| The Critical Language Program is designed to offer
basic language instruction (four semesters) in languages not currently
offered as major fields of study in the Department of Modern and Classical
Languages. The most common languages taught at the University of
Connecticut are listed below. Other languages may be offered based upon
student interest and demand. Critical languages may be used to fulfill the
foreign language requirement. |
Please see any of these subject areas listed
alphabetically throughout this course directory:
- American Sign Languages
- Arabic
- Chinese
- Hindi
- Japanese
- Korean
- Modern Greek
- Polish
- Vietnamese
|
| 101-102. Elementary Levels I and II
See above listed subject
areas. |
| 103-104. Intermediate Levels I and II
See above listed subject
areas. |
| Either semester. Four credits each semester. Four
1-hour class periods and a 1-hour laboratory practice unless taught in a
self-study format.
Some critical languages, because of area study
requirements or other specific circumstances, may be offered under the
regular instructional method. The method of instruction for most critical
language courses follows the self-study format established by the National
Association of Self-Instructional Language Programs (NASILP). In brief,
this method offers a combination of native-speaking tutors for
drill-sessions, appropriate texts and tapes in the target language, and a
final examination by an external evaluator. Students who wish to take a
critical language under the self-instructional format must meet the
following requirements or obtain consent of the Department Head of Modern
and Classical Languages (1) a cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0, (2)
at least one year of successful study (a grade of B or better) of a
language other than English at the college level taught in the regular
instructional method, (3) sophomore standing, (4) a letter from the
student explaining why he/she wishes to study the language, (5) a letter
of recommendation from the student's advisor or from a member of the
Department of Modern and Classical Languages. |
| 193. Foreign
Study
Either or both semesters. Credits and hours by
arrangement. May be repeated for credit. Consent of Department Head
required, normally to be granted prior to the student's
departure.
Special topics taken in a foreign study
program. |
| 293. Foreign
Study
Either or both semesters. Credits and hours by
arrangement. May be repeated for credit. Consent of Director required,
normally to be granted prior to the student's departure. May count toward
the major with consent of the advisor.
Special topics taken in a foreign study
program. |
| 295.
Variable Topics
Either semester. Three credits. With a change of
topic, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites and recommended
preparation vary. |
| 298. Special
Topics
Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement.
With a change in content, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites and
recommended preparation vary. |
| 299.
Independent Study
Either or both semesters. Credits and hours by
arrangement. Open only with consent of Director. With a change in content,
may be repeated for credit. |
| If there is sufficient student interest,
additional languages may be offered. |