DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES (FLAN)
(FRENCH GERMAN SPANISH)

Raymond Eichmann
Department Chair
425 Kimpel Hall
575-2951

Degree Conferred: M.A. (FREN, GERM, SPAN)

Areas of Concentration: French, German, and Spanish. Supporting courses are offered in Greek and Latin.

Prerequisites to Degree Program: The student must have a B.A. degree or equivalent from an accredited institution with suitable preparation in the chosen foreign language and be accepted by the Department. Deficiencies in undergraduate major or prerequisites for advanced courses may be included in the student's program.

Requirements for the Master of Arts Degree: Aside from deficiencies, a minimum of 36 semester hours of course work is required for the degree. Each candidate must pass a comprehensive examination covering course work and a reading list. Upon admission to this program the candidate will be assigned an adviser who, in consultation with the candidate, will design a suitable program for the candidate. The adviser, in consultation with other members of the Department, will select an examination committee for the comprehensive oral and written examinations. Detailed program descriptions, including reading lists and examination procedures, are available from the Department.

COURSES: FOREIGN LANG (FLAN)

FLAN4003 Special Language I (FA) Under the number, various oriental, African, or other less commonly-taught languages will be offered from year to year. Prerequisite: junior standing.

FLAN4013 Special Languages II (SP) Continuation of Special Language I. Prerequisite: FLAN 4003 or equivalent.

FLAN4713 Language and Culture (FA, SP, SU) Anthropological approaches to the description and analysis of languages and their extension into ethnographic semantics with emphasis on cognitive models and their sociological correlates. (Same as ANTH 4713, COMM 4713)

FLAN504V Translation Workshop (1-6) (IR) Problems of translation and the role of the translator as both scholar and creative writer; involves primarily the discussion in workshop of the translations of poetry, drama, and fiction done by the students, some emphasis upon comparative studies of existing translations of well-known works. Primary material will vary. (Same as ENGL 5043) Prerequisite: reading knowledge of a foreign language.

FLAN505V Workshop (1-3) (IR) Specialized professional problems and topics in foreign language based career areas. May be repeated for 3 hours.

FLAN5063 Teaching Foreign Languages on the College Level (IR) Focus on basic methodological concepts and their practical application to college foreign language instruction.

FLAN5083 Developments in Second Language Teaching (IR) A review of techniques, strategies, and methodologies and a survey of recent developments in second language teaching.

FLAN575V Special Investigations (1-6) (FA, SP) May be repeated for 6 hours.

COURSES: ARABIC (ARAB)

ARAB4053 Arabic Readings (FA, SP, SU) Develops skill in description, analysis, and argumentation through weekly reading and writing assignments within a workshop atmosphere. Selected readings from various styles of standard Arabic, ranging from newspapers to literary texts.

ARAB470V Special Topics (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) May be offered in a topic not specifically covered by courses otherwise listed. May be repeated.

ARAB575V Special Investigations (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) May be repeated.

COURSES: MID EST STUD (MEST)

MEST4003 Middle East Studies Colloquium (FA, SP, SU) An interdepartmental colloquium with an annual change in subject required of all students in the Middle East studies program. May be repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.

MEST4003H Honors Middle East Studies Honors Colloquium (FA, SP, SU)

COURSES: FRENCH (FREN)

FREN4003 French Grammar and Composition (FA) Prerequisite: FREN 3003 or FREN 3103.

FREN4033 French for Oral Proficiency (SP) Three hours per week of conversation practice for the advanced undergraduate. Prerequisite: FREN 3003 or FREN 3103.

FREN4063 Applied Linguistics: Phonology, Morphology, and Syntax (FA) Prerequisite: FREN 3003 and FREN 3103.

FREN4113 Special Themes in French Literature (IR) Topics not normally covered in period courses. Sample topics: "The Comic Tradition in French Literature," "French Cinema." Topics announced one semester in advance. Prerequisite: FREN 3113.

FREN4203 Quebec Studies (IR) A study of Quebec's culture, institutions, economy, literature and cinema. Prerequisite: FREN 3113.

FREN4203H Honors Quebec Studies (IR) A study of Quebec's culture, institutions, economy, literature and cinema. Prerequisite: FREN 3113.

FREN4213 French Civilization (SP) Prerequisite: FREN 3113.

FREN4223 A Survey of French Literature I (FA, SP, SU) A survey of French literature, its forms and themes in the 19th and 20th centuries. Prerequisite: FREN 3113.

FREN4233 A Survey of French Literature II (FA, SP, SU) A survey of French literature, its forms and themes in the 19th and 20th centuries. Prerequisite: FREN 3113.

FREN4333 Business French (FA) Introduction and orientation to the French world of business and commerce through the study of vocabulary, forms, and formulas and expressions used in commercial correspondence. Prerequisite: FREN 3113.

FREN470V Special Topics (1-6) (IR) May be offered in a topic not specifically covered by courses otherwise listed. May be repeated for 6 hours.

FREN5003 French Grammar and Phonetics (IR) Systematic review of principles of French grammar and syntax; Comprehensive presentation of French phonetics.

FREN5213 French Culture & Civilization (IR) An analysis of French cultural symbols and attitudes as observed in their historical economical, political, social, educational, and linguistic aspects.

FREN5333 Old French Literature (IR) An intensive study of French Medieval Literature from the Chanson de Gestes to Villon, including an in-depth analysis of the genres and their evolution, and of the major authors of the time.

FREN5433 French 16th Century Literature (IR) A survey of representative writers of the sixteenth century.

FREN5533 French 17th Century Theatre (IR)

FREN5543 French 17th Century Literature (IR) A survey of representative writers of the seventeenth century.

FREN5673 French 18th Century Literature (IR)

FREN5703 Special Topics (IR) May be offered in a subject not specifically covered by the courses otherwise listed. May be repeated for 6 hours.

FREN5723 The Development of French Romanticism (IR)

FREN575V Special Investigations (1-6) (IR) May be repeated.

FREN5783 The French Nineteenth Century Novel (IR)

FREN5813 French 20th Century Theatre (IR)

FREN5833 French 20th Century Novel (IR)

FREN600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (IR)

COURSES: GERMAN (GERM)

GERM4033 Conversation (SP) Three hours per week of conversation practice for the advanced undergraduate. Prerequisite: GERM 2013.

GERM4123 The German Novelle (IR) An intensive study of the novelle as a genre from its origin to the present. Prerequisite: GERM 3013.

GERM4133 The German Drama (IR) A study of the development of the forms and themes of the German drama from the middle ages to the present. Prerequisite: GERM 3013.

GERM4143 German Lyric Poetry (IR) A study of the forms and themes of German lyric poetry from the middle ages to the present. Prerequisite: GERM 3013.

GERM4213 German Civilization (IR) Prerequisite: GERM 2013 or equivalent.

GERM4223 German-Speaking Countries in the 20th Century (FA, SP, SU) Continues the introduction to German culture and civilization begun with GERM 4213 with emphasis on the emergence in the 20th century contemporary Austria, Switzerland, and a unified Germany.

GERM470V Special Topics (1-3) (IR) May be offered in a topic not specifically covered by courses otherwise listed. May be repeated for 6 hours.

GERM5223 Early German Literature: Middle Ages to the Enlightenment (FA, SP, SU)

GERM5273 German Literature: Enlightenment, Storm and Stress, and Classicism(FA, SP, SU)

GERM5323 German Literature: Romanticism and Realism (FA, SP, SU)

GERM5343 Early Modern German Literature: Late 19th and Early 20th Century (FA, SP, SU)

GERM5363 German Literature after 1945 (FA, SP, SU)

GERM5703 Special Topics (FA, SP, SU) May be offered in a subject not specifically covered by the courses otherwise listed. May be repeated for 6 hours.

GERM575V Special Investigations (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) May be repeated.

GERM600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)

COURSES: GREEK (GREK)

Courses numbered 4023 and above are given as needed, approximately every third year.

GREK4023 Greek Poetry or Plato (IR) Selections from the Elegiac, lambic, and Lyric poets. Plato's Apology and Crito. Prerequisite: GREK 2013 or equivalent.

GREK4033 Herodotus or Thucydides (IR) Readings of Herodotus, Book VII, and Thucydides, Book VI; collateral readings on the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars. Prerequisite: GREK 2013 or equivalent.

GREK4043 Greek Drama (IR) Readings of 2 tragedies and one comedy; a study of the Greek theatre. Prerequisite: GREK 2013 or equivalent.

GREK475V Special Investigations (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) May be repeated.

GREK575V Special Investigations (1-6) (IR) May be repeated for 12 hours.

COURSES: LATIN (LATN)

Courses numbered 4003 and above are given as needed, approximately every third year.

LATN5633 Medieval Latin (IR) Selections from medieval writers from the 4th to the 17th century. Prerequisite: LATN 3003 or equivalent.

LATN575V Special Investigations (1-6) (IR) May be repeated.

COURSES: RUSSIAN (RUSS)

RUSS4003 Advanced Russian I (FA, SP, SU) Advanced Russian reading, conversation, and composition. Review of grammar and syntax. Prerequisite: RUSS 3013.

RUSS4013 Advanced Russian II (FA, SP, SU) Advanced Russian reading, conversation, and composition. Review of grammar and syntax. Prerequisite: RUSS 4003.

RUSS4123 Survey of Russian Literature from Its Beginning to the 1917 Revolution (FA) The instructor will discuss the historical and cultural backgrounds while focusing on major writers and will deal with literature as an outlet for social criticism. There will be textual analysis. It will be taught in English. (Same as WLIT 4123)

RUSS4133 Survey of Russian Literature Since the 1917 Revolution (FA) The instructor will discuss the historical and cultural backgrounds while focusing on major writers and will deal with literature as an outlet for social critism. There will be textual analysis. It will be taught in English with readings in English. (Same as WLIT 4133)

RUSS470V Special Topics (1-3) (IR) May be offered in a topic not specifically covered by courses otherwise listed. May be repeated for 6 hours.

RUSS575V Special Investigations (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) May be repeated.

COURSES: RUSSIAN STD (RSST)

RSST4003 Russian Studies Colloquium (SP) An interdepartmental colloquium with an annual change in subject of investigation, required of all students in the Russian Studies program. May be repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: sophomore standing for Russian studies majors and honors students.

RSST4003H Honors Russian Studies Colloquium (SP)

COURSES: SPANISH (SPAN)

SPAN4003 Advanced Grammar (SP) For majors and advanced students covering the problematic areas of Spanish syntax and usage. Prerequisite: SPAN 3003 and SPAN 3113.

SPAN4033 Advanced Conversation (SP) Three hours per week of conversation practice for the advanced undergraduates. Prerequisite: SPAN 3033 and SPAN 4003.

SPAN4063 Applied Linguistics: Phonetics and Phonology (SP) Prerequisite: SPAN 3003.

SPAN4103 Monuments of Spanish Literature (FA) Survey of the major works of Spanish literature from {El Cid{ through the 20th century. Prerequisite: SPAN 3113.

SPAN4133 Survey of Spanish-American Literature (SP) Monuments of Spanish-American literature from the Colonial period to the present, with a concentration on the period from 1888 to the present. Prerequisite: SPAN 3113.

SPAN4213 Spanish Civilization (SP) Prerequisite: SPAN 3113.

SPAN4223 Latin American Civilization (FA) Prerequisite: SPAN 3113.

SPAN4233 Modern Mexico: Culture & Society (FA, SP, SU) A wide-ranging exploration of culture and society in Mexico today, its unity and diversity, as tradition confronts the processes of modernization and globalization. Includes an historical survey, but focuses on contemporary issues, such as relations with U.S. This course will be taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 3113.

SPAN4243 Literature and Culture in the Hispanic United States (FA, SP, SU) An exploration of the history and culture, art and politics of the major Hispanic groups in the United States. Focus on contemporary attitudes and issues. Prerequisite: SPAN 3113.

SPAN4253 Latin American Cinema and Society (IR) This course examines key issues in Latin American culture and history through films, documentaries, and literary and cultural texts. Topics included are: Human Rights, Ethnicity, Gender, Revisions of the past. Prerequisite: SPAN 3113.

SPAN4333 Business Spanish (SP) Enhances ability to relate to Spanish-speaking business environments by providing a solid foundation in vocabulary and discourse related to functional business areas such as organization of a company structure, management, banking and accounting, capital investment, personnel and office systems, production of goods and services, marketing, finance, and import-export. Prerequisite: SPAN 3003.

SPAN470V Special Topics (1-3) (IR) May be offered in a topic not specifically covered by courses otherwise listed. May be repeated for 6 hours.

Graduate standing or consent is prerequisite to courses numbered above 5000.

SPAN5003 Workshop in Advanced Intensive Spanish (IR) Improvement of language proficiency in areas of listening and speaking. Includes a review of grammar, phonetics, and vocabulary (with cultural enrichment) as needed, with stress on oral practice and presentation. Prerequisite: adequate functional use of the language.

SPAN5013 Advanced Stylistics and Composition (IR) Systematic review of principles of Spanish grammar and syntax and the development of writing skills. Focus on methods of teaching Spanish grammar.

SPAN5203 Medieval Spanish Literature (IR) From the 'Jarchas' to the {Celestina{.

SPAN5233 Golden Age Novel (IR) Major works of Spanish prose fiction from the 16th and 17th centuries, with close reading of major works.

SPAN5243 Golden Age Poetry and Drama (IR) History and development of those genres in the 16th and 17th centuries, with close reading of major works.

SPAN5253 Colonial Literature and Culture (FA, SP, SU) An introductory course to the history, culture and literature of colonial Spanish America from 1492 until 1810. The course will cover representative colonial and indigenous texts and their contexts including Renaissance, Baroque, and travel literature of the Eighteenth Century. The course will be taught in Spanish.

SPAN5273 Nineteenth Century Prose (IR) From the costumbristas through Blasco Iba`n~ez, with emphasis on the novel.

SPAN5283 Nineteenth Century Drama and Poetry (IR) From Romanticism to the Generation of 1898.

SPAN5343 Advanced Survey of Spanish Literature Since 1898 (IR) intensive survey of the literature of Spain from the Generation of 1898 to the present. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

SPAN5363 Spanish American Literature (1492-1900) (IR) Representative of works of Spanish American prose and poetry, including selections from indigenous literatures, the {cron`icas{, and colonial literature up to the movement of {modemismo{.

SPAN5383 Twentieth Century Spanish American Poetry (IR) From the development of modernism to the present day.

SPAN5393 19th Century Spanish American Literature (FA, SP, SU) Study of representative literary works from Independence (1810) to 1900's. The course covers Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism/Naturalism, and Modernism and the role of literature in the nation-building process. The course will be taught in Spanish.

SPAN5403 Spanish American Theatre (FA, SP, SU) Historical examination of the theatre in Spanish America, with close analysis particularly of representative works and movements in the 20th century.

SPAN5433 Cervantes: {Don Quijote{ (IR) A close reading of Spain's greatest literary masterpiece.

SPAN5453 Cinema and Literature (IR) This course examines several Latin American and Spanish texts and their film adaptations as well as the main film making trends in the Hispanic world.

SPAN5463 20th Century Spanish American Literature (FA, SP, SU) Critical survey of major movements and outstanding and representative works in 20th century prose and poetry, from the Mexican Revolution and the avant-garde to the contemporary boom and post-boom.

SPAN5533 Mexican Literature (FA, SP, SU) An exploration of the special features and particular qualities if Mexican literature, as one of the most representative and complex of the Latin American national literatures. Includes an historical survey, but each class will focus on selected topics and issues especially in modern Mexican literature and culture.

SPAN5603 History of the Spanish Language (IR) Spanish from its origins to the present; relations between Spanish and the other romance languages.

SPAN5703 Special Topics (IR) May be offered in a subject not specifically covered by the courses otherwise listed. May be repeated for 6 hours.

SPAN575V Special Investigations (1-6) (IR) May be repeated.

SPAN5803 Seminar (IR) Seminar subjects vary from year to year. Available subjects, given as needed, include the Old Spanish Language, {Poema de mfo Cid{. Golden Age Poetry, the {Celestina{, 20th century Spanish drama, and the romances. May be repeated for 6 hours.

SPAN600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (IR)