ARBC 1080 Culture and Commerce in the Arabic-Speaking World

[3 credit hours]

A study of the culture and society of the Arabic-speaking world with emphasis on business and economics. Taught in English.

Term Offered: Spring

Core Arts & Humanities, Multicultural Non-US Diversity

ARBC 1090 Culture of the Arabic-Speaking World

[3 credit hours]

An introduction to principal social, artistic, and literary aspect of modern culture in the Arabic-speaking worlds. Taught in English.

Term Offered: Fall

Core Arts & Humanities, Multicultural Non-US Diversity

ARBC 1110 Elementary Arabic I

[4 credit hours]

An introduction to Arabic Language and culture through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Laboratory practice required.

Term Offered: Fall

ARBC 1120 Elementary Arabic II

[4 credit hours]

An introduction to Arabic language and culture through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Laboratory practice required.

Prerequisites: ARBC 1110 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring

Core Arts & Humanities

ARBC 2140 Intermediate Arabic I

[3 credit hours]

Further practice of the four language skills with grammar building and readings of a literary-cultural nature.

Prerequisites: ARBC 1120 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

Core Arts & Humanities

ARBC 2150 Intermediate Arabic II

[3 credit hours]

Further practice of the four language skills with grammar building and readings of a literary-cultural nature.

Prerequisites: ARBC 2140 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

Core Arts & Humanities

ARBC 3010 Conversation and Composition I

[3 credit hours]

Work on advanced listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through intensive work with authentic texts that deal contemporary issues relating to the Arabic-speaking world.

Prerequisites: ARBC 2150 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Fall

ARBC 3020 Conversation and Composition II

[3 credit hours]

Work on advanced listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through intensive work with authentic texts that deal comtemporary issues realting to the Arabic-speaking world.

Prerequisites: ARBC 3010 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring

ARBC 3410 Survey of Arabic Civilization I

[3 credit hours]

The course examines the Arabic culture and civilization from Arabic authors' literature published in English as well as in Arabic and compares that to Western thought and expression.

Prerequisites: ARBC 3020 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Fall

ARBC 3420 Survey of Arabic Civilization II

[3 credit hours]

This course further the students' knowledge of the Arabic civilization through examining the ways of thinking and social contexts as expected in literary works and poetry from different eras.

Prerequisites: ARBC 3020 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring

ARBC 3980 Special Topics in Arabic

[1-3 credit hours]

Study of a selected topic in Arabic language, literature or culture. May be repeated wheh topic varies.

Prerequisites: ARBC 3010 with a minimum grade of D- and ARBC 3020 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

ARBC 4010 Arabic Syntax and Stylistics I

[3 credit hours]

It provides thorough intensive work with authentic texts that allows further study of syntax, morphology and complex grammatical structure of Arabic and the relationship between aural/oral aspects of the language.

Prerequisites: ARBC 3020 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Fall

ARBC 4020 Arabic Syntax and Stylistics II

[3 credit hours]

It provides thorough intensive work with authentic texts that allows further study of syntax, morphology and complex grammatical structure of Arabic and the relationship between aural/oral aspects of the language.

Prerequisites: ARBC 4010 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring

ARBC 4980 Special Topics in Arabic

[1-3 credit hours]

Study of a selected topic in Arabic language, literature or culture. May be repeated when topic varies.

Prerequisites: ARBC 3010 with a minimum grade of D- and ARBC 3020 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

CHIN 1090 Chinese Culture

[3 credit hours]

Through a systematic study of Chinese values and patterns of behaviors, this course builds students' proficiency in cultural competence of Chinese. This course is taught in English.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

Core Arts & Humanities, Multicultural Non-US Diversity

CHIN 1110 Elementary Chinese I

[4 credit hours]

An introduction to Chinese language and culture through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Laboratory practice required.

Term Offered: Fall

CHIN 1120 Elementary Chinese II

[4 credit hours]

An introduction to Chinese language and culture through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Laboratory practice required. Prerequisite: CHIN 1110 or satisfactory score on placement test.

Prerequisites: CHIN 1110 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

Core Arts & Humanities

CHIN 2140 Intermediate Chinese I

[3 credit hours]

CHIN 2150 Intermediate Chinese II

[3 credit hours]

CHIN 3980 Special topics in Chinese

[0-6 credit hours]

Study of a selected topic in Chinese language, literature or culture. May be repeated when topic varies.

FLAN 1970 Special Topics

[4 credit hours]

Special topics which vary semester to semester. Course may be repeated when topic varies.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

FLAN 1980 Special Topics

[4 credit hours]

Special topics which vary semester to semester. Course may be repeated when topic varies.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

FLAN 2700 World Cultures through Literature and Cinema in Translation

[3 credit hours]

This course introduces students to World Cultures through selected translated texts and films from various European, Latin American, African, Asian, and Middle East cultures. Among the themes considered are race, gender, class, immigration, and colonialism. Taught in English. 3 credit hours.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

Core Arts & Humanities, Multicultural Non-US Diversity

FLAN 2970 Special Topics

[3 credit hours]

Special topics which vary semester to semester. Course may be repeated when topic varies.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

FLAN 2980 Special Topics

[3 credit hours]

Special topics which vary semester to semester. Course may be repeated when topic varies.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

FLAN 3440 Intercultural Communication: Principles And Practice

[4 credit hours]

This course offers a survey of major concepts in intercultural communication. It emphasizes a balance between theoretical and practical learning opportunities and seeks to promote intercultural understanding.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

Multicultural Non-US Diversity

FLAN 3980 Special Topics in Foreign Languages

[0-6 credit hours]

Study of a selected topic in language, literature, or culture.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

FLAN 4160 Teaching Colloquia

[3 credit hours]

A course in the theory of second language acquisition and practice of teaching foreign / second languages in general.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

FLAN 4940 Internship in Foreign Languages

[0-12 credit hours]

Educational work experience in a pre-approved professional field.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

FLAN 4980 Special Topics in Foreign Languages

[0-6 credit hours]

Study of a selected topic in foreign languages. May be repeated when topic varies.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

FLAN 4990 Independent Study in World Languages and Cultures

[3 credit hours]

Independent study of a selected topic in foreign languages, developed in consultation with a faculty member. 3 hours. May be repeated with a different topic.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

FREN 1080 Culture And Commerce In The French-Speaking World

[3 credit hours]

A study of the French-speaking world with emphasis on the relationship between its culture and its business and economic institutions and practices. Taught in English. (Not for major credit.)

Term Offered: Fall

Core Arts & Humanities

FREN 1090 French & Francophone Culture In The Modern World

[3 credit hours]

This course focuses on modern French and Francophone culture and their historical and geographical sources. Taught in English. (Not for major credit.)

Term Offered: Spring

Core Arts & Humanities

FREN 1110 Elementary French I

[4 credit hours]

A comprehensive introductory course in French language and culture through the four basic skills: aural comprehension, reading, speaking and writing. Laboratory practice required. (not for major credit)

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

FREN 1120 Elementary French II

[4 credit hours]

A comprehensive introductory course in French language and culture through the four basic skills: aural comprehension, reading, speaking and writing. Laboratory practice required. (not for major credit)

Prerequisites: FREN 1110 with a minimum grade of D- or French Language Placement with a score of 1120

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

Core Arts & Humanities

FREN 2140 Intermediate French I

[3 credit hours]

Review and further development of command of the French language and culture through the four basic skills: aural comprehension, reading, speaking and writing. Laboratory practice required. (not for major credit)

Prerequisites: FREN 1120 with a minimum grade of D- or FREN 1500 with a minimum grade of D- or French Language Placement with a score of 2140

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

Core Arts & Humanities

FREN 2150 Intermediate French II

[3 credit hours]

Further review and development of command of the French language and culture through the four basic skills: aural comprehension, reading, speaking and writing. Laboratory practice required. (not for major credit)

Prerequisites: FREN 2140 with a minimum grade of D- or French Language Placement with a score of 2150

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

Core Arts & Humanities

FREN 3010 Conversation And Composition I

[3 credit hours]

Idiomatic conversation practice, dictation and pronunciation drill as well as development of practical writing skills.

Prerequisites: FREN 2150 with a minimum grade of D- or French Language Placement with a score of 3000

Term Offered: Fall

FREN 3020 Conversation And Composition II

[3 credit hours]

Further aural/oral development with emphasis on the mechanics of writing in French and the organization of ideas. A writing-intensive course.

Prerequisites: FREN 3010 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring

FREN 3170 Business French

[3 credit hours]

An introduction to the language of the French-speaking world, with emphasis on business and commerce.

Prerequisites: FREN 2150 with a minimum grade of D-

FREN 3210 Selected French and Francophone Readings I

[3 credit hours]

Selected French and Francophone short stories and novels.

Prerequisites: FREN 2150 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Fall

FREN 3220 Selected French and Francophone Prose and Poetry, Readings II

[3 credit hours]

French and Francophone readings taken from drama, poetry, and prose of 19th and 20th centuries.

Prerequisites: FREN 2150 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring

FREN 3400 Cross-Cultural Understanding

[3 credit hours]

An examination of the notions of culture, multiculturalism and Francophone cultures. Course content emphasizes issues of race, class and gender in U.S. and Francophone contexts.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

Multicultural Non-US Diversity

FREN 3410 Survey Of French Civilization I

[3 credit hours]

A study of the many ways in which France has contributed to world culture through architecture, painting, sculpture, music, literature, folklore, science, philosophy and education.

Prerequisites: FREN 2150 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

FREN 3420 Survey Of French And Francophone Civilization II

[3 credit hours]

An introductory study of selected sociological, political, cultural and economic issues of contemporary France and Francophone areas.

Prerequisites: FREN 2150 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring

FREN 3980 Special Topics in French Studies

[0-6 credit hours]

Study of a selected topic in French language, literature or culture. May be repeated when topic varies.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

FREN 4010 Advanced Study of French Language I

[3 credit hours]

A thorough study of syntax, morphology, grammar, and stylistics of French. Emphasizes various writing activities and styles.

Prerequisites: FREN 3020 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Fall

FREN 4020 Advanced Study of French Language II

[3 credit hours]

Continuing advanced study of syntax, morphology, grammar, and stylistics of French. Emphasizes various writing activities and styles.

Prerequisites: FREN 3010 with a minimum grade of D- and FREN 3020 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring

FREN 4050 Advanced Conversation

[3 credit hours]

Advanced practice in speaking idiomatic French. Special attention to problems of pronunciation and oral proficiency.

Prerequisites: FREN 3020 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

FREN 4070 French Translation

[3 credit hours]

Practice in translation of texts from French into English and English into French. Subject matter area will include commerce, natural, physical, and social sciences and the humanities.

FREN 4160 Teaching Colloquia

[3 credit hours]

A course in the theory of second language acquisition and practice of teaching foreign / second languages in general.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

FREN 4940 Internship in French

[0-12 credit hours]

Educational work experience, using French, in a pre-approved professional field.

FREN 4980 Special Topics In French Studies

[1-3 credit hours]

Study of a selected topic in French or Francophone language, literature, or culture. May be repeated when topic varies.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

FREN 4990 Independent Study In French

[1-3 credit hours]

Independent research in special topics. May be repeated once for additional credit.

GERM 1080 German Culture And Commerce

[3 credit hours]

Study of German culture and society with emphasis on business and economics. Taught in English. (Not for major credit.)

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

Core Arts & Humanities

GERM 1090 Introduction To Modern German Culture

[3 credit hours]

An introduction to principal social, artistic and literary aspects of modern German culture. Taught in English. (Not for major credit.)

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

Core Arts & Humanities

GERM 1110 Elementary German I

[4 credit hours]

An introduction to German language and culture through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Laboratory practice required.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

GERM 1120 Elementary German II

[4 credit hours]

An introduction to German language and culture through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Laboratory practice required.

Prerequisites: GERM 1110 with a minimum grade of D- or German Language Placement with a score of 1120

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

Core Arts & Humanities

GERM 2140 Intermediate German I

[3 credit hours]

Practice of the four language skills with grammar review and readings of a literary-cultural nature. Laboratory practice required. (not for major credit)

Prerequisites: GERM 1120 with a minimum grade of D- or GERM 1500 with a minimum grade of D- or German Language Placement with a score of 2140

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

Core Arts & Humanities

GERM 2150 Intermediate German II

[3 credit hours]

Further practice of the four language skills with grammar review and readings of a literary-cultural nature. Laboratory practice required. (Not for major credit)

Prerequisites: GERM 2140 with a minimum grade of D- or German Language Placement with a score of 2150

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

Core Arts & Humanities

GERM 2980 Special Topics in German Studies

[0-6 credit hours]

Study of a selected topic in German language, literature or culture. May be repeated when topic varies.

GERM 3010 Conversation And Composition I

[3 credit hours]

Work on advanced listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through intensive work with authentic texts that deal with contemporary issues relating to the German-speaking world.

Prerequisites: GERM 2150 with a minimum grade of D- or German Language Placement with a score of 3000

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

GERM 3020 Conversation And Composition II

[3 credit hours]

Work on advanced speaking, listening, reading and writing skills through intensive work with authentic texts that deal with contemporary issues relating to the German-speaking world. A writing-intensive course.

Prerequisites: GERM 3010 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

GERM 3170 Business German

[3 credit hours]

An introduction to the language and practices of German business and commerce.

Prerequisites: GERM 2150 with a minimum grade of D-

GERM 3200 Survey Of German Literature

[3 credit hours]

A survey of German literature from its origins to the present, with emphasis on literature after 1750.

Prerequisites: GERM 2150 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

GERM 3410 Survey Of German Civilization I

[3 credit hours]

A study of different aspects of German culture and civilization such as fine arts, history, science and philosophy.

Prerequisites: GERM 2150 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

GERM 3420 Survey Of German Civilization II

[3 credit hours]

A study of different aspects of German culture and civilization such as fine arts, history, science and philosophy.

Prerequisites: GERM 2150 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

GERM 3980 Special Topics in German Studies

[0-6 credit hours]

Study of a selected topic in German language, literature, or culture. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

GERM 4010 German Syntax And Stylistics I

[3 credit hours]

Refinement of conversation and composition skills through the analysis of texts and written and oral exercises.

Prerequisites: GERM 3020 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

GERM 4020 Advanced Conversation And Composition II - WAC

[4 credit hours]

A practical application of language skills in the preparation of a German-related project chosen, developed and presented by the student. A writing-intensive and capstone course.

Prerequisites: GERM 3020 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring, Summer

GERM 4160 Teaching Colloquia

[3 credit hours]

A course in the theory of second language acquisition and practice of teaching foreign / second languages in general.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

GERM 4200 German Culture And Civilization

[3 credit hours]

Study of major trends and current developments in German Landeskunde. May be repeated when topic varies.

GERM 4710 German Literature Of The 19th Century

[3 credit hours]

Study of selected works by authors from B¿chner to Fontane.

Term Offered: Spring

GERM 4720 German Romanticism

[3 credit hours]

Study of Romantic writers of Germany such as Novalis, Eichendorff, E.T.A. Hoffmann and Bettina Brentano.

GERM 4810 German Literature Of The 20th Century

[3 credit hours]

Study of selected works by authors from the turn of the century to the present.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

GERM 4850 Genre Studies

[3 credit hours]

Study of a selected literary or film genre, its development, and its influence on German culture. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

GERM 4870 German Literature In Translation

[3 credit hours]

In-depth study of selected works of German literature in English translation. (Not for major credit).

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

GERM 4910 Honors Research In German

[3 credit hours]

Independent research in special topics. May be repeated once for additional credit.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

GERM 4980 Special Topics In German Studies

[1-3 credit hours]

Study of a selected topic in German language, literature, or culture. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

GERM 4990 Independent Study In German

[1-3 credit hours]

Independent research in special topics. May be repeated once for additional credit.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

JAPN 1080 Japanese Culture And Commerce

[3 credit hours]

Study of Japanese culture and society with emphasis on business and economics. Taught in English. (not for major credit).

Term Offered: Summer

Core Arts & Humanities, Multicultural Non-US Diversity

JAPN 1090 Introduction To Japanese Culture

[3 credit hours]

An introduction to principal social, artistic and literary aspects of modern Japanese culture. Taught in English. (Not for major credit.)

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

Core Arts & Humanities, Multicultural Non-US Diversity

JAPN 1110 Elementary Japanese I

[4 credit hours]

An introduction to Japanese language and culture through aural comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Laboratory practice required. (not for major credit)

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

JAPN 1120 Elementary Japanese II

[4 credit hours]

An introduction to Japanese language and culture through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Laboratory practice required. (not for major credit)

Prerequisites: JAPN 1110 with a minimum grade of D- or Japanese Language Placement with a score of 1120

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

Core Arts & Humanities

JAPN 2140 Intermediate Japanese I

[3 credit hours]

Further practice of the four language skills with grammar review and readings of a literary-cultural nature. Laboratory practice required. (not for major credit)

Prerequisites: JAPN 1120 with a minimum grade of D- or Japanese Language Placement with a score of 2140

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

Core Arts & Humanities

JAPN 2150 Intermediate Japanese II

[3 credit hours]

Further practice of the four language skills with grammar review and readings of a literary-cultural nature. Laboratory practice required. (not for major credit)

Prerequisites: JAPN 2140 with a minimum grade of D- or Japanese Language Placement with a score of 2150

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

Core Arts & Humanities

JAPN 2190 Study Abroad

[1-3 credit hours]

The course permits beginning students of Japanese to spend time in a country where Japanese is spoken. Credit awarded in accordance with established departmental procedures.

Prerequisites: JAPN 2150 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

JAPN 3010 Conversation And Composition I

[3 credit hours]

Work on advanced aural comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills through intensive work with authentic texts dealing with contemporary issues relating to Japan. Laboratory practice required.

Prerequisites: JAPN 2150 with a minimum grade of D- or Japanese Language Placement with a score of 3000

Term Offered: Fall

JAPN 3020 Conversation And Composition II

[3 credit hours]

Further work on advanced aural comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills through intensive work with authentic texts dealing with contemporary issues relating to Japan. Laboratory practice required. A writing-intensive course.

Prerequisites: JAPN 3010 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring

JAPN 3170 Business Japanese

[3 credit hours]

An introduction to the language and practices of Japanese business and commerce.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

JAPN 3410 Survey Of Japanese Civilization I

[3 credit hours]

A study of different aspects of Japanese culture and civilization such as fine arts, history, science and philosophy.

Prerequisites: JAPN 2150 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Fall

JAPN 3980 Special Topics in Japanese Studies

[0-6 credit hours]

Study of a selected topic in Japanese language, literature, or culture. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

JAPN 4010 Japanese Syntax And Stylistics I

[3 credit hours]

A review of Japanese stylistic structures through the analysis of texts and written and oral exercises in Japanese.

Prerequisites: JAPN 3020 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Fall

JAPN 4020 Japanese Syntax And Stylistics II

[4 credit hours]

Further review of Japanese stylistic structures through the analysis of texts and written and oral exercises in Japanese. The course includes an introduction to Japanese calligraphy. A writing-intensive course.

Prerequisites: JAPN 4010 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring

JAPN 4050 Advanced Conversation I

[3 credit hours]

Practice in speaking idiomatic Japanese.

Term Offered: Fall

JAPN 4060 Advanced Conversation II

[3 credit hours]

Continued practice in speaking idiomatic Japanese.

Term Offered: Spring

JAPN 4190 Study Abroad

[1-12 credit hours]

The course permits the student minoring in Japanese to spend time in a country where Japanese is spoken. Credit awarded in accordance with established departmental procedures.

Prerequisites: JAPN 3020 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

JAPN 4940 Internship in Japanese

[0-12 credit hours]

Educational work experience, using Japanese, in a pre-approved professional field.

JAPN 4980 Special Topics In Japanese Studies

[1-3 credit hours]

Study of a selected topic in Japanese language, literature, or culture. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

JAPN 4990 Independent Study In Japanese

[1-3 credit hours]

Independent research on special topics. May be repeated once for additional credit.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

SPAN 1080 Culture & Commerce In The Spanish-Speaking World

[3 credit hours]

A study of the Hispanic world with emphasis on the relationship between its culture and business and economic institutions and practices. Taught in English. (Not for major credit)

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

Core Arts & Humanities

SPAN 1090 Culture Of Latin America

[3 credit hours]

A study of selected artistic, literary, philosophical, political and social aspects of present day Latin American culture. Taught in English. (Not for major credit)

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

Core Arts & Humanities, Multicultural Non-US Diversity

SPAN 1100 Culture Of Spain

[3 credit hours]

A study of the events, people and movements that have formed Spain. Taught in English. (Not for major credit)

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

Core Arts & Humanities

SPAN 1110 Elementary Spanish I

[4 credit hours]

Practice in using and understanding Spanish to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and cultural topics. Lab practice required. (Not for major credit)

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

SPAN 1120 Elementary Spanish II

[4 credit hours]

A comprehensive introductory course in Spanish language and culture through the four basic skills: aural comprehension, reading, speaking and writing. Laboratory practice required. (Not for major credit)

Prerequisites: SPAN 1110 with a minimum grade of D- or Spanish Language Placement with a score of 1120

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

Core Arts & Humanities

SPAN 2140 Intermediate Spanish I

[3 credit hours]

Intermediate-level review and development of aural comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills. Topics in the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Lab practice required. (Not for major credit)

Prerequisites: SPAN 1120 with a minimum grade of D- or SPAN 1500 with a minimum grade of D- or Spanish Language Placement with a score of 2140

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

Core Arts & Humanities

SPAN 2150 Intermediate Spanish II

[3 credit hours]

Further review and development of aural comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills. Topics in the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Lab practice required. (Not for major credit)

Prerequisites: SPAN 2140 with a minimum grade of D- or Spanish Language Placement with a score of 2150

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

Core Arts & Humanities

SPAN 2190 Study Abroad

[1-3 credit hours]

Designed to permit and encourage non-majors to spend time in a country where Spanish is spoken. Credit will be given in accordance with established departmental procedures. (Not for major credit.)

Term Offered: Summer

SPAN 2980 Special Topics in Spanish Studies

[0-6 credit hours]

Study of a selected topic in Spanish language, literature or culture. May be repeated when topic varies.

Term Offered: Spring

SPAN 3000 Spanish Grammar

[3 credit hours]

A study of all Spanish grammatical aspects with special emphasis on those which present greater difficulty for the English speaker.

Prerequisites: SPAN 2150 with a minimum grade of D- or Spanish Language Placement with a score of 3000

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

SPAN 3010 Conversation And Composition I

[3 credit hours]

Practice in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Vocabulary and fluency building in Spanish with special emphasis on oral practice.

Prerequisites: SPAN 2150 with a minimum grade of D- or Spanish Language Placement with a score of 3000

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

SPAN 3020 Conversation And Composition II

[3 credit hours]

Practice in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Vocabulary and fluency building in Spanish with special emphasis on writing practice. A writing-intensive course.

Prerequisites: SPAN 2150 with a minimum grade of D- or Spanish Language Placement with a score of 3000

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

SPAN 3170 Business Spanish

[3 credit hours]

An introduction to the language of the Hispanic world peculiar to the areas of business and commerce.

Prerequisites: SPAN 2150 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Fall

SPAN 3210 Survey Of Spanish Literature I

[3 credit hours]

A survey of Spanish literature from its origins through the seventeenth century.

Prerequisites: SPAN 2150 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Fall

SPAN 3220 Survey Of Spanish Literature II

[3 credit hours]

A survey of Spanish literature from the eighteenth century to the present.

Prerequisites: SPAN 2150 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring

SPAN 3270 Survey Of Latin American Literature I

[3 credit hours]

The literature of Latin America from the Colonial period to the end of the nineteenth century.

Prerequisites: SPAN 2150 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Fall

SPAN 3280 Survey Of Latin American Literature II

[3 credit hours]

The literature of Latin America from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present.

Prerequisites: SPAN 2150 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring

SPAN 3410 Spanish Culture And Civilization

[3 credit hours]

A study of the events, people and movements that have formed Spain. Attention is also given to the nation's contemporary life-style and culture.

Prerequisites: SPAN 2150 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring

SPAN 3420 Latin American Civilization

[3 credit hours]

A study of Latin America's contributions to world culture in such fields as architecture, painting, sculpture, music, literature, folklore, sciences, philosophy and education.

Prerequisites: SPAN 2150 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring

SPAN 3980 Special Topics in Spanish Studies

[0-6 credit hours]

Study of a selected topic within Spanish studies. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

SPAN 4000 Advanced Spanish Grammar

[3 credit hours]

An advanced study of Spanish grammar in preparation for higher levels of study in the language and for its use in professional pursuits.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

SPAN 4010 Syntax And Stylistics

[4 credit hours]

A thorough study of the grammatical structure of Spanish with special attention to stylistic problems.

Prerequisites: (SPAN 3000 with a minimum grade of D- and SPAN 3010 with a minimum grade of D- and SPAN 3020 with a minimum grade of D-)

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

SPAN 4060 Translation & Interpretation In Spanish

[3 credit hours]

A study of the techniques of translation and interpretation as they relate to English and Spanish based on a contrastive analysis of the two languages, both in theory and practice.

Prerequisites: SPAN 4010 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring

SPAN 4070 History Of The Spanish Language

[3 credit hours]

A study of the development of the Spanish language from Vulgar Latin to the present, illustrated with selected texts.

Term Offered: Spring

SPAN 4110 Introduction To Spanish Linguistics

[4 credit hours]

Basic concepts of linguistics as applied to the study of the Spanish language and its dialectal systems. Emphasis on phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

SPAN 4120 Teaching Colloquia

[3 credit hours]

A course in the theory of second language acquisition and practice of teaching foreign / second languages in general.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

SPAN 4190 Study Abroad

[1-12 credit hours]

The course permits the Spanish major or minor to spend time in a country where Spanish is spoken. Credit awarded in accordance with established departmental procedures.

Prerequisites: SPAN 3020 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

SPAN 4250 Latin American Short Story

[3 credit hours]

Development of the Latin American short story from its origins with special emphasis on the contemporary authors such as Allende, Borges, Cortazar, Garcia Marquez and Rulfo among others.

Prerequisites: SPAN 3020 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Fall

SPAN 4820 Modern Spanish Drama

[3 credit hours]

Critical readings of Spanish drama from Romanticism to the latest contemporary trends.

SPAN 4830 Hispanic Cinema

[3 credit hours]

Critical viewings of Spanish-language films from Spain and the Americas. Emphasis on cultural criticism.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

SPAN 4910 Honors Research In Spanish

[3 credit hours]

Independent research in special topics. May be repeated once for credit.

SPAN 4940 Internship in Spanish

[0-12 credit hours]

Educational work experience, using Spanish, in a pre-approved professional field.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

SPAN 4980 Special Topics

[3 credit hours]

Study and research in specific areas or authors with considerable reading of Spanish texts plus written reports in Spanish.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall