PY.250 (Humanities - Language)

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.

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.

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]

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

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

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

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

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

This course focuses on developing the four core language skills—reading, writing, speaking, and listening—through practical, everyday communication. Students engage with authentic materials such as texts about cultural events in Germany, German song lyrics, and short videos. Writing practice includes emails, short texts, and creative tasks such as poems. Speaking and listening skills are strengthened through pair and group work, discussions, and video-based activities. The language of instruction is primarily German, providing an immersive learning environment that supports active participation and real-life language use.

Prerequisite(s): German 1a or at least one year of German lessons (upon request)

Distribution Area: P, Y