Course Description
Fundamentals of grammar, conversation, pronunciation, reading, and writing of one of the Scandinavian languages, together with an introduction to the culture of the people in question.
Athena Title
ELEM SCANDINAVIAN I
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
The course sequence will develop all four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) at the elementary level in a Scandinavian language. Students will also acquire a basic knowledge of the target culture, including geography, history, politics, the arts, popular culture, and everyday life. These courses are designed for students of German who would like to gain some knowledge of a closely related language/culture, as well as for any other students who would like to acquire basic proficiency in the given language for some particular purpose.
Topical Outline
The course will follow an appropriate beginning textbook chosen by the instructor, in consultation with the German Language Coordinator in the Dept. of Germanic and Slavic Languages. Following is a typical sequence of topics for SCAN 1001: I. Talking about oneself and others II. Family III. Food IV. Shopping, visiting the bank and the post office V. Weather VI. TV VII. Work and leisure activities
General Education Core
CORE IV: World Languages and Global Culture