Continuation of 1130. Following this class, students will be able to perform in specific situations at the Intermediate level on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) proficiency scale. All five modes of communication are addressed (interpersonal, presentational speaking, presentational writing, interpretive reading, and interpretive listening). Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and an Arabic dialect are taught using an integrated approach. Students will continue to develop their understanding of Arabic-speaking cultures. Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language.

Intensive Arabic language course that develops students' Arabic skills to the ACTFL Intermediate High level and expands their cultural knowledge of the Arab world. Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language.

Individual research into an area proposed by the student and conducted under the direction of a faculty member. Restriction: permission of instructor.

This is the first semester of a two-semester sequence in first year modern standard Chinese (“Mandarin”). This course is recommended for students who have had little or no experience in the Chinese language. A beginning Mandarin Chinese course is designed to introduce the Mandarin sound system (“pinyin”), basic vocabulary, Chinese characters (either in Simplified or Traditional characters), and basic grammatical concepts and structures. In order to help beginners develop their communicative competence in the four basic skills, the 5Cs (Communication, Cultures, Comparisons, Connections, and Communities) will be integrated consistently into the content and exercises in the course. Credit for both this course and CHIN 1130 may not be applied toward a degree program. Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language.

This is the second semester of a two-semester sequence in first year modern standard Chinese (“Mandarin”). This course is designed for students who have taken first semester Mandarin Chinese, and focuses on enhancing pronunciation and expanding the vocabulary and grammar dealing with daily activities. In order to help beginners develop their communicative competence in the four basic skills, the 5Cs (Communication, Cultures, Comparisons, Connections, and Communities) will be integrated consistently into the content and exercises in the course. Credit for both this course and CHIN 1140 may not be applied toward a degree program. Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language.

This is the second semester of a two-semester sequence in first year modern standard Chinese (“Mandarin”). This course is designed for students who have taken first semester intensive Mandarin Chinese, and focuses on enhancing pronunciation and expanding the vocabulary and grammar dealing with daily activities. In order to help beginners develop their communicative competence in the four basic skills, the 5Cs (Communication, Cultures, Comparisons, Connections, and Communities) will be integrated consistently into the content and exercises in the course. Credit for both this course and CHIN 1120 may not be applied toward a degree program. Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language. Prerequisite: 1130.

An integrated language course to develop oral and written proficiency to Intermediate-low level and initial cultural competency. Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language. Prerequisite: 1140.

Follows prerequisite to further develop oral and written proficiency up to Intermediate-mid level and initial cultural competency. Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language. Prerequisite: 2110.

An integrated language course to develop oral and written proficiency up to Intermediate-high level and cultural competency. Prerequisite: 2120.

Follows 301 to further develop oral and written proficiency up to advanced low-level and cultural competency. Prerequisite: 301.

Designed for students who have completed three semesters of college-level study of Chinese or the equivalent. Students further develop their spoken language competency, enrich their vocabulary, and improve their cross-cultural skills.

(Also offered as COMP, ENGL 343) This course surveys Chinese literature and culture from the origins of Chinese civilization to the present, with a focus on the continuities and discontinuities between traditional and modern China.

Individual research into an area proposed by the student and conducted under the direction of a faculty member. Restriction: permission of instructor.

An interdisciplinary introduction to ancient Greece. Lectures on Greek art, history, literature and philosophy. Meets New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 5: Humanities.

(Also offered as RELG 320) This course examines the perception and reality of magic in the ancient Mediterranean world by examining relevant texts, spells, and relics to situate it within the practice of ancient religion.

Individual research into an area proposed by the student and conducted under the direction of a faculty member.

Open only to juniors and seniors approved for departmental honors. Senior thesis based on independent research.

A faculty-taught course emphasizing writing, critique and revision within the context of a particular genre or academic discipline. Open only to seniors enrolled in departmental honors. Restriction: permission of instructor.

(Also offered as ENGL 330) Study of special topics in Comparative and World Literatures, including studies of genre, period, literary movements and themes.

(Also offered as ENGL, FREN 335) Study of individual authors, genres and/or periods of French and Francophone literature and culture.

(Also offered as CHIN, ENGL 343) This course surveys Chinese literature and culture from the origins of Chinese civilization to the present, with a focus on the continuities and discontinuities between traditional and modern China.

(Also offered as ENGL, JAPN 345) Survey of Japanese mythology, folklore, drama and fiction from 1000 C.E. to the present with a focus on the cultural significance of ghosts, monsters, spirit possession and otherworldly encounters.

(Also offered as ENGL, FREN 432) Varying topics in the practice and theory of literatures and cultures.

Individual research into an area proposed by the student and conducted under the direction of a faculty member. Restriction: permission of instructor.

Faculty-supervised investigative study that results in the development and writing of an undergraduate Senior-level thesis. Open only to seniors enrolled for departmental honors. Prerequisite: 498. Restriction: permission of instructor.

(Also offered as ENGL 505) Introduction to contemporary critical theory in the context of classical through 20th-century criticism. Learning to define a research question, select resources and approaches to texts, and cite bibliographic data according to current MLA guidelines.

Individual research into an area proposed by the student and conducted under the direction of a faculty member. For M.A. candidates. One problems course may be applied to degree. Requires advisor or chairperson approval.

(Also offered as MLNG 580) Course emphasizes investigation, evaluation, and discussion of areas of specialized knowledge or inquiry relevant to the profession or field of study. One problems course may be applied to degree. Requires advisor or chairperson approval.

Faculty-supervised investigative study that results in the development and writing of a master’s thesis. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

Intended for students with no previous exposure to French, this course develops basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills aiming toward the ACTFL novice-high level. This is an introductory course designed to teach the student to communicate in French in everyday situations and to develop an understanding of French and Francophone cultures through the identification of cultural products and practices, of cultural perspectives, and the ability to function at a survival level in an authentic cultural content. This course will also develop the student’s sense of personal and social responsibility through the identification of social issues. Conducted in French. Credit for both this course and FREN 1150 may not be applied toward a degree program. Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language.

A continuation of 1110, students will develop a broader foundation in skills gained during the first semester, including understanding, speaking, reading and writing French aiming toward the ACTFL intermediate-low level. This course is designed to increase student fluency in French as applied to everyday situations. Students will also learn to recognize and understand various French and Francophone products, practices, and perspectives, identifying common cultural patterns, describing basic cultural viewpoints, and further developing their sense of personal and social responsibility through the investigation of cultural issues. Conducted in French. Credit for both this course and FREN 1150 may not be applied toward a degree program. Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language.

In this third semester course, students will continue to develop a broader foundation in skills gained during the first year, including understanding, speaking, reading and writing French aiming toward the ACTFL intermediate-mid level. This course is designed to teach the student to communicate in a more sustained way in areas of personal interest and in everyday situations. Students will engage in and analyze various French and Francophone products, practices, and perspectives, as well as continue to develop their sense of personal and social responsibility through comparison and contrast of cultural perspectives. Conducted mostly in French. Credit for both this course and FREN 2140 may not be applied toward a degree program. Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language.

In this fourth semester course, students will continue to broaden and refine skills gained during previous semesters, including understanding, speaking, reading and writing French aiming at the ACTFL intermediate-high level. This course is designed to teach the student to communicate in a more sustained way in situations that go beyond the everyday. Students will evaluate various French and Francophone products, practices, and create ways to demonstrate their sense of personal and social responsibility through participation in cultural interaction.Conducted entirely in French. Credit for both this course and FREN 2140 may not be applied toward a degree program. Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language.

Advanced grammar and continued stylistic study and discussion of literature and/or film. A stepping stone to the literature and culture classes. Taught entirely in French.

Study of principles and techniques of translating through comparative stylistics. Co-requisite: 302.

Develops students' French skills to an advanced level, introduces them to methods of reading and interpretation necessary for success in advanced courses, and exposes them to literary movements central to French literary traditions.

(Also offered as COMP, ENGL 335) Study of individual authors, genres and/or periods of French and Francophone literature and culture.

(Also offered as COMP, ENGL 432) Varying topics in the practice and theory of literatures and cultures.

Individual research into an area proposed by the student and conducted under the direction of a faculty member. Restriction: permission of instructor.

A faculty-supervised course culminating in a comprehensive paper or research proposal that integrates knowledge attained through coursework, research, and experience. Open to juniors and seniors approved by the Honors Committee.

A faculty-taught course emphasizing writing, critique and revision within the context of a particular genre or academic discipline. Open only to seniors enrolled for departmental honors.

Individual research into an area proposed by the student and conducted under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, no limit. Restriction: permission of instructor.

A course exploring a topic not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Interdisciplinary study of a specific literary genre.

Faculty-supervised investigative study that results in the development and writing of a master’s thesis. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

Faculty-supervised investigative study that results in the development and writing of a doctoral dissertation. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

This course continues the study of the historic Greek language and culture. The aims of this course are to continue to build basic skills in reading, writing, and comprehension in order to read authentic Greek texts with the help of a dictionary. Students will also continue to study the historical factors behind the developments of the Hellenic world and its texts. Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language.

Continuation of 2110. The aims of this course are to develop skills in reading, writing, and comprehension in Greek. These include the grammar, vocabulary, and exegetical tools needed in order to read and understand Greek texts of moderate difficulty and complexity. Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language.

Readings in Homer, Sophocles, Euripides, Plato and the New Testament, depending on the level and interests of the class.

Individual research into an area proposed by the student and conducted under the direction of a faculty member.

Graduate readings in ancient Greek authors. Prerequisite: 301 or 302.

Individual research into an area proposed by the student and conducted under the direction of a faculty member.

Intended for students with no previous exposure to German, this course develops basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills aiming toward the ACTFL novice-mid level. This is an introductory course designed to teach the student to communicate in German in everyday situations and to develop an understanding of German cultures through the identification of cultural products and practices, of cultural perspectives, and the ability to function at a survival level in an authentic cultural content. This course will also develop the student’s sense of personal and social responsibility through the identification of social issues. Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language.

Continuation of 1110. Students will develop a broader foundation in skills gained during the first semester, including understanding, speaking, reading and writing German aiming toward the ACTFL novice-high level. This course is designed to increase student fluency in German as applied to everyday situations. Students will also learn to recognize and understand various German products, practices, and perspectives, identifying common cultural patterns, describing basic cultural viewpoints, and further developing their sense of personal and social responsibility through the investigation of cultural issues. Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language.

In this third semester course, students will continue to develop a broader foundation in skills gained during the first two semesters, including understanding, speaking, reading and writing German aiming toward the ACTFL intermediate-low level. This course is designed to teach the student to communicate in a more sustained way in areas of personal interest and in everyday situations. Students will engage in and analyze various German products, practices, and perspectives, as well as continue to develop their sense of personal and social responsibility through comparison and contrast of cultural perspectives. Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language.

In this fourth semester course, students will continue to broaden and refine skills gained during previous semesters, including understanding, speaking, reading and writing German aiming at the ACTFL intermediate-mid level. This course is designed to teach the student to communicate in a more sustained way in situations that go beyond the everyday. Students will evaluate various German products, practices, and create ways to demonstrate their sense of personal and social responsibility through participation in cultural interaction. Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language.

In this course students will explore the concepts of physical and psychological health and happiness by analyzing the ways in which sickness, insanity and social transgression appear in a range of cultural records from the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Germany. We will review these concepts by looking at a range of cultural records, including literary texts, medical, psychological and contemporary scientific writings and films. Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 5: Humanities.

Contextual grammar review based on cultural materials from a variety of media and short literary texts.

Study of literary texts of varying length from a variety of genres and periods.

Intensive practice of writing skills in a variety of genres.

Topics will deal with specific aspects of German literature and culture and language. Repetition unlimited if content changes.

Individual research into an area proposed by the student and conducted under the direction of a faculty member. Restriction: permission of instructor.

A faculty-supervised course culminating in a comprehensive paper or research proposal that integrates knowledge attained through coursework, research, and experience. Open to juniors and seniors approved by the department.

A faculty-taught course emphasizing writing, critique and revision within the context of a particular genre or academic discipline. Open only to seniors enrolled for departmental honors. Restriction: permission of supervising instructor.

Accelerated course for graduate reading requirements in other departments. Emphasizes readings in sciences and humanities. Will not satisfy the Arts and Sciences language requirement. Undergraduates must have permission of instructor.

Topics will deal with specific aspects of German literature, culture and language. Repetition unlimited if content changes.

Individual research into an area proposed by the student and conducted under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated per Office of Graduate Studies policy three times. Restriction: permission of instructor.

Faculty-supervised investigative study that results in the development and writing of a master’s thesis. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

Intensive course for serious beginning students.

(Also offered as RELG *475) Principally the Vita Nuova and the Divine Comedy.

Individual research into an area proposed by the student and conducted under the direction of a faculty member. Restriction: permission of instructor.

Second semester of a two-semester sequence in first year Japanese. This course continues with the basics of the Japanese language with a balanced approach to the development of the four skills; speaking, listening, writing and reading, and cultural enhancement. The course is designed to expand vocabulary, grammar and 145 Kanji to deal with daily activities. This class will be taught by having students interact and perform with each other in addition to the lectures to be given by the instructor in culturally as well as grammatically appropriate manners. Students will attain ACTFL novice-high level in four skills. Credit for both this course and JAPN 1120 may not be applied toward a degree program. Prerequisite: 1130.

This course is designed for students who have completed 15 credit hours or the equivalent of Japanese study. This course continues to expand vocabulary, grammar and 271 Kanji to deal with not-complicated daily situation with ease. Also students acquire a competence for Japanese pragmatic usage. This course follows ACTFL language guidelines, integrating the five C’s: communication, cultures, connections, comparisons and communities, to offer the student a well-rounded classroom experience. Students will attain ACTFL intermediate-mid level in four skills. Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language. Prerequisite: 2110.

Continuation of 301. {Spring}

This class provides a multidisciplinary introduction to various topics related to contemporary Japan, with an emphasis on the anthropology and sociology of Japanese society.

(Also offered as COMP, ENGL 345) Survey of Japanese mythology, folklore, drama and fiction from 1000 C.E. to the present with a focus on the cultural significance of ghosts, monsters, spirit possession and otherworldly encounters.

Individual research into an area proposed by the student and conducted under the direction of a faculty member. Restriction: permission of instructor.

Introduction to the Latin language; grammar, syntax and readings in Roman authors. Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language.

Continuation of 1110. Introduction to the Latin language; grammar, syntax and readings in Roman authors. Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language. Prerequisite: 1110.

Systematic review of Latin grammar and syntax; readings in simple prose authors such as Cicero and Caesar; introduction to Latin poetry and scansion. Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language. Prerequisite: 1120.

Readings in Classical authors such as Plautus, Catullus, Vergil, Horace and Ovid. Occasional composition in Latin. Prerequisite: 2110 or 2120.

Individual research into an area proposed by the student and conducted under the direction of a faculty member.

Graduate readings in Latin authors. Prerequisite: *303, *304 or the equivalent.

Individual research into an area proposed by the student and conducted under the direction of a faculty member.

A series of workshops designed to help graduate students of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures with aspects of their professional development.

Individual research into an area proposed by the student and conducted under the direction of a faculty member.