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World Languages

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• American Sign Language
• Arabic
• Chinese
• French
• German
• Italian
• Japanese
• Spanish

Student Alert: 356 BCC courses renumbered and/or renamed starting summer 2008. For example, Speech 200 is now Communication Studies 210. If you have taken courses at BCC prior to summer 2008, visit our Common Course Number Advisory website to learn more and view a list of changed courses.

American Sign Language

ASL& 121 American Sign Language I . 5 CR

Previously ASL 101 Beginning First Year American Sign Language

Introduces the basic vocabulary and grammar of ASL for the beginning student and reviews the cultural aspects of deafness. Fulfills humanities course requirement at BCC.

ASL& 122 American Sign Language II . 5 CR

Previously ASL 102 Intermediate First Year American Sign Language

Develops skills for the student with a basic knowledge of ASL. Focus is on the rules of grammar, idioms, vocabulary building, signing, and reading of signs. Fulfills humanities course requirement at BCC. Prerequisite: ASL& 121 (prev ASL 101).

ASL& 123 American Sign Language III . 5 CR

Previously ASL 103 Advanced First Year American Sign Language

Continues ASL& 122 (prev ASL 102). Topics include rules and syntax, an use of illustrated techniques to describe signs. Prerequisite: ASL& 122 (prev ASL 102).

ASL 194/195/196/197 Special Topics in American Sign Language . V1-5 CR

Allows specialized or in-depth study of subjects related to American Sign Language and deaf culture. Topics are announced in the quarterly class schedule. Prerequisite: Current ASL students.

ASL& 221 American Sign Language IV . 5 CR

Previously ASL 201 Beginning Second Year American Sign Language

Reviews and expands basic first-year ASL skills. Students increase their understanding of ASL grammar, expand vocabulary, and improve productive and receptive language skills within a cultural context. Prerequisite: ASL& 123 (prev ASL 103) with a C- or better or permission
of instructor.

ASL& 222 American Sign Language V . 5 CR

Previously ASL 202 Intermediate Second Year American Sign Language

Continues ASL& 221 (prev ASL 201). Students increase their understanding of ASL grammar, expand vocabulary, and improve productive and receptive language skills within a cultural context. Prerequisite: ASL& 221 (prev ASL 201) with a C- or better or permission of instructor.

ASL& 223 American Sign Language VI . 5 CR

Previously ASL 203 Advanced Second Year American Sign Language

Continues ASL& 222 (prev ASL 202). Students increase their understanding of ASL grammar, expand vocabulary, and engage in refinement of their signing style within a cultural context. Prerequisite: ASL& 221 (prev ASL 201) with a C- or better or permission of instructor.

Arabic

ARAB 121 Arabic I . 5 CR

Previously ARAB 101 Beginning First Year Arabic

Introduces the Arabic alphabet, numbers, and fundamentals of the vocabulary and grammar of Modern Standard Arabic. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing are addressed. Interactive multimedia tools are used to develop skills in active listening and oral communication. Language learning is coordinated with exposure to Arab culture.

ARAB 122 Arabic II . 5 CR

Previously ARAB 102 Intermediate First Year Arabic

Continues ARAB 121 (prev ARAB 101). Prerequisite: ARAB 121 (prev ARAB 101) or permission of instructor.

ARAB 123 Arabic III . 5 CR

Previously ARAB 103 Advanced First Year
Arabic

Continues ARAB 122 (prev ARAB 102). Prerequisite: ARAB 122 (prev ARAB 102) or permission of instructor.

Chinese

CHIN& 121 Chinese I . 5 CR

Previously CHIN 101 Beginning First Year
Chinese

Develops basic functional language ability in spoken and written Chinese. Students practice sounds and tones, vocabulary, and grammatical constructions. Students learn both traditional and simplified characters and practice using Chinese in authentic situations.

CHIN& 122 Chinese II . 5 CR

Previously CHIN 102 Intermediate First Year Chinese

Expands students' functional language ability in spoken and written Chinese. Students practice sounds and tones, vocabulary, and grammatical constructions. Students learn both traditional and simplified characters and practice using Chinese in authentic situations. Recommended: CHIN& 121 (prev CHIN 101) or permission of instructor.

CHIN& 123 Chinese III . 5 CR

Previously CHIN 103 Advanced First Year
Chinese

Further expands students' functional language ability in spoken and written Chinese. Students practice sounds and tones, vocabulary, and grammatical constructions. Students learn both traditional and simplified characters and practice using Chinese in authentic situations. Prerequisite: CHIN& 122 (prev CHIN 102) or permission of instructor.

CHIN 103 Advanced First Year Chinese . 5 CR

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CHIN 194/195/196/197 Special Topics in Chinese . V1-5 CR

Allows specialized or in-depth study of a subject supplementing the Chinese curriculum. Topics are announced in the quarterly schedule. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits.

CHIN 199 Individual Studies in Chinese . V1-5 CR

Covers directed readings, special projects and independent study by an individual student. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

CHIN& 221 Chinese IV . 5 CR

Previously CHIN 201 Beginning Second Year Chinese

Reviews and expands basic, first-year Chinese skills. Student increase their understanding of Chinese grammar, expand vocabulary, and improve productive and receptive language skills within a cultural context. Prerequisite: CHIN& 123 (prev CHIN 103) or permission of instructor.

CHIN& 222 Chinese V . 5 CR

Previously CHIN 202 Intermediate Second Year Chinese

Expands students' functional language ability in spoken and written Chinese. Students practice sounds and tones, vocabulary, and grammatical constructions. Students learn both traditional and simplified characters and practice using Chinese in authentic situations. Recommended: CHIN& 221 (prev CHIN 201) or permission of instructor.

CHIN& 223 Chinese VI . 5 CR

Previously CHIN 203 Advanced Second Year Chinese

Reviews and expands basic, first-year Chinese skills. Student increase their understanding of Chinese grammar, expand vocabulary, and improve productive and receptive language skills within a cultural context. Prerequisite: CHIN& 222 (prev CHIN 202)or permission of instructor.

CHIN 294/295/296/297 Special Topics in Chinese . V1-5 CR

Allows specialized or in-depth study of a subject supplementing the Chinese curriculum. Topics are announced in the quarterly schedule. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits.

French

FRCH& 121 French I . 5 CR

Previously FRNCH 101 Beginning First Year French

Introduces basic speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students learn primarily by listening and speaking, both in class and practicing with recorded tapes.

FRCH& 122 French II . 5 CR

Previously FRNCH 102 Intermediate First Year French

Continues FRCH& 121 (prev FRNCH 101). Prerequisite: FRCH& 121 (prev FRNCH 101) or permission of instructor.

FRCH& 123 French III . 5 CR

Previously FRNCH 103 Advanced First Year French

Continues FRCH& 122 (prev FRNCH 102). Prerequisite: FRCH& 122 (prev FRNCH 102) or permission of instructor.

FRCH 131 Language & Culture Immersion-Beg 1st Year French . 5 CR

Previously FRNCH 121

Introduces basic speaking, reading and writing skills to the complete beginner (debutant) who has little or no previous exposure to elementary French. Placement is determined by approved host institution. Students experience complete immersion into a 100% French-speaking on-site environment. Portfolio evaluation required to receive credit. Prerequisite: Placement determined by assessment at host institution.

FRCH 132 Language & Culture Immersion-Int 1st Year French . 5 CR

Previously FRNCH 122

Gives beginner with some previous knowledge of elementary French (faux debutant) an opportunity to improve use of basic oral and written skills in a variety of everyday situations using readily understandable language. Students experience complete immersion into a 100% French-speaking on-site environment. Portfolio evaluation required to receive credit. Prerequisite: Placement determined by approved host institution and permission of instructor.

FRCH 133 Language & Culture Immersion-Adv 1st Year French . 5 CR

Previously FRNCH 123

Allows student with working knowledge of elementary French using past, present & future tenses in basic social situations (pre-intermediaire) the opportunity to expand and improve spoken and written skills. Continues FRNCH 122. Students experience complete immersion into a 100% French-speaking on-site environment. Portfolio evaluation required to receive credit. Prerequisite: Placement by approved host institution and permission of instructor.

FRCH& 221 French IV . 5 CR

Previously FRNCH 201 Beginning Second Year French

Reviews and expands on first-year French grammar. Students increase their oral and written competencies, working in an authentic literary and cultural context. Prerequisite: FRCH& 123 (prev FRNCH 103) or permission of instructor.

FRCH& 222 French V . 5 CR

Previously FRNCH 202 Intermediate Second Year French

Continues FRCH& 221 (prev FRNCH 201). Prerequisite: FRCH& 221 (prev FRNCH 201) or permission of instructor.

FRCH& 223 French VI . 5 CR

Previously FRNCH 203 Advanced Second Year French

Continues FRCH& 222 (prev FRNCH 202). Prerequisite: FRCH& 222 (prev FRNCH 202) or permission of instructor.

FRCH 231 Language & Culture Immersion-Basic 2nd Yr French . 5 CR

Previously FRNCH 221

Gives a student with a general understanding of spoken and written functional language (intermediaire) the opportunity to expand and perfect their oral and written command of intermediate French in daily situations. Students experience complete immersion into a 100% French-speaking on-site environment. Portfolio evaluation required to receive credit. Prerequisite: Placement approved by host institution and permission of instructor.

FRCH 232 Language & Culture Immersion-Basic 2nd Yr French . 5 CR

Previously FRNCH 222

Allows students to use spoken and written French with relative ease (intermediaire avance) to expand their ability to explain a variety of general and specific information using advanced intermediate functional language. Continues FRNCH 221. Students experience complete immersion into 100% French-speaking on-site environment. Portfolio evaluation required to receive credit. Prerequisite: Placement by approved host institution and permission of instructor.

FRCH 233 Language & Culture Immersion-Basic 2nd Yr French . 5 CR

Previously FRNCH 223

Gives a student the ability to use appropriate vocabulary and grammar at a normal rate of speech with excellent pronunciation (avance) the opportunity to enhance their use of advanced oral and written French. Continues FRNCH 222. Students experience complete immersion into 100% French-speaking on-site environment. Portfolio evaluation required to receive credit. Prerequisite: Placement by approved host institution and permission of instructor.

German

GERM& 121 German I . 5 CR

Previously GERM 101 Beginning First Year German

Introduces the fundamentals of the German language. Students develop basic listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills through activities and exercises that include cultural aspects of the German language.

GERM& 122 German II . 5 CR

Previously GERM 102 Intermediate First Year German

Continues GERM& 121 (prev GERM 101). Prerequisite: GERM& 121 (prev GERM 101) or permission of instructor.

GERM& 123 German III . 5 CR

Previously GERM 103 Advanced First Year German

Continues GERM& 122 (prev GERM 102). Prerequisite: GERM& 122 (prev GERM 102) or permission of instructor.

GERM 194/195/196/197 Special Topics in German . V1-5 CR

Allows specialized or in-depth study of subjects related to German language and culture. Prerequisite: Current German students.

GERM& 221 German IV . 5 CR

Previously GERM 201 Beginning Second Year German

Reviews and expands on first-year German grammar. Students increase their oral and written competencies, working in an authentic literary and cultural context. Prerequisite: GERM& 123 (prev GERM 103) or permission of instructor.

GERM& 222 German V . 5 CR

Previously GERM 202 Intermediate Second Year German

Continues GERM& 221 (prev GERM 201). Prerequisite: GERM& 221 (prev GREM 201) or permission of instructor.

GERM& 223 German VI . 5 CR

Previously GERM 203 Advanced Second Year German

Continues GERM& 222 (prev GERM 202). Prerequisite: GERM& 222 (prev GERM 202) or permission of instructor.

GERM 294/295/296/297 Special Topics in German . V1-5 CR

Allows specialized or in-depth study of subjects related to German language and culture. Prerequisite: Current German students.

Italian

ITAL 121 Italian I . 5 CR

Previously ITAL 101 Beginning First Year Italian

Introduces the fundamentals of vocabulary and grammar focusing on the development of four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is placed on active communication aimed at the development of oral and comprehension skills. Various aspects of Italian culture are presented. After successful completion, students are encouraged to continue with ITAL 122 (prev ITAL 102).

ITAL 122 Italian II . 5 CR

Previously ITAL 102 Intermediate First Year Italian

Continues ITAL 121 (prev ITAL 101). After successful completion, students are encouraged to continue with ITAL 123 (prev ITAL 103). Prerequisite: ITAL 121 (prev ITAL 101).

ITAL 123 Italian III . 5 CR

Previously ITAL 103 Advanced First Year Italian

Continues ITAL 122 (prev ITAL 102). Prerequisite: ITAL 122 (prev ITAL 102).

Japanese

JAPN& 121 Japanese I . 5 CR

Previously JAPAN 101 Beginning First Year Japanese

Develops basic language skills in contemporary Japanese. Oral and written activities help students gain skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural awareness that allow students to communicate and interact.

JAPN& 122 Japanese II . 5 CR

Previously JAPAN 102 Intermediate First Year Japanese

Continues JAPN& 121 (prev JAPAN 101). Prerequisite: JAPN& 121 (prev JAPAN 101) or permission of instructor.

JAPN& 123 Japanese III . 5 CR

Previously JAPAN 103 Advanced First Year Japanese

Continues JAPN& 122 (prev JAPAN 102). Prerequisite: JAPN& 122 (prev JAPAN 102) or permission of instructor.

JAPN& 221 Japanese IV . 5 CR

Previously JAPAN 201 Beginning Second Year Japanese

Expands students' ability to use Japanese in real-life situations. Students practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing in integrated activities relating to a main theme. Grammar is de-emphasized; vocabulary acquisition vocabulary is stressed. Prerequisite: JAPN& 123 (prev JAPAN 103 or permission of instructor.

JAPN& 222 Japanese V . 5 CR

Previously JAPAN 202 Intermediate Second Year Japanese

Continues JAPN& 221 (prev JAPAN 201). Prerequisite: JAPN& 221 (prev JAPAN 201) or permission of instructor.

JAPN& 223 Japanese VI . 5 CR

Previously JAPAN 203 Advanced Second Year Japanese

Continues JAPN& 222 (prev JAPAN 202). Prerequisite: JAPN& 222 (prev JAPAN 202) or permission of instructor.

Spanish

SPAN 108 Spanish for Health Care Providers . 5 CR

Provides students with specialized medical vocabulary needed to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking patients in a variety of health care situations. Culture is an important component of the course. This is not a certified interpreting course. Prerequisite: SPAN& 122(prev SPAN 102) or permission of instructor recommended.

SPAN& 121 Spanish I . 5 CR

Previously SPAN 101 Beginning First Year Spanish

Develops basic language skills in Spanish. The emphasis is listening and speaking; basic reading and writing skills are also introduced. Format includes practice with video and audiocassettes.

SPAN& 122 Spanish II . 5 CR

Previously SPAN 102 Intermediate First Year Spanish

Continues SPAN& 121 (prev SPAN 101). Prerequisite: SPAN& 121 (prev SPAN 101) or permission of instructor.

SPAN& 123 Spanish III . 5 CR

Previously SPAN 103 Advanced First Year Spanish

Continues SPAN& 122 (prev SPAN 102). Prerequisite: SPAN& 122 (prev SPAN 102) or permission of instructor.

SPAN 199 Individual Studies in Spanish . V1-5 CR

Covers directed readings, special projects and independent study by an individual student. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

SPAN& 221 Spanish IV . 5 CR

Previously SPAN 201 Beginning Second Year Spanish

Reviews and expands the vocabulary and grammar learned in the first year. Students develop comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills by working with authentic material from the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: SPAN& 123 (prev SPAN 103) or permission of instructor.

SPAN& 222 Spanish V . 5 CR

Previously SPAN 202 Intermediate Second Year Spanish

Continues SPAN& 221 (prev SPAN 201). Prerequisite: SPAN& 221 (prev SPAN 201) or permission of instructor.

SPAN& 223 Spanish IV . 5 CR

Previously SPAN 203 Advanced Second Year Spanish

Continues SPAN& 222 (prev SPAN 222). Prerequisite: SPAN& 222 (prev SPAN 222) or permission of instructor.

SPAN 299 Individual Studies in Spanish . V1-5 CR

Covers directed readings, special projects, and independent study by an individual student.