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  • 82 186: Freshman Seminar: Introduction to Russian Culture

    9.00 Credits
    Carnegie Mellon University

    Please visit the Modern Language Office in Baker Hall 160 for the semester specific description of this course. This course will deal with important cultural achievements of the Russian people in different areas. The main focus will be on the analysis of relationships between Russian and Western cultural traditions. The topics chosen for analysis are significant for Russian cultural history. Class discussions will help students in understanding and appreciating some specific ways and achievements in the development of Russian popular culture. Distinctive aspects of Russian high culture will also be highlighted, especially through art and music. The course will include secondary readings, primary documents, and films. Prerequisite: Freshman status.
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  • 82 191: Elementary Russian I

    12.00 Credits
    Carnegie Mellon University

    This course begins the Russian language sequence and is offered in the Fall semester only. The course takes a communicative approach to teaching basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Language is presented in communicative contexts illustrating cultural aspects of daily Russian life. Special emphasis is given to developing oral competency. Attendance is required at four hourly class meetings per week. Sometimes a fifth hour per week is spent on consultation and conversation practice with a course assistant. One to two hours per day must be devoted to study and homework assignments. 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. Prerequisite: None.
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  • 82 192: Elementary Russian II

    12.00 Credits
    Carnegie Mellon University

    The second part of a two-semester course sequence (82-191, 82-192). Prerequisite or approved equivalent.
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  • 82 198: Research Training: Modern Language

    6.00 Credits
    Carnegie Mellon University

    This one-semester research internship is open to second semester freshmen and sophomores with a 3.0 QPA or by petition. The intention of this internship is to involve students in a faculty research project in its early stages. The Undergraduate Coordinator maintains a listing of participating faculty and the current projects on which they are willing to supervise student interns. The general interests of Modern Languages faculty include three broad categories: second language acquisition, cultural studies, and the development of innovative multi-media applications to language teaching. It is intended that students carry out a piece of individual research which will require about ten hours per week. They will be expected to produce a final report. Weekly meetings with the supervising faculty member will be arranged. Students may take this seminar only once. Prerequisite: Permission of the Instructor.
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  • 82 201: Intermediate French I

    9.00 Credits
    Carnegie Mellon University

    An integrated approach to the study of the French language and culture by means of grammar review, literary and cultural readings and analysis, and intensive practice in written and spoken French. This course explores definitions of culture and analyzes the dynamic role of language in culture and culture in language, with an aim to foster cross-cultural awareness and self-realization while developing proficiency in French. This course is designed to strengthen listening, speaking, reading and writing, within the context of evolving Frenchand Francophone cultures. Varying with each semester, the course will use classic French and Francophone texts as well as songs, excerpts from newspapers, magazines or films. Prerequisites or appropriate placement test score.
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  • 82 202: Intermediate French II

    9.00 Credits
    Carnegie Mellon University

    An integrated approach to the study of the French culture and language by means of literary and cultural texts and analysis, coupled with a review of elements of French grammar. Intensive practice in written and spoken French also constitutes the basis for this course as a preparation for the advanced level. Students are invited to explore the French and Francophone worlds as they intersect and sometimes clash, with the goal of fostering better cross-cultural awareness. Texts may include: novels, short stories, newspaper articles, songs, television and film. Prerequisites or appropriate placement test score.
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  • 82 211: Intermediate Arabic I

    9.00 Credits
    Carnegie Mellon University

    An integrated approach to the study of the Arabic language and culture by means of grammar review, literary and cultural readings and analysis, and intensive practice in written and spoken Arabic. This course explores definitions of culture and analyzes the dynamic role of language in culture and culture in language, with an aim to foster cross-cultural awareness and self-realization while developing proficiency in Arabic. This course is designed to strengthen listening, speaking, reading and writing, within the context of an evolving Arabic culture. Prerequisite or appropriate placement score.
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  • 82 212: Intermediate Arabic II

    9.00 Credits
    Carnegie Mellon University

    An integrated approach to the study of the Arabic language and culture by means of grammar review, literary and cultural readings and analysis, and intensive practice in written and spoken Arabic. This course explores definitions of culture and analyzes the dynamic role of language in culture and culture in language, with an aim to foster cross-cultural awareness and self-realization while developing proficiency in Arabic. This course is designed to strengthen listening, speaking, reading and writing, within the context of an evolving Arabic culture. Prerequisite, placement score, or permission of the instructor.
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  • 82 221: Intermediate German I

    9.00 Credits
    Carnegie Mellon University

    The goal of Intermediate German I is to further develop your linguistic and cultural knowledge, allowing you to feel more comfortable as a user of German. By the end of the semester, you should be able to: use and understand German in everyday situations; communicate effectively in general areas and in individual areas of interest; understand general cultural perspectives in contemporary Germany; read and understand authentic materials from German-speaking countries. Activities will help develop the four skills and of cultural knowledge. Assessment of progress will occur across skills throughout the semester. This course focuses on intercultural concepts and will help you see what things Germans view differently from other nations and what things might be similar. Topics will include issues such as travel, politics, immigration, and music. Taught in German. Prerequisite or approved equivalent.
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  • 82 222: Intermediate German II

    9.00 Credits
    Carnegie Mellon University

    In this class, you will expand and develop your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, as well as your cultural knowledge of German-speaking countries. Topics include: Life and Love, Art and Artists, and Dealing with History in German-speaking countries. This course focuses on intercultural concepts and will help you see what things Germans view differently from other nations and what things might be similar. Topics will include issues such as views on German history, prospects for Germany's future, art and artists, and the German film industry. By the end of the course, you should be able to make yourself understood in German and understand German-speakers with experience dealing with foreigners. Taught in German. Prerequisite or approved equivalent.
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