Brigham Young University
Back Asian and Near Eastern Languages

  

Van C. Gessel, Chair
4052 JKHB, PO Box 26027, (801) 378-3396

College of Humanities Advisement Center
3078 JKHB, PO Box 26101, (801) 378-4789

Admission to Degree Program

All degree programs in the Department of Asian and Near Eastern Languages are open enrollment. Some special limitations apply for teaching majors.

The Discipline

The many countries of Asia and the Near East are among the oldest civilizations in the world. The study of the languages and cultures of these nations gives students access to some of the richest and most varied traditions of thought, belief, and behavior to be found in the world. A large percentage of the vast, essentially non-Christian segment of the world's population resides in these two zones: Asia—with its diverse heritage of belief in Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and other systems of thought—continues to retain its “exotic” image for most Westerners, even though many nations in the region are at the forefront of contemporary politics and economics. The Near East, birthplace of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, remains a little-understood, often stereotyped area of considerable economic, strategic, and religious importance today.

The languages of these regions are themselves generally difficult, with complex writing systems that require diligent study. But exposure to these languages and the cultures they express will enable students to look at the world from new perspectives and deepen their understanding of peoples whose history and practices are widely divergent from their own.

Courses in the department equip students with verbal and written facility in the languages of their chosen area, whereas linguistics courses offer an understanding of how the languages are structured and acquired. A study of the literature reveals old and sophisticated traditions no less important than that of English or any other major language.

Majors are available in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Students can obtain a minor in Arabic and Hebrew. Each major discipline is briefly described below.

Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin): The study of Chinese accesses the literature, thought, culture, and society of the world's largest population with the longest cultural continuum; moreover, since the civilizations of Japan, Korea, and Vietnam are founded on traditional Chinese Confucianism, a major in Chinese opens up much of the wider world of modern Asia. You will communicate in spoken and written Mandarin, gain skills in analyzing and appreciating both traditional and modern literature, acquire effective research strategies, and learn to write clearly and persuasively. All the personal enrichment and interpersonal understanding that results from a liberal arts education in the humanities is offered through the study of Chinese.

Japanese: Although Japan's current economic successes are widely recognized and often criticized in the U.S. today, few people know much about the rich cultural heritage of Japan in literature, thought, painting, music, and the other arts. The study of Japanese language and literature will introduce you to many of the major aspects of that heritage while providing the kind of training in language and social skills that will prepare you to undertake careers in a wide variety of fields. The study of Japanese at the university level is aimed at providing you with superior language skills—in both speaking and reading—and a sophisticated understanding of Japan and its people acquired through an examination of the literature and culture.

Korean: Korean is a difficult language, and at BYU we emphasize reading and writing the language as well as speaking and listening. Basic course work emphasizes linguistic skill and the language's literary value and tradition.

Note: Instruction is also regularly available in Hebrew, Arabic, and Thai.

Career Opportunities

Students who major or minor in the languages and cultures of Asia and the Near East will find that, as will any other humanities-centered course of study, they have been well provided with tools to communicate both in the target language and in English and have broadened and deepened their knowledge of the region of their choice. Career options are many and varied for such students, but those who do not plan to continue on in the academic study of the language are strongly urged to consider a second major or a strong minor in a practical field that can be combined with their language skills. In the competitive world of today, language ability alone no longer provides the competitive advantage it once offered on the job market. Students are urged to consult the College of Humanities Advisement Center, Career Placement Services, and their academic advisors for the best ways to make use of their language as they begin to seek employment.

Chinese: Chinese majors have all of the advantages of the liberal arts graduate (who claims effective communication and interpersonal skills) with the added edge of knowing the language and culture behind a leading world economy. Therefore, graduates enter the work force in a wide variety of occupations, such as journalism, insurance, business, travel, investment, and government service. They not only are marketable as trained linguists, translators, and cultural advisors, but are vigorously recruited as personnel managers and business representatives by companies with overseas interests.

Japanese: In recent years, graduates from the Japanese major at BYU have gone on to law or MBA programs, others have continued on to medical school, and a few have pursued graduate work in a variety of academic fields at some of the most prestigious universities in the country. Others have gone directly to work in government service, in the military, and in American or Japanese business firms where their language ability and cultural background are in high demand.

Korean: There are virtually no jobs available for students with only a Korean major to offer. However, Korean as a second major makes employability in the area of a student's first major even stronger. Korean, as a second major, is complementary and supportive of practically all other BYU majors. Korean combined with English or history, for example, makes an excellent prelaw or pre-MBA program. Korean with accounting or business prepares for a career in international business. Korean and political science or international relations help prepare for the foreign service. Korean and a technical major prepare to compete for employment in the international arena of computers and other scientific advancements currently focused in Pacific Rim locations.

Graduation Requirements

To receive a bachelor's degree a student must fill three groups of requirements: (1) general education requirements, (2) university requirements, and (3) major requirements.

General Education Requirements

Please see your college advisement center for information about general education courses you should take to dovetail with your major program.

Languages of Learning

Precollege Math (none to three courses)
(or Math ACT score of at least 22) 		0-3.0 hours
First-Year Writing (one course) 3.0
Advanced Writing (one to four courses) 3-8.0
Advanced Languages/Math/Music
(one to four courses) 		3-20.0

Liberal Arts Core

Biological Science (one to two courses) 3-6.0
Physical Science (one to two courses) 3-7.0
American Heritage (one to two courses) 3-6.0
Wellness (one to three courses) 1.5-3.0
History of Civilization (two courses) 6.0

Arts and Sciences Electives

Arts and Letters (one course) 3.0
Natural Sciences (one course) 3-4.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences (one course) 3.0

Note 1: For a complete list of courses that will fill each GE category, see the General Education section of the current class schedule.

Note 2: Additional information about general education requirements can be found in the General Education section of the current class schedule or this catalog.

Minimum University Requirements

Religion 14.0
Upper-division hours 40.0
Residency 30.0
Total hours 128.0

Cumulative GPA must be at least 2.0.

Note: See the Graduation section of this catalog for more information.

Major Requirements

Complete the major requirements listed for one of the following undergraduate degree programs.

Undergraduate Programs and Degrees

BA Chinese
BA Chinese Teaching
BA Japanese
BA Japanese Teaching
BA Korean
Minors Chinese
Chinese Teaching
Japanese
Japanese Teaching
Korean
Arabic
Hebrew

For help or information on the undergraduate programs, please see your college advisement center.

Graduate Programs and Degrees

MA Language Acquisition (Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Korean)

For more information See the 1997-98 BYU Graduate Catalog.

General Information

Language Credit by Examination

Credit by examination is available for many lower-division courses of the above-listed languages. Enrollment in an advanced class is prerequisite to taking the examination.

The following languages are not taught on a regular basis but may be offered if sufficient demand exists. Credit by examination is available for some of the languages listed below.

Asian Languages Near Eastern Languages
Hindi Akkadian
Vietnamese Aramaic
Egyptian
Persian (Farsi)
Syriac
Turkish
Ugaritic

Chinese


BA Chinese (41 hours*)


Major Requirements

  1. No D credit will be accepted in major courses.
  2. Complete the following:
    Chin 202, 301, 302, 321, 322, 495.
  3. Select one course from the following:
    Chin 343, 344.
  4. Select one course from the following:
    Chin 325, 326.
  5. Select three courses from the following:
    Chin 441, 442, 443, 444.
  6. Complete 6 additional hours required from upper-division Chinese. It is mandatory that students consult with their advisor to determine supporting courses appropriate to professional goals.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


BA Chinese Teaching (82-88 hours,* including certification hours)


Major Requirements

  1. No D credit will be accepted in major courses.
  2. Complete an approved teaching minor (approximately 16-21 hours).
  3. Chin 202, 301, 302, 321, 322, 325, 326, 344, 377, 441.
  4. Select one course from the following:
    Chin 343, 345.
  5. Select one course from the following:
    Chin 443, 444.
  6. Complete the Professional Education Component (27-28 hours): see the Secondary Education section of this catalog for certification requirements.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


Minor Chinese (20-22 hours*)


  1. Complete the following:
    Chin 301, 302, 441.
  2. Select one course from the following:
    Chin 443, 444.
  3. Select one course from the following:
    Chin 321, 322.
  4. Select one course from the following:
    Chin 343, 344.
  5. Complete one additional class above 301.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


Minor Chinese Teaching (27 hours*)


  1. Complete the following:
    Chin 301, 302, 326, 377, 441.
  2. Select one course from the following:
    Chin 321, 322.
  3. Select one course from the following:
    Chin 443, 444.
  4. Select one course from the following:
    Hist 343, 348R.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.

Chinese—Mandarin (Chin)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

Undergraduate Courses

100A. Beginning Mandarin, Slow Paced. (2:2:1)

Easy conversation and vocabulary building.

100B. Beginning Mandarin, Slow Paced. (2:2:1) Prerequisite: Chin 100A.

Writing system, vocabulary, and easy conversation and composition. Chin 100A and B together are equivalent of 101.

101. First-Year Mandarin. (4:5:2)

Basic grammar, vocabulary building, speaking.

102. First-Year Mandarin. (4:5:2) Prerequisite: Chin 101 or equivalent.

Continuation of Chin 101.

200. Chinese Calligraphy. (1:1:0) Prerequisite: Chin 101 or equivalent.

Training in the art of writing Chinese characters with a brush.

201. Second-Year Mandarin. (4:5:1) Prerequisite: Chin 102.

Advanced grammar, the writing system, reading and writing, speaking.

202. Second-Year Mandarin. (4:5:1) Prerequisite: Chin 201.

Advanced grammar, the writing system, reading and writing, speaking.

211R. Second-Year Conversation. (2:2:1 ea.) Prerequisite: Chin 102.

Emphasis on fluency and vocabulary building.

301. Third-Year Mandarin. (4:5:1) Prerequisite: Chin 202.

Discourse grammar, advanced reading.

302. Third-Year Mandarin. (4:5:0) Prerequisite: Chin 301.

Advanced-level Mandarin skills, especially discourse and reading.

311R. Third-Year Conversation. (2:2:1 ea.) Prerequisite: Chin 202 or equivalent.

Emphasis on sophistication of speech.

321, 322. Selected Readings of Modern Chinese. (3:3:0 ea.) Prerequisite: Chin 302.

Complements overall language competency through reading modern texts selected from a wide range of styles and genres.

325. Structure of Chinese. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Chin 202.

Sound, syntax, meaning, and word structure of Mandarin Chinese and its implications to problems of learning Chinese.

326. Introduction to Chinese Linguistics. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Chin 202.

Dialectology, phonology, syntax, semantics, discourse, morphology, and sociolinguistics.

327. Chinese Translation and Interpretation. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Chin 301.

Translation techniques, with practice in oral and written translation either from Chinese to English or from English to Chinese.

343. Chinese Literature in Translation— Poetry. (3:3:0)

All readings in English; topics vary.

344. Chinese Literature in Translation— Prose. (3:3:0)

All readings in English; topics vary.

345. Chinese Culture. (3:3:0)

Introduction to the institutions, culture, philosophy, and fine arts of China. All texts read in English.

347. Business Chinese. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Chin 301 or instructor's consent.

Introduction to terminology and format of business writing in Chinese, emphasizing both reading and writing of various forms of business communication.

377. Chinese Language Teaching Procedures. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Chin 325 or 326 or instructor's consent.

Acquiring knowledge and skills specific to teaching Chinese as a foreign language. Conducted in Chinese and English.

399R. Cooperative Education: Internship. (1-9:0:0 ea.) Prerequisite: Chin 202.

On-the-job cultural and/or language experience.

441, 442. Classical and Literary Chinese. (3:3:0 ea.) Prerequisite: for 441: Chin 301 or equivalent; for 442: Chin 441.

Introduction to syntax and stylistic patterns.

443. Modern Chinese Literature. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Chin 321 or 322.

Authors, themes, and writing styles of the period 1915-1949.

444. Contemporary Chinese Literature. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Chin 321 or 322.

Contemporary literature of Taiwan and the PRC. Texts in Chinese.

445R. Chinese Poetry. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Chin 343, 441.

Readings in Chinese poetry. Topics vary from classical and modern poetry. Various themes and genres introduced, emphasizing shi poetry.

490R. Individual Study in Chinese. (1-3:Arr.:0 ea.) Prerequisite: project approval by instructor.

Assignments to fit individual needs of the advanced student.

495. Senior Seminar for Majors. (2:2:0) Prerequisite: advanced knowledge of Chinese.

Research methods in Chinese language sources. Paper required.

500-Level Graduate Course (available to advanced undergraduates)

599R. Cooperative Education: Internship. (1-9:0:0 ea.) Prerequisite: coordinator's and department's consent.

On-the-job cultural and/or language experience.

Graduate Courses

For 600- and 700-level courses, See the 1997-98 BYU Graduate Catalog.

Japanese


BA Japanese (38 hours*)


Major Requirements

  1. Students will be required to sit a comprehensive language exam covering grammar and Joyo Kanji as part of Japan 322.
  2. A required reading list must be completed, evidenced by successful completion of Japan 492, normally during the last semester before graduation.
  3. No D credit is allowed in major courses.
  4. Counsel with advisor to determine supporting courses appropriate to your professional goals.
  5. Select one course from the following:
    Japan 202, 221.
  6. Complete the following:
    Japan 301, 311R, 321, 322, 441, 443, 444, 492.
  7. Select one course from the following:
    Japan 325, 326.
  8. Select one course from the following:
    Japan 343, 344, 353.
  9. Select 6 hours from the following:
    Japan 325, 326, 343, 344, 345, 353, 377. (Optionally, one of the following may be substituted for Japan 345: Hist 345, 346, PlSc 354, 384.)

Recommended Courses

It is recommended that students complete Engl 311 or similar courses before enrolling in advanced literature courses.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


BA Japanese Teaching (87-93 hours,* including certification hours)


Major Requirements

  1. Students will be required to sit a comprehensive language exam covering grammar and Joyo Kanji as part of Japan 322.
  2. A required reading list must be completed, evidenced by successful completion of Japan 492, normally during the last semester before graduation.
  3. No D credit is allowed in major courses.
  4. Complete an approved teaching minor (approximately 16-21 hours).
  5. Select one course from the following:
    Japan 202, 221.
  6. Complete the following:
    Japan 301, 311R, 321, 322, 377, 441, 443, 444, 492.
    Ling 230.
  7. Select one course from the following:
    Japan 325, 326.
  8. Select one course from the following:
    Japan 343, 344, 353.
  9. Select 6 hours from the following:
    Japan 325, 326, 343, 344, 345, 353. (Optionally, one of the following may be substituted for Japan 345: Hist 345, 346, PlSc 354, 384.)
  10. Complete the Professional Education Component (27-28 hours): see the Secondary Education section of this catalog for certification requirements.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


Minor Japanese (16 hours*)


  1. Select one course from the following:
    Japan 202, 221.
  2. Complete the following:
    Japan 301, 311R, 321, 322.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


Minor Japanese Teaching (25 hours*)


  1. Select one course from the following:
    Japan 202, 221.
  2. Complete the following:
    Japan 301, 311R, 321, 322, 377.
  3. Select one course from the following:
    Japan 325, 326.
  4. Select one course from the following:
    Japan 343, 344, 345, 353.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.

Japanese (Japan)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

Undergraduate Courses

100A. Beginning Japanese, Slow Paced 1. (3:3:1)

Writing system, grammar, and vocabulary. Easy conversation and composition.

100B. Beginning Japanese, Slow Paced 2. (3:3:1) Prerequisite: Japan 100A.

Continuation of Japan 100A.

101, 102. First-Year Japanese. (4:5:1 ea.) Prerequisite: for 102, Japan 101, 100B, or equivalent.

Writing systems, grammar and vocabulary-building fundamentals, easy conversation and composition.

201. Second-Year Japanese. (4:5:2) Prerequisite: Japan 102 or equivalent.

Further practice in conversation; basic reading and writing skills, including introduction to Chinese characters.

202. Second-Year Japanese. (4:5:0) Prerequisite: Japan 201 or equivalent.

Further practice in conversation, reading, and writing; introducing culture through short stories, articles. Not for returned missionaries.

211R. Second-Year Conversation. (1-3:Arr.:0 ea.) Prerequisite: Japan 102 or equivalent. For Japan Study Abroad or Foreign Language Student Residence students only.

221. Japanese Reading, Grammar, and Culture. (4:5:0) Prerequisite: Japan 201 or equivalent.

Reading and writing emphasizing essential characters, vocabulary, grammar, and culture. First course for returned missionaries.

301. Readings in Japanese History and Literature. (4:5:0) Prerequisite: Japan 202, 221, or instructor's consent.

Readings in Japanese history and literature with essential characters, vocabulary, and grammatical principles.

311R. Third-Year Conversation. (2:2:0 ea.) Prerequisite: Japan 301 or equivalent.

May be repeated for Study Abroad in Japan.

321. Selected Readings and Grammar. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Japan 301 or equivalent.

Readings in modern documentary styles, emphasizing grammar, reading comprehension, and vocabulary building.

322. Selected Readings and Grammar. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Japan 321 or instructor's consent.

Readings in modern short fiction, emphasizing grammar, reading comprehension, vocabulary building, and stylistic analysis.

325. Japanese Morphology, Syntax, and Semantics. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Japan 301.

General overview of grammar and its practical application in composition.

326. Contrastive Analysis of Japanese and English. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Japan 301.

Contrastive overview of Japanese and English phonology, syntax, semantics, and discourse.

343. Japanese Literature in Translation— Poetry, Drama. (3:3:0)

Reading and discussion of selected topics in Japanese poetry and drama. All readings in English.

344. Japanese Literature in Translation— Prose. (3:3:0)

Reading and discussion of selected topics in early Japanese prose. All readings in English.

345. Japanese Culture. (3:3:0)

General survey emphasizing aesthetics, religion, and value systems. All readings in English.

353. Modern Japanese Novel in Translation. (3:3:0)

Several major twentieth-century Japanese novels. All readings in English.

377. Japanese Language Teaching Procedures. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Japan 301 or instructor's consent.

Acquiring knowledge and skills specific to teaching of Japanese as a foreign language. Conducted in Japanese and English.

390. Japanese for Special Purposes. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Japan 321 or equivalent.

Readings, video materials, discussions, and projects in content areas related specifically to business, science, and technology.

399R. Cooperative Education: Internship. (1-9:0:0 ea.) Prerequisite: Japan 301.

On-the-job cultural and/or language experience.

441. Introduction to Classical Japanese. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Japan 322.

Reading of premodern texts, emphasizing grammar and syntax, and showing differences from and influences on the modern idiom.

443. Advanced Readings and Grammar. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Japan 322 or equivalent.

Reading and discussion of modern expository texts; developing advanced listening skills using authentic materials.

444. Modern Japanese Literature. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Japan 322 or equivalent.

Fictional texts from major twentieth- century authors. Texts primarily in Japanese.

490R. Individual Study in Japanese. (1-3:Arr.:0 ea.) Prerequisite: consent of advisor and instructor.

Topics vary. Assignments to fit individual needs of the advanced student.

492. Majors' Reading List. (1:1:Arr.) Prerequisite: department approval.

Guided reading course to meet reading list requirement. Required of all majors.

500-Level Graduate Course (available to advanced undergraduates)

599R. Cooperative Education: Internship. (1-9:0:0 ea.) Prerequisite: Japan 301.

On-the-job cultural and/or language experience.

Graduate Courses

For 600- and 700-level courses, See the 1997-98 BYU Graduate Catalog.

Korean


BA Korean (38-41 hours*)


Major Requirements

  1. No D credit is allowed in major courses.
  2. Complete the following:
    Korea 202, 301, 495.
    Hist 342.
  3. Select one of the following:
    Korea 325, 326.
  4. Select one of the following options:
    Either
    Korea 303, 321, 441.
    Or
    Korea 315, 340, 443.
  5. Select 12-14 hours from the option not selected above and/or the following (depending on selection of options, elective hours should be adjusted so that the major totals 39 hours):
    Korea 311R, 325, 326, 344R, 345, 399R, 411, 427, 441, 471, 490R, 599R.

Recommended

Prospective majors are urged to have a concurrent major in another standard discipline.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


Minor Korean (14 hours*)


  1. Complete the following:
    Korea 301.
  2. Select one course from the following:
    Korea 303, 315.
  3. Complete 7 hours beyond Korea 301.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.

Korean (Korea)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

Undergraduate Courses

101. First-Year Korean. (4:5:0)

Basic language skills.

102. First-Year Korean. (4:5:0) Prerequisite: Korea 101.

Basic language skills.

201. Second-Year Korean. (4:5:0) Prerequisite: Korea 101, 102.

Grammar, vocabulary, reading, and conversation.

202. Second-Year Korean. (4:5:0) Prerequisite: Korea 201 or equivalent.

Reading and writing emphasizing essential vocabulary and grammatical principles.

211R. Second-Year Conversation. (2:2:0 ea.) Prerequisite: Korea 201 or foreign residence experience.

Intermediate listening comprehension and speaking skills.

301. Intermediate Korean. (4:5:0) Prerequisite: Korea 202 or instructor's consent.

Reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary.

303. Introduction to Sino-Korean Characters. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Korea 301 or instructor's consent.

Most common Chinese characters used in Korean mixed script writings.

311R. Third-Year Conversation. (2:2:0 ea.) Prerequisite: Korea 211R or foreign residence experience.

Advanced conversational skills.

315. Selected Readings and Composition. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Korea 301.

Improving reading and writing skills. Readings include minimal amounts of Sino-Korean characters.

321. Sino-Korean Readings and Composition. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Korea 303.

Readings in Sino-Korean mixed script texts, including newspapers. Some composition.

325. Applied Korean Linguistics and Grammar. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Korea 301 or instructor's consent.

Applying linguistics to the problems of learning Korean; overview of Korean phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics.

326. Contrastive Analysis of Korean and English. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Korea 325.

Contrastive overview of phonology, syntax, semantics, and discourse.

340. Introduction to Traditional Korean Literature. (4:4:0) Prerequisite: Korea 301.

Korean literature from earliest forms to modern period, emphasizing basic literary concepts.

344R. Korean Literature in Translation. (3:3:0 ea.)

Topics vary.

345. Korean Culture and Society. (3:3:0)

Understanding Korean peoples and culture through examining social, political, economic, and belief systems as well as literature. All readings in English.

399R. Cooperative Education: Internship. (1-9:0:0 ea.) Prerequisite: Korea 301.

On-the-job cultural and/or language experience.

411. Advanced Conversation. (2:2:0)

Advanced conversation and listening comprehension.

427. Korean Translation and Interpretation. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Korea 301.

Translation techniques with practice in oral and written translation both from Korean to English and from English to Korean.

441. Korean Documents. (4:4:0) Prerequisite: Korea 321 or Chin 441.

Introduction to readings in Chinese texts written as part of Korea's historic tradition, such as genealogies and the Yi Dynasty Annals. Also current political and economic materials.

443. Modern Korean Literature. (4:4:0) Prerequisite: Korea 340.

Survey emphasizing improvement of reading and translation skills. Criticism of literature as well as translations.

471. Advanced Readings in Korean Language and Literature. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Korea 325.

Readings in current linguistic journals and contemporary literature and criticism.

490R. Individual Study in Korean. (1-3:Arr.:0 ea.)

Directed readings and individual assignments appropriate to individual needs of advanced students.

495. Senior Seminar. (2:2:0)

Individual research, with seminar paper the primary objective. Required for Korean majors.

500-Level Graduate Course (available to advanced undergraduates)

599R. Cooperative Education: Internship. (1-9:Arr.:0 ea.) Prerequisite: coordinator's and department's consent.

On-the-job cultural and/or language experience. Students must meet departmental requirements and consult coordinator before enrollment. Report required.

Graduate Courses

For 600- and 700-level courses, See the 1997-98 BYU Graduate Catalog.

Asian Languages Courses (AsLa)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

342. Oriental Mythology. (3:3:0)

Discussion of myths, legends, and folklore traditions in Oriental cultures.

490R. Individual Study in Asian Literature. (1-3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: lower-division courses, mission or commensurate experience, and instructor's consent.

Assignments to fit individual needs of advanced students.

Cantonese Courses (Cant)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

101. First-Year Cantonese. (4:5:0)

Basic language skills.

102. First-Year Cantonese. (4:5:0)

Basic language skills.

201. Second-Year Cantonese. (4:5:0) Prerequisite: Cant 102 or foreign residence experience.

Grammatical patterns and vocabulary of spoken and written Cantonese.

202. Second-Year Cantonese. (4:5:0) W Prerequisite: Cant 201 or equivalent.

Intermediate to advanced skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

211R. Second-Year Conversation. (2:2:0 ea.) Prerequisite: Cant 201 or foreign residence experience.

Intermediate listening comprehension and speaking skills.

311R. Third-Year Conversation. (2:2:0 ea.) Cant 211 or foreign residence experience.

Advanced conversational skills.

Hindi Courses (Hindi)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

101, 102. First-Year Hindi. (4:5:0 ea.)

Basic language skills.

Thai Courses (Thai)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

101. First-Year Thai. (4:5:0)

Basic language skills.

102. First-Year Thai. (4:4:0 ea.)

Continuation of Thai 101.

201. Second-Year Thai. (4:5:0) Prerequisite: Thai 101 and 102 or foreign residence experience.

Conversation, vocabulary building, and reading and writing skills, emphasizing reading.

211R. Second-Year Conversation. (2:2:0 ea.) Prerequisite: Thai 201 or foreign residence experience.

Intermediate listening comprehension and speaking skills.

301. Intermediate Modern Thai. (4:5:0) Prerequisite: Thai 201 or foreign residence experience.

311R. Third-Year Conversation. (2:2:0 ea.) Prerequisite: Thai 211R or foreign residence experience.

Advanced conversational skills.

Vietnamese Courses (Viet)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

101A, B. First-Year Vietnamese. (2:3:0 ea.)

Basic language skills. Credit only by examination.

102. First-Year Vietnamese. (4:5:0) Prerequisite: Viet 101.

Basic language skills. Credit only by examination.

201. Second-Year Vietnamese. (4:5:0) Prerequisite: Viet 101 and 102 or foreign residence experience.

Conversation, vocabulary building, and reading and writing skills, emphasizing reading. Credit only by examination.

211R. Second-Year Conversation. (2:2:0 ea.) Prerequisite: Viet 201 or foreign residence experience.

Intermediate listening comprehension and speaking skills. Credit only by examination.

311R. Third-Year Conversation. (2:2:0 ea.) Prerequisite: Viet 211 or foreign residence experience.

Advanced conversational skills. Credit only by examination.

Near Eastern Languages And Literature (NeLg)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

Language Courses

Modern: Near Eastern Course

321R. Studies in Modern Near Eastern Languages. (4:4:2 ea.)

Grammar, reading, writing, and conversational skills.

Ancient:Akkadian, Aramaic, Coptic, Egyptian, Hittite, Sumerian, Syriac, and Ugaritic Course

511R. Studies in Ancient Near Eastern Languages. (2-4:4:0 ea.)

Grammar and reading skills.

Literature Courses

340. Ancient Near Eastern Mythology. (3:3:0)

Major themes in mythological literature of Egypt, Canaan, Mesopotamia, Anatolia, and ancient Iran. All readings in English.

345. Texts and Ancient Temples. (3:3:0)

Major ancient Near Eastern texts dealing with the temple; analysis of primary elements of ancient temple type as a place of worship.

521R. Special Topics in Ancient Near Eastern Literature. (2-3:3:0 ea.)

Historical and comparative studies of ancient Near Eastern literature.

Arabic


Minor Arabic (15-18 hours*)


Prerequisite

Arab 101, 102, 201, 211R, 301.

Minor Requirements

  1. Complete the following:
    Arab 311R.
  2. Select 13 additional hours of upper-division Arabic classes from one of the options below:
    • For students who do not attend the Intensive Arabic Program in Jerusalem, select 13 hours from the following:
      Arab 451, 452, and 5 more hours of upper-division credit.
    • For students who do attend the Intensive Arabic Program in Jerusalem, select 13 hours from the following:
      Arab 331, 452, and 5 more hours of upper-division credit (usually the Arabic New Testament course and the Arabic history or sociology course taught as part of the Jerusalem program).
  3. Select one survey course, taught in English, from the following (unless already taken in conjunction with the Near Eastern Studies major):
    Hum 242.
    Arab 361, 362.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.

Arabic (Arab)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

Undergraduate Courses

100. Introduction to Arabic. (1:1.5:0)

Beginning Arabic. Offered at the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies only.

101. First-Year Arabic. (4:5:0)

Basic skills of spoken and written Arabic. Suggested first class for students learning Arabic.

102. First-Year Arabic. (4:5:0) Prerequisite: Arab 101.

Second-semester Arabic. Basic language skills, both spoken and written.

201. Second-Year Arabic—Standard, Written. (4:5:0) Prerequisite: Arab 102 or equivalent experience and concurrent registration in Arab 211R.

Reading, grammar review, and vocabulary building in written Arabic.

211R. Second-Year Conversation. (2:2:0 ea.) Prerequisite: Arab 102 or equivalent experience and concurrent registration in Arab 201.

Intermediate spoken Arabic.

301. Intermediate Arabic—Standard, Written. (4:5:0) Prerequisite: Arab 201 and concurrent registration in Arab 311R.

Continuation of Arab 201.

311R. Third-Year Conversation. (2:2:0 ea.) Prerequisite: Arab 201, 211R, or equivalent experience, and concurrent registration in Arab 301.

Advanced conversation skills.

331. Spoken Arabic. (4:5:0) Prerequisite: Arab 311R or equivalent experience.

Intensive study of the spoken language.

361. Introduction to Modern Arabic Literature in Translation. (3:3:0)

Reading and discussion of representative sample of modern Arabic short stories, novels, plays, and poetry. All readings in English.

362. Introduction to Medieval Arabic Literature in Translation. (3:3:0)

Reading and discussion of representative sample of medieval Arabic literature. All readings in English.

431. Spoken Arabic—Egyptian Dialect. (4:5:0) Prerequisite: Arab 331 or equivalent experience.

Introduction to colloquial literature.

451. Advanced Grammar Review. (4:5:0) Prerequisite: Arab 301.

Intensive vocabulary building and grammar review.

452. Newspaper Arabic. (4:5:0) Prerequisite: Arab 451.

Extensive reading of Arabic newspapers and magazines, with appropriate vocabulary building.

453. Readings in the Social Sciences. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Arab 452.

Reading of original Arabic sources in political science, history, international relations, and other social science fields.

461. Survey of Modern Arabic Literature. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Arab 452.

Reading and discussion of representative sample of modern Arabic short stories, novels, plays, and poetry.

462. Survey of Medieval Arabic Literature. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Arab 452.

Reading and discussion of representative sample of medieval Arabic literary works, including poetry, `Adab literature, Maqaamaat, folk literature, travel literature, biography, philosophy, and history.

471. The Structure of Arabic. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Arab 452.

Arabic phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics, with a review of current scholarship in Arabic linguistics.

490R. Independent Readings. (1-3:Arr.:0 ea.) Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

Independent readings of Arabic materials.

500-Level Graduate Course (available to advanced undergraduates)

531R. Advanced Topics in Arabic. (1-3:5:0 ea.) Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

Advanced studies in Arabic language and literature.

Graduate Courses

For 600- and 700-level courses, See the 1997-98 BYU Graduate Catalog.

Hebrew


Minor Hebrew (20 hours*)


  1. Complete the following:
    Heb 201, 331, 431.
  2. Select one of the following:
    Heb 202, 312.
  3. Select 4 hours from the following:
    Heb 311R, 341, 411R, 441, 442, 443, 444.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.

Hebrew (Heb)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

Undergraduate Courses

100. Introduction to Hebrew. (1:1.5:0)

Beginning Hebrew; offered at the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies only.

101, 102. First-Year Hebrew. (4:5:2 ea.)

Modern Hebrew as spoken in Israel today.

111M, 112M. Honors Hebrew and the Old Testament. (3:3:0 ea.)

Rapid survey of biblical Hebrew. Must be taken in conjunction with specified Honors section of RelA 301 and 302.

131, 132. First-Year Biblical Hebrew. (4:5:0 ea.) Independent Study also.

Old Testament Hebrew. Provides foundation in grammar and vocabulary; reading Hebrew prose texts in Bible.

201. Second-Year Modern Hebrew. (4:5:0) Prerequisite: Heb 102 or equivalent.

202. Intermediate Readings. (4:4:0) Prerequisite: Heb 201 or equivalent.

311R. Intermediate Conversation. (2:2:0 ea.) Prerequisite: Heb 201.

312. Hebrew Media. (4:4:4) Prerequisite: Heb 101, 102.

Emphasizes reading, aural comprehension, and speaking Hebrew. Includes newspaper reading, listening to local news on radio and television, and in-class discussion of current events. Offered at the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies only.

313. Readings in the Old Testament. (4:5:0)

Readings in the Old Testament in Hebrew. Offered at the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies only.

321. Intermediate Conversation and Media. (3:3:0) W alt yr. Prerequisite: Heb 101, 102.

Capitalizing on daily life in Jerusalem to increase speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension in modern Hebrew. Offered at the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies only.

331. Readings in the Hebrew Scriptures 1. (4:5:0) Prerequisite: Heb 132, 201, or equivalent.

Grammar review and vocabulary building through reading historical and prophetic books.

341. Introduction to Hebrew Literature. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Heb 132 or 331; 202.

Survey of 3,000 years of Hebrew literature; in Hebrew.

411R. Advanced Conversation. (4:4:4) Prerequisite: Heb 311R or equivalent.

Emphasizes conversation in everyday situations. Students role play various situations in class and then apply their learning in Jerusalem. Offered at the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies only.

421. Readings in the Hebrew Translation of the New Testament. (4:4:0)

Readings in the New Testament in Hebrew translation. Offered at the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies only.

431. Readings in the Hebrew Scriptures 2. (4:4:0) Prerequisite: Heb 331.

Readings in the poetic and wisdom literature.

441. Postbiblical Hebrew: Mishnah. (2:2:0) Prerequisite: Heb 331.

Introduction to the grammar of Mishnaic Hebrew. Readings from various tractates of the Mishnah.

442. Postbiblical Hebrew: Talmud. (2:2:0) Prerequisite: Heb 331.

Selected readings from the Talmud.

443. Postbiblical Hebrew: Medieval Rabbis. (2:2:0) Prerequisite: Heb 331.

Readings in medieval rabbinic commentaries on the Hebrew scriptures.

444. Postbiblical Hebrew: Modern Hebrew Biblical Commentaries. (2:2:0) Prerequisite: Heb 331.

Readings in commentaries on the Hebrew scriptures in modern Hebrew.

500-Level Graduate Course (available to advanced undergraduates)

531R. Studies in Hebrew. (1-3:3:0 ea.) Prerequisite: Heb 331.

Asian and Near Eastern Languages Faculty

Professors

Gessel, Van C. (1990) BA, U. of Utah, 1973; MA, PhD, Columbia U., 1975, 1979.

Parkinson, Dilworth B. (1980) BA, Brigham Young U., 1975; MA, PhD, U. of Michigan, 1976, 1982.

Ricks, Stephen David (1981) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1974, 1976; PhD, U. of California, Berkeley, and Graduate Theological Union, 1982.

Associate Professors

Honey, David B. (1987) BA, U. of California, Los Angeles, 1980; MA, PhD, U. of California, Berkeley, 1984, 1988.

Miller, J. Scott (1994) BA, Brigham Young U., 1982; MA, PhD, Princeton U., 1986, 1988.

Peterson, Daniel C. (1986) BA, Brigham Young U., 1977; PhD, U. of California, Los Angeles, 1990.

Peterson, Mark A. (1983) BA, Brigham Young U., 1971; MA, PhD, Harvard U., 1973, 1987.

Russell, Robert A. (1982) BA, U. of Utah, 1968; PhD, Harvard U., 1977.

Watabe, Masakazu (1977) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1972, 1973; PhD, U. of Southern California, 1978.

Williams, Gary S. (1966) BA, Brigham Young U., 1962; PhD, U. of Washington, 1973.

Assistant Professors

Belnap, R. Kirk (1990) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1983, 1986; PhD, U. of Pennsylvania, 1991.

Bourgerie, Dana S. (1991) BA, U. of Minnesota, 1982; MA, PhD, Ohio State U., 1987, 1990.

Christensen, Matthew B. (1995) BA, Brigham Young U., 1988; MA, PhD, Ohio State U., 1990, 1994.

Parry, Donald W. (1992) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1985, 1986; PhD, U. of Utah, 1992.

Perkins, George W. (1975) BA, Brigham Young U., 1962; MA, PhD, Stanford U., 1967, 1977.

Warnick, J. Paul (1996) BS, MA, Brigham Young U., 1983, 1989; PhD, Ohio State U., 1996.

Lecturer

Rhee, Honam (1987) BA, Hankuk U. of Foreign Studies, Korea, 1959; MA, Yonsei U., Korea, 1977.

Assistant Lecturer

Pack, Melvin Deloy (1974) BS, U. of California, Los Angeles, 1965; MA, Brigham Young U., 1973; PhD, U. of Pennsylvania, 1981.

Emeriti

Beaman, Bruce W. (1970) BA, Brigham Young U., 1959; MA, Indiana U., Bloomington, 1969.

Lee, Tsaifeng (Mazie) (1965) BA, MA, U. of Hawaii, 1960, 1972.




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