COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Spring Semester 2002
Chinese 112F: Elementary Chinese II
(5 credits)
Mickel
Continuation of 111. Gaining further skill in using putonghua with every day conversational topics will be important. We will also learn to read and write more of the characters used to represent those concepts. Prerequisite: Chinese 111 or its equivalent.
Chinese 212: Intermediate Chinese II.
(4 credits)
Mickel
Continuation of 211. We will finish the lessons in Practical Chinese Reader Book II and, towards the end of the semester, prepare to move into a textbook that will prepare us for reading original modern prose texts. Of course, all of this will be done while speaking Chinese. Prerequisite: Chinese 211.
Chinese 312: Directed Readings in Chinese Literature
(4 credits)
Mickel
Intensive study of pieces representative of Republican and Communist-style literature. The focus is primarily on modern prose and fiction. Discussions will be in putonghua. Prerequisite: Chinese 311 or permission of instructor.
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 112F: Intermediate French
(5 credits)
Cothran
Grammar review, composition, oral practice, reading, and required laboratory. Prerequisite: French 111 or equivalent.
French 140A: Themes of Francophone Literature: Québec for Beginners (In English)
(4 credits)
Wilkerson
This course introduces major issues in the history and culture of Québec as represented in selected literary texts by both French- and English-speaking Québécois, with an emphasis on understanding questions of identity, cultural heritage, literary history and national sovereignty. Not writing intensive. Readings and discussions entirely in English.
French 201F/01: Advanced Intermediate French
(4 credits)
Wierenga
Study of French in the context of the liberal arts. Readings in French literature, culture and history; composition, oral practice; thorough and systematic review of French grammar. For students with three or more years of high school French. NB: French 114 has been renumbered to French 201. All students who placed into French 114 will henceforth take this course.
French 210: Expression orale
(4 credits)
Wierenga
Course in oral communication which concentrates on vocabulary building, study of idioms, popular style, and improvement of fluency in French. Individual conferences; laboratory work required. Prerequisite: French 112 or equivalent.
French 302A 1W: Survey of Literature I.
(4 credits)
Cothran
Continuation of 301 dealing with the major writers, movements, and genres during the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. Prerequisite: French 215 or permission of the instructor. Writing intensive. Taught in French.
French 410 1W: La Poésie française
(4 credits)
Wilkerson
In-depth study of French and Francophone poets from the Renaissance to the present. Prerequisite: French 301 and/or 302 or instructor=s permission. Writing intensive.
French 450 1W: Senior Seminar
(4 credits)
Wierenga
Review of major literary movements and genres. Required of majors. Final exam serves in lieu of departmental comprehensive exam. Writing intensive.
French 490: Independent Study
French 491: Internship
GERMAN 105
The foundation course of the two course series designed to meet the needs of professional learners and allowing them to demonstrate competency in German while incorporating their professional interests into their language learning. The course and classroom experience are designed to accommodate the lifestyle of students in the Community Education program. Enrollment is limited to students in the School of Community Education. 4 credits.
GERMAN 106
Continuation of German 105. Instruction in German 106 is more highly individualized. Students work both independently and in groups to complete portfolio projects designed by individuals in consultation with the instructor. The portfolio reflects the individual student's personal and professional goals and serves to meet the competency requirement. Enrollment limited to students in the School of Community Education. 4 credits.
RUSSIAN 105
Introduction to the study of Russian through speaking, reading and translation. Computer-assisted instruction in speaking and in reading Russian Culture. Enrollment limited to students in the School of Community Education. 4 credits.
RUSSIAN 106
Continuation of Russian 105; speaking, reading and translation. Russian culture through reading Russian texts. Computer-assisted instruction. Enrollment limited to students in the School of Community Education. 4 credits.
German 111: Elementary German
(5 credits)
Barry
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 112F: Intermediate German
(5 credits)
Bennett
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 210: Conversation
(4 credits)
Bennett
Concentration on phonetics, vocabulary building, oral practice, and communicative strategies. Prerequisite: 112, German competency, or permission of instructor.
German 275A 1W: Germans & Jews: Culture, Identity, & Difference
(4 credits)
Bennett
All readings and discussions in English! No German required! Course counts as four credits toward fulfilling the Fine, Performing and Literary Arts Requirement.
Interested in learning about the Jewish contribution to German culture? The conflicts between German Christians and German Jews? Curious about the young Martin Luther=s pleas for a better relationship between Christians and Jews and his attacks on Judaism as he grew older? Would you like to learn about negative theology? To read Franz Kafka=s fiction? Have you explored how writers use literature to try to fathom the Holocaust? Are you interested in exploring how the history of German Christians and German Jews is relevant to our concerns about pluralism? If you have pondered some or all of these issues, consider registering for either German 275A (Dr. Bennett) or Religion 275L (Dr. Millen). The two courses meet together on occasion and each approaches the kinds of questions described above from a different perspective. Writing intensive.
German 410 1W: Period Seminar
(4 credits)
Barry
In-depth study of a literary movement or period; topic chosen by the instructor. Prerequisite: One course at 300 level or permission of instructor. Writing intensive.
German 490: Independent Study
German 491: Internship
Japanese 112F: Beginning Japanese II.
(5 credits)
Christiansen
Japanese 112 introduces basic Japanese language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as sociocultural information. Students will learn to communicate about a core of topics relevant to everyday life. Prerequisite: Japanese 111 or placement.
Japanese 130C: Communication in Japanese Business
(4 credits)
Toratani
How can one communicate successfully in doing business with Japanese? This course examines cross-cultural business dialogues between Japanese and Americans and reviews the organizational culture of successful Japanese corporations. It also introduces general societal and cultural information of Japan in order to better understand how Japanese business is conducted. THE COURSE IS TAUGHT ENTIRELY IN ENGLISH and has no prerequisites.
Japanese 212: Intermediate Japanese II.
(4 credits)
Toratani
Continued 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 211 or placement.
Japanese 312: Advanced Japanese II.
(4 credits)
Toratani
Continuation of 311, the goal of the course is to develop culturally and socially appropriate proficiency in the four language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Prerequisite: 311 or placement.
Japanese 490: Independent Study
Japanese 491: Internship
Latin 112F: Intermediate Latin
(4 credits)
Roark
Continuation of grammar exercises, vocabulary and derivative studies, selected readings in classical Latin, and discussions of Roman culture. Prerequisite: Latin 111 or equivalent.
Russian 112F: Elementary Russian II
(5 credits)
Zaharkov
Continuation of 111, practice with conversation and grammatical patterns. Prerequisite: Russian 111 or equivalent.
Russian 230A/C 1W: The Modern Hero in Russian Literature
(4 credits )
Zaharkov
TAUGHT ENTIRELY IN ENGLISH, this class provides a compelling study of the Russian hero=s metamorphosis during Russia=s modern literary period that spans 1835 to the present. As Russia entered its Modern Age awash in Western ideas, its best writers responded with a new hero chiseled from the raw impact and aftermath of the tremendous changes in Russian society. To enhance our study of the Russian hero, subtitled films will be used in concert with the reading of Russia=s greatest 19th and 20th century writers including Pushkin, Gogol, Dostoevsky, Turgenev, Tolstoy, Chekhov, Zamjatin, Bulgakov and Solzhenitsyn. NO PREREQUISITES! Writing intensive.
Russian 310 1W: Advanced Conversation & Composition
(4 credits)
Zaharkov
Continuation of Russian 210, practice in composition, conversation, role-playing and reading techniques. Writing intensive.
Russian 330: Conversation Through Film
(3 credits)
Zaharkov
Want to keep up with Russian conversation as well as watch some of the great films of Russian cinema? Discuss the current problems of Russian society and its youth? Films are subtitled. Some of the issues to be discussed are Russian=s conflict of East vs. West, the generation gap, women=s roles, to name only a few! Prerequisite: Russian 210 or permission of the instructor.
Russian 490: Independent Study
Russian 491: Internship
SPANISH 105
The first course of the two-course series designed to meet the needs of professional learners enabling them to achieve language competency goals within the context of their professional interests and in a learning environment designed to accommodate the lifestyle of the non-traditional student. Enrollment is limited to students in the School of Community Education. 4 credits.
SPANISH 106
The second course of the two-course series offered for students in the School of Community Education. Spanish 106 follows a modified individualized instruction format, with students meeting to review grammar, discuss and present assignments and projects. Students will receive assignments based on professional and/or personal interests and needs. Areas of interests include Spanish for business professionals, health care professionals, and law enforcement. Students who successfully complete all work and activities in 106 will complete the language requirement. Enrollment is limited to students in the School of Community Education. 4 credits.
Spanish 111: Elementary Spanish
(5 credits)
Staff
Emphasis on elementary grammar, oral practice, and required laboratory. Students are also required to attend evening showings of the Destinos video series.
Spanish 112F: Intermediate Spanish
(5 credits)
Staff
Grammar, composition, oral practice, reading, and required laboratory. Students are also required to attend evening showings of the Destinos video series. Prerequisite: Spanish 111 or equivalent.
Spanish 112F: Intermediate Spanish
(5 credits)
Franklin
Grammar, composition, oral practice, reading, and required laboratory. Students are also required to attend evening showings of the Destinos video series. Prerequisite: Spanish 111 or equivalent.
Spanish 112F: Intermediate Spanish
(5 credits)
Cantrell
Grammar, composition, oral practice, reading, and required laboratory. Students are also required to attend evening showings of the Destinos video series. Prerequisite: Spanish 111 or equivalent.
Spanish 130A: Caribbean Literature: Geographical Location or Cultural Phenomenon?
(4 credits)
Franklin
Continuing its mission to introduce the campus community to the diversity of the Hispanic world, Spanish 130 explores the cultural basin of the Caribbean. The texts for this class, in the form of readings (fiction and non-fiction), film, and music will examine artists from Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti. Class materials will afford students the opportunity to discuss and analyze issues of race, gender, ethnicity and cultural identity within the context of the Caribbean. TAUGHT IN ENGLISH.
Spanish 215: Studies in Spanish Language
(4 credits)
Sagastume
Designed for the student who has completed Spanish grammar at the intermediate level (112) or its equivalent. The course will provide a thorough and systematic survey of Spanish grammar, expand vocabulary for conversation, and teach students how to write in a simple, clear style. Prerequisite: Spanish 112 or placement examination.
Spanish 215: Studies in Spanish Language
(4 credits)
Cantrell
Designed for the student who has completed Spanish grammar at the intermediate level (112) or its equivalent. The course will provide a thorough and systematic survey of Spanish grammar, expand vocabulary for conversation, and teach students how to write in a simple, clear style. Prerequisite: Spanish 112 or placement examination.
Spanish 215: Studies in Spanish Language
(4 credits)
González
Designed for the student who has completed Spanish grammar at the intermediate level (112) or its equivalent. The course will provide a thorough and systematic survey of Spanish grammar, expand vocabulary for conversation, and teach students how to write in a simple, clear style. Prerequisite: Spanish 112 or placement examination.
Spanish 216: Conversation and Contemporary Issues
(4 credits)
Sagastume
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.
Spanish 217 1W: The Craft of Writing
(4 credits)
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 of instructor. Writing intensive.
Spanish 301A 1W: Introduction to Hispanic Literature I
(4 credits)
Sagastume
Provides an introduction to the major periods and movements through which Hispanic literature has evolved, from its beginnings to the 19th century. Designed to provide the student with the opportunity to acquire the technical vocabulary of the Hispanic literary critic. Includes discussions of the artistic implications of literature and presentation of the four basic genres: narrative, poetry, drama, and essay. Prerequisite: Spanish 215 or 217. Writing intensive.
Spanish 450 1W: Senior Seminar
(4 credits)
González
In-depth study of a literary movement, problem, author, or genre. Topic to be chosen by instructor. Required of each Spanish major. Prerequisites: Spanish 301 or 302 and one 400-level Spanish course. Writing intensive.
Spanish 490: Independent Study
Spanish 491: Internship
