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World languages and literatures Specialty advising guide
World Languages and Literatures
The following USAC Specialty programs offer courses and internships targeted to the academic needs and interests of World Languages and Literatures. USAC offers sequential language courses grouped into language tracks in many locations, which provide language learners a structured, intensive learning experience. This intensive model allows students to complete one to two years of language training in one semester. All locations require students to complete 1-2 language courses unless otherwise noted.
Please visit program course pages for course descriptions and terms offered; and meet with your academic advisor to see how you can best fit study abroad into your university degree program. Syllabi are available upon request at syllabus@usac.edu .
Disciplines by Specialty program location
China | Czech Republic | Germany | India | Ireland | Italy | Morocco | Thailand | Vietnam
Program City
Course Title
Credits
Area/Level
Chengdu Introduction to Chinese Language I
1
WLL 100
Elementary Chinese I
4
CHI 100
Elementary Chinese II
4
CHI 100
Intermediate Chinese I
3
CHI 200
Intermediate Chinese II
3
CHI 200
Advanced Chinese I
3
CHI 300
Advanced Chinese II
3
CHI 300
Advanced Chinese III
3
CHI 400
Advanced Chinese IV
3
CHI 400
Chinese Conversation
3
CHI 200
Level 4 HSK Examination Preparation
1
CHI 400
Shanghai Introduction to Chinese Language I
1
WLL 100
Elementary Chinese I
4
CHI 100
Elementary Chinese II
4
CHI 100
Intermediate Chinese I
3
CHI 200
Intermediate Chinese II
3
CHI 200
Advanced Chinese I
3
CHI 300
Advanced Chinese II
3
CHI 300
Advanced Chinese III
3
CHI 400
Advanced Chinese IV
3
CHI 400
Chinese Conversation
2-3
CHI 200
Czech Republic
Program City
Course Title
Credits
Area/Level
Prague Introduction to Czech Language I
1
CZE 100
Introduction to Czech Language II
1
CZE 100
Intensive Czech Language and Culture
3
CZE 100
Czech Language for Daily Communication I
3
CZE 100
Czech Language for Daily Communication II
3
CZE 100
Germany
Program City
Course Title
Credits
Area/Level
Lüneburg Elementary German I
4
GER 100
Elementary German II
4
GER 100
Intermediate German I
3
GER 200
Intermediate German II
3
GER 200
German Composition I
3
GER 300
German Composition II
3
GER 300
Advanced German I
3
GER 400
Advanced German II
3
GER 400
German Conversation I
3
GER 200
German Conversation II
3
GER 300
Seminar in German Language
3
GER 400
German for Business and Professional Use
3
BUS/GER 400
German Cinema
3
FILM/GER 200
German Fairy Tales
1
GER/WLL 300
Myths and Legends
3
GER/WLL 300
Program City
Course Title
Credits
Area/Level
Bengaluru Beginning Hindi I
3
WLL 100
Hindi Language for Daily Communication
1
WLL 100
Program City
Course Title
Credits
Area/Level
Cork Introduction to the Gaelic Language
3
WLL 100
Galway Introduction to the Gaelic Language
3
WLL 100
Program City
Course Title
Credits
Area/Level
Reggio Emilia Introduction to Italian Language I
1
ITAL 100
Elementary Italian I
4
ITAL 100
Elementary Italian II
4
ITAL 100
Intermediate Italian I
3
ITAL 200
Intermediate Italian II
3
ITAL 200
Torino Introduction to Italian Language I
1
ITAL 100
Elementary Italian I
4
ITAL 100
Elementary Italian II
4
ITAL 100
Intermediate Italian I
3
ITAL 200
Intermediate Italian II
3
ITAL 200
Verona Introduction to Italian Language I
1
ITAL 100
Elementary Italian I
4
ITAL 100
Elementary Italian II
4
ITAL 100
Intermediate Italian I
3
ITAL 200
Intermediate Italian II
3
ITAL 200
Viterbo Introduction to Italian Language I
1
ITAL 100
Elementary Italian I
4
ITAL 100
Elementary Italian II
4
ITAL 100
Intermediate Italian I
3
ITAL 200
Intermediate Italian II
3
ITAL 200
Italian Composition I
3
ITAL 300
Advanced Italian I
3
ITAL 400
Advanced Italian II
3
ITAL 400
Italian Conversation
3
ITAL 300
Italian Culture and Society
3
ANTH/HIST/ITAL 300
Survey of Italian Literature I
3
ITAL 300
Morocco
Program City
Course Title
Credits
Area/Level
Rabat Moroccan Culture, Society, and Language
3
ANTH/SOC/WLL 200
Thailand
Program City
Course Title
Credits
Area/Level
Chiang Mai Introduction to Thai Language I
1
WLL 100
Introduction to Thai Language II
1
WLL 100
Thai Language for Daily Communication I
3
WLL 100
Thai Language for Daily Communication II
3
WLL 100
Reading and Writing Thai Language I
3
WLL 100
Khon Kaen Introduction to Thai Language I
1
WLL 100
Program City
Course Title
Credits
Area/Level
Da Nang Vietnamese Language for Daily Communication
3
WLL 100
Updated: 11 May 2026
Course offerings must meet minimum enrollments and are subject to change.
