Languages (LANG)

LANG 101. First Year World Language I. 4 Credits.

Study of the fundamentals of grammar, oral use, and reading of a non-English language. Course credits available to students who demonstrate proficiency in a non-English language not offered at the university. Students who believe they may be eligible for these credits should contact the Department of Languages & Global Studies for information regarding the course. These credits may or may not fulfill language requirements in majors or programs with such requirements; students should consult with their major department for such a determination. S/U grading. On demand.

LANG 102. First Year World Language II. 4 Credits.

Continued study of the fundamentals of grammar, oral use, and reading of a non-English language. Course credits available to students who demonstrate proficiency in a non-English language not offered at the university. Students who believe they may be eligible for these credits should contact the Department of Languages & Global Studies for information regarding the course. These credits may or may not fulfill language requirements in majors or programs with such requirements; students should consult with their major department for such a determination. Prerequisite: LANG 101. S/U grading. On demand.

LANG 201. Second Year World Language I. 4 Credits.

Continued study of the fundamentals of grammar, oral use, and reading of a non-English language. Course credits available to students who demonstrate proficiency in a non-English language not offered at the university. Students who believe they may be eligible for these credits should contact the Department of Languages & Global Studies for information regarding the course. These credits may or may not fulfill language requirements in majors or programs with such requirements; students should consult with their major department for such a determination. Prerequisite: LANG 101 and LANG 102. S/U grading. On demand.

LANG 202. Second Year World Language II. 4 Credits.

Continued study of the fundamentals of grammar, oral use, and reading of a non-English language. Course credits available to students who demonstrate proficiency in a non-English language not offered at the university. Students who believe they may be eligible for these credits should contact the Department of Languages & Global Studies for information regarding the course. These credits may or may not fulfill language requirements in majors or programs with such requirements; students should consult with their major department for such a determination. Prerequisite: LANG 101, LANG 102, and LANG 201. S/U grading. On demand.

LANG 250. Topics in World Languages and Cultures. 1-4 Credits.

Beginning or intermediate instruction on subjects not covered by regular departmental offerings. No prerequisite unless one is specifically announced in the Time Schedule. Repeatable with change of topic. Repeatable. On demand.

LANG 318. Individual Arranged Study Abroad. 1-12 Credits.

Participation in individually arranged programs of study abroad. For major or minor credit, the language used abroad must correspond to the language being studied at UND. The Department reserves the right to test the student upon his or her return to Grand Forks. Repeatable to 12 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Repeatable to 12.00 credits. S/U grading. F,S,SS.

LANG 319. University Sponsored Study Abroad. 1-12 Credits.

Participation in UND-sponsored programs of study abroad. For major or minor credit, the language used abroad must correspond to the language being studied at UND. Repeatable when programs or topics within a program vary. Repeatable to 12 credits. Prerequisite: LANG 102 or equivalent. Repeatable to 12.00 credits. S/U grading. On demand.

LANG 320. Faculty-Led Study Abroad. 1-12 Credits.

Short-term, faculty-led study abroad course intended to complement our common LANG course offerings; investigation of global issues through immersion in another language and culture. Repeatable to 12.00 credits. On demand.

LANG 331. World Literature in Translation. 1-3 Credits.

The faculty in the various world languages will lead reading and discussion in English of representative translations from their fields of specialty. Course may be taken in partial fulfillment of the Humanities requirement, but would not apply toward a language major or minor. Topics to be announced. Repeatable to 6 credits. Repeatable to 6.00 credits. On demand.

LANG 333. Colloquium In Lang & Letters. 1-3 Credits.

Prerequisite: LANG 102 or equivalent. Repeatable to 12.00 credits.

LANG 350. World Language Practicum. 1-6 Credits.

Practical experience in various areas of language teaching, which may include tutoring, grading, or otherwise assisting professor in the world language classroom. Prerequisite: Recommendation of language program faculty and approval of department. On demand.

LANG 380. Global Gateways. 3 Credits.

An introduction to the interdisciplinary nature of cultural practices and traditions around the world, this course will explore an understanding of culture as historical, literary, linguistic, visual, and performative. Through reading, writing, and discussion to foster advanced communication, students will be expected to engage and examine intercultural contexts and complexities. Repeatable when topics vary. Repeatable to 6.00 credits. F,S,SS.

LANG 389. Honors Tutorial. 1-4 Credits.

Supervised independent study of topics of mutual interest to students and members of the departmental faculty. May apply toward graduation with Senior Honors. Prerequisite: LANG 302 or equivalent and consent of department. On demand.

LANG 397. Cooperative Education. 1-2 Credits.

Compensated and practical work experience in various areas of the language of study. Coop credits may not be substituted for any required course. Repeatable to 3 credits. Prerequisite: Recommendation of language unit and approval of Department. Repeatable to 6.00 credits. S/U grading. F,S,SS.

LANG 400. Methods and Materials of Teaching Middle and Secondary School World Language. 3 Credits.

Various teaching methods, strategies and materials used in teaching middle and secondary school world languages. Prerequisite: T&L 345. Corequisite: T&L 486. F.

LANG 480. Capstone: Global Connections. 3 Credits.

Open to majors and non-majors. Literature, linguistics and/or culture course organized by genre, movement, topic or period with a focus on promoting complex engagement with the subject through in-depth analytical writing and discussion. Taught in English. Prerequisite: Second semester Junior, or Senior status, or instructor approval. Repeatable to 6.00 credits. F,S,SS.

LANG 489. Senior Honors Thesis. 1-15 Credits.

Supervised independent study culminating in a thesis. Repeatable to 15 credits. Prerequisite: Consent of Department and approval of the honors committee. F,S.

LANG 996. Continuing Enrollment. 1-12 Credits.

Repeatable. S/U grading.

LANG 997. Independent Study. 2 Credits.

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