Languages

Languages

650-724-0295

https://www.stanford.edu/dept/lc/language/

Session dates and times for courses are available in Axess under the Guest Menu. Course day, time, and units are subject to change. Courses are eight weeks long unless otherwise noted in the course description or details.

ARABLANG 25
Intensive Second-Year Arabic

15 units
Course Dates: June 24 - August 17, 2013
Time: see http://explorecourses.stanford.edu

The eight-week Intensive Second-Year Arabic course is part of the Intensive Language Study Program offered by the Stanford Language Center. It is equivalent to one year of Second-Year Arabic (ARABLANG 21, 22, and 23 combined).

In addition, students who have prior experience with the Arabic language must contact Patricia de Castries at patricia@stanford.edu to coordinate a placement exam prior to registering.

Prerequisite: ARABLANG 3 or equivalent

CHINLANG 5
Intensive First-Year Modern Chinese

8 units for Stanford University portion / 7 units for Peking University portion
Course Dates: June 24 - July 25, 2013 for Stanford University portion / July 28 - August 23, 2013 for Peking University portion
Time: see http://explorecourses.stanford.edu

The nine-week (both Stanford University and Peking University portions) Intensive First-Year Modern Chinese course is equivalent to one year of First-Year Modern Chinese (CHINLANG 1, 2, and 3 combined). The full course runs five weeks at Stanford University (June 24 - July 25) and four weeks at Peking University (July 28 - August 23).

Notes:

Students must be at least 18 years old to participate in the Peking University portion of the program. These students participating in the Peking University portion must submit an application, a letter of recommendation, and a personal statement to the Stanford Language Center by April 5, 2013. Students who are under 18 years old may enroll in the five-week session at Stanford University. For more information, see the Stanford-Peking University Program website.

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CHINLANG 25
Intensive Second-Year Modern Chinese

8 units for Stanford University portion / 7 units for Peking University portion
Course Dates: June 24 - July 25, 2013 for Stanford University portion / July 28 - August 23, 2013 for Peking University portion
Time: see http://explorecourses.stanford.edu

The nine-week (both Stanford University and Peking University portions) Intensive Second-Year Modern Chinese course is equivalent to one year of Second-Year Modern Chinese (CHINLANG 21, 22, and 23 combined). The full course runs five weeks at Stanford University (June 24 - July 25) and four weeks at Peking University (July 28 - August 23).

Prerequisite: CHINLANG 3 or equivalent.

Notes:

Students must be at least 18 years old to participate in the Peking University portion of the program. These students participating in the Peking University portion must submit an application, a letter of recommendation, and a personal statement to the Stanford Language Center by April 5, 2013. Students who are under 18 years old may enroll in the five-week session at Stanford University. For more information, see the Stanford-Peking University Program website.

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CHINLANG 105
Intensive Third-Year Modern Chinese

8 units for Stanford University portion / 7 units for Peking University portion
Course Dates: June 24, 2013 - July 25, 2013 for Stanford University portion / July 28, 2013 - August 23, 2013 for Peking University portion
Time: see http://explorecourses.stanford.edu

The nine-week (both Stanford University and Peking University portions) Intensive Third-Year Modern Chinese course is equivalent to one year of Third-Year Modern Chinese (CHINLANG 101, 102, and 103 combined). The full course runs five weeks at Stanford University (June 24 - July 25) and four weeks at Peking University (July 28 - August 23).

Prerequisite: CHINLANG 23 or equivalent.

Notes: Students must be at least 18 years old to participate in the Peking University portion of the program. These students participating in the Peking University portion must submit an application, a letter of recommendation, and a personal statement to the Stanford Language Center by April 5, 2013. Students who are under 18 years old may enroll in the five-week session at Stanford University. For more information, see the Stanford-Peking University Program website.

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FRENLANG 5A
Intensive First-Year French, Part A

5 units
Course Dates: June 24 - July 10, 2013
Time: see http://explorecourses.stanford.edu

Accelerated. Written exercises, compositions, conversational practice, and daily work.

Notes: The Intensive First-Year French course is part of the Intensive Language Study Program offered by the Stanford Language Center. It is divided into three segments - Part A, Part B, and Part C. Part A is designed to mimic the first quarter of First-Year French at an accelerated rate. Students may enroll in the entire sequence or choose from individual parts to complement coursework already completed. Enrollment in all three parts will last eight-weeks, and will be equivalent to one year of First-Year French. Only Stanford graduate students may register for FRENLANG 205A. All other students must register for FRENLANG 5A.

In addition, students who have prior experience with the French language must contact Patricia de Castries at patricia@stanford.edu and Heather Howard at hlhoward@stanford.edu to coordinate a placement exam prior to registering.

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FRENLANG 5B
Intensive First-Year French, Part B

5 units
Course Dates: July 11 - July 29, 2013
Time: see http://explorecourses.stanford.edu

Continuation of FRENLANG 5A.

Prerequisite: FRENLANG 1 or FRENLANG 5A.

Notes: The Intensive First-Year French course is part of the Intensive Language Study Program offered by the Stanford Language Center. It is divided into three segments - Part A, Part B, and Part C. Part B is designed to mimic the second quarter of First-Year French at an accelerated rate. Students may enroll in the entire sequence or choose from individual parts to complement coursework already completed. Enrollment in all three parts will last eight-weeks, and will be equivalent to one year of First-Year French. Only Stanford graduate students may register for FRENLANG 205B. All other students must register for FRENLANG 5B.

In addition, students who have prior experience with the French language must contact Patricia de Castries at patricia@stanford.edu and Heather Howard at hlhoward@stanford.edu to coordinate a placement exam prior to registering.

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FRENLANG 5C
Intensive First-Year French, Part C

5 units
Course Dates: July 30 - August 17, 2013
Time: see http://explorecourses.stanford.edu

Continuation of FRENLANG 5B.

Prerequisite: FRENLANG 2 or FRENLANG 5B.

Notes: The Intensive First-Year French course is part of the Intensive Language Study Program offered by the Stanford Language Center. It is divided into three segments - Part A, Part B, and Part C. Part C is designed to mimic the third quarter of First-Year French at an accelerated rate. Students may enroll in the entire sequence or choose from individual parts to complement coursework already completed. Enrollment in all three parts will last eight-weeks, and will be equivalent to one year of First-Year French. Only Stanford graduate students may register for FRENLANG 205C. All other students must register for FRENLANG 5C.

In addition, students who have prior experience with the French language must contact Patricia de Castries at patricia@stanford.edu and Heather Howard at hlhoward@stanford.edu to coordinate a placement exam prior to registering.

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GERLANG 5A
Intensive First-Year German, Part A

5 units
Course Dates: June 24 - July 10, 2013
Time: see http://explorecourses.stanford.edu

Accelerated. Written exercices, compositions, conversation practice, and daily work. Equivalent to GERLANG 1.

Notes: The Intensive First-Year German course is part of the Intensive Language Study Program offered by the Stanford Language Center. It is divided into three segments - Part A, Part B, and Part C. Part A is designed to mimic the first quarter of First-Year German at an accelerated rate. Students may enroll in the entire sequence or choose from individual parts to complement coursework already completed. Enrollment in all three parts will last eight-weeks, and will be equivalent to one year of First-Year German. Only Stanford graduate students may register for GERLANG 205A. All other students must register for GERLANG 5A.

In addition, students who have prior experience with the German language must contact Patricia de Castries at patricia@stanford.edu and Paul Nissler at pnissler@stanford.edu to coordinate a placement exam prior to registering.

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GERLANG 5B
Intensive First-Year German, Part B

5 units
Course Dates: July 11 - July 29, 2013
Time: see http://explorecourses.stanford.edu

Continuation of GERLANG 5A.

Prerequisite: GERLANG 5A or equivalent.

Notes: The Intensive First-Year German course is part of the Intensive Language Study Program offered by the Stanford Language Center. It is divided into three segments - Part A, Part B, and Part C. Part B is designed to mimic the second quarter of First-Year German at an accelerated rate. Students may enroll in the entire sequence or choose from individual parts to complement coursework already completed. Enrollment in all three parts will last eight-weeks, and will be equivalent to one year of First-Year German. Only Stanford graduate students may register for GERLANG 205B. All other students must register for GERLANG 5B.

In addition, students who have prior experience with the German language must contact Patricia de Castries at patricia@stanford.edu and Paul Nissler at pnissler@stanford.edu to coordinate a placement exam prior to registering.

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GERLANG 5C
Intensive First-Year German, Part C

5 units
Course Dates: July 30 - August 17, 2013
Time: see http://explorecourses.stanford.edu

Continuation of GERLANG 5B.

Prerequisite: GERLANG 5B or equivalent.

Notes: The Intensive First-Year German course is part of the Intensive Language Study Program offered by the Stanford Language Center. It is divided into three segments - Part A, Part B, and Part C. Part C is designed to mimic the third quarter of First-Year German at an accelerated rate. Students may enroll in the entire sequence or choose from individual parts to complement coursework already completed. Enrollment in all three parts will last eight-weeks, and will be equivalent to one year of First-Year German. Only Stanford graduate students may register for GERLANG 205C. All other students must register for GERLANG 5C.

In addition, students who have prior experience with the German language must contact Patricia de Castries at patricia@stanford.edu and Paul Nissler at pnissler@stanford.edu to coordinate a placement exam prior to registering.

ITALLANG 5A
Intensive First-Year Italian, Part A

5 units
Course Dates: June 24 - July 11, 2013
Time: see http://explorecourses.stanford.edu

All-in-Italian communicative and interactive approach. Emphasis is on the development of appropriate discourse in contemporary cultural contexts. Interpretation of authentic materials, written and oral presentations, and plenty of conversational practice. Language lab, multimedia, and online activities.

Notes: The Intensive First-Year Italian course is part of the Intensive Language Study Program offered by the Stanford Language Center. It is divided into three segments - Part A, Part B, and Part C. Part A is designed to mimic the first quarter of First-Year Italian at an accelerated rate. Students may enroll in the entire sequence or choose from individual parts to complement coursework already completed. Enrollment in all three parts will last eight-weeks, and will be equivalent to one year of First-Year Italian. Only Stanford graduate students may register for ITALLANG 205A. All other students must register for ITALLANG 5A.

In addition, students who have prior experience with the Italian language must contact Patricia de Castries at patricia@stanford.edu and Anna Cellinese at annac@stanford.edu to coordinate a placement exam prior to registering.

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ITALLANG 5B
Intensive First-Year Italian, Part B

5 units
Course Dates: July 12 - July 29, 2013
Time: see http://explorecourses.stanford.edu

Continuation of ITALLANG 5A.

Prerequisite: ITALLANG 1 or ITALLANG 5A.

Notes: The Intensive First-Year Italian course is part of the Intensive Language Study Program offered by the Stanford Language Center. It is divided into three segments - Part A, Part B, and Part C. Part B is designed to mimic the second quarter of First-Year Italian at an accelerated rate. Students may enroll in the entire sequence or choose from individual parts to complement coursework already completed. Enrollment in all three parts will last eight-weeks, and will be equivalent to one year of First-Year Italian. Only Stanford graduate students may register for ITALLANG 205B. All other students must register for ITALLANG 5B.

In addition, students who have prior experience with the Italian language must contact Patricia de Castries at patricia@stanford.edu and Anna Cellinese at annac@stanford.edu to coordinate a placement exam prior to registering.

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ITALLANG 5C
Intensive First-Year Italian, Part C

5 units
Course Dates: July 30 - August 17, 2013
Time: see http://explorecourses.stanford.edu

Continuation of ITALLANG 5B.

Prerequisite: ITALLANG 2 or ITALLANG 5B.

Notes: The Intensive First-Year Italian course is part of the Intensive Language Study Program offered by the Stanford Language Center. It is divided into three segments - Part A, Part B, and Part C. Part C is designed to mimic the third quarter of First-Year Italian at an accelerated rate. Students may enroll in the entire sequence or choose from individual parts to complement coursework already completed. Enrollment in all three parts will last eight-weeks, and will be equivalent to one year of First-Year Italian. Only Stanford graduate students may register for ITALLANG 205C. All other students must register for ITALLANG 5C.

In addition, students who have prior experience with the Italian language must contact Patricia de Castries at patricia@stanford.edu and Anna Cellinese at annac@stanford.edu to coordinate a placement exam prior to registering.

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JAPANLNG 5
Intensive First-Year Japanese

12 - 15 units
Course Dates: June 24 - August 17, 2013
Time: see http://explorecourses.stanford.edu

Equivalent to JAPANLNG 1, 2, and 3 combined. See http://japanese.stanford.edu.

Notes: The eight-week Intensive First-Year Japanese course is part of the Intensive Language Study Program offered by the Stanford Language Center. It is is equivalent to one year of First-Year Japanese. Only Stanford graduate students may register for JAPANLNG 305. All other students must register for JAPANLNG 5.

In addition, students who have prior experience with the Japanese language must contact Patricia de Castries at patricia@stanford.edu and Yoshiko Matsumoto at yoshikom@stanford.edu to coordinate a placement exam prior to registering.

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JAPANLNG 20
Intensive Second-Year Japanese

12 - 15 units
Course Dates: June 24 - August 17, 2013
Time: see http://explorecourses.stanford.edu

Equivalent to JAPANLNG 21, 22, and 23 combined. See http://japanese.stanford.edu.

Prerequisite: JAPANLNG 5 or JAPANLNG 3, or equivalent

Notes: The eight-week Intensive Second-Year Japanese course is part of the Intensive Language Study Program offered by the Stanford Language Center. It is equivalent to one year of Second-Year Japanese. Only Stanford graduate students may register for JAPANLNG 320. All other students must register for JAPANLNG 20.

In addition, students who have prior experience with the Japanese language must contact Patricia de Castries at patricia@stanford.edu and Yoshiko Matsumoto at yoshikom@stanford.edu to coordinate a placement exam prior to registering.

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JAPANLNG 105
Intensive Third-Year Japanese

12 - 15 units
Course Dates: June 24 - August 17, 2013
Time: see http://explorecourses.stanford.edu

Equivalent to JAPANLNG 101, 102, and 103 combined. See http://japanese.stanford.edu.

Prerequisite: JAPANLNG 20 or JAPANLNG 23, or equivalent.

Notes: The eight-week Intensive Third-Year Japanese course is part of the Intensive Language Study Program offered by the Stanford Language Center. It is equivalent to one year of Third-Year Japanese. 

In addition, students who have prior experience with the Japanese language must contact Patricia de Castries at patricia@stanford.edu and Yoshiko Matsumoto at yoshikom@stanford.edu to coordinate a placement exam prior to registering.

SPANLANG 5A
Intensive First-Year Spanish, Part A

5 units
Course Dates: June 24 - July 10, 2013
Time: see http://explorecourses.stanford.edu

Goal is to engage in interactions with Spanish speakers in socially and culturally appropriate forms. Social and cultural influences shaping the production of oral and written texts in the Spanish- and English-speaking world.

Notes: The Intensive First-Year Spanish course is part of the Intensive Language Study Program offered by the Stanford Language Center. It is divided into three segments - Part A, Part B, and Part C. Part A is designed to mimic the first quarter of First-Year Spanish at an accelerated rate. Students may enroll in the entire sequence or choose from individual parts to complement coursework already completed. Enrollment in all three parts will last eight-weeks, and will be equivalent to one year of First-Year Spanish. Only Stanford graduate students may register for SPANLANG 205A. All other students must register for SPANLANG 5A.

In addition, students who have prior experience with the Spanish language must contact Patricia de Castries at patricia@stanford.edu and Ali Miano at alimiano@stanford.edu to coordinate a placement exam prior to registering.

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SPANLANG 5B
Intensive First-Year Spanish, Part B

5 units
Course Dates: July 11 - July 26, 2013
Time: see http://explorecourses.stanford.edu

Continuation of SPANLANG 5A.

Prerequisite: SPANLANG 5A or equivalent.

Notes: The Intensive First-Year Spanish course is part of the Intensive Language Study Program offered by the Stanford Language Center. It is divided into three segments - Part A, Part B, and Part C. Part B is designed to mimic the second quarter of First-Year Spanish at an accelerated rate. Students may enroll in the entire sequence or choose from individual parts to complement coursework already completed. Enrollment in all three parts will last eight-weeks, and will be equivalent to one year of First-Year Spanish. Only Stanford graduate students may register for SPANLANG 205B. All other students must register for SPANLANG 5B.

In addition, students who have prior experience with the Spanish language must contact Patricia de Castries at patricia@stanford.edu and Ali Miano at alimiano@stanford.edu to coordinate a placement exam prior to registering.

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SPANLANG 5C
Intensive First-Year Spanish, Part C

5 units
Course Dates: July 29 - August 17, 2013
Time: see http://explorecourses.stanford.edu

Continuation of SPANLANG 5B.

Prerequisite: SPANLANG 5B or equivalent.

Notes: The Intensive First-Year Spanish course is part of the Intensive Language Study Program offered by the Stanford Language Center. It is divided into three segments - Part A, Part B, and Part C. Part C is designed to mimic the third quarter of First-Year Spanish at an accelerated rate. Students may enroll in the entire sequence or choose from individual parts to complement coursework already completed. Enrollment in all three parts will last eight-weeks, and will be equivalent to one year of First-Year Spanish. Only Stanford graduate students may register for SPANLANG 205C. All other students must register for SPANLANG 5C.

In addition, students who have prior experience with the Spanish language must contact Patricia de Castries at patricia@stanford.edu and Ali Miano at alimiano@stanford.edu to coordinate a placement exam prior to registering.

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SPANLANG 25A
Intensive Second-Year Spanish, Part A

4 units
Course Dates: June 24 - July 10, 2013
Time: see http://explorecourses.stanford.edu

Sequence integrating culture and language. Emphasis is on advanced proficiency in oral and written discourse including presentational language and socioculturally appropriate discourse in formal and informal, academic, and professional contexts.

Prerequisite: One-year of college Spanish or equivalent.

Notes: The Intensive Second-Year Spanish course is part of the Intensive Language Study Program offered by the Stanford Language Center. It is divided into three segments - Part A, Part B, and Part C. Part A is designed to mimic the first quarter of Second-Year Spanish at an accelerated rate. Students may enroll in the entire sequence or choose from individual parts to complement coursework already completed. Enrollment in all three parts will last eight-weeks, and will be equivalent to one year of Second-Year Spanish. Only Stanford graduate students may register for SPANLANG 225A. All other students must register for SPANLANG 25A.

In addition, students who have prior experience with the Spanish language must contact Patricia de Castries at patricia@stanford.edu and Ali Miano at alimiano@stanford.edu to coordinate a placement exam prior to registering.

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SPANLANG 25B
Intensive Second-Year Spanish, Part B

4 units
Course Dates: July 11 - July 26, 2013
Time: see http://explorecourses.stanford.edu

Continuation of SPANLANG 25A.

Prerequisite: SPANLANG 25A or equivalent.

Notes: The Intensive Second-Year Spanish course is part of the Intensive Language Study Program offered by the Stanford Language Center. It is divided into three segments - Part A, Part B, and Part C. Part B is designed to mimic the second quarter of Second-Year Spanish at an accelerated rate. Students may enroll in the entire sequence or choose from individual parts to complement coursework already completed. Enrollment in all three parts will last eight-weeks, and will be equivalent to one year of Second-Year Spanish. Only Stanford graduate students may register for SPANLANG 225B. All other students must register for SPANLANG 25B.

In addition, students who have prior experience with the Spanish language must contact Patricia de Castries at patricia@stanford.edu and Ali Miano at alimiano@stanford.edu to coordinate a placement exam prior to registering.

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SPANLANG 25C
Intensive Second-Year Spanish, Part C

4 units
Course Dates: July 29 - August 17, 2013
Time: see http://explorecourses.stanford.edu

Continuation of SPANLANG 25B.

Prerequisite: SPANLANG 25B or equivalent.

Notes: The Intensive Second-Year Spanish course is part of the Intensive Language Study Program offered by the Stanford Language Center. It is divided into three segments - Part A, Part B, and Part C. Part C is designed to mimic the third quarter of Second-Year Spanish at an accelerated rate. Students may enroll in the entire sequence or choose from individual parts to complement coursework already completed. Enrollment in all three parts will last eight-weeks, and will be equivalent to one year of Second-Year Spanish. Only Stanford graduate students may register for SPANLANG 225C. All other students must register for SPANLANG 25C.

In addition, students who have prior experience with the Spanish language must contact Patricia de Castries at patricia@stanford.edu and Ali Miano at alimiano@stanford.edu to coordinate a placement exam prior to registering.

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