The importance of learning the Chinese language is growing, not only because the size of the Chinese community is increasing in the United States, but also because the links between the United States and China have been expanded in many fields.

Chn 100 - Business Chinese
This is an introduction course for business related Chinese culture and language. The "pinyin" (Romanization phonics) writing system will be used throughout the course and this course can serve as a basis for further language development in studies and professional careers.

3 credits each semester, 3 hours

Chn 101, 102. Elementary Chinese
Beginning level work in the language. Practice in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Emphasis on the basics of tonality and practical communicative situations. English-Chinese text with accompanying cassette. Beginning practice with Chinese writing.

3 credits each semester, 3 hours

Chn 103, 104. Intermediate Chinese
Continuation of Elementary Chinese, with emphasis on comprehension and speaking of Mandarin Chinese. Related material on Chinese grammar, culture, and history will be included.

3 credits each semester, 3 hours

Chn 312. Advanced Grammar and Stylistics
Advanced language and grammar course specializing in in-depth study of grammatical structures, stylistics and translation with extensive exercises in writing.

3 credits each semester, 3 hours

Yookoso! to Nihongo (Japanese) class. Japanese is not difficult, but is a bit different from European languages. You will acquire a practical command of modern Japanese through lecture and recitation.

Jpn 101, 102. Elementary Japanese
Beginning level work in the language. Practice in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Beginning training in the writing systems. Extensive use of audio and video materials. Introduction to modern Japanese culture.

3 credits each semester, 3 hours

Jpn 103, 104. Intermediate Japanese
Continuation of Japanese 102. Lecture and recitation to help the students acquire a practical command of modern Japanese. Keigo (polite language), phone conversation, and business situations will be introduced.

3 credits each semester, 3 hours

Jpn 312. Advanced Grammar and Stylistics
Advanced language and grammar course specializing in in-depth study of grammatical structures, stylistics and translation with extensive exercises in writing.

Portuguese at Nazareth College is offered as a video-based course.

Por 101, 102. Elementary Portuguese
A video-based course emphasizing the basic structure of the language, taught in a simplified way. Related material on Portuguese culture included.

3 credits each semester, 3 hours

Por 103, 104. Intermediate Portuguese
A video-based course with emphasis on communication; audio tapes reinforce the structures learned in class.

3 credits each semester, 3 hours

Por 312. Advanced Grammar and Stylistics
Advanced language and grammar course specializing in in-depth study of grammatical structures, stylistics and translation with extensive exercises in writing.

Whether you are interested in new business or entrepreneurial opportunities in Russia, tourist ventures, or simply a closer look at Russian culture, the study of Russian will be your first step in the right direction.

Rus 101, 102. Elementary Russian
Printed and written Russian alphabet. Emphasis on functional grammar to develop reading, writing and speaking ability.

3 credits each semester, 3 hours

Rus 103, 104. Intermediate Russian
Increased emphasis on skills developed in the first course. Intensive reading of selected classic novels and poems of medium difficulty.

3 credits each semester, 3 hours

Rus 485 486. Independent Study
By invitation of the department. Special literary and linguistic problems, under direction of a member of the language staff.

3 credits each semester, 3 hours

Rus 312. Advanced Grammar and Stylistics
Advanced language and grammar course specializing in in-depth study of grammatical structures, stylistics and translation with extensive exercises in writing.

3 credits each semester, 3 hours