Development of listening, speaking, reading, writing and other communication skills designed specifically for Nursing, Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Public Health and Social Work students. Culture integrated with language study.

To further acquire and develop Ilokano language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, utilizes ethnographic and sociolinguistic approaches in order to further examine and interrogate the relationship of language and culture. Pre: 202 or exam, or consent.

Continuation of 301. Pre: 301 or exam, or consent.

Training in listening comprehension of different authentic and simulated materials as presented in documentaries, soap operas, radio and television news and other broadcasts, formal lectures, plays, natural conversations, songs, and student-created sitcoms and dramas. Pre: 202 or consent.

Conducted in Ilokano, this course explores the literary landscape of Ilokano literature from the perspective of Ilokano writers based in the Philippines as well as those outside of the country. Pre: 301 or consent.

Continuation of 302. Conducted in Ilokano. Advanced reading, writing, and conversation. Contemporary Ilokano literature; cultural and historical topics. Pre: 302 or equivalent.

Continuation of 401. Pre: 401 or exam, or consent.

Techniques for interpreting Ilokano into English and vice versa. A-F only. Pre: 302 or consent.

Provide extensive practical training in consecutive, simultaneous, sight and telephonic interpreting. It requires observation and study of interpretation strategies and techniques in relevant situations. Pre: 301 or consent.

Ilokano as the medium for print journalism, for radio show programming, and for television production. Pre: 302 or consent. (Fall only)