All students must satisfy a general education requirement consisting of eleven (11) courses outside of the major department (see page 60). The General Education Goal 3 (Language) requirement is satisfied through the completion of the Modern Languages major.

Course Prerequisites

Courses may have specified conditions for enrollment, such as prior completion of less advanced courses, permission of the instructor, or appropriate placement test scores. Students should refer to course descriptions in the department listings for prerequisite requirements.

 

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 are 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

61.462 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

61.463 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

61.452 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

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

61.490 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

12.120 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

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

14.318     Professional Preparation and Field Study II: Methods, Special Education, and Technology  for Modern Languages, Grades 5-12 (Credit - two course credits).

14.421     Student Teaching Practicum and Seminar I: Modern Languages Grades 5-12 (Credit - two course credits).

14.422     Student Teaching Practicum and Seminar II: Modern Languages Grades 5 - 12 (Credit - two course credits).

 

A minimum of five (5) Spanish courses is required for the minor.

 

 

SPANISH COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 

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 are encouraged to 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 or have prior approval of instructor in order to enroll in 61.132.

 

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 or prior approval of instructor.

 

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 or prior approval of 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

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 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

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

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.

 

61.431 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.

 

61.439 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.

 

61.443 Spanish American Film

A study of Latin American and Caribbean cinema. The focus is on films that represent cultural values and issues in contemporary Latin American societies. Students learn to recognize cinematographic styles and techniques, as well as the differences among the cultures that are studied. Particular attention is paid t the themes of ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, and politics. When appropriate, corresponding literary texts will be examined. Film viewing, class discussion, related readings and assignments are in Spanish Prerequisite: 61.332 Advanced Spanish Composition and Conversation II or equivalent; 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. Prerequisites: 61.335-6 Major Hispanic Writers 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.

 

61.491 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 from the Modern Language major 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.

 

 

GERMAN COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 

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. Note: Students with previous experience in the language are encouraged to take the placement test before enrolling in 61.151.

 

61.152 Elementary German 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 Germanic cultures, both present and past. Prerequisite: Students must complete 61.151 or have the corresponding placement test score or have prior approval of the instructor in order to enroll in 61.152.

 

 

PORTUGUESE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 

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 either complete

61.141 or have the corresponding placement test score, or have prior approval of the instructor in order to enroll in this course.