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  • 82 111: Elementary Arabic I

    12.00 Credits
    Carnegie Mellon University

    An introduction to Arabic for students with no previous background in the language. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are developed in a context that introduces information on culture and life in the Arabic-speaking countries of today. The elementary level is designed to help students learn to reflect upon and draw upon strategies used by good language learners in their second language study. Four hours of in-class instruction per week. Prerequisite: None.
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  • 82 112: Elementary Arabic II

    12.00 Credits
    Carnegie Mellon University

    This course is designed for students who have taken first-semester Arabic at Carnegie Mellon or its equivalent. The emphasis is on all four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and on cultural information as it is presented in class and through homework assignments. Regular participation in class is mandatory (four in-class hours per week). In addition, students will be required to spend some time in the Modern Language Resource Center (MLRC) using different multimedia tools to complete assignments. Information on how to use these tools will be provided. The elementary level is designed to help students learn to reflect upon and draw upon strategies used by good language learners in their second language study. If a student has studied Arabic before, then s/he must take the placement exam. Instructions for taking the placement exam are in Baker Hall 160. Prerequisite or appropriate placement test score.
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  • 82 121: Elementary German I

    12.00 Credits
    Carnegie Mellon University

    An introduction to German for students with no previous background in the language. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are developed in a context that introduces information on culture and life in German-speaking countries of today. Includes work with audio-visual and internet materials. The elementary level is designed to help students learn to reflect upon and draw upon strategies used by good language learners in their second language study. Four hours of in-class instruction per week. If a student has studied German before, then s/he must take the placement exam. Instructions for taking the placement exam are in Baker Hall 160 and online at http:webcape.byuhtrsc.org/?acct=cmu<=gr. Prerequisite: None.
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  • 82 122: Elementary German II

    12.00 Credits
    Carnegie Mellon University

    This course, the sequel to 82-121, is intended for students with one semester of college German (or equivalent). Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are developed in a context that introduces information on culture and life in German-speaking countries of today and in recent history. Includes work with audio-visual and internet materials. The elementary level is designed to help students learn to reflect upon and draw upon strategies used by good language learners in their second language study. Four hours of in-class instruction per week. Prerequisite or approved equivalent.
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  • 82 123: Directed Language Study: Elementary German I or II

    12.00 Credits
    Carnegie Mellon University

    This course is a directed, Instructor-supervised version of the courses 82-121 or 82-122. It is recommended for (l) students who are well motivated and have the time, self-discipline, and desire to work independently, and (2) students whose schedule precludes enrollment in the regular elementary course and (3) Students who have had previous German study but are not prepared to take 82-122. This course develops the fundamental language skills as outlined in the description of 82-121 or 82-122. Students complete the same work as in 82-121 or 82-122. Written work is turned in for correction. Tests covering each unit of material will be taken according to a schedule determined by the Instructor. The Instructor will be available during office hours or by appointment for individual consultations and for testing. Students are permitted to take only one semester of 82-123. YOU MUST ATTEND THE FIRST MEETING. IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND, CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR BEFORE THE MEETING.
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  • 82 131: Elementary Chinese I

    12.00 Credits
    Carnegie Mellon University

    This course is for beginners in Mandarin Chinese. Its goal is to train students in the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing for daily communication in Chinese. Students will learn the phonetic transcriptions of Chinese (Pinyin) for speaking and listening as well as Chinese characters for reading and writing. Basic vocabulary and sentence patterns used in everyday life are taught so that students will be able to carry on simple conversations on everyday life topics. Students will be introduced to cultural issues through class, extracurricular activities and multimedia programs. The elementary level is designed to help students learn to reflect and draw upon strategies used by good language learners in their second language study. Prerequisite: None.
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  • 82 132: Elementary Chinese II

    12.00 Credits
    Carnegie Mellon University

    This course is the continuation of the elementary Chinese course sequence for beginning students of Mandarin Chinese. Its goal is to continue to train students in the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing for everyday communication. Based on the vocabulary and sentence structures taught in the first semester, students will learn more useful expressions and sentence structures necessary for use in everyday life. A large part of the class time will be devoted to conversations related to topics on daily life. While emphasis is laid on the communicative skills of listening and speaking, students will continue to learn to read and write short paragraphs and essays in Chinese characters. To facilitate the study of the language, different aspects of Chinese culture and society will be introduced through poetry reading, group activities, multi-media programs, and research project throughout the course. The elementary level is designed to help students learn to reflect and draw upon strategies used by good language learners in their second language study. Prerequisite or approved equivalent.
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  • 82 133: Elementary Chinese Online I

    12.00 Credits
    Carnegie Mellon University

    This course is designed for students who need a more flexible approach to language learning than that offered in a standard classroom course. It is a Chinese language course designed to help beginners develop communicative competence in the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing the Chinese language. Basic vocabulary and sentence structures for use in essential daily-life situations, as well as cultural information, are taught through the materials and assignments. Materials are web-based, with extensive use of Internet technologies for research, writing and communication. There is a required weekly class meeting for training and group activities, and individual meetings with a tutor or the instructor for conversation and practice. Elementary Chinese I Online at Carnegie Mellon is a LearnLab course for the Pittsburgh Science of Learning Center. This means that researchers are attempting to improve language instruction by studying experimental approaches. Students in this class should be prepared to participate in such studies in the course of their classwork. If a student has studied Chinese before, then s/he must take a placement exam. Instructions for the placement exam are available in BH 160. Prerequisite: None
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  • 82 134: Elementary Chinese Online II

    12.00 Credits
    Carnegie Mellon University

    This course is the continuation of 82-133, Elementary Chinese I Online. Students will continue learning more useful and complex expressions and sentence structures necessary for use in everyday life. Students will also continue building their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing for everyday communication, and their understanding of Chinese culture and society. There is a required weekly class meeting for training and group activities, and individual meetings with a tutor or the instructor for conversation and practice. Elementary Chinese II Online at Carnegie Mellon is a LearnLab course for the Pittsburgh Science of Learning Center. This means that researchers are attempting to improve language instruction by studying experimental approaches. Students in this class should be prepared to participate in such studies in the course of their classwork. Prerequisites or permission of the Instructor.
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  • 82 135: Intensive Elementary Chinese

    12.00 Credits
    Carnegie Mellon University

    This course is designed for students who have some basic knowledge of spoken Chinese, but know little of how to read and write Chinese. While students will be trained in all the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing simultaneously, the focus will be on the study and practice of Chinese characters. Based on their speaking ability, students will learn how to communicate in writing in everyday situations. In addition, the acquisition of standard pronunciation and Chinese cultural awareness will also be stressed. After the study of this course students will be well equipped to continue their study of Chinese at the intermediate level. Prerequisite: None
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