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 | Thailand
China
| 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 | 2 | WLL 100 |
| Introduction to Chinese Language II | 2 | 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 | |
| Seminar in Mandarin Chinese: Preparation for the HSK Exam | 1 | CHI 400 |
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 |
India
| Program City | Course Title | Credits | Area/Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | Beginning Hindi I | 3 | WLL 100 |
Ireland
| 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 |
Italy
| 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 | |
| Introduction to American Sign Language | 4 | WLL 100 | |
| 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 |
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 |
Updated: 7 Apr 2023
Course offerings must meet minimum enrollments and are subject to change.