Department of Foreign Languages

Course Descriptions 2007 - 2009

FRENCH

FRE101
ELEMENTARY FRENCH I (f)
Essentials of grammar and composition with progressive practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing. 4 credits

FRE102
ELEMENTARY FRENCH II (s)
Prerequisite: FRE101
Emphasis on grammar, composition, reading, speaking and understanding. 4 credits

FRE201
INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I (f)
Prerequisite: FRE102
Systematic review of grammatical structures and principles with vocabulary building; developing skills and techniques to learn French as spoken and written language; reading from articles, short stories, novels, interviews or plays using those skills; and techniques to increase ability to read French for enjoyment or practical purposes. 3 credits

FRE202
INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II (s)
Prerequisite: FRE201
Emphasizes reading and writing. 3 credits

FRE211
FRENCH LITERATURE I (xf)
Prerequisite: FRE202
Survey of French poetry and theater from its origins to present day. Lectures, reading and discussion of representative works. 3 credits

FRE212
FRENCH LITERATURE II (xs)
Prerequisite: FRE202
Survey of French short story and novel from its origins to present day. Lectures, reading and discussion of representative works. 3 credits

FRE213
ORAL FRENCH (xf)
Prerequisite: FRE202
Develops comprehension of spoken French as step toward further developing oral expression. Includes review of difficult grammar concepts. 3 credits

FRE214
FRENCH CIVILIZATION (xs)
Prerequisite: FRE202
Geography; past history as introduction to present; political, economic and social life; French culture and its diffusion in the world. 3 credits

GERMAN

GER101
ELEMENTARY GERMAN I (f)
Essentials of grammar and four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading and writing. 4 credits

GER102
ELEMENTARY GERMAN II (s)
Prerequisite: GER101
Emphasizes grammar, listening, speaking, reading and composition. 4 credits

IGER201
INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I (f)
Prerequisite: GER102
Includes review of grammar, listening comprehension practice and conversation. Reading and discussion of German stories coupled with assigned compositions. 3 credits

GER202
INTERMEDIATE GERMAN II (s)
Prerequisite: GER201
Grammar review with listening comprehension and conversation practice. Reading and discussion of modern short stories and articles. 3 credits

GER211
GERMAN READINGS I (xf)
Prerequisite: GER202
Reading and discussion in German of material selected from the humanities and social sciences that reflect German culture, literature and current events. Emphasis on reading, comprehension and vocabulary building. 3 credits

GER212
GERMAN READINGS II (xs)
Prerequisite: GER202
Conversation and oral presentations based on readings on varied aspects of contemporary German life and literature. Supplemental written assignments with continued emphasis on reading skills. 3 credits

GER213
GERMAN CONVERSATION/COMPOSITION (xf)
Prerequisite: GER202
Intensive in-class discussion and exercises designed to develop fluency. Vocabulary building, advanced grammar and written assignments designed to further correct expression. 3 credits

GER214
GERMAN CIVILIZATION xs)
Prerequisite: GER202
Survey of German intellectual, political and economic history, geography, and customs, including continuing influence of German culture on contemporary world. 3 credits

GER214 (English Track)
GERMAN CIVILIZATION (xs)
Prerequisite: none
Introduction to history and culture of Germany from ancient world to postreunification modern Germany. German literature, philosophy, art, music, and film addressed within context of Germany’s socio-economic and political history. Taught in English. Students taking German Track have additional texts or assignments in German. 3 credits

SPANISH

SPA101
ELEMENTARY SPANISH I (f)
Structures of Spanish language are learned through aural-oral approach. Stresses creative use of Spanish. Reading and composition skills gradually acquired. Language laboratory assignments coordinated with classroom work. 4 credits

SPA102
ELEMENTARY SPANISH II (s)
Prerequisite: SPA101
Emphasizes speaking and understanding through aural-oral study of the structure of the language. Reading and composition skills also acquired. Laboratory assignments coordinated with classroom work. 4 credits

SPA201
INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I (f)
Prerequisite: SPA102
Includes a review of grammar, brief cultural readings, exercises in composition, vocabulary studies and limited supplementary readings. 3 credits

SPA202
INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II (s)
Prerequisite: SPA201
Further review of grammar, numerous brief cultural readings, exercises in composition, vocabulary studies and limited supplementary readings. 3 credits

SPA211
HISPANIC LITERATURE (xs)
Prerequisite: SPA202
Readings of short stories, novels, drama and poetry. Literary works represent Spain or Hispanic America. Lectures, discussion, and oral and written reports. 3 credits

SPA212
HISPANIC CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION (xs)
Prerequisite: SPA202
Surveys Spanish and Hispanic American history, customs, geography, intellectual and artistic development, and social and psychological realities. 3 credits

SPA213
ORAL SPANISH (xf)
Prerequisite: SPA202
Develops fluency in speaking and comprehension with emphasis on use of contemporary vocabulary and idioms. Pronunciation included. 3 credits

SPA214
SPANISH COMPOSITION (xf)
Prerequisite: SPA202
Develops ability in written expression while acquiring new vocabulary and reviewing problematic grammar structures. 3 credits

Department of Foreign Languages

Course Descriptions

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