MIT: Independent Activities Period: IAP 2015

IAP 2015 Subjects: Global Studies and Languages


21F.101/21F.151/21F.171
Chinese I (Regular)
Tong Chen
Mon-Fri, Jan 5-9, 12-16, 20-23, 26-28, 10am-01:00pm, 16-628

Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 05-Dec-2014
Limited to 25 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: 
Level: U 12 units Standard A - F Grading    HASS-H

Introduction to modern standard Chinese (Mandarin) with emphasis on developing conversational skills by using fundamental grammatical patterns and vocabulary in functional and culturally suitable contexts. Basic reading and writing are also taught. For graduate credit, see 21F.151. Placement interview with instructors required of students who have had prior exposure to Chinese before or on Reg Day. Limited to 16 per section. No listeners.
This subject is by lottery only. Lottery signup begins December 1, 2014 and runs through December 5, 2014. You will be notified of lottery results via email. You must sign up on the MIT Global Studies and Languages web site! You will find complete instructions on the MIT GSL web site:
Web: http://mitgsl.mit.edu/academics-courses/iap
Contact: Jeffrey Pearlin, 14N-329B, x3-9776, pearlin@mit.edu

21F.217/21F.218
Workshop in Strategies for Effective Teaching (ELS)
A. C. Kemp
Mon Jan 12 thru Fri Jan 16, 02:30-05:00pm, 14N-225

Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 05-Dec-2014
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. Limited to 14. No listeners.
This subject is by lottery only. Lottery signup begins December 1, 2014 and runs through December 5, 2014. You will be notified of lottery results via email. You must sign up on the MIT Global Studies and Languages web site! You will find complete instructions on the MIT GSL web site:
Web: http://mitgsl.mit.edu/academics-courses/iap
Contact: Jeffrey Pearlin, 14N-305, x3-9776, pearlin@mit.edu

21F.301/21F.351
French I
Stephanie Goyette
Mon-Fri, Jan 5-9, 12-16, 20-23, 26-28, 09am-12:00pm, 4-249

Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 05-Dec-2014
Limited to 25 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: 
Level: U 12 units Standard A - F Grading    HASS-H

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. Meets with 21F.371 when offered concurrently. Limited to 18 per section.
This subject is by lottery only. Lottery signup begins December 1, 2014 and runs through December 5, 2014. You will be notified of lottery results via email. You must sign up on the MIT Global Studies and Languages web site! You will find complete instructions on the MIT GSL web site:
Web: http://mitgsl.mit.edu/academics-courses/iap
Contact: Jeffrey Pearlin, 14N-308, x3-9776, pearlin@mit.edu

21F.401/21F.451
German I
Peter Weise
Mon-Fri, Jan 5-9, 12-16, 20-23, 26-28, 10:30am-01:30pm, 14E-310

Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 05-Dec-2014
Limited to 25 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: 
Level: U 12 units Standard A - F Grading    HASS-H

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. Meets with 21F.471 when offered concurrently. Limited to 18 per section.
This subject is by lottery only. Lottery signup begins December 1, 2014 and runs through December 5, 2014. You will be notified of lottery results via email. You must sign up on the MIT Global Studies and Languages web site! You will find complete instructions on the MIT GSL web site:
Web: http://mitgsl.mit.edu/academics-courses/iap
Contact: Jeffrey Pearlin, 14N-308, x3-9776, pearlin@mit.edu

21F.402/21F.452
German II
Dagmar Jaeger
Mon-Fri, Jan 5-9, 12-16, 20-23, 26-28, 10:30am-01:30pm, 14N-225

Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 05-Dec-2014
Limited to 25 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: 21F.401, 21F.471, or permission of instructor
Level: U 12 units Standard A - F Grading    HASS-H

Expansion of basic communication skills and further development of linguistic competency. Review and completion of basic grammar, building of vocabulary, and practice in writing short essays. Reading of short literary texts. Exposure to history and culture of German-speaking countries through audio, video, and Web materials. For graduate credit see 21F.452. Meets with 21F.472 when offered concurrently. Limited to 18 per section.
This subject is by lottery only. Lottery signup begins December 1, 2014 and runs through December 5, 2014. You will be notified of lottery results via email. You must sign up on the MIT Global Studies and Languages web site! You will find complete instructions on the MIT GSL web site:
Web: http://mitgsl.mit.edu/academics-courses/iap
Contact: Jeffrey Pearlin, 14N-308, x3-9776, pearlin@mit.edu

21F.405
Intermediate German: Intensive Study of Language and Culture
Ellen Crocker
Mon-Fri, Jan 5-9, 12-16, 20-23, 26-28, 10:30am-01:30pm, 16-676

Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 05-Dec-2014
Limited to 25 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: 21F.403, 21F.473, or permission of instructor
Level: U 12 units Standard A - F Grading    HASS-H

Prepares students for working and living in German-speaking countries. Focuses on current political, social, and cultural issues, using newspapers, TV, radio broadcasts, podcasts, and Web sources from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Emphasizes speaking and listening skills for professional contexts. Project-based course includes oral presentations, group discussions, guest lectures, and live interviews with German speakers. Progress tracked with student portfolios. Taught in German. No listeners.
Prereq: German III or IV equivalent. This subject is by lottery only. Lottery signup begins December 1, 2014 and runs through December 5, 2014. You will be notified of lottery results via email. You must sign up on the MIT Global Studies and Languages web site! You will find complete instructions on the MIT GSL web site:
Web: http://mitgsl.mit.edu/academics-courses/iap
Contact: Jeffrey Pearlin, 14N-308, x3-9776, pearlin@mit.edu

21F.501/21F.551
Japanese I
Takako Aikawa, Emiko Rafique
Mon-Fri, Jan 5-9, 12-16, 20-23, 26-28, 10am-01:00pm, 14N-313

Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 05-Dec-2014
Limited to 16 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: 
Level: U 12 units Standard A - F Grading    HASS-H

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. Meets with 21F.571 when offered concurrently. Limited to 16 per section.


Second Section meets 2:00-5:00 PM in 16-676


This subject is by lottery only. Lottery signup begins December 1, 2014 and runs through December 5, 2014. You will be notified of lottery results via email. You must sign up on the MIT Global Studies and Languages web site! You will find complete instructions on the MIT GSL web site:
Web: http://mitgsl.mit.edu/academics-courses/iap
Contact: Jeffrey Pearlin, 14N-308, x3-9776, pearlin@mit.edu

21F.601/21F.651
Italian I
Walter Valeri
Mon-Fri, Jan 5-9, 12-16, 20-23, 26-28, 12:30-03:30pm, 4-249

Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 05-Dec-2014
Limited to 25 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: 
Level: U 12 units Standard A - F Grading    HASS-H

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. Priority will be given to MISTI-Italy students with no prior knowledge of Italian.

This subject is by lottery only. Lottery signup begins December 1, 2014 and runs through December 5, 2014. You will be notified of lottery results via email. You must sign up on the MIT Global Studies and Languages web site! You will find complete instructions on the MIT GSL web site:
Web: http://mitgsl.mit.edu/academics-courses/iap
Contact: Jeffrey Pearlin, 14N-308, x3-9776, pearlin@mit.edu

21F.611
Russian I (Regular)
Irena Katz
Mon-Fri, Jan 5-9, 12-16, 20-23, 26-28, 10am-01:00pm, 16-668

Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 05-Dec-2014
Limited to 25 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: 
Level: U 12 units Standard A - F Grading    HASS-H

Emphasizes the development of communicative and cultural competence, as well as mastery of the foundations of Russian grammar and vocabulary. Using video, internet resources, and varied cultural materials, students work on developing speaking, reading, and writing skills. Conducted in both Russian and English. Designed for students with no knowledge of Russian. Limited to 18.
This subject is by lottery only. Lottery signup begins December 1, 2014 and runs through December 5, 2014. You will be notified of lottery results via email. You must sign up on the MIT Global Studies and Languages web site! You will find complete instructions on the MIT GSL web site:
Web: http://mitgsl.mit.edu/academics-courses/iap
Contact: Jeffrey Pearlin, 14N-308, x3-9776, pearlin@mit.edu

21F.701/21F.751
Spanish I
Maria Luisa Martinez
Schedule: TBD
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 05-Dec-2014
Limited to 25 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: 
Level: U 12 units Standard A - F Grading    HASS-H

For students with no previous knowledge of Spanish. 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. Meets with 21F.771 when offered concurrently. Limited to 18 per section.
This subject is by lottery only. Lottery signup begins December 1, 2014 and runs through December 5, 2014. You will be notified of lottery results via email. You must sign up on the MIT Global Studies and Languages web site! You will find complete instructions on the MIT GSL web site:
Web: http://mitgsl.mit.edu/academics-courses/iap
Contact: Jeffrey Pearlin, 14N-308, x3-9776, pearlin@mit.edu

21F.782/21F.783
Spanish II (Study Abroad)
Spanish II (Study Abroad)
Roberto Rey Agudo
Mon-Fri, Jan 5-9, 12-16, 20-23, 26-29, 10am-01:00pm, Madrid, Spain

Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 27-Oct-2014
Limited to 23 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: 21F.701, 21F.771, or permission of instructor
Level: U 12 units Standard A - F Grading    HASS-H
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. For graduate credit, see 21F.783. Enrollment limited by lottery.
This subject is by lottery only. Lottery signup begins October 6, 2014 and runs through October 27, 2014. 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 during the first week of November. You must sign up on the MIT Global Studies and Languages web site! You will find complete instructions on the MIT GSL web site:
Web: http://mitgsl.mit.edu/academics-courses/iap
Contact: Jeffrey Pearlin, 14N-308, x3-9776, pearlin@mit.edu

21F.801/21F.851
Portuguese I
Adel Faitaninho
Mon-Fri, Jan 5-9, 12-16, 20-23, 26-28, 10am-01:00pm, 16-644

Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 05-Dec-2014
Limited to 25 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: 
Level: U 12 units Standard A - F Grading    HASS-H

Introduction to the language and culture of the Portuguese-speaking world, with special attention to Brazilian Portuguese. Focuses on basic oral expression, listening comprehension, and elementary reading and writing. Students develop their vocabulary and understanding of grammatical concepts through active communication. Coordinated language lab program. Designed for students with no knowledge of Portuguese. Conducted entirely in Portuguese. For graduate credit, see 21F.851. Limited to 18.
This subject is by lottery only. Lottery signup begins December 1, 2014 and runs through December 5, 2014. You will be notified via email of lottery results. You must sign up on the Global Studies and Languages web site! You will find complete instructions on the MIT GSL web site:
Web: http://mitgsl.mit.edu/academics-courses/iap
Contact: Jeffrey Pearlin, 14N-308, x3-9776, pearlin@mit.edu

21F.803
Portuguese III
Nilma Dominique
Mon-Fri, Jan 5-9, 12-16, 20-23, 26-28, 11am-02:00pm, 14N-217

Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 05-Dec-2014
Limited to 25 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: 21F.802, 21F.870, 21F.880, or permission of instructor
Level: U 12 units Standard A - F Grading    HASS-H

Expands the breadth and depth of students' skills in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Portuguese while continuing to provide exposure to the history and cultures of the Portuguese-speaking world. Uses short stories, films and music to study issues of historical and current interest. Conducted entirely in Portuguese. Limited to 18.
This subject is by lottery only. Lottery signup begins December 1, 2014 and runs through December 5, 2014. You will be notified via email of lottery results. You must sign up on the Global Studies and Languages web site! You will find complete instructions on the MIT GSL web site:
Web: http://mitgsl.mit.edu/academics-courses/iap
Contact: Jeffrey Pearlin, 14N-308, x3-9776, pearlin@mit.edu