Spring 2024 Non-Credit Asian Language Course Schedule

To register for a class, please click the course name/link from the below listing:
 

Mandarin Chinese ($598/semester)

  • Beginning Chinese I, Primarily in person, with opportunities for virtual participation.
    • 1/20 – 5/11, Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Beginning Chinese II, Primarily in person, with opportunities for virtual participation.
    • 1/20 – 5/11, Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Intermediate Chinese, Primarily in person, with opportunities for virtual participation.
    • 1/20 – 5/11, Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Advanced Chinese, Primarily in person, with opportunities for virtual participation.
    • 1/20 – 5/11, Saturdays, 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Hindi ($598/semester)

Japanese

  • We are very excited to collaborate with the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth to offer beginning Japanese courses!

    JASDFW offers three beginning level courses that help build foundations of learning the Japanese language. All three classes focus on conversational Japanese and will cover familiar topics regularly encountered in daily life and friendly social situations.  Students will learn some basic Japanese grammar and sentence structures as they learn how to introduce themselves, share personal details, daily routines, and future plans in Japanese. They will also learn familiar and basic expressions, and a variety of greetings useful in daily conversations. The goal is to have a basic understanding of how the language is used in different social circumstances while learning some essential Japanese language structures and cultural values.

    While this course is focused on conversational Japanese, by the end of the course, students will be able to recognize Hiragana and its differences between the other writing systems. 

    The courses are offered throughout the year and will have 8 sessions in the evening for 1 hour. Click on the following link for more details about the JASDFW course schedule: 

    • JASDFW Member*: $160
    • Non-member: $210
    • Membership Bundle: $190

    * Friends of the UTD Center for Asian Studies are eligible for the member discount. This course is offered in collaboration with Japan-America Society of Dallas-Fort Worth (JASDFW). If you are interested, please contact ikuko@jasdfw.org for instructions to register.

    This Japanese class will be conducted via Zoom. Attendees must have a device with audio and video capabilities, as well as an internet connection. The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth reserves the right to cancel the class if it does not meet the minimum attendance number. Please contact us at ikuko@jasdfw.org  if you have questions.

    About the lead instructor

    Ikuko Fujiwara’s academic and professional background is in TESOL and Composition, which began with earning a Master’s degree in TESOL from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Her career has been devoted to instruction and supporting student success while promoting diversity and respect in educational spaces. She has experience teaching Japanese, ESOL and college composition at various colleges in the United States. She is committed to creating inclusive and meaningful learning spaces where people engage in cross-cultural/intercultural understanding and learn to use language in empowering ways.

Korean ($598/semester)

Notes:

  • No classes on Spring break Weekend (Mar. 16, 2024)
  • Meeting invitation for virtual classes, classroom numbers and complimentary parking passes for in-person classes will be sent by email to the registered students about three days before the class starts
  • UTD Center for Asian Studies reserves the right to change class schedule and curriculum
  • No refunds will be given for cancellation requests received on or after the first day of the class
  • Please email asianstudies@utdallas.edu or call 972-883-2798 for questions