(LANG 270/ LANG 370) Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum: CLAC
(1 semester hour)
Prerequisite: You must either have completed or be enrolled in a 3rd semester language course (any language course numbered above 112).
Wittenberg offers a distinctive, nationally recognized Cultures and Language Across the Curriculum Program (CLAC) that allows students to use their language skills in a wide variety of disciplines. You can read about the program in USA Today by following this link:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2010-07-24-IHE_languages24_ST_N.htm
The courses listed below offer students the opportunity to earn an additional credit by completing a CLAC module. In the CLAC program, you will work your professor and a member of the language department to design and complete a project directly related to what you're learning in the course and tailored to your skill level in the language. CLAC offers you the chance to use your knowledge of another language to further your study of another discipline. You'll discover that even with an intermediate knowledge of a foreign language (i.e. one course beyond 112), you can make discoveries about the material you're studying and share your insights with your colleagues. CLAC offers you the opportunity to use your language skills in a real world setting and to gain insight into how culture and language intersect with the academic disciplines that interest you.
The CLAC module will be listed on your transcript and indicate in which course you had your CLAC experience. Your transcript will demonstrate to potential employers or graduate schools that you have used your knowledge of a foreign language to engage in meaningful work in a discipline. CLAC modules also count toward the language requirement for International Studies majors and minors. To register for a CLAC experience in this course, speak with your instructor in the first two weeks of classes. Meeting times and location will be arranged at the beginning of the semester.
The Comprehensive List of Courses offering CLAC modules:
Chinese 111/01/02: Beginning Chinese I
(5 semester hours)
Staff
Ninety minutes per week of independent lab time required.
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 151A/C: Film and Fiction in Modern China
(4 semester hours)
H. Choy
Taught in English. No prerequisite.
We will watch and discuss representative films from the major waves of movie making in China, and we will read representative fiction from the four main literary periods in 20th century China; in two cases, 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 and entertaining course. The course can be used to meet either the “A” or “C” General Education requirements.
Chinese 211: Intermediate Chinese I
(5 semester hours)
H. Choy
Prerequisite: Chinese 112 or the equivalent
Ninety minutes per week of independent lab time required.
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.
Chinese 241: Foreign Language Tutor Training
(2 semester hours)
B. Bertrand
Permission of Instructor Only
This two-credit, half semester course is designed to train potential foreign language tutors for employment in Wittenberg's Foreign Language Learning Center (FLLC). Learning goals include effective tutoring strategies, training in language technologies, and course-specific sessions with language faculty. The course will be taught in English by the FLLC director and will combine both practical and theoretical material in the form of readings, video segments, discussion, and hands-on practice. Students who complete the course will receive a certificate from the CRLA stating that they are certified level 2 (Advanced) tutors. This course is mandatory for employment in the FLLC
Chinese 311: Directed Readings in Chinese Newspapers
(4 credits)
H. Choy
Prerequisite: Chinese 212
This is a third year course in advanced Chinese. It aims at developing competence in the language with an emphasis on strategies and tactics of reading Chinese newspapers to enable students to acquaint themselves with recent developments in China. To accommodate the rapid changes in Chinese life and language today, we will supplement each lesson of the textbook with authentic news articles from the Internet. Students should expect a steady expansion of their vocabulary and speak the language in all classroom activities.
Chinese 270/370: CLAC Module. See description of Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum Above.
(1 semester hour)
H. Choy.
Prerequisite: Must either be enrolled in a 200-Level Chinese course or have completed at least 2 credits at the 200-Level
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 111/01: Beginning French I
(5 semester hours)
T. Wilkerson
Open to the beginner, except by permission or placement. Ninety minutes per week of independent lab time required.
Fundamentals of grammar, pronunciation, oral practice and laboratory work. Also a basic introduction to French culture.
French 112F/01: Beginning French II
(5 semester hours)
Staff
Prerequisite: French 111 or placement. Ninety minutes per week of independent lab time required.
Grammar review, composition, oral practice, reading, and required laboratory.
French 150F: Intermediate French
(5 semester hours)
Staff
Prerequisite: French 112 or placement. Ninety minutes per week of independent lab time required.
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.
French 241: Foreign Language Tutor Training
(2 semester hours)
B. Bertrand
Permission of Instructor Only
This two-credit, half semester course is designed to train potential foreign language tutors for employment in Wittenberg's Foreign Language Learning Center (FLLC). Learning goals include effective tutoring strategies, training in language technologies, and course-specific sessions with language faculty. The course will be taught in English by the FLLC director and will combine both practical and theoretical material in the form of readings, video segments, discussion, and hands-on practice. Students who complete the course will receive a certificate from the CRLA stating that they are certified level 2 (Advanced) tutors. This course is mandatory for employment in the FLLC.
French 260/1.1: La Vie contemporaine des francophones (Contemporary Francophone Culture)
(2 semester hours)
T. Wilkerson
Prerequisite: Successful completion of French 112 or placement
Consideration of topics in contemporary life in francophone cultures with a focus on conversation, including study of practical vocabulary of daily life, and grammar review. Taught in French.
French 265/1.2: Identité nationale: Qui sont les Québécois? (National Identity: Who are the Québécois?)
(2 semester hours)
T. Wilkerson
Prerequisite: Successful completion of French 112 or placement
This course examines fundamental questions of national identity of francophones in Québec through historical and literary readings in French.
French 303/01: Panorama de la littérature française
(4 semester hours)
Staff
Prerequisite: Four French semester hours at the 200 level
Survey of major writers in French literature from the medieval period through the 21th century. Taught in French.
French 270/370: CLAC Module. See description of Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum Above.
(1 semester hour)
T. Wilkerson
Prerequisite: Must either be enrolled in a 200-Level French course or have completed at least 2 credits at the 200-Level
French 403: Thèmes dans l'histoire intellectuelle française
(4 semester hours)
T. Wilkerson
Prerequisite: 4 semester hours of French at the 300 level
This is a content-based course that addresses various aspects of French intellectual history using materials drawn from a number of academic disciplines. Actual topics will vary from year to year, and can range from “Literature and the Plastic Arts in Nineteenth-Century France” to “Existentialism and Twentieth Century French Film.”
French 490: Independent Study
French 491: Internship
German 111/01: Beginning German I
(5 semester hours)
D. Barry
Open to only the beginner, except by permission of instructor. Ninety minutes per week of independent lab time required.
Fundamentals of grammar, pronunciation, oral practice, and laboratory work. Also a basic introduction to German culture.
German 111/02: Beginning German I
(5 semester hours)
T. Bennett
Open to only the beginner, except by permission of instructor. Ninety minutes per week of independent lab time required.
Fundamentals of grammar, pronunciation, oral practice, and laboratory work. Also a basic introduction to German culture.
German 112F: Beginning German II
(5 semester hours)
D. Barry
Prerequisite: German 111 or equivalent. Ninety minutes per week of independent lab time required.
Explication of grammar, continued oral practice, reading of literary and/or cultural texts, and related explication of grammar and laboratory work.
German 241: Foreign Language Tutor Training
(2 credits)
B. Bertrand
Permission of Instructor Only
This two-credit, half semester course is designed to train potential foreign language tutors for employment in Wittenberg's Foreign Language Learning Center (FLLC). Learning goals include effective tutoring strategies, training in language technologies, and course-specific sessions with language faculty. The course will be taught in English by the FLLC director and will combine both practical and theoretical material in the form of readings, video segments, discussion, and hands-on practice. Students who complete the course will receive a certificate from the CRLA stating that they are certified level 2 (Advanced) tutors. This course is mandatory for employment in the FLLC.
German 261/1.2: Umwelt: Natur und Kultur (Environment: Nature and Culture)
(2 semester hours)
D. Barry
Prerequisite: Successful completion of German 112 or German 200 level placement
This is a content-based reading and conversation course that focuses on the role of the natural environment in the lives of contemporary Germans; it explores some of the distinctive ways in which those Germans express their regard and concern for the natural world.
German 262/1.1: Eomführung in die Kunst des Übersetzens (Introduction to the Art of Translation)
(2 semester hours)
T. Bennett
Prerequisite: Successful completion of German 112 or German 200 level placement
An introduction to the theory and practice of good translation, including a consideration of the demands of translating different types of texts and a consideration of the broader cultural issues inherent in the practice of translation. Review of advanced grammar topics as well.
German 270/370: CLAC Module. See description of Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum Above.
(1 semester hour)
D. Barry
Prerequisite: Must either be enrolled in a 200-Level German course or have completed at least 2 credits at the 200-Level
German 410/1W: Die Romantiker
(4 semester hours)
T. Bennett
Prerequisite: One 300 level German course
The Romantic movement was born in Germany. The final years of the 18th and the first decades of the 19th century witnessed a blossoming of creativity and discovery in virtually every area of Germany's cultural life. The Romantics explored, for example, folklore, fairy tales, the life of dreams, the unconscious mind, and attempted to integrate the discoveries of scientists and world travelers into their vision of the cosmos. The period also gave birth to a new sense of German nationhood and to fascinating attempts to re-mythologize modern life. In the seminar, we'll explore a broad spectrum of works by Romantic writers and thinkers. Students will write frequent short essays, guide discussions, make occasional presentations and submit a final project. Writing intensive.
German 490: Independent Study
German 491: Internship
Japanese 111/01/02: Beginning Japanese I
(5 semester hours)
T. Imai
Ninety minutes per week of independent lab time required.
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 150A/C: Survey of Japanese Literature
(4 semester hours)
Staff
Prerequisite: No prerequisite; taught in English
Introduction to major literary works written in Japan between the year 900 and the present. Designed to be of interest to the entire campus community.
Japanese 211: Intermediate Japanese I
(4 semester hours)
T. Imai
Prerequisite: Japanese 112 with a C- or higher or placement.
Ninety minutes per week of independent lab time required.
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.
Japanese 241: Foreign Language Tutor Training
(2 semester hours)
B. Bertrand
Permission of Instructor Only
This two-credit, half semester course is designed to train potential foreign language tutors for employment in Wittenberg's Foreign Language Learning Center (FLLC). Learning goals include effective tutoring strategies, training in language technologies, and course-specific sessions with language faculty. The course will be taught in English by the FLLC director and will combine both practical and theoretical material in the form of readings video segments, discussion, and hands-on practice. Students who complete the course will receive a certificate from the CRLA stating that they are certified level 2 (Advanced) tutors. This course is mandatory for employment in the FLLC.
Japanese 311: Advanced Japanese I
(4 semester hours)
Staff
Prerequisite: Japanese 212 with a C- or higher or placement
The goal of the course is to develop culturally and socially appropriate proficiency in the four language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Japanese 270/370: CLAC Module. See description of Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum Above.
(1 semester hour)
T. Imai
Prerequisite: Must either be enrolled in a 200-Level Japanese course or have completed at least 2 credits at the 200-Level
Japanese 430: Topics in Japanese Language and Literature
(4 semester hours)
Staff
Prerequisite: Japanese 312
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.
Japanese 490: Independent Study
Russian 111: Beginning Russian I
(5 semester hours)
L. Zaharkov
Ninety minutes per week of independent lab time required.
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 241: Foreign Language Tutor Training
(2 semester hours)
B. Bertrand
Permission of instructor only
This two-credit, half semester course is designed to train potential foreign language tutors for employment in Wittenberg's Foreign Language Learning Center (FLLC). Learning goals include effective tutoring strategies, training in language technologies, and course-specific sessions with language faculty. The course will be taught in English by the FLLC director and will combine both practical and theoretical material in the form of readings, video segments, discussion, and hands-on practice. Students who complete the course will receive a certificate from the CRLA stating that they are certified level 2 (Advanced) tutors. This course is mandatory for employment in the FLLC.
Russian 260/1.2: Understanding Contemporary Russian Social Issues
(2 semester hours)
L. Zaharkov
Prerequisite: Russian 112 or placement at the 200 level
Introduction to reading skills in Russian by using authentic materials from the contemporary Russian press found on the World Wide Web. Discussion of social and cultural issues in Russian society such as the role of women, education, political movements and youth groups, immigration and relocation issues of the former Soviet Republics.
Russian 263/1.1: Russian Film and Culture
(2 semester hours)
L. Zaharkov
Prerequisite: Russian 112 or placement at the 200 level
Through the study of Russian, students will watch and discuss films that acquaint students with contemporary Russian life. Students will learn the vocabulary necessary to discuss the portrayals of family, relationships, changing value systems, and social questions as reflected in Russian film. This course will also help students gain additional language skills in speaking and aural comprehension.
Russian 330: Russian Speech Etiquette
(2 semester hours)
L. Zaharkov
Prerequisite: Russian 262 or permission of instructor
Do you really know how to say “Hello”? There's a difference depending on whom you are talking to! This course will study speech etiquette for a variety of necessary transactions in Russian. Themes such as asking directions, shopping, food and how to express various opinions will be the focus of the course. We will study grammatical patterns as they arise in order to increase fluency.
Russian 270/370: CLAC Module. See description of Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum Above.
(1 semester hour)
L. Zaharkov
Prerequisite: Must either be enrolled in a 200-Level Russian course or have completed at least 2 credits at the 200-Level
Russian 490: Independent Study
Spanish 101/1.1 & 1.2: Spanish for High Beginners
(2 semester hours)
C. McIntyre
Students will have a Workshop or 101 placement, or permission of Spanish faculty.
Designed for students who have had two years or less of previous instruction in Spanish but who are not yet ready to enter a 112 class. Course will review essential structures needed to prepare students for 112 classes, focusing upon the communicative structures of reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Spanish 111: Beginning Spanish I
(5 semester hours)
R. Hoff
Ninety minutes per week of independent lab time required.
Emphasis on elementary grammar, and oral practice.
Spanish 112F/01/: Beginning Spanish II
(5 semester hours)
S. Henlon
Prerequisite: Spanish 111 or placement. Ninety minutes per week of independent lab time required.
A continuation of Spanish 111, this course includes grammar, composition, oral practice, and reading.
Spanish 112F/02/: Beginning Spanish II
(5 semester hours)
F. Blanco
Prerequisite: Spanish 111 or placement. Ninety minutes per week of independent lab time required.
A continuation of Spanish 111, this course includes grammar, composition, oral practice, and reading.
Spanish 112F/03: Beginning Spanish II
(5 semester hours)
C. McIntyre
Prerequisite: Spanish 111 or placement. Ninety minutes per week of independent lab time required.
A continuation of Spanish 111, this course includes grammar, composition, oral practice, and reading.
Spanish 112F/04/: Beginning Spanish II
(5 semester hours)
Staff
Prerequisite: Spanish 111 or placement. Ninety minutes per week of independent lab time required.
A continuation of Spanish 111, this course includes grammar, composition, oral practice, and reading.
Spanish 150F/01: Intermediate Spanish
(5 semester hours)
R. Hoff
Prerequisite: Spanish 112 or placement. Ninety minutes per week of independent lab time required.
This is an intermediate level course that will review, introduce, and expand upon vocabulary and structures commonly dealt with in introductory courses.
Spanish 150F/02: Intermediate Spanish
(5 semester hours)
Staff
Prerequisite: Spanish 112 or placement. Ninety minutes per week of independent lab time required.
This is an intermediate level course that will review, introduce, and expand upon vocabulary and structures commonly dealt with in introductory courses. It includes a Service Learning optional component. The Service Learning option provides a hands-on learning experience through real life exchanges with native Spanish speakers.
Spanish 241: Foreign Language Tutor Training
(2 semester hours)
B. Bertrand
Permission of instructor only
This two-credit, half semester course is designed to train potential foreign language tutors for employment in Wittenberg's Foreign Language Learning Center (FLLC). Learning goals include effective tutoring strategies, training in language technologies, and course-specific sessions with language faculty. The course will be taught in English by the FLLC director and will combine both practical and theoretical material in the form of readings, video segments, discussion, and hands-on practice. Students who complete the course will receive a certificate from the CRLA stating that they are certified level 2 (Advanced) tutors. This course is mandatory for employment in the FLLC.
Spanish 260/1.1: El mundo contemporáneo (Contemporary Issues of the Hispanic World)
(2 semester hours)
F. Blanco
Prerequisite: Spanish 112, or Spanish 150, or placement at the 200 level.
This course focuses on contemporary issues of the Hispanic world including topics such as immigration, politics, pop culture, economics, demography, religion, social class, and globalization. The course will help students develop conversational skills and strategies.
Spanish 261/1.1: El mundo físico (The Physical World)
(2 semester hours)
C. McIntyre
Prerequisite: Spanish 112, or Spanish 150, or placement at the 200 level.
This course serves as an introduction to the Hispanic world by highlighting the diverse nature and cultures of Spanish-speaking people focusing on speech patterns, climate, geography and environmental issues. The course will also develop language skills that will enhance students' ability to express themselves in Spanish.
Spanish 262/1.2: Entre dos mundos: el arte de la traducción (Between Two Worlds: The Art of Translation)
(2 semester hours)
C. McIntyre
Prerequisite: Spanish 112, 150, or 200 level placement
This intermediate course will introduce students to the theory (theories) and practices of translation. Through translation practice from Spanish to English, and English to Spanish, students will focus on nuance, style and context of language/text. Students will read selected essays on translation, read selected texts in dual language versions, and create their own translations of short texts.
Spanish 263/1.2: El cine y el cambio social (Film and Social Change)
(2 semester hours)
F. Blanco
Prerequisite: Spanish 112, 150 or 200 level placement
This course introduces students to film from Spain and Latin America that intersect with social and historical transitions. Students will explore the cultural context of each film, analyze major themes, and discuss the role of film as a reflection of and catalyst for social change. The course will focus on aiding students in developing language skills for description and reporting. Along with the practice/development of their language skills, students will learn basic principles of cinematic analysis and language.
Spanish 264/1.1W: Voces del pasado (Voices of the Past)
(2 semester hours)
S. Henlon
Prerequisite: Four semester hours of 200 level courses in Spanish
This course gives students an opportunity to gain an understanding of the Spanish-speaking world by examining its rich cultural heritage. Through reading and writing activities, student learners will explore the complexity of the Hispanic world and how historical events have influenced human conduct. The course will help students develop language skills for description and narration in the past. Writing intensive.
Spanish 265/1.2W: La diversidad en el mundo hispano (Diversity in the Spanish-speaking World)
(2 semester hours)
S. Henlon
Prerequisite: Four semester hours of 200 level courses in Spanish
This intermediate course will provide students the opportunity to explore human diversity in the Spanish-speaking world, in both historical and contemporary contexts. Through reading, viewing and writing activities students will gain an understanding of the complexities of identity, ethnicity and multiculturalism across the Hispanic world, including the United States. The course will aid students in developing language skills to express and support opinion. Writing intensive.
Spanish 351H/1W: Latin American Culture
(4 semester hours)
F. Blanco
Prerequisite: Eight semester hours at the 200 level including Spanish 264 and 265
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. Writing intensive.
Spanish 270/370: CLAC Module. See description of Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum Above.
(1 semester hour)
C. McIntyre/R. Hoff
Prerequisite: Must either be enrolled in a 200-Level Spanish course or have completed at least 2 credits at the 200-Level
Spanish 425/1W: Advanced Studies in Hispanic Literature I
(4 semester hours)
R. Hoff
Prerequisite: Any 300 level Spanish course
In-depth study of topics and themes in Peninsular literature. Course will include reading, analysis and discussion of selected literary works. Writing intensive.
Spanish 490: Independent Study
Spanish 491: Internship
