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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor, departmental approval. The amount of language preparation necessary to participate in any given field experience is determined by the department and instructor. This course is a specially arranged field experience abroad providing intensive exposure to students' target countries and languages. It may be preceded by a special preparatory course. Examples include supervised individual or group work-study experience in the target country followed by a period of travel; and supervised two- to six-week group travel for students interested in a language- or culture-oriented project in the target country. See semester course schedule and contact the department office for further information.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. This course is the study of a particular topic in a foreign language, literature, or civilization as part of the university’s Study Abroad Program. It may be repeated with change of topic.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Student must have sophomore, junior, or senior standing. Proposed projects must be approved by a full-time department faculty member (who will serve as the project adviser) and the department chairman. The course involves student-initiated supervised projects involving non-native languages or literatures. Examples include in-depth study of a particular writer, special readings in linguistics or significance of Hungarian culture in Cleveland politics. Independent study may be used to cover the materials of a listed course not offered in a given year. Projects are arranged between individual students and instructor; title of the project will appear on the student's transcript; abbreviation of the course will reflect the language area or be designated MLA. It may be repeated for credit with change of topic.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor, departmental approval. Specially arranged projects or supervised experiences using non-native languages conducted in the university and in the community. Examples include special work in the Instructional Media Laboratory, participation in a foreign-language play, tutorial activity in a basic language skills course, and a study or service project involving field work in one of the Cleveland ethnic communities. Projects are arranged between individual students and instructors; title of the project will appear on the student's transcript; abbreviation of the course will reflect the language area or be designated MLA. It may be repeated for credit. Grading is S/U only.
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4.00 Credits
This is a study of the way English words came to have the meanings they do, with emphasis on the Greek and Latin roots of English words; it also increases both active and passive vocabulary and refines accuracy of understanding and use of English. It is especially useful for students in the sciences and in law.
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4.00 Credits
This is an introduction to nonwestern literature that examines a range of texts by indigenous and diasporic peoples. This course considers the diverse and changing shape of non-western literatures from a variety of different regions that may include the Americas, Asia, Africa, the Pacific Rim, and the African diaspora. It may be cross-listed with ENG 204.
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4.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to Greek mythology and religion and considers their roles in the contexts of Greek culture and thought. Literary and material sources, such as epic, drama, architecture, sculpture, and vase painting, areexamined in order to establish the nature and function of myth and religion in Greek society. Topics include the gods, heroes, cult, local mythic traditions, religious festivals, oracles, and healing sanctuaries.
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4.00 Credits
This course uses Arab films to introduce students to major cultural features of the Arab world. Course is taught in English. It may be cross-listed with ARB 335.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ARB 102, or permission of instructor. This is a service learning course that complements class meetings with field study assignments to engage students with Arabic-speaking communities in the Cleveland area. Readings and writings in English, but some knowledge of Arabic required. It may be cross-listed with ARB 345.
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4.00 Credits
This is an overview of Western European film during the rise of the European Union. Students learn to analyze and discuss recent European movies and relate the narratives and representational strategies for films from a variety of countries to the moment of production in contemporary Europe and to social and political issues that European cultures share with the United States.
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