In addition to taking the above courses, students will also need to enroll in one of the following two courses:
Beginning Bahasa Malaysia
(MALY1003–1503 / 3 credits)
Intermediate Bahasa Malaysia
(MALY2003–2503 / 3 credits)
Advanced Bahasa Malaysia
(MALY3003–3503 / 3 credits)
In this course, students hone their speaking skills through classroom and field instruction. Reading and writing skill development is also part of this course, though the development of progressively higher-order verbal expression and comprehension will be emphasized. Students learn vocabulary and practice scenarios to build capacity to discuss economics, finance, and social science–related topics, to conduct field research, and to interact in settings related to the program themes. Students are placed in small classes based on an in-country evaluation that tests both written and oral proficiency.
OR
Beginning Chinese – syllabus
(CHIN1003–1503 / 3 credits / 45 class hours)
Intermediate Chinese – syllabus
(CHIN2003–2503 / 3 credits / 45 class hours)
Advanced Chinese – syllabus
(CHIN3003–3503 / 3 credits / 45 class hours)
In this course, students hone their speaking skills through classroom and field instruction. Reading and writing skill development is also part of this course, though the development of progressively higher-order verbal expression and comprehension will be emphasized. Students learn vocabulary and practice scenarios to build capacity to discuss economics, finance, and social science—related topics, to conduct field research, and to interact in settings related to the program themes. Students are placed in small classes based on an in-country evaluation that tests both written and oral proficiency. Students select either to study Bahasa Malaysia or Chinese (Mandarin). Students who study Chinese also receive a basic introduction to Bahasa Malaysia at the start of the program.