1980-1981 Academic Catalog

Language and Literature The general education requirement in foreign language is met by completing two years of the same modern or classical (Latin, Greek) language in high school or one year in college. Language students are encouraged to consider the Study Abroad Program of Christian Colleges (SAPOCC) which is described under Special Programs of Study. Requirements for a Major in Spanish: At least 48 hours including LL271-72- 73, LL361, LL362, LL363, LL371-72-73, Advanced Grammar, and at least two 400 literature courses. Students majoring in Spanish are encouraged to enroll in such courses as: Eng– lish literature, history, philosophy, and linguistics. Suggested Minors or Double Majors: English, Bible, Sociology or Social Work, Physical Education, IDS. Career opportunities: Teaching, translating, writing classroom materials, Gov– ernment jobs, overseas jobs. Requirements for a Minor in Spanish: 24 quarter hours including LL171-72- 73, LL271-72-73, and at least one course in Spanish literature. 171-72-73 Elementary Spanish 5 hours each quarter Grammar, oral drill, simple reading in the language, and an introduction to Latin American and Spanish culture. 271-72-73 Intermediate Spanish 3 hours each quarter Grammar review, composition, conversation, and readings in Spanish literature and cul– ture. Prerequisite: Spanish 171-72-73 or at least two years of high school Spanish. 361 Composition 4 hours Extensive practice in writing Spanish. Includes translating from English to Spanish and from Spanish to English. Prerequisite: LL273 or permission of instructor. 362 Conversation 4 hours Oral practice in Spanish through speeches and oral reports. Some work on remedial pro– nunciation. Prerequisite: LL273 or permission of instructor. 363 Chicano Literature 3 hours The study of the literary works of Spanish Americans, emphasizing the Mexican-American. Includes short story, drama, poetry, and novel. Prerequisite: LL273 or permission of instruc– tor. 371-72 Masterpieces of Spanish Literature 4 hours each quarter Covers major works of Spain from the medieval and Renaissance periods to the present day. Prerequisite: LL273 or permission of instructor. 415 Topics in Foreign Language 3 hours In depth study of Spanish or Latin American cultural and historical backgrounds. Course alternates yearly between Spain and Latin America and serves partly as introduction to litera– ture survey courses. Prerequisite: LL273 or permission of instructor. 461 Advanced Grammar 5 hours In depth grammar review from a linguistic approach. Includes oral practice and remedial pronunciation. Prerequisite: LL361 and 362 or permission of instructor. 462-463 Lalin American Literature 4 hours each (2 quarters) Studies Latin-American literature from pre-Hispanic time until the present day. Prerequi– site: LL373 or permission of instructor. Taught every other year. 465-466 Don Quixote 3 hours each (2 quarters) In depth analysis of Don Quixote and Cervantes as a novelist, dramatist, and poet. Prereq– uisite: LL373 or permission of instructor. Taught every other year. 470 Independent Study in Spanish 1-4 hours Independent and intensive study in a particular area of the Spanish language, literature or culture for individual students who demonstrate special interests and ability.