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French

FR 1000. Beginning Conversational French I (3)
An introductory course using a conversational approach. The overall objective is to promote understanding and appreciation for the foreign language by being able to communicate on a basic level in the foreign language. Culture capsules are added when appropriate.

FR 1010. Beginning Conversational French II (3)
A continuation of FR 1000. The overall emphasis in the course is on further development of oral skills. Prerequisite: FR 1000 or equivalent.

FR 1100. Fundamentals of French I (4)
Fall semester
A basic course designed to develop the skills students need for oral and written communication. Complementary video and computer-assisted instruction to introduce students to broader aspects of French culture and develop oral fluency. Class four hours, assigned laboratory work one hour a week.

FR 1150. Fundamentals of French II (4)
Spring semester
A continuation of FR 1100. Students further develop oral proficiency, reading and writing skills. Class four hours, assigned laboratory work one hour a week. Prerequisite: FR 1100 or approval of instructor.

FR 2050. Conversation and Composition I (3)
Conversational practice and short themes with
continuing emphasis on grammar, vocabulary
and usage. Culture capsules are included when appropriate. Prerequisite: FR 1150 or approval
of instructor.

FR 2060. Conversation and Composition II (3)
Continuation of FR 2050. Prerequisite: FR 2050 or approval of instructor.

FR 2100. Intermediate French I (3)
Fall semester
The course strengthens the student’s grasp of grammar, and builds vocabulary to allow handling of more complex and idiomatic language. Cultural readings in French are included. Prerequisite: FR 1150 or equivalent.

FR 2150. Intermediate French II (3)
Spring semester
Continuation of French 2100 with more of a focus on historical and/or cultural readings and materials. Prerequisite: FR 2100 or approval of instructor.

FR 2800. Introduction to the Comedies of Molière (1)
A course designed as a survey for a general audience of some of the major works of Molière. Background information on French writing and the culture of Molière’s time is considered as well as interpretation and analysis of the work in translation. Creative exercises and scenes from the plays are presented. Prerequisite: FR 2150 or approval of instructor.

FR 3100. Advanced Composition and Conversation I (3)
Fall semester
This course is a study of advanced French grammar construction, various styles of composition and speaking. Readings are included with each unit. Prerequisite: FR 2150.

FR 3150. Advanced Composition and Conversation II (3)
Spring semester
Continuation of FR 3100. Brief literature selections are included. This course prepares the student for the Introduction to French Literature (FR 3700) course. Prerequisite: FR 3100 or approval of instructor.

FR 3200. French for the Professional (3)
This course introduces the student to the language of various branches of business (management, marketing, banking). New terminology is stressed as well as the command of grammar and structures needed for composition. Attention is given to writing application letters, résumés, short reports and various types of business letters. Prerequisite: FR 2150 or approval of instructor.

FR 3400. Introduction to French Civilization and Culture (3)
A survey of modern France focusing on such topics as geography, monuments, transportation, education, government, industry and everyday life. Topics may vary. Prerequisite: FR 2150 or approval of instructor.

FR 3500. Introduction to French Film (3)
An introduction to concepts of French film, the development of film in France and film in the life of the French, with close study of selected films and creative writing in French. Prerequisite: FR 2150 or approval of instructor.

FR 3700. Introduction to French Literature (3)
This course is designed to give the student a broad scope of French literature as well as a historical context to facilitate comprehension. Students are given an introduction to movements, genres and styles and begin to address the critical study of literature. Texts are discussed and analyzed in French. Prerequisite: FR 3150 or approval of instructor. (LTI)

FR 3800. Conversational Fluency (3)
A course designed for students who wish to practice oral communication skills. Discussions include contemporary topics, concerns researched by students and reader/viewer responses to texts and movies. Prerequisite: FR 3150 or approval of instructor.

FR 3850. Francophone Cultures (3)
A survey of cultural aspects of francophone regions in the Caribbean, Europe, Canada, Africa, etc., with a focus on Haiti, Martinique and Québec. Cultural aspects include art, music and religion, with background information on history and politics. Similarities but also differences between these regions and France are discussed. Prerequisite: FR 3150 or approval of instructor.

FR 3870. French Writers and Religion (3)

The study of selected readings whose major topics and themes are related to religion.  While at least half of the readings to be considered will be associated with Catholicism, diverse traditions and perspectives may also be represented, particularly when selections are made from contemporary works. (Also offered in Paris on demand.) Prerequisite:

FR 3150 or approval of instructor.

FR 3880. The Comedies of Molière(3)

Study in French of the major works of Molière. Background information, reception of the plays and literary criticism will be taken into consideration. Creative excercises and scenes from the play will be performed both informally and formally. Prerequisite: FR 3100 or approval of the instructor.

FR 3890. French Women and Literature (3)
A survey of the French writings of representative major women authors from the twelfth century through the present day. Awareness of the tradition of writings in French by women and their literary accomplishments is gained and common themes and concerns are considered. Prerequisite: FR 3150 or approval of instructor. (LTII)

FR 4200. Survey of French Literature I (3)
A survey of literature from the 12th through the 17th century. Sustained discussion of the works studied in French. Prerequisite: FR 3150 or approval of instructor. (LTII)

FR 4250 Survey of French Literature II (3)
A survey of French literature from the 18th century through the present day. Prerequisite: FR 3150 or approval of instructor. (LTII)

FR 4300. Nineteenth Century French Novel (3)
Study of the novels of major 19th century authors such as Balzac, Flaubert, Stendhal and Zola with oral and written response in French. Continued attention to language skills. Some film versions in video of the novels studied may be viewed. Prerequisite: FR 3150 or approval of instructor. (LTII)

FR 4350. Contemporary French Novel (3)
Study of the novels of major 20th century authors such as Mauriac, Bernanos, Malraux, St. Exupéry, Camus, Sartre, Duras and Sarraute. Selections may vary. Discussion and creative writing in French as well as presentations of parts of the novels. Some film versions in video of the novels studied may be viewed. Prerequisite: FR 3150 or approval of instructor. (LTII)

FR 4800. Contemporary French Theater (3)
Study of the plays of major 20th century authors such as Claudel, Cocteau, Giraudoux, Sartre, Camus, Anouilh, Genet, Jarry, Artaud, Beckett and Ionesco. Selections may vary. Discussion and creative writing in French as well as presentations of parts of the plays. Some film versions in video of the plays studied may be viewed. Prerequisite: FR 3150 or approval of instructor. (LTII)

FR 4940. Senior Capstone (3)
Independent or collaborative research into major focus area; written/oral/artistic/presentations required to demonstrate mastery of major area of study and good level of language proficiency. Required to fulfill major.

FR 4970. Paris Internship (3)

Opportunities for students to apply their education by working in career fields related to French. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

German

GR 1000. Beginning Conversational German I (3)
An introductory course using a conversational approach. The overall objective is to promote understanding and appreciation for the foreign language by being able to communicate on a basic level in the foreign language. Culture capsules are added as appropriate. Lecture three hours per week.

GR 1010. Beginning Conversational German II (3)
A continuation of GR 1000. Prerequisite: GR 1000 or equivalent.

GR 1100. Fundamentals of German I (4)
Fall semester
A basic course covering all aspects of German necessary for communication: usage, vocabulary and spelling. Intensive practice in comprehension, speaking and reading. Laboratory assignments in addition to four hours of class.

GR 1150. Fundamentals of German II (4)
Spring semester
A continuation of GR 1100. Prerequisite: GR 1100 or approval of instructor.

GR 2100. Intermediate German I (3)
Fall semester
Continued study of German language and culture requiring an increased command of vocabulary, grammar and sentence structure. Prerequisite: GR 1150 or approval of instructor.

GR 2150. Intermediate German II (3)
Spring semester
A continuation of GR 2100. Prerequisite: GR 2100 or approval of instructor.

GR 3100. Advanced Composition and Conversation I (3)
Fall semester
This course is a study of advanced German grammar construction, various styles of composition and speaking. Prerequisite: GR 2150 or approval of instructor.

GR 3150. Advanced Composition and Conversation II (3)
Spring semester
This course is a continuation of GR 3100. Prerequisite: GR 3100 or approval of instructor.

GR 3200. Business German (3)
A course dealing with the German technical language needed in business, finance and economics. This course helps prepare the student for a business German certificate. Prerequisite: GR 2100 or approval of instructor.

GR 3480. Intercultural Communications (3)
The course examines differences and variations in German verbal and written communication patterns, using text and video materials. It stresses social and business settings in German speaking countries. The course is conducted in German.
Prerequisite: GR 2100 or approval of instructor.

GR 3490. German Philosophers of Science (3)
The course focuses on a prominent German scientist and gives the student the opportunity to read scientific material, social commentary and biographical material in German. Course is conducted in German. Prerequisite: GR 2100 or approval of instructor.

GR 3510. German Film and Culture (3)
Exploration of the culture of the German-speaking world through film. Breadth in understanding will be gained through analysis of the films, sustained discussion in German and research. Prerequisite: GR 2150 or approval of instructor.

GR 3700. Introduction to German Literature (3)
Students study the evolution of literary movements and learn basic analytical principles of textual analysis across the genres of drama, short fiction, the essay and poetry. Prerequisite: GR 3150 or approval of instructor. (LTI)

GR 3800. Conversational Fluency (3)
A course designed for students whose primary needs are verbal communication. The focus is on daily life, situations with complications and general survival skills. Recommended for students planning to study abroad, and those who plan to take a German proficiency test. Prerequisite: GR 3150 or approval of instructor.

GR 3850. Introduction to German Poetry (3)
This survey course introduces students to some works of major poets of the German language (e.g. Goethe, Schiller, Rilke, Jandl). It begins with the Romantics and ends with contemporary writers. Prerequisite: GR 3150 or approval of instructor.

Japanese

JA 1100. Introduction to Japanese I (4)
Integrates a study of basic Japanese with its culture using a conversational approach. Vocabulary and grammatical structures needed for basic communication is emphasized. Practice is given in a variety of everyday situations.

JA 1150. Introduction to Japanese II (4)
A continuation of JA 1100. Prerequisite: JA 1100 or approval of instructor.

JA 2100. Intermediate Japanese I (3)
A course designed to develop speaking, listening, writing and reading skills needed to perform everyday tasks such as asking for and giving directions, descriptions, eliciting and providing information. Prerequisite: JA 1150 or approval of instructor.

JA 2150. Intermediate Japanese II (3)
A continuation of JA 2100. Prerequisite: JA 2100 or approval of instructor.

Latin

LT 1100. Introduction to Latin I (4)
Integrates a study of basic Latin with its culture. A variety of methods are used to develop competence in vocabulary, sound patterns, forms, structure and elementary texts. A perceptive approach to language in general is gained by seeing English in relationship to Latin and how its linguistic root system is applicable.

LT 1150. Introduction to Latin II (4)
Continuation of LT 1100 with selected reading. Prerequisite: LT 1100 or approval of instructor.

LT 2100. Intermediate Latin I (3)
A systematic review and expansion of Latin grammar with increased knowledge of history and culture through study of Latin narrative from major prose works. Prerequisite: LT 1150 or approval of instructor.

LT 2150. Intermediate Latin II (3)
Development of reading skills, cultural awareness and linguistic base. Selections from the writings of a major poet are included. Prerequisite: LT 2100 or approval of instructor.

Spanish

SP 1000. Beginning Conversational Spanish I (3)
An introductory course using a conversational approach. The overall objective is to promote understanding and appreciation for the foreign language by being able to communicate on a basic level in the foreign language. Culture capsules are added when appropriate.

SP 1010. Beginning Conversational Spanish II (3)
Continuation of SP 1000. The overall emphasis in the course is on further development of oral skills. Prerequisite: SP 1000 or approval of instructor.

SP 1100. Fundamentals of Spanish I (4)
A basic course covering all aspects of Spanish
necessary for communication: vocabulary, grammar, structure and spelling. Extensive practice using Spanish. Class four hours, assigned laboratory work, one hour a week.

SP 1150. Fundamentals of Spanish II (4)
A continuation of SP 1100. Students further develop oral proficiency, reading, and writing skills. Class four hours, one hour assigned laboratory work. Prerequisite: SP 1100 or approval of instructor.

SP 2050. Conversation and Composition I (3)
Conversational practice and short themes with continuing emphasis on grammar, vocabulary and usage. May be taken concurrently with SP 2100 and SP 2150. Prerequisite: SP 1150 or approval of instructor.

SP 2060. Conversation and Composition II (3)
Continuation of SP 2050. Conversational practice and short themes with continuing emphasis on grammar, vocabulary and usage. May be taken concurrently with SP 2100 and SP 2150. Prerequisite: SP 2050 or approval of instructor.

SP 2070. Medical Spanish I (3)
This course introduces the student to the technical language of medicine: anatomy, illness, treatment. It also prepares the student to conduct consultations and conversations in the Latino cultural context. Prerequisite: SP 1150 or approval of instructor.

SP 2100. Intermediate Spanish I (3)
Fall semester
Intended to increase ability to comprehend and speak Spanish as well as introduce the student to literature. Prerequisite: SP 1150 or approval of instructor.

SP 2150. Intermediate Spanish II (3)
Spring semester
Intended to increase ability to comprehend and speak Spanish as well as introduce the student to literature. Prerequisite: SP 2100 or approval of instructor.

SP 3070. Medical Spanish II (3)
Continuation of SP 2070. This course introduces the student to the technical language of medicine: anatomy, illness, and treatment. It also prepares the student to conduct consultation and conversations in the Latino cultural context. Prerequisite:
SP 2150 or approval of instructor.

SP 3100. Advanced Conversation and Composition I (3)
Fall semester
This course is a study of advanced Spanish grammar construction, various styles of composition and speaking. Readings are included with each unit. Prerequisite: SP 2150 or approval of instructor.

SP 3150. Advanced Conversation and Composition II (3)
This course is a continuation of SP 3100. Brief literature selections are included. This course prepares the student for Introduction to Hispanic Literature (SP 3700). Prerequisite: SP 3100 or approval of instructor.

SP 3200. Commercial Spanish (3)
Practical exercises in business communication for international trade. New terminology as well as composition skills are stressed. Prerequisite: SP 2150 or approval of instructor.

SP 3400. Introduction to Latin American Culture (3)
An introduction to the economic, social and political background of Spanish America. The readings include contemporary fiction and non-fiction with the main emphasis on recent essays by leading authorities on the above topics. Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor.

SP 3470. Introduction to Spanish Culture (3)
An introduction to the economic, socio-historical and political background of continental Spanish literature and civilization. Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor.

SP 3700. Introduction to Hispanic Literature (3)
This course provides students with an introduction to the diversity of literary expression in Spain, Spanish America, and the United States. Students study the evolution of literary movements and learn basic analytical principles for textual analysis across the genres of drama, short fiction, the essay and poetry. Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor. (LTI)

SP 3800. Conversational Fluency (3)
This course is designed for students wishing to practice oral communication skills. Discussions include contemporary topics, concerns researched by students, and reader/viewer responses to tests and movies. Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor.

SP 4060/6070. Spanish for the Health Care Professional (3)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the ability to overcome cross-cultural barriers in a medical setting and to communicate effectively with speakers of Spanish. Background information on Hispanic cultures (e.g. customs, conceptions of the role of health care providers and courtesy) as well as some medical terminology will be provided. Issues raised by the differences in conceptions of the role of doctors, medicine and health care will be addressed. The graduate course SP 6070 requires independent accelerated additional work appropriate for master’s level study. Prerequisite: SP 3100 or approval of the instructor.

SP 4200. Survey of Latin-American Literature I (3)
A general survey of literature from the pre-Colombian period through 1888. Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor.

SP 4250. Survey of Latin-American Literature II (3)
A general survey of Latin-American literature from the beginning of Modernism through the present day. Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor.

SP 4300. Survey of Spanish Literature I (3)
A general survey of Spanish literature from the 12th through the 17th century. Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor.

SP 4350. Survey of Spanish Literature II (3)
A general survey of Spanish literature from the 18th century through the present day. Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor.

SP 4360. Latin American and U.S. Latina Women’s Literature (3)
This course examines works by Latin American and U.S. Latina women writers, viewing the aggregate as well as the individual positions taken, the artistic and the political dimensions of the writing, the bonds the writers share, and in some cases the great differences between them. Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor. (LTII)

SP 4370. U.S. Latino Literature (3)
This course covers the history and literature of U.S. Latino literature since 1848. Through literary analysis the student examines the artistic and the political dimensions of texts, focusing particularly on the inscription of individual, cultural and national identity. Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor. (LTII)

SP 4380. Twentieth-Century Latin American Theater (3)
This course includes 20th century plays from the Hispanic world, focusing in particular on aspects of identity, nationalism and historical revision. Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor. (LTII)

SP 4400. Modern Latin American Novel (3)
This course focuses on novels of the 20th century from the Hispanic world and includes major authors such as Fuentes, García Márquez and Cortázar. Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor. (LTII)

SP 4550. Latin American Short Story (3)
This course examines the development of the short story from the end of the 19th century to the present time focusing on texts from the modernist, vanguard, Americanist, and feminist movements. Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor.

SP 4660. Latin American Film (3)
This course familiarizes the student with the New Latin American Cinema Project, Latin American films made with the intention of providing social critique and instigating social reform. Included are works by Novarro, Echeverría, Bemberg, Diegues, Guzmán, Gumucio, Dragón, Alea, Solás, Ibarra and Fernández Violanta. Prerequisite: SP 2150 or approval of instructor.

SP 4670. Spanish Cinema (3)
A panoramic and historical study in Spanish of the trajectory of the Spanish Cinema, from the period of Francisco Franco's dictatorship until its most recent works. Analysis and reflection upon the films of major Spanish directors such as Luis Berlanga, Luis Buñuel, Alejandro Amenábar, and Pedro Almodóvar will be encouraged. Selections may vary. Prerequisite: SP 2150 or instructor approval.

SP 4700. The Spanish Golden Age (3)
Studies of representative writers of the Spanish Golden Age (1500-1680). Includes the “Lazarillo”; plays by Lope, Tirso and Calderón; the “Novelas Ejemplares” of Cervantes; and selections from Santa Teresa, San Juan de la Cruz, Luis de León, Quevedo and others. Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor.

SP 4800. Don Quixote (3)
A careful reading of Cervantes’ masterpiece seen as the prototype of the modern novel. Includes studies of structure and style, of traditional interpretations and of Cervantes’ life and thought. Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor.

SP 4940. Senior Capstone (3)
Independent and/or collaborative research into major focus area: written/artistic/oral presentations required to demonstrate mastery of major area and good level of language proficiency. Required to fulfill major.

SP 4941. Senior Project (3)
Summative project combining Spanish language and culture with a focus on a topic in Communication Sciences and Disorders. This project is required for undergraduates completing the CSD Bilingual Emphasis program. It replaces the requirement for SP 4940 (Senior Capstone) in the case of a double CSD/Spanish major.