Modern Languages Courses in English [100s] [200s] [300s] [400s]

Courses in Chinese [100s] [200s] [300s]

Courses in French [100s] [200s] [300s] [400s]

Courses in German [100s] [200s] [300s] [400s]

Courses in Italian [100s] [400s]

Courses in Japanese [100s] [200s] [300s] [400s]

Courses in Portuguese [100s] [400s]

Courses in Russian [100s] [200s] [300s]

Courses in Spanish [100s] [200s] [300s] [400s]

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MODERN LANGUAGES COURSES IN ENGLISH

ML 164. The Cinema (1 course)

A. French; B. Spanish; C. Italian; D. German; E. Russian F. Japanese; G. Japanese; H. Portuguese. Screening and study of representative masterworks of cinema; the film as art and a product of culture. No knowledge of the foreign language is required. Credit toward a major or minor may be given at the discretion of the department.

ML 207. Masterworks of German Literature (1/2-1 course)

Translated classics of German literature serve as the basis for understanding how some modern writers have built upon and reinterpreted centuries of tradition. Credit toward a major or minor may be given at the discretion of the department.

ML 225. Russian Culture: From Icons to Faberge (1 course) (formerly ML 300)

Cultural expression in Russia from its beginnings through the 19th century, including musical, artistic, religious, folk, Imperial and literary elements. Perspectives of Russian writers on their society and homeland.

ML 227. Nineteenth-Century Russian Literature (1 course) (formerly ML 325)

The classics of Russian literature, including Alexander Pushkin, Nikolai Gogol, Fedor Dostoevsky, Lev Tolstoy and Anton Chekhov. Relationship of the writer with society, the state and ethical questions. Familiarization with literary terms and movements of the period.

ML 260. Topics in French Literature(1 course)

Readings and analysis of the translated works of various authors and periods of French literature.  Not applicable toward a major or a minor in the department. Student may repeat for credit with a different topic.

ML 264. Topics in Hispanic Literature (1 course)

Reading and analysis of the works of Spanish and/or Latin American authors. Not applicable toward a major or a minor in the department. Student may repeat for credit with a different topic.

ML 290. Topics in Latin American Culture (1 course)

Study of topics in the Hispanic culture of Latin America. Not applicable towards a major or a minor in the department. Student may repeat for credit with a different topic.

ML 301. Twentieth-Century Russian Culture (1 course)

A survey of the major Russian contributions in art, architecture, music, dance, literature, film and popular culture during the twentieth century. From the Ballets Russes to avant-garde film, from Rachmaninov to Shostakovich, from Chagall to parodies of socialist realism, modern Russian culture is examined in relationship to the society, history and politics of the time. No prerequisites.

ML 326. Twentieth-Century Russian Literature (1 course)

Twentieth-Century Russian Literature examines some of the major works of twentieth-century Russian literature, as well as the literary and social trends connected with them. Russian perceptions of the world and individual artistic choices in terms of message, style, and ethical values for each era are discussed. Writers as diverse as the Symbolist poets Blok, Sologub, and Gippius, the socialist realist writers Gorky and Sholokhov, the Futurists Mayakovsky and Khlebnikov, and the dissidents Tertz and Solzehnitsyn are considered in this framework.

ML 395. Topics in Modern Languages (1 course)

Courses on specific topics such as culture, literary movements or genres, linguistics or film. Taught in English. May address multiple areas, such as a course on European literature or culture. May be repeated for credit with different topics.

ML 400F. Teaching of French (1 course)

Teaching methods and topics of value to the prospective teacher. Not applicable toward a major or minor in the department.

ML 400G. Teaching of German (1 course)

Teaching methods and topics of value to the prospective teacher. Not applicable toward a major or minor in the department.

ML 400S. Teaching of Spanish (1 course)

Teaching methods and topics of value to the prospective teacher. Not applicable toward a major or minor in the department.

COURSES IN CHINESE

CHIN 161-162. Elementary Chinese I-II    (1 course each semester)

Course work emphasizes drills, conversation and grammar. The goals are for students to acquire the following skills: to pronounce modern standard Chinese; to write words using both characters and the pinyin Romanization system; to converse in simple sentences based on the grammatical structures introduced in these courses. CHIN 161 is open only to beginners in Chinese or those with two years or less of high school Chinese. Prerequisite for CHIN 162: CHIN 161 or qualifying score on the placement test.

CHIN 261-262. Intermediate Chinese I-II (1 course each semester)

Course work helps students to develop four linguistic skills (speaking, writing, listening and reading) in Chinese at a more advanced level. Coursework emphasizes drills, conversation and grammar. The goals are for students to acquire the following skills: to pronounce modern standard Chinese; to write words using both characters and pinyin Romanization system; to converse in more complicated sentences, based on grammatical structures introduced in this course; and to write essays. Prerequisite for CHIN 261: CHIN 162 or qualifying score on the placement test. Prerequisite for CHIN 262: CHIN 261 or qualifying score on the placement test.

CHIN 361. Advanced Chinese (1/2 course)

Reading and discussion of advanced Chinese materials. Exercise in speaking the language and in writing compositions. Open to students who have successfully completed Chinese 262  or who are placed into this level by test results. May be repeated for credit.

COURSES IN FRENCH

FREN 101-102. Elementary French I-II (1 course each semester)

Introduction to the French language with emphasis on development of proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing.  The essentials of French grammar.  Emphasis on communication and Francophone cultures. FREN 101 is open only to beginners in French or those with two years or less of high school French. Prerequisite for FREN 102: FREN 101.

FREN 110. Review of Elementary French (1 course)

One semester review of elementary French; grammar, speaking, reading, writing, and Francophone cultures. For those students who have prior experience in French. Open to students who are placed into this level by test results or departmental direction. Not open to those who have credit for FREN 102.

FREN 201-202. Intermediate French I-II (1 course each semester)

Reading, oral practice, composition and further study of grammar and Francophone cultures. Prerequisite for FREN 201: FREN 102 or 110 or qualifying grade on the French placement test. Prerequisite for FREN 202: FREN 201 or qualifying grade on the French placement test.

FREN 299F. Internship in French (1/2 - 1 course)

Allows qualified students the opportunity to do off-campus internships in a French-speaking country. The internship may, with department approval, count toward the major or minor. Not more than one course credit may be counted toward graduation. Not open to native speakers of French.

FREN 305. French Conversation and Phonetics (1 course)

Emphasis on oral practice and phonetics. Prerequisite: FREN 202 or qualifying grade on the French placement test. Students with recent foreign residence in a French-speaking country must consult with the chair of the department before registering for FREN 305. Not open to native speakers of French.

FREN 313. French Reading and Grammar (1 course) (discontinued 9/2000)

Advanced reading techniques, including translation, literary criticism, grammar review and composition. Prerequisite: FREN 202 or qualifying grade on French placement test.

FREN 315. Introduction to Francophone Cultures (1 course)

An examination of the major artistic, intellectual and social movements and figures of the Francophone world. Students explore the historical and contemporary experiences of French-speaking cultures outside of France. Prerequisitie: FREN 305.

FREN 316. French Civilization (1 course)

A study of artistic movements, intellectual currents and social development of France to 1900. Prerequisite: FREN 305 .

FREN 318. Contemporary French Civilization (1 course)

A study of artistic movements, intellectual currents and social development of France since 1900. Prerequisite: FREN 305.

FREN 320. Business French (1 course)

The French language as used in the world of business and economics; the fundamentals of business correspondence; translation of selected texts; the organization of business practices in France and the European Community. Prerequisite: FREN 305 or permission of instructor.

FREN 327. Introduction to Literature in French (1 course)

Selection of significant texts from various periods. Prerequisite: FREN 305 or FREN 313.

FREN 392. Topics in French (1/2-1 course)              (discontinued 9/2000)

Study of topics, such as literary periods, genres, movements or themes, areas of civilization, linguistics or oral interpretation. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

FREN 401. Topics: Literatures and Cultures in the French-speaking World (1 course)

Study of varied topics on the cultural, political, social, historical and literary aspects of life in the French-speaking world. Prerequisites: FREN 305 and one (1) of the following courses: FREN 315, FREN 316, FREN 318, FREN 320 or FREN 327. May be repeated for credit with different topics.

FREN 405. Nineteenth-Century French Literature (1 course) (discontinued 9/2000)

Novel, drama, poetry of the period. Works of representative authors, lectures and reports. Prerequisite: FREN 327 or permission of instructor.

FREN 406. Twentieth-Century French Literature (1 course) (discontinued 9/2000)

A study of the main currents of 20th century French literature. Prerequisite: FREN 327 or permission of instructor.

FREN 413. Advanced French Stylistics (1 course)

Advanced syntax, writing styles, composition, linguistics and history of the French language. Prerequisite: FREN 305.

FREN 420. French Seminar (1 course)

A detailed study of an author or a principal movement of French literature or civilization. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

FREN 427-428. Advanced Readings and Projects in French (1/2-1 course each semester) (1/2-1 course each semester)

Open to advanced students in French with permission of chair. May be repeated for credit with different topics.

COURSES IN GERMAN

GER 111-112. Elementary German I-II (1 course each semester)

An introductory program with a variety of learning approaches. Presentation and reinforcement of grammar, pronunciation and idiom through simple reading, guided writing and functional spoken German. Open only to those without German language background or to those with two years or less of high school German.  Prerequisite for GER 112: GER 111 or qualifying score on the placement test.

GER 142. Review of Elementary German (1 course)

Students who have already been introduced to German may develop their language skills and cultural awareness to deal with learning situations involving the German language here or abroad. The course provides a methodological basis for further work with German or other languages. Satisfies the Group 5 requirement. Open to students who are placed into this level by placement test results or departmental direction. Not open to students with credit in GER 112.

GER 211-212. Intermediate German I-II (1 course each semester)

General preparation in German for personal, academic and professional use. Exercise in speaking the language and in writing brief original compositions. Reading from modern literature; selected topics about contemporary German life and the German tradition. Prerequisite for GER 211: GER 112, GER 142 or qualifying score on the placement test.  Prerequisite for GER 212: GER 211 or qualifying score on the placement test.

GER 214. Selected Readings (1 course) (discontinued 11/99)

Discussion of fiction and nonfiction selections, chosen to extend reading experiences to new subjects, including some of individual interest to the student. Active practice in spoken and written German.

GER 215. German Conversation and Composition (discontinued 11/99) (1/2-1 course)

An opportunity to increase fluency and accuracy in German speaking and writing. Emphasis on colloquial usage. May be repeated once for a total of one and one-half credits.

GER 304. Advanced German (1 course)

This course is designed to prepare students for advanced work in German language, literature, and culture. Students will read a variety of texts. Active practice in spoken and written German.  Prerequisite: GER 212 or qualifying score on the placement test.

GER 307. Introduction to German Literature (1 course)

Experience in the study of literature and German literary history through texts from the 18th century to the present. Students will gain an overview of the historical development of the German tradition. Prerequisite: GER 304 or permission of instructor.

GER 308. Modern German Writers (1 course) (discontinued 11/99)

Currents in German literature from the turn of the century to the present. Contemporary uses of myth, symbols and motifs; portrayal of a crisis in values in the 20th century. The Expressionists; literary activity during the Weimar Republic; German exile writers; Gruppe 47 and post-war realism; impact of the Cold War and Unification; recent social criticism.

GER 309. German for Business (1 course) (formerly GER 216)

Terminology for business practices within the context of the European Union and world trade. Course participants observe characteristics of German commercial life, prepare correspondence in German, and report on current news articles. Prerequisite: GER 304. Not open to first-year students.

GER 314. German Cultural Studies (1 course)

Emphasis on aspects of popular, artistic, intellectual, religious and social tradition from selected periods.  May be repeated for credit with different topics.

GER 319. German Theater and Film (1 course) (discontinued 11/99)

Introduction to drama literature in the German-speaking areas of Europe. The playwright's craft and theoretical assumptions; the director's objectives and impact. Interpretation of representative plays and films.

GER 336. German Writing Laboratory (1/2 course) (discontinued 11/99)

Individualized practice to cultivate a clear writing style in German, with attention to choice of idiom, sentence structures and appropriate language level. Assignments will include free writing for diverse purposes, transcription and translation from English to German. Prerequisite: GER 215. May be repeated for credit.

GER 403. Literature and Society in the Middle Ages (1/2 course) (discontinued 11/99)

A survey of German life, language and conventions in the medieval period based on written documentation. Emphasis will be upon courtly society of the Hohenstaufen era and the rise of the merchant class in the towns.

GER 404. Eighteenth Century German Literature and Culture (1 course)

This course focuses on one period or theme taken primarily from 18th century literature and culture. Possible topics include: Reason and Revolution, Romanticism; Self and Other, etc. May be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisite: GER 307 or permission of instructor.

GER 409. Nineteenth Century German Literature and Culture (1 course)

This course focuses on one period or theme taken primarily from 19th century German literature and culture. Possible topics include: The Novelle, Literature and Science in the 19th century, etc. May be repeated for credit with different topics.  Prerequisite: GER 307 or permission of instructor.

GER 410. Goethe (1 course) (discontinued 11/99)

The major works studied exemplify Goethe's skill as a stylist, an innovator and an adapter of existing genres. His biography documents an atmosphere of idealism and a fascination with conceptions of man and nature that marked German literature of his time.

GER 411. Twentieth Century German Literature and Culture (1 course)

This course focuses on one period or theme taken primarily from twentieth century German literature and culture. Possible topics include: Modernism in Berlin and Vienna, the Weimar Republic, Post-1945 German literature, etc. May be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisite: GER 307 or permission of instructor.

GER 412. Topics (1/2-1 course)

Critical investigation of a subject, usually from one of the following areas: genre or motif study, comparative arts, recent writers and criticism, social background to literature, European literary relations, linguistics. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with different topics.

GER 415. Senior Seminar (1 course)

A detailed study of an author or a principal movement of German literature or culture. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

GER 447-448. Advanced Readings and Projects in German (1/2-1 course)

Open to advanced students in German with permission of chair. May be repeated for credit with different topics.

COURSES IN ITALIAN

ITAL 171-172. Introduction to Italian I-II (1 course each semester)

The essentials of Italian grammar. Practice in speaking, reading and writing the language.

ITAL 471-472. Advanced Readings and Projects in Italian (1/2-1 course each semester)

Open to advanced students in Italian with permission of chair. May be repeated for credit with different topics.

COURSES IN JAPANESE

JAPN 151-152.  Elementary Japanese I-II (1 course each semester)

The essentials of Japanese grammar. Practice in speaking, listening, reading and writing the language. JAPN 151 is open only to beginners in Japanese or to those with two years or less of high school Japanese. Prerequisite for JAPN 152: JAPN 151 or qualifying score on the placement test.

JAPN 251-252. Japanese I-II   (1 course each semester)

Further study of Japanese language and practice in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Prerequisite for JAPN 251: JAPN 152 or qualifying score on the placement test.  Prerequisite for JAPN 252: JAPN 251 or qualifying score on the placement test.

JAPN 351-352. Advanced Japanese I-II (1 course each semester)

Readings and discussion of advanced Japanese materials. Exercise in speaking the language and in writing compositions. Prerequisite: JAPN 252 or qualifying score on the placement test.

JAPN 451.  Advanced Readings and Projects in Japanese (1/2-1 course)

Open to advanced students in Japanese with permission of chair. May be repeated for credit with different topics.

COURSES IN PORTUGUESE

PORT 181-182. Introduction to Portuguese I-II (1 course each semester)

The essentials of Portuguese grammar. Practice in speaking, reading and writing the language.

PORT 481-482. Advanced Readings and Projects in Portuguese (1/2-1 course each semester)

Open to advanced students in Portuguese with permission of chair. May be repeated for credit with different topics.

COURSES IN RUSSIAN

RUS 121-122. Elementary Russian I-II (1 course each semester)

Introduction to the Russian language with emphasis on development of proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing.  Includes work with tapes and video supplements.  RUS 121 is open only to beginners in Russian or those with two years or less of high school Russian.  Prerequisite for RUS 122: RUS 121 or qualifying score on the placement test.

RUS 221-222. Intermediate Russian I-II (1 course each semester)

Continued development of proficiency in Russian, with focus on key points in style, word formation, grammar and speaking.  Includes work with tapes and video supplements.  Prerequisite for RUS 221: RUS 122 or qualifying score on the placement test.  Prerequisite for RUS 222: RUS 221 or qualifying score on the placement test.

RUS 224. Selected Readings (1 course)

Modern texts and short classics in the Russian language give insight into viewpoint, cultural values and ways of life.

RUS 263. Spoken Russian (1/2-1 course)

Designed to improve communication skills in the Russian language, the flexible curriculum may include any of the following: conversation (use of everyday idiom), comprehension (understanding at a native Russian pace), applied phonetics (specialized instruction in pronunciation and intonation). May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. Prerequisite or co-requisite: RUS 221.

RUS 321. Advanced Russian (1 course)

Offers advanced work in grammar, stylistics, reading, conversation and composition. Prerequisite: RUS 222 or permission of instructor.

RUS 324. Topics (1/2-1 course)

Supervised study of a subject of interest chosen in consultation with the instructor. May be repeated for credit with different topics.

COURSES IN SPANISH

SPAN 131-132. Elementary Spanish I-II (1 course each semester)

The essentials of Spanish grammar. Practice in speaking, reading and writing with emphasis on communication and Hispanic cultures. SPAN 131 is open only to beginners in Spanish. Prerequisite for SPAN 132: SPAN 131.

SPAN 140. Review of Elementary Spanish (1 course)

One semester review of elementary Spanish grammar, speaking, reading, writing and Hispanic cultures. For those students who have prior experience in Spanish. Open to students who are placed into this level by test results or departmental direction. Not open to those who have credit for SPAN 132.

SPAN 231-232. Intermediate Spanish I-II (1 course each semester)

Reading, oral practice, composition and further study of grammar. Prerequisite for SPAN 231: SPAN 132 or SPAN 140 or qualifying grade on the Spanish placement test. Prerequisite for SPAN 232: SPAN 231 or qualifying grade on the Spanish placement test.

SPAN 299S. Internship in Spanish (1/2-1 course)

Allows qualified students the opportunity to do off-campus internships in a Spanish-speaking country. The internship may, with department approval, count toward the major or minor. Not more than one course credit may be counted toward graduation. Not open to native speakers of Spanish.

SPAN 330. Spanish Conversation and Phonetics (1 course)

Emphasis on oral practice and phonetics. Prerequisite: SPAN 232 or qualifying grade on the Spanish placement test. Students with recent foreign residence in a Spanish-speaking country must consult with the chair of the department before registering for SPAN 330. Not open to native speakers of Spanish.

SPAN 332. Spanish Reading and Grammar (1 course)

Advanced reading techniques, including grammar review and composition. Prerequisite: SPAN 232 or qualifying grade on the Spanish placement test.

SPAN 335. Introduction to Hispanic Literature (1 course)

Significant authors and texts from Spain and Spanish America. Prerequisite: SPAN 330 or SPAN 332.

SPAN 338. Latin American Civilization (1 course)

A study of the history, geography, art, intellectual currents and social development of Latin America. Prerequisite: SPAN 330 or SPAN 332 or permission of instructor.

SPAN 339. Spanish Civilization (1 course)

A study of the history, geography, art, intellectual currents and social developments of Spain. Prerequisite: SPAN 330 or SPAN 332 or permission of instructor.

SPAN 340. Business Spanish (1 course)

The Spanish language as used in the world of business and economics; the fundamentals of business correspondence; translation of selected texts; the organization of business practices in the Hispanic world. Prerequisite: SPAN 330 or SPAN 332 or permission of instructor.

SPAN 390. Topics in Spanish (1/2-1 course)

Study of topics such as literary periods, genres, movements or themes, areas of civilization, linguistics or oral interpretation. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with different topics.

SPAN 430. Creative Spanish (1 course)

An opportunity to write creative prose in different styles in Spanish with emphasis on articles, essays and short stories. Illustrated readings for analysis and discussion. Prerequisite: SPAN 332.

SPAN 442. Literature of Spain (1 course)

Selections from important authors of Spain. Prerequisite: SPAN 335 or permission of instructor.

SPAN 444. Spanish American Literature (1 course)

Selections from important authors of Spanish America. Prerequisite: SPAN 335 or permission of instructor.

SPAN 456. Hispanic Seminar (1 course)

A detailed study of an author, a theme or a principal movement of Hispanic literature or civilization. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

SPAN 491-492. Advanced Readings and Projects in Spanish (1/2-1 course each semester)

Open to advanced students in Spanish with permission of chair. May be repeated for credit with different topics.

Experimental Course

Jews and Germans

(offered first semester 1999-00) This class explores the fascinating but tragic history of Jewish people in Germany. The major focus of our inquiry will be an examination of the triumphs and failures in this encounter of two cultures in the context of the development of Europe in the modern age. Central points will be the long process of assimilation, the extraordinary blossoming of Jewish-German life in the early twentieth century, the devastation of the Holocaust, and the current rebirth of Jewish life in Germany. Along the way, we will explore questions such as the place of religion in modern societies, misunderstandings between cultures, and the persistence of stereotypes. We will use a variety of sources, including fictional and non-fictional texts, film, and music. All required readings will be available in English and no knowledge of German is necessary.

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