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2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog

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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences


African and Asian Languages and Literatures

FOL 3932 Calligraphy
Credits: 3; Coreq: first-year level of the pertinent language (Chinese, Japanese and Arabic). Changing to CHI 3403 Spring 2008.
An introductory study of the origin, composition, development, variations and aesthetic styles of orthographic characters with laboratory sessions for appreciation and practice of calligraphic skills. (H, N)

HUM 2420 African Humanities
Credits: 3.
A general education course similar in philosophy and purpose to the basic sequence. Content selected from the philosophies, literature, arts and music of various African countries and regions. (H, N)

HUM 2424 African Cultures and Literatures
Credits: 3.
A culturally based study of folktales, proverbs, drama, poetry and novels - and how these forms are used to portray African arts and ideas. (H, N)

HUM 2490 Non-West Humanities
Credits: 3.

SSA 3730 Language in African Society
Credits: 3.
The role of language in the development of African societies. Language and nation building. (S, N)

SSA 4905 Individual Work
Credits: 1 to 5; Prereq: department permission.

SSA 4930 Special Topics in African Studies
Credits: 3; can be repeated up to 6 credits.

SST 2501 African Elements in the Americas
Credits: 3.
Traces African influence in the Americas from the arrival of Africans on the continent until the present.

SST 4110 African Folktales
Credits: 3.
A comparative study of Sub-Saharan African folktales. Their typology, classification, structure, content, symbolism and aesthetics. The impact of modern cultural settings and the media on the African folktale.

SST 4502 African Oral Literature
Credits: 3; Prereq: instructor permission.
Provides an overview of African oral literature, introduces methodological and theoretical problems, and examines the socio-political and cultural relevance of the literature.

Akan Language

AKA 1130 Beginning Akan 1
Credits: 5.
Beginning course covering four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

AKA 1131 Beginning Akan 2
Credits: 5; Prereq: AKA 1130 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent.
Continued study of the four skills with additional vocabulary and grammar.

AKA 2200 Intermediate Akan 1
Credits: 3; Prereq: AKA 1131 (grade of C or better) or the equivalent.
Intermediate study of the four skills with new vocabulary and grammar.

AKA 2201 Intermediate Akan 2
Credits: 3; Prereq: AKA 2200 (grade of C or better) or the equivalent.
Continuation of intermediate study.

AKA 3410 Advanced Akan 1
Credits: 3; Prereq: AKA 2201 (grade of C or better) or the equivalent.
Advanced study of the four skills with attention to more complex structures.

AKA 3411 Advanced Akan 2
Credits: 3; Prereq: AKA 3410 (grade of C or better) or the equivalent.
Continuation of advanced study.

Amharic Language

AHM 1130 Beginning Amharic 1
Credits: 5.
Beginning course covering four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

AHM 1131 Beginning Amharic 2
Credits: 5; Prereq: AHM 1130 (grade of C or better) or the equivalent.
Continued study of the four skills with additional vocabulary and grammar.

AHM 2200 Intermediate Amharic 1
Credits: 3; Prereq: AHM 1131 (grade of C or better) or the equivalent.
Intermediate study of the four skills with new vocabulary and grammar.

AHM 2201 Intermediate Amharic 2
Credits: 3; Prereq: AHM 2200 (grade of C or better) or the equivalent.
Continuation of intermediate study.

AHM 3410 Advanced Amharic 1
Credits: 3; Prereq: AHM 2201 (grade of C or better) or the equivalent.
Advanced study of the four skills with attention to more complex structures.

AHM 3411 Advanced Amharic 2
Credits: 3; Prereq: AHM 3410 (grade of C or better) or the equivalent.
Continuation of advanced study.

Arabic Language and Literature

ABT 3130 Arabic Literary Heritage 1
Credits: 3; can be repeated with a change in content up to 6 credits.
A survey of classical Arabic literature in translation. The course covers pre-Islamic poetry and early Islamic poetry, Omayyad, Abbasid and Andalusian literatures. All readings in English. (H, N) (WR)

ABT 3131 Arabic Literary Heritage 2
Credits: 3; can be repeated with a change in content up to 6 credits.
A survey of modern Arabic literature in translation. The course covers the Arab literary renaissance, influence of western culture, new literary genres, Maghribi literature in the 20th century. All readings in English. (H, N) (WR)

ABT 3500 Arabic Culture
Credits: 3.
Introduction to Arabic culture with special reference to art, literature, religion and society. Emphasis on Arab contributions to philosophy, medicine, mathematics and architecture. All readings in English. (H, N) (WR)

ARA 1130 Beginning Arabic 1
Credits: 5.
Beginning course covering four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

ARA 1131 Beginning Arabic 2
Credits: 5; Prereq: ARA 1130 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent.
Continued study of the four skills with additional vocabulary and grammar.

ARA 2200 Intermediate Arabic 1
Credits: 3; Prereq: ARA 1131 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent.
Intermediate study of the four skills with new vocabulary and grammar.

ARA 2201 Intermediate Arabic 2
Credits: 3; Prereq: ARA 2200 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent.
Continuation of intermediate study.

ARA 3410 Advanced Arabic 1
Credits: 3; Prereq: ARA 2201 (grade C or better, or S) or the equivalent.
Advanced study of the four skills with attention to more complex structures.

ARA 3411 Advanced Arabic 2
Credits: 3; Prereq: ARA 3410 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent.
Continuation of advanced study.

ARA 3510 The Arab Woman
Credits: 3.
This course examines the role and status of Arab women in their respective societies. The course will examine the internal dynamic of Arab culture that influences the role of the Arab woman. (H, I, S) (WR)

ARA 4400 Fourth Year Arabic 1
Credits: 3; Prereq: ARA 3411 or the equivalent.
This course is designed to bring the student to an advanced level in the speaking, hearing, reading and writing of spoken and mass communication, and literary Arabic. (H, N)

ARA 4401 Fourth Year Arabic 2
Credits: 3; Prereq: ARA 4400 or the equivalent.
This is an advanced continuation of ARA 4400. (H, N)

ARA 4420 Arabic Through the Texts
Credits: 3; can be repeated with a change in content up to 6 credits. Prereq: ARA 3411 or the equivalent.
This course is intended for advanced students of Arabic. Its purpose is to teach the more complex grammar, idiomatic expressions and sophisticated stylistic forms of the language. Required for the Arabic minor.

ARA 4850 The Structure of Standard Arabic
Credits: 3; Prereq: ARA 1131 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent, or LIN 3010.
Insight into the major properties of the Arabic language in the areas of syntax, morphology and sociolinguistics.

ARA 4905 Individual Study
Credits: 1 to 5; Prereq: instructor permission.
For students who seek independent work not offered in another course.

ARA 4930 Special Topics
Credits: 3; Prereq: (1) one year of Hebrew or equivalent, (2) one year of Arabic or equivalent, (3) LIN 3010 or equivalent, or (4) instructor permission.
This course is designed to be one of the core courses in the newly created major, Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures, offered through Interdisciplinary Studies. The nature of this course, however, makes it useful for other audiences, such as students in linguistics, religion, Hebrew, Arabic and Jewish studies.

ARA 4956 Overseas Study 1
Credits: 1 to 15; can be repeated with change in topic up to 15 credits. Prereq: Permission of undergraduate adviser.
This revolving topics course provides a mechanism by which course work taken abroad as part of an approved student program can be recorded on the transcript and counted toward UF graduation.

Chinese Language and Literature

CHI 1130 Beginning Chinese 1
Credits: 5.
Beginning course covering four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Course materials are designed for learners with no prior exposure to the language. Students with native background or education for four years or more in a Chinese speaking country must enroll in another Chinese language course at the 3000 or 4000 level.

CHI 1131 Beginning Chinese 2
Credits: 5; Prereq: CHI 1130 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent.
Continued study of the four skills with additional vocabulary and grammar.

CHI 2230 Intermediate Chinese 1
Credits: 5; Prereq: CHI 1131 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent.
Intermediate study of the four skills with new vocabulary and grammar.

CHI 2231 Intermediate Chinese 2
Credits: 5; Prereq: CHI 2230 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent.
Continuation of intermediate study.

CHI 2340 Chinese for Heritage Learners 1
Credits: 4.
For students with significant bilingual speaking and listening backgrounds. The main emphasis is on both recognition of the characters and writing, and pronunciation and speaking are also stressed.

CHI 2341 Chinese for Heritage Learners 2
Credits: 4.
To consolidate the foundation that students have built in Chinese for Heritage Learners 1, to expand their vocabulary and to introduce them to more complex grammatical structures. The main emphasis is reading and writing. Students who successfully complete this course are eligible for CHI 3410.

CHI 3403 Chinese Calligraphy
Credits: 3; Prereq: CHI 2231 or JPN 2231, or instructor permission.
An introductory study of the origin, composition, development, variations and aesthetic styles of Chinese characters with laboratory sessions for appreciating and practicing calligraphic skills.

CHI 3410 Advanced Chinese 1
Credits: 3; Prereq: CHI 2231 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent.
Advanced study of the four skills with attention to more complex structures. (S, N)

CHI 3411 Advanced Chinese 2
Credits: 3; Prereq: CHI 3410 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent.
Continuation of advanced study. (S, N)

CHI 3440 Business Chinese
Credits: 3; Prereq: completion of second-year Chinese required, or by permission.
Focuses on developing language skills and protocol issues used in Chinese business environments. Students will acquire vocabulary, phrases and sentence patterns essential for business transactions and develop oral presentations, business cards and resumes.

CHI 4850 Structure of Chinese
Credits: 3; Prereq: CHI 1131(grade of C or better) or LIN 3010, or instructor permission.
An introduction to phonological, grammatical and discourse structures of Mandarin Chinese, with an emphasis on its contrastive aspects with the English language. (S, N)

CHI 4905 Individual Study
Credits: 1 to 5; can be repeated with a change in content up to 10 credits.
Includes all individual study courses offered by the Chinese section.

CHI 4930 Special Topics in Chinese Studies
Credits: 3; can be repeated with a change in content up to 9 credits.
Proseminar of variable content providing in-depth study of special topics in Chinese studies.

CHI 4935 Senior Thesis
Credits: 3; Prereq: 3.5 GPA or better and instructor permission.
Student selects a Chinese faculty member to act as director for an independent research project that culminates in the preparation of an honors thesis.

CHI 4940 Internship
Credits: 1 to 6.
Allows students to gain practical real world experience thereby enhancing their classroom learning.

CHI 4956 Overseas Study 1
Credits: 1 to 15; can be repeated with change in topic up to 15 credits. Prereq: Permission of undergraduate adviser.
This revolving topics course provides a mechanism by which course work taken abroad as part of an approved student program can be recorded on the transcript and counted toward UF graduation.

CHI 4957 Overseas Study 2
Credits: 1 to 15; can be repeated up to 15 credits. Prereq: Permission of undergraduate adviser.
This revolving topics course provides a mechanism for course work taken at a foreign university as part of an approved study abroad program to be transferred to UF. Credits taken under this course will be entered in the student's transcript and (may or) may not count toward graduation, at the discretion of major's advisers.

CHT 3110 Chinese Literary Heritage
Credits: 3.
An introduction to pre-modern Chinese literature in translation. Topics to be chosen from classical poetry, short stories, novels and drama. Emphasis is on the interplay between orthodox values and the folk tradition. All readings in English. (H, N) (WR)

CHT 3123 Pre-Modern Chinese Fiction in Translation
Credits: 3.
This course explores pre-modern Chinese narrative from its philosophical and historical origins to the fiction at the turn of the 20th century. Emphasis will be on the 16th and 17th centuries when Chinese vernacular fiction flourished. (H, N)

CHT 3124 Modern Chinese Fiction in Translation
Credits: 3.
A survey of modern Chinese fiction in translation. Samples are from the early 20th century through the contemporary era and include writers of the early Republic, the P.R.C. and Taiwan. Focus is on fiction as a vehicle for social change. All readings in English.(H, N) (WR)

CHT 4111 The Chinese Novel, Dream of the Red Chamber
Credits: 3; Prereq: CHI 3500 or CHT 3110, or instructor permission.
Explores the intellectual and social life of traditional China through the 18th century epic novel, Story of the Stone, which is acknowledged as the greatest masterpiece of Chinese fiction. Interpretive theories of the novel, both Chinese and Western, will also be studied. All readings in English. (H, S, I) (WR)

CHT 4122 Religious Dimensions of Late Imperial Chinese Literature
Credits: 3; Prereq: instructor permission; Coreq: CHI 3500 recommended.
Religious themes, sentiments and assumptions in late imperial Chinese literature in translation.

CHW 4120 Classical Chinese
Credits: 3; Prereq: CHI 2231(grade of C or better) or instructor permission.
An introduction to classical Chinese prose with texts drawn mainly from early histories and philosophical writings (500 BC - AD 100). Emphasis on reading comprehension, grammar analysis and translation.

CHW 4130 Readings in Chinese Literature
Credits: 3; can be repeated with a change in content up to 6 credits. Prereq: CHI 3410 or the equivalent.

The course introduces advanced language students to a sampling of Chinese writers. Materials chosen from classic or modern/contemporary Chinese literature rotated across semesters. All readings in chinese. (H, I)

CHW 4140 Newspaper Chinese
Credits: 3; Prereq: CHI 3410 or instructor permission.

The aim is to acquire the ability to understand and translate the documentary prose style used in Chinese newspapers and academic journals. Introduces literary function words and grammar structures, with comparison to the vernacular. Most readings in the simplified character form used in the PRC; all readings in Chinese. Applications for research on modern China.

Hebrew Language and Literature

A placement test is given during the first class meeting.

HBR 1130 Beginning Modern Hebrew 1
Credits: 5.
Beginning course covering four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course is designed for students with no prior exposure to the language. Students with previous study of or exposure to Hebrew must enroll in HBR 2105 Hebrew for Heritage Learners 1.

HBR 1131 Beginning Modern Hebrew 2
Credits: 5; Prereq: HBR 1130 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent.Continued study of the four skills with additional vocabulary and grammar.

HBR 2132 Hebrew for Heritage Learners 1
Credits: 5; Prereq: HBR 2132.
For students with significant speaking and listening backgrounds. Modern Hebrew course with emphasis on reading and writing. Covers first year Hebrew in one semester.

HBR 2133 Hebrew for Heritage Learners 2
Credits: 5; Prereq: HBR 2105 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent.
This course covers first and second semester of second year Modern Hebrew. Students who successfully complete this course are eligible for HBR 3410.

HBR 2220 Intermediate Modern Hebrew 1
Credits: 4; Prereq: HBR 1131 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent.
Intermediate study of the four skills with new vocabulary and grammar.

HBR 2221 Intermediate Modern Hebrew 2
Credits: 4; Prereq: HBR 2220 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent.
Continuation of intermediate study.

HBR 3410 Advanced Modern Hebrew 1
Credits: 3; Prereq: HBR 2221 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent.
Advanced study of the four skills with attention to more complex structures. (H, N)

HBR 3411 Advanced Modern Hebrew 2
Credits: 3; Prereq: HBR 3410 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent.
Continuation of advanced study. (H, N)

HBR 4905 Individual Work
Credits: 1 to 5; Prereq: refer to the department.

HBR 4930 Special Topics
Credits: 3.
Proseminar of variable content providing an opportunity for in-depth study of special topics in Israeli literature, history or culture.

HBT 3223 Identity and Dissent in the Hebrew Short Story
Credits: 3.
Traces the tension between the individual and the collective in Zionist/Israeli society over the last 100-plus years as illustrated in Hebrew short fiction.

HBT 3233 Israeli History and the Contemporary Novel
Credits: 3.
This course studies Israeli history through the lens of the contemporary novel.

HBT 3562 Jews and Arabs in Modern Hebrew Fiction
Credits: 3.
Discusses the Arab-Israeli conflict as it is conveyed in 20th century Hebrew literature.

HBT 3563 Women in Modern Hebrew Fiction
Credits: 3.
Depictions of women in 20th century Hebrew fiction. (H, N)

HBT 3564 Motherhood in Modern Hebrew Literature
Credits: 3.
Applied feminist theories regarding motherhood to the field of modern Hebrew literature.

HMW 4200 Readings in Modern Hebrew Literature 1
Credits: 3; Prereq: HMW 3411 or the equivalent.
Readings in modern Hebrew texts, short fiction and poetry. The study of literature is emphasized but some language work is presented to help with reading comprehension. Language of texts and instruction is in Hebrew.

HMW 4201 Readings in Modern Hebrew Literature 2
Credits: 3; Prereq: HMW 4200 or the equivalent.
Selection of texts is more contemporary and includes recently published stories and poems. Class is instructed in Hebrew.

Hindi-Urdu Language and Literature

HIN 1130 Beginning Hindi 1
Credits: 5.
Introduces reading, writing, listening and speaking with emphasis on acquisition of devanagari script.

HIN 1131 Beginning Hindi 2
Credits: 5. Prereq: HIN 1130 (grade of C or better) or equivalent, or instructor permission.
Continued study with emphasis on grammar and vocabulary essential to basic communicative functions.

HIN 2200 Intermediate Hindi 1
Credits: 3; Prereq: Beginning Hindi 2 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
Intermediate study of the four skills with new vocabulary and grammar.

HIN 2201 Intermediate Hindi 2
Credits: 3; Prereq: HIN 2200 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
Continuation of intermediate study.

HIN 4930 Special Topics in Hindi/Urdu
Credits: 3; can be repeated with a change in content. Prereq: HIN 2201 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
Proseminar of variable content with in-depth study of prose or poetic genres in Hindi and/or Urdu. Supplementary critical readings in English.

Japanese Language and Literature

JPN 1130 Beginning Japanese 1
Credits: 5. Prereq: placement test (refer to the departmental Web site for more information).
Beginning course covering four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. This course has a strict attendance policy. If registered students miss two or more class meetings during drop/add, they may be dropped from the class upon notification by the instructor.

JPN 1131 Beginning Japanese 2
Credits: 5; Prereq: JPN 1130 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent as proven by placement test score (refer to the departmental Web site for more information).
Continued study of the four skills with additional vocabulary and grammar. This course has a strict attendance policy. If registered students miss two or more class meetings during drop/add, they may be dropped from the class upon notification by the instructor.

JPN 2230 Intermediate Japanese 1
Credits: 5; Prereq: JPN 1131 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent as proven by placement test score (refer to the departmental Web site for more information).
Intermediate study of the four skills with new vocabulary and grammar. This course has a strict attendance policy. If registered students miss two or more class meetings during drop/add, they may be dropped from the class upon notification by the instructor.

JPN 2231 Intermediate Japanese 2
Credits: 5; Prereq: JPN 2230 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent as proven by placement test score (refer to the departmental Web site for more information).
Continuation of intermediate study. This course has a strict attendance policy. If registered students miss two or more class meetings during drop/add, they may be dropped from the class upon notification by the instructor.

JPN 3410 Advanced Japanese 1
Credits: 3; Prereq: JPN 2231 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent as proven by placement test score (refer to the departmental Web site for more information).
Advanced study of the four skills with attention to more complex structures. This course has a strict attendance policy. If registered students miss two or more class meetings during drop/add, they may be dropped from the class upon notification by the instructor. (H, N)

JPN 3411 Advanced Japanese 2
Credits: 3; Prereq: JPN 3410 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent as proven by placement test score (refer to the departmental Web site for more information).
Continuation of advanced study. This course has a strict attendance policy. If registered students miss two or more class meetings during drop/add, they may be dropped from the class upon notification by the instructor. (H, N)

JPN 3440 Business Japanese
Credits: 3; Prereq: JPN 2231 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent.
Builds grammatical structures and essential business vocabulary; develops conversation strategies and presentation skills; and raises awareness of customs and cultural differences in Japanese business interactions.

JPN 3730 Language in Japanese Society
Credits: 3.
Analysis of variation in the regional dialects, gender-based differences, pragmatics of interpersonal communication, language acquisition and discourse structure. (S, N)

JPN 4850 Structure of Japanese
Credits: 3; Prereq: JPN 1131 or LIN 3010, or instructor permission.
Linguistic analysis of modern standard Japanese. Topics covered include phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and writing. Readings and discussions in English. (S, N)

JPN 4905 Individual Study
Credits: 1 to 5. Available only by special arrangement. Can be repeated with a change in content up to 10 credits.

JPN 4930 Special Topics in Japanese Studies
Credits: 3; can be repeated up to 6 credits.
Proseminar of variable content providing in-depth study of special topics in Japanese studies.

JPN 4935 Senior Honors Thesis
Credits: 3; Prereq: 3.5 GPA or better and instructor permission.
Student selects a Japanese faculty member to act as director for an independent research project that culminates in the preparation of an honors thesis.

JPN 4940 Internship
Credits: 3; Prereq: instructor permission and department representative. Supervision by a faculty member or delegated authority and a written post-internship report are required.

JPN 4956 Overseas Study 1
Credits: 1 to 15; can be repeated with change in topic up to 15 credits. Prereq: Permission of undergraduate adviser.
This revolving topics course provides a mechanism by which course work taken abroad as part of an approved student program can be recorded on the transcript and counted toward UF graduation.

JPN 4957 Overseas Study 2
Credits: 1 to 15; can be repeated up to 15 credits. Prereq: Permission of undergraduate adviser.
This revolving topics course provides a mechanism for course work taken at a foreign university as part of an approved study abroad program to be transferred to UF. Credits taken under this course will be entered in the student's transcript and (may or) may not count toward graduation, at the discretion of major's advisers.

JPT 3100 Japanese Literary Heritage
Credits: 3.
An investigation of literary texts from the 8 th through the 17th centuries presented within the framework of Western literary and feminist criticism. (H, N) (WR)

JPT 3120 Modern Japanese Fiction in Translation
Credits: 3.
A critical examination of stories, autobiographies and secondary criticism from the 19 th century to the present. Students become familiar with the forms and topics of criticism through Japanese and Western sources. (H, N) (WR)

JPT 3121 Contemporary Japanese Literature: Postwar to Postmodern
Credits: 3.
This is a companion course to JPT 3120 reflecting the increasing clarity with which contemporary Japanese literature (1945 - present) is emerging as a separate field with its own set of issues, major texts and significance for the American student of Japan. Writers range from Dazai and Oe Kenzaburo to Murakami Haruki, and issues range from subjectivity to cybernetics.

JPT 3140 Modern Women Writers
Credits: 3.
Examination of narratives written by women who published during the Taisho (1912-25), Showa (1925-89), and Heisei (1989 -) periods. (H, N)

JPT 3150 Classical Japanese Poetry
Credits: 3.
Historical survey of traditional Japanese poetry (waka) from the 8th to the 16th century. (H, N)

JPT 3300 Samurai War Tales
Credits: 3; Coreq: JPT 3500 recommended.
Explores the historical and cultural stimuli that led to war, recorded later as war narratives. Supported by images of architecture, narrative picture scrolls, and extant military accoutrements. (H, N)

JPT 3391 Introduction to Japanese Film
Credits: 4.
Introduction to the formal and historical features of Japanese film that have given it a unique position in film history. Emphasizes formal and critical analysis as well as the intellectual stakes in studying non-Western film. (Cross-listed with ENG 4135)

JPT 3500 Japanese Culture
Credits: 3.
An introduction to the question of culture with emphasis on tracing the origin and development of important aspects of Japanese literature, art, religion and society. All readings in English. (H, N) (WR)

JPT 4130 The Tale of Genji
Credits: 3.
Investigation of the 11th-century masterpiece and its pervasive influence on Japanese literature, past and present. (H, N)

JPT 4502 Japanese Folklore
Credits: 3.
Study of native belief systems and the supernatural as reflected in the folk practice of ritual observance and in tales, myths, songs and proverbs. (H, N)

JPT 4510 Representations of Japan's Modern Empire
Credits: 3; Coreq: recommend JPT 3500.
Examines a variety of literary, historical, anthropological and theoretical texts to explore racial and social issues related to Japan's imperial past. (H, N)

JPT 4956 Overseas Study 1
Credits: 1 to 15; can be repeated with change in topic up to 15 credits. Prereq: Permission of undergraduate adviser.
This revolving topics course provides a mechanism by which course work taken abroad as part of an approved student program can be recorded on the transcript and counted toward UF graduation.

JPT 4957 Overseas Study 2
Credits: 1 to 15; can be repeated up to 15 credits. Prereq: Permission of undergraduate adviser.
This revolving topics course provides a mechanism for course work taken at a foreign university as part of an approved study abroad program to be transferred to UF. Credits taken under this course will be entered in the student's transcript and (may or) may not count toward graduation, at the discretion of major's advisers.

JPW 3143 Classical Japanese 1
Credits: 3; Prereq: JPN 2231 with a grade of C or better, or the equivalent.
Introduction to classical Japanese texts with emphasis on reading comprehension, grammar analysis and translation.

JPW 4130 Readings in Japanese Literature
Credits: 3; Prereq: JPN 3411(grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent as proven by placement test score (refer to the department Web site for more information).
A fourth-year language course based on literary texts, incorporating advanced reading skills and the analysis of literature in the original. (H, N)

JPW 4131 Japanese Texts and Contexts
Credits: 3; Prereq: JPN 3411 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent as proven by placement test score (refer to the department Web site for more information).
This course is designed as a complement to JPW 4130, Readings in Japanese Literature, with a focus on contemporary issues as encountered in a variety of Japanese media.

Korean Language

KOR 1130 Beginning Korean 1
Credits: 5; Prereq: placement test.
Introduces speaking, listening, reading, writing, and cultural interaction.

KOR 1131 Beginning Korean 2
Credits: 5; Prereq: KOR 1130 (grade of C or better, or S) or its equivalent.
Continued study of speaking, listening, reading, writing, and cultural interaction.

Lingala Language

LGL 1130 Beginning Lingala 1
Credits: 5.
Beginning course covering four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

LGL 1131 Beginning Lingala 2
Credits: 5; Prereq: LGL 1130 (grade of C or better) or the equivalent.
Continued study of the four skills with additional vocabulary and grammar.

LGL 2200 Intermediate Lingala 1
Credits: 3; Prereq: LGL 1131 (grade of C or better) or the equivalent
Intermediate study of the four skills with new vocabulary and grammar.

LGL 2201 Intermediate Lingala 2
Credits: 3; Prereq: LGL 2200 (grade of C or better) or the equivalent.
Continuation of intermediate study.

LGL 3410 Advanced Lingala 1
Credits: 3; Prereq: LGL 2201 (grade of C or better) or the equivalent.
Advanced study of the four skills with attention to more complex structures.

LGL 3411 Advanced Lingala 2
Credits: 3; Prereq: LGL 3410 (grade of C or better) or the equivalent.
Continuation advanced study.

Swahili Language

SSW 3303 Swahili Oral Literature
Credits: 3.
Introduces various genres of Swahili oral literatures and shows their importance, relevance and function within Swahili culture.

SSW 4713 African Women Writers
Credits: 3.
Examines texts written by African women in order to understand how they address issues about race, ethnic-ity, gender, colonialism and religion.

SWA 1130 Beginning Swahili 1
Credits: 5.
Beginning course covering four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

SWA 1131 Beginning Swahili 2
Credits: 5; Prereq: SWA 1130 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent.
Continued study of the four skills with additional vocabulary and grammar.

SWA 2200 Intermediate Swahili 1
Credits: 3; Prereq: SWA 1131 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent.
Intermediate study of the four skills with new vocabulary and grammar.

SWA 2201 Intermediate Swahili 2
Credits: 3; Prereq: SWA 2200 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent.
Continuation of intermediate study.

SWA 3410 Advanced Swahili 1
Credits: 3; Prereq: SWA 2201 (grade of C or better) or the equivalent.
Advanced study of the four skills with attention to more complex structures.

SWA 3411 Advanced Swahili 2
Credits: 3; Prereq: SWA 3410 (grade of C or better) or the equivalent.
Continuation of advanced study.

SWA 4905 Individual Study
Credits: 1 to 5; Prereq: instructor permission.

SWW 4100 Readings in Swahili Literature
Credits: 3; Prereq: SWA 3411.
Fourth-year language course based on literary texts incorporating advanced reading skills and analysis of literature in the original.

Vietnamese Language

VTN 1130 Beginning Vietnamese 1
Credits: 5.
Beginning course covering four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

VTN 1131 Beginning Vietnamese 2
Credits: 5; Prereq: VTN 1130 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent.
Continued study of the four skills with additional vocabulary and grammar.

VTN 2220 Intermediate Vietnamese 1
Credits: 4; Prereq: VTN 1131 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent.
Intermediate study of the four skills with new vocabulary and grammar.

VTN 2221 Intermediate Vietnamese 2
Credits: 4; Prereq: VTN 2220 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent.
Continuation of intermediate study.

VTN 2340 Vietnamese for Heritage Learners 1
Credits: 4; Prereq: instructor permission.
For students with significant speaking and listening skills, but limited reading and writing skills. Emphasis on developing latter two skills.

VTN 2341 Vietnamese for Heritage Learners 2
Credits: 4; Prereq: VTN 2340 (grade of C or better) or the equivalent.
Continuation of enhancing reading and writing skills for those with speaking and listening abilities.

VTN 4905 Individual Study
Credits: 1 to 5. Available only by special arrangement. Can be repeated with a change in content up to 10 credits.

VTN 4930 Special Topics in Vietnamese Studies
Credits: 3. Available only by special arrangement. Can be repeated with a change in content up to 6 credits.
In-depth study of special topics in Vietnamese studies.

Wolof Language

WOL 1130 Beginning Wolof 1
Credits: 5.
Beginning course covering four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

WOL 1131 Beginning Wolof 2
Credits: 5; Prereq: WOL 1130 (grade of C or better) or the equivalent.
Continued study of the four skills with additional vocabulary and grammar.

WOL 2200 Intermediate Wolof 1
Credits: 3; Prereq: WOL 1131 grade of C or better, or the equivalent.
Intermediate study of the four skills with new vocabulary and grammar.

WOL 2201 Intermediate Wolof 2
Credits: 3; Prereq: WOL 2200 grade of C or better, or the equivalent.
Continuation of intermediate study.

WOL 3410 Advanced Wolof 1
Credits: 3; Prereq: WOL 2201 (grade of C or better) or the equivalent.
Advanced study of the four skills with attention to more complex structures.

WOL 3411 Advanced Wolof 2
Credits: 3; Prereq: WOL 3410 (grade of C or better) or the equivalent.
Continuation of advanced study.

Xhosa Language

XHO 1130 Beginning Xhosa 1
Credits: 5.
Beginning course covering four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

XHO 1131 Beginning Xhosa 2
Credits: 5; Prereq: XHO 1130 (grade of C or better) or the equivalent.
Continued study of the four skills with additional vocabulary and grammar.

XHO 2200 Intermediate Xhosa 1
Credits: 3; Prereq: XHO 1131 (grade of C or better) or the equivalent
Intermediate study of the four skills with new vocabulary and grammar.

XHO 2201 Intermediate Xhosa 2
Credits: 3; Prereq: XHO 2200 (grade of C or better) or the equivalent
Continuation of intermediate study.

XHO 3410 Advanced Xhosa 1
Credits: 3; Prereq: XHO 2201 (grade of C or better) or the equivalent.
Advanced study of the four skills with attention to more complex structures.

XHO 3411 Advanced Xhosa 2
Credits: 3; Prereq: 3410 grade of C or better, or the equivalent.
Continuation of advanced study.

Yoruba Language and Literature

YOR 1130 Beginning Yoruba 1
Credits: 5.
Beginning course covering four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

YOR 1131 Beginning Yoruba 2
Credits: 5; Prereq: YOR 1130 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent.
Continued study of the four skills with additional vocabulary and grammar.

YOR 2200 Intermediate Yoruba 1
Credits: 3; Prereq: YOR 1131 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent.
Intermediate study of the four skills with new vocabulary and grammar.

YOR 2201 Intermediate Yoruba 2
Credits: 3; Prereq: YOR 2200 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent.
Continued study of the four skills with additional vocabulary and grammar.

YOR 3410 Advanced Yoruba 1
Credits: 3; Prereq: YOR 2201 (grade of C or better) or the equivalent.
Advanced study of the four skills with attention to more complex structures.

YOR 3411 Advanced Yoruba 2
Credits: 3; Prereq: YOR 3410 (grade of C or better) or the equivalent.
Continuation of advanced study.

YOR 3500 Yoruba Diaspora in the New World
Credits: 3; Prereq: HUM 2420 or HUM 2424, or instructor permission.
This course introduces the student to the scope and importance of Yoruban culture in the New World and its role and significance in the resilience of African cultures in North America, South America and the Caribbean. (WR)

YOR 4502 Yoruba Oral Literature
Credits: 3; Prereq: YOR 1131, or instructor permission; Coreq: YOR 2200 or YOR 2201, or instructor permission.
This course provides an overview of the various genres of Yoruban oral literature. It stresses the importance of the spoken word in Yoruban culture and the training of Yoruban verbal artists and their place in Yoruban society. (H)

YOR 4905 Individual Study
Credits: 1-5; Prereq: consent of instructor.

YRW 4130 Readings in Yoruba Literature
Credits: 3; Prereq: YOR 3411 or the equivalent.
Reading skills and the analysis of literature in the original language.



General Education Categories
Consult Schedule of Courses for specific information.

  • Biological Sciences (B)
  • Composition (C)
  • Diversity (D)*
  • Humanities (H)
  • International (N)*
  • Mathematics (M)
  • Physical Sciences (P)
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences (S)

* Students who entered UF prior to Summer B 2007 and/or whose catalog year is not 2007-08: Current students who have not already completed six hours of "I" - international/diversity credits can do so now by taking "D" and "N" courses.

Symbols Used in Course Descriptions

  • (WR) indicates the course satisfies the writing requirement.
  • (MR) indicates the course satisfies the math requirement.
  • (S-U) indicates the course may be taken on a satisfactory-unsatisfactory basis.
  • Refer to the Schedule of Courses for specific information.