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GLOBAL STUDIES AND LANGUAGES (COURSE 21G)

GLOBAL STUDIES AND LANGUAGES (COURSE21G)

For subjects in English Language Studies, see 21G.217 - 21G.233.

Studies in International Literatures and Cultures

Studies in International Literatures and Cultures make variousmodes of intercultural discourse available in English. Those subjectsthat deal with works from more than one nation give students theopportunity to pursue comparative studies. A signicant number ofsubjects also allow students to study works from a single country.

21G.011 Topics in Indian Popular CulturePrereq: NoneAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-H; CI-HCan be repeated for credit.

Overview of Indian popular culture over the last two decades,through a variety of material such as popular ction, music,television and Bombay cinema. Explores major themes and theirrepresentations in relation to current social and political issues,elements of the formulaic masala movie, music and melodrama,ideas of nostalgia and incumbent change in youth culture, andquestions of gender and sexuality in popular ction. Taught inEnglish. Enrollment limited.A. Banerjee

21G.012 Exploring Globalization through Chinese FoodPrereq: NoneU (Spring)Not oered regularly; consult department1-0-0 units

Introduces students to some of the central themes of culturalglobalization through the case study of Chinese food. An explorationof the cuisine in the local Boston area exposes students to the topicsof global trade, migration, transnational business and labor, thetransnational dissemination of knowledge, and cultural production.Readings and lms include cookbooks, memoirs, reportage anddocumentaries. Includes walking tours of Boston's Chinatown.Students produce a blog to document their ndings. Concludes witha Chinese cooking workshop. Subject can count toward the 9-unitdiscovery-focused credit limit for rst year students. Limited to 15;preference to rst-year students.E. Teng

21G.013 Discovering Multilingual Boston: Voices of ImmigrantCommunitiesPrereq: NoneU (Fall; partial term)Not oered regularly; consult department1-0-2 units

This discovery subject will expose rst-year students to the 21Gcurriculum through exposure to the importance of global languagesin our local community. Introduces Boston's multilingual richnessand vibrant immigrant communities through an exploration of thecity's diverse cultures and neighborhoods. Readings and lmsprovide an overview of Boston's recent immigrant prole, documentkey issues within immigrant communities, and provide testimoniesof lived experience. Field trips and guest speakers allow studentsto learn from organizations working with immigrants in Bostonneighborhoods. Students have the option to produce a blog todocument their ndings and report on an immigrant community,struggle, or testimony. Class meets every other week over the courseof the term. Subject can count toward the 9-unit discovery-focusedcredit limit for rst-year students. Limited to 16; preference for rst-year students.R. Herr

21G.014 Introduction to Russian Politics and SocietyPrereq: NoneU (Spring; partial term)Not oered regularly; consult department1-0-2 units

Introduces students to contemporary Russia through the analysisof major political, social, and cultural trends. Considers the role ofidentity, journalism, and music as instruments of political power.Addresses the issue of climate change and analyzes Russians'perception of environmental threats to the country. Study materialsinclude academic and media articles, as well as video clips. Subjectcan count toward the 9-unit discovery-focused credit limit for rstyear students. Limited to 15.E. Wood

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21G.015 Introduction to Buddhism, Mindfulness, and Meditation(New)Prereq: NoneAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Spring; rst half of term)1-0-0 units

Companion to the Fitness and Meditation class oered throughMIT's Wellness program. Introduces students to the basic ideas ofBuddhism, the history of Buddhism's transmission through EastAsia, and core aspects of the philosophy of Humanistic Buddhism,including the role of meditation and mindfulness in Buddhistpractice. Meets with the MIT Wellness Fitness and Meditationclass; students must enroll in both to receive credit. Subject cancount toward the 9-unit discovery-focused credit limit for rst-yearstudents. Limited to 18.E. Teng

21G.019 Communicating Across CulturesPrereq: NoneAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Examines a range of communication styles and techniques resultingfrom dierent cultural norms and traditions. Begins with a generaltheoretical framework and then moves into case studies. Topicsinclude understanding the relationship between communicationand culture, dierences in verbal and non-verbal communicationstyles, barriers to intercultural communication, modes of speciccross-cultural communication activities (argumentation, negotiation,conflict resolution) and intercultural adjustment. Case studiesexplore specic ways of communicating in Asian and Europeancultures. Graduate students are expected to complete additionalassignments. Taught in English. Enrollment limited.J. Dunphy

21G.022[J] International Women's VoicesSame subject as 21L.522[J], WGS.141[J]Prereq: NoneAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

See description under subject 21L.522[J].M. Resnick

21G.024[J] The Linguistic Study of BilingualismSame subject as 24.906[J]Prereq: 24.900 or 24.9000U (Fall)3-0-9 units. HASS-S; CI-H

See description under subject 24.906[J]. Enrollment limited.S. Flynn

21G.025[J] Africa and the Politics of KnowledgeSame subject as 21A.135[J]Prereq: NoneAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-S

See description under subject 21A.135[J]. Enrollment limited.A. Edoh

21G.026[J] Global Africa: Creative Cultures (New)Same subject as 21A.136[J]Subject meets with 21G.326Prereq: NoneU (Spring)Not oered regularly; consult department3-0-9 units. HASS-S

See description under subject 21A.136[J]. Limited to 18.A. Edoh

21G.028[J] African Migrations (New)Same subject as 21A.137[J]Subject meets with 21G.328Prereq: NoneAcad Year 2020-2021: U (Spring)Acad Year 2021-2022: Not oered3-0-9 units. HASS-S

See description under subject 21A.137[J]. Limited to 18.A. Edoh

21G.029[J] City Living: Ethnographies of Urban Worlds (New)Same subject as 21A.402[J]Subject meets with 21G.419Prereq: NoneAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-S

See description under subject 21A.402[J]. Limited to 25 across21A.402[J] and 21G.419.B. Stoetzer

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21G.030[J] Introduction to East Asian Cultures: From Zen to K-PopSame subject as WGS.236[J]Subject meets with 21G.193Prereq: NoneAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Fall)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Examines traditional forms of East Asian culture (including literature,art, performance, food, and religion) as well as contemporary formsof popular culture (lm, pop music, karaoke, and manga). CoversChina, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, with an emphasison China. Considers women's culture, as well as the influence andpresence of Asian cultural expressions in the US. Uses resources inthe Boston area, including the MFA, the Children's Museum, and theSackler collection at Harvard. Taught in English.E. Teng

21G.036[J] Advertising and Media: Comparative PerspectivesSame subject as CMS.356[J]Subject meets with 21G.190, CMS.888Prereq: NoneU (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Compares modern and contemporary advertising culture in China,the US, and other emerging markets. First half focuses on brandingin the old media environment; second half introduces the changingpractice of advertising in the new media environment. Topics includebranding and positioning, media planning, social media campaigns,cause marketing 2.0, social TV, and mobility marketing. Required labwork includes interactive sessions in branding a team product for theUS (or a European country) and China markets. Taught in English andrequires no knowledge of Chinese. Students taking graduate versioncomplete additional assignments.J. Wang

21G.038 China in the News: The Untold StoriesSubject meets with 21G.194Prereq: NoneU (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-H; CI-H

Examines issues and debates crucial to understanding contemporaryChinese society, culture, and politics. Discusses how cultural politicsframes the way in which China is viewed by mass media around theworld and by China scholars in the West. Topics include the BeijingOlympic Games; Mao in post-Mao China; the new patriotism; leisureand consumer culture; the rise of the internet and web culture inurban China; media censorship, remix, and creative online culture.Analyzes the central debate over progress and the role played by thestate, the market, and citizen activists in engineering social change.Uses documentaries and feature lms to illustrate the cultural, socialand political changes that have taken place in China since the 1980s.Includes two short writing assignments and a nal paper. Taught inEnglish.J. Wang

21G.039[J] Gender and Japanese Popular CultureSame subject as 21A.143[J], WGS.154[J]Subject meets with 21G.591Prereq: NoneAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Fall)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Examines relationships between identity and participation inJapanese popular culture as a way of understanding the changingcharacter of media, capitalism, fan communities, and culture.Emphasizes contemporary popular culture and theories of gender,sexuality, race, and the workings of power and value in global cultureindustries. Topics include manga (comic books), hip-hop and otherpopular music, anime and feature lms, video games, contemporaryliterature, and online communication. Students present analysesand develop a nal project based on a particular aspect of genderand popular culture. Several lms screened outside of regular classmeeting times. Taught in English.I. Condry



21G.040 A Passage to India: Introduction to Modern IndianCulture and SocietyPrereq: NoneAcad Year 2020-2021: U (Spring)Acad Year 2021-2022: Not oered3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Introduction to Indian culture through lms, short-stories, novels,essays, newspaper articles. Examines some major social andpolitical controversies of contemporary India through discussionscentered on India's history, politics and religion. Focuses on issuessuch as ethnic tension and terrorism, poverty and inequality, casteconflict, the missing women, and the eects of globalization onpopular and folk cultures. Particular emphasis on the IT revolution,outsourcing, the new global India and the enormous regional andsubcultural dierences. Taught in English.A. Banerjee

21G.043[J] Introduction to Asian American Studies: Historicaland Contemporary IssuesSame subject as 21H.107[J]Prereq: NoneU (Fall)Not oered regularly; consult department3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Provides an overview of Asian American history and its relevance forcontemporary issues. Covers the rst wave of Asian immigration inthe 19th century, the rise of anti-Asian movements, the experiencesof Asian Americans during WWII, the emergence of the AsianAmerican movement in the 1960s, and the new wave of post-1965Asian immigration. Examines the role these experiences played inthe formation of Asian American ethnicity. Addresses key societalissues such as racial stereotyping, media racism, armative action,the glass ceiling, the "model minority" syndrome, and anti-Asianharassment or violence. Taught in English.Consult E. Teng

21G.044[J] Classics of Chinese Literature in TranslationSame subject as WGS.235[J]Subject meets with 21G.195Prereq: NoneU (Spring)Not oered regularly; consult department3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Introduction to some of the major genres of traditional Chinesepoetry, ction, and drama. Intended to give students a basicunderstanding of the central features of traditional Chinese literarygenres, as well as to introduce students to the classic works of theChinese literary tradition. Works read include Journey to the West,Outlaws of the Margin, Dream of the Red Chamber, and the poetry ofthe major Tang dynasty poets. Literature read in translation. Taughtin English.E. Teng

21G.045 Global Chinese FoodPrereq: NoneU (Spring)Not oered regularly; consult department2-2-8 units. HASS-H

Introduces the history of Chinese food around the world. Illustrateshow the globalization of Chinese food is deeply connected toChinese migration patterns, expansion of Western influence in Asia,and race relations in places of Chinese settlement. Focuses on the19th and 20th centuries, specically on major events in modernworld history that aected the availability and demand for Chinesefood. Also looks briefly at Chinese merchants trading in exotic foodsin Southeast Asia during the 18th century. Throughout the term,students work on digital maps which serve as the basis of manyassignments, including presentations and papers. Limited to 18.E. Teng

21G.046 Modern Chinese Fiction and CinemaSubject meets with 21G.192Prereq: NoneU (Fall)3-0-9 units. HASS-H; CI-H

Covers major works of Chinese ction and lm, from mainland China,Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Focusing on the modern period, examineshow Chinese intellectuals, writers, and lmmakers have usedartistic works to critically explore major issues in modern Chineseculture and society. Literature read in translation. Taught in English.Enrollment limited.J. Wang



21G.047[J] Cultures of East AsiaSame subject as 21A.140[J]Prereq: NoneU (Fall)Not oered regularly; consult department3-0-9 units. HASS-S

See description under subject 21A.140[J].M. Buyandelger

21G.048[J] Images of Asian Women: Dragon Ladies and LotusBlossomsSame subject as 21A.141[J], WGS.274[J]Prereq: NoneAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-S

See description under subject 21A.141[J].M. Buyandelger

21G.049[J] French PhotographyPrereq: NoneAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Fall)3-0-9 units. HASS-A; CI-H

See description under subject *UNKNOWN*. Enrollment limited.C. Clark

21G.052 French Film ClassicsPrereq: NoneU (Fall)Not oered regularly; consult department2-2-8 units. HASS-H

History and aesthetics of French cinema from the advent of soundto present-day. Treats lms in the context of technical processes,the art of narration, directorial style, role of the scriptwriter, thedevelopment of schools and movements, the impact of politicalevents and ideologies, and the relation between French and othernational cinemas. Films shown with English subtitles. Taught inEnglish.C. Clark

21G.053 Understanding Contemporary French PoliticsPrereq: NoneU (Fall)Not oered regularly; consult department3-0-9 units. HASS-S; CI-H

Examines the changes in contemporary French society throughthe study of political debates, reforms and institutions since 1958.Analyzes the deep influence of politics on cultural and sociallife, despite a decline in political participation. Revisits publiccontroversies and political cleavages, from the Algerian war topostcolonial issues, from the birth of the European Union to therecent nancial crisis, and from the moral "revolution" of theseventies to the recognition of new families. Course taught inEnglish. Enrollment limited.B. Perreau

21G.054[J] France: Enlightenment and RevolutionSame subject as 21H.241[J]Prereq: NoneU (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

See description under subject 21H.241[J].J. Ravel

21G.055[J] Media in Weimar and Nazi GermanySame subject as CMS.311[J]Prereq: NoneAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Spring)2-2-8 units. HASS-H; CI-H

Debates over national and media identity in Weimar and NaziGermany. Production and use of media under extreme political andsocial conditions with a focus on lms (such as Nosferatu, Berlin, M,and Triumph des Willens) and other media. Media approached asboth texts and systems. Considers the legacy of the period, in termsof stylistic influence (e.g. lm noir), techniques of persuasion, andmedia's relationship to social and economic conditions. Taught inEnglish. Enrollment limited.W. Uricchio

21G.056[J] The "Making" of Modern Europe: 1789-Present (New)Same subject as 21H.143[J]Subject meets with 21G.356Prereq: NoneU (Fall)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

See description under subject 21H.143[J].C. Clark



21G.057[J] Gender, Race, and Environmental Justice (New)Same subject as 21A.407[J], STS.022[J], WGS.275[J]Prereq: NoneAcad Year 2020-2021: U (Spring)Acad Year 2021-2022: Not oered3-0-9 units. HASS-S

See description under subject 21A.407[J]. Limited to 18.B. Stoetzer

21G.058[J] Race and Migration in EuropeSame subject as 21A.132[J]Subject meets with 21G.418Prereq: NoneU (Fall)3-0-9 units. HASS-H; CI-H

Addresses the shiing politics of nation, ethnicity, and racein the context of migration and globalization in Germany andEurope. Provides students with analytical tools to approach globalconcerns and consider Europe and Germany from cross-cultural andinterdisciplinary perspectives. Familiarizes students with the ways inwhich histories of migration, travel, and colonial encounters shapecontemporary Europe. Introduces the concepts of transnationalism,diasporic cultures, racism, ethnicity, asylum, and mobility via casestudies and materials, including lm, ethnography, ction, andautobiography. Taught in English. Limited to 18.B. Stoetzer

21G.059 Paradigms of European Thought and CulturePrereq: NoneU (Fall)Not oered regularly; consult department3-0-9 units. HASS-H; CI-H

Subject surveys the main currents of European cultural andintellectual history in the modern period. Introduces a set of ideasand arguments that have played a formative role in European culture,and acquaints students with exemplars of critical thought. Readingsbegin with the Protestant Reformation and move through the FrenchRevolution up to the post-WWII period. Figures to be consideredinclude Luther, Descartes, Kant, Hegel, Rousseau, Smith, Marx,Freud, Beauvoir, and Foucault. Class discussions set these textsinto the context of European culture. Topics to be considered areartworks by Goya, David, and Duchamp; the architecture of Schinkel;the music of Bach; and the literature of Goethe. Taught in English.Consult E. Crocker

21G.063 Anime: Transnational Media and CultureSubject meets with 21G.596Prereq: NoneAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Explores anime (Japanese animated lms and TV shows) as astudy in flows among media and cultures. Discusses Japan'ssubstantial share of the TV cartoon market and the reasons foranime's worldwide success. Focuses on cultural production andthe ways anime cultures are created through the interactive eortsof studios, sponsors, fans, broadcasters, and distributors. Usesanime scholarship and media examples as a means to examineleading theories in media and cultural studies, gender and sexuality,technology and identity, and post-industrial globalization. Taught inEnglish.I. Condry

21G.064 Introduction to Japanese CultureSubject meets with 21G.592Prereq: NoneAcad Year 2020-2021: U (Fall)Acad Year 2021-2022: Not oered3-0-9 units. HASS-H; CI-H

Examines the major aesthetic, social, and political elements whichhave shaped modern Japanese culture and society. Readings oncontemporary Japan and historical evolution of the culture arecoordinated with study of literary texts, lm, and art, along with ananalysis of everyday life and leisure activities. Taught in English.Limited to 18.Consult P. Roquet

21G.065 Japanese Literature and CinemaSubject meets with 21G.593Prereq: NoneU (Fall)3-0-9 units. HASS-H; CI-H

Surveys both cinematic and literary representations of diverseeras and aspects of Japanese culture such as the classical era, thesamurai age, wartime Japan and the atomic bombings, social changein the postwar period, and the appropriation of foreign culturalthemes, with an emphasis on the modern period. Directors includeAkira Kurosawa and Hiroshi Teshigahara. Authors include Kobo Abeand Yukio Mishima. Films shown with subtitles in English. Taught inEnglish. Enrollment limited.Consult P. Roquet



21G.067 Digital Media in Japan and KoreaSubject meets with 21G.597Prereq: NoneAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Examines the social, cultural, and political stakes of digital culturein Japan and Korea. Focuses on digital media use (and abuse),including the internet, streaming and mobile media, gaming,robots, and augmented realities; the digital remediation of oldermedia; and methods for the study of online life. By consideringhow digital media use has developed in each country and reshapedidentity, politics, public space, and creative practice, students builda conceptual and critical vocabulary for the comparative study ofalgorithmic cultures. Taught in English.P. Roquet

21G.068[J] The Invention of French Theory: A History ofTransatlantic Intellectual Life since 1945Same subject as WGS.234[J]Prereq: NoneU (Spring)Not oered regularly; consult department3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Examines post-WWII French theory. Discusses how theorists such asLacan, Cixous, Derrida, and Debord were perceived in France and theUS. Explores transatlantic intellectual debates since 1989 and the"new" French theory. Topics include: communism, decolonization,neo-liberalism, gender and mass media. Taught in English.B. Perreau

21G.070 Latin America and the Global Sixties: Countercultureand RevolutionPrereq: NoneAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-H; CI-H

Close reading of political issues, cultural artifacts, and socialactors of Latin America during and in the wake of the revolutionary1960s. Examines how culture and politics addressed the needto conceptually organize a series of events that were equallymomentous and confusing. Questions the established stereotypesand assumptions about Latin America and the sixties that areportrayed in its contemporary, oen nostalgic, revivals. Focuses onthe ideas that dened Latin America's participation in a global trendof political upheavals, emerging youth cultures, and demands forsocial justice. Taught in English. Enrollment limited.P. Duong

21G.072 The New Latin American NovelPrereq: NoneU (Fall)Not oered regularly; consult department3-0-9 units. HASS-H; CI-H

Students read newly translated, recent ction from Latin Americaand consider contemporary issues in, and approaches to, readingand writing literature in the 21st century. Debates the concept ofcontemporary in these texts and whether we can still talk abouta Latin American novel. Reflects on issues of interpretation,authorship, gender, genre, media, ideology and theories of thenovel, Latin American literary history, and translation. Authors mayinclude César Aira, Mario Levrero, Samanta Schweblin, Yuri Herrera,Ena Lucía Portela, Valeria Luiselli, Roberto Bolaño, Marlon James,and J.P. Cuenca. Enrollment limited.P. Duong

21G.075[J] The Global Chinese: Chinese Migration, 1567-PresentSame subject as 21H.253[J]Subject meets with 21G.196Prereq: NoneU (Fall)Not oered regularly; consult department3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Examines Chinese migration in historical and comparativeperspective, beginning in 1567 with the liing of the imperial ban onprivate maritime trade. Covers migration to diverse venues acrossthe globe, including tropical colonies, settler societies, Chinesefrontiers, and postcolonial metropoles. Topics include the variedroles of Chinese migrants in these diverse venues, the coolie tradeand anti-Chinese movements, overseas students, transnationalnetworks, cultural adaptation, and the creolization of Chinese foodin migrant communities. Critically examines the degree to which thistransnational migration has produced a "Global Chinese" identity.Taught in English.E. Teng



21G.077[J] Introduction to the Classics of Russian LiteratureSame subject as 21L.490[J]Subject meets with 21G.618Prereq: NoneU (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Explores the works of classical Russian writers of the 19th and20th centuries, including stories and novels by Pushkin, Gogol,Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Chekhov, Bunin, Nabokov, Platonov, and others.Focuses on their approaches to portraying self and society, andon literary responses to fundamental ethical and philosophicalquestions about justice, freedom, free will, fate, love, loyalty,betrayal, and forgiveness. Taught in English; students interestedin completing some readings and a short writing project in Russianshould register for 21G.618.M. Khotimsky

21G.078[J] Latin America Through FilmSame subject as 21H.172[J]Prereq: NoneAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Fall)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

See description under subject 21H.172[J].T. Padilla

21G.084[J] Introduction to Latin American StudiesSame subject as 17.55[J], 21A.130[J], 21H.170[J]Subject meets with 21G.784Prereq: NoneAcad Year 2020-2021: U (Spring)Acad Year 2021-2022: Not oered3-0-9 units. HASS-S; CI-H

See description under subject 17.55[J].T. Padilla, P. Duong

21G.085[J] Imperial and Revolutionary Russia: Culture andPolitics, 1700-1917Same subject as 21H.244[J]Prereq: NoneU (Fall)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

See description under subject 21H.244[J].E. Wood

21G.086[J] Soviet and Post-Soviet Politics and Society: 1917 tothe PresentSame subject as 17.57[J], 21H.245[J]Prereq: NoneU (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-S; CI-H

See description under subject 21H.245[J]. Enrollment limited.E. Wood

21G.087[J] Introduction to Russian StudiesSame subject as 21H.144[J]Prereq: NoneAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Fall)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Explores Russian culture and society by analyzing its unique positionat the crossroads of Europe and Asia throughout medieval, Imperial,Soviet, and contemporary periods. Investigates a variety of topics:dening the borders of the country and shaping its relationshipwith the outside world; changes in living spaces from rural tourban, development of cultural centers; and daily life, customs,and traditions. Includes readings in literature, history, and culturalstudies, as well visual arts, music, and lm. Limited to 25.E. Wood, M. Khotimsky

21G.094 Cinema in Japan and KoreaSubject meets with 21G.594Prereq: NoneU (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-A

Focuses on landmark art cinema from both countries while providinga thorough introduction to lm style. Each week examines a dierentcomponent of lm form, using the close analysis of specic lms intheir cultural and historical context. Explores the use of video essaysas a form of critical analysis.P. Roquet



21G.095[J] Cultures of Popular Music in East Asia: Japan, Korea,ChinaSame subject as 21M.297[J]Subject meets with 21G.595Prereq: NoneAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-A

Explores a variety of music cultures in contemporary East Asia.Emphasizes examples from Japan, but forays elsewhere, includingSouth Korea and China. Uses writings, videos, and recordings ofmusical performances, events, and objects in a variety of contextsto better understand how the concept of culture gives insight intogender, class, sexuality, race, ethnicity, nationhood, and individualidentities. Explores ethnographic approaches to musical cultureswith a focus on the last thirty years. Topics include Japanesehip-hop, K-Pop idols, Vocaloids (virtual idols), Chinese popularmusic and protest, street music, streaming and online distributionfor global music, and experimental music. Students conductethnographic eldwork and produce sonic presentations. No musicexperience nor technical expertise required. Taught in English.I. Condry

21G.111 Chinese CalligraphyPrereq: NoneAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (IAP)3-0-9 units. HASS-A

Provides an introduction to the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy andits traditional uses. Studies the history of the Chinese writing systemand develops skills through guided reading, classroom discussion,and systematic practice with brush and ink. Students work on asmall calligraphy project based on their own interest. Taught inEnglish; no prior knowledge of Chinese language required. Limited to25.K. Zhou

Chinese

The subjects below are taught in Chinese and include oerings inlanguage, literature, and cultural studies.The indication of prerequisites for specic Chinese oerings doesnot apply to students who have already completed equivalent work.For further placement advice, consult one of the eld advisors inChinese.

Undergraduate Language Subjects

21G.101 Chinese I (Regular)Subject meets with 21G.151Prereq: NoneU (Fall, IAP)4-0-8 units. HASS-H

Introduction to modern standard Chinese (Mandarin) withemphasis on developing conversational skills by using fundamentalgrammatical patterns and vocabulary in functional and culturallysuitable contexts. Basic reading and writing are also taught. Forgraduate credit, see 21G.151. Placement interview with instructorsrequired of students who have had prior exposure to Chinese beforeor on Reg Day. Limited to 16 per section. No listeners.Consult H. Liao

21G.102 Chinese II (Regular)Subject meets with 21G.152Prereq: 21G.101 or permission of instructorU (Spring)4-0-8 units. HASS-HCredit cannot also be received for 21G.142

Continuation of 21G.101. For full description, see 21G.101. Forgraduate credit see 21G.152. Placement interview on or before Reg.Day required of students who have had prior exposure of Chineseelsewhere. Limited to 16 per section. No listeners.Consult H. Liao

21G.103 Chinese III (Regular)Prereq: 21G.102 or permission of instructorU (Fall)4-0-8 units. HASS-H

Continuing instruction in spoken and written Chinese, with particularemphasis on consolidating basic conversational skills and improvingreading condence and depth. Lab work required. Placementinterview with instructors before or on Reg. Day required of studentswho have had prior exposure to Chinese elsewhere. Limited to 16 persection. No listeners.Consult H. Liao



21G.104 Chinese IV (Regular)Prereq: 21G.103 or permission of instructorU (Spring)4-0-8 units. HASS-HCredit cannot also be received for 21G.143

Continuation of 21G.103. For full description, see 21G.103. Placementinterview on or before Reg. Day required of students who have hadprior exposure to Chinese elsewhere. Limited to 16 per section. Nolisteners.Consult H. Liao

21G.105 Chinese V (Regular): Discovering Chinese Cultures andSocietiesPrereq: 21G.104 or permission of instructorU (Fall)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Students develop more sophisticated conversational and readingskills by combining traditional textbook material with their ownexplorations of Chinese speaking societies, using the human,literary, and electronic resources available at MIT and in the Bostonarea. Placement interview on or before Reg. Day required of studentswho have had prior exposure to Chinese elsewhere. Limited to 16 persection. No listeners.Consult T. Chen

21G.106 Chinese VI (Regular): Discovering Chinese Cultures andSocietiesPrereq: 21G.105 or permission of instructorU (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Continuation of 21G.105. For full description see 21G.105. Placementinterview on or before Reg. Day required of students who have hadprior exposure to Chinese elsewhere. Limited to 16 per section. Nolisteners.Consult T. Chen

Undergraduate Language Subjects - Streamlined

21G.107 Chinese I (Streamlined)Subject meets with 21G.157Prereq: Permission of instructorU (Fall)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

The rst term streamlined sequence. Designed for students who haveconversational skills (typically gained from growing up in a Chinesespeaking environment) without a corresponding level of literacy. Forgraduate credit see 21G.157. Placement interview on or before Reg.Day required of students who have had prior exposure to Chineseelsewhere. Limited to 16 per section. No listeners.Consult M. Liang

21G.108 Chinese II (Streamlined)Subject meets with 21G.158Prereq: 21G.107 or permission of instructorU (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

The second term streamlined sequence; continuation of 21G.107.The streamlined sequence is designed for students who haveconversational skills (typically gained from growing up in a Chinesespeaking environment) without a corresponding level of literacy. Forgraduate credit see 21G.158. Placement interview on or before Reg.Day required of students who have had prior exposure to Chineseelsewhere. Limited to 16 per section. No listeners.Consult M. Liang

21G.109 Chinese III (Streamlined)Prereq: 21G.108 or permission of instructorU (Fall)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Intermediate level subject in streamlined sequence. Designedfor students who have conversational skills (typically gainedfrom growing up in a Chinese speaking environment) without acorresponding level of literacy. Consolidates conversation skills,improves reading condence and broadens composition style.Placement interview on or before Reg. Day required of students whohave had prior exposure to Chinese elsewhere. Limited to 16 persection. No listeners.Consult K. Zhou



21G.110 Chinese IV (Streamlined)Prereq: 21G.109 or permission of instructorU (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Intermediate level subject in streamlined sequence; continuationof 21G.109. Designed for students who have conversationalskills (typically gained from growing up in a Chinese speakingenvironment) without a corresponding level of literacy. Consolidatesconversation skills, improves reading condence and broadenscomposition style. Placement interview on or before Reg. Dayrequired of students who have had prior exposure to Chineseelsewhere. Limited to 16 per section. No listeners.Consult P. Gao

21G.113 Chinese V (Streamlined)Prereq: 21G.110 or permission of instructorU (Fall)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Advanced level subject in streamlined sequence. Designedfor students who have conversational skills (typically gainedfrom growing up in a Chinese speaking environment) withouta corresponding level of literacy. Students conduct their ownexplorations of modern China using online and print materials,as well as interviews with Chinese in the Boston area. Placementinterview on or before Reg. Day required of students who have hadprior exposure to Chinese elsewhere. Limited to 16 per section. Nolisteners.P. Gao

21G.120 Business ChinesePrereq: 21G.106, 21G.113, or permission of instructorU (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Aimed at advanced-level students to enhance language skills andcultural knowledge specic to conducting business in Chinesesocieties. Topics include the specialization of materials used incommercial, economic, and business contexts; Greater China'seconomic development, business culture, and etiquette; and casestudies from successful international enterprises in China. Studentsdevelop project reports based on their own interests. Taught inChinese. Limited to 16.Consult P. Gao

Graduate Language Subjects

21G.151 Chinese I (Regular)Subject meets with 21G.101Prereq: NoneG (Fall, IAP)4-0-5 units

Introduction to modern standard Chinese (Mandarin). For a fulldescription, see 21G.101. For undergraduate credit see 21G.101.Limited to 16 per section.Consult H. Liao

21G.152 Chinese II (Regular)Subject meets with 21G.102Prereq: 21G.151 or permission of instructorG (Spring)4-0-5 unitsCredit cannot also be received for 21G.142

Continuation of 21G.151. For a description, see 21G.102. Forundergraduate credit see 21G.102.Consult H. Liao

21G.157 Chinese I (Streamlined)Subject meets with 21G.107Prereq: Permission of instructorG (Fall)3-0-6 units

Introduction to modern standard Chinese (Mandarin) for studentswith some speaking ability but little reading ability. For fulldescription, see 21G.107. For undergraduate credit see 21G.107.Limited to 16 per section.Consult M. Liang

21G.158 Chinese II (Streamlined)Subject meets with 21G.108Prereq: 21G.157 or permission of instructorG (Spring)3-0-6 units

Continuation of 21G.157. For a description see 21G.157. Forundergraduate credit see 21G.108.Consult M. Liang



Chinese Language Option Subjects

21G.190 Advertising and Media: Comparative PerspectivesSubject meets with 21G.036[J], CMS.356[J], CMS.888Prereq: 21G.105, 21G.110, or permission of instructorU (Spring)3-0-10 units. HASS-H

Compares modern and contemporary advertising culture in China,the US, and other emerging markets. First half focuses on brandingin the old media environment; second half introduces the changingpractice of advertising in the new media environment. Topics includebranding and positioning, media planning, social media campaigns,cause marketing 2.0, social TV, and mobility marketing. Required labwork includes interactive sessions in branding a team product for theUS (or a European country) and China markets. Taught in English witha project that requires research in Chinese. Preference to Chineseminors.J. Wang

21G.192 Modern Chinese Fiction and CinemaSubject meets with 21G.046Prereq: 21G.105, 21G.110, or permission of instructorU (Fall)3-0-10 units. HASS-H; CI-H

Covers major works of Chinese ction and lm, from mainland China,Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Focusing on the modern period, examineshow Chinese intellectuals, writers, and lmmakers have used artisticworks to critically explore major issues in modern Chinese cultureand society. Literature read in translation. Taught in English witha project that requires research in Chinese. Enrollment limited;preference to Chinese minors.J. Wang

21G.193 Introduction to East Asian Cultures: From Zen to K-PopSubject meets with 21G.030[J], WGS.236[J]Prereq: 21G.104, 21G.110, or permission of instructorAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Spring)3-0-10 units. HASS-H

Examines traditional forms of East Asian culture (including literature,art, performance, food, and religion) as well as contemporary formsof popular culture (lm, pop music, karaoke, and manga). CoversChina, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, with an emphasison China. Considers women's culture, as well as the influence andpresence of Asian cultural expressions in the US. Uses resources inthe Boston area, including the MFA, the Children's Museum, and theSackler collection at Harvard. Taught in English with a project thatrequires research in Chinese. Preference to Chinese minors.E. Teng

21G.194 China in the News: The Untold StoriesSubject meets with 21G.038Prereq: 21G.105, 21G.110, or permission of instructorU (Spring)3-0-10 units. HASS-H; CI-H

Examines issues and debates crucial to understanding contemporaryChinese society, culture, and politics. Discusses how cultural politicsframes the way in which China is viewed by mass media around theworld and by China scholars in the West. Topics include the BeijingOlympic Games; Mao in post-Mao China; the new patriotism; leisureand consumer culture; the rise of the internet and web culture inurban China; media censorship, remix, and creative online culture.Analyzes the central debate over progress and the role played by thestate, the market, and citizen activists in engineering social change.Uses documentaries and feature lms to illustrate the cultural, socialand political changes that have taken place in China since the 1980s.Includes two short writing assignments and a nal paper. Taught inEnglish with a project that requires research in Chinese. Preferenceto Chinese minors.J. Wang

21G.195 Classics of Chinese Literature in TranslationSubject meets with 21G.044[J], WGS.235[J]Prereq: 21G.104, 21G.110, or permission of instructorU (Spring)Not oered regularly; consult department3-0-10 units. HASS-H

Introduction to some of the major genres of traditional Chinesepoetry, ction, and drama. Intended to give students a basicunderstanding of the central features of traditional Chinese literarygenres, as well as to introduce students to the classic works of theChinese literary tradition. Works read include Journey to the West,Outlaws of the Margin, Dream of the Red Chamber, and the poetryof the major Tang dynasty poets. Literature read in translation.Taught in English with a project that requires research in Chinese.Preference to Chinese minors.E. Teng



21G.196 The Global Chinese: Chinese Migration, 1567-PresentSubject meets with 21G.075[J], 21H.253[J]Prereq: 21G.104, 21G.110, or permission of instructorU (Fall)Not oered regularly; consult department3-0-10 units. HASS-H

Examines Chinese migration in historical and comparativeperspective, beginning in 1567 with the liing of the imperial ban onprivate maritime trade. Covers migration to diverse venues acrossthe globe, including tropical colonies, settler societies, Chinesefrontiers, and postcolonial metropoles. Topics include the variedroles of Chinese migrants in these diverse venues, the coolie tradeand anti-Chinese movements, overseas students, transnationalnetworks, cultural adaptation, and the creolization of Chinese foodin migrant communities. Critically examines the degree to which thistransnational migration has produced a "Global Chinese" identity.Taught in English with a project that requires research in Chinese.Preference to students in the Chinese minor.E. Teng

21G.199 Chinese Youths and Web CulturePrereq: 21G.113 and permission of instructorU (Spring)Not oered regularly; consult department3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Introduces the cultural trends and media habits of ChineseGeneration X and the post-1990s generation, and its context ofthe rise of Web culture. Topics include the influence of the globalWeb culture on China; the cross-fertilization of youth volunteerculture and Web 2.0; popular sites where Chinese college studentsand other youths congregate, including BBS forums and socialnetworking platforms; and the debates in online communities thatmade an impact on Chinese politics and society. Students examineliterature on the evolution of Chinese Web culture and conductexercises using Web 2.0 tools. Taught in Chinese.J. Wang

English Language Studies (ELS)

Undergraduate Subjects

21G.218 Workshop in Strategies for Eective Teaching (ELS)Prereq: NoneU (IAP; partial term)Not oered regularly; consult department1-0-2 unitsCredit cannot also be received for 21G.217

A mini-module for international teaching assistants. Covers specialproblems in teaching when English is a second language and theUS a second culture. Videotaping of practice sessions for feedback.Individualized programs to meet dierent needs. Limited to 18.A. C. Kemp

21G.220 Foundations of Academic and Professional Writing (ELS)Prereq: NoneU (Fall, Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-HCan be repeated for credit. Credit cannot also be received for 21G.219

Writing module for high intermediate ELS students who wish toreview and practice accurate grammar, eective sentence andparagraph structure, punctuation, and word choice. Short weeklywriting assignments with extensive editing required. Meets with21G.219 when oered concurrently. Limited to 18.E. Grunwald

21G.221 Communicating in American Culture (ELS)Prereq: NoneU (Spring)Not oered regularly; consult department3-0-9 units. HASS-H; CI-H

Designed for international students who wish to rene theiracademic communication skills through the study of mainstreamAmerican culture. Using a variety of materials in dierent media,students explore how the country's history, geography, institutions,traditions and values have shaped contemporary communicationstyles and responses to critical events in the world. Studentsexamine and practice principles of eective communication ingenres common to the humanities and social sciences. Explores howdiscourse practices vary within and across cultures. Assignmentsinclude an educational memoir, project proposal, annotatedbibliography, research-based cultural analysis of a current event ofchoice, and presentation. Limited to 18.J. Dunphy



21G.222 Expository Writing for Bilingual StudentsPrereq: NoneU (Fall, Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-H; CI-HWCan be repeated for credit.

Formulating, organizing, and presenting ideas clearly in writing.Reviews basic principles of rhetoric. Focuses on development ofa topic, thesis, choice of appropriate vocabulary, and sentencestructure to achieve purpose. Develops idiomatic prose style.Gives attention to grammar and vocabulary usage. Special focuson strengthening skills of bilingual students. Intended to be takenduring the student's rst year at MIT. Limited to 18; undergraduatesonly.E. Grunwald, A. C. Kemp

21G.223 Listening, Speaking and Pronunciation (ELS)Prereq: NoneU (Fall, Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-HCan be repeated for credit. Credit cannot also be received for21G.224

Designed for high intermediate ELS students who need to developbetter listening comprehension and oral skills. Involves shortspeaking and listening assignments with extensive exercises inaccurate comprehension, pronunciation, stress and intonation, andexpression of ideas. Includes frequent video- and audio-recordingfor analysis and feedback. Meets with 21G.224 when oeredconcurrently. Limited to 18 per section.A. Kemp, E. Grunwald

21G.226 Advanced Workshop in Writing for Science andEngineering (ELS)Prereq: NoneU (Fall, Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-HCan be repeated for credit. Credit cannot also be received for 21G.225

Analysis and practice of various forms of scientic and technicalwriting, from memos to journal articles. Strategies for conveyingtechnical information to specialist and non-specialist audiences.Comparable to 21W.780, but methods designed to deal withspecial problems of advanced ELS or bilingual students. Thegoal of the workshop is to develop eective writing skills foracademic and professional contexts. Models, materials, topicsand assignments vary from term to term. Meets with 21G.225 whenoered concurrently. Limited to 18 per section.J. Dunphy

21G.228 Advanced Workshop in Writing for Social Sciences andArchitecture (ELS)Prereq: NoneU (Fall, Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-HCan be repeated for credit. Credit cannot also be received for 21G.227

Focuses on techniques, format, and prose used in academic andprofessional life. Emphasis on writing required in elds such aseconomics, political science, and architecture. Short assignmentsinclude business letters, memos, and proposals that lead towarda written term project. Methods designed to accommodate thosewhose rst language is not English. Develops eective writing skillsfor academic and professional contexts. Models, materials, topicsand assignments vary from term to term. May be repeated for creditwith permission of instructor. Limited to 18.A. C. Kemp

21G.233 Advanced Speaking and Critical Listening Skills (ELS)Prereq: NoneU (Fall, Spring)3-3-6 units. HASS-HCan be repeated for credit. Credit cannot also be received for21G.232

For advanced students who wish to build condence and skills inspoken English. Focuses on the appropriate oral presentation ofmaterial in a variety of professional contexts: group discussions,classroom explanations and interactions, and theses/researchproposals. Valuable for those who intend to teach or lecture inEnglish. Includes frequent video- and audio-recording for analysisand feedback. Develops eective speaking and listening skills foracademic and professional contexts. Models, materials, topics andassignments vary from term to term. May be repeated for creditwith permission of the instructor. Meets with 21G.232 when oeredconcurrently. Limited to 15 per section.J. Dunphy, A. C. Kemp



21G.237 MIT Out Loud: Public Speaking for Bilingual StudentsPrereq: NoneAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-HCan be repeated for credit.

Develops oral communication skills for bilingual students throughthe lens of the MIT experience. Speaking assignments in informativeand persuasive speech forms draw on examples of popular cultureand MIT touchstones, such as "alternative" campus tours, interviews,MIT 100K pitches, and TED talks. Explores the role of voice andbody language through improvisation and impromptus. Focuses onspoken accuracy and vocabulary through oral exercises designed forbilingual students. Frequent video-recording will be used for self-evaluation. Limited to 15.A. Kemp

21G.240 Imagining English: Creative Writing for BilingualStudentsPrereq: 21G.222 or other CI-H/CI-HW subjectU (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-A

Instruction for bilingual students in writing short stories and poemsin English. Involves the study of cra, revision, and creativity, as wellas close reading of important works by American, British, and non-native writers' writing in English. Analyzes "the limits of English"through group discussions of student writing to distinguish linguisticfreshness from grammatical incorrectness, with review of relevantrules. Includes academic and non-academic vocabulary building, aformal writing process, literary analysis essays, short translations toand from students' native languages, and the workshopping (peerreviewing) of creative work. Limited to 18.E. Grunwald

Graduate Subjects

21G.217 Workshop in Strategies for Eective Teaching (ELS)Prereq: NoneG (IAP; partial term)Not oered regularly; consult department1-0-2 unitsCredit cannot also be received for 21G.218

A mini-module for international teaching assistants. Covers specialproblems in teaching when English is a second language and theUSA a second culture. Videotaping of practice sessions for feedback.Individualized programs to meet dierent needs. Graduate TA's havepriority. Limited to 18.A. C. Kemp

21G.219 Foundations of Academic and Professional Writing (ELS)Prereq: NoneG (Fall, Spring)3-0-9 unitsCan be repeated for credit. Credit cannot also be received for21G.220

Writing module for high- intermediate ELS students who wish toreview and practice accurate grammar, eective sentence andparagraph structure, punctuation and word choice. Short weeklywriting assignments with extensive editing required. Meets with21G.220 when oered concurrently. Limited to 18.E. Grunwald

21G.224 Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation (ELS)Prereq: NoneG (Fall, Spring)3-0-9 unitsCan be repeated for credit. Credit cannot also be received for21G.223

Designed for high intermediate ELS students who need to developbetter listening comprehension and oral skills. Involves shortspeaking and listening assignments with extensive exercises inaccurate comprehension, pronunciation, stress and intonation, andexpression of ideas. Includes frequent video- and audio-recordingfor analysis and feedback. Meets with 21G.223 when oeredconcurrently. Limited to 18 per section.E. Grunwald

21G.225 Advanced Workshop in Writing for Science andEngineering (ELS)Prereq: NoneG (Fall, Spring)3-0-9 unitsCan be repeated for credit. Credit cannot also be received for21G.226

Analysis and practice of various forms of scientic and technicalwriting, from memos to journal articles. Strategies for conveyingtechnical information to specialist and non-specialist audiences.Comparable to 21W.780 but methods designed to deal withspecial problems of advanced ELS or bilingual students. Thegoal of the workshop is to develop eective writing skills foracademic and professional contexts. Models, materials, topics andassignments vary from term to term. Meets with 21G.226 whenoered concurrently. Limited to 18 per section.J. Dunphy



21G.227 Advanced Workshop in Writing for Social Sciences andArchitecture (ELS)Prereq: NoneG (Fall, Spring)3-0-9 unitsCan be repeated for credit. Credit cannot also be received for21G.228

Focuses on techniques, format, and prose used in academic andprofessional life. Emphasis on writing required in elds such aseconomics, political science, and architecture. Short assignmentsinclude business letters, memos, and proposals that lead towarda written term project. Methods designed to accommodate thosewhose rst language is not English. Develops eective writing skillsfor academic and professional contexts. Models, materials, topicsand assignments vary from term to term. May be repeated for creditwith permission of instructor. Limited to 18 per section.A. C. Kemp

21G.232 Advanced Speaking and Critical Listening Skills (ELS)Prereq: NoneG (Fall, Spring)3-3-6 unitsCan be repeated for credit. Credit cannot also be received for 21G.233

For advanced students who wish to build condence and skills inspoken English. Focuses on the appropriate oral presentation ofmaterial in a variety of professional contexts: group discussions,classroom explanations and interactions, and theses/researchproposals. Valuable for those who intend to teach or lecture inEnglish. Includes frequent video- and audio-recording for analysisand feedback. Develops eective speaking and listening skills foracademic and professional contexts. Models, materials, topics andassignments vary from term to term. May be repeated for creditwith permission of the instructor. Meets with 21G.233 when oeredconcurrently. Limited to 15 per section.J. Dunphy, A. C. Kemp

French

The subjects below are taught in French and include oerings inlanguage, literature, and cultural studies.The indication of prerequisites for specic French oerings does notapply to students who have already completed equivalent work. Forfurther placement advice, consult one of the eld advisors in French.

Fundamental Language Subjects

21G.301 French ISubject meets with 21G.351Prereq: NoneU (Fall, IAP, Spring)3-1-8 units. HASS-H

Introduction to the French language and culture with emphasis onthe acquisition of vocabulary and grammatical concepts throughactive communication. Conducted entirely in French. Exposure tothe language via a variety of authentic sources such as the Internet,audio, video and printed materials which help develop culturalawareness as well as linguistic prociency. Coordinated language labprogram. For graduate credit see 21G.351. Limited to 18 per section.Consult L. Rezvani

21G.302 French IISubject meets with 21G.352Prereq: 21G.301 or permission of instructorU (Fall, Spring)3-1-8 units. HASS-H

Continuation of introductory course to the French language andculture with emphasis on acquisition of vocabulary and grammaticalconcepts through active communication. Conducted entirely inFrench. Exposure to the language via a variety of authentic sourcessuch as the Internet, audio, video and printed materials whichhelp develop cultural awareness as well as linguistic prociency.Coordinated language lab. For graduate credit see 21G.352. Limitedto 18 per section.L. Rezvani

21G.303 French IIIPrereq: 21G.302 or permission of instructorU (Fall, Spring)3-1-8 units. HASS-H

Third subject in the French language sequence. Systematic workon grammar and vocabulary expands skills in understanding,speaking, reading and writing in French. Intercultural explorationthrough a variety of authentic materials, such as music, videos,lms, newspapers, and excerpts from literary texts. Limited to 18 persection.C. Culot



21G.304 French IVPrereq: 21G.303 or permission of instructorU (Fall, Spring)3-1-8 units. HASS-H

Fourth subject in the French language sequence. Focuses onlanguage and intercultural understanding. Students work with avariety of materials such as surveys, newspapers, commercials, lmsand music. Systematic work on grammar and vocabulary expandsstudents' skills in understanding, speaking, reading and writing.Limited to 18 per section.S. Levet

21G.306 French: Communication Intensive IPrereq: None. Coreq: 21G.308, 21G.310, 21G.311, 21G.312, 21G.315,21G.320, 21G.321, or 21G.322[J]; permission of instructorU (Fall, Spring)3-0-0 units

Intensive tutorial in writing and speaking for majors. Providesstudents with enhanced linguistic and cultural fluency for academicor real-world purposes. 21G.307 builds on writing and speaking skillsacquired in 21G.306. Conducted entirely in French. Preference toFrench majors.Information: B. Perreau

21G.307 French: Communication Intensive IIPrereq: None. Coreq: 21G.308, 21G.310, 21G.311, 21G.312, 21G.315,21G.320, 21G.321, or 21G.322[J]; permission of instructorU (Fall, Spring)3-0-0 units

Intensive tutorial in writing and speaking for majors. Providesstudents with enhanced linguistic and cultural fluency for academicor real-world purposes. 21G.307 builds on writing and speaking skillsacquired in 21G.306. Conducted entirely in French. Preference toFrench majors.Information: B. Perreau

Intermediate Subjects in Language, Literature, and CultureNative speakers of French who have studied French literature at ahigh-school level must obtain permission of the instructor to enroll inany of these subjects.

21G.308 Writing (Like the) FrenchPrereq: 21G.304 or permission of instructorU (Fall)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

For students who wish to continue with language study beforetaking upper-level subjects in literature or culture. Emphasis ondevelopment of reading and writing skills, review of the basicconcepts of French grammar, and acquisition of precise vocabularythrough the use of printed materials, short stories, and poems.Taught in French.C. Culot

21G.310 French Conversation: Intensive PracticePrereq: 21G.304 or permission of instructorU (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Training in oral expression including communication skills, fluency,idiomatic French and pronunciation. Discussion materials includeshort literary and sociological texts, recent lms, varied audio anddigitized video interviews and the Internet. Taught in French. Limitedto 16.L. Rezvani

21G.311 Introduction to French CulturePrereq: 21G.304 or permission of instructorAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Examines major social and political trends, events, debates andpersonalities which help place various aspects of contemporaryFrench culture in their historical perspective. Topics include theheritage of the French Revolution, the growth and consequences ofcolonialism, the role of intellectuals in public debates, the impactof the Occupation, the modernization of the economy and of socialstructures. Also studied are the sources and meanings of nationalsymbols, monuments, myths and manifestoes. Documents includection, lms, essays, newspaper articles, and television shows.Recommended for students planning to study abroad. Taught inFrench.Consult C. Clark



21G.312 Basic Themes in French Literature and CulturePrereq: 21G.304 or permission of instructorU (Fall)3-0-9 units. HASS-HCan be repeated for credit.

Introduction to literary and cultural analysis through the closereading and discussion of texts united by a common theme. Taughtin French.Consult I. Nicholas

21G.315 A Window onto Contemporary French SocietyPrereq: 21G.304 or permission of instructorU (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Intermediate subject designed to help students gradually build anin-depth understanding of France. Focuses on French attitudes andvalues regarding education, work, family, and institutions. Dealswith the diering notions that underlie interpersonal interactionsand communication styles, such as politeness, friendship, andformality. Using a Web comparative, cross-cultural approach,students explore a variety of French and American materials,then analyze and compare using questionnaires, opinion polls,news reports (in dierent media), as well as a variety of historical,anthropological and literary texts. Students involved in teamresearch projects. Attention given to the development of relevantlinguistics skills. Recommended for students planning to study andwork in France. Taught in French.S. Levet

Advanced Subjects in Literature and Culture

21G.320 Introduction to French LiteraturePrereq: 21G.304 or permission of instructorU (Spring)Not oered regularly; consult department3-0-9 units. HASS-H

A basic study of major French literary genres — poetry, drama, andction — and an introduction to methods of literary analysis. Authorsinclude: Voltaire, Balzac, Sand, Baudelaire, Apollinaire, Camus,Sartre, Ionesco, Duras, and Tournier. Special attention devoted to theimprovement of French language skills. Taught in French.L. Rezvani

21G.321 Childhood and Youth in French and FrancophoneCulturesPrereq: One intermediate subject in FrenchAcad Year 2020-2021: U (Spring)Acad Year 2021-2022: Not oered3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Studies the transformation of childhood and youth since the 18thcentury in France, as well as the development of sentimentalitywithin the family in a francophone context. Examines thepersonication of children, both as a source of inspiration forartistic creation and a political ideal aimed at protecting futuregenerations. Considers various representations of childhood andyouth in literature (e.g., Pagnol, Proust, Sarraute, Laye, Morgiévre),movies (e.g., Truaut), and songs (e.g., Brel, Barbara). Taught inFrench.B. Perreau

21G.322[J] Frenchness in an Era of GlobalizationSame subject as 21H.242[J]Prereq: One intermediate subject in French or permission ofinstructorU (Fall)Not oered regularly; consult department3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Approaches the question of what constitutes Frenchness in today'sera of globalization through issues of memory, belonging, andcultural production. Explores the role of timeless traditions -common technologies, an internationally-spoken language,monuments open to the world, and foods such as wine and cheese- remain quintessentially French. Also covers recent scandalsabout France's role in the world, such as its colonial identity andDominique Strauss-Kahn's New York debacle. Taught in French.Limited to 18.C. Clark



21G.325[J] New Culture of Gender: Queer FranceSame subject as WGS.233[J]Prereq: One intermediate subject in FrenchU (Fall)Not oered regularly; consult department3-0-9 units. HASS-HCan be repeated for credit.

Addresses the place of contemporary queer identities in Frenchdiscourse. Discusses the new generation of queer authors andtheir principal concerns. Introduces students to the main classicalreferences of queer subcultures, from Proust and Vivien toHocquenghem and Wittig. Examines current debates on post-colonialand globalized queer identities through essays, songs, movies, andnovels. Authors include Didier Eribon, Anne Garréta, Abdellah Taïa,Anne Scott, and Nina Bouraoui. Taught in French.B. Perreau

21G.326 Global Africa: Creative CulturesSubject meets with 21A.136[J], 21G.026[J]Prereq: 21G.304 or permission of instructorU (Spring)Not oered regularly; consult department3-0-10 units. HASS-S

Examines contemporary and historical cultural production on andfrom Africa across a range of registers, including literary, musicaland visual arts, material culture, and science and technology.Employs key theoretical concepts from anthropology and socialtheory to analyze these forms and phenomena. Uses case studiesto consider how Africa articulates its place in, and relationship to,the world through creative practices. Discussion topics largely drawnfrom Francophone and sub-Saharan Africa, but also from throughoutthe continent and the African diaspora. Taught in English with aproject that requires research in French. Limited to 18.A. Edoh

21G.328 African MigrationsSubject meets with 21A.137[J], 21G.028[J]Prereq: 21G.304 or permission of instructorAcad Year 2020-2021: U (Spring)Acad Year 2021-2022: Not oered3-0-10 units. HASS-S

Examines West African migration to France and to the United Statesfrom the early 20th century to the present. Centering the experiencesof African social actors and historicizing recent dynamics, studentsconsider what migration across these three regions reveals aboutAfrican projects of self-determination, postcolonial nation-building,and global citizenship. Students also comparatively analyze theworkings of contemporary French and American societies, inparticular, the articulations of race and citizenship in the twonations. Taught in English with a project that requires research inFrench. Limited to 18.A. Edoh

21G.341 Contemporary French Film and Social IssuesPrereq: 21G.304 or permission of instructorAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Spring)2-2-8 units. HASS-H

Issues in contemporary French society as expressed through moviesmade in the 1990s. Topics include France's national self-image,the women's movement, sexuality and gender, family life andclass structure, post-colonialism and immigration, and Americancultural imperialism. Films by Lelouch, Audiard, Doillon, Denis,Klapisch, Resnais, Rouan, Balasko, Collard, Dridi, Kassovitz, andothers. Readings from French periodicals. Films shown with Englishsubtitles. Taught in French.C. Clark

21G.342 French Pop MusicPrereq: 21G.304 or permission of instructorAcad Year 2020-2021: U (Spring)Acad Year 2021-2022: Not oered3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Studies the literary, political and social traditions of "la chansonfrançaise" from the early 20th century to the present. Discussesthe influences of world music on both French and francophonesongs. Students investigate individual musicians' careers, as well asgenerational phenomena, such as cabaret songs, yéyés, and Frenchrap. Examines the impact of social media on the music industry inFrance, the role of television and cinema, and the influence of danceand living art. Taught in French. Limited to 18.B. Perreau



21G.344[J] French Feminist Literature: Yesterday and TodaySame subject as WGS.321[J]Prereq: One intermediate subject in French or permission ofinstructorU (Fall)Not oered regularly; consult department3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Explores feminist literary voices in France throughout the ages.Discusses the theory that the power of feminist writing lies in itsability to translate dominant language into a language of one's own.Studies lifestyles, family norms, political representation, socialmovements, as well as the perception of the body. Investigates howfeminist genealogies redene the relationship between belongingand knowledge through a dialogue between several generations ofwomen writers. Taught in French. Limited to 18.B. Perreau

21G.346 Topics in Modern French Literature and CulturePrereq: One intermediate subject in FrenchU (Fall)3-0-9 units. HASS-HCan be repeated for credit.

Close study of history and criticism of French literature, focusingon a specic group of writers, a movement, a theme, a critical ortheoretical issue, or an analytic approach. May be repeated for creditwith permission of instructor. Taught in French.Consult B. Perreau

21G.347 Social and Literary Trends in Contemporary ShortFrench FictionPrereq: One intermediate subject in French or permission ofinstructorAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Examines short stories and short novels published in Franceduring the past 20 years, with emphasis on texts related to thedominant social and cultural trends. Themes include the legacy ofFrance's colonial experience, the re-examination of its wartime past,memory and the Holocaust, the specter of AIDS, changing genderrelationships, new families, the quest for personal identity, andimmigration narratives. Covers a wide variety of authors, includingChristine Angot, Nina Bouraoui, Herve Guibert, and Patrick Modiano.Taught in French.B. Perreau

21G.348 Global ParisPrereq: One intermediate subject in French or permission ofinstructorAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Fall)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Investigates Paris' oversized status as a global capital by lookingat the events, transformations, cultures, and arts for which thecity is known. Explores Paris as a magnet for immigrants, and howtheir presence has transformed the city. Takes into account the cityas a mythic place, dreamed of and reconstructed as far away asBollywood and Las Vegas. Provides a deeper understanding of Parisand its current place in French and global cultures. Taught in French.C. Clark

21G.356 The "Making" of Modern Europe: 1789-Present (New)Subject meets with 21G.056[J], 21H.143[J]Prereq: 21G.304 or permission of instructorU (Fall)3-0-10 units. HASS-H

Provides an overview of European history from 1789 to the present.Explores how the ideas of "European" and "modern" have beendened over time. Explores major events and the evolution of majortensions and issues that consumed Europe and Europeans throughthe period, including questions of identity, inclusion/exclusion,religion, and equality. Places major emphasis on the ction, visualculture, and lms of the century as the products and evidence ofpolitical, social and cultural change. Taught in English with a projectthat requires research in French.C. Clark


21G.351 French ISubject meets with 21G.301Prereq: NoneG (Fall, IAP, Spring)3-1-5 units

Introduction to the French language and culture with emphasison acquisition of vocabulary and grammatical concepts throughactive communication. Conducted entirely in French. Exposure tothe language via a variety of authentic sources such as the Internet,audio, video and printed materials which help develop culturalawareness and linguistic prociency. Coordinated language labprogram. Limited to 18 per section.L. Rezvani



21G.352 French IISubject meets with 21G.302Prereq: 21G.351G (Fall, Spring)3-1-5 units

Continuation of introductory course to the French language andculture with emphasis on acquisition of vocabulary and grammaticalconcepts through active communication. Conducted entirely inFrench. Exposure to the language via a variety of authentic sourcessuch as the Internet, audio, video and printed materials whichhelp develop cultural awareness as well as linguistic prociency.Coordinated language lab. Same as 21G.302, but for graduate credit.Limited to 18 per section.L. Rezvani

German

The subjects below are taught in German and include oerings inlanguage, literature, and cultural studies.The indication of prerequisites for specic German oerings does notapply to students who have already completed equivalent work. Forfurther placement advice, consult one of the eld advisors in German.


21G.401 German ISubject meets with 21G.451Prereq: NoneU (Fall, IAP, Spring)4-0-8 units. HASS-H

Introduction to German language and culture. Acquisitionof vocabulary and grammatical concepts through activecommunication. Audio, video, and printed materials provide directexposure to authentic German language and culture. Self-pacedlanguage lab program is fully coordinated with textbook/workbook.Development of eective basic communication skills. For graduatecredit see 21G.451. Limited to 18 per section.A. Nguyen

21G.402 German IISubject meets with 21G.452Prereq: 21G.401 or permission of instructorU (Fall, Spring)4-0-8 units. HASS-H

Expansion of basic communication skills and further developmentof linguistic competency. Review and completion of basic grammar,building of vocabulary, and practice in writing short essays. Readingof short literary texts. Exposure to history and culture of German-speaking countries through audio, video, and Web materials. Forgraduate credit see 21G.452. Limited to 18 per section.D. Jaeger

21G.403 German IIIPrereq: 21G.402 or permission of instructorU (Fall, Spring)4-0-8 units. HASS-H

Expands skills in speaking, reading, listening, and writing. Developsanalytic and interpretative skills through the reading of a full-lengthdrama as well as short prose and poetry (Dürrenmatt, Boll, Borchert,and others) and through media selections on contemporary issuesin German-speaking cultures. Discussions and compositions basedon these texts. Review of grammar and development of vocabulary-building strategies. Recommended for students with two years ofhigh school German. Limited to 18 per section.E. Crocker

21G.404 German IVPrereq: 21G.403 or permission of instructorU (Fall, Spring)4-0-8 units. HASS-H

Development of interpretive skills, using literary texts (B. Brecht,S. Zweig) and contemporary media texts (lm, TV broadcasts, Webmaterials). Discussion and exploration of cultural topics in theircurrent social, political, and historical context via hypermediadocumentaries. Further renement of oral and written expressionand expansion of communicative competence in practical everydaysituations. Limited to 18 per section.D. Jaeger



21G.406 German: Communication Intensive IPrereq: None. Coreq: 21G.409, 21G.410, 21G.412, 21G.414, 21G.416,21G.417, 21G.418, or 21G.420; permission of instructorU (Fall, Spring)3-0-0 units

Intensive tutorial in writing and speaking for majors. Providesstudents with enhanced linguistic and cultural fluency for academicor real-world purposes. 21G.407 builds on writing and speakingskills acquired in 21G.406. Conducted entirely in German. Preferenceto German majors.Information: E. Goldberg

21G.407 German: Communication Intensive IIPrereq: None. Coreq: 21G.409, 21G.410, 21G.412, 21G.414, 21G.416,21G.417, 21G.418, or 21G.420; permission of instructorU (Fall, Spring)3-0-0 units

Intensive tutorial in writing and speaking for majors. Providesstudents with enhanced linguistic and cultural fluency for academicor real-world purposes. 21G.407 builds on writing and speakingskills acquired in 21G.406. Conducted entirely in German. Preferenceto German majors.Information: E. Goldberg

Intermediate Subjects in Language, Literature, and Culture

21G.405 Intermediate German: Intensive Study of Language andCulturePrereq: 21G.403 or permission of instructorU (IAP)Not oered regularly; consult department4-0-8 units. HASS-H

Prepares students for working and living in German-speakingcountries. Focuses on current political, social, and cultural issues,using newspapers, TV, radio broadcasts, podcasts, and Web sourcesfrom Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Emphasizes speakingand listening skills for professional contexts. Project-based courseincludes oral presentations, group discussions, guest lectures, andlive interviews with German speakers. Progress tracked with studentportfolios. Taught in German. No listeners.E. Crocker

21G.409 Advanced German: Visual Arts, Media, CreativeExpressionPrereq: 21G.404Acad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-A

Students develop their spoken and written language skills viastorytelling, drama, interpretative speaking, poetry slam, writingshort, creative texts; and by reading contemporary prose, plays, andpoetry. Explores dierent art forms such as short lm, photography,installation and digital art, and commercials. Discusses works byYoko Tawada, Ernst Jandl, and Babak Saed, among others. Studentscreate their own mini-lm, commercial, or multimedia work. Taughtin German.D. Jaeger

21G.410 Advanced German: Communication for ProfessionalsPrereq: 21G.404U (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Exposes students to current issues and language use in Germantechnology, business, and international industrial relations;discusses ramications of these issues in a larger social and culturalcontext. Prepares students who wish to work or study in a German-speaking country. Focuses on specialized vocabulary and systematictraining in speaking and writing skills to improve fluency and style.Emphasizes communicative strategies that are crucial in a workingenvironment. Includes discussion and analysis of newspaper andmagazine articles, modern expository prose, and extensive use ofonline material. Taught in German.R. Sondermann

21G.412 Advanced German: Literature and CulturePrereq: 21G.404 or permission of instructorU (Fall)3-0-9 units. HASS-HCan be repeated for credit.

Provides the opportunity to discuss, orally and in writing, cultural,ethical, and social issues on a stylistically sophisticated level.Explores representative and influential works from the 19th centuryto the present, through literary texts (prose, drama, poetry), radioplays, art, lm, and architecture. Investigates topics such as thehuman and the machine, science and ethics, representation ofmemory, and issues of good and evil. Includes works by E.T.A.Homann, Kaa, Brecht, Dürrenmatt, Süskind, and W.G. Sebald.Topics and authors vary from term to term. May be repeated for creditwith permission of instructor. Taught in German.D. Jaeger



Advanced Subjects in Language, Literature, and Culture

21G.414 German Culture, Media, and SocietyPrereq: 21G.404Acad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-HCan be repeated for credit.

Investigates current trends and topics in German literature, theater,lm, television, radio, and other media arts productions. Analyzesmedia texts in the context of their production, reception, anddistribution as well as the public debates initiated by these works.Students have the opportunity to discuss topics with a writer,lmmaker, and/or media artist from Germany. Taught in German.Topics vary from term to term.K. Fendt

21G.416 20th- and 21st-Century German LiteraturePrereq: 21G.404U (Spring)Not oered regularly; consult department3-0-9 units. HASS-HCan be repeated for credit.

Introduces students to important 20th- and 21st-century literarytexts and connects them to the oen dramatic course of Germanhistory in the last century. Surveys German literature from thebeginning of the 20th century to the most recent post-unicationtexts. Each term focuses on a dierent broader theme. May berepeated for credit with permission of instructor. Taught in German.Consult E. Crocker

21G.417 Cultural Geographies of Germany: Nature, Culture, andPoliticsPrereq: 21G.404 or permission of instructorU (Spring)Not oered regularly; consult department3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Examines the relationship between nature, geography, and powerin 20th- and 21st-century German culture. Familiarizes studentswith a series of themes in literature, science, engineering, urbanplanning and everyday life that have played a central role in Germannational imaginaries and concepts of citizenship. Engaging specicexamples and historical, ethnographic, literary and visual material,students explore how human-environment relations have guredprominently in German national identity, its economic power, andglobal connections. Taught in German.B. Stoetzer

21G.418 Race and Migration in EuropeSubject meets with 21A.132[J], 21G.058[J]Prereq: 21G.404 or permission of instructorU (Fall)3-0-10 units. HASS-H; CI-H

Addresses the shiing politics of nation, ethnicity, and racein the context of migration and globalization in Germany andEurope. Provides students with analytical tools to approach globalconcerns and consider Europe and Germany from cross-cultural andinterdisciplinary perspectives. Familiarizes students with the ways inwhich histories of migration, travel, and colonial encounters shapecontemporary Europe. Introduces the concepts of transnationalism,diasporic cultures, racism, ethnicity, asylum, and mobility viacase studies and materials, including lm, ethnography, ction,and autobiography. Taught in English with a project that requiresresearch and writing in German. Limited to 18.B. Stoetzer

21G.419 City Living: Ethnographies of Urban Worlds (New)Subject meets with 21A.402[J], 21G.029[J]Prereq: 21G.404 or permission of instructorAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Spring)3-0-10 units. HASS-S

Introduces the ways in which anthropologists have studied cities.Addressing the question of what constitutes the boundaries oflife in the city, students familiarize themselves with key themes- such as the relation between city and countryside, space andplace, urban economies, science, globalization, migration, nature/culture, kinship, and race, gender, class and memory - that haveguided anthropological analyses of cities across the world. Viaengagement with case studies and their own small eldworkprojects, students gain experience with dierent ethnographicstrategies for documenting urban life. Taught in English with aproject that requires research and writing in German. Limited to 25across 21A.402[J] and 21G.419.B. Stoetzer



21G.420 Visual Histories: German Cinema 1945 to PresentPrereq: 21G.404 or permission of instructorAcad Year 2020-2021: U (Spring)Acad Year 2021-2022: Not oered2-2-8 units. HASS-ACan be repeated for credit.

Studies the history, aesthetics, and cultural contexts of German lmsince the end of World War II. Explores lms of the "New GermanCinema" by lmmakers Fassbinder, Wenders, Herzog, and others.Investigates and compares dierent lm traditions of East andWest Germany, new aesthetic styles of the "Berlin School" aerthe fall of the Berlin wall, and new lmic concepts in contemporaryproductions, including lms from lmmakers with migrationbackgrounds. Special focuses on the analysis of the language oflm, dierent genres, and aesthetic traditions in their historical andsocietal contexts. Taught in German. Limited to 18.K. Fendt


21G.451 German ISubject meets with 21G.401Prereq: NoneG (Fall, IAP, Spring)4-0-5 units

Introduction to German language and culture. Acquisitionof vocabulary and grammatical concepts through activecommunication. Audio, video, and printed materials provide directexposure to authentic German language and culture. Self-pacedlanguage lab program is fully coordinated with textbook/workbook.Development of eective basic communication skills. Same as21G.401, but for graduate credit. Limited to 18 per section.A. Nguyen

21G.452 German IISubject meets with 21G.402Prereq: 21G.451 or permission of instructorG (Fall, Spring)4-0-5 units

Expansion of basic communication skills and further developmentof linguistic competency. Review and completion of basic grammar,building of vocabulary, and practice in writing short essays. Readingof short literary texts. Exposure to history and culture of German-speaking countries through audio, video and web materials. Same as21G.402, but for graduate credit. Limited to 18 per section.D. Jaeger

Japanese

The subjects below are taught in Japanese and include oerings inlanguage, literature, and cultural studies.

The indication of prerequisites for specic Japanese oerings doesnot apply to students who have already completed equivalent work.For further placement advice, consult one of the eld advisors inJapanese.


21G.501 Japanese ISubject meets with 21G.551Prereq: NoneU (Fall, IAP)4-0-8 units. HASS-H

Introduction to modern standard Japanese. Emphasis on developingprociency in speaking and listening, using basic grammar andvocabulary. Basic skills in reading and writing are also taught. Labwork required. For graduate credit see 21G.551. Limited to 16 persection.Consult M. Ikeda

21G.502 Japanese IISubject meets with 21G.552Prereq: 21G.501 or (placement test and permission of instructor)U (Spring)4-0-8 units. HASS-H

Enhancement of the four basic skills. Extension of basic grammar.Vocabulary and <em>kanji </em>(Chinese characters) building. Labwork required. For graduate credit see 21G.552. Limited to 16 persection.Consult M. Ikeda

21G.503 Japanese IIIPrereq: 21G.502 or (placement test and permission of instructor)U (Fall)4-0-8 units. HASS-H

Students further develop their skills in speaking, listening, readingand writing. Involves continued vocabulary and <em>kanji</em>building. Coordinated language lab. Limited to 16 per section.Consult T. Aikawa

21G.504 Japanese IVPrereq: 21G.503 or (placement test and permission of instructor)U (Spring)4-0-8 units. HASS-H

Review and expansion of basic skills. Emphasis on applicationof basic grammar and vocabulary in various situations. Lab workrequired. Limited to 16 per section.Consult M. Ikeda



21G.505 Japanese VPrereq: 21G.504 or (placement test and permission of instructor)U (Fall)4-0-8 units. HASS-H

Systematic development of reading, writing, and oral communicationskills. Introduction to advanced grammar that deepens theunderstanding of Japanese culture and society through reading anddiscussion. Lab work required. Limited to 16 per section.Consult W. Maekawa

21G.506 Japanese VIPrereq: 21G.505 or (placement test and permission of instructor)U (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Continuation of 21G.505. Further development of reading, writing,and oral communication skills. Extension of advanced grammar andfurther enhancement of advanced vocabulary. Variety of culturalelements studied through readings, video, and discussion. Lab workrequired.Consult W. Maekawa


21G.551 Japanese ISubject meets with 21G.501Prereq: NoneG (Fall, IAP)4-0-5 units

Introduction to modern standard Japanese. Emphasis on developingprociency in speaking and listening, using basic grammar andvocabulary. Basic skills in reading and writing are also taught. Labwork required. Same as 21G.501, but for graduate credit. Limited to16 per section.Consult M. Ikeda

21G.552 Japanese IISubject meets with 21G.502Prereq: 21G.551 or (placement test and permission of instructor)G (Spring)4-0-5 units

Enhancement of the four basic skills. Extension of basic grammar.Vocabulary and kanji (Chinese characters) building. Lab workrequired. Same as 21G.502, but for graduate credit. Limited to 16 persection.Consult W. Maekawa

Japanese Language Option Subjects

21G.591 Gender and Japanese Popular CultureSubject meets with 21A.143[J], 21G.039[J], WGS.154[J]Prereq: 21G.504 or permission of instructorAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Fall)3-0-10 units. HASS-H

Examines relationships between identity and participation inJapanese popular culture as a way of understanding the changingcharacter of media, capitalism, fan communities, and culture.Emphasizes contemporary popular culture and theories of gender,sexuality, race, and the workings of power and value in global cultureindustries. Topics include manga (comic books), hip-hop and otherpopular music, anime and feature lms, video games, contemporaryliterature, and online communication. Students present analysesof materials during in-class discussions and develop a nal projectbased on a particular aspect of gender and popular culture. Severallms screened outside of regular class meeting times. Taught inEnglish with a project that requires research in Japanese. Preferenceto Japanese minors.I. Condry

21G.592 Introduction to Japanese CultureSubject meets with 21G.064Prereq: 21G.504 or permission of instructorU (Fall)3-0-10 units. HASS-H; CI-H

Examines the major aesthetic, social, and political elements thathave shaped modern Japanese culture and society. Includes readingson contemporary Japan and the historical evolution of the culture.Students study literary texts, lm and art, and analyze everyday lifeand leisure activities. Taught in English with a project that requiresresearch in Japanese. Limited to 18; preference to Japanese minors.Consult P. Roquet



21G.593 Japanese Literature and CinemaSubject meets with 21G.065Prereq: 21G.504 or permission of instructorU (Fall)3-0-10 units. HASS-H; CI-H

Surveys both cinematic and literary representations of diverse erasand aspects of Japanese culture, with emphasis on the modernperiod. Includes topics such as the classical era, the samurai age,wartime Japan and the atomic bombings, social change in thepostwar period, and the appropriation of foreign cultural themes.Directors include Akira Kurosawa and Hiroshi Teshigahara. Authorsinclude Kobo Abe and Yukio Mishima. Films shown with subtitles inEnglish. Taught in English with a project that requires research inJapanese. Preference to Japanese minors.Consult P. Roquet

21G.594 Cinema in Japan and KoreaSubject meets with 21G.094Prereq: 21G.504 or permission of instructorU (Spring)3-0-10 units. HASS-A

Focuses on landmark art cinema from both countries while providinga thorough introduction to lm style. Each week examines a dierentcomponent of lm form, using the close analysis of specic lmsin their cultural and historical context. Explores the use of videoessays as a form of critical analysis. Taught in English with a projectthat requires research in Japanese. Preference to Japanese minors.Limited to 18.P. Roquet

21G.595 Cultures of Popular Music in East Asia: Japan, Korea,ChinaSubject meets with 21G.095[J], 21M.297[J]Prereq: 21G.504 or permission of instructorAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Spring)3-0-10 units. HASS-A

Explores a variety of music cultures in contemporary East Asia.Emphasizes examples from Japan, but forays elsewhere, includingSouth Korea and China. Uses writings, videos, and recordings ofmusical performances, events, and objects in a variety of contextsto better understand how the concept of culture gives insight intogender, class, sexuality, race, ethnicity, nationhood, and individualidentities. Explores ethnographic approaches to musical cultureswith a focus on the last thirty years. Topics include Japanesehip-hop, K-Pop idols, Vocaloids (virtual idols), Chinese popularmusic and protest, street music, streaming and online distributionfor global music, and experimental music. Students conductethnographic eldwork and produce sonic presentations. No musicexperience nor technical expertise required. Taught in English with aproject that requires research in Japanese.I. Condry

21G.596 Anime: Transnational Media and CultureSubject meets with 21G.063Prereq: 21G.504 or permission of instructorAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Spring)3-0-10 units. HASS-H

Explores anime (Japanese animated lms and TV shows) as astudy in flows among media and cultures. Discusses Japan'ssubstantial share of the TV cartoon market and the reasons foranime's worldwide success. Focuses on cultural production andthe ways anime cultures are created through the interactive eortsof studios, sponsors, fans, broadcasters, and distributors. Usesanime scholarship and media examples as a means to examineleading theories in media and cultural studies, gender and sexuality,technology and identity, and post-industrial globalization. Taught inEnglish with a project that requires research in Japanese. Preferenceto Japanese minors.I. Condry



21G.597 Digital Media in Japan and KoreaSubject meets with 21G.067Prereq: 21G.504 or permission of instructorAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Spring)3-0-10 units. HASS-H

Examines the social, cultural, and political stakes of digital culturein Japan and Korea. Focuses on digital media use (and abuse),including the internet, streaming and mobile media, gaming,robots, and augmented realities; the digital remediation of oldermedia; and methods for the study of online life. By consideringhow digital media use has developed in each country and reshapedidentity, politics, public space, and creative practice, students builda conceptual and critical vocabulary for the comparative study ofalgorithmic cultures. Taught in English with a project that requiresresearch in Japanese. Preference to Japanese minors.P. Roquet

Italian


21G.601 Italian ISubject meets with 21G.651Prereq: NoneU (IAP)Not oered regularly; consult department4-0-8 units. HASS-H

Focus on basic oral expression, listening comprehension, andelementary reading and writing. Emphasis on the acquisitionof vocabulary and grammatical concepts through activecommunication. Designed for students with no knowledge of Italian.Audio, video, and printed materials provide direct exposure toauthentic Italian language and culture.Sta

21G.651 Italian ISubject meets with 21G.601Prereq: NoneG (IAP)Not oered regularly; consult department4-0-5 units

Focus on basic oral expression, listening comprehension, andelementary reading and writing. Emphasis on the acquisitionof vocabulary and grammatical concepts through activecommunication. Designed for students with no knowledge of Italian.Audio, video, and printed materials provide direct exposure toauthentic Italian language and culture.Sta

Portuguese

The subjects below are taught in Portuguese and include oerings inlanguage, literature, and cultural studies.The indication of prerequisites for specic Portuguese oerings doesnot apply to students who have already completed equivalent work.For further placement advice, consult one of the eld advisors inPortuguese.


21G.801 Portuguese ISubject meets with 21G.851Prereq: NoneU (Fall, IAP)4-0-8 units. HASS-H

Introduction to the language and culture of the Portuguese-speaking world, with special attention to Brazilian Portuguese.Focuses on basic oral expression, listening comprehension, andelementary reading and writing. Students develop their vocabularyand understanding of grammatical concepts through activecommunication. Coordinated language lab program. Designed forstudents with no knowledge of Portuguese. Conducted entirely inPortuguese. For graduate credit, see 21G.851. Limited to 18.Consult N. Dominique

21G.802 Portuguese IIPrereq: 21G.801 or permission of instructorU (Spring)4-0-8 units. HASS-HCredit cannot also be received for 21G.800, 21G.852, 21G.855,21G.880

Continuation of 21G.801. Focuses on expanding communicationskills and further development of linguistic competency. Uses avariety of authentic sources, such as the Internet, audio, video,and printed materials, to help develop cultural awareness andlinguistic prociency. Coordinated language lab. Conducted entirelyin Portuguese. For graduate credit, see 21G.852. Limited to 18.N. Dominique



21G.880 Accelerated Introductory Portuguese for SpanishSpeakersSubject meets with 21G.855Prereq: 21G.704 or permission of instructorU (Spring)Not oered regularly; consult department4-0-8 units. HASS-HCredit cannot also be received for 21G.800, 21G.802, 21G.852

Accelerated introduction to the language and culture of thePortuguese-speaking world, with special attention to BrazilianPortuguese. Designed for speakers of Spanish (native or bilingual,or those who have completed two college years or the equivalent).Covers essential content of complete rst-year Portuguese inone semester. Builds on the similarities and dierences betweenboth languages in grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation forspeaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Conducted entirely inPortuguese. For graduate credit, see 21G.855. Limited to 18.N. Dominique

21G.803 Portuguese IIIPrereq: 21G.802, 21G.880, or permission of instructorU (Fall)4-0-8 units. HASS-H

Expands the breadth and depth of students' skills in understanding,speaking, reading, and writing Portuguese while continuing toprovide exposure to the history and cultures of the Portuguese-speaking world. Uses short stories, lms and music to study issuesof historical and current interest. Conducted entirely in Portuguese.Limited to 18.N. Dominique

21G.804 Portuguese IVPrereq: 21G.803 or permission of instructorU (Spring)4-0-8 units. HASS-H

Continued study of the language and culture to improve fluency,accuracy and style in both oral and written communication. Studentsdiscuss current news articles, short literary texts, lms, musicand web-based materials dealing with issues relevant to thePortuguese-speaking world. Coursework also includes grammarreview. Conducted entirely in Portuguese. Limited to 18.N. Dominique

Intermediate Subjects in Language, Literature, and Culture

21G.811 Conversational PortuguesePrereq: 21G.804 or permission of instructorAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Fall)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Intermediate-level subject designed to build the student'svocabulary and improve oral communication through discussion oftopics related to cultural and social aspects of Portuguese-speakingsocieties. Provides extensive listening and speaking practice inoral discourse, including dialogues, narrative and description, withgreat emphasis on everyday-life situations. Conducted entirely inPortuguese. Limited to 18.N. Dominique

21G.820 Topics in Modern Portuguese Literature and CulturePrereq: 21G.804 or permission of instructorAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-HCan be repeated for credit.

Close study of history and criticism of Portuguese literature, focusingon a specic group of writers, a movement, a theme, a critical ortheoretical issue, or an analytic approach. May be repeated for creditwith permission of instructor. Taught in Portuguese.N. Dominique

21G.821 The Beat of Brazil: Portuguese Language and BrazilianSociety Through its MusicPrereq: 21G.804 or permission of instructorAcad Year 2020-2021: U (Fall)Acad Year 2021-2022: Not oered3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Presents an overview of Brazilian history, art, and culture from thelate 19th century to the present day. Topics covered are woven intothe larger theme of popular Brazilian music, and include the ModernArt Week of 1922, Cândido Portinari's paintings, the Tropicalistart movement, and the role of artists and intellectuals during andaer the military dictatorship. Identies and distinguishes themain Brazilian musical styles, connecting them to specic historicalperiods and events, discussing how they reflect dierent notionsof identity, and analyzing cultural production from a transnationalperspective. Focuses on listening and speaking, and reading andwriting, with strong emphasis on developing critical thinking. Taughtin Portuguese. Limited to 18.N. Dominique




21G.851 Portuguese ISubject meets with 21G.801Prereq: NoneG (Fall, IAP)4-0-5 units

Introduction to the language and culture of the Portuguese-speaking world, with special attention to Brazilian Portuguese.Focuses on basic oral expression, listening comprehension, andelementary reading and writing. Students develop their vocabularyand understanding of grammatical concepts through activecommunication. Coordinated language lab program. Designed forstudents with no knowledge of Portuguese. Conducted entirely inPortuguese. For undergraduate credit, see 21G.801. Enrollmentlimited.Consult N. Dominique

21G.852 Portuguese IIPrereq: 21G.851 or permission of instructorG (Spring)4-0-5 unitsCredit cannot also be received for 21G.800, 21G.802, 21G.855,21G.880

Continuation of 21G.851. Focuses on expanding communicationskills and further development of linguistic competency. Uses avariety of authentic sources, such as the Internet, audio, video,and printed materials, to help develop cultural awareness andlinguistic prociency. Coordinated language lab. Conducted entirelyin Portuguese. For undergraduate credit, see 21G.802. Enrollmentlimited.N. Dominique

21G.855 Accelerated Introductory Portuguese for SpanishSpeakersSubject meets with 21G.880Prereq: 21G.704 or permission of instructorG (Spring)Not oered regularly; consult department4-0-5 unitsCredit cannot also be received for 21G.800, 21G.802, 21G.852

Accelerated introduction to the language and culture of thePortuguese-speaking world, with special attention to BrazilianPortuguese. Designed for speakers of Spanish (native or bilingual,or those who have completed two college years or the equivalent).Covers essential content of complete rst-year Portuguese inone semester. Builds on the similarities and dierences betweenboth languages in grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation forspeaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Conducted entirely inPortuguese. For undergraduate credit, see 21G.880. Limited to 18.N. Dominique

Russian

21G.611 Russian I (Regular)Prereq: NoneU (Fall, IAP)4-0-8 units. HASS-H

Emphasizes the development of communicative and culturalcompetence, as well as mastery of the foundations of Russiangrammar and vocabulary. Using video, internet resources, and variedcultural materials, students work on developing speaking, reading,and writing skills. Conducted in both Russian and English. Designedfor students with no knowledge of Russian. Limited to 18.M. Khotimsky

21G.612 Russian II (Regular)Prereq: 21G.611 or permission of instructorU (Spring)4-0-8 units. HASS-H

Continuing instruction in Russian language and culture withemphasis on acquisition of vocabulary and grammatical conceptsthrough active communication. Conducted in both Russian andEnglish. Provides exposure to the language via a video program,internet resources, and literary texts that are integrated in grammarinstruction and conversation tasks. Limited to 18.M. Khotimsky



21G.613 Russian III (Regular)Prereq: 21G.612 and permission of instructorU (Fall)4-0-8 units. HASS-H

Includes comprehensive review and expansion of grammar andvocabulary. Emphasizes the development of speaking, reading,and writing skills. Examines adapted and authentic literary texts,media resources, and lm. Develops communicative skills necessaryfor personal and professional interaction in a Russian-languageenvironment. Limited to 18.M. Khotimsky

21G.614 Russian IV (Regular)Prereq: 21G.613 and permission of instructorU (Spring)4-0-8 units. HASS-H

Features intermediate to advanced study of Russian with acomprehensive review of grammar, and emphasis on more complexcommunicative topics. Reading and writing skills developed throughstudy of various topics in Russian culture and society. Uses a varietyof authentic literary and non-ction texts, media resources, and lm.Limited to 18.M. Khotimsky

21G.618 Introduction to the Classics of Russian Literature -Russian Language OptionSubject meets with 21G.077[J], 21L.490[J]Prereq: 21G.614 or permission of instructorU (Spring)3-0-10 units. HASS-H

Explores the works of classical Russian writers of the 19th and20th centuries, including stories and novels by Pushkin, Gogol,Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Chekhov, Bunin, Nabokov, Platonov, and others.Focuses on their approaches to portraying self and society, andon literary responses to fundamental ethical and philosophicalquestions about justice, freedom, free will, fate, love, loyalty,betrayal, and forgiveness. Taught in English with additional readingsand a short writing project in Russian.M. Khotimsky

Korean

21G.901 Korean I (Regular)Prereq: NoneU (Fall, IAP)4-0-8 units. HASS-H

Introduction to modern standard Korean with emphasis ondeveloping conversational skills by using fundamental grammaticalpatterns and vocabulary in functional and culturally suitablecontexts. Basic reading and writing are also taught. Placementinterview with instructors on or before Registration Day required ofstudents who have had prior exposure to Korean elsewhere. Limitedto 16 per section. No listeners.H. Jeong

21G.902 Korean II (Regular)Prereq: 21G.901 or permission of instructorU (Spring)4-0-8 units. HASS-H

Continuation of 21G.901. For full description, see 21G.901. Placementinterview with instructors on or before Registration Day required ofstudents who have had prior exposure to Korean elsewhere. Limitedto 16 per section. No listeners.H. Jeong

21G.903 Korean III (Regular)Prereq: 21G.902 or permission of instructorU (Fall)4-0-8 units. HASS-H

Continuing instruction in spoken and written Korean, with particularemphasis on consolidating basic conversational skills and improvingreading condence and depth. Lab work required. Placementinterview with instructors on or before Registration Day required ofstudents who have had prior exposure to Korean elsewhere. Limitedto 16 per section. No listeners.H. Jeong

21G.904 Korean IV (Regular)Prereq: 21G.903 or permission of instructorU (Spring)4-0-8 units. HASS-H

Continuation of 21G.903. For full description, see 21G.903.Placement interview with instructors on or before RegistrationDay required of students who have had prior exposure to Koreanelsewhere. Limited to 16 per section. No listeners.H. Jeong



Spanish

The subjects below are taught in Spanish and include oerings inlanguage, literature, and cultural studies.The indication of prerequisites for specic Spanish oerings doesnot apply to students who have already completed equivalent work.For further placement advice, consult one of the eld advisors inSpanish.


21G.701 Spanish ISubject meets with 21G.751Prereq: NoneU (Fall, IAP, Spring)4-0-8 units. HASS-H

For students with no previous knowledge of Spanish. Introductionto understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Maximaluse of fundamentals of grammar in active communication. Audio-and video-based language laboratory program coordinated with andsupplemented to class work. For graduate credit see 21G.751. Limitedto 18 per section.Consult H. Belio Apaolaza

21G.702 Spanish IISubject meets with 21G.752Prereq: 21G.701 or permission of instructorU (Fall, Spring)4-0-8 units. HASS-HCredit cannot also be received for 21G.700, 21G.705

Continues the study of Spanish language and culture using audio,video and print materials, feature lms and popular music from LatinAmerica and Spain. Emphasizes writing, vocabulary acquisition, andthe study of more complex grammatical structures. Students developoral skills through group interaction and short presentations. Forgraduate credit see 21G.752. Limited to 18 per section.Consult J. Barroso, H. Belio Lapaolaza

21G.700 Introductory Spanish for Heritage LearnersPrereq: Permission of instructorU (Fall)4-0-8 units. HASS-HCredit cannot also be received for 21G.702, 21G.705, 21G.752

Designed for students who have had previous contact with thelanguage, commonly from interactions with their parents orguardians, and who have some degree of speaking and listeningskills. Oers an intensive introduction and review of fundamentalgrammatical and orthographic forms, with an emphasis on thosethat can be challenging to Heritage Learners. Provides a spacefor students to validate their bilingual skills and develop theircondence when using Spanish. Limited to 18; placement interviewrequired.J. Barroso

21G.703 Spanish IIIPrereq: 21G.702 or permission of instructorU (Fall, Spring)4-0-8 units. HASS-HCredit cannot also be received for 21G.793

Aims at consolidation and expansion of skills in listeningcomprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Uses short storiesand other readings, lms, music, and Web projects (including amultimedia exchange with students in Spain) to study issues ofhistorical and current interest in Hispanic culture. Limited to 18 persection.Consult J. Barroso, A. Yáñez Rodríguez

21G.793 Spanish III in MadridPrereq: 21G.702 or permission of instructorAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (IAP)4-0-8 units. HASS-HCredit cannot also be received for 21G.703

Mastery of oral expression, reading, writing, and listening whileexperiencing life and culture in Spain's capital, Madrid. Studentsuse language strategically to accomplish objectives and to resolveconflicts, in culturally accurate circumstances utilizing appropriatevocabulary. Limited to 18.J. Barroso



21G.704 Spanish IVPrereq: 21G.703 or permission of instructorU (Fall, Spring)4-0-8 units. HASS-H

Continued study of the language, literature, and culture of Spanish-speaking countries to improve oral and written communication.Materials include contemporary Spanish and Latin Americanlms, literary texts (short stories, poetry and a novel), onlinevideo interviews with a variety of Spanish-speakers and other Webresources. Limited to 18 per section.Consult M. Ribas Groeger, M. San Martín

21G.705 Intensive Beginning Spanish for Medicine and HealthPrereq: Permission of instructorAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Spring)4-0-8 units. HASS-HCredit cannot also be received for 21G.700, 21G.702, 21G.752

Provides a review of the fundamental grammar and vocabularycovered in Spanish I and II with a focus on building specializedmedical terminology and developing the linguistic skills needed toeectively communicate with, assess, and care for Spanish-speakingpatients in clinical settings. Develops cross-cultural competenceand awareness by giving special consideration to relevant culturalvalues and dierences and how they may aect the doctor-patientrelationship. Discusses major health issues and how they aectHispanic communities in the US, with a focus on prevention andeducation, as well as the tradition of folk medicine among Hispaniccultures. Oers extensive practice in listening, speaking, reading,and writing through the use of authentic materials and student-centered activities to develop the prociency needed for SpanishIII. Intended for students who have taken two or more years ofSpanish in high school. Limited to 18; placement interview required.M. San Martín

21G.708 Spanish: Communication Intensive IPrereq: None. Coreq: 21G.731[J], 21G.735, 21L.636[J], 21L.637[J],21L.638[J], 21L.639[J], or 21L.640[J]; permission of instructorU (Fall, Spring)3-0-0 units

Intensive tutorial in writing and speaking for majors. Providesstudents with enhanced linguistic and cultural fluency for academicor real-world purposes. Conducted entirely in Spanish. Preference toSpanish majors.T. Padilla

21G.709 Spanish: Communication Intensive IIPrereq: 21G.708; Coreq: 21G.731[J], 21G.735, 21L.636[J], 21L.637[J],21L.638[J], 21L.639[J], or 21L.640[J]; permission of instructorU (Fall, Spring)3-0-0 units

Intensive tutorial in writing and speaking for majors. Providesstudents with enhanced linguistic and cultural fluency for academicor real-world purposes. Conducted entirely in Spanish. Preference toSpanish majors.T. Padilla

Intermediate Subjects in Language, Literature, and CultureNative speakers of Spanish who have studied Hispanic literature at ahigh-school level must obtain permission from the instructor to enrollin any of these subjects.

21G.710 Advanced Communication in Spanish: Topics inLanguage and CulturePrereq: 21G.704 or permission of instructorAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-HCan be repeated for credit.

Advanced work to further develop oral and written skills inSpanish. Emphasizes communicative tasks and the consolidationof grammatical structures. Discussion, oral presentations, essaywriting and group projects improve prociency and prepare studentsto pursue advanced subjects and/or professional activities in aSpanish-speaking environment. Topics vary from term to term.Taught in Spanish. Limited to 18.J. Barroso

21G.711 Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition:Perspectives on Technology and CulturePrereq: 21G.704 or permission of instructorU (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Focuses on expository and journalistic writing that examines thesocial and cultural impact of science and technology in Hispanicsocieties. Topics considered are: family structure and community,personal identity, gender relations, relationship to natural world,value systems and religion, education and work-life. Ethicalimplications of technological decision-making also discussed.Improves oral and written skills through discussions of audiovisualmaterials, simulations, interviews, guided compositions, regularjournal writing, and participation on an online forum. Readingsinclude: journalistic reports, essays, and literary selections oeringdiverse perspectives. Taught in Spanish. Enrollment limited.M. Ribas Groeger



21G.712 Spanish Conversation and CompositionPrereq: 21G.704 or permission of instructorU (Fall)Not oered regularly; consult department3-0-9 units. HASS-HCredit cannot also be received for 21G.795

Further development of spoken and written skills to improve fluencyand style. Oral reports by participants on individual topics and groupWeb-based and video projects. Analyses of selected literary texts,lms and popular music. Taught in Spanish. Enrollment limited.M. Ribas Groeger

21G.795 Advanced Spanish Communication in SpainPrereq: 21G.704 or permission of instructorU (IAP)Not oered regularly; consult department4-0-8 units. HASS-HCredit cannot also be received for 21G.712

Improves fluency and oral prociency through the study of Spanishculture, history and society in an immersive environment. Classdiscussions, debates and oral presentations broaden vocabularyand idiomatic usage, and help mastery of complex grammaticalstructures. Provides background on Spanish cultural practices,history, and current developments. Assignments and in-classactivities include oral reports based on interviews with locals.Guided cultural activities further appreciation and understandingof Spanish culture, art and history and provide topics for oral andwritten presentations. Conducted entirely in Spanish. Limited to 18.M. Ribas Groeger

21G.713 Spanish through Film: Mexico, Chile, Argentina, andSpainPrereq: 21G.704 or permission of instructorU (Fall, Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Aims to increase oral and written communication, grammar,and vocabulary usage in Spanish while exploring a number ofcontemporary Hispanic lms. Covers major lms from Mexico,Chile, Argentina, and Spain. Discussion, oral presentations, essaywriting and group projects improve prociency and prepare studentsto pursue advanced subjects and/or professional activities in aSpanish-speaking environment. Taught in Spanish. Limited to 18.A. Yáñez Rodríguez

21G.714 Spanish for Heritage LearnersPrereq: Fluency in a Spanish dialect or permission of instructorU (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Designed for students who have conversational skills (typicallygained from growing up in a Spanish speaking environment) withouta corresponding level of literacy. Builds upon students' existinglinguistic and cultural knowledge to develop competence andcondence in using the language in more formal contexts. Examinesa variety of texts and genres, music, lms and visual arts, in orderto enrich vocabulary, improve grammatical accuracy, and gain agreater social, cultural, political, and historical understanding of theSpanish-speaking world. Taught in Spanish. Limited to 18.J. Barroso

21G.715 Topics in Medicine and Public Health in the HispanicWorldPrereq: 21G.704 or permission of instructorU (Fall)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Strengthens oral and written communication skills in Spanish byexamining current topics in medicine and public health. Exploresmedical and health challenges in various Hispanic nations andamong Spanish-speaking communities in the US. Topics includecultural narratives of illness, bioethical considerations of geneticresearch, women's reproductive rights, Cuba's export of healthcareworkers, the ethical implications of medical decision-making, andeuthanasia. Draws on sources from the humanities, social sciencesand the arts that incorporate diverse perspectives on these issues.Focuses on the use of language in the construction of culturalmetaphors and representations of illness and healing. Taught inSpanish. Limited to 18.M. San Martín

Advanced Subjects in Literature and Culture

21G.716[J] Introduction to Contemporary Hispanic Literature andFilmSame subject as 21L.636[J]Prereq: One intermediate subject in Spanish or permission ofinstructorAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-H




21G.717[J] Power and Culture: Utopias and Dystopias in Spainand Latin AmericaSame subject as 21L.637[J]Prereq: One intermediate subject in Spanish or permission ofinstructorAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

See description under subject 21L.637[J]. Limited to 18.M. Resnick

21G.731[J] Creation of a Continent: Representations of HispanicAmerica, 1492-1898, in Literature and FilmSame subject as 21H.274[J]Prereq: One intermediate Spanish subject or permission of instructorAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Fall)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Traces the creation of a new literature in Spanish to record andinterpret New World experiences. Begins with excerpts fromColumbus's diary and ends with writings on the late 19th-centuryCuban and Puerto Rican independence movements. Pairs someof these pre-20th-century texts with more recent literary and lminterpretations of the rst 400 years of Hispanic American history.Conducted in Spanish.P. Duong

21G.732[J] The Making of the Latin American City: Culture,Gender, and CitizenshipSame subject as WGS.232[J]Prereq: One intermediate subject in Spanish or permission ofinstructorU (Spring)Not oered regularly; consult department3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Explores paradigms of Latin American modernity, gender, and urbancultures through primary texts and media. Examines a range ofmaterials (literature, lms, visual arts, music, and advertising) toreflect on the region's urbanization processes of the 20th and 21stcenturies. Focuses on the production and representation of gender- and women, in particular - as key subjects of urbanization, massmedia, and consumer culture. Discussions travel through urbancenters as dierent as Buenos Aires, Mexico DF, Lima, Havana, Miamiand New York, but are organized around four critical categories:urban spaces, labor, leisure, and citizenship. Taught in Spanish.P. Duong

21G.735 Advanced Topics in Hispanic Literature and FilmPrereq: One intermediate Spanish subject or permission of instructorU (Fall)4-0-8 units. HASS-HCan be repeated for credit.

Close study of a theme, a grouping of authors, or a historical periodnot covered in depth in other subjects. May be repeated for creditwith permission of instructor. Taught in Spanish. Limited to 18.P. Duong

21G.736 The Short Form: Literature and New Media Cultures inthe Hispanic WorldPrereq: One intermediate subject in Spanish or permission ofinstructorAcad Year 2020-2021: U (Spring)Acad Year 2021-2022: Not oered3-0-9 units. HASS-H

Examines the aesthetics of the brief form across a variety of mediaand genres in Latin America and Spain, from short stories andsnapshots to newspapers and Twitter. Explores the history andsocial signicance of four short genres in the Hispanic world: theshort story, the crónica, the poem, and the song. Discusses therich literary and critical tradition that relates narrative length andtemporality to the prose and the lyric in Spanish speaking cultures.With an emphasis on the 20th- and 21st-century epistemologiesof acceleration and the remediation of literary theories of brevity,analyzes the relationship between temporality, aesthetic form, andmedia technologies, and the way these topics have taken shapein the imagination of writers, artists, and audiences in historicallyspecic and politically signicant contexts. Taught in Spanish.Limited to 18.P. Duong

21G.738[J] Literature and Social Conflict: Perspectives on theHispanic WorldSame subject as 21L.638[J]Prereq: One intermediate subject in Spanish or permission ofinstructorAcad Year 2020-2021: Not oeredAcad Year 2021-2022: U (Fall)3-0-9 units. HASS-H

See description under subject 21L.638[J].J. Terrones



21G.739[J] Globalization and its Discontents: Spanish-speakingNationsSame subject as 21L.639[J]Prereq: One intermediate subject in Spanish or permission ofinstructorAcad Year 2020-2021: U (Fall)Acad Year 2021-2022: Not oered3-0-9 units. HASS-H


21G.740[J] The New Spain: 1977-PresentSame subject as 21L.640[J]Prereq: One intermediate subject in Spanish or permission ofinstructorU (Spring)3-0-9 units. HASS-H


21G.784 Introduction to Latin American Studies (New)Subject meets with 17.55[J], 21A.130[J], 21G.084[J], 21H.170[J]Prereq: 21G.704 or permission of instructorU (Spring)3-0-10 units. HASS-S; CI-H

Examines contemporary Latin American culture, politics, and history.Surveys geography, economic development, and race, religion,and gender in Latin America. Special emphasis on the Salvadorancivil war, human rights and military rule in Argentina and Chile, andmigration from Central America and Mexico to the United States.Students analyze lms, literature, visual art, journalism, historicaldocuments, and social scientic research. Taught in English with aproject that requires research and writing in Spanish.T. Padilla


21G.751 Spanish ISubject meets with 21G.701Prereq: NoneG (Fall, IAP, Spring)4-0-5 units

For students with no previous knowledge of Spanish. Introductionto understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Maximaluse of fundamentals of grammar in active communication. Audio-and video-based language laboratory program coordinated with andsupplementary to class work. Same as 21G.701, but for graduatecredit. Limited to 18 per section.Consult H. Belio Apaolaza

21G.752 Spanish IISubject meets with 21G.702Prereq: 21G.751 or permission of instructorG (Fall, Spring)4-0-5 unitsCredit cannot also be received for 21G.700, 21G.705

Introductory subject that continues the study of Spanish languageand culture using audio, video and print materials, feature lms andpopular music from Latin America and Spain. Emphasizes writing,vocabulary acquisition, and the study of more complex grammaticalstructures. Group interaction and short oral presentations developstudents' oral skills. Limited to 18 per section.Consult J. Barroso, H. Belio Lapaolaza

Independent Study and Special Subjects

21G.911 Independent StudyPrereq: NoneU (Fall, IAP, Spring)Units arrangedCan be repeated for credit.

Advanced work in languages and literatures for students wishingto pursue topics or projects not provided by regular subjectoerings. Before registering, student must plan course of study withappropriate instructor in the section and secure the approval of theSection Head. Normal maximum is 6 units.Consult Global Studies and Languages Headquarters

21G.S01 Special Subject: Global Studies and LanguagesPrereq: NoneAcad Year 2020-2021: U (Fall)Acad Year 2021-2022: Not oeredUnits arrangedCan be repeated for credit.

Opportunity for undergraduate study of subject matter that is notcovered in the regular curriculum.Consult Global Studies and Languages Headquarters

21G.S02 Special Subject: Global Studies and LanguagesPrereq: NoneU (Fall)Units arrangedCan be repeated for credit.

Opportunity for undergraduate study of subject matter that is notcovered in the regular curriculum.Sta



21G.S03 Special Subject: Global Studies and LanguagesPrereq: NoneU (Spring; rst half of term)Not oered regularly; consult departmentUnits arrangedCan be repeated for credit.


21G.S04 Special Subject: Global Studies and LanguagesPrereq: NoneU (Spring)Units arrangedCan be repeated for credit.





Opportunity for undergraduate study of subject matter that is notcovered in the regular curriculum.F. Heberer

21G.S07 Special Subject: Global Studies and LanguagesPrereq: NoneU (Spring)Not oered regularly; consult departmentUnits arrangedCan be repeated for credit.


21G.S08 Special Subject: Global Studies and LanguagesPrereq: NoneAcad Year 2020-2021: U (Fall)Acad Year 2021-2022: Not oeredUnits arrangedCan be repeated for credit.


21G.THT Pre-Thesis Tutorial: Global Studies and LanguagesPrereq: Permission of instructorU (Fall, IAP, Spring)1-0-5 unitsCan be repeated for credit.

Denition of and early-stage work on thesis project leading to21G.THU Undergraduate Thesis in Global Studies and Languages.Taken during the rst term of the student's two-term commitment tothe thesis project. Student works closely with an individual facultytutor.Consult Global Studies and Languages Headquarters

21G.THU Global Studies and Languages ThesisPrereq: 21G.THTU (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)Units arrangedCan be repeated for credit.

Completion of work on the senior major thesis under supervisionof a faculty thesis advisor. Includes oral presentation of thesisprogress early in the term, assembling and revising the nal text,and a nal meeting with a committee of faculty evaluators to discussthe successes and limitations of the project.Consult Global Studies and Languages Headquarters

21G.UR Undergraduate ResearchPrereq: NoneU (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)Units arranged [P/D/F]Can be repeated for credit. Credit cannot also be received for21G.URG

Individual participation in an ongoing research project. For studentsin the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program.Consult Global Studies and Languages Headquarters



21G.URG Undergraduate ResearchPrereq: NoneU (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)Units arrangedCan be repeated for credit. Credit cannot also be received for 21G.UR

Individual participation in an ongoing research project. For studentsin the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program.Consult Global Studies and Languages Headquarters
