Asian Languages

This language study covers the grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation of Modern Standard Arabic. Learners will develop essential skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, while gaining insight into the diverse cultures of the Arab world.

This course introduces the grammar, vocabulary, and tonal system of Cantonese, a major Chinese language. Learners will develop practical speaking, listening, and reading skills used in everyday communication in Hong Kong and Guangdong.

This language study introduces the Devanagari script, grammar, and vocabulary of Hindi. Learners will develop foundational reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills necessary for daily communication and understanding contemporary Indian culture.

This introductory course covers the basics of the Japanese language, including the Hiragana and Katakana writing systems, basic grammar, and essential vocabulary. Learners will build foundational skills for simple daily conversations and reading.

This language study introduces the Hangul writing system, essential grammar, and vocabulary of Korean. Learners will develop fundamental speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills needed for daily interactions and understanding Korean media.

This introductory course covers the Pinyin phonetic system, basic Chinese characters, tones, and essential vocabulary of Mandarin. Learners will develop foundational speaking, listening, and reading skills for simple everyday communication.

This language study introduces the Thai script, tonal system, essential grammar, and vocabulary. Learners will develop practical speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills necessary for basic daily communication and navigating social situations in Thailand.

This course covers the pronunciation, tonal system, grammar, and vocabulary of the Vietnamese language. Learners will acquire foundational skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, enabling them to handle common daily interactions.