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FRENCH FREN 101, 102 ELEMENTARY FRENCH I & II

This basic course of study of the French language with equal emphasis on speaking, listening, reading, and writing offers an introduction to the culture of France and of the French-speaking world. 3 semester hours each

FREN 103, 104 ELEMENTARY FRENCH LAB I & II

These practice sessions emphasize the development of oral-aural competence. Through role playing in a wide spectrum of real-life situations, students master proficiences which enable them to react and respond naturally in current and accurate idiomatic French. These sessions integrate and expand upon materials concurrently studied in the elementary language courses. 1 semester hour each

FREN 201, 202 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I & II

This intermediate course study of the French language with equal emphasis on speaking, listening, reading, and writing offers instruction in the more complex structures of the language. In addition, the course expands students’ knowledge of the culture of France and the French-speaking world. Prerequisite: FREN 102 or permission of instructor. 3 semester hours each

FREN 301, 302 FRENCH CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION I & II

Intensive practice in oral and written expression. Topics for discussion and written assignments will be drawn from contemporary French and Francophone culture. Prerequisites: FREN 202 or consent of the instructor. 3 semester hours each

FREN 303 FRENCH FOR BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

This course is designed for the American student who desires mastery of the essential language skills, procedures, and style characteristics essential to the French commercial and economic world. Prerequisites: FREN 201, or its equivalent. 3 semester hours

FREN 304 FRENCH CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE

From the Gallo-Roman period to the Space Age, this course examines particularly how political, philosophical and social conditions and developments are reflected in achievements in French literature and the arts. Prerequisite: FREN 301 and 302 or their equivalent. 3 semester hours

FREN 305 CONTEMPORARY FRENCH CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE

This course concentrates on a study of contemporary French political, economic, and social structures and their development from the end of World War II to the present. Emphasis is placed upon the evolution of family life, the changing role of women, education, leisure time activities, immigrant workers, and the sphere of French influence in other Francophone regions of the modern world. Current newspapers and magazines, in French and in English, are the sources of many topics. Prerequisites: FREN 301 and 302 or their equivalent. 3 semester hours

FREN 306 FRENCH CINEMA AND SOCIETY

Selected French films serve as the basis for an exploration of many aspects of French culture. This course considers films from the 20th and 21st centuries, which treat periods in French history from the Middle Ages through the present. All films in French (some with subtitles). Course conducted in French. Fulfills Culture and Civilization requirement for French major and minor. Prerequisite: FREN 301 or 302 or by permission of instructor. 3 semester hours

FREN 307 FRENCH MEDIA AND SOCIETY

French television news programs, radio broadcasts, Internet sites, and press articles serve as the basis for an exploration of many aspects of contemporary French culture. This course considers a broad range of issues affecting contemporary society including, but not limited to, the economy, politics (both national and international), religion, public health, crime, immigration, the arts, and tourism. In addition to learning about French culture, students also discuss the role of media in French society and explore the ways in which the French represent themselves in the media. All media documents will be in French (some with subtitles). The course is conducted in French. Fulfills Culture and Civilization requirement for French major and minor. Prerequisite: French 301 or 302 or by permission of instructor. 3 semester hours

FREN 310 INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH AND FRANCOPHONE SHORT STORIES

Selected 19th- and 20th-century French and Francophone short stories are studied and interpreted as a reflection of the development of the short story and social, philosophical, and artistic changes throughout this period. Authors may include Camus, Djebar, Flaubert, Maupassant, and Sembéne. The course is conducted in French. Prerequisite: French 301 or 302 or by permission of instructor. 3 semester hours

FREN 311, 312 READINGS IN FRENCH LITERATURE FROM THE MIDDLE AGES TO THE PRESENT I & II

Selected works of French literature are studied and interpreted as a reflection of the development of literary genres and social, philosophical, and artistic changes throughout French history. The first half of the course considers texts from the Middle Ages through the 18th century. The second half of the course deals with illustrative examples from the 19th century to the present day. Prerequisite: FREN 302 or by permission of instructor. 3 semester hours each

FREN 350 PRACTICUM IN FRENCH

Students assist in a variety of nonprofit social and educational organizations and programs. A core component of this course consists of engaging students’ language skills and specialized cultural knowledge. Off-campus assignments are combined with in-class discussion and reflection. Students may work with local or international organizations in French-speaking countries. Students will not be paid for the services they provide to the partner organization. In addition to written assignments, students may be required to present their individual projects in a public forum. The course fulfills a culture distribution requirement for the major. Prerequisite: French 202 or permission of instructor. 3 semester hours

FREN 351 INTERNSHIP IN FRENCH

Students pursue internship experiences in a range of governmental organizations, businesses, and nonprofit institutions. The internship must relate directly to the Francophone world, and French must be the primary language used in the workplace. A minimum of 75 hours on site is required. Interns are solely responsible for providing adequate documentation (e.g., letter from supervisor, time sheets, and contract) as to the number of hours fulfilled and the duties performed. Students may be paid for their work at the partner institution. A research paper in French focusing on an aspect of the internship is required. Students must consult the supervising faculty member prior to their internship to determine whether the internship fulfills the criteria for credit in this course. Depending on the nature of the internship, this course may fulfill one culture distribution requirement for the major. 3 semester hours

FREN 409 SENIOR SEMINAR

Offered in fall semester only. 3 semester hours

FREN 499 INDEPENDENT STUDY

Independent study and research; individual investigation of a problem in literature or a closely related topic may be arranged by a student and professor. 3 semester hours

FREN 188, 288, 388, 488, 588 SPECIAL TOPICS IN FRENCH

Topics offered in response to student and faculty interest. 3 semester hours each

GERMAN GRMN 101, 102 ELEMENTARY GERMAN I & II

This multiple approach to language learning is an introduction to German culture and civilization through graded readings. The student is introduced to the fundamentals of German linguistics and, at the same time, is drilled in diction and given elements of grammar and rudiments of composition. 3 semester hours each

GRMN 103, 104 ELEMENTARY GERMAN LAB I & II

These practice sessions emphasize the development of oral-aural competence. Through role-playing in a wide spectrum of real-life situations, students master proficiencies which enable them to react and respond naturally in current and accurate idiomatic German. These sessions integrate and expand upon materials concurrently studied in the elementary language courses. 1 semester hour each GRMN 201, 202 INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I & II The language and culture of Germany are studied in an intensive review of German grammar and German linguistics done exclusively in German. An introduction to all elements of German culture and civilization through readings of graded literary texts and cultural materials is included. 3 semester hours each

GRMN 301, 302 GERMAN CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION I & II

Intensive practice in oral and written expression. Topics for discussion and written assignments will be drawn from contemporary culture of the German-speaking world. Prerequisites: GRMN 202 or consent of the instructor. 3 semester hours each

GRMN 303 GERMAN FOR THE PROFESSIONS

This course is intended for students who wish to develop a degree of proficiency in conversational German related to diverse careers. It attempts, primarily through the development of oral and aural skills, to provide students with the necessary lexicon and structure to cope successfully with the conversational demands in professions such as finance, tourism, hotel and restaurant management, engineering, etc. Subjects are announced each semester. Prerequisite: GRMN 202 or its equivalent. 3 semester hours

GRMN 304 GERMAN CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE

A survey of the historical, political, and social factors from 763 A.D. to the present which have influenced the character and culture of the German-speaking countries of Western Europe. Prerequisite: GRMN 202 or its equivalent. 3 semester hours

GRMN 306 GERMAN FILM AND SOCIETY

This course treats films from the German-speaking world over the past century. Films are discussed in terms of techniques and socio-cultural contexts. All discussion and written work are done in German. This course may be used for fulfilling the cultural requirement for the German minor. Prerequisite: GRMN 202 or by permission of the instructor. 3 semester hours

GRMN 320 MODERN GERMAN LITERATURE

Reading and critical analysis of representative writers from Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Classroom discussion, brief presentation, and short papers in German are required. Prerequisite: GRMN 202 or its equivalent. 3 semester hours GRMN 330 GOETHE The early works of Goethe are considered, with special emphasis on Faust. Prerequisite: GRMN 202 or its equivalent. 3 semester hours

GRMN 499 INDEPENDENT STUDY

Independent study and research; individual investigation of a problem in literature or a closely related topic may be arranged by a student and professor. 3 semester hours

GRMN 188, 288, 388, 488, 588 SPECIAL TOPICS IN GERMAN

Topics offered in response to student and faculty interest. 3 semester hours each ITALIAN ITAL 101, 102 ELEMENTARY ITALIAN I & II A multiple approach to language learning and an introduction to Italian culture and civilization through graded readings is presented. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of Italian linguistics, and at the same time, drilled in diction, given elements of grammar, and rudiments of composition. 3 semester hours each ITAL 103, 104

ELEMENTARY ITALIAN LAB I & II

ITAL 201, 202 INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN I & II

A thorough review of Italian grammar and linguistics done exclusively in Italian. This is an introduction to all elements of Italian culture and civilization through reading of graded literary texts and cultural material. 3 semester hours each ITAL 301, 302

ITALIAN CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION I & II

Intensive practice in oral and written expression. Topics for discussion and written assignments will be drawn from contemporary Italian and Italian-American culture. Prerequisites: ITAL 202 or consent of the instructor. 3 semester hours each ITAL 303

ITALIAN FOR THE PROFESSIONS

Includes theory and practice in the acquisition of professional skills in selected areas: finance, foreign trade, hotel and restaurant management, marketing, and nursing. Subjects announced each semester. Prerequisite: ITAL 202 or its equivalent. 3 semester hours

ITAL 304 ITALIAN CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE

An analysis of Italian civilization from pre-Roman times to the present. This course surveys the political, social, and historical events that have shaped Italian culture. Use of audiovisual materials and Italian films are part of the program. Prerequisite: ITAL 301 or its equivalent. 3 semester hours ITAL 311, 312

TOPICS IN ITALIAN LITERATURE I & II

Reading and critical analysis of representative Italian writers. These courses focus on major genres, movements, and themes. Classroom discussions and short papers in Italian are required. Prerequisite: ITAL 301 or its equivalent. 3 semester hours each

ITAL 499 INDEPENDENT STUDY

Independent study and research; individual investigation of a problem in literature or a closely related topic may be arranged by a student and professor. 3 semester hours

ITAL 188, 288, 388, 488, 588 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ITALIAN

Topics offered in response to student and faculty interest. 3 semester hours each

JAPANESE JAPN 101, 102 ELEMENTARY JAPANESE I & II

A multiple approach to language learning and an introduction to Japanese culture and civilization through graded readings. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of Japanese linguistics and are drilled in diction, given elements of grammar, and rudiments of composition. 3 semester hours each

JAPN 103, 104 ELEMENTARY JAPANESE LAB I & II

These practice sessions emphasize the development of oral-aural competence. These sessions integrate and expand upon materials concurrently studied in the elementary language courses. 1 semester hour each

JAPN 201, 202 INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE I & II

A thorough review of Japanese grammar and linguistics done exclusively in Japanese. This is an introduction to all elements of Japanese culture and civilization through reading of graded literary texts and cultural material. 3 semester hours each

SPANISH SPAN 101, 102 ELEMENTARY SPANISH I & II

A multiple approach to language learning and an introduction to Spanish culture and civilization through graded readings. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of Spanish linguistics and are drilled in diction and given elements of grammar and rudiments of composition. 3 semester hours each

SPAN 103, 104 ELEMENTARY SPANISH LAB I & II

SPAN 201, 202 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I & II

The language and culture of Spain is included in this intensive review of Spanish grammar and Spanish linguistics done exclusively in Spanish. An introduction to Spanish culture and civilization through readings of graded literary texts and cultural materials. 3 semester hours each

SPAN 301, 302 SPANISH CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION I & II

Intensive practice in oral and written expression. Topics for discussion and written assignments will be drawn from contemporary Spanish and Hispanic culture. Prerequisites: SPAN 202 or consent of the instructor. 3 semester hours each

SPAN 303 SPANISH FOR THE PROFESSIONS

A one-semester course to illustrate and practice Spanish and Latin American cultural patterns in advertising, foreign trade, banking, and finance. Prerequisites: SPAN 201, 301, and 302, or their equivalents. 3 semester hours SPAN 304

SPANISH CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE

An examination of Spanish civilization from its Iberian roots to the present. This course surveys the political, social, and historical events that have shaped Spanish culture. Use of audiovisual materials and Spanish films are part of the program. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or its equivalent. 3 semester hours

SPAN 305 LATIN AMERICAN CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE

A survey of the social, historical, and political currents in Latin America from pre-Columbian times to the present. The course deals with the quest for identity and the sense of orfandad and other legacies of Colonialism and Independence. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or its equivalent. 3 semester hours

SPAN 309 INTRODUCTION TO HISPANIC LITERATURE

This course introduces students to the study of Hispanic literature. In addition to reading representative works in the Spanish language, students study literary concepts such as theme, discourse, figurative language, dialogue, and text. Students read works from the four major categories of literary production—narrative, poetry, drama, and essay—with special attention given to the ways in which categories of genre are both constructed and challenged. This course is strongly recommended for students majoring or minoring in Spanish. All course work and class discussions are done in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or by permission of the instructor. SPAN 304 or 305 recommended but not required. 3 semester hours

SPAN 310 THE HISPANIC SHORT STORY

An introduction to the short story in Spain and Spanish America, this course focuses on understanding and analyzing short prose forms in Spanish through a theoretical and practical criticism of the genre. Students will read and discuss short stories from different areas and periods and study the narrative techniques of several of the Spanish-speaking world’s most distinguished writers. Prerequisites: SPAN 202 or its equivalent. 3 semester hours SPAN 311

SPANISH LITERATURE BEFORE 1700

An introduction to the literature of Spain from its inception in the jarchas to 1700. Readings include selections from epic and lyric poetry, ballads, drama, and prose forms. Course work focuses on the ability to read and to discuss literature critically. 3 semester hours SPAN 312 SPANISH LITERATURE AFTER 1700 This course continues the exploration of Spanish literature from 1700 to the present with the writings of representative authors and movements including Romanticism, the Generation of ‘98, the Generation of ‘27, and literature of post-Civil War Spain. Course work emphasizes critical evaluation and appreciation of the Peninsular literary tradition. 3 semester hours

SPAN 316 CERVANTES

A detailed discussion and analysis of the Quijote, with reference to the novelas ejemplares and the entremeses. 3 semester hours SPAN 317

SPANISH DRAMA OF THE GOLDEN AGE

An introduction to the Golden Age Theater with special emphasis on the drama of Lope de Vega and the influence of his Arte nuevo de hacer comedias on other major dramatists, including Tirso de Molina, Ruiz de Alarcón and Calderón de la Barca. 3 semester hours

SPAN 320 MODERN SPANISH DRAMA

The development of modern Spanish drama from Romanticism to the works of Paso, Sastre, and Buero Vallejo is taught. Given in alternate years. 3 semester hours

SPAN 330 TOPICS IN LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE

Topics vary but can include pre-Columbian works, early chronicles, and literature of the 19th and early 20th centuries. 3 semester hours SPAN 331

MODERN LATIN AMERICAN FICTION

This course introduces the student to modern Latin American fiction with particular emphasis on literature beginning with the 1940s. Novels as well as short fiction are read and analyzed. Writers such as García Márquez, Fuentes, Borges, Vargas Llosa, María Luisa Bombal, Isabel Allende, and others will be discussed. 3 semester hours

SPAN 350 PRACTICUM IN SPANISH

Students assist in a variety of nonprofit social and educational organizations and programs. A core component of this course consists of engaging the students’ language skills and specialized cultural knowledge. Off-campus assignments are combined with in-class discussion and reflection. Students may work with local or international organizations in Spanish-speaking countries. In addition to written assignments, students may be required to present their individual projects in a public forum. The course fulfills a culture distribution requirement for the major. Prerequisite: Spanish 202 or permission of instructor. 3 semester hours

SPAN 351 INTERNSHIP IN SPANISH

Students pursue internship experiences in a range of governmental organizations, businesses, and nonprofit institutions. The internship must relate directly to the Hispanic world and Spanish must be the primary language used in the workplace. A minimum of 75 hours on site is required. Interns are solely responsible for providing adequate documentation (e.g., letter from supervisor, time sheets, and contract) as to the number of hours fulfilled and the duties performed. Students may be paid for their work at the partner institution. A research paper in Spanish focusing on an aspect of the internship is also required. Students must consult the supervising faculty member prior to their internship in order to determine whether the internship fulfills the criteria for credit in this course. Depending on the nature of the internship, this course may fulfill a culture distribution requirement for the major. 3 semester hours

SPAN 409 SENIOR SEMINAR

Offered in fall semester only. 3 semester hours

SPAN 499 INDEPENDENT STUDY

Independent study and research; individual investigation of a problem in literature or a closely related topic may be arranged by a student and professor. 3 semester hours SPAN 188, 288, 388, 488, 588 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPANISH Topics offered in response to student and faculty interest. 3 semester hours each

GENERAL OFFERINGS ML330 CONTRASTIVE AND APPLIED LINGUISTICS

This is a comparative overview of the linguistic structures of the major Germanic and Romance languages. Phonetics, semantics, and syntax across the languages are examined, and language use in other cultures are also considered. Special attention is given to using this knowledge in teaching modern languages. Prerequisite: Completion of two semesters of intermediate level language courses or its equivalent, or permission of the instructor. 3 semester hours