American Sign Language III 4 s.h.
This is the third course in a four-semester sequence of courses, and is a continuation of ASL:1002, American Sign Language II. Goals for this course include improved conversational fluency as well as familiarity with American Deaf Culture. Advanced grammatical constructions and vocabulary are introduced. As a flipped learning course (labeled as hybrid by the registrar), students will meet synchronously two times per week in the classroom at the designated days and times to participate in interactive dialogues and signing activities. Outside of class (asynchronously), students will watch video lectures and complete lab activities and other coursework. In addition, this course requires attendance at ASL Events, which are held at various times throughout the semester. All class meetings and events are conducted in ASL, without the use of spoken English. Like all language classes, this course encourages students to interact daily in the target language, ASL. Grading will be based on exams, projects/presentations, papers, class attendance and participation, ASL event attendance, and culturally appropriate behavior. Exams test both expressive and receptive skills, including the use of appropriate vocabulary, grammar, facial expressions, and cultural knowledge about the Deaf Community. An average of 75% or better on expressive and receptive elements of the course is highly encouraged to move forward with ASL IV.
Golden Age of Roman Poetry 3 s.h.
This course continues the study of the Latin language by focusing on three significant poets of the Classical Period: Catullus, Virgil, and Ovid. Students learn to read, analyze, and metrically scan Latin poetry in unedited form. Emphasis on improving translation and recitation skills. Grades are based on daily assignments, weekly quizzes, and three exams. Support materials and a free tutoring service are available.
Intermediate French I 4 s.h.
Intermediate German I 4 s.h.
Students gain intermediate proficiency in spoken and written German. They also increase their knowledge of and insights into the German speaking cultures of Central Europe and their historical background. Ample opportunity is provided to increase and sharpen communicative skills.
Our language-classes are student-centered. Students work with others in the class through role-playing and other activities to acquire and practice new vocabulary and structures. Some knowledge of the grammatical structures taught in the first two semesters is assumed but there is some grammar in each chapter. Correct structures are practiced through exercises, readings, and writings. Classes are conducted in German.
Our textbook combines engaging cultural topics with authentic readings and contextualized grammar in a unifying context. Each chapter revolves around a city or region in the German-speaking countries, taking you on a virtual exploration. We use the accompanying video component that contains footage of videoblogs from eleven cities in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland and serves as windows to their diverse societies and contemporary culture. These snapshots of everyday life connect interview clips with images of public spaces to move students into the scenarios and situations that reflect a developing German speaker's communicative needs.
Attendance and active participation are required. Steady homework, oral and written tests.
Intermediate Spanish I 4 s.h.
SPAN:1501 is the first semester of Intermediate Spanish and it is part of the World Language Requirement sequence. This class uses a project-based approach that facilitates language acquisition by having the students use and manipulate the language from day one. This class uses a free textbook that was designed here at the University of Iowa to meet the specific needs of our students.
Class meets three times a week (M-W-F) and requires additional 8-10 hours per week of online work and class preparation. You should take this class if you have already taken SPAN:1002 at the University of Iowa or if you have completed 2 years of Spanish in high school.
If you have additional questions about this course, please send an email to the Spanish CLAS Core Office at: spanish-clascore@uiowa.edu
Class size is limited to 20. Sections are taught under the supervision of the CLAS Core Director.
Note that the number of years of high-school Spanish study may not equate to placement in a specific college-level semester. We strongly suggest that you take the Spanish World Languages Placement Test before enrolling in any CLAS Core Spanish course.
Required Course Materials:
Brotes, Intermediate Spanish I (Free online access to the textbook will be provided on ICON)
SPAN:1002 or SPAN:1003