For students with no previous knowledge of Arabic, 1030 introduces spoken and written Modern Standard Arabic with emphasis on the development of communicative skills.

For students with some background in Arabic (heritage speakers), 1035 develops communicative skills and the ability to use Modern Standard Arabic. Students are enrolled on the basis of a placement test (see button on the left).

This is a first course in programming for students of all backgrounds. Topics include images, video, sound, and text; user interface; interaction design; web services and APIs; and microcontroller platforms like Arduino and Phidgets. Students complete a series of projects on animation, installation art, electronic music, theatre, visualization, and/or robotics.

From recent work in arts, neuroscience and business to exemplary cases of present-day creativity, this course studies and fosters innovation. It provides hands-on experience and collaborative work that will lead to the development of a creative idea into a business plan.

Through social media, computer gaming, and virtual communities, we spend a considerable portion of our lives in the digital world. What moral considerations ought to guide our conduct as digital citizens? This class will explore cases of online ethical challenges and theories that might provide some answers.

Practice and enhance your creativity with hands-on creative collaborative exercises, learning to develop a personal business plan and learning the fundamentals of solving problems with design thinking. Extra Information: 2 hours (1-hour lecture + 1-hour studio practice).

Essential information processing skills for humanities students. Includes an introduction to programming; creating programs and scripts to address problems that arise in applied research; examples of data sets and projects drawn from different areas of the humanities and social science. No previous formal programming background required.

This course explores digital technologies through reflective and contemplative approaches, integrating regular mindfulness-based practices. Students examine how platforms shape attention and emotion and develop strategies for more intentional engagement, shifting from passive consumption toward actively shaping their digital and cognitive environments.

A study of relational databases. Theoretical concepts will be covered, including relational algebra and relational calculus. Commercially available database systems will be used to demonstrate concepts such as Structured-Query-Language (SQL), writing code to connect and query a database, query optimization, Atomicity-Consistency-Isolation-Durability (ACID) concepts, and database design.

Introduction to oral and written German for students with little or no previous knowledge of the language. Develop your communicative skills while learning about the cultures of the German-speaking countries. Antirequisite(s): Grade 12 U German

Improve your communicative skills in this intermediate-level German course. Students practice speaking and writing while exploring many aspects of German culture, using authentic materials such as films, websites, literature, songs. The course also includes a comprehensive grammar review and prepares students to master more complex texts and discourse situations.

Guided conversations in German dealing with the current issues in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Students will develop their communicative skills in German through discussion of a variety of topics, ranging from social and political issues to TV and pop culture, fashion, food, sports.

Using a range of cultural artifacts, this course provides students with a framework to approach and understand the complexities of intercultural communication in diverse local, national, and international settings. Students learn how intercultural communication processes are influenced by power dynamics and develop skills to negotiate our changing world.

How does culture mold habits of thought? What is "lost in translation" between one culture and another? Explore cultural values, practices, symbols, rituals, heroes, and non-verbal and verbal communication. Examples and projects will be based on language and storytelling in literature, film, music, popular culture, food, fashion, and more.

An introduction to oral and written Italian with emphasis on the development of communicative skills. No previous knowledge of Italian is required. Note that students who have successfully completed Grade 12 U Italian or equivalent cannot take this course for credit. Antirequisite(s): Intermediate Heritage Speaker or Grade 12 U Italian

This course further develops students' communicative skills using authentic materials including songs, films, websites. Students will familiarize themselves with the richness of Italian contemporary culture and will expand their knowledge of grammar.

 Discover Naples, the volcanic heart of the Mediterranean – its ancient history, vibrant present, and distinct cultural character – through visual arts, films, novels, music, and essays. This course examines the city’s rich heritage and investigates the reasons behind its lasting appeal to generations of foreign travelers. Cross-listed with CLC 2249F/G/Z.

This course expands students' communicative skills, introduces idiomatic expressions and increases control of grammatical structures. Material will be drawn from authentic articles, websites and films. Discussion will be focused on cultural aspects of Italy's past and contemporary society.

Students will build on foundations in reading, writing, and researching in Italian through case studies concerning arts, literature, language, history, and identity. Focus on the distinctive traits of Italian cultures and their place in a global context.

2 hours of asynchronous online lecture + 2 hour tutorials (in person) on Tuesdays 1:30-3:30. Please enroll in Persian 1030 if you have zero knowledge in Persian. If you are a a heritage speaker, please enroll in Persian 1035.

Introduction of oral and written Persian for students with little or no previous knowledge of the language. Develop your communicative skills while learning about the cultures of the Persian-speaking countries. For students with some background in Persian (heritage speakers), this course develops communicative skills, speaking, reading and writing in Persian. Students are enrolled on the basis of a placement test.

Using traditional and communicative practices (songs, videos, films, games) this course prepares students to interact in a daily life context and provides the foundation for continued studies in Spanish. Designed for students with little or no knowledge of Spanish. Includes a Community Service Learning option. Antirequisite: Intermediate Heritage Speakers or Grade 12 U Spanish.

 What does it mean to be bilingual? How does bilingualism affect our intercultural abilities? This course examines the use of two or more languages by an individual from linguistic, social, and psycholinguistic perspectives. Topics include cognitive advantages of being bilingual, and differences between bilingual and monolingual. Taught in English. Course work and/or tutorial section in Spanish for Spanish program and module students.

Combining grammar and communication this course prepares students to discuss, read and write about a variety of topics and to explore ideas about Hispanic culture in relation to their own. Includes a Community Service Learning option.

 Introduction to reading, discussing, writing, and researching literature, film, popular culture, and the visual and performing arts in Spanish. Students develop foundations in Cultural Studies through a variety of sources across genres, historical boundaries, and geographical areas of the Hispanic world.

This course revolves around 12 conversations dealing with current issues in Spain, North America, Mexico and the Caribbean, Central and South America. Topics will range from social, political and economic issues to celebrity culture, food, sports, tourism. Antirequisite(s): Spanish 3327A/B.

Further development of oral and written skills with systematic acquisition of vocabulary and selective grammar review. Based on a multimedia and communicative approach, this course aims to develop fluency. Discussions, readings, and writing will focus on the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries. Includes an optional Community Service Learning component.

We will explore some of the linguistic, cognitive, individual, and social factors that may promote or hinder second language speech perception and production and lead to a foreign accent. We also identify characteristics of accented speech by discussing some of the social, psychological, educational, and legal ramifications of sounding “foreign.”

This advanced course revolves around 12 conversations dealing with current issues in Spain, North America, Mexico and the Caribbean, Central and South America. Topics will range from social, political and economic issues to celebrity culture, food, sports, tourism. Antirequisite(s): Spanish 2220A/B.

Writing is an important cultural communicative act and a process. Drawing from a variety of engaging cultural expressions from Latin America and Spain, this course offers a fresh approach to developing the necessary skills to be an effective writer of Spanish. Explore cultural difference, learn grammar in context, and write!

This course integrates experiential learning with Spanish language pedagogy. Students participate in lower-level courses through guided observation, peer support, and supervised classroom engagement. They assist with in-class activities and mentor fellow learners. Through readings, reflection, and discussion, they connect pedagogical theory to practice while developing transferable professional skills.

Discover how to turn your ideas into academic projects. This advanced course builds your research, writing, argumentation, and revision skills while guiding you from proposal to polished project—with plenty of feedback, planning tools, and real-world strategies for success.   Contact the department for permission to enroll.