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Did you know that many English words originated from Arabic?
You might know for example that “algebra” or “alchemy” came from the Arabic language, but so do the words: “soda”, “admiral”, “alcohol”, “zenith”, “lilac”, “mascara”, “massage”, “sofa”, and many more. The World Almanac estimates that 250 million people speak (a form of) Arabic.
Our program offers beginner and intermediate courses, currently taught by Thuria Mossa.
The courses offered in Arabic are:
ARAB 181. Arabic I. (4) Introduction to the structure of modern Arabic. Essentials of grammar, speaking, reading, and writing.
ARAB 182. Arabic II. (4) Continuation of Arabic I. (Pr.: ARAB 181 or equiv.)
ARAB 281. Arabic III. (4) Further development of language skills. (Pr.: ARAB 182 or equiv.)
ARAB 282. Arabic IV. (3) Continuation of Arabic III. (Pr.: ARAB 281 or equiv.)
ARAB 540. Special Studies in Arabic. (Var.) Pr.: Consent of the department head and instructor involved.
Please contact Thuria Mossa at child@ksu.edu for more information.
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Czech
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Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc |
Charles Bridge & Prague Castle |
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Kansas State University has developed ties with the Czech Republic mainly through the Architecture Program, and in conjunction with the Office of International Programs. The Department of Modern Languages has lent a hand for several semesters to support these programs by offering a Czech for travelers course, offered every semester and currently taught by Lenka Hadamova.
CZECH 100 represents a broad introduction to the Czech culture and language. To understand a culture, one must first understand the people – where they come from, who they are, the values and traditions they live by, as well as their customs and etiquette. This and much more is covered in this course. All the topics discussed are accompanied with basic vocabulary and essential grammatical patterns. The purpose of this course is to help students understand the differences they will encounter while studying in the Czech Republic.
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Italian
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A place of olive oil, pasta, wine, mafia and sunshine, roman ruins and renaissance palaces, Italy, slightly larger than Arizona, is a long peninsula shaped like a boot. The country has a lot to give its tourists.
Italian, (italiano or lingua italiana) is a Romance language, spoken by about 63 million people, primarily in Italy, where 93% of the population are native Italian speakers. In Switzerland, Italian is one of four official languages. It is also the official language of San Marino.
The culture of Italy can be found in the Roman ruins remaining in much of the country, the spirit of the Renaissance and the Enlightenment, and the beauty of its architecture. It can also be tasted in Italy's food.
The family is the centre of the social structure in Italy and provides a stabilizing influence for its members. Appearances matter in Italy. The way you dress can indicate your social status, your family's background, and your education level: the concept of 'bella figura' or good image is important to Italians. In this exciting country, the people live "la vita Italiana".
The courses offered in Italian are:
ITAL129. Italian IL. (1) Language laboratory. Strongly recommended for students taking Italian I. Concurrent enrollment in Italian I required. For Credit/No Credit only. Credit given only upon receiving a passing grade for the concurrent section of Italian I.
ITAL130. Italian IIL. (1) Language laboratory. Strongly recommended for students taking Italian II. Concurrent enrollment in Italian II required. For Credit/No Credit only. Credit given only upon receiving a passing grade for the concurrent section of Italian II.
ITAL131. Italian I. (4) Introduction to the structure of modern Italian. Offered in alternate years.
ITAL132. Italian II. (4) Continuation and completion of the study of modern Italian grammar, using the facilities of the language laboratory for audiolingual practice. Pr.: ITAL 131 or equiv. Offered in alternate years.
ITAL231. Italian III. (4) Grammar review and reading selections from Italian literature. Pr.: ITAL 132 or equiv. Offered in alternate years.
ITAL232. Italian IV. (3) Selective review of grammar and reading of examples of modern Italian literature. Pr.: ITAL 231 or equiv. Offered in alternate years.
ITAL520. Special Studies in Italian. (Var.) Pr.: Consent of department head and instructor involved.
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Latin
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Latin is an ancient language that has no native speakers. The language is officially adopted in only one country: Vatican.
Why do you think that the language of ancient Rome was called Latin and not Roman? The answer is in the fact that Romans spoke the language of Latium, the district in which they lived in Italy. The influence of Rome as a country made Latin the common language of South and Western Europe. In these areas Romance languages (Italian, Spanish, French, Romanian and Portuguese) were later derived from Latin.
Old English had borrowed many words from Latin, either directly or through French. To understand the English language thoroughly it is necessary to have some knowledge of Latin.
The courses offered in Latin are:
LATIN105. Latin and Greek for Scientists. (1) The course is designed specifically to provide students of the biological sciences with a background in Latin and Greek roots of scientific terms. Emphasis on prefixes, suffixes, and word derivations. No prior knowledge of either Latin or Greek is required. Course may not be applied toward the fulfillment of either language or humanities requirements for any degree.
LATIN141. Latin I. (4) An introductory study of the structure of Latin. Offered in alternate years.
LATIN142. Latin II. (4) Continuation and completion of the study of the structure of Latin. Pr.: LATIN 141. Offered in alternate years.
LATIN241. Latin III. (4) Review of Latin grammar and reading of an anthology of Roman prose and poetry. Pr.: LATIN 142. Offered in alternate years.
LATIN242. Latin IV. (3) Continuation of the study of Latin syntax and grammar, based upon the reading of Roman prose and poetry. Pr.: LATIN 241. Offered in alternate years.
LATIN501. Classical Literature in Translation. (3) Selected readings in English from the works of such major classical authors as Homer, Euripides, Virgil, Horace, and Terence.
LATIN549. Special Studies in Latin. (Var.) Pr.: Consent of the department head and instructor involved.
Please contact Virgil Warren at vwarren@ksu.edu for more information.
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Swahili
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"Hakuna matata" (No troubles or no problems) is a Swahili phrase known worldwide because of the Disney movie "The Lion King". Swahili is a Bantu language, and it is the most widely spoken African language south of the Sahara with more than 80 million speakers. It is spoken in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and Congo-Kinshasa. It is also the official language of Congo, Kenya, and Tanzania. The Swahili culture is the result of a mélange of Arabic, Persian and indigenous African peoples.
Kigwana is Swahili spoken in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo by some 30 million people. Kigwana has kept most of the original Swahili words since Swahili was introduced in the area in the mid-1800s by Afro-Arabs from Zanzibar.
In association with the African Studies Center, the Department of Modern Languages is proud to announce that we will offer Swahili starting Fall 2007. This course will be taught by Edward Nyambok.
SWAH 101. Swahili I (4) I. Introduction to Swahili. A foundation in listening, speaking, writing, and reading the basic grammatical structures and vocabulary of Swahili. Aspects of Swahili/African culture will be introduced and highlighted as essential components towards achieving communicative competence.
Along with Swahili 102, and eventually 201 and 202, this course is introduced as an essential component of an African Studies minor. Four semesters of Swahili would fulfill the university foreign languages requirement for BA students.
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