Courses

• AMSL 101--American Sign Language I

Credits: 4. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: American Sign Language I is an introduction to ASL as it is used within the deaf culture. Students will learn the basic grammatical structure of the language and basic communication skills including finger spelling, facial expressions and non-manual behaviors. Students will gain an understanding of the history and development of deaf culture, its values and literature. Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate sign language at a basic, introductory level. Class activities will include the use of storytelling as a way for students to practice and read ASL.

• AMSL 102--American Sign Language II

Credits: 4. PREREQUISITES: AMSL101 American Sign Language I. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: American Sign Language II is designed to provide a continuation of the introductory course. Students will increase their knowledge of the deaf community, culture, and deaf education in a hearing world. The deaf perspective on traditional employment of deaf people in a hearing society will be explored. In language development, complex grammar functions, expanded vocabulary, and skill development are incorporated into the use of sign production. Students will be exposed to the controversial cochlear implant and how it is affecting the deaf and their culture.

• AMSL 201--American Sign Language III

Credits: 4. PREREQUISITES: AMSL 102 American Sign Language II. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Continue the study of American Sign Language for students who have had two semesters of college-level American Sign Language. Students will continue to increase their knowledge of the deaf community, culture, and deaf education in a hearing world while developing increased conversational skill. Complex grammar functions and expanded vocabulary will continue to be incorporated into the use of sign production. Students will also continue to develop a knowledge base of appropriate behaviors and cues in various settings.

• AMSL 202--American Sign Language IV

Credits: 4. PREREQUISITES: AMSL 201 American Sign Language III. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Students will continue to increase their knowledge of complex grammar, idioms, facial expressions, cross cultural communication and the history of the language and its usage. Expressive and receptive skills will be advanced as fluency increases. Students will also continue to develop a knowledge base of appropriate behaviors and cues in various settings. Students will develop a solid foundation for advanced study.

• ARAB 101--Elementary Arabic I

Credits: 4. PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 093 Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 083 Reading Strategies for College or ENGL 095 Integrated Reading and Writing. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: This course is the first semester introduction to Modern Standard Arabic (and one of two dialects, Egyptian or Levantine). Focuses on developing students’ capacity to use the language and to appreciate Arabic-speaking cultures. Emphasis is placed on skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar acquisition.

• ARAB 102--Elementary Arabic II

Credits: 4. PREREQUISITES: ARAB 101 Arabic Level I or demonstrated competency in Arabic through appropriate assessment; demonstrated competency in reading and writing through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 093 Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 083 Reading Strategies for College or ENGL 095 Integrated Reading and Writing. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: This course is the second semester introduction to Modern Standard Arabic (and one of two dialects, Egyptian or Levantine). By the end of this semester Arabic students will have reached the Novice-High proficiency level in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

• CHIN 101--Mandarin Chinese Level I

Credits: 4. PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 093 Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 083 Reading Strategies for College or ENGL 095 Integrated Reading and Writing. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: This course is designed for students who have very little or no prior experience in Mandarin Chinese language studies. Students will gain elementary listening, speaking, reading and writing skills using both the Pinyin phonetic system and Simplified Mandarin Chinese characters. Students will build their Mandarin Chinese language skills through the use of essential real-life topics, and an introduction to Mandarin Chinese social and cultural themes.

• CHIN 102--Mandarin Chinese Level II

Credits: 4. PREREQUISITES: CHIN 101 Mandarin Chinese Level I or demonstrated competency in Mandarin Chinese through appropriate assessment; demonstrated competency in reading and writing through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 093 Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 083 Reading Strategies for College or ENGL 095 Integrated Reading and Writing. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Continues the study of Mandarin Chinese for students who have had the equivalent of one semester of college-level Mandarin Chinese. Introduces additional grammatical structures and vocabulary to further develop speaking, reading, writing and listening skills as well as an appreciation of the cultures of the Mandarin Chinese-speaking world.

• FREN 101--French Level I

Credits: 4. PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 093 Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 083 Reading Strategies for College or ENGL 095 Integrated Reading and Writing. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: An introductory course in French. Introduces the French language and francophone culture through communicative activities intended to develop oral communication skills and listening comprehension skills. Emphasis is placed on learning basic grammar and vocabulary necessary for successful communication while laying a foundation for further study.

• FREN 102--French Level II

Credits: 4. PREREQUISITES: FREN 101 French Level I or demonstrated competency in French through appropriate assessment; demonstrated competency in reading and writing through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 093 Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 083 Reading Strategies for College or ENGL 095 Integrated Reading and Writing. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Continues the study of French for students who have had the equivalent of one semester of college-level French. Introduces additional grammatical structures and vocabulary to further develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills as well as an appreciation of the cultures of the French-speaking world.

• GERM 101--German Level I

Credits: 4. PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 093 Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 083 Reading Strategies for College or ENGL 095 Integrated Reading and Writing. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: An introductory course in German. Focuses on developing students’ capacity to use the language and to appreciate German-speaking cultures. Emphasis is placed on skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar acquisition.

• GERM 102--German Level II

Credits: 4. PREREQUISITES: GERM 101 German Level I or demonstrated competency in German through appropriate assessment; demonstrated competency in reading and writing through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 093 Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 083 Reading Strategies for College or ENGL 095 Integrated Reading and Writing. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Continues the study of German for students who have had the equivalent of one semester of college-level German. Introduces additional grammatical structures and vocabulary to further develop speaking, reading, writing and listening skills as well as an appreciation of the cultures of the German-speaking world.

• GERM 201--German Level III

Credits: 3. PREREQUISITES: GERM 102 German Level II or demonstrated competency in German through appropriate assessment; demonstrated competency in reading and writing through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 093 Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 083 Reading Strategies for College or ENGL 095 Integrated Reading and Writing. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: German is the primary medium of instruction. The goal of the course is to continue the development and reinforcement of the skills of the target language: listening, speaking, reading and writing at and intermediate level. The course continues the study of grammar/syntax, vocabulary building, and German speaking countries, cultures, food, film, music, and literature through discussion and written and oral reports. Students continue to learn about German history as well as contemporary issues and examine daily life in the German speaking countries. Travel and tourism are also explored as well as studying abroad and career benefits to studying German.

• GERM 202--German Level IV

Credits: 3. PREREQUISITES: GERM 201 German Level III or demonstrated competency in German through appropriate assessment; demonstrated competency in reading and writing through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 093 Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 083 Reading Strategies for College or ENGL 095 Integrated Reading and Writing. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: German is the primary medium of instruction. The goal of the course is to continue the development and reinforcement of the skills of the target language: listening, speaking, reading and writing at an advanced intermediate level. The course continues the study of grammar/syntax, and vocabulary building and continues the study of German language and culture through readings, both journalistic and literary, and reinforced through class discussions as well as written and oral reports. This will be the culmination of the four-course sequence at Ivy Tech and as such students will improve their reading, speaking, writing, and listening skills the greatest proficiency possible. Whenever possible, students will participate in integrated cultural activities to enrich their learning.

• SPAN 101--Spanish Level I

Credits: 4. PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 093 Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 083 Reading Strategies for College or ENGL 095 Integrated Reading and Writing. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: An introductory course in Spanish. Focuses on developing students’ capacity to use the language and to appreciate Spanish-speaking cultures. Emphasis is placed on skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar acquisition.

• SPAN 102--Spanish Level II

Credits: 4. PREREQUISITES: SPAN 101 Spanish Level I or demonstrated competency in Spanish through appropriate assessment; demonstrated competency in reading and writing through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 093 Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 083 Reading Strategies for College or ENGL 095 Integrated Reading and Writing. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Continues the study of Spanish for students who have had the equivalent of one semester of college-level Spanish. Introduces additional grammatical structures and vocabulary to further develop speaking, reading, writing and listening skills as well as an appreciation of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.

• SPAN 201--Spanish Level III

Credits: 3. PREREQUISITES: SPAN 102 Spanish Level II or demonstrated competency in Spanish through appropriate assessment; demonstrated competency in reading and writing through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 093 Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 083 Reading Strategies for College or ENGL 095 Integrated Reading and Writing. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Spanish is the primary medium of instruction. The goal of the course is to continue the development and reinforcement of the skills of the target language: listening, speaking, reading and writing at an intermediate level. The course continues the study of grammar/syntax, vocabulary building, and Spanish and Latin American civilizations, cultures, and literature through discussion and written and oral reports.

• SPAN 202--Spanish Level IV

Credits: 3. PREREQUISITES: SPAN 201 Spanish Level III or demonstrated competency in Spanish through appropriate assessment; demonstrated competency in reading and writing through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 093 Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 083 Reading Strategies for College or ENGL 095 Integrated Reading and Writing. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Spanish is the primary medium of instruction. The goal of the course is to continue the development and reinforcement of the skills of the target language: listening, speaking, reading and writing at an advanced intermediate level. The course continues the study of grammar/syntax and vocabulary building and continues the study of Spanish and Latin American civilizations through readings, both journalistic and literary, and reinforced through class discussions as well as written and oral reports.