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| Department of English | Department
of Foreign Languages | Department of Philosophy
Department of Foreign
Languages
David C. Julseth (chair),
Elizabeth Allen*, Mark Anderson*, Cheryl Brown, Isabelle Climer*, Tory
Green*, Margaret Howell* (director of the Language Learning Center), Kim
Jackson, J. H. E Paine, Regine Schwarzmeier, Mark Tsai*, Michelle Vandiver*,
Helen Williams*, Olesya Zakharchenko*.
*Part-time.
Vision:
The Department of
Foreign Languages encourages students to broaden their worldview by embracing
and respecting other cultures through language study. We engage our students
in a wide variety of curricular and co-curricular activities that allow
them to apply their language skills in meaningful contexts. Language classes,
language club activities, language houses, study abroad programs, and
service-learning experiences prepare students for interaction with people
of other cultures.
Purpose:
Language study enriches
the students' appreciation of the complexities of our global community:
languages, cultural and artistic achievements, and social interactions.
Language study is an excellent complement to studies in other fields such
as business, music, political science and law, health professions, missions,
journalism, and education.
Goals:
The Department of
Languages fosters:
- students' ability to use written and spoken language effectively;
- students' understanding and appreciation of other cultures;
- students' ability to analyze literature of another culture within
its socio-historical context;
- a deeper comprehension of one's own language and culture through
comparative studies.
Language
Placement and Transfer Policies:
In the foreign language
major/minor program, the proficiency required by 200-level language courses
provides the basis for the extended study of language and culture undertaken
in the 300- and 400-level courses. Students who have had three years or
more of a foreign language in high school may be ready to begin language
study at Belmont with 200-level courses. The B.A. Core requirement in
foreign language is waived for students majoring or minoring in a foreign
language.
Incoming students with previous language study are encouraged to consult
instructors in each language to determine specific placement. Correspondence
course work in foreign language is not accepted as credit for Belmont
students.
Native speakers of a foreign language
offered by the Department of Foreign Languages may not receive credit
for first- and second-year courses in that language. Naitive speakers
receiving a BA or BFA may take two courses in their native language at
the 300-level to fulfill the foriegn language requirement for their degree
program with permission of the instructor and department chair in Foreign
Languages. Native speakers in all other degree programs may take only
one 300-level foreign language course to fulfill the Humanities
requirement of their degree program with permission of the instructor
and department chair in Foreign Languages.
General
Policies for Language Majors and Minors:
Intermediate (200-level) language courses meet requirements both in the
B.A. General Education Core and in the foreign language major/minor. Because
the Bachelor of Arts core is a language-based program of study, the 200-level
language courses insure that students achieve proficiency in the vocabulary
and grammar required for reading, speaking, and writing in a second language.
Requirement for Teacher Licensure with a major in French, German or Spanish:
Department majors seeking teacher licensure on either the elementary or
secondary level must complete the Enhanced B.A. Core to fulfill licensure
requirements outlined under Department of Education listings, pages 83-85.
Students seeking elementary licensure must have a major and the specified
Professional Education hours. Students seeking secondary licensure must
have a major, a minor, and the specified Professional Education hours.
In addition, students must be formally admitted to the Teacher Education
Program and to Student Teaching by a process outlined on pages 81-82.
To ensure these requirements are met, students must notify their departmental
advisor of their intent to seek licensure and must work closely with a
major advisor as well as one from the Department of Education. Specific
courses which fulfill requirements in the Enhanced B.A. Core and in the
major program for French, German, and Spanish majors are listed as follows.
Immersion
Requirement for Foreign Language Education Majors
Education Majors Language Education majors must complete 40 hours of immersion
experience in the respective language and culture during the time that
they are working on the language major and before they begin their student
teaching.
The requirement may be fulfilled by one of the following three methods:
A. Attending a Study-Abroad Program in the appropriate country will fulfill
in full the requirement. This option is preferred and all language majors
seeking licensure are strongly urged to spend significant time abroad
using the target language in the target culture.
OR
B. *By completing 40 hours in one or a combination of the following categories:
1. Attending conversation hours in an appropriate language with a native
speaker.
2. Attending language club events that are conducted in the language.
*For these events and conversation hours to count toward this requirement,
culture must be emphasized and the event or conversation must be conducted
entirely in the target language.
OR
C. Completing 40 hours in an off-campus service project which includes
working with native speakers in the appropriate language. This project
must be approved by the student’s language advisor. The student must
obtain documentation in the form of a letter describing his/her work from
an on-site director of the service project. This will serve as proof of
your immersion into the language and culture.
| Major
in French |
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| General Education
Core Requirements for B.A. |
56-58 |
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| Major
Requirements |
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30 |
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| FRE
301, 302, Introduction to French Literature and
Civilization I, II |
6 |
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| FRE
390, Senior Seminar |
3 |
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| FRE 295 or 395 French
Study Abroad |
Variable
credit |
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| French
electives (from FRE 201, 202, 210, 310, 360, 299, 399) |
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| Minor
Requirements |
18 |
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| Electives
|
22-24 |
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| Total |
128 |
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Only courses at the FRE 200-level or above may count toward the
French major.
French majors must take at least one English literature course (ENG)
at the 200 level or higher.
The department recommends that a French major study a second foreign
language and European history.
Three hours of credit toward the French major may be granted for
ENG 437, with departmental approval.
The department strongly recommends that every student majoring in
French spend part of his or her course of study in a French-speaking
country.
Study
abroad is required of all French majors. A summer course, a semester,
or a year-long exchangewould fulfill this requirement. Major requirement
courses may be completed on the study abroad program. (Only for
exceptional circumstances will a waiver be granted.)
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| French
Endorsement |
18 |
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| FRE
___, beyond Intermediate 201, 202 level |
18* |
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| *Note:
12 hours may come from off-campus work in Belmont Study Abroad programs. |
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| Major
in German |
|
| General
Education Core Requirements for B.A. |
56-58 |
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| Major
Requirements |
|
30 |
|
| GER
301, 302, German Studies I, II |
6 |
|
| GER
390, Senior Seminar |
3 |
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| GER
295 or 395 German Study Abroad |
Variable
credit |
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| German
electives (from GER 201, 202, 310, 312, 360, 299, 399) |
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| Minor
Requirements |
18 |
|
| Electives
|
22-24 |
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| Total |
|
| 128 |
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Only
courses at the GER 200-level or above may count toward the German
major.
German majors must take at least one English literature course (ENG)
at the 200-level or higher.
The department recommends that a German major study a second foreign
language.
Three hours of credit toward the German major may be granted for ENG
437, with departmental approval.
Study
abroad is required of all German majors. A summer course, a semester,
or a year-long exchangewould fulfill this requirement. Major requirement
courses may be completed on the study abroad program. (Only for exceptional
circumstances will a waiver be granted.) |
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| Major
in Spanish |
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| General
Education Core Requirements for B.A. |
56-58 |
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| Major requirements
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|
30 |
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| SPA
201 & 202, Intermediate Spanish I & II |
6 |
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| or |
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| SPA
206, Accelerated Intermediate Spanish |
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| SPA
310 & 311, Advanced Spanish I & II |
6 |
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| SPA
320, Civilization of Spain |
3 |
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| SPA
321, Survey of Spanish Literature |
3 |
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| SPA
330, Civilization of Hispanic America |
3 |
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| SPA
331, Survey of Hispanic American Literature |
3 |
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| Spanish
electives 300-level and above |
6 |
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| Minor Requirements
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|
18 |
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| Electives
|
22-24 |
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| Total |
|
128 |
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Only courses
at the SPA 200-level or above may count toward the Spanish major.
Spanish majors must take at least one English literature course (ENG)
at the 200-level or higher.
The department recommends that a Spanish major study a second foreign
language.
Study abroad is
required of all Spanish majors. A summer course, a semester, or a
year-long exchangewould fulfill this requirement. Major requirement
courses may be completed on the study abroad program. (Only for exceptional
circumstances will a waiver be granted.)
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| Spanish
Endorsement |
18 |
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| SPA
___, beyond Intermediate 201,202, or 206 level 18* |
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| *Note:
12 hours may come from off-campus work in Belmont Study Abroad programs.
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| Minor
in French, German, Italian, Latin, Russian or Spanish |
18 |
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| These
18 hours must be completed in one language at the 200-level or above,
and may include advanced independent study courses and ENG 437, Advanced
Studies in Literature (World). Students pursuing a minor in Russian
are strongly advised to take more than the minimum 18-hour requirement |
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Chinese
Courses (CHN)
CHN 101, 102. Elementary Chinese I, II (4, 4). Introduction
to Chinese oral and written expression and Chinese culture. For each of
these 4-hour courses, only 3 hours can be used to fulfill the general
education humanities requirement. ($30.00 course fee)
CHN 199-499. Special
Studies (1-3). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and
department chair.
CHN 201, 202. Intermediate
Chinese I, II (3, 3). Prerequisite: CHN 101, 102; or the
equivalent as determined by the department. Continued practice in
oral and written Chinese. ($30.00 course fee)
CHN 295-395. Studies
Abroad (3-18). Study in a foreign country. Individual course
titles and locations are assigned for each course taken. See Studies Abroad
program for details.
CHN 301, 302. Advanced Chinese I, II (3, 3).
Prerequisite for CHN 301 is CHN 202 or equivalent. Prerequisite for CHN
302 is CHN 301. Continued practice in oral and written Chinese at advanced
level.
French Courses (FRE)
FRE 101, 102. Elementary
French I, II (4, 4). Emphasis on oral expression, with practice
in grammar, composition and reading. For each of these 4-hour courses,
only 3 hours can be used to fulfill the general education humanities requirement.
($30.00 course fee)
FRE 195-395. Studies
Abroad (3-18). Study of French and French culture in France,
beginning through advanced level. Individual titles will be assigned to
each course taken, indicating place of study and subject matter. Courses
may count toward major, minor, core, and/or elective credit; student must
consult with their advisor prior to enrollment to determine credit within
their program of study.
FRE 199-499. Special
Studies (1-3). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and
department chair.
FRE 201, 202. Intermediate
French I, II (3, 3). Prerequisite: FRE 102 or permission
of instructor. A thorough review of grammar, with intensive exercises
in reading and speaking French. ($30.00 course fee)
FRE 210. Intermediate
Studies (3). Prerequisite: FRE 201 or permission of instructor.
This course is designed to provide a bridge from intermediate to advanced
literature and civilization courses. Practice will be provided in all
four skill areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This course
is strongly recommended for students who intend to take 300-level French
courses.
FRE
301. Introduction to French Literature and Civilization I (3).
Prerequisite: FRE 202 or permission of instructor. Study of French
civilization and literature from the Middle Ages through the Classical
period.
FRE 302. Introduction
to French Literature and Civilization II (3).
Prerequisite: FRE 202 or permission of instructor.
Study of French civilization and literature from the Enlightenment through
the 20th-century.
FRE 310. Advanced French Studies (3). Prerequisite
for FRE 310 is FRE 202 or equivalent. Continued practice in all four skills
- listening, speaking, reading, and writing - will be combined with grammer
exercises, cultural study, vocabulary expansion, and conversation practice.
($45 course fee)
FRE 360. Special
Topics in French (3). Prerequisite: FRE 202 or permission
of instructor. This course offers advanced study in French literature,culture,
civilization or language. This course may be repeated for credit
as content of course changes.
FRE
390. Senior Seminar (3). This course, required of all
French majors, is designed to round out the student's undergraduate study
of French. The course content will be individualized, depending on the
student's needs.
German Courses (GER)
GER 101, 102. Elementary German I, II (4, 4). Emphasis on oral
expression, with practice in grammar, composition and reading. For each
of these 4-hour courses, only 3 hours can be used to fulfill the general
education humanities requirement. ($30.00 course fee)
GER
199-499. Special Studies (1-3). Prerequisite: Permission
of instructor and department chair.
GER 201, 202. Intermediate
German I, II (3, 3). Prerequisite: GER 102 or three years of
high school German. A thorough review of grammar, with intensive exercises
in reading and in speaking German. ($30.00 course fee)
GER 295, 395. Studies
Abroad (3-18). Study of German and German culture in Germany,
intermediate through advanced level. Individual titles will be assigned
to each course taken, indicating place of study and subject matter. Courses
may count toward major, minor, core, and/or elective credit; students
must consult with their advisor prior to enrollment to determine credit
within their program of study.
GER 301. German Studies I (3).
Prerequisite: GER 202 or permission of instructor.
A Survey of German history and culture from 1648 to 1850.
GER 302. German
Studies II (3). Prerequisite:
GER 202 or permission of instructor. A survey of German history and
culture from 1850 to present.
GER
310. Advanced German (3). Prerequisite:
GER 202 or equivalent. Continued practice in all
four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - will be combined
with grammer exercises, cultural study, vocabulary expansion, and conversation
practice. ($45 course fee).
GER 312. Introduction
to German Literature (3). Prerequisite: GER 202 or permission
of instructor. Close study of selected masterworks of German literature.
GER 320. German
Literature in Translation (3). Works by various German authors
through the ages, with emphasis on modern works and women writers. (No
knowledge of German required. Does not satisfy B.A. core language requirement.)
GER 350. Topics
in German Literature (3). Prerequisite: GER 202 or permission
of instructor. The study of periods, movements, themes, and/or authors
in German literature. This course may be repeated for credit as content
of course changes.
GER 360. Special
Topics in German (variable credit). Prerequisite: GER 202
or permission of instructor. Advanced studies in German language and
civilization. Topics may include, among others, issues in German history,
politics and society, German cinema, and German for business. This course
may be repeated for credit as content of course changes.
GER
390. Senior Seminar (3). This course, required of all
German majors, is designed to round out the student's undergraduate study
of German. The course content will be individualized, depending on the
student's needs.
Greek Courses (GRK)
GRK 101, 102. Elementary Classical Greek (4, 4). Emphasis on
Attic grammar, morphology, and reading skills. For each of these 4-hour
courses, only 3 hours can be used to fulfill the general education humanities
requirement.
GRK 195-395. Studies
Abroad (3-18). Study in a foreign country. Individual course
titles and locations are assigned for each course taken. See Studies Abroad
program for details.
GRK 199-399. Special
Studies (1-3). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and
department chair.
GRK 201, 202. Intermediate
Classical Greek (3, 3). Emphasis on reading Attic, with introductions
to Homer, Doric, and Koine.
GRK 360. Special
Topics in Classical Greek (3). Studies chosen in consultation
with the instructor.
Italian Courses
(ITL)
ITL 101, 102. Elementary Italian I, II (4, 4). Emphasis on
oral expression, with practice in grammar, composition and reading. ($45.00
course fee)
ITL 195-395. Studies
Abroad (3-32). Study of Italian and Italian culture in Italy,
beginning through advanced level. Individual titles will be assigned to
each course taken, indicating place of study and subject matter. Courses
may count toward major, minor, core, and/or elective credit; students
must consult with their advisor prior to enrollment to determine credit
within their program of study.
ITL 199-499. Special
Studies (1-3). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and
department chair.
ITL 201, 202. Intermediate
Italian I, II (3, 3). Prerequisite: ITL 102 or two years
of high school Italian. Speaking, reading, and writing Italian, with
an intensive grammar review. ($30.00 course fee)
ITL 301, 302. Studies
in Italian Language, Literature and Culture (3, 3). Prerequisite:
ITL 202 or permission of instructor. A survey of Italian literature,
language and culture. Emphasis will vary depending on background of students.
ITL 311. Advanced
Conversation and Composition (3). Prerequisite: ITL 202
or permission of instructor. Intensive practice to improve oral and
written fluency.
ITL 312. Introduction
to Italian Literature (3). Prerequisite: ITL 202 or permission
of instructor. Close study of selected major works of Italian literature
in the original combined with practice in oral and written expression.
ITL 337. Special
Topics in Italian Studies (1-3). This course with variable
credit offers advanced studies in Italian language and civilization. Specific
topics are chosen after consultation with the instructor.
Japanese Courses
(JPN) Not Currently Offered
JPN 101, 102. Elementary Japanese I, II (4, 4). This course
is an introduction to the Japanese language and culture. For each of these
4-hour courses, only 3 hours can be used to fulfill the general education
humanities requirement. ($30.00 course fee)
JPN 199-499. Special
Studies (1-3). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and
department chair.
JPN 201, 202. Intermediate
Japanese I, II (3, 3). Prerequisites: JPN 101, JPN 102;
or the equivalent as determined by the department. Continued study
of the Japanese language and culture. ($30.00 course fee)
JPN 295-395. Studies
Abroad (3-18). Study in a foreign country. Individual course
titles and locations are assigned for each course taken. See Studies Abroad
program for details.
Latin Courses (LAT)
LAT 101, 102. Latin
Fundamentals I, II (4, 4). Prerequisite for 102: LAT 101
or one year of high school Latin. Fundamentals of Latin grammar with
intensive vocabulary study including scientific terminology. For each
of these 4-hour courses, only 3 hours can be used to fulfill the general
education humanities requirement. ($30.00 course fee)
LAT 199-499. Special
Studies (1-3). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and
department chair.
LAT 201. Intermediate
Latin I (3). Prerequisite: LAT 102 or two years of high
school Latin. Review of principles of syntax; selections from several
authors are read. ($30.00 course fee)
LAT 202. Intermediate
Latin II (3). Includes portions from Virgil, Cicero, Horace,
Caesar, Livy, Tacitus, St. Augustine. ($30.00 course fee)
LAT 295, 395. Studies
Abroad (3-18). Study of Latin and Roman culture in Italy, intermediate
through advanced level. Individual titles will be assigned to each course
taken, indicating place of study and subject matter. Courses may count
toward major, minor, core, and/or elective credit; students must consult
with their advisor prior to enrollment to determine credit within their
program of study.
LAT 303. Virgil
(3). Readings in the Eclogues, Georgics, and Aeneid
LAT 304. Ovid (3).
Readings from the Ars Amatoria and Metamorphoses
LAT 311. Medieval
and Renaissance Latin (3). Selected readings from the Church
Fathers, Saints’ Lives, Lyrics, and History.
LAT 312. Special
Topics in Latin (3). In consultation with the instructor, the
students will concentrate on the writers of the Late Republic, the Age
of Augustus, or the Latin Middle Ages.
Russian Courses
(RUS)
RUS 101, 102. Elementary Russian I, II (4, 4). Emphasis on
oral expression, with practice in grammar and basic reading skills. Introduction
to Russian cultural background. For each of these 4-hour courses, only
3 hours can be used to fulfill the general education humanities requirement.
($30.00 course fee)
RUS 199-499. Special
Studies (1-3). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and
department chair.
RUS 201, 202. Intermediate
Russian I, II (3, 3). Prerequisites: RUS 101, RUS 102; or
the equivalent experience with the Russian language, as determined by
the department. Review of grammar, with exercises in reading and speaking
Russian. ($30.00 course fee)
RUS 295, 395. Studies
Abroad (3-18). Study of Russian language and culture in Russia,
intermediate through advanced level. Individual titles will be assigned
to each course taken, indicating place of study and subject matter. Courses
may count toward major, minor, core, and/or elective credit; students
must consult with their advisor prior to enrollment to determine credit
within their program of study.
RUS 301, 302. Studies
in Russian Language, Literature and Culture (3, 3). Prerequisites:
RUS 201, RUS 202; or the equivalent, as determined by the department.
Continuing work in Russian language, literature and culture. Emphasis
will vary depending on instructor and background of students.
RUS 337. Special
Topics in Russian Studies (Variable). Course with variable
credit and varying content, to be determined by the instructor and in
view of the needs of students. Topics may include instruction in Russian
language, literature, and culture or a combination of these. Course may
be repeated once.
Spanish Courses
(SPA)
SPA 101, 102. Elementary Spanish I, II (4, 4). No prerequisite
for SPA 101. Prerequisite for SPA 102 is SPA 101 or equivalent. Emphasis
on oral expression, with practice in grammar, reading, and composition.
($45.00 course fee)
SPA 106. Accelerated
Elementary Spanish (6). Prerequisite: 2-3 years of high
school Spanish or permission of the instructor. Intensive Spanish
language study that, in one semester, covers the equivalent of first-year
Spanish. This course counts as two courses for humanities core credit.
SPA 195-395. Studies
Abroad (3-18). Study of Spanish and Hispanic culture in a Spanish-speaking
country, beginning through advanced level. Individual titles will be assigned
to each course taken, indicating place of study and subject matter. Courses
may count toward major, minor, core, and/or elective credit; students
must consult with their advisor prior to enrollment to determine credit
within their program of study.
SPA 199-499. Special
Studies (1-3). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and
department chair.
SPA 201, 202. Intermediate
Spanish I, II (3, 3). Prerequisite for SPA 201 is SPA 102,
106 or equivalent. Prerequisite for SPA 202 is SPA 201 or equivalent.
Students who have completed at least three years of high school Spanish
are encouraged to begin with SPA 201. Speaking, reading, and writing in
Spanish, with a structured approach to the language and to building vocabulary.
($45.00 course fee)
SPA 206. Accelerated
Intermediate Spanish (6). Prerequisite: SPA 102, SPA 106
or permission of the instructor. Intensive intermediate Spanish language
study that, in one semester, covers the equivalent of second-year Spanish.
This course counts as two courses for humanities core credit.
SPA 310, 311. Advanced
Spanish I, II (3,3). Prerequisite for SPA 310 is SPA 202,
206 or equivalent. Prerequisite for SPA 311 is SPA 310. Extensive
practice in oral and written expression. ($45.00 course fee)
SPA 320. Civilization
of Spain (3). Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent. The
study of the history and culture of Spain from its early beginnings to
modern time.
SPA 321. Survey
of Spanish Literature (3). Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent.
Recommended prerequisite: SPA 320. A survey of Spanish literature
from the Middle Ages to the present.
SPA 330. Civilization
of Hispanic America (3). Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent.
The study of the history and culture of Hispanic America from its
early beginnings to modern time.
SPA 331. Survey
of Hispanic American Literature (3). Prerequisite: SPA 202
or equivalent. Recommended prerequisite: SPA 330. A survey of Spanish
American literature from the colonial period to the present.
SPA 350. Advanced
Hispanic Literature (3). Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent.
Study of specific period, movements, themes, and/or authors in Spanish
or Spanish-American literature. Topics are determined for each offering.
This course may be repeated for credit as content of course changes.
SPA 360. Special
Topics in Spanish (variable credit). Prerequisite: SPA 202
or equivalent. Advanced study of language, culture, or history of
Spain and/or Spanish America. This course may be repeated for credit as
content of course changes.
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