American Sign Language I 4 s.h.
This is an introductory course in American Sign Language (ASL). This is not a course in “Signed English”. 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. This is the first course in a four-semester sequence of courses. An average of 75% or better on expressive and receptive elements of the course is highly encouraged to move forward with ASL II.
World Languages First Level ProficiencyElementary French I 4 s.h.
Elementary German I 4 s.h.
A basic introduction to the German language and to the culture of German-speaking countries. In this course you will learn to communicate about everyday topics such as friends, family, hobbies, food, travel, and university life. You will also develop enhanced understanding of the geography, culture, politics, and history of the German speaking countries.
Elementary German I is designed for students very little or no previous study of German. Students who have studied German previously should take the German placement exam to receive a course recommendation.
World Languages First Level ProficiencyThis course is an introduction to the language and culture of Korea. The skills of speaking, understanding, reading, and writing are practiced. Drills on pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary are an integral part of the course. Emphasis is on providing students with a background in the structure of the language. Requirements include homework assignments, a midterm, frequent quizzes, and a final exam.
World Languages First Level ProficiencyElementary Spanish I 4 s.h.
SPAN:1001 is the first 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. Being that this is the beginning level of Spanish, no prior experience with Spanish is required to do well in this class.
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 I (Free online access to the textbook will be provided on ICON)
World Languages First Level Proficiency
Elementary Swahili I 4 s.h.
The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to Kiswahili grammar and vocabulary. It will also provide training in basic wrtiting and conversational skills, including pronunciation.
World Languages First Level Proficiency