Professors: J. E. Bixler; P. A. Mellen; J. C. Ulloa
Associate Professors: A. S. Becker; S. W. Farquhar; A. A. Fernández-Vázquez; L. J. Gorfkle; T. L. Papillon; J. L. Shrum; R. L. Shryock; F. G. Teulon;
Assistant Professors: J.A. Folkart; M. Guèye; S..P. Johnson; J. M. Noob; M. E. Panford; H. Witthoeft
Career Advisor: S. P. Johnson (231-9859)
The study of a foreign language opens the door to international understanding and the appreciation of foreign civilizations. The department gives all interested students of the university an opportunity to enroll in its courses:
Students may not take for credit first- and second-year language courses below the level of a class previously passed.
Majors are offered in French, German, Spanish, and Classical Studies, and a Russian Area Studies major is available, under the Interdisciplinary Studies Program. Minors are given in Classical languages, Latin, and Russian. The department also sponsors instruction in alternative formats in a variety of other languages, such as Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, and Portuguese. In addition to fulfilling the requirements of the core curriculum of the College of Arts and Sciences, the foreign language major must complete 30 hours at the 3000-level and above in a single foreign language, according to the following requirements in the individual foreign languages.
A minimum grade of C (2.0) must be earned by foreign language majors and minors in all courses required for the major or minor.
The Classical Studies Option is being moved from the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies to the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. For information, contact: the Classical Studies Coordinator, Trudy Harrington Becker (244 Lane Hall, 231-6486, thbecker@vt.edu), Andrew Becker (303 Major Williams Hall, 231-2639, andrew.becker@vt.edu), or Terry Papillon (302 Major Williams Hall, 231-8319, terry.papillon@vt.edu).
The Classical Studies Minor is being moved from the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies to the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. For information, contact: the Classical Studies Coordinator, Trudy Harrington Becker (244 Lane Hall, 231-6486, thbecker@vt.edu), Andrew Becker (303 Major Williams Hall, 231-2639, andrew.becker@vt.edu), or Terry Papillon (302 Major Williams Hall, 231-8319, terry.papillon@vt.edu).
The Classical Languages Minor is being moved from the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies to the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. For information, contact: the Classical Studies Coordinator, Trudy Harrington Becker (244 Lane Hall, 231-6486, thbecker@vt.edu), Andrew Becker (303 Major Williams Hall, 231-2639, andrew.becker@vt.edu), or Terry Papillon (302 Major Williams Hall, 231-8319, terry.papillon@vt.edu).
The EUAS concentration constitutes an 18-hour minor within the present IDST major, which requires a student to have three 18-hour minors to complete the major. This minor is interdisciplinary, offering courses in history, the cultures of France, Germany, and Spain, art, religion, economics, international studies/communications, political science, and sociology. It is designed to draw together the diffuse lines of study connected with European culture and civilization so that students will be able to better appreciate their place in a quickly changing modern world. Students may contact either the Center for Interdisicplinary Studies or the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures for advising and specific information. Concentration Coordinator: P.A. Mellen.
The LAAS concentration constitutes an 18-hour minor within the existing IDST program. The LAAS concentration is interdisciplinary, offering courses in history, civilization, culture and literature, economics, political science, urban affairs and planning, geography, and international studies. A combination of six courses from the areas of history, culture, and development form the concentration. The LAAS concentration may be combined with a minor in Spanish and another approved 18-hour concentration to form a major in IDST. Students pursuing this degree will be enrolled as majors in the IDST program. Requirements for the concentration can be obtained from the offices of the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies or the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.
Concentration Coordinator: A. A. Fernández-Vázquez
To complete a major in French, a student must complete 30 hours at the 3000-level and above, including the following required courses: 3105, 3106, *3126, 3205, 3206, **3304, 3305, 3306, 4154, and six hours of ***4314.
* Students may be exempted from French 3126 through demonstrating satisfactory oral proficiency by examination, in which case no credit is granted and three additional hours of advanced elective course work in French may be necessary to complete the required 30 hours. Students not placing into or out of 3126 are strongly advised to take 3125, which is designed to enable students to achieve the level of oral proficiency required for entry into 3126. For most students the hours represented by 3125 will be in addition to the minimum of 30 required for the major.
** Although 3304 is a prerequisite for 3305 and 3306, it may be waived in some instances. contact section coordinator for details.
***French 4314 is a variable content three-credit course which may be repeated for credit. When appropriate, depending on the topic, students may petition the department for consent to use French 4324 to satisfy three hours of the six hour 4000-level French literature requirement.
Except with consent in special cases, the 30 hours must be in French courses exclusive of 2964: Field Study; 2984: Special Study; 4964: Field Study; 4974: Independent Study; 4984: Special Study; 4994: Undergraduate Research.
To obtain a minor in French, a student must complete 18 hours in French at the 2000-level and above, 12 of which must be taken at the advanced level, including 3105, 3106, 3205 or 3206, 3304 or 3305 or 3306. In some instances, French 3104 may count toward the minor. See French section coordinator.
To complete a major in German, a student must complete 30 hours at the 3000-level and above, including the following required courses: 3105, 3106, *3126, 3204, 3305, 3306, 4154, and six hours of **4000-level literature.
* Students may be exempted from German 3126 through demonstrating satisfactory oral proficiency by examination, in which case no credit is granted and three additional hours of advanced elective course work in German will be necessary to complete the required 30 hours. Students not placing into or out of 3126 are strongly advised to take 3125, which is designed to enable students to achieve A8e level of oral proficiency required for entry into 3126. For most students the hours represented by 3125 will be in addition to the minimum of 30 required for the major.
** GER 4xxx includes 4304 and any of the variable-content 4000-level German literature courses which may be repeated for credit. When appropriate, depending on the topic, students may petition the department for consent to use German 4334 to satisfy three hours of the six hour 4000-level German literature requirement.
Except with consent in special cases, the 30 hours must be in German courses exclusive of 2724: Introduction to German Culture and Civilization; 2964: Field Study; 2984: Special Study; 4964: Field Study; 4974: Independent Study; 4984: Special Study; and 4994: Undergraduate Research.
To obtain a minor in German, a student must complete 18 hours in German at the 2000-level and above, 12 of which must be taken at the advanced level, including 3105, 3106, 3204, and 3305 or 3306, exclusive of 2724.
To obtain a minor in Latin, a student must complete 18 hours of course work in Latin, including 6 hours at the 3000 level or above.
Although the department does not offer a Russian major, students can utilize the existing resources of the university to pursue an interdisciplinary IDST (B.A.) degree program in Russian Area Studies. The program provides interested students with sufficient background in Russian language, culture, and area studies to pursue careers in diplomacy, international business, journalism, government service or to continue their Russian studies in graduate school. The program aims at developing competence in a single discipline and in the Russian language while providing a broad background in Russian area studies. The program complements but does not duplicate the existing major in International Studies.
An 18-hour minor in Russian Studies is offered as part of the IDST Program. This concentration includes courses drawn from Humanities, Foreign Languages, English, Political Science, and History. Requirements for the concentration can be obtained from the CIS or Foreign Languages and Literatures office.
Concentration Coordinator:Amy Nelson (History).
To obtain a minor in Russian, a student must complete 18 hours in Russian at the 2000-level and above, 12 of which must be taken at the advanced level, including 3105, 3106, and any additional 6 hours of Russian language courses at the 3000-level or above.
To complete a major in Spanish, a student must complete 30 hours at the 3000-level and above, including the following required courses: 3105, 3106, *3126, 3204, 3214, 3304, 3314, 3324, and six hours of **4000-level literature.
* Students may be exempted from Spanish 3126 through demonstrating satisfactory oral proficiency by examination, in which case no credit is granted and three additional hours of advanced elective course work in Spanish will be necessary to complete the required 30 hours. Students not placing into or out of 3126 are strongly advised to take 3125, which is designed to enable students to achieve the level of oral proficiency required for entry into 3126. For most students the hours represented by 3125 will be in addition to the minimum of 30 required for the major.
** At the 4000 level, students are required to do a minimum of three hours of Spanish literature course work. When appropriate, depending on the topic, students may petition the department for consent to use Spanish 4334 to satisfy the three-hour literature requirement. Any regular three-credit 4000-level course may be taken to complete the required total of six credits at this level.
Except with consent in special cases, the 30 hours must be in Spanish courses exclusive of 2964: Field Study; 2984: Special Study; 4964: Field Study; 4974: Independent Study; 4984: Special Study; 4994: Undergraduate Research.
To obtain a minor in Spanish, a student must complete 18 hours at the 2000-level and above, 12 of which must be taken at the advanced level, including 3105, 3106, 3204, 3304, and one of the following: 3214, 3314 or 3324.
Courses that do not count toward the major or minor (in addition to 1000- and 2000-level language courses for majors and 1000-level language courses for minors), with the exception of Latin, include: Classics 2444, Classics 2454, French 2714, French 2964, French 2984, French 3195-3196, French 3404, French 4964, French 4974, French 4984, French 4994, German 2724, German 2964, German 2984, German 3195-3196, German 3414, German 4964, German 4974, German 4984, German 4994, Latin 2964, Latin 4964, Latin 4974, Latin 4994, Russian 2734, Russian 2964, Russian 2984, Russian 3424, Russian 4964, Russian 4974, Russian 4984, Russian 4994, Spanish 2744, Spanish 2754, Spanish 2964, Spanish 2984, Spanish 3434, Spanish 4964, Spanish 4974, Spanish 4984, Spanish 4994.
Questions about courses numbered 4964, 4974, 4984, and 4994 should be addressed to the department head. No more than six hours of 4964 (Field Study) may be taken.
Courses designated 3195-3196 do not satisfy the undergraduate core curriculum foreign language requirement for the university or the College of Arts and Sciences.
Courses designated Fr 3954, Ger 3954, and Span 3954 (Study Abroad) may carry major credit only if the student is eligible to pursue courses above the second-year level; otherwise credits will be assigned at the first and second-year level as appropriate in each individual case.
In addition to its formal courses, the department offers informal extracurricular activities, such as conversation groups, language tables, and language clubs, all of which are open to the university community.
The minimum averages for independent study in the Department of Foreign Languages are 3.3 in 3000- and 4000-level courses in the language of the independent study; and at least 2.5 overall and no lower than 3.0 in all course work done after the freshman year. Students wishing to enroll in courses designated 4974 (Independent Study) must receive permission from the department head in the term prior to enrollment. No more than eight hours of independent study and/or undergraduate research combined may be counted toward a degree.
Those majors who are preparing to teach a foreign language in the public schools should consult the College of Human Resources and Education and plan a program of study leading to the Collegiate Professional Certificate upon graduation.
The department encourages students to work and/or study abroad. Information relating to work and/or study abroad programs is available from the department office and from the office of International Programs in the 134 Burruss Hall.
The department offers programs of study in the summer in Paris, France; Madrid, Spain; Moscow, Russia; and semester- or year-long exchange programs in Quito, Ecuador, and Xalapa, Mexico.
University policy requires that students who are making satisfactory progress toward a degree meet minimum criteria toward the University Core (see "Academics" chapter in this catalog), toward the Arts and Sciences College Core (see first part of this chapter), and toward the degrees in French, German, and Spanish.
B.A. in French
Satisfactory progress toward the B.A. in French requires that for continued enrollment in the major,
| Fr 3105: Grammar, Comp., and Conversation | 3 |
| Fr 3304: Introduction to French Literature | 3 |
| Credits | (6) |
|---|
| Fr 3105, 3106: Grammar, Comp., and Conversation | 6 |
| Fr 3205: French Culture and Civilization
or |
|
| Fr 3206: French Culture and Civilization | 3 |
| Fr 3304: Introduction to French Literature | 3 |
| Fr 3305, 3306: Survey of French Literature | 6 |
| Credits | (18) |
|---|
B.A. in German
Satisfactory progress toward the B.A. in German requires that for continued enrollment in the major,
| Ger 3105: Grammar, Comp., and Conversation | 3 |
| Ger 3204: Culture of German-Speaking Countries (If not offered in senior year) | 3 |
| Ger 4154: Advanced Composition and Stylistics (If not offered in senior year) | 3 |
| Total Credits | (9) |
|---|
| Ger 3105, 3106: Grammar, Comp., and Conversation | 6 |
| Ger 3204: Culture of German-Speaking Countries (If not offered in senior year) | 3 |
| Ger 3305, 3306: Survey of German Literature | 6 |
| Ger 4154: Advanced Composition and Stylistics(If not offered in senior year) | 3 |
| Credits | (18) |
|---|
B.A. in Spanish
Satisfactory progress toward the B.A. in Spanish requires that for continued enrollment in the major,
| Span 3105, 3106: Grammar, Comp., and Conversation | 6 |
| Span 3204: Spanish Civilization and Culture
or Span 3214: Spanish-American Civ. and Culture | 3 |
| Span 3304: Introduction to Hispanic Literature | 3 |
| Credits | (12) |
|---|
| Span 3105, 3106: Grammar, Comp., and Conversation | 6 |
| Span 3204: Spanish Civilization and Culture
or Span 3214: Spanish-American Civ. and Culture | 3 |
| Span 3304: Introduction to Hispanic Literature | 3 |
| Span 3314: Survey of Peninsular Literature | 3 |
| Credits | (15) |
|---|
2964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
2974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
2964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
2974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
2444 (ENGL 2444) (HUM 2444): ANCIENT GREEK & ROMAN MYTHOLOGY
Survey of Ancient Greek and Roman mythology and modern interpretations. In English. No knowledge of Ancient Greek or Latin required. Not for credit toward a Latin Minor. (3H,3C) I,II.
2454 (ENGL 2454) (HUM 2454): ANCIENT GREEK & LATIN LITERATURE IN ENGLISH TRANSLATION
A variable content course devoted to the study of major works of Ancient Greek and Latin literature in English translation. May be repeated for credit with different content. In English. No knowledge of Ancient Greek or Latin required. Not for credit toward a Latin Minor. (3H,3C) I,II.
2964: FIELD STUDY
Variable credit course.
2974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course. II.
4964: FIELD STUDY
Variable credit course.
4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
1105-1106: ELEMENTARY FRENCH
Fundamentals of the French language with emphasis on grammar, reading, composition, and conversation. 1105 for students with no prior knowledge of the language; 1106 for students who have completed 1105 or less than three years in high school. X-grade allowed. (3H,3C) I,II,III,IV.
2105-2106: INTERMEDIATE FRENCH
Emphasizes comprehension of written and spoken French, communication in French, literature, and culture of French-speaking world. X-grade allowed. Pre: 1106. (3H,3C) I,II.
2714 (HUM 2714): INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH CULTURE & CIVILIZATION
French culture and civilization from the Middle Ages to the present. Interdisciplinary approach to literature, film, art, architecture, and theatre in the context of French cultural history. In English. (2H,3C) I.
2964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
2974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
3104: COMMERCIAL FRENCH
Fundamentals of French commercial and business vocabulary and practice. Letter writing, forms, and usages in trade and finance. Pre: 2106. (3H,3C) I.
3105,3106: GRAMMAR, COMPOSITION & CONVERSATION
Progressive and comprehensive review of French syntax and morphology. Practice in written and oral expression in French on a variety of topics in French culture. Conducted in French. X-grade allowed. Pre: 2106. (3H,3C) I,II.
3125-3126: FRENCH FOR ORAL PROFICIENCY
For acquisition of measured levels of proficiency in speaking and understanding spoken French. Content-based instruction in small groups. 3125: to achieve an oral proficiency rating comparable to "Intermediate-high" on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Oral Proficiency Interview (ACTFL-OPI) or "S -1+" on the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) scale. 3126: to achieve an oral proficiency rating comparable to "Advanced" on the ACTFL-OPI or a "2" on the FSI scale. Admission by oral exam. Pass/Fail only. X-grade allowed. (3H,3C) I,II.
3195-3196: FRENCH FOR READING KNOWLEDGE
3195: Fundamentals of grammar with emphasis on idiomatic patterns and translation technique; 3196: Continues presentation of grammar with increasing emphasis on directed translation of material chosen from the student's major field of interest. Primarily for graduate students. Partially duplicates 1105-1106. Does not satisfy the Arts and Sciences core curriculum foreign language requirement. Taught alternate years. (2H,2C) I,II,III,IV.
3205,3206: FRENCH CULTURE & CIVILIZATION
3205: Patterns of French life and culture in the context of social, intellectual, and institutional changes from the Middle Ages to the French Revolution. 3206: From the French Revolution to the present with an introduction to other francophone parts of the world. Pre: 2106. (3H,3C) 3205: I,II.; 3206: I,II.
3304: INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH LITERATURE
Introduction to French literature through analysis and discussion of selected texts from different periods and genres. Methods, terminology, and practice of literary analysis. Intensive writing component. X-grade allowed. Pre: 2106. (3H,3C) II.
3305,3306: SURVEY OF FRENCH LITERATURE
Readings in French literature from the Middle Ages to the present to acquaint students with literary techniques and contexts. Pre: 3304. (3H,3C) I,II.
3404 (ENGL 3404): FRENCH LITERATURE IN ENGLISH
Variable content course devoted to the study of major writers or periods of French literature. May be repeated with different content. May not be taken for credit toward One 2000 level English literature course required. Taught alternate years. (3H,3C) II.
3954: STUDY ABROAD
Variable credit course. X-grade allowed.
4154: ADVANCED COMPOSITION & STYLISTICS
Intensive work in written French. Development of the student's ability to write clear, correct, and articulate French in a variety of modes (e.g., epistolary style, the formal and informal essay). Writing intensive, taught alternate years. Pre: 3106. (3H,3C) I.
4314: STUDIES IN FRENCH LITERATURE
In-depth study of a selected topic in French literature, such as an author, a group of authors, a literary movement or genre during a specific period of French literary history (i.e., Voltaire, the Pleiade, Romanticism, the nouveau roman). May be repeated for credit with different content. Pre: 3105, 3106, 3305, 3306. (3H,3C) I,II.
4324: SPECIAL TOPICS IN FRENCH LIFE, LITERATURE & LANGUAGE
In-depth study of a selected topic in French culture or language as manifested in creative and historical literature, music, art, film, etc., such as phonetics, translation techniques, or the staging of dramatic works in French. May be repeated for credit with different content. Pre: 3105, 3106 or 3205, 3206. (3H,3C) I,II.
4794: SENIOR TUTORIAL IN FRENCH STUDIES
Individual or small group sessions which give the student the opportunity to hone special language skills, with a focus on post-graduation application of these skills. May concentrate on areas such as technical or business language, linguistics, translation, interpreting, creative writing, specialized literary, or cultural studies. May be taken twice for credit with different content. Must be pre-arranged three weeks before end of previous semester. One 4000 level French course, senior standing, French major, and consent of French Section required. (1H,1C) I, II.
4964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course. X-grade allowed.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
1105-1106: ELEMENTARY GERMAN
Fundamentals of the German language with emphasis on grammar, reading, composition, and conversation. 1105: for students with no prior knowledge of the language; 1106: for students who have completed 1105 or less than three years in high school. (3H,3C) I,II.
2105-2106: INTERMEDIATE GERMAN
Review of grammar with increasing emphasis on reading, writing, and oral communication. Pre: 1106. (3H,3C) I,II.
2724 (HUM 2724): INTRODUCTION TO GERMAN CULTURE & CIVILIZATION
German culture and civilization from the earliest period to the present. Interdisciplinary approach to literature, film, art, architecture, music, and theatre in the context of German cultural history. In English. Taught alternate years. (3H,3C).
2964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
2974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
3104: COMMERCIAL GERMAN
Development and application of written and oral German needed for commercial transactions: reading of business letters and journals; composition of business correspondence; participation in business meetings; business etiquette in German-speaking countries. Taught alternate years. Pre: 2106. (3H,3C) II.
3105,3106: GRAMMAR, COMPOSITION & CONVERSATION
Progressive and comprehensive review of German syntax and morphology. Practice in written and oral expression in German on a variety of topics in German culture. Pre: 2106. (3H,3C) I,II.
3125-3126: GERMAN ORAL PROFICIENCY
For acquisition of measured levels of proficiency in speaking and understanding spoken German. Content-based instruction in small groups. 3125: to achieve an oral proficiency rating comparable to "Intermediate-high" on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Oral Proficiency Interview (ACTFL-OPI) or "S-1+" on the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) scale. 3126: to achieve an oral proficiency rating comparable to "Advanced" on the (ACTFL-OPI) or a "2" on the FSI scale. Admission by oral exam. Taught alternate years. Pass/Fail only. (3H,3C) I,II.
3195-3196: GERMAN FOR READING KNOWLEDGE
3195: Fundamentals of grammar with emphasis on idiomatic patterns and translation technique; 3196: Continues presentation of grammar with increasing emphasis on directed translation of material chosen from the student's major field of interest. Primarily for graduate students. Partially duplicates 1105-1106. Does not satisfy the Arts and Sciences core curriculum foreign language requirement. Taught alternate years. (2H,2C) I,II,III,IV.
3204: CULTURE OF THE GERMAN-SPEAKING COUNTRIES
Study of German, Austrian, and Swiss culture and civilization from the Middle Ages to the present, including literature, art, architecture, film, and music. Taught alternate years. Pre: 2106. (3H,3C)
3305, 3306: SURVEY OF GERMAN LITERATURE
3305: Readings in major works of German literature from the late Middle Ages to the end of Classicism. 3306: Readings in major works of German literature from Romanticism to the end of World War II. Pre: 3105. (3H,3C) I,II.
3414 (ENGL 3414): GERMAN LITERATURE IN ENGLISH
A variable content course devoted to the study of major German literary works in English translation. May be repeated with different content. May not be taken for credit toward a major or minor in a foreign language. No knowledge of German required. In English. One 2000- level English literature course required. (3H,3C)
3414 (ENGL 3414): GERMAN LITERATURE IN ENGLISH
A variable content course devoted to the study of major German literary works in English translation. May be repeated with different content. May not be taken for credit toward a major or minor in a foreign language. No knowledge of German required. In English. Pre: One 2000-level English literature course required. (3H,3C).
3954: STUDY ABROAD
Variable credit course. X-grade allowed.
4154: ADVANCED COMPOSITION & STYLISTICS
Intensive advanced work in written German. Development of the student's ability to write clear, correct, and articulate German in a variety of modes. Style analysis. Writing intensive, taught alternate years. Pre: 3106. (3H,3C) II.
4304: AGE OF GOETHE
Major writers of the age of Goethe: Goethe, Schiller, and Holderlin; the development of German Classicism. Taught alternate years. Pre: 3106, 3306. (3H,3C) I.
4314: STUDIES IN 19TH-CENTURY LITERATURE
Variable content course devoted to the study of 19th century drama, lyric, and prose. May be repeated for credit with different content. Taught alternate years. Pre: 3106, 3306. (3H,3C) I.
4324: STUDIES IN 20TH-CENTURY LITERATURE
A variable content course devoted to the study of major literary works of the 20th-century. May be repeated for credit with different content. Taught alternate years. Pre: 3106, 3306. (3H,3C) II.
4334: SPECIAL TOPICS IN GERMAN LIFE, LITERATURE, & LANGUAGE
Variable content course devoted to the study of various aspects of German culture, literature, and language. May be repeated for credit with different content. Taught alternate years. Pre: 3106, 3306. (3H,3C) I.
4794: SENIOR TUTORIAL IN GERMAN STUDIES
Individual or small group sessions which give the student the opportunity to hone special language skills, with a focus on post-graduation application of these skills. May concentrate on areas such as technical or business language, linguistics, translation, interpreting, creative writing, specialized literary, or cultural studies. Must be pre-arranged three weeks before end of previous semester. May be taken twice for credit with different content. Pre: One 4000-level German course, major with senior standing, and consent required. (1H,1C) I,II.
4964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
Please see Graduate Catalog for information on graduate courses.
1105-1106: CLASSICAL & NEW TESTAMENT GREEK
Introduction to classical and New Testament Greek, for development of reading and translating ability. 1105: Accidence, syntax, and vocabulary, with translation of short readings of graded difficulty. 1106: Accidence, syntax, and vocabulary continued, with the introduction of selected longer passages from ancient Greek authors. (3H,3C) I,II.
2104 (REL 2104): GREEK NEW TESTAMENT
Readings from the New Testament in Greek, with attention to grammatical analysis, historical background and other clues to interpretation. Pre: 1106. (3H,3C) I.
2114: READINGS IN CLASSICAL GREEK LITERATURE
Study of several major writers of ancient Greek literature in the original. Selections from epic poetry, tragedies, philosophical dialogues, history and oratory. Taught alternate years. Pre: 1106. (3H,3C) I.
2964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
2974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
1104 (JUD 1104): INTRODUCTION TO HEBREW LANGUAGE, CIVILIZATION & CULTURE
Fundamentals of Modern Hebrew language with emphasis on grammar, reading, composition, and conversation. For students with no prior knowledge of the language. (3H,3C) I.
1114 (JUD 1114): ACCELERATED ELEMENTARY HEBREW LANGUAGE
Complementary introduction to the fundamentals of Modern Hebrew language with continued emphasis on grammar, reading, composition, and conversation. This course is for students who have completed 1104 or with permission of the instructor. 1114 is a four-credit course with a self-instruction component that demands student time outside of the class. 1104. (3H,2L,4C) II.
1105-1106: ELEMENTARY ITALIAN
Fundamentals of the Italian language with emphasis on grammar, reading, composition, and conversation. 1105: for students with no prior knowledge of the language; 1106: for students who have completed 1105 or less than three years in high school. (3H,3C) I,II.
2105-2106: INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN
Emphasizes comprehension of written and spoken Italian, communication in Italian, literature, and culture of Italy. Pre: 1106. (3H,3C) I,II.
2964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
2974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
3954: STUDY ABROAD
Variable credit course. X-grade allowed.
4964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
2964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
2974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course. I,II,III,IV,V.
4964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
1105-1106: ELEMENTARY LATIN
Introduction to Classical Latin, for development of reading and translating ability. 1105: Accidence, syntax, and vocabulary, with translation of discrete sentences and short readings of graded difficulty. 1106: Accidence, syntax, and vocabulary continued, with the introduction of selected passages from ancient Roman authors for reading, comprehension, and translation. (3H,3C) I,II.
2104: CICERO & LIVY
A course in two major Latin prose authors. Review and refinement of grammar is combined with an increasing attention to historical, cultural, linguistic, and literary questions. Pre: 1106. (3H,3C)
2114: LATIN EPIC: VERGIL & OVID
A course in two important Latin poets of the Age of Augustus with a view to increasing the students ability to understand and translate Latin. Review and refinement of grammar is combined with an increasing attention to historical, linguistic, cultural, and literary questions. Pre: 1106. (3H,3C) II.
2124: LATIN LYRIC: CATULLUS & HORACE
Two of the most important Latin poets of the Late Republic. Review and refinement of grammar is combined with an increasing attention to historical, linguistic, cultural, and literary questions. Pre: 1105, 1106. (3H,3C) I.
2134: LATE MEDIEVAL LATIN
Post-classical Latin, from Augustine and Boethius through the Middle Ages. Review and refinement of grammar is combined with an increasing attention to historical, cultural, linguistic, and literary questions. Pre: 1105, 1106. (3H,3C) II.
2964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
2974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
3004: READINGS IN LATIN LITERATURE
A variable content course devoted to the study of major Latin texts not offered in the 2000-level courses. Emphasis is on content, style, and context. May be repeated for credit with different content. Two 2000-level courses in Latin or equivalent proficiency required. (3H,3C) I.
4004: DIRECTED STUDIES IN LATIN PROSE COMPOSITION
Application of Latin grammar structure to the translation of English into Latin. Original compositions are written in Latin. (Will be offered during the academic year whenever there is sufficient enrollment and available staffing). One 3000-level course in Latin or instructor permission required. (3H,3C) IV.
4964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
Please see the Graduate Catalog for graduate course listings.
1105-1106: BEGINNING CONVERSATIONAL PORTUGUESE
Essential vocabulary and structures of the Portuguese language as spoken in Brazil; emphasis on active spoken and written use of the language for practical daily purposes. (3H,3C) I,II.
2964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
2974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
1105-1106: ELEMENTARY RUSSIAN
Fundamentals of grammar, pronunciation, conversation. 1105: Grammar and conversation; 1106: Grammar, conversation, and several selected readings from Russian literature. (4H,4C) I,II.
2105-2106: INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN
Grammar, reading, conversation, and composition. Emphasizes comprehension of written and spoken Russian. Pre: 1106. (3H,3C) I,II.
2734 (HUM 2734): INTRODUCTION TO RUSSIAN CULTURE & CIVILIZATION
Russian culture and civilization from the Middle Ages to the present. Interdisciplinary approach to Russian literature, art, architecture, music, film, and theatre in the context of Russian cultural history. In English. Taught alternate years. (2H,3C) II.
2964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
2974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
3105,3106: GRAMMAR, COMPOSITION & CONVERSATION
Detailed study of grammar. Practice in written and oral expression in Russian on a variety of topics. Supplementary readings to emphasize application of grammatical principles. 3105 includes a rapid grammatical review. Pre: 2106. (3H,3C) I,II.
3124: RUSSIAN FOR ORAL PROFICIENCY
Devoted to the acquisition of measured levels of proficiency in speaking and understanding spoken Russian. Content-based instruction in small groups. For students who would like to achieve an oral proficiency rating comparable to "Intermediate-high" on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Oral Proficiency Interview (ACTFL-OPI) or "S-1+" on the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) scale. Admission by oral exam required. Taught alternate years. Pass/Fail only. (3H,3C) I.
3424 (ENGL 3424): RUSSIAN LITERATURE IN ENGLISH
Variable-content course devoted to the study of Russian literary classics. Readings and lectures in English. Topics will range from general surveys of 19th century or 20th century Russian literature to more intensive study of the works of a single major author like Tolstoy or Dostoevsky. May be repeated with different content. No knowledge of Russian required. In English. One 2000-level English literature course required. Taught alternate years. (3H,3C) II.
3954: STUDY ABROAD
Variable credit course. X-grade allowed.
4204: TOPICS IN RUSSIAN CULTURE & CIVILIZATION
Specific topics in Russian culture and civilization. Variable content. May be repeated for credit with different content. Taught alternate years. Pre: 3105 or 3304. (3H,3C) I.
4304: STUDIES IN RUSSIAN LITERATURE
Selected masterpieces of Russian literature, read in original. Lectures and discussions in Russian. May be repeated for credit with different content. Taught alternate years. Pre: 3105. (3H,3C) II.
4964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
1105-1106: ELEMENTARY SPANISH
Fundamentals of grammar, composition, and oral skills. Readings carefully selected for comprehension and simple conversation. 1105 for students with no high school Spanish; 1106 for students who have completed 1105 or who have less than three years of high school Spanish. (3H,3C) I,II,III,IV.
1114: ACCELERATED ELEMENTARY SPANISH
Condenses SPAN 1105 and 1106. Proficiency-oriented approach to elementary Spanish, designed for learners with some prior experience in the language or for those who wish to progress rapidly through the beginning stages of language learning. Supplemented with a self-instructional electronic component. Meets University and college foreign language requirement. SPAN 1114 duplicates SPAN 1106. (3H,2L,4C) I,II..
2105-2106: INTERMEDIATE SPANISH
Review of grammar with increasing emphasis on reading, writing, and oral communication. Pre: 1106. (3H,3C) I,II.
2114: SPANISH FOR AGRICULTURE & RELATED FIELDS
Vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and agricultural terminology at the intermediate level. Cultural idiosyncrasies and customs of rural Spanish America. For students with career interests in agriculture, food production, nutrition, veterinary medicine, or rural development. Particularly suited for students following the Agriculture-Home Economics-Foreign Language option in International Studies. May substitute for SPAN 2106 but may not duplicate it for credit. Taught alternate years. Pre: 2105. (3H,3C) II.
2744 (HUM 2744): INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH CULTURE & CIVILIZATION
Introduction to Spanish culture and civilization from the Middle Ages to the present. Interdisciplinary approach combining the study of literature, the arts, architecture, music, theatre, and film in the context of Spanish cultural history. In English. Taught alternate years. (3H,3C) II.
2754 (HUM 2754): INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH-AMERICAN CULTURE & CIVILIZATION
Spanish-American culture and civilization from the discovery of the New World to the present. Interdisciplinary approach to literature, film, art, architecture, music, and theatre in the context of Spanish-American cultural history. In English. Taught alternate years. (3H,3C) II.
2964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
2974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
3104: COMMERCIAL SPANISH
Vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, business letters, and customs common to the Spanish-speaking commercial milieu. For students who would like to apply their language knowledge to careers in the business world. Taught alternate years. Pre: 2106. (3H,3C) II.
3105,3106: GRAMMAR, COMPOSITION & CONVERSATION
Practice in communication skills in Spanish both orally and in writing, including review of grammar, directed composition, and conversation, with an emphasis on pronunciation and oral expressions. Not recommended for native speakers of Spanish. Pre: 2106. (3H,3C) I,II.
3125-3126: SPANISH FOR ORAL PROFICIENCY
For acquisition of measured levels of proficiency in speaking and understanding spoken Spanish. Content-based instruction in small groups. 3125: to achieve an oral proficiency rating comparable to "Intermediate-high" on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Oral Proficiency Interview (ACTFL-OPI) or "S-1+" on the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) scale. 3126: to achieve an oral proficiency rating comparable to "Advanced" on the (ACTFL-OPI) or a "2" on the FSI scale. Admission by oral exam. Pass/Fail only. (3H,3C) I,II.
3204: SPANISH CIVILIZATION & CULTURE
Survey of Spanish civilization from pre-Roman times to the present. Includes major historical, political, social, artistic and intellectual events and characteristics distinctive to Spanish culture. Pre: 3105. (3H,3C) I.
3214: SPANISH-AMERICAN CIVILIZATION & CULTURE
Survey of Latin American civilization and culture from pre-Columbian times to the present. Emphasis on historical background, geography, and artistic manifestations. Pre: 3105. (3H,3C) II.
3304: INTRODUCTION TO HISPANIC LITERATURE
Introduction to Hispanic literature through analysis and discussion of selected major texts from Spain and Spanish America. Methods, terminology, and practice of literary analysis. Pre: 3105. (3H,3C) I,II.
3314: SURVEY OF PENINSULAR LITERATURE
A chronological survey of Spanish peninsular literature from its origins to the present. Analysis of selected texts from major literary movements and styles. Pre: 3304. (3H,3C) II.
3324: SURVEY OF SPANISH-AMERICAN LITERATURE
A chronological survey of Spanish-American literature from its pre-Hispanic origins to the present. Analysis of selected texts from major literary movements and styles. Pre: 3304. (3H,3C) I.
3434 (ENGL 3434): HISPANIC LITERATURE IN ENGLISH
Variable content course devoted to the study of major works of Spanish and Spanish-American literature in translation. May be repeated with different content. May not be taken for credit toward a major or minor in Spanish. No knowledge of Spanish required. In English. One 2000-level English literature course required. Taught alternate years. (3H,3C) II.
3954: STUDY ABROAD
Variable credit course. X-grade allowed.
4104: ADVANCED GRAMMAR & STYLE
Analysis of and practice with advanced grammatical and stylistic concepts, including idiomatic and colloquial usage. Intended to help advanced students achieve high levels of proficiency in writing and speaking Spanish. Taught alternate years. Pre: 3106. (3H,3C) II.
4114: TOPICS IN SPANISH LINGUISTICS
Variable content course that surveys linguistic concepts and methods as related to the Spanish language. Topics may include the study of the phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics of Spanish; the pedagogical application of these language systems; the psychological and social context of language; and the development of Spanish from its origins to its modern form. May be repeated for credit with different content. Pre: 3106. (3H,3C) I.
4304: STUDIES IN MEDIEVAL & GOLDEN AGE LITERATURE
A variable content course devoted to Hispanic literature of the Middle Ages and of the Golden Age. The texts selected are studied not only for their aesthetic value but also for their historical and cultural significance. May be taken twice for credit with different content. Pre: 3314. (3H,3C) I.
4314: STUDIES IN 18TH & 19TH CENTURY LITERATURE
A variable content course devoted to Hispanic literature of the 18th and 19th centuries. The texts selected are studied not only for their aesthetic value but also in terms of their historical and cultural significance. May be taken twice for credit with different content. Taught alternate years. Pre: 3314 or 3324. (3H,3C) I.
4324: STUDIES IN 20TH CENTURY LITERATURE
A variable content course devoted to Hispanic literature of the 20th century. Texts are selected not only for their aesthetic value but also in terms of their historical and cultural significance. May be taken twice for credit with different content. Taught alternate years. Pre: 3314 or 3324. (3H,3C) II.
4334: SPECIAL TOPICS IN HISPANIC LIFE, LITERATURE, & LANGUAGE
Broad central themes of Hispanic culture as manifested in creative and historical literature, music, art, film, etc., or in language, such as the history of the Spanish language, translation techniques, or the staging of dramatic works in Spanish. Historical and/or national boundaries are crossed whenever the nature of the topic permits. May be repeated for credit with different content. Taught alternate years. Pre: 3314 or 3324. (3H,3C) II.
4344: SPANISH-AMERICAN LITERATURE & THE REPRESENTATION OF HISTORY
This is a variable content course that allows students to explore different geographical regions of Spanish America and the ways that authors have used literature to preserve, recreate, revise, subvert, and even contradict their countries' official history. All discussion conducted in Spanish. May be repeated for credit up to three times with different content. Pre: minimum oral proficiency of "Advanced" on the ACTFL scale; at least one prior 4000-level course in Hispanic literature, or consent. (3H,3C). I,II.
4794: SENIOR TUTORIAL IN SPANISH STUDIES
Individual or small group sessions which give the student the opportunity to hone special language skills, with a focus on post-graduation application of these skills. May concentrate on areas such as technical or business language, linguistics, translation, interpreting, creative writing, specialized literary, or cultural studies. May be taken twice for credit with different content. Must be pre-arranged three weeks before end of previous semester. One 4000 level Spanish course required. Restricted to Seniors. Restricted to Spanish majors. Consent of Spanish Section required. (1H,1C) I,II,III,IV.
4964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course. X-grade allowed.
4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
Please see the Graduate Catalog for graduate course listings.
Virginia Tech -- Undergraduate Catalog, 2002-2004
Last update: August 2002
URL: http://www.vt.edu/academics/ugcat/ucdFL.html