Courses
English as a Second Language
ESL-100 English Writing and Composition (Fall; Yearly; 3.00 Credits) This is a writing course designed for low intermediate level students. The focus of this course is on gaining fluency and confidence in written communication and becoming comfortable as a writer. The process of revision and multiple drafts will be applied to weekly one-page compositions and three longer essays. i
ESL-101 Listening and Speaking (Fall; Yearly; 3.00 Credits) Instruction in this class will focus on developing communicative abilities in informal speech contexts. Building oral/aural fluency will occur in the classroom through group and pair activities, pronunciation practice, and project work. Guided interactions with native speakers of English outside of the classroom are encouraged through surveys, interviews, a listening log and informal conversation. Students will also be required to participate in the Conversation Partner Program.
ESL-102 Reading and Study Skills (Fall; Yearly; 3.00 Credits) The focus of this course is on learning and applying strategies to improve reading comprehension and rate, using authentic college text material of increasing complexity. The course also offers the basic skills required for success in the college classrooms (Managing time effectively, awareness of learning styles and strategies, use of the library and computer for information searches, group interaction and problem-solving skills and note-taking skills.)
ESL-103 Grammar in Use-Level 1 (Fall; Yearly; 3.00 Credits) Instruction in this class will focus on understanding how to use grammar to speak and write correctly as well as to understand spoken and written language. Students will review grammatical structures of the English language. Grammer will be presented as a system to help students understand the patterns of the language.Computer-based instruction will be a component of the course.
ESL-105 Writing in English (Either Semester; Yearly; 3.00 Credits) The goals of this course are to build confidence and fluency in writing in English through weekly essays, and to be introduced to the organizational patterns of three different genres of academic writing: narration/description, comparison/contrast and argument. By the end of the course you will have mastered norms of essay organization and rhetorical styles in academic English, and reflected on your progress at each step.
ESL-117A Reading and Writing(JC) (Summer; Yearly; 1.00 Credit) This course will introduce the reading and writing skills important to success as a college student in a North American academic context. Students will learn to critically analyze reading text, and synthesize information into writing assignments while applying research and revision skills. Strategies to improve your reading rate and comprehension, management of time and answering exam questions will be included. Students that register for this course are planning on attending Juniata College.
ESL-117B Reading & Writing(Non-JC) (Summer; Yearly; 1.00 Credit) This course will introduce the reading and writing skills important to success as a college student in a North American academic context. Students will learn to critically analyze reading text, and synthesize information into writing assignments while applying research and revision skills. Strategies to improve your reading rate and comprehension, management of time and answering exam questions will be included. Students who register for this course will not be attending Juniata College.
ESL-118A Crossing Cultures(JC) (Summer; Yearly; 1.00 Credit) This course focuses on cultural learning-an ongoing process of communicating and interacting with individuals from other cultural backgrounds. Students will become more aware of themselves as cultural beings and learn about intercultural phenomena that will help them to interact in culture different from their own. The culture and expectations of the American college/university system will also be discussed. Students registering for this course are planning on attending Juniata College.
ESL-118B Crossing Cultures(Non-JC) (Summer; Yearly; 1.00 Credit) This course focuses on cultural learning-an ongoing process of communicating and interacting with individuals from other cultural backgrounds. Students will become more aware of themselves as cultural beings and learn about intercultural phenomena that will help them to interact in culture different from their own. The culture and expectations of the American college/university system will also be discussed. Students registering for this course are not planning on attending Juniata College.
ESL-119A Communicating English(JC) (Summer; Yearly; 1.00 Credit) Students will improve ability to understand English and build confidence and fluency in speaking. Examine conversational strategies such as how to begin and end a conversation, active listening, participation in a class discussion and norms of turn-taking in a conversation. Students will survey local people and give a formal oral presentation as part of a group community research project. Students registering for this course are planning on attending Juniata College.
ESL-119B Communicating English(Non JC) (Summer; Yearly; 1.00 Credit) Students will improve ability to understand English and build confidence and fluency in speaking. Examine conversational strategies such as how to begin and end a conversation, active listening, participation in a class discussion and norms of turn-taking in a conversation. Students will survey local people and give a formal oral presentation as part of a group community research project. Students registering for this course are not planning on attending Juniata College.
ESL-150 Academic Writing (Either Semester; Yearly; 3.00 Credits) This writing course is designed for students of a high intermediate level (TOEFL 450-520). Students will develop their fluency as writers as well as find a sense if their own personal " voice " and writing style. They will revise their own writing and analyze the writing of others. They will complete three essays in different modes of writing.
ESL-151 Conversation and Discussion (Spring; Yearly; 3.00 Credits) Students will learn explicit skills of conversation and discussion in class and practice them through a reading partner program and a collaborative group project both with American students. They meet regularly with professors in their field of interest and work intensively on social pragmatics and pronunciation.
ESL-152 Reading and Vocabulary Development (Spring; Yearly; 3.00 Credits) The course will offer specific strategies for improving reading comprehension and rate by using authentic materials (media and college-related texts). Vocabulary development will be an important component of the class, so that the students are better able to understand complex written information. Through on-campus interviews and discussion groups, students will understand the norms and expectations of the U.S. academic environment.
ESL-153 Grammar in Use-Level II (Either Semester; Yearly; 3.00 Credits) Grammar will be presented as a tool to help students interact successfully in the English language. Grammar will be taught as a system to analyze language and become aware of patterns. Through practice using these patterns, students will learn to speak and write correctly as preparation for interaction in academic contexts at the college level.
ESL-154 Academic Communication (Fall & Spring; Yearly; 3.00 Credits) The primary goal of the course is to prepare you to become successful in speaking and listening in academic settings and to learn the pragmatic elements which are standard for the academic environment. Improving self-confidence and ability to generate comprehensible speech in social settings is another focus.
ESL-155 Clear Speech (Either Semester; Yearly; 1.00 Credit) This course will improve English pronunciation of non-native speakers with an introduction to U.S. accent variations, and to myths and affective factors influencing cross-cultural communication. Each student will identify individual pronunciation challenges including both segmentals (specific sounds) and non-segmentals (stress, intonation, rhythm). Systematic productive and receptive speech practice will be completes to achieve greater comfort and clarity with spoken English.
ESL-199 Special Topics (Either Semester; Variable; 1.00-4.00 Credits) Allows department to offer topics not normally Prerequisites and fees may change by topic.
ESL-200 America: Nation of Immigrants (Either Semester; Yearly; 3.00 Credits) This content-based class focuses on American values and the changing influence of different immigrant groups to America. The language focus is applying reading and writing skills, developing group interaction skills, and improving listening and speaking skills. Students also broaden their understanding of American culture by participating in a weekly volunteer project. Prerequisites: Permission.
ESL-201 Egg to Ancestor: a Study of Culture (Spring; Yearly; 3.00 Credits) This content-based course explores culture through the chronology of life stages beginning with conception and ending with afterlife and relate these to their own and other cultures. Through the content, students will improve in all aspects of English language learning: as well as experience in the academic environment of an American college classroom. This is a weekly Volunteer experience with the elderly. Prerequisites: Permission
ESL-211 Advanced Listening and Speaking Seminar (Either Semester; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; CS) Students will develop oral language skills important to participation in the classroom. This course is linked with HS115 U.S.History to 1877 (see course description in History department). In ESL211 we will focus on improving group discussion, oral presentation and pronunciation skills, through cooperative learning and using the vocabulary and content of the History course. Students will register for both courses and earn three credits for each course. Corequisite: HS115.
ESL-212 Advanced Reading (Either Semester; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; CS) Students refine and practice reading skills and strategies necessary to understand written texts of increasing complexity. These skills include improving reading rate, expanding vocabulary, and analyzing material critically. Students read one novel and analyze articles, films, and lectures related to the novel.They also participate in a book club involving discussion with native English speakers.
ESL-250 College Writing (Either Semester; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; CW) Students will complete four essays which represent those most frequently written by college students. They will learn specific organizational strategies and elements of style which match North American academic expectations.Multiple drafts and revisions will be complemented by conferences with the Instructor, peer editing in class, and through the Writing Center.
ESL-460A Linguistics for ESL Teacher (Summer; Yearly; 2.00 Credits) This is an on-line course and includes one weekend meeting with the instructor during the spring semester. It will investigate the basic units of language and provide framework for understanding English as a language system. It will examine the ways in which languages are similar or different and will analyze differences between spoken and written forms and social and academics uses of English. The course explores how pedagogical issues that arise in teaching English can be explained and taught based on linguistics understandings. The course will be centered around tasks requiring knowledge of linguistics and reflection on its application to second language classroom situations. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and recommendation of Education Department for Juniata College students. Register for this course if you want to complete the TESL program and receive college credit for it.
ESL-460B Linguistics for ESL Teacher (Summer; Yearly; 0.00 Credits) This is an on-line course and includes one weekend meeting with the course instructor in the spring semester. It will investigate the basic units of language and provide framework for understanding English as a language system. It will examine the ways in which languages are similar or different and will analyze differences between spoken and written forms and social and academics uses of English. The course explores how pedagogical issues that arise in teaching English can be explained and taught based on linguistics understandings. The course will be centered around tasks requiring knowledge of linguistics and reflection on its application to second language classroom situations. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and recommendation of Education Department for Juniata College students. Register for this course if you want to do the TESL program but do not want to receive college credits.
ESL-461A Language Learning & Culture (Summer; Yearly; 1.00 Credit) How does it feel to be a cultural and linguistic " other " ? This course will offer a framework to help to answer that question and to prepare for the cultural and language learning experience of the field-based program in Ecuador. We will investigate theories of defining and explaining culture, the cultural adjustment process, stereotyping, prejudice, bilingualism, and biculturalism. Explores beliefs and assumptions concerning the " cultures " of students and teachers in the classroom context. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and Recommendation of the Education Department for Juniata College Education POE students. Register for this course if you want to complete the TESL program and receive college credit for it.
ESL-461B Language Learning & Culture (Summer; Yearly; 0.00 Credits) How does it feel to be a cultural and linguistic " other " ? This course will offer a framework to help to answer that question and to prepare for the cultural and language learning experience of the field-based program in Ecuador. We will investigate theories of defining and explaining culture, the cultural adjustment process, stereotyping, prejudice, bilingualism, and biculturalism. Explores beliefs and assumptions concerning the " cultures " of students and teachers in the classroom context. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and Recommendation of the Education Department for Juniata College Education POE students. Register for this course if you want to complete the TESL program but do not want to receive credits.
ESL-462A TESL: Language Acquisition Cognition (Summer; Yearly; 3.00 Credits) This course investigates the process of first and second language acquisition and becoming bilingual /bicultural, as well as the development of literacy skills in English language learners. A practical component of the course includes language and cultural instruction. Corequisites: ESL460A and ESL461A and ESL462A and ESL463A ESL464A and ESL465A. Prerequisites: Instructors permission. Students registering for this course are taking the Ecuador trip and receiving college credit for the full TESL program.
ESL-462B TESL: Language Acquisition Cognition (Summer; Yearly; 0.00 Credits) This course investigates the process of first and second language acquisition and becoming bilingual /bicultural, as well as the development of literacy skills in English language learners. A practical component of the course includes language and cultural instruction. Corequisite: ED460B and ED461B and ED463B and ED464B and ED465B. Prerequisites: Instructors permission. Students registering for this course are taking the Ecuador trip but do not want college credits the courses.
ESL-462C Tesl: Language Acquisition Cognition (Summer; Yearly; 3.00 Credits) This course investigates the process of first and second language acquisition and becoming bilingual /bicultural, as well as the development of literacy skills in English language learners. A practical component of the course includes language and cultural instruction. Corequisite: ESL463C. Prerequisites: Instructor permission. Students registering for this course are taking the Ecuador trip and want credit for the courses associated with the trip only (ESL463C and/or ESL462C).
ESL-462D TESL: Language Acquisition Cognition (Summer; Yearly; 3.00 Credits) This course investigates the process of first and second language acquisition and becoming bilingual /bicultural, as well as the development of literacy skills in English language learners. A practical component of the course includes language and cultural instruction. Corequisite: ED463D. Prerequisites: Instructor permission. Students registering for this course are planning trip but do not want to receive college credit for the associated courses (ESL462D and/or ESL463D).
ESL-463A Teaching ESL Practice (Summer; Yearly; 4.00 Credits) This course guides students through the process of exploring and theorizing about the classroom practice of teaching English to second language learners. A practical component of the course includes supervised practice teaching in an international classroom. The goal is to develop the teaching skills to respond to the constantly changing classroom contexts that characterize ESL teaching in U.S. public schools. Corequisite: ESL460A and ESL461A and ESL462A and ESL463A and ESL464A and ESL465A. Prerequisite: instructor permission. Students registering for this course are taking the Ecuador trip and receiving college credit for the full TESL program.
ESL-463B Teaching ESL Practice (Summer; Yearly; 0.00 Credits) This course guides students through the process of exploring and theorizing about the classroom practice of teaching English to second language learners. A practical component of the course includes supervised practice teaching in an international classroom. The goal is to develop the teaching skills to respond to the constantly changing classroom contexts that characterize ESL teaching in U.S. public schools. Corequisite: ESL460B and ESL461B and ESL462B and ESL464B and ESL465B. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Students registering for this course are taking the Ecuador trip but do not want college credits the courses.
ESL-463C Teaching ESL Practice (Summer; Yearly; 4.00 Credits) This course guides students through the process of exploring and theorizing about the classroom practice of teaching English to second language learners. A practical component of the course includes supervised practice teaching in an international classroom. The goal is to develop the teaching skills to respond to the constantly changing classroom contexts that characterize ESL teaching in U.S. public schools. Corequisite: ESL462C. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Students registering for this course are taking the Ecuador trip and want credit for the courses associated with the trip only (ESL463C and/or ESL462C).
ESL-463D Teaching ESL Practice (Summer; Yearly; 4.00 Credits) This course guides students through the process of exploring and theorizing about the classroom practice of teaching English to second language learners. A practical component of the course includes supervised practice teaching in an international classroom. The goal is to develop the teaching skills to respond to the constantly changing classroom contexts that characterize ESL teaching in U.S. public schools. Corequisite: ED462D. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Students registering for this course are planning trip but do not want to receive college credit for the associated courses (ESL462D and/or ESL463D).
ESL-464A Diversity in Education Community (Summer; Yearly; 1.00 Credit) This course explores family participation in the learning process, an introduction to multicultural education, resources of the school system and community, and the use of volunteers in the ESL classroom. The course will also examine the needs and resources available to special education students. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and Recommendation of the Education Department for Juniata College Education POE students. Register for this course if you want to complete the TESL program and receive college credit for it.
ESL-464B Diversity in Education Community (Summer; Yearly; 0.00 Credits) This course explores family participation in the learning process, an introduction to multicultural education, resources of the school system and community, and the use of volunteers in the ESL classroom. The course will also examine the needs and resources available to special education students. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and Recommendation of the Education Department for Juniata College Education POE students. Corequisites: ESL/ED460B and ESL/ED461B and ESL/ED462B and ESL/ED463B and ESL/ED465B. This course is for students wanting to do the full TESL program but do not want to receive credit for it.
ESL-465A TESL: Building Community Teachers (Summer; Yearly; 1.00 Credit) This course provides an introduction to the TESOL/ NCATE standards for ESL instruction through a specific focus on use of technology in the classroom. We will create a structure to maintain professional linkages established as a result of the TESL program. Participants will be encouraged to use their class projects and literature review to develop conference presentations or published articles. Prerequisites: permission of the instructor and Recommendation of the Education Department for Juniata College Education POE students. Corequisites: ESL/ED460A and ESL/ED461A and ESL/ED462A and ESL/ED463A and ESL/ED464A. This course is for students who wish to receive credit for the full TESL program.
ESL-465B TESL: Building Community Teachers (Summer; Yearly; 0.00 Credits) This course provides an introduction to the TESOL/ NCATE standards for ESL instruction through a specific focus on use of technology in the classroom. We will create a structure to maintain professional linkages established as a result of the TESL program. Participants will be encouraged to use their class projects and literature review to develop conference presentations or published articles. Prerequisites: permission of the instructor and Recommendation of the Education Department for Juniata College Education POE students. Corequisites: ESL/ED460B and ESL/ED461B and ESL/ED462B and ESL/ED463B and ESL/ED464B. This course is for students wanting to complete the full TESL program but do not want to receive credit for it.
ESL-TUT ESL Teaching Assistant (1.00-4.00 Credits)
French
FR-109 Lille Immersion Program (Summer; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; I,H) This program provides four weeks of intensive language instruction by native speakers in Lille, France. All levels of French are available, from beginner to advanced. In addition, all students take mini-courses in Flemish Art, European history and cross-cultural communications. Students also choose two cultural modules in Politics, Economic Cinema or Literature.
FR-110 French I (Fall; Yearly; 4.00 Credits; H,I) Emphasizes the four communicative skills (speaking, reading, writing, and listening) focusing on the context of everyday life. Note: " Students may receive H or I credit provided that they have not taken more than two years of the language at the secondary-school level.
FR-120 French II (Spring; Yearly; 4.00 Credits; CS,H,I) A follow-up to French I emphasizing the four communicative skills. Note: placement to French II is by departmental discretion. Prerequisite: FR 110 or placement.
FR-203A Lille Cinema (Summer; Yearly; 1.00 Credit; F,I) This program provides four weeks of intensive language instruction by native speakers in Lille, France. All levels of French are available, from beginner to advanced. In addition, all students take mini-courses in Flemish Art, European history and cross-cultural communications. Students also choose two cultural modules in Politics, Economic Cinema or Literature.
FR-203B Lille Literature (Summer; Yearly; 1.00 Credit; I,H) This program provides four weeks of intensive language instruction by native speakers in Lille, France. All levels of French are available, from beginner to advanced. In addition, all students take mini-courses in Flemish Art, European history and cross-cultural communications. Students also choose two cultural modules in Politics, Economic Cinema or Literature.
FR-203C Lille Politics (Summer; Yearly; 1.00 Credit; I,S) This program provides four weeks of intensive language instruction by native speakers in Lille, France. All levels of French are available, from beginner to advanced. In addition, all students take mini-courses in Flemish Art, European history and cross-cultural communications. Students also choose two cultural modules in Politics, Economic Cinema or Literature.
FR-203D Lille Economics (Summer; Yearly; 1.00 Credit; I,S) This program provides four weeks of intensive language instruction by native speakers in Lille, France. All levels of French are available, from beginner to advanced. In addition, all students take mini-courses in Flemish Art, European history and cross-cultural communications. Students also choose two cultural modules in Politics, Economic Cinema or Literature.
FR-208 French in Quebec (Variable; Yearly; 6.00 Credits; I,H) A five week immersion program at the University of Laval in Quebec City, Canada. Courses are available for all levels of French, beginner to advanced. Placement will be determined by the University of Laval. Students will take courses in oral and written French, phonetics, and conversation. In addition, the program includes cultural activities, lectures, films, and guided tours of the Quebec region. Lodging will be provided off campus in a francophone household. Course starts the 1st week of July and ends the 1st week of August. Note: A special course fee will be applied plus air fare..
FR-209 Lille Immersion Program (Summer; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; I,H) This program provides four weeks of intensive language instruction by native speakers in Lille, France. All levels of French are available, from beginner to advanced. In addition, all students take mini-courses in Flemish Art, European history and cross-cultural communications. Students also choose two cultural modules in Politics, Economic Cinema or Literature. Note: A special course fee will be applied.
FR-210 French III (Fall; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; CS,H,I) Covers more complex sentences and grammatical problems completing the basic program. Development of the four language skills is continued with emphasis on creating strong conversational abilities. Note: advanced placement in Intermediate French is by departmental discretion. Prerequisites: FR120 or equivalent.
FR-230 Conversation (Spring; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; CS,H,I) Intensive oral review that permits the intermediate level speaker to increase proficiency and communicative ability in practical and topical contexts. Prerequisite: FR 210 or placement exam or instructor approval.
FR-260 French Civilization and Culture (Either Semester; Variable; 3.00 Credits; CS,CW,H,I) An overview of the French culture and civilization in language, art, literature, history, and ideas. Prerequisites: FR210 or equivalent.
FR-270 Francophone Civilization and Culture II (Either Semester; Odd Years; 3.00 Credits; CS,CW,H,I) An in-depth introduction to the history and influence of French culture outside Europe. Students will gain a general knowledge of contemporary Francophone cultures that exist throughout the world. Prerequisite: FR 210 or equivalent.
FR-279 Sexuality and Literature (Variable; Variable; 3.00 Credits; CA,I,H,CW,CAII) A critical analysis of the relationship between sexuality and cinema. The course examines sexuality as a discourse that informs cultural, political, and social structures or institutions. The course focuses on texts that use sexuality as a form of social critic, or even as a revolutionary device. Taught in English.
FR-308 French in Quebec (Summer; Yearly; 6.00 Credits; I,H) A five week immersion program at the University of Laval in Quebec City, Canada. Courses are available for all levels of French, beginner to advanced. Placement will be determined by the University of Laval. Students will take courses in oral and written French, phonetics, and conversation. In addition, the program includes cultural activities, lectures, films, and guided tours of the Quebec region. Lodging will be provided off campus in a francophone household. Course starts the 1st week of July and ends the 1st week of August. Note: A special course fee will be applied plus air fare.
FR-309 Lille Immersion Program (Summer; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; I,H) This program provides four weeks of intensive language instruction by native speakers in Lille, France. All levels of French are available, from beginner to advanced. In addition, all students take mini-courses in Flemish Art, European history and cross-cultural communications. Students also choose two cultural modules in Politics, Economic Cinema or Literature.
FR-315 French Images of America (Variable; Variable; 3.00 Credits; H,I,CW,CS) American media and some politicians have been disseminating negative images of France in recent times with little discussion of what the French actually think of America. This course examines images of America in French art, literature, film and social theory. It also analyzes images of America in French popular music, comics, and television. Prerequisites: Two French courses beyond FR210, or instructor's approval.
FR-320 Contemporary French Novels (Either Semester; Variable; 3.00 Credits; CS,CW,H,I) Reviews representative works by such major twentieth century French novelists as Milan Kundera, Annie Ernaux, Maryse Conde, and Patrick Modiano. Varied selections are used each year. Prerequisites: Take two 200 level French courses.
FR-326 French Cinema (Either Semester; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; F,I,H,CW) An overview of the history of French Cinema and various schools of film analysis. Participants in this course view and analyze major examples of French cinema from it's origins to today. Discussions are in English. Papers may be written in English or French.
FR-331 The Craft of Translation (Variable; Variable; 3.00 Credits; H,I,CW) This course introduces high-intermediate and advanced students of Fench to the formal technics and art of written translation. Students must have completed two 200-level courses taught in French or have instructor permission prior to enrollement
FR-345 Women in French Culture (Fall & Spring; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; CA,I,H,CW) Selected texts of women writers from the middle ages to today. All reading is in French. Students will meet for an additional hour each week to discuss them in French. Prerequisites: Two 200 level courses or approval of the instructor.
FR-399 Special Topics (Variable; Variable; 1.00-4.00 Credits; CS,CW,H,I) Provides courses not covered by the regular offerings. These are developed to meet the needs of students of advanced standing and included themes in Medieval & Renaissance Literature and French Women Writers.
FR-431 Advanced Translation (Spring; Variable; 3.00 Credits; H,I,CW) This course is intended for students who have studied French/English translation while studying abroad. Students will colaborate on a semester- lenght project, such as writing the subtitles for a feature-length French film. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
FR-450 Research Project in French (Fall & Spring; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; CW,CS,H,I) An independent research project or thesis which will be designed by the student with the assistance of the instructor. Throughout the semester, the student will research his/her topic and submit a final paper or thesis to be defended at the end of the semester Prerequisites: three 300-level French courses and permission, or a year of study abroad and permission.
FR-490 French Internship (Variable; Variable; 2.00-9.00 Credits) See catalog. Corequisite: FR495
FR-495 FR Internship Seminar (Variable; Variable; 2.00-6.00 Credits) See catalog. Corequisite: FR490
FR-TUT French Teaching Assistant (Variable; Variable; 1.00-4.00 Credits; H,I) See catalog for description.
German
GR-110 Introductory German I (Fall; Yearly; 4.00 Credits; H,I) Emphasizes the four communicative skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) in the context of everyday life. Note: *Students receive H or I credit provided that they have not taken more than two years of the language at the secondary-school level
GR-120 Introductory German II (Spring; Yearly; 4.00 Credits; CS,H,I) A follow-up to German I emphasizing the four communicative skills in the context of everyday life. Note: placement in German 120 is by placement test or departmental discretion. Prerequisite: GR 110.
GR-210 Intermediate German (Fall; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; CS,H,I) Covers more complex language structures and grammatical problems completing the basic program. Continues with the development of the four communicative skills placing emphasis on strong conversational abilities in a wide variety of cultural contexts and social situations. Note: Placement in GR210 is by placement test or departmental discretion. Prerequisite: GR120.
GR-230 German Conversation (Either Semester; Variable; 3.00 Credits; CS,H,I) Permits the students to develop further their oral proficiency and communicative ability in wide ranging topical context. Note: Placement in GR230 is by departmental discretion. Prerequisite: GR210.
GR-235 German Composition (Either Semester; Variable; 3.00 Credits; CW,H,I) Enables the students to practice writing and fine-tune their writing skills for a creative and appropriate use of written German. Note: Placement in German 235 is by advanced placement or departmental discretion Prerequisite: GR 210.
GR-260 German Civilization and Culture (Either Semester; Variable; 3.00 Credits; CW,CS,H,I) A historic overview of German culture from the 18th century to the present day. Students study the dominant cultural trends and counter trends of the past three centuries in the context of critical, philosophical and literary writings. Placement in German 260 is by advanced placement or departmental discretion. Prerequisite GR 230 or GR 235.
GR-265 Postwar Germany (Fall & Spring; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; CA,I,H,CW,CAII) The course examines through two major novels how 'common' people in Germany experienced the first six decades of the 20th Century, especially the years of the Third Reich and of World War II. It focuses on the literacy depiction of how Germans attempted (and still do) to come to terms with what took place during the--in the mind of many-- darkest years of German (modern) history. Prerequisites: Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing.
GR-275 German Literature Since WW II (Either Semester; Variable; 3.00 Credits; CW,CS,H,I) An intensive introduction to reading analyzing of critical and literary text by foremost German writers since WW II. Focuses on the events leading to the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and weighs the diverse popular reactions to the subsequent unification of Germany. Prerequisite: GR 230 or GR 235.
GR-299 Special Topics (Either Semester; Variable; 3.00-4.00 Credits; CW,CS,H,I) Provides courses not covered by the regular offerings. These are developed to meet the needs of students of advanced standing.
GR-310 19th Century German Playwrights (Either Semester; Variable; 3.00 Credits; CW,CS,H,I) Students read, discuss and analyze works from such authors as H. von Kleist, Grabbe, Buchner, Hebbel and Grillparzer. Discussion focuses on the timeless topic of man's " tragic existence " as portrayed in these works. Note: Conducted as a literary seminar. Placement in GR310 is by departmental discretion. Prerequisites: GR260 or higher.
GR-320 Early 20th Century German Literature (Either Semester; Variable; 3.00 Credits; CW,CS,H,I) Examines readings from the works of such authors as B. Brecht, H. Hesse, H. von Hofmannsthal, F. Kafka, T. Mann, F. Wedekind and F. Werfel. Discussion focuses on the complex problems and issues facing modern man in an ever changing world. Prerequisite: GR 260 or higher.
GR-399 Special Topics (Either Semester; Variable; 3.00 Credits; CW,CS,H,I) Provides courses not covered by the regular offerings. These are developed to meet the needs of students of advanced standing.
Russian
RU-110 Russian I (Fall; Yearly; 4.00 Credits; H,I) The basic introduction to the Russian program: correct speaking, reading and writing on the elementary level. Note:*Students receive H or I credit provided that they have not taken more than two years of the language at the secondary school level.
RU-120 Russian II (Spring; Yearly; 4.00 Credits; CS,H,I) The continuation of the basic program with more intensive work in correct speaking, reading and writing. Note: advanced placement is by departmental discretion. Prerequisite: RU 110.
RU-199 Special Topics (Variable; Variable; 1.00-4.00 Credits; CW,CS,H,I) Provides individualized instruction in topics not covered by the regular offerings. These are developed to meet the needs of students.
RU-200 Survey of Slavic Lit. (Fall; Variable; 3.00 Credits; H,I) Examines the literatures of the Slavic peoples by comparing the works of Russian authors from different periods with those of other Slavic nations. Examples will be taken from the Renaissance, Romanticism, the realistic novel and the Soviet and post Soviet periods. Prerequisite: EN110.
RU-201 Women in Slavic Literature (Fall; Variable; 3.00 Credits; CW,CS,H,I) Examines the depiction of women both as objects of male representation and as authors of their own text. The major emphasis will be on Russian literature. Readings will include Anna Karenina and works of various genres by women writers and social thinkers. Films by women directors will also be discussed.
RU-202 Science Fiction the Other Side Europe (Fall; Variable; 3.00 Credits; H,I) Examines the Central European tradition of science fiction as a genre of social commentary and utopian speculation. Writers will include Karel Capek (the inventor of the term " robot " ), Evgenii Zamiatin (the author of the model for 1984), Stanislaw Lem (once the best-selling science fiction author in the world), and the Strugatskii brothers. Films will also be discussed. Taught in English.
RU-203 East European Film (Fall; Variable; 3.00 Credits; CA,I,H,F,CW,CS) Examines the films and writings on film of some of the famous East European directors: Eisenstein and other early Soviets, Czech films in the 1960s, Georgian films of the eighties. Wajda and other Polish filmmakers, and current Russian films.
RU-209 Russian History (Fall; Even Years; 3.00 Credits; CW,H,I,CA,CAII) Studies the evolution of the Russian State and peoples from the earliest times. The examination continues through the Bolsheviks' seizure of power and the subsequent development of the USSR as a major world power.
RU-210 Intermediate Russian (Fall; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; CS,H,I) The continuation of the basic program with a more intensive review of special grammatical problems. Speaking, writing, reading and the development of an appreciation of Russian culture is stressed through selected readings. Prerequisite: RU 120.
RU-230 Russian Conversation (Fall; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; CW,CS,H,I) The intensive reading of literary and popular texts as a basis for composition and conversation. Prerequisite: RU 210.
RU-235 Tolstoy (Spring; Variable; 3.00 Credits; CW,CS,H,I,CA) An examination of Tolstoy's development as a thinker about war an religion and his search for a literary form adequate for the expression of his ideas and moral sense. Readings will include writings on non-resistance to evil. Prerequisite; EN 110 or another Russian literature course or permission
RU-240 Dostoevsky (Spring; Variable; 3.00 Credits; CW,CS,H,I,CA) Examines the writings of Dostoevsky in light of the social problems of his day and his personal search for truth and God in a world increasingly dominated by scientific materialism. Particular emphasis will be placed on Bakhtin's thesis that Dostoevsky invented a new form of the novel as well as on the darker sides of Dostoevsky's messianism and possible anti-semitism.
RU-245 Literature and Moral Imagination (Spring; Variable; 3.00 Credits; CA,CAII,I,H,CW,CS) The last hundred years brought unprecedented Literature and Moral Imagination examines how Slavic authors have confronted the realities of devastation and the euphoria of social utopia and drawn hope from the truth-telling and the fundamental link between aesthetics and morality. The course includes work from the recent reentry of the Slavic peoples into the global economy. Prerequisites: RU245 requires EN110 or permission. RU345 requires RU230 or permission and Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing.
RU-250 Short Story in Russian Literature (Spring; Variable; 3.00 Credits; H,I) The reading, discussion, and analysis of short stories by major Russian authors: Pushkin, Gogol, Turgenev, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy and Chekhov. Note: taught in English, although Russian language students receive assignments in original texts. Prerequisite: EN 110 or another Russian literature course or perm.
RU-299 Special Topics (Variable; Variable; 1.00-4.00 Credits; CW,CS,H,I) Provides individualized instruction in topics not covered by the regular offerings. These are developed to meet the needs of students.
RU-300 Survey of Slavic Literature (Fall; Variable; 4.00 Credits; H,I)
RU-301 Women in Slavic Literature (Fall; Variable; 4.00 Credits; CW,CS,H,I) Examines the depiction of women both as objects of male representation and as authors of their own texts. The major emphasis will be on Russian literature. Readings will include Anna Karenia and works of various genres by women writers and social thinkers. Films by women directors will also be discussed.
RU-302 Science Fiction/ The Other Side of Europe (Fall; Variable; 4.00 Credits; CW,H,I) Examines the Central European tradition of science fiction as a genre of social commentary and utopian speculation. Writers will include Karel Capeel (the inventor of the term " robot " ), Evgenii Zaamiatin(the author of the model for 1984), Stanislaw Lem (once the best-selling science fiction author in the world), and the Strugatskii brothers. Films will also be discussed.
RU-303 East European Film (Fall; Variable; 4.00 Credits; CA,CAII,I,H,F,CW,CS) See RU 203.
RU-335 Tolstoy (Spring; Variable; 4.00 Credits; CW,CS,H,I) See RU235. Meets with RU235. Additional work is assigned in Russian. Prerequisite: RU235.
RU-340 Dostoevsky (Spring; Variable; 4.00 Credits; CW,CS,H,I,CA) See RU240. Meets with RU240. Additional work is assigned in Russian.
RU-345 Literature and Moral Imagination (Spring; Yearly; 4.00 Credits; CA,CAII,I,H,CW,CS) See RU245. Meets with RU245 but additional work is assigned in Russian for RU345. Prerequisites: RU230 or permission and Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing.
RU-350 Short Story in Russian Literature (Spring; Variable; 4.00 Credits; H,I) See RU250. Meets with RU250. Additional work is assigned in Russian.
RU-399 Special Topics (Variable; Variable; 1.00-4.00 Credits; CW,CS,H,I) Provides individualized instruction in topics not covered by the regular offerings. These are developed to meet the needs of students.
RU-450 Senior Research Project I (Fall; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; CW,CS,H,I) Involves two consecutive semesters of study. During the first semester the students will identify the topic of research, prepare a detailed abstract, gather the necessary materials and provide evidence that the bulk of the research has been completed. Students may undertake projects in teaching, literature, culture or linguistics. Other topics may also be possible. Projects may involve the participation of faculty in related disciplines. Prerequisite: One 300-level writing course and permission.
RU-451 Senior Research Project II (Spring; Variable; 3.00 Credits; CW,CS,H,I) A continuation of RU 450. During this semester students will complete their project by writing and defending an account of their work. The exact nature of this account will vary according to the nature of the project. However all accounts must be of significant length, reveal a sustained depth of thought, be fully documented, and be defended orally. Prerequisite: RU 450.
Spanish
SP-110 Spanish I (Fall & Spring; Yearly; 4.00 Credits; H,I) Emphasizes fundamentals of grammar, pronunciation, and language production. The development of skills in oral comprehension, speaking, writing and reading are stressed. Note: Students receive H or I credit provided that they have not taken more than two years of the language at the secondary school level.
SP-110E Spanish I Summer (Summer; Yearly; 3.00 Credits) This immersion course is offered for high school students (ages 16-18) in Granada, Spain, in conjunction with Global Works summer service programs. Students achieve a proficiency level in Spanish comparable to Spanish I (SP110).
SP-120 Spanish II (Fall & Spring; Yearly; 4.00 Credits; CS,H,I) The continued study of the fundamentals of grammar, pronunciation and composition stressing the development of skills in oral comprehension, speaking, writing and reading. Note: advanced placement to Spanish II is by departmental discretion. Prerequisite: SP 110.
SP-120E Spanish II Summer (Summer; Yearly; 3.00 Credits) This immersion course is offered for high school students (ages 16-18) in Granada, Spain, in conjunction with Global Works summer service programs. Student achieve a proficiency level in Spanish comparable to Spanish II (SP 120).
SP-125 Sp.Immersion I (Orizaba) (Summer; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; H,I) The continued study of the fundamentals of Spanish grammar, pronunciation, and language production, with particular focus on listening comprehension and speaking. Prerequisites: SP120.
SP-130E Spanish III Summer (Summer; Yearly; 3.00 Credits) This immersion course is offered for high school students (ages 16-18) in Granada, Spain, in conjunction with Global Works summer service programs. Student achieve a proficiency level in Spanish comparable to Spanish III (SP 210).
SP-199 Special Topics (Variable; Variable; 1.00-4.00 Credits; H,I) Allows the department to offer special topics not normally offered. Departments may offer more than one special topic. Prerequisites vary by title.
SP-210 Spanish III (Fall & Spring; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; CS,H,I) Covers more complex language structures completing the basic program. Development of the four skills is continued with an emphasis on integrating Hispanic culture into the language learning process. Note: Placement in Spanish III is by departmental discretion. Prerequisite: SP 120.
SP-215 Mexican Culture (Summer; Yearly; 1.00 Credit; H,I) This course will introduce students to the origin, antecedents, and development of present-day Mexico and will expose them to the diversity of its inhabitants and of their cultural practices and production. Prerequisites: SP 120. Corequisite: SP 125 or SP 225 or SP 325.
SP-225 Sp.Immersion II (Orizaba) (Summer; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; H,I) An intermediate Spanish language course which reviews the fundamentals of Spanish grammar, pronunciation, and language production, while providing intensive practice that will enable students to achieve mastery of these basic linguistic elements and to further develop their language proficiency. Special emphasis is placed on listening comprehension and speaking. Prerequisites: SP210.
SP-230 Spanish Conversation & Composition (Spring; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; CW,CS,H,I) Stimulates the fluent and spontaneous use of practical spoken and written Spanish. Intensive readings of literature and topical subjects in government, business, public relations and tourism serve as a basis for conversation and writing. Note: oral participation in class activities and at the Spanish Table is mandatory. Prerequisite: SP 210.
SP-235 Intensive Spanish Grammar (Fall; Variable; 3.00 Credits; H,I,CW) This course serves to reinforce the fundamental grammar that students have studied previously and to delve more deeply into certain topics that often prove to be challenging for native English speakers of Spanish. Topics typically of this course include : Identifying the building blocks of sentences; Identifying verb classses and studying how that information determines the way we construct sentences; Analyzing the Spanish pronominal system including, subject and object clitic pronouns; Reviewing and expanding upon the use of subordinate clauses introduced in SP210. Prerequisites: SP210.
SP-245 Spanish Phonetics & Phonology (Fall; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; H,I,CS,CW) This course serves as an introduction to the phonetics and phonology of Spanish. The goals of the course include providing students with a theoretical and practical understanding of the system of Spanish sounds, including dialectal variations, as well as strengthening students' Spanish speech in the direction of more native like pronunciation. Prerequisite: SP210.
SP-250 Introduction to Hispanic Literature (Spring; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; CW,CS,H,I) Emphasizes the development of skill in reading Spanish and in literary analysis of selected stories, plays, poems, and essays from Spain and Latin America. Prerequisite: SP 210.
SP-255 Contemporary Hispanic Short Fiction (Fall; Variable; 3.00 Credits; H,I,CW,CS) An intensive introduction to reading and analyzing twentieth-century Spanish and Spanish American short narrative. Study of the literary tests enables students to develop a better understanding of and appreciation for Hispanic cultures while continuing to build their Spanish language proficiency. Prerequisite: SP210.
SP-260 Spanish Civilization (Either Semester; Variable; 3.00 Credits; CW,CS,H,I) An introduction to the many facets of Spanish civilization: art, music, history, literature, philosophy and everyday life. Prerequisite: SP 210.
SP-265 Contemporary Spain (Spring; Variable; 3.00 Credits; H,I,CW,CS) An intensive introduction to twentieth and twenty- first century Spain. Topics to ge studied include: Spain's peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy, economic development, social change. Spain's role in the European Union, mass and elite cultural movements and the challenges facing Spain's younger generation. Prerequisites: SP210.
SP-275 Art and Activism in Latin America (Fall; Variable; 3.00 Credits; I,H,CS) Studies art --literature, film, music, plastic arts, etc.--that denounces social injustice and seeks to trigger fundamental reforms in Latin American societies. Known as arte comprometido or committed art in Latin America, selected violence, economic exploitation, racism, and machismo. The course is conducted in Spanish. Prerequisites: SP250 or SP255 or by permission of the instructor.
SP-285 Introduction to Latin America (Fall; Variable; 3.00 Credits; H,I,CW,CS) This course offers students an overview of Latin American cultures through the study of their history, geography, literature, and art from the pre-Columbian period to present. The course is conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SP210.
SP-299 Special Topics (Variable; Variable; 1.00-4.00 Credits; CW,CS,H,I) Allows the department to offer special topics not normally offered. Departments may offer more than one special topic. Prerequisites vary by title.
SP-300 Myth and Magic Realism (Spring; Variable; 3.00 Credits; CA,CAII,I,H,CW) Explores the richness and diversity of Hispanic cultures through the study of texts that range from pre-Columbian myths to recent Latin American films. Emphasis will be placed on the analysis of the mytho-magical elements which are used to represent and often times critique aspects of various socio-cultural realities. The course is taught in English, and all course materials will be available in English. Prerequisites: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing.
SP-325 Spanish Immersion III (Summer; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; H,I) A second intermediate Spanish language course which reviews the fundamentals of Spanish grammar, pronunciation, and language production, exploring the subtleties of features such as preterit- imperfect aspect and the subjunctive mood. Intensive immersion practice will enable students to achieve greater mastery of these elements and to further develop their language proficiency. Prerequisite: At least one course taught in Spanish beyond SP 210.
SP-345 Spanish Phonetics & Phonology (Fall; Variable; 3.00 Credits; H,I,CS,CW) This course serves as an introduction to the phonetics and phonology of Spanish. The goals of the course include providing students with a theoretical and practical understanding of the system of Spanish sounds, including dialectal variations, as well as strengthening students' Spanish speech in the direction of more native like pronunciation. Prerequisite: Study abroad experience or permission of the instructor.
SP-355 Contemporary Hispanic Short Fiction (Fall; Variable; 3.00 Credits; H,I,CW,CS) Note: Meets with SP 255. Additional work is assigned. Prerequisites: SP250 or equivalent and study abroad experience or approval of the instructor.
SP-365 Contemporary Spain (Spring; Variable; 3.00 Credits; CW,CS,H,I) Note: Meets with SP 265. Additional work is assigned. Prerequisites: SP250 or SP260 or approval of the instructor.
SP-375 Art and Activism in Latin America (Fall; Variable; 3.00 Credits; I,H,CS) Studies art --literature, film, music, plastic arts, etc.--that denounces social injustice and seeks to trigger fundamental reforms in Latin American societies. Known as arte comprometido or committed art in Latin America, selected artistic texts treat topics such as political violence, economic exploitation, racism, and machismo. The course is conducted in Spanish. Prerequisites: SP250 or SP255 or by permission of the instructor.
SP-399 Special Topics (Variable; Variable; 1.00-4.00 Credits; CW,CS,H,I) Provides courses not covered by the regular offerings. These are developed to meet the needs of students of advanced standing.
SP-400 Contemporary Spanish American Novel (Fall; Variable; 3.00 Credits; H,I,CW,CS) Students continue to develop advanced Spanish language and Hispanic cultural proficiency as well as critical thinking skills through the study of contemporary Spanish American novels. Prerequisite: SP250 or SP255/355 or permission of the instructor.
SP-405 Spanish Novel (Fall; Variable; 3.00 Credits; H,I,CW,CS) Students continue to develop advanced Spanish language and Hispanic cultural proficiency as well as critical thinking skills through study of contemporary Spanish novels. Prerequisites: SP250 or SP255/355 or approval of the instructor.
SP-420 Generation of 1898 (Spring; Variable; 3.00 Credits; H,I,CW,CS) In this course. students analyze selected essays, fiction, drama, and poetry of this key group of writers who accomplish a major renovation of Spanish thought and literary forms during the early decades of the twentieth century. Prerequisite: SP250 or SP255/355 or permission of the instructor.
SP-430 Advanced Spanish Grammar (Spring; Variable; 3.00 Credits; H,I,CS,CW) This course serves to help advanced students gain a better understanding of the meaning of certain grammatical constructions in Spanish by systematically observing and analyzing their use in a variety of communicative contexts. Prerequisite: SP235.
World Languages
WL-201 Language in Motion (Either Semester; Yearly; 1.00 Credit; CS,H,I) The course provides opportunities for international students, study-abroad returnees, and language students to expand their knowledge of language and culture and to enrich local public school language classrooms. After attending workshops on language teaching methodology and presentation techniques, students will conference with the instructor and host teachers to develop individual projects for presentation in school classrooms.
WL-202 Language in Motion (Either Semester; Yearly; 1.00 Credit; CS,H,I) The course provides opportunities for international students, study-abroad returnees, and language students to expand their knowledge of language and culture and to enrich local public school language classrooms. After attending workshops on language teaching methodology and presentation techniques, students will conference with the instructor and host teachers to develop individual projects for presentation in school classrooms. Prerequisites: Permission
WL-203 Language in Motion (Either Semester; Yearly; 1.00 Credit; CS,H,I) The course provides opportunities for international students, study-abroad returnees, and language students to expand their knowledge of language and culture and to enrich local public school language classrooms. After attending workshops on language teaching methodology and presentation techniques, students will conference with the instructor and host teachers to develop individual projects for presentation in school classrooms. Prerequisites: Permission
WL-204 Language in Motion (Either Semester; Yearly; 1.00 Credit; CS,H,I) The course provides opportunities for international students, study-abroad returnees, and language students to expand their knowledge of language and culture and to enrich local public school language classrooms. After attending workshops on language teaching methodology and presentation techniques, students will conference with the instructor and host teachers to develop individual projects for presentation in school classrooms. Prerequisites: Permission
WL-303 Sociolinguistics (Spring; Odd Years; 3.00 Credits; H,I,CA) This undergraduate course is meant to encourage you to reflect on how language functions in society. We will consider a subset of topics relevant to sociolinguistics, among them dialect variation (e.g., regional, social, ethnic); language ideology and language prejudice; and linguistic debates in education. We will consider linguistic communities across the United States. Prerequisite: EN110.
WL-398 Methods for Foreign Language Education (Fall; Yearly; 4.00 Credits; CW,CS,S) This course is for students interested in teaching foreign languages or English as a foreign language or second language (ESL). This course provides a thorough introduction to contemporary theories and methods of language pedagogy. Students seeking K-12 certification in foreign languages may take this course instead of ED420 after studying abroad. It may also be taken by those students who have an interest in teaching English abroad. International students who are here a semester or a year should also consider taking this course. Prerequisites: ED110 and ED111 and ED130 and ED240
WL-490 World Language Internship (Variable; Variable; 2.00-9.00 Credits; H,I) See " Internships " in the catalog.
WL-495 Internship Seminar (Variable; Variable; 2.00-6.00 Credits; H,I) See " Internships " in catalog.