Language Degrees Online

RUSSIAN 1: Elementary Russian I (5 UNITS) – (UC:CSU)

Advisory: English 28 or equivalent.
The fundamentals of pronunciation and grammar, practical vocabulary, useful phrases; basic facts on the geography, customs and culture of Russia.
RUSSIAN 2: Elementary Russian II (5 UNITS) – (UC:CSU)

Prerequisite: Russian 1 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent.
Completes elementary Russian I. Emphasis on reading and spoken language.
RUSSIAN 3: Intermediate Russian I (5 UNITS) – (UC:CSU)

Prerequisite: Russian 2 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent.
A review of grammar, additional training in oral and written composition, and reading of more advanced literature.
RUSSIAN 4: Intermediate Russian II (5 UNITS) – (UC:CSU)

Prerequisite: Russian 3 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent.

This course continues the review of grammar and vocabulary build-up. It continues to introduce students to Russian life through the reading of selected Russian authors.
RUSSIAN 8: Conversational Russian (2 UNITS) – (UC:CSU) (RPT 3)

Prerequisites: Russian 3 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent.
Practical conversation in Russian on everyday topics, and current events, dialogues and group discussion of news in politics, sports, and culture.
RUSSIAN 10: Russian Civilization (3 UNITS) – (UC:CSU)

Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
A survey of Russian civilization from the early stages to the present, highlighting important historical and cultural developments, social institutions, religion, literature, art, music and Russia’s contribution to the world.
RUSSIAN 12: Russian Civilization II (3 UNITS) – (UC:CSU)

Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
A survey of Russian history and culture of 20th century Russia; its literature, arts and science; and life of the people.
RUSSIAN 21: Fundamentals of Russian I (3 UNITS) – (UC:CSU)

Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
Russian 21 and 22 together are equivalent to Russian 1 at Los Angeles City College.
Russian 21 is the first half of Russian 1. Russian 22 is the second half of Russian 1. Russian 21 focuses on pronunciation, basic grammar, practical vocabulary and phrases. Discussions of Russia’s geography, customs, and culture are included.
RUSSIAN 22: Fundamentals of Russian II (3 UNITS) – (UC: CSU)

Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
Russian 21 and Russian 22 together are equivalent to Russian I. Russian 22 continues to focus on pronunciation, basic grammar, practical vocabulary and phrases, begun in Russian 21. Students will also continue to discuss Russia’s history and culture.

Korean Language and Civilization Studies is a strong tradition at LACC, due to the campus’ location in Koreatown. It is the most extensive program of its kind at a 2-year college in California. Associate of Arts in Korean is in pending status – soon, LACC will be the first community college in the state to offer it. Our program is dedicated to providing Korean language and civilization to anyone who is interested. Our instructors are experts who are passionate about what they teach.

Spring 2009 Schedule

Morning Classes

Korean 1: Elementary Korean 1 (Mon Tue Wed Thu, 7:25am-8:35am, DH 304)

Korean 2: Elementary Korean 2 (Mon Tue Wed Thu, 9:00am-10:10am, DH 304)

Korean 3: Intermediate Korean 1 (Mon Tue Wed Thu 10:35am-11:15am, DH 304)

Humanities 45: Korean Civilization (Tue Thu 10:35am-12:00pm, CCW 235)

Evening Classes

Korean 1: Elementary Korean 1 (Mon Wed, 6:50pm-9:20pm, CCW 229)

Korean 8: Conversational Korean (Wed, 7:00pm-9:05pm, CCW 229)

Korean 4: Intermediate Korean (Tue Thu, 6:50pm-9:20pm, CCW 229)

CHINESE 1: Elementary Chinese I (5 UNITS) – (UC:CSU)

Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
Mandarin Chinese corresponds to the first year of high school Chinese. Pronunciation, grammar, practical vocabulary, and basic facts on the geography, customs and culture of China.
CHINESE 2: Elementary Chinese II (5 UNITS) – (UC:CSU)

Prerequisite: Chinese 1 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent.
Completes the elementary Mandarin Chinese grammar; introduces reading and writing of elementary texts.
CHINESE 3: Intermediate Chinese I (5 UNITS) – (UC:CSU)

Advisory: Chinese 2 or equivalent.
A review of grammar with vocabulary building for conversational fluency, written composition and advanced reading.
CHINESE 4: Intermediate Chinese II (5 UNITS) – (UC:CSU)

Advisory: Chinese 3 or equivalent.
Continues a review of grammar, advanced composition and reading of everyday and literary subjects to study idiomatic expressions.
CHINESE 10: Chinese Civilization (3 UNITS) – (UC:CSU)

Geography, history, government, and institutions of China; the life and customs of the people; the literature and arts, and the contributions to civilization. Conducted in English.
CHINESE 21: Fundamentals of Chinese I (3 UNITS) – (UC:CSU)

Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
Chinese 21 is the first half of Chinese 1. Chinese 22 is the second half of Chinese 1. This course is designed to provide the basic knowledge of Chinese grammar for beginners with no preparation.
UC limit: 5 Units from Chinese 21, 22.
CHINESE 22: Fundamentals of Chinese II (3 UNITS) – (UC:CSU)

Prerequisite: Chinese 21 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent.
This course continues the basic knowledge of Chinese Grammar at second level of the Chinese language for beginners.
UC limit: 5 units from Chinese 21, 22.