UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2001–2002
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Melvin J. Luthy, Director
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Admission to Degree Program

All undergraduate degree programs in the Center for Language Studies are open enrollment.

General Information

To extend the exceptional foreign language capabilities of BYU to a large audience, the Center for Language Studies offers a variety of intensive language courses during the summer term (mid-June to mid-August) and regular courses in less commonly taught languages during the academic year.

Summer intensive courses include:

Students may earn up to two semesters of academic language credit for an intensive summer course. Students need not be regular BYU students to enroll and receive credit during summer term. Student demand and availability of qualified faculty determine which language are taught each summer.

Interested students and potential adjunct faculty are requested to register their desires to participate in summer programs as early as possible by completing the survey form on the center's Web page, http://humanities.byu.edu/CLS/home.html, or by signing an interest form in the center's office, 2054 JKHB. Brochures detailing summer programs are mailed during winter semester.

Academic-year courses include:

Language and culture courses for returned missionaries (see departmental pages for complete listing of language courses):

Some of the following courses are designated as "culminating" courses to fulfill the general education language requirement. (Some courses not listed below but taught in the summer programs also may fulfill the general education language requirement.) Returned missionaries should receive advice from the relevant department when multiple classes in the language of their interest are listed.

Less commonly taught languages listed under the general title FLang 330R may also fulfill the GE Foreign Language requirement.

Upon completion of an approved culminating language course that fulfills the foreign language general education requirement, returned missionaries and others with comparable skills may receive additional graded credit by examination for classes leading to the level of the culminating course. In some cases, up to 12 credit hours may be earned by examination without taking the culminating course, but all such credit will be pass/fail credit. All language credit earned by enrollment on campus will be graded.

Courses that the center may offer, often in collaboration with language departments, depending on demand and availability of qualified faculty: The number and types of classes vary. (Students should check with the center to determine whether the class offered fulfills the GE foreign language requirement):

The center administers a broad program in Scandinavian Studies.

Foreign Language Courses (FLang)

Class Schedule

Undergraduate Courses

101R. First-Year Language Study. (4:5:1 ea.)

Vocabulary building, grammar, listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

102R. First-Year Language Study. (4:5:1 ea.) Prerequisite: FLang 101R in same language.

Vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture.

201R. Second-Year Language Study. (4:5:1 ea.) Prerequisite: FLang 102R in same language.

Conversation, vocabulary building, and reading and writing skills.

202R. Second-Year Language Study. (4:5:1 ea.) Prerequisite: FLang 201R in same language.

Continued emphasis on conversation, vocabulary building, reading, and writing.

321R. Advanced Grammar. (3:3:0 ea.) Prerequisite: FLang 202R in same language.

Systematic review of grammar and syntax of less commonly taught languages.

330R. Cultural History. (3:3:0 ea.) Prerequisite: FLang 202R or equivalent in same language.

Entry course for returned missionaries or other of equivalent language experience. Culture, with listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar as secondary emphases. Required course for obtaining language credit by examination. May fulfill the GE Foreign Language requirement.

340R. Introduction to Literature. (3:3:0 ea.) Prerequisite: FLang 330R in same language.

Advanced study of literature of less commonly taught language. Continued listening, speaking, writing, grammar, and culture.

Scandinavian Studies

Minor Scandinavian Studies (12 hours*)

Minor Requirements

  1. Complete one course from the following:
    Dansh 340.
    Finn 340.
    Iclnd 429.
    Norwe 340.
    Swed 340.

  2. Complete the following:
    Scand 430.

  3. Complete 6 hours from the following:
    Scand 344R, 429 (may not be taken by students who have had Iclnd 429), 490R, 491R.
    Hist 337
    A literature course in a language different from that taken in item 1 above:
      Dansh 340.
      Finn 340.
      Iclnd 429.
      Norwe 340.
      Swed 340.

    Note: Students who choose Icelandic or Finnish courses from item 1 above may substitute two semesters of a second Scandinavian language as the equivalent of one of these electives; students who choose Danish, Norwegian, or Swedish courses from item 1 above may substitute two semesters of Finnish.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



Scandinavian Studies (Scand)

Class Schedule

Undergraduate Courses

344R. Topics in Scandinavian Studies. (3:3:0 ea.)

Topic varies. Typical topics might be folklore, culture, music, film, emigration, art and design, political and economic problems, literature in translation, etc.

+History 337. Scandinavian History. (3:3:0)

377. Language Teaching Procedures. (3:3:2) W Prerequisite: Dansh, Finn, Norwe, or Swed 340.

Prior or concurrent enrollment in this course required for student instructors in Scandinavian languages. Meets with Germ 377 and Russ 377.

429. Old Norse. (3:3:0) Recommended: knowledge of a modern Scandinavian language.

Returned missionaries from Iceland or those with equivalent experience should enroll in Iclnd 429. Grammar and exercises. Readings in Old Norse literature.

430. Cultural History of Scandinavia. (3:3:0)

Scandinavian culture from the Vikings to the present. Works may be read in English translation.

490R. Seminar in Scandinavian Studies. (1–3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

Topics vary.

491R. Directed Readings in Scandinavian. (1–3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: written plan of study approved by both instructor and program coordinator.

Directed individual study. Register by add card only.



Danish Courses (Dansh)

Class Schedule

101, 102. First-Year Danish. (4:5:1 ea.)

Basic language skills.

201. Second-Year Danish. (4:5:1) Prerequisite: Dansh 102 or equivalent experience.

Conversation, vocabulary building, and reading and writing skills, emphasizing reading.

202. Second Year Danish. (4:5:1) F, W Prerequisite: Dansh 201.

Culminating course for GE Foreign Language requirement (except for returned missionaries or those with equivalent experience). Emphasis on literature and culture with continued writing, grammar, listening, and speaking.

211R. Second-Year Conversation. (1–5:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: Dansh 102 or equivalent experience.

Intermediate listening comprehension and speaking skills.

311R. Third-Year Conversation. (1–5:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: Dansh 211R or equivalent experience.

Advanced conversational skills.

340. Danish Literature. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Dansh 202 or equivalent experience.

Entry course for returned missionaries or others with equivalent Danish language experience. Required course for obtaining language credit by examination (Dansh 101, 102, 201, 211R). Culminating course for GE Foreign Language requirement. Readings in Danish literature; introduction to basic literary concepts.

399R. Academic Internship. (1–9:0:0 ea.) Prerequisite: department's consent.

On-the-job experience in Danish.



Finnish Courses (Finn)

Class Schedule

101, 102. First-Year Finnish. (4:5:1 ea.)

Basic language skills.

201. Second-Year Finnish. (4:5:1) Prerequisite: Finn 102 or equivalent experience.

Conversation, vocabulary building, and reading and writing skills, emphasizing reading.

202. Second Year Finnish. (4:5:1) F, W Prerequisite: Finn 201.

Culminating course for GE Foreign Language requirement (except for returned missionaries or those with equivalent experience). Emphasis on literature and culture with continued writing, grammar, listening, and speaking.

211R. Second-Year Conversation. (1–5:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: Finn 102 or equivalent experience.

Intermediate listening comprehension and speaking skills.

311R. Third-Year Conversation. (1–5:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: Finn 211R or equivalent experience.

Advanced conversational skills.

340. Finnish Literature. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Finn 202 or equivalent experience.

Entry course for returned missionaries or others with equivalent Finnish language experience. Required course for obtaining language credit by examination (Finn 101, 102, 201, 211R). Culminating course for GE Foreign Language requirement. Readings in Finnish literature; introduction to basic literary concepts.

399R. Academic Internship. (1–9:0:0 ea.) Prerequisite: department's consent.

On-the-job experience in Finnish.



Icelandic Courses (Iclnd)

Class Schedule

101, 102. First-Year Icelandic. (4:5:1 ea.)

Basic language skills.

201. Second-Year Icelandic. (4:5:1) Prerequisite: Iclnd 102 or equivalent experience.

Conversation, vocabulary building, and reading and writing skills, emphasizing writing.

202. Second-Year Icelandic. (4:5:1) Prerequisite: Iclnd 201.

Emphasis on literature and culture with continued writing, grammar, listening, and speaking.

211R. Second-Year Conversation. (1–5:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: Iclnd 102 or equivalent experience.

Intermediate listening comprehension and speaking skills.

311R. Third-Year Conversation. (1–5:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: Iclnd 211R or equivalent experience.

Advanced conversational skills.

399R. Academic Internship. (1–9:0:0 ea.) Prerequisite: department's consent.

On-the-job experience in Icelandic.

429. Old Icelandic Language and Literature. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Iclnd 201 or equivalent experience.

Entry course for returned missionaries or others with equivalent Icelandic language experience. Required course for obtaining language credit by examination (Iclnd 101, 102, 201, 211R). Culminating course for GE Foreign Language requirement. Readings and exercises in Old Icelandic; introduction to Old Icelandic literature and its influence on later Icelandic culture.



Norwegian Courses (Norwe)

Class Schedule

101, 102. First-Year Norwegian. (4:5:1 ea.)

Basic language skills.

201. Second-Year Norwegian. (4:5:1) Prerequisite: Norwe 102 or equivalent experience.

Conversation, vocabulary building, and reading and writing skills, emphasizing reading.

202. Second Year Norwegian. (4:5:1) F, W Prerequisite: Norwe 201.

Culminating course for GE Foreign Language requirement (except for returned missionaries or those with equivalent experience). Emphasis on literature and culture with continued writing, grammar, listening, and speaking.

211R. Second-Year Conversation. (1–5:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: Norwe 102 or equivalent experience.

Intermediate listening comprehension and speaking skills.

311R. Third-Year Conversation. (1–5:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: Norwe 211R or equivalent experience.

Advanced conversational skills.

340. Norwegian Literature. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Norwe 202 or equivalent experience.

Entry course for returned missionaries or others with equivalent Norwegian language experience. Culminating course for GE Foreign Language requirement. Required course for obtaining language credit by examination (Norwe 101, 102, 201, 211R). Readings in Norwegian literature; introduction to basic literary concepts.

399R. Academic Internship. (1–9:0:0 ea.) Prerequisite: department's consent.

On-the-job experience in Norwegian.



Swedish Courses (Swed)

Class Schedule

101, 102. First-Year Swedish. (4:5:1 ea.)

Basic language skills.

201. Second-Year Swedish. (4:5:1) Prerequisite: Swed 102 or equivalent experience.

Conversation, vocabulary building, and reading and writing skills, emphasizing reading.

202. Second Year Swedish. (4:5:1) F, W Prerequisite: Swed 201.

Culminating course for GE Foreign Language requirement (except for returned missionaries or those with equivalent experience). Emphasis on literature and culture with continued writing, grammar, listening, and speaking.

211R. Second-Year Conversation. (1–5:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: Swed 102 or equivalent experience.

Intermediate listening comprehension and speaking skills.

311R. Third-Year Conversation. (1–5:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: Swed 211R or equivalent experience.

Advanced conversational skills.

340. Swedish Literature. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Swed 202 or equivalent experience.

Entry course for returned missionaries or others with equivalent Swedish language experience. Required course for obtaining language credit by examination (Swed 101, 102, 201, 211R). Culminating course for GE Foreign Language requirement. Readings in Swedish literature: introduction to basic literary concepts.

399R. Academic Internship. (1–9:0:0 ea.) Prerequisite: department's consent.

On-the-job experience in Swedish.



Additional Language Courses

Hindi Courses (Hindi)

Class Schedule

100A,B. Beginning Hindi, Slow Paced. (2:Arr.:0 ea.) On dem.

Equals first and second halves of Hindi 101. For those preparing for future Hindi studies or field work.

101, 102. First-Year Hindi. (4:5:0 ea.)

Basic language skills.



Thai Courses (Thai)

Class Schedule

101. First-Year Thai. (4:5:0)

Basic language skills.

102. First-Year Thai. (4:4:0 ea.)

Continuation of Thai 101.

201. Second-Year Thai. (4:5:0) Prerequisite: Thai 101 and 102 or foreign residence experience.

Conversation, vocabulary building, and reading and writing skills, emphasizing reading.

211R. Second-Year Conversation. (2:2:0 ea.) Prerequisite: Thai 201 or foreign residence experience.

Intermediate listening comprehension and speaking skills.

301. Intermediate Modern Thai. (4:5:0) Prerequisite: Thai 201 or foreign residence experience.

311R. Third-Year Conversation. (2:2:0 ea.) Prerequisite: Thai 211R or foreign residence experience.

Advanced conversational skills.



Vietnamese Courses (Viet)

Class Schedule

101A, B. First-Year Vietnamese. (2:3:0 ea.)

Basic language skills. Credit only by examination.

102. First-Year Vietnamese. (4:5:0) Prerequisite: Viet 101.

Basic language skills. Credit only by examination.

201. Second-Year Vietnamese. (4:5:0) Prerequisite: Viet 101 and 102 or foreign residence experience.

Conversation, vocabulary building, and reading and writing skills, emphasizing reading. Credit only by examination.

211R. Second-Year Conversation. (2:2:0 ea.) Prerequisite: Viet 201 or foreign residence experience.

Intermediate listening comprehension and speaking skills. Credit only by examination.

311R. Third-Year Conversation. (2:2:0 ea.) Prerequisite: Viet 211 or foreign residence experience.

Advanced conversational skills. Credit only by examination.



Welsh (Welsh)

Class Schedule

Undergraduate Courses

101A,B. First-Year Welsh. (2:2:1 ea.)

Pronunciation, grammar fundamentals, and vocabulary building, emphasizing conversation.

102. First-Year Welsh. (4:4:0) Prerequisite: Welsh 101 or equivalent.

Pronunciation, grammar fundamentals, and vocabulary building, emphasizing conversation.

201. Second-Year Welsh. (4:4:0) Prerequisite: Welsh 101 and 102 or equivalent.

Conversation, vocabulary building, and reading and writing skills, emphasizing reading.






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