2012-13 Idaho State University Undergraduate Catalog  

Idaho State University Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013


Department of Languages and Literatures

Director and Professor: Park
Professor: Sieber
Associate Professors: Hunt, Tarp
Senior Lecturers: Heath, Stewart
Assistant Lecturers: Bassett, Dillon, Fukuoka, McCurry, Robredo
Adjunct Faculty: Johnsen, Stringfellow-Brookman, Tatarova
Emeriti: Dolsen, Nickisch

 Faculty Information   
 Department Web Page   
 Departmental Information   
Goals/Objectives of the Department       
Placement Testing       
CLEP Credits       
General Education Goal Requirements       
          
Which languages are taught?   
 Bachelor of Arts Degree   
 Minors   
 Courses   

Mission Statement

The goal of the Department of Languages and Literatures is to teach skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in languages other than English; to increase the student’s understanding of the history, traditions, literature, and civilization associated with the language of study; and to develop the critical, analytical, and composition skills necessary to use the language in the profession of choice.

The Department of Languages and Literatures offers Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degrees in French, German, and Spanish, intended to prepare students for admission to graduate school; for careers in international organizations, government, and business; and for public school teaching and certification in cooperation with the College of Education. Language majors are expected to achieve satisfactory levels of proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing and to acquire knowledge of the literature, history, and culture of a language. In addition, majors in Languages can pursue interdisciplinary studies in related fields or add to more professional fields a foundational linguistic component advantageous for employment opportunities.

 Minors in French, German, Japanese, and Spanish, and introductory and intermediate courses in Arabic, Chinese, Latin, Russian, and Shoshoni, provide an important component of the student’s general education in the Humanities and complement a wide variety of majors in other disciplines, increasing the ability to compete for jobs where a knowledge of one or more foreign languages is desired. The Department of Languages and Literatures, also, teaches courses in comparative literature, literature in translation, film, and cultural studies designed for a broad audience, in particular for those who lack the language competency to read major works in their original language.

Language Placement Testing

It is strongly recommended that all students with previous experience in French, German, or Spanish who have not yet taken a course in the language at Idaho State University take a placement test to determine the appropriate course in which to enroll. Placement tests are offered in the Counseling and Testing Center on the Second Floor (South Wing) of Graveley Hall. Results are available immediately upon completion of the exam. Students who have questions about how to determine an appropriate course after taking a placement exam should contact the Department of Languages and Literatures at (208) 282-3630. Students who have no experience in a language should enroll in the first course in the language (i.e. FREN 1101). 

C.L.E.P. Credit 
Students who speak French, German, or Spanish at home or who have learned the language abroad can receive credits by examination (C.L.E.P.) to be applied to their transcripts with an "S" grade (16 credits maximum). Students who gain the C.L.E.P. credits will fulfill Goal 10B by taking one sequence course in the language in which they have gained the credits (e.g. 8 C.L.E.P. credits plus SPAN 2201, or 16 credits plus SPAN 3301). No C.L.E.P. exams are available for other languages. For further information, see the department secretary.

Other Language Exams 
 Students who have learned languages other than French, German, or Spanish may satisfy Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements by successfully completing one of the proficiency exams developed by Brigham Young University for a number of rarely taught languages. Applications for this exam may be obtained in the office of the Department of Languages and Literatures (Business Administration Building, Room 338-A).

Language Requirements for Foreign Students
Foreign students cannot apply their native languages to fulfill Goal 10B (8 credits of a foreign language). Instead, their passing English 1101 and 1102 with at least a C- average will serve the dual purpose of fulfilling Goals 1 and 10B.

General Education Requirements

    1. To complete a major or minor in a foreign language, the student must fulfill both Goals 10A and 10B.

    2. The following 3 credit courses taught in English fulfill Goal 10A: CMLT 2207, Contemporary European Culture; CMLT 2208, Cultures of the Spanish-Speaking World; CMLT 2209, Cultures of Asia.

    3. One year of Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Shoshoni, or Spanish at the elementary or intermediate level fulfills Goal 10B.

Language Laboratory
The department maintains language laboratories on both the Pocatello and Idaho Falls campuses, which include tapes, CDs, DVDs, record and film archives, computers and video equipment. Its facilities are available to all language students

Departmental Grade Requirement

All courses required for the majors and minors listed below must be completed with a minimum grade of C- (C minus).

Languages

Arabic (Courses)
Chinese (Courses)
French  (Bachelor's Degree,  Minor, and Courses)
German   (Bachelor's Degree, Minor, and Courses)
Japanese  (Minor, Courses; watch for a degree program)
Russian    (Courses)
Shoshoni    (Associate's Degree, Courses)
Spanish   (Bachelor's Degree, Minor, and Courses)

Comparative Literature Courses

Language Courses (LANG prefix)


Bachelor of Arts in French, German or Spanish

All courses required for the majors and minors listed below must be completed with a minimum grade of a C- (C-minus).

To complete a major in French, German or Spanish, the student is required to take a minimum of 30 hours of courses numbered 3000 or above, most of which are given in the respective language.

Prospective high school teachers may obtain teaching majors or minors in foreign languages. They should consult the Teacher Education Program in the College of Education concerning the requirements for certification. Foreign language majors and minors are expected to include in their programs the designated required courses and to attain a reasonable degree of fluency in the languages they have selected.

Degree Requirements for French, German and Spanish Majors:

Major in French

CMLT 2207       Contemporary European Culture		3 cr
CMLT 3360 Literary Theory 3 cr
FREN 2201-2202  Intermediate French 8 cr
                  (or equivalent high school
                  courses or experience)
FREN 3301-3302  French Conversation and Composition 6 cr
FREN 3341-3342  Survey of French Literature
                  and Civilization 6 cr
AND:
Upper-division FREN, CMLT, or LANG
courses (other than LANG 4437), at least 4 of which
must be taught in French 18 cr

Major in German

CMLT 2207       Contemporary European Culture		3 cr
CMLT 3360 Literary Theory 3 cr
GERM 2201-2202  Intermediate German 8 cr
                  (or equivalent high school
                  courses or experience)
GERM 3301-3302  German Conversation and Composition 6 cr
GERM 3341-3342  Survey of German Literature 
                  and Civilization 6 cr
AND:     
Upper-division GERM, CMLT, or LANG
courses (other than LANG 4437), at least 4 of which
must be taught in German 18 cr

Major in Spanish

CMLT 2207       Contemporary European Culture		3 cr
OR
CMLT 2208 Cultures of the Spanish-Speaking World 3 cr
CMLT 3360 Literary Theory 3 cr
SPAN 2201-2202  Intermediate Spanish 8 cr
                  (or equivalent high school
                  courses or experience)
SPAN 3301-3302  Spanish Conversation and Composition 6 cr
SPAN 3341-3342  Survey of Spanish and Latin American 
                  Literature and Civilization 6 cr
AND:
Upper-division SPAN, CMLT, or LANG
courses (other than LANG 4437), at least 4 of which
must be taught in Spanish 18 cr


Major in French, German or Spanish for Business and Professions

Requirements:
     1) One of the following courses (3 cr):
        CMLT 2207 Contemporary European Cultures	3 cr
CMLT 2208 Cultures
of the Spanish-Speaking World 3 cr
CMLT 2235 Introduction
             
     to International Film Studies 3 cr
     2) The following courses in the major language (15 cr)
       3301, 3302 Conversation and Composition I, II	6 cr
      
3341, 3342 Survey of Literature
and Civilization I, II 6 cr
3381      Current Affairs  3 cr
      3) FREN 4465, GERM 4460, or SPAN 4460 Translation and Interpretation (3 cr)
     4) Four upper-division electives (12 cr):
       -Three taught in the major language
      
-The fourth in the major language or an upper-
        
division course with a CMLT or LANG prefix
     6) One of the following minors* offered by the College of Business:
        - Business (for Non-Business Majors only) 18 cr
- Computer Information Systems  18 cr
        
- Business Administration (for Non-Business Majors only) 33 cr
       
- Marketing 
(for Non-Business Majors only)  18 cr
*See the detailed listings of requirements for the three minors in the College of Business section of the catalog. 

Minors

Minors in French, German, Japanese,  and Spanish, and introductory and intermediate courses in Arabic, Chinese, Latin, Russian, and Shoshoni provide an important component of the student’s general education in the humanities and complement a wide variety of majors in other disciplines, increasing the ability to compete for jobs where knowledge of one or more foreign languages is desired. The Department also teaches courses in English on comparative literature, linguistics, literature in translation, film, and cultural studies designed for a broad audience, in particular those who lack the language competency to read major works in their original language. 

Two years (or equivalent) of a foreign language are prerequisites to all upper-division courses in French, German, Japanese, Russian and Spanish. However, the department reserves the right to place students at a level commensurate with their knowledge of a specific language.


Minor in French    

A Goal 10A Course					3 cr
CMLT 2207 Contemporary European Cultures 3 cr
FREN 2201-2202  Intermediate French 8 cr
                  (or equivalent high school
                  courses or experience)
FREN 3301-3302  French Conversation and Composition 6 cr
AND:
                Upper-division FREN, CMLT, or LANG
courses other than LANG 4437, one
of which must be taught in French 6 cr


Minor in German

A Goal 10A Course					3 cr
CMLT 2207 Contemporary European Cultures 3 cr
GERM 2201-2202  Intermediate German 8 cr
                  (or equivalent high school
                  courses or experience)
GERM 3301-3302  German Conversation and Composition 6 cr
AND:
                Upper-division GERM, CMLT, or LANG
courses other than LANG 4437, one
of which must be taught in German 6 cr

Minor in Japanese

A Goal 10A Course					3 cr
CMLT 2209 Cultures of Asia 3 cr
JAPN 2201-2202 Intermediate Japanese 8 cr
                  (or equivalent high school
                  courses or experience)
JAPN 3301-3302 Japanese Conversation and Composition 6 cr
AND:
Upper-division JAPN, CMLT, or LANG
courses other than LANG 4437, one
of which must be taught in Japanese 6 cr


Minor in Spanish

A Goal 10A Course					3 cr
CMLT 2207 Contemporary European Cultures 3 cr
SPAN 2201-2202  Intermediate Spanish 8 cr
                  (or equivalent high school
                  courses or experience)
SPAN 3301-3302  Spanish Conversation and Composition 6 cr
AND:
                Upper-division SPAN, CMLT, or LANG
courses other than LANG 4437, one
of which must be taught in Spanish 6 cr


Associate of Arts Degree

Students seeking an Associate of Arts degree in Russian or Shoshoni must complete the following:
ANTH/ENGL/LANG 1107  The Nature of Language		3 cr
ENGL 1110       Introduction to Literature 3 cr 
ENGL 2211       Introduction to Literary Analysis 3 cr 
All of the General Education Goals (including 10A and 10B, using the courses below) 37‑53* cr

Choose one course (for Goal 10A):
CMLT 2207	Contemporary European Culture		3 cr
CMLT 2208 Cultures of the Spanish-Speaking World 3 cr
CMLT 2209 Cultures of Asia 3 cr

Choose one set (for Goal 10B):

RUSS 101-102    Elementary Russian			8 cr 
RUSS 201-202    Intermediate Russian 8 cr 

SHOS 1101-1102  Elementary Shoshoni 8 cr 
SHOS 2201-2202  Intermediate Shoshoni 8 cr 

Choose Electives to bring total to 64 cr variable
TOTAL: 64 cr 
* The number of credits required for the General Education requirements varies depending on the student's performance on proficiency or placement tests in English, foreign languages, and mathematics.



Foreign Language Courses

     Generic LANG Courses
     Comparative Literature Courses
     Arabic 

     Mandarin Chinese  
     French
     German
     Japanese 
     Latin 
     Russian 
     Shoshoni
     Spanish


Arabic Courses

ARBC 1101 Elementary Arabic I 4 credits. Basic communication skills and grammatical structures of Arabic and introduction to cultures of Arabic-speaking countries. Practice in the language laboratory is required. With ARBC 1102, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements. D

ARBC 1102 Elementary Arabic II 4 credits. Continuation of ARBC 1101 Practice in the language laboratory is required. PREREQ: ARBC 1101 or equivalent. With ARBC 1101, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements. D

ARBC 2201 Intermediate Arabic I 4 credits. Extensive review of grammatical structures and continued emphasis on developing students' communication skills in Arabic. Contrastive study of culture as reflected in the Arabic language. Practice in the language laboratory is required. PREREQ: ARBC 1102 or equivalent. With ARBC 2202, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements. D

ARBC 2202 Intermediate Arabic II 4 credits. Continuation of ARBC 2201. Practice in the language laboratory is required. PREREQ: ARBC 2201 or equivalent. With ARBC 2201, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements. D

ARBC 2205 Study Abroad 3-6 credits. Available only through study overseas. Development of intermediate-level communicative competencies in speaking, listening, reading and writing, and of cultural awareness through exposure to customs, traditions, places, and peoples. D

Chinese Courses

CHNS 1101 Elementary Chinese I 4 credits. Basic communication skills and grammatical structures in Chinese and introduction to the culture of Mandarin Chinese-speaking peoples. Practice in the language laboratory is required. With CHNS 1102, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements. D

CHNS 1102 Elementary Chinese II 4 credits. Continuation of CHNS 1101.  Practice in the language laboratory is required. PREREQ: CHNS 1101 or equivalent. With CHNS 1101, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements. D

CHNS 2201 Intermediate Chinese I 4 credits. Extensive review of grammatical structures and continued emphasis on developing communication skills in Chinese. Contrastive study of culture as reflected in the Chinese language. Practice in the language laboratory is required. PREREQ: CHNS 1102 or equivalent. With CHNS 2202, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements. D

CHNS 2202 Intermediate Chinese II 4 credits. Continuation of CHNS 2201. PREREQ: CHNS 2201 or equivalent. With CHNS 2201, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements. D

CHNS 2205 Study Abroad 3-6 credits. Available only through study overseas. Development of intermediate-level communicative competencies in speaking, listening, reading and writing, and of cultural awareness through exposure to customs, traditions, places, and peoples. D

Comparative Literature Courses

CMLT 2207 Contemporary European Culture 3 credits. European culture in French, German, and Spanish-speaking countries is examined in terms of its historical bases and its contemporary expressions in customs, institutions, lifestyles, literature, art, and music. Taught in English. Satisfies Goal 10A of the General Education Requirements. S

CMLT 2208 Cultures of the Spanish-Speaking World 3 credits. Topics in art, history, literature and film of Spain, Spanish-America and Latino USA. Taught in English. Satisfies Goal 10A of the General Education Requirement. F, S

CMLT 2209 Cultures of Asia 3 credits. Overview of the cultures of China, Japan, and Korea, intended to help the student understand each within the framework of East Asian civilization, their historical importance and the crucial role they play in the world today. Satisfies Goal 10A of the General Education Requirements. F

CMLT 2220 Introduction to International Film Studies 3 credits. An introduction to the world of international film and the cultural, historical, and artistic issues the art form embodies. Focus on interpretations of nationality and multiculturalism through the medium of film. D

CMLT 3335 World Film Studies 3 credits. Based on the premise of film as text. Examines the creative process, aesthetic principles, and historical background, through the screening of representative films and the reading of theory and critical analysis of European, Francophone, African, and Latin American cinema. Taught in English. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D

CMLT 3360 Critical Theory 3 credits. The application of critical theory to the reading of world literature. Taught in English. PREREQ: ENGL 1102. D

CMLT 4415 Studies in Major National Literatures 3 credits. Studies in important literatures and cultures not covered by regular course offerings. May include literatures in translation and literature written in English outside of America and the British Isles. Equvalent to ENGL 4455. May be repeated for up to 6 credits with different content. D

CMLT 4435 Topics in World Film Studies 3 credits. Rotating topics in world film studies. Consult Class Schedule for topic being taught. May be repeated with different content. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D

CMLT 4488 Comparative Literature Seminar 3 credits. Advanced work in the areas of cultural studies, literature, and research methods. May be conducted in English. May be repeated for up to 6 credits with different content. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D


French Courses

FREN 1101 Elementary French I 4 credits. Intended to teach students basic communication skills and grammatical structures in French and to acquaint them with the culture of the French-speaking countries. Practice in the language laboratory is required. With FREN 1102, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements. F, S

FREN 1102 Elementary French II 4 credits. Intended to teach students basic communication skills and grammatical structures in French and to acquaint them with the culture of the French-speaking countries. Practice in the language laboratory is required. PREREQ: FREN 1101 or equivalent. With FREN 1101, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements. F, S

FREN 2200 Intermediate Enrichment 1-4 credits. Enhances intermediate students’ progress in listening, speaking, reading, writing as well as broadening cultural and historical understanding. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.  PREREQ:  C- in FREN 1102.  F, S, Su

FREN 2201 Intermediate French I 4 credits. Extensive review of grammatical structures and continued emphasis on developing students' communication skills in French. Contrastive study of culture as reflected in the French language. Practice in the language laboratory is required. PREREQ:  FREN 1102 or equivalent. With FREN 2202, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements. F

FREN 2202 Intermediate French II 4 credits. Extensive review of grammatical structures and continued emphasis on developing students' communication skills in French. Contrastive study of culture as reflected in the French language. Practice in the language laboratory is required.  PREREQ: FREN 2201 or equivalent.  With FREN 2201, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements. S

FREN 2205 Study Abroad 3-6 credits.  Available only through study overseas. Development of intermediate-level communicative competencies in speaking, listening, reading and writing, and of cultural awareness through exposure to customs, traditions, places, and peoples. D 

FREN 3300 Intensive Conversation 3 credits. Students who have not had an immersion experience but who have completed Intermediate course work, focus on developing conversational skills.  Emphasis on real-life topics, tasks, and functions. Graded S/U. Restricted to declared FREN Major or graduate student. PREREQ:  C- in FREN 2202 and permission of instructor. D 

FREN 3301 French Conversation and Composition I 3 credits. Intensive practice speaking and writing French in forms and styles common to economics, politics, science, society, the arts and creative writing of the French-speaking world. PREREQ: FREN 2202 or equivalent. F

FREN 3302 French Conversation and Composition II 3 credits. Intensive practice speaking and writing French in forms and styles common to economics, politics, science, society, the arts and creative writing of the French-speaking world. PREREQ: FREN 2202 or equivalent. S

FREN 3303 Professional French 3 credits. Intensive practice speaking, reading and writing in French in business, medical, legal, or other professions. PREREQ: FREN 2202 or equivalent experience. Can be repeated for up to 6 credits with different content. D

FREN 3305 Study Abroad 1-6 credits. Available only through study overseas. Development of upper-division level communicative competencies in speaking, listening, reading and writing, and of cultural awareness through exposure to customs, traditions, places, and peoples. D

FREN 3341 Survey of French Literature and Civilization I 3 credits. Comprehensive overview of the main currents of French cultural history and literature. Conducted in French. PREREQ: FREN 2202 or equivalent. D

FREN 3342 Survey of French Literature and Civilization II 3 credits. Comprehensive overview of the main currents of French cultural history and literature. Conducted in French. PREREQ: FREN 2202 or equivalent. D

FREN 3375 Topics in Culture and Literature 3 credits. Explore a topic of interest in French literature and culture through the study of a wide variety of literary and cultural texts at an introductory level. May be repeated 3 times with different content. PREREQ:  C- in CMLT 3360 or FREN 3301 or FREN 3302 (may be taken concurrently). F, S

FREN 3381 French Current Affairs 3 credits. Study of contemporary French culture through an examination of current sociocultural issues in French speaking countries. Conducted in French.  D

FREN 4400 French Advanced Grammar 3 credits. Survey of selected grammar and composition topics on the advanced level. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D

FREN 4465 French Translation and Interpretation 3 credits. Theory and principles of translation and/or interpretation and their application in the fields of literature, business, law, and medicine. Topics may vary. May be repeated 3 times with a different content. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. COREQ: FREN 4465L. D

FREN 4465L Translation and Interpretation Laboratory 1-3 credits. Intensive application of interpretation practices and procedures presented in FREN 4465. May be repeated 3 times with different content. Lab testing and materials fee $25.00. PREREQ:  C- in FREN 3301 or FREN 3302 (may be taken concurrently).  COREQ: FREN 4465. D

FREN 4470 Readings in French 2 credits. Reading, discussion, and preparation of reports on selected topics in French literature. Conducted in French. May be repeated for up to 4 credits with different content. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D

FREN 4475 Topics in Culture and Literature 3 credits. Explore a topic of interest in French literature and culture at a more advanced level through the study of a wide variety of literary and cultural texts. May be repeated 3 times with different content. PREREQ:  C- in CMLT 3360 or FREN 3301 or FREN 3302. F, S

FREN 4480 Independent Studies in French 3 credits. A directed project, under the guidance of an instructor, emphasizing individual study or research according to the needs of the student. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D

FREN 4490 French Senior Seminar 3 credits. Advanced studies in selected topics from language, culture, literatures or methods of research. Conducted in French. May be repeated for up to 6 credits with different content. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D

FREN 4493 French Internship 1-3 credits. Internship coordinated by faculty providing significant exposure to the use of French in a professional environment. May be repeated for up to 3 credits. Graded S/U. D

FREN 4495 Topics in Language and Culture for the Professions 1-3 credits. Enhance and supplement linguistic and cultural proficiency in a variety of professional contexts.  May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits with different content. D


German Courses

GERM 1101 Elementary German I 4 credits. Intended to teach students basic communication skills and grammatical structures in German and to acquaint them with the culture of the German-speaking countries. Practice in the language laboratory is required. With GERM 1102, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements. F, S

GERM 1102 Elementary German II 4 credits. Intended to teach students basic communication skills and grammatical structures in German and to acquaint them with the culture of the German-speaking countries. Practice in the language laboratory is required. PREREQ: GERM 1101 or equivalent. With GERM 1101, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements. F, S

GERM 2200 Intermediate Enrichment 1-4 credits. Enhances intermediate students’ progress in listening, speaking, reading, writing as well as broadening cultural and historical understanding. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.  PREREQ:  C- in GERM 1102. COREQ:  GERM 2201 or GERM 2202. F, S, Su

GERM 2201 Intermediate German I 4 credits. Extensive review of grammatical structures and continued emphasis on developing students' communication skills in German. Contrastive study of culture as reflected in the German language. Practice in the language laboratory is required. PREREQ: GERM 1102 or equivalent.  With GERM 2202, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements. F

GERM 2202 Intermediate German II 4 credits. Extensive review of grammatical structures and continued emphasis on developing students' communication skills in German. Contrastive study of culture as reflected in the German language. Practice in the language laboratory is required.  PREREQ: GERM 2201 or equivalent.  With GERM 2201, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements. S

GERM 2205 Study Abroad 3-6 credits.  Available only through study overseas. Development of intermediate-level communicative competencies in speaking, listening, reading and writing, and of cultural awareness through exposure to customs, traditions, places, and peoples. D

GERM 3300 Intensive Conversation 3 credits. Students who have not had an immersion experience but who have completed Intermediate course work, focus on developing conversational skills.  Emphasis on real-life topics, tasks, and functions. Graded S/U. Restricted to declared GERM Major, or graduate student. PREREQ:  C- in GERM 2202 and permission of instructor. D 

GERM 3301 German Conversation and Composition I 3 credits. Students work toward mastery of German through readings, compositions, discussions and oral presentations. Subject matter centers on business, science, politics, and society. PREREQ: GERM 2202 or equivalent. F

GERM 3302 German Conversation and Composition II 3 credits. Students work toward mastery of German through readings, compositions, discussions and oral presentations. Subject matter centers on business, science, politics, and society. PREREQ: GERM 2202 or equivalent. S

GERM 3303 Professional German 3 credits. Intensive practice speaking, reading and writing German in business, medical, legal, or other professions. May be repeated for up to 6 credits with different content. PREREQ: GERM 2202 or equivalent experience. D

GERM 3305 Study Abroad 1-6 credits. Available only through study overseas. Development of upper-division level communicative competencies in speaking, listening, reading and writing, and of cultural awareness through exposure to customs, traditions, places, and peoples. D

GERM 3341 Survey of German Literature and Civilization 3 credits. Comprehensive overview of the main currents of German cultural history and literature. Conducted in German. PREREQ: GERM 2202 or equivalent. D

GERM 3342 Survey of Austrian and Swiss Literature 3 credits. Comprehensive overview of the main currents of Swiss and Austrian cultural history and literature. PREREQ: GERM 2202 or equivalent. D

GERM 3375 Topics in Culture and Literature 3 credits.  Explore a topic of interest in German literature and culture through the study of a wide variety of literary and cultural texts at an introductory level. May be repeated 3 times with different content. PREREQ:  C- in CMLT 3360 or GERM 3301 or GERM 3302 (may be taken concurrently). F, S

GERM 3381 German Current Affairs 3 credits. Study of contemporary German culture through an examination of current sociocultural issues in the German-speaking world.  R3

GERM 4460 German Translation and Interpretation 3 credits. Theory and principles of translation and/or interpretation and their application in the fields of literature, business, law, and medicine. Topics may vary. May be repeated 3 times with different content. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. COREQ: GERM 4460L. D

GERM 4460L Translation and Interpretation Laboratory 1-3 credits. Intensive application of interpretation practices and procedures presented in GERM 4460. May be repeated 3 times with different content. Lab testing and materials fee $25.00. PREREQ:  C- in GERM 3301 or GERM 3302 (may be taken concurrently).  COREQ: GERM 4460. D

GERM 4470 Readings in German 2 credits. Reading, discussion, and writing on selected topics in German literature. May be repeated for up to 4 credits with different content. Conducted in German. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D

GERM 4475 Topics in Culture and Literature 3 credits. Explore a topic of interest in German literature and culture at a more advanced level through the study of a wide variety of literary and cultural texts. May be repeated 3 times with different content. PREREQ:  C- in CMLT 3360 or GERM 3301 or GERM 3302. F, S

GERM 4480 Independent Studies in German 3 credits. A directed project, under the guidance of an instructor, emphasizing individual study or research according to the needs of the student. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D

GERM 4490 German Senior Seminar 3 credits. Advanced studies in selected topics from language, culture, literatures or methods of research. May be repeated for up to 6 credits with different content. Conducted in German. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D

GERM 4493 German Internship 1-3 credits. Internship coordinated by faculty providing significant exposure to the use of German in a professional environment. May be repeated for up to 3 credits. Graded S/U. D

GERM 4495 Topics in Language and Culture for the Professions 1-3 credits. Enhance and supplement linguistic and cultural proficiency in a variety of professional contexts.  May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits with different content. D



Japanese Courses

JAPN 1101 Elementary Japanese I 4 credits. Basic communication skills, grammatical structures, and acquaintance with culture in Japan. Practice in the language laboratory is required. With JAPN 1102, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements. F

JAPN 1102 Elementary Japanese II 4 credits. Basic communication skills, grammatical structures, and acquaintance with culture in Japan. Practice in the language laboratory is required. PREREQ: JAPN 1101 or equivalent. With JAPN 1101, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements. F, S

JAPN 2200 Intermediate Enrichment 1-4 credits. Enhances intermediate students’ progress in listening, speaking, reading, writing as well as broadening cultural and historical understanding. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.  PREREQ:  C- in JAPN 1102. COREQ:  JAPN 2201 or JAPN 2202.  F, S, Su

JAPN 2201 Intermediate Japanese I 4 credits. Extensive review of grammatical structures and continued emphasis on developing students' communication skills in Japanese. Contrastive study of culture as reflected in the Japanese language. Practice in the language laboratory is required. PREREQ: JAPN 1102 or equivalent. With JAPN 2202, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements. F

JAPN 2202 Intermediate Japanese II 4 credits. Extensive review of grammatical structures and continued emphasis on developing students' communication skills in Japanese. Contrastive study of culture as reflected in the Japanese language. Practice in the language laboratory is required.  PREREQ: JAPN 2201 or equivalent.  With JAPN 2201, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements. S

JAPN 2205 Study Abroad 3-6 credits.  Available only through study overseas. Development of intermediate-level communicative competencies in speaking, listening, reading and writing, and of cultural awareness through exposure to customs, traditions, places, and peoples. Graded S/U. D

JAPN 2220 Basic Kanji I  3 credits. Introduction to basic kanji practice through acquisition of communication skills, grammatical structures, and acquaintance with culture in Japan. Writing, reading, and speaking of basic kanji and kanji components. PREREQ: JAPN 1101 or equivalent. D

JAPN 2221 Basic Kanji II 3 credits. Introduction to basic kanji practice through acquisition of communication skills, grammatical structures, and acquaintance with culture in Japan. Writing, reading, and speaking of basic kanji and kanji components. PREREQ: JAPN 2220 or equivalent. D

JAPN 3301 Japanese Conversation and Composition I 3 credits. Intensive practice speaking and writing Japanese in forms and styles common to economics, politics, science, society, the arts and creative writing of the Japanese-speaking world. PREREQ: JAPN 2202 or equivalent. F

JAPN 3302 Conversation and Composition II 3 credits. Intensive practice speaking and writing Japanese in forms and styles common to economics, politics, science, society, the arts and creative writing of the Japanese-speaking world. PREREQ: JAPN 2202 or equivalent. S

JAPN 3303 Professional Japanese 3 credits. Intensive practice speaking, reading and writing Japanese in business, medical, legal, or other professions. May be repeated for up to 6 credits with different content.  PREREQ: JAPN 2202 or equivalent.  D

JAPN 3305 Study Abroad 1-6 credits. Available only through study overseas. Development of upper-division level communicative competencies in speaking, listening, reading and writing, and of cultural awareness through exposure to customs, traditions, places, and peoples. Graded S/U. D

JAPN 3320 Intermediate Kanji I 3 credits. Intensive practice of intermediate kanji through development of intermediate level communicative competencies in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in kanji and kanji components.  PREREQ: JAPN 2221 or equivalent. D

JAPN 3321 Intermediate Kanji II 3 credits. Intensive practice of intermediate kanji through development of upper-division level communicative competencies in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in kanji and kanji components.  PREREQ: JAPN 3320 or equivalent. D

JAPN 3341 Survey of Japanese Literature and Civilization I 3 credits. Comprehensive overview of main currents of Japanese cultural history and literature. Conducted in English using translated texts. Knowledge of the language is not required. PREREQ: ENGL 1102. D

JAPN 3342 Survey of Japanese Literature and Civilization II 3 credits. Comprehensive overview of main currents of Japanese cultural history and literature. Conducted in English using translated texts. Knowledge of the language is not required. PREREQ: ENGL 1102. D

JAPN 4470 Readings in Japanese 2 credits. Reading, discussion, and writing on selected topics in Japanese literature. May be repeated for up to 4 credits with different content. Conducted in English or Japanese, depending on each student’s skills. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D



Generic Language Courses

LANG 1107 Nature of Language 3 credits. General survey of structure and use of language. Topics include language origins, descriptive and historical linguistics, language and culture, and history of the English language. Equvalent to ANTH 1107 and ENGL 1107. S

LANG 4437 The Teaching of Foreign Languages 3 credits. Study of the various methods used in teaching foreign languages, the extent and scope of language courses; the selection of suitable text books; audiovisual techniques and their contribution to language instruction. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. S

LANG 4455 Introduction to Phonetics 3 credits. Introduction to descriptive linguistics focusing on the phonetics and phonetic phenomena of English and the other languages of the world. Extensive practice in perception and production of such phenomena. Equvalent to ANTH 4455. PREREQ: ANTH/ENGL/LANG 1107. D

LANG 4456 Introduction to Phonology and Morphology 3 credits. Phonological theory and analysis; current theories in morphology. Phonological rules, representations, underlying forms, derivations, justifications of phonological analyses; morphological structure, derivational and inflectional morphology; relation of morphology to phonology. Equvalent to ANTH 4456. PREREQ: ANTH/ENGL/LANG 1107. D

LANG 4457 Survey of Indo-European Languages 3 credits. Survey of Indo-European languages from ancient to modern times, their relationships to one another, and chief characteristics. Equvalent to ANTH 4457. PREREQ: Completion of Goal 10B. D

LANG 4477 Phonology 3 credits. Study of articulatory phonetics and practice in phonetic transcription of a broad survey of languages; phonological analysis and theory. D

LANG 4484 RotatingTopics in Linguistics 3 credits. Rotating topics in different areas of linguistics and linguistic analysis. Consult current schedule of classes for exact course being taught. May be rerpeated for up to 6 credits. Equivalent to ANTH 4484 and ENGL 4484. PREREQ: ANTH/ENGL/LANG 1107 or ENGL 2280 or ENGL 2281. D

LANG 4488 Foreign Language Seminar 3 credits. Advanced studies in selected topics from language, culture, literatures or methods of research. May be conducted in English. May be repeated for up to 6 credits with different content. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D

LANG 4497 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshop aimed at development and improvement of skills. Does not satisfy requirements for major or minor. May be repeated. Graded S/U. D


Latin Courses

LATN 1101 Elementary Latin I 4 credits. Intended to teach students basic reading skills and grammatical structures in Latin and to acquaint them with the culture of Ancient Rome. Practice in the language laboratory is required. With LATN 1102, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements. D

LATN 1102 Elementary Latin II 4 credits. Intended to teach students basic reading skills and grammatical structures in Latin and to acquaint them with the culture of Ancient Rome. Practice in the language laboratory is required. With LATN 1101, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements.  D

LATN 2201 Intermediate Latin I 4 credits. Review and further study of Latin grammar. Readings from various authors. Study of one book of Virgil's Aeneid. PREREQ: LATN 1102 or equivalent. With LATN 2202, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements. D

LATN 2202 Intermediate Latin II 4 credits. Review and further study of Latin grammar. Readings from various authors. Study of one book of Virgil's Aeneid. PREREQ: LATN 2201 or equivalent. With LATN 2201, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements. D

LATN 4470 Readings in Latin 2 credits. Reading, discussion, and writing on selected topics in Latin literature. May be repeated for up to 6 credits with different content. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D



Russian Courses

RUSS 1101 Elementary Russian I 4 credits. Intended to teach students basic communication skills and grammatical structures in Russian and to acquaint them with the culture of Russian speakers. Practice in the language laboratory is required. With RUSS 1102, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements. D

RUSS 1102 Elementary Russian II 4 credits. Intended to teach students basic communication skills and grammatical structures in Russian and to acquaint them with the culture of Russian speakers. Practice in the language laboratory is required. PREREQ: RUSS 1101 or equivalent. With RUSS 1101, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements. D

RUSS 2201 Intermediate Russian I 4 credits. Extensive review of grammatical structures and continued emphasis on developing students' communication skills in Russian. Contrastive study of culture as reflected in the Russian language. Practice in the language laboratory is required  PREREQ: RUSS 1102 or equivalent.  With RUSS 2202, satisfies GOAL 10B of the General Education Requirements. D

RUSS 2202 Intermediate Russian II 4 credits. Extensive review of grammatical structures and continued emphasis on developing students' communication skills in Russian. Contrastive study of culture as reflected in the Russian language. Practice in the language laboratory is required.  PREREQ: RUSS 2201 or equivalent. With RUSS 2201, satisfies GOAL 10B of the General Education Requirements. D

RUSS 2205 Study Abroad 3-6 credits.  Available only through study overseas. Development of intermediate-level communicative competencies in speaking, listening, reading and writing, and of cultural awareness through exposure to customs, traditions, places, and peoples. D

RUSS 3301 Russian Conversation and Composition I 3 credits. Intensive practice speaking and writing Russian in forms and styles common to economics, politics, science, society, the arts and creative writing of the Russian-speaking world. PREREQ: RUSS 2202 or equivalent. D

RUSS 3302 Russian Conversation and Composition II 3 credits. Intensive practice speaking and writing Russian in forms and styles common to economics, politics, science, society, the arts and creative writing of the Russian-speaking world. PREREQ: RUSS 2202 or equivalent. D

RUSS 3305 Study Abroad 1-6 credits. Available only through study overseas. Development of upper-division level communicative competencies in speaking, listening, reading and writing, and of cultural awareness through exposure to customs, traditions, places, and peoples. D

RUSS 4470 Readings in Russian 2 credits. Reading, discussion, and writing on selected topics in Russian literature. May be repeated for up to 6 credits with different content. Conducted in Russian. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D



Shoshoni Courses

SHOS 1101 Elementary Shoshoni I 4 credits. Basic communication skills and grammar of Shoshoni and introduction to Shoshoni culture. Equvalent to ANTH 1101. With ANTH/SHOS 1102, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements. F

SHOS 1102 Elementary Shoshoni II 4 credits. Furthering basic communication skills and grammar of Shoshoni and introduction to Shoshoni culture. Equvalent to ANTH 1102.  PREREQ:  ANTH/SHOS 1101 or equivalent.  With ANTH/SHOS 1101, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements. S

SHOS 2201 Intermediate Shoshoni I 4 credits. Intermediate communication skills and grammar of Shoshoni. Deepens understanding of Shoshoni Culture and builds on skills and knowledge gained in Elementary Shoshoni. Equvalent to ANTH 2201. PREREQ: ANTH/SHOS 1102 or equivalent. With ANTH/SHOS 2202, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements. F

SHOS 2202 Intermediate Shoshoni II 4 credits. Intermediate communication skills and grammar of Shoshoni. Deepens understanding of Shoshoni culture and builds on skills and knowledge gained in Elementary Shoshoni. Cross‑listed as ANTH 2202. PREREQ: ANTH/SHOS 2201 or equivalent. With ANTH/SHOS 2201, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements. S


Spanish Courses

SPAN 1101 Elementary Spanish I 4 credits. Intended to teach students basic communication skills and grammatical structures in Spanish and to acquaint them with the culture of the Spanish-speaking countries. Practice in the language laboratory is required. With SPAN 1102, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements. F, S

SPAN 1102 Elementary Spanish II 4 credits. Intended to teach students basic communication skills and grammatical structures in Spanish and to acquaint them with the culture of the Spanish-speaking countries. Practice in the language laboratory is required. PREREQ: SPAN 1101 or equivalent. With SPAN 1101, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements. F, S

SPAN 2200 Intermediate Enrichment 1-4 credits. Enhances intermediate students’ progress in listening, speaking, reading, writing as well as broadening cultural and historical understanding. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.  PREREQ:  C- in SPAN 1102.  COREQ:  SPAN 2201 or SPAN 2202. F, S, Su

SPAN 2201 Intermediate Spanish I 4 credits. Extensive review of grammatical structures and continued emphasis on developing students' communication skills in Spanish. Contrastive study of culture as reflected in the Spanish language. Practice in the language laboratory is required. PREREQ: SPAN 1102 or equivalent. With SPAN 2202, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements. F, S

SPAN 2202 Intermediate Spanish II 4 credits. Extensive review of grammatical structures and continued emphasis on developing students' communication skills in Spanish. Contrastive study of culture as reflected in the Spanish language. Practice in the language laboratory is required. PREREQ: SPAN 2201 or equivalent.With SPAN 2201, satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements. F, S

SPAN 2205 Study Abroad 3-6 credits.  Available only through study overseas. Development of intermediate-level communicative competencies in speaking, listening, reading and writing, and of cultural awareness through exposure to customs, traditions, places, and peoples. D

SPAN 2210 Spanish for Health Care I 3 credits. A course designed to teach health care professionals how to communicate proficiently with Spanish-speaking patients. Integrates thematically related vocabulary, grammar, and culture with an emphasis on occupational communication. PREREQ:  SPAN 1102 or equivalent. D

SPAN 2211 Spanish for Health Care II 3 credits. A course designed to teach health care professionals how to communicate proficiently with Spanish-speaking patients. Integrates thematically related vocabulary, grammar, and culture with an emphasis on occupational communication. PREREQ: SPAN 2210 or equivalent. D

SPAN 2265 Accelerated Intermediate Spanish 8 credits. Concepts and content of SPAN 2201 and SPAN 2202 in one semester. Lab hours required. PREREQ: C- in SPAN 1102 or equivalent, and permission of instructor. D

SPAN 3300 Intensive Conversation 3 credits. Students who have not had an immersion experience but who have completed Intermediate course work, focus on developing conversational skills.  Emphasis on real-life topics, tasks, and functions. Graded S/U. PREREQ:  C- in SPAN 2202 and permission of instructor. D 

SPAN 3301 Spanish Conversation and Composition I 3 credits. Intensive practice speaking, reading and writing standard Spanish in the forms and styles common to the media, commerce, research and the arts. Conducted in Spanish. PREREQ: SPAN 2202 or equivalent. F, S

SPAN 3302 Spanish Conversation and Composition II 3 credits. Intensive practice speaking, reading and writing standard Spanish in the forms and styles common to the media, commerce, research and the arts. Conducted in Spanish. PREREQ: SPAN 2202 or equivalent. F, S

SPAN 3303 Professional Spanish 3 credits. Intensive practice speaking, reading and writing Spanish in business, medical, legal, or other professions.  May be repeated for up to 6 credits with different content. PREREQ: SPAN 2202 or equivalent. D

SPAN 3305 Study Abroad 1-6 credits. Available only through study overseas. Development of upper-division level communicative competencies in speaking, listening, reading and writing, and of cultural awareness through exposure to customs, traditions, places, and peoples. D

SPAN 3341 Survey of Spanish Literature and Civilization 3 credits. Comprehensive overview of main currents of Peninsular cultural history and literature. Conducted in Spanish. PREREQ: SPAN 2202 or equivalent. F

SPAN 3342 Survey of Latin American Literature and Civilization 3 credits. Comprehensive overview of main currents of Latin American cultural history and literature. Conducted in Spanish. PREREQ: SPAN 2202. S

SPAN 3375 Topics in Culture and Literature 3 credits.  Explore a topic of interest in Hispanic literature and culture through the study of a wide variety of literary and cultural texts at an introductory level. May be repeated 3 times with different content. PRE-or-COREQ: C- in CMLT 3360 or SPAN 3301 or SPAN 3302 (may be taken concurrently). F, S

SPAN 3381 Hispanic Current Affairs 3 credits. Study of contemporary Hispanic culture through an examination of current sociocultural issues in Spanish speaking countries. Conducted in Spanish. R3

SPAN 4400 Spanish Advanced Grammar 3 credits. Survey of selected grammar and composition topics on the advanced level. PREREQ: SPAN 3301 or SPAN 3302 or permission of instructor. D

SPAN 4460 Spanish Translation and Interpretation 3 credits. Theory and principles of translation and/or interpretation and their application in the fields of literature, business, law, and medicine. Topics may vary. May be repeated 3 times with different content. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. COREQ: SPAN 4460L. D

SPAN 4460L Translation and Interpretation Laboratory 1-3 credits. Intensive application of interpretation practices and procedures presented in SPAN 4460. May be repeated 3 times with different content. Lab testing and materials fee $25.00. PREREQ:  C- in SPAN 3301 or SPAN 3302 (may be taken concurrently).  COREQ: SPAN 4460. D

SPAN 4470 Readings in Spanish 2 credits. Reading, discussion, and preparation of reports on selected topics in Spanish literature. May be repeated for up to 4 credits with different content. Conducted in Spanish. PREREQ: SPAN 3301 or SPAN 3302 or permission of instructor. D

SPAN 4475 Topics in Culture and Literature 3 credits. Explore a topic of interest in Hispanic literature and culture at a more advanced level through the study of a wide variety of literary and cultural texts. May be repeated 3 times with different content. PREREQ:  C- in CMLT 3360 or SPAN 3301 or SPAN 3302. F, S

SPAN 4480 Independent Studies in Spanish 3 credits. A directed project, under the guidance of an instructor, emphasizing individual study or research according to the needs of the student. PREREQ: SPAN 3301 or SPAN 3302 or permission of instructor. D

SPAN 4490 Spanish Senior Seminar 3 credits. Advanced studies in selected topics from language, culture, literatures or methods of research. May be repeated for up to 6 credits with different content. Conducted in Spanish. PREREQ: SPAN 3301 or SPAN 3302 or permission of instructor. D

SPAN 4493 Spanish Internship 1-3 credits. Internship coordinated by faculty providing significant exposure to the use of Spanish in a professional environment. May be repeated for up to 3 credits. Graded S/U. F, S

SPAN 4495 Topics in Language and Culture for the Professions 1-3 credits. Enhance and supplement linguistic and cultural proficiency in a variety of professional contexts. May be repeated with different content for a total of 3 credits.  Graded S/U.  D


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