Sep 26, 2024  
2013-2014 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2013-2014 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Arabic

  
  • ARA 201 - Intermediate Arabic I

    3 hrs.
  
  • ARA 202 - Intermediate Arabic II

    3 hrs.
  
  • ARA 305 - Reading in Arabic

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ARA 202 . Develops reading skills in Arabic.
  
  • ARA 321 - Intermediate Arabic Conversation

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ARA 202 . Develops oral communication skills in Arabic.

Chinese

  
  • CHI 101 - Beginning Chinese I

    3 hrs.
  
  • CHI 102 - Beginning Chinese II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CHI 101  or equivalent.
  
  • CHI 201 - Intermediate Chinese I

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CHI 102  or equivalent. Designed for greater fluency in oral and written use of Chinese (Mandarin), increased vocabulary, grammar and culture.
  
  • CHI 202 - Intermediate Chinese II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CHI 201  or equivalent. Designed for greater fluency in oral and written use of Chinese (Mandarin), increased vocabulary, grammar and culture.

French

  
  • FRE 101 - Beginning French I

    3 hrs.
    An introduction to the French language and the French-speaking (Francophone) world for students with no previous experience in French; provides the opportunity for students to develop all four language skills: speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing. (CC 1113)
  
  • FRE 102 - Beginning French II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): FRE 101 , FRE 181  or equivalent. This course provides continued emphasis on skill development and reinforces topics introduced concerning France and the Francophone world. (CC 1123)
  
  • FRE 130 - Accelerated Beginning French

    3 hrs.
    This course is an accelerated review for students who have had previous French classroom experience; it covers the same materials as FRE 101  and FRE 102  in an accelerated format.
  
  • FRE 181 - Beginning French I Credit for Study Abroad

    3-4 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): prior arrangements for evaluation and receipt of credit. Credit will be granted for systematic study of French language and culture in a recognized teaching institution, in a French-speaking country, approved in advance by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures; department will examine and grade progress and achievement of the participants in program before granting credit. Emphasis on communicative skills (equivalent to FRE 101 ).
  
  • FRE 182 - Beginning French II Credit for Study Abroad

    3-4 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): FRE 101 , FRE 181  or equivalent; otherwise same as FRE 181 . Beginning French II: Study of the language and culture (equivalent to FRE 102 ).
  
  • FRE 201 - Intermediate French I

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): FRE 102 , FRE 182  or equivalent. An intermediate course, taught in French, designed to develop and enhance students’ knowledge of the French language and the French-speaking (Francophone) world; focuses on writing and speaking about present and past events, providing students with skills to make predictions and hypothesize about future experiences. (CC 2113)
  
  • FRE 202 - Intermediate French II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): FRE 201  or equivalent. A course designed to consolidate already acquired knowledge and practice known structures; goal to be able to speak French on a variety of topics, to be able to express opinions and viewpoints with ease. (CC 2123)
  
  • FRE 281 - Intermediate French I Credit for Study Abroad

    3-4 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): FRE 102 , FRE 182  or equivalent; otherwise, same as FRE 181 . Intermediate level study abroad of the French language and culture (the equivalent of FRE 201  or FRE 202 ), with particular emphasis on communicative skills at this level.
  
  • FRE 282 - Intermediate French II Credit for Study Abroad

    3-4 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): FRE 201 , FRE 281  or equivalent; otherwise same as FRE 181 . Intermediate French II study abroad (equivalent to FRE 202 ).
  
  • FRE 305 - French Grammar Review

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): FRE 202 , FRE 282  or equivalent. Intensive study of French grammar taught in context using authentic materials.
  
  • FRE 321 - French Conversation and Discourse

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): FRE 202 , FRE 282  or equivalent. Development/improvement of listening and speaking skills in French.
  
  • FRE 340 - Reading in French

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): FRE 202 , FRE 282  or equivalent and consent of instructor. This course aims to build reading skills in French with special attention given to word recognition, global comprehension and the understanding of cultural and historical context.
  
  • FRE 342 - Survey of Francophone African Literature in Translation

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 203 . Surveys, in translation, the works of major writers from the French-speaking areas of Africa and the Caribbean; may not be used to fulfill requirements for either a major or minor in foreign languages or to fulfill the language requirements for the BA degree.
  
  • FRE 381 - Junior-Level Credit for Study Abroad

    3-9 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): FRE 202 , FRE 282  or equivalent; otherwise same as FRE 181 . Intermediate-advanced systematic study abroad of the French language and culture, with particular emphasis on (I) oral communication, (II) reading, (III) writing at the junior-year level.
  
  • FRE 405 - French Phonology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): At least three hours at the 300 level or permission of instructor. An introduction to French phonemics and phonetics with intensive practice in the pronunciation of standard and nonstandard French.
  
  • FRE 406 - Advanced Composition

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): At least three hours of French at the 300 level. Practice in descriptive, narrative, analytical and research composition, with attention to style, vocabulary and morphology as well as to methods of organization and presentation. (WI)
  
  • FRE 411 - Advanced Conversation

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): At least three hours of French at the 300 level. Intensive practice in formal and informal language use; on topics drawn from print and electronic media.
  
  • FRE 431 - French Film

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): At least one French course at the 300 level. Overview of French cinema; discussions will emphasize cultural and socio-historical issues.
  
  • FRE 434 - France in the Fifth Republic

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): At least one French course at the 300 level. Contemporary French education, politics, social and intellectual attitudes, urban and rural life. (WI)
  
  • FRE 435 - Modern France

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): At least three hours of French at the 300 level. Overview of the period of French history from 1870 to 1970 including topics such as the formation of the Third Republic, the foundation of French Socialism, Modernism in art and literature and colonial and post-colonial upheaval; may be repeated for a total of six hours if topics vary. (WI)
  
  • FRE 436 - Francophone Civilization and Culture

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): At least three hours of French at the 300 level. Studies in the history, art, beliefs, behavior and values of France and French-speaking cultures; may be repeated for a total of six hours if topics vary. (WI)
  
  • FRE 437 - Topics in French Culture

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Variable topics in the study of French culture. May be repeated as content varies. (WI)
  
  • FRE 441 - French Capstone Seminar

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): At least three hours of French at the 300 level.  Intensive practice in formal and informal language use; on topics drawn from print and electronic media
  
  • FRE 442 - Survey of French Literature

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): FRE 340 . A chronological study of French literature. May be repeated for a total of six hours if topics vary. (WI)
  
  • FRE 445 - Topics in French Literature

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): FRE 340 . May be taken for a total of six hours if topics vary. (WI)
  
  • FRE 481 - Senior-Level Credit for Study Abroad

    3-9 hrs. Arr.
    Prerequisite(s): At least six hours at the 300 level; otherwise same as FRE 181 . Advanced systematic study abroad of the French language, with particular emphasis on (I) oral and written communication (equivalent to FRE 411 , FRE 406 ), (II) culture and civilization (equivalent to FRE 435 , FRE 436 ), (III) literature (equivalent to FRE 445 ) at the senior year level.
  
  • FRE 491 - Advanced Studies in the French Language

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least one 300-level course or permission of instructor. Content varies in response to students’ interests and needs; may be repeated once.
  
  • FRE 492 - Special Problems

    1-3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor and approval by chair; may be repeated twice.

German

  
  • GER 101 - Beginning German I

    3 hrs.
    (CC 1313)
  
  • GER 102 - Beginning German II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GER 101  or equivalent. (CC 1323)
  
  • GER 201 - Intermediate German I

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GER 102  or equivalent. (CC 2313)
  
  • GER 202 - Intermediate German II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GER 201  or equivalent. (CC 2323)
  
  • GER 281 - Intermediate German Credit for Study Abroad

    3-6 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GER 102  or equivalent; prior arrangements for evaluation and receipt of credit. Intermediate-level study abroad of the German language and culture (the equivalent of GER 201  and/or GER 202 ), with particular emphasis on communicative skills at this level; may be used toward fulfillment of the language requirement; credit will be granted for systematic study of the German language and culture in a recognized teaching institution, in a German speaking country, approved in advance by the Department of Foreign Languages; department will examine and grade progress and achievement of participants in program before granting credit.
  
  • GER 282 - Intermediate German Credit for Study Abroad

    3-4 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GER 102  or equivalent; otherwise, same as GER 281 . Intermediate study abroad of the German language and culture (the equivalent of GER 102 ); may be used toward fulfillment of the language requirement.
  
  • GER 305 - Conversation and Composition

    3-6 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GER 202  or equivalent. May be taken for a total of six hours if topics vary. (WI)
  
  • GER 341 - Reading German

    3-6 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GER 202 . An introduction to reading German literature and other documents for comprehension and literary analysis; may be taken for a total of six hours if topics vary. (WI)
  
  • GER 381 - Junior-Level Credit for Study Abroad

    3-9 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GER 202  or equivalent; otherwise same as GER 281 . Intermediate-advanced systematic study abroad of the German language and culture, with particular emphasis on (I) oral communication, (II) reading, (III) writing at the junior-year level.
  
  • GER 405 - German Phonetics and Diction

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
  
  • GER 406 - Advanced Grammar

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GER 341 . Advanced study of German grammar, reading and stylistic analysis.
  
  • GER 442 - Survey of German Literature

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GER 341 . A chronological study of German literature. May be taken for a total of six hours if topics vary; credit obtained through study abroad. (WI)
  
  • GER 443 - Survey of German Literature II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GER 341 . May be repeated for a total of six hours if topics vary. Credit obtained through study abroad. (WI)
  
  • GER 445 - Topics in German Literature

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GER 341 . May be taken for a total of six hours if topics vary. Credit obtained through study abroad. (WI)
  
  • GER 446 - The German Novelle

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GER 341 . A study of important Novellen representative of literary currents in the 19th and 20th centuries, and an examination of literary theory relevant to the genre. (WI)
  
  • GER 481 - Senior-Level Credit for Study Abroad

    3-9 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): At least six hours at the 300 level; otherwise same as GER 281 . Advanced systematic study abroad of the German language, with particular emphasis on (I) oral and written communication (equivalent to GER 406 ), (II) culture and civilization, (III) literature (equivalent to GER 445 ) at the senior-year level.
  
  • GER 491 - Advanced Studies in the German Language

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): At least three hours of German at the 300 level. May be repeated for a total of six hours if topics vary; credit obtained through study abroad.

Greek

  
  • GRK 101 - Beginning Greek I

    3 hrs.
  
  • GRK 102 - Beginning Greek II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GRK 101  or equivalent.
  
  • GRK 201 - Intermediate Greek I

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GRK 102  or equivalent.
  
  • GRK 202 - Intermediate Greek II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GRK 201  or equivalent.
  
  • GRK 445 - Readings in Greek Literature

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GRK 201  or equivalent. May be taken for a total of nine hours; topics range from Greek epic and tragedy to philosophy and New Testament. (WI)

Italian

  
  • ITA 101 - Beginning Italian I

    3 hrs.
  
  • ITA 102 - Beginning Italian II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ITA 101  or equivalent.
  
  • ITA 181 - Beginning Credit for Study Abroad

    3-6 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Prior arrangements for evaluation and receipt of credit. Beginning study of the Italian language and culture with emphasis on communicative skills (equivalent to ITA 101  and/or ITA 102 ). Credit granted for systematic study of the Italian language and culture in a recognized teaching institution, approved in advance by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures; department will examine and grade progress and achievement of participants in program before granting credit.
  
  • ITA 201 - Intermediate Italian I

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ITA 102  or equivalent.
  
  • ITA 202 - Intermediate Italian II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ITA 201  or equivalent.
  
  • ITA 281 - Intermediate Credit for Study Abroad

    3-6 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): At least six hours at the 100 level; otherwise same as ITA 181 .
  
  • ITA 381 - Junior Credit for Study Abroad

    3-6 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): At least six hours at the 200 level; otherwise same as ITA 181 .
  
  • ITA 481 - Senior Credit for Study Abroad

    3-6 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): At least six hours at the 300 level; otherwise same as ITA 181 .

Japanese

  
  • JPN 101 - Beginning Japanese I

    3 hrs.
  
  • JPN 102 - Beginning Japanese II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): JPN 101  or equivalent.
  
  • JPN 201 - Intermediate Japanese I

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): JPN 102  or equivalent.
  
  • JPN 202 - Intermediate Japanese II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): JPN 201  or equivalent.

Latin

  
  • LAT 101 - Beginning Latin I

    3 hrs.
  
  • LAT 102 - Beginning Latin II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): LAT 101  or equivalent.
  
  • LAT 201 - Intermediate Latin I

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): LAT 102  or equivalent. (CC 2413)
  
  • LAT 202 - Intermediate Latin II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): LAT 201  or equivalent. (CC 2423)
  
  • LAT 411 - Medieval Latin

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): LAT 202  or equivalent. A survey of medieval Latin from St. Augustine to Copernicus.
  
  • LAT 445 - Readings in Latin Literature

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): LAT 202  or equivalent. May be taken for a total of nine hours; topics range from Latin poetry and epic to history and medieval Latin. (WI)

Portuguese

  
  • POR 101 - Beginning Portuguese I

    3 hrs.
    Designed for greater fluency in oral and written use of Portuguese, increase vocabulary, grammar and culture.
  
  • POR 102 - Beginning Portuguese II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): POR 101  or equivalent. Designed for greater fluency in oral and written use of Portuguese, increase vocabulary, grammar and culture.
  
  • POR 200 - Portuguese for Spanish Speakers

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): SPA 202  and/or consent.
  
  • POR 201 - Intermediate Portuguese I

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): POR 102 or equivalent. Designed for greater fluency in oral and written use of Portuguese, increase vocabulary, grammar and culture.
  
  • POR 202 - Intermediate Portuguese II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): POR 201  or equivalent. Designed for greater fluency in oral and written use of Portuguese, increase vocabulary, grammar and culture.

Russian

  
  • RUS 101 - Beginning Russian I

    3 hrs.
  
  • RUS 102 - Beginning Russian II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): RUS 101  or equivalent.
  
  • RUS 201 - Intermediate Russian I

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): RUS 102  or equivalent.
  
  • RUS 202 - Intermediate Russian II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): RUS 201  or equivalent.
  
  • RUS 305 - Conversation and Composition

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): RUS 202 .
  
  • RUS 341 - Reading Russian

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): RUS 202 .

Spanish

  
  • SPA 101 - Beginning Spanish I

    3 hrs.
    (CC 1213)
  
  • SPA 102 - Beginning Spanish II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): SPA 101  or equivalent. (CC 1223)
  
  • SPA 130 - Accelerated Beginning Spanish

    3 hrs.
    This course is an accelerated review for students who have had previous Spanish classroom experience. It covers the same materials as SPA 101  and SPA 102  in an accelerated format.
  
  • SPA 164 - Spanish for Health Professionals I

    3 hrs.
    Basic linguistic, cultural concepts, situational communication practice for interaction with Hispanic community in health care setting; no Spanish prerequisite; health majors only.
  
  • SPA 165 - Spanish for Health Professionals II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): SPA 164  or equivalent. Enhanced skill development in understanding, reading, writing and speaking Spanish in the health and medical care context; health majors only.
  
  • SPA 167 - Spanish for Business Professionals I

    3 hrs.
    Basic linguistic, business/cultural concepts, situational communication practice for interaction with Hispanic business community; no Spanish prerequisite; business majors only.
  
  • SPA 168 - Spanish for Business Professionals II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): SPA 167  or equivalent. Enhanced skill development in understanding, reading, writing and speaking Spanish in the business context; business majors only.
  
  • SPA 181 - Beginning Spanish I Credit for Study Abroad

    3-4 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): prior arrangements for evaluation and receipt of credit. Beginning study of the Spanish language and culture, with emphasis on communicative skills (equivalent to SPA 101 ); credit will be granted for systematic study of the Spanish language and culture in a recognized teaching institution, in a Spanish-speaking country, approved in advance by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures; department will examine and grade progress and achievement of participants in program before granting credit.
  
  • SPA 182 - Beginning Spanish II Credit for Study Abroad

    3-4 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): SPA 101 , SPA 181  or equivalent; otherwise same as SPA 181 , equivalent to SPA 102 .
  
  • SPA 184 - Spanish for Health Professionals I Study Abroad

    3 hrs.
    Basic linguistic, cultural concepts, situational communication practice for interaction with Hispanic community in health care setting; no Spanish prerequisite; health majors only.
  
  • SPA 185 - Spanish for Health Professionals II Study Abroad

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): SPA 164  or equivalent. Enhanced skill development in understanding, reading, writing and speaking Spanish in the health and medical care context; health majors only.
  
  • SPA 187 - Spanish for Business Professionals I Study Abroad

    3 hrs.
    Basic linguistic, business/cultural concepts, situational communication practice for interaction with Hispanic business community; no Spanish prerequisite; business majors only.
  
  • SPA 188 - Spanish for Business Professionals II Study Abroad

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): SPA 167  or equivalent. Enhanced skill development in understanding, reading, writing and speaking Spanish in the business context; business majors only.
 

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