Intensive language courses are proficiency-oriented courses designed to achieve the maximum level of proficiency in a dynamic communicative environment. The class time is spent on a variety of fast-paced activities, focused especially on the development of speaking skills.
Why Take An Intensive Course?
Achieve an intermediate level of proficiency after only two semesters of study!
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Proficiency-based intensive language courses are designed to get you to start speaking the language very quickly, by creating a mini-immersion environment in the classroom. Enjoy lots of personalized attention in a class shared with other equally motivated students.
Study language and culture in a dynamic and challenging environment!
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Get plenty of exposure to authentic materials and media from the target language culture from day one. Engage in real-life situations on a daily basis and learn about cultural practices and products of the countries whose language you are studying.
Gain important skills for today’s globalized world!
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Complete the language requirement in just two semesters, and then crown your study with a summer study abroad program. This way you can very easily minor or double-major in the foreign language and get a serious edge in your future search for employment.
What Is The Work Load For The Intensive Courses?
French, German, Italian and Spanish
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6 credit courses (FRE 110, FRE 210; GER 110, GER 210; ITA 110, ITA 210; SPA 110, SPA 210)
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Classes meet four days a week for 75 minutes each day. The material in one intensive course covers two semesters of regular courses.
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To maximize language learning, a robust online program will be used to support students throughout the semester.
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The amount of time you will spend studying at home depends on your linguistic aptitude, self-discipline and your attitude toward studying. In order to be successful in an intensive course, you must study regularly and prepare for each class.
Chinese and Japanese
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8 credit courses (CHI 110 and CHI 210, JPN 110 and JPN 210)