashion, modes of travel and vacation planning. Students wishing to continue on to Honors Italian 4 may do so with the teacher’s recommendation. Students may be required to complete additional independent work in preparation for the rigor of the fourth year. Prerequisite: 80 in Italian 2 (NCAA)

4335 Honors Italian 3

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester A precursor to Honors Italian 4, this course emphasizes increased control and proficiency of the Italian language skills and vocabulary developed in Italian 1 and 2 through audiovisual, conversational, and drill methods. The curriculum includes practical applications of advanced Italian grammar through oral and written presentations and projects. Honors Italian 3 is conducted primarily in the target language. This course challenges students to analyze popular Italian films, music, short stories, current events, and music selections on contemporary Italy. Students expand their understanding of Italian life and culture. This course incorporates functional vocabulary from topics such as the history of Italy, Italian athletics, fashion, modes of travel, and vacation planning. Prerequisite: 85 in Italian 2. A placement test is required for a freshman to go directly into Honors Italian 3. (NCAA)

4340 Honors Italian 4

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester Conducted primarily in Italian, this is a demanding course that focuses on discussion and interpretation of historical as well as current cultural and literary texts. Students apply their developed language skills through extensive oral and written expression. Performance assessments, integrated with thematic units are anchored in authentic materials and serve as proficiency evaluations. This course incorporates functional vocabulary from topics such as community, diversity awareness, the global impact of immigration on the Italian culture, Renaissance art, and an overview of Dante's La Divina Commedia. This course challenges students to compare and contrast their own culture and self-awareness to better understand their interactions with others from global communities. Prerequisite: 85 average in Honors Italian 3/Italian 3 and a teacher recommendation. (NCAA)

4360 Honors Conversational Italian

2.5 Credits 40 Minutes, 1 Semester This course presents a practical conversational approach to Italian. Reading and writing will be part of the curriculum, but students will concentrate primarily on developing their listening skills and conversational Italian. Communicating using authentic materials and situations will be the focus of the activities. Students will be required to do presentations and recitations in Italian. Credit will be given for all class participation (formal and informal) and individual grades will be awarded for vocabulary acquisition, projects and class work. This course will be conducted almost exclusively in Italian. Prerequisite: Completion of any level Italian 3 course and teacher recommendation. (NCAA)

4435 Honors Mandarin Chinese 3

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester In Chinese 3, students will continue to build on and expand their use of spoken and written Chinese. As students expand their Chinese vocabulary, grasp of Chinese grammar, and mastery of Chinese characters, they will become more familiar with Chinese culture, and will be asked to communicate more and more in Chinese and less and less in English. By the end of Chinese 3, the successful student should be able to communicate in Chinese at an intermediate-to-advanced-intermediate level,

especially spoken Chinese. Prerequisite: successful completion of Chinese 2. This course is taught in a blended format with the teacher in class three days a week. Guided independent study occurs during the other two days of lessons. On guided, independent days, a Notre Dame World Language teacher is present to assist and oversee instruction and learning. (NCAA)

4440 Honors Mandarin Chinese 4

5 Credits 80 minutes, 1 Semester Students will continue to work on their mastery of spoken and written Chinese building on knowledge learned in Honors Mandarin Chinese 3. They will continue to develop skills for proficiency in Mandarin through written, oral, project-based activities and interpersonal dialogues. By the end of Honors Mandarin Chinese 4, the successful student will be able to command over 1000-1500 basic characters and communicate at an intermediate advanced proficiency level in reading, listening comprehension and written expression. The student’s spoken communication will be wholly in the target language, working towards demonstrating proficiency of an advanced level. In this course, students will also garner enhanced understandings of the Chinese language, society, culture, and philosophy. Prerequisite: Honors Mandarin Chinese 3 or a placement test. This course is taught in a blended format with the teacher in class three days a week. Guided independent study occurs during the other two days of lessons. On guided, independent days, a Notre Dame World Language teacher is present to assist and oversee instruction and learning. (NCAA)

4510 Spanish 1

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester This course will acquaint students with the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish through the use of a variety of authentic materials, and the Descubre Textbook series with its vast array of on-line resources. Appropriate analysis of grammatical concepts is used as a means to develop communicative skills and not as an end in itself. Students will also develop an appreciation for the culture and history of Spanish speaking countries. Taking the placement test is recommended if a student has prior knowledge of Spanish. (NCAA)

4520 Spanish 2

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester This course will be a continued application of the basic skills acquired in Spanish 1 with an emphasis on speaking, reading, and writing through group learning and simulations using authentic materials and real-life activities, and the Descubre Textbook series with its vast array of on-line resources. A further appreciation of the culture and history of Spanish-speaking countries will be developed through videos and research reports. Prerequisite: Spanish 1/ Placement test is required for a Freshman student to go directly into Spanish 2. (NCAA)

4530 Spanish 3

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester This course expands on the basic Spanish language skills and vocabulary introduced in Spanish 1 and 2. Advanced Spanish grammar and writing are included in the curriculum, but emphasis is placed on the practical application of the target language through: oral presentations, projects, videos, and class discussions. Film, short stories, music and geography are utilized to provide students with greater exposure to Spanish and Hispanic culture and heritage. Students wishing to continue on to Honors Spanish 4 may do so with the teacher’s recommendation; and will be required to complete additional independent work in preparation for the rigor of the fourth year. Prerequisites: for this course are an 80 average in Spanish 2 and teacher’s recommendation. Placement test is required for a student to go directly into Spanish 3. (NCAA)

4535 Honors Spanish 3

5 Credits 40 Minutes, 1 Semester A precursor to Honors Spanish 4, this course will be a demanding, in-depth study of Spanish grammar, crucial to achieving excellence in writing and conversation at the advanced level. Conducted primarily in Spanish, this grammar-