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UMUC Course Descriptions — TURK 112 through WMST 200
TURK 112 Elementary Turkish II (3)
(Fulfills the international perspective requirement.) Prerequisite:
TURK 111. Continued basic study of Turkish, emphasizing oral
communication and leading to a balanced development of
proficiency in the four communication skills of listening, speaking,
reading, and writing. Basic structures, vocabulary, pronunciation,
and writing are practiced along with continued familiarity with
culture, history, and geography. Oral and written authentic text
from native speakers is used as much as possible.
TURK 211 Intermediate Turkish I (3)
(Fulfills the international perspective requirement.) Prerequisite:
TURK 112. A continued study of Turkish emphasizing balanced
development of professional proficiency in the four
communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Grammatical structure, vocabulary, pronunciation, and
composition are practiced along with continued study of culture,
history, and geography. Classes are conducted mostly in Turkish
and using authentic text from native speakers.
TURK 212 Intermediate Turkish II (3)
(Fulfills the international perspective requirement.) Prerequisite:
TURK 211. A continued study of Turkish emphasizing balanced
development of professional proficiency in the four
communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Grammatical structure, vocabulary, pronunciation, and
composition are practiced along with continued study of culture,
history, and geography. Classes are conducted almost entirely in
Turkish and using authentic text from native speakers.
102
TURK 333 Turkish Life and Culture I (3)
(Conducted in English. Fulfills the historical or international
perspective requirement.) A study of Turkish and Moslem culture
as embodied in literary, artistic, social, and religious traditions.
Emphasis is on historical development.
TURK 334 Turkish Life and Culture II (3)
(Conducted in English. Fulfills the historical or international
perspective requirement.) A study of Turkish and Moslem culture
as embodied in literary, artistic, social, and religious traditions.
Emphasis is on contemporary Turkey.
Women’s Studies
Courses in women’s studies (designated WMST) may be applied
as appropriate (according to individual program requirements)
toward:
• a minor in women’s studies; and
• electives.
WMST 200 Introduction to Women’s Studies: Women and
Society (3)
(Fulfills the civic responsibility perspective requirement.) An
interdisciplinary study of the status, roles, and experiences of
women in contemporary society. Sources from a variety of fields
(such as literature, psychology, history, and anthropology) focus
on the writings of women themselves.
2004-2005 Undergraduate Catalog