TAGALOG (TAG)

TAG 101 Elementary Tagalog/Filipino I (4)

Basic structures of Tagalog with emphasis on listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Through directed drill and practice in class, the student learns to communicate in idiomatic Tagalog.

Rec Preparation: ENG 22 with a grade of C or better or equivalent.

TAG 102 Elementary Tagalog/Filipino II (4)

Basic structures of Tagalog with emphasis on listening comprehension, speaking reading and writing. Through directed drill and practice in class and in the Learning Resource Center, the student learns to communicate in correct Tagalog.

Prerequisite: TAG 101 with a C or better, equivalent placement test, or instructor’s approval.

Recommended Preparation: ENG 22 with a grade of C or better or equivalent.

TAG 201 Intermediate Tagalog/Filipino I (4)

Emphasizes a variety of sentence constructions in Tagalog/Filipino: non-verbal sentences, exclamatory sentences, primary active and passive affixes, secondary active and passive affixes, causation, and formal and informal ways of communicating with people daily. Emphasizes reading and translating simple dialogues in various situations, both formal and informal. Emphasizes speaking and listening and includes reading and writing.

Prerequisite: TAG 102 with a grade of C or better, or instructor’s approval.

TAG 202 Intermediate Tagalog/Filipino II (4)

Emphasizes a variety of sentence constructions in Tagalog/Filipino: non verbal sentences, exclamatory sentences, primary active and passive affixes, secondary active and passive affixes, causation, and formal and informal ways of communicating with people daily. Emphasizes reading and translating simple dialogues in various situations, both formal and informal. Emphasizes speaking and listening and includes reading and writing. Emphasizes translating paragraphs and answering comprehension questions into English on various topics: weather, Filipino food, the family, holidays, courship, marriage, divorce, and others.

Prerequisite: TAG 201 with a grade of C or better, or instructor approval.