Following this class, students will be able to perform in specific situations at the Novice High to Intermediate Low 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.

Intensive Arabic language course that develops students' Arabic skills to the ACTFL Intermediate Mid level and expands their cultural knowledge of the Arab world.

Improves functional use of Arabic language and culture. Class is for students with four years of Arabic study or for heritage speakers. Students will attend language laboratory to enhance their listening, comprehension, and pronunciation skills.

This course involves the study of Arabic literature and culture in translation. No knowledge of Arabic is required.

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. The first year intensive Mandarin Chinese course is designed to introduce the Mandarin sound system (“pinyin”), basic vocabulary, and Mandarin Chinese characters (Simplified), 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 1110 may not be applied toward a degree program.

An integrated language course to develop oral and written proficiency to Intermediate-low level and initial cultural competency.

This course will include lectures about the history of Chinese calligraphy, the tools used in calligraphy, the five major writing scripts/styles, and strategies to effectively memorize and write Chinese characters. A major part of class time will be dedicated to actual calligraphy writing practice. Student will be practicing and mastering the basic writing techniques of the Standard script/style. Prerequisite: 1140.

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

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

Introduction to mythology; primary readings in stories about the gods and heroes, usually including Homer, Hesiod, Homeric Hymns and Tragedies. All texts will be in English.

(Also offered as RELG 321) This course examines the development of the genre of apocalypse by reading several early Jewish apocalypses before examining the lasting influence of apocalypticism in one particular Jewish sect, Christianity.

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, JAPN 342) This course is an introductory exploration of the literature and culture of modern Japan, from the mid-19th century to the present day. Students will critically read a selection of modern prose narratives and poetry.

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

Seminar will deal with individual authors, genres or periods in two or more literatures. Reference to other subjects. {Spring}

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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Contextual grammar review and study of stylistics to improve composition skills. Introduction to literature and/or cinema. Taught entirely in French.

Phonetic and phonemic system of French. Required for the undergraduate major. {Yearly}

A look at French culture, history, and civilization through the ages and through a variety of media. Taught in French. Co-requisite: 301.

Titles of individual sections will vary as content varies. Topics will deal with specific aspects of French literature, culture and language. Repetition unlimited if content/topic changes.

(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.

Study of topics in medieval French literature and culture.

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.

Each section in this course will focus on a different topic. Titles of individual sections will vary as content varies. Repetition unlimited if content/topic changes.

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 serves as an introduction to the fundamentals of the historic Greek language and culture. The aims of this course are to acquire basic skills in reading, writing, and comprehension in order to read authentic Greek texts with the help of a dictionary. Students will also study the history of the Greek language, texts, and culture.

Continuation of 1120. The aims of this course are to develop skills in reading, writing, and comprehension in Greek. These include the grammar and vocabulary needed in order to read and understand authentic Greek texts with the help of a dictionary.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Introduction to cultural and intercultural aspects of life in German-speaking countries. Readings include historical as well as contemporary material.

(Also offered as COMP, ENGL 336) Study of individual authors, genres, and/or periods of German literature and culture in translation. May only be taken twice for the German major and once for the German minor.

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.

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.

Topics in German literature and culture from the Fin-de-Sicle to contemporary developments.

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 COMP, ENGL 337) Study of individual authors, genres, and/or periods of Italian literature and culture in translation.

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

First semester of a two-semester sequence in first year Japanese. This course focuses on the basics of the Japanese language with a balanced approach to the development of four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. It is designed to teach students to communicate with Japanese socially and culturally appropriate manners to survive daily life. Basic reading and writing will be also covered in the cultural context. The course follows ACTFL guidelines, integrating the 5 Cs: communication, cultures, connections, comparisons and communities, to offer the student a well-rounded classroom experience. Students will attain ACTFL novice-high level in four skills.

This course is designed for students who have completed 12 credit hours or the equivalent of Japanese study. This course continues to expand vocabulary, grammar and 209 Kanji to deal with daily activities. Its objective is to teach students to communicate in a meaningful way using all four language skills: speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing. Students will be able to manage not-complicated daily situation. Students will attain ACTFL intermediate-low level in four skills.

Continues development of four language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) at fifth semester level, introducing more complex grammar and spoken and written communicative tasks. {Fall}

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 342) This course is an introductory exploration of the literature and culture of modern Japan, from the mid-19th century to the present day. Students will critically read a selection of modern prose narratives and poetry.

An advanced Japanese reading course for students who have completed six semesters or the equivalent of Japanese study. Prerequisite: 302.

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.

Continuation of 1110. Introduction to the Latin language; grammar, syntax and readings in Roman authors.

Systematic review of Latin grammar and syntax; readings in simple prose authors such as Cicero and Caesar; introduction to Latin poetry and scansion.

Readings in Classical authors such as Plautus, Catullus, Vergil, Horace and Ovid. Occasional composition in Latin. This a starred (*) level course and may be taken for graduate credit by students enrolled in a graduate program. A graduate student enrolled in a starred course numbered below 500 may be required to complete extra work.

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.

This course uses critical, reflective inquiry to develop students’ understanding of identity formation through language and intercultural learning. Students will analyze language learning experiences using current theories of identity and intercultural development. Prerequisite: 1110 or LING 2110.

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

Introduction to Second Language Acquisition Theory and Practice with an emphasis on the communicative methodology.

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.

This is an entry level Russian course for students with no previous exposure to the language. The purpose of this beginning course is to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills to communicate at a basic level. After the completion of the course, students will be able to perform in specific situations at the Novice-Mid level on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages proficiency scale.