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FREN 101, 102 — Elementary French I & II
Introduction to the French language with emphasis on vocabulary and listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. 3 Hrs., 3 Hrs.
FREN 220 — Intermediate French Grammar & Composition
Review and more advanced study of the language with emphasis placed on structure and the written expression of thoughts. Prerequisite: FREN 101 and 102 or permission of the department. 3 Hrs.
FREN 230 — Intermediate French Reading & Conversation
Review and more advanced study of the language with emphasis placed on oral use and readings of various texts. Prerequisite: FREN 101 and 102 or permission of the department. 3 Hrs.
FREN 310 — Advanced Grammar and Translation
A thorough review and expansion of French grammar with emphasis on translation. Prerequisite: FREN 220 or 230 or permission of the department. This course fulfills the writing-intensive course requirement. 3 Hrs.
FREN 320 — Advanced Composition
Application of the principles of French grammar through writing to increase fluency. This course fulfills the writing intensive course requirement. Prerequisite: FREN 220 or 230 or permission of the department. 3 Hrs.
FREN 330 — Reading for Comprehension & Vocabulary
Development of reading skills through the study of various journalistic, historical and literary texts in order to increase vocabulary and enhance comprehension. Prerequisite: FREN 220 or 230 or permission of the department. 3 Hrs.
FREN 340 — Advanced Conversation
Advanced oral training through discussions, debates and presentations with stress on pronunciation, intonation and correct modes of expression. Prerequisite: FREN 220 or 230 or permission of the department. 3 Hrs.
FREN 343 — French Literary Classics
Consideration of major literary works from various periods of French literature, chosen for their values as contribution to world literature. Works to be read in the original, papers and tests to be written in French. 3 Hrs.
FREN 350 — French Literature
The study of major literary works with the goal of understanding some of the important cultural, socioeconomic and political ideas that have shaped French society. Prerequisite: FREN 220 or 230 or permission of the department. 3 Hrs.
FREN 360 — Issues of French Life
The study of cultural, socioeconomic and political issues facing French-speaking countries as well as the historical trends which have shaped present-day society. Prerequisite: FREN 220 or 230 or permission of the department. 3 Hrs.
FREN 370 — Topics in French Studies
Course designed to address a specific topic or area of French studies. Topic will be announced the semester preceding the offering. Prerequisite: To be designated for each specific course offered. 3 Hrs.
FREN 372 — Elementary Translating
Comparative analysis of translated texts; questions of restructuring texts and adding or subtracting material; style/audience relationship; simple translations from source language to English; sight translation. 3 Hrs.
FREN 374 — Advanced Translating
Study of professional journals in the field of translation; specific problems of source/target language equivalents; expansion of working dictionaries; oral reports on work in progress; translating of substantial text(s) in field of specialization. Texts may be scientific, technical, commercial, scholarly or literary, depending on field of specialization. 3 Hrs.
FREN 400 — Directed Readings in French
Directed study of a topic requiring the use of French-language sources. Admission by consent of the instructor. 1, 2 or 3 Hrs.
FREN 401 — Independent Practicum in French
An independent study of a topic of interest to a student. Projects must require the use of the target language (French). Proposals for study must be approved by the department. 1, 2, or 3 hours.
FREN 442 — Methods & Materials for Foreign Language Teaching
Required for students who wish to teach foreign language at the secondary and/or elementary level. Study of current trends in methodology, resources, materials and strategies applicable to foreign language instruction. 3 Hrs.
GERM 101, 102 — Elementary German I and II
Presentation of the basic structure of the language, with emphasis on correct oral and written use of the language. 3 Hrs.
GERM 201 — Intermediate German I
Review of grammar, composition and conversation, based upon readings on the culture and civilizations of German-speaking countries. Prerequisite: GERM 102 or permission of the department. 3 Hrs.
GERM 202 — Intermediate German II
Continued study of grammar, composition and conversation, based upon readings on the culture and civilizations of German-speaking countries. Prerequisite: GERM 201 or permission of the department. 3 Hrs.
GERM 370 — Topics in German Studies
Course designed to address a specific topic or area of German studies. Topic will be announced the semester preceding the offering. Prerequisite: To be designated for each specific course offered. May be repeated with different topics. 3 Hrs.
Languages - Other
LANG 101 Elementary Foreign Language I
Fundamentals of grammar and phonetics, reading, writing and conversation of target language. This course will be offered on a rotating topics basis as demand and faculty with sufficient credentials dictate. May be repeated with different topics. 3 hrs.
LANG 102 Elementary Foreign Language II
Fundamentals of grammar and phonetics, reading, writing and conversation of target language. This course will be offered on a rotating topics basis as demand and faculty with sufficient credentials dictate. As needed. May be repeated with different topics. 3 hrs.
LANG 201 Intermediate Foreign Language I
Review and more advanced study of a language with emphasis placed on structure and written and oral use. Introduction to the country's culture. As needed. May be repeated with different topics. 3 hrs.
LANG 202 Intermediate Foreign Language II
Review and more advanced study of a language with emphasis placed on structure and written and oral use. Introduction to the country's culture. 3 Hrs. each. As needed. May be repeated with different topics. 3 hrs.
LANG 370 Topics in Foreign Language
Course designed to address a specific topic or area of a language and its target culture. Topic will be announced the semester preceding the offering. May be repeated with different topics. 3 hrs.
SPAN 101, 102 — Elementary Spanish I & II
Presentation of basic grammatical structure with emphasis on correct oral and written use of the language; introduction to the Hispanic civilization. 3 Hrs., 3 Hrs.
SPAN 220 — Intermediate Spanish Grammar & Composition
Review and more advanced study of the language with emphasis on structure and the written expression of thoughts. Prerequisite: SPAN 101 and 102 or permission of the department. 3 Hrs.
SPAN 230 — Intermediate Spanish Reading & Conversation
Review and more advanced study of the language with emphasis on oral use and readings of texts. Prerequisite: Spanish 101 and 102 or permission of the department. 3 Hrs.
SPAN 310 — Advanced Grammar & Translation
A thorough review and expansion of Spanish grammar with emphasis on translation. Prerequisite: SPAN 220 or 230 or permission of the department. 3 Hrs.
SPAN 320 — Advanced Composition
Application of the principles of Spanish grammar through writing to increase fluency. This course fulfills the writing intensive course requirement. Prerequisite: SPAN 220 or 230 or permission of the department. 3 Hrs.
SPAN 330 — Reading for Comprehension and Vocabulary
Development of reading skills through the study of various journalistic, historical and literary texts in order to increase vocabulary and enhance comprehension. Prerequisite: SPAN 220 or 230 or permission of the department. 3 Hrs.
SPAN 340 — Advanced Conversation
Advanced oral training, through discussions, debates and presentations with stress on pronunciation, intonation and correct modes of expression. Prerequisite: SPAN 220 or 230 or permission of the department. 3 Hrs.
SPAN 341 — Spanish Literary Classics
Major literary works from various periods of Spanish literature chosen for their value as contributions to world literature. Works to be read in original, papers and tests to be written in Spanish. 3 Hrs.
SPAN 349 — Commercial Spanish
A study of the structure and style of Spanish business letters, routine messages and communication. Emphasis on commercial, banking and telecommunication terminology. 3 Hrs.
SPAN 350 — Hispanic Literature
The study of major literary works with the goal of understanding some of the important cultural, socioeconomic and political ideas that have shaped the societies of Spanish countries. Prerequisite: SPAN 220 or 230 or permission of the department. 3 Hrs.
SPAN 360 — Issues of Hispanic Life
The study of cultural, socioeconomic and political issues facing Hispanic cultures as well as the historical trends which have shaped present-day society. Prerequisite: SPAN 220 or 230 or permission of the department. 3 Hrs.
SPAN 370 — Topics in Spanish Studies
Course designed to address a specific topic or area of Spanish/Latin American Studies. Topic will be announced the semester preceding the offering. 3 Hrs.
SPAN 372 — Elementary Translating
Comparative analysis of translated texts; questions of restructuring texts and adding or subtracting material; style/audience relationship; simple translations from source language to English; sight translation. 3 Hrs.
SPAN 374 — Advanced Translating
Study of professional journals in the field of translation; specific problems of source/target language equivalents; expansion of working dictionaries; oral reports on work in progress; translating of substantial text(s) in field of specialization.Texts may be scientific, technical, commercial, scholarly or literary, depending on field of specialization. 3 Hrs.
SPAN 400 — Directed Readings in Spanish
Directed study of a topic requiring the use of Spanish-language sources.
1, 2 or 3 Hrs.
SPAN 401 — Independent Practicum in Spanish
An independent study of a topic of interest to a student. Projects must require the use of the target language (Spanish). Proposals for study must be approved by the department.1, 2, or 3 hours.
SPAN 410 Intensive Grammar Structure I
Intensive grammatical review with emphasis on the more difficult concepts of the Spanish grammar such as the subjunctive mood, relative pronouns and tense sequencing. Emphasis will be on the development of listening, reading and writing of these critical issues. Students will participate in various forms of presentations that target these complex grammatical concepts. 3 hrs.
SPAN 420 Intensive Grammar Structure II
Intensive grammatical review with emphasis on the more difficult concepts of the Spanish grammar such as the subjunctive mood, relative pronouns and tense sequencing. Emphasis will be on the development of listening, reading and writing of these critical issues. Students will participate in various forms of presentations that target these complex grammatical concepts. 3 hrs.
SPAN 440 Latin American Short Story
An overview of the Latin American short story to provide students with an appreciation for the development of the genre and its presentation of the social and political realities of the region. 3 hrs.
SPAN 442 — Methods & Materials for Foreign Language Teaching
Required for students who wish to teach foreign language at the secondary and/or elementary level. Study of current trends in methodology, resources, materials and strategies applicable to foreign language instruction. 3 Hrs.
SPAN 450 Latin American Drama
This course will examine selected plays written by Latin American writers principally outside the United States but it will also treat some U.S. Hispanic playwrights. The following writers, among others, will be included: Rene' Marquez, Egon Wolff, Carballido and Luis Valdes. 3 hrs.
SPAN 461 Latino Literature
This course will examine selected poetry, drama and prose works writtien by Hispanic/Latino writers in the United States. 3 hrs.
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