COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
LNG – Languages
LNG 203-33 – Beginning French I – II: 3 credits each
An introduction to the essential elements of spoken and written French with particular emphasis on oral proficiency, aural comprehension, and reading. French II is a continuation of French I.
LNG 213 – American Sign Language I (ASL 1): 3 credits
ASL I is designed as an introductory course to the American Deaf Community. Basic Language of Signs, grammatical elements, and syntax are taught. Students are introduced to cultural characteristics that are distinct to the American Deaf Community. Chapters 1 – 6 of Signing Naturally are thoroughly covered at this level. Advanced placement possible.
LNG 223 – American Sign Language II (ASL 2): 3 credits
ASL 2 is a continuation of ASL 1, making ASL 1 a pre-requisite to this course. Chapters 7 – 13 of Signing Naturally are thoroughly covered in this course increasing the student’s vocabulary and practical understanding and use of this distinct language.
Prerequisite: LNG 213 or advanced placement
LNG 240 – Introduction to Biblical Languages: 3 credits
An introduction to biblical languages including an overview of pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary of biblical Hebrew and Koine Greek. Emphasis is given to the function and use of the languages for biblical studies.
LNG 243-53 – Beginning Greek I – II: 3 credits each
An introduction to the basic elements of New Testament Greek, with emphasis upon grammatical forms, syntax, and vocabulary. Greek II is a continuation of Greek I and includes readings in the Greek New Testament.
LNG 263-73 – Beginning Hebrew I – II: 3 credits each
An introduction to the basic elements of Old Testament Hebrew, with emphasis upon basic vocabulary, syntax, and grammar. Hebrew II is a continuation of Hebrew I.
LNG 283-93 – Beginning Spanish I – II: 3 credits each
Essential elements of Spanish grammar, pronunciation, simple conversation, reading, and composition. Spanish II is a continuation of Spanish I.
LNG 303 – American Sign Language III (ASL 3): 3 credits
As a continuation of ASL 2, ASL 3 will focus on the practical linguistics of American Sign Language with increasing student’s vocabulary as a secondary focus. A deeper understanding of the culture of the American Deaf Community is explored through participation in community events as well as required research emphasis.
Prerequisite: LNG 223 or advanced placement
LNG 313 – American Sign Language IV (ASL 4): 3 credits
This course takes a significant step beyond the learning of ASL vocabulary and basic grammar and syntax. This course serves as an introductory applied linguistics course in ASL. The intricacies of ASL are examined and practiced. ASL 3 serves as a pre-requisite for this course.
Prerequisite: LNG 303 or advanced placement
LNG 323-33 – Intermediate French I – II: 3 credits each
Intensive training in conversation with additional practice in grammar, reading, and composition.
Prerequisite: LNG 233 or advanced placement
LNG 343-53 – Intermediate Greek I – II: 3 credits each
A study of advanced grammar with translation of selected New Testament passages. Greek II is an introduction to biblical exegesis with emphasis upon proper historical, contextual, and theological considerations. Exegetical Studies will be made in selected portions of the New Testament. This course may be used as a BIB/NWT/OLT/THE elective.
Prerequisite: LNG 253
LNG 363-73 – Intermediate Hebrew I – II: 3 credits each
Advanced study of Hebrew grammar with investigation into less common usages of Hebrew grammar as found in the Old Testament. Emphasis will be on improvement of the student’s vocabulary and translation skills. This course may be used as a BIB/NWT/OLT/THE elective.
Prerequisite: LNG 273
LNG 383-93 – Intermediate Spanish I – II: 3 credits each
Intensive training in conversation with additional practice in grammar, reading, and composition.
Prerequisite: LNG 293 or advanced placement
LNG 395 – Linguistics of American Sign Language: 3 credits
The primary emphasis of this course is to examine the basic linguistics concepts identified in American Sign Language (ASL). The fundamentals of ASL linguistics will be addressed-phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax, and the pragmatics of language. Class content will consider various language related constructs, and shall include, but not be limited to, sentence types, temporal aspects and classifier use and production.
LNG 491, 492 and 493 – Topics in Advanced Language Study: 1-3 credits
Special topics of varied interest in biblical or modern languages are offered as needed and as resources permit. Prerequisite: Basic language study, placement or approval of instructor.