Additional
Language Courses
American
Sign Language
American Sign Language (ASL) provides a unique
modality—visual and gestural rather than the traditional aural/oral approach to
modern language teaching. ASL is a fully developed language, containing rich
verbal aspects and a classifier system. Elements of deaf culture are also
presented through theoretical and applied simulations.
Italian
The language of the great literature of the Renaissance,
grand opera, and the influential neo-realist cinema, Italian is not only a
language of artistic achievement, but one of strong American ethnic heritage
and international business.
Greek
Greek has the longest documented history of any Indo-
European language. Classical Greek is the language of Homer and the great works
of literature and philosophy which are the foundations of modern mathematics,
science, and western cultures. Classical Greek is a strong corollary to studies
in the arts, sciences, and literature.
Latin
With 50 percent of English vocabulary derived from Latin,
it is not surprising to discover that students who have studied Latin score
about 150 points more on such standardized verbal tests as the SAT than do
students who have not had Latin (Washington Post). Latin is also the basis of
the five romance languages (Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Rumanian)
and as such helps students with further language study.
Russian
Russia, expanding in social and economic importance, has
a history of great literature and great art. Turgenev, Dostoyevski and Solzhenitsyn as well as the artistic
treasures of the Kremlin are revealed through a study of this language.