French Courses

1. French: Stage I

4 hour
An introduction to the French language designed to develop skills in aural comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, and culture, with emphasis on practical communication. (Normally offered each fall semester.)

2. French: Stage II

4 hours
Continuation of French 1. Prerequisite: French 1 or equivalent. (Normally offered each spring semester.)

90. Selected Topics in French

1, 2, or 3 hours
A course designed to treat subject matter not covered in other departmental courses for students who have not reached the intermediate level. The title, content, and credit hours will be determined by current mutual interests of faculty and students.

101. French: Stage III

3 hours
French 101 is the first in a two-part sequence of intermediate-level French, designed to build upon basic language concepts acquired in introductory-level courses, expand cultural knowledge, and increase confidence while enhancing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in French. Prerequisite(s): French 2 or equivalent. (Normally offered each fall semester.)

102. French: Stage IV

3 hours
Continuation of French 101. Prerequisite(s): French 101 or equivalent. (Normally offered each spring semester.)

190. Selected Topics in French

1, 2, or 3 hours
A course designed to treat subject matter not covered in other departmental courses or to provide intermediate level study of subject matter introduced in other courses. The title, content, and credit hours will be determined by current mutual interests of faculty and students. This course may be offered to meet a requirement for a major only by approval of the department chair.

201. French Conversation and Composition

3 hours
A course designed to provide intensive practice in speaking and writing French with a detailed study of grammatical and stylistic usage. Prerequisite(s): French 102 or equivalent. (Normally offered each fall semester.)

202. French Conversation and Composition

3 hours
Continuation of French 201. Prerequisite(s): French 201 or equivalent. (Normally offered each spring semester.)

French 203 and beyond, being language acquisition courses, are not open to native speakers of French.

203. French Phonetics

3 hours
A study with practical exercises of the sound system of French. Includes readings, oral interpretations, and recorded laboratory exercises. Prerequisite(s): Two years of French or permission of the department.

204. French Culture and Civilization

3 hours
A course dealing with the literature, culture, and contributions of France to civilization, with emphasis on contemporary culture, history, and life in France. Prerequisite(s): French 202 or permission of the department.

206. French Literature of the Nineteenth Century

3 hours
Emphasis is on short fiction and poetry. Prerequisite(s): French 202 or permission of the department.

207. French Literature of the Twentieth Century

3 hours
An introduction to the prose, drama, and poetry of modern France. Prerequisite(s): French 202 or permission of the department.

208. Business French

3 hours
An introduction to French business language and practices, emphasizing vocabulary and cultural awareness. Prerequisite(s): French 202 or permission of the department.

290. Selected Topics in French

1, 2, or 3 hours
A course designed to treat subject matter not covered in other departmental courses or to provide advanced study of subject matter introduced in other courses. The title, content, and credit hours will be determined by current mutual interests of faculty and students. Prerequisite(s): French 202 or permission of the department.

German Courses

1. German: Stage I

4 hours
An introduction to the German language designed to develop skills in aural comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, and culture, with emphasis on practical communication. (Normally offered each fall semester.)

2. German: Stage II

4 hours
Continuation of German 1. Prerequisite(s): German 1 or equivalent. (Normally offered each spring semester.)

90. Selected Topics in German

1, 2, or 3 hours
A course designed to treat subject matter not covered in other departmental courses for students who have not reached the intermediate level. The title, content, and credit hours will be determined by current mutual interests of faculty and students.

101. German: Stage III

3 hours
German 101 is the first in a two-part sequence of intermediate-level German, designed to build upon basic language concepts acquired in introductory-level courses, expand cultural knowledge, and increase confidence while enhancing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in German. Prerequisite(s): German 2 or equivalent. (Normally offered each fall semester.)

102. German: Stage IV

3 hours
Continuation of German 101. Prerequisite(s): German 101 or equivalent. (Normally offered each spring semester.)

190. Selected Topics in German

1, 2, or 3 hours
A course designed to treat subject matter not covered in other departmental courses or to provide intermediate level study of subject matter introduced in other courses. The title, content, and credit hours will be determined by current mutual interests of faculty and students. This course may be offered to meet a requirement for a major only by approval of the department chair.

201. German Conversation and Composition

3 hours
A course designed to provide intensive practice in speaking and writing German with a detailed study of grammatical and stylistic usage. Prerequisite(s): German 102 or equivalent. (Normally offered each fall semester.)

202. German Conversation and Composition

3 hours
A continuation of German 201. Prerequisite(s): German 201 or equivalent. (Normally offered each spring semester.)

German 204 and beyond, being language acquisition courses, are not open to native speakers of German.

204. German Culture and Civilization

3 hours
An introduction to culture and daily life in contemporary Germany providing an overview of language, customs, social interaction, the arts, history, politics, the economy, and Germany’s role in the European Union. Students should gain insight into how these factors affect the lives of Germans today. Prerequisite(s):German 202 or permission of the department.

206. German Literature of the Nineteenth Century

3 hours
Emphasis is on short fiction and poetry. Prerequisite(s): German 202 or permission of the department.

207. Modern German Literature

3 hours
An introduction to prose, drama, and poetry of Germany, Austria and Switzerland since 1900. Prerequisite(s):German 202 or permission of the department.

208. Business German

3 hours
An introduction to German business language and practices, emphasizing vocabulary and cultural awareness. Prerequisite(s): German 202 or permission of the department.

209. Media Images of Europe in German-Speaking Countries

3 hours
This course is designed to introduce students to current topics of the German language media. The scope of topics will vary by semester, but will include politics, social issues, culture, the economy, history as it informs the current situation, immigration, and environmental issues. Original language texts from German-language print and online newspapers and magazines, as well as radio and TV broadcasts, will serve as the primary texts and basis for class discussion and projects. Students will also have an opportunity to compare and contrast German coverage of some global and local events with news coverage in the U.S. Prerequisite(s):German 202 or permission of the department.

290. Selected Topics in German

1, 2, or 3 hours
A course designed to treat subject matter not covered in other departmental courses or to provide advanced study of subject matter introduced in other courses. The title, content, and credit hours will be determined by current mutual interests of faculty and students. Prerequisite(s): German 202 or permission of the department chair.

Japanese Courses

1. Japanese: Stage I

5 hours

An introduction to the Japanese language designed to develop skills in aural comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, and culture, with emphasis on practical communication.

(Normally offered each fall semester.)

2. Japanese: Stage II

5 hours

Continuation of Japanese I.

Prerequisite(s): Japanese I

(Normally offered each spring semester.)

90. Selected Topics in Japanese

1, 2, or 3 hours

A course designed to treat subject matter not covered in other departmental courses for students who have not reached the intermediate level. The title, content, and credit hours will be determined by current mutual interests of faculty and students. This course may be offered to meet a requirement for a major only by approval of the department chair.

101. Japanese: Stage III

5 hours

Japanese 101 is the first in a two-part sequence of intermediate-level Japanese, designed to build upon basic language concepts acquired in introductory-level courses, expand cultural knowledge, and increase confidence while enhancing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Japanese.

Prerequisite(s): Japanese 2.

(Normally offered each fall semester.)

102. Japanese: Stage IV

5 hours

Continuation of Japanese 101.

Prerequisite(s): Japanese 101.

(Normally offered each spring semester.)

190. Selected Topics in Japanese

1, 2, or 3 hours

A course designed to treat subject matter not covered in other departmental courses or to provide intermediate level study of subject matter introduced in other courses. The title, content, and credit hours will be determined by current mutual interests of faculty and students.

290. Selected Topics in Japanese

1, 2, or 3 hours

A course designed to treat subject matter not covered in other departmental courses or to provide advanced study of subject matter introduced in other courses. The title, content, and credit hours will be determined by current mutual interests of faculty and students.

Prerequisite(s): Japanese 102.

Spanish Courses

1. Spanish: Stage I

4 hours

An introduction to the Spanish language designed to develop skills in aural comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, and culture, with emphasis on practical communication.

(Normally offered each fall semester.)

2. Spanish: Stage II

4 hours

Continuation of Spanish 1.

Prerequisite(s): Spanish 1 or equivalent.

(Normally offered each semester.)

5. Spanish: Spanish for Communication

3 hours

Spanish 5 is designed to offer an opportunity for learners to develop very basic Spanish communication skills. The course will concentrate on developing pronunciation skills and vocabulary as well as providing a basic knowledge of Spanish grammar on which learners will be able to build future skills should they choose to do so. This course is designed for students who have not previously studied the language; students who have had limited previous contact with the language may enroll in the course only by permission of the instructor. (This course meets general education requirement Area C1
for students in the Wesleyan Advantage program only.)

10. Spanish: Spanish for Health Professionals

3 hours

This course is designed to offer an opportunity for health professionals to develop basic communication skills and will focus on the language structures and vocabulary most needed to use with their clients in the work place. This course is designed for students who have not previously studied the language; students who have had limited previous contact with the language may enroll in the course only by permission of the instructor. (This course meets general education requirement Area C1 for students in the Wesleyan Advantage program only.)

90. Selected Topics in Spanish

1, 2, or 3 hours

A course designed to treat subject matter not covered in other departmental courses for students who have not reached the intermediate level. The title, content, and credit hours will be determined by current mutual interests of faculty and students.

101. Spanish: Stage III

3 hours

Spanish 101 is the first in a two-part sequence of intermediate-level Spanish, designed to build upon basic language concepts acquired in introductory-level courses, expand cultural knowledge, and increase confidence while enhancing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish.

Prerequisite(s): Spanish 2 or equivalent.

102. Spanish: Stage IV

3 hours

Continuation of Spanish 101.

Prerequisite(s): Spanish 101 or equivalent.

190. Selected Topics

1, 2, or 3 hours

A course designed to treat subject matter not covered in other departmental courses or to provide intermediate level study of subject matter introduced in other courses. The title, content, and credit hours will be determined by current mutual interests of faculty and students. This course may be offered to meet a requirement for a major only by approval of the department chair.

201. Spanish Conversation

3 hours

A course designed to provide intensive practice in conversational Spanish. Students will prepare assigned discussion topics and/or readings and will make class presentations in Spanish.

Prerequisite(s): Spanish 102.

Note: Spanish 201 and 202 may be taken in either order or may be taken simultaneously.

202. Spanish Composition

3 hours

A course designed to develop writing skills in Spanish. Students will study the grammatical and stylistic structures of the Spanish language and will complete a range of specified writing assignments in Spanish.

Prerequisite(s): Spanish 102.

Note: Spanish 201 and 202 may be taken in either order or may be taken simultaneously. Spanish 203 and beyond, being language acquisition courses, are not open to native speakers of Spanish.

203. Reading Strategies

1 hour

Students will read a variety of materials using specific strategies designed to help them comprehend texts taught in traditional literature classes as well as other materials written in Spanish. This course is designed as a bridge between third-year and upper-level courses.

Prerequisite(s): Spanish 201.

204. The Culture of Spain

3 hours

A course that will introduce students to the culture and contemporary society of Spain with an overview of language and communication, history, religion, tradition and celebration, art and architecture, film, literature,
and government.

Prerequisite(s): Spanish 201 and 202 or permission of the department.

206. Readings in Spanish Literature

3 hours

Reading and discussion of selected Spanish literature.

Prerequisite(s): Spanish 201 and 202 or permission of the department.

207. Readings in Spanish-American Literature

3 hours

Reading and discussion of selected Spanish-American literature.

Prerequisite(s): Spanish 201 and 202 or permission of the department.

208. Business Spanish

3 hours

An introduction to Spanish and Latin American business language and practices, emphasizing vocabulary and cultural awareness.

Prerequisite(s): Spanish 201 and 202 or permission of the department.

209. Love Theme in Spanish Literature

3 hours

An examination of the theme of love in Hispanic literature from medieval times to the present, including works by the Arcipreste de Hita, Rojas, Ortega y Gasset, Hartzenbush, Tirso de Molina, Valera, Becquer, and Unamuno.

Prerequisite(s): Spanish 201 and 202 or permission of the department.

210. Spanish Advanced Grammar Review

3 hours

A course which will present a sequenced review of the grammar of the Spanish language, with an emphasis on areas of particular difficulty for persons whose first language is English.

Prerequisite(s): Spanish 201 and 202.

211. Culture Through Literature

3 hours

A study of Hispanic culture through the reading and discussion of selected literary works.

Prerequisite(s): Spanish 201 and 202.

212. Adolescent Literature in Spanish

3 hours

A course designed to introduce students to contemporary literature written by Hispanic authors for the adolescent reader. Works selected will be representative of a variety of Spanish-speaking countries and will be targeted for readers between the ages of 10 and 18. Emphasis in the course will be on the social and cultural elements that affect the lives and beliefs of young people from Spanish-speaking countries, as reflected in contemporary literature.

Prerequisite(s): Spanish 201 and 202 or permission of the department.

214. Mexican Culture

3 hours

This course will introduce students to the culture and contemporary society of Mexico with an overview of the country’s history, politics, art, festivals, religious celebrations, and cuisine. Students will read a recent novel and see a contemporary film in order to catch the full “flavor” of the vitality and richness of Mexican culture.

Prerequisite(s): Spanish 201 and 202 or permission of the department.

Spanish 224. The Culture of Spanish-Speaking South America

3 hours

This course is an introduction to the culture and civilization of Spanish-speaking South America, with an emphasis on the 20th and 21st centuries.

Prerequisite(s): Spanish 201 and 202 or permission of the department.

271. Hispanic Film

3 hours

This course is designed to examine Hispanic film as a reflection of the cultural and political context in which it is conceived and produced. Students will view, discuss, and write about 10-15 films from Latin America and Spain. The films assigned will be chosen for their cultural value and artistic merit. Students will watch films outside of class and discuss them in class. Although there will be a heavy emphasis on listening comprehension and speaking, research and writing assignments will be included.

Prerequisite(s): Spanish 201 and 202 or permission of the department.

290. Selected Topics in Spanish

1, 2, or 3 hours

A course designed to treat subject matter not covered in other departmental courses or to provide advanced study of subject matter introduced in other courses. The title, content, and credit hours will be determined by current mutual interests of faculty and students.

Prerequisite(s): Spanish 201 and 202 or permission of the department.

Modern Language Courses

90. Selected Topics in Modern Languages

3 hours

A course designed to treat subject matter not covered in other departmental courses or to provide lower-level study of subject matter introduced in other courses. The title, content, and credit hours will be determined by current mutual interests of faculty and students.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department.

134. Masterpieces of European Literature

3 hours

Readings, written composition, and discussion of a selection of significant European writers from the Renaissance to modern times.

190. Selected Topics in Modern Languages

1, 2, or 3 hours

A course designed to treat subject matter not covered in other departmental courses or to provide intermediate level study of subject matter introduced in other courses. The title, content, and credit hours will be determined by current mutual interests of faculty and students.

295. Independent Study

1, 2, or 3 hours

An opportunity for a student to engage in advanced, supervised, individual field, lab, or library research. Independent study may not duplicate courses described
in the catalog.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department.

296. Special Projects

1, 2, or 3 hours

Supervised work on an approved project involving subject matter not included in any of the standard courses. Projects are normally developed individually but
may be developed in organized groups. Students should designate the area of work and seek departmental approval in the semester prior to registration. When Special Projects 296 is taken to fulfill the senior comprehensive requirement, the exit interview process will be part of the course requirements.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department.

297. Internship

1, 2, or 3 hours

The language internship is designed for those students who wish to pursue an experience using the target language outside the traditional classroom environment. It is the responsibility of the student to secure a situation with an appropriate sponsor. With the help of the appropriate faculty member, the student should design an internship according to departmental guidelines. A maximum of 2 hours may be applied toward the major. When the Internship is taken to fulfill the senior comprehensive requirement, the exit interview process will be part of the course requirements. P/F only.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department.