The following descriptions of DLIFLC intensive language programs in a standard academic format are intended as an aid to college registrars in assigning credit and determining equivalencies for study completed here.
The course descriptions are generic and apply to all languages. The acronym FL denotes foreign language courses, AS denotes area studies courses, and MS denotes military studies courses. Each "unit of credit" corresponds to one "semester hour," or a minimum of 16 contact hours of instruction.
FL 101. 4 credits. Elementary Foreign Language I.
The student will acquire the fundamental elements of the language, using a multiple-skills approach that includes in-class participation, language laboratory, and supervised daily homework. Listening, speaking, and reading skills are taught, using an integrated approach. Authentic materials are used to enhance instruction, the appropriate Final Learning Objectives (FLOs) are integrated into the curriculum, and proficiency is stressed from day one.
FL 102. 4 credits. Elementary Foreign Language II.
Using a multiple-skills approach that includes in-class participation, language laboratory, and supervised daily homework, the student will continue to refine the skills learned in FL 101, with emphasis on expanding the language skills learned in the previous course. Listening, speaking, and reading skills are taught, using an integrated approach. Authentic materials are used to enhance instruction, the appropriate Final Learning Objectives (FLOs) are integrated into the curriculum, and proficiency is stressed throughout.
FL 110. 3 credits. Elementary Foreign Language Conversation.
The student will expand his/her communication skills with a focus on speaking and listening activities. The student will begin to build a basic conversational vocabulary in the target language. This course is taken concurrently with FL 101 and FL 102.
MS 120. 2 credits. Introduction to Job Related Skills in the Foreign Language.
The students will learn how to use their new language as military linguists through an introduction to specific job related skills in the foreign language. The course also emphasizes the critical thinking skills of logical thought, evaluation, and clear and precise expression in the target language. This course may be used to partially fulfill the General Education Requirements in Area B, Critical Thinking (2 credits). This course is taken concurrently with FL 101 and FL 102.
AS 140. 2 credits. Introduction to Foreign Language Culture.
The students are introduced to the culture of the nation(s) and area(s) where the target language is spoken. Students are exposed, for the first time, to traditions, family structure, religion, values, beliefs, customs, and ethnic characteristics. Students are also given a general introduction to the geography and history associated with the foreign language. As the students progress through the program, an increasing amount of material is presented in the target language. This course may be used to partially fulfill the General Education Requirements in Area D, Humanities (2 credits). This course is taken concurrently with FL 101 and FL 102..
FL 201. 4 credits. Intermediate Foreign Language I.
The student will continue his/her study of the target language, using a multiple-skills approach. The student’s active and passive vocabulary in context is increased and he/she is introduced to grammatical concepts as appropriate. Listening, speaking, and reading skills are taught, at increased level of complexity, using an integrated approach. More authentic materials are used to enhance instruction, the target language is used most of the time, and the FLOs are integrated into the curriculum at a higher level. Proficiency continues to be stressed.
FL 202. 4 credits. Intermediate Foreign Language II.
Using a multiple-skills approach that includes in-class participation, language laboratory, and supervised daily homework, the student will continue to refine the skills learned in FL 201, with emphasis on expanding the language skills learned in the previous courses. Authentic materials are increasingly used to enhance instruction, the appropriate FLOs are integrated into the curriculum, the target language is used almost exclusively, and proficiency is stressed throughout.
FL 210. 3 credits. Intermediate Foreign Language Conversation.
The student will continue to expand his/her communication skills with an increased focus on conversation. The student continues to build a more complex conversational vocabulary in the target language. This course is taken concurrently with FL 201 and FL 202.
MS 220. 2 credits. Introduction to Military Topics in the Foreign Language.
The students in this course are exposed to Performance FLOs in more depth. The students will hone the skills in their new language through the study of specific military topics in the foreign language. The course places an increased emphasis on the critical thinking skills of logical thought, evaluation, and clear and precise expression in the target language. This course may be used to partially fulfill the General Education Requirements in Area B, Critical Thinking (1 credit). This course is taken concurrently with FL 201 and FL 202.
AS 240. 2 credits. History and geography of the Foreign Language Region.
Students are presented a more detailed study of social institutions, history, and geography. Students pay special attention to political, socioeconomic, and military aspects of the area(s) where the target language is spoken. This course may be used to partially fulfill the General Education Requirements in Area D, Humanities (1 credit) and Area G, Area Studies (1 credit). This course is taken concurrently with FL 201 and FL 202.
FL 301. 4 credits. Advanced Foreign Language I.
The student will continue his/her study of the target language, using a multiple-skills approach to expand upon the skills acquired in FL 101 and FL 201. Listening, speaking, and reading skills are taught, at increased level of complexity, using an integrated approach. Student learning is increasingly based on authentic materials, with the focus on current newspapers, periodicals, audio, and video materials. The target language is used exclusively, and the FLOs are integrated into the curriculum at a higher level.
FL 302. 4 credits. Advanced Foreign Language II.
Using a multiple-skills approach that includes in-class participation, language laboratory, and supervised daily homework, the student will continue to refine the skills learned in FL 301, with emphasis on expanding the language skills learned in the previous courses. Authentic materials are increasingly used to enhance instruction, the appropriate FLOs are integrated into the curriculum, the target language is used exclusively, and proficiency is stressed throughout.
FL 310. 3 credits. Advanced Foreign Language Conversation.
The student will continue to expand his/her communication skills with the focus on conversational strategies for novel situations. The student continues to build a more complex conversational vocabulary in the target language and use the target language exclusively. The topics of discussion include current news and other items of interest taken from various media. This course is taken concurrently with FL 301 and FL 302.
MS 320. 2 credits. Comprehensive Military Topics in the Foreign Language.
The students in this course use simulations and authentic materials to acquaint themselves to with real life scenarios and future job-related duties. Mastery of the Performance FLOs is achieved with emphasis on translation of written and spoken target language materials into English. This course is taken concurrently with FL 301 and FL 302.
AS 340. 2 credits. Area and Intercultural Studies within the Foreign Language Region.
The students build on the study of cultural topics, focusing on educational systems, social institutions, group affiliations, and views of global issues. Using the target language exclusively, students are able to argue political, socioeconomic, and military aspects of the area(s) where the target language is spoken. This course may be used to partially fulfill the General Education Requirements in Area G, Area Studies (2 credits). This course is taken concurrently with FL 301 and FL 302.
A prerequisite for all courses is an Inter-Agency Language Roundtable (ILR) Level of 2 in reading and listening. All students are expected to reach the ILR level of 2+ in reading, listening, and a 2 in speaking by the end of the Intermediate Program.
FL 361. 3 credits. Intermediate Listening Comprehension.
A continued study of the language, designed to refine listening comprehension skills using authentic texts. Students will learn to take notes or minutes from live and recorded radio and television broadcasts and from native speakers. A wide variety of subject matter will be covered.
FL 362. 3 credits. Intermediate Reading Comprehension.
A continued study of the language, designed to refine reading comprehension skills using authentic texts from various media. Students will increase their ability to infer meaning from newspaper and periodical articles on unfamiliar or professional topics.
FL 363. 3 credits. Intermediate Conversation: Oral Production.
A refinement of oral communication skills focused on interviewing, reporting, and interpreting (limited research activities required). Emphasis is on colloquial and technical language as well as development of linguistic accuracy. Students will discuss complicated, unfamiliar, or professional subjects with native speakers including business people, consulate officials and employees, military attachés, etc.
FL 371. 3 credits. Intermediate Grammar.
This course develops grammatical and syntactical concepts to enable refinement of communication skills, including accurate translation of narrative reports and instructions.
AS 381. 3 credits. Intermediate Area Studies - Social Science.
Culture, society, economics, politics, and geography (physical, political, and economic) of the nation(s) associated with the foreign language under study. Students will conduct research and give presentations on their findings using current sources from all media, including the Internet.
MS 382. 3 credits. Intermediate Area Studies - Military, Science and Technology.
Military forces, security measures, science, and technology in the nation(s) associated with the foreign language under study. Students will conduct research and present their findings using authentic materials from all media, including the Internet.
FL 364. 5 credits. DTRA Communicative Skills.
Focus is on conversation, round table discussion groups and debates. Emphasis is placed on Defense Threat Reduction Agency treaty issues that students will need to understand for their DTRA duties.
FL 365. 5 credits. DTRA Interpreting and Translation.
This course emphasizes the techniques and rudiments of public speaking and student-led interpreting excursions. Emphasis is placed on Defense Threat Reduction Agency treaty issues students need to understand in performance of their DTRA duties.
FL 370. 2 credits. DTRA Grammar.
Students develop grammatical concepts and syntactical elements to enable refinement of communication skills with an emphasis on Defense Threat Reduction Agency treaty language and grammar issues needed to understand and perform DTRA duties.
AS 383. 3 credits. DTRA Area Studies.
The course focuses on the geography, history, and social aspects of Russia and the former Soviet Union. Emphasis is on Defense Threat Reduction Agency treaty issues students need to understand in performance of their DTRA duties.
MS 384. 3 credits. DTRA Treaties and Agreements and Treaty Language Tasks.
The Defense Threat Reduction Agency Liaison to DLIFLC teaches this course. There is intensive study of arms-control treaties and agreements currently in force between the United States and Russia. It also includes language tasks performed as part of inspections escort, and monitoring missions under arms-control treaties and agreements.