Language Resource Center
The Language Resource Center provides the Columbia Community with access to digital audio and video collections for language study. It also offers instruction in a number of less commonly taught languages.
The Language Resource Center operates out of two facilities: LRC West, located in 116 Lewisohn Hall, and LRC East, which spans two floors in the extension to the International Affairs Building (IAB). These facilities house the University language labs and several traditional classrooms, as well as two “smart” classrooms, a multimedia authoring studio, and video viewing facilities for use by individuals and small groups of up to twenty students. The main administrative office is located in 353 IAB Extension.
For questions about specific courses, contact the department
For questions about specific courses, contact the department.
Courses
Introduction to cuneiform script and to the Akkadian language, with emphasis on grammatical structure.
Course Number
AKAD 1101Points
3Fall 2021
Times/Location
M 11:00a - 1:45pONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
001/12068Enrollment
1 of 6Instructor
Ronald Wallenfels, Stephane CharitosIntroduction to cuneiform script and to the Akkadian language, with emphasis on grammatical structure.
Course Number
AKAD 1102Points
3Spring 2021
Times/Location
M 11:00a - 1:45pONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
001/15045Enrollment
1 of 5Instructor
Ronald Wallenfels, Stephane CharitosIntroduction to Aramaic documents found at Qumran and contemporary sites. This represents the intermediate phase of Aramaic and Bar Kokhba texts.
Course Number
ARAM 1102Points
3Prerequisite
students are encouraged but not required to take <i>ARAM W1101</i> prior to enrolling in <i>ARAM W1102</i>.This course introduces students to both the spoken and written Cantonese language, with achieving conversational proficiency being a primary goal. The course emphasizes oral expressions, listening comprehension, and grammar. It is designed to give beginning students a practical command of the language. Upon completion of the course, students can expect to converse in simple sentences, and recognize and write about 350 Chinese characters. Students with passable conversation ability or native speakers from Cantonese-speaking communities should not enroll in this course. Note: This course is part of the language exchange program with New York University (NYU). Classes will be held at NYU.
Course Number
CANT 1101Points
4Fall 2021
Times/Location
M Tu W Th 3:30p - 4:45pONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
001/12073Enrollment
1 of 5Instructor
Stephane Charitos, Fiona HuiFall 2021
Times/Location
M Tu W Th 4:55p - 6:10pONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
002/12075Enrollment
2 of 5Instructor
Stephane Charitos, Fiona HuiThis course introduces students to both the spoken and written Cantonese language, with achieving conversational proficiency being a primary goal. The course emphasizes oral expressions, listening comprehension, and grammar. It is designed to give beginning students a practical command of the language. Upon completion of the course, students can expect to converse in simple sentences, and recognize and write about 350 Chinese characters. Students with passable conversation ability or native speakers from Cantonese-speaking communities should not enroll in this course. Note: This course is part of the language exchange program with New York University (NYU). Classes will be held at NYU.
Course Number
CANT 1102Points
4Spring 2021
Times/Location
M W 9:30a - 12:15pONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
001/13641Enrollment
3 of 5Instructor
Stephane Charitos, Fiona HuiThis course further continues the study of the Cantonese language. Emphasis is on linguistic rules to enable students to communicate with more competence. The lessons will not only focus on language, but also incorporate discussions on history, current events, literature, popular culture, and native values. Includes field trips to Chinatown and other Cantonese-speaking neighborhoods. Note: This course is part of the language exchange program with New York University (NYU). Classes will be held at NYU.
Course Number
CANT 2102Points
4Prerequisite
<i>CANT W1101-W1102</i> or the instructor's permission.Spring 2021
Times/Location
Tu Th 9:30a - 12:15pONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
001/13651Enrollment
3 of 5Instructor
Stephane Charitos, Fiona HuiIntroduction to hieroglyphics; readings in ancient Egyptian texts.
Course Number
EGYP 1101Points
4Fall 2021
Times/Location
F 2:00p - 5:00pRoom TBA Building TBA
Section/Call Number
001/13706Enrollment
1 of 10Instructor
Stephane Charitos, Marc LeBlancIntroduction to hieroglyphics; readings in ancient Egyptian texts.
Course Number
EGYP 1102Points
4Advanced readings in ancient Egyptian texts.
Course Number
EGYP 2101Points
4Advanced readings in ancient Egyptian texts.
Course Number
EGYP 2102Points
4Introduction to Filipino with an emphasis on mastering basic skills and working vocabulary. Linguistic rules are applied to enable the student to communicate with more competence. Lessons incorporate discussions on history, current events, literature, pop culture, and native values. Includes field trips to Filipino neighborhoods in Queens and Jersey City. Note: This course is part of the language exchange program with New York University (NYU). Classes will be held at NYU.
Course Number
FILI 1101Points
4Fall 2021
Times/Location
M W 11:00a - 1:45pONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
001/12077Enrollment
4 of 5Instructor
Stephane Charitos, Agnes MagtotoIntroduction to Filipino with an emphasis on mastering basic skills and working vocabulary. Linguistic rules are applied to enable the student to communicate with more competence. Lessons incorporate discussions on history, current events, literature, pop culture, and native values. Includes field trips to Filipino neighborhoods in Queens and Jersey City. Note: This course is part of the language exchange program with New York University (NYU). Classes will be held at NYU.
Course Number
FILI 1102Points
4Spring 2021
Times/Location
Tu Th 11:00a - 1:45pONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
001/13652Enrollment
1 of 5Instructor
Stephane Charitos, Agnes MagtotoEmphasis is placed on the linguistic rules to enable students to communicate with more competence. The lessons will not only focus on language but also will use a holistic approach and incorporate discussions on history, current events, literature, pop culture, and native values. Note: This course is part of the language exchange program with New York University (NYU). Classes will be held at NYU.
Course Number
FILI 2101Points
4Prerequisite
<i>FILI W1101-W1102</i> or the instructor's permission.Fall 2021
Times/Location
Tu Th 2:00p - 4:45pONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
001/12080Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Stephane Charitos, Luis FranciaEmphasis is placed on the linguistic rules to enable students to communicate with more competence. The lessons will not only focus on language but also will use a holistic approach and incorporate discussions on history, current events, literature, pop culture, and native values. Note: This course is part of the language exchange program with New York University (NYU). Classes will be held at NYU.
Course Number
FILI 2102Points
4Prerequisite
<i>FILI W1101-W1102</i> or the instructor's permission.Spring 2021
Times/Location
Tu Th 2:00p - 4:45pONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
001/13655Enrollment
3 of 5Instructor
Stephane Charitos, Luis FranciaW3341y has an emphasis on rapid and comprehensive reading of academic materials. In addition to weekly readings, oral presentations and written essays serve to improve fluency in all aspects of Hungarian.
Course Number
HNGR 3341Points
3Prerequisite
<i>HNGR W1201-W1202</i> and <i>HNGR W3340</i>, or the equivalent.This course offers students an introduction to the basic structures of Bahasa Indonesia, a major language of Indonesia and South East Asia.
Course Number
INDO 1101Points
4Fall 2021
Times/Location
M W 9:00a - 10:50aONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
001/12079Enrollment
2 of 10Instructor
Stephane CharitosThis course further develops a student's knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia, a major language of Indonesia and South East Asia.
Course Number
INDO 2101Points
4Prerequisite
<i>INDO W1101-W1102</i> or the instructor's permission.Fall 2021
Times/Location
Tu Th 9:00a - 10:50aONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
001/12081Enrollment
2 of 10Instructor
Stephane CharitosThis course offers students an introduction to the basic structures of Bahasa Indonesia, a major language of Indonesia and South East Asia.
Course Number
INDO 1102Points
4Thia course introduces students to the rudiments of the Irish language, including phonemes and pronunciation, syntactical structure, and verbal conjugations. In addition, a history of the language is provided, as well as a general introduction to Irish culture, including discussions of family and place names. Students are encouraged to begin speaking with basic sentence structures, eventually expanding into more complex verbal conjugations while concentrating on idiomatic expressions. The accumulation of vocabulary is stressed and students are introduced to basic literature in Irish while developing beginning conversational fluency.
Course Number
IRSH 1101Points
4Spring 2021
Times/Location
Tu Th 11:00a - 12:15pONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
001/13656Enrollment
3 of 5Instructor
Stephane Charitos, Padraig O'CearuilFall 2021
Times/Location
Tu Th 11:00a - 12:15pONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
001/12082Enrollment
1 of 5Instructor
Stephane Charitos, Padraig O'CearuilFall 2021
Times/Location
M W 11:00a - 12:15pONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
002/12083Enrollment
0 of 5Thia course introduces students to the rudiments of the Irish language, including phonemes and pronunciation, syntactical structure, and verbal conjugations. In addition, a history of the language is provided, as well as a general introduction to Irish culture, including discussions of family and place names. Students are encouraged to begin speaking with basic sentence structures, eventually expanding into more complex verbal conjugations while concentrating on idiomatic expressions. The accumulation of vocabulary is stressed and students are introduced to basic literature in Irish while developing beginning conversational fluency.
Course Number
IRSH 1102Points
4Spring 2021
Times/Location
Tu Th 11:00a - 12:15pONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
001/15046Enrollment
2 of 5Instructor
Stephane CharitosFor the more advanced student of Irish, this course focuses on improving conversational fluency and on expanding vocabulary through reading complex literature in Irish, and writing in the Irish language, further encouraging students to strengthen their pronunciation and command of spoken Irish.
Course Number
IRSH 2101Points
4Prerequisite
<i>IRSH W1101-W1102</i> or the instructor's permission.Fall 2021
Times/Location
Tu Th 2:00p - 3:15pONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
001/12084Enrollment
2 of 5Instructor
Stephane Charitos, Padraig O'CearuilFor the more advanced student of Irish, this course focuses on improving conversational fluency and on expanding vocabulary through reading complex literature in Irish, and writing in the Irish language, further encouraging students to strengthen their pronunciation and command of spoken Irish.
Course Number
IRSH 2102Points
4Prerequisite
<i>IRSH W1101-W1102</i> or the instructor's permission.Spring 2021
Times/Location
Tu Th 2:00p - 3:15pONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
001/13660Enrollment
3 of 5Instructor
Stephane Charitos, Padraig O'CearuilThis course is designed to bring students with no background to a point where they can perform most basic linguistic functions in Khmer, including greetings, likes/dislikes, telling about yourself, describing places and situations, all in appropriate time frames. The class uses a highly interactive classroom style, supplemented by extensive use of video - both prepared and student-produced - and other computer-assisted tools. Please note this course is offered by videoconferencing from Cornell as part of the Shared Course Initiative.
Course Number
KHMR 1102Points
4Spring 2021
Section/Call Number
001/12778Enrollment
1 of 15Instructor
Stephane CharitosThis course is designed to bring students with no background to a point where they can perform most basic linguistic functions in Khmer, including greetings, likes/dislikes, telling about yourself, describing places and situations, all in appropriate time frames. The class uses a highly interactive classroom style, supplemented by extensive use of video - both prepared and student-produced - and other computer-assisted tools. Please note this course is offered by videoconferencing from Cornell as part of the Shared Course Initiative.
Course Number
KHMR 1101Points
4In this course, learners will continue practicing all four language skills through every day dialogues, writing letters, and describing basic situations. In addition, they will be introduced to Khmer literature and learn how to read and comprehend basic Khmer texts, such as newspaper articles. Finally, they will be introduced to current affairs as well as social, artistic, and cultural events and issues in Cambodia. The class uses a highly interactive classroom style, supplemented by extensive use of video – both prepared and student-produced – and other computer-assisted tools. Please note this course is offered by videoconferencing from Cornell as part of the Shared Course Initiative.
Course Number
KHMR 2101Points
4Prerequisite
<i>KHMR W1101-W1102</i> or the instructor's permission.In this course, learners will continue practicing all four language skills through every day dialogues, writing letters, and describing basic situations. In addition, they will be introduced to Khmer literature and learn how to read and comprehend basic Khmer texts, such as newspaper articles. Finally, they will be introduced to current affairs as well as social, artistic, and cultural events and issues in Cambodia. The class uses a highly interactive classroom style, supplemented by extensive use of video – both prepared and student-produced – and other computer-assisted tools. Please note this course is offered by videoconferencing from Cornell as part of the Shared Course Initiative.
Course Number
KHMR 2102Points
4Prerequisite
<i>KHMR W1101-W1102</i> and <i>KHMR W1201</i>, or the instructor's permission.This course introduces students to the language of Haitian Kreyòl, also called Creole, and is intended for students with little or no prior knowledge of the language. Haitian Kreyòl is spoken by Haiti’s population of nine million and by about one million Haitians in the U.S. Including over 190,000 in the New York City area. In fact, New York City has the second largest population of Kreyòl Speakers after Port--â€au--â€Prince, Haiti’s capital. Through this course, you will develop introductory speaking, reading, and writing skills. We use a communicative approach, balanced with grammatical and phonetic techniques. Classroom and textbook materials are complemented by work with film, radio, and especially music (konpa, rasin, twoubadou, rap, raga, levanjil, vodou tradisyonèl, etc.), as well as with visits to city museums and institutions related to Haiti. Note: This course is part of the language exchange program with New York University (NYU). Classes will be held at NYU.
Course Number
KREY 1101Points
4Spring 2021
Times/Location
M W F 11:00a - 12:15pONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
001/13653Enrollment
1 of 5Instructor
Stephane Charitos, Wynnie LamourFall 2021
Times/Location
M W F 12:30p - 1:45pONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
001/12086Enrollment
2 of 5Instructor
Stephane Charitos, Wynnie LamourThis course introduces students to the language of Haitian Kreyòl, also called Creole, and is intended for students with little or no prior knowledge of the language. Haitian Kreyòl is spoken by Haiti’s population of nine million and by about one million Haitians in the U.S. Including over 190,000 in the New York City area. In fact, New York City has the second largest population of Kreyòl Speakers after Port--â€au--â€Prince, Haiti’s capital. Through this course, you will develop introductory speaking, reading, and writing skills. We use a communicative approach, balanced with grammatical and phonetic techniques. Classroom and textbook materials are complemented by work with film, radio, and especially music (konpa, rasin, twoubadou, rap, raga, levanjil, vodou tradisyonèl, etc.), as well as with visits to city museums and institutions related to Haiti. Note: This course is part of the language exchange program with New York University (NYU). Classes will be held at NYU.
Course Number
KREY 1102Points
4Introduction to Punjabi, a major language of northern India and Pakistan. Beginning with the study of the Gurmukhi script, the course offers an intensive study of the speaking, reading, and writing of the language.
Course Number
PUNJ 1101Points
4Fall 2021
Times/Location
M W 6:10p - 8:00pONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
001/11733Enrollment
2 of 15Instructor
Sandeep SinghFurther develops a student's writing, reading, and oral skills in Punjabi, a major language of northern India and Pakistan.
Course Number
PUNJ 2101Points
4Prerequisite
<i>PUNJ W1101-W1102</i> or the instructor's permission.Fall 2021
Section/Call Number
001/11734Enrollment
0 of 15Instructor
Sandeep SinghQuechua is the most important and most widely-distributed indigenous language in South America, with over 10 million speakers living from the high mountains to the tropical lowlands in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. Those who speak it call the language runa simi or runa shimi, "human speech." It was the principal language of the Inca empire and the key language of cultural interaction during the colonial era. Quechua has remained central to indigenous peoples' efforts to preserve their cultural autonomy. It has gained greater force in recent years, during which indigenous movements have swept Quechua speakers into national politics, where they have succeeded in transforming constitutions to recognize cultural diversity, making Quechua an official language of state, and successfully promoting schooling in the language. Students who satisfactorily complete Elementary Quechua I and II will be well-prepared for intensive summer study at one of many summer study abroad programs in Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia that will put them in closer contact with the indigenous world.
Course Number
QUCH 1101Points
4Spring 2021
Times/Location
M Tu Th 9:30a - 10:45aONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
001/13657Enrollment
1 of 4Instructor
Stephane CharitosFall 2021
Times/Location
Tu Th F 9:30a - 10:45aONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
001/12087Enrollment
4 of 5Instructor
Stephane CharitosQuechua is the most important and most widely-distributed indigenous language in South America, with over 10 million speakers living from the high mountains to the tropical lowlands in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. Those who speak it call the language runa simi or runa shimi, "human speech." It was the principal language of the Inca empire and the key language of cultural interaction during the colonial era. Quechua has remained central to indigenous peoples' efforts to preserve their cultural autonomy. It has gained greater force in recent years, during which indigenous movements have swept Quechua speakers into national politics, where they have succeeded in transforming constitutions to recognize cultural diversity, making Quechua an official language of state, and successfully promoting schooling in the language. Students who satisfactorily complete Elementary Quechua I and II will be well-prepared for intensive summer study at one of many summer study abroad programs in Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia that will put them in closer contact with the indigenous world.
Course Number
QUCH 1102Points
4Spring 2021
Times/Location
M Tu Th 11:00a - 12:15pONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
001/13658Enrollment
1 of 5Fall 2021
Times/Location
Tu Th F 11:00a - 12:15pONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
001/12089Enrollment
1 of 5Instructor
Stephane CharitosQuechua is the most important and most widely-distributed indigenous language in South America, with over 10 million speakers living from the high mountains to the tropical lowlands in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. Those who speak it call the language runa simi or runa shimi, "human speech." It was the principal language of the Inca empire and the key language of cultural interaction during the colonial era. Quechua has remained central to indigenous peoples' efforts to preserve their cultural autonomy. It has gained greater force in recent years, during which indigenous movements have swept Quechua speakers into national politics, where they have succeeded in transforming constitutions to recognize cultural diversity, making Quechua an official language of state, and successfully promoting schooling in the language. Students who satisfactorily complete Elementary Quechua I and II will be well-prepared for intensive summer study at one of many summer study abroad programs in Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia that will put them in closer contact with the indigenous world.
Course Number
QUCH 2101Points
4Prerequisite
<i>QUCH W1101-W1102</i> or the instructor's permission.Fall 2021
Times/Location
Tu Th F 2:00p - 3:15pONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
001/12070Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Stephane CharitosQuechua is the most important and most widely-distributed indigenous language in South America, with over 10 million speakers living from the high mountains to the tropical lowlands in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. Those who speak it call the language runa simi or runa shimi, "human speech." It was the principal language of the Inca empire and the key language of cultural interaction during the colonial era. Quechua has remained central to indigenous peoples' efforts to preserve their cultural autonomy. It has gained greater force in recent years, during which indigenous movements have swept Quechua speakers into national politics, where they have succeeded in transforming constitutions to recognize cultural diversity, making Quechua an official language of state, and successfully promoting schooling in the language. Students who satisfactorily complete Elementary Quechua I and II will be well-prepared for intensive summer study at one of many summer study abroad programs in Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia that will put them in closer contact with the indigenous world.
Course Number
QUCH 2102Points
4Prerequisite
<i>QUCH W1101-W1102</i> or the instructor's permission.Provides students with an introduction to the basic structures of the Romanian language.
Course Number
RMAN 1101Points
4Fall 2021
Section/Call Number
001/11795Enrollment
0 of 15Instructor
Stephane CharitosFurther explores the grammatical and linguistic structures of the Romanian language.
Course Number
RMAN 2101Points
4Prerequisite
<i>RMAN W1101-W1102</i> or the instructor's permission.Fall 2021
Section/Call Number
001/11792Enrollment
0 of 15Instructor
Stephane CharitosProvides students with an introduction to the basic structures of the Romanian language.
Course Number
RMAN 1102Points
4Further explores the grammatical and linguistic structures of the Romanian language.
Course Number
RMAN 2102Points
4Prerequisite
<i>RMAN W1101-W1102</i> or the instructor's permission.Directed readings in Romanian.
Course Number
RMAN 4051Points
3This course is designed to bring students with no background to a point where they can perform most basic linguistic functions in Sinhala, including greetings, likes/dislikes, telling about yourself, describing places and situations, all in appropriate time frames. The class uses a highly interactive classroom style, supplemented by extensive use of video – both prepared and student-produced – and other computer-assisted tools. Please note this course is offered by videoconferencing from Cornell as part of the Shared Course Initiative.
Course Number
SINH 1102Points
4Spring 2021
Section/Call Number
001/12782Enrollment
0 of 12Instructor
Stephane CharitosIn this course, learners will continue practicing all four language skills through every day dialogues, writing letters, and describing basic situations. In addition, they will be introduced to Sinhala literature and learn how to read and comprehend basic Sinhala texts, such as newspaper articles. Finally, they will be introduced to current affairs as well as social, artistic, and cultural events and issues in Sri Lanka. The class uses a highly interactive classroom style supplemented by extensive use of video – both prepared and student-produced – and other computer-assisted tools. Please note this course is offered by videoconferencing from Cornell as part of the Shared Course Initiative.
Course Number
SINH 2102Points
4Prerequisite
<i>SINH W1101-1102</i> or the instructor's permission.Spring 2021
Section/Call Number
001/12783Enrollment
1 of 12Instructor
Stephane CharitosThis course is designed to bring students with no background to a point where they can perform most basic linguistic functions in Sinhala, including greetings, likes/dislikes, telling about yourself, describing places and situations, all in appropriate time frames. The class uses a highly interactive classroom style, supplemented by extensive use of video – both prepared and student-produced – and other computer-assisted tools. Please note this course is offered by videoconferencing from Cornell as part of the Shared Course Initiative.
Course Number
SINH 1101Points
4Fall 2021
Section/Call Number
001/11727Enrollment
0 of 15Instructor
Stephane CharitosIn this course, learners will continue practicing all four language skills through every day dialogues, writing letters, and describing basic situations. In addition, they will be introduced to Sinhala literature and learn how to read and comprehend basic Sinhala texts, such as newspaper articles. Finally, they will be introduced to current affairs as well as social, artistic, and cultural events and issues in Sri Lanka. The class uses a highly interactive classroom style supplemented by extensive use of video – both prepared and student-produced – and other computer-assisted tools. Please note this course is offered by videoconferencing from Cornell as part of the Shared Course Initiative.
Course Number
SINH 2101Points
4Prerequisite
<i>SINH W1101-1102</i> or the instructor's permission.Fall 2021
Section/Call Number
001/11728Enrollment
0 of 15Instructor
Stephane CharitosCourse Number
TAGA 1101Points
4Course Number
TAGA 1102Points
4Introduces students to basic grammatical and syntactical skills required to function adequately in a Tamil-speaking environment. Of particular interest to students planning to conduct scholarly research or fieldwork in their chosen specialty in that region of the world. Introduces students to the rich culture of the Indian subcontinent where Tamil is spoken.
Course Number
TAML 1101Points
4Introduces students to basic grammatical and syntactical skills required to function adequately in a Tamil-speaking environment. Of particular interest to students planning to conduct scholarly research or fieldwork in their chosen specialty in that region of the world. Introduces students to the rich culture of the Indian subcontinent where Tamil is spoken.
Course Number
TAML 1102Points
4Further develops a student's written and oral proficiency in order to allow them to function adequately in a Tamil-speaking environment. This course is of particular interest to students planning to conduct scholarly research or fieldwork in their chosen specialty in a Tamil-speaking context. Develops a student's appreciation for the rich culture of the Indian subcontinent where Tamil is spoken.
Course Number
TAML 2101Points
4Prerequisite
<i>TAML W1101-W1102</i> or the instructor's permission.Further develops a student's written and oral proficiency in order to allow them to function adequately in a Tamil-speaking environment. This course is of particular interest to students planning to conduct scholarly research or fieldwork in their chosen specialty in a Tamil-speaking context. Develops a student's appreciation for the rich culture of the Indian subcontinent where Tamil is spoken.
Course Number
TAML 2102Points
4Prerequisite
<i>TAML W1101-W1102</i> or the instructor's permission.Introduces students to advanced grammatical and syntactical structures of the Tamil language in order to allow them to function adequately in a Tamil-speaking environment. This course is of particular interest to students planning to conduct scholarly research or fieldwork in their chosen specialty in a Tamil-speaking context. This course also develops a student's appreciation for the rich culture of the Indian subcontinent where Tamil is spoken.
Course Number
TAML 3101Points
4Prerequisite
<i>TAML W1201-W1202</i> or the instructor's permission.Introduces students to advanced grammatical and syntactical structures of the Tamil language in order to allow them to function adequately in a Tamil-speaking environment. This course is of particular interest to students planning to conduct scholarly research or fieldwork in their chosen specialty in a Tamil-speaking context. This course also develops a student's appreciation for the rich culture of the Indian subcontinent where Tamil is spoken.
Course Number
TAML 3102Points
4Prerequisite
<i>TAML W1201-W1202</i> or the instructor's permission.This course is designed to bring students with no background to a point where they can perform most basic linguistic functions in Yoruba, including greetings, likes/dislikes, telling about yourself, describing places and situations, all in appropriate time frames. The class uses a highly interactive classroom style, supplemented by extensive use of video – both prepared and student-produced – and other computer-assisted tools. Please note this course is offered by videoconferencing from Cornell as part of the Shared Course Initiative.
Course Number
YORU 1102Points
4Spring 2021
Times/Location
M Tu W Th 10:10a - 11:00aONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
001/12805Enrollment
4 of 12Instructor
Stephane CharitosIn this course, learners will continue practicing all four language skills through every day dialogues, writing letters, and describing basic situations. In addition, they will be introduced to Yoruba literature and learn how to read and comprehend basic Yoruba texts, such as newspaper articles. Finally, they will be introduced to current affairs as well as social, artistic and, cultural events and issues in Nigeria. The class uses a highly interactive classroom style, supplemented by extensive use of video – both prepared and student-produced – and other computer-assisted tools. Please note this course is offered by videoconferencing from Cornell as part of the Shared Course Initiative.
Course Number
YORU 2102Points
4Prerequisite
<i>YORU W1101-W1102</i> or the instructor's permission.Spring 2021
Times/Location
M Tu W Th 9:05a - 9:55aONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
001/12806Enrollment
5 of 12Instructor
Stephane CharitosThis course is designed to bring students with no background to a point where they can perform most basic linguistic functions in Yoruba, including greetings, likes/dislikes, telling about yourself, describing places and situations, all in appropriate time frames. The class uses a highly interactive classroom style, supplemented by extensive use of video – both prepared and student-produced – and other computer-assisted tools. Please note this course is offered by videoconferencing from Cornell as part of the Shared Course Initiative.
Course Number
YORU 1101Points
4Fall 2021
Times/Location
M Tu W Th 10:10a - 11:00aONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
001/11730Enrollment
4 of 15Instructor
Stephane CharitosIn this course, learners will continue practicing all four language skills through every day dialogues, writing letters, and describing basic situations. In addition, they will be introduced to Yoruba literature and learn how to read and comprehend basic Yoruba texts, such as newspaper articles. Finally, they will be introduced to current affairs as well as social, artistic and, cultural events and issues in Nigeria. The class uses a highly interactive classroom style, supplemented by extensive use of video – both prepared and student-produced – and other computer-assisted tools. Please note this course is offered by videoconferencing from Cornell as part of the Shared Course Initiative.
Course Number
YORU 2101Points
4Prerequisite
<i>YORU W1101-W1102</i> or the instructor's permission.Fall 2021
Times/Location
M Tu W Th 9:10a - 10:00aONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
001/11737Enrollment
0 of 15Instructor
Stephane CharitosIntroduces students to the basic structures of Zulu, a Bantu language spoken in South Africa, especially in the Zululand area of KwaZulu/Natal province.
Course Number
ZULU 1101Points
4Fall 2021
Times/Location
M Tu W Th 11:35a - 12:25pONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
001/11722Enrollment
1 of 15Instructor
Stephane CharitosProvides students with an in-depth review of the essentials of the Zulu grammar. Students are also able to practice their language skills in conversation.
Course Number
ZULU 2101Points
4Prerequisite
<i>ZULU W1201-W1202</i> or the instructor's permission.Fall 2021
Times/Location
M Tu W Th 9:25a - 10:15aONLINE ONLY