Minor in Central Eurasian Studies

Students on Summer 2021, Fall 2021, or Spring 2022 requirements CEUSMIN

Requirements

The minor requires at least 15 credit hours, including the requirements listed below.

Electives. 15 credit hours:
- CEUS-C 196 Introduction to Central Eurasian Language
- CEUS-R 110 Central Asia: Cultures and Customs
- CEUS-R 181 Language, Society and Culture in Turkey
- CEUS-R 191 Introduction to Central Eurasia
- CEUS-R 199 Introductory Topics in Central Eurasian Studies
- CEUS-R 213 Islam in Central Asia
- CEUS-R 250 Introduction to the Ancient Near East
- CEUS-R 251 Post-Taliban Afghanistan and the War on Terror
- CEUS-R 252 Society and Politics in Contemporary Iran
- CEUS-R 260 The Great Wall of China
- CEUS-R 270 The Civilization of Tibet
- CEUS-R 281 Turkish Literature in Translation
- CEUS-R 290 Introduction to Central Asia, Mongolia, and Tibet
- CEUS-R 291 Inner Asian Religious Beliefs
- CEUS-R 292 Introduction to Turkic and Iranian Civilization
- CEUS-R 294 Introduction to Hungary, Estonia, and Finland
- CEUS-R 295 Contemporary East Central Europe
- CEUS-R 296 Nomads, Networks & Communities
- CEUS-R 297 China's Borderlands: Tibet, Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia
- CEUS-R 299 Intermediate Topics in Central Eurasian Studies
- CEUS-R 302 Modern Finland
- CEUS-R 304 Hot Reads from a Cool Country: Contemporary Finnish Literature
- CEUS-R 305 Scandinavia Today
- CEUS-R 309 Topics in Baltic-Finnish Studies
- CEUS-R 310 Introduction to Central Asian History
- CEUS-R 311 Travelers and Explorers in Central Asia
- CEUS-R 312 Shrine and Pilgrimage in Central Asian Islam
- CEUS-R 313 Islam in Soviet Union and Successor States
- CEUS-R 314 Islamization in Inner Asia
- CEUS-R 315 Politics and Society in Central Asia
- CEUS-R 316 Peoples and Cultures of Central Asia
- CEUS-R 318 Labor and Migration in Central Asia
- CEUS-R 320 Central Asia in Soviet Times
- CEUS-R 321 Gender and Women in Central Asia
- CEUS-R 322 Jews of the Muslim East
- CEUS-R 323 Eurasian Firewalls, Borders and National Security
- CEUS-R 329 Topics in Central Asian Studies
- CEUS-R 330 Politics in Modern Xinjiang
- CEUS-R 331 Grave Robbers, Missionaries, and Spies: Foreign Adventurers in Chinese Turkestan
- CEUS-R 332 History of Xinjiang to 1911
- CEUS-R 333 Cultures and Civilization of Xinjiang
- CEUS-R 340 Introduction to Hungarian Studies
- CEUS-R 341 Hungary: Past and Present
- CEUS-R 342 Roma (Gypsy) History and Culture
- CEUS-R 345 War and Peace in Eastern Europe in the 20th Century
- CEUS-R 346 Movies and Culture in Hungary and Central Europe
- CEUS-R 349 Topics in Hungarian Studies
- CEUS-R 351 Prophets, Poets, and Kings: Iranian Civilization
- CEUS-R 352 Peoples and Cultures of the Middle East
- CEUS-R 354 Persian Literature in Translation
- CEUS-R 356 State and Faith in Iranian Societies: Sources, Scholarships, Research
- CEUS-R 359 Topics in Iranian Studies
- CEUS-R 360 Modern Mongolia
- CEUS-R 361 Mongolia's Middle Ages
- CEUS-R 362 Mongolian Civilization and Folk Culture
- CEUS-R 364 Shamanism and Folk Religion of the Mongols
- CEUS-R 369 Topics in Mongolian Studies
- CEUS-R 370 Introduction to the History of Tibet
- CEUS-R 371 Tibet and the West
- CEUS-R 372 Sino-Tibetan Relations
- CEUS-R 373 The Religions of Tibet
- CEUS-R 374 Contemporary Tibet
- CEUS-R 379 Topics in Tibetan Studies
- CEUS-R 380 Literature of the Ottoman Court in Translation
- CEUS-R 382 Cultural History of the Ottoman Empire and Modern Turkey
- CEUS-R 383 Ten Sultans, One Empire: Ottoman Classical Age, 1300-1600
- CEUS-R 385 Structure of Turkish
- CEUS-R 386 Islam, Islamism, and Modernity in Turkey
- CEUS-R 387 Contemporary Turkey
- CEUS-R 389 Topics in Turkish Studies
- CEUS-R 392 Uralic Peoples and Cultures
- CEUS-R 393 The Mongol Century
- CEUS-R 394 Environmental Problems and Social Constraints in Northern and Central Eurasia
- CEUS-R 395 Politics of Identity in China and Inner Asia
- CEUS-R 397 Empires of the Silk Road: History of Central Eurasia
- CEUS-R 398 East Central Europe in International Politics
- CEUS-R 399 Advanced Topics in Central Eurasian Studies
- CEUS-R 411 Ethnic History of Central Asia
- CEUS-R 412 Central Asia under Russian Rule
- CEUS-R 413 Islamic Central Asia, Sixteenth-Nineteenth Centuries
- CEUS-R 414 The Yasavi Sufis and Central Asian Islam
- CEUS-R 415 The Naqshbandi Sufi Tradition in Central Asia
- CEUS-R 416 Religion and Power in Islamic Central Asia
- CEUS-R 417 Oral History in Eurasia: Research Methods and International Experience
- CEUS-R 441 Art and Music of Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Hungary
- CEUS-R 461 Mongolian Literature and Folklore
- CEUS-R 462 Modern Inner Mongolia
- CEUS-R 467 Mongolic Writing Systems
- CEUS-R 491 Capstone Seminar in Central Eurasian Studies
- CEUS-R 492 Language and Society in Central Eurasia
- CEUS-R 493 Theorizing Central Eurasia: The Problems of Nationalism
- CEUS-R 494 Uralic Linguistics
- CEUS-T 101 Introductory Finnish I
- CEUS-T 102 Introductory Finnish II
- CEUS-T 103 Introductory Estonian I
- CEUS-T 104 Introductory Estonian II
- CEUS-T 111 Introductory Uzbek I
- CEUS-T 112 Introductory Uzbek II
- CEUS-T 113 Introductory Kazakh I
- CEUS-T 114 Introductory Kazakh II
- CEUS-T 115 Introductory Tajik I
- CEUS-T 116 Introductory Tajik II
- CEUS-T 117 Introductory Turkmen I
- CEUS-T 118 Introductory Turkmen II
- CEUS-T 131 Introductory Uyghur I
- CEUS-T 132 Introductory Uyghur II
- CEUS-T 141 Introductory Hungarian I
- CEUS-T 142 Introductory Hungarian II
- CEUS-T 151 Introductory Persian I
- CEUS-T 152 Introductory Persian II
- CEUS-T 153 Introductory Pashto I
- CEUS-T 154 Introductory Pashto II
- CEUS-T 155 Introductory Sorani Kurdish I
- CEUS-T 157 Introductory Sorani Kurdish II
- CEUS-T 161 Introductory Mongolian I
- CEUS-T 162 Introductory Mongolian II
- CEUS-T 171 Introductory Tibetan I
- CEUS-T 172 Introductory Tibetan II
- CEUS-T 181 Introductory Turkish I
- CEUS-T 182 Introductory Turkish II
- CEUS-T 183 Introductory Azerbaijani I
- CEUS-T 184 Introductory Azerbaijani II
- CEUS-T 198 Introductory Central Eurasian Languages I
- CEUS-T 199 Introductory Central Eurasian Languages II
- 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 213 Intermediate Kazakh I
- CEUS-T 214 Intermediate Kazakh II
- CEUS-T 215 Intermediate Tajik I
- CEUS-T 216 Intermediate Tajik II
- CEUS-T 217 Intermediate Turkmen I
- CEUS-T 218 Intermediate Turkmen 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 253 Intermediate Pashto I
- CEUS-T 254 Intermediate Pashto II
- CEUS-T 255 Intermediate Sorani Kurdish I
- CEUS-T 257 Intermediate Sorani Kurdish 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 283 Intermediate Azerbaijani I
- CEUS-T 284 Intermediate Azerbaijani II
- CEUS-T 298 Intermediate Central Eurasian Languages I
- CEUS-T 299 Intermediate Central Eurasian Languages II
- CEUS-T 301 Advanced Finnish I
- CEUS-T 302 Advanced Finnish II
- CEUS-T 303 Advanced Estonian I
- CEUS-T 304 Advanced Estonian II
- CEUS-T 311 Advanced Uzbek I
- CEUS-T 312 Advanced Uzbek II
- CEUS-T 313 Advanced Kazakh I
- CEUS-T 314 Advanced Kazakh II
- CEUS-T 331 Advanced Uyghur I
- CEUS-T 332 Advanced Uyghur II
- CEUS-T 341 Advanced Hungarian I
- CEUS-T 342 Advanced Hungarian II
- CEUS-T 351 Advanced Persian I
- CEUS-T 352 Advanced Persian II
- CEUS-T 353 Advanced Pashto I
- CEUS-T 355 Advanced Sorani Kurdish I
- CEUS-T 356 Middle Iranian Languages
- CEUS-T 357 Advanced Sorani Kurdish II
- CEUS-T 358 Old Iranian Languages
- CEUS-T 359 Research in Classical Persian Texts
- CEUS-T 361 Advanced Mongolian I
- CEUS-T 362 Advanced Mongolian II
- CEUS-T 363 Classical Mongolian I
- CEUS-T 364 Classical Mongolian II
- CEUS-T 371 Advanced Tibetan I
- CEUS-T 372 Advanced Tibetan II
- CEUS-T 373 Imperial Old Tibetan: The Language of the Tibetan Empire
- CEUS-T 381 Advanced Turkish I
- CEUS-T 382 Advanced Turkish II
- CEUS-T 391 Introduction to Tokharian (Tocharian) Language
- CEUS-T 395 Introduction to Aramaic
- CEUS-T 398 Advanced Central Eurasian Languages I
- CEUS-T 399 Advanced Central Eurasian Languages II
- CEUS-T 476 Readings in Modern Tibetan Texts
- CEUS-T 485 Media Turkish I
- CEUS-T 486 Media Turkish II
- CEUS-T 487 Classical Turkish: Ottoman
- CEUS-T 489 Advanced Readings and Communication in Turkish
- CEUS-T 493 Advanced Study of a Central Eurasian Language I
- CEUS-T 494 Advanced Study of a Central Eurasian Language II
- CEUS-X 490 Advanced Readings in Central Eurasian Studies
CEUS-C 196 Introduction to Central Eurasian Language

Credits
0
Prerequisites
None
Description
Limited to off-campus participants in the IU-Australia National University language course exchange. Instruction in various less commonly taught languages using distance learning technology.
CEUS-R 110 Central Asia: Cultures and Customs
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Introduction to Central Asia, including Xinjiang and Mongolia, and Central Asian peoples. Examines the fabled "Silk Road" and the diverse cultures, societies, and life-ways of this region: herders, farmers, caravan traders, and city-dwellers. Most of the population is Muslim and Turkic-speaking but other religions and languages are represented as well.
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 181 Language, Society and Culture in Turkey
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
This course studies Turkey and the Turkish language and culture, focusing on the country's modern challenges, opportunities, and the historical roots of its current situation. Students learn about the country, its culture and language, and acquire a few helpful phrases in Turkish. Popular culture is also presented through Turkish songs, movies and newspapers.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 191 Introduction to Central Eurasia
Credits
3
Prerequisites
Freshman or sophomore standing; or consent of department
Description
Introduction to the history of the traditional Central Eurasian ("Inner Asian") peoples through lecture and film. Topics include Proto-Indo-Europeans, Silk Road, Attila, steppe empires, Dalai Lama, Manchu and Russian relations, and the re-emergence of Central Eurasia in the late twentieth century. Extensive use of films.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-R 191 or CEUS-U 190.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 199 Introductory Topics in Central Eurasian Studies

Credits
1–4 credit hours
Prerequisites
None
Description
Variable title course for introductory topics in Central Eurasian studies.
Repeatability
May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 9 credit hours in CEUS-R 199 and CEUS-U 320.
CEUS-R 213 Islam in Central Asia
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
This course surveys the history and contemporary status of Islam in Central Asia, a region shaped by engagement with Islamic religion and civilization for over a millennium, and marked recently by the interaction of traditional patterns of Muslim religious life with the impact of Russian, Soviet, and Chinese rule.
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 250 Introduction to the Ancient Near East
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Introduction to ancient Near Eastern and Central Asian cultures. Begins with early farming communities around 8000 B.C. and includes the Bronze Age and Iron Age kingdoms of Assyria, Babylonia, Iran, and Central Asia and the spread of Hellenism. Architectural and textual information used with visual aids.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-R 250, CEUS-U 254, or NELC-N 245.
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 251 Post-Taliban Afghanistan and the War on Terror
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
The September 11th attacks prompted the on-going "War on Terrorism" against Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. This course examines this conflict while focusing on Afghanistan as a multi-ethnic, modern nation-state ravaged by a century of internal colonialism and most recently by foreign invasions, proxy wars, and global terrorism.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of ANTH-E 251, CEUS-R 251, or NELC-N 251.
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 252 Society and Politics in Contemporary Iran

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Explores the major debates and discourses that define the study of Iran from the 1953 coup d'etat to present day. Examines the diverse cultural, political, and material worlds that shape collective life and individual subjectivity in Iran today.
CEUS-R 260 The Great Wall of China
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Everyone knows of the Great Wall of China, but few know the real role walls played in China's strategy and defense against the nomads of Mongolia. This class introduces students to when, how, and why the wall was built and to the complex relations between China and the nomads.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 270 The Civilization of Tibet
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Introduction to the diverse aspects of Tibetan civilization. Making extensive use of slides and other audiovisual materials, the course covers such topics as Tibet's literature, art, religion, society, history, and language. Strongly recommended for undergraduates intending to take higher-level courses in Tibetan studies.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-R 270, CEUS-U 284, or INST-I 212.
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 281 Turkish Literature in Translation

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Introduction to Turkish literature in translation, including Ottoman court literature, Turkish epic and troubadour poetry, and modern and contemporary Turkish literature. No previous knowledge of the Turkish language or its literature is required, but familiarity with Turkish or Middle Eastern literary traditions is helpful.
CEUS-R 290 Introduction to Central Asia, Mongolia, and Tibet
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Central Asia, Mongolia, and Tibet have a unique legacy in the world today: nomads, Silk Road, Islam, Buddhism, Russo-Chinese rivalry, Communism, and resistance. This course will provide a broad overview of trends and issues in this crossroads of cultures and civilizations through a combination of lectures, discussions, and guest presentations.
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 291 Inner Asian Religious Beliefs
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Describes the diverse religious beliefs of Inner Asia (oasis Central Asia, Turkic nomads, Mongolia, Tibet), focusing on Islam, Buddhism, and native religions. Topics include world religions on the Silk Road, Islamic and Buddhist conversions, native religions and "shamanism," revivalist and modernizing movements, Communist and post-Communist liberalization.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-R 291 or CEUS-U 292.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
CEUS-R 292 Introduction to Turkic and Iranian Civilization
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Introduction to the Turkic and Iranian peoples of Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan, and Central Asia. Introduces languages, literatures, and cultures; covers history, society, and economy with a focus on Islam and socio-political movements today. Includes guest lectures, films, museum visits, and musical and dance performances.
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 294 Introduction to Hungary, Estonia, and Finland
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Introduction to Hungary, Estonia, and Finland, three European nations whose peoples speak unique Uralic languages. Covers their culture and history as shaped by their Uralic heritage and by Germanic, Turkish, and Slavic conquerors. Focuses on national awakenings, independence, communism, and their role in Europe today.
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 295 Contemporary East Central Europe

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Examines East Central Europe within the context of the twentieth century's bitter legacy that left its shadow on the region. Analyzes how this legacy affected the post-1989 transition into pluralism and democracy. Includes discussion of the sovereignty of the newly independent states and the future of East Central Europe.

CEUS-R 296 Nomads, Networks & Communities

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Examines mobile lifestyles and the repercussions of human mobility, through the lens of actually-existing mobile pastoralism in Mongolia, Iran, Siberia, and the Tibetan plateau and romantic perceptions of nomadism. Topics include social organization, demography, migration, human-animal relations, diet, humans\' relationships to their environment, nomad-settler relations, and social change.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-R 296 or ANTH-A 255.

CEUS-R 297 China's Borderlands: Tibet, Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Covers the history and culture of ethnically diverse China from the perspective of Xinjiang, Tibet, and Inner Mongolia - the three major Inner Asian regions of China - through film, documentaries, literature, and journalism.

CEUS-R 299 Intermediate Topics in Central Eurasian Studies

Credits
1–4 credit hours
Prerequisites
None
Description
Variable title course for intermediate topics in Central Eurasian studies.
Repeatability
May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 9 credit hours in CEUS-R 299 and CEUS-U 320.
CEUS-R 302 Modern Finland
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
In-depth study of modern Finnish history, stressing Russification; 1905 Revolution; independence; interwar period, the Winter War and the Continuation War; "Finlandization," economic miracle, and welfare state; changing role of women; Finland as part of Scandinavia; literature, art, and music; and membership in the European Union.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 304 Hot Reads from a Cool Country: Contemporary Finnish Literature
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
An introduction to contemporary Finnish literature which leads students through its major developments over the last 30 years. Focuses on the major themes and trends of Finnish literature through selected representative works. Finnish texts will be read in translation, analyzed, and discussed.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
CEUS-R 305 Scandinavia Today

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Comparative survey of contemporary Scandinavia (Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Iceland) and its highly successful evolution in modern times, including exemplary democracies, rags-to-riches economies, egalitarian societies and a powerful welfare state, striking cultural achievements in numerous fields, and coming to terms with identity issues.

CEUS-R 309 Topics in Baltic-Finnish Studies

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Variable title course for topics in Baltic-Finnish studies.
Repeatability
May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 9 credit hours.
CEUS-R 310 Introduction to Central Asian History
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Explores Central Asia's role in world history, in Islam, and as a link between East Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. Readings in English translation.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 311 Travelers and Explorers in Central Asia
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Charts the exploration of Central Asia from China to Iran in the eighth through the nineteenth centuries. Uses primary sources in English translation to evaluate these travelogues as sources, comparing and contrasting medieval and modern, from insider and outsider perspectives.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 312 Shrine and Pilgrimage in Central Asian Islam
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Surveys religious beliefs and activities involving shrines and pilgrimage to holy places in Muslim Central Asia, from beginning to present. Broadens understanding of how shrines served the religious needs of Central Asian Muslims and the relationship between shrine-centered religious life and "normative" religious practice.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-R 312 or CEUS-U 392.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
CEUS-R 313 Islam in Soviet Union and Successor States
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Surveys Islam and Muslim communities in areas of the former U.S.S.R. After basic coverage of Islam, Russian expansion, and their interaction, the course focuses on the pressures experienced by and exerted by Islam as a religion and socio-cultural system, with attention to religious life's adaptations to the Soviet and post-Soviet context.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-R 313 or CEUS-U 394.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
CEUS-R 314 Islamization in Inner Asia
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Examines the distinctive character of Islam in Inner Asia, including religious change and "conversion," and geographic, ethnic, and political contexts. Explores cases of Islamization, emphasizing indigenous accounts and their significance in Islamic and Inner Asian patterns of religious meaning and ritual.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
CEUS-R 315 Politics and Society in Central Asia
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
An introduction to Central Eurasia, especially the former Soviet Union, focusing on the 1980s and beyond. Main topics are politics, society, and economy; others include demography, Islam, women, and foreign policy.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-R 315 or CEUS-U 395.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 316 Peoples and Cultures of Central Asia
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Anthropology of former Soviet Central Asia and adjacent areas of Iran and Afghanistan. Topics include ecology, ethnohistory, subsistence traditions; kinship, gender, identities; religion; transformations under Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, and the war on terrorism. No previous knowledge presumed; background in anthropology helpful.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of ANTH-E 398, CEUS-R 316, or CEUS-U 398.
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 318 Labor and Migration in Central Asia

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Traces migration flows in Soviet and contemporary Central Asia, asking questions about labor economics, gender, culture and ethnicity in labor migration. Focuses on shifts from formal to informal labor.
CEUS-R 320 Central Asia in Soviet Times
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Examines the Soviet experiment and its legacy in Central Asia through topics such as economic planning, nuclear testing, language policies, repression, and revival of Islam.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 321 Gender and Women in Central Asia

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Focuses on gender and women in Central Asian societies, historically and now. Explores how culture and politics intersect in gender regimes. Topics include Tajik and Uyghur masculinities, women's activism in Afghanistan, bride-kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan and the Caucasus, Uzbek women's unveiling, Muslim women as religious leaders, and the impact of gender-in-development programs.
CEUS-R 322 Jews of the Muslim East
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
A survey of the fascinating history and culture of Jews in the Muslim world east of the boundaries of the Ottoman Empire, including Central Asia, Iran and Afghanistan, from antiquity to the present.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 323 Eurasian Firewalls, Borders and National Security
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
The course examines contemporary border and national security mechanisms erected by eastern Eurasian states, with particular focus on electronic border and population control strategies, commonly known as \"firewalls.\" The course begins with brief survey of historical eastern Eurasian state relations as background and context for contemporary mechanisms.
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
CEUS-R 329 Topics in Central Asian Studies

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Variable title course for topics in Central Asian studies.
Repeatability
May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 9 credit hours.

CEUS-R 330 Politics in Modern Xinjiang

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Exploration of Xinjiang's politics from 1900 to the present, focusing on Islam, identity politics, immigration, language battles, cultural resistance, the Production and Construction Corps, political economy, and oil.

CEUS-R 331 Grave Robbers, Missionaries, and Spies: Foreign Adventurers in Chinese Turkestan

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
From the nineteenth to the mid-twentieth centuries, the mysteries of Xinjiang (Chinese Turkestan) lured outsiders: missionaries, archaeologists, treasure hunters, adventurers, scouts, officials, and outright spies. Fortunately, many left readable accounts of their discoveries through which readers can explore both the region's attraction to outsiders and outsider influence on the region.

CEUS-R 332 History of Xinjiang to 1911

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Introduction to the tumultuous history of Xinjiang, geographically part of Central Asia, but now under Chinese rule. Covers cultural, ethnic, religious, and geopolitical changes to 1911. Topics include ecology and economy; Uyghur, Chinese, Mongol, and Manchu empires; Islamization; the Jihaddist movement; and stirrings of nationalism.

CEUS-R 333 Cultures and Civilization of Xinjiang

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Surveys Xinjiang (Chinese Turkestan) from prehistory to today: material life, languages, literature, arts, and religion. Considers the "mummy controversy," Xinjiang on the so-called Silk Road, Islamization, and cultural diversity today. Themes include cultural borrowing, "clash of civilization," and the politics of multiculturalism.

CEUS-R 340 Introduction to Hungarian Studies

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Introduction to major issues in Hungarian studies from the migration to the present. After a geographic survey, explores issues in Hungarian identity, with particular attention to issues of ethnicity, religion, and culture, both high and low.

CEUS-R 341 Hungary: Past and Present

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Offers a comprehensive overview of Hungary's history in the past 100 years, reflecting the worldwide turbulence of the past century. Explores war and revolution, dictatorship and democracy, victims and perpetrators, power and the individual, progress and decline, and the role of a weak state in international politics.
CEUS-R 342 Roma (Gypsy) History and Culture
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Europe's largest minority, the so-called "Gypsies," more properly the Roma, have been killed, hunted, and reviled; yet the exotic flavoring of "Gypsiness" has fascinated writers, artists, and composers. Surveys Roma history and representations. No background in East European studies, music, or film is required; readings are in English.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 345 War and Peace in Eastern Europe in the 20th Century

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Explores the causes of the two world wars, the Holocaust, Soviet domination and its collapse in East Central Europe and the subsequent quest to deal with an uncomfortable past construct democratic political systems and to finally reconcile with hostile neighbors.

CEUS-R 346 Movies and Culture in Hungary and Central Europe

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Presents films related to or important in the history of Hungary and Central Europe. Films explore National Socialism, the Holocaust, Communism, and other issues pertinent to the history and culture of this region. Explores the ways filmmakers represent the past and historical events, whether through pursuing accuracy or intentional distortion.

CEUS-R 349 Topics in Hungarian Studies

Credits
1–4 credit hours
Prerequisites
None
Description
Variable title course for topics in Hungarian studies.
Repeatability
May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 9 credit hours.
CEUS-R 351 Prophets, Poets, and Kings: Iranian Civilization
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Traces the history of Iranians from ancient times through the Arab conquest to today. Focuses on institutions, religious, secular and ecclesiastic hierarchies, minorities, devotional and communal change, and Iranian influences on Islam. Visual and archaeological aids used. No previous knowledge of subject matter required.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-R 351 or CEUS-U 311.
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 352 Peoples and Cultures of the Middle East
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Ethnographic survey examines the social institutions and cultural forms in contemporary Middle Eastern societies (i.e., the Arab world, Israel, Turkey, Iran, and Afghanistan). Topics include ecology; Islam; pastoral nomadism; agriculture and cities; colonialism and nation-states; tribalism, ethnicity, and gender; and modernization, oil wealth, labor migration, and social unrest.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of ANTH-E 397, CEUS-R 352, CEUS-U 397, or NELC-N 397.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 354 Persian Literature in Translation
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Study and analysis of selected readings from Persian literature in English translation. May concentrate on a particular theme, period, or author. Special attention paid to the historical and cultural contexts of the works, as well as problems in translation, critical analysis, and interpretation.
Repeatability
May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CEUS-R 354, CEUS-U 372, and NELC-N 380.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
CEUS-R 356 State and Faith in Iranian Societies: Sources, Scholarships, Research
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Examines the bases, permutations, and administrative, societal, economic, literary, and diplomatic developments and ramifications of the relationship between politics and religion in greater Iran.
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 359 Topics in Iranian Studies

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Variable title course for topics in Iranian studies.
Repeatability
May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 9 credit hours in CEUS-R 359 and CEUS-U 399.
CEUS-R 360 Modern Mongolia
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Examines Mongolia's turbulent history from independence from China's last dynasty in 1911 through theocracy, revolution, and communism to today's market democracy. Also focuses on social, economic, cultural, and demographic changes. No prerequisite.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-R 360 or CEUS-U 469.
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 361 Mongolia's Middle Ages
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Examination of Mongolia's "middle ages" between the Mongol world empire and the modern era, 1350 to 1850. Topics include the nobility, Oirats, Buddhist conversion, Manchu-Chinese rule, and Buriats and Kalmyks in Russia. Readings include modern histories and sources in translation.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 362 Mongolian Civilization and Folk Culture

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Introduction to Mongolian traditional civilization: material culture (dwelling, clothing, food, warfare, hunting, animal husbandry, crafts, agriculture,), social and spiritual life (kinship, wedding, birth, names, childhood, races, medicine, death, folk religion, Buddhism, shamanism, values and taboos, omens), folk arts (music, oral literature, dance). Knowledge of Mongolian not required.

CEUS-R 364 Shamanism and Folk Religion of the Mongols

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Examination of shamanism and its role in Mongol communities. Is it a religion? What is its relation to folk beliefs and world religions? Who becomes a shaman or what defines shamaness? What skills, tools, and techniques are necessary? Knowledge of Mongolian not required.

CEUS-R 369 Topics in Mongolian Studies

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Variable title course for topics in Mongolian studies.
Repeatability
May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 9 credit hours.
CEUS-R 370 Introduction to the History of Tibet
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Survey of Tibet's history from its beginning to present. Studies facets of Tibet's history including the Tibetan empire of the seventh to ninth centuries, the impact of Buddhism, Tibet's relations with neighboring peoples, the rise of the Dalai Lama, and current issues of Tibet.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-R 370 or CEUS-U 483.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 371 Tibet and the West
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Examines Western perception of Tibet during the past 700 years and compares Tibetan civilization with popular conceptions that prevailed in the West during corresponding periods. Subjects include Tibet as "Shangri-La," reflected in such novels and films as 'Lost Horizon', along with Tibetan perceptions of Westerners and Western civilization.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-R 371 or CEUS-U 489.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 372 Sino-Tibetan Relations
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Surveys interaction between Tibet and China from beginnings to the present, touching on political, cultural, economic, and religious links. Areas explored include the rise of Tibet as a dynamic empire competing with Tang China, religious links between Tibetan hierarchs and Chinese rulers, and conflict over Tibet's incorporation into China.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-R 372 or CEUS-U 490.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 373 The Religions of Tibet
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Surveys the history of Tibetan religions and their impact on Tibetan society and culture. Considers interactions between religions and politics and how they shaped public lifestyles, inspired movements, and molded identity through the centuries. Coverage is both chronological and thematic.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-R 373 or CEUS-U 484.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
CEUS-R 374 Contemporary Tibet

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
An introduction to Contemporary Tibet highlighting the unique physical, historical, and cultural characteristics of the land and its people. Begins with His Holiness The Dalai Lama\'s flight into India in 1959, then explores modern Tibet and the Tibetan Diaspora, Tibet in the news, human rights, forgotten histories, and memory.

CEUS-R 379 Topics in Tibetan Studies

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Variable title course for topics in Tibetan studies.
Repeatability
May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 9 credit hours.

CEUS-R 380 Literature of the Ottoman Court in Translation

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Reading and analysis of representative literary texts of the Ottoman court--both poetry and prose. Introduction to various literary forms, such as gazel, kaside, mesnevi, tezkire and others, used by Ottoman authors. Uses the classical Ottoman canon as well as modern and contemporary theoretical approaches for interpretation.

CEUS-R 382 Cultural History of the Ottoman Empire and Modern Turkey

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Introduction to the rich and varied cultures of Turkey, from Ottoman times to present. Considers issues such as literary and vernacular languages, women, Kemal Atatürk, Turkish Islams, education, Kurdish nationalism, and Turkey’s relations with Europe. Turkish films and visual materials used with readings.
CEUS-R 383 Ten Sultans, One Empire: Ottoman Classical Age, 1300-1600
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Traces the Ottoman Empire from its beginnings to its height under Suleyman the Magnificent. Themes include Turks before the empire, Asia Minor before the Turks, rival principalities, centralization, Ottomans as European and Middle Eastern, economy, society, religion, law, learning, ethnic/cultural diversity, and the "classical age" as a concept.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 385 Structure of Turkish

Credits
3
Prerequisites
LING-L 103, LING-L 203, or consent of instructor
Description
Introduces the linguistic features of Turkish (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics) within the framework of recent linguistic models. Focuses on phonology and syntax. Also examines topics in the morphology and semantics of Turkish, as well as some language acquisition data within the context of linguistic typology and language universals. No prior knowledge of Turkish required.
CEUS-R 386 Islam, Islamism, and Modernity in Turkey
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Explores the complex relationship between Islam and politics, and Islamism's predicament with modernity and democracy. Although it concentrates on Turkey and its Ottoman past, a comparative approach examines developments throughout the Muslim Middle East and other parts of the world affected by the phenomena of political Islam and jihadist discourses and activities.
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
CEUS-R 387 Contemporary Turkey

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Introduction to the political, social, and cultural history of modern Turkey.

CEUS-R 389 Topics in Turkish Studies

Credits
1–4 credit hours
Prerequisites
None
Description
Variable title course for topics in Turkish studies.
Repeatability
May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 9 credit hours.
CEUS-R 392 Uralic Peoples and Cultures
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Surveys the Uralic (Finno-Ugric and Samoyed) peoples of northern Europe and Siberia. Topics include their origins and history, traditional and modern cultures, ethnic and national identity, development and modernization, and political independence and Russian rule. Also covers interrelations among Uralic peoples in the modern era.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-R 392 or CEUS-U 370.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 393 The Mongol Century
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
In-depth exploration of Chinggis Khan's Mongol Empire from its origins in the twelfth century in the continent-wide breakdown of the 1330s-1370s. Primary sources (Mongolian, Chinese, Middle Eastern, and European) in translation, including many of the medieval era's greatest histories and travelogues.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-R 393 or CEUS-U 368.
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 394 Environmental Problems and Social Constraints in Northern and Central Eurasia
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Analyzes environmental and social conditions in the immense region of Northern and Central Eurasia (former Soviet Union). Covers general environmental and political situations; environmental transformation under Soviet rule; environmental and health problems; conclusions on current trends.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-R 394 or CEUS-U 374.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 395 Politics of Identity in China and Inner Asia

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Challenges the assumption that terms such as "Chinese," "Taiwanese," or "Kazakh" represent straightforward concepts. Via theories of identity, and careful attention to the history of China and Inner Asia, explores and explodes the association of identity and descent, language and ethnicity, citizenship and nationality.
CEUS-R 397 Empires of the Silk Road: History of Central Eurasia
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
History of the Central Eurasian heartland of the Old World, which dominated Eurasia until Modern times. Focuses on the unique social, political, religious, and economic structures of the major nations and their achievements in intellectual and artistic fields, from the Proto-Indo-Europeans to the present.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 398 East Central Europe in International Politics

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Focuses on history of international politics in East Central Europe from 1914-present from the perspective of the weak states in the region as well as from the perspective of the great powers. Covers the two world wars, the Cold War, the transition of 1989/1990, and the post-communist era.

CEUS-R 399 Advanced Topics in Central Eurasian Studies

Credits
1–4 credit hours
Prerequisites
None
Description
Variable title course for topic in Central Eurasian studies.
Repeatability
May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 9 credit hours in CEUS-R 399 and CEUS-U 320.
CEUS-R 411 Ethnic History of Central Asia
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
A survey of the formation of major ethnic groups inhabiting Central Asia and their traditional cultures. Examines how nomadic migrations, imperial policies, and nationalism have affected inter-ethnic relations as background to current ethnic issues in Central Asia.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-R 411 or CEUS-U 496.
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 412 Central Asia under Russian Rule
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Survey of Russia and Central Asia's complex relations, covering Russian expansion in the sixteenth century, Russian conquest in the nineteenth century, socio-political developments, and the emergence of modern nations in the 1920s. Themes include mechanism of Empire, dynamics between conqueror and conquered, and colonial administration of Islamic peoples.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-R 412 or CEUS-U 494.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 413 Islamic Central Asia, Sixteenth-Nineteenth Centuries
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Surveys Islamic Central Asia from the sixteenth century to the Russian conquest, especially Chinggisid Uzbek states and the "tribal" dynasties, but also East Turkestan to 1755, and nomadic Qasaqs, Qirghiz, Turkmens. Themes include political institutions, legitimation, nomads and sedentaries; ethnic developments; religion and culture; sources and historiography.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-R 413 or CEUS-U 493.
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 414 The Yasavi Sufis and Central Asian Islam
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Surveys the Yasavi Sufi tradition, famous for the magnificent shrine complex built by Timur and the collection of Turkic mystical poetry ascribed to Ahmad Yasavi. There is much more to the Yasavi tradition, however, and it is an unparalleled window on the religious history of Islamic Central Asia.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-R 414 or CEUS-U 393.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
CEUS-R 415 The Naqshbandi Sufi Tradition in Central Asia
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Exploration of Sufism in Central Asia, challenges under Mongol rule, early founding figures, doctrinal profile and practices, and the subsequent history of the Naqshbandi communities in the modern era.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
CEUS-R 416 Religion and Power in Islamic Central Asia
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Exploration of the roles of religious figures and institutions in sanctioning, exercising, and/or undermining political authority in Islamic Central Asia. Focuses on the political influence wielded by the local representatives of Islam's spiritual ideal, especially Sufi shaykhs and how they used their extraordinary socio-economic and political power.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-R 416 or CEUS-U 498.
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 417 Oral History in Eurasia: Research Methods and International Experience

Credits
3
Prerequisites
Consent of instructor
Notes
R: Working knowledge of a language of Eurasia
Description
Focuses on developing an oral history research project concerning a cultural/historical theme in Central Eurasia. Includes instruction and practice in the methods and best practices of oral history, such as conducting interviews and analyzing them as sources for understanding research themes. Sometimes includes an international learning component.
CEUS-R 441 Art and Music of Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Hungary
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
The nineteenth and twentieth centuries saw the birth of Hungary's greatest artists and musicians, the development of national institutions in the arts, and debates over tradition versus innovation and Hungarian folk elements versus integration into Europe's artistic mainstream. Surveys these major developments in Hungarian visual art and music.
- Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
CEUS-R 461 Mongolian Literature and Folklore

Credits
3
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 262 or CEUS-T 364 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of instructor
Description
Overview of traditional Mongolian historiography and other Mongolian historical sources: secular and religious chronicles, genealogies, biographies, works, inscriptions, edicts, letters, and more, from Chinggis Khan's time to the early twentieth century. A selection of sources of various genres are read, translated, and analyzed, and their interpretations discussed.
CEUS-R 462 Modern Inner Mongolia
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Exploration of Inner Mongolia's history from 1850 to present. Themes include Inner Mongolia as a bi-ethnic borderland, demography, the "New Schools Movement," pan-Mongolism, land reform, development, and the environment. Includes issues of ethnicity, state-building, and globalization in both Inner Asian and Chinese contexts.
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 467 Mongolic Writing Systems

Credits
3
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 364 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
Examines the writing systems used by medieval and modern Mongolic peoples; the origins, functions, and classifications of scripts and their relation to religion and statehood. Introduction to the Kitan, Uyghur, 'Phags-pa, Galik, Oirat, and other scripts, and to Mongolic in Manchu, Tibetan, Latin, Cyrillic, and Arabic alphabets.

CEUS-R 491 Capstone Seminar in Central Eurasian Studies

Credits
3
Prerequisites
CEUS major; senior standing; and consent of supervising faculty
Description
Requires the preparation of an original thesis or research project that brings together the student's interests, region, and language of specialization and demonstrates accumulated training in the field. The project must be produced under the supervision of a faculty member.
CEUS-R 492 Language and Society in Central Eurasia
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
This seminar explores how language is used to accomplish economic, political, and sociocultural ends in Central Eurasia. Topics covered include multilingualism; regional ethnolinguistic categories; the relationship between language policy and nationalities policy; gendered language; code choice in interactions; the politics of translation; poetics; standardization; and language shift, endangerment, and revitalization.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of ANTH-L 410 or CEUS-R 492.
- Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 493 Theorizing Central Eurasia: The Problems of Nationalism
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
An introduction to nationalism in Central Eurasia, and to its key works and questions. How are nations related? Are nations imagined and invented or ancient and enduring? Are nationalism, communism, and religiosity necessarily opposed? Are indigenous nationalisms more authentic than "official nationalisms"? Is Central Eurasian nationalism a "derivative discourse," imported from somewhere?
- Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
CEUS-R 494 Uralic Linguistics

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Studies linguistics of the Uralic language family (Hungarian, Finnish, Estonian, and other languages in Russia), beginning with the proto-Uralic and relationships among Uralic languages. Focus is on topics such as agglutination, vowel harmony, complex locative case systems, and sociolinguistics of Uralic languages in Russia.

CEUS-T 101 Introductory Finnish I

Credits
4
Prerequisites
None
Description
An introduction to Finnish for students with no previous knowledge of Finnish language. Emphasizes skills for everyday situations in Finland. Aids understanding of simple spoken Finnish for familiar topics and the main points of brief messages. Students also study Finnish culture and history.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 101 or CEUS-U 121.

CEUS-T 102 Introductory Finnish II

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 101 or CEUS-U 121 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
Concentrated practice in Finnish pronunciation, grammar, elementary conversation, reading, and writing. Increase of vocabulary.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 102 or CEUS-U 122.

CEUS-T 103 Introductory Estonian I

Credits
4
Prerequisites
None
Description
Assumes no previous knowledge of Estonian. Emphasizes oral communication with attention to reading, writing, speaking, and listening. With basic vocabulary and structures, students can talk about themselves and immediate surroundings, interact in service encounters, read short texts and write notes. Introduction to Estonian culture.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 103 or CEUS-U 111.

CEUS-T 104 Introductory Estonian II

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 103 or CEUS-U 111 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
Uses a communicative approach to introduce Estonian pronunciation and basic grammar (morphology and syntax), and teach vocabulary and structures for everyday conversation. Textbooks, audio- and videotapes, and authentic materials (newspapers, schedules, advertisements, the Internet) used to enhance learning and provide cultural information.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 104 or CEUS-U 112.

CEUS-T 111 Introductory Uzbek I

Credits
4
Prerequisites
None
Description
Introduction to Uzbekistan's literary language, using Latin and Cyrillic alphabets. Conversation, reading practice, journal writing, newspapers illustrating modern Uzbekistan, Uzbek videos, TV programs, and audiotapes used.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 111 or CEUS-U 171.

CEUS-T 112 Introductory Uzbek II

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 111 or CEUS-U 171 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
Continues coursework from previous semester.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 112 or CEUS-U 172.

CEUS-T 113 Introductory Kazakh I

Credits
4
Prerequisites
None
Description
No previous knowledge of Kazakh required. Introduction to basic communication skills in Kazakh. Upon finishing, students will be able to use Kazakh in basic communicative contexts. Readings, class discussions, listening activities adapted from Kazakh language media programs. Films and extracurricular activities develop awareness of Kazakh culture.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 113 or CEUS-U 175.

CEUS-T 114 Introductory Kazakh II

Credits
4
Prerequisites
None
Notes
R: Grade of C or higher in CEUS-T 113 or CEUS-U 175; or consent of department
Description
Continues basic communication skills and basic grammar of CEUS-T 113 needed to master simple to complex sentences. Kazakh language media programs, film viewing, and cultural activities develop awareness of Kazakh culture.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 114 or CEUS-U 176.

CEUS-T 115 Introductory Tajik I

Credits
4
Prerequisites
None
Description
Introduction to the language and culture of the Tajiks of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Teaches basic speaking skills: simple greetings and conversation, handling basic survival needs, such as reading signs and short narratives, completing forms, and taking messages. Introduction to the culture of Tajikistan.

CEUS-T 116 Introductory Tajik II

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 115 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
Continues and expands knowledge from CEUS-T 115.

CEUS-T 117 Introductory Turkmen I

Credits
4
Prerequisites
None
Description
No previous knowledge of Turkmen required. Follows the communicative approach to enable learners to interact successfully in everyday and workplace situations. Authentic Turkmen language materials used include videos, audiotapes, and printed texts. Focused drills present grammatical structures; explanations and paradigms are minimized.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 117 or CEUS-U 107.

CEUS-T 118 Introductory Turkmen II

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 117 or CEUS-U 107 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
Continues coursework in Turkmen from CEUS-T 117.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 118 or CEUS-U 108.

CEUS-T 131 Introductory Uyghur I

Credits
4
Prerequisites
None
Description
No previous knowledge of Uyghur required. Introduces basic Uyghur language--the Uyghur script, phonetic rules, and basic grammar of the literary Uyghur language--and Uyghur lifestyle, society, and culture. Daily class activities involve conversations, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar exercises, simple dialogues and texts. Considerable independent preparation outside of class required.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 131 or CEUS-U 115.

CEUS-T 132 Introductory Uyghur II

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 131 or CEUS-U 115 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
Continues previous semester coursework. Develops skills in listening, reading, speaking and writing, to begin mastering literary Uyghur language. Uyghur audio and video cassettes and visual materials illustrate contemporary Uyghur cultural life. Opportunity for personal expression through partner and group work.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 132 or CEUS-U 116.

CEUS-T 141 Introductory Hungarian I

Credits
4
Prerequisites
None
Description
Enables students to converse about basic topics, meet basic communicative needs, and read and write short texts with simple sentence patterns and everyday topics. Students learn to use fundamental Hungarian structures with comfort and confidence while learning about Hungarian lifestyle, society, and culture.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 141 or CEUS-U 131.

CEUS-T 142 Introductory Hungarian II

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 141 or CEUS-U 131 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
Daily classes focus on listening to and conducting conversations, intonation exercises, grammar exercises, and writing simple dialogues and essays. Topics include travel, work, housing, shopping, post office, bank, and family. Introduction of important possessive structures and sentences as well as verb conjugations.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 142 or CEUS-U 132.

CEUS-T 151 Introductory Persian I

Credits
4
Prerequisites
None
Description
No previous knowledge of Persian required. Introduces basic communication skills in modern standard Persian and familiarizes students with Persian's sounds, alphabet, and basic grammar. Students learn to read, write, speak, and comprehend simple to moderately complex sentences. Readings, class conversations, media programs, film viewing, and cultural activities introduce Persian cultures.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 151 or CEUS-U 177.

CEUS-T 152 Introductory Persian II

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 151 or CEUS-U 177 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
Continues Introductory Persian I. Further work on basic sentence structure to develop greater fluency in pronunciation, reading, and writing. With the aim of a working vocabulary of 700 words, students study compound verbs and other idiomatic expressions. Internet resources used extensively.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 152 or CEUS-U 178.

CEUS-T 153 Introductory Pashto I

Credits
4
Prerequisites
None
Description
Introduction to the Pashto language of Afghanistan. By practicing listening, speaking, reading, and writing, students become familiar with the alphabet and sound system, basic structures, and ordinary usage. By the end of the semester, students will have mastered simple sentences and can ask and answer simple questions on familiar topics.

CEUS-T 154 Introductory Pashto II

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 153 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
Strengthens and improves skills gained in CEUS-T 153. Students move into new topics such as personal information, daily activities, and expanded grammar structures. By the end of the course, students can read simple prose texts, deal with everyday situations, and respond to requests on familiar topics.

CEUS-T 155 Introductory Sorani Kurdish I

Credits
4
Prerequisites
None
Description
Introduction to Sorani Kurdish, a dialect used in northern Iraq and parts of western Iran. Focuses on the alphabet, writing, and the basic grammatical structures required for personal introductions and basic conversation. No prerequisites.

CEUS-T 157 Introductory Sorani Kurdish II

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 155 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
Continues the work begun in CEUS-T 155, introducing Sorani Kurdish, a dialect used in northern Iraq and parts of western Iran. Focuses on expanding grammar and vocabulary in order to increase greater fluency in reading, writing, and speaking.

CEUS-T 161 Introductory Mongolian I

Credits
4
Prerequisites
None
Description
Introduction to Modern Mongolian in the Cyrillic script and to basic Mongolian pronunciation and grammar, along with knowledge of Mongolian culture and traditions. Students learn to conduct everyday conversations and use Mongolian's main cases and verb tenses in conversation and writing.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 161 or CEUS-U 141.

CEUS-T 162 Introductory Mongolian II

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 161 or CEUS-U 141 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
Expands the competencies mastered in CEUS-T 161. Students use the main cases and finite verb tenses, as well as some modals (converbs) and simple compound sentences. Students also learn about Mongolian culture by reading simple folktales.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 162 or CEUS-U 142.

CEUS-T 171 Introductory Tibetan I

Credits
4
Prerequisites
None
Description
Introduces Tibetan language basics to students with no previous background in Tibetan. Students begin speaking, listening, reading, and writing basic grammar, building vocabulary, and developing idiomatic usage needed in everyday communication. Introduction to Tibetan culture and daily life.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 171 or CEUS-U 151.

CEUS-T 172 Introductory Tibetan II

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 171 or CEUS-U 151 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
Further introduction to the basics of Tibetan language through the use of daily written, reading, and audio home assignments. Conversation preparation required. Coffee hours enable students to talk to Tibetan native speakers.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 172 or CEUS-U 152.

CEUS-T 181 Introductory Turkish I

Credits
4
Prerequisites
None
Description
Introduces English-speaking students to Turkish. Builds basic proficiency in modern Turkish for effective communication at beginning level in everyday situations. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing are covered in classroom activities and at-home practice. Establishes a solid linguistic and cultural foundation for future studies of Turkish.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 181 or CEUS-U 161.

CEUS-T 182 Introductory Turkish II

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 181 or CEUS-U 161 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
Continues learning begun in CEUS-T 181, expanding basic competencies. Students develop communicative skills as they assimilate the basics of Turkish grammar. In addition to the textbook, students use other media, such as short video clips from Turkish television, songs, and newspaper articles.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 182 or CEUS-U 162.

CEUS-T 183 Introductory Azerbaijani I

Credits
4
Prerequisites
None
Description
Stresses a communicative/interactive approach. Students learn to handle basic everyday situations, such as greetings, asking for information, buying things, travel, phone calls, and writing letters. A portion of each class day is devoted to cultural aspects of Azerbaijani society.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 183 or CEUS-U 105.

CEUS-T 184 Introductory Azerbaijani II

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 183 or CEUS-U 105 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
Continues language learning introduced in CEUS-T 183.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 184 or CEUS-U 106.

CEUS-T 198 Introductory Central Eurasian Languages I

Credits
1–4 credit hours
Prerequisites
None
Description
Various languages of Central Eurasia will be offered when available and will be listed in the online Schedule of Classes.
Repeatability
May be repeated with a different introductory level language class for a maximum of 8 credit hours.

CEUS-T 199 Introductory Central Eurasian Languages II

Credits
1–4 credit hours
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 198 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
Various languages of Central Eurasia will be offered when available and will be listed in the online Schedule of Classes.
Repeatability
May be repeated with a different introductory level language class for a maximum of 8 credit hours.

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 213 Intermediate Kazakh I

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 212 or CEUS-U 176 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
Builds on and extends the foundation established in introductory level to improve basic language skills: speaking, reading, writing, listening. Primary goal is to improve communicative competence and to enable learners to handle a variety of immediate everyday situations related to academic life.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 213 or CEUS-U 275.

CEUS-T 214 Intermediate Kazakh II

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 213 or CEUS-U 276 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
Students learn to use Kazakh in everyday situations and for purposes related to work and social life. Lessons are in Kazakh only, except for some grammar analogues. Components include grammar structures, small texts, vocabulary, listening activities, and writing exercises.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 214 or CEUS-U 276.

CEUS-T 215 Intermediate Tajik I

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 116 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
Uses the communicative approach to enable learners to interact successfully in everyday and workplace situations. Authentic Tajiki language materials include videos, audiotapes, and printed texts. Focused drills present grammatical structures; explanations and paradigms are minimized. Materials also familiarize students about life for Tajiks.

CEUS-T 216 Intermediate Tajik II

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 215 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
Continues and expands knowledge from CEUS-T 215.

CEUS-T 217 Intermediate Turkmen I

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 118 or CEUS-U 108 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
Follows the communicative approach, enabling learners to interact successfully in everyday and workplace situations. Authentic Turkmen language materials used include videos, audiotaped materials, and printed texts. Focused drills present grammatical structures; explanations and paradigms are minimized. Newspaper materials supply updates on Turkmenistan's changing life.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 217 or CEUS-U 207.

CEUS-T 218 Intermediate Turkmen II

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 217 or CEUS-U 207 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
Continuing development of language skills. Additional new grammar concepts.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 218 or CEUS-U 208.

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 253 Intermediate Pashto I

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 154 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
Improves communicative skills in order to meet ordinary social situations and express interests and personal needs such as inquiring about one's surroundings, getting directions, buying food, and going out to eat. By the end of the semester, students can communicate and ask questions about familiar topics using learned grammatical structures.

CEUS-T 254 Intermediate Pashto II

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 253 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
Improves language skills by extending the scope of topics. Introduces materials concerning various social interactions, current daily life, and Pashtun culture. Extends grammatical and lexical knowledge through the use of a wide variety of stimulating and challenging activities. By the end of the semester, the student can converse with confidence on topics of routine tasks and in social situations.

CEUS-T 255 Intermediate Sorani Kurdish I

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 157 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
A continuation of CEUS-T 157, Intermediate Sorani Kurdish moves from basic communication to more detail-oriented conversations and introduces students to using native sources, such as newspapers, and other audio-visual media.

CEUS-T 257 Intermediate Sorani Kurdish II

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 255 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
A continuation of CEUS-T 255, Intermediate Sorani Kurdish deepens understanding of detail-oriented conversations and use of native sources, such as newspapers, and other audio-visual media.

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.

CEUS-T 283 Intermediate Azerbaijani I

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 184 or CEUS-U 106 with a grade of C or higher
Description
Uses free discourse, prompted discussions, interviews, team activities, oral presentations, written exercises, video-based discussions, and grammar drills to expand first-year skills. Classes are taught in Azerbaijani with only some grammatical explanations or spot translations in English. Authentic Azerbaijani language materials are used throughout the course.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 283 or CEUS-U 205.

CEUS-T 284 Intermediate Azerbaijani II

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 283 or CEUS-U 205 with a grade of C or higher
Description
Continues skills learned in previous coursework.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 284 or CEUS-U 206.

CEUS-T 298 Intermediate Central Eurasian Languages I

Credits
1–4 credit hours
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 199 in the same language with a grade of C or higher
Description
Various languages of Central Eurasia will be offered when available and will be listed in the online Schedule of Classes.
Repeatability
May be repeated with a different intermediate level language class for a maximum of 8 credit hours.

CEUS-T 299 Intermediate Central Eurasian Languages II

Credits
1–4 credit hours
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 298 in the same language with a grade of C or higher
Description
Various languages of Central Eurasia will be offered when available and will be listed in the online Schedule of Classes.
Repeatability
May be repeated with a different intermediate level language class for a maximum of 8 credit hours.

CEUS-T 301 Advanced Finnish I

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 202 or CEUS-U 222 with a grade of C or higher
Description
Teaches advanced skills desirable for academia and work. The goal is to communicate effectively in demanding oral and written situations, and to handle both writing and speech on demanding topics. Also widens knowledge of Finnish culture and history.

CEUS-T 302 Advanced Finnish II

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 301 with a grade of C or higher
Description
Teaches advanced skills desirable for academic life and work. Teaches effective communication in demanding oral and written situations, and an understanding of writing and speech on demanding topics. Also widens knowledge of Finnish culture and history.

CEUS-T 303 Advanced Estonian I

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 204 or CEUS-U 212 with a grade of C or higher
Description
Builds students' confidence as language users via class discussion of newspaper articles, fiction and poetry, class presentations, journal entries, summaries of articles, film and news clips, short essays, TV broadcasts, and audiotape recordings. Focuses on structures of formal written Estonian and different registers of oral production.

CEUS-T 304 Advanced Estonian II

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 303 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
Consolidates students' knowledge of Estonian structure, and adds to vocabulary, especially in students' areas of interest. While speaking, reading, listening, and writing are developed, this course has more emphasis on reading and writing. Independent work and student contribution a must; class is tailored to individual interests.

CEUS-T 311 Advanced Uzbek I

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 212 or CEUS-U 272 with a grade of C or higher
Description
Increases oral fluency, and develops listening, reading and writing based on literary Uzbek. Enables students to do research in history, culture, and politics. Extensive conversation and reading practice uses journals and newspapers illustrating modern Uzbekistan, websites, videos, TV, and audiotapes.

CEUS-T 312 Advanced Uzbek II

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 311 with a grade of C or higher
Description
Increases oral fluency and develops listening, reading, and writing skills to enable students to do research in history, literature, and culture. Extensive conversation and reading practice using newspapers and journals illustrating Uzbek history, literature, and modern life, plus Uzbek videos, TV programs, and audiotapes.

CEUS-T 313 Advanced Kazakh I

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 214 or CEUS-U 276 with a grade of C or higher
Description
Familiarizes students with key parts of life in contemporary Kazakhstan. While improving speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, students also do occasional translations. Builds on previous knowledge with stimulating and challenging activities, such as listening to narratives and radio interviews, and forges accurate and fluent communication skills.

CEUS-T 314 Advanced Kazakh II

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 313 with a grade of C or higher
Description
Further introduction to contemporary Kazakhstan. New vocabulary enables learners to communicate in different situations, purposes, and roles. Listening materials include narratives, radio interviews, "Cenasianet" language programs, Kazakh fiction, and newspapers.

CEUS-T 331 Advanced Uyghur I

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 232 or CEUS-U 216 with a grade of C or higher
Description
Students give oral, reading, and writing presentations; participate in class discussions; and practice translation. Excerpts from novels, movies, newspapers, and other media develop knowledge of Uyghur culture.

CEUS-T 332 Advanced Uyghur II

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 331 with a grade of C or higher
Description
Students give oral, reading, and writing presentations; participate in class discussions; and practice translation. Excerpts from novels, movies, newspapers, and other media develop knowledge of Uyghur culture.

CEUS-T 341 Advanced Hungarian I

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 242 or CEUS-U 232 with a grade of C or higher
Description
Assumes four semesters of Hungarian and substantial knowledge of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Enables students to converse about moderately complex personal, social, and academic topics; to read and understand a full range of literary genres; and to write and translate to meet most personal and academic needs.

CEUS-T 342 Advanced Hungarian II

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 341 with a grade of C or higher
Description
Students continue to learn how to converse about moderately complex personal, social, and academic topics; read and understand a range of genres; and write and translate for personal and academic needs. Through readings, students extend vocabulary and develop a more academic style for conversation and writing.

CEUS-T 351 Advanced Persian I

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 252 or CEUS-U 278 with a grade of C or higher
Description
Students examine the classical Persian tradition's rich legacy of historical, literary, and religious writings and learn the grammatical and lexical differences distinguishing classical from modern Persian. Introduction to basic research tools and reference works. Readings cover the range of classical Persian texts.

CEUS-T 352 Advanced Persian II

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 351 with a grade of C or higher
Description
Continues and builds upon skills learned in CEUS-T 351.

CEUS-T 353 Advanced Pashto I

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 254 with a grade of C or higher
Description
Students participate in exchanges about work and home, converse on many familiar topics, narrate and describe in all tenses (past, present, future), and read texts of medium complexity. Course materials related to the Pashtunwali: customs, commerce, news channels in Afghanistan, and more.

CEUS-T 355 Advanced Sorani Kurdish I

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 257 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
Provides skills and practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing necessary to live and operate in the target-language environment. Focuses on the use of native sources to build competence and preparation for study abroad experiences.

CEUS-T 356 Middle Iranian Languages

Credits
3
Prerequisites
Consent of department
Description
Variable title course used to introduce one or more of the following Iranian languages dating from the first to the twelfth centuries: Middle Persian (Pahlavi), Middle Parthian and Manichaean Middle Persian, Sogdian, or Bactrian and Saka. Documents are drawn from manuscripts, manuscript fragments, and/or inscriptions.
Repeatability
May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 12 credit hours.

CEUS-T 357 Advanced Sorani Kurdish II

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 355 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
Continues building skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing necessary to live and operate in the target-language environment. Focuses on the use of native sources to build competence and preparation for study abroad experiences.

CEUS-T 358 Old Iranian Languages

Credits
3
Prerequisites
Consent of department
Description
Variable title course covers alphabets, grammar, vocabulary, reading, translation, and analysis of texts in one or more of the following Old Iranian languages: Avestan and Old Persian. Examination of religious and sociopolitical documents from the eighteenth to the first centuries B.C.E. through manuscripts and inscriptions.
Repeatability
May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

CEUS-T 359 Research in Classical Persian Texts

Credits
3
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 352 with a grade of C or higher
Description
The classical Persian tradition holds a distinguished place in human thought and culture. This course introduces students to aspects of that rich legacy. Students learn to distinguish classical Persian from modern Persian, and master research tools and reference works. Readings reflect a range of classical Persian texts.

CEUS-T 361 Advanced Mongolian I

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 262 or CEUS-U 242 with a grade of C or higher
Description
Review of compound and complex sentences. Develops a sense of Mongolian literary style through the reading of diverse materials. In-class oral presentations, discussions, and role-play increase fluency. Translation exercises enhance knowledge of Mongolian culture and history.

CEUS-T 362 Advanced Mongolian II

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 361 with a grade of C or higher
Description
Development of a sense of Mongolian literary style through the reading of diverse materials; improvement of fluency by oral presentations, class discussions, and role-playing; practice of formal translation using Internet and newspaper materials. Further develops knowledge of Mongolian culture and literary history.

CEUS-T 363 Classical Mongolian I

Credits
3
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 262 or CEUS-U 242 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
Introduction to classical Mongolian and its relation to living, spoken languages and dialects. Topics include the Mongolian vertical script, its origin, graphemes and allographs, vowel and consonantal graphemes, orthography, punctuation, numbers, a skeletal grammar, word formation, syntax. Format is reading, analyzing, and translating texts in transcription and original script.

CEUS-T 364 Classical Mongolian II

Credits
3
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 363 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
Reading and interpreting various old and new classical Mongolian texts in Uyghur script; grammatical analysis and translation into modern Mongolian and English.

CEUS-T 371 Advanced Tibetan I

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 272 or CEUS-U 252 with a grade of C or higher
Description
Expands knowledge of grammar with reading and composition exercises, and translation of general texts from Tibetan into English. Focuses on reading in modern and classical Tibetan.

CEUS-T 372 Advanced Tibetan II

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 371 with a grade of C or higher
Description
Further develops advanced skills for academic and professional work. Materials are selected from writings and translations of classical and modern Tibetan. Daily writing and translation assignments. Expands knowledge of Tibetan culture and history.

CEUS-T 373 Imperial Old Tibetan: The Language of the Tibetan Empire

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Introduction to the language, including its grammatical structure, phonology, and alphabetic writing system. Students learn to read authentic material from the Tibetan Empire (c. 600-842 AD), including portions of the Old Tibetan Annals and major inscriptions.

CEUS-T 381 Advanced Turkish I

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 282 or CEUS-U 262 with a grade of C or higher
Description
Requires written reports after watching Turkish TV news. Class activities improve language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Opportunity to interact with native speakers outside of class.

CEUS-T 382 Advanced Turkish II

Credits
4
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 381 with a grade of C or higher
Description
Expands language proficiency using innovative methods described in CEUS-T 381.

CEUS-T 391 Introduction to Tokharian (Tocharian) Language

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Introduction to the grammar and alphabetic writing system of Tokharian, the easternmost known branch of Indo-European language. Develops a solid practical reading knowledge of Tokharian A through the reading of authentic texts, including the famous Tokharian B love poem.

CEUS-T 395 Introduction to Aramaic

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Introduction to the Aramaic language (a close relative of Arabic and Hebrew), which is used in Persian imperial literature and the Bible. Students acquire knowledge of Aramaic grammatical structure and learn to read authentic texts from the Bible, imperial Persian and Indian inscriptions, and letters from ancient Bactria.

CEUS-T 398 Advanced Central Eurasian Languages I

Credits
1–4 credit hours
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 299 in the same language with a grade of C or higher
Description
Various languages of Central Eurasia will be offered when available and will be listed in the online Schedule of Classes.
Repeatability
May be repeated with a different advanced level language class for a maximum of 8 credit hours.

CEUS-T 399 Advanced Central Eurasian Languages II

Credits
1–4 credit hours
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 398 in the same language with a grade of C or higher
Description
Various languages of Central Eurasia will be offered when available and will be listed in the online Schedule of Classes.
Repeatability
May be repeated with a different advanced level language class for a maximum of 8 credit hours.

CEUS-T 476 Readings in Modern Tibetan Texts

Credits
3
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 271 or CEUS- U 251 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
Allows those interested in modern Tibetan language to improve their skills in handling literary Tibetan materials and documents produced in Tibetan areas of the People\'s Republic of China and in exile.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 476 or CEUS-U 488

CEUS-T 485 Media Turkish I

Credits
3
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 382 with a grade of C or higher
Description
Advances linguistic and cognitive skills needed to understand media language and improves linguistic skills for better comprehension of contemporary language usage. Includes discussion of socio-political issues associated with current media issues.

CEUS-T 486 Media Turkish II

Credits
3
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 485 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
TV recordings of Turkish media via satellite are incorporated to improve listening comprehension and oral fluency.

CEUS-T 487 Classical Turkish: Ottoman

Credits
3
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 282 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
Description
Arabic script as adopted for Ottoman documents. Basic Arabic and Persian grammar will also be incorporated. After reaching a comfortable level with the orthography, early twentieth-century Ottoman texts will be read. Also includes the deciphering authentic Ottoman manuscripts.

CEUS-T 489 Advanced Readings and Communication in Turkish

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Notes
P or C: CEUS-T 382; or consent of department
Description
Practice of higher-level conversation through class presentation, class debates and discussions. Increases the ability to understand language in Turkish news programs, political debates, and television shows. Develops advanced Turkish language skills through the study of narrative and current media.

CEUS-T 493 Advanced Study of a Central Eurasian Language I

Credits
1–4 credit hours
Prerequisites
Grade of C or higher in a sixth-semester (300-level) language course
Description
Advanced study of a Central Eurasian language beyond the 300-level.
Repeatability
May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours.

CEUS-T 494 Advanced Study of a Central Eurasian Language II

Credits
1–4 credit hours
Prerequisites
CEUS-T 493 with a grade of C or higher
Description
Continuation of work begun in CEUS-T 493.
Repeatability
May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours.

CEUS-X 490 Advanced Readings in Central Eurasian Studies

Credits
1–6 credit hours
Prerequisites
None
Description
Independent, directed study of an advanced topic in Central Eurasian Studies that covers multiple areas or does not fit comfortably in any specific area. Readings may include work on demanding classical texts or a survey of the secondary literature on a topic.
Repeatability
May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours in CEUS-R 490 and CEUS-X 490.
Minor GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Minor Upper Division Credit Hours. At least 9 credit hours in the minor must be completed at the 300–499 level.
4. 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

Unless otherwise noted below, the following courses are considered in the academic program and will count toward academic program requirements as appropriate:

Any course at the 100-499 level with the CEUS subject area prefix--as well as any other subject areas that are deemed functionally equivalent
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 with Language Certification (CEUSLNGMIN)

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.