Courses
Chinese
CHNS-101 Beginning Chinese I
Introduces students to short conversations in Standard (Mandarin) Chinese while laying foundations for further studies of the language. Includes standard pronunciation, basic vocabulary, and writing simple statements. Explores the systems of language and culture of the Chinese people.
CHNS-102 Beginning Chinese II
Introduces students to short conversations in Standard (Mandarin) Chinese while laying foundations for further studies of the language. Includes standard pronunciation, basic vocabulary, and writing simple statements. Explores the systems of language and culture of the Chinese people.
CHNS-201 Intermediate Chinese I
Review and expansion of elementary-level skills to intermediate level. Focus on developing skills needed to improve: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Topics include culture and civilization with emphasis on current issues, comparisons to own cultures, and interdisciplinary perspectives.
CHNS-202 Intermediate Chinese II
French
FRNC-101 Beginning French I
Intended both for students with previous experience in the language but who have not placed above the first-semester level and for students new to the language. Focuses on conversations to acquire a useful core vocabulary, reading graded prose and writing brief sentences. Skills-oriented, including grammatical structures, plus civilization and culture.
FRNC-102 Beginning French II
Intended both for students with previous experience in the language but who have not placed above the first-semester level and for students new to the language. Focuses on conversations to acquire a useful core vocabulary, reading graded prose and writing brief sentences. Skills-oriented, including grammatical structures, plus civilization and culture.
FRNC-201 Intermediate French I
Review and expansion of elementary-level skills. Focus on developing skills needed to improve: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Topics include culture and civilization with emphasis on current issues, comparisons to own cultures and interdisciplinary perspectives.
FRNC-202 Intermediate French II
Extensive review and expansion of elementary-level skills. Focus on improving all skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Also includes culture and civilization of France and the French-speaking world.
FRNC-301 Advanced Conversation and Phonetics
Further development of conversation skills and strategies through role play, story-telling, and discussion of a variety of topics. Intensive work on pronunciation, intonation and the rules of pronunciation.
FRNC-302 Advanced Composition and Grammar
Intensive review of grammar accompanied by extensive writing, using a process-oriented approach.
FRNC-310 French/Francophon Lit & Cultural Study
Critical study of particular cultural and literary themes and topics related to France and the French-speaking world. Themes will vary according to the interest and expertise of the instructor. Lectures, discussions and readings in French.
FRNC-320 French and Francophone Film Study
Critical study of particular themes or topics related to cinema of the French-speaking world. Themes will vary according to the interest and expertise of the instructor. Films, lectures, discussions and readings in French.
FRNC-460 Seminar French Literature/Culture/Film
Explores selected topics in depth. Detailed discussion of research methods. Research paper required.
FRNC-501 Internship
Supervised employment in a foreign language environment.
FRNC-542 Independent Study
Prerequisites: 48 semester hours, a cumulative 3.00 or higher GPA, approval of supervising professor and course area department head.
FRNC-599 French Comprehensive Exam
Non-credit. Required for all majoring students. Individually scheduled
FRNC-600 Practicum
German
GERM-101 Beginning German I
Intended both for students with previous experience in the language but who have not placed above the first-semester level and for students new to the language. Focuses on conversations to acquire a useful core vocabulary, reading graded prose and writing brief sentences. Explores the systems of language, culture and civilization of German-speaking peoples.
GERM-102 Beginning German II
Intended both for students with previous experience in the language but who have not placed above the first-semester level and for students new to the language. Focuses on conversations to acquire a useful core vocabulary, reading graded prose and writing brief sentences. Explores the systems of language, culture and civilization of German-speaking peoples.
GERM-201 Intermediate German I
Review and expansion of elementary-level skills to intermediate level. Focus on developing skills needed to improve: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Topics include culture and civilization with emphasis on current issues, comparisons to own cultures and interdisciplinary perspectives.
GERM-202 Intermediate German II
Extensive review and expansion of elementary-level skills. Focus on improving all skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Also includes culture and civilization.
GERM-301 German Composition and Conversation
Language skill development, emphasizing formal speaking and short essay writing. Includes cultural and/or literary materials.
GERM-303 Introduction to Business German
Fundamental business vocabulary and conversation, German business practices and the European Community. (Not intended to duplicate or extend coursework in the Sigmund Weis School of Business.) Includes international career research.
GERM-404 Multicultural German Literature
A survey of multicultural German literature, including, but not limited to, the following groups: Gastarbeiter, Turkish-, Arabic-, Afro-, Rumanian-, and Jewish-German. Emphasis on living authors
GERM-460 Seminar in German Studies
Explores selected topics in depth. Research paper required.
GERM-461 German Theatre and Film
Overview of development and criticism of theatre and film in the German-speaking countries. Covers the Reformation Fastnachtspiele to the present.
GERM-503 Internship
Supervised employment in an appropriate foreign language environment.
GERM-542 Independent Study
Prerequisites: 48 semester hours, a cumulative 3.00 or higher GPA, approval of supervising professor and course area department head.
GERM-599 German Comprehensive Examinaton
Non-credit. Required for all majoring students. Individually scheduled.
GERM-600 Practicum
Italian
ITAL-101 Beginning Italian I
Intended both for students with previous experience in the language but who have not placed above the first-semester level and for students new to the language. Focuses on conversations to acquire a useful core vocabulary, reading graded prose and writing brief sentences. Skills-oriented, including grammatical sttructures, plus civilization and culture.
ITAL-102 Beginning Italian II
Intended both for students with previous experience in the language but who have not placed above the first-semester level and for students new to the language. Focuses on conversations to acquire a useful core vocabulary, reading graded prose and writing brief sentences. Skills-oriented, including grammatical sttructures, plus civilization and culture.
ITAL-201 Intermediate Italian I
Review and expansion of elementary-level skills to intermediate level. Focus on developing skills needed to improve: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Topics include culture and civilization with emphasis on current issues, comparisons to own cultures and interdisciplinary perspectives.
ITAL-202 Intermediate Italian II
A continuation of ITAL:201, this course reviews grammar structures not covered in 201 and aims to further develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Also includes culture and civilization.
ITAL-301 Adv Conversation and Oral Expression
This course stresses the development of oral proficiency in all registers, from informal conversational settings to formal oral presentations. Culturally authentic materials found in written texts, film, oral interviews with native speakers, and on-line resources will be used to develop proficiency in speaking and listening. Speaking will also be reinforced through a focus on pronunciation, frequent writing exercises, and a review of problematic grammatical structures.
ITAL-302 Adv Grammar and Written Expression
This course stresses the development of functional linguistic abilities through the contextualized study of the main grammatical structures of modern Italian. Focus is also given to expanding vocabulary and improving writing skills through exposure to a variety of authentic texts. This course is designed for the student who already has a functional command of the language, and a grasp of the basic structures of Italian grammar.
ITAL-310 Italian Literature, Culture, Film
Critical study of particular topics related to Italian literature, culture, and film. Themes will vary according to the interest and expertise of the instructor. Lectures, discussions, and readings in Italian.
ITAL-311 Topics in Italian Language & Linguistics
In-depth study of particular topics related to Italian language and linguistics. Themes will vary according to the interest and expertise of the instructor. Lectures, discussions, and readings in Italian.
ITAL-460 Seminar in Italian Lit, Culture, Film
Explores selected topics in Italian literature, culture, and film in depth. Research paper required.
ITAL-461 Seminar in Italian Language/Linguistics
In-depth study of selected topics in Italian language and linguistics. Research paper required.
ITAL-542 Independent Study
ITAL-599 Italian Comprehensive Exam
Non-credit. Required for all majoring students. Individually scheduled
Modern Language
LANG-200 Applied Language Credit
LANG-205 Topics in Language
LANG-210 Crossing Cultures Through Literature
This course explores notions of cultural interpretation and difference. Through study of literary texts in English translation, students examine cultural difference, taking a critical look at their own cultural values. By comparing multiple English translations of a single text, students reflect on notions of ethnocentric assumptions, with respect to their own cultural filter and its influence on their interpretation of the cultures in which they were immersed. Finally, students consider the responsbilities inherent in translating their experience to others after their return to the United States.
LANG-500 Language Teaching Methods
LANG-502 Independent Study
LANG-503 Classroom Assistant
An opportunity for students to collaborate with a professor by assisting in one of the language courses offered through the Modern Languages Department to gain insight into language learning and teaching. Expectations and responsibilities will vary depending on the course in question, the needs of the professor, and the goals of the student. Generally, they will include attendance and participation in the class in which the student is assisting and regular meetings with the supervising instructor. This course may be taken multiple times for credit.
Go Preparation
OFFP-VILLAND GO France - Villandraut
OFFP-VILLAND is the planning course for GO-Short program working on the restoration of the Chateaux de Villandraut, a 14th-century castle in southwestern France.
Go Reflection
OFFR-210 Crossing Cultures Through Literature
This course explores notions of cultural interpretation and difference. Through study of literary texts in English translation, students examine cultural difference, taking a critical look at their own cultural values. By comparing multiple English translations of a single text, students reflect on notions of ethnocentric assumptions, with respect to their own cultural filter and its influence on their interpretation of the cultures in which they were immersed. Finally, students consider the responsbilities inherent in translating their experience to others after their return to the United States.
OFFR-VILLAND GO France - Villandraut
OFFR-VILLAND is the reflection portion of the GO program working on the restoration of the Chateaux de Villandraut, a 14th-century castle in southwestern France.
GO-Short Trip
OFFS-VILLAND GO France - Villandraut
OFFS-VILLAND is the three-week GO program working on the restoration of the Chateaux de Villandraut, a 14th-century castle in southwestern France.
Spanish
SPAN-101 Beginning Spanish I
Intended for students with no previous experience in the language. Focuses on conversing to acquire a useful core vocabulary, reading graded prose and writing brief sentences. Skills-oriented, including grammatical structures, plus civilization and culture. SPAN:102 is the next level.
SPAN-103 Introduction to College Spanish I
Intended for students with previous experience in the language who have not placed above the first-year level. Focuses on conversations to acquire a useful core vocabulary, reading graded prose and writing brief sentences. Skills-oriented, including grammatical structures, plus civilization and culture.
SPAN-104 Introduction to College Spanish II
Intended for students with previous experience in the language who have not placed above the first-year level. Focuses on conversations to acquire a useful core vocabulary, reading graded prose and writing brief sentences. Skills-oriented, including grammatical structures, plus civilization and culture. SP:201 is the next level.
SPAN-105 Super Spanish
Intended for students with previous experience in the language but who have not placed above the first-year level. Two semesters normally covered in SPAN:103-104 are covered in one summer session of SPAN-105. Through a variety of activities, the course focuses on further development of speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills, along with any necessary review to prepare students to continue with Spanish at the 200-level.
SPAN-201 Intermediate Spanish I
Review and expansion of elementary-level skills to intermediate level. Focus on developing skills needed to improve: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Topics include culture and civilization with emphasis on current issues, comparisons to own cultures and interdisciplinary perspectives. Prerequisite: SPAN:102, 104, placement by examination or equivalent department-approved proficiency.
SPAN-202 Intermediate Spanish II
A continuation of SP:201, this course reviews grammar structures not covered in 201 and aims to further develop students' conversational and writing skills. Topics of current interest in the Hispanic world form the basis of course activities.
SPAN-301 Advanced Conversation & Oral Expression
Stress on the development of oral proficiency in all registers, from informal conversational settings to formal oral presentations. Culturally authentic materials found in written texts, film, oral interviews with native speakers, video and use of the Internet promote proficiency in speaking and listening. Speaking is reinforced by frequent writing exercises and a review of problematic grammatical structures.
SPAN-302 Grammar and Composition
Emphasizes development of reading skills, writing proficiency and critical thinking. Reading and discussion of representative texts of increasing complexity from Spain and Hispanic America, followed by written commentaries. Includes a systematic review of grammar.
SPAN-303 Spanish for Business
Fundamental business vocabulary and forms of expression, and analysis of current commercial literature. Stresses development and application of language skills within the context of the contemporary cultural, economic, political and social environment of Spanish-speaking countries and U.S. Hispanic communities. (Not intended to duplicate or extend coursework in the Sigmund Weis School of Business.)
SPAN-305 Spanish for the Service Professions
Emphasizes language skills for professionals in education, health care, personnel or welfare. Readings from sociological, cultural and technical sources and interviews in and out of class with native speakers. Includes a service-learning component, which requires substantial student interaction with Spanish-speaking individuals outside of class.
SPAN-310 Topics in Hispanic Culture
In-depth study of a selected contemporary topic. Lectures, discussions and readings in Spanish.
SPAN-350 Introduction to Hispanic Literature
Taught in alternate years. Reading and discussion of selected texts. Includes historical and cultural contexts, literary terminology, critical theory and related artistic expressions.
SPAN-401 Advanced Spanish Language
Linguistic analysis of fundamental grammatical structures of Spanish. Frequent oral and written reports. For qualified juniors and seniors only.
SPAN-445 Seminar in Peninsular Spanish Studies
In depth study of a selected topic of interest for majors. Research paper required. Prerequisite: Senior standing or equivalent department-approved proficiency.
SPAN-447 Seminar in Hispanic-American Studies
In depth study of a selected topic of interest for majors. Hispanic-American encompasses both Spanish America and Hispanic cultures in the United States. Prerequisite: Senior standing or equivalent department-approved proficiency.
SPAN-503 Internship
Supervised employment in an appropriate foreign language environment.
SPAN-542 Independent Study
Prerequisites: 48 semester hours, a cumulative 3.00 or higher GPA, approval of supervising instructor and course area department head.
SPAN-599 Spanish Comprehensive Exam
Non-credit. Required for all majoring students. Individually scheduled. Taken only in the student's final semester prior to graduation. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
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