African Studies Course Offerings
Please see the section on "Course Description Symbols and Terms" in The University Catalog for an explanation of course description terminology and symbols, the course numbering system, and course credit units. All courses are lecture and discussion and employ letter grading unless otherwise stated. Some prerequisites may be waived with faculty permission. Many syllabi are available on the Chico Web.
| AFRI 100 | Introduction to African Studies | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
An interdisciplinary approach to modern and traditional aspects of African life in the fields of history, geography, politics, ethnography, and socio-economic development. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Non-Western course. This course is also offered as AFAM 100.
| AFRI 115 | African and Afro-Haitian Dance | 1.0 Fa/Spr |
Through dance, song, reading, and discussion, students will experience the rich cultural traditions of West Africa and the island of Haiti, where African traditions have evolved and flourished in a "New World" setting for 300 years. Both dance forms challenge the strength and athleticism of the body. The African dances are high energy and polyrhythmic, with fast footwork, expressive and sweeping movements and free use of the back, head, shoulders, and pelvis. Haitian dance mixes African roots with indigenous, Spanish, and French colonial influences to create a unique form emphasizing spinal waves and torso, hip, and shoulder movements over rhythmic foot patterns. 2.0 hours activity. This course is also offered as PHED 115.
| AFRI 300 | African Studies: Contemporary Social Problems and Prospects | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Series of in-depth studies, both thematic and topical, concerning major issues and current problems in sub-Saharan Africa, employing an interdisciplinary approach. Topics covered include South Africa, and revolution and ecological crises in Africa. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Non-Western course.
| AFRI 399 | Special Problems | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only.
Asian Studies Course Offerings
| ASST 200 | Cultures of Asia | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
An introduction to the people and cultures of Asia, emphasizing India, China, Japan, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific. The course employs a multimediated approach to learning. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Non-Western course. This course is also offered as ANTH 200.
| ASST 300 | Asian Studies: Contemporary Social Problems and Prospects | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Study of problems and prospects related to Asia. This course will include a series of in-depth analyses of major issues, current problems, and prospects of Asia. Extensive research, writing, and oral presentations will be required. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Non-Western course. This course is also offered as AAST 300.
| ASST 330 | Japanese Culture & Civilization | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
An introduction to Japanese history and geography as well as Japanese art forms, literature, philosophy, education, economy, customs, language, and politics. Course also includes a comparison of Japanese and American organizational theories. This is an approved Non-Western course. This course is also offered as JAPN 330.
| ASST 352 | Sociology of Mainland Southeast Asia | 3.0 Inquire |
This course discusses the sociology of mainland Southeast Asia (Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam). Focus is on the rapid social change which occurred during the twentieth century. Among the subjects covered are the emergence of national identities, the role of economic forces, southeast Asian peasant societies, war, and migration. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Non-Western course. This course is also offered as SOCI 352.
| ASST 399 | Special Problems | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only.
| ASST 490 | Capstone Course | 3.0 Spring |
This variable-content capstone seminar is devoted to the critical reading, evaluation, and discussion of major recent scholarship on Asia. Works are selected from a variety of disciplinary perspectives with an effort to cover several Asian areas (Japan, China, Southeast Asia, South Asia) and to deal with critical issues of the day. Students will lead discussions, evaluate arguments, and write critical essays at a level appropriate to graduating seniors with a major in Asian Studies. Required seminar for majors. This is a writing proficiency, WP, course; a grade of C- or better certifies writing proficiency for majors.
| ASST 499H | Honors in Asian Studies | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Honors candidates will write a senior thesis over two semesters on an approved topic related to Asia. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
International Studies Course Offerings
| INST 198 | Special Topics | 1.0-4.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered.
| INST 300 | International Forum | 1.0 Fa/Spr |
A series of presentations on a wide variety of topics of international concern. Lectures, debates, and panel discussions on areas of current international importance. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only. Formerly INST 110.
| INST 315 | Clutural Dimensions of International Business | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
A global overview of the cultural dimensions of international business. Transnational socio-cultural processes are explored, including the impact of technology and natural resources. This is an approved General Education course.
| INST 398 | Special Topics | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered.
| INST 399 | Special Problems | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only.
| INST 400 | Project Study Abroad May be taken for 1 to 15 units. You must register with the campus Study Abroad adviser. | 1.0-15.0 Fa/Spr |
An introduction to quantitative methods used to wage, analyze, and prevent war, including game theory, linear programming, probability, fuzzy set theory, and computer simulations. This course cannot be used for credit toward a mathematics major or minor, a mathematics emphasis under the Liberal Studies major, or any credential. This is an approved General Education course. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
| INST 446D | International Relations of the Pacific Basin | 3.0 Spring |
Analysis of the international relations of the Pacific Basin area, with emphasis on the period since 1975. This course is also offered as POLS 346 and POLS 446D.
| INST 498 | Special Topics | 1.0-8.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered.
| INST 600 | Project Study Abroad | 1.0-8.0 Fa/Spr |
INST 300A - INST 300J: May be taken for 1 to 8 units. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 8.0 units.
| INST 697 | Independent Study | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This is a graduate-level independent study course offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
| INST | 699P | Master's Project | 1.0-6.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is offered for 1.0-3.0. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Formerly INST 399P.
| INST | 699T | Master's Study | 1.0-6.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is offered for 1.0-3.0. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Formerly INST 399.
Latin American Studies Course Offerings
| LAST 110 | Introduction to Latin American Studies | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
A survey of the history, geography, culture, and society of Latin America. This course is designed to provide students who are majoring in Latin American Studies, as well as General Education students, with an initial orientation in the study of Latin America on an interdisciplinary basis. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Non-Western course.
| LAST 150 | Orientation to Mexico Program | 1.0 Fall |
Introduction to the Mexico Program of intercultural experiential learning in Mexico. The course will survey Mexican geography, anthropology, development, culture, adjustment to cultural differences, and intercultural communication. The course is intended to prepare the student for the six-week program in Mexico.
| LAST 321 | History of Government and Politics of Central America | 3.0 Spring |
An interdisciplinary survey of the history and politics of Central America. This course is designed to be a component of the Upper-Division Theme on Mexico and Central America. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Non-Western course. This course is also offered as POLS 321.
| LAST 350 | History and Politics of Mexico | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
An interdisciplinary approach to the history and politics of Mexico. This course will introduce students to the panorama of Mexican history while delineating the roots and development of the current Mexican political system. This course is designed to be a component of the Upper-Division Theme on Mexico and Central America. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Non-Western course. This course is also offered as HIST 382.
| LAST 350M | History and Politics of Mexico (Mexico component) | 2.0 Fall |
See LAST 350. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Non-Western course.
| LAST 351 | Natural History and Ecology of Mexico and Central America | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
LAST 351 explores the natural and human-modified environments of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It introduces students to the biological and physical processes that create the natural environments of the region and examines the complex interactions between people and these environments, both past and present. This course is designed to be the Area B course in the General Education Upper-Division Theme I: Mexico and Central America. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Non-Western course.
| LAST 351M | Natural History and Ecology of Middle America (Mexico component) | 2.0 Fall |
See LAST 351. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Non-Western course.
| LAST 352 | Mexico: Art/Literature/Music | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
An interdisciplinary examination of how artistic manifestations (art, music, and literature) respond to the social and cultural roots of the people of Mexico and Central America. This course is designed to be a component of the General Education Upper-Division Thematic Program on Mexico and Central America. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Non-Western course.
| LAST 352M | Mexico: Art/Literature/Music (Mexico component) | 2.0 Fall |
See LAST 352. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Non-Western course.
| LAST 353 | Regional: Art/Literature/Music | 3.0 Spring |
An interdisciplinary examination of how artistic manifestations (art, music, and literature) respond to the social and cultural roots of the people of a Latin American region. This course is designed to be a component of the General Education Upper-Division Thematic Program on Mexico and Central America. This is an approved Non-Western course.
| LAST 354 | Land and People of Mexico | 3.0 Fall |
An interdisciplinary approach to the study of social institutions and culture in terms of family, neighborhood, community, region, and nation, with specific emphasis on Mexico. This course is designed to be a component of the Upper-Division Theme on Mexico and Central America. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Non-Western course. This course is also offered as GEOG 354.
| LAST 355 | Land and People of Central America and the Caribbean | 3.0 Spring |
Study of the physical environment, human settlement, development, and modern problems of the nations of Central America and the Caribbean. This course is designed to be a component of the Upper-Division Theme on Mexico and Central America. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Non-Western course. This course is also offered as GEOG 355.
| LAST 398 | Special Topics | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered.
| LAST 399 | Special Problems | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only.
| LAST 489 | Intercultural Experiential Learning | 1.0-6.0 Fa/Spr |
This course will provide students with a genuine cross-cultural experience which will enable them to understand Latin American life from the point of view of the Latin American family with which they will live and the Latin American people with whom they will work. Students will live with a Latin American family and work in a Latin American organization for a six-week period. Students will keep a log of their experiences and prepare a written evaluation of their families and jobs. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units.
| LAST 495 | Seminar in Selected Topics | 3.0 Spring |
An in-depth, interdisciplinary seminar that examines selected topics in Latin American culture and society, past and present, through critical reading of, and commentary on, recent scholarship devoted to the region. Readings may include Spanish language sources. Topics vary by semester. Required for majors and minors. This is a writing proficiency, WP, course; a grade of C- or better certifies writing proficiency for majors.
Middle Eastern Studies Course Offerings
| MEST 260 | Introduction to the Middle East | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Cultural and historical background of the Middle East, plus government, family, social classes, religion, politics, and conflict in the Middle East today. This course is also offered as HIST 260.
| MEST 261 | Islamic Religion | 3.0 Fall |
Beliefs, practices, and important texts of Islam; its relationship to the state and society; the role of Muhammad; the role of mystics. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Non-Western course. This course is also offered as RELS 202 and HIST 261.
| MEST 362 | Middle East: Society and Culture | 3.0 Spring |
Introduction to some major aspects of society and culture in the Middle East, including the family, styles of living, roles of men and women, and Islamic religion. Examination of the nationalist movements and of politics in Turkey, Egypt, Iran, and Israel. Analyses of cultural and political issues, such as the Palestinian question, Arab-Israel conflict, Islamic resurgence, and modernization. This course is designed to be a component of the General Education Upper-Division Thematic Program on Cross-Cultural Exploration. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Non-Western course. This course is also offered as HIST 362.
| MEST 463 | Islamic Civilization | 3.0 Fall |
Islamic civilization 600-1800; religion, philosophy, law, education, literature, and political thought and activity. This course is also offered as HIST 463.
| MEST 464 | The Modern Middle East | 3.0 Spring |
Social, intellectual, and political changes in Turkey, Iran, and the Arab countries in the twentieth century. This course is also offered as HIST 464.
| MEST 466 | The Arab-Israeli Conflict | 3.0 Spring |
The development of Zionism and Arab nationalism since 1900; international politics and the creation of Israel; Arab-Israeli conflict since 1948 to the present; politics and society in Israel; Palestinian refugees and guerrilla groups; P.L.O. and the Palestinian nationalist movement; efforts and prospects for Arab-Israeli peace. This course is also offered as HIST 466.
| MEST 469 | Seminar in Selected Topics | 3.0 Spring |
A series of in-depth studies pertaining to issues and problems related to the Middle East, approached on an interdisciplinary basis. Content is variable. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Modern Jewish and Israel Studies Course Offerings
| MJIS 204 | Judaism | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
History of Judaism from biblical to modern times. A study of the literature, faith, and events that shaped Jewish life. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Ethnic course. This course is also offered as RELS 204.
| MJIS 253 | The Holocaust: Background, Tragedy, and Aftermath | 3.0 Spring |
Through lectures, readings, discussions, video, guest speakers, and use of WWW sites (including the archives at Jerusalem 1, Shamash, the US Holocaust Museum, the Simon Wiesenthal Center, and other Web sources) we will explore the roles of what Raul Hilberg calls the perpetrators, victims, and bystanders of this horrific period in the 20th Century. This is an approved General Education course. This course is also offered as SOCI 253.
| MJIS 303 | Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
An introduction to the Hebrew Bible in English translation, emphasizing history, literature, and early Jewish interpretation. Course involves reading and analyzing extensive portions of the classic text. This course is also offered as RELS 303.
| MJIS 304 | Judaism in America | 3.0 Inquire |
An exploration of the forces influencing, and the important events in, the emergence of Judaism in America. Attention will be given to issues of community identity and the interaction of Judaism with the larger culture of the context of society and politics in America. This course is also offered as RELS 304.
| MJIS 356 | Genocide and Mass Persuasion in the 20th Century | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Lectures, guest speakers, and films are used to explore the rhetorical, historical, social, and cultural impact of genocide in the 20th century, with special focus on mass persuasion and propaganda. In addition, the moral implications of genocide are considered. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Non-Western course. This course is also offered as SOCI 356 and CMST 356.
| MJIS 356H | Genocide and Mass Persuasion in the 20th Century - Honors | 3.0 Fall |
Lectures, guest speakers, and films are used to explore the rhetorical, historical, social, and cultural impact of genocide in the 20th century, with special focus on mass persuasion and propaganda. In addition, the moral implications of genocide are considered. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Non-Western course. This course is also offered as CMST 356H and SOCI 356H.
| MJIS 386 | Philosophy of Judaism | 3.0 EvenSp |
This course explores the major philosophical trends and traditions affecting Jewish life. Hellenistic and rabbinical philosophy, Philo to Maimonides, Spinoza to Moses Mendelsohn and the Enlightenment, and Hebrew-Yiddish renaissance to modern Zionism will be examined. This is an approved General Education course. This course is also offered as PHIL 386.
| MJIS 418 | Government and Politics of Israel | 3.0 OddFa |
This course will examine the Israeli political system from its early development to the present. The class will focus on the Zionist ideology of the founders and the transformation of that ideology during the state-building period. Israeli political institutions will be examined along with historical and contemporary political conflicts, the vagaries of the peace process, and Israeli-American relations. This course is also offered as POLS 418.
| MJIS 454 | Jewish Rhetoric | 3.0 OddFa |
This course will explore the major persuasive sacred and secular texts and speeches of Jewish culture from the Bible to the present. Included in the course will be explorations of Moses' last speech, rabbinical talmudic argumentation, rabbinical homiletics, Jewish rhetorical influences on early Christianity, Medieval disputations, the impact of the Haskalah movement, the Holocaust, the creation of the state of Israel, and modern Jewish political rhetoric. Note: This course fulfills the writing proficiency requirement for the major in Modern Jewish Studies, but does not fulfill the writing proficiency requirement for the Communication Studies major. This is a writing proficiency, WP, course; a grade of C- or better certifies writing proficiency for majors. This course is also offered as CMST 454.
| MJIS 455 | Israeli Public Address | 3.0 EvenFa |
This course is an in-depth exploration of the history of the creation of the State of Israel and its changes through rhetorical analysis and criticism of Israeli public address. The course begins with speeches from the late 19th century and moves to the present. The course explores Arab and Jewish-Israeli public address as well as the public address concerning the Arab/Israeli conflict from the Israeli, Arab, European, and American perspectives. This course is also offered as CMST 455.
| MJIS 489 | Internship in Modern Jewish and Israel Studies | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units.
| MJIS 498 | Special Topics in Modern Jewish and Israel Studies | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This is a special topics course offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically, topics are offered on a one-time-only basis. Topics vary from term to term and from section to section. See The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered.
| MJIS 556 | Teaching the Holocaust and Genocide | 3.0 Summer |
The study of genocide has been mandated as part of the educational curriculum in the State of California. In particular, the Holocaust, the Soviet Union under Stalin, and the Cambodian slaughter are emphasized in the Social Science Framework. We will explore these major acts of genocide in the 20th century along with others, such as the continuing massacres of Hutus and Tutsis in Rwanda and Burundi. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the rhetorical and mass persuasive basis of genocide. This course is also offered as SOCI 456 and CMST 556.
SELF-INSTRUCTIONAL LANGUAGE PROGRAM (SILP)The Self-Instructional Language Program provides motivated students the opportunity to acquire basic skills in languages not commonly taught on campus. Tutoring sessions are limited to 10 students. Being essentially self-instructional, these program offerings should be regarded as somewhat more demanding of time than a regular classroom course taught in the traditional manner. Students learn through three hours of weekly sessions with a native speaker and self instruction using texts and cassette tapes or Web-based tutorials. Courses are graded by final examination only. SILP courses do not satisfy the General Education language requirement, with the exception of HBRW 101 and HBRW 102.
Self-Instruction Language Program Course Offerings
| ARAB 101 | First-Semester Arabic | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Introduction to basic Arabic language and culture. Emphasis of the course is on speaking and listening. Students learn through three hours of weekly sessions with a native speaker and self-instruction using texts and cassette tapes.
| ARAB 102 | Second-Semester Arabic | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Continuation of ARAB 101 in the self-instructional format.
| ARAB 103 | Third-Semester Arabic | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Continuation of ARAB 102 in the self-instructional format. Emphasis on developing reading and writing.
| ARAB 104 | Fourth-Semester Arabic | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Continuation of ARAB 103 in the self-instructional format. Further development of reading and writing.
| CHNS 101 | First-Semester Chinese | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Introduction to Chinese language and culture. Development of basic skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and awareness of cultural concepts. Emphasis of the course is on listening and speaking. About 100 Chinese characters are introduced for reading and writing.
| CHNS 102 | Second-Semester Chinese | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Continuation of CHNS 101. Emphasis on the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Development of reading and writing ability using about 200 Chinese characters. Rapid expansion of vocabulary, basic grammatical structures, and understanding of cultural aspects in language use.
| CHNS 103 | Third-Semester Chinese | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Reviewing and expanding of language skills introduced in Chinese 101 and 102. Emphasis on developing writing and reading.
| CHNS 104 | Fourth-Semester Chinese | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Reviewing and expanding of language skills introduced in Chinese 101, 102, and 103. Further development of writing and reading.
| HBRW 101 | First-Semester Hebrew | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Introduction to basic Hebrew language and Jewish culture. Emphasis of the course is on speaking and listening. This is an approved General Education course.
| HBRW 102 | Second-Semester Hebrew | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Continuation of basic Hebrew language and Jewish culture, with emphasis on speaking and listening. This is an approved General Education course.
| HBRW 103 | Third-Semester Hebrew | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Continuation of HBRW 102 in the self-instructional format. Emphasis on developing reading and writing.
| HBRW 104 | Fourth-Semester Hebrew | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Continuation of HBRW 103 in the self-instructional format. Further development of reading and writing.
| HNDI 101 | First-Semester Hindi | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Introduction to basic Hindi language and Indian culture. Emphasis of the course is on speaking and listening.
| HNDI 102 | Second-Semester Hindi | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Continuation of Hindi 101. Emphasis of the course is on speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
| PORT 101 | First-Semester Portuguese | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Introduction to basic Portuguese and Brazilian culture. Emphasis on speaking and listening.
| PORT 102 | Second-Semester Portuguese | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Continuation of PORT 101 in the self-instructional format.
| PORT 103 | Third-Semester Portuguese | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Continuation of PORT 102 in the self-instructional format. Emphasis on developing reading and writing.
| PORT 104 | Fourth-Semester Portuguese | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Continuation of PORT 103 in the self-instructional format. Further development of reading and writing.
| RUSS 101 | First-Semester Russian | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Introduction to basic Russian language and culture. Emphasis of the course is on speaking and listening.
| RUSS 102 | Second-Semester Russian | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Continuation of RUSS 101 in the self-instructional format.
| RUSS 103 | Third-Semester Russian | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Continuation of RUSS 102 in the self-instructional format. Emphasis on developing reading and writing.
| RUSS 104 | Fourth-Semester Russian | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Continuation of RUSS 103 in the self-instructional format. Further development of reading and writing.
| THAI 101 | First-Semester Thai | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Introduction to basic Thai language and culture. Emphasis of the course is on speaking and listening. Students learn through three hours of weekly sessions with a native speaker in addition to self-instruction using texts and cassette tapes.
| THAI 102 | Second-Semester Thai | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Continuation of THAI 101. Emphasis of the course is on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students learn through three hours of weekly sessions with a native speaker in addition to self-instruction using texts and cassette tapes.
| VIET 101 | First-Semester Vietnamese | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Introduction to basic Vietnamese language and culture. Emphasis in on speaking and listening. Students learn through three hours of weekly sessions with a native speaker and self-instruction using texts and audio tapes.
| VIET 102 | Second-Semester Vietnamese | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Continuation of VIET 101. Emphasis is on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students learn through three hours of weekly sessions with a native speaker and self-instruction using texts and audio tapes.
| VIET 103 | Third-Semester Vietnamese | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Continuation of VIET 102 in the self-instructional format.
| VIET 104 | Fourth-Semester Vietnamese | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Continuation of VIET 103 in the self-instructional format.