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LAN 100 Language and Culture

An introduction to the language and culture of the different ethnic groups in the United States. Content and emphasis vary. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Equivalent to CST 100. May be repeated when content varies.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Not open to native speakers of the language being studied.

LAN 105 Language For Travel

Designed to give students the ability to communicate on a basic level in a given language. Materials facilitate the practice of speaking and listening skills, emphasizing the situations one would encounter while traveling. Includes information about cross-cultural communication. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Not open to students with previous experience in the language being offered.

LAN 110 Basic American Sign Language I

Beginning American sign language with emphases on structure, basic vocabulary and an introduction to manual communication systems. Includes the psychology, socioeconomics and philosophies of education of the deaf in the United States, as well as an explanation of the field of interpreting and historical notes on sign languages worldwide.

Credit Hours: 4

LAN 111 Basic American Sign Language II

Beginning American sign language with emphases on structure, basic vocabulary and an introduction to manual communication systems. Includes the psychology, socioeconomics and philosophies of education of the deaf in the United States, as well as an explanation of the field of interpreting and historical notes on sign languages worldwide.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

LAN 110

LAN 151-159 Topics in Language

Credit Hours: 1-4
(IG) (NW) when appropriate.

Prerequisites

Consent of instructor.