2005-2006 Academic Catalog

130 Language and Literature School of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Bible ForeignLanguage Arabic ARBC-1510 3 hours Introduction to Arabic Language and Culture Introduction of the Arabic script and basic vocabulary used for greetings and other everyday situations. Introduction to various aspects of Arab culture, including history, religion, literature, politics, and daily life. This course is intended for non-native speakers with no previous Arabic study. This course satisfies the global awareness course requirement. Spanish SPAN-1710, 1720 4 hours/sem Elementary Spanish I & II –Fa,Sp,Su Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in Spanish in order to satisfy a broad variety of every- day, school, and work situations, along with an introduction to Hispanic cultures. SPAN-1740 Intensive Spanish –Su 6 hours This course is a six credit, short-term course designed for students who wish to combine SPAN-1710 Elementary Spanish I and SPAN-1720 Elementary Spanish II. Prerequisites: Minimum GPA 2.0, high school Sp anish highly recommended SPAN-2710, 2720 4/3 hours/sem Intermediate Spanish I & II –Fa,Sp Development of all four language skills through grammar review, composition, conversation, and readings in Spanish literature and culture. Prerequisite: SPAN-1720 Elementary Spanish, instructor’s approval, or placement by exam. SPAN-3350 2 hours Elementary Education for Foreign Language Teachers –Sp An introduction to the teaching of reading, writing, and literacy development as developmental skills for the elementary age learner. Knowledge of elementary school curriculum with an emphasis on using the teaching of foreign language to reinforce the content of the elementary school curriculum. Emphasis on the use of children’s literature as a means of teaching foreign language and culture to elementary students. The student will have knowledge of Ohio’s model competency-based program and its four stages of language development to guide school foreign language programs. Open to Multi-age Spanish Educa- tion Majors only. Credit/No Credit (odd years) SPAN-3600 Clinical Teaching in Spanish –Fa,Sp, Su 0-2 hours A practical experience in which a student is assigned to assist a classroom teacher in preparation for classes, grading, and tutoring students. The student is expected to participate in 30 clock hours for each hour of credit divided among early child- hood (20 hours), middle childhood (20 hours), and adolescent/ young adult (20 hours) contexts. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program. SPAN-3610SpanishComposition –Fa 3 hours Emphasis on development of clear, natural, and effective written communication in Spanish. Includes grammar review, vocabulary expansion, discussion of stylistic elements, and practice in writing narrative, descriptive, and several types of expository texts. Prerequisite: SPAN-2720 Intermediate Spanish or permission of instructor. SPAN-3620 Spanish Conversation –Fa 3 hours Designed to sharpen the student’s communication in oral Spanish and to increase aural comprehension of spoken Spanish. Attention given to pronunciation, vocabulary building, and practice on hearing and speaking through in-class presen- tations and other activities. Also emphasizes the development of culturally appropriate approaches to communication and comparative study of Anglo and Hispanic cultures. Prerequisite: SPAN-2720 Intermediate Spanish or permission of instructor. SPAN-3640 Introduction to Hispanic Literature –Sp 3 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, with emphasis on contemporary authors. Prerequisite: SPAN-2720 Intermedi- ate Spanish or permission of instructor. SPAN-3660 Spanish For Professionals –Sp 3 hours Development of practical Spanish vocabulary and conversa- tional skills related to careers in criminal justice, social work, and health care professions. Prerequisite: SPAN-2720 Interme- diate Spanish or permission of instructor. (odd years) SPAN-3670 Introduction to Translation –Sp 2 hours An introduction to theory and practice related to bilingual translation and interpreting. Students will learn strategies for translating a variety of text types, as well as the fundamentals of interpreting. (odd years) SPAN-3680 Understanding Hispanic Cultures –Sp 3 hours Analysis of historical and contemporary issues that have shaped the Hispanic cultures in the U.S. Discussion of similarities and differences between Anglo and Latino world-views. Course taught in English; counts for Global Awareness elective. (even years) SPAN-3690 Hispanic Film –Sp 3 hours Explores the genres of Hispanic film and how these genres portray the cultural, social, and political environments in Spain and the Americas. Prerequisites: SPAN-3640 Introduction to Hispanic Literature; permission of instructor. (even years) SPAN-3700 2 hours Methods of Teaching Foreign Language –Fa Examination of the purposes and objectives along with the methods and curricular models used in the K-12 foreign lan- guage classroom. This course addresses the theories of first and second language acquisition, as well as topics such as the relationship of foreign language learning to other content areas. The student is given information regarding opportunities in planning lessons with appropriate materials, sequencing, and execution of learning activities. Evaluations of student learning, student behavior, and self-evaluation as integral parts of success- ful teaching are also stressed. The student will also gain insight into the importance of understanding one’s own language and culture as a means to understanding the language and culture of the target peoples. Open to Multi-age Spanish Education majors only. SPAN-4610 Advanced Spanish Grammar –Fa 3 hours Intensive review of high frequency grammatical structures problematic to non-native speakers of Spanish. Exploration of the history of the language as well as the theoretical aspects of the nature of language and the practical development of written and oral skills in Spanish. Prerequisite: permission of instructor . (even years.) SPAN-4640 Topics in Hispanic Culture –Fa 3 hours In-depth study of a particular topic of interest either through individual research or group discussion. Orientation may be interdisciplinary or author and genre specific. Capstone course. Prerequisite: major or minor in Spanish; instructor’s permission. (odd years) SPAN-4650 3 hours Civilization and Literature of Latin America I –Fa A survey of the geography, history, culture, and literature of Latin America from the pre-Columbian period through the 19 th century. Emphasis is on the diversity of Latin American society and the factors that have shaped it. Literary works will be studied for their literary significance within their socio-historical context. Prerequi- site: SPAN-3640 Introduction to Hisp anic Literature . (odd years) SPAN-4670 3 hours Civilization and Literature of Latin America II –Sp A survey of the history, culture, and literature of Latin America from the 19 th century to the present. Emphasis will be on acquiring a greater awareness of current issues in Latin American society and understanding their contributing factors. Literary works will be studied for their literary significance within their socio-historical context. Prerequisite: SPAN-2720 Intermedi- ate Spanish. (odd years)