Courses

Following is a list of courses offered by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. Please Note: The prerequisite for all advanced courses in French, Hebrew, Italian, and Portuguese is 22500 or four years of high school preparation. Those interested in Latin may take advanced courses after three years of high school instruction. Please see the Requirements link on this website for the most up-to-date information on prerequisites for advanced courses in Spanish. In addition, heritage speakers and students who haven taken courses in a language elsewhere must take a placement test in order to register for courses.

Arabic
12100: Elementary Arabic I
The course teaches modern standard Arabic (contemporary classical Arabic). Emphasis is on pronunciation of basic everyday vocabulary and simple grammar through conversation and drills based on a situational approach. The reading and writing practice of Arabic script is introduced. Videos are shown to familiarize the students with the language speakers and their culture. 4 HR./WK.;
3 CR.

12200: Elementary Arabic II
Further practice and drills in conversation, using basic structural patterns and reading of simple texts constructed for this level and of short suras from the Qu’ran. Videos and discussion of the cultural aspect of
Arabic-speaking people are included. All writing is done in Arabic script. Prereq.:Arabic 12100 or equivalent. 4 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

22500: Intensive Intermediate Arabic
An intensive course that will build on the skills acquired in basic Arabic 12100 and 12200 with increased emphasis on reading and writing from modern sources in addition to aural/oral proficiency. Prereq.:
Arabic 12200 or placement exam. 5 HR./WK. PLUS 1 HR. AT THE LANGUAGE MEDIA CENTER; 4 CR.

ASIAN LANGUAGES
All Asian languages are offered at elementary and intermediate levels. No credit will
be given for taking only the first part of any level of language courses.

Chinese

12100: Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) I
Modern vernacular Chinese based on the speech of Beijing. Essentials of sound patterns,
grammar and vocabulary. Practice in speaking, reading and dictation. 4 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

12200: Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) II
Further practice in modern vernacular Chinese based on the speech of Beijing.  Essentials of sound patterns, grammar and vocabulary. Practice in speaking, reading and dictation. Prereq.: Chinese 12100 or permission of the instructor. 4 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

22500: Intensive Intermediate Chinese
An intensive one-semester Chinese course at the intermediate level. This course will continue to develop communicative competence through the study of grammar and new vocabulary. Using communication-oriented activities, this course will help students to be better able to speak naturally and spontaneously. Reading and writing will be stressed through regular assignments to be handed in for review.  Additionally, content-appropriate cultural information will be presented to promote the students’ understanding of the Chinese-speaking world. Prereq.: Chinese 12200 or placement exam. 5 HR./WK. PLUS 1 HR. AT THE LANGUAGE MEDIA CENTER; 4 CR.

Hindi

12100: Elementary Hindi I
An intensive course in the spoken and written language. In addition to classroom hours, students will be expected to do some work in the language laboratory. 4 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

12200: Elementary Hindi II
Further practice in oral and written skills.  In addition to classroom hours, students will be expected to do some work in the language laboratory. Prereq.: Hindi 12100 or permission of the instructor.  4 HR./WK.;       3 CR.

22500: Intensive Intermediate Hindi
An intensive one-semester Hindi course at the intermediate level. This course will review the grammar of the Hindi language, enhance vocabulary, increase fluency in reading and writing, and will include literary and cultural content. The four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading comprehension and writing will be further developed through class discussions, writing exercises and the use of multimedia and the Internet. Prereq.: Hindi 12100 and Hindi 12200 or placement exam. Recommended for the students who have completed two semesters of Elementary Hindi with a grade of A or B. 5 HR./WK. PLUS 1 HR. AT THE
LANGUAGE MEDIA CENTER; 4 CR.

Japanese

12100: Elementary Japanese I
An intensive course in the spoken and written language. In addition to classroom hours, students will be expected to do some work in the language laboratory. 4 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

12200: Elementary Japanese II
Further practice in oral and written skills. In addition to classroom hours, students will be expected to do some work in the language laboratory. Prereq: Japanese 12100 or permission of the instructor. 4 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

22500: Intensive Intermediate Japanese
An intensive one-semester Japanese course at the intermediate level. This course will review the grammar of the Japanese language, enhance vocabulary, and will include literary and cultural readings. It will further develop listening, speaking, reading comprehension and writing skills through class discussions and the use of multimedia and the Internet.Prereq.: Japanese 12100 and 12200 or placement exam. 5 HR./WK. PLUS 1 HR. AT THE LANGUAGE MEDIA CENTER; 4 CR.

CLASSICAL STUDIES

Greek

12100-12200: Elementary Greek
An introduction to the vocabulary and grammar of ancient Greek. Introduces students to Greek civilization and prepares them to read the New Testament and classical Greek literature. 4 HR./WK.; 3 CR. EACH

22300: Introduction to Plato: Apology and Crito
A first course in Greek literature, focusing on the death of Socrates. Prereq.: Greek 12200. 4 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

22400: Introduction to Homer: Selections from the Iliad or Odyssey
Readings from the epic poem by Homer that formed the core of education throughout the Greek world. Prereq.: Greek 22300. 4 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

30100-30300: Honors I-III
Approval of Dean and Department Honors Supervisor required. Apply no later than December 10 in the Fall term or May 10 in the Spring term. (W) VARIABLE CR.

31000: Independent Study
Approval of Department required before registration. (W) 1-4 CR.

31100-32000: Selected Topics
Selected topics. Consult Department prior to registration for offerings. (W)

Latin

12100-12200: Elementary Latin
An introduction to the Latin language, to the Latin roots of English and the Romance languages, and to the civilization of the ancient Romans. Prepares students to read Latin literature. 4 HR./WK.; 3 CR. EACH

25200: Selections from Latin Prose
Students will complete their study of the grammar of the Latin language and proceed to readings from Cicero and other prose authors. Prereq.: Latin 12100-12200 or two years of Latin in high school. 4 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

30100-30300: Honors I-III
Approval of Dean and Department Honors Supervisor required. Apply in NAC 5/225 no later than December 10 in the Fall term or May 1 in the Spring term. (W) VARIABLE CR.

31000: Independent Study
Approval of Department required before registration. (W) 1-4 CR.

31100-32000: Selected Topics
Consult Department prior to registration for offerings. (W)

35300: Virgil
Selections from the Aeneid. Prereq.: three years of high school Latin, three semesters of college Latin or permission of the department. 4 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

Classical Culture

No knowledge of Greek or Latin is required for these courses.

12100: Greek and Latin Roots in the English Language
A practical analysis of Greek and Latin stems, prefixes and suffixes and their functions in various types of English vocabulary. (W) 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

32100: Classical Mythology
Greek and Roman myths, their connections with religion, the ancient sources, and the survival and reinterpretation of classical myth in subsequent literature and film up to the present day. (W) 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

32300: Greek and Roman Comedy and Satire in Translation
Selections from Aristophanes, Menander, Plautus, Terence, Horace, Juvenal, Martial, and Lucian. The comic and satiric spirit; the classical forms and their modern counterparts. (W) 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

33100: Latin Literature in Translation
The principal literary works of ancient Rome, studied both in their historical settings and as contributions to the development of modern literature. (W) 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

34100: Science in Antiquity
The origins of Greek scientific thought; its substantive achievements in Mathematics, Astronomy, Physical and Biological Sciences, Technology, and Medicine; its social and cultural relations; its impact upon subsequent ages. (W) 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

40100: Modern Problems in Perspective
Problems of the individual and society as they appear in the general cultural tradition, particularly in the literature of the ancient Greek, Hebrew, and Roman civilizations. Problems selected according to the interests of faculty members and students. (W) 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

40103: Women in Antiquity

FRENCH

Introductory and Intermediate Courses

12100: Introductory French I
An intensive course using a communicative approach to develop conversational skills
and provide the student with a foundation in French grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary. 5 HR./WK. PLUS 1 HR. AT THE LANGUAGE MEDIA CENTER; 4 CR.

12200: Introductory French II
A continuation of 12100 using a communicative approach to develop conversational skills and provide students with further study of French grammar and vocabulary. Introduction of selection of readings. 5 HR./WK. PLUS 1 HR. AT THE LANGUAGE MEDIA CENTER; 4 CR.

22500: Intensive Intermediate French
An intensive one-semester French course at the intermediate level. This course will review the grammar of the French language, enhance vocabulary, and will include literary and cultural readings. It will further develop listening, speaking, reading comprehension, and writing skills through class discussions and the use of multimedia and the Internet. Prereq.: French 12100, 12200 or placement examination. 5 HR./WK. PLUS 1 HR. AT THE LANGUAGE MEDIA CENTER; 4 CR.

Advanced Courses

The prerequisite for all 30000-level French courses is French 22400 or French 22500 or four years of high school preparation. The prerequisite for all 40000-level courses is at least one of the following: French 32100 or 32200.

Group A: Language

32100: Problems of French Usage
Applied review of grammar. Extensive practice in applying the grammatical structures needed for the correct use of the language. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

32200: Practice in Writing French
Study of contemporary prose to acquaint students with standards of good writing. Intensive practice in writing different types of compositions in French. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

32300: Spoken French
Intensive practice of the spoken language focused on topics of current interest. Work on oral comprehension, correct pronunciation and contemporary idiomatic speech. Discussion of topics of current interest. 4 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

32400: Studies in Translation
Development of skills in the art of translation from French to English and vice versa through the use of a wide range of materials. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

Group B: Literature

33300: French Cinéma and Literature
In this course, students will discuss important ideological, and formal questions related to the cinematographic adaptation of canonical French texts. In analyzing historical contexts, characters, narrative structures, themes, styles, and techniques, students will think about the relationship between cinema and literature, and about the political and social implications of each film. Close readings of films by Demy, Bresson, Clouzot, Clément, Resnais, Vadim, Chabrol, Angelo, and Miller adapted from texts by Perrault, Diderot, Laclos, Zola, Duras, Flaubert, Balzac, and Carrère will engage students in a larger critique of contemporary visual culture. The course is taught in English. Films (with English subtitles) will be watched in class. French majors and minors students may write their papers in French. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

42100: French Poetry
A survey of French poetry from the Middle Ages to the present day in light of the evolution of different styles, themes and cultural contexts. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

42300: French Philosophers and Essayists
Study of representative works of Montaigne, Descartes, Pascal, Montesquieu, Diderot, Rousseau, Saint-Simon and Auguste Comte. Emphasis will be placed on the evolution of ideas by French thinkers, and on the style of their writings. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

42500: French Theatre
Study of major plays (tragedy, drama and comedy) from the Middle Ages to the present day taking into account the evolution of the French theatre in terms of themes, styles and social contexts. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

42700: French Novel
Study of representative narrative works by selected authors from different literary periods and trends. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

42701: The Novel in France before 1850

42702: The Novel in France from Flaubert to the Present

44100: French Literature Outside France
A survey of the major literary works from Francophone regions and countries such as Belgium, Switzerland, French Africa, Canada, the French West Indies, and others. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

45100: French Civilization
The study of the cultural history of France along with its social and political structures and attitudes, with an emphasis on current evolution. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR

30103-30300: Honors I-III
VARIABLE CR., 1-4

31000: Independent Study
VARIABLE CR., 1-4

31100-32000: Selected Topics
3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

French Literature in Translation
28300: The Literature of Contemporary France
Critical analysis of representative works, writers and movements. Proust, Gide, Camus, Sartre, Malraux, Duras, Robbe- Grillet and others. (W) 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

HEBREW
12100-12200: Elementary Hebrew
Emphasis on rapid progress in conversational and written Hebrew in the modern idiom. Basic speech patterns, grammar, syntax and vocabulary through drill and conversation. 4 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

22500: Intensive Intermediate Hebrew
An intensive one-semester Hebrew course at the intermediate level. This course will review Hebrew grammar, enhance vocabulary, and will include readings in classical as well as contemporary Hebrew literature. Further goals of this course will be to develop speaking and writing skills through classroom activities as well as through multimedia and Internet. Prereq.: Hebrew 12100-12200 or placement examination. 5 HR./WK. PLUS 1 HR. AT THE LANGUAGE MEDIA CENTER; 4 CR.

30100-30300: Honors I-III
Approval of Dean and Departmental Honors Supervisor required. Apply in NAC 5/225 no later than December 10 in the Fall term or May 1 in the Spring term. (W) VARIABLE CR.

31000: Independent Study
Approval of Department required before registration. (W) 1-4 CR.

31100-33900: Selected Topics
Including: The Bible and Archaeology; Bible, Law and Society; The Bible in Light of Ancient Near Eastern Texts; The Dead Sea Scrolls; Messianism; Biblical Themes in Art and Literature; The Bible and Its Commentaries; Comparative Religions; Jewish Law and Lore; Biblical and Classical Foundations of Modern Legal and Bio-ethical Issues. For other offerings, please consult the Department. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

ITALIAN

Introductory and Intermediate Courses

12100: Introductory Italian I
An intensive course using a communicative approach to develop conversational skills and provide the student with a foundation in Italian grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary. 5 HR./WK. PLUS 1 HR. AT THE LANGUAGE MEDIA CENTER; 4 CR.

12200: Introductory Italian II
A continuation of 12100 using a communicative approach to further develop conversational skills and provide the student with a further study of Italian grammar and vocabulary. Introduction to a selection of readings. Prereq.: Italian 12100. 5 HR./WK. PLUS 1 HR. AT THE LANGUAGE MEDIA CENTER; 4 CR.

22500: Intensive Intermediate Italian
An intensive one-semester Italian course at the intermediate level which will be equivalent for requirement purposes to Italian 22300 and 22400. This course will review the grammar of the Italian language, enhance vocabulary, and will include literary and cultural readings. It will further develop listening, speaking, reading comprehension, and writing skills through class discussions and the use of multimedia and the Internet. Prereq.: Italian 12100, 12200 or placement examination.  Recommended for students who have completed Italian 12100 and 12200 with a grade of A or B. 5 HR./WK. PLUS 1 HR. AT THE LANGUAGE MEDIA CENTER; 4 CR.

Advanced Courses

The prerequisite to all advanced Italian elective courses is Italian 22400 or 22500 or placement.

Group A: Language

32300: Spoken Italian
Practice in conversation with emphasis on contemporary idiomatic speech. Discussions of topics of current interest. 4 HR./WK.;
3 CR.

Group B: Literature

42200: The Divine Comedy
A reading of the Divine Comedy within the political, religious and intellectual background of Dante’s time. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

42400: Renaissance Literature
Study of the major works written during the Italian Renaissance with an emphasis on their cultural, political and aesthetic context. The topics will vary. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

43200: Contemporary Literature
Major currents in the poetry, fiction and drama. Topics will vary. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

Courses Taught in English

28100: Dante to Machiavelli
Dante’s and Boccaccio’s Decameron, a selection of Petrarch’s love poetry, and Machiavelli’s The Prince. (W) 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

28200: Pirandello to Moravia
The great authors of modern Italian literature: Pirandello, Svevo, Vittorini and Moravia. (W) 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

28700: Italian Cinema and Literature
A study of the different relationships that have occurred between Italian film and literature in this century. The cinematic translation of literature will be reviewed through the works of Visconti, Pasolini, DeSica, Bertolucci, Antonioni, Rossellini, Fellini and others. 3 HR./WK.; 2 CR.

LINGUISTICS
22100: General Introduction to Linguistics
The nature of language, the methods and principles of linguistic science, factors in the evolution of language, and language as a medium of cultural tradition. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

32100: General Linguistics
A continuation of Linguistics 22100 with more detailed treatment of topics in descriptive, historical and comparative linguistics. Prereq.: Linguistics 22100 or permission of the Department. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

42001: Linguistics and Literary Analysis
Linguistic theories and techniques relevant to the typological, semiotic and stylistic description of literature. Linguistic approaches applied to literary theory and to analysis of selected works. (W) 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

30100-30300: Honors I-III
Approval of Dean and Department Honors Supervisor required. Apply in NAC 5/225 no later than December 10 in the Fall term or May 1 in the Spring term. (W) VARIABLE CR.

31000: Independent Study
For students with special literary or linguistic interests who desire to pursue independent study and research. Generally for juniors and seniors. Department approval required. VARIABLE CR.

PORTUGUESE
12100: Introductory Portuguese I
An intensive course using a communicative approach to develop conversational skills and provide the student with a foundation in Portuguese grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary. 5 HR./WK. PLUS 1 HR. AT THE LANGUAGE MEDIA CENTER; 4 CR.

12200: Introductory Portuguese II
A continuation of 12100 using a communicative approach to develop conversational skills and provide the student with a further study of Portuguese grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary. Introduction to a selection of readings. Prereq.: Portuguese 12100. 5 HR./WK. PLUS ONE HR. AT THE LANGUAGE MEDIA CENTER; 4 CR.

SPANISH

Introductory and Intermediate Courses

12100: Introductory Spanish I
An intensive course using a communicative approach to develop conversational skills and provide the student with a foundation in Spanish grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary. 5 HR./WK. PLUS 1 HR. AT THE LANGUAGE MEDIA CENTER; 4 CR.

12200: Introductory Spanish II
A continuation of 12100 using a communicative approach to develop conversational skills and provide students with further study of Spanish grammar and vocabulary. Selection of readings. 5 HR./WK. PLUS 1 HR. AT THE LANGUAGE MEDIA CENTER; 4 CR.

22300: Intermediate Spanish I
A review of the most important aspects of Spanish grammar, further vocabulary development through conversation and reading. Prereq.: Spanish 12200 or placement examination. 3 HR./WK.; 2 CR.

22400: Reading in Spanish
Readings for conversation and composition with grammatical support as needed. Prereq.: Spanish 22300 or placement examination. 3 HR./WK.; 2 CR.

22500: Intensive Intermediate Spanish
An intensive one-semester Spanish course at the intermediate level. This course will review the grammar of the Spanish language, enhance vocabulary, and will include literary and cultural readings. It will further develop listening, speaking, reading comprehension, and writing skills through class discussions and the use of multimedia and the Internet. Prereq.: Spanish 12100, 12200 or placement. Recommended for students who have completed Spanish 12100 and 12200 with a grade of A or B. 5 HR./WK. PLUS 1 HR. AT THE LANGUAGE MEDIA CENTER; 4 CR.

19100: Spanish for Latino Students and Bilingual Students I
A course designed for Latino or nearnative speakers of Spanish who speak and understand the language and wish to master its structure. This intensive course emphasizes grammar, reading, writing and vocabulary acquisition, so as to help the students become truly bilingual. 5 HR./WK. PLUS 1 HR. AT THE LANGUAGE MEDIA CENTER; 5 CR.

19200: Spanish for Latino Students and Bilingual Students II
A further study of the grammatical structure of Spanish with emphasis on the nuances of the target language and more intensive practice in reading, writing and vocabulary acquisition. 5 HR./WK. PLUS 1 HR. AT THE LANGUAGE MEDIA CENTER; 5 CR.

Advanced Courses

The prerequisite for all 30000-level Spanish courses is Spanish 22400 or 22500 or four years of high school preparation. The prerequisite for 40000-level courses is Spanish 32100 or 32200 or 32400. Foreign Languages and Literatures 71.

Group A: Language

32100: Problems of Spanish Grammar
An advanced look at Spanish grammar focusing on description and explanation of selected Spanish syntactic phenomena such as uses of infinitive ser/estar, the order of major constituents, uses of se, and uses of the subjunctive. Students will analyze Spanish syntax increase their understanding of the structure of Spanish and develop stylistically correct Spanish prose. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

32200: Practice in Writing Spanish
An intensive course in written Spanish, with stress on correct structure of descriptive, narrative and expository prose. 3 HR./WK.;
3 CR.

32300: Spanish Conversation
Development of speaking skills through discussion of current topics (not open to native speakers). 4 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

32400: Translation
Development of skills in the art of translation from English to Spanish and vice versa through the use of a wide range of materials. Prereq.: Spanish 32401 or placement exam or permission of the instructor. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

32401: Studies in Translation I

32402: Studies in Translation II

32500: Spanish Phonetics and Phonology
A study of phonetic transcription and phonetic and phonological theory in the different Spanish-speaking areas.  Especially recommended for students who plan to teach Spanish. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

32600: Spanish in the Business World
Development of technical vocabulary and forms of expression used in the world of commerce, economics and finance. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

32700: Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics
A presentation of the tools and methods of modern linguistics and their application to the study of the phonological, morphological and syntactic characteristics of contemporary Spanish, especially those related to Spanish in the Americas. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

37000: History of the Spanish Language
Study of the development of the Spanish language from Latin to the present, including language contact, especially in the area of lexicology. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

37300: Advanced Spanish Composition & Conversation for Bilingual Education Majors
This course is intended for bilingual undergraduate students in the School of Education. The course will develop and improve the students’ capacity to express themselves in writing and speech utilizing various techniques. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

46200: Spanish Dialectology and Sociolinguistics
This course examines regional and social variation in the Spanish of Spain and Latin America. It examines variable phenomena in Spanish phonology and morphosyntax, and correlates them with predictive factors such as region, nationality, level of education, sex, and age. Also included is a look at such areas as language attitudes, policy and planning, and discourse analysis. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

46301: Spanish in Contact Worldwide
This course examines varieties of Spanish spoken in areas where another language is also in widespread use, in Latin America, Spain, North America and other areas where Spanish is spoken. The course considers some of the linguistic and socio-cultural effects of bilingualism. Through readings, multimedia materials, and web-based interactive discussions, students learn to appreciate, describe, and compare different varieties of Spanish in contact as they learn to think critically in the field. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

46302: Spanish in Contact in the US
The course examines varieties of Spanish spoken in the continental United States, focusing on variable phenomena and on the role of the home dialects in shaping US varieties. Special emphasis is placed on contact with English and on the public policy and educational consequences of the widespread use of Spanish in the US. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

Group B: Literature
Spanish 33000: Representations of Contemporary Spain in its Cinema
This course is designed to introduce students to major social, historical, and cultural issues in Spain since the end of the Franco dictatorship in 1975, through an exploration of some of the most outstanding films of the contemporary period. Class discussions may be held either in English or Spanish or both. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

33100 Representations of Latin America Through its Cinema
This course will analyze various aspects of the culture and society of Latin American countries through film. A careful selection of movies and texts presented in class will help students improve their ability to read films aesthetically, culturally, and historically. Cultural and social aspects such as the role of women in Latin American society, political ideologies, social and economic structures, power institutions, e.g. the Catholic Church, the State, drug lords, etc, will be examined and discussed through a systematic study of films selected. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

35100: Studies in Spanish Literature I
A survey of the literature of Spain from the Middle Ages to the end of the 17th century, with emphasis on the different styles and periods and on the characteristics of representative genres. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

35200: Studies in Spanish Literature II
A survey of the literature of Spain from the 18th century to the present, with emphasis on the different styles and periods and on the characteristics of representative genres. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

35300: Studies in Spanish American Literature
An overview of the development of Spanish American literature since its origins to contemporary times. This course will emphasize the literary trends and cultural currents that have shaped Spanish-American letters through the analysis of representative works. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

35400: Dominican Literature and Culture
This course will use a variety of texts including the novel, the essay, the short story, popular poetry, representations of the oral tradition, paintings, music, films, to provide students with a unique opportunity to learn about some of the first literary and cultural manifestations in the Dominican Republic. Readings will cover selections from Columbus Diary and letters, and other selections from chronicles.  The course will also focus on how Dominican intellectuals have incorporated modern artistic trends into their creations. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

36000: Techniques for Literary Analysis
The study of critical techniques and terminology for the analysis of different literary genres and contemporary criticism. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

42100: Studies in Medieval Spanish Literature
A literary and linguistic analysis of the major texts of the medieval period, including “cantigas,” Poema del Cid, Milagros de Nuestra Señora, Libro de Buen Amor, and La Celestina. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

42400: Cervantes: Don Quijote
An exploration of Cervantes’ major work from different critical points of view. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

42600: Golden Age of Spanish
The study of the major literary and ideological currents that developed in Spain during the Renaissance and the Baroque periods along with the reading and analysis of representative works. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

42601: Lope de Vega and the Evolution of the Spanish Theatre

42602: Renaissance and Baroque Prose and Poetry

42800: Spanish Literature of the 18th and 19th Centuries
Representative authors and main currents in prose, poetry and drama from various periods: Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism and Naturalism. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

43200: The Generation of 1898
Ideas and themes in the works of Unamuno, Azorín, Baroja, Valle Inclán and other major writers of this period. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

43400: Studies in Contemporary Spanish Literature
An exploration of the major trends in Spanish Literature of the 20th century through the study of different genres. 3 HR./WK.;
3 CR.

43401: The Spanish Novel since the Civil War

43402: Contemporary Spanish Poetry and Theater

43600: Spanish American Colonial Literature
The formation and development of colonial discourse focusing on how indigenous and foreign modes interacted in order to represent a complex reality. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

43800: Spanish American Literature of the 19th Century
A study of literary currents of 19th century Spanish America through its major works. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

44100: The Literature of Social Protest in Spanish America
A study of literary works from different genres focusing on how they portray and respond to a given social, political and/or economic situation. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

44200: The Spanish American Essay
The evolution of the essay from the period of independence to the present, taking into account the philosophical currents and historical events that have shaped this genre. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

44400: Studies in Contemporary Spanish American Literature
Major developments in narrative, poetry and theater from the early 20th century to the present. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

44402: Contemporary Spanish American Poetry and Theater

44403: Contemporary Spanish American Short Story

44404: The Spanish American Contemporary Novel

44600: Literature of the Spanish Caribbean
Differences and similarities in the cultural and social structures of Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic through the analysis of selected texts of various genres. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

45100: Spanish Civilization
An exploration of Spanish history and culture from their origins to the present. Topics include geography, folklore, development of the arts, ideologies, socio-political changes and social issues. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

45200: Topics in Spanish American Civilization
A study of the social, cultural and political developments of Spanish America. Topics include the contributions of the Native, Iberian and African civilizations; the struggle for independence; the development of the arts; the impact of revolutionary movements; and the place of women in society. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

45201: Topics in Spanish American Civilization I

45202: Topics in Spanish American Civilization II

45300: Gender Issues in Hispanic Letters
An exploration of the impact of gender in the literature of the Spanish-speaking world. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

45400: Latino Culture and Literature in the U.S.
An exploration of the Latino cultural legacy and its contemporary influence in the United States. The study of the development of Latino communities, history and patterns of immigration, and similarities and differences among these communities. This course will also focus on sociological, economic, political and anthropological factors such as transculturation, assimilation, linguistic similarities, problems of identity and discrimination. It will also examine various psychological factors of the Latino cultures throughout the U.S. through the different ways of expression such as art and literature, taking into account the elements that distinguish these from those of their countries of origin and North America. The course will normally be conducted in Spanish. Readings may be in Spanish and English. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

30100-30300: Honors I-III
Approval of Dean and the Department Honors Supervisor required. Apply no later than December 10 in the Fall term or May 1 in the Spring term. VARIABLE CR., 1-4

31000: Independent Study
For students with special literary or linguistic interests who desire to pursue independent study and research. For juniors and seniors, ordinarily. Departmental approval required. VARIABLE CR., 1-4

31100-32000: Selected Topics
A series of advanced courses to be offered with varying frequency on selected topics not generally covered in the set course offerings. Topics to be announced in the preceding semester. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

Spanish Literature in Translation
28100: Masterworks of Spanish Literature I
The evolution of Spanish literature from the Medieval period through the Golden Age. Critical analysis of representative works and writers. (W) 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

28200: Masterworks of Spanish Literature II
The development of Spanish literature during the 18th and 19th centuries. Critical analysis of representative works, writers and movements. (W) 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

28300: Masterworks of Latin American Literature
Representative works and authors of Spanish American letters from the mid 20th century to the present. The texts are analyzed in light of the social, political, cultural and ideological contexts in which they were produced. (W) 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

SWAHILI

12100: Elementary Swahili I
The essentials of grammar and basic vocabulary through conversation based on a situational approach. 4 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

12200: Elementary Swahili II
Further practice in conversation, using more complex sentence patterns, with some reading of texts on cultural aspects of Swahili society. Prereq.: Swahili 12100 or permission of the Department. 4 HR./WK., 3 CR.

22300: Intermediate Swahili I
A review of the essentials of grammar; reading and translation of Swahili texts; practice in conversation. Prereq.: Swahili 12200 or permission of the Department. 4 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

22400: Intermediate Swahili II
Grammar and conversation. Emphasis on reading from contemporary literary and journalistic sources that deal with life in Swahili-speaking Africa. Prereq.: Swahili 22300 or permission of the Department. 4 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

31000: Independent Study
For students, generally juniors and seniors, with special literary or linguistic interests who desire to pursue independent study and research. Departmental approval required. (W)

FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES

12100: Elementary Course in the “Less Commonly Taught Languages”
A series of courses to be offered with varying frequency on languages not covered in the set course offerings. Languages to be announced in the preceding semester. 4 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

12200: Intensive Course in the “Less Commonly Taught Languages”
A series of courses to be offered with varying frequency on languages not covered in the set course offerings. Languages to be announced in the preceding semester.  12100 or permission of the instructor. 4 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

22500: Intensive Intermediate Course in the “Less Commonly Taught Languages”
A series of courses to be offered with varying frequency on languages not covered in the set course offerings. Languages to be announced in the preceding semester. 12200 or placement examination. 6 HR./WK.; 4 CR.

31100-32000: Selected Topics in the “Less Commonly Taught Languages”
A series of courses to be offered with varying frequency on selected topics not covered in the set course offerings. Topics to be announced in the preceding semester. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.