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IAP 2008 Subjects

Foreign Languages and Literatures

21F.217/21F.218
Workshop in Strategies for Effective Teaching (ELS)
Roberta Steinberg
Mon Jan 14, Wed Jan 16, Fri Jan 18, Wed Jan 23, Fri Jan 25, 04-06:00pm, 4-249

Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 03-Dec-2007
Limited to 15 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: —
Level: G 3 units Standard A - F Grading   

A mini-module for international teaching assistants. Covers special problems in teaching when English is a second language and the USA a second culture. Videotaping of practice sessions for feedback. Individualized programs to meet different needs. Graduate TA's have priority.
This subject is by lottery only. Lottery signup begins November 13, 2007 and runs through December 3, 2007. You will be notified via email of lottery results. You must sign up on the FL&L Web Page! You will find complete instructions on the FL&L web site:
Web: http://web.mit.edu/fll/www/iap
Contact: Jeffrey Pearlin, 14N-305, x3-9776, pearlin@mit.edu

21F.301/21F.351
French I
Leanna Rezvani
Mon-Fri, Jan 7-11, 14-18, 22-25, 28-30, 09am-12:00pm, 14N-225

Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 03-Dec-2007
Limited to 25 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: —
Level: U 12 units Standard A - F Grading    HASS Elective

Introduction to the French language and culture with emphasis on the acquisition of vocabulary and grammatical concepts through active communication. Conducted entirely in French. Exposure to the language via a variety of authentic sources such as the Internet, audio, video and printed materials which help develop cultural awareness as well as linguistic proficiency. Coordinated language lab program. For graduate credit see 21F.351.
This subject is by lottery only. Lottery signup begins November 13, 2007 and runs through December 3, 2007. You will be notified via email of lottery results. You must sign up on the FL&L Web Page! You will find complete instructions on the FL&L web site:
Web: http://web.mit.edu/fll/www/iap
Contact: Jeffrey Pearlin, 14N-305, x3-9776, pearlin@mit.edu

21F.400/21F.450
German I (Study Abroad)
Dagmar Jaeger, Thomas Siefert, Sigrid Berka
Mon Jan 7 thru Thu Jan 31, 09am-05:00pm, Germany, Course meets in Germany

Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 01-Nov-2007
Limited to 20 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: —
Level: U 12 units Standard A - F Grading    HASS Elective
Fee: 2000.00 for Travel and Lodging (Estimated cost)

Introduction to German language and culture. Class conducted in Germany with MIT instructors. Acquisition of vocabulary and grammatical concepts through active communication. Audio, video, and printed materials provide direct exposure to authentic German language and culture. Self-paced language lab program is fully coordinated with textbook/workbook. Development of effective basic communication skills. Students responsible for travel and lodging fees. Field trips introduce students to Germany as a site of science and technology, culture and history. Limited enrollment. Lotteried subject.
Lottery signup begins October 1, 2007 and runs through Noon on November 1, 2007. A deposit of $500 will be required by December 1. You must sign up on the FL&L Web Page! You will find complete instructions on the FL&L web site:
Web: http://web.mit.edu/fll/www/iap
Contact: Jeffrey Pearlin, 14N-305, x3-9776, pearlin@mit.edu

21F.401/21F.451
German I
Sylvia Rieger
Mon-Fri, Jan 7-11, 14-18, 22-25, 28-30, 10am-01:00pm, 14N-313

Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 03-Dec-2007
Limited to 25 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: —
Level: U 12 units Standard A - F Grading    HASS Elective

Introduction to German language and culture. Acquisition of vocabulary and grammatical concepts through active communication. Audio, video, and printed materials provide direct exposure to authentic German language and culture. Self-paced language lab program is fully coordinated with textbook/workbook. Development of effective basic communication skills. For graduate credit see 21F.451.
This subject is by lottery only. Lottery signup begins November 13, 2007 and runs through December 3, 2007. You will be notified via email of lottery results. You must sign up on the FL&L Web Page! You will find complete instructions on the FL&L web site:
Web: http://web.mit.edu/fll/www/iap/
Contact: Jeffrey Pearlin, 14N-305, x3-9776, pearlin@mit.edu

21F.405
Germany Today: Intensive Study of German Language and Culture
Ellen Crocker
Mon-Fri, Jan 7-11, 14-18, 22-25, 28-30, 10am-01:00pm, 16-676

Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 03-Dec-2007
Limited to 25 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: 21F.403 or 21F.404
Level: U 12 units Standard A - F Grading    HASS Elective

Prepares students for working and living in German-speaking countries. Focus on current political, social, and cultural issues, using newspapers, journals, TV, radio broadcasts, and Web sources from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Emphasis on speaking, writing, and reading skills for professional contexts. Activities include: oral presentations, group discussions, guest lectures, and interviews with German speakers. No listeners.
Prereq: German III or IV equivalent. This subject is by lottery only. Lottery sign up begins November 13, 2007 and runs through December 3, 2007. You will be notified via email of lottery results. You must sign up on the FL&L Web Page! You will find complete instructions on the FL&L web site:
Web: http://Web: http://web.mit.edu/fll/www/iap
Contact: Jeffrey Pearlin, 14N-305, x3-9776, pearlin@mit.edu

21F.501/21F.551
Beginning Japanese I
Yoshimi Nagaya, Miyuki Hatano Cohen
Mon-Fri, Jan 7-11, 14-18, 22-25, 28-30, 09am-02:30pm, 4-249

Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 03-Dec-2007
Limited to 25 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: —
Level: U 12 units Standard A - F Grading    HASS Elective

Introduction to modern standard Japanese. Emphasis on developing proficiency in speaking and listening, using basic grammar and vocabulary. Basic skills in reading and writing are also taught. Lab work required. For graduate credit see 21F.551.
This is an intensive course. Student must attend all three sessions per day. One hour break for self-study between sessions. Absolutely no listeners allowed. This subject is by lottery only. Lottery signup begins November 13, 2007 and runs through December 3, 2007. You will be notified via email of lottery results. You must sign up on the FL&L Web Page! You will find complete instructions on the FL&L web site:
Web: http://web.mit.edu/fll/www/iap/
Contact: Jeffrey Pearlin, 14N-305, x3-9776, pearlin@mit.edu

21F.601/21F.651
Italian I
Arianna Mamoli, Jennifer Talbot
Mon-Fri, Jan 7-11, 14-18, 22-25, 28-30, 10am-01:00pm, 66-160

Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 03-Dec-2007
Limited to 25 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: —
Level: U 12 units Standard A - F Grading    HASS Elective

Focus on basic oral expression, listening comprehension, and elementary reading and writing. Emphasis on the acquisition of vocabulary and grammatical concepts through active communication. Designed for students with no knowledge of Italian. Audio, video, and printed materials provide direct exposure to authentic Italian language and culture.
For graduate credit, see 21F.651. This subject is by lottery only. Priority will be given to MISTI-Italy students with no prior knowledge of Italian. Lottery signup begins November 13, 2007 and runs through December 3, 2007. You must sign up on the FL&L Web Page! You will be notified via email of lottery results. Two Sections, visit FL&L site for details:
Web: http://web.mit.edu/fll/www/iap
Contact: Jeffrey Pearlin, 14N-305, 253-9776, pearlin@mit.edu

21F.701/21F.751
Spanish I
William Reyes-Cubides
Mon-Fri, Jan 7-11, 14-18, 22-25, 28-30, 09am-12:00pm, 16-628

Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 03-Dec-2007
Limited to 25 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: —
Level: U 12 units Standard A - F Grading    HASS Elective

Introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Maximal use of fundamentals of grammar in active communication. Audio- and video-based language laboratory program coordinated with and supplemented to class work. For graduate credit see 21F.751.
This subject is by lottery only. Lottery sign up begins November 13, 2007 and runs through December 3, 2007. You will be notified via email of lottery results. You must sign up on the FL&L Web Page! You will find complete instructions on the FL&L web site:
Web: http://web.mit.edu/fll/www/iap
Contact: Jeffrey Pearlin, 14N-305, x3-9776, pearlin@mit.edu

21F.782
Spanish II (Study Abroad)
Spanish II (Study Abroad)
Ricardo Gessa
Mon-Fri, Jan 7-11, 14-18, 22-25, 28-1, 09am-05:00pm, Madrid, Spain

Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 01-Nov-2007
Limited to 20 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: 21F.701
Level: U 12 units Standard A - F Grading    HASS Elective
Fee: 2000.00 for Travel and lodging (estimated)

Increased practice in listening comprehension, reading, and group interaction. Class conducted in Madrid, Spain with an MIT instructor. Students responsible for travel and lodging fees. Trips outside of Madrid allow students to experience Spanish culture and history. Opportunities to visit Spanish companies and research labs. Limited enrollment. Lotteried subject.
This subject is by lottery only. Lottery signup begins October 22, 2007 and runs through November 1, 2007. Students who have not completed 21F.701 at MIT may be asked to complete an interview as well. You will be notified via email of lottery results by November 1, 2007. You must sign up on the FL&L Web Page! You will find complete instructions on the FL&L web site:
Web: http://web.mit.edu/fll/www/iap
Contact: Jeffrey Pearlin, 14N-305, x3-9776, pearlin@mit.edu


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