French Courses (FRE)

 

101-102         Elementary French (6)

A study of the basic grammar and vocabulary of French through oral and written drills designed to develop the ability to understand, speak, read and write French. Prerequisite: Not more than two years high school French. Offered Each Year.

 

105-106         Intermediate French for Professional Communication (6)

After a brief review of basics, the student continues to develop communicative ability in French in professional situations. The specific areas covered may include Social Services, Education, Health-related professions, Travel and Tourism, Banking and Finance and Law Enforcement. Prerequisite: FRE 102 or three years of high school French. Offered Each Year.

 

207-208         French Conversation and Composition I (3) and II (3)

The course is intended to develop the conversational and writing abilities of students in non-technical areas. Grammar review as needed. A variety of media is used, including film, TV, newspapers and magazines. Prerequisite: FRE 106, or four years high school French, or permission of instructor. Offered Alternate Years.

 

220     Introduction to Literature in French (3)

The course will introduce students to a variety of genres, time periods and authors of literature in French from France and the Francophone world. Focus will be on short stories, drama, poetry and the novella. While all work will be done in French, the pace will be appropriate for a student’s initial experience with literature in the language. Prerequisite: FRE 106, or four years high school French or permission of instructor. Offered As Needed.

 

240     Workshop in French (3)

Class work will be designed to meet the career needs of the students. The class will include intensive career-specific vocabulary, role-playing, lesson planning and the use of trade and professional journals. Prerequisite: Three credits FRE 200-level or higher or permission of instructor. Offered As Needed.

 

247     Selected Topics in French (3)

Specific areas of concern in French or Franco-phone non-literary studies. These may include artistic, historical or professional topics. Offered As Needed.

 

307-308         Survey of French Literature I & II (6)

This course broadens the student’s awareness of the developments of French literature. It provides a literary background for the religious, historical and political growth of the French nation. It fosters critical and creative thinking in French, and will enable the student to compare French literary trends with those of other nations. Prerequisite: Three credits FRE 200-level or higher or permission of instructor. Offered As Needed.

 

311     French Translation (3)

This course provides the student — regardless of area of major study — with the skills necessary to translate from French to English and vice versa. The student will have the ability to apply language skills to a variety of written expressions. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Offered As Needed.

 

312     Advanced French Grammar (3)

The more difficult concepts of French grammar will be analyzed in order to increase the student’s ability to use them correctly in both the written and spoken language. Prerequisite: FRE 200-level or higher, or permission of instructor. Offered As Needed.

 

315     French Civilization and Culture (3)

The study of all the elements which combine to form the French nation. This course will include contemporary culture and norms as well as the traditional civilization components of historical, religious, economic, literary and artistic trends. Prerequisite: Three credits FRE 200-level or higher or permission of instructor. Offered As Needed.

 

326     Advanced Conversation in French (3)

This course will focus on oral expression, giving the student the opportunity to hear and speak French exclusively in both directed and spontaneous conversations. Extensive use of French media is included. Prerequisite: Three credits FRE 300-level or higher or permission of instructor. May be taken for credit up to three times. Offered As Needed.

 

333     Readings in French Literature (3)

This course will provide majors, minors, and advanced language students with the opportunity to explore various authors or genres of French literature. Prerequisite: Three credits FRE 200-level or higher or permission of instructor. May be taken for credit up to three times. Offered As Needed.

 

334     Readings in French Culture (3)

This course will provide majors, minors, and advanced language students with the opportunity to explore various aspects of French or Francophone culture. Prerequisite: Three credits FRE 200-level or higher or permission of instructor. May be taken for credit up to three times. Offered As Needed.

 

420     Foreign Language Methodology (3)

A study of the theories and applications of methodology and behavioral objectives in classroom management, planning and instruction. Peer-teaching of lessons using various methods of second language instruction. Observation and evaluation of middle and high-school classes. Prerequisite: FRE 300-level or higher or permission of instructor, upper division status in Adolescent Certification French program. Offered As Needed.

 

443     Senior Project (3)

The French major will complete this 3 credit project that demonstrates mastery of the language in the context of literary or cultural studies or professional applications. The project may be a traditional thesis on a literary or cultural topic, or it may reflect the student’s involvement in professional or volunteer work in the language. The project will normally require a significant research base culminating in the submission of an extensive written report and presentation at the Academic Festival.

 

447     Selected Topics in French (3)

Specific areas of concern in French or Francophone non-literary studies. These may include artistic, historical or professional topics. Offered As Needed.

 

499     Travel Study in French (3)

Credit for approved travel, residence, or study in Francophone areas. Offered As Needed.

 

Linguistics Course (LNG)

 

309     Sociolinguistics (3)

Fulfills core competency: Contextual Competency. This course introduces students to the field of Sociolinguistics, examining the relationship between language and society on a national and global level through the examination of social factors such as age, gender, educational level, social class, race, and the like. Topics include: monolingualism to multilingualism; language contact, prestige and change; diglossia and code switching; language identity, language socialization and language ideology; consequences for educational policy and practice. Offered As Needed.

 

Literature in Translation Course (LIT)

 

236     Literature in Translation: Selected Topics (3)

A study of a specific genre, author, geographic area or era in the literatures of the non-English speaking world. Offered As Needed.

 

Spanish Courses (SPA)

 

101-102         Elementary Spanish (6)

A study of the basic grammar and vocabulary of Spanish through oral and written drills designed to develop the ability to understand, speak, read and write Spanish. Prerequisite: not more than two years high school Spanish. Offered Each Year.

 

105-106         Intermediate Spanish for Professional Communications (6)

After a brief review of basics, the student continues to develop communicative ability in Spanish in professional situations. The specific areas covered may include Social Services, Education, Health-related professions, Travel and Tourism, Banking and Finance, and Law Enforcement. Prerequisite: SPA 102 or three years of high school Spanish. Offered Each Year.

 

110     Spanish for the Health Professions (3)

Fulfills core competency: Communication Skills. This course introduces the student to the basics of Spanish grammar, focusing on vocabulary and expressions useful to health care providers. Classes will concentrate on patient-provider dialog including Q & A and examinations. Cultural information for effective treatment of the Latino population is included. No prerequisites. Offered As Needed.

 

207-208         Spanish Conversation and Composition I (3) and II (3)

Fulfills core competency: Communication Skills. Writing Intensive. These courses are intended to develop the conversational and writing abilities of students in non-technical areas. Grammar review as needed. A variety of media are used, including film, TV, newspapers and magazines. Prerequisite: SPA 106, four years high school Spanish, or permission of instructor. Offered Alternate Years.

 

220     Introduction to Literature in Spanish (3)

Fulfills core competency: Affective Judgment. Writing Intensive. The course will introduce students to a variety of genres, time periods and authors of literature in Spanish from Spain, Latin America and the U.S. Focus will be on short stories, drama, poetry and the novella. While all work will be done in Spanish, the pace will be appropriate for a student’s initial experience with literature in the language. Prerequisite: SPA 106, or four years high school Spanish, or permission of instructor. Offered As Needed.

 

 

 

240     Workshop in Spanish (3)

Fulfills core competency: Communication Skills. Class work will be designed to meet the career needs of the student. The class will include intensive career-specific vocabulary, role-playing, lesson planning and the use of trade and professional journals. Prerequisite: Three credits SPA 200-level or higher or permission of instructor. Offered Alternate Years.

 

247     Selected Topics in Spanish (3)

Specific areas of concern in Spanish or Hispanic non-literary studies. These may include artistic, historical or professional topics. Offered As Needed.

 

307-308         Survey of Spanish Literature I and II (6)

SPA 307 meets Writing Intensive requirement. This course broadens the student’s awareness of the developments of Spanish literature. It provides a literary background for the religious, historical and political growth of the Spanish nation. It fosters critical and creative thinking in Spanish, and will enable the student to compare Spanish literary trends with those of other nations. Prerequisite: Three credits SPA 200-level or higher or permission of instructor. Offered As Needed.

 

309-310         Survey of Spanish American Literature I and II (6)

This course allows the student to appreciate the Indian, African and European influences which have formed Hispanic Literatures. The works examined will reveal the cultural variety of the Spanish-speaking world from pre-Colombian times to the present. Prerequisite: Three credits SPA 200-level or higher or permission of instructor. Offered As Needed.

 

311     Spanish Translation (3)

This course provides the student regardless of area of major study - with the skills necessary to translate from Spanish to English and vice-versa. The student will have the ability to apply language skills to a variety of written expressions. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Offered As Needed.

 

312     Advanced Spanish Grammar (3)

The more difficult concepts of Spanish grammar will be analyzed in order to increase the student’s ability to use them correctly in both the written and spoken language. Prerequisite: Three credits of SPA 200-level or higher, or permission of instructor. Offered As Needed.

 

315     Spanish Civilization and Culture (3)

Fulfills core competency: Contextual Competency. The study of all the elements which combine to form the Spanish nation. This course will include contemporary culture and norms as well as the traditional civilization components of historical, religious, economic, literary and artistic trends. Prerequisite: Three credits SPA 200-level or higher or permission of instructor. Offered As Needed (Fall).

 

316     Spanish-American Civilization & Culture (3)

This course will expose the student to the varied elements of Hispanic culture. There will be emphasis on the three major influences: the Spanish, the Indian and the African. The student will learn to appreciate the many unifying factors among Spanish-speaking nations, as well as the enormous differences among them. Prerequisite: Three credits SPA 200-level or higher or permission of instructor. Offered As Needed (Spring).

 

326     Advanced Conversation in Spanish (3)

This course will focus on oral expression, giving the student the opportunity to hear and speak Spanish exclusively in both directed and spontaneous conversation. Extensive use of Spanish media is included. Prerequisite: Three credits SPA 300-level or higher or permission of instructor. May be taken for credit up to three times. Offered As Needed.

 

333     Readings in Spanish Literature (3)

This course will provide majors, minors, and advanced language students with the opportunity to explore various authors or genres of Spanish literature. Prerequisite: Three credits SPA 200-level or higher or permission of instructor. May be taken for credit up to three times. Offered As Needed.

 

334     Readings in Spanish Culture (3)

This course will provide majors, minors, and advanced language students with the opportunity to explore various aspects of culture of Spanish speaking people. Prerequisite: Three credits SPA 200-level or higher or permission of instructor. May be taken for credit up to three times. Offered As Needed.

 

420     Foreign Language Methodology (3)

A study of the theories and applications of methodology and behavioral objectives in classroom management, planning and instruction. Peer teaching of lessons using various methods of second language instruction. Observation and evaluation of middle and high-school classes. Prerequisite: SPA 300-level or higher or permission of instructor, upper division status in Adolescent Certification Spanish program. Offered As Needed.

 

443     Senior Project (3)

The Spanish major will complete this 3-credit project that demonstrates mastery of the language in the context of literary or cultural studies or professional applications. The project may be a traditional thesis on a literary or cultural topic, or it may reflect the student’s involvement in professional or volunteer work in the language. The project will normally require a significant research base culminating in the submission of an extensive written report and presentation at the Academic Festival.

 

447     Selected Topics in Spanish (3)

Specific areas of concern in Spanish or Hispanic studies. These may include artistic, historical or professional topics. Offered As Needed.

 

499     Travel Study in Spanish (3)

Credit for travel, residence, or study in Spanish-speaking areas. Offered As Needed.