Foreign Language Course Descriptions

French Course Descriptions

FR 101 Elementary French I (3)
Introduces basic grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary with special emphasis on aural comprehension and conversation. Work with computer audio files is required. Not open for credit to students who have had two or more years in secondary school.

FR 102 Elementary French II (3)
Continues FR 101. Prerequisite: FR 101 or equivalent.

FR 113 French Language and Culture I (3)
(in English) Designed for Continuing Education/External Degree students, offers an overview of the French-speaking world through a study of the geography, history, arts and literature plus the basics of spoken French.

FR 114 French Language and Culture II (3)
(in English) Continues FR 113. Prerequisite: FR 113.

FR 201 Intermediate French I (3)
Offers systematic study of the language with particular attention to grammar review, vocabulary growth, conversation and reading comprehension. Work with computer audio files is required. Prerequisite: FR 101-102 or at least two years of high school French; placement by advisement or test.

FR 202 Intermediate French II (3)
Continues FR 201. Prerequisite: FR 201.

FR 321 Advanced French Grammar I (3)
Develops competency in the written and spoken language through intensive study of grammar. Includes analysis of selected literary and cultural documents. Prerequisite: FR 201-202 or equivalent.

FR 322 Advanced French Grammar II (3)
Encourages use of the more sophisticated patterns of the French language to increase vocabulary, develop a style in composition and express mature ideas clearly and correctly. Includes analysis of selected literary and cultural documents. Prerequisite: FR 201-202 or equivalent.

FR 325 French Conversation and Composition I (3)
Develops conversation and written composition skills involving study of vocabulary and useful idioms to promote communication in everyday situations. Prerequisite: FR 201-202 or equivalent.

FR 326 French Conversation and Composition II (3)
Develops and refines oral fluency through both extemporaneous and prepared discussions of contemporary topics as well as films. Prerequisite: FR 201-202 or equivalent.

FR 329 French Civilization I (3)
Surveys the geographical, historical, artistic, literary, social and institutional influences which have formed the French nation. Prerequisite: FR 201-202 or equivalent.

FR 330 French Civilization II (3)
Studies various aspects of contemporary French life, including significant historical events, the family structure, education, government, economy, immigration and leisure activities. Prerequisite: FR 201-202 or equivalent.

FR 341 Seminar in France
A Winter Session or Summer Session short study abroad course focussing on French culture and language. Pre-trip seminars and post-trip research paper required.

FR 401 French Literature I (3)
Surveys the principal works, authors and movements in French literature from its origins to the eighteenth century. Prerequisite: FR 201-202 or equivalent.

FR 402 French Literature II (3)
Surveys the principal works, authors and movements in French literature from the eighteenth century to the present. Prerequisite: FR 202 or permission of instructor.

FR 408 Twentieth Century French Literature (3)
Focuses on the origin and development of major trends in contemporary French literature as seen in the principal works of representative authors. Prerequisite: FR 201-202 or permission of instructor.

FR 409 Topics in French Studies (3)
Taught in English, this course will focus on a specific topic in French literature and/or culture, such as Paris 1900 or the history of French-American relations. French majors are expected to do the required reading and writing in French.

FR 479 Cooperative Education (3)
Provides for the integration of classroom study with a specific, planned period of supervised learning through paid work experience related to a student’s career goals.

FR 489 Field Internship (3)
Offers qualified students the opportunity to do off-campus field work by individual arrangement.

FR 499 Independent Study (3)
Offers qualified students the opportunity to develop independent reading and research skills by working in selected areas under the guidance of individual teachers. Offered only to upper division students with a cumulative index of 2.5 or better; by permission.

Spanish Course Descriptions

SP 101 Elementary Spanish I (3)
Introduces basic grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary with special emphasis on aural comprehension and conversation. Not open for credit to students who have had two or more years in secondary school or to heritage speakers of Spanish.

SP 102 Elementary Spanish II (3)
Continues SP 101. Prerequisite: SP 101 or equivalent. Open to heritage speakers only with permission.

SP 113 Spanish Language and Culture I (3)
(in English) Designed for Continuing Education/External Degree students, offers an overview of the culture of Spain through readings in geography, history, the arts and literature plus the basics of spoken Spanish.

SP 114 Spanish Language and Culture II (3)
(in English) Continues SP 113, with an overview of the culture of Spanish America.

SP 201 Intermediate Spanish I (3)
Offers a systematic study of the language with particular attention given to grammar review, vocabulary growth, conversation and reading comprehension. Prerequisite: SP 101-102 or at least two years of high school Spanish; placement by advisement.

SP 202 Intermediate Spanish II (3)
Continues SP 201. Prerequisite: SP 201 or equivalent.

SP 315 Spanish for Commerce and Industry (3)
Introduces specialized business vocabulary for letter writing and practical oral communication. Prerequisite: SP 202 or equivalent.

SP 321 Advanced Spanish Grammar I (3)
Introduces the evolution of the language with intensive grammar review and in-depth study of particular linguistic phenomena as presented in selected literary works. Prerequisite: SP 202 or equivalent.

SP 322 Advanced Spanish Grammar II (3)
Continues the intensive grammar review with emphasis on Spanish morphology and syntax through analysis of selected literary works. Prerequisite: SP 202 or equivalent.

SP 325 Spanish Conversation and Composition I (3)
Develops conversation skills through reading and assigned topics, pronunciation, correct expression and sentence structure. Prerequisite: SP 202 or equivalent.

SP 326 Spanish Conversation and Composition II (3)
Expands on correct expression and sentence structure with essay writing and analyses of contemporary topics. Prerequisite: SP 202 or equivalent.

SP 329 Hispanic Civilization I (3)
Studies the cultural history and geography of Spain through the 19th century. Prerequisite: SP 202 or equivalent.

SP 330 Hispanic Civilization II (3)
Explores cultural history and geography of Spanish-speaking Latin America. Prerequisite: SP 202 or equivalent.

SP 341 Seminar in Mexico
A Winter Session or Summer Session short study abroad course concentrating on conversational Spanish. Homestay and daily classes.

SP 342 Seminar in Spain
A short study abroad course concentrating on the history and customs of areas visited. Pre-trip seminars and post-trip research paper required.

SP 401 Spanish Literature I (3)
Studies Spanish literature from the beginning to the year 1700. Discussion of representative texts and authors from the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods. Prerequisite: SP 202 or equivalent.

SP 402 Spanish Literature II (3)
Studies Spanish literature 1700 to the present. Discussion of representative texts and authors from the Neoclassical, Romantic, Realist and Contemporary periods. Prerequisite: SP 202 or equivalent.

SP 403 Survey of Spanish American Literature (3)
Explores and discusses the main works of representative authors in various countries from the colonial period to today. Prerequisite: SP 202 or equivalent.

SP 404 The Contemporary Spanish American Novel (3)
Explores and discusses the main works of representative authors in various countries. Prerequisite: SP 202 or equivalent.

SP 408 The Spanish American Short Story (3)
This course introduces students to the short story genre through the work of some of Spanish America’s most renowned authors. Through the work of Horacio Quiroga, Juan Rulfo, Jorge Luis Borges, Julio Cortazar and others the student will become familiar with the major trends and innovations that occurred in Latin American fiction during the twentieth century. Prerequisite: SP 202 or equivalent.

SP 409 Topics in Spanish Studies (3)
Taught in English, this course focuses on a specific topic in Spanish literature and/or culture such as the stereotypes of Don Quixote and Don Juan. Spanish majors are expected to do the required reading and writing in Spanish.

SP 423 Hispanic Caribbean Literature (3)
This course introduces students to the nineteenth and twentieth century Spanish literature of the Caribbean. The works that will be read explore issues such as colonialism, slavery and race, exile and migration and the history of relationships with the United States. Prerequisite: SP 202 or equivalent.

SP 479 Cooperative Education (3)
Provides for the integration of classroom study with a specific, planned period of supervised learning through paid work experience related to a student’s career goals.

SP 489 Field Internship (3)
Offers qualified students the opportunity to do off-campus field work by individual arrangement.

SP 499 Independent Study (3)
Develops independent reading and research skills in consultation with professor. Offered only to upper division students with a cumulative index of 2.5 or better. By permission.

German Course Descriptions

GE 101 Elementary German I (3)
Introduces basic grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary with special emphasis on aural comprehension and conversation.

GE 102 Elementary German II (3)
Continues GE 101. Prerequisite: GE 101 or equivalent.

GE 201 Intermediate German I (3)
Offer systematic study of the language with particular attention to grammar review, vocabulary growth, conversation and reading comprehension. Prerequisite: GE 101-102 or at least two years of high school German.

GE 202 Intermediate German II (3)
Continues GE 201. Prerequisite: GE 201.

Italian Course Descriptions

IT 101 Elementary Italian I (3)
Introduces basic grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary with special emphasis on aural comprehension and conversation. Not open for credit to students who have had two or more years in secondary school.

IT 102 Elementary Italian II (3)
Continues IT 101. Prerequisite: IT 101 or equivalent.

IT 113 Italian Language and Culture I (3)
(in English) Designed for Continuing Education/External Degree students, this course offers an overview of the culture of Italy through history and art, plus the basics of spoken Italian.

IT 114 Italian Language and Culture II (3)
(in English) Continues IT 113. Prerequisite: IT 113.

IT 201 Intermediate Italian I (3)
Offers systematic study of the language with particular attention to grammar review, vocabulary growth, conversation and reading comprehension. Prerequisite: IT 101-102 or at least two years of high school Italian.

IT 202 Intermediate Italian II (3)
Continues IT 201. Prerequisite: IT 201 or equivalent.

IT 305 Conversation and Culture (3)
Develops conversational and written skills through the use of current literary and cultural texts. Prerequisite: IT 202 or equivalent.

Japanese Course Descriptions

JA 101 Elementary Japanese I (3)
Introduces basic grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary with special emphasis on conversation and culture.

JA 102 Elementary Japanese II (3)
Continues JA 101. Prerequisite: JA 101 or equivalent.

JA 201 Intermediate Japanese I (3)
Offers systematic study of the language with particular attention to grammar review, vocabulary growth, conversation and reading comprehension. Prerequisite: JA 101-102 or at least two years of high school Japanese.

JA 202 Intermediate Japanese II (3)
Continues JA 201. Prerequisite: JA 201 or equivalent.

Courses Taught in English

FR/SP 420 Teaching World Languages (3)
Presents various approaches to and methods of communicative language instruction, with an emphasis on K–8. Prerequisite: Intermediate level of Spanish or French.

LA 301 Introduction to Language (3)
Studies theoretical and practical aspects of linguistics. Analysis of the basic features of language and the four branches of linguistics: phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics.