2009 Course Catalog

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Essentials of the Latin Language (LATN 0100 S01)

Program: Summer Session Credit

An intensive approach to Latin with special emphasis on developing facility in the rapid reading of Latin literature. No previous knowledge of Latin is required

The roots... (more »)

7 Weeks
June 1
July 1
Aug. 1
Aug. 31

Introduction to Egyptian Hieroglyphics (EG907-2A)

Program: Pre-College

The hieroglyphic writing system of Ancient Egypt was one of the earliest writing systems in the world. Decoding its meanings has allowed us to understand the culture, religion,... (more »)

2 Weeks
June 1
July 1
Aug. 1
Aug. 31

Introduction to Chinese (FL903-4A)

Program: Pre-College

Ni hao! (This is the way you say "hello" in Chinese.)

Maybe China is a country where you've always dreamt of going. Maybe you were taken by the sounds of the... (more »)

4 Weeks
June 1
July 1
Aug. 1
Aug. 31

Introduction to Standard Arabic (FL901-4A)

Program: Pre-College

There is a rapidly increasing demand for Arabic speakers and translators in such fields as diplomacy, defense, education and government. However, more than just an employment... (more »)

4 Weeks
June 1
July 1
Aug. 1
Aug. 31

Essentials of the Greek Language (GREK 0100)

Program: Summer Session Credit

An intensive approach to ancient Greek with special emphasis on developing facility in rapid reading of Greek literature. Selections from Attic Greek authors. No previous knowledge... (more »)

7 Weeks
June 1
July 1
Aug. 1
Aug. 31

Introduction to Japanese (FL900-4A)

Program: Pre-College

The chances are that you already know more than several Japanese words such as Anime, sushi, Haiku (poem), Karaoke, Origami, Karate, Samurai, Teriyaki, and Tsunami, among others.... (more »)

4 Weeks
June 1
July 1
Aug. 1
Aug. 31

Word Etymologies: The Greek and Latin Roots of English (CL903-2A)

Program: Pre-College

Over 60 percent of English words derive from Greek or Latin, and in fields such as science and technology, over 90 percent. This course is designed to increase English vocabulary... (more »)

2 Weeks
June 1
July 1
Aug. 1
Aug. 31

Literature and the American Presidency (COLT 0610G)

Program: Summer Session Credit

Literary perspectives on the American presidency are as various as the presidents themselves. This version of Literature and the American Presidency will explore seven presidents... (more »)

7 Weeks
June 1
July 1
Aug. 1
Aug. 31

Introduction to Italian (FL902-4A)

Program: Pre-College

This course is designed for students with little or no previous knowledge of Italian. It covers the fundamentals of the language with emphasis on grammar, speaking, and listening... (more »)

4 Weeks
June 1
July 1
Aug. 1
Aug. 31