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| Foreign Languages and Literature (School of Humanities and Social Sciences) |
| LANG-1110 French I This introductory course deals with the basic elements of the French language and, in so doing, places equal stress on speaking, listening, and writing abilities, using daily-life vocabulary. Intensive oral drills designed to teach good speaking habits make class attendance compulsory. This course is enhanced by the use of audio-visual materials whose purpose is to expose the student to contemporary broadly based French culture which constitutes the foundation for an end of the semester paper (in English). Fall term annually. 4 credit hours |
| LANG-1120 French II This course, a continuation of French I, is a practical approach to everyday situations through the development of listening, speaking, and writing abilities. Intensive oral drills of a more complex nature designed to achieve fluency, make class attendance compulsory. The reading of short anecdotes on French life provides exposure to written French. This course is enhanced by the use of audio-visual materials designed to expose the student to contemporary French culture which constitutes the basis for an end of the semester paper (in English). Prerequisite: LANG-1110 or permission of the instructor. Spring term annually. 4 credit hours |
| LANG-1310 German I Introductory course in the basic elements of German language and aspects of contemporary culture. Equal stress on speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Cultural materials used as a basis for reading comprehension and elementary conversation. Fall term annually. 4 credit hours |
| LANG-1320 German II Continuation of German I, supplemented by authentic readings in literature and culture. Presupposes a basic knowledge of German grammar and vocabulary such as acquired in German I. Spring term annually. 4 credit hours |
| LANG-1410 Chinese I This course assumes no previous knowledge of the subject. The course is designed to provide students with fundamental skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Mandarin Chinese. Oral and aural skills will be emphasized. Background on Chinese culture will be introduced as an element of the course. Fall annually. 4 credit hours |
| LANG-2110 French III This course takes a two-pronged approach to conversational fluency, writing competency, and reading skills by offering a review and an expansion of grammar through grammatical exercises and by providing audio-visual materials and texts that focus on various aspects of French culture while raising cross-cultural awareness. The learning and practice of an extensive vocabulary give the student the wherewithal to write an end of the semester essay in French on an aspect of French culture. Prerequisite: French II (LANG-1120) or permission of the instructor. 4 credit hours |
| LANG-2120 French IV This course is a continuation of French III. While similar in form and content, the audio-visual materials and texts offered stress the accomplishments of the Francophonie in the arts and sciences. Prerequisite: French III (LANG-2110) or permission of the instructor. Spring term annually. 4 credit hours |
| LANG-2310 German III Discussion of readings in contemporary German culture and literature. Further development of the skills acquired in German I and II. The entire course is conducted in German. Prerequisite: LANG-1320 or permission of instructor. Fall term annually. 4 credit hours |
| LANG-2410 Chinese II This is a continuation of Chinese I. The course is designed to provide students with fundamental skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Mandarin Chinese. Oral and aural skills continue to be emphasized. Background information on Chinese culture will be introduced as an element of the course. Spring annually. 4 credit hours |
| LANG-2940 Language Studies Readings and projects adapted to the needs of individual students. 4 credit hours |
| LANG-2960 Topics in Language Experimental courses tried out in one or two terms. 4 credit hours |
| LANG-4210 French Readings in the Arts and Sciences This course introduces the student to the written French in the Arts and Sciences. The student is taught the grammar and the translation techniques needed to translate texts from French into English. The texts chosen cover a wide range of literature, from the literary to the more popular genres of mass communications. The course is intended for those who will take the foreign language proficiency examination and is useful for those who plan to work for a multinational company. A grade of A or B satisfies the language requirement. Prerequisite: prior knowledge of French required. Open only to graduate and senior students. No core program credit. Spring term annually. 4 credit hours |
| LANG-4400 Business French I This course surveys the technical and cultural aspects of the French business world within its geographical, social, and political context. It provides the student with insights into the social and political make-up of French society as they affect the economy of France and her trading partners. It introduces the vocabulary and the essential tools needed by business professionals and requires an extensive practice in business writing and communication. Audio-visual materials supplement the text by helping the student to discover the French business world and its language and by bridging the gap between French and American business cultures. Prerequisite: French IV (LANG-2120) or permission of the instructor. Fall term annually. 4 credit hours |
| LANG-4410 Business French II This course is a continuation of Business French I using the same format. It constitutes the second part of a two-course series. Prerequisite: Business French I (LANG-4400). Spring term annually. 4 credit hours |
| LANG-4460 Chinese III This is a continuation of Chinese II. This course extends our knowledge of basic grammar and vocabulary (including reading and writing characters) in preparation for work with original Chinese texts. We will begin to use a Chinese dictionary. In addition to Chinese-English, English-Chinese translation, we will compose short passages in Chinese. We will also continue with Chinese computing and design our own Web page. Various aspects of Chinese culture and society will also be studied. Prerequisite: Chinese I and Chinese II or permission of instructor. Fall annually. 4 credit hours |
| LANG-4940 Language Studies Readings and projects adapted to the needs of individual students. 4 credit hours |
| LANG-4960 Topics in Language Experimental courses tried out in one or two terms. 4 credit hours |
| LANG-6940 Language Studies Readings and projects adapted to the needs of individual students. 3 credit hours |
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