Browsing Foreign Languages and Literatures (21F) - Archived by Issue Date
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21F.711 Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition, Spring 2002
(2002-06)Subject designed as a logical complement to Advanced Reading and Writing in Spanish. Unlike 21F.713, which focuses primarily on literary language, subject focuses on expository and journalistic writing that examines the ... -
21F.084J / 21A.224J / 17.55 Introduction to Latin American Studies, Spring 2002
(2002-06)This HASS-D/CI course is designed as an introduction to Latin American politics and society for undergraduates at MIT. No background on the region is required. Overall workload (reading, writing, class participation, and ... -
21F.704 Spanish 4, Spring 2002
(2002-06)Continued study of the language, literature, and culture of Spanish-speaking countries. Materials are from Spain and Latin America and include films, short stories, novels, plays, poetry, and journalistic reports in various ... -
21L.501 The American Novel, Fall 2002
(2002-12)The theme for this class is "American Revolution." We will read authors who record, on the one hand, the failures of the American revolution, with its dream of democracy and freedom for all, and on the other hand the ... -
21H.150J / 21F.043J Introduction to Asian American Studies: Literature, Culture, & Historical Experience, Fall 2002
(2002-12)An interdisciplinary subject that draws on literature, history, anthropology, film, and cultural studies to examine the experiences of Asian Americans in US society. Covers the first wave of Asian immigration in the ... -
21F.109 Chinese III (Streamlined), Fall 2002
(2002-12)The third term in the streamlined sequence. Students who have completed Chinese II streamlined admitted; others should check with the Chinese coordinator. From the course home page: Course Description This course is the ... -
21F.030 East Asian Cultures: From Zen to Pop, Fall 2002
(2002-12)Examines traditional forms of East Asian culture (including literature, art, performance, food, and religion) as well as contemporary forms of popular culture (film, pop music, karaoke, and manga). Covers China, Japan, ... -
21F.107 Chinese I (Streamlined), Fall 2002
(2002-12)Designed for students who already speak some basic Chinese but who have no, or very little reading and writing ability. Focuses on standard pronunciation and usage, on reading both in full form and simplified characters, ... -
21F.044 Traditional Chinese Literature: Poetry, Fiction and Drama, Fall 2002
(2002-12)Introduction to some of the major genres of traditional Chinese poetry, fiction, and drama. Intended to give students a basic understanding of the central features of traditional Chinese literary genres, as well as to ... -
21F.013 Out of Ground Zero: Catastrophe and Memory, Fall 2002
(2002-12)Subject offers a cross-cultural and trans-historical perspective on the problems of catastrophe and the process of memorializing. It asks what media and various art forms can offer to the project of collective memory. It ... -
21F.405 Germany Today: Intensive Study of German Language & Culture, January (IAP) 2003
(2003-01)Prepares students for working and living in German-speaking countries. Focus on current political, social, and cultural issues, using newspapers, journals, TV, radio broadcasts, and Web sources from Germany, Austria, and ... -
21F.402 German II, Spring 2003
(2003-06)Expansion of basic communication skills and further development of linguistic competency. Review and completion of basic grammar, building of vocabulary, and practice in writing short essays. Reading of short literary ... -
21F.730 Twentieth and Twentyfirst-Century Spanish American Literature, Spring 2003
(2003-06)Este semestre la materia combina obras ya canonizadas de finales del siglo XIX y del XX con algunas obras de reciente aparición. De los géneros literarios, vemos poesía, el cuento corto, la novela y ... -
21F.404 German IV, Spring 2003
(2003-06)Development of interpretive skills, using literary texts (B. Brecht, S. Zweig) and contemporary media texts (film, TV broadcasts, Web materials). Discussion and exploration of cultural topics in their current social, ... -
21F.019 / 21F.021 Communicating Across Cultures, Spring 2003
(2003-06)In an increasingly interconnected world, communicating across cultures is a crucial skill in the international networks of business, science, and technology. Subject examines a range of communication styles and techniques ... -
21F.108 / 21F.158 Chinese II (Streamlined), Spring 2003
(2003-06)Continuation of 21F.107. See 21F.107, for full description. For graduate credit see 21F.158. From the course home page: Course Description This course is the continuation of 21F.107/157 Chinese I (Streamlined), an introduction ... -
21F.225 / 21F.226 Advanced Workshop in Writing for Science and Engineering: ESL, Spring 2003
(2003-06)This workshop is designed to help advanced students of ESL and bilingual students to write clearly, accurately and effectively in a professional or academic technical environment. In class, we will focus on analyzing ... -
21F.027J / CMS.874 / 21H.917J Visualizing Cultures, Spring 2003
(2003-06)Extensive reading and discussion of how visual images impose a variety of identities on individuals and societies. Case studies drawn primarily from the Pacific region, and include: identities of individuals in a society; ... -
21F.104 Chinese IV (Regular), Spring 2003
(2003-06)Continuation of 21F.103. For full description, see 21F.103. From the course home page: Course Description This is the continuing instruction in spoken and written Chinese, with particular emphasis on consolidating basic ... -
21F.703 Spanish 3, Spring 2003
(2003-06)Aims at consolidation and expansion of skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Uses short stories and other readings, Hispanic television programs, and interactive video to study issues of current ...