Modern Languages
http://www.whitworth.edu/modernlanguages
We, as a dedicated team of international faculty, strive to educate students in cultural differences and sensitivity. We seek to provide students with the language skills, cross-cultural experiences, and literary and cultural understandings to allow them to navigate effectively within other cultures. Through this process, students are empowered to understand linguistic and cultural differences within their own society. Because we know our students well, we are able to guide them as they discern career opportunities and vocational calling. As a result of this range of learning experiences, our graduates are ready to become citizens of the world.
The learning outcomes of this major ensure that the student will obtain the following:
- Language skills that allow students to communicate on a wide range of topics in the target language
- Knowledge of a range of representative literatures
- Recognition of cultural differences and understanding of differences within students’ own culture
- Experience living and studying in another culture
- Discernment of career and vocation
All 300- and 400-level courses are taught in the target languages (French, German and Spanish). Students majoring in French or Spanish are required to study abroad for a semester in a French or Spanish-speaking country to gain further proficiency in the language and a keen understanding and appreciation of French/Hispanic culture. The France Study Program, offered every third year, provides courses in 300-level French, communication and art. The Central America Program, offered every third year, provides courses in upper-level Spanish language, politics and culture topics, and has a service-learning emphasis. Finally, Whitworth's Costa Rica campus offers students the opportunity to live with a family in a home-stay environment for a semester while taking Whitworth courses in Spanish, as well as other general education requirements. There are also many Spanish, French and German programs in overseas locations such as Mexico, Guatemala, Germany and Guadeloupe (French West Indies). A grade of C or better is required for all courses in the major or minor.
Requirements for a Major in French, B.A. (35-38) | ||
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| Note: If a student enters the French program at the 300 level, the student must take the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) test to receive credit for FR 201 - FR 202. The CLEP test must be taken within six months from the time a major is declared. | ||
| FR 201 | Intermediate French I | 4 |
| FR 202 | Intermediate French II | 4 |
| FR 301 | French Language Practice | 3 |
| FR 302W | French Writing and Stylistics | 3 |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
FR 330 | Advanced Oral French | |
FR 331 | Advanced Oral French Abroad | |
| Complete one of the following tracks: | 18-21 | |
Track I: French and Francophone Studies (18) | ||
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| Six additional upper-division French courses | 18 | |
Track II: French Education (21) | ||
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| Meets Washington state endorsement requirements for French. Students wishing to pursue this track must see an advisor in the School of Education. | ||
| Five additional upper-division French courses* | 15 | |
| The following two courses are also required: | ||
| ML 442 | Methods for Teaching Languages, K-12 | 3 |
| EDU 361 | Second-Language Acquisition | 3 |
| * | These five upper-division courses must include a minimum of one literature course and one course on culture and civilization. |
Requirements for a Major in Spanish, B.A. (35-38) | ||
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| Note: If a student enters teh Spanish program at the 300 level, the student must take the CLEP test to receive credit for SN 201 - SN 202. The CLEP test must be taken within six months from the time a major is declared. | ||
| SN 201 | Intermediate Spanish I | 4 |
| SN 202 | Intermediate Spanish II | 4 |
| SN 301 | Advanced Spanish Grammar Through Literature | 3 |
| SN 302 | Adv Spanish Grammar and Composition Through Literature | 3 |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
SN 330 | Advanced Oral Spanish | |
SN 331 | Advanced Oral Spanish Abroad | |
| Complete one of the following tracks: | 18-21 | |
Track I: Language and Literature (18) | ||
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| Six additional upper-division Spanish courses * | 18 | |
| * | These six upper-division courses must include a minimum of two literature courses and one course on culture and civilization. |
Track II: Spanish Education (21) | ||
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| Meets Washington state endorsement requirements for teaching Spanish. Students wishing to pursue this track must see an advisor in the School of Education. | ||
| Five additional upper-division Spanish courses * | 15 | |
| The following two courses are also required: | ||
| ML 442 | Methods for Teaching Languages, K-12 | 3 |
| EDU 361 | Second-Language Acquisition | 3 |
| * | These five upper-division courses must include a minimum of one literature course and one course on culture and civilization. |
Requirements for a Minor in French or Spanish (20) | ||
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| Note: If a student enters the program at the-300 level, the student must take the CLEP test to receive credit for FR/SN-201-FR/SN-202. The CLEP test must be taken within six months from the time a minor is declared. | ||
| Six courses beyond the elementary level* | 20 | |
| * | These six courses must include a minimum of one-400-level course. |
Requirements for a Minor in German (20) | ||
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| Note: If a student enters the program at the-300 level, the student must take the CLEP test to receive credit for GR 201- GR 202. The CLEP test must be taken within six months from the time a minor is declared. | ||
| Six courses beyond the elementary level | 20 | |
Requirements for a French Minor with a Teaching Endorsement in French (32) | ||
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| Meets Washington state endorsement requirements for teaching French. | ||
| All endorsements subject to change; see School of Education for updated requirements. | ||
| Note: If a student enters the French program at the-300 level, the student must take the CLEP test to receive credit for FR-201-FR-202. CLEP test must be taken within six months from the time a minor is declared. | ||
| FR 201 | Intermediate French I | 4 |
| FR 202 | Intermediate French II | 4 |
| FR 301 | French Language Practice | 3 |
| FR 302W | French Writing and Stylistics | 3 |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
FR 330 | Advanced Oral French | |
FR 331 | Advanced Oral French Abroad | |
| Three upper-division courses* | 9 | |
| ML 442 | Methods for Teaching Languages, K-12 | 3 |
| EDU 361 | Second-Language Acquisition | 3 |
| * | These three upper-division courses must include a minimum of one literature course and one course on culture and civilization. |
Requirements for a Minor in Spanish with a Teaching Endorsement in Spanish (32) | ||
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| Meets Washington state endorsement requirements for teaching Spanish. | ||
| All endorsements subject to change; see School of Education for updated requirements. | ||
| Note: If a student enters the program at the-300 level, s/he must take the CLEP test to receive credit for SN-201-SN-202. The CLEP test must be taken within six months from the time a minor is declared. | ||
| SN 201 | Intermediate Spanish I | 4 |
| SN 202 | Intermediate Spanish II | 4 |
| SN 301 | Advanced Spanish Grammar Through Literature | 3 |
| SN 302 | Adv Spanish Grammar and Composition Through Literature | 3 |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
SN 330 | Advanced Oral Spanish | |
SN 331 | Advanced Oral Spanish Abroad | |
| Three upper-division courses * | 9 | |
| ML 442 | Methods for Teaching Languages, K-12 | 3 |
| EDU 361 | Second-Language Acquisition | 3 |
| * | These three upper-division courses must include a minimum of one literature course and one course on culture and civilization. |
Chinese Courses
| CN 101 Elementary Chinese I | 4 |
| Fundamentals of standard Chinese, emphasizing all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Systematic methods and various communication activities for basic training in pronunciation, grammatical structures, conversation on daily topics, and the writing system. Ten hours of conversational language time with students in small groups (held outside of class time) required. Fall semester. | |
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| CN 102 Elementary Chinese II | 4 |
| Continuation of Chinese 101. Ten hours of conversational language time with students in small groups (held outside of class time) required. Prerequisite: CN 101. Spring semester. | |
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| CN 191 Independent Study | 1-4 |
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| CN 196 Topics: Chinese | 1-4 |
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| CN 201 Intermediate Chinese I | 4 |
| Second-year course in modern Chinese to develop proficiency in all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. In addition to the basic conversational topics, students will be taught to use the dictionary, will be exposed to both traditional and simplified characters, and will read and write longer discourses ranging from personal letters to short narratives. Students will also learn to use Chinese word processing. Ten hours of conversational language time with students in small groups (held outside of class time) required. Prerequisite: CN 102 or placement by exam. Availability of this course is contingent upon adequate enrollment. Fall semester. | |
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| CN 202 Intermediate Chinese II | 4 |
| Continuation of Chinese 201. Ten hours of conversational language time with students in small groups (held outside of class time) required. Prerequisite: CN 201. Spring semester. | |
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| CN 280 Field Studies | 1-4 |
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| CN 290 Internship | 1-4 |
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| CN 291 Independent Study | 1-4 |
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| CN 301 Advanced Chinese (in China) | 4 |
| This advanced course is designed to assist students attain mastery of all of the basic linguistic skills of Mandarin Chinese speaking, listening, reading, and writing as well as introduce students to the cultural context in which Chinese is spoken and read. | |
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| CN 302 Advanced Chinese (in China) | 4 |
| This advanced course is designed to assist students attain mastery of all of the basic linguistic skills of Mandarin Chinese speaking, listening, reading, and writing as well as introduce students to the cultural context in which Chinese is spoken and read. | |
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| CN 380 Field Studies | 1-4 |
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| CN 386 Readings | 1-4 |
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| CN 390 Internship | 1-4 |
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| CN 391 Independent Study | 1-4 |
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| CN 395 Teaching Assistantship | 1-4 |
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| CN 495 Teaching Assistantship | 1-4 |
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French Courses
| FR 101 Elementary French I | 4 |
| Beginning French with emphasis on conversation. Basic grammar and vocabulary are presented. The text concentrates on contemporary Francophone culture, such as the life of students in France or cultural conflicts in Algeria. Fall semester. | |
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| FR 102 Elementary French II | 4 |
| Continuation of French 101 with greater concentration on listening, speaking, reading and writing. Class taught mainly in French. Prerequisite: FR 101. Spring semester. | |
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| FR 111 Intensive Elementary French | 4 |
| A course designed for students who have had experience with the language. Basic structure and sound system taught. Students cover one year of the language in one semester. Satisfies the one-year language requirement. Placement by exam. | |
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| FR 130 Elementary French | 3 |
| No English allowed. Students immerse themselves in the language in a non-structured situation. Class offered in an informal setting: small groups, games, movies, songs, cooking, skits, shopping, meals and conversation. A fun, intensive class (3 hours minimum per day), that allows students to know they can speak French. Required of beginning language students going on the France Study Program. FR 130 may be used to fulfill the foreign language requirement if taken before the program. Prerequisite: FR 101. Jan Term. | |
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| FR 131 Elementary Oral French Abroad | 3 |
| See FR 331. Prerequisite: FR 101. Jan Term, every third year (2011). | |
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| FR 191 Independent Study | 1-4 |
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| FR 196 Topics: French | 1-4 |
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| FR 201 Intermediate French I | 4 |
| Increased proficiency in oral and written expression through a detailed review and expansion of grammar study and vocabulary. Improve reading comprehension skills and gain cultural and literary knowledge through authentic texts representing modern French and Francophone literature. Includes current topics in French such as examples from magazines, movies, television, and popular music. Class taught in French. Concurrent enrollment in FR 201L required. Prerequisite: FR 102, FR 111, or placement by exam. Fall semester. | |
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| FR 201L Language Lab for FR 201 | 0 |
| Ten hours of conversational language time with students in small groups. | |
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| FR 202 Intermediate French II | 4 |
| Continuation of French 201 to develop fluency in the language. Class taught in French. Concurrent enrollment in FR 202L required. Prerequisite: FR 201. Spring semester. | |
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| FR 202L Language Lab for FR 202 | 0 |
| Ten hours of conversational language time with students in small groups. | |
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| FR 230 Intermediate Oral French | 3 |
| No English allowed. Students immerse themselves in the language in a non-structured situation. Class offered in an informal setting: small groups, games, movies, songs, cooking, skits, shopping, meals, and conversation. A fun, intensive class (three hours minimum per day), that allows students to know they can speak French. Required of beginning language students going on the French Study Program. Prerequisite: FR 201. Jan Term. | |
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| FR 231 Intermediate Oral French Abroad | 3 |
| See FR 331. Prerequisite: FR 201. Jan Term, every third year (2011). | |
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| FR 290 Internship | 1-4 |
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| FR 291 Independent Study | 1-4 |
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| FR 301 French Language Practice | 3 |
| Emphasis on spoken conversation including brief presentations on subjects inspired by investigations of literature, history, film and the arts, commercials, web-based activities and contemporary news. Written assignments include grammar reviews. Concurrent enrollment in FR 301L required. Prerequisite: FR 202 or placement by exam. Fall semester. | |
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| FR 301L Language Lab for FR 301 | 0 |
| Ten hours of conversational language time with students in small groups. | |
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| FR 302W French Writing and Stylistics | 3 |
| Emphasis on reading comprehension and writing in French. Focus on a variety of writing styles and themes, from expository writing to textual analysis. Topics can be taken from media, film, literary and non-literary texts, and popular culture. This course introduces writing concepts and analysis essential to the next sequence of courses and develops reading comprehension. Concurrent enrollment in FR 302L required. Prerequisite: FR 202. Spring semester. | |
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| FR 302L Language Lab for FR 302W | 0 |
| Ten hours of conversational language time with students in small groups. | |
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| FR 314 French Language and Culture - Study Abroad Program | 5 |
| The first of three courses during the three-month France Study Program. Intensive language study combined with visits and home stay with local residents to learn the history, culture, and politics of the region and of the country. Prerequisite: FR 101, FR 130, or higher-level French. Spring semester, every third year (2010). | |
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| FR 324 Literature and Culture of France | 4 |
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| FR 330 Advanced Oral French | 3 |
| No English allowed. Intensive conversation, a non-structured situation. Readings on events of the 20th and 21st centuries in France, leading to discussions. Class offered in an informal setting: conversation, meals, games, movies, songs, cooking, and skits. A fun, intensive class (three hours minimum per day) that allows students to know that they do speak French. Prerequisite: FR 301. Jan Term, except every third year. | |
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| FR 331 Advanced Oral French Abroad | 3 |
| Intense French conversation on a French island in the Caribbean. History, culture, and language studies, home stays, and many opportunities to practice French with native speakers. Group excursions to a volcano, mangroves, a coral reef, and neighboring islands. Prerequisite: FR 301. Jan Term, every third year (2011). | |
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| FR 380 Field Studies | 1-4 |
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| FR 381 Art in France - Study Abroad Program | 5 |
| The second of three courses during the three-month France Study Program. Major movements and artists of France. Emphasis on Romantic through contemporary periods, as found in Paris, Nice, and surrounding area. Museum, gallery, and studio visits offer opportunities for students to view and study first-hand original works and the environment that brought them into existence. Spring semester, every third year (2010). | |
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| FR 384 Communication in France - Abroad Program | 5 |
| The third of three courses during the three-month France Study Program. Study of human interpersonal and other communication practices in France. Class promotes cross-cultural understanding by study of ritual, status, symbols, verbal and nonverbal communication. Intent is to broaden cultural awareness and allow the student to understand oral communication practices of French and American cultures. Visits to museums, businesses, media outlets and churches and interactions with French religious, cultural and community representatives provide students with first-hand experiences to understand similarities and differences between American and French communication styles. Spring semester, every third year (2010). | |
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| FR 386 Readings | 1-4 |
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| FR 390 Internship | 1-4 |
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| FR 391 Independent Study | 1-4 |
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| FR 395 Teaching Assistantship | 1-4 |
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| FR 396 Topics: French | 1-4 |
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| FR 409 Survey of French Literature I | 3 |
| French Literature from its earliest examples through the 17th century. Students will examine literature and other cultural productions as they reflect on historical realities. Taught in French. Prerequisites: FR 301 or concurrent enrollment in FR 302W with departmental approval. Periodic offering. | |
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| FR 410 Survey of French Literature II | 3 |
| French literature from the Enlightenment through the contemporary period. Students will examine literature and other cultural productions as they reflect on historical realities. Taught in French. Prerequisite: FR 301 or concurrent enrollment in FR 302W with departmental approval. Periodic offering. | |
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| FR 415 Business French | 3 |
| Focus on French and Francophone business practices and language. Cultural dynamics, differences, and assumptions in the workplace, business ethics, history of Francophone multinational corporations. May include field experience. Taught in French. Periodic offering. | |
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| FR 416 French for Overseas Missions | 3 |
| Study the language particular to mission work. Preaching, Bible study, hymns, church vocabulary, varying religious traditions in different Francophone regions. Taught in French. Periodic offering. | |
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| FR 420W French Culture & Civilization | 3 |
| A survey of political, economic, religious, literary, artistic and pop-cultural life in France. Taught in French. Prerequisite: FR 301 or concurrent enrollment in FR 302W with departmental approval. Periodic offering. | |
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| FR 421 Literary Genres | 3 |
| French literature through various genres; plays, poetry, short stories and novels. Taught in French. Prerequisite: FR 301 or concurrent enrollment in FR 302W with departmental approval. Periodic offering. | |
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| FR 421W Literary Genres | 3 |
| French literature through various genres: plays, poetry, short stories, novels. Taught in French. Periodic offering. | |
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| FR 424 Translation and Applied Linguistics | 3 |
| Pronunciation, intonation, rhythm of French language. Translation of various types of texts: literature, correspondence, essays, semi- technical. May also include translation theory and practice. Taught in French. Periodic offering. | |
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| FR 429 French Cinema | 3 |
| History and important figures in the development of French cinema. Involves some film viewings outside of class and excerpts in class. Taught in French. Prerequisite: FR 301 or concurrent enrollment in FR 302W with departmental approval. Periodic offering. | |
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| FR 431 Advanced Oral French Abroad | 3 |
| See FR 331. Prerequisite: FR 302W. Jan Term, every third year. (2010) | |
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| FR 432 Advance Oral French Abroad | 3 |
| Part of France Study Program. Prerequisite: FR 302W. Spring semester, every third year (2010). | |
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| FR 433 Francophone New World Literature And Culture | 3 |
| A survey of the literature and history of French New World colonies, including those of North America and the Caribbean. This course will examine Creeolitee, oral tradition, multi-ethnicity, the effect of French colonialism and what came after, in literature and film. Taught in French. Prerequisite: FR 301 or concurrent enrollment in FR 402W with departmental approval. Periodic offering. | |
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| FR 434 Women Writers | 3 |
| A study of texts in French by women writers. Introduction to French feminist theory. Taught in French. Prerequisite: FR 301 or concurrent enrollment in FR 302W with departmental approval. Periodic offering. | |
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| FR 435 African Literature and Culture | 3 |
| Study of literature from Francophone African countries. Taught in French. Prerequisite: FR 301 or concurrent enrollment in FR 302W w/ departmental approval. Periodic offering. | |
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| FR 436 Francophone African Literature and Film | 3 |
| Introduction to literature and film from French-speaking African countries after independence. Includes brief orientation to historical and cultural background. Explores ideological themes common to literature and film. May be taken for French or English credit. For French credit, prerequisite: FR 301 or concurrent enrollment in FR 302W with departmental approval. Also cross-listed as EL 436. Periodic offering. | |
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| FR 460 Introduction to French Linguistics | 3 |
| Introduction to French linguistics, including phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics, with a primary focus on phonetics, the International Phonetic Alphabet, and correct intonation. Taught in French. Prerequisite: FR 301 or concurrent enrollment in FR 302W with departmental approval. Periodic offering. | |
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| FR 480 Field Studies | 1-4 |
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| FR 486 Readings | 1-4 |
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| FR 490 Internship | 1-4 |
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| FR 491 Independent Study | 1-4 |
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| FR 495 Teaching Assistantship | 1-3 |
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| FR 496 Topics in French | 3 |
| Selected upper-division topics literature, history, culture, or film. Taught in French. Prerequisite: FR 301 or concurrent enrollment in FR 302W with departmental approval. Periodic offering. | |
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| FR 498 Modern Languages Capstone | 2 |
| Students will create a portfolio including a revised and expanded project from a prior 400-level course, a cultural reflection paper, and a CV. A portion of the course will be devoted to exploration of career and vocational options in the field of modern languages. Prerequisite: approval of the department. | |
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German Courses
| GR 101 Elementary German I | 4 |
| Basic grammar. Fundamentals of pronunciation and reading. Introduction to cultural topics. Ten hours of conversational language time with students in small groups (held outside of class time) required. Fall semester. | |
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| GR 102 Elementary German II | 4 |
| Basic grammar. Development of skills in reading, listening, speaking and writing. Discussion of cultural topics. Ten hours of conversational language time with students in small groups (held outside of class time) required. Prerequisite: GR 101. Spring semester. | |
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| GR 130 Elementary Oral German | 3 |
| No English allowed. Students immerse themselves in the language in a non-structured situation. A fun intensive class (3 hours minimum per day), that allows students to know they can speak German. Prerequisite: GR 101. Jan Term. Periodic offering. | |
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| GR 131 Elementary Oral German Abroad | 3 |
| See German 331. Prerequisite: GR 101. Jan Term. Periodic offering. | |
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| GR 191 Independent Study | 1-4 |
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| GR 196 Topics: German | 1-4 |
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| GR 201 Intermediate German I | 4 |
| Grammar review as framework for conversation and composition. Current-interest topics; discussion of cultural aspects. Ten hours of conversational language time with students in small groups (held outside of class time). Prerequisite: GR 102 or placement by exam. Fall semester. | |
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| GR 202 Intermediate German II | 4 |
| Continuation of German 201 to develop fluency in the language. Written compositions and readings of medium difficulty. Ten hours of conversational language time with students in small groups (held outside of class time) required. Prerequisite: GR 201. Spring semester. | |
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| GR 230 Intermediate Oral German | 3 |
| No English allowed. Students immerse themselves in the language in a non-structured situation. A fun intensive class (three hours minimum per day), that allows students to know they can speak German. Prerequisite: GR 201. Jan Term. Periodic offering. | |
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| GR 231 Intermediate Oral German Abroad | 3 |
| See GR 331. Prerequisite: GR 201. Jan Term. Periodic offering (2010). | |
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| GR 280 Field Studies | 1-4 |
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| GR 290 Internship | 1-4 |
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| GR 291 Independent Study | 1-4 |
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| GR 301 German Conversation, Composition and Grammar I | 3 |
| Short literary, cultural and historical works; topical issues as a springboard for composition and discussion. Grammar. Ten hours of conversational language time with students in small groups (held outside of class time) required. Prerequisite: GR 202 or placement by exam. Fall semester. | |
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| GR 302 German Conversation, Composition and Grammar II | 3 |
| Continuation of German 301. Ten hours of conversational language time with students in small groups (held outside of class time) required. Prerequisite: GR 301. Spring semester. | |
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| GR 330 Advanced Oral German | 3 |
| No English allowed. Students immerse themselves in the language in a non-structured situation. A fun intensive class (three hours minimum per day), that allows students to know they can speak German. Prerequisite: GR 301. Jan Term. Periodic offering. | |
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| GR 331 Advanced Oral German Abroad | 3 |
| Study abroad tour in Germany. Prerequisite: GR 301. Jan Term. Periodic offering (2010). | |
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| GR 366 Grimm's Fairy Tales | 3 |
| Study of Grimm's fairy tales. Historical overview of the European folktale tradition, as well as insights into the nature of family and society prior to the 19th century. Taught in German. Prerequisite: GR 301 or by approval. Periodic offering. Periodically cross-listed as EL 266 and taught in English. | |
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| GR 380 Field Studies | 1-4 |
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| GR 390 Internship | 1-4 |
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| GR 391 Independent Study | 1-4 |
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| GR 395 Teaching Assistantship | 1-4 |
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| GR 396 Topic: German | 1-4 |
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| GR 409W Survey of German Literature I | 3 |
| Study of development of German thought and culture through literature from the Middle Ages to the present. Taught in German. Prerequisite: GR 302. Periodic offering. | |
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| GR 410W Survey of German Literature II | 3 |
| Study of German thought, culture, history, and the arts concentrating on the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. Taught in German. Prerequisite: GR 302. Periodic offering. | |
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| GR 490 Internship | 1-4 |
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| GR 491 Independent Study | 1-4 |
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| GR 495 Teaching Assistantship | 1-4 |
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Japanese Courses
| JA 101 Elementary Japanese I | 4 |
| Beginning course in Japanese language, basic grammar and introduction to the culture. Ten hours of conversational language time with students in small groups (held outside of class time) required. Fall semester. | |
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| JA 102 Elementary Japanese II | 4 |
| Beginning course in Japanese language, basic grammar and introduction to the culture. Ten hours of conversational language time with students in small groups (held outside of class time) required. Prerequisite: JA 101. Spring semester. | |
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| JA 130 Everyday Japanese | 3 |
| Brief review of grammar, pattern structures, and vocabulary. Intensive conversation class using what the students learned in JA 101. Prerequisite: JA 101.Jan term.Periodic offering. | |
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| JA 191 Independent Study | 1-4 |
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| JA 196 Topics: Japanese | 1-4 |
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| JA 201 Intermediate Japanese I | 4 |
| Second-year studies in the Japanese language. Continued study of Japanese language and culture. Students will learn functional structures of Japanese language while practicing macro skills, reading, writing, listening and speaking to broaden the ability to communicate. Communication is more focused in this course. Ten hours of conversational language time with students in small groups (held outside of class time) required. Prerequisite: JA 102 or placement by exam. Fall semester. | |
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| JA 202 Intermediate Japanese II | 4 |
| Second-year studies in the Japanese language. Continued study of Japanese language and culture. Students will learn functional structures of Japanese language while practicing macro skills, reading, writing, listening and speaking to broaden the ability to communicate. Communication is more focused in this course. Ten hours of conversational language time with students in small groups (held outside of class time) required. Prerequisite: JA 201. Spring semester. | |
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| JA 280 Field Studies | 1-4 |
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| JA 290 Internship | 1-4 |
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| JA 291 Independent Study | 1-4 |
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| JA 395 Teaching Assistantship | 1-4 |
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| JA 495 Teaching Assistantship | 1-4 |
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Latin Courses
| LAT 101 Elementary Latin I | 4 |
| Introduction to classical Latin. Focus is on grammatical rules and structure, basic vocabulary and parts of speech, and developing an elementary reading capability. Fall semester. | |
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| LAT 102 Elementary Latin II | 4 |
| Continued grammar and structure, expanded vocabulary, and more advanced reading capability. Prerequisite: LAT 101. Spring semester. | |
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Modern Languages Courses
| ML 395 Teaching Assistant | 1-3 |
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| ML 442 Methods for Teaching Languages, K-12 | 3 |
| Study and application of various aspects of foreign-language teaching. Testing, focus on the learner, performance objectives, and teaching of culture. Course includes methods and observation of language teaching at both elementary and secondary levels. Taught through the School of Education. See School of Education for time offerings. | |
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Spanish Courses
| SN 100 Introduction to Spanish | 3 |
| Preparation for foreign language acquisition via overview of Spanish language with concentration on language universals of category and relationship. Provides a framework of linguistic and cultural expectation upon which any foreign language can be built. Spring semester. One time only. | |
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| SN 101 Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
| First-year studies in the Spanish language. Grammatical structures and vocabulary with an emphasis on listening and speaking skills. Cultural-perspectives activities also required outside of class time. Taught mainly in Spanish. Fall semester. | |
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| SN 102 Elementary Spanish II | 4 |
| First-year studies in the Spanish language. Grammatical structures and vocabulary with an emphasis on listening and speaking skills. Cultural-perspectives activities also required outside of class time. Taught mainly in Spanish. Prerequisite: SN 101. Spring semester. | |
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| SN 111 Intensive Elementary Spanish | 4 |
| Designed for those students who have had some experience with the language. Basic structure and sound system taught. Students cover one year of the language in one semester. Satisfies the one-year language requirement. Cultural-perspectives activities also required outside of class time. Taught mainly in Spanish. Placement by exam. Fall and spring semesters. | |
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| SN 130 Everyday Spanish | 3 |
| No English allowed. Students immerse themselves in the language in a non-structured situation. Shopping, meals, conversation. Class offered in an informal setting: small groups, games, movies, songs, cooking, skits, dancing. A fun, intensive class (3-hour minimum per day) that allows students to know they can speak Spanish. Required of beginning language students going to Central America Study Program. SN 130 may be used to fulfill the foreign-language requirement if taken before a study program to Central America. Prerequisite: SN 101 (for 130); 201 (for 230). Jan Term. | |
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| SN 131 Intensive Oral Spanish Abroad | 3 |
| Jan Term Study Trip | |
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| SN 180 Field Studies | 1-4 |
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| SN 191 Independent Study | 1-4 |
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| SN 196 Topics: Spanish | 1-4 |
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| SN 201 Intermediate Spanish I | 4 |
| Enhancement of communication skills by way of an in-depth grammar and grammar-structure review, expanding previously acquired vocabulary base, emphasizing oral practice in realistic contents, developing students' ability to read and understand authentic texts, promoting cultural awareness of the Hispanic world, and integrating reading, writing and listening skills. Concurrent enrollment in SN 201L required. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SN 102, SN 111 or placement by exam. Fall semester. | |
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| SN 201L Language Lab for SN 201 | 0 |
| Ten hours of conversational language time with students in small groups. | |
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| SN 202 Intermediate Spanish II | 4 |
| Enhancement of communication skills by way of an in-depth grammar and grammar-structure review, expanding previously acquired vocabulary base, emphasizing oral practice in realistic contents, developing students' ability to read and understand authentic texts, promoting cultural awareness of the Hispanic world, and integrating reading, writing and listening skills. Concurrent enrollment in SN 202L required. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SN 201. Spring semester. | |
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| SN 202L Language Lab for SN 202 | 0 |
| Ten hours of conversational language time with students in small groups. | |
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| SN 208 Spanish for Health Professions | 3 |
| Language skills for health professionals. How to communicate with Spanish-speaking patients, families, and how to consult with other health professionals. Medical terminology, patient interviewing and cultural factors affecting health care. Prerequisites: HS 220 & 221, 1 year of Spanish proficiency. Jan Term only. | |
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| SN 230 Intermediate Oral Spanish | 3 |
| No English allowed. Students immerse themselves in the language in a non-structured situation. Class offered in an informal setting: small groups, games, movies, songs, cooking, skits, dancing, shopping, meals, and conversation. A fun, intensive class (3-hour minimum per day) that allows students to know they can speak Spanish. Required of beginning language students going on the Central America Study Program. Prerequisite: SN 201. Jan Term. | |
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| SN 231 Intermediate Oral Spanish - Abroad | 3 |
| Focus on conversational Spanish in an immersion setting. History, culture and language, home stays, and many opportunities to speak with native speakers. Prerequisite: SN 201. Jan Term. | |
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| SN 232 Intermediate Oral Spanish - Abroad | 4 |
| Part of the Central America Study Tour. Prerequisite: SN 201. Spring semester (2011). | |
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| SN 280 Field Studies | 1-4 |
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| SN 290 Internship | 1-4 |
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| SN 291 Independent Study | 1-4 |
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| SN 301 Advanced Spanish Grammar Through Literature | 3 |
| A bridge course between 200 and 400 level courses designed to engage students in the mastery of the most difficult points of Spanish grammar through the use of literature. Students will be exposed to an in-depth analysis of grammar, thereby allowing for more accuracy in the language. Students will dedicate time to analyze literary texts in Spanish in order to advance written as well as oral expression. This class is required to enter any 400 level course. Concurrent enrollment in SN 301L required. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SN 202 or placement by exam. Fall semester. | |
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| SN 301L Language Lab for SN 301 | 0 |
| Ten hours of conversational language time with students in small groups. | |
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| SN 302 Adv Spanish Grammar and Composition Through Literature | 3 |
| A continuation of the study of advanced Spanish grammar, with an emphasis on composition and literary analysis. Students will use techniques important to critical thinking and analysis, which are integral components to developing writing proficiency. Concurrent enrollment in SN 302L required. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SN 301. Spring semester. | |
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| SN 302L Language Lab for SN 302 | 0 |
| Ten hours of conversational language time with students in small groups. | |
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| SN 330 Advanced Oral Spanish | 3 |
| Students immerse themselves in the language at higher levels of production. Class is offered in an informal setting where students work mostly in small groups. Shopping, meals, conversation, small groups, movies, games, songs, skits, dancing, and cooking. A fun, intensive class (three hours per day) that allows students to know that they do speak Spanish. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SN 301. Jan Term. | |
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| SN 331 Advanced Oral Spanish Abroad | 3 |
| Focus on conversational Spanish in an immersion setting. History, culture and language studies, home stays, and many opportunities to speak with native speakers. Prerequisite: SN 301. Jan Term. | |
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| SN 332 Advanced Oral Spanish - Abroad | 4 |
| Focus on conversational Spanish in an immersion setting. History, culture and language studies, home stays, and many opportunities to speak with native speakers. Part of the Central America Study Program. Prerequisite: SN 301. Spring semester. | |
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| SN 380 Field Studies | 1-4 |
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| SN 386 Readings | 1-4 |
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| SN 390 Internship | 1-4 |
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| SN 391 Independent Study | 1-4 |
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| SN 395 Teaching Assistantship | 1-4 |
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| SN 396 Topics in Spanish Language and Culture | 1-3 |
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| SN 401 Theory and Practice of Translation | 3 |
| Introduction to theory of translation and its practical application: students will synthesize learned grammar and vocabulary at a high level of proficiency through the translation of short texts, emphasizing technical, legal, and literary translation. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SN 302 or departmental permission. | |
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| SN 406W Latin American Short Story I | 3 |
| Representative readings from the main literary movements (Romanticism, Realism, Naturalism, Modernism and Criollism), to increase proficiency in reading, analyzing, interpreting, and appreciating the development of the Latin American Short Story from its introduction as a specific genre in the 19th to the early 20th century. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SN 301 (SN 302 recommended). Every other fall semester. | |
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| SN 407W Latin American Short Story II | 3 |
| Representative readings from the main literary movements (Cosmopolitism, Neorealism, the "Boom" Decade of 1960-1970, Feminism and Violence), to increase proficiency in reading, analyzing, interpreting, and appreciating the development of the Latin American Short Story in the 20th century. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SN 301 (SN 302 recommended). Every other spring semester (following SN 406W). | |
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| SN 409W Survey of Spanish Literature I | 3 |
| Study of the development of Spanish thought and culture by evaluation of representative literary works from the Middles Ages and Golden Age Spanish literature, including theatre, poetry and prose. Major works include Poema de Mior Cid, El Conde Luscanor, Libro de Buen Amor and other Renaissance and baroque works and authors such as Lazarillo de Tormes, Lope de Vega, Tirso do Molina and Calderon de la Barca. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SN 301 (302 recommended). Every other fall semester. | |
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| SN 410W Survey of Spanish Literature II | 3 |
| A continuation of the study of Spanish thought and culture by evaluation of representative literary works from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. Literature covered in the course includes works from the major literary movements such as Illustration. Romanticismo, Realismo, and genres of the "Gereracion del 27" and "Generacion del 98." Major authors include Moratin, Larra, Becquer, Galdoes, Unamuno, Machado, Ortega y Gasset, Lorca and other major writers of the 20th century. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SN 301 (302 recommended). Every other spring semester (following 409W). | |
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| SN 419 Latin-American Culture and Civilization | 3 |
| Exploration of contemporary Spanish-American culture in the U.S.A. and the Americas through readings from a variety of fields. Historical survey from the earliest times to present. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SN 301 (SN 302 recommended). Every other fall semester. | |
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| SN 420 Spanish Culture and Civilization | 3 |
| Historical survey of political, social, economic, religious, literary and artistic life in Spain from the earliest times to present. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SN 301 (SN 302 recommended). Every other year. | |
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| SN 431 Advanced Oral Spanish Abroad | 3 |
| See SN 331. Prerequisite: SN 302 or departmental approval. Jan Term. | |
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| SN 432 Advanced Oral Spanish - Abroad | 4 |
| Part of the Central America Study Program. Prerequisite: SN 302 or departmental approval. Spring semester. | |
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| SN 433 History of Spanish Art | 3 |
| This course explores the development of Spanish painting, sculpture and architecture, with a focus on the social, political and religious issues which affected artistic production. Emphasis will be placed on key figures in the history of Spanish art. Students will be exposed to techniques that serve in analyzing and critiquing a work of art. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SN 301 (SN 302 recommended). Periodic offering. | |
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| SN 434 Spanish and Latin American Women Writers | 3 |
| A study of Spanish and Latin American works by women writers. These works may include poetry, short stories, plays, and essays. This course will include an introduction to deconstruction and feminist theory. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SN 301 (SN 302 recommended). Periodic offering. | |
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| SN 435 Spanish for Christian Ministry | 3 |
| An emphasis on Spanish specific to ministry and mission work. Bible study, worship, evangelism, and cultural topics related to the Christian faith. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SN 301 (SN 302 recommended). Periodic offering. | |
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| SN 460 Spanish Linguistics | 3 |
| The course analyzes both Peninsular and Latin American dialects at the linguistic levels of phonetics-phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. This analysis leads to a better understanding of language changes and grammar. Prerequisite: SN 301 (SN 302 recommended). Periodic offering. | |
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| SN 480 Field Studies | 1-4 |
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| SN 486 Readings | 1-4 |
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| SN 490 Internship | 1-4 |
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| SN 491 Independent Study | 1-4 |
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| SN 495 Teaching Assistantship | 1-4 |
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| SN 498 Modern Languages Capstone | 2 |
| Students will create a portfolio including a revised and expanded project from a prior 400-level course, a cultural reflection paper, and a CV. A portion of the course will be devoted to the exploration of career and vocational options in the field of Modern Languages. Prerequisite: approval of the department. | |
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