Culture/Language

Basic French I
For students who have had little or no previous exposure to the language. Presents the essential structures of spoken and written French by involving the student in situations that concretely represent the concepts of the language.
AFR1030.70 / 4 credits
AFR9030.70 / noncredit option / $595
Habiba Boumlik
Mon.–Fri., 1:00–4:20 p.m.
Session III (Intensive): June 13–July 1
Social Sciences Bldg., Room 1002

Basic French II
A continuation of AFR 1030. Increased time is devoted to reading and writing. The development of oral skills remains the primary objective of the course.
AFR1035.70 / 4 credits
AFR9035.70 / noncredit option / $595
TBA
Mon.–Fri., 1:00–4:20 p.m.
Session IV (Intensive): July 11–29
Social Sciences Bldg., Room 1002

American Sign Language I
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.
AHU1400.45 / 4 credits
AHU9405.45 / noncredit option / $595
Paul Sylvester
Tues. & Thurs., 6:30–10:05 p.m.
Session II: June 14–July 28
Humanities Bldg., Room 2045

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 / $595
Michael Taub
Mon.–Fri., 1:00–4:20 p.m.
Session III (Intensive): June 13–July 1
Humanities Bldg., Room 2073

*CANCELLED* Shamanism and Native Cultures
An exploration of Native American, Central Asian, and aboriginal Australian testimonies and techniques of shamanic experience and their relationship to other native cultures of the world. The contemporary global contribution of these cultures to ecology and spirituality, together with the challenges faced by native cultures today, are also explored.
AHU3175.70 / 4 credits
AHU9175.70 / noncredit option / $595
Suzanne Ironbiter
Mon.–Fri., 9:00 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Session III (Intensive): June 13–July 1
Humanities Bldg., Room 1072

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.
Section A:
ASP1030.45 / 4 credits
ASP9030.45 / noncredit option / $595
Jamilet Ortiz
Tues. & Thurs., 6:30–10:05 p.m.
Session II: June 14–July 28
Social Sciences Bldg., Room 1002
Section B:
Note: Section B is 100% online; please visit www.purchase.edu/online for details.
ASP1030.60 / 4 credits
Deborah Symons
Session I (Intensive): May 23–June 10
*CANCELLED* Section C:
ASP1030.70 / 4 credits
ASP9030.70 / noncredit option / $595
Mary Khalil & Kathleen Ryan
Mon.–Thurs., 9:00 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Session III (Intensive): June 13–July 7
Social Sciences Bldg., Room 1006

*ADDED DUE TO HIGH DEMAND!
Section D:
Note: Section D is 100% online; please visit www.purchase.edu/online for details.
ASP1030.61 / 4 credits
Deborah Symons
Session IV (Intensive): July 11–July 29
 

Basic Spanish II
In this continuation of Basic Spanish I, more attention is given to listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Emphasis is placed on oral work, using material from students’ everyday experiences and activities.
ASP1040.70 / 4 credits
ASP9040.70 / noncredit option / $595
Mary Khalil
Mon.–Thurs., 9:00 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Session IV (Intensive): July 11–Aug. 4
Humanities Bldg., Room 2062

NEW! Democratization in the Arab World: Problems and Prospects
Is there hope for democracy in the Arab world? Is Islam compatible with democracy? Can oil and democracy mix? Is the U.S. promoting democracy or reinforcing authoritarianism? How has the “war on terror” affected the region’s prospects for democracy? Through an examination of democratization theory and country case studies, students assess the prospects for democratization in the Arab world.
Recommended: Prior coursework on the Middle East
CPO3375.45 / 4 credits
CPO9375.45 / noncredit option / $595
Karen Kramer
Tues. & Thurs., 6:30–10:05 p.m.
Session II: June 14–July 28
Humanities Bldg., Room 1073

Updated June 23, 2011

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