Continuation of ARAB:1001.
This is the second Arabic course in the first-year sequence. The course is designed to continue working on all four language skills in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). The course`s goal is to familiarize students with the necessary grammar and vocabulary to conduct simple conversations on casual topics, and further develop skills to read and write simple texts. Language acquisition skills will be taught using a communicative and student-centered approach. The course is a combination of lecture, discussion, exercises and communicative language activities. Final grades will be based on participation in course activities, homework assignments, quizzes/tests, and a final exam.
Classes meet four days a week (Monday through Thursday) in the classroom, and on Fridays students will complete a lab assignment.
American Sign Language II 4 s.h.
This is the second course in a four-semester sequence of courses, and is a continuation of ASL:1001, American Sign Language I. ASL is a distinct, natural language with rules of grammar and usage as different from English as any language. A course in ASL is comparable to, and no less difficult or rigorous than, other world language courses. 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 III.
Continuation of CHIN:1111. Offered spring semesters.
Biblical Hebrew II 3 s.h.
Continues the language instruction sequence begun in CLSA:4901. Deepens understanding of Hebrew vocabulary and grammar, and the ability to read and comprehend passages from the Hebrew Bible.
This is the second semester of a two semester course which will cover the basics of Biblical Hebrew grammar and syntax and provide an introduction to the Biblical lexicon. There will be extensive grammatical exercises, both in class and at home, as well as frequent opportunities to apply grammatical and lexical knowledge to the Biblical text. World Languages Second Level ProficiencyContinuation of CLSG:1001; focus on reading ancient Greek and developing a deeper understanding of ancient Greek civilization.
Continuation of CLSG:1001, which is a prerequisite. An introduction to the Ancient Greek language. Students learn the fundamentals of Ancient Greek (morphology, syntax, and vocabulary), with the primary goal of acquiring the skills necessary to read Ancient Greek texts such as Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, the lyric poetry of Sappho, Greek tragedy, the philosophy of Plato, and the New Testament. In the process, students deepen their knowledge of Ancient Greek civilization and improve their understanding of English grammar. This course is particularly well suited for students with interests in ancient history, literature, philosophy, and/or mythology. It is also useful for students planning to attend medical school (since modern medical terminology often derives from Ancient Greek roots), law school (since the course hones students' logic and critical-thinking skills), or seminary (since Ancient Greek is the language of the New Testament).
This course is a World Languages GE course.
Elementary Latin II 5 s.h.
Continuation of CLSL:1001.
Continuation of CLSL:1001 Elementary Latin I, which is prerequisite. Using Wheelock's Latin (Chapters 21-40), students continue to learn the fundamentals of the Latin language (forms, syntax, and vocabulary), while reading excerpts from ancient authors and studying the historical and cultural contexts in which these authors wrote. Although the ultimate goal is the ability to read texts in Latin, listening, speaking, and writing will play an integral part in the learning process. As you are studying Latin, you will also improve your English vocabulary and learn how language works.
Completion of Elementary Latin I and II will enable you to go on to second-year Latin (also called intermediate Latin). The two second-year courses, World of Cicero and Golden Age of Roman Poetry, may be taken in either order; both must be taken to complete the World Languages 4th-level Requirement.
Grades are based on daily assignments, weekly quizzes, and three exams. Support materials and a free tutoring service are available. An attendance requirement permits five absences before the final grade is lowered. The course is taught by a qualified graduate student supervised by a professor.
Elementary French II 4 s.h.
Continuation of FREN:1001; introduction to reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Elementary German II 4 s.h.
Continuation of GRMN:1001.
This course is a continuation of Elementary German I, it is designed to further develop the ability to understand and speak "everyday German". You will learn to communicate about everyday topics such as friends, family, hobbies, work, food, travel, and university life. You will also develop enhanced understanding of the geography, culture, politics, and history of the German speaking countries.
Elementary Italian II 5 s.h.
This is a continuation of ITAL:1101. The course covers fundamentals of Italian language and culture,including reading, writing, comprehension and speaking skills. Active participation in class is essential to the development of conversational skills and reading ability. Requirements include daily written and oral assignments, weekly quizzes, a midterm, and a final exam.
This 5 s.h. course meets 4 hours in the classroom Monday through Thursday (face to face) weekly; and additional 1 hour per week is devoted to doing on-line activities (assignments on ICON for online listening exercises and writing assignments, as well as other online language and culture activities).
Continuation of JPNS:1001. Offered spring semesters.
This course is a continuation of JPNS:1001.
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The objective of this course is to develop the students' ability to understand, speak, read, and write Portuguese. In addition to the language exercises, the textbook will provide the students with a variety of a cultural, historical and geographical information about the Portuguese-speaking countries (Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Guine-Bissau, Mozambique, Portugal, Sao Tome e Principe, and Timor Leste). Visual materials and online exercises accompany the textbook. Grades will be based on attendance, active class participation, compositions, tests, oral exams, and one final exam. This course is a hybrid course in which language learning is enhanced through activities developed through ICON outside of class time. Class meets three times a week (M-W-F) and requires 6-8 hours per week of online work and class preparation.
World Languages Second Level ProficiencyFirst-Year Russian II 5 s.h.
Rapid globalization has created a tremendous need for people all over the world to better understand and interface with different cultures in the course of their work and travels. Foreign language learning is no longer a privilege but a requirement in the new millennium. The knowledge of Russian will open new doors for your academic, professional, and personal development. Spoken by over 280 million people, Russian is in the top five most used languages in the world, one of six official languages of the UN, and a language of scientific and business literature and newly emerging business opportunities.
Through fun and engaging lessons, our experienced instructors will continue to guide you in your Russian studies!
*** Registration Information: This 5 s.h. course meets 4 hours in the classroom Monday through Thursday (face to face) weekly. An additional 1 hour per week is devoted to doing on-line activities (assignments on ICON for online listening exercises and writing assignments, as well as other online language and cultural activities) or other activities outside of class, such as movie showings.***
Elementary Spanish II 4 s.h.
Continuation of SPAN:1001; emphasis on oral and written skills. Taught in Spanish.
SPAN:1002 is the second semester of Elementary 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:1001 at the University of Iowa or if you have completed 1 year 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:
Semillas Elementary Spanish II (Free online access to the textbook will be provided on ICON)
SPAN:1001
Elementary Swahili II 4 s.h.
This course builds upon the fundamentals of Kiswahili learned in Elementary Swahili I and will allow students to sharpen their Kiswahili language skills by employing these skills in the practical tasks of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. In preparation for the more advanced grammatical structures presented in second year studies, students will systematically explore elementary grammatical structures in more depth and will use this exploration to increase fluency, vocabulary, listening, oral communication, reading, and writing. In addition, students will be exposed to Swahili history, geography, and culture, primarily the cultures of East Africa. This course is meant to strengthen, hone, and develop Kiswahili language skills and assumes knowledge equivalent to one semester of Kiswahili study. This course fulfills the requirements for 4 s.h. hours of General Education language study.
Upon completion of this course, a student should be able to:
- Have a basic conversation in Kiswahili concerning basic topics such as family, hometowns, etc.
- Understand basic spoken Kiswahili
- Read and understand elementary Kiswahili passages and literature
- Write short essays concerning basic topics such as family, hometowns, personal experiences, etc.
- Draw upon these fundamental skills to progress to more advanced grammatical structures which will be presented in further study
SWAH:1001