2021-22 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

FREN-3910 French Conversation –Fa 3 hours Designed to increase the student’s aural comprehension and oral communication in French. Attention given to pronunciation, vocabulary building, communication strategies, and effective cross-cultural communication. Prerequisite: FREN-2920 Intermediate French II; instructor’s approval or placement by exam. FREN-3920 Contemporary French Culture –Sp 3 hours Exploration of beliefs, behaviors, and values of Francophone cultures through a comparative approach that provides a framework for describing France and the French in relation to others and themselves. Prerequisite: FREN-2920 Intermediate French II; instructor’s approval or placement by exam. (odd years) FREN-3930 Survey of French Literature –Sp 3 hours This course focuses on a sampling of French literature selections set in historical context. The course includes readings from major French and Francophone authors. Students will gain knowledge of the literature, analyze the techniques used, and gain cultural background and understanding. Prerequisite: FREN-2920 Contemporary French Culture or permission of instructor. (even years) FREN-3940 Special Topics in French –Fa, Sp, Su 1-3 hours This course is offered as an intensive and independent study in a particular area of the French language, literature, or culture for individual students who demonstrate special interests and ability. Prerequisite: FREN-2920 Intermediate French II German (GER) GER-1810 Elementary German I –Fa 4 hours Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in German, along with an introduction to German culture. GER-1820 Elementary German II –Sp 4 hours Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in German, along with an introduction to German culture. Prerequisite: GER-1810 Elementary German I; or equivalent or placement test. GER-2810 Intermediate German I 4 hours Development of all four language skills through grammar review, composition, conversation, and readings in German literature and culture. Prerequisite: GER-1820 Elementary German II or equivalent . GER- 2820 Intermediate German II 3 hours Development of all four language skills through grammar review, composition, conversation, and readings in German literature and culture. Prerequisite: GER-2810 Intermediate German I or equivalent. GER-3800 Special Topics in German –Fa, Sp 1–3 hours Topic chosen by the student and professor, based upon need and interests. Prerequisite: GER-2820 Intermediate German II or equivalent . GER-3810 German Conversation and Composition –Sp 3 hours Students will focus on the productive skills of the German language, speaking and writing. Oral practice in German through speeches and oral reports, along with a review of pronunciation, will provide emphasis on speaking skills. Written versions of speeches and reports, along with a review of grammar, will provide emphasis on writing skills.. Prerequisite: GER-2820 Intermediate German II or equivalent . (even years) GER-3820 Germanic History and Culture –Sp 3 hours This course is designed to introduce students to the history and culture of Central Europe, specifically the region where German is the native language of the inhabitants and where present-day Germany, Austria and Switzerland are located. Students will also learn how Germanic History influenced and played a role in establishing modern-day western cultural norms. Course taught in English. (odd years). GER-3830 Survey of German Literature –Fa 3 hours A survey of German literature from the Middle Ages through the 20th century designed to provide the student with an understanding of the literature and its reflection of the culture. Readings in German and English. Prerequisite: GER-2820 Intermediate German or equivalent . Korean (KOR) KOR-1510 Elementary Korean I –Fa 4 hours Introduction to Korean language and culture with emphasis on developing skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Korean. Linguistics (LING) LING-2070 Introduction to Linguistics –Sp 2 hours This introduction to the study of linguistics provides an opportunity for students to become familiar with the tenets, concepts, and theories of the field of study. It additionally acquaints students with the practical side of the study of linguistics in disciplines such as philosophy and biblical languages, English and writing, cultural studies, mathematics, information technology, computer science, education and psychology, electronic media, and teaching English to speakers of other languages. LING-3080 Linguistics for Language Learning –Fa 3 hours An analytical approach of language functioning applicable to learning any second language. Using theoretical-based approaches, the emphasis is on English language variations, phonology, morphology, and syntax. The student is also introduced to various theories of second (new) language acquisition at different age/grade levels. Second (new) language study as a means of personal development and the importance of second (new) language learning in modern society are addressed. Prerequisite: degree-seeking students only; sophomore, junior, or senior status only. LING-3082 Phonetics –Fa 3 hours Phonetics is the study and classification of speech sounds, within the broader study of phonology, the study of the sound system of language. This course builds on the theories of phonology and provides opportunities for practical application of the theories. Students will work with the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) in classifying sounds in standard and nonstandard forms of English and will consider and classify the sounds of other languages. Prerequisites: LING-2070 Introduction to Linguistics; LING-3080 Linguistics for Language Learning. LING-3090 Sociolinguistics –Fa 3 hours An overview of the relationship between language and society. Topics covered include ethnicity, social contact, change, and issues related to minority students such as education, immigration, migration, demographics, and historical and legal precedents. The student will also gain knowledge and cultural understanding of minority groups in Ohio. Prerequisite: degree seeking students only. LING-3100 Principles of Language Acquisition –Sp 3 hours The practical side of the study of linguistics is the study of how language is acquired, both by children learning to speak and by adults learning a second language. This course will present the basic theories of both types of language acquisition and will provide students the opportunity to do original research in the field. Prerequisite: degree-seeking students only; sophomore, junior, or senior status only. LING-3080 Linguistics for Language Learning. Page 270 2021–22 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions FREN-3910 – LING-3100 ENGLISH, LITERATURE, AND MODERN LANGUAGES