Continued listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Chinese (Mandarin) with further study of the culture of Chinese-speaking regions.

Introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Arabic and to the culture of Arabic-speaking regions.

Russian twentieth-century literature and film. Discussion of historical and cultural context, aesthetics, structure and meaning. Reading and discussion in English.

Introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Japanese and to the culture of Japanese-speaking regions.

This course examines in its entirety the world-famous novel from Victor Hugo: Les Miserables within its artistic and social environments and messages. Taught in French.

Special topics in Spanish Language and Literature.

This course introduces students to German-speaking culture during the early 20th-century, a revolutionary era in culture, politics, and society whose impact is still felt today. We will be exploring a variety of cultural productions (literature, films, paintings) and learn about key thinkers, artists, and historical figures (Freud, Kafka, Lasker-Schüler) to understand the historical period they and their works actively shaped but also to investigate their cultural legacies across the globe. Taught in English.

Topics of current interest not covered in the regular course offerings.

Continued listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Japanese with further study of the culture of Japanese-speaking regions.

Introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French and to the culture of French-speaking regions.