World Languages and Cultures Undergraduate Courses

Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures Courses

FLC 113 English Words from Latin (3)
Learning the English meaning of Latin bases and affixes, followed by short exercises and the reading of English sentences in which these components appear in a meaningful context. Brief exposure to various aspects of vocabulary such as folk etymology, euphemism, doublets based on words of Latin derivation

FLC 114 English Words from Greek (3)
Learning the English meaning of Greek bases and affixes, followed by short exercises and the reading of English sentences in which these components appear in a meaningful context. Additional emphasis on Greek derived words commonly used in law, religion, the military, navigation, medicine, sports, art, and science.

FLC 195 Special Topics (1-5)
Special topics in the discipline, designed primarily for freshmen. Students may enroll in 195 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

FLC 200 French Studies (1-5)
A survey, conducted in France, any French-speaking city, or any other country where French is spoken, of its art, history, politics, literature, and contemporary society. Classroom instruction followed by guided visits to relevant museums, monuments, and other points of interest. Weekend excursions.

Prerequisite: Permission of the department.

FLC 210 Spanish Studies (1-5)
A survey, conducted in Spain or any Spanish-speaking country, of its art, history, politics, literature, and contemporary society. Classroom instruction followed by guided visits to relevant museums, monuments, and other points of interest. Weekend excursions.

Prerequisite: Permission of the department.

FLC 215 German Studies (1-5)
A survey, conducted in Germany, of its art, history, politics, literature, and contemporary society. Classroom instruction followed by guided visits to relevant museums, monuments, and other points of interest. Weekend excursions.

Prerequisite: Permission of the department

FLC 220 Italian Studies (1-5)
A survey, conducted in Italy, of its art, history, politics, literature, and contemporary society. Classroom instruction followed by guided visits to relevant museums, monuments, and other points of interest. Weekend excursions.

Prerequisite: Permission of the department

FLC 225 Russian Studies (1-5)
A survey, conducted in Russia, of its art, history, politics, literature, and contemporary society. Classroom instruction followed by guided visits to relevant museums, monuments, and other points of interest. Weekend excursions.

Prerequisite: Permission of the department

FLC 295 Special Topics (1-5)
Special Topics in the discipline, designed primarily for sophomores. Students may enroll in 295 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

FLC 314 Topics in Language Diversity (3)
This course provides an introduction to the diversity of human language and the role of language in society. By studying the origins, the interrelationships, and the characteristics of several of the world's languages, students will gain an appreciation for language as an outgrowth of culture. Comparisons and contrasts will be drawn among several of the world's languages, with language-related issues studied from the perspective of different cultures.

FLC 320 Field Experience (1-5)
This junior-level course provides an effective way for students to integrate theory and practice. Students will apply knowledge, foreign language and cross-cultural skills gained in the classroom by interning at international organizations, agencies or schools in the U.S. or abroad for at least 10 weeks. Depending on the number of credit hours, students will be required to work a minimum total number of hours, and will fulfill the duties outlined in a learning contract developed with their on-site supervisor, their sponsoring organization and their faculty sponsor. Student performance will be assessed via various products (e.g. weekly journals, reflective paper, learning agreements), which will include samples of products or reports completed during the internship in both English and in the foreign language used at the internship site.

FLC 351 Latin Literature in English Translation: The Republic (3)
This course examines Latin literature from its origins in mid-3rd c. BCE to the accession of emperor Augustus in late 1st c. BCE. Latin during this period developed from a language unaccustomed to literary applications into one of great creativity, flexibility, power, and nuance. Curriculum samples works in prose and verse, including drama; epic, lyric, and elegiac poetry; oratory; and narrative history. Authors may include Plautus, Terence, Lucretius, Cicero, Caesar, Tibullus, Catullus, and/or others.

Prerequisite: ENG 204 or the equivalent, or permission of the department.

FLC 352 Latin Literature in English Translation: The Empire (3)
This course examines the development of Latin literature from late 1st c. BCE to the early 5th century CE, during the time Augustus established the imperial political regime, and the Roman Empire reached its maximum extent and experienced the rise of Christianity. Curriculum begins with the Aeneid of Vergil, and samples of other works of poetry, narrative history, natural history, the novel, satire, and early Christian writing. Authors may include Horace, Ovid, Livy, Tacitus, Juvenal, Petronius, Apuleious, Augustine, and/or others.

Prerequisite: ENG 204 or the equivalent, or permission of the department.

FLC 361 Masterpieces of French Literature in English Translation I (3)
An analysis of the changing trends in the development of French literature and culture from the 12th century to the contemporary age through the reading and discussion of selected French masterpieces in English translation. Satisfies the humanities literature requirement.

Prerequisite: ENG 204 or the equivalent, or permission of the department.

FLC 362 Masterpieces of French Literature in English Translation II (3)
An analysis of the changing trends in the development of French literature and culture from the 12th century to the contemporary age through the reading and discussion of selected French masterpieces in English translation. Satisfies the humanities literature requirement.

Prerequisite: ENG 204 or the equivalent, or permission of the department.

FLC 363 Quebec Literature and Film in English Translation (3)
This course introduces students to the diverse culture of Quebec through the study of significant works of literature and film. Literary works are read in English translation and films are viewed with English captions. Works studied are placed in the context of the social, economic and political challenges faced by the largest population in North America that uses French as a primary mode of communication. Special emphasis is given to the concepts of otherness and the quest for identity as they apply to the evolution of gender roles and the interaction between differing ethnic groups. Satisfies the humanities literature requirement.

Prerequisite: ENG 204 or the equivalent, or permission of the department.

FLC 371 German Literature in English Translation I (3)
Readings from selected authors.

Prerequisite: ENG 204 or the equivalent, or permission of the department.

FLC 372 German Literature in English Translation II (3)
Readings from selected authors.

Prerequisite: ENG 204 or the equivalent, or permission of the department.

FLC 380 The Latino Presence in the United States (3)
Comparative study of three of the largest Latino communities in the United States: Chicanos, Cuban-Americans, and Puerto Ricans. Topics will include an exploration of the cultural identities of each of these communities, focusing notions of ethnicity, race, religion, as well as economic and social class distinctions. Taught in English.

FLC 381 Masterpieces of Spanish Literature in English Translation I (3)
This course covers readings from the Medieval and Renaissance periods to Spain's Golden Age plays, Cervantes' Don Quixote, and exemplary novels of the 17th century. This course satisfies the humanities literature requirement.

Prerequisite: ENG 204 or the equivalent, or permission of the department.

FLC 382 Masterpieces of Span Literature in English Translation II (3)
This course covers readings from the 18th century to the modern works of the 20th century by Pardo Bazan, Perez Galdos, Blasco Ibanez, and Garcia Lorca. The course satisfies the humanities literature requirement.

Prerequisite: ENG 204 or the equivalent, or permission of the department.

FLC 383 Spanish American Literature in English Translation I (3)
Readings from major writings of Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, Mexico, Guatemala, Brazil, and Peru, among others. This course covers the Colonial period to 1950. The course satisfies the humanities literature requirement.

Prerequisite: ENG 204 or the equivalent, or permission of the department.

FLC 384 Spanish American Literature English Translation II (3)
Readings from major writings of Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, Mexico, Guatemala, Brazil, and Peru, among others. This course concentrates on the literature since 1950. The course satisfies the humanities literature requirement.

Prerequisite: ENG 204 or the equivalent, or permission of the department.

FLC 395 Special Topics (1-5)
Special topics in the discipline, designed primarily for juniors. Students may enroll in 395 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

FLC 401 Methods, Technology and Research in Foreign Language Teaching (3)
Students will learn foreign language teaching and learning techniques and research methods for classroom application. In addition to acquiring knowledge of past language learning theories and principle methodologies, comparisons and discussions of those theories will be applied to current best practices in foreign language teaching and research as guided by the discipline's National Standards for Foreign Language Learning developed by the national professional organization, the American Council on Foreign Languages. Learning outcomes include evaluation and assessment criteria, student review and the development of student-centered written class work through mentoring and collaboration with department faculty in the students' target language area.

Prerequisite: Open to students majoring in French or Spanish or minoring in French, German, or Spanish; permission of the department.

FLC 495 Special Topics (1-5)
Special topics in the discipline, designed primarily for seniors who are majors or minors. Students may enroll in 495 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

FLC 499 Independent Study (1-3)
Intensive supervised study and research on topics of the student's selection.

FLC 599 Independent Study (1-6)
Independent Study

French Courses

FRE 111 Basic French I (4)
This is the first part of a two-semester course sequence. Intensive study of the principles of grammar and usage of the language. Basic vocabulary building, reading, composition, and translation of elementary texts. A contrastive grammar approach will be incorporated, drawing upon elements of English and ASL. Expressive use of the target language will be supported by real-time conferencing software and/or simple fingerspelling-based activities. While oral/aural skills are not normally taught, they may be incorporated optionally into the curriculum. Students will also be exposed to aspects of the target culture(s), including information on the deaf community abroad, where feasible. Four hours of classroom-based instruction will be supplemented by a required weekly session in the department's Learning Laboratory.

FRE 112 Basic French II (4)
This is the second semester of a two-semester course sequence. Intensive study of the principles of grammar and usage of the language. Basic vocabulary building, reading, composition, and translation of elementary texts. A contrastive grammar approach will be incorporated, drawing upon elements of English and ASL. Expressive use of the target language will be supported by real-time conferencing software and/or simple fingerspelling-based activities. While oral/aural skills are not normally taught, they may be incorporated optionally into the curriculum. Students will also be exposed to aspects of the target culture(s), including information on the deaf community abroad, where feasible. Four hours of classroom-based instruction will be supplemented by a required weekly session in the department's Learning Laboratory.

Prerequisite: FRE 111 and permission of the department if more than two semesters have elapsed since enrollment in FRE 111.

FRE 150 Conversational French (3)
Study of the spoken language, using dialogues and corrective drills. Students who can use speech are expected to do so, but speech skills are neither required for the course nor considered in grading.

Prerequisites or Co-requisites: FRE 111.

FRE 195 Special Topics (1-5)
Special topics in the discipline, designed primarily for freshmen. Students may enroll in 195 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

FRE 201 Intermediate French (3)
Grammar review, extensive readings.

Prerequisite: FRE 101 - FRE 102 or the equivalent.

FRE 211 Communicating in French (3)
Continuing study to complement the linguistic and cultural knowledge acquired in Basic French. Ongoing review; practice with newly taught structural patterns will provide a more comprehensive grasp of the language from an interactive perspective and will allow the student to gain facility in written expression and increased global awareness. Practice sessions in the department's computer laboratory with regular use of computer-mediated conferencing will supplement classroom instruction.

Prerequisite: FRE 112.

FRE 212 Readings in French (3)
Students will apply the knowledge of vocabulary and syntax acquired in Basic French to a variety of printed, Web-based, or captioned video materials in French. Readings will be chosen for their cultural value, interest, and accessibility. Emphasis on grammar recognition rather than on production. Dictionary skills will be reinforced, allowing students to challenge themselves with texts of varying levels of complexity. Sessions in the department's computer laboratory will supplement classroom instruction as appropriate.

Prerequisite: FRE 112.

FRE 295 Special Topics (1-5)
Special topics in the discipline, designed primarily for freshmen. Students may enroll in 295 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

FRE 311 Advanced French I (3)
Composition and readings.

Prerequisite: FRE 211,212, or the equivalent.

FRE 312 Advance French II (3)
Composition and readings.

Prerequisite: FRE 311.

FRE 395 Special Topics (1-5)
Special topics in the discipline, designed primarily for freshmen. Students may enroll in 395 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

FRE 402 Translation of French to English: Theory and Practice (3)
This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of translating texts from French to English. Materials will be drawn from a variety of disciplines. Students will receive training in the use of the correct technical terminology for translation work as well as practice in acquiring the necessary skills needed to perform translations that are both correct and idiomatic.

Prerequisite: FRE 312 or permission of the department; ENG 203.

FRE 403 French Literature to 1700 (3)
A survey of French literature of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Classical period.

Prerequisite: FRE 211,212, or the equivalent.

FRE 406 French Literature Since 1700 (3)


Prerequisite: FRE 211,212, or the equivalent.

FRE 437 French Civilization (3)
An introduction to the history, geography, art, and literature of France.

Prerequisite: FRE 211,212, or the equivalent.

FRE 438 Contemporary French Society (3)
A survey of important aspects of French society today, dealing with major political, economic, and social structures and their impact on the everyday life of the French people.

Prerequisite: FRE 211,212, or the equivalent.

FRE 495 Special Topics (1-5)
Special topics in the discipline, designed primarily for seniors who are majors or minors. Students may enroll in 495 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

FRE 499 Independent Study (1-3)
Intensive supervised study and research on topics of the student's selection.

Prerequisite: Permission of the department.

German Courses

GER 111 Basic German I (4)
This is the first part of a two-semester course sequence. Intensive study of the principles of grammar and usage of the language. Basic vocabulary building, reading, composition, and translation of elementary texts. A contrastive grammar approach will be incorporated, drawing upon elements of English and ASL. Expressive use of the target language will be supported by real-time conferencing software and/or simple fingerspelling-based activities. While oral/aural skills are not normally taught, they may be incorporated optionally into the curriculum. Students will also be exposed to aspects of the target culture(s), including information on the deaf community abroad, where feasible. Four hours of classroom-based instruction will be supplemented by a required weekly session in the department's Learning Laboratory.

GER 112 Basic German II (4)
This is the second part of a two-semester course sequence. Intensive study of the principles of grammar and usage of the language. Basic vocabulary building, reading, composition, and translation of elementary texts. A contrastive grammar approach will be incorporated, drawing upon elements of English and ASL. Expressive use of the target language will be supported by real-time conferencing software and/or simple fingerspelling-based activities. While oral/aural skills are not normally taught, they may be incorporated optionally into the curriculum. Students will also be exposed to aspects of the target culture(s), including information on the deaf community abroad, where feasible. Four hours of classroom-based instruction will be supplemented by a required weekly session in the department's Learning Laboratory.

Prerequisite: GER 111 and permission of the department if more than two semesters have elapsed since enrollment in GER 111.

GER 150 Conversational German (3)
Development of the ability to communicate in German by studying its pronunciation and practicing with expressions used in everyday conversation. Emphasis is on the ability to communicate readily and not the ability to reproduce sounds.

Prerequisite: GER 111 or concurrent enrollment.

GER 195 Special Topics (1-5)
Special topics in the discipline, designed primarily for freshmen. Students may enroll in 195 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

GER 211 Communicating in German (3)
Continuing study to complement the linguistic and cultural knowledge acquired in Basic German. Ongoing review; practice with newly taught structural patterns will provide a more comprehensive grasp of the language from an interactive perspective and will allow the student to gain facility in written expression and increased global awareness. Practice sessions in the department's computer laboratory with regular use of computer-mediated conferencing will supplement classroom instruction.

Prerequisite: GER 112.

GER 212 Readings in German (3)
Students will apply the knowledge of vocabulary and syntax acquired in Basic German to a variety of printed, Web-based, or captioned video materials in German. Readings will be chosen for their cultural value, interest, and accessibility. Emphasis on grammar recognition rather than on production. Dictionary skills will be reinforced, allowing students to challenge themselves with texts of varying levels of complexity. Sessions in the department's computer laboratory will supplement classroom instruction as appropriate.

Prerequisite: GER 112.

GER 295 Special Topics (1-5)
Special topics in the discipline, designed primarily for freshmen. Students may enroll in 295 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

GER 311 Advanced Composition I (3)
Practice on translating and advanced exercises; original compositions.

Prerequisite: GER 211,212.

GER 312 Advanced Composition II (3)
Practice on translating and advanced exercises; original compositions.

Prerequisite: GER 311.

GER 395 Special Topics (1-5)
Special topics in the discipline, designed primarily for freshmen. Students may enroll in 395 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

GER 403 Introduction to German Literature I (3)
Readings from the great writers, reports and outside reading.

Prerequisite: GER 211,212.

GER 404 Introduction to German Literature II (3)
Readings from the great writers, reports and outside reading.

Prerequisite: GER 403.

GER 437 German Civilization I (3)
An introduction to the history, geography, art, and literature of Germany.

GER 438 German Civilization II (3)
An introduction to the history, geography, art and literature of Germany.

Prerequisite: GER 437.

GER 495 Special Topics (1-5)
Special topics in the discipline, designed primarily for seniors who are majors or minors. Students may enroll in 495 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

GER 499 Independent Study (1-3)
Intensive supervised study and research on topics of the student's selection.

Prerequisite: Permission of the department.

Italian Courses

ITA 111 Basic Italian I (4)
This is the first part of a two-semester course sequence. Intensive study of the principles of grammar and usage of the language. Basic vocabulary building, reading, composition, and translation of elementary texts. A contrastive grammar approach will be incorporated, drawing upon elements of English and ASL. Expressive use of the target language will be supported by real-time conferencing software and/or simple fingerspelling-based activities. While oral/aural skills are not normally taught, they may be incorporated optionally into the curriculum. Students will also be exposed to aspects of the target culture(s), including information on the deaf community abroad, where feasible. Four hours of classroom-based instruction will be supplemented by a required weekly session in the department's Learning Laboratory.

ITA 112 Basic Italian II (4)
This is the second part of a two-semester course sequence. Intensive study of the principles of grammar and usage of the language. Basic vocabulary building, reading, composition, and translation of elementary texts. A contrastive grammar approach will be incorporated, drawing upon elements of English and ASL. Expressive use of the target language will be supported by real-time conferencing software and/or simple fingerspelling-based activities. While oral/aural skills are not normally taught, they may be incorporated optionally into the curriculum. Students will also be exposed to aspects of the target culture(s), including information on the deaf community abroad, where feasible. Four hours of classroom-based instruction will be supplemented by a required weekly session in the department's Learning Laboratory.

Prerequisite: ITA 111 and permission of the department if more than two semesters have elapsed since enrollment in ITA 111.

ITA 195 Special Topics (1-5)
Special topics in the discipline, designed primarily for freshmen. Students may enroll in 195 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

ITA 211 Communicating in Italian (3)
Continuing study to complement the linguistic and cultural knowledge acquired in Basic Italian. Ongoing review; practice with newly taught structural patterns will provide a more comprehensive grasp of the language from an interactive perspective and will allow the student to gain facility in written expression and increased global awareness. Practice sessions in the department's computer laboratory with regular use of computer-mediated conferencing will supplement classroom instruction

Prerequisite: ITA 112.

ITA 212 Readings in Italian (3)
Students will apply the knowledge of vocabulary and syntax acquired in Basic Italian to a variety of printed, Web-based, or captioned video materials in Italian. Readings will be chosen for their cultural value, interest, and accessibility. Emphasis on grammar recognition rather than on production. Dictionary skills will be reinforced, allowing students to challenge themselves with texts of varying levels of complexity. Sessions in the department's computer laboratory will supplement classroom instruction as appropriate

Prerequisite: ITA 112.

ITA 295 Special Topics (1-5)
Special topics in the discipline, designed primarily for freshmen. Students may enroll in 295 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

ITA 395 Special Topics (1-5)
Special topics in the discipline, designed primarily for freshmen. Students may enroll in 395 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

ITA 495 Special Topics (1-5)
Special topics in the discipline, designed primarily for seniors who are majors or minors. Students may enroll in 495 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

ITA 499 Independent Study (1-3)


Prerequisite: Permission of the department.

Latin Courses

LAT 111 Basic Latin I (4)
This is the first part of a two-semester course sequence. Intensive study of the principles of grammar and usage of the language. Basic vocabulary building, reading, composition, and translation of elementary texts. A contrastive grammar approach will be incorporated, drawing upon elements of English and ASL. Expressive use of the target language will be supported by real-time conferencing software and/or simple fingerspelling-based activities. While Oral/aural skills are not normally taught, they may be incorporated optionally into the curriculum. Students will also be exposed to aspects of the target culture(s), including information on the deaf community abroad, where feasible. Four hours of classroom-based instruction will be supplemented by a required weekly session in the department's Learning Laboratory.

LAT 112 Basic Latin II (4)
This is the second part of a two-semester course sequence. Intensive study of the principles of grammar and usage of the language. Basic vocabulary building, reading, composition, and translation of elementary texts. A contrastive grammar approach will be incorporated, drawing upon elements of English and ASL. Expressive use of the target language will be supported by real-time conferencing software and/or simple fingerspelling-based activities. While Oral/aural skills are not normally taught, they may be incorporated optionally into the curriculum. Students will also be exposed to aspects of the target culture(s), including information on the deaf community abroad, where feasible. Four hours of classroom-based instruction will be supplemented by a required weekly session in the department's Learning Laboratory.

Prerequisite: LAT 111 and permission of the department if more than two semesters have elapsed since enrollment in LAT 111.

LAT 195 Special Topics (1-5)
Special topics in the discipline, designed primarily for freshmen. Students may enroll in 195 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

LAT 211 Readings in Roman Culture (3)
More advanced study to complement knowledge acquired in Basic Latin. Review of first-year material followed by the introduction of additional elements of grammar and syntax. Emphasis will be on reading Latin texts in the original language. Practice sessions in the department's computer laboratory will supplement classroom instruction.

Prerequisite: LAT 112.

LAT 212 Advanced Readings In Latin Literature (3)
Students will apply the knowledge of vocabulary and syntax acquired in LAT 211 to readings chosen for their cultural value and interest. Emphasis will be on in-depth reading and analysis. Dictionary skills will be reinforced, allowing students to challenge themselves with texts of varying levels of complexity. Practice sessions in the department's computer laboratory will supplement classroom instruction as appropriate.

Prerequisite: LAT 211 or permission of the instructor.

LAT 295 Special Topics (1-5)
Special topics in the discipline, designed primarily for freshmen. Students may enroll in 295 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

LAT 395 Special Topics (1-5)
Special topics in the discipline, designed primarily for freshmen. Students may enroll in 395 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

LAT 495 Special Topics (1-5)
Special topics in the discipline, designed primarily for seniors who are majors or minors. Students may enroll in 495 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

LAT 499 Independent Study (1-3)
Intensive supervised study and research on topics of the student's selection.

Prerequisite: Permission of the department.

Spanish Courses

SPA 111 Basic Spanish I (4)
This is the first part of a two-semester course sequence. Intensive study of the principles of grammar and usage of the language. Basic vocabulary building, reading, composition, and translation of elementary texts. A contrastive grammar approach will be incorporated, drawing upon elements of English and ASL. Expressive use of the target language will be supported by real-time conferencing software and/or simple fingerspelling-based activities. While oral/aural skills are not normally taught, they may be incorporated optionally into the curriculum. Students will also be exposed to aspects of the target culture(s), including information on the deaf community abroad, where feasible. four hours of classroom-based instruction will be supplemented by a required weekly session in the department's Learning Laboratory.

SPA 112 Basic Spanish II (4)
This is the second part of a two-semester course sequence. Intensive study of the principles of grammar and usage of the language. Basic vocabulary building, reading, composition, and translation of elementary texts. A contrastive grammar approach will be incorporated, drawing upon elements of English and ASL. Expressive use of the target language will be supported by real-time conferencing software and/or simple fingerspelling-based activities. While oral/aural skills are not normally taught, they may be incorporated optionally into the curriculum. Students will also be exposed to aspects of the target culture(s), including information on the deaf community abroad, where feasible. four hours of classroom-based instruction will be supplemented by a required weekly session in the department's Learning Laboratory.

Prerequisite: SPA 111 and permission of the department if more than two semesters have elapsed since enrollment in SPA 111.

SPA 150 Conversational Spanish (3)
Study of the spoken language using dialogues and corrective drills. Students who can use speech are expected to do so, but speech skills are neither required for the course nor considered in grading.

Prerequisites or Co-requisites: SPA 111.

SPA 195 Special Topics (1-5)
Special topics in the discipline, designed primarily for freshmen. Students may enroll in 195 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

SPA 211 Communicating in Spanish (3)
Continuing study to complement the linguistic and cultural knowledge acquired in Basic Spanish. Ongoing review; practice with newly taught structural patterns will provide a more comprehensive grasp of the language from an interactive perspective and will allow the student to gain facility in written expression and increased global awareness. Practice sessions in the department's computer laboratory with regular use of computer-mediated conferencing will supplement classroom instruction

Prerequisite: SPA 112.

SPA 212 Readings in Spanish (3)
Students will apply the knowledge of vocabulary and syntax acquired in Basic Spanish to a variety of printed, Web-based, or captioned video materials in Spanish. Readings will be chosen for their cultural value, interest, and accessibility. Emphasis on grammar recognition rather than on production. Dictionary skills will be reinforced, allowing students to challenge themselves with texts of varying levels of complexity. Sessions in the department's computer laboratory will supplement classroom instruction as appropriate

Prerequisite: SPA 112.

SPA 295 Special Topics (1-5)
Special topics in the discipline, designed primarily for freshmen. Students may enroll in 295 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

SPA 311 Advanced Spanish I (3)
Composition and readings.

Prerequisite: SPA 211,212; or the equivalent.

SPA 312 Advanced Spanish II (3)
Composition and readings.

Prerequisite: SPA 311.

SPA 395 Special Topics (1-5)
Special topics in the discipline, designed primarily for freshmen. Students may enroll in 395 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

SPA 403 Spanish Literature to 1700 (3)
A survey of Spanish literature from the 12th century through the Golden Age.

Prerequisite: SPA 211,212; or the equivalent.

SPA 406 Spanish Literature since 1700 (3)


Prerequisite: SPA 211,212; or the equivalent.

SPA 437 Contemporary Latin American Society (3)
A survey of important aspects of Latin American society today, dealing with the major political, economic, and social structures of the various countries and areas and their impact on the everyday life of the people.

Prerequisite: SPA 211,212; or the equivalent.

SPA 438 Spanish Civilization (3)
An introduction to the history, geography, art, and literature of Spain.

Prerequisite: SPA 211,212; or the equivalent.

SPA 495 Special Topics (1-5)
Special topics in the discipline, designed primarily for seniors who are majors or minors. Students may enroll in 495 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

SPA 499 Independent Study (1-3)
Intensive supervised study and research on topics of the student's selection.

Prerequisite: Permission of the department.