Department of Central Eurasian Studies
Minor in Central Eurasian Studies with Language Certification
Students on Summer 2023, Fall 2023, or Spring 2024 requirements CEUSLNGMIN
Requirements
The minor requires at least 15 credit hours, including the requirements listed below.
- Language Electives. Six (6) credit hours:
- CEUS-T 201 Intermediate Finnish I
- CEUS-T 202 Intermediate Finnish II
- CEUS-T 203 Intermediate Estonian I
- CEUS-T 204 Intermediate Estonian II
- CEUS-T 211 Intermediate Uzbek I
- CEUS-T 212 Intermediate Uzbek II
- CEUS-T 231 Intermediate Uyghur I
- CEUS-T 232 Intermediate Uyghur II
- CEUS-T 241 Intermediate Hungarian I
- CEUS-T 242 Intermediate Hungarian II
- CEUS-T 251 Intermediate Persian I
- CEUS-T 252 Intermediate Persian II
- CEUS-T 261 Intermediate Mongolian I
- CEUS-T 262 Intermediate Mongolian II
- CEUS-T 271 Intermediate Tibetan I
- CEUS-T 272 Intermediate Tibetan II
- CEUS-T 281 Intermediate Turkish I
- CEUS-T 282 Intermediate Turkish II
CEUS-T 201 Intermediate Finnish I
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 102 or CEUS-U 122 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
- Description
- Geared to students who know the basics of Finnish to communicate in situations related to study, work, and leisure, while learning specific issues of Finnish culture and history. Methods are learner centered, communicative and often problem-based.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 201 or CEUS-U 221.
CEUS-T 202 Intermediate Finnish II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 201 or CEUS-U 221 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
- Description
- Continues and reinforces language skills learned in CEUS-T 201 or CEUS-U 221.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 202 or CEUS-U 222.
CEUS-T 203 Intermediate Estonian I
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 104 or CEUS-U 112 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
- Description
- Builds on skills acquired in introductory courses. First year topics are reviewed in more detail and new topics, such as seasons, holidays, traditions, and customs are added. Longer reading texts are introduced. Video materials train listening comprehension. Development of conversation skills beyond the structured exchanges of the introductory level.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 203 or CEUS-U 211.
CEUS-T 204 Intermediate Estonian II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 203 or CEUS-U 211 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
- Description
- Finishes covering Estonian structures (morphology and syntax) and develops skills by reading, conversation, discussion, oral presentations, a weekly journal and short essays, and listening. Materials used to introduce Estonian culture include current press sources (print and Internet), short fiction, poetry, documentaries, feature films, and news programs.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 204 or CEUS-U 212.
CEUS-T 211 Intermediate Uzbek I
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 112 or CEUS-U 172 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
- Description
- Increases fluency in speaking and develops listening and reading skills. With extensive conversation and reading practice, students extend their vocabulary and grammar fundamentals in the literary language of Uzbekistan. Journals, newspapers and authentic materials supplied via Internet, email, and Oncourse illustrate modern life and language in Uzbekistan.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 211 or CEUS-U 271.
CEUS-T 212 Intermediate Uzbek II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 211 or CEUS-U 271 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
- Description
- Continues language skills of CEUS-T 211.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 212 or CEUS-U 272.
CEUS-T 231 Intermediate Uyghur I
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 132 or CEUS-U 116 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
- Description
- Expands grammatical, lexical, and functional skills. Listening activities involve narratives, interviews from RFA (Uyghur Erkin Asiya Radiosi), and Uyghur TV. Contemporary Eastern Turkestan's society is introduced to facilitate effective situational communication.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 231 or CEUS-U 215.
CEUS-T 232 Intermediate Uyghur II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 231 or CEUS-U 215 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
- Description
- Further develops language skills and introduces contemporary Turkestan, its culture and mentality, so students communicate effectively. Also included are translation skills, partner work and discussions, authentic listening and video material. Independent work outside of class is essential.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one CEUS-T 232 or CEUS-U 216.
CEUS-T 241 Intermediate Hungarian I
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 142 or CEUS-U 132 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
- Description
- Helps students converse more fluently about personal and simple academic topics, articulate feelings and opinions, read short literary and scholarly texts, and write for basic personal, business, and academic purposes. Authentic texts and video teach about the lifestyle and socio-historical facts of Hungary.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 241 or CEUS-U 231.
CEUS-T 242 Intermediate Hungarian II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 241 or CEUS-U 231 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
- Description
- Helps students converse more fluently about personal and simple academic topics, articulate their feelings and opinions, read short literary and scholarly texts, and write for basic personal, business, and academic purposes. Authentic texts and video teach about Hungary. Moderately complex grammatical forms are introduced.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 242 or CEUS-U 232.
CEUS-T 251 Intermediate Persian I
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 152 or CEUS-U 178 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
- Description
- Covers a wide range of topics and intermediate to advanced grammar.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 251 or CEUS-U 277.
CEUS-T 252 Intermediate Persian II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 251 or CEUS-U 277 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
- Description
- Concentrates on complex grammatical structures and vocabulary acquisition with emphasis on reading and writing skills, and fluency in modern colloquial pronunciation (Tehran dialect). Studies texts drawn from modern Iranian publications, authentic materials, and Internet resources.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 252 or CEUS-U 278.
CEUS-T 261 Intermediate Mongolian I
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 162 or CEUS-U 142 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
- Description
- Expands the basic Mongolian conversation, grammar, reading, and writing skills mastered in first year. Introduces the most useful kinds of compound and complex sentences and develops skills to use them in conversation and writing. Furthers knowledge of Mongolian culture and tradition.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 162 or CEUS-U 142.
CEUS-T 262 Intermediate Mongolian II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 261 or CEUS-U 241 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
- Description
- Expands basic Mongolian conversation, grammar, reading, and writing skills. Introduces the most useful kinds of compounds and complex sentences and voice infixes in conversation and writing. Furthers knowledge of Mongolian culture and tradition.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 262 or CEUS-U 242.
CEUS-T 271 Intermediate Tibetan I
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 172 or CEUS-U 152 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
- Description
- Further develops skills in Tibetan for effective communication. Speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills are developed throughout the course with attention to grammar. Special attention to classical Tibetan readings.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 271 or CEUS-U 251.
CEUS-T 272 Intermediate Tibetan II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 271 or CEUS-U 251 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
- Description
- Further develops skills with basic features of Tibetan language. Materials such as short stories and articles used for writing and reading assignments.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 272 or CEUS-U 252.
CEUS-T 281 Intermediate Turkish I
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 182 or CEUS-U 162 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
- Description
- Expands communicative skills, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Class activities and homework involve listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Special attention paid to building richer vocabulary, developing competence in the vernacular, and improving reading. Recordings, films, handicrafts, and cartoons used in context.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 281 or CEUS-U 261.
CEUS-T 282 Intermediate Turkish II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 281 or CEUS-U 261 with a grade of C or higher
- Description
- Continues skills learned in CEUS-T 281.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 282 or CEUS-U 262.
- Non-Language Electives. Six (6) credit hours:
- Any CEUS-C 100–499
- Any CEUS-R 100–499
- Any CEUS-X 100–499
- Electives. Additional credit hours, as needed, to fulfill remaining requirements:
- Additional courses from the Language Electives list
- Additional courses from the Non-Language Electives list
- Minor GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
- Minor GPA. A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the minor—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
- Minor Minimum Grade. Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the minor.
- Minor Upper Division Credit Hours. At least 9 credit hours in the minor must be completed at the 300–499 level.
- Minor Residency. At least 9 credit hours in the minor must be completed in courses taken through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
Minor Area Courses
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Unless otherwise noted below, the following courses are considered in the academic program and will count toward academic program requirements as appropriate:
- Any course contained on the course lists for the academic program requirements at the time the course is taken—as well as any other courses that are deemed functionally equivalent—except for those listed only under Addenda Requirements
- Any course directed to a non-Addenda requirement through an approved exception
This program of study cannot be combined with the following:
- Bachelor of Arts in Central Eurasian Studies (CEUSBA1)
- Minor in Central Eurasian Studies (CEUSMIN)
Exceptions to and substitutions for minor requirements may be made with the approval of the unit's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.