F141 Beginning Conversational French I 4 credits
Through the use of proficiency-based methodologies and multimedia this course helps students get acquainted with Francophone cultures, discover similarities and differences between the target culture and their own, develop basic communication skills necessary to function in a French-speaking country, and acquire basic grammatical structures and vocabulary. Enrollment is limited to students who have not previously studied French or who place into the course after taking the Placement Test. Offered only fall semester.
F142 Beginning Conversational French II 4 credits
A continuation of F141. Prerequisite: F141 or equivalent. Offered only spring semester.
F241 Intermediate Conversational French I 4 credits
This course uses an intensified conversational approach to build vocabulary, to review grammar, and to introduce the student to selected readings dealing with Francophone literature, culture, and civilization. Prerequisite: F142 or equivalent. Offered only fall semester.
F242 Intermediate Conversational French II 4 credits
A continuation of F241. Prerequisite: F241 or equivalent. Offered only spring semester.
F305 Advanced French Conversation 3 credits
This course provides the oral practice and vocabulary necessary to move from simply describing the physical world toward a broader and more sophisticated use of the language. The students will develop analysis, synthesis and evaluation skills; compare and contrast their own and the target culture; and hypothesize about links between the French language and contemporary culture. Recommended for education majors to satisfy state certification requirements for a concentration in French. Prerequisite: F242 or equivalent.
F306 Advanced French Composition 3 credits
This course offers intensive practice in the refinement of writing skills and vocabulary building through a variety of readings, exercises, and numerous writing activities. The students will work toward a more sophisticated and idiomatic use of the French language. Recommended for education majors to satisfy state certification requirements for a concentration in French. Prerequisite: F242 or equivalent.
F321 French Phonetics and Diction 3 credits
This course is an introduction to French linguistics and phonetics with the goal of perfecting pronunciation. Students will learn the French phonetic alphabet, the classification of sounds, accent, intonation, syntax, and diction. Recommended for education majors to satisfy state certification requirements for a concentration in French. Prerequisite: F242 or equivalent. Offered at irregular intervals as student interest dictates.
F322 French for Business 3 credits
This course familiarizes students with the vocabulary, protocol and styles of correspondence, and documents common to the Francophone business world. Recommended for students interested in pursuing a major in business, marketing, accounting, or international business.
Prerequisite: F242 or equivalent. Offered at irregular intervals as student interest dictates.
F331 French Civilization/Culture 3 credits
This course is an initiation to French culture across the ages. The students study the political, social, artistic and intellectual evolution of France through a series of texts, images, and videos. Recommended for education majors to satisfy state certification requirements for a concentration in French. Prerequisite: F242 or equivalent.
F332 Francophone Societies 3 credits
This course is an initiation to the diversity of the Francophone world. Through a series of texts and videos the students address five important social and cultural themes: 1) the definition of “francophonie”, 2) colonialism, 3) national identity, 4) religion and traditions, 5) immigration and the future of “francophonie”. Recommended for education majors to satisfy state certification requirements for a concentration in French. Prerequisite: F242 or equivalent.
F410-14 Special Topics 3 credits
The topics for these courses will vary according to the needs and interests of the students. Prerequisite: F242 or permission of the instructor.
F444 French/Francophone Short Story 3 credits
This course is a thematic introduction the French/Francophone short story across the centuries. Each work is examined stylistically and historically. Links between the works and the personal life of the author as well as links with other art forms are examined. Prerequisite: F242 or permission of the instructor.
F443 French/Francophone Novel 3 credits
This course is a thematic introduction to the French/Francophone novel across the centuries. Each work is examined stylistically and historically. Links between the works and the personal life of the author as well as links with other art forms are examined. Prerequisite: F242 or permission of the instructor.
F445 French/Francophone Theater 3 credits
This course is a thematic introduction to French/Francophone theater across the centuries. Each work is examined stylistically and historically. Links between the works and the personal life of the author as well as links with other art forms are examined. Prerequisite: F242 or permission of the instructor.
F446 French/Francophone Poetry 3 credits
This course is a thematic introduction to French/Francophone poetry across the centuries. Each work is examined stylistically and historically. Links between the works and the personal life of the author as well as links with other art forms are examined. Prerequisite: F242 or permission of the instructor.
F447 La Littérature Engagée 3 credits
This course explores the participation of the French intellectual community in the political scene. Representative works by French/Francophone authors on all sides of the issues are read to determine how different genres (i.e., petitions, manifestos, essays, poems, films, etc.) treat the same topic. Prerequisite: F242 or permission of the instructor.
GK141 Basic Greek I 3 credits
This course is an introduction to the Greek language, this course emphasizes grammar, inflections, syntax, vocabulary and pronunciation.
GK142 Basic Greek II 3 credits
Emphasis on translation of selected readings, including passages from the New Testament. Study of Greek grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation to develop skill in reading and interpreting the original text. Prerequisite: GK141 or permission of the instructor.
HB101 Introduction to Hebrew I 3 credits
The focus of this course is to provide learners with basic guides to further exegetical work using the Hebrew bible. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
HB102 Introduction to Hebrew II 3 credits
This course is a continuation of HB101. Prerequisite: HB101 or permission of the instructor.
L101 Introduction to Latin I 3 credits
This course is for students who would like to gain a good reading knowledge of Latin in one term. The essentials of Latin grammar as well as vocabulary and idioms are presented for passive recognition, followed by translation and sight-reading. Prerequisite: Recommendation from the IHM Seminary rector or permission of the instructor.
L102 Introduction to Latin II 3 credits
This course is a continuation of L101. Prerequisite: L101 or recommendation from the IHM Seminary rector. Offered only in spring semester.
L141 Basic Latin I 3 credits
The course is designed to teach the fundamental skills, including grammar, syntax, and vocabulary recognition, necessary for reading Latin literature. The students read in the original Latin simple sentences and paragraphs of increasing complexity as the skills are developed. Prerequisite: E120 or equivalent or ACT composite score of 20.
L142 Basic Latin II 3 credits
The students develop the necessary skills to read literature in Latin. The last few weeks are devoted to reading selections from various Latin authors. Prerequisite: L141 or equivalent.
SP141 Beginning Conversational Spanish I 4 credits
Through the use of proficiency-based methodologies and multimedia this course helps students get acquainted with Hispanic cultures, discover similarities and differences between the target culture and their own, develop basic communication skills necessary to function in a Spanish-speaking country, and acquire basic grammatical structures and vocabulary. Enrollment is limited to students who have not previously studied Spanish or who place into the course after taking the placement test. Offered only fall semester.
SP142 Beginning Conversational Spanish II 4 credits
A continuation of SP141. Prerequisite: SP141 or equivalent. Offered only spring semester.
SP241 Intermediate Conversational Spanish I 4 credits
This course uses an intensified conversational approach to build vocabulary, to review grammar, and to introduce the student to selected readings dealing with Hispanic literature, culture, and civilization. Prerequisite: SP142 or equivalent. Offered only fall semester.
SP242 Intermediate Conversational Spanish II 4 credits
A continuation of SP241. Prerequisite: SP241 or equivalent. Offered only spring semester.
SP305 Advanced Spanish Conversation 3 credits
This course provides the oral practice and vocabulary necessary to move from simply describing the physical world toward a broader and more sophisticated use of the language. The students will develop analysis, synthesis and evaluation skills; compare and contrast their own and the target culture; and hypothesize about links between the Spanish language and contemporary culture. Recommended for education majors to satisfy state certification requirements for a concentration in Spanish. Prerequisite: SP242 or equivalent.
SP306 Advanced Spanish Composition 3 credits
This course offers intensive practice in the refinement of writing skills and vocabulary building through a variety of readings, exercises, and numerous writing activities. The students will work toward a more sophisticated and idiomatic use of the Spanish language. Recommended for education majors to satisfy state certification requirements for a concentration in Spanish. Prerequisite: SP242 or equivalent.
SP321 Spanish Phonetics and Diction 3 credits
This course is an introduction to Spanish linguistics and phonetics with the goal of perfecting pronunciation. Students will learn the Spanish phonetic alphabet, the classification of sounds, accent, intonation, syntax, and diction. Recommended for education majors to satisfy state certification requirements for a concentration in Spanish. Prerequisite: SP242 or equivalent. Offered at irregular intervals as student interest dictates.
SP322 Spanish for Business 3 credits
This course familiarizes students with the vocabulary, protocol and styles of correspondence, and documents common to the Hispanic business world. Recommended for students interested in pursuing a major in business, marketing, accounting, or international business. Prerequisite: SP242 or equivalent. Offered at irregular intervals as student interest dictates.
SP331 Civilization/Culture Spain 3 credits
This course is an initiation to the civilizations and cultures, which have existed on the Iberian Peninsula from pre-historic times to the present. The students study the political, social, artistic and intellectual evolution of Spain through a series of texts, images, and videos. Recommended for education majors to satisfy state certification requirements for a concentration in Spanish. Prerequisite: SP242 or equivalent.
SP332 Civilization/Culture Latin America 3 credits
This course is an initiation to the diversity of the Hispanic world. Through a series of texts and videos the students address several important social, political, and cultural themes. Recommended for education majors to satisfy state certification requirements for a concentration in Spanish. Prerequisite: SP242 or equivalent.
SP410-14 Special Topics 3 credits
The topics for these courses will vary according to the needs and interests of the students. Prerequisite: SP242 or permission of the instructor.
SP443 Medieval/Renaissance Spanish Literature 3 credits
This course is an introduction to major authors and literary works of Spain from the medieval period through the end of the 17th century. Literary movements, history, culture, and other artistic works are examined in their relation to the literary output of these periods. Prerequisite: SP242 or permission of the instructor.
SP444 18th-20th Century Spanish Literature 3 credits
This course is an introduction to the major authors and literary works of Spain from the 18th through the 20th century. Literary movements, history, culture, and other artistic works are examined in their relation to the literary output of these periods. Prerequisite: SP242 or permission of the instructor.
SP445 Latin American Literature through the 18th Century 3 credits
This course is an introduction to the major authors and literary works of Latin America from the colonial period through the 18th century. Literary movements, history, culture, and other artistic works are examined in their relation to the literary output of these periods. Prerequisite: SP242 or permission of the instructor.
SP446 19th-20th Century Latin American Literature 3 credits
This course is an introduction to the major authors and literary works of modern Latin America. Literary movements, history, culture, and other artistic works are studied in their relation to the literary output of these periods. Prerequisite: SP 342 or permission of the instructor |
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