Beginner Korean I is an introductory course to the Korean language. Designed for students with no or minimal knowledge of the language, the course will first introduce the Hangeul alphabet (consonants and vowels) and how words are constructed (initial, medial, final sounds). Basic grammar patterns, frequently used vocabulary, and common everyday topics will be covered. Weekly cultural titbits will also be introduced to assist and enrichen the language learning experience. The overall aim of the course is to give students a strong grasp of the basics of the Korean language as well as elements of contemporary Korean culture.

Beginner Korean II is the continuation of Beginner Korean I. Designed for students who have completed Beginner Korean I, the course will build upon and help to solidify knowledge of the Korean language already learnt. Additional grammar patterns, as well as commonly used vocabulary and expressions will be covered. Further weekly cultural titbits will also be introduced to assist and enrichen the language learning experience. The overall aim of the course is to give students a stronger grasp of beginner level Korean, prepare them for higher levels of Korean language study, increase their knowledge of contemporary Korean culture and enable them to communicate with Korean native speakers about daily life.

A comprehensive introduction to Modern Standard Chinese (also known as Mandarin) as a foreign or second language for students with minimal or no previous knowledge of any Chinese dialect. This course emphasizes integrated practical Chinese in listening, speaking, reading, writing (from characters to compositions) and translation.

A continuation of LGGA60H3. This course will build on the skills learned in LGGA60H3.

An introduction to Modern Standard Chinese for students who speak some Chinese (any dialect) because of their family backgrounds but have minimal or no literacy skills in the language. Emphasis is placed on Mandarin phonetics and written Chinese through reading, writing and translation.

A continuation of LGGA64H3.

An elementary course for students with no knowledge of Hindi. Students learn the Devanagari script and the Hindi sound system in order to start reading and writing in Hindi. The course also develops listening and speaking skills through culturally-based materials. Course materials are enhanced by audio-visual and computer-based activities.

A continuation of LGGA70H3.

This is an intensive elementary course for students with no knowledge of Hindi. It combines the materials taught in both LGGA70H3 and LGGA71H3. Students will learn the Devanagari script and the Hindi sound system in order to start reading and writing in Hindi. The course also develops listening and speaking skills through culturally-based materials. Course materials are enhanced by audio-visual and computer-based activities.

An elementary course for students with minimal or no knowledge of Tamil. Students learn the Tamil script and sound system. The course also develops listening and speaking skills through culturally-based materials. Course materials are enhanced by audio-visual and computer-based activities.

A continuation of LGGA74H3.

An intensive elementary course for students with minimal or no knowledge of Tamil. Students learn the Tamil script and sound system. The course also develops listening and speaking skills through culturally-based materials. Course materials are enhanced by audio-visual and computer based activities.

This is an elementary course for students with no knowledge of Bengali. Students will learn the Bengali script and sound system in order to start reading and writing in Bengali. The course also develops listening and speaking skills through culturally-based materials. Course materials are enhanced by audio-visual and computer based activities.

A beginning course for those with minimal or no knowledge of Japanese. The course builds proficiency in both language and culture. Language practice includes oral skills for simple daily conversation; students will be introduced to the Japanese writing systems and learn to read and write simple passages.

Continuation of Introductory Japanese I.

This course is an intensive elementary course for those with minimal or no knowledge of Japanese. It combines the materials taught in both LGGA80H3 and LGGA81H3, and builds on proficiency in both language and culture. Language practice includes oral skills for simple daily conversation. Students will also be introduced to the Japanese writing systems and learn to read and write simple passages.

This course is an intensive elementary course in written and spoken Spanish, including comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. It is designed for students who have no previous knowledge of Spanish. The course will develop listening and speaking skills through culturally-based materials, which will be enhanced by audio-visual and computer-based activities.

An introduction to the basic grammar and vocabulary of standard Arabic - the language common to the Arab world. Classroom activities will promote speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Special attention will be paid to reading and writing in the Arabic script.

This is an intensive elementary course for students with minimal to no knowledge of the featured language. Students will learn the script and sound system so they may begin to read and write in this language. The course will develop listening and speaking skills through culturally-based materials, which will be enhanced by audio-visual and computer-based activities. Students may not repeat this course for credit, including when the current featured language is different from previous featured languages.

Introductory Anishinaabemowin I is a beginner’s course that aims to introduce students to the Anishinaabemowin language. Anishinaabemowin is classified as a severely endangered language by UNESCO and is the second most widely spoken First Nations language in Canada. Learners will be equipped with basic skills to understand conjugation patterns, memorize the 500 most used words, master the beginnings of sentence structure through usage of spaced repetition software.

This course will develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Standard Chinese. Writing tasks will help students to progress from characters to compositions and will include translation from Chinese to English and vice versa. The course is not open to students who have more than the rudiments of Chinese.

A continuation of LGGB60H3.

This course will further improve the literacy skills of heritage students by studying more linguistically sophisticated and topically extensive texts. Those who have not studied pinyin, the Mandarin pronunciation tool, but know about 600-800 complex or simplified Chinese characters should take this course instead of courses LGGA64H3 and LGGA65H3.

A continuation of LGGB62H3.

Develops language and literacy through the study of Hindi cinema, music and dance along with an introduction to theatrical and storytelling traditions. The course enhances acquisition of cultural competence in Hindi with composition and conversation, complemented by culture-based material, film and other media.

Continuation of LGGB70H3.

Tamil language taught through culture for students with heritage language skills or prior formal study. The cultures of South India, Sri Lanka and diaspora populations will be studied to build literacy skills in the Tamil script as well as further development of speaking and listening skills.

This course develops all language skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and translation, with special attention to idiomatic expressions. Through a variety of texts and interactive materials, students will be introduced to aspects of Chinese life and culture.

A continuation of LGGC60H3.

This course focuses on similarities and differences between Chinese and Western cultures through a variety of cultural and literary materials. Students will further develop their language skills and cultural awareness through reading, writing, and translation.