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3.00 Credits
Introduction to research and theory in human cognition, including perception, attention, pattern recognition, memory, representation of knowledge, language, problem solving, reasoning, and decision making, with emphasis on modeling human cognition and implications for user interface design and design of intelligent systems.
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3.00 Credits
The course focuses on developing the students’ listening and speaking proficiency in Italian, by giving them as many opportunities as possible to 1) hear and speak Italian in a variety of contexts; 2) practice the target language in a number of different modes; 3) acquire new vocabulary; 4) learn specific verbal and non-verbal strategies to communicate successfully with others in the target language. Students will develop their abilities in presentational communication (by presenting information and ideas to the rest of the class on a variety of topics, through in-class conversation and debates, on-line discussion board, individual presentations and digital recordings), in interpretive communication (by understanding and interpreting written and spoken language as they read short articles, watch movies and sample other cultural material), and in interpersonal communication (by engaging in conversation with each other and the instructor, providing and obtaining information, expressing emotions, and exchanging opinions related to the course theme or themes). Course work will center on a theme of particular relevance to Italian culture. The theme of the course will be explored as thoroughly as possible, through the study of various cultural artifacts (literary texts, films, songs, pictures etc.) Expected class size: 15-18 students
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3.00 Credits
The literature, art, and social and political life of Medieval and Renaissance Italy had a profound effect on Western culture in the centuries that followed. In this course we will read, in English, excerpts from the works of Dante, Petrarch, and Boccaccio, as well as works of important minor authors (e.g., St. Francis, Frederick II, poets of the Sweet New Style, and St. Catherine). We will consider the transition between the Medieval and Renaissance periods, focusing on how people lived, worked and thought in the 13th - 15th centuries. Consult the A&S list of courses approved for general education.
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5.00 Credits
The third term in the sequence of Japanese language instruction, this course is designed to further develop the student's ability in speaking and understanding daily conversation while continuing to increase proficiency in reading and writing. This includes the introduction of more complex grammatical structures and idiomatic expressions, and the study of 100 additional characters with a cumulative total of 200 characters. Lesson materials include discussions of the language, literature, social interactions and other aspects of Japanese culture.
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3.00 Credits
Goals of this course is to enhance a greater understanding of East Asian cultures and to explore the interactions and relationships between the peoples and cultures of East Asian (China, Japan, and Korea) and the rest of the world, from ancient times to the present. Literary works, memoires, autobiographies, diaries, historical records, and films will be used. Themes involve such topics as the significance of travel in self-understanding, diaspora, immigration, and changing ideas of the homeland.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a one-semester introduction to Japanese literature in English translation. Its main objective is to acquaint students with a non-Western literary tradition by providing an overview of some of the themes and genres of Japanese literature from ancient to modern times. The texts have been chosen according to their fame, interest, suitability for teaching, and availability in good English translations. They include mythology, historical writing, poetry, diaries, drama, and various forms of narrative fiction. Each work is discussed in terms of the social and historical context that produced it, its relevance for the modern reader, and its position within the larger trends of literary development in Japan. The course is designed for students interested in broadening their knowledge of Japan, as well as for students who wish to compare other literature they have studied with that of Japan. No prior knowledge of Japan or Japanese is necessary to enroll. The course can be taken by Department majors in conjunction with JPNSE 1908, Directed Writing.
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4.00 Credits
This is the first of a series of courses in modern, standard Japanese designed for students with no previous knowledge of the language. The emphasis is on speaking and understanding useful expressions and practical vocabulary. Students will also learn to read and write katakana. Most of the class time will be devoted to structured practice with trained speakers who are experienced instructors.
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3.00 Credits
This is the first term of the third year Japanese language course. The primary goal of this course is the development of a broad competency in speaking and reading in a culturally coherent way using materials covering a wide range of academic and cultural interests. Advanced conversational patterns will be practiced, and the readings are selected to cover an additional 200 kanji.C
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the Japanese language through study of its sound system, vocabulary, semantics, syntax, language use, and writing system. Topics of discussion will include: word order, basic sentence patterns, particles such as wa and ga, gender specific language, word formation, representation of knowledge, etc. The course will be extremely useful for anyone in Japanese studies who wishes to have a deeper understanding of the Japanese language as well as of a non-Indo-European language. This course can be taken by Department majors in conjunction with JPNSE 1908, Directed Writing.
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