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Prerequisites may be waived by consent of the department.
Students who have earned 24 or more semester hours of credit at any
accredited post-secondary institutions(s) before the start of the fall
2002 semester must meet the general education requirements stipulated
in the UM-St Louis 2001-2002 Bulletin. The following courses fulfill
the Humanities breadth of study requirements as described in that Bulletin
FRENCH: 2101,2102, 2110, 2150, 2180, 3211, 3280, 3281, 4331, 4341, 4342,
4353, 4354, 4362, 4365, 4371, 4375, 4390. GERMAN: 2101, 2110, 2150, 2180,
3201, 3202, 3210, 4311, 4315, 4320, 4345, 4397, 4398, 4399.
ANCIENT GREEK: 2101. MODERN GREEK: 2101. JAPANESE: 2101. LATIN: 2101.
SPANISH: 2101, 2110, 2111, 2150, 2180, 3210, 3211, 3280, 3281, 4310,
4315, 4320, 4321, 4325, 4330, 4331, 4335, 4340, 4345, 4351, 4360, 4399.
2111 Love in the Western World (3)
This course will examine concepts of love in western literary traditions.
Its main focus will be concepts of love from Greek and Roman antiquity
and Christianity, and the ways that these concepts have shaped modern
ideas of love. Emphasis on language and culture is also important in
interpreting the texts.
3264 Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages (3)
Same as Sec Ed 4274. Prerequisites: Teacher Educ 3310 and passing the
departmental language skills test. A study of the scope and sequence
of the foreign language courses in the school curriculum with emphasis
on the selection and organization of materials and methods of instruction
and evaluation. Attention is also directed toward learning the techniques
and research tools of the scholar in the field of foreign languages.
To be taken prior to student teaching. This course must be completed
in residence.
4300 Language Acquisition and Analysis (3)
The nature of human language, including language universals, sounds
and sound patterns, word formation, and language processing. Students
will be acquainted with first and second language acquisition, and will
analyze data from various languages. Recommended for teachers of English
and foreign languages.
4364 Foreign Language Teaching Seminar (2)
Same as Sec Ed 4374. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Sec Ed
3290 or consent of instructor. A practicum course in the teaching of
foreign languages. Review and explanation of drills, dialogues, and a
variety of classroom techniques, oral and written. A continuation of
FLL 3264, Curriculum and Methods, with an emphasis on specific practical
skills. To be taken concurrently with Sec Ed 3290, Student Teaching.
4399 Standards-Based Foreign Language Instruction (3)
Prerequisites: Teacher certification and one year teaching experience.
Designed to provide in-service foreign language teachers with the background
to enable them to design instructional units, which incorporate the standards
for foreign language learning. May be applied toward the Master's in
Secondary Education with an emphasis in foreign language teaching.
5464 Issues in Foreign Language Methodology (3)
Prerequisite: Foreign language education certification and teaching
experience. Designed for secondary foreign language teachers, this course
addresses recent developments in approaches and methods in the teaching
of foreign languages. Emphasis is on curriculum design, teaching strategies,
and evaluation. This course may be repeated for credit provided that
the topic is different each time.
Chinese
1001 Chinese I (5)
Emphasis is placed upon the understanding, speaking, reading, and writing
of Mandarin Chinese and upon the acquisition of the fundamentals of grammar
and syntax.
1002 Chinese II (5)
Emphasis is placed upon the understanding, speaking, reading, and writing
of Mandarin Chinese. Continuation of the acquisition of the fundamentals
of grammar and syntax.
2101 Intermediate Chinese I (5)
Prerequisite: Chinese II or equivalent. Grammar review and continued
development of language skills.
2102 Intermediate Chinese II (5)
Prerequisite: Chin 2101 or equivalent. Continuation of Chin 2101.
2190 Special Readings (1-3)
Prerequisite: Chin 2102 or consent of the department. Independent
study through readings, reports, and conferences.
English as a Second Language
3201 ESL Listening and Speaking Skills (3)
Prerequisite: Minimum TOEFL score of 450 or placement by examination.
This course is for international students. They gain skills in conversational
level listening and speaking. Students improve comprehensive and discrete
listening skills, conversation in various situations, strategies and
pronunciation. In addition, students will practice these skills and learn
about American culture by participating in local field trips. This course
does not count toward a degree.
3203 Intermediate ESL Reading and Writing (3)
Prerequisite: Minimum TOEFL score of 450 or placement by examination.
In this course international students develop fluency in their reading
and writing skills in American English. This course consists of reading
a variety of types of written texts, vocabulary building, organization
in writing from the paragraph to essay, techniques for generating ideas,
grammar use and editing. This course does not count toward a degree.
3205 Intermediate ESL Grammar (3)
Prerequisite: Minimum TOEFL score of 450 or placement by examination.
A course for international students who have already studied Basic English
grammar. The content covers intensive study of verb tenses; their forms,
meanings an integrated use; and other grammatical structures. This course
does not count toward a degree.
4301 Advanced ESL Conversation and Pronunciation (3)
Prerequisite: Minimum TOEFL score of 500. Designed for non-native speakers
who need to improve their fluency and pronunciation in American English.
Conversation strategies, oral presentations and extensive practice to
reduce accent are included. This course does not count toward a degree.
4302 Advanced ESL Listening and Note-taking (3)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ESL 3201, minimum TOEFL score
of 500 or placement by examination. Listening and note-taking skills
are developed through practice. Students learn to recognize the organization
and emphasis of class lectures. Strategies include vocabulary building,
test taking, and participation in class discussions. This course does
not count toward a degree.
4303 Advanced ESL Reading and Writing (3)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ESL 3203, minimum TOEFL score
of 500 or placement by examination. To prepare students for English 1100
or English 3210, writing skills include organization of essays, rhetorical
forms and their structure works, revision of ideas, research techniques,
grammar use and editing. For reading development, students read articles
and a novel, practice reading strategies and learn how to summarize articles.
This course does not count toward a degree.
4305 Advanced ESL Grammar (3)
Prerequisites: Minimum TOEFL score of 500. This course is for ESL students
who need review and applied practice of English grammar for oral and
written work. This course does not count toward a degree. Placement by
assessment or consent of program coordinator.
4307 Advanced Pronunciation and Accent Reduction (3)
Prerequisites: ESL 4301, placement or consent of instructor. Designed
for non-native speakers who have fluency in speaking English but need
to reduce their accent to be better understood and feel confident expressing
ideas. Course includes review and practice of the pronunciation of the
consonants and vowels in American English; accent reduction, achieved
through extensive practice of the stress, rhythm and intonation patterns;
speaking skills through presentations. This course does not count toward
a degree.
4390 Special Readings (1-3)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Independent study through readings,
reports and conferences.
5400 International Teaching Assistant Seminar (1-3)
Prerequisites: Consent of department. Focus is on presentation skills,
strategies to facilitate communication, and cultural differences in education.
Students develop effective teaching skills through class presentations.
Not applicable to graduate degree program.
French
1001 French I (5)
Emphasis will be placed upon the speaking and understanding of French
and upon the acquisition of the fundamentals of grammar and syntax. One-hour
language laboratory per week required.
1002 French II (5)
Prerequisite: French 1001 or equivalent. Emphasis will be placed upon
the speaking and understanding of French and upon the acquisition of
the fundamentals of grammar and syntax. One-hour language laboratory
per week required.
2101 Intermediate French Language and Culture I (3)
Prerequisite: French 1002 or equivalent. Students will advance their
understanding of Francophone cultures through discussions, readings,
and written work. Language skills will be further developed through meaningful
communicative interaction.
2102 Intermediate French Language and Culture II (3), [C,
H]
Prerequisite: French 2101 or equivalent. Emphasis will be
placed on the study of French and Francophone culture and the continued
development of language skills through meaningful communicative interaction.
2110 Modern French Literature in Translation
(3)
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Reading and discussion of selected
works in French literature from modern period, in English translation.
No credit toward major in French.
2111 Francophone Culture (3)
Prerequisites: French 1002 or equivalent and permission of instructor.
Analyses and discussions of cultural issues in the French-speaking world
through the critical reading of representative texts.
2115A, 2115B, 2115C Intensive French (15)
Prerequisites: Aptitude test and permission of department. An intensive
study of French. 2115a, 2115b, 2115c are co-requisites and must be taken
concurrently. All three sections must be completed with a grade of C-
or better in each section to satisfy the foreign language requirement
of the College of Arts and Sciences.
2150 European Literature in Translation: Special Topics (3)
Major figures, works, or movements in the literature of Europe and
their relevance to our own age. The department announces topic in advance.
Does not count toward major in French.
2160 French Phonetics (3)
Prerequisite: French 2101 or consent of instructor. An analytic and
practical study of French pronunciation. Emphasis is placed upon the
articulation and practice of contemporary French sounds.
2180 Readings in French
(3), [C, H]
Prerequisite: French 2170 or equivalent. Development
of language skills through reading and discussion of literary texts.
2190 Special Readings in
French (1-3)
Prerequisites: French 2101 and consent of the department. Independent
study on mutually acceptable topics through readings, reports, and conferences.
3200 Advanced Grammar (3)
Prerequisite: French 2170 or equivalent. Problems in grammatical analysis.
3205 Commercial French (3)
Prerequisite: French 2170 or equivalent. Introduction to French business
language with emphasis on technical vocabulary and correct French usage
in business affairs.
3211 Contemporary French Culture (3)
Prerequisite: French 2180 and 3200 or equivalent. Aspects of contemporary
French culture, studied through a variety of authentic cultural materials
and readings of fiction and nonfiction. All readings and class work are
in French.
3271 Intermediate French Conversation (3)
Prerequisites: French 2170 or consent of department. Emphasis will
be placed upon the further development of oral skills in French.
3280 French Literature I: Middle Ages to Eighteenth Century
(3)
Prerequisite: French 2180 and 3200 or equivalent. Designed to acquaint
the student with the development of French literature from the Middle
Ages to the eighteenth century. Critical reading of representative texts.
3281 French Literature II: Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries
(3)
Prerequisite: French 2180 and 3200 or equivalent. Designed to acquaint
the student with the development of French literature from the nineteenth
century to the present. Critical reading of representative texts.
3290 Special Readings (1-3)
Prerequisite: Consent of department. Independent study through readings,
reports, and conferences.
4300 Syntax and Stylistics (3)
Prerequisite: French 3200 or equivalent. Advanced theoretical and practical
study of modern French syntax. Analysis of French prose style.
4311 Special Topics in French Culture (3)
Prerequisite: Junior standing or French 3280 or 3281 for French majors.
Selected topics in French culture. This course may be repeated for credit
provided the topic is different each time.
4331 Medieval and Renaissance Literature (3)
Prerequisite: French 3280 or 3281. A study of the development of French
literature from the Middle Ages to the end of the sixteenth century.
Texts for reading and discussion will include medieval romances, lyric
poetry, and works of humanist philosophy.
4341 Seventeenth-Century French Theater and Poetry (3)
Prerequisite: French 3280 or 3281. Critical reading and analysis of
French Classical Age theater and poetry, including works by Corneille,
Moliere, Racine, and La Fontaine.
4342 Seventeenth-Century French Prose (3)
Prerequisite: French 3280 or 3281. A study of moralists and social
commentators in the age of Louis XIV, with critical reading and analysis
of texts by Pascal, La Rochefoucauld, and others.
4353 Eighteenth-Century French Literature (3)
Prerequisite: French 3280 or 3281. The philosophic movement. Selected
readings of the eighteenth century, including Montesquieu, Voltaire,
Diderot, and Rousseau.
4354 Eighteenth-Century French Theater and Novel (3)
Prerequisite: French 3280 or 3281. Critical reading and discussion
of representative novels and plays of the eighteenth century.
4362 Nineteenth-Century French Novel (3)
Prerequisite: French 3280 or 3281. Critical reading of selected works
by the major novelists of the period. Discussion of realism and naturalism.
4365 Modern French Poetry (3)
Prerequisite: French 3280 or 3281. A study of French poetry in the
nineteenth and twentieth centuries through critical readings of selected
works by major poets.
4371Twentieth-Century French Novel (3)
Prerequisite: French 3280 or 3281. A study of selected works by the
principal novelists of the modern period.
4375 Modern French Theater (3)
Prerequisite: French 3280 or 3281. A study of French drama in the nineteenth
and twentieth centuries through critical study of selected works by major
dramatists.
4390 Special Readings (1-3)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Independent study through readings,
reports, and conferences.
4399 French Seminar (3)
Prerequisite: French 3280 or 3281. Specialized topic in French literature.
Subject to be announced by instructor in charge of seminar.
5400 Contemporary French Thought (3)
Prerequisite: B.A. or permission of instructor. Analyses and discussion
of contemporary cultural French issues through a representative sample
of journals and pamphlets. In French.
German
1001 German I (5)
Emphasis will be placed upon the speaking and understanding of German
and upon the acquisition of the fundamentals of grammar and syntax. One-hour
language laboratory per week required.
1002 German II (5)
Prerequisite: Ger 1001 or equivalent. Emphasis will be placed upon
the speaking and understanding of German and upon the acquisition of
the fundamentals of grammar and syntax. One-hour language laboratory
per week required.
2101 Intermediate German Language and Culture (3)
Prerequisite: Ger 1002 or equivalent. Students will advance their
understanding of German-speaking cultures through discussions, readings,
and written work. Language skills will be further developed through meaningful
communicative interaction.
2110 Masterpieces of German Literature in Translation (3)
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Representative readings in German
literature from the beginning to the present. Emphasis to be placed upon
German literature in the general context of European culture. No credit
toward minor in German.
2115A, 2115B, 2115C Intensive German (15)
Prerequisites: Aptitude test and permission of department. An intensive
study of German assuming no previous knowledge of Ger. 2115a, 2115b,
2115c are co-requisites and must be taken concurrently. All three sections
must be completed with a grade of C- or better in each section to satisfy
the foreign language requirement of the College of Arts and Science.
2150 European Literature in Translation: Special Topics (3)
Major figures, works, or movements in the literature of Europe and
their relevance to our own age. Topic announced in advance by the department.
Does not count toward major in German.
2170 Composition and Conversation (3) [C, H]
Prerequisite:
Ger 2101 or equivalent. Emphasis will be placed on the development
of speaking and writing skills in German.
2180 Readings in German
(3) [C, H]
Prerequisite: Ger 2170 or equivalent. May be taken concurrently.
Further development of language skills through readings and discussions
of literary texts.
2190 Special Readings (1-3)
Prerequisites: Ger 2101 and consent of department. Independent study
on mutually acceptable topics through readings, reports, and conferences.
3201 Masterpieces of German Literature (3)
Prerequisite: Two years of college German or equivalent. Introduction
to German literature. Readings and critical analysis of selected works
of German literature.
3202 The German Novelle and Drama (3)
Prerequisite: Ger 3201 or equivalent. Reading and critical analysis
of selected German Novellen and dramas.
3208 Intermediate Composition and Conversation (3)
Prerequisite: Ger 2170 or equivalent. Emphasis on speaking and writing
German.
3210 German Culture and Civilization (3)
Prerequisite: Ger 2180 or equivalent. A survey of the development
of German culture and civilization. All reading and class work in German.
3290 Special Readings :
German (1-3)
Prerequisite: Consent of department. Independent study through readings,
reports, and conferences.
4308 Advanced Composition and Conversation (3)
Prerequisite: Ger 3208 or equivalent. Continuation of Ger 3208.
Designed to develop accuracy and fluency of expression in German.
4311 Special Topics in German Culture (3)
Prerequisites: At least one 3000 level German course and/or consent
of instructor. Discussion of selected topics of German current events.
This course may be repeated for credit provided the topic is different
each time.
4315 German Classicism and Romanticism (3)
Prerequisites: Ger 3201 and one other 3000-level course in German.
Representative writers from the classical and romantic periods of German
literature, including works by Lessing, Goethe, Kleist, and E.T.A. Hoffmann.
4320 German Realism and Naturalism (3)
Prerequisites: Ger 3201 and one other 3000-level course in German.
Representative writers of realism and naturalism in German literature,
including works of Grillparzer, Hebbel, Stifter, Keller, and Hauptmann.
4345 Modern German Literature (3)
Prerequisites: Ger 3201 and one other 3000-level course in German.
Representative works from modern German literature.
4390 Special Readings (1-3)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Independent study through readings,
reports, and conferences.
4397 Survey of German Literature Part I (3)
Prerequisite: Ger 3201 or 3202. Special emphasis on the summary
and synthesis of trends and characteristics of major periods in German
literature, considered in the general context of European culture.
4398 Survey of German Literature Part II (3)
Prerequisite: Ger 3201 or 3202. Special emphasis on the summary
and synthesis of trends and characteristics of major periods in German
literature, considered in the general context of European culture.
4399 German Seminar (3)
Prerequisite: Ger 3201 or 3202. Specialized topic in German literature.
Ancient Greek
1001 Ancient Greek 1 (5)
Study of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary, accompanied by readings of
simple prose selections.
1002 Ancient Greek 2 (5)
Prerequisite: Anci Gk 1 or equivalent. The study of vocabulary,
grammar, and syntax is continued from Greek 1. Readings and discussion
from selected classical authors.
2101 Intermediate Ancient Greek Language and Culture (3)
Prerequisite:Anci Gk 1002 or equivalent. Students will advance
their understanding of ancient Greek culture through discussions, readings,
and written work. Language skills will be further developed through meaningful
communicative interaction.
2151 Greek and Latin in English Today (3)
Same as Latin 2151 Language and culture of Greece and Rome reflected
in modern English. Emphasis on vocabulary derived from Greek and Latin.
Included will be the Greek alphabet and an introduction to historical
language change involving the relationship among Greek, Latin and Romance
languages, and Germanic languages (particularly English). Attention will
be paid to terms used in law, medicine, science, liberal arts, and to
general vocabulary enrichment.
2190 Special Readings (1-3)
Prerequisites: Gk 2101 and consent of department. Independent study
through readings, reports, and conferences.
Modern Greek
1001 Modern Greek I (5)
Emphasis is placed upon the understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Modern Greek and upon the acquisition of the fundamentals of grammar and syntax.
1002 Modern Greek II (5)
Prerequisite: Mod Gk 1001 or equivalent. Emphasis is placed upon the understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Modern Greek and upon the acquisition of the fundamentals of grammar and syntax.
2101 Intermediate Modern Greek Language and Culture (3)
Prerequisite: Mod Gk 1002 or equivalent. Students will advance their understanding of Modern Greek culture through discussions, readings, and written work. Language skills will be further developed through meaningful communicative interaction.
2150 Modern Greek Literature in Translation (3)
This course is an exploration of significant works by major Modern Greek authors, dealing with relevant issues of Western literary traditions. Authors include Cavafy, Kazantzakis, Seferis, Solomos, Elytis.
2190 Special Readings (1-3)
Prerequisite: Mod Gk 2101 or consent of the department. Independent study through readings, reports, and conferences.
Japanese
1001 Japanese I (5)
Emphasis is placed upon the understanding, speaking, reading, and writing
of Japanese and upon the acquisition of the fundamentals of grammar and
syntax.
1002 Japanese II (5)
Prerequisite: Japan I or equivalent. Emphasis is placed upon the
understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Japanese. Continuation
of the acquisition of the fundamentals of grammar and syntax.
2101 Intermediate Japanese I (5)
Prerequisite: Japan 1002 or equivalent. Students will advance their
understanding of Japanese culture through discussions, readings, and
written work. Language skills will be further developed through meaningful
communicative interaction.
2102 Intermediate Japanese II (5)
Prerequisite: Japan 2101or equivalent. Continuation of Japan
2101.
2190 Special Readings (1-3)
Prerequisite: Japan 2102 or consent of the department. Independent
study through readings, reports, and conferences.
3290 Special Readings (1-3)
Prerequisites: Japan 2190 or consent of instructor. Independent
study through readings, reports and conferences.
Latin
1001 Latin 1 (5)
A study of Latin grammar, syntax, and vocabulary, accompanied by reading
selections from literary texts.
1002 Latin 2 (5)
Prerequisite: Latin 1001 or equivalent. The study of vocabulary, grammar,
and syntax is continued from Latin 1. Readings and discussion from selected
classical authors.
2101 Intermediate Latin Language and Culture (3)
Prerequisite: Latin 1002 or equivalent. Students will advance their
understanding of Roman culture through discussions, readings, and written
work. Language skills will be further developed through meaningful communicative
interaction.
2151 Greek and Latin in English Today (3)
Same as Anci Gk 2151. Language and culture of Greece and Rome
reflected in modern English. Emphasis on vocabulary derived from Greek
and Latin. Included will be the Greek alphabet and an introduction to
historical language change involving the relationship among Greek, Latin,
and Romance languages, and Germanic languages (particularly English).
Attention will be paid to terms used in law, medicine, science, liberal
arts, and to general vocabulary enrichment.
2190 Special Readings (1-3)
Prerequisites: Latin 2101 and consent of department. Independent study
through readings, reports, and conferences.
Spanish
1001 Spanish I (5)
Emphasis will be placed upon the speaking and understanding of Spanish
and upon the acquisition of the fundamentals of grammar and syntax. One-hour
language laboratory per week required.
1002 Spanish II (5)
Prerequisite: Span 1001 or equivalent. Emphasis will be placed upon
the speaking and understanding of Spanish and upon the acquisition of
the fundamentals of grammar and syntax. One-hour language laboratory
per week required.
2101 Intermediate Spanish Language and Culture (3)
Prerequisite: Span 1002 or equivalent. Students will advance their
understanding of Hispanic cultures through discussions, readings, and
written work. Language skills will be further developed through meaningful
communicative interaction.
2105 Commercial Spanish (3)
Prerequisite: Span 1002 or equivalent. Grammar review and cultivation of language skills with emphasis on technical vocabulary and correct Spanish usage in business affairs. Designed for business majors, economics majors, or anyone interested in the commercial application of Spanish. This course is the equivalent of Spanish 2101 but both courses may not be taken for credit.
2110 Spanish Literature in Translation (3)
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Lectures on the literature and culture
of Spain from the Middle Ages to the contemporary period. Reading and
discussion of works of representative Spanish writers: Cervantes, Calderon,
Galdos, Unamuno, Garcia Lorca, Buero Vallejo, and others. No credit toward
major in Spanish.
2115A, 2115B, 2115C Intensive Spanish
(15)
Prerequisites: Aptitude test and permission of department. An intensive
study of Spanish assuming no previous knowledge of Span. 2115a, 2115b,
2115c are co-requisites and must be taken concurrently. All three sections
must be completed with a grade of C- or better in each section to satisfy
the foreign language requirement of the College of Arts and Science.
2150 European Literature in Translation: Special Topics (3)
Major figures, works, or movements in the literature of Europe and
their relevance to our own age. The department announces topic in advance.
Does not count toward major in Spanish.
2171 Spanish Conversation and Pronunciation
(3) [C,
H]
Prerequisite: Span 2101 or equivalent. Emphasis
will be placed upon the development of oral skills in Spanish and upon
the problems of Spanish pronunciation and intonation.
2172 Spanish Composition (3), [C, H]
Prerequisite: Span 2101 or equivalent. Emphasis in developing the capacity and the
ability to write in Spanish.
2180 Readings in Spanish (3) [C, H]
Prerequisite: Span 2101 or equivalent. Development of language skills through
reading and discussion of a variety of texts.
2190 Special Readings (1-3)
Prerequisites: Span 2101 and consent of department. Independent
study through readings, reports, and conferences.
3200 Syntax of the Spanish Language (3)
Prerequisite: Span 2171, 2172, 2180 (2 of the 3 courses) or equivalent.
Study of the syntactical and morphological characteristics of the Spanish
language. Designed primarily for students majoring in Spanish. May be
taken concurrently with any 3000 level course.
3210 Hispanic Culture and Civilization: Spain (3)
Prerequisite: Span 2171, 2172, 2180 (2 of the 3 courses) or equivalent.
The development of Spanish peninsular civilization from its Roman beginnings
to the present.
3211 Hispanic Culture and Civilization: Spanish America (3)
Prerequisite: Span 2171, 2172, or 2180 (2 of the 3 courses) equivalent.
The development of the cultures and civilization of the Spanish-speaking
nations of the Western hemisphere.
3260 Spanish for Business (3)
Prerequisites: Span 2171 or 2172 or equivalent and Span 3200 or permission from the instructor. Cultivation of advanced
language skills with emphasis on business vocabulary, basic business
and cultural concepts and situational practice to help prepare for interaction
in the Spanish-speaking business world. Designed for international business
students, economics students, or anyone interested in expanding their
awareness of the Spanish language or wishing to explore the possibilities
of positions with companies that need to conduct business in Spanish.
3271 Advanced Spanish Conversation (3)
Prerequisite: Span 2171 or consent of department. Emphasis will
be placed upon the further development of oral skills in Spanish.
3275 Practicum in Spanish (3)
Prerequisites: One of the following: Span 3200, 3210, 3211, 3271
or equivalent, or consent of the instructor. A minimum of twenty hours
per semester of supervised field experience in local agencies that serve
the Hispanic community. A course designed for majors of various disciplines.
Placement at the agencies is relevant to the enrolled student’s
major but depends on the availability of resources. Required weekly seminar
accompanies the practicum.
3280 Introduction to Hispanic Literature: Spain (3)
Prerequisite: Span 2171, 2172, 2180 (2 of the 3 courses) or equivalent
and Span 3200. Study of selected texts of Spanish writers from the
Middle Ages to the present and the historical, cultural, and political
factors, which influence their writing. Required of Spanish majors. Span
2180 is recommended for prerequisite.
3281 Introduction to Hispanic Literature: Spanish America (3)
Prerequisite: Span 2171, 2172, 2180 (2 of the 3 courses) or equivalent
and Span 3200. Study of selected texts of Spanish-American writers
from the colonial period to the present and the historical, cultural,
and political factors, which influenced their writings. Required of all
Spanish majors. Span 2180 is recommended for prerequisite.
3290 Special Readings: Spanish (1-3)
Prerequisite: Consent of department. Independent study through readings,
reports, and conferences.
4300 Advanced Spanish Grammar (3)
Prerequisite: Span 3200 or equivalent. Advanced theoretical and
practical study of the form and syntax of the Spanish language, focusing
especially on sentence structure. Analysis of texts, which illustrate
different linguistic levels and their values. Designed to develop accuracy
and fluency of expression in Spanish.
4310 Spanish Literature From 1898 to 1939 (3)
Prerequisite: Span 3280. A study of cultural and literary characteristics
of the period. Emphasis on leading novelists, poets, essayists, and dramatists.
4311 Special Topics in Hispanic Culture (3)
Prerequisite: Junior standing or Span 3280 or 3281. Selected topics
in Hispanic culture taught in Spanish. This course may be repeated for
credit provided that the topic is different each time.
4315 Spanish Literature From 1939 to the Present (3)
Prerequisite: Span 3280. A study of cultural and literary development
since the Spanish Civil War. Emphasis on leading novelists and dramatists.
4320 Realism and Naturalism in the
Nineteenth-Century Spanish Novel (3)
Prerequisite: Span 3280. A study of the culture and literature of
Spain in the nineteenth century with emphasis on the leading novelists
of the epoch (Galdos, Clarin, Pardo-Bazan, Blasco-Ibanez).
4321 Poetry and Drama of the Nineteenth Century
(3)
Prerequisite: Span 3280. A study of the culture and literature of
Spain in the nineteenth century with emphasis on the leading poets (Espronceda,
Becquer) and playwrights (Zorrilla, Duque de Rivas).
4325 Poetry and Drama of the Golden Age (3)
Prerequisite: Span 3280. Selected readings from the drama of Lope
de Vega, Tirso de Molina, Ruiz de Alarcon, and Calderon de la Barca,
and from the poetry of Garcilaso, Fray Luis de Leon, San Juan de la Cruz,
Gongora, Lope de Vega, and Quevedo.
4326 Applied Linguistics in Spanish
(3)
Prerequisites: Span 3200 or equivalent. Study of the general principles
of linguistics applied to the learning and teaching of Spanish with special
emphasis on historical linguistics. The course will focus on the development
of the Spanish language with emphasis on etymological and phonological
changes. Recommended for prospective teachers of Spanish.
4327 Spanish Dialectology (3)
Prerequisites: Span 3200 or equivalent. The course will focus on
the syntactical, lexical and phonological variations of modern Spanish
from a sociolinguistics perspective. Regional variations may include
Castilian, Mexican, and Caribbean Spanish, Spanish of the northern Andes
region and the Southern Cone, and the Spanish spoken in the United States.
4330 Cervantes (3)
Prerequisite: Span 3280. A study of Don Quixote in relation to the
author's life and with the cultural background of the Spanish Golden
Age. Independent readings on other works of Cervantes.
4331 Picaresque and Satirical Prose (1550-1650) (3)
Prerequisite: Span 3280. A study of Renaissance and Baroque prose
in its social context. All readings and discussions are in Spanish.
4335 Masterpieces of Spanish Medieval and Renaissance Literature
(3)
Prerequisite: Span 3280. Designed to acquaint students with the
cultural background of medieval and Renaissance Spanish traditions. Critical
reading and discussion of representative works of these periods: Poema
del Cid, El Conde Lucanor, Libro de Buen Amor, El Romancero, La Celestina,
the Picaresque novel, and Don Quixote.
4340 Spanish-American Literature of the Nineteenth Century
(3)
Prerequisite: Span 3281. A study of the culture and literature of
Spanish America in the nineteenth century with emphasis on the leading
novelists and essayists of the epoch.
4341 Modernismo (3)
Prerequisite: Span 3281. The genesis, development, and influence
of this literary movement in Spanish-American letters with emphasis on
Modernista poetry and prose.
4345 Spanish-American Literature of the Twentieth Century (3)
Prerequisite: Span 3281. A study of the leading Spanish American
poets, essayists, and novelists of this period as interpreters of contemporary
man's dilemma and the Apathos--and Aethos--of their culture.
4351 Spanish-American Fiction in the Twentieth Century (3)
Prerequisite: Span 3281. The role of prose fiction in Spanish American
literary and cultural history from World War I to the present.
4360 Spanish American Poetry From Modernismo to the Present
(3)
Prerequisite: Span 3281. A study of poetry and its role in the literary
and cultural history of Spanish-American society from Modernismo to the
present.
4390 Special Readings (1-3)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Independent study through readings,
reports, and conferences.
4399 Seminar on Hispanic Literature (3)
Required of major students in the senior year. Subject to be announced
every year by the instructor in charge of the seminar.
5400 Spanish as Spoken Today (3)
Prerequisite: A.B. or permission of instructor. Contemporary Spanish, including emphasis on standard and colloquial speech: slang, proverbs, and the mass media. Some attention will be given to the influence of English on twentieth-century spoken Spanish. Study of samples; oral practice. rerequisite: A.B. or permission of instructor. Contemporary Spanish, including emphasis on standard and colloquial speech: slang, proverbs, and the mass media. Some attention will be given to the influence of English on twentieth-century spoken Spanish. Study of samples; oral practice.
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