| Chinese 111: Elementary Chinese I | (5 credits) | Mickel |
| Chinese is a fascinatingly different language; it does not have Western style grammatical features such as tense, gender, number, agreement, etc. Grammatical values are defined by structural position--where things are in sentences determines everything. Chinese has a simple phonetic structure that includes 4 tones (voice pitches) which make distinctions between words; and it has a writing system that functions very differently from English writing. These differences make Chinese an entrancing language and a window on a very different way of talking about the world.
This year we will use a new textbook that concentrates on using Chinese to communicate. The dialogues and conversations it contains will give you the ability to talk with Chinese people on topics from everyday life. We will also begin our study of the specifics of the most fascinating writing system ever devised--Chinese characters. You will learn to read and write from memory 250 characters and compounds and understand how they work in texts. |
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| Chinese 130A/C: Film and Fiction in Modern China (in English) | (4 credits) | Mickel |
| In "Film and Fiction in Modern China" we will watch representative films from the six waves of movie making in china, and we will read representative fiction from the four main literary periods in 20th century China; when possible the readings will be the original stories used to make the movies. We will focus on both the aesthetics of the short stories and movies as well as the cultural values they express. All readings, discussions and lectures will be in English, and the films will have English subtitles. The Chinese have written magnificent stories and made great films so it will be an interesting course. The course can be used to meet either the "A" or "C" General Education requirements. | ||
| Chinese 211: Intermediate Chinese I | (4 credits) | Mickel |
| We will focus on continuing to build both your reading and speaking ability in modern Chinese. There will be an emphasis on reviewing the grammar studied before and mastering additional nuances. We will, of course, be learning new vocabulary and developing greater skill with the grammar of the language. There will be many different activities aimed at improving both your speaking and listening skills in Chinese. Prerequisite: Chinese 112 or the equivalent. | ||
| Chinese 490: Independent Study | ||
| Tutorials for the student who has excelled in previous study of putonghua. Thematic content chosen according to student's intellectual interests. Conducted entirely in putonghua. | ||
| French 111: Elementary French | (5 credits) | Wierenga |
| Emphasis on elementary grammar, oral practice, and required laboratory. Open to the beginner, except by permission or placement. | ||
| French 112F: Intermediate French | (5 credits) | Wilkerson |
| Grammar review, composition, oral practice, reading, and required laboratory. Prerequisite: French 111 or equivalent. | ||
| French 112F: Intermediate French | (5 credits) | Cothran |
| Grammar review, composition, oral practice, reading, and required laboratory. Prerequisite: French 111 or equivalent. | ||
| French 201/1W: Advanced Intermediate French | (4 credits) | Wilkerson |
| Study of French in the context of the liberal arts. Readings in Francophone literature, culture and history; composition, oral practice; systematic review of French grammar. For students with three or more years of high school French. NB: French 114F has been renumbered to French 201. All students who placed into French 114 will henceforth take this course. Writing intensive. | ||
| French 215/1W: Expression écrite | (4 credits) | Cothran |
| Advanced composition, introduction to the forms of literature, grammar review. Prerequisite: French 112 or equivalent. Writing intensive. | ||
| French 250/1W: French Culture & Society | (4 credits) | Wierenga |
| Consideration of topics in contemporary French culture, including study of economic, political, sociological, educational, and artistic institutions and issues in France today. Prerequisite: French 112 or its equivalent. Writing intensive. | ||
| French 301A/1W: Survey of Literature II | (4 credits) | Wierenga | Wilkerson |
| This course explores the tradition of European literary criticism and how continental philosophy, linguistics, and other discipline have influenced thinking about literature since the Enlightenment. Its purpose is to help students become conversant with major trends in literary theory and to increase their familiarity with recent intellectual movements relevant to the study of literature. Prerequisite: French/German/Spanish 215. NOT writing intensive. | ||
| French 490: Independent Study | ||
| French 491: Internship | ||
| German 111: Elementary German | (5 credits) | Staff |
| Fundamentals of grammar, pronunciation, oral practice, and laboratory work. Also a basic introduction to German culture. Open to only the beginner, except by permission of instructor. | ||
| German 112F: Intermediate German | (5 credits) | Barry |
| Explication of grammar, continued oral practice, reading of literary and/or cultural texts, and related explication of grammar and laboratory work. Prerequisite: German 111 or equivalent. | ||
| German 215H/1W: Culture and Composition | (4 credits) | Barry |
| Using writing and discussion as a mode of exploration, students will analyze texts from the last century and examine issues characterizing German history and culture. The course aims to problematize stereotypes and to demonstrate how a European culture--both in its mainstream and dissident elements--assumed its present form on the basis of events in the last century. Students work a great deal with primary tests. The course incorporates tools of stylistic analysis and an intensive grammar review. Writing intensive. The course may be used to demonstrate that a student has achieved the learning goal for "Western Historical Perspectives" in the General Education Program. Prerequisite: German 112, or demonstration of equivalent competency. | ||
| German 301A/1W: Aufklaerung, Klassik, Romantik | (4 credits) | Barry |
| Survey of the literary monuments of the German Enlightenment, German Classicism, and Romanticism. the literature is examined in light of the historical and intellectual movements of the various periods. Prerequisite: One course at the 200 level or permission of instructor. Writing intensive. | German 390: Modern Critical Thought | (4 credits) | Wilkerson |
| This course explores the tradition of European literary criticism and how continental philosophy, linguistics, and other discipline have influenced thinking about literature since the Enlightenment. Its purpose is to help students become conversant with major trends in literary theory and to increase their familiarity with recent intellectual movements relevant to the study of literature. Prerequisite: French/German/Spanish 215. NOT writing intensive. | ||
| German 490: Independent Study | ||
| German 491: Internship | ||
| Japanese 111: Beginning Japanese I | (5 credits) | Toratani |
| Introduces the fundamental communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as the sociolinguistic information necessary for effective communication with Japanese natives. | ||
| Japanese 211: Intermediate Japanese I | (4 credits) | Christiansen |
| Further development of the fundamental communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as the sociolinguistic information necessary for effective communication with Japanese natives. Prerequisite: Japanese 112 or placement. | ||
| Japanese 311: Cultural Communication in Japanese I (or Advanced Japanese I) | (4 credits) | Toratani |
| The goal of the course is to develop culturally and socially appropriate proficiency in the four language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Prerequisite: Japanese 212 or placement. | ||
| Japanese 490: Independent Study | ||
| Latin 111: Elementary Latin | (4 credits) | Roark |
| Concentration on grammar, vocabulary, selected readings, and Roman culture. Intended for the beginner and for the student with some high school background in Latin. | ||
| Russian 111: Elementary Russian | (5 credits) | Zaharkov |
| Afraid of the Russian alphabet? Believe it or not, you already know almost half of it if you know Latin (our) alphabet and a little Greek from being a member of a sorority or a fraternity! After just five days you will be abele to read many words that are borrowed from other languages! We use the computer to help us, too! Recent world economic events have convinced us that Russia is indeed an important player in the international economic arena. Don't be left behind!
This course also will teach you how to speak and write Russian while learning the structure of the language. In addition, this course is accompanied by a video program where we follow the adventures of an American who lands in Russia as a roving photographer to learn about the people and the country. | ||
| Russian 205C: Readings in Russian Culture | (4 credits) | Zaharkov |
| Introduction to reading techniques and to readings in a variety of Russian prose, short story, press, and cultural texts. Emphasis is not on speaking, but reading and understanding. Prerequisite: Russian 112 or equivalent. | ||
| Russian 210/1W: Beginning Conversation & Composition | (4 credits) | Zaharkov |
| We're not really beginning conversation and composition if you took Russian at Wittenberg. You know we have already done this during Russian 111 and 112. Don't worry if you've forgotten your Russian over the summer. Second year courses review and refine what you have learned. This course allows you to do this while teaching you to maneuver through such important daily activities as transportation, shopping, and speaking on general themes. The course is supported by video and you will learn much about Russian culture. Writing intensive. Placement exam is given if you did not take Russian 112 here at Wittenberg. | ||
| Russian 490: Independent Study | ||
| Spanish 111: Elementary Spanish | (5 credits) | Franklin |
| Emphasis on elementary grammar, oral practice, and required laboratory. Students should plan for evening video viewing. | ||
| Spanish 111: Elementary Spanish | (5 credits) | Cantrell |
| Emphasis on elementary grammar, oral practice, and required laboratory. Students should plan for evening video viewing. | ||
| Spanish 112F: Intermediate Spanish | (5 credits) | Hoff |
| Grammar review, composition, oral practice, reading, and required laboratory. Prerequisite: Spanish 111 or equivalent. Students should plan for evening video viewing. | ||
| Spanish 112F: Intermediate Spanish | (5 credits) | Cantrell |
| Grammar review, composition, oral practice, reading, and required laboratory. Prerequisite: Spanish 111 or equivalent. Students should plan for evening video viewing. | ||
| Spanish 112F: Intermediate Spanish | (5 credits) | Staff |
| Grammar review, composition, oral practice, reading, and required laboratory. Prerequisite: Spanish 111 or equivalent. Students should plan for evening video viewing. | ||
| Spanish 215: Studies in Spanish | (4 credits) | Staff |
| Designed for the student who has completed Spanish grammar at the intermediate level (112) to provide a thorough and systematic survey of Spanish grammar, to expand vocabulary for conversation, and to teach how to write in a simple, clear style. Prerequisite: Spanish 112 or equivalent. | ||
| Spanish 215: Studies in Spanish | (4 credits) | Franklin |
| Designed for the student who has completed Spanish grammar at the intermediate level (112) to provide a thorough and systematic survey of Spanish grammar, to expand vocabulary for conversation, and to teach how to write in a simple, clear style. Prerequisite: Spanish 112 or equivalent. | ||
| Spanish 216: Conversation and Contemporary Issues | (4 credits) | Staff |
| This course is designed to develop skills in the spoken language. Course reviews the more complex aspects of Spanish grammar and expands vocabulary for conversation. Prerequisite: Spanish 215 or permission of instructor. | ||
| Spanish 217/1W: The Craft of Writing | (4 semester hours) | Franklin |
| Spanish 217 is designed to develop written proficiency at the 200 level. Emphasis is placed on composition as communication, the role of reading in the process of writing, and the function of grammar in context. Prerequisite: Spanish 215 or 216 or permission by instructor. Writing intensive. | ||
| Spanish 350H: Spanish Peninsular Civilization | (4 credits) | Staff |
| Cultural survey of Spain from its earliest history to the present with an emphasis on contemporary Peninsular culture. Lectures and discussions are supplemented by readings as well as presentations that reflect the history and development of Spanish civilization. Students should plan for evening video viewing. Prerequisite: Spanish 215 or 217. | ||
| Spanish 390: Modern Critical Thought | (4 credits) | Wilkerson |
| This course explores the tradition of European literary criticism and how continental philosophy, linguistics, and other discipline have influenced thinking about literature since the Enlightenment. Its purpose is to help students become conversant with major trends in literary theory and to increase their familiarity with recent intellectual movements relevant to the study of literature. Prerequisite: French/German/Spanish 215. NOT writing intensive. | ||
| Spanish 427: The Silver Screen | (4 credits) | Hoff |
| Selected films. This course will familiarize students with the history of film in the Hispanic world. Students will view works by prominent directors from Spain and the Americas, as well as explore issues and trends in Hispanic films. Prerequisite: any 300-level course taught in Spanish. | ||
| Spanish 430: Intensive Spanish Conversation | (2 credits) | Hoff |
| Expansion of oral communication skills in different areas of concentration such as business, medicine, literature, and politics. Emphasis on modes of expression and lexicon enhancement. Prerequisite: any 300-level course taught in Spanish. | ||
| Spanish 490: Independent Study | ||
| Spanish 491: Internship | ||
| Wittenberg’s official curriculum and academic policies are contained in the Academic Catalog. The latest edition of the Catalog is available online. | ||