Experience in teaching French in the classroom or with
individual students under the supervision of an instructor.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Eligible students can earn .25 unit for residency in the new
International House for one semester and active participation
in weekly programs in the student’s respective language
house as well as in cultural events for all International House
residents. The new International House will be located on the
3rd floor of Whitehouse Hall beginning fall 2009. Students will
add this course the first week of classes, once they have moved
in.
German
GERMAN 101 (1 unit)
MWF 9:10 - 10:00am
Elementary German
(+ a 1hr tutorial with NativeSpeaker T.A.)
CRN 4168
Global Studies
Catherine Grimm
Note: Students who have taken more than one year of German in
high school must take the placement test before enrolling in this
course.
The main goal of this course is for you
to achieve a basic proficiency in communicating in the German
language. You will learn to speak German as well as understand
it in spoken and written form. An equally important aspect of
the course that is connected to Albion’s goal of preparing
students to be globally competent citizens is that you will be
introduced to the political, cultural and social landscape of
German-speaking countries. Getting to know more about German
culture will enable you to reflect on similarities ad
differences between a foreign culture and your own. In this
sense the course will literally “bring the world to the
classroom” thereby allowing you a deeper and more profound
understanding of that world.
Please be aware that this course also consists of a weekly 1
hour tutorial with the Native Speaker Teaching Assistant. This
will be scheduled during the first week of class.
GERMAN 201 (1 unit) MWF 11:10 –
12:00noon
Intermediate German
(+ a 1hr tutorial with Native Speaker T.A.)
CRN 4169
Global Studies
Perry Myers
Prerequisite: German 102 or equivalent.
This class will focus on increasing students’ ability to
communicate in German. Students will participate in a wide range
of cultural and linguistic activities. In a dynamic and friendly
atmosphere students will work towards increasing their knowledge
of different aspects of German, Swiss and Austrian culture. A
key component of the class will be active student participation.
Interviews, partner-exercises and group discussions will
generate a lively, on-going conversation about contemporary
culture in German speaking countries. Analyzing different genres
such as poetry, prose, drama, as well as different forms of
media: television, radio, the internet and film will inspire you
to think of areas in German studies you would like to find out
more about. The other important goal will be to solidify your
understanding of German grammar.
Please be aware that this course also consists of a weekly 1
hour with the Native Speaker Teaching Assistant. This will be
scheduled during the first week of class.
GERMAN 301 (1 unit) MWF 11:10 –
12:00noon
German Conversation and Composition(+ a 1hr tutorial with Native
Speaker T.A.)
CRN 4170
Global Studies
Catherine Grimm
Prerequisite: German 202 or equivalent.
This course will focus on the development of comprehension,
speaking, listening and writing skills in German; selective
review of complex grammatical structures; and practice
speaking about everyday situations in different ways. Writing of
exercises and compositions will emphasize correctness of
expression, stylistic appropriateness and idiomatic usage. The
learning of specialized vocabulary and working on proficiency in
different types of writing will be emphasized.
Please be aware that this course also consists of a weekly 1
hour with the Native Speaker Teaching Assistant. This will be
scheduled during the first week of class.
GERMAN 307 MWF
12:10 – 1:00pm
German Civilazation
CRN 4171
Perry Myers
This mid-level course will present a chronological survey of
major intellectual movements and artistic achievements that have
shaped contemporary German-speaking societies since the Middle
Ages. Students will read, analyze and discuss major historical
events, works of literature, as well as examples of music and
the visual arts.
GERMAN 398 (.5 unit) TBA
Practicum
CRN TBA
Staff
Practicum offers experience in teaching German in the
classroom or with individual students under the close
supervision of a regular instructor. Offered on a credit/no
credit basis.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
GERMAN 411 (.5 unit) TBA
Directed Study
CRN 4218
Staff
GERMAN 412 (1 unit) TBA
Directed Study
CRN 4219
Staff
MLAC 110 (.25 unit) W 9:10 - 10:00pm
International House Resident/Program
CRN T.B.A.
Perry Myers
Eligible students can earn .25 unit for residency in the new
International House for one semester and active participation
in weekly programs in the student’s respective language
house as well as in cultural events for all International House
residents. The new International House will be located on the
3rd floor of Whitehouse Hall beginning fall 2009. Students will
add this course the first week of classes, once they have moved
in.
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JAPANESE
JAPANESE 101 Section I (1 unit) MWF
1:10–2:00pm
Elementary Japanese
CRN 4182
Global Studies
T. Mohri
This course is designed for students who will study Japanese
for the first time at the college level. In this course, you
will acquire skills in elementary-level speaking, listening,
reading, and writing of modern Japanese. In addition, this
course deepens your understanding and knowledge of Japanese
culture. Emphasis is on ability to communicate and function in
Japanese accurately and appropriately, both in speech and
writing. By the end of the semester, you will be able to: 1)
Read and Write hiragana and katakana characters. 2) Greet in
Japanese. 3) Talk about time and price as well as one’s schedule
such as what time to get up.
Learning Materials: Genki I: An Integrated Course in
Elementary Japanese Vol. I (Textbook) Genki I: An Integrated
Course in Elementary Japanese Vol. I (Workbook)
JAPANESE 201 (1 unit) MWF
12:10–1:00pm
Intermediate Japanese
CRN 4183
Global Studies
T. Mohri
This course is a comprehensive program designed to be a
logical continuation of the first year Japanese program at
Albion College. This course is an interdisciplinary
communicative language class aiming at the improvement of four
basic skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students
will learn more kanji to enhance their reading and writing
skills. This course will introduce a variety of speech patterns.
Students will learn appropriate time, place, and occasions to
use these expressions. This course will be the integration of
language learning with discussions on different values and
beliefs as well as tangible culture, such as Japanese “kabuki”
and “Noh.”
JAPANESE 301 (1 unit) MWF
9:10 - 10:00am
Upper
Intermediate Japanese
CRN 4573
Global Studies
T. Mohri
This course will pick up where Japanese 202
left off and continue to build upon the grammar and vocabulary
learned. The goal in this course is to reach a high level of
proficiency in Japanese so that students are functional in
conversation and appropriate in situations and occasions. Much
emphasis will be placed upon producing conversation and
expanding the vocabulary used in short and long sentences.
Classes will also be dedicated to writing short and long,
complex sentences.
Weekly tutorials, that meet in addition to
class, will focus on reviewing material presented in class as
well as learning more about Japanese culture.
Learning Materials:
Banno: An Integrated Course in
Elementary Japanese Vol. 2, 1999 edition. (Textbook)Banno:
An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese Vol. 2, 2000
edition. (Workbook)
MLAC 110 (.25 unit) W 9:10 - 10:00pm
International House Resident/Program
CRN T.B.A.
P. Myers
Eligible students can earn .25 unit for residency in the new
International House for one semester and active participation
in weekly programs in the student’s respective language
house as well as in cultural events for all International House
residents. The new International House will be located on the
3rd floor of Whitehouse Hall beginning fall 2009. Students will
add this course the first week of classes, once they have moved
in.
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SPANISH
SPANISH 101 Section I (1 unit) MWF
9:10 - 10:00am
Elementary Spanish
CRN 4173
Global Studies
Kalen Oswald
SPANISH 101 Section II (1 unit) MWF
10:10 - 11:00am
Elementary Spanish
CRN 4174
Global Studies
Kalen Oswald
This course is designed for students who have never formally
studied Spanish. Students will acquire the basic vocabulary and
grammatical structure in appropriate contexts to communicate in
real world situations. They will learn to identify related words
and to deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words. As students
progress in the acquisition of the language, they will answer
questions related to readings, describe/paraphrase what has been
seen, read, or heard, respond in more complex sentences, and
improve fluency through vocabulary building, grammar
reinforcement and oral practice. Students will be exposed to
various historical, cultural, and sociopolitical aspects of the
communities that speak Spanish.
SPANISH 201 Section I (1 unit) MWF 9:10 – 10:00am
Intermediate Spanish
CRN 4175
Global Studies
Marcie Noble
SPANISH 201 Section II (1 unit) MWF
12:10 – 1:00pm
Intermediate Spanish
CRN 4176
Global Studies
Marcie Noble
This course is a comprehensive program designed to be a
logical continuation of the first-year Spanish program at Albion
College and an effective course for students with considerable
high school experience in the language. Its main objective is to
continue to emphasize the four skills necessary to acquire a
second language: listening, speaking, reading and writing. As a
significant part of this goal the students will be provided the
opportunity to study different Hispanic countries and cultures
through various in-class and extra-curricular activities
(movies, Fiestas, tertulias, etc.). Each student will thereby
develop critical and analytical skills concerning the
relationship between culture and language (including the
students’ native language). The students will also be introduced
to selected literary and artistic works by recognized Hispanic
American and Spanish artists and they will be afforded the
opportunity to develop their own creative writing skills in
Spanish. It is assumed that students have a general knowledge of
the
structures studied in Spanish 101 and 102 as well as of basic vocabulary as a point of
departure.
SPANISH 301: Section I (1 unit) MWF
9:10 – 10:00am
Advanced Oral and Written Expression
CRN 4177
Global Studies
Julia Medina
SPANISH 301: Section II (1 unit) MWF
12:10 – 1:00pm
Advanced Oral and Written Expression
CRN 4178
Global Studies
Kalen Oswald
Spanish 301 is a course on written and oral communication for
students who wish to vastly improve their ability to communicate
confidently in Spanish. Command of vocabulary and grammatical
structures is critical for good communication, but it does not
guarantee it. The course will help the students to develop their
skills in all four areas of communication (writing, reading,
listening and speaking), with special emphasis on written
communication. Attention is also given to all five of the “Cs”
of effective second language acquisition: Communication,
Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities. This is one
of the most important courses in the Spanish program, because it
will prepare the student to succeed in the other upper-level
Spanish courses in the program. (This course will not be taught
in Spring 2008.)
SPANISH 307 (1 unit) MWF
11:10 – 12:00noon
Cultural Encounters: The Caribbean, Mexico and Central America
CRN 4179
Julia Medina
This course examines the past, present and future realities of
cultural encounters and production in North America, with an emphasis on
the Spanish-speaking Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. Students
will read and analyze various genres that range from fiction to non-
fiction. Some of these genres include drama, short stories, novels,
autobiography, poetry, testimonials, film, music and folklore. The
course will develop each student’s ability to analyze cultural artifacts
and communicate through both written and oral expression.
SPANISH 314 (1 unit) MWF
1:10 – 2:00pm
Storytellers
CRN 4180
Textual Analysis
Kalen Oswald
This course is an introduction to the analysis,
interpretation and appreciation of Hispanic literature and
culture, focusing on a variety of cultural artifacts from the
Spanish-speaking world (literature, painting, music, film,
etc.). Students will develop an increased awareness and
appreciation of content and style in literature and other
cultural artifacts and also develop the vocabulary, skills,
discrimination and coherent critical methods to study them.
Expected level of proficiency: Spanish 301 or recommendation of
the instructor.
SPANISH 398 (.5 unit)
TBA
Practicum in Spanish
CRN 4579
Perry Myers
Practicum offers experience in teaching Spanish in the
classroom or with individual students under the close
supervision of a regular instructor. Offered on a credit/no
credit basis.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
SPANISH 402 (1 UNIT)
MWF 10:10 - 11:00
Globalization and Hispanic American Narrative
CRN 4578
Marcie Noble
In this course we will be exploring the evidence of globalization in
Hispanic American narrative from the late twentieth century to the
present. Beginning with the idea that the writer is informed by real
world events upon creating his or her works, a phenomenon as ubiquitous
as globalization is likely to be reflected in that work. We will read
and study various novels and short stories by authors from different
countries, most of which have been written and published since the
1990s. We will also discuss how the works we will study differ from
canonical works of the earlier half of the twentieth century. Finally,
the course will focus considerably on global and cultural studies, in
order to provide the students with a background in the theories of
globalization that will facilitate their reading and analysis of this
body of literature.
SPANISH 411 (.5 unit) TBA
Directed Study
CRN 4220
Staff
SPANISH 412 (1 unit)
TBA
Directed Study
CRN 4221
Staff
MLAC 110 (.25 unit) W 9:10 - 10:00pm
International House Resident/Program
CRN T.B.A
P. Myers
Eligible students can earn .25 unit for residency in the new
International House for one semester and active participation
in weekly programs in the student’s respective language
house as well as in cultural events for all International House
residents. The new International House will be located on the
3rd floor of Whitehouse Hall beginning fall 2009. Students will
add this course the first week of classes, once they have moved
in.
