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LANGUAGES FOREIGN (LG) |
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| LG 021 |
French
Proficiency Test |
0 cr |
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| Elementary
level proficiency test administered to Arts and
Sciences students who wish to demonstrate proficiency
in French. |
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| LG 022 |
German
Proficiency Test |
0 cr |
|
| Elementary
level proficiency test administered to Arts and
Sciences students who wish to demonstrate proficiency
in German. |
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| LG 023 |
Spanish
Proficiency Test |
0 cr |
|
| Elementary
level proficiency test administered to Arts and
Sciences students who wish to demonstrate proficiency
in Spanish. |
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| LG 024 |
Foreign
Language Proficiency Test |
0 cr |
|
| Elementary
level proficiency test administered to Arts and
Sciences students who wish to demonstrate proficiency
in a foreign language other than French, German,
or Spanish. |
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| LG 110 |
World
Languages |
3 cr |
|
| The
general aim of this introductory-level course
is to ground students in a basic understanding
of the social, political, economic and cultural
realities of language around the globe, including
the importance of mastering one or more languages
other than one's native tongue. Students taking
the course will profit from an understanding of
language value in the global marketplace and will
gain new insight into their own native language
through a brief examination of the structures
of several of the world's major languages. The
course may feature guest presenters and will also
discuss techniques of language acquisition and
memory extension. |
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| LG 190 |
Special
Topics |
1-3 cr |
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| Topics
to be determined by student need and interest.
Course may be repeated when content varies. |
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| LG 205 |
Foreign
Literatures in Translation (W) |
3 cr |
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| A
varying-content course designed to introduce the
student to selected major works of one language
other than English. Works from English-speaking
countries may occasionally be used for the purpose
of cross-cultural comparison. The student may
choose from a number of specific topics that will
be designated prior to each semester. All readings
and discussions are in English. May be repeated
for credit when course content varies. Foreign
Language majors wishing to have one or several
of these courses count toward their major must
seek prior approval from their advisor. Prerequisite:
EH 102. |
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| LG 290 |
Special
Topics |
1-3 cr |
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| Topics
to be determined by student need and interest.
Course may be repeated when content varies. |
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| LG 305 |
Studies
in Gender and Writing |
3 cr |
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| A
varying-content course that provides an in- depth
study of gender-related questions in a literary
and cross-cultural context. Unless otherwise indicated,
all readings and discussions are in English. May
be repeated for credit when course content varies.
Foreign Language majors wishing to have one or
several of these courses count toward their major
must seek prior approval from their advisor. Prerequisite:
EH 102. |
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| LG 394 |
Directed
Studies: Pre-Study Abroad |
1 cr |
|
| Working
under the direction of their faculty advisor,
language majors will prepare for their required
study abroad experience through an examination
of selected country-specific readings as well
as cross-cultural orientation materials. Prerequisite:
completion of intermediate sequence in student's
concentration or equivalent. |
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| LG 480 |
Senior
Seminar (C) |
3 cr |
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| This
course is designed to broaden and enhance the
study-abroad experience through the discussion
of such topics as comparative cross-cultural behaviors
and mind-sets, culture shock, cultural stereotypes,
and cultural metaphors. Along with short lectures
and discussion periods, classes will consist of
multimedia student presentations about their study-abroad
experiences. Upon completing the course, students
will have a good working knowledge of foreign-language
Internet sources, will be better prepared to interact
more effectively with members of other cultures
on both professional and personal levels, and
will have practical knowledge of how to put their
language skills and study-abroad experience to
best use in the newly emerging global marketplace.
Prerequisite: completion of the Study Abroad requirement. |
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| LG 490 |
Special
Topics |
1-3 cr |
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| Topics
to be determined by student need and interest.
Course may be repeated when content varies. A
subtitle identifying the topic will be entered
on the student's record. |
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| A
course designed for advanced students to pursue
a special topic in depth through readings, critical
discussions, and delivery of a seminar paper.
This course may be repeated for a maximum of six
credits. Prerequisite: Normally limited to juniors
and seniors. |
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| LG 494 |
Directed
Studies |
1-3 cr |
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| Directed
study under the supervision of a member of the
Foreign Language faculty. This course may be repeated
for a maximum of six credits. Prerequisite: Permission
of the department chair. |
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| LG 499 |
Senior
Honors Project |
3-6 cr |
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| Under
the advice and guidance of a faculty mentor honors
students will identify and carry out a research
project, relevant to the field of foreign language
study, that will lead to a formal presentation
at the annual Honors Student Colloquium. The senior
project will be judged and graded by three faculty
chaired by the honors mentor. |
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| LG 590 |
Special
Topics |
1-3 cr |
|
| Topics
to be determined by student need and interest.
Content will vary. A subtitle identifying the
topic will be entered on the student's record. |
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| A
course designed for graduate students to pursue
a special topic in depth through readings, critical
discussions, and delivery of a seminar paper. |
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| LG 594 |
Directed
Studies |
1-3 cr |
|
| Directed
study under the supervision of a member of the
Foreign Languages and Literatures faculty having
Graduate Faculty status. This course may be repeated
for a maximum of six credits. Prerequisite: Permission
of department chair. |
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| FRENCH |
| LG 111 |
Introductory
French I |
3 cr |
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| The
first of a two-semester sequence in introductory
French. The goal of the two-semester sequence
is to achieve a basic proficiency in understanding,
speaking, reading, and writing French, and to
acquire basic knowledge of French-speaking cultures.
Fee. Core Course. |
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| LG 112 |
Introductory
French II |
3 cr |
|
| The
second semester of the introductory course. Prerequisite:
LG 111 or equivalent. Fee. Core
Course. |
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| LG 113
|
Accelerated
Introductory French (Honors) |
6 cr |
|
| A
one-semester intensive first-year course for highly
motivated students with prior instruction in the
language, i.e., students who have recently completed
a minimum of two years of high school French with
a "B" average or better. This course
covers the material taught in LG 111 and 112 and
satisfies the Arts and Sciences foreign language
requirement. By permission of the instructor.
Usually taught in the Fall. Fee. |
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| LG 211 |
Intermediate
French I |
3 cr |
|
| The
first of a two-semester sequence in intermediate
French. A continuation of the training necessary
to achieve fluency in understanding, speaking,
reading and writing French. A comprehensive grammar
review is complemented by elaboration of grammatical
topics and lexical development beyond the scope
of Introductory French I and II. Readings of literary
and cultural texts treating French-speaking areas
of the world. Emphasis on fluency in conversation
and cultural fluency through class discussion
of both written and recorded texts from the Francophone
world. Prerequisite: LG 112 or equivalent. Fee.
Core Course. |
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| LG 212 |
Intermediate
French II |
3 cr |
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| The
second semester of the intermediate sequence.
Prerequisite: LG 211 or equivalent. Fee.
Core Course. |
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| LG 213 |
Accelerated
Intermediate French (Honors) |
6 cr |
|
| A
one-semester intensive intermediate course for
students who have successfully completed LG 113
(Accelerated Introductory French-Honors), or the
equivalent. This course covers material taught
in LG 211 and 212. Usually taught in the Spring.
By permission of instructor. Prerequisites: LG
112, 113, or equivalent. Fee. |
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| LG 311 |
Survey
of French Literature and Culture I |
3 cr |
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| The
first part of a two-semester course that deals
with the major periods of French culture. Readings
of representative works from the Middle Ages through
the Eighteenth Century. In French. Prerequisite:
LG 212 or equivalent. |
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| LG 312 |
Survey
of French Literature and Culture II |
3 cr |
|
| The
second of a two-semester course that deals with
the major periods of French culture. Readings
of representative works from the Nineteenth and
Twentieth Centuries. In French. Prerequisite:
LG 212 or equivalent. |
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| LG 326 |
Advanced
French Grammar and Conversation |
3 cr |
|
| Comprehensive
review of French grammar coupled with weekly practice
in conversation using various levels of the spoken
language from slang to formal speech. Emphasis
on vocabulary acquisition and mastering the more
complex features of French grammar. Prerequisite:
LG 212 or equivalent. |
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| LG 327 |
Advanced
French Composition and Conversation |
3 cr |
|
| Intensive
course in writing French coupled with oral presentations
and activities designed to enhance the student's
command of the language. Prerequisite: LG 212
or equivalent. |
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| LG 412 |
Readings
in Francophone Literature |
3 cr |
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| Study
of the literature of the Francophone world, including
West and North Africa, the Caribbean and Quebec,
in their cultural and historical context. In French.
Prerequisite: LG 212 or equivalent. |
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| LG 415 |
Readings
in the French Novel |
3 cr |
|
| Study
of the development of the novel in French from
the romantic period through the contemporary novel.
In French. Prerequisite: LG 212 or equivalent. |
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| LG 416
|
Identités
françaises |
3 cr |
|
| Study
of how different minority groups have been represented
and have represented themselves in Nineteenth
and Twentieth Century French and Francophone literature,
essays, and film. Prerequisite: LG 212 or equivalent. |
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| GERMAN |
| LG 151 |
Introductory
German I |
3 cr |
|
| The
first of a two-semester sequence in introductory
German. The goal of the two-semester course is
to achieve a basic proficiency in understanding,
speaking, reading, and writing German, and to
acquire basic knowledge of German-speaking cultures.
Fee. Core Course. |
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| LG 152 |
Introductory
German II |
3 cr |
|
| The
second semester of the introductory course. Prerequisite:
LG 151 or equivalent. Fee. Core
Course. |
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| LG 153 |
Accelerated
Introductory German (Honors) |
6 cr |
|
| A
one-semester intensive first-year course for highly
motivated students with prior instruction in the
language, i.e., students who have recently completed
a minimum of two years of high school German with
a "B" average or better. This course
covers the material taught in LG 151 and 152 and
satisfies the Arts and Sciences foreign language
requirement. By permission of instructor. Usually
taught in the Spring. Fee. |
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| LG 251 |
Intermediate
German I |
3 cr |
|
| The
first of a two-semester sequence in intermediate
German. A continuation of the training necessary
to achieve fluency in understanding, speaking,
reading, and writing German. Reading of literary,
cultural, and historical texts. Class discussions,
reports in German, both oral and written, are
required. Prerequisite: LG 152 or equivalent.
Fee. Core Course. |
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| LG 252 |
Intermediate
German II |
3 cr |
|
| The
second semester of the intermediate sequence.
Prerequisite: LG 251 or equivalent. Fee. Core
Course. |
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| LG 361 |
German
Culture and Literature from the |
3 cr |
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beginnings
through Classicism |
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|
| Origin
and development of German civilization (literature,
thought, the arts, and society in a historical
context) from the beginnings through the early
nineteenth century. Extensive readings, class
discussions, and oral and written reports in the
language are required. Taught in German. Prerequisite:
LG 252 or equivalent. |
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| LG 362 |
German
Culture and Literature of the Nineteenth
|
3 cr |
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Century |
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| Development
of German civilization (literature, thought, the
arts, and society in a historical context) during
the period of unification and industrialization,
including Romanticism, Realism, Naturalism, and
early Modernism. Extensive readings, class discussions,
and oral and written reports in the language are
required. Taught in German. Prerequisite: LG 252
or equivalent. |
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| LG 363 |
Modern
and Contemporary German Culture and |
3 cr |
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Literature |
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| Development
of German civilization (literature, thought, the
arts, and society in a historical context) from
the early twentieth century through the present.
Extensive readings, class discussions, and oral
and written reports in the language are required.
Taught in German. Prerequisite: LG 252 or equivalent. |
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| LG 364 |
Highlights
of German Culture and Literature |
3 cr |
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| A
capstone course highlighting masterpieces of German
literature and culture from a particular genre
(e.g., the Novelle); a particular period or movement
(e.g. Romanticism); an author or group of authors
(e.g. Brecht); or a particular thematic focus.
Extensive readings, class discussions, and oral
and written reports in the language are required.
Taught in German. Prerequisite: LG 363 or equivalent. |
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| LG 366 |
Advanced
German Grammar |
3 cr |
|
| Designed
for the student who wishes to teach or do advanced
work. Comprehensive study of formal grammar and
structured practice in oral and written expression.
Prerequisite: LG 252 or equivalent. |
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| LG 367 |
Advanced
German Conversation |
1 cr |
|
| Intensive
conversation with practice in using various levels
of the spoken language from slang to formal speech.
Emphasis on the sounds and idioms of German. The
course meets one hour per week with the instructor
and one hour per week for a lab session, often
with a native speaker. The content of this course
will vary over four consecutive semesters. This
course may be repeated for a maximum of four credits.
Prerequisite: LG 252 or equivalent. |
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| LG 368 |
Advanced
German Composition (W) |
3 cr |
|
| Intensive
course in writing German. Emphasis is on writing
as a process, the communicative purposes of writing,
and the development of critical reflection. Analysis
of authentic texts and extensive practice in various
genres of written German, including description,
narrative, report, critical review, and interpretation.
Prerequisite: LG 252 or equivalent. |
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| LATIN |
| LG 101 |
Introductory
Latin I |
3 cr |
|
| Introductory
Latin I is the first half of a two-course sequence
in Classical Latin. The goal of the courses is
to achieve basic proficiency in understanding
and reading Latin and to acquire a basic knowledge
of Roman customs, history, and culture. |
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| LG 102
|
Introductory
Latin II |
3 cr |
|
| Introductory
Latin II is the second half of a two-course sequence
in Classical Latin. Prerequisite: LG 101. |
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| LG 201 |
Intermediate
Latin I |
3 cr |
|
| The
first of a two-semester sequence in intermediate
Latin. The course is a continuation of the study
necessary to achieve fluency in reading, understanding
and translating Classical Latin. A comprehensive
review of grammar is accompanied with the presentation
of material beyond the scope of Introductory Latin
I and II. All texts for reading and translation
are presented in the original classical texts,
unabridged and complete. Emphasis on the development
of the periods of classical Roman literature as
well as pertinent events in Roman history and
culture. Prerequisite: LG 102. |
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| LG 202 |
Intermediate
Latin II |
3 cr |
|
| The
second of a two-semester sequence in intermediate
Latin. Prerequisite: LG 201. |
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| RUSSIAN |
| LG 171 |
Introductory
Russian I |
3 cr |
|
| The
first of a two-semester sequence in introductory
Russian. The goal of the two-semester course is
to achieve a basic proficiency in understanding,
speaking, reading, and writing Russian. Fee. Core
Course. |
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| LG 172 |
Introductory
Russian II |
3 cr |
|
| The
second semester of the introductory course. Prerequisite:
LG 171 or equivalent. Fee. Core
Course. |
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| LG 173 |
Accelerated
Introductory Russian (Honors) |
6 cr |
|
| A
one-semester intensive first-year course for highly
motivated students with prior instruction in a
foreign language (either high school or college
level) with a "B" average or better.
This course covers material taught in LG 171 and
172 and satisfies the Arts and Sciences foreign
language requirement. By permission of the instructor.
Usually taught in the Spring. Fee. |
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| LG 271 |
Intermediate
Russian I |
3 cr |
|
| The
first of a two-semester sequence in intermediate
Russian. A continuation of the training necessary
to achieve fluency and understanding in speaking,
reading, and writing Russian. Reading of literary
and cultural texts. Increased practice in Russian
conversation. Prerequisite: LG 172 or equivalent.
Fee. Core Course. |
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| LG 272 |
Intermediate
Russian II |
3 cr |
|
| The
second semester of intermediate Russian. Prerequisite:
LG 271 or equivalent. Fee. Core
Course. |
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| LG 372 |
The Golden
Age of Russian Literature (W) |
3 cr |
|
| A
survey course designed to familiarize the student
with the essential works of 19th-century Russian
literature. Students read and discuss works by
Pushkin, Lermontov, Gogol', Dostoevsky, Turgenev,
Tolstoy, and Chekhov. In English. Russian majors
are required to read excerpts of works in Russian
and to complete a course project in Russian. Prerequisite:
LG 272 or equivalent. |
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| LG 374 |
Advanced
Russian Grammar |
3 cr |
|
| A
course designed to give students active control
of the more complex features of Russian grammar.
Structured practice in oral and written expression.
Prerequisite: LG 272 or equivalent. |
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| LG 375 |
Advanced
Russian Conversation |
1 cr |
|
| Intensive
conversation practice in using the various levels
of modern spoken Russian. This course meets two
hours per week. The content of this course will
vary over four consecutive semesters. This course
may be repeated for a maximum of four credits.
Prerequisite: LG 272 or equivalent, or permission
of the instructor. |
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| LG 376 |
Advanced
Russian Composition |
3 cr |
|
| This
course provides extensive practice in writing
Russian. Students read, discuss, and write about
texts which reflect the controversial and topical
issues of the day. Prerequisite: LG 272 or equivalent. |
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| LG 380 |
Russian
Poetry |
3 cr |
|
| Designed
to enhance the student's overall command of spoken
Russian through the study of Russia's rich poetic
tradition. Russian poems and songs provide the
basic materials for this course. Lectures, materials,
and discussions in Russian. Prerequisite: LG 272
or equivalent. |
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| LG 381 |
Russian
Prose in Context |
3 cr |
|
| A
course designed to enhance the student's ability
to read, translate, and discuss Russian texts.
Students read works from both 19th- and 20th-
century fiction, which they analyze both thematically
and stylistically. Classwork and assignments are
geared towards increasing the student's vocabulary
and understanding of Russian stylistics. All texts,
lectures, and discussions in Russian. Prerequisite:
LG 272 or equivalent. |
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| SPANISH |
| LG 131 |
Introductory
Spanish I |
3 cr |
|
| The
first of a two-semester sequence in introductory
Spanish. The goal of the two-semester course is
to achieve a basic proficiency in communication
in Spanish through the development of listening,
speaking, reading and writing skills. Fee.
Core Course. |
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| LG 132 |
Introductory
Spanish II |
3 cr |
|
| A
continuation of Spanish 131. Prerequisite: LG
131 or equivalent. Fee. Core
Course. |
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| LG 134 |
Accelerated
Introductory Spanish (Honors) |
6 cr |
|
| A
one-semester intensive first-year course for highly
motivated students with prior instruction in the
language, i.e. students who have recently completed
a minimum of two years of high school Spanish
with a "B" average or better. This course
covers the material taught in LG 131 and 132 and
satisfies the Arts and Sciences language requirement.
By permission of the instructor. Usually taught
in the Fall. Fee. |
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| LG 231 |
Intermediate
Spanish I |
3 cr |
|
| The
first of a two-semester sequence in intermediate
Spanish. A continuation of the training necessary
to achieve fluency. Grammar review, class discussions,
extensive oral and written work, short readings
in literature and culture are included. Prerequisite:
LG 132, 134, or equivalent. Fee. Core
Course. |
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| LG 232 |
Intermediate
Spanish II |
3 cr |
|
| The
second semester of the intermediate sequence.
Prerequisite: LG 231 or equivalent. Fee. Core
Course. |
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| LG 234 |
Accelerated
Intermediate Spanish (Honors) |
6 cr |
|
| A
one-semester intensive intermediate course for
students who have successfully completed LG 134
(Accelerated Introductory Spanish), or the equivalent.
This course covers the material taught in LG 231
and 232. Usually taught in the Spring. By permission
of the instructor. Prerequisites: LG 132, 134
or equivalent. Fee. |
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| LG 333 |
Conversational
Spanish and Composition (W) |
3 cr |
|
| Extensive
oral and written work through a variety of activities
to review and reinforce acquired language skills,
emphasizing vocabulary acquisition and fluency
in the language. Prerequisite: LG 232 or equivalent. |
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| LG 334 |
Advanced
Spanish Grammar and Composition (W) |
3 cr |
|
| Extensive
study of major aspects of Spanish grammar with
emphasis on increasing proficiency in the four
skills. Special emphasis is placed on descriptive
and narrative writing. Prerequisite: LG 232 or
equivalent. |
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| LG 335 |
Commercial
and Technical Spanish |
3 cr |
|
| Advanced
course in written and spoken business and technical
Spanish. Emphasis on writing proficiency in various
aspects of business, government, technical and
general commercial writing. Development of related
speaking skills for commerce. Prerequisite: LG
333, 334, or equivalent. |
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| LG 336 |
Introduction
to Textual Analysis in Hispanic |
3 cr |
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Literature |
|
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| An
introduction to literary analysis, literary and
critical terminology, and genres as they appear
in short works from both Spain and Latin America.
Usually taught in Fall term. Prerequisite: LG
232, 234 or equivalent. |
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| LG 431
|
Hispanic
Civilization |
3 cr |
|
| In-depth
study of various aspects of Hispanic civilization
and its contributions to world culture; emphasis
upon geographical, historical, social, political,
and artistic forces. Extensive class discussions,
oral and written reports in the language are required.
Prerequisite: LG 333, 334, or 336. |
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| LG 432 |
Readings
in Spanish Literature Through the 19th |
3 cr |
| |
Century |
|
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| Representative
readings reflecting major literary movements and
cultural events in Spain prior to the twentieth
century. Extensive class discussions, oral and
written reports in the language are required.
Prerequisite: LG 333, 334, or 336. |
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| LG 433 |
Readings
in Spanish Literature of the 20th Century |
3 cr |
|
| Representative
readings reflecting major literary movements and
cultural events in Spain in the twentieth century.
Extensive class discussions, oral and written
reports in the language are required. Prerequisite:
LG 333, 334, or 336. |
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| LG 434
|
Readings
in Latin American Literature Through |
3 cr |
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the 19th
Century |
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| Representative
readings reflecting major literary movements and
cultural events in Latin America prior to the
twentieth century. Extensive class discussions,
oral and written reports in the language are required.
Prerequisite: LG 333, 334, or 336. |
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| LG 435
|
Readings
in Latin American Literature of the 20th
|
3 cr |
| |
Century |
|
|
| Representative
readings reflecting major literary movements and
cultural events in Latin America in the twentieth
century. Extensive class discussions, oral and
written reports in the language are required.
Prerequisite: LG 333, 334, or 336. |
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