Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures
- Overview
- Arabic
- Classical Studies
- French
- German
- Italian
- Latin
- Russian
- Spanish
- Independent Study
- Study Abroad
- Satisfactory Progress
- Undergraduate Course Descriptions (FL)
- Undergraduate Course Descriptions (ARBC)
- Undergraduate Course Descriptions (CHN)
- Undergraduate Course Descriptions (CLA)
- Undergraduate Course Descriptions (FR)
- Undergraduate Course Descriptions (GER)
- Undergraduate Course Descriptions (GR)
- Undergraduate Course Descriptions (HEB)
- Undergraduate Course Descriptions (ITAL)
- Undergraduate Course Descriptions (JPN)
- Undergraduate Course Descriptions (LAT)
- Undergraduate Course Descriptions (PORT)
- Undergraduate Course Descriptions (RUS)
- Undergraduate Course Descriptions (SPAN)
Chair and Alumni Distinguished Professor: Jacqueline Bixler
Professors: J. Bixler, J. Folkart, D. Stoudt, R.J. Watson (Associate Chair), P. Mellen (Emeritus), J. Shrum (Emerita), and J. Ulloa (Emeritus)
Associate Professors: C. Andrango-Walker, E. Austin, E. Bauer, A. Becker, M. Coburn, A. Dickow, R. Efird, A. Gudmestad, M. Guèye, S. Johnson, N. Milman-Miller, C. Noirot, R. Shryock, S. Sierra, F. Teulon, V. Venkatesh, and S. Farquhar (Emerita)
Assistant Professors: M.C. Caña-Jiménez, S. Hofer, Y. Minkova, G. Montero, R. Phillips, P. Ridge, and N. Sinno
Instructors: A. Azzam, R. Chang, A. Dalton, E. Hallerman, M. Hatzios, A. Hesp, Y. Kumazawa, J. M. Layne, N. López, T. McKagen, T. Mercer, S. Mishra, X. Moore, R. Nassereddine, J. Orr, R. Ponton, K. Rutsala, A. Sobrado, M. Sguerri, C. Steer, G. Vargas, and Y. Younos
Web: www.liberalarts.vt.edu/departments-and-schools/department-of-foreign-languages-and-literatures.html
Overview
The study of foreign languages and literatures opens doors to international understanding and the appreciation of ancient and contemporary foreign civilizations. The department gives interested students of the university the following opportunities:
- To major or minor in a language;
- To prepare for careers in international organizations, the Foreign Service, government, business or industry, teaching;
- To prepare for a study abroad program;
- To obtain humanities and social sciences credits on an elective basis;
- To fulfill undergraduate language requirements;
- To become a more aware and informed citizen of the world.
Majors and minors are offered in Classical Studies, French, German, Russian, and Spanish. Additional minors are offered in Arabic, Chinese Studies, Classical Languages, French for Business, Italian, Japanese Studies, and Latin. The department also offers instruction in modern Greek, Hebrew, and Portuguese.
Degree Requirements
The graduation requirements in effect at the time of graduation apply. When choosing the degree requirements information, always choose the year of your expected date of graduation. Requirements for graduation are referred to via university publications as "Checksheets". The number of credit hours required for degree completion varies among curricula. Students must satisfactorily complete all requirements and university obligations for degree completion.
The university reserves the right to modify requirements in a degree program. However, the university will not alter degree requirements less than two years from the expected graduation year unless there is a transition plan for students already in the degree program.
Please visit the University Registrar website at http://registrar.vt.edu/graduation-multi-brief/index1.html for degree requirements.
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.
Arabic
Arabic Minor
To obtain a minor in Arabic, a student must complete 18 hours in Arabic at the 2000 level and above, including 2774, 3105, 3106, and 3304.
Classical Studies
Classical Studies Major
To complete the interdisciplinary major in Classical Studies, a student must complete 36 hours: 18 in Classical Studies (History, Art & Art History, Mythology, Literature, Culture, Religion, etc.) and 18 hours in Classical Languages (Ancient Greek and/or Latin).
Classical Studies Minor
To obtain an interdisciplinary minor in Classical Studies, a student must complete 18 hours in Classical Studies.
Classical Languages Minor
To obtain a minor in Classical Languages, a student must complete 18 hours in Classical Languages (Ancient Greek and/or Latin). Variable-content courses may be repeated for credit.
French
French Major
To complete a major in French, a student must complete 33 hours at the 3000-level and above, including:
- 3105, 3106, *3126, **3304, 3314, and 4154;
- three of the following: 3164, 3205, 3206, 3305, 3306;
- two of the following: ***4314, 4324.
*Students who demonstrate satisfactory oral proficiency by examination may be exempted from French 3126, in which case the three credits earned by examination can count toward the 33 credits required for the major. Students not placing into or out of 3126 are strongly advised to take 3125, which is an elective designed to enable students to achieve the level of oral proficiency required for entry into 3126.
** Although 3304 is a prerequisite for 3305, 3306 and 3314, it may be waived in some instances. Contact the French program director for details.
***French 4314 and 4324 are variable content courses that may be repeated for credit.
Except with consent in special cases, 2964: Field Study, 2984: Special Study, 4964: Field Study, 4974: Independent Study, 4984: Special Study, and 4994: Undergraduate Research may not be used to complete the major.
French Minor
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 and 3106. Students must take at least one 3000-level French culture and civilization course and one 3000-level French literature course. French 3314 can count either as a culture and civilization course or as a literature course. In some instances, French 3164 may count toward the minor.
French for Business Concentration
To obtain the French for Business concentration, a student must complete 18 hours at the 1000-2000 level, including the following courses: 1105, 1106, 2105, 2164, 2714, and a CLE Area 7 course or any Study Abroad credit course.
French for Business Minor
The French for Business minor requires 21 hours of French at the 2000-level and above. The minor must include the following courses: 2105, 2164, 3105, 3106, 3164, and one of the following: 2714, 3205, 3206 and one area 7 course.
Advanced French for Business Minor
The Advanced French for Business minor requires 18 hours at the 3000 and 4000 levels. The minor must include 3105, 3106, 3164, 3304, 4164, and one of the following: 3205, 3206, 3314.
German
German Major
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 additional hours of 4000-level coursework. Major elective credit for courses taught in English may be awarded for up to two courses with the approval of the adviser.
*Students may be exempted from German 3126 through demonstration of satisfactory oral proficiency by examination, in which case 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 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.
The 30 hours must be in German courses exclusive of 3125, 3195, 3196, 3414, and 4964
German Minor
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 3000 or 4000 level, including the required courses 3105 and 3106. Up to one of the following advanced level courses taught in English may count towards the German minor with the approval of the adviser: 3414, 3474, 4334.
Italian
Italian Minor
To obtain a minor in Italian, a student must complete 18 hours of course work in Italian at the 2000 level and above, 12 of which must be taken at the advanced level and must include 3105, 3106, 3305, and 3306.
Latin
Latin Minor
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. Variable-content courses may be repeated for credit.
Russian
Russian Major
To obtain a major in Russian, students must take 33 hours, including the following: 2105, 2106, 2734, 3105, 3106, 3124, 3304, 3314, 4204*, and 4304*.
*Variable-content courses may be repeated for credit. At least one of these courses will need to be taken twice in order to meet the requirement that at least 24 of the required 33 hours be taught in Russian.
Russian Minor
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 and 3106.
Spanish
Spanish Major
To complete a major in Spanish, a student must complete 33 hours at the 3000-level and above, including:
- 3105, 3106, *3126, 3304;
- five of the following: at least two from the group 3404, 3414, 3444, 3464, 3474, 3484; and at least one from the group 3494, 3514, 3524, 3534, 3544, 3554.
- two 4xxx-level courses.
* Students may earn credit by exam for Spanish 3126 through demonstrating satisfactory oral proficiency by examination. 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 33 required for the major.
Except with consent in special cases, the 33 hours must be in Spanish courses exclusive of: 2964, 2984, 4964, 4974, 4984, and 4994.
Students must earn 33 SPAN credits regardless of initial course placement. If you have AP or IB Spanish credit, see your Spanish Advisor.
Spanish Minor
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, 3304, and one of the following: 3404, 3414, 3444, 3464, 3474, 3484, 3494, 3514, 3524, 3534, 3544, 3554.
Students must earn 18 SPAN credits regardless of initial course placement. If you have AP or IB Spanish credit, see your Spanish Advisor.
Restrictions for all majors and minors
1000-level courses do not count for Majors or Minors in French, German, Russian or Spanish.
1000-level courses do count toward Majors and Minors in Classical Studies, Latin, and Classical Languages.
Questions about courses numbered 4964, 4974, 4984, and 4994 should be addressed to the director of the specific language program or the department chair.
No more than six hours of 4964 (Field Study) may be taken.
Courses designated 3195-3196 do not satisfy the foreign language requirement for the University or the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
Courses designated as 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.
Independent Study
The minimum grade point averages required for independent study in the Department of Foreign Languages & Literature are a 3.3 in 3000- and 4000-level courses in the language of the independent study, a 2.5 overall average, and a 3.0 in all course work completed after the freshman year. Students wishing to enroll in courses designated 4974 (Independent Study) must receive permission from the instructor and the department chair during the term prior to enrollment. No more than eight hours of independent study and/or undergraduate research combined may be counted toward a degree.
Study Abroad
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 (331 Major Williams) and from the Global Education Office.
The department offers summer study abroad programs in France, Greece, Italy, Japan, Oman, Senegal, Russia, Spain (Madrid and the Camino de Santiago), Switzerland, and semester- or year-long exchange programs in Caen (France), Oviedo (Spain), and Quito (Ecuador).
Information related to work and/or study abroad programs not sponsored by the department is available from the Global Education office.
Satisfactory Progress
University policy requires that students who are making satisfactory progress toward a degree meet minimum criteria toward the General Education (Curriculum for Liberal Education) (see "Academics") and toward the Foreign Languages and Literatures degree.
Satisfactory progress requirements toward the B.A. in French, B.A. in German, B.A. in Russian, and B.A. in Spanish can be found on their major checksheet by visiting the University Registrar website at http://registrar.vt.edu/graduation-multi-brief/index1.html.
Repeating Work Completed
Students who have studied a foreign language may not repeat work completed at another institution without advance permission of the instructor. For example, those who have studied four years of a language in high school cannot study that language at the elementary level for credit. Native speakers may not take language courses below the 3000 level in their native language.
Undergraduate Course Descriptions (FL)
2964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
2974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2974H: 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.
4974H: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
4994H: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
Undergraduate Course Descriptions (ARBC)
1105-1106: ELEMENTARY ARABIC
Fundamentals of Arabic with emphasis on developing
proficiency for communication through reading, writing,
speaking, listening, and cultural competence. ARBC 1105
is for students with no prior knowledge of the language.
(3H,3C)
2105-2106: INTERMEDIATE ARABIC
2105: First course in the intermediate-level sequence in
Arabic. Review of grammar with increasing emphasis on
reading, writing, cultural competency, and oral
communication.
Pre: 1106 for 2105; 2105 for 2106.
(3H,3C)
2774: ARAB CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION
Overview of Arab culture and civilization, with an emphasis
on the modern Middle East. Familiarizes students with the
geography, history, politics and sociology of the Arab world
and identifies the cultural forces that shape current events
in the region. Explores the impact of colonialism, war,
religion, gender relations, and media technologies in the
Arab world. Taught in English.
(3H,3C)
2974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course. X-grade allowed.
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
3105-3106: ADVANCED ARABIC
3105: First course in the advanced-level sequence in Arabic.
Practice in communication skills in Arabic both orally and
in writing, including review of grammar, directed
composition, and conversation, with an emphasis
on pronunciation, cultural competency, and oral
expressions. Not recommended for native speakers.
3106: Second course in the advanced-level sequence
in Arabic. Reinforcement of oral proficiency, reading,
grammar, and writing skills, allowing students to explore
a broad range of texts of general and professional
interest. Not recommended for native speakers.
Pre: 2106 for 3105; 3105 for 3106.
(3H,3C)
3304: MODERN ARABIC LIT IN TANS
Provides students with an overview of the genres and
themes of Arabic literature in the twentieth century and
beyond. Familiarizes students with the socio-historical
context necessary for thinking and writing critically about
Arabic literature. Translated texts from the major literary
genres explore topics including postcolonialism, resistance,
war, romance, religion, feminism, and pop culture. Taught
in English.
(3H,3C)
3954: STUDY ABROAD
Variable credit course. X-grade allowed.
3984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course. X-grade allowed.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
Undergraduate Course Descriptions (CHN)
1105-1106: ELEMENTARY CHINESE
Fundamentals of the Chinese language with emphasis on
developing proficiency in practical language use and
cultural competency. 1105 is for students with no prior
knowledge of the language; 1106 is for students who have
completed 1105, or more than one year, but less than three
years of high school Chinese.
(3H,3C)
2105-2106: INTERMEDIATE CHINESE
Emphasizes comprehension of written and spoken Mandarin
Chinese, communication in Chinese; study of some
literature and culture of the Chinese people. 2105 is for
students who have completed 1105 and 1106 or equivalent.
2106 is for students who have completed 2105 or equivalent.
X-grade allowed.
Pre: 1106.
(3H,3C)
2964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
2974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2974H: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
3105-3106: ADVANCED CHINESE
3105: Practice in communication skills in Chinese both
orally and in writing, including review of grammar,
directed composition, and conversation, with an
emphasis on pronunciation, cultural competency,
and oral expressions. Not recommended for
native speakers. 3106: Reinforcement of oral
proficiency, reading, grammar, and writing skills,
allowing students to explore a broad range of
texts of general and professional interest.
Not recommended for native speakers.
Pre: 2106 for 3105; 3105 for 3106.
(3H,3C)
3954: STUDY ABROAD
Variable credit course. X-grade allowed.
3984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4974H: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
4994H: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
Undergraduate Course Descriptions (CLA)
1134 (RLCL 1134): INTRODUCTORY HUMANITIES: THE ANCIENT MEDITERRANEAN WORLD
Ancient Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman cultures through their
embodiments in the arts, literature, history, philosophy,
and religion. Emphasis on the interrelationships among the
various forms of cultural expression, and material and
intellectual encounters among diverse groups in the ancient
Mediterranean world.
(3H,3C)
1134H (RLCL 1134H): ANCIENT MEDITERRANEAN WORLD
Ancient Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman cultures through their
embodiments in the arts, literature, history, philosophy,
and religion. Emphasis on the interrelationships among the
various forms of cultural expression, and material and
intellectual encounters among diverse groups in the ancient
Mediterranean world.
(3H,3C)
2444 (ENGL 2444) (RLCL 2444): ANCIENT GREEK AND ROMAN MYTHOLOGY
Surveys ancient Greek and Roman mythology. Provides
students with an introduction to selected myths from ancient
Greek and Roman literature, including appropriate historical
background information. Familiarizes students with how
theories of myth have been applied to individual stories and
how such mythological tales have been received by authors
and artists in subsequent cultures. Explores the
interaction and interdependence of mythological tales from
different cultures and perspectives. In English.
(3H,3C)
2454 (ENGL 2454): ANCIENT GREEK AND 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)
2964: FIELD STUDY
Variable credit course.
2974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
3954: STUDY ABROAD
Variable credit course.
3984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4964: FIELD STUDY
Variable credit course.
4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4974H: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
4994H: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
Undergraduate Course Descriptions (FR)
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 for 2105; 2105 for 2106.
(3H,3C)
I,II.
2164: INTERMEDIATE BUSINESS FRENCH
This course emphasizes all four language skills
(reading, writing, speaking, and listening) by focusing on
various facets of the world of business and technology. It
also develops students' understanding of French institutions
and business practices.
Pre: 2105.
(3H,3C)
II.
2714: INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH CULTURE AND 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.
(3H,3C)
2794H: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
2974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2974H: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Honors section.
Variable credit course.
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
3105,3106: GRAMMAR, COMPOSITION AND 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. May be taken out of sequence.
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.
Pre: 3105, 3106.
(3H,3C)
I,II.
3164: ADVANCED BUSINESS FRENCH
In this skills-based course, students learn to use
appropriate French technical vocabulary for different
business contexts, do translation, write professional
correspondence, and read articles related to the worlds of
business, economics, and finance. Cross-cultural
differences regarding the work place are also a focus of the
course. I
Pre: 3105, 3106.
(3H,3C)
3205,3206: FRENCH CULTURE AND 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: (3105, 3106).
(3H,3C)
3205: I,II; 3206:
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: 3105.
(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, 3105, 3106.
(3H,3C)
3314: INTRODUCTION TO FRANCOPHONE STUDIES
Introduction to the literatures and cultures of French-
speaking countries outside of France including North
Africa, the Caribbean, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Quebec.
Examination of thematic and cultural aspects of
literatures of these regions within their socio-historical
contexts; explorations of such notions as postcolonialism,
identity, race, and nation as they relate to the legacy of
colonial France.
Pre: 3105, 3106, 3304.
(3H,3C)
3424: FRENCH CULTURE FROM MIDDLE AGES TO RENAISSANCE
Overview of major events, currents, ideas, works, and
figures in French culture from the Middle Aes to the end of
the Renaissance. Emphasis on nation-building and cultural
production. Critical reading and writing in French.
Analysis of a variety of literary texts and cultural
artifacts affects from a chronological and thematic
perspective. Taught in French.
Pre: 3304.
(3H,3C)
3954: STUDY ABROAD
Variable credit course. X-grade allowed.
3984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4154: ADVANCED COMPOSITION AND 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.
Pre: 3106.
(3H,3C)
4164: SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS FRENCH
A variable content course devoted to developing and
perfecting highly advanced language skills through the
study of special topics in the French and francophone
business worlds. Emphasis on a mastery of specialized
French for professional settings. May be repeated
for credit with different content. Taught even years.
Pre: 3106, 3164.
(3H,3C)
II.
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: 3304, (3305 or 3306 or 3314).
(3H,3C)
I,II.
4324: SPECIAL TOPICS IN FRENCH LIFE, LITERATURE AND 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: 3304, (3305 or 3306 or 3314 or 3205 or 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.
4974H: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
4994H: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
Undergraduate Course Descriptions (GER)
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.
1114: ACCELERATED ELEMENTARY GERMAN
Proficiency-oriented approach to elementary German, designed
for learners who wish to progress rapidly through the
beginning stages of language learning. It develops the
four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing)
in a cultural context. Partially duplicates GER 1105 and
1106.
(6H,6C)
2105-2106: INTERMEDIATE GERMAN
Review of grammar with increasing emphasis on reading,
writing, and oral communication.
Pre: 1106.
(3H,3C)
I,II.
2114: ACCELERATED INTERMEDIATE GERMAN
Proficiency-oriented approach to intermediate German,
designed for learners who wish to progress rapidly through
the intermediate stages of language learning. The course
strengthens the four language skills (speaking, listening,
reading and writing) in a cultural context. Accelerated
version of GER 2105-2106.
Pre: 1106.
(6H,6C)
2724: INTRODUCTION TO GERMAN CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION
Examination of major German-language cultural movements,
works, and figures from the earliest times to the present.
Interdisciplinary exploration of German-language literature,
film, art, architecture, music, and theatre in the context
of the history of the German-speaking world. Analysis of
Germanic culture, values and beliefs, and politics in their
European and international context. Taught in English.
(3H,3C)
2964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
2974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2974H: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
3105-3106: GRAMMAR, COMPOSITION AND 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.
3106 Writing intensive.
Pre: 2106 or 2114 for 3105; 2106 for 3106.
(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.
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.
Pre: 3104 or 3105 or 3106.
(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, 3106) or (3105, 3204) or (3105, 3306) or (3106, 3204) or (3106, 3306) for
3305; 3105 or 3106 for 3306.
(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)
3474: TOPICS IN GERMAN CINEMA
Critical issues in the history of German Cinema.
Aesthetic characteristics of major periods, with an
emphasis on cinematic trends and ways in which films
reflect cultural developments in German-speaking countries.
Taught in English. Variable content. May be taken twice
for credit with different content.
(3H,3C)
3954: STUDY ABROAD
Variable credit course. X-grade allowed.
3984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4154: ADVANCED COMPOSITION AND 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.
Pre: 3106.
(3H,3C)
4304: AGE OF GOETHE
Major writers of the age of Goethe: Goethe, and Schiller;
the development of German Classicism.
Pre: 3105, 3106, 3306.
(3H,3C)
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.
Pre: 3105, 3106, 3306.
(3H,3C)
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.
Pre: 3105, 3106, 3306.
(3H,3C)
4334: SPECIAL TOPICS IN GERMAN LIFE, LITERATURE, AND 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.
Pre: (3105, 3106), (3305 or 3306).
(3H,3C)
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.
4974H: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
4994H: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
Undergraduate Course Descriptions (GR)
1105-1106: CLASSICAL AND NEW TESTAMENT GREEK
Introduction to classical/New Testament Greek, for
development of reading ability. 1105: Short readings
of graded difficulty. 1106: Introduction to the basics of
the introduction of language, continued, with the
introduction of select longer passages from ancient Greek
authors. I,II
(3H,3C)
1205-1206: ELEMENTARY MODERN GREEK
Fundamentals of modern Greek with emphasis on developing
proficiency for communication through reading, writing,
speaking, listening, and cultural competence. GR 1205 is
for students with no prior knowledge of the language.
(3H,3C)
2104 (RLCL 2104): GREEK NEW TESTAMENT
Review and refinement of the language is combined with
readings from the New Testament in ancient Greek, with
attention to historical context and analysis of the language
May be repeated with different content for a maximum of 9
credits.
Pre: 1106.
(3H,3C)
2114: READINGS IN CLASSICAL GREEK LITERATURE
Study of several major writers of ancient Greek
literature. Selections from epic poetry, tragedies,
philosophical dialogues, history and oratory. May be
repeated with different content for a maximum of 9 credits.
Pre: 1106.
(3H,3C)
2964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
2974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2974H: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4964: FIELD STUDYM
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4974H: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
4994H: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
Undergraduate Course Descriptions (HEB)
1104 (JUD 1104): INTRODUCTION TO HEBREW LANGUAGE, CIVILIZATION AND 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)
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.
(3H,2L,4C)
2974H: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Honors section.
Variable credit course.
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4974H: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Honors section.
Variable credit course.
4994H: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Honors section.
Variable credit course.
Undergraduate Course Descriptions (ITAL)
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.
1114: ACCELERATED ELEMENTARY ITALIAN
Proficiency-oriented approached to elementary Italian,
designed for learners who wish to progress rapidly
through the beginning stages of language learning.
Develops the four language skills (speaking, listening,
reading, writing) in a cultural context. Duplicates
1105 and 1106.
(6H,6C)
1204: ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURES
Fundamentals of the Italian Language with emphasis on
developing proficiency in practical language use and
cultural competency. Offered off campus. Does not fulfill
the University foreign language requirement. Variable
credit course.
Variable credit course.
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.
2974H: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Honors section.
Variable credit course.
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
3105,3106: CULTURE COMPOSITION AND CONVERSATION
Practice in oral and written communication in Italian on a
variety of topics in Italian culture. Progressive and
comprehensive review of Italian grammar. Expansion of
vocabulary.
Pre: 2106.
(3H,3C)
3305,3306: INTRODUCTION TO ITALIAN LITERATURE IN CONTEXT
Overview of genres and themes of Italian literature from
national unification to the present. Familiarizes students
with the socio-historical context necessary to discuss and
write critically about this literature. ITAL 3305 examines
the period from unification until the end of World War II;
ITAL 3306 examines the period from the end of World War II
to the present. Taught in Italian.
Pre: 3105 or 3106.
(3H,3C)
3474: TOPICS IN ITALIAN CINEMA
Study of critical issues in the history of Italian Cinema,
with an emphasis on different cinematic trends and
aesthetic characteristics. Familiarizes students with the
cultural, intellectual, and historical contexts of Italian
cinematic works. Major themes include the Mafia, political
terrorism, Italian genre cinema, and neorealism. Taught in
English. Variable content. May be taken twice for credit
with a different content.
(3H,3C)
3954: STUDY ABROAD
Variable credit course. X-grade allowed.
3984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4974H: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Honors section.
Variable credit course.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
4994H: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Honors section.
Variable credit course.
Undergraduate Course Descriptions (JPN)
1105-1106: ELEMENTARY JAPANESE
Fundamentals of the Japanese language with emphasis on
developing proficiency in practical language use and
cultural competency. 1105 is for students with no prior
knowledge of the language; 1106 is for students who have
completed 1105, or more than one year, but less
than three years of high school Japanese.
(3H,3C)
2105-2106: INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE
Emphasizes comprehension of written and spoken Japanese,
communication in Japanese; study of some literature and
culture of the Japanese people. 2105 is for students who
have completed 1105 and 1106 or equivalent. 2106 is for
students who have completed 2105 or equivalent.
X-grade allowed.
Pre: 1106.
(3H,3C)
2964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
2974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2974H: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
I,II,III,IV,V.
3105-3106: ADVANCED JAPANESE
3105: Practice in communication skills in Japanese both
orally and writing, including review of grammar, directed
composition and conversation, with an emphasis on
pronunciation, cultural competency, and oral expressions.
Not recommended for native speakers. 3106: Reinforcement
of oral proficiency, reading, grammar, and writing skills,
allowing students to explore a broad range of texts of
general and professional interest. Not recommended for
native speakers.
Pre: 2106 for 3105; 3105 for 3106.
(3H,3C)
3954: STUDY ABROAD
Variable credit course. X-grade allowed.
3984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4974H: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
4994H: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
Undergraduate Course Descriptions (LAT)
1105-1106: ELEMENTARY LATIN
Introduction to Latin, for development of
reading ability. 1105: Introduction to the basics of the
language and short readings of graded difficulty. 1106:
Introduction to the basics of the language, continued, with
introduction of selected passages from ancient Roman authors
for reading, comprehension, and translation.
(3H,3C)
I,II.
2104: CICERO AND LIVY
A course in two major Latin prose authors. Review
and refinement of the language is combined with an
increasing attention to historical, cultural, linguistic
and literary questions. May be repeated with different
content for a maximum of 9 credits.
Pre: 1106.
(3H,3C)
2114: LATIN EPIC: VERGIL AND OVID
A course in two important Latin poets of the Age of
Augustus with a view to increasing the students ability
to understand and read Latin. Review and refinement
of the language is combined with an increasing attention to
historical, linguistic, cultural, and literary questions.
May be repeated with different content for a maximum of
9 credits.
Pre: 1106.
(3H,3C)
2124: LATIN LYRIC: CATULLUS AND HORACE
Two important Latin poets of the Late Republic.
Review and refinement of the language is combined with an
increasing attention to historical, linguistic, cultural,
and literary questions.
May be repeated with different content for a maximum of
9 credits.
Pre: 1105, 1106.
(3H,3C)
2134: LATE MEDIEVAL LATIN
Post-classical Latin, from Augustine and Boethius
through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and the Modern Age.
Review and refinement of the language is combined with an
increasing attention to historical, cultural, linguistic
and literary questions.
May be repeated with different content for a maximum of
9 credits.
Pre: 1105, 1106.
(3H,3C)
2964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
2974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2974H: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Honors section.
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.
Writing Intensive.
(3H,3C)
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 required.
(3H,3C)
4964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4974H: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Honors section.
Variable credit course.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
4994H: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Honors section.
Variable credit course.
Undergraduate Course Descriptions (PORT)
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)
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.
Undergraduate Course Descriptions (RUS)
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)
1114: ACCELERATED ELEMENTARY RUSSIAN
Proficiency-oriented approach to elementary Russian,
designed for learners who wish to progress rapidly through
the beginning stages of language learning. Develops the four
language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) in a
cultural context. Duplicates 1105 and 1106.
(6H,6C)
2105-2106: INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN
Grammar, reading, conversation, and composition.
Emphasizes comprehension of written and spoken Russian.
Pre: 1106.
(3H,3C)
2114: ACCELERATED INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN
Proficiency-oriented approach to intermediate Russian for
learners who wish to progress rapidly through the
intermediate stages of language learning. Develops the four
language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) in a
cultural context. Duplicates 2105 and 2106.
Pre: 1106 or 1114.
(6H,6C)
2734: INTRODUCTION TO RUSSIAN CULTURE AND 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.
(3H,3C)
2964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
2974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2974H: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
3105,3106: GRAMMAR, COMPOSITION AND 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)
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)
3304: SURVEY OF NINETEENTH-CENTURY RUSSIAN LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION
Masterpieces of Russian fiction and poetry written
between 1815 and 1881. Romantic poetry
of the early nineteenth century and traces the beginnings
of Russian prose from early short stories to the rise of the
novel as the dominant literary form in the second half of
the century. History and politics to
theological and philosophical issues in various
works. Methods, terminology and practice of literary
analysis. Taught in English.
Pre: ENGL 1106 or ENGL 1204H.
(3H,3C)
3314: SURVEY OF TWENTIETH-CENTURY RUSSIAN LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION
Masterpieces of the twentieth-century Russian literature.
Symbolist, Acmeist and Futurist poetry, modernist and
postmodernist prose such as Mikhail Bulgakov's "The
Master and Margarita", and Viktor Pelevin's "Life of
Insects." Terminology, practice, and standard methods
of literary analysis. Interactions between major political
events, social and literary movement. Aesthetic and
rhetorical strategies. Taught in English.
Pre: ENGL 1106 or ENGL 1204H.
(3H,3C)
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.
(3H,3C)
3954: STUDY ABROAD
Variable credit course. X-grade allowed.
3984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4204: TOPICS IN RUSSIAN CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION
Specific topics in Russian culture and civilization.
Variable content. May be repeated for credit with different
content.
Pre: 3105.
(3H,3C)
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.
Pre: 3105.
(3H,3C)
4964: FIELD STUDY
Variable credit course.
4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4974H: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
4994H: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
Undergraduate Course Descriptions (SPAN)
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.
X-grade allowed.
Pre: 1106 or 1114 for 2105; 2105 for 2106.
(3H,3C)
I,II.
2154 (HORT 2154): SPANISH FOR THE GREEN INDUSTRY
Dialogue-based language course focusing on the vocabulary
and grammatical structures pertaining to Green and
Agricultural Industry jobs. Includes vocabulary and context
specific to jobs and workers in greenhouse, nursery, turf
and landscape environments. Spanish culture
is included throughout the course along with
grammar and structure. Prior study in Spanish is helpful
but not required. I, II.
(3H,3C)
2744: INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH CULTURE AND 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.
(3H,3C)
2754: INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH-AMERICAN CULTURE AND 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.
(3H,3C)
2764: INTRODUCTION TO LATINO AMERICAN STUDIES
Introduction to interdisciplinary field of Latino American
Studies. Exploration of debates and problems of Latin
American and Latina/o history and culture. Examination and
analysis of transnational, social, and cultural trends.
Emphasis on connections between United States and Latin
America, and local and regional Latina/o communities. In
English.
(3H,3C)
2774: MINORITY LANGUAGES IN THE SPANISH-SPEAKING CONTEXT
Examination of language policies and practices with regard
to minority languages across the Spanish-speaking context,
histories of minority languages in Spanish-speaking areas,
and the current socio-political situations of these
languages and their speakers. Exploration of issues
concerning linguistic rights, such as access to education,
economic opportunities, and political status; analysis of
the implications of restrictions on minority groups'
linguistic rights. Discussion of why some
minority-language speakers have been more successful in
their language conservation or revitalization efforts than
others. Taught in English. Does not count toward the
Spanish major or minor.
(3H,3C)
2964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
2974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2974H: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
3105-3106: GRAMMAR, COMPOSITION AND 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 for 3105; 3105 for 3106.
(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.
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. Course requirements may be satisfied by taking
SPAN prerequisite prior to or concurrent with course.
X-grade allowed.
Pre: 3106.
(3H,3C)
3404: EARLY PENINSULAR CULTURE AND LITERATURE
This course examines Spain's construction of a cohesive
national identity as it comes together to form a nation and
to become a leading world empire. Exploring the development
of Spain from pre-history to the end of the Golden Age in
1700, the class engages diverse literary and cultural texts
in dialogue with the key historical and political events of
their period in order to provide a greater appreciation of
how various cultural media interact with one another in the
construction of an overall national identity.
Pre: 3304.
(3H,3C)
3414: MODERN PENINSULAR CULTURE AND LITERATURE
Examination of the culture and literature of Spain from 1700
to the present, including narrative, poetry, theatre, film,
and art. Emphasis on the interpretation and analysis of
cultural texts in the context of key historical and
political events, in order to understand shifting concepts
of cultural identity and advantages and challenges of
diversity. Taught in Spanish.
Pre: 3304.
(3H,3C)
3444: EARLY SPANISH-AMERICAN CULTURE AND LITERATURE
This course traces the cultural development of Spanish
America from the pre-Hispanic era to independence from
Spain in the 19th century. Key literary and cultural texts
are examined within the historical, political, and social
context in which they were created. The course includes
historical texts, narrative, poetry, drama, art,
architecture, and music.
Pre: 3304.
(3H,3C)
3464: MODERN MEXICAN AND CENTRAL AMERICAN CULTURE AND LITERATURE
Exploration of the civilization, culture, and literature of
Mexico and Central America, spanning the 19th century
post-independence period to the present; examination
of literary and cultural texts within the historical,
political, and social context in which they were created;
study of canonical as well as non-canonical texts, from
both "high" and "popular" culture, including historical
texts, narrative, poetry, drama, film, art, architecture,
and music. Taught in Spanish.
Pre: 3304.
(3H,3C)
3474: MODERN SPANISH-CARIBBEAN CULTURE AND LITERATURE
Exploration of the civilization, culture, and literature of
the Spanish Carribbean, spanning the 19th century post-
independence period to the present; analysis of literary
and cultural texts within the historical, political, and
social context in which they were created; interpretation
of canonical as well as non-canonical texts, including
historical texts, narrative, poetry, drama, film, art,
architecture, and music; analysis of current events and
identification of changes brought on by globalization;
articulation of the advantages and challenges of cultural
diversity. Taught in Spanish.
Pre: 3304.
(3H,3C)
3484: MODERN ANDEAN AND SOUTHERN CONE CULTURE AND LITERATURE
Exploration of the civilization, culture and literature of
the Andean and Southern Cone regions of South America,
spanning the 19th century post-independence period to the
present; examination of literary and cultural texts with the
historical, political, and social context in which they were
created; study of canonical as well as non-canonical texts,
from both "high" and "popular" culture, including historical
texts, narrative, poetry, drama, film, art, architecture,
and music; analysis of current events and identification
of changes brought on by globalization; articulation of
the advantages and challenges of cultural diversity.
Tuaght in Spanish.
Pre: 3304.
(3H,3C)
3494: INTRODUCTION TO HISPANIC LINGUISTICS
Introduction to fundamental concepts of Hispanic
linguistics; exploration of context-appropriate language
use; examination of linguistic properties in Spanish
(phonetics/phonology, morphology, syntax, and
semantics/pragmatics); development of analytical tools
necessary to explore the relationship between the
Spanish language and Hispanic cultural practices; and
application of knowledge of linguistics to hands-on
activities. In Spanish. [Pre: 3304 (3H, 3C)]
Pre: 3304.
(3H,3C)
3514: SPANISH FOR THE MEDICAL PROFESSIONS
Specialized course applying knowledge of the Spanish
language and its culture to the medical professions.
Contextualized use of specific vocabulary, idiomatic
expressions, and cultural practices in real-world
situations. Taught in Spanish.
Pre: 3304.
(3H,3C)
3524: INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH TRANSLATION
Introduction to the translation of various types of texts,
such as literature, business correspondence, commercial
advertising, and legal documents. Includes translation from
English to Spanish and from Spanish to English, as well as a
thorough review of Spanish grammar and idiomatic language.
Taught in Spanish.
Pre: 3304.
(3H,3C)
3534: SPANISH FOR THE BUSINESS PROFESSIONS
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. In Spanish.
Pre: 3304.
(3H,3C)
3544: SPANISH PHONETICS AND PHONOLOGY
Provides students with an overview of phonetics and
phonology in Spanish. Familiarizes students with the
articulatory descriptions of vowels and consonants of
Spanish and the transcription of Spanish speech using
the International Phonetic Alphabet. Compares and contrasts
the sound systems of Spanish and English. Provides students
the tools to improve their pronunciation of Spanish.
Explores the phonetic variation that exists throughout the
Spanish speaking world taught in Spanish.
Pre: 3304.
(3H,3C)
3554: TEACHING SPANISH
Examination of theories and approaches to second-language
and heritage-language learning and teaching. Discussion of
technological resources and authentic materials that promote
language teaching and individual differences that affect
language learning. Analysis of pedagogical materials for
the Spanish-language classroom. Hands-on experience with
lesson-plan design for teaching Spanish. Taught in Spanish.
Pre: 3304.
(3H,3C)
3954: STUDY ABROAD
Variable credit course. X-grade allowed.
3984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4104: ADVANCED GRAMMAR AND 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.
X-grade allowed.
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.
I
Pre: 3494 or 3544.
(3H,3C)
4124: SPANISH TRANSLATION: THEORY AND TECHNIQUE
Introduction to translation theories and application of
these theories to different types of texts, including
literature, business correspondence, commercial advertising,
and legal documents. Includes translation from English to
Spanish and from Spanish to English, as well as a thorough
review of Spanish grammar and idiomatic language.
Pre: 3524.
(3H,3C)
4304: TOPICS IN EARLY MODERN LITERATURE AND CULTURE
Variable topics in Hispanic and/or Latin American literature
and culture of the Early Modern period. Texts and/or
cultural artifacts selected for aesthetic value, historical
importance and thematic significance. Related scholarly
criticism representing a variety of approaches. Emphasis on
historical, social and cultural context. May be repeated
twice for credit with different content. Taught in Spanish.
Pre: 3404 or 3414 or 3444 or 3464 or 3474 or 3484.
(3H,3C)
4314: STUDIES IN 18TH AND 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.
I
Pre: 3414 or 3404 or 3444 or 3464 or 3474 or 3484.
(3H,3C)
4324: STUDIES IN 20TH AND 21ST CENTURY HISPANIC LITERATURE
A variable content course devoted to Hispanic literature of
the 20th and 21st centuries. Offers an in-depth literary
exploration of a significant historical period, cultural
movement, theme, or genre. Focuses on literary and
cultural analysis from a variety of perspectives.
Practices advanced Spanish oral and writing skills.
Examines texts that have aesthetic value and
historical and cultural significance. May be taken
up to three times for credit with different content.
Pre: 3404 or 3414 or 3444 or 3464 or 3474 or 3484.
(3H,3C)
4334: SPECIAL TOPICS IN HISPANIC LIFE, LITERATURE, AND 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.
X-grade allowed.
Pre: 3404 or 3414 or 3444 or 3464 or 3474 or 3484.
(3H,3C)
II.
4344: HISPANIC LITERATURE AND THE REPRESENTATION OF HISTORY
Focuses on the relationship between history and literature
in the Hispanic world through an interdisciplinary lens.
Examines different geographical regions of the Hispanic
world, theoretical readings, and the ways that authors have
used various literary styles to portray, re-write, subvert,
and even contradict their countries' official history.
Examines texts that have aesthetic value and historical
and cultural significance. Practices advanced Spanish oral
and writing skills. This variable topics course may be
repeated up to three times if topics are different.
Pre: 3404 or 3414 or 3444 or 3464 or 3474 or 3484.
(3H,3C)
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.
4964H: FIELD STUDY
Honors
Variable credit course.
4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4974H: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course. X-grade allowed.
4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
4994H: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.