Boston Language Consortium
BOSTON COLLEGE – BOSTON UNIVERSITY – BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY – TUFTS UNIVERSITY
CROSS-REGISTRATION LANGUAGE PROGRAM
Beginning in Fall 2023, students at Tufts, Brandeis, BU, and BC may cross-register for one of the following introductory language courses.
American Sign Language at Tufts
- Introduction to American Sign Language and the Deaf Community (ASL I): online, twice per week
- Please note that ASL I is not available as a cross-registration course for Fall 2024, but, if students took the ASL II in Spring 2024, they CAN apply for the ASL III (online) as a cross-registration course for Fall 2024, so they can continue learning the ASL.
Modern Irish/Gaelic at Boston College
- Introduction to Modern Irish: in-person only, twice per week (Fall 2024)
- Introduction to Modern Irish II: online, twice per week (Spring 2024)
Portuguese at Boston University
- First Semester Portuguese: in-person two days per week with one online session each week
Yiddish at Brandeis
- Beginning Yiddish: in-person only, four days per week
Each of the languages will be offered through the 4th semester so that students may progress in the language to fulfill language requirements. Some of the courses will offer special online or hybrid sections to reduce difficulties associated with travel across Boston.
About the Boston Consortium Cross-Registration Language Program:
This pilot project aims to increase study of important languages that, in some cases, are jeopardized by low enrollments. With enough interest, we hope to potentially expand to include other languages offered through the Boston Consortium.
Fall 2023 Courses
Introduction to Modern Irish I (Boston College: ENGL 1093)
This course offers beginners an enjoyable introduction to the modern Irish language. No prior knowledge of Irish/Gaelic is required. ENGL1093 presents a superb opportunity to learn a new language, explore Irish/Celtic culture, and investigate the linguistic politics of Ireland.
First-Semester Portuguese (Boston University: CAS LP 111)
Introduction to grammatical structures. Fundamental communications skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Exposure to the culture and civilization of the Portuguese-speaking world through media broadcast, literature readings, films, music, and videotapes. Lab required. Four hours weekly
Beginning Yiddish (Brandeis: YDSH 10a)
The first of a four-semester sequence, this course introduces basic Yiddish grammar. Students also develop reading, writing, and conversational skills. Yiddish songs, poetry, and folklore are incorporated throughout. Meets for four class hours per week. (Monday/Wednesday/Thursday will be synchronous and Tuesday asynchronous)
American Sign Language and The Deaf Community I (Tufts: CSHD 0124)
Introductory course in American Sign Language (ASL) with emphasis on comprehension of the visual language, ASL grammar, and building proficiency in communicating through signing. Develops conversational ability and culturally appropriate behaviors.
Fall 2024 Courses
Introduction to Modern Irish I (Boston College: ENGL 1093)
This course offers beginners an enjoyable introduction to the modern Irish language. No prior knowledge of Irish/Gaelic is required. ENGL1093 presents a superb opportunity to learn a new language, explore Irish/Celtic culture, and investigate the linguistic politics of Ireland. In-person only, Tues/Thurs 9:00am-10:15am
First-Semester Portuguese (Boston University: CAS LP 111)
Introduction to grammatical structures. Fundamental communications skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Exposure to the culture and civilization of the Portuguese-speaking world through media broadcast, literature readings, films, music, and videotapes. Lab required. Four hours weekly
Beginning Yiddish (Brandeis: YDSH 10a)
The first of a four-semester sequence, this course introduces basic Yiddish grammar. Students also develop reading, writing, and conversational skills. Yiddish songs, poetry, and folklore are incorporated throughout. Meets for four class hours per week, in-person only. Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs | 11:15am - 12:05pm
American Sign Language and The Deaf Community III (Tufts: CSHD ????)
A continuation of ASL II.
Spring 2024 Courses
American Sign Language and The Deaf Community II (Tufts: CSHD 0124)
Continuation of ASL I.
Introduction to Modern Irish II (Boston College: ENGL 1094-03)
Following on from ENGL1093, this course offers a continuing introduction to the Irish language for American students. This semester we will learn the past, future and imperative tenses. We’ll examine the history of English and British policy toward the language, up to the controversy over the Irish Language Act today. We will continue to learn songs, and examine simple poetry and texts in Irish. Through this exploration you will enlarge your understanding of the cultural heritage out of which the language emerged, and which is accessible through Irish Gaeilc. Completion of this and Continuing Modern Irish I and II the following year will fulfill the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences language proficiency requirement. Bígí linn! Join us!
Please note there is only one section of this course being taught, not two.
Tuilleadh eolais/More info: Seán Cahill, Múinteoir (teacher), sean.cahill.2@bc.edu