Course Listings — Fall 2004

Chinese 111: Elementary Chinese I
(5 credits)
Mickel

Chinese is a fascinating language. It does not have Western style grammatical features such as tense, gender, number, agreement, etc. Instead, grammatical values are defined by markers and position, with the result that where elements are in sentences determines meaning. Chinese has a relatively simple phonetic structure and uses tones (voice pitches) to differentiate between words. The character writing system operates on the basis of representing concepts and sounds in a way that is fundamentally different from English alphabetic writing. These differences make Chinese an entrancing language and a window on a very different way of talking and thinking about the world.

This year we will continue to use a textbook that concentrates on communicating in Chinese. Mastering the dialogues and conversations it contains will give you the ability to interact with Chinese people on topics from everyday life. We will also begin our study of the specifics of the Chinese writing system, and over the semester you will learn to read and write 250 characters and compounds.

Chinese 130: Topics in Chinese Cultural Studies
(4 credits)
Staff

All the courses taught in this series will examine a range of timely and interesting features of modern Chinese culture. No prerequisites.

Chinese 130: Topics in Chinese Cultural Studies
(4 credits)
Staff

All the courses taught in this series will examine a range of timely and interesting features of modern Chinese culture. No prerequisites.

Chinese 211: Intermediate Chinese I
(4 credits)
Staff

We will focus on continuing to build both your reading and speaking abilities in modern Chinese. There will be an emphasis on reviewing the grammar we previously studied and mastering additional structures. We will, of course, be learning new vocabulary and developing greater skill with the writing system of the language. There will be many different activities aimed at improving both your speaking, listening, and reading skills in Chinese. Prerequisite: Chinese 112 or the equivalent.

Chinese 311: Directed Readings in Chinese Newspapers
(4 credits)
Mickel

Introduction to journalistic writing that is the basic prose style of 21th-century China. Class work is conducted almost entirely in Chinese. Prerequisite: Chinese 212 or permission of instructor.

Chinese 380: Methods for Teaching Foreign Language (K-12)
(4 credits)
Hoff

Course to acquire an understanding of the history and rationale for foreign language instruction and of the relationship between theories of language learning and classroom practice. The student learns to plan, implement, and evaluate language instruction for students at the elementary and secondary school levels and to enrich curriculum content to promote appreciation of the customs, values, and history of other cultures. Field experience is included. Prerequisite: Completion of two 200-level courses in the target language or by permission of the instructor..Chinese 490: Independent Study Tutorials for the student who has excelled in previous study of Chinese. Thematic content chosen according to student's intellectual interests. Conducted in spoken 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)
Wierenga

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 201F: Advanced Intermediate French
(4 credits)
Cothran

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. Prerequisite: French 112 or placement.

French 215/1W: Expression écrite
(4 credits)
Wilkerson

Introduction to stylistics, survey of literary forms, grammar review. Prerequisite: French 201 or instructor's permission. Writing intensive.

French 301A/1W: Survey of Literature I
(4 credits)
Cothran

Survey of major writers, movements, and genres in French literature from the Medieval period through the 17th century. Prerequisite: One French course above 201. Writing intensive.

French 380: Methods for Teaching Foreign Language (K-12)
(4 credits)
Hoff

Course to acquire an understanding of the history and rationale for foreign language instruction and of the relationship between theories of language learning and classroom practice. The student learns to plan, implement, and evaluate language instruction for students at the elementary and secondary school levels and to enrich curriculum content to promote appreciation of the customs, values, and history of other cultures. Field experience is included. Prerequisite: Completion of two 200-level courses in the target language.

French 390R: Contemporary Theory
(4 credits)
Wilkerson

Introduction to contemporary theory, including deconstruction, discourse theory, feminist and postcolonial theory, and theories of gender. No prerequisites.

French 413/1W: La Prose II: le roman du 19e siècle
(4 credits)
Wierenga

Study of the novelists of the 19th century, including Chateaubriand, Balzac, Hugo, Flaubert, and Maupassant. Prerequisite: French 301 and/or 302. Writing intensive.

French 490: Independent Study

French 491: Internship

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 111: Elementary German
(5 credits)
Bennett

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 210: Conversation
(4 credits)
Barry

Concentration on phonetics, vocabulary building, oral practice, and communicative strategies. Prerequisite: 112, German competency or permission of instructor.

German 302A/1W: Von heute bis zum Vormaerz
(4 credits)
Bennett

Survey of German literature beginning with the modern period and tracing its roots back to the period preceding the failed March revolution of 1848. Course helps the student to understand the questions of literary origins and to assess the relationships between cultural and literary problems. Writing intensive. Prerequisite: One course at the 200 level or permission of instructor.

German 380: Methods for Teaching Foreign Language (K-12)
(4 credits)
Hoff

Course to acquire an understanding of the history and rationale for foreign language instruction and of the relationship between theories of language learning and classroom practice. The student learns to plan, implement, and evaluate language instruction for students at the elementary and secondary school levels and to enrich curriculum content to promote appreciation of the customs, values, and history of other cultures. Field experience is included. Prerequisite: Completion of two 200-level courses in the target language.

German 390R: Contemporary Theory
(4 credits)
Wilkerson

Introduction to contemporary theory, including deconstruction, discourse theory, feminist and postcolonial theory, and theories of gender. No prerequisites.

German 490: Independent Study

German 491: Internship

Japanese 111: Beginning Japanese I
(5 credits)
Imai

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)
Staff

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: Advanced Japanese I
(4 credits)
Staff

The goal of the course is to develop culturally and socially appropriate proficiency in the four language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Prerequisite: 212 or placement.

Japanese 380: Methods for Teaching Foreign Language (K-12)
(4 credits)
Hoff

Course to acquire an understanding of the history and rationale for foreign language instruction and of the relationship between theories of language learning and classroom practice. The student learns to plan, implement, and evaluate language instruction for students at the elementary and secondary school levels and to enrich curriculum content to promote appreciation of the customs, values, and history of other cultures. Field experience is included. Prerequisite: Completion of two 200-level courses in the target language.

Japanese 430: Topics in Japanese Language & Literature
(4 credits)
Imai

This course is designed to meet the needs of Japanese language students who have surpassed the highest levels of Japanese language study available in existing courses at the University. Course design will vary in accordance with student need and may include select readings and conversation activities. Permission of professor required.

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 able 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 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 230: Topics: Reading Russian & the Web
(2 credits)
Zaharkov

You will notice that this course carries 2 credits. This will enable students to take a full course load and yet still keep up with their Russian. This course will teach you reading skills in a foreign language as well as investigating topics on Russian culture using the Web. A final project on the topic of your choice is in lieu of a final exam. Prerequisite: Russian 112 or 106..Honors 300A/1W: Transitions in Russian Literature: The Search for Self (4 credits) Zaharkov This course examines the transitions-moral, philosophical, political and personal that the protagonists in Russian Literature experienced as Russian society moves into the "Modern Age" and continues to the present day. Five great Russian authors, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Turgenev, Pasternak and Solzhenitsyn portray the various challenges their protagonists faced in the light of the vast changes that have taken place in Russian society from the 1860s. Students who have had significant contact with one of the works assigned (for example, in another college course) may opt to substitute a work by that author. Limited enrollment for RAST majors as space permits. Be prepared to read some great (500 page) novels! Taught in English.

Russian 380: Methods for Teaching Foreign Language (K-12)
(4 credits)
Hoff

Course to acquire an understanding of the history and rationale for foreign language instruction and of the relationship between theories of language learning and classroom practice. The student learns to plan, implement, and evaluate language instruction for students at the elementary and secondary school levels and to enrich curriculum content to promote appreciation of the customs, values, and history of other cultures. Field experience is included. Prerequisite: Completion of two 200-level courses in the target language.

Russian 490: Independent Study

Spanish 111: Beginning Spanish I
(5 credits)
Staff

Emphasis on elementary grammar, oral practice, and required laboratory.

Spanish 112F: Beginning Spanish II
(5 credits)
Staff

A continuation of Spanish 111, this course includes grammar review, composition, oral practice, reading, and required laboratory. Prerequisite: Spanish 111 or placement.

Spanish 112F: Beginning Spanish II
(5 credits)
Cantrell

A continuation of Spanish 111, this course includes grammar review, composition, oral practice, reading, and required laboratory. Prerequisite: Spanish 111 or placement.

Spanish 150F: Beginning Spanish II
(5 credits)
McIntyre

This is an intermediate level course that will review, introduce, and expand upon vocabulary and structures commonly dealt with in introductory courses. Laboratory time also required. Prerequisite: Spanish 112 or placement.

Spanish 150F: Intermediate Spanish
(5 credits)
Cantrell

This is an intermediate level course that will review, introduce, and expand upon vocabulary and structures commonly dealt with in introductory courses. Laboratory time also required. Prerequisite: Spanish 112 or placement.

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, 150, or placement examination..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 credits)
Franklin

This course is designed to develop written language skills at the advanced intermediate 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 351H: Latin American Culture
(4 credits)
Franklin

Study of the development of Latin America focusing on the cause, meaning, and effects of events which have shaped its culture. The course objective is to show the unity of Latin American culture. Prerequisite: Spanish 215 or 217.

Spanish 380: Methods of Teaching Foreign Language (K-12)
(4 credits)
Hoff

Course to acquire an understanding of the history and rationale for foreign language instruction and of the relationship between theories of language learning and classroom practice. The student learns to plan, implement, and evaluate language instruction for students at the elementary and secondary school levels and to enrich curriculum content to promote appreciation of the customs, values, and history of other cultures. Field experience is included. Prerequisite: Completion of two 200-level courses in the target language.

Spanish 390R: Contemporary Theory
(4 credits)
Wilkerson

Introduction to contemporary theory, including deconstruction, discourse theory, feminist and postcolonial theory, and theories of gender. No prerequisites.

Spanish 415: Advanced Studies in Spanish Language
(4 credits)
McIntyre

This course is a continuation of Spanish 215. It is especially recommended for students who seek advanced work in grammar, with the goal of producing idiomatic Spanish. Students will acquire an understanding of more sophisticated grammar structures and their interrelations. Prerequisite: Spanish 215 and a 300-level course taught in Spanish.

Spanish 432/01.1: Reading and Research in Spanish
(2 credits)
McIntyre

During the first half of the semester, we will read a very limited selection of texts, mostly short stories, and analyze them in their literary, cultural and historical contexts. We will then re-write the stories, adapting them into screen plays (dramatic texts). Prerequisite: Any 300 level course taught in Spanish.

Spanish 430/01.2: Intensive Spanish Conversation
(2 credits)
McIntyre

Spanish 430 builds on the work of Spanish 432. During the second half of the semester we will take the screen plays from Spanish 432 and produce them for public performance as one-act plays in Spanish. Prerequisite: any 300 level course taught in Spanish.

Spanish 494: Methodology in Early Childhood Spanish Language Education
(2 credits)
Hoff

This course is designed to give students seeking the P-12 licensure in Spanish adequate experience in foreign language teaching at the elementary school level. Course requires a six-week field experience of observation and supervised teaching of Spanish in one of the local elementary schools..Spanish 490: Independent Study

Spanish 491: Internship