Language Resource Center

Office: 116 Lewisohn Hall; (212) 854-3211

Director: Dr. Stéphane Charitos

Associate Director: Dr. Jeffrey Woodbury

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturday, 12-5 p.m.; Sunday, 2-10 p.m.

Web: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lrc/

Language Areas

Bengali

Fall 2000

Introductory Undergraduate Courses

Bengali W1101x. Elementary Bengali, I. 4 pts. D. Bhattacharjya. MW 4:10-6.
Available to SSP, SMP.
Total tuition: credit $3,072
An introduction to Bengali, a major language of northeast India and Bangladesh.

Bengali W1201x. Intermediate Bengali, I. 4 pts. D. Bhattacharjya. MW 6:10-8 evening.
Available to SSP, SMP.
Total tuition: credit $3,072
Prerequisite: Bengali W1101-W1102 or the instructor's permission. Further develops a student's knowledge of Bengali.

Noncredit Courses

Bengali N0101x. Elementary Bengali, I. 0 pts. D. Bhattacharjya. MW 4:10-6.
Available to FLP.
Total tuition: noncredit $1,060
An introduction to Bengali, a major language of northeast India and Bangladesh.

Bengali N0201x. Intermediate Bengali, I. 0 pts. D. Bhattacharjya. MW 6:10-8 evening.
Available to FLP.
Total tuition: noncredit $1,060
Prerequisite: Bengali N0101-N0102 or the instructor's permission. Further develops a student's knowledge of Bengali.

Spring 2001

Introductory Undergraduate Courses

Bengali W1102y. Elementary Bengali, II. 4 pts. D. Bhattacharjya. MW 4:10-6.
Available to SSP, SMP.
Total tuition: credit $3,072
Continuation of Bengali W1101x (see fall listing).

Bengali W1202y. Intermediate Bengali, II. 4 pts. D. Bhattacharjya. MW 6:10-8 evening.
Available to SSP, SMP.
Total tuition: credit $3,072
Continuation of Bengali W1201x (see fall listing).

Noncredit Courses

Bengali N0102y. Elementary Bengali, II. 0 pts. D. Bhattacharjya. MW 4:10-6.
Available to FLP.
Total tuition: noncredit $1,060
Continuation of Bengali N0101x (see fall listing).

Bengali N0202y. Intermediate Bengali, II. 0 pts. D. Bhattacharjya. MW 6:10-8 evening.
Available to FLP.
Total tuition: noncredit $1,060
Continuation of Bengali N0201x (see fall listing).

Hausa

For further information about Hausa courses, please contact the Institute for African Studies, 854-4663.

Fall 2000

Advanced Undergraduate Courses

Hausa W3321x. Intermediate Hausa, I. 3 pts. C. Hill. F 1-3.
Available to SSP, SMP.
Total tuition: credit $2,750*

Noncredit Courses

Hausa N0321x. Intermediate Hausa, I. 0 pts. C. Hill. F 1-3.
Available to FLP.
Total tuition: noncredit $1,060

Spring 2001

Advanced Undergraduate Courses

Hausa W3322y. Intermediate Hausa, II. 3 pts. C. Hill. F 1-3.
Available to SSP, SMP.
Total tuition: credit $2,750*

Noncredit Courses

Hausa N0322y. Intermediate Hausa, II. 0 pts. C. Hill. F 1-3.
Available to FLP.
Total tuition: noncredit $1,060

Hungarian

For additional information about the Hungarian courses listed below, please contact Carol Rounds, (212) 854-4601.

Fall 2000

Hungarian W1101x. Elementary Hungarian, I. 4 pts. C. Rounds. Hours to be arranged.
Available to SSP, SMP.
Total tuition: credit $3,072
An introduction to the basic structures of the Hungarian language.

Hungarian W1201x. Intermediate Hungarian, I. 4 pts. C. Rounds. Hours to be arranged.
Available to SSP, SMP.
Total tuition: credit $3,072
Prerequisite: Hungarian W1101-W1102 or the equivalent. Further develops a student's knowledge of the Hungarian language.

Advanced Undergraduate Courses

Hungarian W3340x. Advanced Hungarian, I. 3 pts. C. Rounds. Hours to be arranged.
Available to SSP, SMP.
Total tuition: credit $2,750*
Prerequisite: Hungarian W1201-1202 or the equivalent. Focuses on the more complex syntactic/semantic constructions in addition to vocabulary enrichment. Readings in literature, oral presentations, translations, and essays serve to enhance the grammatical material.

Noncredit Courses

Hungarian N0101x. Elementary Hungarian, I. 0 pts. C. Rounds. Hours to be arranged.
Available to FLP.
Total tuition: noncredit $1,060
An introduction to the basic structures of the Hungarian language.

Hungarian N0201x. Intermediate Hungarian, I. 0 pts. C. Rounds. Hours to be arranged.
Available to FLP.
Total tuition: noncredit $1,060
Prerequisite: Hungarian N0101-N0102 or the equivalent. Further develops a student's knowledge of the Hungarian language.

Spring 2001

Hungarian W1102y. Elementary Hungarian, II. 4 pts. C. Rounds. Hours to be arranged.
Available to SSP, SMP.
Total tuition: credit $3,072
Prerequisite: Hungarian W1101x or the instructor's permission. Continuation of Hungarian W1101x (see fall listing).

Hungarian W1202y. Intermediate Hungarian, II. 4 pts. C. Rounds. Hours to be arranged.
Available to SSP, SMP.
Total tuition: credit $3,072
Prerequisite: Hungarian W1101-W1102 or the equivalent or instructor's permission. Continuation of Hungarian W1201x (see fall listing).

Advanced Undergraduate Courses

Hungarian W3341y. Advanced Hungarian, II. 3 pts. C. Rounds. Hours to be arranged.
Available to SSP, SMP.
Total tuition: credit $2,750*
Prerequisite: Hungarian W1201-1202, or the equivalent. Continuation of Hungarian W3340x (see fall listing). An emphasis on rapid and comprehensive of academic materials. In addition to weekly readings, oral presentations and written essays serve to improve fluency in all aspects of Hungarian.

Noncredit Courses

Hungarian N0102y. Elementary Hungarian, II. 0 pts. C. Rounds. Hours to be arranged.
Available to FLP.
Total tuition: noncredit $1,060
Prerequisite: Hungarian N0101x or the instructor's permission. Continuation of Hungarian N0101x (see fall listing).

Hungarian N0202y. Intermediate Hungarian, II. 0 pts. C. Rounds. Hours to be arranged.
Available to FLP.
Total tuition: noncredit $1,060
Prerequisite: Hungarian N0101-N0102 or the equivalent or instructor's permission. Continuation of Hungarian N0201x (see fall listing).

Lithuanian

Fall 2000

Lithuanian W1101x. Elementary Lithuanian, I. 4 pts. E. Guzauskyte. MTh 6:10-8 evening.
Available to SSP, SMP.
Total tuition: credit $3,072

Noncredit Courses

Lithuanian N0101x. Elementary Lithuanian, I. 4 pts. E. Guzauskyte. MTh 6:10-8 evening.
Available to FLP.
Total tuition: noncredit $1,060

Punjabi

Fall 2000

Introductory Undergraduate Courses

Punjabi W1101x. Elementary Punjabi, I. 4 pts. Instructor to be announced. Hours to be arranged.
Available to SSP, SMP.
Total tuition: credit $3,072
An introduction to Punjabi, a major language of northern India and Pakistan. Beginning with the study of the Gurmukhi script, the course offers an intensive study of the speaking, reading, and writing of the language.

Punjabi W1201x. Intermediate Punjabi, I. 4 pts. Instructor to be announced. Hours to be arranged.
Available to SSP, SMP.
Total tuition: credit $3,072
Prerequisite: Punjabi W1101-W1102 or the permission of the instructor. Further develops a student's writing, reading, and oral skills in Punjabi, a major language of northern India and Pakistan.

Noncredit Courses

Punjabi N0101x. Elementary Punjabi, I. 0 pts. Instructor to be announced. Hours to be arranged.
Available to FLP.
Total tuition: noncredit $1,060
An introduction to Punjabi, a major language of northern India and Pakistan. Beginning with the study of the Gurmukhi script, the course offers an intensive study of the speaking, reading, and writing of the language.

Punjabi N0201x. Intermediate Punjabi, I. 0 pts. Instructor to be announced. Hours to be arranged.
Available to FLP.
Total tuition: noncredit $1,060
Prerequisite: Punjabi W1101-W1102 or the permission of the instructor. Further develops a student's writing, reading, and oral skills in Punjabi, a major language of northern India and Pakistan.

Spring 2001

Introductory Undergraduate Courses

Punjabi W1102y. Elementary Punjabi, II. 4 pts. Instructor to be announced. Hours to be arranged.
Available to SSP, SMP.
Total tuition: credit $3,072
Continuation of Punjabi W1101x (see fall listing).

Punjabi W1202y. Intermediate Punjabi, II. 4 pts. Instructor to be announced. Hours to be arranged.
Available to SSP, SMP.
Total tuition: credit $3,072
Continuation of Punjabi W1201x (see fall listing).

Noncredit Courses

Punjabi N0102y. Elementary Punjabi, II. 0 pts. Instructor to be announced. Hours to be arranged.
Available to FLP.
Total tuition: noncredit $1,060
Continuation of Punjabi N0101x (see fall listing).

Punjabi N0202y. Intermediate Punjabi, II. 0 pts. Instructor to be announced. Hours to be arranged.
Available to FLP.
Total tuition: noncredit $1,060
Continuation of Punjabi N0201x (see fall listing).

Romanian

Fall 2000

Introductory Undergraduate Courses

Romanian W1101x. Elementary Romanian, I. 4 pts. M. Albu. Hours to be arranged.
Available to SSP, SMP.
Total tuition: credit $3,072
An introduction to the basic structures of the Romanian language.

Romanian W1201x. Intermediate Romanian, I. 4 pts. M. Albu. Hours to be arranged.
Available to SSP, SMP.
Total tuition: credit $3,072
Prerequisite: Romanian W1101-W1102 or the permission of the instructor. Further explores the grammatical and linguistic structures of the Romanian language.

Noncredit Courses

Romanian N0101x. Elementary Romanian, I. 0 pts. M. Albu. Hours to be arranged.
Available to FLP.
Total tuition: noncredit $1,060
An introduction to the basic structures of the Romanian language.

Romanian N0201x. Intermediate Romanian, I. 0 pts. M. Albu. Hours to be arranged.
Available to FLP.
Total tuition: noncredit $1,060
Prerequisite: Romanian N0101-N0102 or the permission of the instructor. Further explores the grammatical and linguistic structures of the Romanian language.

Spring 2001

Introductory Undergraduate Courses

Romanian W1102y. Elementary Romanian, II. 4 pts. M. Albu. Hours to be arranged.
Available to SSP, SMP.
Total tuition: credit $3,072
Continuation of Romanian W1101x (see fall listing).

Romanian W1202y. Intermediate Romanian, II. 4 pts. M. Albu. Hours to be arranged.
Available to SSP, SMP.
Total tuition: credit $3,072
Continuation of Romanian W1201x (see fall listing).

Noncredit Courses

Romanian N0102y. Elementary Romanian, II. 0 pts. M. Albu. Hours to be arranged.
Available to FLP.
Total tuition: noncredit $1,060
Continuation of Romanian N0101x (see fall listing).

Romanian N0202y. Intermediate Romanian, II. 0 pts. M. Albu. Hours to be arranged.
Available to FLP.
Total tuition: noncredit $1,060
Continuation of Romanian N0201x (see fall listing).

Tagalog

Fall 2000

Introductory Undergraduate Courses

Tagalog W1101x. Elementary Tagalog, I. 4 pts. P. Javier. MTuWTh 9:30-10:45.
Available to SSP, SMP.
Total tuition: credit $3,072
Introduction to Tagalog with an emphasis on mastering basic skills and working vocabulary. Linguistic rules will be applied to enable the student to communicate with more competence. Lessons will incorporate discussions on history, current events, literature, pop culture, and native values. Because language is key to connecting with community concerns, the course will also include field trips to Filipino neighborhoods in Queens and Jersey City. (Note: this course is part of the language exchange program with New York University; classes will be held at NYU.)

Tagalog W1201x. Intermediate Tagalog, I. 4 pts. E. Gamalinda. MW 9:30-12:15.
Available to SSP, SMP.
Total tuition: credit $3,072
Prerequisite: Tagalog W1101-W1102 or instructor's permission. An advanced-level language and culture course. Emphasis is placed on the linguistic rules to enable the student to communicate with more competence. The lessons will not only focus on language but also will use a holistic approach and incorporate discussions on history, current events, literature, pop culture, and native values. (Note: this course is part of the language exchange program with New York University; classes will be held at NYU.)

Spring 2001

Introductory Undergraduate Courses

Tagalog W1102y. Elementary Tagalog, II. 4 pts. Instructor to be announced. Hours to be arranged.
Available to SSP, SMP.
Total tuition: credit $3,072
Continuation of Tagalog W1101x (see fall listing). (Note: this course is part of the language exchange program with New York University; classes will be held at NYU.)

Tagalog W1202y. Intermediate Tagalog, II. 4 pts. Instructor to be announced. Hours to be arranged.
Available to SSP, SMP.
Total tuition: credit $3,072
Continuation of Tagalog W1201x (see fall listing). (Note: this course is part of the language exchange program with New York University; classes will be held at NYU.)

Tamil

Fall 2000

Introductory Undergraduate Courses

Tamil W1101x. Elementary Tamil, I. 4 pts. R. Sriramachandran. MWF 10-11:15.
Available to SSP, SMP.
Total tuition: credit $3,072
This course is designed to introduce students interested in acquiring written and oral proficiency in Tamil with the basic grammatical and syntactical skills required to function adequately in a Tamil-speaking environment. Additionally, the students will be introduced to the rich culture of the Indian sub-continent where Tamil is spoken. This course is of particular interest to students planning to conduct scholarly research or fieldwork in their chosen specialty in that region of the world.

Tamil W1201x. Intermediate Tamil, I. 4 pts. R. Sriramachandran. TuTh 10-11:50.
Available to SSP, SMP.
Total tuition: credit $3,072
Prerequisite: Tamil W1101-W1102 or the instructor's permission. Designed to develop written and oral proficiencies in Tamil, and appreciation for the rich culture of the Indian sub-continent where Tamil is spoken. This course is of particular interest to students planning to conduct scholarly research or fieldwork in their chosen specialty in a Tamil-speaking context.

Noncredit Courses

Tamil N0101x. Elementary Tamil, I. 0 pts. R. Sriramachandran. MWF 10-11:15.
Available to FLP.
Total tuition: noncredit $1,060
The same course as Tamil W1101x, above, offered on a noncredit basis..

Tamil N0201x. Intermediate Tamil, I. 0 pts. R. Sriramachandran. TuTh 10-11:50.
Available to FLP.
Total tuition: noncredit $1,060
The same course as Tamil W1201x, above, offered on a noncredit basis.

Spring 2001

Introductory Undergraduate Courses

Tamil W1102y. Elementary Tamil, II. 4 pts. R. Sriramachandran. Hours to be arranged.
Available to SSP, SMP.
Total tuition: credit $3,072
Prerequisite: Tamil W1101x. Continuation of Tamil W1101x (see fall listing).

Tamil W1202y. Intermediate Tamil, II. 4 pts. R. Sriramachandran. Hours to be arranged.
Available to SSP, SMP.
Total tuition: credit $3,072
Prerequisite: Tamil W1201x. Continuation of Tamil W1201x (see fall listing).

Introductory Undergraduate Courses

Tamil N0102y. Elementary Tamil, II. 0 pts. R. Sriramachandran. Hours to be arranged.
Available to FLP.
Total tuition: noncredit $1,060
Prerequisite: Tamil N0101x. Continuation of Tamil N0101x (see fall listing).

Tamil N0202y. Intermediate Tamil, II. 0 pts. R. Sriramachandran. Hours to be arranged.
Available to FLP.
Total tuition: noncredit $1,060
Prerequisite: Tamil N0201x. Continuation of Tamil N0201x (see fall listing).