Summer 2013 Credit Courses: Culture/Language

The most recent syllabi available can be found in the Liberal Studies Syllabus Bank.

American Sign Language
A comprehensive introduction to American Sign Language (ASL), beginning with a focus on the linguistic aspects of ASL, including syntax, facial expression, vocabulary, and the manual alphabet. Students progress to conversational signing and finger spelling and develop an ability to communicate on a beginning level.
AHU1400.70 / 4 credits
AHU9405.70 / noncredit option / $625
Paul Sylvester
Mon.–Thurs., 1–4:20 p.m.
Session III (Intensive): June 10–July 3
Social Sciences Building Room 1004 

**Cancelled** Middle Eastern Cultures: Texts and Films
Explores the various cultures, geography, and history of the Middle East, including Turkey, Iran, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Israel. Some time is also devoted to minorities within a larger context. The selected texts and films raise awareness of human rights issues as well as the political, ethnic, and national complexities of the region. Both fiction and nonfiction works are used.
AHU3020.70 / 4 credits
AHU9020.70 / noncredit option / $625
Michael Taub
Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Session III (Intensive): June 10–28
Fort Awesome Room 0138 

Basic Spanish I
Designed for students with little or no previous exposure to the language. Attention is given to listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Emphasis is placed on oral work, using material from students’ everyday experiences and activities.
Note: This course is 100% online; please visit www.purchase.edu/online for details.
Section A:
ASP1030.60 / 4 credit
Natalia Chamorro (updated Apr. 5, 2013)
Session I (Intensive): May 20–June 7
Section B:
**Cancelled**ASP1030.61 / 4 credits
Deborah Symons
Session III (Intensive): June 10–28

Updated May 24, 2013