Course Descriptions by Level
Critical Languages courses (CRL) are offered from beginner to advanced levels, depending upon the language. When you register in UAccess for a course, it is the course section number that distinguishes the language. As such, the catalog level course descriptions are generic; however, specific course learning outcomes are described on each current language page and on each course syllabus. If you do not see a level that you need offered in UAccess, reach out to critlang@arizona.edu.
Elementary Level
- 101. Elementary Language Study (4) [Rpt./ ] Introduction to the language with an emphasis on its spoken aspects utilizing intensive preparations with biweekly tutorial reviews. 2R, 6L. P, course may be repeated if language is different.
- 102. Elementary Language Study (4) [Rpt./ ] Continued introduction to the language with an emphasis on its spoken aspects utilizing intensive preparations with biweekly tutorial reviews. P, CRL 101. Course may be repeated if language is different.
- 197. Workshop
a. Elementary Language Study (1-6) [Rpt./ 12 units] I II P, CRL 102 or consent of CLP/language examiner.
Intermediate Level
- 201. Intermediate Language Study (4) [Rpt./ ] Continuing study of the language with emphasis on its spoken aspects utilizing intensive preparations with biweekly reviews. 2R, 6L. P, CRL 102. Course may be repeated if language is different.
- 202. Intermediate Language Study (4) [Rpt./ ] Continuing study of the language with an emphasis on its spoken aspects utilizing intensive preparations with biweekly reviews. 2R, 6L. P, CRL 201. Course may be repeated if language is different.
- 297. Workshop
Intermediate Language Study (1-6) [Rpt./ 12 units] I II P, CRL 202 or consent of CLP/language examiner.
Advanced Level
- 301. Advanced Language Study (3) [Rpt./] I II Continuing study of the language with greater emphasis on developing reading and writing skills, continuing practice with spoken aspects utilizing intensive preparations with biweekly reviews. 2R, 4L. P, proficiency at 202 level; course may be repeated if language is different.
- 302. Advanced Language Study (3) [Rpt./ ] I II Continuing study of the language with greater emphasis on developing reading and writing skills, continuing practice with spoken aspects utilizing intensive preparations with biweekly reviews. 2R, 4L. P, proficiency at 202 level. Course may be repeated if language is different.
Advanced and Specialized Workshops
- 397. Workshop
Advanced Language Study (1-6) [Rpt./ 12 units] I II P, CRL 302 or consent of CLP/language examiner. - 497. Workshop
Specialized Language Study (1-6) [Rpt./ 12 units] I II P, CRL 397 or consent of language examiner.
397/497 Course Contract (PDF)
Signing up for more than 3 credits for 397 or 497 will require students to do extra work that will be assigned and agreed upon with the examiner. Examples of extra work may include the following:
- Documented summaries of research and debates of current events
- Original written papers or PowerPoints in the foreign language on a research topic of choice, approved by the examiner and tutor
- Documented work to “fill in the gaps” where students focus on weaknesses in their proficiency (reading, writing, grammar, specialized vocabulary, etc.); the work depends on the skill(s) to be addressed
- Read and summarize/critique in writing excerpts from books/articles
- Delivered and documented foreign language presentations in class, may take a form listed above
- Documented learning about culture, may take a form listed above
The examiner will grade this work separate from the normal exam required by that examiner for this level and course.
Course Materials
The daily use of the course textbook, audio materials, and other supplemental materials in tutorial self-instructional language learning is a critically important component in acquiring skills in any language. Tutorial session reviews and the final exam reflect the central importance of effective use of recorded materials and instructional media. Supplemental language study materials are included with every course D2L/Brightspace course site.
Course Study Expectations: Number of hours per course/credit
Most CRL credit courses are for four credits. This translates to 30 hours of instruction and 120 hours of homework for these credits. During a 15-week semester, this would be two hours of instruction and 8 hours of homework per week. For a shorter term (for example a 7.5 week intensive summer term), four credits translates to 4.5 hours weekly teaching and 16 hours of homework. If a class has only one student enrolled, instructional time is divided in half.
Acquiring Course Materials
Texts and instructional media for all Critical Languages courses are required and must be purchased within the first week of tutorial meetings. Texts for all courses are available in the UA Campus Store and/or via the UA Library ebook system (See D2L course site for availability).