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College Catalog 2015-2016 ARCHIVED CATALOG
Modern Languages & Literatures Courses
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Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
Chinese
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CHIN 100 - A Taste of China
This course is designed for students to get a taste of Chinese calligraphy, cooking, movie, theater, martial arts, meditation, and other folk arts. Artists, chefs, martial art and meditation masters from the Los Angeles area are invited to join student activities.
1 credits -
CHIN 105 - Premodern Chinese Literature: The Great Tradition
This course offers a survey of the greatest literary works from the earliest periods through the Ming Dynasty. Students will do readings in translation of a number of genres and styles, including, but not limited to, poetry, rhapsody, epistolary literature, history, biography, short story, and novel. Students will trace the unique development of a literary tradition millennia in the making. This course serves as a companion to CHIN 110 - Modern Chinese Literature /CHIN 310 - Modern Chinese Literature .
3 credits -
CHIN 110 - Modern Chinese Literature
Representative readings in translation of Twentieth-century Chinese literature from the late-Qing dynasty to the People’s Republic of China, and contemporary Taiwan. This course will offer a window in Twentieth-century China and an introduction to the study of literature, and ask: Why do we read literature, and about different literary approaches and movements? Students are expected to examine the socio-political context and questions of political engagement, social justice, class, gender, race, and human rights. All readings are in English translation and no background in China or Chinese is required.
Cross-listed with CHIN 310
3 credits -
CHIN 120 - Elementary Chinese I
An introductory in standard Chinese (Mandarin) designed for students with no previous knowledge of the language. The course introduces the fundamentals of Chinese, including pronunciation, grammar, and Chinese characters, emphasizing the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. By the end of the 120/CHIN 121 sequence, students will have acquired knowledge of basic grammar rules, the ability to converse, read and write on simple rules topics of student’s daily life, and command over 500 Chinese compounds and over 300 characters. Four hours of classroom instruction and one hour of lab per week.
4 credits -
CHIN 121 - Elementary Chinese II
A continuation of CHIN 120 with accelerated introduction of expressions, grammar, and sentence patterns designed to facilitate speaking, reading, and writing. Four hours of classroom instruction and one hour of lab per week.
Pre-req: CHIN 120 or a score of 1 or higher on the Chinese Placement Exam
4 credits -
CHIN 130 - Chinese Theater
This is an introductory course to the practice, concepts, history, and dramatic literature from China. The course focuses on the development of the Chinese theater as it received influences from other ethnic theaters, including the Japanese, French, Spanish, and American. Hands-on experiences with the Chinese theater and interaction with theater artists in the Los Angeles area will be emphasized. No background in China or Chinese is required.
Cross-listed with CHIN 330
3 credits -
CHIN 150 - Chinese Cinema
This course will introduce all three main traditions of sinophonic cinema (Mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan) from the silent film era to the present. Films will be used as a point of entry into larger discussions and analyses of relevant cultural, aesthetic, and socio-political topics. Major goals of the course include developing visual literacy and cultivating an ability to think about and understand meaning through cinematic expression. Students will also be responsible for viewing films analytically and providing critical responses to them both orally (class discussions) and in writing (papers). No background in China or Chinese is required.
Cross-listed with
3 credits -
CHIN 151 - Readings from Chinese Literature
This course exposes students to themes and motifs in traditional Chinese short stories that have found expression in popular Chinese culture and film. Students experience a worldview and value system different from their own as they reflect on various issues. No background in China or Chinese required.
3 credits -
CHIN 160 - Chinese for Business & Travel
This course is designed for students with no or little knowledge of Chinese. This course introduces practical conversational Chinese (Mandarin) for business and travel. It focuses on enhancing the listening and speaking skills in situations related to hotels, airports, business and economic policies, appointments, etc. It also covers culture, social etiquette, and doing business in Chinese-speaking areas, such as China, Taiwan and Hong-Kong.
3 credits -
CHIN 190 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits -
CHIN 220 - Intermediate Chinese I
A course designed to fulfill the personal interests and future professional goals of students who have had one year of elementary modern Chinese. Students will learn new vocabulary, sentence patterns, idiomatic expressions, proverbs, as well as insights into Chinese society, culture, and customs in this course. Three hours of class, one hour of lab.
Pre-req: CHIN 121 or a score of 2 or higher on the Chinese Placement Exam
4 credits -
CHIN 221 - Intermediate Chinese II
A continuation of CHIN 220 . By the end of this sequence, students are expected to be able to engage in general conversation with native speakers and to read and write essays in Chinese characters. Three hours of class, one hour of lab.
Pre-req: CHIN 220 or a score of 3 or higher on the Chinese Placement Exam
4 credits -
CHIN 251 - East Asian Literature
This is a survey course designed to expose students to the literatures of China, Japan and Korea, and to examine their cultural relationships as well as their independent literary development. Students will read literary selections from each region from the early literary period to the nineteenth century. These readings enable students to better understand how literature reflects the mores and morals of different peoples and times.
3 credits -
CHIN 290 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits -
CHIN 295 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits -
CHIN 305 - Premodern Chinese Literature: The Great Tradition
This course offers a survey of the greatest literary works from the earliest periods through the Ming Dynasty. Students will do readings in translation of a number of genres and styles, including, but not limited to, poetry, rhapsody, epistolary literature, history, biography, short story, and novel. Students will trace the unique development of a literary tradition millennia in the making. This course serves as a companion to CHIN 110 - Modern Chinese Literature /CHIN 310 - Modern Chinese Literature .
3 credits -
CHIN 310 - Modern Chinese Literature
Representative readings in translation of Twentieth-century Chinese literature from the late-Qing dynasty to the People’s Republic of China, and contemporary Taiwan. This course will offer a window in Twentieth-century China and an introduction to the study of literature, and ask: Why do we read literature, and about different literary approaches and movements? Students are expected to examine the socio-political context and questions of political engagement, social justice, class, gender, race, and human rights. All readings are in English translation and no background in China or Chinese is required.
Cross-listed with CHIN 110
3 credits -
CHIN 311 - Introduction to Chinese Linguistics
This course is intended to provide students with fundamental knowledge of Chinese linguistics. In addition to the introduction to general linguistic concepts. Course content focuses on Chinese phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, Chinese writing system and etymology.
Pre-req: CHIN 220
3 credits -
CHIN 320 - Composition and Conversation
This course is designed to strengthen students’ overall linguistic skills and cultural awareness. It emphasizes advanced sentence structures, idiomatic expressions, and appropriate use of wording. The course also enhances students’ understanding of Chinese culture and contemporary Chinese life through in-depth study of various topics dealing with daily life, gender roles, family, and social issues. Students are expected to apply their knowledge in their writing assignments and discussions in class. Classes are conducted primarily in Chinese.
Pre-req: CHIN 221 or a score of 4 or higher on the Chinese Placement Exam
3 credits -
CHIN 321 - Advanced Chinese
This course aims at further development of overall language proficiency through extensive reading of selected texts representing a wide variety of styles and genres, including materials from newspapers, magazines, and other documents. Classes are conducted primarily in Chinese.
Pre-req: CHIN 320
3 credits -
CHIN 325 - Culture and Civilization
This is a course of Chinese cultural history from the Neolithic period to the present that examines both the evolutions and continuities of China’s ancient culture. Students explore the cultural implications of geomancy, Buddhist and Daoist practices in every day rituals, qi, acupuncture, martial arts, herbal medicines and more presented through reading assignments, videos, and films. No background in China or Chinese is required.
3 credits -
CHIN 330 - Chinese Theater
Introduction to the practice, concepts, history, and dramatic literature from China. The course will focus on the development of the Chinese theater as it received influences from other ethnic theaters, including the Japanese, French, Spanish, and American. Hands-on experiences with the Chinese theater and interaction with theater artists in the Los Angeles area will be emphasized.
Cross-listed with CHIN 130
3 credits -
CHIN 350 - Chinese Cinema
This course will introduce all three main traditions of sinophonic cinema (Mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan) from the silent film era to the present. Films will be used as a point of entry into larger discussions and analyses of relevant cultural, aesthetic, and socio-political topics. Major goals of the course include developing visual literacy and cultivating an ability to think about and understand meaning through cinematic expression. Students will also be responsible for viewing films analytically and providing critical responses to them both orally (class discussions) and in writing (papers).
Cross-listed with
3 credits -
CHIN 360 - Love and Lust in the Chinese Tradition
A multimedia survey of the various themes and representations of love in Chinese poetry, short fiction, novels, and film. Topics of investigation and discussion will include the unique Chinese heritage of polygamy, arranged marriage, and homosexuality, among others. The course is taught using materials in English translation, so no knowledge of Chinese is required. Students with proficiency in the language are encouraged to do the readings in Chinese.
3 credits -
CHIN 390 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits -
CHIN 395 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits -
CHIN 430 - Chinese Poetry
This course is designed to introduce students to a selection of pre-modern major works by poets of the Han, Tang and Song dynasties. Various forms, themes and genres are discussed.
Pre-req: CHIN 320
3 credits -
CHIN 490 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits -
CHIN 495 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits -
CHIN 499 - Senior Paper and Presentation
This is a capstone course for students who are majoring in Chinese.
Pre-req: Instructor Permission
1 credits
French
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FREN 120 - Elementary French I
This course is designed for students who have never studied French, or who have placed into French 120 on the French Placement Test. It is taught in French with four hours of classroom instruction and one hour of lab per week. Immersion of students is facilitated through the use of authentic material as well as the usage of video and other technological tools (multimedia, Web). By the end of this course students should have developed basic oral and written communication skills as well as reading skills, and be acquainted with some aspects of Francophone culture.
4 credits -
FREN 121 - Elementary French II
This course is a sequel of Elementary French 1. It is taught in French with four hours of classroom instruction and one hour of lab per week. Immersion of students is facilitated through the use of authentic material as well as the usage of video and other technological tools (multimedia, Web). By the end of this course students should have further developed their communicative competence and reading skills, as well as be better acquainted with the Francophone world.
Pre-req: FREN 120 or equivalent
4 credits -
FREN 173 - French Cinema
This course presents the main movements and directors in French cinema. Students will be introduced to cinematographic vocabulary and the will be able to develop critical thinking through the analysis of films. Taught in English.
Cross-listed with FREN 473
3 credits -
FREN 174 - Le Flaneur I
This is the pre-departure course for the January class in Paris (Le Flaneur II). A “flaneur” is defined as “an aimless idler; a loafer…from flaner, to idle about, stroll.” By walking about and observing Los Angeles, and by thinking about cities critically through diverse readings, students will be initiated to fields of knowledge ranging from urban studies to literature. Students will use what they learn in this class and in the field to construct a project to be completed in Paris during January. Though the course is in English, some language abilities are a must. Students are therefore required to enroll in a French language course or have taken courses in French at Whittier prior to the January course in Paris. Experience in sociology is strongly recommended. Pre-departure course for January class in Paris
Cross-listed with FREN 374 and SOC 280
3 credits -
FREN 175 - Le Flaneur II
This is the companion course to FREN 174 and builds on the theoretical knowledge and experiences of Le Flaneur I. Le Flaneur II takes place in Paris and uses the city to build comparative knowledge of the historical, cultural, environmental, geographical and other forces that inform the modern city. The Paris experience is intended not only to give fuller knowledge of an alternate urban environment, but should serve as a comparative tool for better understanding of Los Angeles. In order to get Liberal Education Connections 2, Comparative Knowledge, credit students must successfully complete both Le Flaneur I and II. Like FREN 174 , FREN 175 is for students who will be completing the coursework in English.
Cross-listed with FREN 375 and SOC 281
3 credits -
FREN 176 - Women’s Portraits/Portraits de Femmes
Course designed to expose students to various portrayals of women, by women and by their male counterparts. Works studied are representative of different genres and centuries in French and Francophone literature. Taught in English.
3 credits -
FREN 177 - Franco-African Cinema & Literature
Course designed to introduce students to contemporary African literature and cinema. It is based upon detailed analysis of literary texts and of films, both addressing a variety of cultural aspects of African Francophone life. Taught in English.
Cross-listed with FREN 477
3 credits -
FREN 178 - Pre and Post-Revolutionary Child: The Invention of Childhood
This course covers the history, literature, political, and cultural aspects of childhood in France from the early-modern period to the present. Though no one area of knowledge can be covered in-depth, you should leave the course with a solid background in the transformations affecting childhood and family during this time.
Cross-listed with FREN 478
3 credits -
FREN 181 - Franco-Asian Literature
This course explores the Asian influence in Francophone literatures and cultures. It exposes students to non-traditional aspects of the Francophone culture deriving from a history of complex and diverse interactions between Asia and French-speaking societies. Students will gain insight about the subject through the study of literature and films. Taught in English.
Cross-listed with FREN 481
3 credits -
FREN 182 - Riots & Revolutions
This is a course about dramatic moments in French history, literature and culture. The course explores these pivotal moments through multiple types of documents and media as a means to answering questions about the course of French history and France’s future role in the European Union. FREN 182 is for non-French-speaking students.
Cross-listed with FREN 382
3 credits -
FREN 190 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits -
FREN 195 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits -
FREN 220 - Intermediate French I
This course is a sequel of Elementary French II. It is taught in French with three hours of classroom instruction a week. It includes a brief review of the material studied in Elementary French I and II, presents more elaborate structures of the French language and culture, and introduces students to literary and contemporary readings. Three hours of class, one hour of lab.
Pre-req: FREN 121 or equivalent
3 credits -
FREN 221 - Intermediate French II
Course is designed to strengthen students’ competence to communicate in the French language. It is taught in French with three hours of classroom instruction. It includes a thorough review of grammar and strongly emphasizes oral and written communication. Three hours of class, one hour of lab.
Pre-req: FREN 220 or equivalent
3 credits -
FREN 225 - Conversation, Culture & Communication
This course is designed to extend students’ aural comprehension and oral expression, and to further the acquisition of a more complex vocabulary associated with contemporary issues described in newspaper, television, and the Web.
Pre-req: FREN 221 or a score of 5 or higher on the French Placement Exam
3 credits -
FREN 290 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits -
FREN 295 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits -
FREN 310 - Composition and Stylistics
Course designed to develop and refine students’ writing skills on topics that are increasingly more abstract. It introduces students to the critical elements of stylistic differences and the application thereof.
Pre-req: FREN 221 (may be concurrent) or equivalent
3 credits -
FREN 315 - French for Business
Course designed to introduce students to commercial French including correspondence, and acquisition of business related vocabulary, and an understanding of successful business interactions.
Pre-req: FREN 221 or equivalent
3 credits -
FREN 325 - French Culture & Civilization
Coursed designed to study the evolution of French culture and civilization by establishing the links between political, social, and intellectual developments and the associated artistic and literary achievements.
Pre-req: FREN 221 or equivalent
3 credits -
FREN 355 - Introduction to French Literature I
Survey course of French literature from the Middle Ages through the 18th century. Major literary works of writers of prose, poetry, and theater are read and discussed from both a historical and literary perspective. This course is taught in French. Students are expected to participate actively in class discussions, to give brief oral presentations, and to write short papers.
Pre-req: FREN 221 or equivalent
3 credits -
FREN 356 - Introduction to French Literature II
Survey course of French literature from the 19th to the 20th century. This course includes major works of French and Francophone writers of prose, poetry, and theater. Works are read and discussed in French from both a historical and literary perspective. Students are expected to participate actively in class discussions, to give brief oral presentations, and to write short papers.
Pre-req: FREN 221 or equivalent
3 credits -
FREN 374 - Le Flaneur I
This is the pre-departure course for the January class in Paris (Le Flaneur II). A “flaneur” is defined as “an aimless idler; a loafer…from flaner, to idle about, stroll.” By walking about and observing Los Angeles, and by thinking about cities critically through diverse readings, students will be initiated to fields of knowledge ranging from urban studies to literature. Students will use what they learn in this class and in the field to construct a project to be completed in Paris during January. While the course is taught in English because of the co-enrollment of students at different language levels and from other departments, students at the 374 level will read and complete assignments in French. Pre-departure course for January class in Paris
Cross-listed with FREN 174 and SOC 280
3 credits -
FREN 375 - Le Flaneur II
This is the companion course to FREN 374 and builds on the theoretical knowledge and experiences of Le Flanuer I. Le Flanuer II takes place in Paris and uses the city to build comparative knowledge of the historical, cultural, environmental, geographical and other forces that inform the modern city. The Paris experience is intended not only to give fuller knowledge of an alternate urban environment, but should serve as a comparative tool for better understanding of Los Angeles. In order to get Liberal Education Connections 2, Comparative Knowledge, credit students must successfully complete both Le Flanuer I and II. Like FREN 374 , FREN 375 is for French majors or those with strong French language skills.
Cross-listed with FREN 175 and SOC 281
3 credits -
FREN 382 - Riots & Revolutions
This is a course about dramatic moments in French history, literature and culture. The course explores these pivotal moments through multiple types of documents and media as a means to answering questions about the course of French history and France’s future role in the European Union. FREN 382 is for French majors and minors who will be doing a significant portion of the work in French.
Cross-listed with FREN 182
3 credits -
FREN 390 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits -
FREN 395 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits -
FREN 432 - Heroes and Heroines
The 17th century in France is a period where heroines and heroes were redefined to fit a society in transition. Topics will include the transition form the Baroque to Classicism, and the evolution of dominant intellectual and political currents such as rationalism and absolutism and the redefinition of the role of masculine and feminine ideals.
Pre-req: FREN 310 or equivalent
3 credits -
FREN 435 - History of Modern Novel
Course designed to provide students with a more thorough comprehension of the French and Francophone modern novel, from the 17th to the 20th-century. It was based upon detailed analysis of literary texts and considers the socio-historical background that contributed to the evolution of the genre.
Pre-req: FREN 310 or equivalent
3 credits -
FREN 473 - French Cinema
This course presents the main movements and directors in French cinema. Students will be introduced to cinematographic vocabulary and the will be able to develop critical thinking through the analysis of films.
Pre-req: FREN 310 or equivalent
Cross-listed with FREN 173
3 credits -
FREN 477 - Franco-African Cinema & Literature
Course designed to introduce students to contemporary African literature and cinema. It is based upon detailed analysis of literary texts and of films, both addressing a variety of cultural aspects of African Francophone life.
Pre-req: FREN 310 or equivalent
Cross-listed with FREN 177
3 credits -
FREN 478 - Pre and Post-Revolutionary Child: The Invention of Childhood
This course covers the history, literature, political, and cultural aspects of childhood in France from the early-modern period to the present. Though no one area of knowledge can be covered in-depth, you should leave the course with a solid background in the transformations affecting childhood and family during this time.
Pre-req: FREN 310
Cross-listed with FREN 178
3 credits -
FREN 481 - Franco-Asian Literature
This course explores the Asian influence in Francophone literatures and cultures. It exposes students to non-traditional aspects of the Francophone culture deriving from a history of complex and diverse interactions between Asia and French-speaking societies. Students will gain insight about the subject through the study of literature and films.
Pre-req: FREN 310 or equivalent
Cross-listed with FREN 181
3 credits -
FREN 490 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits -
FREN 495 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits -
FREN 499 - Senior Paper & Presentation
A paper and presentation in the major that will indicate the student’s acquisition of the literary, the cultural and the language skills needed to pursue studies in French or Francophone literature. Usually taken joint with another advanced-level course. Credit and time arranged.
Pre-req: FREN 310 or equivalent
0 to 1 credits
Japanese
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JAPN 120 - Elementary Japanese I
An introductory course in simple conversation, basic grammar, reading, culture, and written Japanese (Hiragana, Katakana, and simple Kanji). Four hours of class, one hour of lab.
4 credits -
JAPN 121 - Elementary Japanese II
Continuation of JAPN 120 . Basic grammar, conversation, composition and readings. Four hours of class, one hour of lab.
Pre-req: JAPN 120 or a score of 2 or higher on the Japanese Placement Exam
4 credits -
JAPN 190 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits -
JAPN 220 - Intermediate Japanese
A course designed to fulfill the personal interest and future professional goals of students who have had one year of Elementary Japanese or its equivalent. Students will learn new vocabulary, sentence structures, grammar and expressions as well insights into Japanese society, culture and customs.
Pre-req: JAPN 121 or a score of 2 or higher on the Japanese Placement Exam
3 credits -
JAPN 221 - Intermediate Japanese II
Continuation of Japanese 220. This courses focuses on the ability to express oneself and develop skills toward intermediate-high level proficiency in both spoken and written Japanese. Classes emphasize reading and writing skills, including the practice of kanji, and speaking skills.
Pre-req: JAPN 220
3 credits -
JAPN 251 - Cinematic Landscapes
This course introduces first and second year students to the use and function of landscapes in Asian literature and visual arts that are translated and transposed unto film. The course explores the concept and function of the landscape as a narrative with a rich connection to the Asian cultural heritage of calligraphy and painting.
3 credits -
JAPN 275 - East Asian Literatures
This is a survey course designed to expose students to the literatures of China, Japan and Korea, and to examine their cultural relationships as well as their independent literary development. Students will read literary selections from each region from the early literary period of the nineteenth century. These readings enable students to better understand how literature reflects the mores and morals of different peoples and times.
3 credits -
JAPN 290 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits -
JAPN 295 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits -
JAPN 390 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits -
JAPN 395 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits -
JAPN 490 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits -
JAPN 495 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits
Spanish
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SPAN 100 - Introduction to U.S. Latino Studies
Comparison of linguistic, historical and cultural backgrounds of various Latino communities in the U.S. through fiction, non-fiction, music, and other forms of popular culture.
3 credits -
SPAN 120 - Elementary Spanish I
Students are introduced to the basic principles necessary to carry out written and oral communication. Emphasis will be placed on developing the ability to use the language creatively to talk about oneself and to deal with daily situations within the Hispanic cultural context. Four hours of class, one hour of lab. Presupposes no previous study of Spanish. Not open to students who have completed more than two years of high school Spanish nor to Native Speakers. Not open to students who have successfully completed a higher level Spanish language class
4 credits -
SPAN 121 - Elementary Spanish II
Continuation of SPAN 120 . Basic grammar, conversation, composition and readings. Four hours of class, one hour of lab. Not open to students who have completed more than three years of high school Spanish, nor Native Speakers. Not open to students who have successfully completed a higher level Spanish language class.
Pre-req: SPAN 120 or a score of 1 or higher on the Spanish Placement Exam
4 credits -
SPAN 122 - Spanish for High Beginners
A course designed for students who have studied Spanish before but who want a comprehensive review course. As a fast-moving, intensive course focus is on learning strategies for reading, writing, and communicating in Spanish. Not open to students who have successfully completed a higher level Spanish language class.
Pre-req: SPAN 120 or a score of 2 or higher on the Spanish Placement Exam
3 credits -
SPAN 190 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits -
SPAN 210 - Masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the Baroque
Representative literary works of the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque in both Spain and Latin America. Poetic and narrative texts, in their entirety, are read for their literary, cultural and historical value.
3 credits -
SPAN 220 - Intermediate Spanish I
A continuation of 120,121, this class further develops the students’ ability to communicate in Spanish, both orally and in writing. Students will speak, read, and write about such topics as advice, opinions, and hypothetical situations, while at the same time gaining insights into the culture of the Hispanic world. While grammar is reviewed, this course does require a good foundation in the basic principles. Three hours of class, one hour of lab. Not open to students who have successfully completed a higher level Spanish language class.
Pre-req: SPAN 121 or 122 or a score of 3 or higher on the Spanish Placement Exam
3 credits -
SPAN 221 - Intermediate Spanish II
Continuation of SPAN 220 . Review of grammar and extensive practice in conversation, writing and reading of selected texts as well as viewing of videos on Hispanic life and culture. Three hours of class, one hour of lab. Not open to students who have successfully completed a higher level Spanish language class.
Pre-req: SPAN 220 or a score of 4 or higher on the Spanish Placement Exam
3 credits -
SPAN 222 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers
A course designed for Spanish speakers who demonstrate an ability to understand and produce Spanish but who lack significant previous formal instruction in the language. This course hones in on students’ existing language skills and aims to expand the knowledge base and develop reading and formal/academic writing skills.
Pre-req: Score of 5 or higher on the Spanish Placement Exam
3 credits -
SPAN 225 - Latino Literature & Cultural Production
This course surveys the works of U.S. Latino authors and analyzes how artists across genres, such as literature, film, performance art, non-fiction, and music represent their cultures and respond creatively to the socio-historical development of their communities. While this course is taught in English, some previous knowledge of Spanish is helpful.
3 credits -
SPAN 230 - Spanish Conversation
This course is conducted in Spanish and engages students in conversation in a variety of formats toward further developing oral proficiency and vocabulary. Readings, Internet surfing, TV or other viewings on topics of current interest done outside of class serve as the basis for general class discussions through practice in different types of discourse, including narration, description, critical commentary, debate, and dramatic dialogue. Some of the time will be devoted to developing conversational strategies, and much importance will be given to interaction in the classroom. Small group work, emphasis on natural language, and the use of authentic materials (including readings and films) will be among the instructional techniques used.
Pre-req: or or a score of 6 or higher on the Spanish Placement Exam
3 credits -
SPAN 270 - Latin American Voices 20th Century
Critical study of selected contemporary Spanish-American texts in light of current modes of writing and interpretation. This course will delineate the major patterns of formal and thematic development within the history of Latin America letters as well as emphasize the analysis of structural and linguistic problems posed by the texts. this course will also explore such tendencies as realism, surrealism and “magic realism,” as well as works of social conscience, revolution and the national situation.
Pre-req: SPAN 355 or higher
Cross-listed with SPAN 310
3 credits -
SPAN 283 - Cinema in Latin America
This course examines Peninsular and Latin American cinematic production and introduces new critical approaches in film studies. For Latin America, the course usually incorporates recent films not previously distributed in the USA and focusing on global issues (drugs, sexuality, environment, youth culture, etc.). The course may organize materials from historical perspective, or focus on a selected period, theme or directors. Students taking this course will do all writing and reading assignments in English. This course is taught in English.
Cross-listed with SPAN 483
3 credits -
SPAN 283A - Cinema in Spain
This course examines Peninsular and Latin American cinematic production and introduces new critical approaches in film studies. The course may organize materials from historical perspective, or focus on a selected period, theme or directors. Students taking this course will do all writing and reading assignments in English. This course is taught in English.
Cross-listed with SPAN 483A
3 credits -
SPAN 290 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits -
SPAN 295 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits -
SPAN 310 - Advanced Spanish Grammar & Composition
This course focuses on a theoretical and practical approach to Spanish grammar (phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics). Of equal importance is the development and improvement of formal writing skills required by academic standards, specifically those at the ACTFL Advanced level (description, narration, exposition, and argumentation).
Pre-req: SPAN 221 or a score of 7 or higher on the Spanish Placement Exam
Cross-listed with SPAN 270
3 credits -
SPAN 320 - Advanced Composition & Creative Writing
This course emphasizes the development of creative writing skills, vocabulary expansion, and review of grammatical structures. Focus is on creative written expression on themes related to the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Students develop strategies and skills needed to write on topics through practice of different types of discourse, including narration, poetry, drama, critical commentary and theoretical essays.
Pre-req: SPAN 310 or a score of 8 or higher on the Spanish Placement Exam
3 credits -
SPAN 325 - Conversation on Hispanic Culture
A study of Hispanic culture from its origins to the present. A study of the diversity of Hispanic civilization, this course will examine Hispanic societies through significant areas of cultural expression, including literature, visual arts, music, and film. Conducted entirely in Spanish.
Pre-req: SPAN 310 or higher or a score of 8 or higher on the Spanish Placement Exam
3 credits -
SPAN 355 - Introduction to Peninsular/Latin American Literature I
A survey of the most representative texts of writers of prose, poetry, and theater within the contexts of literary and sociohistorical interpretations. This course surveys the major authors and includes close readings of representative selections from 1100 to 1700, with attention to the development of literary genres in the context of the changing cultures of Spain and Latin America. Conducted entirely in Spanish with class discussions and extensive practice writing commentaries on texts. Designed for Spanish majors and minors. May be taken out of sequence.
Pre-req: SPAN 310 or a score of 9 on the Spanish Placement Exam
3 credits -
SPAN 356 - Introduction to Latin American/Peninsular Literature II
This course studies trends and developments in major literary works from 1700 to the present day in both the Peninsula and Latin America. Conducted entirely in Spanish with class discussions and extensive practice writing commentaries on texts. Designed for Spanish majors and minors. May be taken out of sequence.
Pre-req: SPAN 310 or a score of 9 on the Spanish Placement Exam
3 credits
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