Students can also take classes in three other languages at Canisius. They include:
Arabic
These courses are designed to enlighten students about Arabic language and Arab culture, and broaden students’ knowledge of Standard Arabic as a main written and spoken language among Arab nations in the Middle East and North Africa. Students learn how to write and speak standard Arabic, and how to relate to the Arab world through introducing many aspects of Arab culture. Courses are conducted mainly through practice lessons in class, small group activities, individual assignments and oral presentations (practice dialogues).
Courses available in Arabic.
ARBC 103-104 Introductory Arabic (6 credits)Italian
ARBC 115-116 Advanced-Introductory Arabic (6 credits)
ARBC 215-216 Intermediate Arabic (6 credits)
To speak Italian is to speak a language that has roots in one of the oldest languages in the world: Latin. Italian is commonly used in the world community in the areas of business, the arts, technology, manufacturing, fashion, education and international relations. Italy is one of the wealthiest democracies in the world, and many Italian companies have evolved from state-run organizations to private enterprises. This has opened up Italian markets to many foreign investments and companies.
Studying Italian at Canisius exposes students to a rich tradition of literature, cinema, linguistics, political thought, dialectology, and political, economic and social history that reaches back through hundreds of years of civilization. Some of the greatest thinkers and creators of the modern world - DaVinci, Galileo, Michelangelo, Vivaldi - were from Italy, and comprehension of Italian gives students direct access to the roots of their thought and creativity.
Courses available in Italian.
ITA 103-104 Elementary Italian (6 credits)Polish
ITA 115-116 Advanced-Introductory Italian (6 credits)
ITA 299 Italian Language Lab (0 credits)
Buffalo has a rich history of Polish customs and culture. In fact, Buffalo has one of the largest Polish-American populations of any city in the United States. Canisius offers two courses in the Polish language and one language lab course.
POL 103 -104 Elementary Polish (6 credits)Greek/Latin
POL 115-116 Advanced-Introductory Polish (6 credits)
POL 299 Polish Language Lab (0 credits)
Greek and Latin are the backbone of modern languages and form the basis for many of the words we use today. Canisius offers the following courses in Greek and Latin.
CLG 101-102 Elementary Greek (6 credits)American Sign Language
CLG 201-202 Intermediate Greek (6 credits)
CLG 301-302 Readings in Greek (6 credits)
CLG 303-304 Readings in Greek (6 credits)
CLL 101-102 Elementary Latin (6 credits)
CLL 201-202 Intermediate Latin (6 credits)
CLL 301-302 Readings in Latin (6 credits)
CLL 303-304 Readings in Latin (6 credits)
American Sign Language (ASL) is the dominant sign language of the Deaf community in the United States, in the English-speaking parts of Canada, and in parts of Mexico. ASL is a language distinct from spoken English—replete with its own syntax and grammar and supporting its own culture. These courses are ideal for students who wish to pursue studies in deaf education.
ASL 103 American Sign Language I (3 credits)
ASL 104 American Sign Language II (3 credits)
ASL 299 American Sign Language Lab (0 credits)
Chinese
Chinese is an ancient language that is important in the global economy today. These courses are ideal for students in international realtions and business. Canisius offers the following courses in Chinese.
CHI 103 Introductory Chinese I (3 credits)
CHI 104 Introductory Chinese II (3 credits)
CHI 299 Chinese Language Lab (0 credits)
For information regarding dual majors, click here.