1988-1989 Academic Catalog

SPANISH SPAN-171,172,173 Elementary Spanish-A, W,Sp 5 honrs each quarter Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening in Spanish, along with an introduction to Hispanic cultures, (Offered also in the summer, odd years) SPAN-271,272 Intermediate Spanish-A, W 5 hours each quarter Grammar review, composition, conversation, and readings in Spanish literature and culture. Prerequisite: SPAN-171, SPAN-172, SPAN-173 Elementary Spanish or at least two years of high school Spanish. SPAN-360 Clinical Teaching in Spanish 1-3 hours each quarter A practical, on-campus experience in which a student is assigned to assist a college instructor in preparation for classes, grading of reports and papers, tutoring students, and conducting small conversational practice sessions for students in Elementary Spanish. The student is expected to participate in twenty-two clock hours for each hour of credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. SPAN-361 Spanish Composition-A 4 hours Emphasis on development of clear, natural and effective written commmunication in Spanish. Includes grammar review, vocabulary expansion, discussion of stylistic elements and extensive writing practice. Prerequisite: SPAN-272 Intermediate Span– ish or permission of instructor. SPAN-362 Spanish Conversation-W 4 hours A course designed to sharpen the student's communication skills in oral Spanish, as well as to increase aural comprehension of spoken Spanish. Attention given to pronunciation, vocabulary building, grammar, and practice in hearing and speaking through in-class presentations and other activities. Prerequisite: SPAN-272 Interme– diate Spanish or permission of instructor. SPAN-363 Chicano Literature-Sp 3 hours The study of the literary works of Spanish Americans, emphasizing the Mexican– American. Includes short story, drama, peotry, and novel. Course taught in English and open to all students. SPAN-364 Introduction to Hispanic Literature-Sp 4 hours An introduction to basic concepts and vocabulary relating to literary theory through the study and analysis of representative works in Hispanic poetry, drama, and narrative. Prerequisite: SPAN-272 Intermediate Spanish or permission of instructor. SPAN-370 Teaching Foreign Language 3 hours Examination of purposes and objectives along with methods used in the secondary level foreign language classroom. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. SPAN-372,373 Masterpieces of Spanish Literature-W,S 4 hours each quarter A study of major literary works of Spain from the medieval and Renaissance periods to the present day. Prerequisite: SPAN-273 Intermediate Spanish or permis- sion of instructor. (even years) SPAN-460 Topics in Foreign Language-A 4 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 Language tmd Literature 117 introduction to literature survey courses. Repeatable to eight hours, provided that both Latin America and Spain are studied. Prerequisite: SPAN-273 Intermediate Spanish or permission of instructor. SPAN-461 Advanced Spanish Grammar-Sp 5 hours Detailed examination of grammatical structures in Spanish, in comparison/con– trast with similar structures in English. Emphasizes both the theoretical aspect of the nature of language, and the practical development of written and oral skills in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN-362 Spanish Conversation or permission of instructor. (even years) SPAN-462,463 Spanish American Literature-W,Sp 4 hours each quarter Latin American literature from pre-Hispanic time until the present day. Prerequi– site: SPAN-373 Masterpieces of Spanish Literature or permission of instructor. (odd years) SPAN-464 Senior Seminar in Spanish 3 hours In-depth study of a particular topic of interest either through either individual research or group discussion. Orientation may be interdisciplinary, or author and genre specific. Prerequisites: Major/minor in Spanish and instructor's permission. (odd years) SPAN-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. GERMAN GER-181,182,183 Elemeutary German 5 hours each quarter Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in German, along with an introduction to German culture. GER-281,282,283 Intermediate German 3 hours each quarter Grammar review, composition, conversation, and readings in German literature and culture. Prerequisite: GER-183 Elementary German or at least two years of high school German. GER-380 Directed Readings in German 1-4 hours The student, in cooperation with his or her advisor and the instructor, will select research level readings in the student's major field. Prerequisite: GER-281 Interme– diate German or permission of instructor. GER-381 German Conversation 4 hours Oral practice in German through speeches and oral reports along with a review of pronunciation. Prerequisite: GER-283 Intermediate German or permission of instructor. FRENCH FREN-191,192,193 Elementary French 5 hours each quarter Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening in French, along with an introduction to French culture.