Departments and Courses:  Foreign Languages

Faculty

Dianne P. Guenin-Lelle, chair and associate professor.
B.A., 1979, University of New Orleans; M.A., 1983, University of Louisiana, Lafayette; Ph.D., 1988, Louisiana State University. Appointed 1987.

Zulema E. Moret, assistant professor.
M.A., 1975, Universidad de Buenos Aires; Ph.D., 2000, Universidad del Pais Vasco. Appointed 2001.

Kalen R. Oswald, assistant professor.
B.A., 1995, Utah State University; M.A., 1997, Ph.D., 2001, University of Arizona. Appointed 2002.

Emmanuel T. Yewah, professor.
Licencie-es-Lettres, 1978, Maitrise, 1979, Universite de Yaounde; M.A., 1982, Ph.D., 1987, University of Michigan. Appointed 1986.

Introduction
A student of foreign languages at Albion can major in French, German or Spanish. The Department of Foreign Languages also offers courses in Latin. A foreign language major entails extensive study of the literature and culture of a particular speech community, and it presupposes for all majors a high level of linguistic performance. Similar linguistic capabilities are expected of students who seek a minor. Specific curricula and other requirements are designed to help achieve these goals. The faculty has been chosen based on proven teaching ability, professional reputation, and varied backgrounds and points of view.

Students may obtain college credit according to their scores on a standardized Advanced Placement examination administered at their high schools. A score of 3 merits one-half unit, a 4 merits one unit and a 5 merits one and one-half units of credit at Albion College. A maximum of one unit may be applied toward credit for a major or minor in French, German or Spanish.

Before Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) and during the first week of fall semester, the department administers a placement test for students with prior study of French, German or Spanish. Any student with two or more years of high school foreign language course work must take the placement test before enrolling in language courses at Albion. This test does not give college credit; its purpose is to place such students at the appropriate level.

Special Features
Albion offers its students many off-campus programs, including language study programs in Costa Rica (San Jose), Dominican Republic, France (Grenoble and Paris), Spain (Seville and Segovia), and Germany (Heidelberg and Tubingen). Other international off-campus programs are available to students as well (e.g., Africa, Italy, Russia, China, Japan).

Albion College numbers among its facilities the Gerstacker International House. This facility, commonly called the I-House, functions as a residence for foreign language teaching assistants and language students in French, German and Spanish. In this capacity, this special residence hall serves as a "living laboratory" where Albion College students can practice their conversational skills with fellow students and native speakers. While residing in the International House, the students pledge to speak the intended language within their respective houses. French, German and Spanish students are encouraged (or sometimes required) to attend the Foreign Language Tables held once a week at noon.

Requirements for Major
A major may be earned in French, German or Spanish by completing a minimum of eight units of study at the 201 level or above, including the courses specified in the sections on each language (see the following pages). Students considering a major in a foreign language are urged to consult with a faculty member in the department early in the freshman or sophomore year. All majors are required to study at least one semester abroad in an approved off-campus program. If individual situations prevent this, the student should consult with the department chair.

It is required that all majors have at least one semester, preferably a year, of residence in the Gerstacker International House. If circumstances prevent a student from living in the I-House, then the student must consult with the department chair.

It is recommended that all majors take cognate courses, for example in English, history, anthropology and sociology, relating to their language of study. Double majors are also encouraged.

Foreign Languages

264  Masterworks of European Literature (in Translation)  (1)
Masterworks of European literature which have contributed significantly to modern life and thought: Wolfram von Eschenbach, Dante, Ronsard, Cervantes, Montaigne, Moliere, etc. Staff.

266  Masterworks of World Literature (in Translation)  (1)
Masterworks of world literature from the eighteenth century to the present: Rousseau, Goethe, Tolstoy, Kafka, Borges, Garcia Marquez, Laye, Mahfouz, Ba, Lu Xun, Kawabata, etc. Staff.

345  Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages  (1)
Explores the role and purpose of the American educational system as it relates to foreign language teaching; teaches active learning strategies grounded in proficiency-oriented language instruction; allows students to begin to realize their potential as foreign language teachers. Offered every three years. Staff.

411, 412  Directed Study   (1/2, 1)  Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair. Staff.

French

Requirements for Major
In the French program students learn the language and culture of the French-speaking world. The 100- and 200-level courses focus on how to function within a French-speaking environment, through appropriate language use and cross-cultural understanding. Courses numbered 303-315 are designed to be taken before off-campus study in a French-speaking program and those numbered 351-355 to be taken after return from off-campus study.

The upper-level courses emphasize area studies. Interdisciplinary in scope, they focus on the culture of a particular area or time period and examine the relevant literature as well as social issues, artistic movements, political change, religious influences and film.

The intent is to prepare students for international careers in which they will draw on their communication skills in French, and on their understanding of the history and culture of the French-speaking world.

• A minimum of eight units at the 201 level or above, including one unit from 303-315, one unit from 351-365 (the latter completed after off-campus study in a French-speaking program) and a one-quarter-unit senior seminar. (See detailed description of requirements for major at beginning of Foreign Languages section.)

• Students whose placement test results exempt them from courses at the 200-level must fulfill the eight-unit requirement beginning at the 300-level. These students do not receive credit for 201 or 202.

• Courses required for the major must be taken for a numerical grade.

Requirements for Minor

• A minimum of six units at the 201 level or above, including at least four units at the 301 level or above.

• Students whose placement test results exempt them from courses at the 200-level must fulfill the six-unit requirement beginning at the 300-level. These students do not receive credit for 201 or 202. A maximum of one unit from Advanced Placement credit can count toward the minor.

• Residence in the Gerstacker International House for one semester.

• Courses required for the minor must be taken for a numerical grade.

Requirements for Major With Elementary, Secondary or K-12 Education Certification

• A minimum of eight units at the 201 level or above, including one unit from 303-315, one unit from 351-365 (the latter completed after off-campus study in a French-speaking program) and a one-quarter-unit senior seminar. (See detailed description of requirements for major at beginning of Foreign Languages section.) In addition, Foreign Languages 345 or Education 339 is required for all secondary certification candidates and is recommended for elementary certification candidates.

• Students whose placement test results exempt them from courses at the 200-level must fulfill the eight-unit requirement beginning at the 300-level. These students do not receive credit for 201 or 202.

• Courses required for the major must be taken for a numerical grade.

• Completion of all other requirements for teacher certification.

The K-12 certification program in French is being revised. Please see the chair of the Foreign Languages Department for updated information.

Requirements for Minor With Secondary Education or K-12 Education Certification

• A minimum of six units at the 201 level or above, including at least four units at the 301 level or above.

• Students whose placement test results exempt them from courses at the 200-level must fulfill the six-unit requirement beginning at the 300-level. These students do not receive credit for 201 or 202. A maximum of one unit from Advanced Placement credit can count toward the minor.

• Residence in the Gerstacker International House for one semester.

• Courses required for the minor must be taken for a numerical grade.

• Completion of all other requirements for teacher certification.

Courses

101  Elementary French  (1)  Fall
Introduces the French language and the francophone cultures through the study of basic grammatical concepts and vocabulary. Develops the four skills—listening, speaking, reading and writing—necessary for effective interpersonal, interpretive and presentational communication. Conducted in French. Tutorials with teaching assistants are integrated into the course. French 101 is recommended for students with two years or less of high school French. Staff.

102  Elementary French, continued  (1)  Spring
Prerequisite: French 101.
Continuation of French 101. Expands vocabulary, grammar and cultural knowledge to enable a more informed interpretation and production of spoken and written communication in French. Conducted in French. Tutorials with teaching assistants integrated into the course. Staff.

201  Intermediate French  (1)  Fall
Prerequisite: French 102, equivalent or placement.
Continuation of the study of the French language and culture through the contextualized study of grammatical concepts and vocabulary. Continues the development of the four basic skills necessary for the interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes of communication. Authentic tapes and texts are the foundation of the teaching materials. Conducted in French. Tutorials with native speakers are integrated into the course. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.

202  Intermediate French, continued  (1)  Spring
Prerequisite: French 201, equivalent or placement.
Continuation of French 201. Practice with more sophisticated dialogues, reading of unedited short stories, poems and other authentic materials reflecting the various cultures of the French-speaking world. Conducted in French. Tutorials with native speakers integrated into the course. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.

301  Advanced Oral and Written Expression I  (1)
Prerequisite: French  202, equivalent or placement.
Development of communication skills in French relative to grammar, syntax, appropriate registers, necessary vocabulary, non-verbal communication and culturally specific idiomatic usage. Also includes the processes of conversation development, thesis formation and strategies for argumentation within French cultural norms, as well as key contemporary issues of importance in the French-speaking world. Conducted in French. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.

302  Advanced Oral and Written Expression II  (1)
Prerequisite: French  301 or equivalent.
Development of communication skills in French relative to grammar, syntax, appropriate registers, necessary vocabulary, non-verbal cues and culturally-specific idiomatic usage, as well as skills in French/English and English/French translation. Also includes the processes of conversation development, thesis formation and strategies for argumentation operating within French cultural norms, especially relating to professional life and the workplace. Conducted in French. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.

303  French for the Professions  (1)
Prerequisite: French  301 or equivalent.
Offers insights on the French and other French-speaking countries' work environment and the specialized knowledge necessary to communicate effectively in specific professions. Conducted in French. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.

314  Multicultural France: Current Issues and Historical Perspectives  (1)
Prerequisite: French  301 or equivalent.
Explores French society as a dynamic multicultural construct—France's changing place in the world, the changing role of women in French society and changing demographics, especially North African immigrants to France—through reading recent novels or short stories representing these issues. Studies the historical dimensions of the social phenomena and the historical reasons for the current situation. Conducted in French. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.

315   Multicultural France: Current Issues and Historical Perspectives  (1)
Prerequisite: French  301 or equivalent.
Applies various theories—narratology, explication de texte, and theories of adaptation—to critically inquire into the construction of literary texts and their filmic representations. Stresses oral and written communication in French. Conducted in French. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.

320  French Women Writers and Feminist Criticism  (1)
Prerequisite: French 301 or equivalent.
Analysis of works by French women writers from the Middle Ages to the present, as well as works of feminist critical theory. Offered every three years. Conducted in French. Guenin-Lelle.

330  French Louisiana: The Cajun and Creole Experiences  (1)     Spring
Prerequisite: French 301 or equivalent.
A study of French Louisiana in both Acadiana and New Orleans, through literature, music, history and other avenues.  Guenin-Lelle.

351  French Society from Marie de France to Louis XIV  (1)
Prerequisite: French 303, 314 or 315.
Incorporates literature, art, history and l'histoire des idees, or changing epistemologies, during the French ancien regime (the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the baroque and classical periods of the seventeenth century and the beginning of the Enlightenment in the early eighteenth century). Examines central issues such as the place of "the Divine" and humankind in the universe, the role of classical antiquity relative to traditions, identity and power, the role of women in society and the role of education as a vehicle for change. Conducted in French. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.

352  Francophone Cultures on the Internet: Fictionalite, Realite, Hypertextualite  (1)
Prerequisite: French 303, 314 or 315.
A study of the theoretical construction of francophone cultures, their representation on the World Wide Web and the problems associated with Web-based cultural research. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.

353  Francophone Africa  (1)
Prerequisite: French 303, 314 or 315.
A study of texts and contexts of francophone (Central and West) African societies through in-depth analyses of history, politics, music, art, film and literature, and especially, how those elements have shaped the people's contemporary world view. Conducted in French. Yewah.

354  The French Caribbean: Les Antilles creoles  (1)
Prerequisite: French 303, 314 or 315.
Surveys post-colonialism, la creolisation, le metissage and changing identities. Topics include history and geography of these islands, situating them as part of the New World as well as having enduring cultural, linguistic and political bonds with France; Aime Cesaire and his essentialist quest for identity via Africa and the past; la creolisation, as first proposed by Glissant; and contemporary social issues, represented in literature, art and cinema. Conducted in French. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.

355  Quebec: A World Apart  (1)
Prerequisite: French 303, 314 or 315.
Examines socioeconomic, political, cultural, literary and artistic forces as well as relevant historical situations that have shaped this French-speaking "island" in anglophone North America. Conducted in French. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.

398  Practicum  (1/2)  Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Experience in teaching French in the classroom or with individual students under the supervision of an instructor. Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.

400  Senior Seminar  (1/4)
Prerequisite: Declared French major or minor.
Students will reflect on lessons learned in the French program, identify competencies they have deveolped in French and in other areas of study, understand the importance of these competencies in today's world, and leave Albion more confident in their preparedness to enter the next stage of their professional development. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.

401, 402  French Seminar  (1/2, 1)  Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Special topics in languages, literature or civilization for advanced students. Conducted in French. Staff.

411, 412  Directed Study  (1/2, 1)  Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.
Staff.

German

Requirements for Major
The German faculty is in the process of redesigning the German major and minor this year. Therefore, some of the courses currently required for the major and minor may not be offered. However, courses currently being piloted in German will replace required courses not being offered. For further information, see our Web site: http://www.albion.edu/foreignlang/German.asp.

• A minimum of eight units at the 201-202 level or above, including German 301, 302, 307, 315, and at least two of the following: 342, 344, 346, 401, 402. (See detailed description of requirements for major at beginning of Foreign Languages section.)

• Courses required for the major must be taken for a numerical grade.

Requirements for Minor
The German faculty is in the process of redesigning the German major and minor this year. Therefore, some of the courses currently required for the major and minor may not be offered. However, courses currently being piloted in German will replace required courses not being offered. For further information, see our Web site: http://www.albion.edu/foreignlang/German.asp.

• A minimum of six units, including: 201, 202, 301, 302, 307 and 315.

• Residence in the Gerstacker International House for one semester.

• Students whose placement test results exempt them from courses at the 200-level must fulfill the six-unit requirement beginning at the 300-level. These students do not receive college credit for 201 or 202. A maximum of one unit from Advanced Placement credit can count toward the minor.

• Courses required for the minor must be taken for a numerical grade.

Requirements for Major With Elementary Education Certification
The German faculty is in the process of redesigning the German major and minor this year. Therefore, some of the courses currently required for the major and minor may not be offered. However, courses currently being piloted in German will replace required courses not being offered. For further information, see our Web site: http://www.albion.edu/foreignlang/German.asp.

• Eight units in German, from the following: 201, 202, 301, 302, 307, 315, 331, 342, 344, 346, 401, 402. German 301, 315, and two selected from 331, 342, 344, 346 are required. Courses should be taken in this sequence starting at the level indicated by the departmental placement test through 301. With departmental permission, courses taken abroad may replace courses from this sequence.

• Completion of all other requirements for teacher certification.

• Study abroad is strongly recommended, and may soon be required by the State of Michigan.

• Foreign Languages 345 is recommended for elementary certification.

Requirements for Major and Minor With Secondary Education Certification and K-12 Certification
The German faculty is in the process of redesigning the German major and minor this year. Therefore, some of the courses currently required for the major and minor may not be offered. However, courses currently being piloted in German will replace required courses not being offered. For further information, see our Web site: http://www.albion.edu/foreignlang/German.asp.

• Eight units in German, from the following: 201, 202, 301, 302, 307, 315, 331, 342, 344, 346, 401, 402. Courses should be taken in this sequence starting at the level indicated by the departmental placement test. A teaching major consists of eight units, 201 or above, including three courses beyond 301. A teaching minor consists of five units, 201 or above, including German 301, 302 and one of the following: 307, 315, 331, 342, 344, 346.

• Completion of all other requirements for teacher certification.

• Study abroad is strongly recommended, and may soon be required by the State of Michigan.

The K-12 certification program in German is being revised. Please see the chair of the Foreign Lauguages Department for updated information.

Courses

101  Elementary German  (1)  Fall
Note: Students who have taken more than one year of German in high school must take the placement test before enrolling in this course.
Introduction to German language and culture through the contextualized study of grammatical concepts and vocabulary. Study and practice in the four language skills—listening, reading, writing and speaking—necessary for the interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes of communication. Conducted primarily in German. Tutorials with native speakers are required. Staff.

102  Elementary German, continued  (1)  Spring
Prerequisite: German 101 or equivalent.
Continuation of German 101. Expansion of vocabulary, work with more complex grammatical structures. Tutorials with native speakers are required. Staff.

201  Intermediate German  (1)  Fall
Prerequisite: German 102 or equivalent.
Continuation of the study of German language and culture through the contextualized study of grammatical concepts and vocabulary. Continues the development of the four basic skills necessary for the interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes of communication. Authentic tapes and texts are the foundation of the teaching materials. Conducted in German. Tutorials with native speakers are required. Staff.

202  Intermediate German, continued  (1)  Spring
Prerequisite: German 201 or equivalent.
Continuation of German 201. Practice with more sophisticated dialogues, reading of unedited short stories, poems and other authentic materials. Conducted in German. Tutorials with native speakers are required. Staff.

301  German Conversation and Composition  (1)  Fall
Prerequisite: German 202 or equivalent.
Development of speaking, listening and writing skills; selective review of complex grammatical structures. Practice speaking about everyday situations in different ways (e.g., role play, dialogues, skits, oral reports); use of audio tapes. Writing of exercises and compositions with emphasis on correctness of expression, stylistic appropriateness and idiomatic usage. Learning of specialized vocabulary and idioms; writing of different types (e.g., dialogues, letters, journals, essays). Staff.

302  German Conversation and Composition, continued  (1)  Spring
Prerequisite: German 301 or equivalent.
Continuation of practice in speaking, listening and writing skills; selective review of complex grammatical structures. Practice speaking about everyday situations in different ways (e.g., role play, dialogues, skits, oral reports); use of audion tapes. Writing of exercises and compositions with emphasis on correctness of expression, stylistic appropriateness and idiomatic usage. Learning of specialized vocabulary and idioms; writing of different types (e.g., dialogues, letters, journals, essays). Staff.

307  German Civilization  (1)  Spring
Prerequisite: German 301 or equivalent.
A chronological survey of major intellectual movements and artistic achievements that have shaped contemporary German-speaking societies. Included will be discussion of major historical events, works of literature, examples of music and the visual arts. Staff.

315  Interpretation of Literature  (1)  Fall
Prerequisite: German 301 or 302, or equivalent.
Interpretation of literature. Development of skills to interpret readings in prose, drama, lyrics. Conducted in German. Staff.

331  Classical Literature: Goethe and Schiller  (1)  Spring or Fall
Prerequisite: German 315 or equivalent.
Readings will include Goethe's dramas, a novel, an epic and Schiller's dramas. Staff.

342  German Lyrics  (1)  Spring or Fall
Prerequisite: German 315.
Representative poems from major literary periods. Conducted in German. Staff.

344  German Prose  (1)  Spring or Fall
Prerequisite: German 315.
Prepresentative prose works from major literary periods. Conducted in German. Staff.

346  German Drama  (1)  Spring or Fall
Prerequisite: German 315 or equivalent.
Readings in German drama. Conducted in German. Staff.

398  Practicum  (1/2)  Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Experience in language teaching in the classroom or with individual students under the close supervision of a regular instructor. Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.

401, 402  German Seminar  (1/2, 1)  Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Special topics in languages, literature or civilization for advanced students. Conducted in German. Staff.

411, 412  Directed Study  (1/2, 1)
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.
Staff.

Spanish

Requirements for Major
The Spanish faculty is in the process of redesigning the Spanish major and minor this year. Therefore, some of the courses currently required for the major and minor may not be offered in the semester and/or with the frequency indicated. Nevertheless, courses currently being piloted in Spanish will count toward the major or minor. For further information, contact Zulema Moret or Kalen Oswald.

• A minimum of eight units at the 201 level or above, including Spanish 301, 315.

• Residence in the Gerstacker International House for one semester.

• Transfer students must complete at least three 300- or 400-level courses (not including Spanish 301) at Albion College.

• A maximum of one unit from Advanced Placement credit can count toward the major.

• Standard requirements for majors are at the beginning of the Foreign Languages section.

• Courses required for the major must be taken for a numerical grade.
  Note prerequisites for all 300- and 400-level classes.

Requirements for Minor
The Spanish faculty is in the process of redesigning the Spanish major and minor this year. Therefore, some of the courses currently required for the major and minor may not be offered in the semester and/or with the frequency indicated. Nevertheless, courses currently being piloted in Spanish will count toward the major or minor. For further information, contact Zulema Moret or Kalen Oswald.

• A minimum of six units at the 201-level or above, including Spanish 301, 315.

• Students whose placement test results exempt them from courses at the 200-level must fulfill the six-unit requirement beginning at the 300-level. These students do not receive retroactive college credit for 201 or 202.

• A maximum of one unit from Advanced Placement credit can count toward the minor.

• Courses required for the minor must be taken for a numerical grade.
  Note prerequisites for all 300- and 400-level classes.

Requirements for Major With Elementary Education Certification
The Spanish faculty is in the process of redesigning the Spanish major and minor this year. Therefore, some of the courses currently required for the major and minor may not be offered in the semester and/or with the frequency indicated. Nevertheless, courses currently being piloted in Spanish will count toward the major or minor. For further information, contact Zulema Moret or Kalen Oswald.

• A minimum of eight units at the 201-level or above, including Spanish 301 and either 305 or 306.

• With departmental permission, courses taken abroad may replace courses from this sequence.

• Courses required for the major must be taken for a numerical grade.

• Completion of all other requirements for teacher certification.
  Note prerequisites for all 300- and 400-level classes.

• Study abroad is strongly recommended, and may soon be required by the State of Michigan.

Requirements for Major and Minor With Secondary Education Certification and K-12 Certification
The Spanish faculty is in the process of redesigning the Spanish major and minor this year. Therefore, some of the courses currently required for the major and minor may not be offered in the semester and/or with the frequency indicated. Nevertheless, courses currently being piloted in Spanish will count toward the major or minor. For further information, contact Zulema Moret or Kalen Oswald.

• A teaching major consists of a minimum of eight units at the 201-level or above. Spanish 301, 305 or 306, and 315 are required.

• A teaching minor consists of a minimum of five units at the 201-level or above. Spanish 301, 305 or 306, and 315 are required.

• With departmental permission, courses taken abroad may replace courses from this sequence.

• Courses required for the major or minor must be taken for a numerical grade.

• Completion of all other requirements for teacher certification.
  Note prerequisites for all 300- and 400-level classes.

• Study abroad is strongly recommended, and may soon be required by the State of Michigan.

The K-12 certification program in Spanish is being revised. Please see the chair of the Foreign Languages Department for updated information.

Courses

For those students with previous experience in Spanish, a placement test will be used in order to determine the appropriate entry-level course. Only those students who have had no previous experience with Spanish may initially enroll in Spanish 101. In order to ensure classes of relatively equal skill levels, the professor reserves the right to reassign any student who does not seem appropriately qualified for the course in which he or she has enrolled.

101  Elementary Spanish  (1)  Fall
Introduces Spanish language and Hispanic culture through the contextualized study of grammatical concepts and vocabulary. Develops the four essential skills—reading, writing, listening and speaking—necessary for the interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes of communication. Conducted in Spanish. Tutorials with teaching assistants are required.  Staff.

102  Elementary Spanish, continued  (1)  Spring
Prerequisite: Spanish 101 or appropriate score on departmental placement test.
Continuation of Spanish 101. Expands vocabulary, grammar and cultural knowledge to enable a more informed interpretation and production of written and spoken communication in Spanish. Conducted in Spanish. Tutorials with teaching assistants are required. Staff.

201  Intermediate Spanish  (1)  Fall
Prerequisite: Spanish 102 or equivalent.
Expansion of vocabulary and grammatical structures. Increased emphasis on conversation, composition and cultural awareness. Conducted in Spanish. Tutorials with teaching assistants are integrated into the course. Staff.

202  Intermediate Spanish, continued  (1)  Spring
Prerequisite: Spanish 201 or equivalent.
Continued review of language structure, with particular emphasis on developing conversational skills. Constant use of Spanish in the classroom designed to improve fluency. Occasional compositions and readings from Hispanic literature to stimulate discussion. Tutorials with teaching assistants are integrated into the course. Staff.

301  Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition  (1)  Fall
Prerequisite: Spanish 202 or placement.
A writing-intensive course designed to develop competency in written Spanish. Review of the finer points of grammar. Attention is given to the development of the mechanics of writing, the fundamentals of stylistics and the basic organizational requirements of composition. Implementation of appropriate strategies for various kinds of writing, including description, narration, summary, analysis and essay. Tutorials with teaching assistants are integrated into the course. Conducted in Spanish. Moret, Oswald.

305  Peninsular Cultures  (1)  Spring
Prerequisite: Spanish 301 or equivalent.
Examination of selected aspects of Spanish culture, values, attitudes, behaviors and aesthetic appreciation from prehistoric times to the present. Conducted in Spanish. Offered in alternate years. Oswald.

306  Latin American Civilization  (1)  Spring
Prerequisite: Spanish 301 or equivalent.
Examination of selected aspects of Latin American culture, values, attitudes, behaviors and aesthetic appreciation from prehistoric times to the present. Conducted in Spanish. Offered in alternate years. Moret.

315  Interpretation of Literature  (1)  Spring
Prerequisite: Spanish 301 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
An introduction to the analysis, interpretation and appreciation of literature, focusing on a variety of texts from the Spanish-speaking world. Special attention will be given to theoretical concerns. All class discussions and writing in Spanish. Moret, Oswald.

340  Peninsular Literature I  (1)  Fall
Prerequisite: Spanish 315 or permission of instructor.
Selected topics from the poetry, prose and drama of medieval and early modern writers. Covers works from twelfth- to seventeenth-century Spain. Emphasis is placed upon careful reading and discussion of the texts to develop critical skills and literary appreciation. Participation in all class discussion is considered essential. Writing assignments will assess students' comprehension of texts and ability to apply analytical skills. Conducted in Spanish. Offered in alternate years. Oswald.

341  Peninsular Literature II   (1)  Fall
Prerequisite: Spanish 315 or permission of instructor.
Selected topics from the prose, poetry and drama of modern Spanish authors. Covers works from eighteenth-century to present-day Spain. Emphasis is placed upon careful reading and discussion of the texts to develop critical skills and literary appreciation. Participation in all class discussion is considered essential. Writing assignments will assess students' comprehension of texts and ability to apply analytical skills. Conducted in Spanish. Offered in alternate years. Oswald.

342  Latin American Literature I   (1)   Spring
Prerequisite: Spanish 315 or equivalent.
Analysis of prose, poetry and/or drama. Covers works through nineteenth-century Latin America. Emphasis is placed upon careful reading and discussion of the texts to develop critical skills and literary appreciation. Participation in all class discussion is considered essential. Writing assignments will assess students' comprehension of texts and ability to apply analytical skills. Conducted in Spanish. Offered in alternate years. Moret.

343  Latin American Literature II  (1)  Spring
Prerequisite: Spanish 315 or equivalent.
Analysis of prose, poetry and/or drama. Covers works from early twentieth-century to present-day Latin America. Emphasis is placed upon careful reading and discussion of the texts to develop critical skills and literary appreciation. Participation in all class discussion is considered essential. Writing assignments will assess students' comprehension of texts and ability to apply analytical skills. Conducted in Spanish. Offered in alternate years. Moret.

350  Women in Hispanic Literature  (1)  Spring
Prerequisite: Spanish 315 or permission of instructor.
Topics selected from the prose, poetry and drama of Hispanic literature focusing specifically on feminine issues. Selections chronologically reflect the development of literature written in Spanish, utilizing texts from Spain, Spanish America and Hispanics in the United States. Emphasis is placed upon careful reading and discussion of the texts, with critical skills being applied particularly to the analysis of female characters and/or to the perspective of women authors. Participation in class discussion is considered essential. Writing assignments will assess students' comprehension of texts and ability to apply analytical skills within the context of a gender-based theoretical framework. Conducted in Spanish. Offered in alternate years. Moret.

398  Practicum in Spanish  (1/2)  Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Experience in language teaching in the classroom or with individual students under the close supervision of a regular instructor. Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.

401, 402  Seminar  (1/2, 1)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Staff.

411, 412  Directed Study  (1/2, 1)
Directed studies generally are reserved for those students who have schedule conflicts between their two majors. They are also available for students pursuing honors theses. In specific cases, students may request directed studies that cover topics beyond the scope of the current curriculum. These students are expected to present their proposed plan of study to the instructor for approval well in advance of registration. Spanish faculty will determine if directed study work counts toward the completion of the major. Staff.

Latin

101, 102  Elementary Latin  (1 each)
Introduction to speaking, reading and writing Latin through texts emphasizing Roman life, customs and values. Presentation of fundamental grammatical concepts, intensive vocabulary development, study of derivation of English words from Latin roots. J. Baumgartner.

201, 202  Intermediate Latin  (1 each)
Prerequisite: Latin 102 or an equivalent.
Study of Roman myths as narrated in Ovid's Metamorphoses. Advanced grammar, practice in the spoken and written language. Staff.

411, 412  Directed Study  (1/2, 1)  Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair. Staff.

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