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This course presents the fundamentals of English grammar, structure, and pronunciation with a focus on practical applications through writing and speaking. Literacy skills and aural skills are developed and practiced. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition and correct use of vocabulary.
This course builds upon foundational skills presented in the sequence's introductory course. Grammar, structure and writing skills are expanded and reinforced; literacy and vocabulary skills are broadened. Emphasis is placed on effective communication through the practice of fluency in speech and accuracy of aural skills. The course explores aspects of communication in the context of American culture.
This course focuses on academic writing and language skills, including the use of standard styles and formats prescribed for college course work. A focus on editing and self-correction fosters independent learning. The course presents strategies for critical analysis of curriculum materials and a review of advanced grammatical rules and structures.
This course reviews curriculum elements mastered in the previous sequence and extends instruction in critical reading, oral presentation and discourse, advanced composition and research skills needed in seminary programs of study. Emphasis is placed on refining foundational language skills and developing facility with aspects of the American educational system.
This advanced tutorial is designed to give academic support to international students in the higher levels of the academic program. Instruction is individualized and integrated with the courses in which the student is currently enrolled.
Students who have completed the ESL program will take a course in Accent Modification in order to improve their ability to communicate clearly in American English and to better understand fluently-spoken American English.
This course is designed to teach international priests and seminarians the practical information they must know to function socially in the United States and to minister effectively to the people of the parish. This course is designed to teach individuals who are new to the United States the fascinating story of the country's beginning, to help them understand the core values and ideals that shape its culture, and to demonstrate how a nation draws strength from the rich diversity of its people, their cultures, their beliefs and their customs. The common strand throughout this course is its focus on "the people of the parish," with the aim of providing prospective priests with common reference points to better understand social, economic, demographic and political forces that impact the lives of parishioners.
A continuation of Enculturation I, this course focuses on the challenges and opportunities faced by international seminarians as they prepare for ministry in the US. The course is designed to help men navigate through the normative landscape of US society by discussing topics related to ministering in a multi-cultural church, understanding the role of lay ministers, gender rules and the role and status of women in the US. The course will also discuss table manners, sports, shopping, bank accounts, incomes taxes, obtaining a driver's license, immigration law, and various social taboos, including a "soft" handshake, inappropriate conversational distance (spatial), failure to stand when greeting someone, and matters of personal hygiene.
The translation of any text is necessarily subjective and an interpretation, rather than a perfect reflection, of the essence of the text. For this reason, it is important for students to be able to encounter the New Testament in its original language. This beginning course introduces the alphabet, morphology and the syntax of New Testament.
(Prerequisite: Greek I or Equivalent) In this second semester, students continue the study of New Testament Greek grammar. Focus in this semester is on verbs. The exercises in the workbook are largely drawn from New Testament authors so that students are exposed to 'real' Greek at an early stage.
(Prerequisite: Greek I & II or Equivalent) While Greek grammar continues to be studied in this course, there is increased emphasis on reading continuous passages from the New Testament. Students are introduced to the use of the apparatus criticus and to a few notorious textual cruces. By the end of this course, students should be able to read with understanding the easier portions of the New Testament in Greek with the aid of a dictionary.
The aim of this course is to motivate students to develop and improve their knowledge of the Hebrew language. Students study the actual biblical text using a combination deductive/inductive approach. Beginning with the most frequent sentences, the basic morphology of the language is presented.
Latin remains alive in the liturgy and official documents of the Church. An understanding of Catholic tradition is immeasurably enriched by familiarity with its own language, which is why the Church stipulates that seminarians must become 'well versed in Latin' (canon 249). This introductory course is the first step toward that worthy goal.
(Prerequisite: Latin I or Equivalent) This second course continues the study of basic ecclesiastical Latin grammar and vocabulary. In addition students learn some Latin prayers by heart and read sections of the Mass in Latin. Attention is paid to the correct ecclesiastical pronunciation of Latin.
(Prerequisite: Latin II or Equivalent) This third semester concludes the study of basic ecclesiastical Latin grammar. Students translate continuous passages in easy Latin prose. By the end of the semester, students should be familiar with the ordinary of the Mass in Latin and have a modest reading knowledge of Latin.
(Prerequisite: Latin III) This is an elective course intended for those students who wish to gain greater fluency in reading Latin. A thorough knowledge of Latin grammar is presupposed. The focus in the course is on translation and the problems associated with the work of a translator.
This course introduces students to the basic vocabulary, grammar and structure of the Spanish language. Course objectives include proficiency in conversational Spanish and the development of foundational language skills required for liturgical and pastoral ministry.
(Prerequisite: Spanish Intensive or equivalent) This course offers an immersion experience in a foreign setting combining intensive language studies and cultural exploration. Emphasis is placed on intensive practice in grammar, language structure/syntax, conversation and literacy. Cultural experiences and excursions are offered.
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