Culture and Language Studies Course Offerings for Spring 2024
*ARTS students should carefully check which courses meet the category requirements of the ARTS Breadth Table. For example, language courses fit the “Languages and Cultures” category while English and Religious Studies courses fit the “Humanities” category.
Applied Language Studies (APPLS)
APPLS 391R - Special Topics - Phonetics (Blended Course)
Check out our Applied Language Studies minor and diploma.
Arabic Language (ARABIC)
ARABIC 101R - Introduction to Arabic 1 (Online Course)
Students interested in taking Arabic must submit an Arabic Assessment Form to ensure they're placed in the appropriate course level. Check out our diplomas in Arabic language.
American Sign Language (ASL)
ASL 101R - American Sign Language 1 (In-Person Course)
Chinese Language & Culture Courses (CHINA)
CHINA 101R - First-Year Chinese 1 (In-Person Course)
CHINA 102R - First-Year Chinese 2 (In-Person Course)
CHINA 120R - Advanced First-Year Chinese (In-Person Course)
CHINA 201R - Second-Year Chinese 1 (In-Person Course)
CHINA 301R - Third-Year Chinese 1 (In-Person Course)
Students interested in taking Chinese must submit a Chinese Assessment Form to ensure they're placed in the appropriate course level. Check out our diplomas in Chinese language.
East Asian Studies (EASIA)
EASIA 100R - Introduction to East Asia (Online Course)
EASIA 202R - Chinese Culture and Society (In-Person Course)
EASIA 203R - Japanese Culture and Society (In-Person Course)
EASIA 204R - Korean Culture and Society (In-Person Course)
EASIA 262R - Manga (In-Person Course)
EASIA 337R - Japanese Pop Culture (In-Person Course)
Check out our East Asian Studies minor and diploma.
English Language & Literature (ENGL)
English Language Studies (EMLS) - Undergraduate Courses
EMLS 101R - Oral Communications for Academic Purposes (In-Person Course)
EMLS 102R - Clear Communication in English Writing (In-Person Course)
EMLS 103R - Effective English Pronunciation (Blended Course)
EMLS 129R - Written Academic English (Online Course)
Check out our English for Multilingual Speakers undergraduate diploma and certificate.
English Language Studies (EMLS) - Graduate Courses
EMLS 601R - Speaking English for Professional Purposes (Blended Course)
EMLS 602R - Scholarly Writing in English (Blended Course)
Check out our English for Multilingual Speakers graduate certificate.
Japanese Language & Culture Courses (JAPAN)
JAPAN 101R - First-Year Japanese 1 (In-Person Course)
JAPAN 102R - First-Year Japanese 2 (In-Person Course)
JAPAN 201R - Second-Year Japanese 1 (In-Person Course)
JAPAN 202R - Second-Year Japanese 2 (In-Person Course)
Have experience with Japanese? Reach out to us at cls@uwaterloo.ca to ensure you're placed in the appropriate course level. Check out our diplomas in Japanese language.
Korean Language & Culture Courses (KOREA)
KOREA 101R - First-Year Korean 1 (In-Person Course)
KOREA 102R - First-Year Korean 2 (In-Person Course)
Have experience with Korean? Reach out to us at cls@uwaterloo.ca to ensure you're placed in the appropriate course level. Check out our diplomas in Korean language.
Mohawk Language (MOHAWK)
Religious Studies (RS)
Studies in Islamic and Arab Cultures (SI)
Check out our Studies in Islamic and Arab Cultures minor and diploma.
Detailed course descriptions can be found on the Undergraduate Studies Academic Calendar.
Style of course and tutorial information can be found on the Undergraduate Schedule of Classes.
Blended Course = Some online components, some in-person components at Renison University College.
In-Person Course = Held at Renison University College, unless specified.
Online Course = Fully online.