Languages

ARA 101. Basic Profncy ARA I. 4 Hours

BASIC PROFICIENCY IN ARABIC I - Development of basic communication and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Admission is restricted to those who have not studied Arabic or have placed in this course by examination.

ARA 141. Basic Profncy ARA II. 4 Hours

BASIC PROFICIENCY IN ARABIC II - Further development of fundamental communication and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Prerequisite(s): ARA 101 or placement by examination.

ARA 201. Intermed ARA I. 4 Hours

INTERMEDIATE ARABIC I - Expansion and extension of proficiency and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through conversation practice, reading assignments, composition assignments, and grammar exercises. Successful completion of this course includes the demonstration of the proficiency level required by the College of Arts and Sciences' Liberal Studies Curriculum. Prerequisite(s): ARA 141 or placement by examination.

ARA 202. Intermed ARA II. 4 Hours

INTERMEDIATE ARABIC II - Continued development of proficiency and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through conversation practice, reading assignments, composition assignments, and grammar exercises. Prerequisite(s): ARA 201 or placement by examination.

CHI 101. Basic Profncy CHI I. 4 Hours

BASIC PROFICIENCY IN MANDARIN CHINESE I - Development of basic communication and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Admission is restricted to those who have not studied Mandarin Chinese or have placed into this course by examination.

CHI 141. Basic Profncy CHI II. 4 Hours

BASIC PROFICIENCY IN MANDARIN CHINESE II - Further development of fundamental communication and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Prerequisite(s): CHI 101 or placement by examination.

CHI 170. Study Abroad. 3 Hours

STUDY ABROAD - Study in a foreign country/region whose everyday language is Chinese, focusing on the culture and civilization of the country. Conducted in English. Available only during the summer session. Repeatable when topic and content change. Prerequisite(s): CHI 101 (may be taken as a corequisite).

CHI 201. Intermed CHI I. 4 Hours

INTERMEDIATE MANDARIN CHINESE I - Expansion and extension of proficiency and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through conversation practice, reading assignments, composition assignments, and grammar exercises. Successful completion of this course includes the demonstration of the proficiency level required by the College of Arts and Sciences' Liberal Studies Curriculum. Prerequisite(s): CHI 141 or placement by examination.

CHI 202. Intermed CHI II. 4 Hours

INTERMEDIATE MANDARIN CHINESE II - Continued development of proficiency and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through conversation practice, reading assignments, composition assignments, and grammar exercises. Prerequisite(s): CHI 201 or placement by examination.

CHI 391. Directed Study. 1-3 Hours

DIRECTED STUDY - Guided study on selected topics and/or issues involving language proficiency, literature, linguistics or culture under the supervision of an instructor. Admission to this course and number of semester hours require approval of the chairperson. May be repeated when topic changes. Prerequisite(s): CHI 202; permission of department chairperson.

FRN 101. Basic Profncy FRN I. 4 Hours

BASIC PROFICIENCY IN FRENCH - l Development of basic communication and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Admission is restricted to those who have not studied French or have placed into this course by examination.

FRN 131. Intnsve Fundmntl FRN. 2 Hours

INTENSIVE FUNDAMENTAL FRENCH - Intensive development of fundamental communication and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Admission restricted to those who have previous experience with the language and place into this course by examination. Credit granted for only ONE of the following: FRN 101 or FRN 131.

FRN 141. Basic Profncy Frn II. 4 Hours

BASIC PROFICIENCY IN FRENCH - ll Further development of fundamental communication and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Prerequisite(s): (FRN 101 or FRN 131) or placement by examination.

FRN 201. Interm French I. 3 Hours

INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I - Development of reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills. Language laboratory required. Successful completion of this course includes the demonstration of the proficiency level required by the College of Arts and Sciences' Liberal Studies Curriculum. Prerequisite(s): FRN 141.

FRN 202. Interm French II. 3 Hours

INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II - Development of reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills. Language laboratory required. Prerequisite(s): FRN 201.

FRN 270. Interm Study Abroad. 1-7 Hours

INTERMEDIATE STUDY ABROAD - Intermediate intensive study in a foreign country/region whose everyday language is French. Instruction in language, culture and civilization. Conducted in French. Available only during the summer session. Repeatable when subtitle and content change. Prerequisite(s): FRN 141 or equivalent.

FRN 311. French Conversatn I. 3 Hours

FRENCH CONVERSATION I - Intensive practice in speaking French to develop oral communication skills. Emphasis on vocabulary development, listening comprehension, simulation of life-like situations, and discussions on French life and culture. Prerequisite(s): FRN 202.

FRN 312. Frnch Conversatn II. 3 Hours

FRENCH CONVERSATION II - Intensive practice in speaking French to develop oral communication skills. Emphasis on vocabulary development, listening comprehension, simulation of life-like situations, and discussions on French life and culture. Prerequisite(s): FRN 202.

FRN 321. Frn Composition I. 3 Hours

FRENCH COMPOSITION I - Practice in composition on topics dealing with French life and culture. Systematic vocabulary enrichment, refinement of grammar, and assimilation of stylistic patterns. Emphasis on correct writing and creativity. Initiation into the concept of style in French prose. Prerequisite(s): FRN 311 or FRN 312.

FRN 322. Frn Composition II. 3 Hours

FRENCH COMPOSITION II - Practice in composition on topics dealing with French life and culture. Systematic vocabulary enrichment, refinement of grammar, and assimilation of stylistic patterns. Emphasis on correct writing and creativity. Initiation into the concept of style in French prose. Prerequisite(s): FRN 311 or FRN 312.

FRN 325. Intro-Commercial Frn. 3 Hours

INTRODUCTION TO COMMERCIAL FRENCH - Introduction to French business and the French position in international trade. Basic vocabulary of the office and the world of trade, introduction to formal correspondence and transactions. Prerequisite(s): FRN 311 or FRN 312.

FRN 341. Frn Culture & Civ. 3 Hours

FRENCH CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION - Introduction to the history of French civilization with emphasis on the arts and life in each major cultural period. Recommended for all French majors and minors. Prerequisite(s): FRN 311 or FRN 312.

FRN 350. French Lit In Trnsl. 3 Hours

FRENCH LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION - Course to acquaint students with major topics in French and Francophone literature. Conducted in English. Repeatable when subtitle and content change.

FRN 352. Old World&New (ENG). 3 Hours

OLD WORLD MEETS NEW (ENG) - Readings of (1) non-fictional narratives regarding French encounters with American Indians in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries and (2) literary and philosophical works on this topic. Conducted in English. Students receive credit for either FRN 352 or FRN 452, not both.

FRN 360. Explicatn De Textes. 3 Hours

EXPLICATION DE TEXTES - Introduction to method of analyzing literary texts, both prose and poetry. Elements of French versification. Recommended for all French majors and prospective teachers. Prerequisite(s): FRN 311 or FRN 312.

FRN 361. Survey-French Lit I. 3 Hours

SURVEY OF FRENCH LITERATURE I - Major texts, trends, authors from the Middle Ages to the present, showing influences and continuity. Lectures, discussions, oral and written reports. Recommended for all French majors and prospective teachers. Prerequisite(s): FRN 311 or FRN 312.

FRN 362. Survey-French Lit II. 3 Hours

SURVEY OF FRENCH LITERATURE II - Major texts, trends, authors from the Middle Ages to the present, showing influences and continuity. Lectures, discussions, oral and written reports. Recommended for all French majors and prospective teachers. Prerequisite(s): FRN 311 or FRN 312.

FRN 370. Adv Study Abroad. 1-7 Hours

ADVANCED STUDY ABROAD - Advanced intensive study in a foreign country/region whose everyday language is French, treating its language, culture, and civilization. Conducted in French. Available only during the summer session. Repeatable when subtitle and content change. Prerequisite(s): FRN 202 or equivalent.

FRN 381. History-Frn Cinema. 3 Hours

HISTORY OF FRENCH CINEMA - Survey of the trends, styles, and principal directors in the history of French cinema. Discussion of personal, social, and cultural values portrayed in films. Prerequisite(s): FRN 311 or FRN 312.

FRN 450. French Literature. 3 Hours

FRENCH LITERATURE - Lectures and discussion concentrating on specialized genres, periods, or authors. Repeatable when subtitle and content change. Prerequisite(s): FRN 311 or FRN 312.

FRN 452. Old Wrld Meets New. 3 Hours

OLD WORLD MEETS NEW (FRN) - Readings of (1) non-fictional narratives regarding French encounters with American Indians in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries and (2) literary and philosophical works on this topic. Conducted in French. Students receive credit for either FRN 352 or FRN 452, not both. Prerequisite(s): FRN 311 or FRN 312.

FRN 469. French Linguistics. 3 Hours

FRENCH LINGUISTICS - Synchronic analysis of modern French language, including a contrast of the French sound system, morphology, and syntax with English structures; the historical derivation of French, creolization, and approaches to teaching French to English-speaking persons. Conducted in French. Prerequisite(s): (FRN 311 or FRN 312); LNG 468.

FRN 477. Honors Thesis. 3 Hours

HONORS THESIS PROJECT - First of two courses leading to the selection, design, investigation, and completion of an independent, original Honors Thesis project under the guidance of a faculty research advisor. Restricted to students in the University Honors Program with permission of the program director and department chairperson. Students pursuing an interdisciplinary thesis topic may register for three semester hours each in two separate disciplines in consultation with the department chairpersons. Prerequisite(s): Approval of University Honors Program.

FRN 478. Honors Thesis. 3 Hours

HONORS THESIS PROJECT - Second of two courses leading to the selection, design, investigation, and completion of an independent, original Honors Thesis project under the guidance of a faculty research advisor. Restricted to students in the University Honors Program with permission of the program director and department chairperson. Students pursuing an interdisciplinary thesis topic may register for three semester hours each in two separate disciplines in consultation wit the department chairpersons. Prerequisite(s): Approved 477; approval of University Honors Program.

FRN 491. Independent Study. 1-3 Hours

INDEPENDENT STUDY - Independent research project under the guidance of an instructor. Admission to project and number of semester hours require approval of the chairperson. Prerequisite(s): FRN 202; permission of department chairperson.

GER 101. Basic Profncy GER I. 4 Hours

BASIC PROFICIENCY IN GERMAN I - Development of basic communication and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Admission is restricted to those who have not studied German or have placed into this course by examination.

GER 131. Intnsve Fundmntl Ger. 2 Hours

INTENSIVE FUNDAMENTAL GERMAN - Field-based course examining the geologic history of the Miami Valley and Dayton area; processes leading to the modern landscape; the impact of human activity will be assessed. Prerequisite(s): GEO 109 or GER 115 or permission of instructor.

GER 141. Basic Profncy GER II. 4 Hours

BASIC PROFICIENCY IN GERMAN II - Further development of fundamental communication and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Prerequisite(s): (GER 101 or GER 131) or placement by examination.

GER 201. Intermed German I. 3 Hours

INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I - Systematic grammar review. Increased use of the language in written exercises and classroom discussions based on readings. Exposure to the development of German civilization and culture. Successful completion of this course includes the demonstration of the proficiency level required by the College of Arts and Sciences' Liberal Studies Curriculum. Prerequisite(s): GER 141.

GER 202. Intermed German II. 3 Hours

INTERMEDIATE GERMAN II - Systematic grammar review. Increased use of the language in written exercises and classroom discussions based on readings. Exposure to the development of German civilization and culture. Prerequisite(s): GER 201.

GER 311. Ger Conversation I. 3 Hours

GERMAN CONVERSATION I - Practice to increase listening comprehension and fluency in speaking about topics from the personal and everyday to issues of current interest with focus on describing and narrating in paragraph-length structures. In-depth exploration of cultural commonalities and differences between the German-speaking countries and the United States. Focus on development of vocabulary and practice of expressions essential for oral communication. May be taken in either sequence. Prerequisite(s): GER 202.

GER 312. Ger Conversation II. 3 Hours

GERMAN CONVERSATION II - Practice to increase listening comprehension and fluency in speaking about topics from the personal and everyday to issues of current interest with focus on describing and narrating in paragraph-length structures. In-depth exploration of cultural commonalities and differences between the German-speaking countries and the United States. Focus on development of vocabulary and practice of expressions essential for oral communication. May be taken in either sequence. Prerequisite(s): GER 202.

GER 321. Ger Composition I. 3 Hours

GERMAN COMPOSITION I - Practice in personal and topical writing in German that seeks to develop the ability to write well-structured paragraphs. Systematic vocabulary building and grammatical refinement and review. Readings on key issues of the day and/or topics providing crucial insight into German and European thinking and concerns. May be taken in either sequence. Prerequisite(s): GER 311 or GER 312.

GER 322. Ger Composition II. 3 Hours

GERMAN COMPOSITION II - Practice in personal and topical writing in German that seeks to develop the ability to write well-structured paragraphs. Systematic vocabulary building and grammatical refinement and review. Readings on key issues of the day and/or topics providing crucial insight into German and European thinking and concerns. May be taken in either sequence. Prerequisite(s): GER 311 or GER 312.

GER 325. Commercial German. 3 Hours

COMMERCIAL GERMAN - Introduction to the business language, customs, and economic profile of the German-speaking countries. Vocabulary of the office and world of trade. Business correspondence. Germany's economic and cultural position and goals within the context of the European Union and the world. Course provides an introduction to working in an international business setting. Prerequisite(s): GER 311 or GER 312 or equivalent.

GER 341. Ger Culture&Civilzn. 3 Hours

GERMAN CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION - Introduction to German culture and civilization with emphasis on the arts, intellectual developments, and life in various periods of German history. Conducted in German. Prerequisite(s): GER 311 or GER 312.

GER 350. German Lit In Trns. 3 Hours

GERMAN LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION - Course to acquaint students with major German writers and literary movements. Conducted in English. Repeatable when subtitle and content change.

GER 351. German Film. 3 Hours

GERMAN FILM - Introduction to the aesthetic and thematic richness of German film. Students will study the cinema of the Weimar Republic within its historical context and its appropriation by Hollywood. This course will also introduce cross-cultural films having to do with idenity, women, immigrant workers, asylum seekers, postcolonialization, nationalism, social theory, ideology, and political activism. Prerequisite(s): GER 311 or GER 312.

GER 361. Survey of Ger Lit I. 3 Hours

SURVEY OF GERMAN LITERATURE I - German literary works from 1750 to the present reflecting the philosophy, aesthetics, and concerns of the time. Skills development for reading literary and cultural texts and writing on analytic and interpretative topics. May be taken in either sequence. Prerequisite(s): ((GER 311 or GER 312); (GER 321 or GER 322)) or equivalent.

GER 362. Survey of Ger Lit II. 3 Hours

SURVEY OF GERMAN LITERATURE II - German literary works from 1750 to the present reflecting the philosophy, aesthetics, and concerns of the time. Skills development for reading literary and cultural texts and writing on analytic and interpretative topics. May be taken in either sequence. Prerequisite(s): ((GER 311 or GER 312); (GER 321 or GER 322)) or equivalent.

GER 370. Study Abroad. 1-6 Hours

STUDY ABROAD - Intensive study in a foreign country whose everyday language is German, treating the culture and civilization of the country. Conducted in German. Available only during the summer session. Repeatable when subtitle and content change. Prerequisite(s): GER 202.

GER 450. German Literature. 3 Hours

GERMAN LITERATURE - Lectures and discussions in German in such specialized areas as Medieval lyric, Romanticism, twentieth-century novel, modern drama, and individual authors. Repeatable when subtitle and content change. Prerequisite(s): GER 311 or GER 312.

GER 469. German Linguistics. 3 Hours

GERMAN LINGUISTICS - Synchronic analysis of modern German language, including a contrast of the German sound system, morphology, and syntax with English structures; the historical derivation of German, the modern German dialects, and approaches to teaching German to English-speakers. Conducted in German. Prerequisite(s): (GER 311 or 312); LNG 468.

GER 477. Honors Thesis. 3 Hours

HONORS THESIS PROJECT - First of two courses leading to the selection, design, investigation, and completion of an independent, original Honors Thesis project under the guidance of a faculty research advisor. Restricted to students in the University Honors Program with permission of the program director and department chairperson. Students pursuing an interdisciplinary thesis topic may register for three semester hours each in two separate disciplines in consultation with the department chairpersons. Prerequisite(s): Approval of University Honors Program.

GER 478. Honors Thesis. 3 Hours

HONORS THESIS PROJECT - Second of two courses leading to the selection, design, investigation, and completion of an independent, original Honors Thesis project under the guidance of a faculty research advisor. Restricted to students in the University Honors Program with permission of the program director and department chairperson. Students pursuing an interdisciplinary thesis topic may register for three semester hours each in two separate disciplines in consultation with the department chairpersons. Prerequisite(s): Approved 477; approval of University Honors Program.

GER 491. Independent Study. 1-3 Hours

INDEPENDENT STUDY - Independent research project under the guidance of an instructor. Admission to project and number of semester hours require approval of chairperson. Prerequisite(s): GER 202; permission of instructor.

HND 101. Beginning Hindi I. 3 Hours

BEGINNING HINDI I - Development of fundamental communication skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Admission to HND 101 restricted to those who have not studied Hindi or have placed into that course by examination. Offered only in India in connection with the B.A. Program in Philosophy. Credit is granted for only one of the following: HND 101, HND 102 or HND 121.

HND 102. Beginning Hindi II. 3 Hours

BEGINNING HINDI II - Development of fundamental communication skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Admission to HND 102 is open only to those who have successfully completed 101. Offered only in India in connection with the B.A. Program in Philosophy. Credit is granted for only one of the following: HND 101, HND 102 or HND 121.

HND 121. Elementary Hindi. 4 Hours

ELEMENTARY HINDI - Review and further development of fundamental communication skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking. Admission restricted to those who have studied the language for at least two years and place into the course by examination. Offered only in India in connection with the B.A. Program in Philosophy. Credit granted for only one of the following: HND 101 and HND 102 or HND 121.

HND 141. Basic Profic Hindi. 3 Hours

BASIC PROFICIENCY IN HINDI - Further development of communication skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking. Admission by examination or successful completion of HND 102 or HND 121. Successful completion of this course includes the demonstration of the minimal level of proficiency required for the College of Arts and Sciences' Liberal Studies Curriculum. Offered only in India in connection with the B.A. Program in Philosophy.

HND 201. Intermed Hindi I. 3 Hours

INTERMEDIATE HINDI I - Review of the essentials of grammar, intensive conversation and comprehension exercises, reading of graded modern prose and poetry; brief essays in Hindi. Offered only in India in connection with the B.A.. Program in Philosophy. Prerequisite(s): HND 141; previous study of elementary Hindi in school or elsewhere; ability to speak, read, understand, and write simple Hindi.

HND 202. Intermed Hindi II. 3 Hours

INTERMEDIATE HINDI II - Review of the essentials of grammar, intensive conversation and comprehension exercises, reading of graded modern prose and poetry; brief essays in Hindi. Offered only in India in connection with the B.A.. Program in Philosophy. Prerequisite(s): HND 201.

ITA 101. Basic Prfcncy ITA I. 4 Hours

BEGINNING ITALIAN I - Development of basic communication and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Admission is restricted to those who have not studied Italian or have placed into this course by examination.

ITA 141. Basic Prfncy ITA II. 4 Hours

BASIC PROFICIENCY IN ITALIAN - Further development of fundamental communication and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Prerequisite(s): ITA 101 or placement by examination.

ITA 170. Study Abroad. 3 Hours

STUDY ABROAD - Study in a foreign country/region whose everyday language is Italian, focusing on the culture and civilization of the country. Conducted in English. Available only during the summer session. Repeatable when topic and content change. Prerequisite(s): ITA 101 (may be taken as a corequisite).

ITA 201. Interm Italian I. 3 Hours

INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN I - Development of reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills. Conversation practice, oral reports, reading assignments, composition assignments, and grammar exercises. The course is conducted in Italian. Successful completion of this course includes the demonstration of the proficiency level required by the College of Arts and Sciences' Liberal Studies Curriculum. Prerequisite(s): ITA 141.

ITA 202. Interm Italian II. 3 Hours

INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN II - Development of reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills. Conversation practice, oral reports, reading assignments, composition assignments, and grammar exercises. The course is conducted in Italian. Prerequisite(s): ITA 201.

ITA 313. Communicatng-Ita I. 3 Hours

COMMUNICATING IN ITALIAN I - Intensive practice in speaking and writing Italian at an advanced level. Emphasis on building vocabulary, learning correct idiomatic usage, increasing fluency, and improving syntax and style. The course is conducted in Italian. ITA 313 and 314 may be taken in either sequence. Prerequisite(s): ITA 202.

ITA 314. Communicatng-Ita II. 3 Hours

COMMUNICATING IN ITALIAN II - Intensive practice in speaking and writing Italian at an advanced level. Emphasis on building vocabulary, learning correct idiomatic usage, increasing fluency, and improving syntax and style. The course is conducted in Italian. ITA 313 and 314 may be taken in either sequence. Prerequisite(s): ITA 202.

ITA 341. Ital CultCivilzn I. 3 Hours

ITALIAN CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION I - Survey of the major historical and cultural events in Italy from the Middle Ages to the present. All readings, lectures, discussions, reports, and tests are in Italian. ITA 341 and 342 may be taken in either sequence. Prerequisite(s): ITA 202.

ITA 361. Survey-Italn Lit I. 3 Hours

SURVEY OF ITALIAN LITERATURE I - Italian literature from its beginnings in the thirteenth century to the present. Principal writers and literary trends; the techniques of literary analysis. Lectures, discussions, readings, and papers are in Italian. ITA 361 and ITA 362 may be taken in either sequence. Prerequisite(s): ITA 202.

ITA 362. Survey-Italn Lit II. 3 Hours

SURVEY OF ITALIAN LITERATURE II - Italian literature from its beginnings in the thirteenth century to the present. Principal writers and literary trends; the techniques of literary analysis. Lectures, discussions, readings, and papers are in Italian. ITA 361 and ITA 362 may be taken in either sequence. Prerequisite(s): ITA 202.

ITA 491. Independent Study. 1-3 Hours

STUDY ABROAD - Independent research project under the guidance of an instructor. Admission to project and number of semester hours require approval of chairperson. Prerequisite(s): ITA 202 or permission of instructor.

LNG 101. Beg Language Study. 4 Hours

BEGINNING LANGUAGE STUDY - Development of fundamental communication skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking with a focus on basic proficiency in survival communication, and familiarization with culture in languages other than those regularly taught in the Department of Languages. May be offered through distance learning or study abroad with the support of the Department of Languages. No previous study of the language is presupposed (for LNG 101 only). Offered with different suffixes according to the language studied.

LNG 141. Basic Profcy Lang. 4 Hours

BASIC PROFICIENCY IN LANGUAGE - Further development of communication skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking with a focus on basic proficiency in survival communication, and familiarization with culture in languages other than those regularly taught in the Department of Languages. Offered with different suffixes according to the language studied. Prerequisite(s): LNG 101 in the same language or equivalent.

LNG 201. Intermed Lang I. 4 Hours

INTERMEDIATE LANGUAGE I - Expansion and extension of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through conversation practice, reading assignments, composition assignments, and grammar exercises. Offered with different suffixes according to the language studied. Prerequisite(s): LNG 141 in the same language or equivalent.

LNG 202. Intermed Lang II. 4 Hours

INTERMEDIATE LANGUAGE II - Continued development of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing through conversation practice, reading assignments, composition assignments, and grammar exercises. Offered with different suffixes according to the language studied. Prerequisite(s): LNG 201 in the same language or equivalent.

LNG 320. Instruc 2nd Lang Acqstn. 2 Hours

INSTRUCTED SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION - Study of cognitive, linguistic, sociolinguistic, and constructivist approaches to instructed second language acquisition, including the relationship between classroom interaction and language acquisition.

LNG 330. Tch Wrld Lng-Elm Sch(PK-6). 4 Hours

TEACHING WORLD LANGUAGES IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (PK-6) - An introduction to the pedagogical, philosophical, and psychological aspects of teaching foreign languages in elementary school. Topics: national and state standards, learners with special needs, reading in the foreign language, and professional associations. Prerequisite(s): EDT 110; at least two 300-level courses in the language to be taught.

LNG 468. Intro Linguistics. 3 Hours

INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS - Survey of the various aspects of a scientific description of human language: phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. Interdisciplinary exploration of the reciprocal impact of linguistics on psychology, sociology, and language acquisition theory. Prerequisite(s): CMM 110 or equivalent; ENG 102 or equivalent.

LNG 477. Honors Thesis. 3 Hours

HONORS THESIS PROJECT - First of two courses leading to the selection, design, investigation, and completion of an independent, original Honors Thesis project under the guidance of a faculty research advisor. Restricted to students in the University Honors Program with permission of the program director and department chairperson. Students pursuing an interdisciplinary thesis topic may register for three semester hours each in two separate disciplines in consultation with the department chairpersons. Prerequisite(s): Approval of University Honors Program.

LNG 478. Honors Thesis. 3 Hours

HONORS THESIS PROJECT - Second of two courses leading to the selection, design, investigation, and completion of an independent, original Honors Thesis project under the guidance of a faculty research advisor. Restricted to students in the University Honors Program with permission of the program director and department chairperson. Students pursuing an interdisciplinary thesis topic may register for three semester hours each in two separate disciplines in consultation with the department chairpersons. Prerequisite(s): Approved 477; approval of University Honors Program.

LNG 495. Lang in Careers. 1 Hour

THE LANGUAGE MAJOR IN PROFESSIONAL CAREERS - Exploration of life-long learning opportunities to maintain and increase functional proficiency in the language studied; the relationship between language proficiency and cross-cultural studies and the application of language proficiency in the work place; determination of the student's proficiency-level at the conclusion of the undergraduate experience. Required of declared majors in languages (FRN, GER, LNG, and SPN). Taught in English. Prerequisite(s): Completion of 18 credit hours of upper-division courses in language major.

LAT 101. Basic Profncy LAT I. 4 Hours

BASIC PROFICIENCY IN LATIN I - Development of basic skills in reading, listening, and writing through extensive practice in language use. Admission is restricted to those who have not studied Latin or have placed into this course by examination.

LAT 131. Intnsve Fundmntl LAT. 2 Hours

INTENSIVE FUNDAMENTAL LATIN - Intensive development of fundamental skills in reading, listening, and writing through extensive practice in language use. Admission restricted to those who have previous experience with the language and place into this course by examination. Credit granted for only ONE of the following: LAT 101 or LAT 131.

LAT 141. Basic Profncy LAT II. 4 Hours

BASIC PROFICIENCY IN LATIN II - Further development of fundamental skills in reading, listening, and writing through extensive practice in language use. Prerequisite(s): (LAT 101 or LAT 131) or placement by examination.

LAT 201. Interm Latin I. 3 Hours

INTERMEDIATE LATIN I - Systematic review of grammar, exercises in vocabulary development, readings from Caesar, Cicero, Virgil, or Ovid. Successful completion of this course includes the demonstration of the proficiency level required by the College of Arts and Sciences' Liberal Studies Curriculum. Prerequisite(s): LAT 141.

LAT 202. Interm Latin II. 3 Hours

INTERMEDIATE LATIN II - Systematic review of grammar, exercises in vocabulary development, readings from Caesar, Cicero, Virgil, or Ovid. Prerequisite(s): LAT 201.

LAT 321. Latin Comp & Syntax. 3 Hours

LATIN COMPOSITION AND SYNTAX - Practice in writing Latin, for enrichment of vocabulary, refinement of grammar, and control of major Latin prose styles. Prerequisite(s): LAT 202.

LAT 350. Latin Literature. 3 Hours

LATIN LITERATURE - Advanced readings in a particular author or genre (epic, drama, history, philosophy). Repeatable when subtitle and content change. Prerequisite(s): LAT 202.

LAT 491. Independent Study. 1-3 Hours

INDEPENDENT STUDY - Independent research project under the guidance of an instructor. Admission to project and number of semester hours require approval of chairperson. Prerequisite(s): LAT 202 or permission of department chairperson.

RUS 101. Basic Profncy Rus I. 4 Hours

BASIC PROFICIENCY IN RUSSIAN I - Development of basic communication and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Admission is restricted to those who have not studied Russian or have placed into this course by examination.

RUS 141. Basic Profncy Rus II. 4 Hours

BASIC PROFICIENCY IN RUSSIAN II - Further development of fundamental communication and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Prerequisite(s): RUS 101 or placement by examination.

RUS 201. Interm Russian I. 3 Hours

INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN I - Review of the essentials of grammar, intensive conversation and comprehension exercises, reading of graded modern and contemporary prose and poetry. Successful completion of this course includes the demonstration of the proficiency level required by the College of Arts and Sciences' Liberal Studies Curriculum. Prerequisite(s): RUS 141.

RUS 202. Interm Russian II. 3 Hours

INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN II - Review of the essentials of grammar, intensive conversation and comprehension exercises, reading of graded modern and contemporary prose and poetry. Prerequisite(s): RUS 201.

RUS 311. Rus Conversation I. 3 Hours

RUSSIAN CONVERSATION I - Vocabulary development, pattern drills, and the use of idioms in discussion and oral reports centered on Russian life and culture. RUS 311 and 312 may be taken in either sequence. Prerequisite(s): RUS 202.

RUS 312. Rus Conversation II. 3 Hours

RUSSIAN CONVERSATION II - Vocabulary development, pattern drills, and the use of idioms in discussion and oral reports centered on Russian life and culture. RUS 311 and RUS 312 may be taken in either sequence. Prerequisite(s): RUS 202.

RUS 321. Rus Composition. 3 Hours

RUSSIAN COMPOSITION - Practice in composition on topics dealing with Russian life and culture; personal and business letters. Short weekly assignments to build vocabulary and control of idioms. Prerequisite(s): RUS 202.

RUS 361. Survey-Russian Lit. 3 Hours

SURVEY OF RUSSIAN LITERATURE - Russian literature and its development during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Study of exemplary works and literary movements. Prerequisite(s): RUS 202.

RUS 491. Independent Study. 1-6 Hours

INDEPENDENT STUDY - Independent study under the guidance of an instructor. Admission to course and number of semester hours require approval of chairperson. Repeatable when content changes.

SPN 101. Basic Profncy SPN I. 4 Hours

BASIC PROFICIENCY IN SPANISH I - Development of basic communication and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Admission is restricted to those who have not studied Spanish or have placed into this course by examination.

SPN 131. Intnsve Fundmntl Spn. 2 Hours

INTENSIVE FUNDAMENTAL SPANISH - Intensive development of fundamental communication and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Admission restricted to those who have previous experience with the language and place into this course by examination. Credit granted for only ONE of the following: SPN 101 or SPN 131.

SPN 141. Basic Profncy Spn II. 4 Hours

BASIC PROFICIENCY IN SPANISH II - Further development of fundamental communication and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Prerequisite(s): (SPN 101 or SPN 131) or placement by examination.

SPN 201. Intermed Spanish I. 3 Hours

INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I - Intensive development of the basic principles of Spanish through writing and conversation, stressing fluency. Language laboratory required. Successful completion of this course includes the demonstration of the proficiency level required by the College of Arts and Sciences' Liberal Studies Curriculum. Prerequisite(s): SPN 141.

SPN 202. Intermed Spanish II. 3 Hours

INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II - Intensive development of the basic principles of Spanish through writing and conversation, stressing fluency. Language laboratory required. Prerequisite(s): SPN 201.

SPN 270. Study Abroad. 1-6 Hours

STUDY ABROAD - Intensive study in a foreign country whose everyday language is Spanish, treating the culture and civilization of the country. Conducted in Spanish. Available only during the summer session. Repeatable when subtitle and content change. Prerequisite(s): SPN 141 or equivalent.

SPN 311. Spn Conversation I. 3 Hours

SPANISH CONVERSATION I - Development of fluency in the vocabulary and idioms of the spoken language through discussion of topics related to contemporary life in the Hispanic world. Prerequisite(s): SPN 202.

SPN 312. Spn Conversation II. 3 Hours

SPANISH CONVERSATION II - Development of fluency in the vocabulary and idioms of the spoken language through discussion of topics related to contemporary life in the Hispanic world. Prerequisite(s): SPN 311.

SPN 321. Spn Composition I. 3 Hours

SPANISH COMPOSITION I - Practice in composition on a variety of topics. Systematic refinement and mastery of grammar and assimilation of stylistic patterns. Emphasis on developing facility in writing clearly and correctly in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPN 311 or SPN 312.

SPN 322. Spn Composition II. 3 Hours

SPANISH COMPOSITION II - Practice in composition on a variety of topics. Systematic refinement and mastery of grammar and assimilation of stylistic patterns. Emphasis on developing facility in writing clearly and correctly in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPN 321.

SPN 325. Commercial Spanish. 3 Hours

COMMERCIAL SPANISH - Introduction to commercial correspondence as a basis for developing skills in writing Spanish business letters and other correspondence. Prerequisite(s): SPN 311 or SPN 312.

SPN 341. Spanish Cult&Civ. 3 Hours

SPANISH CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION - Readings and discussions on the historical, social, political, and cultural phenomena of Spain. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPN 311 or SPN 312.

SPN 342. Ibero-Amer Cult & Civ. 3 Hours

IBERO-AMERICAN CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION - Readings and discussions on the historical, social, political, and cultural phenomena of Ibero-America. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPN 311 or SPN 312.

SPN 350. Hispnic Lit In Trans. 3 Hours

HISPANIC LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION - Course to acquaint students with major Spanish and Spanish-American writers and literary movements. Conducted in English. Repeatable when subtitle and content change.

SPN 361. Survy-Spanish Lit I. 3 Hours

SURVEY OF SPANISH LITERATURE I - Readings and analysis of the works of major Spanish authors and discussion of the principal literary trends in Spain from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. Lectures, discussions, and assignments in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPN 311 or SPN 312.

SPN 362. Survy-Spanish Lit II. 3 Hours

SURVEY OF SPANISH LITERATURE II - Readings and analysis of the works of major Spanish authors and discussion of the principal literary trends in Spain from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. Lectures, discussions, and assignments in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPN 311 or SPN 312.

SPN 363. Surv Spn Am Lit I. 3 Hours

SURVEY OF SPANISH-AMERICAN LITERATURE I - Readings and analysis of the works of major Spanish-American authors and discussion of the principal literary trends in Spanish America from Discovery and Conquest through Realism and Naturalism. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPN 311 or SPN 312.

SPN 364. Surv Spn Am Lit II. 3 Hours

SURVEY OF SPANISH-AMERICAN LITERATURE II - Readings and analysis of the works of major Spanish-American authors and discussion of the principal literary trends in Spanish America from Modernism through the present day. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPN 311 or SPN 312.

SPN 370. Study Abroad. 1-6 Hours

STUDY ABROAD - Intensive study in a foreign country whose everyday language is Spanish, treating the culture and civilization of the country. Conducted in Spanish. Available only during the summer session. Repeatable when subtitle and content change. Prerequisite(s): SPN 202.

SPN 380. Spn&Ibero-Amr Cinema. 3 Hours

SPANISH AND IBERO-AMERICAN CINEMA - Introduction to cinematography and culture of Spanish and Ibero-American countries, emphasizing themes related to human rights (Socioeconomic, class, sexuality, gender, ethnicity), as well as critical and theoretical perspectives on films from these regions. Conducted in English. Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 or equivalent.

SPN 440. SPN Socilinguistics. 3 Hours

SPANISH SOCIOLINGUISTICS - Analysis of the interrelations between linguistic practices and ideas in the Spanish-speaking world and the social contexts in which they develop. Topics examined include language contact, minority languages, and human rights; language policy and education planning; socially conditioned variation according to gender, class, and ethnicity; and linguistic ideologies and identities in Spain and Latin America. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPN 321 or permission of department chairperson.

SPN 450. Spanish Literature. 3 Hours

TOPICS IN SPANISH LITERATURE - Lectures and discussions concentrating on specialized genres, periods, or authors of Peninsular literature prior to the twentieth century. Conducted in Spanish. Repeatable when subtitle and content change. Prerequisite(s): SPN 311 or SPN 312.

SPN 451. Spn-Amer Literature. 3 Hours

TOPICS IN SPANISH-AMERICAN LITERATURE - Lectures and discussions concentrating on specialized genres, periods, or authors of Spanish-American literature prior to the twentieth century. Conducted in Spanish. Repeatable when subtitle and content change. Prerequisite(s): SPN 311 or SPN 312.

SPN 469. Spanish Linguistics. 3 Hours

SPANISH LINGUISTICS - Synchronic analysis of modern Spanish language, including a contrast of the Spanish sound system, morphology, and syntax with English structures; the historical derivation of Spanish, the modern Spanish dialects (Spain and Latin America), and approaches to teaching Spanish to English speakers. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): LNG 468; (SPN 311 or SPN 312).

SPN 471. TP:Spn Lit-20th Cent. 3 Hours

TOPICS IN SPANISH LITERATURE OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY - Lectures and discussions concentrating on specialized periods, genres, or authors of twentieth-century Peninsular literature. Conducted in Spanish. Repeatable when subtitle and content change. Prerequisite(s): SPN 311 or SPN 312.

SPN 472. Spn Lit-20th Cent II. 3 Hours

TOPICS IN SPANISH-AMERICAN LITERATURE OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY - Lectures and discussions concentrating on specialized periods, genres or authors of twentieth-century Spanish-American literature. Conducted in Spanish. Repeatable when subtitle and content change. Prerequisite(s): SPN 311 or SPN 312.

SPN 477. Honors Thesis. 3 Hours

HONORS THESIS PROJECT - First of two courses leading to the selection, design, investigation, and completion of an independent, original Honors Thesis project under the guidance of a faculty research advisor. Restricted to students in the University Honors Program with permission of the program director and department chairperson. Students pursuing an interdisciplinary thesis topic may register for three semester hours each in two separate disciplines in consulation with the department chairpersons. Prerequisite(s): Approval of University Honors Program.

SPN 478. Honors Thesis. 3 Hours

HONORS THESIS PROJECT - Second of two courses leading to the selection, design, investigation, and completion of an independent, original Honors Thesis project under the guidance of a faculty research advisor. Restricted to students in the University Honors Program with permission of the program director and department chairperson. Students pursuing an interdisciplinary thesis topic may register for three semester hours each in two separate disciplines in consultation with the department chairpersons. Prerequisite(s): Approved 477; approval of University Honors Program.

SPN 480. Spn&Ibero-Amr Cinema. 3 Hours

SPANISH AND IBERO-AMERICAN CINEMA - Introduction to cinematography and culture of Spanish and Ibero-American countries, emphasizing themes related to human rights (socioeconomic, class, sexuality, gender, ethnicity), as well as critical and theoretical perspectives on films from these regions. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPN 312 or equivalent; SPN 342 recommended.

SPN 491. Independent Study. 1-3 Hours

INDEPENDENT STUDY - Independent research project under the guidance of an instructor. Admission to project and number of semester hours require approval of chairperson. Prerequisite(s): SPN 202; permission of department chairperson.

SPN 497. Service Learning. 1-3 Hours

SERVICE LEARNING EXPERIENCE - Supervised service experience or project which requires the use of Spanish. Repeatable up to a total of three semester hours. Prerequisite(s): SPN 311 or equivalent.