Modern Languages Department Courses
American Sign Language
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ASL325 American Sign Language
- 2.00 credits. Basic competency in the use and comprehension of American Sign Language and acquaints the learner with the cultural uniqueness of the deaf community.
- 2.00 credits. Basic competency in the use and comprehension of American Sign Language and acquaints the learner with the cultural uniqueness of the deaf community.
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CHN111* PLO Fundamentals of Language and Culture I
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Introduction of basic elements of the structure and the phonetic system of Chinese in culturally authentic contexts. Development of basic communication skills in five skill areas: listening, speaking, reading, writing and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Introduction of basic elements of the structure and the phonetic system of Chinese in culturally authentic contexts. Development of basic communication skills in five skill areas: listening, speaking, reading, writing and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks.
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CHN112* PLO Fundamentals of Language and Culture II
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Expansion of basic elements of structure and phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. Additional development of communicative competency in five skill areas: listening, speaking, writing, reading and sociocultural awareness. Communicative competence of a further 50 characters is acquired. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks. *Prerequisite: CHN 111.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Expansion of basic elements of structure and phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. Additional development of communicative competency in five skill areas: listening, speaking, writing, reading and sociocultural awareness. Communicative competence of a further 50 characters is acquired. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks. *Prerequisite: CHN 111.
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CHN211 Intermediate Chinese I
- 4.00 credits. Further development of oral proficiency and reading and writing skills. Greater proficiency in reading of characters. Use of authentic cultural materials and contexts heightens socio-cultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement texts and written materials. *Prerequisite: CHN 112 or placement by examination.
- 4.00 credits. Further development of oral proficiency and reading and writing skills. Greater proficiency in reading of characters. Use of authentic cultural materials and contexts heightens socio-cultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement texts and written materials. *Prerequisite: CHN 112 or placement by examination.
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ESL111 English as a Second Language and American Culture
- 4.00 credits. Development and refinement of the student's functional proficiency through grammar and essay development, audio/video materials to improve listening comprehension, and extended oral discourse. Reading selections increase reading comprehension and awareness and understanding of American culture. *Prerequisite: placement by examination and TOEFL score.
- 4.00 credits. Development and refinement of the student's functional proficiency through grammar and essay development, audio/video materials to improve listening comprehension, and extended oral discourse. Reading selections increase reading comprehension and awareness and understanding of American culture. *Prerequisite: placement by examination and TOEFL score.
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ESL112 English as a Second Language II
- 4.00 credits. Focuses on the improvement of speech, listening, reading and writing skills, emphasizing the descriptive and narrative paragraph. Audio and videotapes supplement the textbook and develop communicative competency. *Prerequisite: ESL 111.
- 4.00 credits. Focuses on the improvement of speech, listening, reading and writing skills, emphasizing the descriptive and narrative paragraph. Audio and videotapes supplement the textbook and develop communicative competency. *Prerequisite: ESL 111.
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FR111* PLO Elementary French I
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. The development of communicative competence in five skill areas: speaking, listening, reading, writing and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. The development of communicative competence in five skill areas: speaking, listening, reading, writing and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks.
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FR112* PLO Elementary French II
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Expansion of basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. Additional development of communicative competency in five skill areas: listening, speaking, writing, reading and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks. *Prerequisite: FR 111, or placement by examination.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Expansion of basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. Additional development of communicative competency in five skill areas: listening, speaking, writing, reading and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks. *Prerequisite: FR 111, or placement by examination.
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FR211* PLO Intermediate French I
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Emphasizes functional proficiency. A functional-notational syllabus expands use of linguistic tasks such as asking questions, stating facts, describing, narrating and expressing feelings. Use of authentic cultural materials and contexts heightens sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement text and written materials. *Prerequisite: FR 112, or placement by examination.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Emphasizes functional proficiency. A functional-notational syllabus expands use of linguistic tasks such as asking questions, stating facts, describing, narrating and expressing feelings. Use of authentic cultural materials and contexts heightens sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement text and written materials. *Prerequisite: FR 112, or placement by examination.
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FR212* PLO Intermediate French II
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Expanded use of linguistic functions. Introduction and development of more advanced tasks such as sustaining opinions, explaining, comparing and hypothesizing. Use of authentic cultural materials and contexts heightens sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement texts and written materials. *Prerequisite: FR 211, or placement by examination.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Expanded use of linguistic functions. Introduction and development of more advanced tasks such as sustaining opinions, explaining, comparing and hypothesizing. Use of authentic cultural materials and contexts heightens sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement texts and written materials. *Prerequisite: FR 211, or placement by examination.
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FR303 Reading Authentic Texts
- 3.00 credits. Development of and practice in reading authentic cultural, historical and literary texts. Through the study of numerous strategies, training provided by textbook exercises, and immediate application to selections, students will learn how to read in order to read for the purpose of learning. *Prerequisite: FR 212, or permission of the instructor.
- 3.00 credits. Development of and practice in reading authentic cultural, historical and literary texts. Through the study of numerous strategies, training provided by textbook exercises, and immediate application to selections, students will learn how to read in order to read for the purpose of learning. *Prerequisite: FR 212, or permission of the instructor.
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FR311 Making of Modern French Society
- 4.00 credits. Analysis of important contemporary cultural phenomena and issues that have shaped and continue to shape the modern nation. Readings are taken from literary, sociological and political sources. Films, slides and audio and videotapes supplement written materials. *Prerequisite: FR 212, or permission of the instructor.
- 4.00 credits. Analysis of important contemporary cultural phenomena and issues that have shaped and continue to shape the modern nation. Readings are taken from literary, sociological and political sources. Films, slides and audio and videotapes supplement written materials. *Prerequisite: FR 212, or permission of the instructor.
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FR323 Introduction to Literature
- 3.00 credits. Development of students' ability to read thoroughly, analyze and appreciate literature. Includes selected readings representative of different literary genres. *Prerequisite: FR 212, or permission of the instructor.
- 3.00 credits. Development of students' ability to read thoroughly, analyze and appreciate literature. Includes selected readings representative of different literary genres. *Prerequisite: FR 212, or permission of the instructor.
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FR370 Special Topics in French
- Variable credit. Topics of special interest not otherwise covered in the curriculum. Topics depend upon student interest and faculty availability. *Prerequisite: FR 212, or permission of the instructor.
- Variable credit. Topics of special interest not otherwise covered in the curriculum. Topics depend upon student interest and faculty availability. *Prerequisite: FR 212, or permission of the instructor.
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FR481 Independent Study in French
- Variable credit. For senior language majors. Independent projects in some area of language or literature. *Prerequisites: approval of Department Chair and Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor.
- Variable credit. For senior language majors. Independent projects in some area of language or literature. *Prerequisites: approval of Department Chair and Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor.
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FR495 French Senior Research Project
- 4.00 credits. For senior language majors. Involves researching a literary, linguistics or cultural topic and the writing of a major paper in the target language. This capstone experience will be closely supervised by Department faculty.
- 4.00 credits. For senior language majors. Involves researching a literary, linguistics or cultural topic and the writing of a major paper in the target language. This capstone experience will be closely supervised by Department faculty.
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GER111* PLO Elementary German I
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. The development of communicative competence in five skill areas: speaking, listening, reading, writing and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. The development of communicative competence in five skill areas: speaking, listening, reading, writing and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks.
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GER112* PLO Elementary German II
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Expansion of basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. Additional development of communicative competency in five skill areas: listening, speaking, writing, reading and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks. *Prerequisite: GER 111, or placement by examination.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Expansion of basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. Additional development of communicative competency in five skill areas: listening, speaking, writing, reading and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks. *Prerequisite: GER 111, or placement by examination.
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GER211* PLO Intermediate German I
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Emphasizes functional proficiency. A functional-notational syllabus expands use of linguistic tasks such as asking questions, stating facts, describing, narrating and expressing feelings. Use of authentic cultural materials and contexts heightens sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement texts and written materials. *Prerequisite: GER 112, or placement by examination.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Emphasizes functional proficiency. A functional-notational syllabus expands use of linguistic tasks such as asking questions, stating facts, describing, narrating and expressing feelings. Use of authentic cultural materials and contexts heightens sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement texts and written materials. *Prerequisite: GER 112, or placement by examination.
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GER212* PLO Intermediate German II
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Expanded use of linguistic functions. Introduction and development of more advanced tasks such as sustaining opinions, explaining, comparing and hypothesizing. Use of authentic cultural materials and contexts heightens sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement texts and written materials. *Prerequisite: GER 211, or placement by examination.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Expanded use of linguistic functions. Introduction and development of more advanced tasks such as sustaining opinions, explaining, comparing and hypothesizing. Use of authentic cultural materials and contexts heightens sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement texts and written materials. *Prerequisite: GER 211, or placement by examination.
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GER311 Making of Modern German Society
- 4.00 credits. Analysis of important contemporary cultural phenomena and issues that have shaped and continue to shape the modern nation. Readings are taken from literary, sociological and political sources. Films, slides and audio and videotapes supplement written materials. *Prerequisite: GER 212, or permission of instructor.
- 4.00 credits. Analysis of important contemporary cultural phenomena and issues that have shaped and continue to shape the modern nation. Readings are taken from literary, sociological and political sources. Films, slides and audio and videotapes supplement written materials. *Prerequisite: GER 212, or permission of instructor.
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GER323 Introduction to German Literature
- 4.00 credits. Development of students' ability to read thoroughly, analyze and appreciate literature. Selected readings representative of different literary genres. *Prerequisite: GER 212, or permission of the instructor.
- 4.00 credits. Development of students' ability to read thoroughly, analyze and appreciate literature. Selected readings representative of different literary genres. *Prerequisite: GER 212, or permission of the instructor.
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GER370 Special Topics in German
- Variable credit. Topics of special interest not otherwise covered in the curriculum. Topics depend upon student interest and faculty availability and may include "Business German" and "German Film." *Prerequisite: GER 212, or permission of the instructor.
- Variable credit. Topics of special interest not otherwise covered in the curriculum. Topics depend upon student interest and faculty availability and may include "Business German" and "German Film." *Prerequisite: GER 212, or permission of the instructor.
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GER481 Independent Study in German
- Variable credit. For senior language majors. Independent projects in some area of language or literature. *Prerequisites: approval of Department Chair and Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor.
- Variable credit. For senior language majors. Independent projects in some area of language or literature. *Prerequisites: approval of Department Chair and Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor.
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GER495 German Senior Research Project
- 4.00 credits. For senior German language majors. Involves researching a literary, linguistics or cultural topic and the writing of a major paper in the target language. This capstone experience will be closely supervised by Department faculty.
- 4.00 credits. For senior German language majors. Involves researching a literary, linguistics or cultural topic and the writing of a major paper in the target language. This capstone experience will be closely supervised by Department faculty.
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HML232* HNR WCH Gaelic and Anglo-Irish Ireland (HEN232)
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- No text available.
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JA111* PLO First Year Japanese 1
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Introduction to contemporary Japanese language designed for the acquisition of basic communication skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Two of the scripts, Hiragana and Katakana, will be introduced. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks. Aimed at students with no prior knowledge of Japanese.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Introduction to contemporary Japanese language designed for the acquisition of basic communication skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Two of the scripts, Hiragana and Katakana, will be introduced. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks. Aimed at students with no prior knowledge of Japanese.
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JA112* PLO First Year Japanese 2
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Building upon Japanese 111, focus will be on furthering oral and aural proficiency already acquired. Students will be introduced to Kanji and proficiency in about 50 of them will be acquired. *Prerequisite: JA 111, or placement by examination.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Building upon Japanese 111, focus will be on furthering oral and aural proficiency already acquired. Students will be introduced to Kanji and proficiency in about 50 of them will be acquired. *Prerequisite: JA 111, or placement by examination.
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JA211* PLO Second Year Japanese 1
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Further development of oral proficiency and reading and writing skills at the high elementary level of instruction. Proficiency in Kanji is increased to about 100. Japanese word processing is introduced. Designed to equip students with the ability to acquire Level Four of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) administered by the Japan Foundation. *Prerequisite: JA 112, or placement by examination.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Further development of oral proficiency and reading and writing skills at the high elementary level of instruction. Proficiency in Kanji is increased to about 100. Japanese word processing is introduced. Designed to equip students with the ability to acquire Level Four of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) administered by the Japan Foundation. *Prerequisite: JA 112, or placement by examination.
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JA212* PLO Second Year Japanese 2
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Building upon Japanese 211, this course further enhances skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing and increases understanding of Japanese culture. Additionally an e-mail exchange program is introduced with students at Nihon University, Japan. Proficiency in Kanji is aimed at 250. *Prerequisite: JA 211, or placement by examination.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Building upon Japanese 211, this course further enhances skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing and increases understanding of Japanese culture. Additionally an e-mail exchange program is introduced with students at Nihon University, Japan. Proficiency in Kanji is aimed at 250. *Prerequisite: JA 211, or placement by examination.
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JA245* NCH From Anime to Zen: Japanese Society, Business, and Culture
- 4.00 credits. (Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) This course provides a broad introduction to Japanese society and culture by experiencing daily life in Japan; visiting various religious, political and economic institutions of Japan; and taking classes in Japan on several important aspects of Japanese society and culture. The course is conducted in two parts, one involving a three-week trip to Japan in the summer with classes in the morning and field trips in the afternoon, and the second involving weekly meetings in the fall semester. *A Writing and Research Intensive Course. Register by Instructor.
- 4.00 credits. (Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) This course provides a broad introduction to Japanese society and culture by experiencing daily life in Japan; visiting various religious, political and economic institutions of Japan; and taking classes in Japan on several important aspects of Japanese society and culture. The course is conducted in two parts, one involving a three-week trip to Japan in the summer with classes in the morning and field trips in the afternoon, and the second involving weekly meetings in the fall semester. *A Writing and Research Intensive Course. Register by Instructor.
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JA311 Third Year Japanese 1
- 4.00 credits. Designed for student with credit in Japanese 212, this course aims at developing further control of the grammar, vocabulary and idioms of spoken Japanese with a proficiency in Kanji reaching 350. *Prerequisite: JA 212.
- 4.00 credits. Designed for student with credit in Japanese 212, this course aims at developing further control of the grammar, vocabulary and idioms of spoken Japanese with a proficiency in Kanji reaching 350. *Prerequisite: JA 212.
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JA312 Third Year Japanese 2
- 4.00 credits. This course trains students in intermediate Japanese skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. With this course, the student will complete learning of all the basic grammatical patterns of Japanese language and will have the ability to acquire Level Three of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) administered by the Japan Foundation. *Prerequisite: JA 311.
- 4.00 credits. This course trains students in intermediate Japanese skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. With this course, the student will complete learning of all the basic grammatical patterns of Japanese language and will have the ability to acquire Level Three of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) administered by the Japan Foundation. *Prerequisite: JA 311.
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JA370 Special Topics in Japanese
- Variable credit. Topics of special interest not otherwise covered in the curriculum. Topics depend upon student interest and faculty availability.
- Variable credit. Topics of special interest not otherwise covered in the curriculum. Topics depend upon student interest and faculty availability.
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JA411 Fourth Year Japanese 1
- 4.00 credits. Further development of proficiency in both rapid and close reading skills. This course focuses on readings from different fields such as anthropology, history, linguistics and literature. *Prerequisite: JA 312.
- 4.00 credits. Further development of proficiency in both rapid and close reading skills. This course focuses on readings from different fields such as anthropology, history, linguistics and literature. *Prerequisite: JA 312.
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JA412 Fourth Year Japanese 2
- 4.00 credits. Analysis of important contemporary cultural phenomena and issues that have shaped and continue to shape the modern nation. Readings are taken from literary, sociological and political sources. Audio and videotapes supplement written materials. *Prerequisite: JA 411.
- 4.00 credits. Analysis of important contemporary cultural phenomena and issues that have shaped and continue to shape the modern nation. Readings are taken from literary, sociological and political sources. Audio and videotapes supplement written materials. *Prerequisite: JA 411.
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JA480 Independent Study in Japanese
- Variable credit. For senior language majors. Independent projects in some area of language or literature. *Prerequisite: approval of the Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor.
- Variable credit. For senior language majors. Independent projects in some area of language or literature. *Prerequisite: approval of the Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor.
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JA495 Japanese Senior Research Project
- 4.00 credits. An extended research or translation project on a topic in Japanese literature, culture or language utilizing some primary source materials in Japanese.
- 4.00 credits. An extended research or translation project on a topic in Japanese literature, culture or language utilizing some primary source materials in Japanese.
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SP111* PLO Elementary Spanish I
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. The development of communicative competence in five skill areas: speaking, listening, reading, writing and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes and computer work supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. The development of communicative competence in five skill areas: speaking, listening, reading, writing and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes and computer work supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks.
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SP112* PLO Elementary Spanish II
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Expansion of basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. Additional development of communicative competency in five skill areas: listening, speaking, writing, reading and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes and computer work supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks. *Prerequisite: SP 111, or placement by examination.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Expansion of basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. Additional development of communicative competency in five skill areas: listening, speaking, writing, reading and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes and computer work supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks. *Prerequisite: SP 111, or placement by examination.
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SP211* PLO Intermediate Spanish I
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Review and expansion of basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary at the intermediate level in the four skills of speaking, listening, writing and reading. In-class work develops oral proficiency at the intermediate level; out-of-class work, including online assignments and work with carefully selected website materials, enhances writing and reading proficiencies. Sociocultural awareness is developed through audio and video resource materials that supplement proficiency-oriented materials. *Prerequisite: SP 112, or placement by examination.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Review and expansion of basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary at the intermediate level in the four skills of speaking, listening, writing and reading. In-class work develops oral proficiency at the intermediate level; out-of-class work, including online assignments and work with carefully selected website materials, enhances writing and reading proficiencies. Sociocultural awareness is developed through audio and video resource materials that supplement proficiency-oriented materials. *Prerequisite: SP 112, or placement by examination.
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SP212* PLO Intermediate Spanish II
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Continued review and expansion of basic grammar and vocabulary introduced in Spanish 211 in the four skills of speaking, listening, writing and reading. Development of more advanced tasks such as describing, narrating and hypothesizing. In-class work develops oral proficiency at the intermediate level; out-of-class work, including online assignments and continued work with selected website materials, enhances writing and reading proficiencies. Sociocultural awareness is developed through audio and video resource materials that supplement proficiency-oriented materials. *Prerequisite: SP 211, or placement by examination.
- 4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Continued review and expansion of basic grammar and vocabulary introduced in Spanish 211 in the four skills of speaking, listening, writing and reading. Development of more advanced tasks such as describing, narrating and hypothesizing. In-class work develops oral proficiency at the intermediate level; out-of-class work, including online assignments and continued work with selected website materials, enhances writing and reading proficiencies. Sociocultural awareness is developed through audio and video resource materials that supplement proficiency-oriented materials. *Prerequisite: SP 211, or placement by examination.
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SP305 Spanish Conversation
- 4.00 credits. Development and practice of oral skills for self-expression in Spanish. Emphasis on aural comprehension and fluency in the use of everyday Spanish. Small group discussions and oral presentations in Spanish based on current cultural, ethical and political topics will be the principal means of accomplishing this goal. *Prerequisite: SP 212, or permission of the instructor.
- 4.00 credits. Development and practice of oral skills for self-expression in Spanish. Emphasis on aural comprehension and fluency in the use of everyday Spanish. Small group discussions and oral presentations in Spanish based on current cultural, ethical and political topics will be the principal means of accomplishing this goal. *Prerequisite: SP 212, or permission of the instructor.
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SP311 Making of Modern Society
- 4.00 credits. Analysis of important contemporary cultural phenomena and issues that have shaped and continue to define modern Hispanic America and Spain. Cross-cultural influences, innovations and historical events that have shaped the modern nation will be studied. Readings are taken from literary, sociological and political sources. Films and laboratory assignments are required of each student in addition to work with supplementary audio and video materials. *Prerequisite: SP 212, or permission of the instructor.
- 4.00 credits. Analysis of important contemporary cultural phenomena and issues that have shaped and continue to define modern Hispanic America and Spain. Cross-cultural influences, innovations and historical events that have shaped the modern nation will be studied. Readings are taken from literary, sociological and political sources. Films and laboratory assignments are required of each student in addition to work with supplementary audio and video materials. *Prerequisite: SP 212, or permission of the instructor.
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SP315 Spanish Grammar and Composition
- This course builds on the Spanish grammar previously studied at the Intermediate level to improve students' reading, speaking and writing skills in Spanish through an in-depth study of standard Spanish grammar. Special attention will be given to the more problematic aspects of Spanish grammar for English speakers. Students will develop advanced writing skills through composition assignments. *Prerequisite: SP 212, or placement by examination.
- This course builds on the Spanish grammar previously studied at the Intermediate level to improve students' reading, speaking and writing skills in Spanish through an in-depth study of standard Spanish grammar. Special attention will be given to the more problematic aspects of Spanish grammar for English speakers. Students will develop advanced writing skills through composition assignments. *Prerequisite: SP 212, or placement by examination.
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SP319 Spanish Linguistics
- 4.00 credits. Surveys current linguistic research on the structure and dialectal (sociological and geographic) variation of the Spanish language. A contrastive analysis of Spanish and English phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics develops the student's ability to understand the major structural differences between these languages. Students develop an appreciation of native speakers' perceptions regarding their own language. One hour per week in class and out-of-class assignments with audio materials are devoted to the development of native-live pronunciation. *Prerequisite: SP 212, or permission of the instructor.
- 4.00 credits. Surveys current linguistic research on the structure and dialectal (sociological and geographic) variation of the Spanish language. A contrastive analysis of Spanish and English phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics develops the student's ability to understand the major structural differences between these languages. Students develop an appreciation of native speakers' perceptions regarding their own language. One hour per week in class and out-of-class assignments with audio materials are devoted to the development of native-live pronunciation. *Prerequisite: SP 212, or permission of the instructor.
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SP323 Introduction to Literature
- 4.00 credits. Development of students' ability to read thoroughly, analyze and appreciate literature. Selected readings representative of different literary genres. *Prerequisite: SP 212, or permission of the instructor.
- 4.00 credits. Development of students' ability to read thoroughly, analyze and appreciate literature. Selected readings representative of different literary genres. *Prerequisite: SP 212, or permission of the instructor.
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SP371 Special Topics in Spanish
- Variable credit. Topics of special interest not otherwise covered in the curriculum. Topics depend upon student interest and faculty availability.
- Variable credit. Topics of special interest not otherwise covered in the curriculum. Topics depend upon student interest and faculty availability.
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SP484 Independent Study in Spanish
- Variable credit. Independent projects in some area of Spanish language or literature. *Prerequisites: approval of Department Chair and Independent Study Committee.
- Variable credit. Independent projects in some area of Spanish language or literature. *Prerequisites: approval of Department Chair and Independent Study Committee.
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SP495 Spanish Senior Research Project
- 4.00 credits. For senior Spanish majors. Involves researching a literary, linguistics or cultural topic and the writing of a major paper in the target language. This capstone experience will be closely supervised by Department faculty.
- 4.00 credits. For senior Spanish majors. Involves researching a literary, linguistics or cultural topic and the writing of a major paper in the target language. This capstone experience will be closely supervised by Department faculty.
