Courses
Chinese
CHNS-101 Beginning Chinese I
Introduces students to short conversations inStandard (Mandarin) Chinese while layingfoundations for further studies of the language. Includes standard pronunciation, basic vocabulary,and writing simple statements. Explores the systems of language and culture of the Chinese people.
CHNS-102 Beginning Chinese II
Introduces students to short conversations inStandard (Mandarin) Chinese while layingfoundations for further studies of the language. Includes standard pronunciation, basic vocabulary,and writing simple statements. Explores the systems of language and culture of the Chinese people.
CHNS-201 Intermediate Chinese I
Review and expansion of elementary-level skills tointermediate level. Focus on developing skills needed to improve: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Topics include culture andcivilization with emphasis on current issues,comparisons to own cultures, and interdisciplinaryperspectives.
French
FRNC-101 Beginning French I
Intended both for students with previousexperience in the language but who have not placedabove the first-semester level and for students new to the language. Focuses on conversations to acquire a useful core vocabulary, reading graded prose and writing brief sentences. Skills-oriented, including grammatical structures,plus civilization and culture.
FRNC-102 Beginning French II
Intended both for students with previousexperience in the language but who have not placedabove the first-semester level and for students new to the language. Focuses on conversations to acquire a useful core vocabulary, reading graded prose and writing brief sentences. Skills-oriented, including grammatical structures,plus civilization and culture.
FRNC-150 Introduction to College French
Intended for students with previous experience in the language but who have not placed above the first-year level. Through a variety of activities,the course focuses on further development of speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills, along with any necessary review to prepare students to continue with French at the 200-level.Also includes study of French/Francophone cultures. FR:201 is the next level. Students who are placed at the French 150 level must take this course in their freshman or sophomore year. Students who have not taken French 150 by theconclusion of their sophomore year will have theirlanguage placement revert to French 101.
FRNC-201 Intermediate French I
Review and expansion of elementary-level skills. Focus on developing skills needed to improve:listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Topics include culture and civilization with emphasis on current issues, comparisons to own cultures and interdisciplinary perspectives.
FRNC-202 Intermediate French II
Extensive review and expansion of elementary-levelskills. Focus on improving all skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Also includesculture and civilization of France and the French-speaking world.
FRNC-301 Advanced Conversation and Phonetics
Further development of conversation skills and strategies through role play, story-telling, and discussion of a variety of topics. Intensive work on pronunciation, intonation and the rules ofpronunciation.
FRNC-302 Advanced Composition and Grammar
Intensive review of grammar accompanied by extensive writing, using a process-oriented approach.
FRNC-303 Business and Professional French
Emphasis on linguistic and cultural competence forfunctioning in the French business world. Includesstudy of the French corporate structure, personnelmanagement, marketing (along with related vocabulary), and the European Union. Includes workon writing resumes, business correspondence, and interviewing. (Not intended to duplicate or extendcoursework in the Sigmund Weis School ofBusiness.)
FRNC-310 French/Francophon Lit & Cultural Study
Critical study of particular cultural and literarythemes and topics related to France and the French-speaking world. Themes will vary accordingto the interest and expertise of the instructor. Lectures, discussions and readings in French.
FRNC-320 French and Francophone Film Study
Critical study of particular themes or topics related to cinema of the French-speaking world. Themes will vary according to the interest and expertise of the instructor. Films, lectures, discussions and readings in French.
FRNC-460 Seminar French Literature/Culture/Film
Explores selected topics in depth. Detailed discussion of research methods. Research paper required.
FRNC-599 French Comprehensive Exam
Non-credit. Required for all majoring students. Individually scheduled
FRNC-600 Practicum
German
GERM-101 Beginning German I
Intended both for students with previousexperience in the language but who have not placedabove the first-semester level and for students new to the language. Focuses on conversations to acquire a useful core vocabulary, reading graded prose and writing brief sentences. Explores the systems of language, culture and civilization of German-speaking peoples.
GERM-102 Beginning German II
Intended both for students with previousexperience in the language but who have not placedabove the first-semester level and for students new to the language. Focuses on conversations to acquire a useful core vocabulary, reading graded prose and writing brief sentences. Explores the systems of language, culture and civilization of German-speaking peoples.
GERM-201 Intermediate German I
Review and expansion of elementary-level skills tointermediate level. Focus on developing skills needed to improve: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Topics include culture and civilization with emphasis on current issues,comparisons to own cultures and interdisciplinary perspectives.
GERM-202 Intermediate German II
Extensive review and expansion of elementary-levelskills. Focus on improving all skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Also includes culture and civilization.
GERM-301 German Composition and Conversation
Language skill development, emphasizing formal speaking and short essay writing. Includes cultural and/or literary materials.
GERM-303 Introduction to Business German
Fundamental business vocabulary and conversation, German business practices and the European Community. (Not intended to duplicate or extend coursework in the Sigmund Weis School ofBusiness.) Includes international career research.
GERM-404 Multicultural German Literature
A survey of multicultural German literature, including, but not limited to, the following groups: Gastarbeiter, Turkish-, Arabic-, Afro-, Rumanian-, and Jewish-German. Emphasis on living authors
GERM-460 Seminar in German Studies
Explores selected topics in depth. Research paper required.
GERM-461 German Theatre and Film
Overview of development and criticism of theatre and film in the German-speaking countries. Covers the Reformation Fastnachtspiele to the present.
GERM-599 German Comprehensive Examinaton
Non-credit. Required for all majoring students. Individually scheduled.
GERM-600 Practicum
Italian
ITAL-101 Beginning Italian I
Intended both for students with previousexperience in the language but who have not placedabove the first-semester level and for students new to the language. Focuses on conversations to acquire a useful core vocabulary, reading graded prose and writing brief sentences. Skills-oriented, including grammatical sttructures, plus civilization and culture.
ITAL-102 Beginning Italian II
Intended both for students with previousexperience in the language but who have not placedabove the first-semester level and for students new to the language. Focuses on conversations to acquire a useful core vocabulary, reading graded prose and writing brief sentences. Skills-oriented, including grammatical sttructures, plus civilization and culture.
ITAL-201 Intermediate Italian I
Review and expansion of elementary-level skills tointermediate level. Focus on developing skills needed to improve: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Topics include culture and civilization with emphasis on current issues,comparisons to own cultures and interdisciplinary perspectives.
ITAL-202 Intermediate Italian II
Spanish
SPAN-101 Beginning Spanish I
Intended for students with no previous experience in the language. Focuses on conversing to acquire a useful core vocabulary, reading graded prose andwriting brief sentences. Skills-oriented, including grammatical structures, plus civilization and culture. SPAN:102 is the next level.
SPAN-102 Beginning Spanish II
Introduces students new to the language to short conversations using a limited vocabulary for a variety of basic situations. Includes readingsimple Spanish prose and writing brief sentences. Explores the systems of language, culture andcivilization of Spanish-speaking peoples. SP:201 is the next level.
SPAN-103 Introduction to College Spanish I
Intended for students with previous experience in the language who have not placed above the first-year level. Focuses on conversations toacquire a useful core vocabulary, reading graded prose and writing brief sentences. Skills-oriented, including grammatical structures,plus civilization and culture.
SPAN-104 Introduction to College Spanish II
Intended for students with previous experience in the language who have not placed above the first-year level. Focuses on conversations toacquire a useful core vocabulary, reading graded prose and writing brief sentences. Skills-oriented, including grammatical structures,plus civilization and culture. SP:201 is the next level.
SPAN-105 Super Spanish
Intended for students with previous experience in the language but who have not placed above the first-year level. Two semesters normally covered in SPAN:103-104 are covered in one summer session of SPAN-105. Through a variety of activities, thecourse focuses on further development of speaking,reading, writing, and listening skills, along withany necessary review to prepare students to continue with Spanish at the 200-level.
SPAN-201 Intermediate Spanish I
Review and expansion of elementary-level skills tointermediate level. Focus on developing skills needed to improve: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Topics include culture and civilization with emphasis on current issues,comparisons to own cultures and interdisciplinary perspectives. Prerequisite: SPAN:102, 104, placement by examination or equivalent department-approved proficiency.
SPAN-202 Intermediate Spanish II
A continuation of SP:201, this course reviewsgrammar structures not covered in 201 and aims to further develop students' conversational and writing skills. Topics of current interest in the Hispanic world form the basis of course activities.
SPAN-301 Advanced Conversation & Oral Expression
Stress on the development of oral proficiency in all registers, from informal conversational settings to formal oral presentations. Culturally authentic materials found in written texts, film, oral interviews with native speakers, video and use of the Internet promote proficiency in speaking and listening. Speaking is reinforced by frequent writing exercises and a review of problematic grammatical structures.
SPAN-302 Grammar and Composition
Emphasizes development of reading skills, writing proficiency and critical thinking. Reading and discussion of representative texts of increasing complexity from Spain and Hispanic America, followed by written commentaries. Includes a systematic review of grammar.
SPAN-303 Spanish for Business
Fundamental business vocabulary and forms ofexpression, and analysis of current commercial literature. Stresses development and application of language skills within the context of the contemporary cultural, economic, political and social environment of Spanish-speaking countries and U.S. Hispanic communities. (Not intended to duplicate or extend coursework in the Sigmund WeisSchool of Business.)
SPAN-305 Spanish for the Service Professions
Emphasizes language skills for professionals in education, health care, personnel or welfare.Readings from sociological, cultural and technicalsources and interviews in and out of class with native speakers. Includes a service-learning component, which requires substantial studentinteraction with Spanish-speaking individualsoutside of class.
SPAN-310 Topics in Hispanic Culture
In-depth study of a selected contemporary topic. Lectures, discussions and readings in Spanish.
SPAN-350 Introduction to Hispanic Literature
Taught in alternate years. Reading and discussion of selected texts. Includes historical and cultural contexts, literary terminology, critical theory and related artistic expressions.
SPAN-401 Advanced Spanish Language
Linguistic analysis of fundamental grammatical structures of Spanish. Frequent oral and written reports. For qualified juniors and seniors only.
SPAN-445 Seminar in Peninsular Spanish Studies
Explores in depth selected topics related to literature and other forms of artistic expression or to specific social, political, and cultural realities. Research paper required.
SPAN-447 Seminar in Hispanic-American Studies
Applicable to Spanish America or to Hispanic cultures in the United States. Explores in depth selected topics related to literature and other forms of artistic expression or specific social, political, and cultural realities. Research paper required.
SPAN-599 Spanish Comprehensive Exam
Non-credit. Required for all majoring students. Individually scheduled.
