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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 UMSL 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, 2150, 2180, 3201, 3202, 3210, 4311, 4315, 4320, 4345, 4397, 4398, 4399.
ANCIENT GREEK: 2101.
MODERN GREEK: 2101.
JAPAN: 2101.
LATIN: 2101.
SPANISH: 2101, 2110, 2150, 2180, 3210, 3211, 3280, 3281, 4310, 4315, 4320, 4321, 4325, 4330, 4331, 4335, 4340, 4345, 4351, 4360, 4399.
2192 Service Learning in Foreign Languages (1-3)
Prerequisites: Permission of course instructor and concurrent enrollment in a Foreign Language course (Arabic, Chinese, English as a Second Language, French, German. Greek, Japanese, Latin or Spanish) at the 2000-level or higher. Taken concurrently with a qualifying foreign language course, students will participate in a community service experience that is academically integrated into the students’ course of study. Community service in a local or international community organization, as approved by the course instructor, is required. Determination of the type of community service to be conducted and the number of hours required will be made in consultation with the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
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.
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.
4589 Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages (3)
Same as SEC ED 4589. Prerequisites: Tch Ed 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. Not available for graduate credit.
4590 Foreign Language Teaching Seminar (2)
Same as SEC ED 4590. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in SEC ED 4990 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 Fgn Lg 4589, Curriculum and Methods, with an emphasis on specific practical skills. To be taken concurrently with SEC ED 4990, Student Teaching. Not available for graduate credit.
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.
Arabic
1001 Arabic I (5)
Emphasis is placed upon the understanding, speaking, reading and writing of Arabic and upon the acquisition of the fundamentals of grammar and syntax.
1002 Arabic II (5)
Prerequisites: ARABIC 1001 or equivalent. Emphasis is placed upon the understanding, speaking, reading and writing of Arabic. Continuation of the acquisition of the fundamentals of grammar and syntax.
2101 Intermediate Arabic I (5)
Prerequisites: ARABIC 1002 or equivalent. Students will advance their understanding of Arabic culture through discussions, readings and written work. Language skills will be further developed through meaningful communicative interaction.
Prerequisites: Arabic 2101 or equivalent. Continuation of ARABIC 2101.
2190 Special Readings (1-3)Prerequisites: ARABIC 2102 or consent of the department.Independent Study through readings, reports and conferences.
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.
1005 Chinese Calligraphy and Writing in East Asia (1.0)
Same as JAPAN 1005. This course is an introduction to the art of Chinese calligraphy and the history and basic features of the writing systems in East Asia (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, Tibetan, etc.). Emphasis is placed on the Chinese script and writing Chinese characters correctly with a calligraphy brush and ink. Students practice writing basic strokes and characters and creating their own calligraphic works.
2101 Intermediate Chinese I (5)
Prerequisite: CHINESE 1002 or equivalent. Grammar review and continued
development of language skills.
2102 Intermediate Chinese II (5)
Prerequisite: CHINESE 2101 or equivalent. Continuation of Chinese 2101.
2150 Chinese Literature in Translation (3)
A historical and critical introduction to great works in classical Chinese literature and culture. All required readings will be in English translation. This course may be repeated for credit with different literary works with departmental approval. This course satisfies the University cultural diversity requirement.
2190 Special Readings (1-3)
Prerequisite: CHINESE 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.
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.
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 and integrated use; and other grammatical structures.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
4390 Special Readings (1-3)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Independent study through readings,
reports and conferences.
Prerequisites: ESL 4303 or ESL Placement Exam. Minimum TOEFL score of 500. Organized as a workshop, this class focuses on the process of research paper writing, from choosing a topic to the final research paper. Class activities include library resources for research, applying critical thinking skills to synthesizing source material, avoiding plagiarism, and using appropriate MLA or APA format. Editing for grammatical accuracy and work choice is included as necessary. Class enrollment is limited to 12 students.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This course analyzes and discusses 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 2102 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 2102 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.
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.
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.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. Selected topics in French culture; may be repeated for credit with a different topic. Students will be expected to conduct an independent research project. Language of instruction is French.
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.
1002 German II (5)
Prerequisite: GERMAN 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.
2101 Intermediate German Language and Culture (3)
Prerequisite: GERMAN 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.
2150 European Literature in Translation: Special Topics (3)
This course analyzes and discusses 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:
GERMAN 2101 or equivalent. Emphasis will be placed on the development
of speaking and writing skills in German.
2175 Business German (3)
Prerequisites: GERMAN 2101 or equivalent. Students will continue to expand their German skills for realistic use in the context of the German language business world. Particular emphasis is placed on business-related vocabulary, speaking skills and correspondence. No previous business experience necessary.
2180 Readings in German
(3) [C, H]
Prerequisite: GERMAN 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: GERMAN 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: GERMAN 3201 or equivalent. Reading and critical analysis
of selected German Novellen and dramas.
3208 Intermediate Composition and Conversation (3)
Prerequisite: GERMAN 2170 or equivalent. Emphasis on speaking and writing
German.
3210 German Culture and Civilization (3)
Prerequisite: GERMAN 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.
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.
4390 Special Readings (1-3)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Independent study through readings,
reports, and conferences.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. Selected topics in German culture; may be repeated for credit with a different topic. Students will be expected to conduct an independent research project. Language of instruction is German.
Ancient Greek
1001 Ancient Greek I (5)
Study of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary, accompanied by readings of
simple prose selections.
1002 Ancient Greek II (5)
Prerequisite: GRK ANC 1001 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: GRK ANC 1002 or equivalent. Students will advance their understanding of ancient Greek culture through discussions, readings, and written work.
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.
Same as LATIN 2152. This outline course is designed to enrich the student’s general liberal arts vocabulary as well as to improve mastery of terms used in law, medicine, and science. The emphasis is 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 (particular English). This course is not to be taken in addition to GRK ANC 2151.
2190 Special Readings (1-3)
Prerequisites: GRK ANC 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: GRK MOD 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: GRK MOD 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.
2102 Intermediate Modern Greek Language and Culture II (3)
Prerequisites: GRK MOD 2101 or equivalent. Emphasis is placed on the study of Greek and Greek-American culture and on the continued development of language skills 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: GRK MOD 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 1001 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.
1003 Japanese III (3)
Prerequisites: JAPAN 1002 or equivalent. Review and practice of fundamentals of grammar, syntax, reading and writing acquired in 1002. This course is not a 2101 equivalent and may not be counted towards a foreign language requirement.
Same as CHINESE 1005. This course is an introduction to the art of Chinese calligraphy and the history and basic features of the writing systems in East Asia (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, Tibetan, etc.). Emphasis is placed on the Chinese script and writing Chinese characters correctly with a calligraphy brush and ink. Students practice writing basic strokes and characters and creating their own calligraphic works.
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 2101 or equivalent. Continuation of JAPAN 2101.
2150 Classical Japanese Literature in Translation (3)
An exploration of Classical Japanese literary masterpieces and the world from which they arose. All required readings will be in English translation. This course may be repeated once for credit with different literary works as a topic.
2190 Special Readings (1-3)
Prerequisite: JAPAN 2102 or consent of the department. Independent
study through readings, reports, and conferences.
3201 Intermediate Japanese III (3)
Prerequisites: JAPAN 2102 or equivalent. Students will continue to advance their understanding of Japanese culture through discussions, readings, and written work. Language skills will be further developed through meaningful communicative interaction. This course satisfies the University cultural diversity requirement.
3202 Intermediate Japanese IV (3)
Prerequisites: JAPAN 3201 or equivalent. Continuation of JAPAN 3201.
3290 Special Readings (1-3)
Prerequisites: JAPAN 2190 or consent of instructor. Independent
study through readings, reports and conferences.
Latin
1001 Latin I (5)
A study of Latin grammar, syntax, and vocabulary, accompanied by reading
selections from literary texts.
1002 Latin II (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.
2151 Greek and Latin in English Today (3)
Same as GRK ANC 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.
Same as GRK ANC 2152. This online course is designed to enrich the student’s general liberal arts vocabulary as well as to improve mastery of terms used in law, medicine, and science. The emphasis is 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). This course is not to be taken in addition to GRK ANC 2151.
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: SPANISH 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.
2101 Intermediate Spanish Language and Culture (3)
Prerequisite: SPANISH 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.
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 SPANISH 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.
This course analyzes and discusses 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: SPANISH 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: SPANISH 2101 or equivalent. Emphasis in developing the capacity and the
ability to write in Spanish.
2175 Commercial Spanish (3)
Prerequisite: SPANISH 2101 or equivalent. Students will continue to expand their skills in Spanish within a real-world framework related to business with an emphasis placed on business-related vocabulary and improved public speaking skills in Spanish. No previous business experience is necessary, although this course is perfect fort hose students pursuing a major or minor in Business, International Business, marketing, Communication, or any other business-related field. This course may not be taken for credit toward a major, but will count toward a minor in Spanish.
2180 Readings in Spanish (3) [C, H]
Prerequisite: SPANISH 2101 or equivalent. Development of language skills through
reading and discussion of a variety of texts.
2190 Special Readings (1-3)
Prerequisites: SPANISH 2101 and consent of department. Independent
study through readings, reports, and conferences.
3200 Syntax of the Spanish Language (3)
Prerequisite: SPANISH 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.
3210 Hispanic Culture and Civilization: Spain (3)
Prerequisite: SPANISH 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: SPANISH 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.
3215 Practicum in Spanish (3)
Prerequisites: 2 of the following: SPANISH 2171, 2172, 2180 or equivalent, or consent of the instructor. This course introduces students to the Hispanic/Latino cultures in the US through community service and academic work. Students will perform a minimum of 20 hours per semester of supervised fieldwork in local organizations that serve area Hispanics. Students will study several issues related to the community they serve, will reflect on their field experience, and will connect their field experience with class readings and discussions. Required weekly seminar accompanies the field experience. Designed for majors of various disciplines. Placement at the agencies is relevant to the enrolled student’s major, dependent upon availability of resources. To ensure proper placement,
students are required to contact the instructor at least one month before the beginning of the semester.
3260 Spanish for Business (3)
Prerequisites: SPANISH 2171 or 2172 or equivalent and SPANISH 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: SPANISH 2171 or consent of department. Emphasis will be placed upon the further development of oral skills in Spanish.
3280 Introduction to Hispanic Literature: Spain (3)
Prerequisite: SPANISH 2171, 2172, 2180 (2 of the 3 courses) or equivalent and SPANISH 3200. Study of selected texts of Spanish writers from the Middle Ages to the present and the historical, cultural, and political factors, which influenced their writing. Required of Spanish majors. Spanish 2180 is recommended for prerequisite.
3281 Introduction to Hispanic Literature: Spanish America (3)
Prerequisite: SPANISH 2171, 2172, 2180 (2 of the 3 courses) or equivalent and SPANISH 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. SPANISH 2180 is recommended for prerequisite.
3290 Special Readings: Spanish (1-3)
Prerequisite: Consent of department. Independent study through readings,
reports, and conferences.
4172 Introduciton to Creative Writing in Spanish (3)
Prerequisites: SPANISH 3200 plus two additional 3000 level courses or consent of instructor. This course will be presented in two parts. First, students will read literature samples and receive theory for creative writing; and second, they will explore their own creativity by writing poetry, essays and short stories through exercises and examples given by the instructor.
4300 Advanced Spanish Grammar (3)
Prerequisite: SPANISH 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: SPANISH 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 SPANISH 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: SPANISH 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: SPANISH 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: SPANISH 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: SPANISH 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: SPANISH 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.
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: SPANISH 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: SPANISH 3280. A study of Renaissance and Baroque prose
in its social context. All readings and discussions are in Spanish.
Prerequisite: SPANISH 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: SPANISH 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: SPANISH 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: SPANISH 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: SPANISH 3281. The role of prose fiction in Spanish American literary and cultural history from World War I to the present.
Prerequisite: SPANISH 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.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. Selected topics in Spanish culture; may be repeated for credit with a different topic. Students will be expected to conduct an independent research project. Language of instruction is Spanish.
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. 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.