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World Languages and Literatures UNR 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 of Nevada, Reno 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 UNR Course Number
Chengdu Introduction to Chinese Language I WLL 295
Elementary Chinese I CHI 111
Elementary Chinese II CHI 112
Intermediate Chinese I CHI 211
Intermediate Chinese II CHI 212
Advanced Chinese I CHI 306
Advanced Chinese II CHI 307
Advanced Chinese III CHI 407
Advanced Chinese IV CHI 408
Chinese Conversation WLL 495
Level 4 HSK Examination Preparation WLL 495
Shanghai Introduction to Chinese Language I CHI 111
Introduction to Chinese Language II WLL 495
Elementary Chinese I CHI 111
Elementary Chinese II CHI 112
Intermediate Chinese I CHI 211
Intermediate Chinese II CHI 212
Advanced Chinese I CHI 306
Advanced Chinese II CHI 307
Advanced Chinese III CHI 407
Advanced Chinese IV CHI 408
Chinese Conversation CHI 309, WLL 295
Seminar in Mandarin Chinese: Preparation for the HSK Exam WLL 495

Czech Republic

Program City Course Title UNR Course Number
Prague
Introduction to Czech Language I WLL 295
Introduction to Czech Language II WLL 295
Intensive Czech Language and Culture WLL 295
Czech Language for Daily Communication I WLL 295
Czech Language for Daily Communication II WLL 295

Germany

Program City Course Title UNR Course Number
Lüneburg
Elementary German I GER 111
Elementary German II GER 112
Intermediate German I GER 305
Intermediate German II GER 306
German Composition I GER 305
German Composition II GER 306
Advanced German I GER 407
Advanced German II GER 408A
German Conversation I GER 309
German Conversation II GER 309
Seminar in German Language GER 441
German for Business and Professional Use WLL 495
Contemporary German Literature GER 315
German Cinema ART 253
German Fairy Tales WLL 495
Myths and Legends GER 221

India

Program City Course Title UNR Course Number
Bengaluru
Beginning Hindi I WLL 295

Ireland

Program City Course Title Credits Area/Level
Cork Introduction to the Gaelic Language 3 WLL 295
Galway Introduction to the Gaelic Language 3 WLL 295

Italy

Program City Course Title UNR Course Number
Reggio Emilia Introduction to Italian Language I WLL 295
Elementary Italian I ITAL 111
Elementary Italian II ITAL 112
Intermediate Italian I ITAL 211
Intermediate Italian II ITAL 212
Introduction to American Sign Language (TBD)
Torino Introduction to Italian Language I WLL 295
Elementary Italian I ITAL 111
Elementary Italian II ITAL 112
Intermediate Italian I ITAL 211
Intermediate Italian II ITAL 212
Verona Introduction to Italian Language I WLL 295
Elementary Italian I ITAL 111
Elementary Italian II ITAL 112
Intermediate Italian I ITAL 211
Intermediate Italian II ITAL 212
Viterbo
Introduction to Italian Language I WLL 295
Elementary Italian I ITAL 111
Elementary Italian II ITAL 112
Intermediate Italian I ITAL 211
Intermediate Italian II ITAL 212
Italian Composition I ITAL 305
Advanced Italian I WLL 495
Advanced Italian II WLL 495
Italian Conversation ITAL 309
Italian Culture and Society ITAL 321
Survey of Italian Literature I WLL 495

Thailand

Program City Course Title UNR Course Number
Chiang Mai
Introduction to Thai Language I WLL 295
Introduction to Thai Language II WLL 295
Thai Language for Daily Communication I WLL 295
Thai Language for Daily Communication II WLL 295
Reading and Writing Thai Language I WLL 295
Khon Kaen Introduction to Thai Language I WLL 295

Updated: 7 Apr 2023

Course offerings must meet minimum enrollments and are subject to change.