Language, Literature and Journalism Courses Available through Open University
Take SFSU Classes This Fall
Several language, literature and journalism courses at SFSU still have space for Open University students this semester. These classes let you build skills in communication, cultural understanding and creative expression while earning academic credit without formal admission to a degree program.
Chinese
Strengthen your Mandarin skills from intermediate to advanced levels.
- CHIN 103 Third-Semester Chinese: Low-intermediate Mandarin with lab work
- CHIN 311 Conversation and Reading: Builds spoken and written Mandarin, vocabulary and characters
- CHIN 401 Advanced Chinese: Advanced competence across four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing
French
Build your confidence in speaking and understanding French.
- FR 215 Intermediate French I: All-skills French at intermediate-high using real materials
- FR 306 Advanced Conversation: Oral discourse on cultural and literary topics
Japanese
Improve your conversation skills and deepen your understanding of Japanese.
- JAPN 102 Second Semester Japanese: Understanding, speaking, reading, and writing modern Japanese
- JAPN 103 Third Semester Japanese: Intermediate level modern Japanese
- JAPN 250 Intensive Study of Kanji: Learn approximately 500 basic Kanji characters
Journalism
Gain hands-on experience in reporting, writing and multimedia storytelling.
- JOUR 223 / SPAN 223 Bilingual English and Spanish Newswriting: Reporting and writing for Spanish and bilingual media
- JOUR 300GW Reporting – GWAR: Advanced news gathering and writing, includes GWAR
- JOUR 320 Investigative Reporting: Investigative methods and documentation
- JOUR 395 Online Journalism: Multimedia storytelling across platforms
Persian Studies / International Relations
Explore Iranian culture and literature.
- PRSN 260 / I R 260 History and Cultures of Iran: Explore the major themes and key historical moments in the development of cultures and civilizations of Iran from ancient to modern times
Spanish
Develop your skills in literary analysis, creative writing and cultural studies.
- SPAN 341 Introduction to the Reading of Literary Texts: Intro to reading and analyzing literary texts
- SPAN 531 / LTNS 531 Creative Writing in Spanish: Poetry, Fiction and Drama: Read and analyze texts from Spain and Latin America while practicing writing poetry, fiction and plays in Spanish
- SPAN 868 Contemporary Literature from a Transatlantic Approach: Study of contemporary cultural production in Spain and Latin America through literature, cinema, art and theater from a transatlantic perspective
Learn More and Register
Open University lets you take SFSU classes without formal admission, giving you the flexibility to explore new subjects or advance your skills. Seats are limited, so register early to secure your spot in these courses. Visit the Open University website for details on how to enroll.
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