Courses

PY.250.001.  English Level 1a.  

This intensive integrated one-year course for Academic Purposes aims to develop the English language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing necessary for success in Peabody classes. Placement is determined through an entrance exam and a personal interview. Students placed in this class must complete the course with a grade of S in order to proceed with their degree requirements. Attendance is mandatory.

PY.250.002.  English Level 1b.  

This intensive one-year course develops the English skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing necessary for success in Peabody classes. Placement is determined through an entrance exam and a personal interview. Students placed in this class must complete the course with a grade of B or better in order to proceed with their degree requirements. Attendance is mandatory.

Prerequisite(s): PY.250.001[C]

PY.250.007.  English Level 2a - Grad Studies.  

This intensive course for international graduate students develops English skills for academic success. The first semester emphasizes oral communication, including listening and note taking, class discussion, and conversation; academic vocabulary, reading and writing; and cultural differences in and out of the classroom. The second semester concentrates on expository writing, especially resource-based writing, self-evaluation, and editing; critical reading; and informal and formal presentations. Placement is determined through an entrance exam and a personal interview. Students placed in this class must complete the course with a grade of B or better in order to proceed with their degree requirements. Attendance is mandatory.

PY.250.008.  English Level 2b - Grad Studies.  

This intensive course for international graduate students develops English skills for academic success. The first semester emphasizes oral communication, including listening, note taking, class discussion, presentations, academic vocabulary, and cultural differences in and out of the classroom. The second semester concentrates on expository writing, editing, and critical reading. Placement is determined through an entrance exam and a personal interview. Students placed in this class must complete the course with a grade of B or better in order to proceed with their degree requirements. Attendance is mandatory.

Prerequisite(s): PY.250.007[C]

PY.250.111.  Italian 1a.  4 Credits.  

A thorough study of the fundamentals of the four language skills: comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Concentrating on practical everyday situations, the course aims to provide students with the vocabulary, expressions, and grammatical structures needed to achieve a functional use of Italian. Open to undergraduates only.

Distribution Area: P, Y

PY.250.112.  Italian 1b.  4 Credits.  

A thorough study of the fundamentals of comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing, this course aims to provide students with the vocabulary, expressions, and grammatical structures needed to achieve a functional use of Italian. Portions of the course are conducted online. Open to undergraduates only. Non-voice majors may take this course for elective credit after completing the full Humanities Core Curriculum.

Prerequisite(s): PY.250.111[C]

Distribution Area: P, Y

PY.250.121.  German 1a.  3 Credits.  

A thorough study of the fundamentals of the four language skills: comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Concentrating on practical everyday situations, the course aims to provide students with the vocabulary, expressions, and grammatical structures needed to achieve a functional use of German. Open to undergraduates only.

Distribution Area: P, Y

PY.250.122.  German 1b.  3 Credits.  

A thorough study of the fundamentals of the four language skills: comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Concentrating on practical everyday situations, the course aims to provide students with the vocabulary, expressions, and grammatical structures needed to achieve a functional use of German. Open to undergraduates only.

Prerequisite(s): PY.250.121[C]

Distribution Area: P, Y

PY.250.131.  French 1a.  3 Credits.  

A thorough study of the fundamentals of the four language skills: comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Concentrating on practical everyday situations, the course aims to provide students with the vocabulary, expressions, and grammatical structures needed to achieve a functional use of French. Open to undergraduates only.

Distribution Area: P, Y

PY.250.132.  French 1b.  3 Credits.  

A thorough study of the fundamentals of comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing, this course aims to provide students with the vocabulary, expressions, and grammatical structures needed to achieve a functional use of French. Open to undergraduates only. Non-voice majors may take this course for elective credit after completing the full Humanities Core Curriculum.

Prerequisite(s): PY.250.131[C]

Distribution Area: P, Y