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Modern & Classical Languages Courses

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

SGNL 1401 Beginning American Sign Language I
4 Hours (4-0)
Introduction to American Sign Language, covering finger spelling, vocabulary, and basic sentence structure in preparing individuals to communicate with the hearing impaired/deaf.

SGNL 1402 Beginning American Sign Language II
4 Hours (4-0)
A continuation of Beginning American Sign Language I. Prerequisite: SGNL 1401.

SGNL 2301 Intermediate American Sign Language I
3 Hours (3-0)
Review and application of conversational skills in American Sign Language; interpreting from signing to voice as well as from voice to signing. Prerequisite: SGNL 1402.

SGNL 2302 Intermediate American Sign Language II
3 Hours (3-2)
Acontinuation of Intermediate American Sign Language I. Prerequisite: SGNL 2301.

FRENCH

FREN 1411 Elementary French I
4 Hours (3-4)
This course is for students who have no previous instruction in French. It is designed to acquaint the student with the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing with emphasis on speaking and comprehension. Grammar and vocabulary are presented through intensive drills in class and the Language Laboratory.

FREN 1412 Elementary French II
4 Hours (3-4)
This is a conversation course conducted primarily in French for the students who have completed French 1411 or its equivalent. Intensive oral-aural drill and classroom interaction will enable the student to master the lexical and grammatical structures necessary in carrying on conversations in French. Prerequisite: FREN 1411.

FREN 2303 Introduction to French Literature
3 Hours (3-0)
This course is designed for those students who wish to acquire a basic background in French literature and culture. The course includes the reading of cultural essays, short stories, and poetry that are the basis for class discussion and composition. Practice in speaking, reading, and writing provide for vocabulary expansion. Prerequisite: FREN 2312.

FREN 2311 Intermediate French I
3 Hours (3-2)
This course is conducted in French, and it includes a comprehensive review of French grammar and structure. Through classroom drill, discussion, and composition, the course emphasizes vocabulary expansion and the acquisition of a basic knowledge of French culture and literature. Prerequisite: FREN 1412.

FREN 2312 Intermediate French II
3 Hours (3-2)
Continuation of French 2311. Prerequisite: FREN 2311

GERMAN

GERM 1411 Elementary German I
4 Hours (3-4)
This course is for students who have no previous instruction in German. It is designed to acquaint the student with the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing with emphasis on speaking and comprehension. Grammar and vocabulary are presented through intensive drills in class and in the Language Laboratory.

GERM 1412 Elementary German II
4 Hours (3-4)
This is a conversation course conducted primarily in German for the student who has completed German 1411 or its equivalent. Intensive oral-aural drill and classroom interaction will enable students to master the lexical and grammatical structures necessary in carrying on conversations in German. Prerequisite: GERM 1411.

GERM 2311 Intermediate German I
3 Hours (3-2)
This course is conducted in German, and it includes a comprehensive review of German grammar and structure. Through classroom drill, discussion, and composition, the course emphasizes vocabulary expansion and the acquisition of a basic knowledge of German culture and literature. Prerequisite: GERM 1412.

GERM 2312 Intermediate German II
3 Hours (3-2)
A course designed to provide fluency in spoken and written German through intensive grammar presentation and review, through conversational practice, and through composition and reading. The course is conducted in German. Prerequisite: GERM 2311.

LATIN

LATI 1411 Beginning Latin
4 Hours (4-0)
This non-laboratory course is designed for students who have no previous instruction in Latin. Through classroom presentation, explanation, and drills, students will be introduced to basic Latin vocabulary, word formation, syntax, Roman culture, and the historical backgrounds of the language.

LATI 1412 Beginning Latin II
4 Hours (4-0)
This course is for students who have a fundamental knowledge of Latin vocabulary and syntax. Through grammar presentation, the reading of simple texts, and the repetition of lexical items, the course emphasizes improvement in the student’s overall comprehension in Classical Latin. Prerequisite: LATI 1311.

LATI 2311 Intermediate Latin I (3rd semester Latin)
3 Hours (3-0)
Review of grammar and readings in Roman literary works. Prerequisite: LATI 1412.

LATI 2312 Intermediate Latin II (4th semester Latin)
3 Hours (3-0)
Review of grammar and readings in Roman literary works. Prerequisite: LATI 2311.

SPANISH

SPAN 1300 Conversational Spanish
3 Hours (3-0)
This introductory course emphasizes the acquisition of comprehension, pronunciation, and reading skills. Mastery of vocabulary and standard idiomatic expressions is stressed through intensive conversational drill and practice in the classroom and laboratory. Material is presented in a Hispanic culture context.

SPAN 1411 Elementary Spanish I
4 Hours (3-4)
This course is for students who have no previous instruction in the language. It is designed to acquaint the student with the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing with emphasis on speaking and comprehension. Grammar and vocabulary are presented through intensive drills in class and in the Language Laboratory.

SPAN 1412 Elementary Spanish II
4 Hours (3-4)
This is a conversation course conducted primarily in Spanish for the student who has completed Spanish 1411 or its equivalent. Intensive oral-aural drill and classroom interaction will enable the student to master the lexical and grammatical structures necessary in carrying on conversations in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 1411.

SPAN 2311 Intermediate Spanish I
3 Hours (3-2)
This course is conducted in Spanish, and it includes a comprehensive review of Spanish grammar and structure. Through classroom drill, discussion, and composition, the course emphasizes vocabulary expansion and the acquisition of a basic knowledge of Spanish culture and literature. Prerequisite: SPAN 1412 or equivalent.

SPAN 2312 Intermediate Spanish II
3 Hours (3-2)
A course designed to increase fluency in spoken and written Spanish through intensive grammar presentation and review, through conversational practice, and through composition and reading. Prerequisite: SPAN 2311 or equivalent.

SPAN 2321 Introduction to Spanish Literature
3 Hours (3-0)
This course is designed for those students who wish to acquire a basic background in Spanish and Latin American literature and culture. The course includes the reading of cultural essays, short stories, and poetry, which are a basis for class discussion and composition. Practice in speaking, reading, and writing provide for vocabulary expansion. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2312.

SPAN 2324 Hispanic Literature
3 Hours (3-0)

A course designed to enable students through reading, discussion and writing to explore the fiction, drama, and poetry of Hispanic authors who write in English or who have been translated into English.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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