2023-2024 Course Catalog
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Welcome to Virginia Tech! We are excited that you are here planning your time as a Hokie.
The study of languages and literatures opens doors to international understanding and the appreciation of ancient and contemporary cultures and civilizations. The department gives interested students of the university the following opportunities:
Majors and minors are offered in Arabic, Classical Studies, French, German, Russian, and Spanish. Additional minors are offered in Chinese Studies, Classical Languages, French for Business, Italian, Japanese Studies, and Latin. The department also offers instruction in modern Greek and Hebrew.
The graduation requirements in effect during the academic year of admission to Virginia Tech apply. Requirements for graduation are listed on checksheets. Students must satisfactorily complete all requirements and university obligations for degree completion. The university reserves the right to modify requirements in a degree program.
Please visit the University Registrar's website at https://www.registrar.vt.edu/graduation-multi-brief/checksheets.html for degree requirements.
To complete a major in Arabic, a student must complete 3 hours of FYE and 33 hours in Arabic, including the following:
Code | Title | Credits |
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ARBC 2105 | Intermediate Arabic | 3 |
ARBC 2106 | Intermediate Arabic | 3 |
ARBC 3105 | Advanced Arabic | 3 |
ARBC 3106 | Advanced Arabic | 3 |
ARBC 3124 | Arabic for Oral Proficiency | 3 |
ARBC 4154 | Advanced Composition and Stylistics | 3 |
To obtain a minor in Arabic, a student must complete 18 hours in Arabic at the 2000 level and above, including ARBC 2774 Arab Culture and Civilization, ARBC 3105 Advanced Arabic, and ARBC 3106 Advanced Arabic.
Students must earn 18 ARBC credits regardless of initial course placement.
To obtain a minor in Chinese Studies, a student must complete 18 hours of approved courses, including at least 12 hours of Chinese.
Students must earn 18 CHN or approved elective credits regardless of initial course placement.
To complete the interdisciplinary major in Classical Studies, a student must complete 3 hours of FYE and 36 hours as follows: 18 in Classical Studies (History, Art & Art History, Mythology, Literature, Culture, Religion, etc.) and 18 hours in Classical Languages (Ancient Greek and/or Latin). Variable-content courses may be repeated for credit.
To obtain an interdisciplinary minor in Classical Studies, a student must complete 18 hours in Classical Studies, with at least 6 hours at the 3000-level or above. Variable-content courses may be repeated for credit.
To obtain a minor in Classical Languages, a student must complete 18 hours in Classical Languages (Ancient Greek and/or Latin), with at least 6 hours at the 3000-level or above. Variable-content courses may be repeated for credit.
To complete a major in French, a student must complete 3 hours of FYE and 33 hours in French at the 3000-level and above, including:
Code | Title | Credits |
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FR 3105 | Composition, Conversation and Grammar | 3 |
FR 3106 | Composition, Conversation and Grammar | 3 |
FR 3126 | French for Oral Proficiency 1 | 3 |
FR 3304 | Introduction to French Literature 2 | 3 |
FR 3314 | Introduction to Francophone Studies | 3 |
FR 4154 | Advanced Composition and Stylistics | 3 |
Select three of the following: | ||
FR 3164 | Advanced Business French | 3 |
FR 3205 | French Culture and Civilization | 3 |
FR 3206 | French Culture and Civilization | 3 |
FR 3306 | Survey of French Literature | 3 |
FR 3424 | French Culture from Middle Ages to Renaissance | 3 |
FR 3444 | French Culture from Romanticism to Belle Epoque | 3 |
FR 3454 | French Culture from World Wars to Global Present | 3 |
Select two of the following: | ||
FR 4164 | Special Topics in Business French 3 | 3 |
FR 4314 | Studies in French Literature | 3 |
FR 4324 | Special Topics in French Life, Literature and Language | 3 |
Students who demonstrate satisfactory oral proficiency by examination may be exempted from FR 3126 French for Oral Proficiency, in which case the three credits earned by examination can count toward the 33 credits required for the major. Students not placing into or out of FR 3126 French for Oral Proficiency are strongly advised to take FR 3125 French for Oral Proficiency, which is an elective designed to enable students to achieve the level of oral proficiency required for entry into FR 3126 French for Oral Proficiency.
Although FR 3304 Introduction to French Literature is a prerequisite for FR 3306 Survey of French Literature, FR 3314 Introduction to Francophone Studies, FR 3424 French Culture from Middle Ages to Renaissance, FR 3434 French Culture from Baroque to Revolution, FR 3444 French Culture from Romanticism to Belle Epoque, and FR 3454 French Culture from World Wars to Global Present, it may be waived in some instances. Contact the French program director for details.
FR 4314 Studies in French Literature and FR 4324 Special Topics in French Life, Literature and Language are variable content courses that may be repeated for credit.
Except with consent in special cases, FR 2964 Field Study, FR 2984 Special Study, FR 4964 Field Study, FR 4974 Independent Study, FR 4984 Special Study, and FR 4994 Undergraduate Research may not be used to complete the major.
Students placed at a higher level may substitute any 3xxx or 4xxx course beyond the major requirements for FR 3105 Composition, Conversation and Grammar or FR 3106 Composition, Conversation and Grammar, or to complete 33 hours.
To obtain a minor in French, a student must complete 18 hours in French at the 2000-level and above, 12 of which must be taken at the advanced level, including FR 3105 Composition, Conversation and Grammar and FR 3106 Composition, Conversation and Grammar. Students must take at least one French culture course (any 34xx course, or FR 3314 Introduction to Francophone Studies). In some instances, FR 3164 Advanced Business French may count toward the minor.
Students placed at a higher level may substitute any course beyond the minor requirements for FR 2105 Intermediate French or FR 2106 Intermediate French.
Students must earn 18 FR credits regardless of initial course placement. If you have AP or IB French credit, see your French Advisor.
The French for Business minor requires 18 hours of French at the 2000-level and above. The minor must include the following courses:
Code | Title | Credits |
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FR 3105 | Composition, Conversation and Grammar | 3 |
FR 3106 | Composition, Conversation and Grammar | 3 |
Select two of the following: | ||
FR 2164 | Intermediate Business French | 3 |
FR 3164 | Advanced Business French | 3 |
FR 4164 | Special Topics in Business French | 3 |
Select two of the following: | ||
FR 2714 | Introduction to French Culture and Civilization | 3 |
FR 3205 | French Culture and Civilization | 3 |
FR 3206 | French Culture and Civilization | 3 |
FR 3304 | Introduction to French Literature | 3 |
FR 3314 | Introduction to Francophone Studies | 3 |
FR 3424 | French Culture from Middle Ages to Renaissance | 3 |
FR 3434 | French Culture from Baroque to Revolution | 3 |
FR 3444 | French Culture from Romanticism to Belle Epoque | 3 |
FR 3454 | French Culture from World Wars to Global Present | 3 |
FR 4154 | Advanced Composition and Stylistics | 3 |
Students must earn 18 FR credits regardless of initial course placement. If you have AP or IB French credit, see your French Advisor.
To complete a major in German, a student must complete 3 hours of FYE and 30 hours at the 3000-level and above, including the following required courses:
Code | Title | Credits |
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GER 3105 | Grammar, Composition and Conversation | 3 |
GER 3106 | Grammar, Composition and Conversation | 3 |
GER 3126 | German Oral Proficiency 1 | 3 |
GER 3204 | Culture of the German-Speaking Countries | 3 |
GER 3305 | Topics in German Culture and Literature | 3 |
GER 3306 | Topics in German Culture and Literature | 3 |
GER 4154 | Advanced Composition and Stylistics | 3 |
Six additional hours of 4000-level coursework | 6 |
Students may be exempted from GER 3126 German Oral Proficiency through demonstration of satisfactory oral proficiency by examination, in which case three additional hours of advanced elective course work in German will be necessary to complete the required 30 hours. Students not placing into or out of GER 3126 German Oral Proficiency are strongly advised to take GER 3125 German Oral Proficiency, which is designed to enable students to achieve the level of oral proficiency required for entry into GER 3126 German Oral Proficiency; for most students, the hours represented by GER 3125 German Oral Proficiency will be in addition to the minimum of 30 required for the major.
Major elective credit for courses taught in English may be awarded for up to two courses with the approval of the adviser.
The 30 hours must be in German courses exclusive of GER 3125 German Oral Proficiency and GER 4964 Field Study
To obtain a minor in German, a student must complete 18 hours in German at the 2000-level and above, 12 of which must be taken at the 3000 or 4000 level, including the required courses GER 3105 Grammar, Composition and Conversation and GER 3106 Grammar, Composition and Conversation. Up to one of the following advanced level courses taught in English may count towards the German minor with the approval of the adviser: GER 3474 Topics in German Cinema, GER 4334 Special Topics in German Life, Literature, and Language.
To obtain a minor in Italian, a student must complete 18 hours of course work in Italian at the 2000 level and above, 12 of which must be taken at the advanced level and must include ITAL 3105 Culture Composition and Conversation, ITAL 3106 Culture Composition and Conversation, ITAL 3305 Introduction to Italian Literature in Context, and ITAL 3306 Introduction to Italian Literature in Context.
To obtain a minor in Japanese Studies, a student must complete 18 hours of approved courses, including at least 12 hours of Japanese.
Students must earn 18 JPN or approved elective credits regardless of initial course placement.
To obtain a minor in Latin, a student must complete 18 hours of course work in Latin, including 6 hours at the 3000 level or above. Variable-content courses may be repeated for credit.
To obtain a major in Russian, students must take 3 hours of FYE and 33 hours, including the following: RUS 2105 Intermediate Russian and RUS 2106 Intermediate Russian or RUS 2114 Accelerated Intermediate Russian, RUS 3105 Grammar, Composition and Conversation, RUS 3106 Grammar, Composition and Conversation, RUS 3124 Russian for Oral Proficiency, and RUS 4304 Studies in Russian Literature1.
Variable-content courses may be repeated for credit.
To obtain a minor in Russian, a student must complete 18 hours in Russian at the 2000-level and above, 12 of which must be taken at the advanced level, including RUS 3105 Grammar, Composition and Conversation and RUS 3106 Grammar, Composition and Conversation.
Students must earn 18 RUS or approved elective credits regardless of initial course placement.
To complete a major in Spanish, a student must complete 3 hours of FYE and 33 hours at the 3000-level and above, including:
Code | Title | Credits |
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SPAN 3105 | Grammar, Composition and Conversation | 3 |
SPAN 3106 | Grammar, Composition and Conversation | 3 |
SPAN 3126 | Spanish for Oral Proficiency 1 | 3 |
SPAN 3304 | Introduction to Hispanic Literature | 3 |
Select at least two of the following: | ||
SPAN 3404 | Early Peninsular Culture and Literature | 3 |
SPAN 3414 | Modern Peninsular Culture and Literature | 3 |
SPAN 3444 | Early Spanish-American Culture and Literature | 3 |
SPAN 3464 | Modern Mexican and Central American Culture and Literature | 3 |
SPAN 3474 | Modern Spanish-Caribbean Culture and Literature | 3 |
SPAN 3484 | Modern Andean and Southern Cone Culture and Literature | 3 |
Select at least one of the following: | ||
SPAN 3494 | Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics | 3 |
SPAN 3514 | Spanish for Medical Professions | 3 |
SPAN 3524 | Introduction to Spanish Translation | 3 |
SPAN 3534 | Spanish for Business Professions | 3 |
SPAN 3544 | Sounds of Spanish | 3 |
SPAN 3554 | Teaching Spanish | 3 |
SPAN 3564 | Community through Service: Latino NRV | 3 |
Select two 4xxx-level courses. |
Spanish students may earn credit by exam for SPAN 3126 Spanish for Oral Proficiency through demonstrating satisfactory oral proficiency by examination. Students not placing into or out of SPAN 3126 Spanish for Oral Proficiency are strongly advised to take SPAN 3125 Spanish for Oral Proficiency, which is designed to enable students to achieve the level of oral proficiency required for entry into SPAN 3126 Spanish for Oral Proficiency. For most students, the hours represented by SPAN 3125 Spanish for Oral Proficiency will be in addition to the minimum of 33 required for the major.
Except with consent in special cases, the 33 hours must be in Spanish courses exclusive of: SPAN 2964 Field Study, SPAN 2984 Special Study, SPAN 4964 Field Study, SPAN 4974 Independent Study, SPAN 4984 Special Study, and SPAN 4994 Undergraduate Research.
Students must earn 33 SPAN credits regardless of initial course placement. If you have AP or IB Spanish credit, see your Spanish Advisor.
To obtain a minor in Spanish, a student must complete 18 hours at the 2000-level and above, 12 of which must be taken at the advanced level, including:
Code | Title | Credits |
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SPAN 3105 | Grammar, Composition and Conversation | 3 |
SPAN 3106 | Grammar, Composition and Conversation | 3 |
SPAN 3304 | Introduction to Hispanic Literature | 3 |
Select one of the following: | ||
SPAN 3404 | Early Peninsular Culture and Literature | 3 |
SPAN 3414 | Modern Peninsular Culture and Literature | 3 |
SPAN 3444 | Early Spanish-American Culture and Literature | 3 |
SPAN 3464 | Modern Mexican and Central American Culture and Literature | 3 |
SPAN 3474 | Modern Spanish-Caribbean Culture and Literature | 3 |
SPAN 3484 | Modern Andean and Southern Cone Culture and Literature | 3 |
SPAN 3494 | Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics | 3 |
SPAN 3514 | Spanish for Medical Professions | 3 |
SPAN 3524 | Introduction to Spanish Translation | 3 |
SPAN 3534 | Spanish for Business Professions | 3 |
SPAN 3544 | Sounds of Spanish | 3 |
SPAN 3554 | Teaching Spanish | 3 |
Students must earn 18 SPAN credits regardless of initial course placement. If you have AP or IB Spanish credit, see your Spanish Advisor.
1000-level courses do not count for Majors or Minors in Arabic, Chinese, Italian, French, German, Japanese, Russian or Spanish.
Questions about courses numbered 4964, 4974, 4984, and 4994 should be addressed to the director of the specific language program or the department chair.
No more than six hours of 4964 (Field Study) may be taken.
Courses designated as 3954 (Study Abroad) may carry major credit only if the student is eligible to pursue courses above the second-year level; otherwise credits will be assigned at the first and second-year level as appropriate in each individual case.
The minimum grade point averages required for independent study in the Department of Modern & Classical Languages & Literature are a 3.3 in 3000- and 4000-level courses in the language of the independent study, a 2.5 overall average, and a 3.0 in all course work completed after the freshman year. Students wishing to enroll in courses designated 4974 (Independent Study) must receive permission from the instructor and the department chair during the term prior to enrollment. No more than eight hours of independent study and/or undergraduate research combined may be counted toward a degree.
The department encourages students to work and/or study abroad. Information relating to work and/or study abroad programs is available from the department office (331 Major Williams) and from the Global Education Office.
The department offers summer study abroad programs in France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Latvia (Russian), Mexico, Oman, Senegal, Spain (Madrid and the Camino de Santiago), and semester- or year-long exchange programs in Caen (France), Oviedo (Spain), and Quito (Ecuador).
Information related to work and/or study abroad programs not sponsored by the department is available from the Global Education Office.
University policy requires that students who are making satisfactory progress toward a degree meet minimum criteria toward the General Education (Curriculum for Liberal Education or Pathways) (see "Academics") and toward the Foreign Languages degree.
Satisfactory progress requirements toward the B.A. in Classical Studies, B.A. in French, B.A. in German, B.A. in Russian, and B.A. in Spanish can be found on their major checksheet by visiting the University Registrar website at http://registrar.vt.edu/graduation-multi-brief/index1.html.
Students who have studied a foreign language may not repeat work completed at another institution without advance permission of the instructor. For example, those who have studied four years of a language in high school cannot study that language at the elementary level for credit. Native speakers may not take language courses below the 3000 level in their native language.
Chair: J. Watson
Professors: A. Dickow, J. Folkart, A. Gudmestad (Associate Chair), C. Noirot, D. Stoudt, V. Venkatesh, J. Watson (Chair)
Associate Professors: C. Andrango-Walker, E. Austin, E. Bauer, A. Becker, M.C. Cana-Jimenez, M. Coburn, R. Efird, M. Gueye, S. Hofer, S. Johnson, N. Milman-Miller, Y. Minkova, G. Montero, R. Phillips, P. Ridge, R. Shryock, S. Sierra, N. Sinno, M.C. Teo, T. Zhao
Assistant Professors: J. Jaque, B. Klausmeyer, J. Sather, T. Wilson
Instructors: A. Azzam, R. Chang, A. Dalton, M. Hatzios, J. Jaime Castillo, J. M. Layne, T. Mercer, S. Mishra, M. Onakado, S. Ranson, Y. Slivkin, S. Simmerman, W. Taggart, C. Thill
Advanced Instructors: Y. Kumazawa, N. Lopez-Romero, T. McKagen, R. Nassereddine, M. Sguerri, C. Steer
Professors of Practice: A. Sobrado
Collegiate Assistant Professors: D. Delgado Lopez, A. Hesp, K. Rutsala
Visiting Assistant Professor: R. Stauffer
Exploration of multilingualism as a social and linguistic phenomenon. Examination of language practices in multilingual contexts around the world. Analysis of current socio-political policies pertaining to language in situations of language contact. Discussion of linguistic rights, such as economic opportunities, education, and national languages, and their connection to world affairs. Exploration of language revitalization efforts for endangered languages. Taught in English.
Fundamentals of the Chinese language with emphasis on developing proficiency in practical language use and cultural competency. 1105 is for students with no prior knowledge of the language; 1106 is for students who have completed 1105, or more than one year, but less than three years of high school Chinese.
Fundamentals of the Chinese language with emphasis on developing proficiency in practical language use and cultural competency. 1105 is for students with no prior knowledge of the language; 1106 is for students who have completed 1105, or more than one year, but less than three years of high school Chinese.
Proficiency-oriented approach to Elementary Chinese, designed for learners who wish to progress rapidly through the beginning stages of language learning. Speaking, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, writing, and cultural competency at the novice-high level. Duplicates 1105 and 1106. For students with no prior knowledge of the language.
Emphasizes comprehension of written and spoken Mandarin Chinese, communication in Chinese; study of some literature and culture of the Chinese people. 2105 is for students who have completed 1105 and 1106 or equivalent. 2106 is for students who have completed 2105 or equivalent.
Emphasizes comprehension of written and spoken Mandarin Chinese, communication in Chinese; study of some literature and culture of the Chinese people. 2105 is for students who have completed 1105 and 1106 or equivalent. 2106 is for students who have completed 2105 or equivalent.
Survey of Chinese culture and civilization through interactions between major political and historical events, social and artistic movements in China. Chinese literature, art, architecture, film, and theater in the context of Chinese cultural history. Aesthetic and rhetorical strategies. Interpretation of intercultural experiences from different vantage points. Taught in English.
3105: Practice in communication skills in Chinese both orally and in writing, including review of grammar, directed composition, and conversation, with an emphasis on pronunciation, cultural competency, and oral expressions. Not recommended for native speakers. 3106: Reinforcement of oral proficiency, reading, grammar, and writing skills, allowing students to explore a broad range of texts of general and professional interest. Not recommended for native speakers.
3106: Reinforcement of oral proficiency, reading, grammar, and writing skills, allowing students to explore a broad range of texts of general and professional interest. Not recommended for native speakers.
Formal conversation, business Chinese, and enhanced cultural competency. Discuss current topics and perform daily transactions. Not recommended for native speakers.
Familiarization with the historical, intellectual, and cultural contexts of major Chinese literary genres. Identification of major cultural movements and concepts in Chinese literature and analysis of literary texts. Examination of aesthetic and rhetorical strategies employed in literary works. Intercultural experiences from different vantage points. The impact of globalization on Chinese literature. Taught in English.
Critical issues in the history of modern and contemporary China through cinema. Interactions between major political and historical events and social and cultural movements in China. Chinese cinema in the broader contexts of Chinese cultural history and Chinese society. Interpretation of intercultural experiences from different vantage points. Variable topics such as national identity, social realities during the Republican era, the modernization of China, economic conditions and political responses, gender politics, the reform and opening-up of China, and the impact of globalization on Chinese cinema. Instruction in English. May be repeated once with different content for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
Acquisition of media Chinese through comprehending and analyzing various forms of mass media. Topics of community, national, or international interest. Language used in both formal and informal settings. Enhancement of societal and cultural knowledge through the mass media. Not recommended for native speakers.
Introduction to the translation of a variety of real-world materials from Chinese into English with the aid of online translation tools. Acquisition of relevant skills to analyze Chinese sentences into phrasal constituents, critique the quality of existing translated works, and create a portfolio of translation work.
Preparation for the business world in contemporary Modern Standard Chinese-speaking communities. Contextualized usage of specific vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, grammar structures, and cultural practices in spoken and written formats such as business correspondence, formal and informal reports, business documents, and business proposals. Taught in Chinese. Not recommended for native speakers.
Essentials of classical Chinese vocabulary and grammar. Simple texts in classical Chinese, translation of classical Chinese texts into idiomatic English, and recitations of selected short passages in the language. Not recommended for native speakers. Taught in Chinese.
Examination of the complex interaction between linguistic practices and social and cultural stratifications in Chinese speaking communities (e.g., Mandarin speakers). Identification of fundamental concepts in the field of sociolinguistics, explanation of the ways in which language expresses different social meanings, analysis of how identity is constructed through language and how belief systems about different identities influence human behavior and social relationships, identification of issues of diversity and inclusion, and interpretation of language behavior from different sociocultural contexts. Taught in English.
Focus on practical activities of language learning, from a variety of learners’ perspectives. Development of the ability to explain and apply activities for learning Chinese characters, sounds, vocabulary, and sentence patterns; ability to design conversation-based practice tasks.
Ancient cultures of the Mediterranean world with a focus on their embodiments in the arts, literature, history, philosophy, and religion. Emphasis on Greek, Hellenistic and Roman cultures, their interrelationships with each other and their historical, cultural, material and intellectual encounters with contemporary Mediterranean cultures as their influence on later and modern cultures.
Examines the history of ancient Greek and Roman women from ninth century BCE to the fall of the Roman Empire. Analyzes contributions of women to each civilization. Studies construction of and contemporary debates about women’s ascribed social, political, and cultural roles.
Examines the influences, traditions, and receptions of the ancient Greeks and Romans in the modern world, especially in the United States. Explores the re-interpretation of the ancient Greek and Roman world across mediums, and by leaders and governments in diverse societies. Discusses contexts and ideologies of re-makings of the ancient Greek and Roman world.
Examines the building development of the ancient city of Rome and selected Roman cities; investigates how social, political, and cultural aspects of private and public architecture in these physical cities both create meaning and preserve memory. Explores the ways in which later cultures, especially through literature, have engaged with the pervasive and persistent influence of ancient Rome, not just as a physical place, but also as a cultural construct.
Survey of ancient Greek and Roman popular literature. Introduces students to a wide array of texts, ranging from the ancient novel, popular compilations (e.g. books of marvels, fables, and jokes), ritual texts, funerary inscriptions, and folklore/fairytales. Examination of how scholars define popular literature as a category and introduction of contemporary approaches to it. Exploration of the connection of ancient Greek and Roman tales to international ones from different cultures and perspectives. Special attention to the depiction of private rituals in Greek and Latin literature. In English.
Surveys ancient Greek and Roman mythology. Provides students with an introduction to selected myths from ancient Greek and Roman literature, including appropriate historical background information. Familiarizes students with how theories of myth have been applied to individual stories and how such mythological tales have been received by authors and artists in subsequent cultures. Explores the interaction and interdependence of mythological tales from different cultures and perspectives. In English.
Examines canonical and non-canonical ancient Greek and Latin literary texts in translation and subsequent uses, adaptations and interpretations of these texts in various cultures. Examines concepts common to the humanities. Investigates the interaction and interdependence of literary texts with philosophy, art, music, history, and society. Identifies the uses, influences, and interpretation of these literatures. Examines significance of ancient Greek and Latin literature even though distant from our own space, time and experience. Identifies instances of cultural diversity and inclusion in these works. Taught in English. May be repeated 2 times with different content for a maximum of 9 credit hours.
Examines how both ancient texts and modern games convey fundamental concepts of the humanities such as community, communication, agency, archetypes, the monomyth, morality, ethics, gender issues, environmental issues, aesthetic experience, xenophobia, and xenophilia. Evaluates the interaction of philosophy, art, technology, mythology, society and entertainment, and combines uses of modern technology and functions of ancient mythology across cultures and communities. Demonstrates the integration of concepts of the humanities as presented in video games.
Fundamentals of the French language with emphasis on grammar, reading, composition, and conversation. 1105 for students with no prior knowledge of the language; 1106 for students who have completed 1105 or less than three years in high school.
Fundamentals of the French language with emphasis on grammar, reading, composition, and conversation. 1105 for students with no prior knowledge of the language; 1106 for students who have completed 1105 or less than three years in high school.
Proficiency-oriented approach to elementary French, designed for learners who wish to progress rapidly through the beginning stages of language learning. Develops the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) in a cultural context. Taught in French.
Emphasizes comprehension of written and spoken French, communication in French, literature, and culture of French-speaking world.
Emphasizes comprehension of written and spoken French, communication in French, literature, and culture of French-speaking world.
Proficiency-oriented approach to intermediate French, designed for learners who wish to progress rapidly through the intermediate stages of language learning. Develops the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) in a cultural context using authentic materials. Taught in French. Accelerated version of 2105-2106. Duplicates 2105-2106.
This course emphasizes all four language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) by focusing on various facets of the world of business and technology. It also develops students understanding of French institutions and business practices.
French culture and civilization from prehistoric cave paintings to the present. Interdisciplinary approach to literature, film, art, achitecture, intellectual movements, and lifestyle in the context of French political history, society, and globalization, including elements of French culture that arrived through conquerors, migrants, and immigrants. Taught in English.
Honors section.
Development of the ability to write and speak through the effective use of French syntax and morphology. Increased reading and listening skills through the study of authentic materials in the target language. Understanding the role of culture in communication. Conducted in French.
Development of the ability to write and speak through the effective use of French syntax and morphology. Increased reading and listening skills through the study of authentic materials in the target language. Understanding the role of culture in communication. Conducted in French.
For acquisition of measured levels of proficiency in speaking and understanding spoken French. Content-based instruction in small groups. 3125: to achieve an oral proficiency rating comparable to Intermediate-high on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Oral Proficiency Interview (ACTFL-OPI) or S -1+ on the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) scale. 3126: to achieve an oral proficiency rating comparable to Advanced on the ACTFL-OPI or a 2 on the FSI scale. Admission by oral exam.
For acquisition of measured levels of proficiency in speaking and understanding spoken French. Content-based instruction in small groups. 3125: to achieve an oral proficiency rating comparable to Intermediate-high on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Oral Proficiency Interview (ACTFL-OPI) or S -1+ on the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) scale. 3126: to achieve an oral proficiency rating comparable to Advanced on the ACTFL-OPI or a 2 on the FSI scale. Admission by oral exam.
Knowledge of the French language and its cultures to the natural sciences. Study of scientific materials in French. Practice in communication skills through contextualized use of specific vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, grammar structures and cultural practices in real-world situations. Discussion on scientific topics and debates of the French-speaking world. Comparison of the practices and world views of scientists and clinicians in French and English-speaking countries. Taught in French.
In this skills-based course, students learn to use appropriate French technical vocabulary for different business contexts, do translation, write professional correspondence, and read articles related to the worlds of business, economics, and finance. Cross-cultural differences regarding the work place are also a focus of the course.
3205: Patterns of French life and culture in the context of social, intellectual, and institutional changes from the Middle Ages to the French Revolution. 3206: From the French Revolution to the present with an introduction to other francophone parts of the world.
3205: Patterns of French life and culture in the context of social, intellectual, and institutional changes from the Middle Ages to the French Revolution. 3206: From the French Revolution to the present with an introduction to other francophone parts of the world. Taught alternate years.
Introduction to French literature through analysis and discussion of selected texts from different periods and genres. Methods, terminology, and practice of literary analysis. Intensive writing component.
Readings in French literature from the Middle Ages to the present to acquaint students with literary techniques and contexts.
Introduction to the literatures and cultures of French-speaking regions outside of France including North Africa, the Caribbean, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Quebec. Examination of thematic and cultural aspects of literatures of those regions within their socio-historical contexts. Exploration of movements and notions as Negritude, postcolonialism, identity, race, and nation as they relate to the legacy of colonial France. Development of research skills such as finding appropriate sources and proper citation, and of intercultural sensitivity through analysis of works outside Western traditions. Taught in French.
Overview of major events, currents, ideas, works, and figures in French culture from the Middle Aes to the end of the Renaissance. Emphasis on nation-building and cultural production. Critical reading and writing in French. Analysis of a variety of literary texts and cultural artifacts affects from a chronological and thematic perspective. Taught in French.
Overview of major events, currents, ideas, works, and figures in French culture from the Baroque era to the French Revolution (1610-1799). Emphasis on nation-building and cultural production in a European and Global context. Critical reading and writing in French. Analysis of a variety of literary texts and cultural artifacts from a chronological and thematic perspective. Taught in French.
Overview of major events, movements, ideas, works, and figures in French culture from the Romantic period (1800) through the Belle Epoque (1914). Emphasis on literary and cultural works in their social and historical contexts. Critical reading and analysis in French. Study of the impact of French history on French culture. Interpretation of intercultural experiences according to different world views. Taught in French.
Overview of major events, currents, ideas, works, and figures in French culture from World War I to the present, a period characterized by colonialism, world conflict, and globalization. Analysis of literary and cultural works in their social and historical contexts, toward an understanding of the French language as a global idiom involving diverse worldviews and cultures. Critical reading and writing in French. Taught in French.
Intensive work in written French. Development of the students ability to write clear, correct, and articulate French in a variety of modes (e.g., epistolary style, the formal and informal essay). Writing intensive.
A variable content course devoted to developing and perfecting highly advanced language skills through the study of special topics in the French and francophone business worlds. Emphasis on a mastery of specialized French for professional settings. May be repeated for credit with different content. Taught even years.
In-depth study of a selected topic in French literature, such as an author, a group of authors, a literary movement or genre during a specific period of French literary history (i.e., Voltaire, the Pleiade, Romanticism, the nouveau roman). May be repeated for credit with different content.
In-depth study of a selected topic in French culture or language as manifested in creative and historical literature, music, art, film, etc., such as phonetics, translation techniques, or the staging of dramatic works in French. May be repeated for credit with different content.
Individual or small group sessions which give the student the opportunity to hone special language skills, with a focus on post-graduation application of these skills. May concentrate on areas such as technical or business language, linguistics, translation, interpreting, creative writing, specialized literary, or cultural studies. May be taken twice for credit with different content. Must be pre-arranged three weeks before end of previous semester. One 4000 level French course, senior standing, French major, and consent of French Section required.
Fundamentals of the German language with emphasis on grammar, reading, composition, and conversation. 1105: for students with no prior knowledge of the language; 1106: for students who have completed 1105 or less than three years in high school.
Fundamentals of the German language with emphasis on grammar, reading, composition, and conversation. 1105: for students with no prior knowledge of the language; 1106: for students who have completed 1105 or less than three years in high school.
Proficiency-oriented approach to elementary German, designed for learners who wish to progress rapidly through the beginning stages of language learning. It develops the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) in a cultural context. Partially duplicates GER 1105 and 1106.
Review of grammar with increasing emphasis on reading, writing, and oral communication.
Review of grammar with increasing emphasis on reading, writing, and oral communication. I,II
Proficiency-oriented approach to intermediate German, designed for learners who wish to progress rapidly through the intermediate stages of language learning. The course strengthens the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) in a cultural context. Accelerated version of GER 2105-2106.
Examination of major German-language cultural movements, works, and figures from the earliest times to the present. Interdisciplinary exploration of German-language literature, film, art, architecture, music, and theatre in the context of the history of the German-speaking world. Analysis of Germanic culture, values and beliefs, and politics in their European and international context. Taught in English.
Progressive and comprehensive review of German syntax and morphology. Development of written and oral expression. Development of reading and listening skills and introduction to contemporary public debates through the study of original German materials. Understanding of the role of social, historical, political, and cultural contexts and of fact- based reasoning in communication. Introduction to cultural research in German. Taught in German. GER 3105: review of basic and complex grammatical structures; GER 3106: review of advanced grammatical structures, writing intensive.
Progressive and comprehensive review of German syntax and morphology. Development of written and oral expression. Development of reading and listening skills and introduction to contemporary public debates through the study of original German materials. Understanding of the role of social, historical, political, and cultural contexts and of fact- based reasoning in communication. Introduction to cultural research in German. Taught in German. GER 3105: review of basic and complex grammatical structures; GER 3106: review of advanced grammatical structures, writing intensive.
For acquisition of measured levels of proficiency in speaking and understanding spoken German. Content-based instruction in small groups. 3125: to achieve an oral proficiency rating comparable to Intermediate-high on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Oral Proficiency Interview (ACTFL-OPI) or S-1+ on the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) scale. 3126: to achieve an oral proficiency rating comparable to Advanced on the (ACTFL-OPI) or a 2 on the FSI scale. Admission by oral exam. Taught alternate years.
For acquisition of measured levels of proficiency in speaking and understanding spoken German. Content-based instruction in small groups. 3125: to achieve an oral proficiency rating comparable to Intermediate-high on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Oral Proficiency Interview (ACTFL-OPI) or S-1+ on the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) scale. 3126: to achieve an oral proficiency rating comparable to Advanced on the (ACTFL-OPI) or a 2 on the FSI scale. Admission by oral exam. Taught alternate years.
Study of German, Austrian, and Swiss culture and civilization from the Middle Ages to the present, including literature, art, architecture, film, and music.
Introduces students to critical issues in German culture and literature. Familiarizes students with artistic, cultural, and socio-historical contexts necessary to analyze artifacts (canonical and non-canonical literature, film, art, architecture, and music). Develops critical reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in German regarding complex texts, contexts, and concepts. Fosters cross-cultural awareness and intercultural sensitivity. 3305: examines pre-20th-century German cultural and literary developments; 3306: examines cultural and literary developments in the 20th and 21st centuries. Taught in German. Variable content. May be repeated once for credit with different content for a maximum of 6 credits.
Introduces students to critical issues in German culture and literature. Familiarizes students with artistic, cultural, and socio-historical contexts necessary to analyze artifacts (canonical and non-canonical literature, film, art, architecture, and music). Develops critical reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in German regarding complex texts, contexts, and concepts. Fosters cross-cultural awareness and intercultural sensitivity. 3305: examines pre-20th-century German cultural and literary developments; 3306: examines cultural and literary developments in the 20th and 21st centuries. Taught in German. Variable content. May be repeated once for credit with different content for a maximum of 6 credits.
Critical issues in the history of German Cinema. Aesthetic characteristics of major periods, with an emphasis on cinematic trends and ways in which films reflect cultural developments in German-speaking countries. Taught in English. Variable content. May be taken twice for credit with different content.
Intensive advanced work in written German. Development of the students ability to write clear, correct, and articulate German in a variety of modes. Style analysis. Writing intensive.
Major writers of the age of Goethe: Goethe, and Schiller; the development of German Classicism.
Variable content course devoted to the study of 19th century drama, lyric, and prose. May be repeated for credit with different content.
A variable content course devoted to the study of major literary works of the 20th century. May be repeated for credit with different content.
Variable content course devoted to the study of various aspects of German culture, literature, and language. May be repeated for credit with different content.
Individual or small group sessions which give the student the opportunity to hone special language skills, with a focus on post-graduation application of these skills. May concentrate on areas such as technical or business language, linguistics, translation, interpreting, creative writing, specialized literary, or cultural studies. Must be pre-arranged three weeks before end of previous semester. May be taken twice for credit with different content. PRE: one 4000-level German course, major with senior standing, and consent required.
Introduction to classical/New Testament Greek, for development of reading ability. 1105: Short readings of graded difficulty. 1106: Introduction to the basics of the introduction of language, continued, with the introduction of select longer passages from ancient Greek authors.
Introduction to classical/New Testament Greek, for development of reading ability. 1105: Accidence, syntax, and vocabulary, with translation of short readings of graded difficulty. 1106: Accidence, syntax, and vocabulary continued, with the introduction of selected longer passages from ancient Greek authors.
Fundamentals of modern Greek with emphasis on developing proficiency for communication through reading, writing, speaking, listening, and cultural competence. GR 1205 is for students with no prior knowledge of the language.
Fundamentals of modern Greek with emphasis on developing proficiency for communication through reading, writing, speaking, listening, and cultural competence. GR 1206 is for students who have completed GR 1205 or the equivalent. Completion of 1206 meets the university foreign language requirement.
Review and refinement of the language is combined with readings from the New Testament in ancient Greek, with attention to historical context and analysis of the language May be repeated with different content for a maximum of 9 credits.
Study of several major writers of ancient Greek literature. Selections from epic poetry, tragedies, philosophical dialogues, history and oratory. May be repeated with different content for a maximum of 9 credits.
Introduction to speaking, listening, reading, and writing the modern Hebrew language. Emphasis on developing proficiency in practical language use, comprehension and cultural competency. 1105: Basic tasks such as greetings, counting, and simple requests; for students with no prior knowledge of the language. 1106: More advanced tasks like asking directions, expressing personal preferences, or making purchases.
Introduction to speaking, listening, reading, and writing the modern Hebrew language. Emphasis on developing proficiency in practical language use, comprehension and cultural competency. 1105: Basic tasks such as greetings, counting, and simple requests; for students with no prior knowledge of the language. 1106: More advanced tasks like asking directions, expressing personal preferences, or making purchases.
Honors section.
Honors section.
Honors section.
Fundamentals of the Italian language with emphasis on grammar, reading, composition, and conversation. 1105: for students with no prior knowledge of the language; 1106: for students who have completed 1105 or less than three years in high school.
Fundamentals of the Italian language with emphasis on grammar, reading, composition, and conversation. 1105: for students with no prior knowledge of the language; 1106: for students who have completed 1105 or less than three years in high school.
Fundamentals of the Italian Language with emphasis on developing proficiency in practical language use and cultural competency. Offered off campus. Does not fulfill the University foreign language requirement. Variable credit course.
Emphasizes comprehension of written and spoken Italian, communication in Italian, literature, and culture of Italy.
Emphasizes comprehension of written and spoken Italian, communication in Italian, literature, and culture of Italy.
Honors section.
Practice in oral and written communication in Italian on a variety of topics in Italian culture. Progressive and comprehensive review of Italian grammar. Expansion of vocabulary.
Practice in oral and written communication in Italian on a variety of topics in Italian culture. Progressive and comprehensive review of Italian grammar. Expansion of vocabulary.
Overview of genres and themes of Italian literature from national unification to the present. Familiarizes students with the socio-historical context necessary to discuss and write critically about this literature. 3305 examines the period from unification until the end of World War II including representations of national identity at the time of unification and beyond, generic experimentalism, resistance and complicity in the Fascist era, social realities during World War II. 3306: examines the period from the end of World War II to the present including retrospective debates about historical eras, economic conditions and political responses, gender politics, the influence of specific historical migrations on literature. Taught in Italian.
Overview of genres and themes of Italian literature from national unification to the present. Familiarizes students with the socio-historical context necessary to discuss and write critically about this literature. 3305 examines the period from unification until the end of World War II including representations of national identity at the time of unification and beyond, generic experimentalism, resistance and complicity in the Fascist era, social realities during World War II. 3306: examines the period from the end of World War II to the present including retrospective debates about historical eras, economic conditions and political responses, gender politics, the influence of specific historical migrations on literature. Taught in Italian.
Critical issues in the history of modern and contemporary Italy through cinema, with an emphasis on films produced in Italy that most reflect the nation, its culture and society, and its cinematic trends. Students will discuss and write about the cultural, intellectual, and historical contexts present in Italian cinematic works. Sample topics, depending on the given semester, include organized crime, immigration, the urbanization of Italy, and neorealism. Taught in English. May be repeated, with different content, for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
Honors section.
Honors section.
Fundamentals of the Japanese language with emphasis on developing proficiency in practical language use and cultural competency. 1105 is for students with no prior knowledge of the language; 1106 is for students who have completed 1105, or more than one year, but less than three years of high school Japanese.
Fundamentals of the Japanese language, with emphasis on developing proficiency in practical language use and cultural competency. 1105 is for students with no prior knowledge of the language; 1106 is for students who have completed 1105, or more than one, but less than three, units of high school Japanese.
Emphasizes comprehension of written and spoken Japanese, communication in Japanese; study of some literature and culture of the Japanese people. 2105 is for students who have completed 1105 and 1106 or equivalent. 2106 is for students who have completed 2105 or equivalent.
Emphasizes comprehension of written and spoken Japanese, communication in Japanese; study of some literature and culture of the Japanese people. 2105 is for students who have completed 1105 and 1106 or equivalent. 2106 is for students who have completed 2105 or equivalent.
Analysis of Japanese popular culture through anime (animation), manga (comics), and video games. Introduction of important socio-cultural issues in Japan such as language, ideology, identity, gender, race, class, and nationalism. Exploration of the domestic and global popularity of these mediums and their socio-historical contexts, styles, and characteristics. Fostering of cross-cultural awareness and intercultural understanding by addressing global challenges and opportunities in Japan through popular culture. Taught in English.
3105: Practice in communication skills in Japanese both orally and writing, including review of grammar, directed composition and conversation, with an emphasis on pronunciation, cultural competency, and oral expressions. Not recommended for native speakers. 3106: Reinforcement of oral proficiency, reading, grammar, and writing skills, allowing students to explore a broad range of texts of general and professional interest. Not recommended for native speakers.
3106: Reinforcement of oral proficiency, reading, grammar, and writing skills, allowing students to explore a broad range of texts of general and professional interest. Not recommended for native speakers.
Devoted to the acquisition of spoken dialect and the enhancement of cultural competency. 3125: Provides students with the ability to converse in every day Japanese conversation. Focus on everyday conversational skills including life topics, transactions, and Japanese media. Emphasis on appropriate body language and understanding of cultural, political, and religious knowledge. 3126: Provides students with the ability to converse in advanced and complex situations. Focus on formal conversations (honorific, humble, and extra-polite) and business Japanese. Not recommended for native speakers.
Devoted to the acquisition of spoken dialect and the enhancement of cultural competency. 3125: Provides students with the ability to converse in every day Japanese conversation. Focus on everyday conversational skills including life topics, transactions, and Japanese media. Emphasis on appropriate body language and understanding of cultural, political, and religious knowledge. 3126: Provides students with the ability to converse in advanced and complex situations. Focus on formal conversations (honorific, humble, and extra-polite) and business Japanese. Not recommended for native speakers.
Overview of genres, themes, and narrative strategies characteristic of Japanese literature and other cultural artifacts, as well as the various historical and cultural contexts from which they arose. Exploration of themes, such as transience, honor, and community, with a particular focus on change and evolution over time. Assessment of literature and cultural artifacts’ rendering of and impact on the construction of Japanese identity, such as race, gender, and sexuality. Creation of cross-cultural awareness by distinguishing the influence of other literary traditions on Japan’s literature. Development of intercultural understanding by analyzing common themes in Japanese literature and culture and their implications not just for Japanese life, but also for how they interact with broader global concerns. Taught in English.
Overview of Japanese society and culture through analysis of Japanese language texts and other cultural artifacts, with an emphasis on modern Japan. Examination of socio-cultural and linguistic factors that have influenced the development of modern Japan and Japanese identity, such as its focus on community, weakened financial clout, growing cultural capital. Exploration of the impact of issues such as aging, work-life balance, globalization, and gender norms that continue to shape modern Japanese society, and relating them to students’ lives. Assessment of these issues within regional (Asian) and global contexts. Taught in Japanese.
Advanced Japanese grammar skills. Use of special verbs in honorific, extra-modest, and humble form. Analysis and writing of personal and professional texts. Question formation within larger sentences, naming items, using passive and passive-causative sentences. Development of the ability to read, write, and apply the use of 317 intermediate-level kanji in various contexts.
Introduction to speaking, listening, reading, and writing the Korean language. Emphasis on developing proficiency in practical language use, comprehension, and cultural competency. 1105: Basic tasks such as greetings, counting, and simple requests; for students with no prior knowledge of the language. 1106: Transactions like asking directions, expressing personal preferences, or making purchases.
Introduction to speaking, listening, reading, and writing the Korean language. Emphasis on developing proficiency in practical language use, comprehension, and cultural competency. 1105: Basic tasks such as greetings, counting, and simple requests; for students with no prior knowledge of the language. 1106: Transactions like asking directions, expressing personal preferences, or making purchases.
Introduction to Latin, for development of reading ability. 1105: Introduction to the basics of the language and short readings of graded difficulty. 1106: Introduction to the basics of the language, continued, with introduction of selected passages from ancient Roman authors for reading, comprehension, and translation.
Introduction to Latin, for development of reading ability. 1105: Accidence, syntax, and vocabulary, with translation of discrete sentences and short readings of graded difficulty. 1106: Accidence, syntax, and vocabulary continued, with the introduction of selected passages from ancient Roman authors for reading, comprehension, and translation.
A course in two major Latin prose authors. Review and refinement of the language is combined with an increasing attention to historical, cultural, linguistic and literary questions. May be repeated with different content for a maximum of 9 credits.
A course in two important Latin poets of the Age of Augustus with a view to increasing the students ability to understand and read Latin. Review and refinement of the language is combined with an increasing attention to historical, linguistic, cultural, and literary questions. May be repeated with different content for a maximum of 9 credits.
Two important Latin poets of the Late Republic. Review and refinement of the language is combined with an increasing attention to historical, linguistic, cultural, and literary questions. May be repeated with different content for a maximum of 9 credits.
Post-classical Latin, from Augustine and Boethius through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and the Modern Age. Review and refinement of the language is combined with an increasing attention to historical, cultural, linguistic and literary questions. May be repeated with different content for a maximum of 9 credits.
Honors section.
A variable content course devoted to the study of major Latin texts not offered in the 2000-level courses. Emphasis is on content, style, and context. May be repeated for credit with different content. Two 2000-level courses in Latin or equivalent proficiency required. Writing Intensive.
Application of Latin grammar structure to the translation of English into Latin. Original compositions are written in Latin. (Will be offered during the academic year whenever there is sufficient enrollment and available staffing). One 3000-level course in Latin required.
Honors section.
Honors section.
Essential vocabulary and structures of the Portuguese language as spoken in Brazil; emphasis on active spoken and written use of the language for practical daily purposes.
Essential vocabulary and structures of the Portuguese language as spoken in Brazil; emphasis on active spoken and written use of the language for practical daily purposes.
Fundamentals of grammar, pronunciation, conversation, and reading. Respond to simple questions using appropriate grammar and syntax, participate in conversation about family, school, everyday situations, etc., write in cursive, and read adapted texts. 1105: Grammar and conversation; 1106: Grammar, conversation, and reading.
Fundamentals of grammar, pronunciation, conversation, and reading. Respond to simple questions using appropriate grammar and syntax, participate in conversation about family, school, everyday situations, etc., write in cursive, and read adapted texts. 1105: Grammar and conversation; 1106: Grammar, conversation, and reading.
Proficiency-oriented approach to elementary Russian, designed for learners who wish to progress rapidly through the beginning stages of language learning. Develops the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) in a cultural context. Duplicates 1105 and 1106.
Grammar, reading, conversation, and composition. Emphasizes comprehension of written and spoken Russian.
Grammar, reading, conversation, and composition. Emphasizes comprehension of written and spoken Russian.
Proficiency-oriented approach to intermediate Russian for learners who wish to progress rapidly through the intermediate stages of language learning. Develops the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) in a cultural context. Duplicates 2105 and 2106.
Introduction to Russian Culture and Civilization. Interactions between major political and historical events, social and artistic movements in Russia. Russian literature, art, architecture, film, and theatre in the context of Russian cultural history. Aesthetic and rhetorical strategies. Interpretation of intercultural experiences from different vantage points. Taught in English.
Detailed study of grammar. Practice in written and oral expression in Russian on a variety of topics. Supplementary readings to emphasize application of grammatical principles. 3105 includes a rapid grammatical review.
Detailed study of grammar. Practice in written and oral expression in Russian on a variety of topics. Supplementary readings to emphasize application of grammatical principles. 3105 includes a rapid grammatical review.
Devoted to the acquisition of measured levels of proficiency in speaking and understanding spoken Russian. Content-based instruction in small groups. For students who would like to achieve an oral proficiency rating comparable to Intermediate-high on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Oral Proficiency Interview (ACTFL-OPI) or S-1+ on the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) scale. Admission by oral exam required. Taught alternate years.
Masterpieces of Russian fiction and poetry written between 1815 and 1881. Romantic poetry of the early nineteenth century and traces the beginnings of Russian prose from early short stories to the rise of the novel as the dominant literary form in the second half of the century. History and politics to theological and philosophical issues in various works. Methods, terminology and practice of literary analysis. Taught in English.
Masterpieces of the twentieth-century Russian literature. Symbolist, Acmeist and Futurist poetry, modernist and postmodernist prose such as Mikhail Bulgakovs The Master and Margarita, and Viktor Pelevins Life of Insects. Terminology, practice, and standard methods of literary analysis. Interactions between major political events, social and literary movement. Aesthetic and rhetorical strategies. Taught in English.
Variable-content course devoted to the study of Russian literary classics. From general surveys of nineteenth- and twentieth-century literature to more intensive study of the works of a single major author. Aesthetic and rhetorical strategies. Interactions between literary movements and political, historical, and cultural events. May be repeated once with different content for a maximum of 6 credits. Readings and lectures in English. No knowledge of Russian required.
Readings in major works of Vladimir Nabokov from the 1920s through the 1970s. Aesthetic and rhetorical strategies, literary analysis, major themes, immigration and cultural knowledge. Taught in English.
Specific topics in Russian culture and civilization. Variable content. May be repeated for credit with different content.
Selected masterpieces of Russian literature, read in original. Lectures and discussions in Russian. May be repeated for credit with different content.
Fundamentals of grammar, composition, and oral skills. Readings carefully selected for comprehension and simple conversation. 1105 for students with no high school Spanish; 1106 for students who have completed 1105 or who have less than three years of high school Spanish.
Fundamentals of grammar, composition, and oral skills. Readings carefully selected for comprehension and simple conversation. 1105 for students with no high school Spanish; 1106 for students who have completed 1105 or who have less than three years of high school Spanish.
Condenses SPAN 1105 and 1106. Proficiency-oriented approach to elementary Spanish, designed for learners with some prior experience in the language or for those who wish to progress rapidly through the beginning stages of language learning. Supplemented with a self-instructional electronic component. Meets University and college foreign language requirement. SPAN 1114 duplicates SPAN 1106.
Review of grammar with increasing emphasis on reading, writing, and oral communication.
Review of grammar with increasing emphasis on reading, writing, and oral communication.
Proficiency-oriented approach to intermediate Spanish, designed for learners who wish to progress rapidly through the intermediate stages of language learning. Review of grammar with increasing emphasis on reading, writing, listening, and oral communication. Study of authentic materials and cultural artifacts in Spanish. Study of cultures, traditions, customs, and social conventions of the Spanish-speaking world. Not recommended for native speakers of Spanish. Accelerated version of 2105-2106. Duplicates 2105-2106.
Dialogue-based language course focusing on the vocabulary and grammatical structures pertaining to Green and Agricultural Industry jobs. Includes vocabulary and context specific to jobs and workers in greenhouse, nursery, turf and landscape environments. Spanish culture is included throughout the course along with grammar and structure. Prior study in Spanish is helpful but not required.
Examines fundamental concepts related to Spanish culture within a specific historical and geographical context. Interprets cultural artifacts of the period across selected genres, including drama, poetry, film, and/or art. Analyzes how cultural identity is constructed by multiple and diverse disciplinary perspectives and in response to global challenges and opportunities. Taught in English. Repeatable with different topics for a maximum of 6 credits.
Examination of fundamental concepts related to Spanish American culture in variable historical and geographical contexts through the study of one or more of the following: narrative; essay; drama; poetry; film; and art. Emphasis on the interpretation and analysis of cultural texts and other creative artifacts in the context of key historical and political events, in order to understand shifting concepts of cultural identity, advantages and challenges of diversity and inclusion, and global challenges and opportunities in the human world. Taught in English. Course may be repeated, with different topics, for a maximum of 6 credits.
Introduction to interdisciplinary field of Latino American Studies. Exploration of debates and problems of Latin American and Latina/o history and culture. Examination and analysis of transnational, social, and cultural trends. Emphasis on connections between United States and Latin America, and local and regional Latina/o communities. In English.
Examination of language policies and practices with regard to minority languages across the Spanish-speaking context, histories of minority languages in Spanish-speaking areas, and the current socio-political situations of these languages and their speakers. Exploration of issues concerning linguistic rights, such as access to education, economic opportunities, and political status; analysis of the implications of restrictions on minority groups linguistic rights. Discussion of why some minority-language speakers have been more successful in their language conservation or revitalization efforts than others. Taught in English. Does not count toward the Spanish major or minor.
3105: Practice in communication skills in Spanish. Development of reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Review and use of grammar. Comprehension of the role of culture in communicating and in understanding cultural differences. Study of authentic materials in Spanish. Not recommended for native speakers of Spanish. 3106: Practice in communication skills in Spanish. Development of reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Review and use of grammar. Comprehension of the role of culture in communicating and in understanding cultural differences. Study of authentic materials in Spanish. Not recommended for native speakers of Spanish.
3105: Practice in communication skills in Spanish. Development of reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Review and use of grammar. Comprehension of the role of culture in communicating and in understanding cultural differences. Study of authentic materials in Spanish. Not recommended for native speakers of Spanish. 3106: Practice in communication skills in Spanish. Development of reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Review and use of grammar. Comprehension of the role of culture in communicating and in understanding cultural differences. Study of authentic materials in Spanish. Not recommended for native speakers of Spanish.
For acquisition of measured levels of proficiency in speaking and understanding spoken Spanish. Content-based instruction in small groups. 3125: to achieve an oral proficiency rating comparable to Intermediate-high on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Oral Proficiency Interview (ACTFL-OPI) or S-1+ on the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) scale. 3126: to achieve an oral proficiency rating comparable to Advanced on the (ACTFL-OPI) or a 2 on the FSI scale. Admission by oral exam.
For acquisition of measured levels of proficiency in speaking and understanding spoken Spanish. Content-based instruction in small groups. 3125: to achieve an oral proficiency rating comparable to Intermediate-high on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Oral Proficiency Interview (ACTFL-OPI) or S-1+ on the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) scale. 3126: to achieve an oral proficiency rating comparable to Advanced on the (ACTFL-OPI) or a 2 on the FSI scale. Admission by oral exam.
Knowledge of the Spanish language and its cultures to the natural sciences. Study of scientific materials in Spanish. Practice in communication skills through contextualized use of specific vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, grammar structures and cultural practices in real-world situations. Discussion on scientific topics and debates of the Spanish-speaking world. Comparison of the practices and world views of scientists and clinicians in Hispanic and English-speaking countries. Taught in Spanish.
Introduction to Hispanic literary genres (poetry, narrative, essay, and drama) through analysis and discussion of the main historical, political and cultural concepts of Hispanic Literature from Spain and Latin America from the Middle Ages to the present. Identification of issues of diversity (race, gender, and social class) in the Spanish-speaking world. Methods, terminology, and practice of literary analysis. Taught in Spanish.
Examination of the culture and literature of Spain from the 9th century to the 18th century, including historical documents, narrative, poetry, theatre, and art. Emphasis on the interpretation and analysis of cultural texts in the context of key historical and political events. Examination of multiple levels of cultural identity, including advantages and challenges of diversity, found within the Iberian peninsula during that time frame. Reflection on similarities of intercultural exchange in medieval Spain and our own age. Taught in Spanish.
Examination of the culture and literature of Spain from 1700 to the present, including narrative, poetry, theatre, film, and art. Emphasis on the interpretation and analysis of cultural texts in the context of key historical and political events, in order to understand shifting concepts of cultural identity and advantages and challenges of diversity. Taught in Spanish.
Exploration of the cultural development of Spanish America from the pre-Hispanic era, the Encounter, the three hundred years of colonialism to Independence from Spain and nation- building in the 19th century; analysis of canonical as well as non-canonical texts, including historical texts, narrative, poetry, drama, art, architecture and music; interpret intercultural experiences from ones own worldview. Taught in Spanish.
Exploration of the civilization, culture, and literature of Mexico and Central America, spanning the 19th century post-independence period to the present; analysis of literary and cultural texts within the historical, political, and social context in which they were created; interpretation of canonical as well as non-canonical texts, including historical texts, narrative, poetry, drama, film, art, architecture, and music; analysis of current events and identification of changes brought on by globalization; articulation of the advantages and challenges of cultural diversity. Taught in Spanish.
Exploration of the civilization, culture, and literature of the Spanish Carribbean, spanning the 19th century post- independence period to the present; analysis of literary and cultural texts within the historical, political, and social context in which they were created; interpretation of canonical as well as non-canonical texts, including historical texts, narrative, poetry, drama, film, art, architecture, and music; analysis of current events and identification of changes brought on by globalization; articulation of the advantages and challenges of cultural diversity. Taught in Spanish.
Exploration of the civilization, culture and literature of the Andean and Southern Cone regions of South America, spanning the 19th century post-independence period to the present; examination of literary and cultural texts with the historical, political, and social context in which they were created; study of canonical as well as non-canonical texts, from both high and popular culture, including historical texts, narrative, poetry, drama, film, art, architecture, and music; analysis of current events and identification of changes brought on by globalization; articulation of the advantages and challenges of cultural diversity. Tuaght in Spanish.
Introduction to fundamental concepts of Hispanic linguistics. Examination of linguistic properties in Spanish (e.g.,morphology, syntax, and semantics/pragmatics). Exploration of context-appropriate language use. Interpret experiences with language from different perspectives. Examination of complexities of cross-cultural communication. In Spanish.
Specialized course applying knowledge of the Spanish language and its cultures to the medical professions. Contextualized use of specific vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, grammar structures, and cultural practices in real-world situations and written formats. Cross-cultural discussions on healthcare issues in the Hispanic world. Analysis of medical topics related to Spanish-speaking populations in a global context. Examination of Hispanic cultural artifacts such as film and narrative that explore issues of cultural and linguistic diversity in the medical professions. Analysis of political and cultural history of the Hispanic and Latino populations in the US. Taught in Spanish.
Introduction to the translation of various types of texts, such as literature, business correspondence, commercial advertising, and legal documents. Includes translation from English to Spanish and from Spanish to English, as well as a thorough review of Spanish grammar and idiomatic language. Taught in Spanish.
Specialized course applying knowledge of the Spanish language and its cultures to the business professions. Contextualized use of specific vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, grammar structures, and cultural practices in real-world situations and written formats such as cover letters and business memos. Discussion on cultures of business in the Hispanic world. Analysis of business topics related to Spanish-speaking populations in a global context. Examination of Hispanic cultural artifacts such as film and narrative that explore issues of cultural and linguistic diversity in the business professions. Analysis of economic and political history of Spanish-speaking populations. Taught in Spanish.
Provides students with an overview of phonetics and phonology in Spanish and familiarizes students with the articulatory descriptions of vowels and consonants of Spanish. Compares and contrasts the sound systems of Spanish and English. Analyzes the sound system using theories and methods in linguistics. Explores the social meaning of the phonetic variation that exists throughout the Spanish-speaking world. Taught in Spanish.
Examination of theories and approaches to second-language and heritage-language learning and teaching. Discussion of technological resources and authentic materials that promote language teaching and individual differences that affect language learning. Analysis of pedagogical materials for the Spanish-language classroom. Hands-on experience with lesson-plan design for teaching Spanish. Taught in Spanish.
A service-learning course in Spanish. Exploration of Latino cultures in the U.S.; weekly service with members of local Latino communities who have requested help; reflection on community work and student citizenship; exploration of cultural factors involved in the construction of community, including the challenges of immigration, multiculturalism, and multilingualism within the U.S.; analysis of literary readings, films, and works of art from U.S. Latino communities; discussion of readings on Hispanic migrations and border studies, as well as articles on social privilege, service-learning, education, health care, language, and language learning. Taught in Spanish.
Specialized course applying knowledge of the Spanish language and its cultures to the legal professions. Contextualized use of specific vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, grammar structures, and cultural practices in real-world situations and written formats. Cross-cultural discussions on legal issues in the Hispanic world. Analysis of legal topics and concepts related to Spanish-speaking populations in a global context. Examination of Hispanic cultural artifacts such as film and narrative that explore issues of cultural, ethical, and linguistic diversity in the legal professions. Analysis of political and cultural history of the Hispanic and Latino populations in the US. Taught in Spanish.
Analysis of and practice with advanced grammatical and stylistic concepts, including idiomatic and colloquial usage. Intended to help advanced students achieve high levels of proficiency in writing and speaking Spanish.
Variable content course that surveys linguistic concepts and methods as related to the Spanish language. Topics may include the study of the phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics of Spanish; the pedagogical application of these language systems; the psychological and social context of language; and the development of Spanish from its origins to its modern form. May be repeated for credit with different content.
Introduction to translation theories and application of these theories to different types of texts, including literature, business correspondence, commercial advertising, and legal documents. Includes translation from English to Spanish and from Spanish to English, as well as a thorough review of Spanish grammar and idiomatic language.
Variable topics in Hispanic and/or Latin American literature and culture of the Early Modern period. Texts and/or cultural artifacts selected for aesthetic value, historical importance and thematic significance. Related scholarly criticism representing a variety of approaches. Emphasis on historical, social and cultural context. May be repeated twice for credit with different content. Taught in Spanish.
A variable content course devoted to Hispanic literature of the 18th and 19th centuries. The texts selected are studied not only for their aesthetic value but also in terms of their historical and cultural significance. May be taken twice for credit with different content. Taught alternate years. I
A variable content course devoted to Hispanic literature of the 20th and 21st centuries. Offers an in-depth literary exploration of a significant historical period, cultural movement, theme, or genre. Focuses on literary and cultural analysis from a variety of perspectives. Practices advanced Spanish oral and writing skills. Examines texts that have aesthetic value and historical and cultural significance. May be taken up to three times for credit with different content.
Broad central themes of Hispanic culture as manifested in creative and historical literature, music, art, film, etc., or in language, such as the history of the Spanish language, translation techniques, or the staging of dramatic works in Spanish. Historical and/or national boundaries are crossed whenever the nature of the topic permits. May be repeated for credit with different content. Taught alternate years.
Focuses on the relationship between history and literature in the Hispanic world through an interdisciplinary lens. Examines different geographical regions of the Hispanic world, theoretical readings, and the ways that authors have used various literary styles to portray, re-write, subvert, and even contradict their countries official history. Examines texts that have aesthetic value and historical and cultural significance. Practices advanced Spanish oral and writing skills. This variable topics course may be repeated up to three times if topics are different.
Individual or small group sessions which give the student the opportunity to hone special language skills, with a focus on post-graduation application of these skills. May concentrate on areas such as technical or business language, linguistics, translation, interpreting, creative writing, specialized literary, or cultural studies. May be taken twice for credit with different content. Must be pre-arranged three weeks before end of previous semester. One 4000 level Spanish course required. Restricted to Seniors. Restricted to Spanish majors. Consent of Spanish Section required.
Honors
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