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LAC

7 courses with the subject LAC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

LAC 3000/Syntax and Semantics

LAC 3360/Methods of Language Teaching (formerly LAC 3350)

Subject
LAC
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.purchase.edu
LAC 3340Postcolonial French-Language Literature4

One course must be in cultural studies and/or translation:

Subject
LAC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
LAC 3350
Subject
LAC
Type
alias
Source
www.purchase.edu
LAC 3360Methods of Language Teaching4

A survey of various teaching methods in second language instruction. Students become familiar with the theories of language learning that underlie these methodologies. Open to all students interested in second language teaching methods.

Subject
LAC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
LAC 3400Introduction to Spanish Linguistics4

An introduction to the study of linguistics, with a focus on Spanish. Students examine the theoretical aspects of numerous subfields of linguistics—phonetics, phonology, morphology, and syntax—and begin to apply this knowledge to the fields of dialectology and sociolinguistics. Taught in Spanish.

Subject
LAC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
LAC 3430An Introduction to Linguistics4

An introduction to basic linguistic concepts, providing a background for understanding how language works and is used in everyday life. Topics include core areas of linguistics (e.g., phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics) and more applied areas of language study (e.g., sociolinguistics and second language acquisition).

Subject
LAC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
LAC 3450Introduction to Literary Translation4

An exploration of literary translation for the contemporary moment. Students learn the basics of literary translation craft. Knowledge of languages other than English is not required for this course. Readings include Mary Jo Bang’s translation of Dante’s Purgatorio, Cecilia Rossi’s translations of Alejandra Pizarnik, and Victor Montejo’s translations of Jakaltek Mayan folktales. Students develop their own literary translations.

Subject
LAC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu

Source: SUNY at Purchase College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61