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Chair: Richard Signes
Professors: Joyce Block Lazarus, Marguerite Mahler, Albert Richer
Associate Professor: Richard Signes, Michael Wong-Russell
Assistant Professor: Emilce Cordiero
The Modern Languages major is unique in the Massachusetts State College system.
A student majoring in Modern Languages will select one of four (4) concentrations:
Spanish, French, World Languages, or International Management. The department
also offers beginning courses in German and Portuguese.
Course Placement
Incoming students who have completed more than one (1) year of foreign language
study at the high school level are encouraged to take a placement examination
(see dates below). The recommended course levels for those who did not take
a placement examination are: Elementary I for students with up to two years
of high school study, or three years of high school language taken some years
ago or with below average grades; Elementary II for students with three years
of recent high school study with grades that are average or above; Intermediate
I for those with three years of high school study with above average grades,
or four years with grades of average or below; Intermediate II or Advanced for
students with four years of recent high school study with above average grades.
General Education Goal 3
There are several ways to meet general education goal 3, which corresponds
to one semester of college foreign language study. Students may take one semester
of a college-level foreign language or pass the placement test with a score
of 50 or above. Alternatively, students may request a waiver from the Chair
of Modern Languages if their high school academic language is other than English
(usually applied to international students), or if they studied a single language
for four years or reached level 4 in high school. A successful placement score
or a waiver of goal 3 does not reduce the number of courses students must take
to fulfill the 12-course general education requirement.
Placement Examination Dates
The French and Spanish placement examinations will be given on September
3, 2002 at 10:30 am; September 9, 2002 at 1:30pm, January 22, 2003 at 1:30 pm;
and March 26, 2003 at 1:30 pm.
Study Abroad
Study abroad programs in France and Spain are available to all students, whether
they major in Modern Languages or not. Programs in other countries may be selected
subject to department approval (program descriptions are available in the
chair's
office). The Department encourages all Modern Language majors to study abroad.
Note that the concentration in French is completed through a study abroad program
(or approved off-campus courses).
MODERN LANGUAGES MAJOR
The General Education Requirement
All students must satisfy a general education requirement consisting of twelve
(12) courses (see page 32 of the College catalog). General Education Goal 3 (Language)
and Goal 4 (Literature or Philosophy) are considered fulfilled through the Modern
Language major. While majors may take general education courses from other departments
that fulfill Goal 4, they are not required to do so.
Department Requirements for the major:
Modern Language majors must select one of the concentrations described below
with the approval of their advisor. Any change in the student's concentration
must be approved by the Department Chair. Students in all concentrations must
take one of the following two (2) courses as a core requirement.
Core Requirement (one course):
61.110 Languages of the World
61.350 Romance Linguistics*
*Students with a minor in Secondary Education must select
61.350 Romance Linguistics
as the core requirement course.
Concentrations for Modern Languages majors:
SPANISH (MOS)
A total of twelve (12) courses is required for the Spanish concentration. The
core course counts as one (1) of the twelve courses. The remaining eleven (11)
courses must be selected from the list below and must include the following
distribution:
Language courses (choose two):
61.330 Business Spanish
61.331 Advanced Spanish Composition
and Conversation I
61.332 Advanced Spanish Composition
and Conversation II
61.439 Intensive Analysis of Spanish
Grammar
61.461 Spanish Stylistics
61.462 Spanish Intonation and Diction
61.463 Seminar in Spanish (language
topic)
Culture courses (choose two):
61.330 Business Spanish
61.333 Spanish Culture and Civilization
61.334 Spanish American Culture
and Civilization
61.431 Contemporary Trends in Spain
61.432 Contemporary Trends in Spanish-American
Thought
61.463 Seminar in Spanish (culture
topic)
Literature courses (choose two):
61.320
Introduction to the Analysis of Hispanic Texts
61.335 Major Hispanic Writers I
61.336 Major Hispanic Writers II
61.343 The Latin American Short
Story: Love, Death, and Humor
61.433 Nineteenth-Century Spanish
Literature
61.435 The Boom in Latin American
Literature
61.436 Cervantes
61.437 Spanish Theater and Poetry
of the Twentieth Century
61.438 Spanish Prose Fiction of
the Twentieth Century
61.463 Seminar in Spanish (literature
topic)
Modern Language electives:
To fulfill the twelve-course concentration, students may select from the above
courses and from the following:
61.110 The Languages of the World
61.350 Romance Linguistics
61.491 Independent Study in Spanish
61.495 Internship or Practicum in
Modern Languages
FRENCH (MOF)
Students concentrating in French complete their course work in a study abroad
program (or approved off-campus courses). To apply for a study abroad program,
students should have completed 61.301
Advanced French Composition and Conversation or its equivalent. Internships
abroad and immersion summer programs are also possible options for completing
the major. Program descriptions are available in the chair's office.
A total of twelve (12) courses is required for the French concentration. The
core course counts as one (1) of the twelve courses. The remaining eleven (11)
courses must be selected from the list below and must include the following
distribution:
Language courses (choose two):
61.300 Business French
61.301 Advanced French Composition
and Conversation I
61.302 Advanced French Composition
and Conversation II
61.451 French Stylistics
61.452 French Intonation and Diction
61.453 Seminar in French (language
topic)
Culture courses (choose two);
61.300 Business French
61.303 French Culture and Civilization
61.305 Contemporary Trends in the
French-Speaking World
61.453 Seminar in French (culture
topic)
Literature courses (choose two):
61.306 Major French Writers I
61.307 Major French Writers II
61.401 The Age of Classicism
61.402 The Age of Enlightenment
61.403 Nineteenth-Century French
Literature
61.404 Twentieth-Century French
Literature
61.453 Seminar in French (literature
topic)
Modern Language electives:
To fulfill the twelve-course concentration, students may select from the above
courses and from the following:
61.110 The Languages of the World
61.281 Modern French Literature
: An Introduction
61.350 Romance Linguistics
61.490 Independent Study in French
61.495 Internship or Practicum in
Modern Languages
WORLD LANGUAGES (MOW)
The concentration in world languages includes the selection of a "primary"
language and the selection of a "secondary" language. The concentration languages
offered in the department are Spanish and French. Through an approved study
abroad program (or an off-campus program), students may select a language other
than French or Spanish as their "secondary" language.
The concentration requirements include the following:
Primary language: Six (6) courses at the 300 level or above.
Secondary language: Six (6) courses with a minimum of three (3) courses
at the 300 level or above.
The core course may count towards either the primary language or the secondary
language requirements.
INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT (MOI)
The concentration in International Management is intended for those who wish
to combine modern language skills with business. The courses required for the
Modern Language major are reduced to ten (10). Students may select a one-language
option or a two-language option. In both cases, the core requirement may count
as one (1) of the ten (10) language courses. The eight (8) economics courses
can be used to fulfill part of the general education requirements. With careful
course selection, students also may qualify for a minor in Economics or Business
Administration.
Modern Languages courses
One-language option: Ten (10) courses in one language at the 300 level or
above.
Two-language option: Six (6) courses in a primary language at the 300 level
or above and four (4) courses in a secondary language, three (3) at the 300
level or above.
Economics and Business courses:
12.101 Principles of Macroeconomics
12.102 Principles of Microeconomics
12.220 Introduction to Financial
Accounting
12.410 International Trade
12.411 International Finance
12.430 Managerial Finance I
plus two (2) electives from the following:
12.215 Legal Environment of Business
12.271 Marketing Principles
12.272 Management Principles
12.320 Money and Banking
12.435 Managerial Economics
A semester study or internship abroad is strongly recommended. See course description
for 61.496 Internship in International
Management.
MAJOR WITH MINOR IN SECONDARY EDUCATION
The minor in Secondary Education leads to the Initial
Licensure for Teachers of Foreign Languages Grades 5-12. The Department
requires that prior to student teaching the students must have taken all of
the education courses, 61.350 Romance
Linguistics, and nine (9) of the advanced
language courses required for the major.
For both academic and practical reasons, Modern Language majors with a concentration
in Spanish or in French are encouraged to achieve proficiency in a second foreign
language.
1. General Education Requirements (12 courses)
2. Modern Language major requirements with a concentration:
Core Requirement (one course):
61.350 Romance Linguistics
Concentration in one of the following (11 courses):
Spanish
French
World Languages
3. Education Minor Requirements:
42.200 Psychology of Development
(Gen. Ed. Goal 9)
14.200 Education in American Society
with Field Study I (Gen. Ed. Goal 16)
14.318 Professional Preparation
and Field Study II: Methods, Special Education, and Technology for Modern
Languages, Grades 5-12 (Credit - two courses).
14.421 Student Teaching Practicum
and Seminar I: Modern Languages Grades 5-12 (Credit - two courses).
14.422 Student Teaching Practicum
and Seminar II: Modern Languages Grades 5 - 12 (Credit - two courses).
For further information on teacher education, see page
82 of the College Catalog.
MINOR IN SPANISH (5 courses)
A minimum of five (5) Spanish courses is required for the minor.
MINOR IN FRENCH (5 courses)
A minimum of five (5) French courses is required for the minor.
MINOR IN LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES (5 courses)
(see page 29 of the College Catalog)
Modern Language Courses Appropriate for General Education
(Gen.Ed.)
* indicates that course has prerequisite.
61.101 Elementary French I (Gen.Ed. Goal 3)
An integration of language and culture designed to provide beginners with basic functional language skills and an appreciation of Francophone culture. Note: Students with previous experience in the language must take the placement test before enrolling in 61.101.
61.102 Elementary French II (Gen.Ed. Goal 3)
A continuation of the study of language and culture designed to provide beginners with basic functional language skills and an appreciation of Francophone culture.
Prerequisite: Students must complete 61.101 or have the corresponding placement test score in order to enroll in 61.102.
61.110 The Languages of the World (Gen.Ed. Goal 13)
A global perspective of the 5,000 or so languages spoken today. The course examines the fundamental structure of human language and the factors involved in language diversity. Major topics include: the internal organization of language, the genetic and structural relationships of the world's major languages, myths and misconceptions about language, the writing systems of the world, linguistic trends in multilingual societies, the effect of mass communication on world linguistic geography. Related topics include bilingualism, literacy, language planning, and language policies, with an emphasis on non-Western European languages and cultures.
61.131 Elementary Spanish I (Gen.Ed. Goal 3)
An integration of language and culture designed to provide beginners with basic functional language skills and an appreciation of Hispanic cultures. Note: Students with previous experience in the language must take the placement test before enrolling in 61.131.
61.132 Elementary Spanish II (Gen.Ed. Goal 3)
A continuation of the study of language and culture designed to provide beginners with basic functional language skills and an appreciation of Hispanic cultures.
Prerequisite: Students must complete 61.131 or have the corresponding placement test score in order to enroll in 61.132.
61.141 Elementary Portuguese I (Gen.Ed. Goal 3)
An integration of language and culture designed to provide beginners with basic functional language skills and an appreciation of Brazilian and Portuguese cultures.
61.142 Elementary Portuguese II (Gen.Ed. Goal 3)
A continuation of the study of language and culture designed to provide beginners with basic functional language skills and an appreciation of Brazilian and Portuguese cultures.
Prerequisite: Students must complete 61.141 or have the corresponding placement test score or have prior approval of the instructor in order to enroll in 61.142.
61.151 Elementary German I (Gen.Ed. Goal 3)
An introduction to language and culture designed to provide beginners with basic functional language skills and an appreciation of Germanic cultures, both present and past, as illustrated in the works of Durer, Beethoven, Schubert, Th. Mann, Einstein, and Freud.
Prerequisite: Students must complete 61.151 or have the corresponding placement test score in order to enroll in 61.152. Note: Students with previous experience in the language must take the placement test before enrolling in 61.151.
61.152 Elementary German II (Gen.Ed. Goal 3)
An introduction to language and culture designed to provide beginners with basic functional language skills and an appreciation of Germanic cultures, both present and past, as illustrated in the works of Durer, Beethoven, Schubert, Th. Mann, Einstein, and Freud.
Prerequisite: Students must complete 61.151 or have the corresponding placement test score in order to enroll in 61.152. Note: Students with previous experience in the language must take the placement test before enrolling in 61.151.
61.155 Scientific German I
Readings, translations and study of texts and technical periodicals in the various scientific fields. Primarily designed for science and mathematics majors.
Prerequisite: 61.151 Elementary German I, or prior approval by the instructor.
61.156 Scientific German II
Readings, translations and study of texts and technical periodicals in the various scientific fields. Primarily designed for science and mathematics majors.
Prerequisite: Student must complete 61.155 Scientific German I, or equivalent.
61.201 Intermediate French I (Gen.Ed. Goal 3)
An intermediate French course in which students are trained to become independently functional in the French language and knowledgeable about Francophone culture and thought. Discussions, in French, are based on cultural readings, tapes, and films. The course also includes a comprehensive grammar review.
Prerequisite: 61.102 Elementary French II or the equivalent placement test score.
61.202 Intermediate French II (Gen.Ed. Goal 3)
A continuation of intermediate French I. Students gain further training in order to become independently functional in the French language and knowledgeable about Francophone culture and thought. Discussions, in French, are based on cultural readings, tapes, and films. The course also includes a comprehensive grammar review.
Prerequisite: 61.201 Intermediate French I or the equivalent placement test score.
61.231 Intermediate Spanish I(Gen.Ed. Goal 3)
An intermediate Spanish course in which students are trained to become independently functional in the Spanish language and knowledgeable about Hispanic cultures and thought. Discussions are in Spanish and based on cultural materials. The course also includes a comprehensive grammar review.
Prerequisite: 61.132 Elementary Spanish I or the equivalent placement test score.
61.232 Intermediate Spanish II (Gen.Ed. Goal 3)
A continuation of Intermediate Spanish I. Students gain further training in order to become independently functional in the Spanish language and knowledgeable about Hispanic cultures and thought. Discussions are in Spanish and based on cultural materials. The course also includes a comprehensive grammar review.
Prerequisite: 61.231 Intermediate Spanish I or the equivalent placement test score.
61.251 Intermediate German I
An intensive review of grammar with continuation of the aural-oral approach. Literary and cultural selections are introduced to increase and improve reading comprehension.
Prerequisite: 61.151-2 or equivalent.
61.252 Intermediate German II
An intensive review of grammar with continuation of the aural-oral approach. Literary and cultural selections are introduced to increase and improve reading comprehension.
Prerequisite: 61.151-2 or equivalent.
61.281 Modern French Literature: An Introduction
A study of nineteenth and twentieth- century short fiction, poems, and plays, for the purpose of improving the students' reading ability in French, and enhancing their appreciation of French literature. Numerous vocabulary aids and exercises are provided. Readings are in French. Note: This course is recommended for students who wish to increase their comprehension of French.
Prerequisite: 61.202 Intermediate French II or equivalent.
61.300 Business French
Practical study of the various types of French written communication involving the world of business, "la langue commerciale'', with the acquisition of its specialized vocabulary and translations from French to English and English to French. Facts concerning the French economy and the principal commercial and industrial exchanges throughout the Francophone world are studied.
Prerequisite: 61.201 Intermediate French I and 61.202 Intermediate French II or prior approval of the instructor.
61.301 Advanced French Composition and Conversation I
Designed to improve verbal fluency, listening comprehension, and written composition, with special attention to the finer points of grammar and elements of style. Classroom activities and assignments include small group improvisations, oral and written reports, and discussions on topics of contemporary French culture. Conducted in French.
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Prerequisite: 61.201 Intermediate French I and 61.202 Intermediate French II or prior approval of the instructor.
61.302 Advanced French Composition and Conversation II
Designed to improve verbal fluency, listening comprehension, and written composition, with special attention to the finer points of grammar and elements of style. Classroom activities and assignments include small group improvisations, oral and written reports, and discussions on topics of contemporary French culture. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite: 61.201 Intermediate French I and 61.202 Intermediate French II or prior approval of the instructor.
61.303 French Culture and Civilization
The development of France and her civilization as seen chronologically through selected writings, from her beginnings to modern times. The geography of the country is also reviewed. This course, required of French majors, is open to non-majors. All readings as well as a substantial part of media presentations are in French.
Prerequisite: 61.201 Intermediate French I and 61.202 Intermediate French II or prior approval of the instructor.
61.305 Contemporary Trends in the French-Speaking World
Conducted in French as a conversation class, an enhancement of the students' command of colloquial French through discussions focusing on contemporary French and French-Canadian cultures and current events. As a point of departure for discussions, the course utilizes readings from a text on francophone cultures, current French newspapers and magazines, and records and tapes. Class activities include short exposes, debates and dialogues, and listening comprehension exercises. Non-majors are strongly encouraged to take this course to increase their fluency in French and their understanding of culture in the Francophone world.
Prerequisite: 61.301-2 Advanced French Composition and Conversation I and II or prior approval of the instructor.
61.306 Major French Writers I
An introduction to French literature from the Middle Ages through the seventeenth century. This course is conducted in French.
Prerequisite: 61.201 Intermediate French I, and 61.202 Intermediate French II or prior approval of the instructor.
61.307 Major French Writers II
An introduction to French literature from the eighteenth through the twentieth centuries. This course is conducted in French. Major French Writers I is not a prerequisite for the course.
Prerequisite: 61.202 Intermediate French II or prior approval of the instructor.
61.320 Introduction to the Analysis of Hispanic Texts
An intermediate step between language-oriented courses and those dealing more exclusively with literature. In this course, students develop techniques for reading and interpreting Hispanic literary texts, including fictional narrative, drama, and lyric poetry. The course focuses on the consolidation of reading skills with an emphasis on acquisition of critical vocabulary and approaches to contemporary works from Spain and Latin America. Classes are conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: 61.232 Intermediate Spanish II or permission of instructor.
61.330 Business Spanish
Practical study of the various types of Spanish written communication involving the world of business, with the
acquisition of its specialized vocabulary and translations from Spanish to English and English to Spanish. The influence of cultural values on the business world in Hispanic countries is studied.
Prerequisite: 61.232 Intermediate Spanish II or prior approval of the instructor.
61.331 Advanced Spanish Composition and Conversation I (Gen.Ed. Goal 3)
A continuation in the development of spoken and written language, including a review of pronunciation and grammar. Attention is given to the finer points of grammar. Compositions and class discussions are based on Hispanic themes and on topics of contemporary interest.
Prerequisite: 61.232 Intermediate Spanish II or equivalent placement test score, or prior approval of the instructor.
61.332 Advanced Spanish Composition and Conversation II (Gen.Ed. Goal 3)
A continuation in the development of spoken and written language, including a review of pronunciation and grammar. Attention is given to the finer points of grammar. Compositions and class discussions are based on Hispanic themes and on topics of contemporary interest.
Prerequisite: 61.331 Advanced Spanish Composition and Conversation I or equivalent placement test score, or prior approval of the instructor.
61.333 Spanish Culture and Civilization
A survey of Spanish civilization from prehistoric times to the present, covering the major episodes in Spanish history and the predominant cultural currents and artistic developments. Conducted in Spanish.
61.334 Spanish American Culture and Civilization
A survey of Spanish-American civilizations, studied chronologically from the pre-Columbian Maya, Aztec and Inca civilizations to the twentieth century, with emphasis on the Spanish conquest, the colonial period and the wars of independence. The predominant cultural currents and artistic developments are studied. Conducted in Spanish.
61.335 Major Hispanic Writers I (Gen.Ed. Goal 4)
An historical and literary survey of peninsular and Latin American texts, focusing on works written during the evolution of the Spanish language in the Middle Ages through the colonial chronicles of the seventeenth century. Instruction and discussions are in Spanish.
Prerequisite: 61.331-2 Advanced Spanish Composition and Conversation I, II or prior approval of the instructor.
61.336 Major Hispanic Writers II (Gen.Ed. Goal 4)
An historical and literary survey of Spanish language texts of eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth-century Spain and Latin America. Focus is on the literary periods of romanticism, realism/naturalism, and modernism. Instruction and discussions are in Spanish.
Prerequisite: 61.331-2 Advanced Spanish Composition and Conversation I, II or prior approval of the instructor.
61.343 The Latin American Short Story: Love, Death, and Humor
An analytical study of selected Latin American short stories of the 19th and 20th centuries, with attention to the evolution of their forms and ideas within specific historical and social contexts. Classes are conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: 61.232 Intermediate Spanish II or permission of instructor.
61.350 Romance Linguistics
A survey of the emergence and the evolution of the Romance languages from their immediate parent, Vulgar Latin, and an analysis of their current structure. The course examines the internal and external causes that brought about the various changes in pronunciation, word inflection, and word order, and presents contemporary data from which to apply methods of linguistic analysis. The course also includes a component on language acquisition.
61.401 The Age of Classicism
The seventeenth century in France; its thought and the forms in which it was expressed are studied through extensive readings in the major literary works of the period and through detailed analysis of selected passages. Students report on their readings orally and in written essays to demonstrate their mastery of the foreign language as well as their understanding of its literature. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite: 61.306 Major French Writers I or prior approval of the instructor.
61.402 The Age of Enlightenment
The eighteenth century in France; its thought and the forms in which the Enlightenment was expressed are studied through extensive readings in the major literary works of the period and through detailed analysis of selected passages. Students frequently report on their readings orally and in written essays to demonstrate their mastery of the foreign language as well as their understanding of its literature. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite: 61.306 Major French Writers I or prior approval of the instructor.
61.403 Nineteenth Century French Literature
The nineteenth century in France as studied through an analysis of the major literary works of the period, spanning the romantic, realistic, and symbolist currents. Students frequently report on their readings orally and in written essays to demonstrate their mastery of the foreign language as well as their understanding of its literature. Classes are conducted in French.
Prerequisite: 61.306 Major French Writers I or prior approval of the instructor.
61.404 Twentieth Century French Literature
The major currents of contemporary French literature as studied through an analysis of selected literary works of the period. Topics include the experimental novel of Gide and Proust, surrealism, poetry and theater between the world wars, existentialism, the literature of the Absurd, the New Novel, Duras, and literary trends of the '80's. Students frequently report on their readings orally and in written essays to demonstrate their mastery of the foreign language as well as their understanding of its literature. Classes are conducted in French.
Prerequisite: 61.306 Major French Writers I or prior approval of the instructor.
61.431 Contemporary Trends in Spain
An advanced course designed to introduce the North-American student to philosophical and cultural concepts held in contemporary Spain. To this end, readings from both literary and non-literary sources are utilized with frequent reports, both oral and written, required in order to encourage the student to relate theory to practice.
Prerequisite: 61.331-2 Advanced Spanish Composition and Conversation I and II, 61.333 Spanish Culture and Civilization, or prior approval of the instructor.
61.432 Contemporary Trends in Spanish-American Thought
An advanced course designed to introduce the North American student to philosophical concepts often held by the Latin American residing both within and outside the United States. Due to greater cultural contact with the United States, stress is placed on Puerto Rican, Cuban and Mexican views. While readings are assigned from literary and nonliterary sources, the thrust of the course is practical, with frequent reports, both oral and written. Conducted in Spanish. Readings in both English and Spanish.
Prerequisite: 61.331-2 Advanced Spanish Composition and Conversation I and II, 61.334 Spanish-American Culture and Civilization, or prior approval of the instructor.
61.433 Nineteenth Century Spanish Literature
An overview of the main literary currents in nineteenth-century Spanish literature with special attention focused on certain selected and representative works taken from the main genres. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: 61.335-6 Major Hispanic Writers I and II, or prior approval of the instructor.
61.435 The Boom in Latin American Literature
Selected readings in the literature of such noted Latin American authors as Borges, Donoso, Garcia Marquez, and Fuentes. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: 61.335-6 Major Hispanic Writers I and II, or prior approval of the instructor.
61.436 Cervantes
Readings and discussion of Cervantes' works with special emphasis on his masterpiece, Don Quixote. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: 61.335-6 Major Hispanic Writers I and II, or prior approval of the instructor.
61.437 Spanish Theatre and Poetry of the Twentieth Century
Study in the appreciation, analysis, and criticism of the main trends of Spanish theater and poetry of the twentieth century. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: 61.335-6 Major Hispanic Writers I and II, or prior approval of the instructor.
61.438 Spanish Prose Fiction of the Twentieth Century
Study in the appreciation, analysis, and criticism of the main trends of Spanish prose fiction of the twentieth century. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: 61.335-6 Major Hispanic Writers I and II, or prior approval of the instructor.
61.439 Intensive Analysis of Spanish Grammar
An intensive review and analysis of the grammatical and syntactical patterns of the Spanish language designed for those students primarily interested in the structural aspects of foreign language study. This course, while not required of all Spanish majors, represents an intermediate level in grammatical analysis between 61.331-2 (Advanced Spanish Composition and Conversation I and II) and 61.461 (Spanish Stylistics). Frequent compositions and grammatical exercises will be utilized.
Prerequisite: 61.331-2 Advanced Spanish Composition and Conversation I and II, or prior approval of the instructor.
61.445 Tales of the Fantastic from the Southern Cone
Selected twentieth-century short stories and novellas from Argentina and Uruguay, which focus on the scientific and psychological construction of alternate realities, are studied in their relation to the poetics of the fantastic. Classes are conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: 61.335-6 Major Hispanic Writers I and II, or prior approval of the instructor.
61.451 French Stylistics (Offered in alternate years)
In-depth study of grammar and practice in composition at the advanced level. Translations to and from the foreign language provide an appreciation of style in the expression of thought. A course usually restricted to juniors and seniors.
Prerequisite: 61.301-2 Advanced French Composition and Conversation I and II or prior approval of the instructor.
61.452 French Intonation and Diction
A review of phonetics and intense practice in the correct speech patterns of the foreign language. Training in aural comprehension, memorizations and dramatizations, prepared or impromptu reports or debates, are some of the class activities. A course usually restricted to juniors and seniors.
Prerequisite: 61.301-2 Advanced French Composition and Conversation I and II or prior approval of the instructor.
61.453 Seminar in French
An advanced seminar on a topic - literary, linguistic, or cultural-directly related to French or the French - speaking world. Topic varies from semester to semester. Students are required to prepare several oral and written presentations to the seminar as well as a final written term report. Throughout the seminar, the emphasis is on originality, creativity, and scholarship. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite: Open to junior and senior Modern Language majors who have completed at least 6 courses at the 300 level or higher, and to others with permission of the instructor and Chair of the Modern Language Department.
61.461 Spanish Stylistics
A systematic study of the structure and syntax of the Spanish language. Concentration is placed on English translations in order to develop a high degree of written proficiency and stylistic sensitivity. A course usually restricted to juniors and seniors.
Prerequisite: 61.331-2 Advanced Spanish Composition and Conversation I and II, or prior approval of the instructor.
61.462 Spanish Intonation and Diction
A review of phonetics and intense practice in the correct speech patterns of the foreign language. Training in aural comprehension, memorizations and dramatizations, prepared or impromptu reports or debates, are some of the class activities. Note: A course usually restricted to juniors and seniors.
Prerequisite: 61.331-2 Advanced Spanish Composition and Conversation I and II, or prior approval of the instructor.
61.463 Seminar in Spanish
An advanced seminar on a topic - literary, linguistic, or cultural - directly related to Spanish or the Spanish-speaking world. Topics vary from semester to semester. Students are required to prepare several oral and written presentations to the seminar as well as a final written term report. Throughout the seminar, the emphasis is placed on originality, creativity, and scholarship. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Open to junior and senior Modern Language majors who have completed at least 6 courses at the 300 level or higher, and to others with permission of the instructor.
61.490 Independent Study in French
An in-depth investigation into a topic in the areas of literature, culture, linguistics or pedagogy, selected by the student under the guidance of a member of the Modern Languages Department. Regular meetings with the faculty advisor are arranged. A written report is required. Limited to juniors and seniors.
Prerequisite: Advanced knowledge of French literature and culture. This course is not meant to be a replacement for major required courses.
61.491 Independent Study in Spanish
An in-depth investigation of a topic in the areas of literature, culture, linguistics or pedagogy, selected by the student under the guidance of a member of the Modern Languages Department. Regular meetings with the faculty advisor are to be arranged. A written report is required. Note: Limited to juniors and seniors.
Prerequisite: Advanced knowledge of Spanish literature and culture. This course is not meant to be a replacement for major required courses.
61.495 Internship or Practicum in Modern Languages
A supervised practical experience which complements the course work of the student in a field study setting. The experience requires individual consultations with the advisor, and a research project. Admission to the internship is limited to seniors in Modern Languages and requires a 2.5 quality point average. Offered on a quarter or full-semester basis, the internship counts as either one or two courses toward the major requirement, according to the number of hours devoted to the field experience.
61.496 Internship in International Management
A semester of practical experience in an international business environment in this country or abroad, e.g., in a French or Spanish-speaking country. A written project is required. The students are advised and evaluated by members of the Modern Language and Economics departments. Admission to the internship is limited to seniors or second semester juniors and requires a 2.5 quality point average. Students may earn up to 2 course credits applicable to the language minor and/or International Management Concentration, according to the number of hours devoted to the field experience. Credit will not be given for both 61.496 and 61.495.
Prerequisite: 12.272 Management Principles and approval of the department chairs.
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