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680-091 BASIC WRITING SKILLS 2 cr
Offered on a satisfactory/no credit basis only. A workshop offering
individualized instruction to students in need of improvement in basic
writing skills. This does not count toward the 120 hours required for graduation.
Repeatable.
LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES - ENGLISH
680-101 FRESHMAN ENGLISH (Proficiency) 3 cr
An introduction to the reading and writing of college-level prose.
Study of short stories, novels and essays. Composition of short papers
and essay examinations. Students may not take for credit any course for
which they have received a waiver, nor may they take for credit any course
in the same department that is a prerequisite for a course that has been
waived (e.g., if a student has been waived from English 102, he may not
take English 101 for credit).
Prereq: Satisfactory completion of English 090 or equivalent demonstration
of ability by the English ACT score.
680-102 FRESHMAN ENGLISH (Proficiency) 3 cr
A continuation of English 680-101. Study of plays, poems and essays.
Composition of substantial papers and a library research paper.
Prereq: Satisfactory completion of 680-101 or 680-161 or equivalent
demonstration of ability by the English ACT score.
680-161 ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Proficiency) 3 cr
Principles of written composition adapted to individual foreign students.
Includes intensive drill in grammar and mechanics. Also involves individual
practice in spoken English. Required of all students whose first language
is not English. This course is comparable to and satisfies the English
101 University Proficiency Requirement.
680-162 ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Proficiency) 3 cr
Continuation of 680-161. Vocabulary and idiom development through selective
readings, and introduction to research methods. This course is comparable
to and satisfies the English 102 University Proficiency Requirement.
680-200 CHICANO LITERATURE: HISTORICAL CONTEXT AND CONTEMPORARY TEXT*
GH/Diversity 3 cr
Identifies and interprets Chicano literature in a social and historical
context with emphasis on contemporary texts. All Spanish language texts
are provided in translation. (Also offered as 615-200 by Chicano Studies.)
Unreq: 854-200.
680-201 CONTEMPORARY CHICANO LITERATURE* GH/Diversity 3 cr
Analyzes contemporary Chicano drama, fiction and poetry within their
cultural and historical context, examined from a traditional formalist
approach and as a human expression. (Also offered as 854-201 by Chicano
Studies.)
Unreq: 854-201.
680-206 BRITISH LITERATURE SURVEY I* GH 3 cr
A survey of British literature from the Old English period through
the eighteenth century.
680-216 BRITISH LITERATURE SURVEY II* GH 3 cr
A survey of British literature from the Romantic period to the present.
680-226 AMERICAN LITERATURE SURVEY I* GH 3 cr
A survey of American literature from the seventeenth century through
the Civil War to acquaint the student with the foremost writers of our
literary culture.
680-236 AMERICAN LITERATURE II* GH 3 cr
A survey of American Literature from the Civil War to the present to
acquaint the student with the foremost writers of our literary culture.
680-251 CLASSICAL MYTH AND LEGEND AS SOURCES FOR LITERATURE*GH 3
cr
An examination of classical myths and legends and how they are used
in various periods and genres of English literature.
680-252 THE BIBLE AS LITERATURE* GH 3 cr
This course will survey the Bible and some other related Near Eastern
literature, focusing on the development of genres, motifs, and other literary
forms that have influenced the form and content of Western literature,
including the parable, the proverb, the loss of Eden, exile and return,
origin stories, and hero stories.
Unreq: 786-252.
680-263 THE CONTEMPORARY NOVEL* GH 3 cr
A study of significant British and American novels and novelists of
the last decade.
680-264 WOMEN IN LITERATURE: A FEMINIST RE-EVALUATION* ** GH 3 cr
A study of women's experience as portrayed by women writers in various
genres of Western literature. Includes such themes as growing up, love,
marriage, motherhood, friendship, and spiritual development.
680-265 MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE OF THE UNITED STATES *GH/Diversity
3 cr
Multicultural Literature of the U.S. offers a wide range of literary
texts (dramas, essays, novels, poetry and short stories) by people of color
to offer students the opportunity to study and appreciate the experiences
and challenges of diverse groups of people in American society: African-American,
Asian American, Native American, and Latino/a. This body of literary works
will be studied through the historical/political prism of each group so
that students will be acquainted with the background of the literature.
680-271 CRITICAL WRITING IN THE FIELD OF ENGLISH* 3 cr
This course will help students become proficient in the skills of research,
organization, writing, and revising that they will need in upper-division
English courses. Students will learn both the general conventions of academic
writing about literature (literary criticism) and the specific methods
of some of the most important kinds of literary criticism.
680-274 CREATIVE WRITING* GH 3 cr
Study, discussion and writing of description, narration, verse and
the short story.
680-281 INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE STUDY* GH 3 cr
An introduction to the basic tools and concepts for the study of language
through study of the sounds, grammar, vocabulary, history, and cultural
context of English.
680-300 SPECIAL TOPICS* 3 cr
Analysis and discussion of a cultural, social, moral, philosophical
or other significant topic, as expressed in a variety of literary forms,
in relation to the individual and society; the particular topic to be published
before registration.
Repeatable only with change of topic.
680-310/510 LITERATURE FOR ADOLESCENTS* 3 cr
This course will explore the history and development of adolescent
literature, with special emphasis on the period since 1960. Recent novels
which have proven popular and influential with young people and teachers
will be analyzed using literary and educational criteria. Participants
will consider works within the context of intellectual freedom and potential
censorship.
680-315/515 THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ENGLISH NOVEL TO THE TWENTIETH
CENTURY 3 cr
A survey of the development of the English novel from the eighteenth
century to the twentieth, with emphasis on the development of themes and
techniques. Studies of selected works by Defoe, Richardson, Fielding, Sterne,
Austen, Scott, Dickens, Thackeray, Eliot, Hardy, Conrad, and/or others.
Prereq: 680-216 or 680-226 or consent of instructor.
680-321 ANCIENT WESTERN LITERATURE* GH 3 cr
A rapid survey of world literatures other than English and American
covering major literary periods from ancient times through the Renaissance.
680-322 MODERN WESTERN LITERATURE* GH 3 cr
A rapid survey of literatures other than English and American covering
the major literary periods from Neoclassicism (seventeenth century) to
present.
680-323 ASIAN LITERATURES* GH 3 cr
The course will cover a selection of classical and modern works from
various genres and periods in the three national literatures. Each of these
works will be discussed both in its literary tradition and in its cultural
and historical contexts. The intent will also be to broaden students' global
perspective by showing connections between their lives and the literatures
of other cultures. The course will stress a comparative approach among
the three literatures and between each one and Western literatures and
cultures.
680-324 POSTCOLONIAL LITERATURES* 3 cr
This couse introduces students to new literatures in English and to
new ways of reading canonical British/American literature. The focus is
on developing an understanding of colonial discourse through a study of
its literary manifestations, its impact on colonized cultures, and the
resistance strategies of colonized peoples to subvert colonial power.
Prereq: sophomore standing
680-341 THE AMERICAN RENAISSANCE 3 cr
An exploration of major works by writers of mid-nineteenth-century
America, such as Emerson, Thoreau, Whitman, Melville, and Dickinson, with
consideration of their historical context.
Prereq: 680-216 or 680-226 or consent of instructor.
680-342/542 AMERICAN REALISM AND NATURALISM 3 cr An exploration
of developments in American literature in the period following the Civil
War to 1910. In addition to naturalism and realism, the course will include
more recent additions to the canon: women's fiction and African-American
writing of the period.
Prereq: 680-101, 680-102, 680-226 or permission of instructor
680-345/545 AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE, 1800 TO THE PRESENT* **
Diversity 3 cr
A survey of essays, prose fiction, drama, and poetry written by African-Americans
from the Colonial period to the present.
Unreq: 614-345/545.
680-346/546 - 133-346/546 SURVEY OF MODERN DRAMA* 3 cr Analysis
of trends and developments in the modern theatre from Ibsen's realistic
plays to off-off-Broadway drama with emphasis on literary history and staging
problems. May be taught with Theatre faculty.
Unreq: 133-346/546
680-347/547 BRITISH MODERNISM 3 cr
A survey of the major developments in British Literature from 1900
to World War II, with an emphasis on the rise of modernism.
Prereq: 680-216 or 680-236
680-348/548 AMERICAN MODERNISM 3 cr A survey of the major developments
in American Literature from 1900 to World War II, with an emphasis on the
rise of Modernism.
Prereq: 680-226 or 680-236
680-353/553 MODERN POETRY 3 cr
An intensive study of major twentieth century American and British
poets.
Prereq: 680-216 or 680-226 or consent of instructor.
680-360 POSTWAR BRITISH LITERATURE (1945-PRESENT) 3 cr This course
is designed to deepen students' engagement with the rich tradition of British
fiction, drama, and poetry of the last fifty years. Focusing on such writers
as Orwell, Beckett, Drabble, Churchill, and Gordimer, it invites students
to debate the role literature plays within a rapidly changing British society.
We will also consider the significance of such postwar developments as:
the demise of imperialism, the rise of postmodernism, and diversification
of British society.
Prereq: 680-101, 680-102, or consent of instructor
680-363 AMERICAN LITERATURE IN THE POSTMODERN AGE (1945-PRESENT)
3 cr
This course is designed to acquaint students with the rich tradition
of American fiction and poetry of the last fifty years. Focusing on such
figures as Ellison, Plath, Morrison, Pynchon, Baraka, and Delillo, this
course invites students to debate the role that literature plays in a postwar
American society. In doing so, we will focus on how writers address such
postwar developments as: dawn of the nuclear age, Vietnam, the rise of
mass culture, and rapid technologizing of American society.
Prereq: 680-101, 680-102, or consent of the instructor
680-368/568 AMERICAN MINORITY WOMEN WRITERS* Diversity 3 cr
A survey of poetry, fiction, drama, and essays written by African-American,
Hispanic-American, Native American and Asian-American women.
Prereq: cons instr. Unreq: 610-368/568.
680-369 MULTICULTURAL DRAMA OF THE UNITED STATES Diversity 3 cr
The course examines the theatrical forms and the dramatic literature
of African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Latinos/as, and Native Americans,
and places them in the context of American theatre and U.S. social/political
history.
Prereq: 680-102 and a 200-level English course or 133-346 or 133-471
or 133-472 or 133-478.
Unreq: 133-369.
680-370 ADVANCED COMPOSITION* 3 cr
A course in advanced exposition and argumentation. Conventional grade
basis only if course is required in the College of Business for major.
680-372/572 TECHNICAL AND SCIENTIFIC WRITING* 3 cr
Practice in expository, descriptive, and report writing, with special
application to technical and scientific subject matter.
680-373/573 POETRY WRITING* 3 cr
An intensive course in the writing of poetry requiring a minimum of
250 lines of good verse (after revision). The course will consider examples
from some of the best contemporary verse, as well as criticism by students
and the instructor of student work.
Prereq: Cons instr.
680-375/575 FICTION WRITING* 3 cr
Theory, techniques, and practice of the writing of fiction. Requires
a minimum of 50 pages of student writing, after careful revisions.
Prereq: consent of the instructor only.
680-376/576 SCREENWRITING* 3 cr
Practical experience in writing scripts for cinema and/or television,
with special emphasis on the creative, theoretical, and critical processes.
680-377 INTRODUCTION TO PLAYWRITING 3 cr
Students will be introduced to the elements of a play, learn to analyze
and evaluate dramatic structure, and write short plays. They will also
experience the collaborative nature of the play development process by
having their work read by actors and critiqued by an audience of classmates.
Prereq: 680-101, 680-102, 680-274 or 133-110 and junior standing
680-378/578 PROSE STYLISTICS 3 cr
Introduction to analysis of prose style through intensive study of
a broad range of contemporary styles ranging from popular to business,
technical and academic styles. Application of the principles of style in
student writing.
Prereq: Completion of upperclass writing requirement in your major.
680-379 RHETORIC FOR WRITERS 3 cr
Rhetoric for Writers provides a historical and philosophical introduction
to rhetoric and demonstrates how rhetorical concepts can be applied to
comtemporary and practical writing situations. The focus is on helping
students enchance their academic and real-world writing skills by heightening
their awareness of how language shapes reality. This course emphasizes
editing and writing.
Prereq: 680-101, 680-102 (or 680-161, 680-162) and 680-271
680-382/582 HISTORY OF THE LANGUAGE* 3 cr
A detailed study of change and the conditions for change in the sounds,
vocabulary, and grammar of English from its first records through the present.
Prereq: 680-281 or cons. instr.
680-383/583 MODERN GRAMMATICAL THEORY* 3 cr
A study of traditional, structural and transformational-generative
grammars.
Prereq: 680-281 or cons. instr.
680-385/585 TOPICS IN LINGUISTICS (VARIABLE TOPIC)* 3 cr
Advanced study of a branch of linguistics or of the application of
a branch of linguistics to a cognate field, e.g., pedagogy or literary
criticism, the particular topic to be published before registration.
Repeatable only with change of topic.
Prereq: 680-281, or cons instr; either 680-381, 680-382, or 680-383
is strongly recommended as preparation for this course.
680-401/601 MEDIEVAL BRITISH LITERATURE 3 cr
This course will introduce students to the literary and socio-cultural
milieu of anglo-saxon and medieval Britain. Through analysis of major figures
of the period, including the Beowulf poet and Chaucer, the students will
better appreciate the period in which the English language and British
literature was formed.
Prereq: 680-206 or 680-251 or 680-252 or consent of instructor and
junior standing.
680-402/602 SIXTEENTH CENTURY BRITISH LITERATURE 3 cr
Sixteenth Century British Literature introduces the students to literature
of all genres written in Britain during the period. The course will acquaint
students with the historic, philosophical, political and aesthetic principles
in this period to enlighten and interest students and to develop their
critical thinking skills.
Prereq: 680-206 and junior standing or consent of instructor.
680-404/604 SHAKESPEARE 3 cr
A study of the works of Shakespeare which will include representative
genres and which will not duplicate works studied in 680-405.
Prereq: 680-206 and junior standing or consent of instructor.
680-405/605 SHAKESPEARE 3 cr
A study of the works of Shakespeare which will include representative
genres and which will not duplicate works studied in 680-404.
Prereq: 680-206 and junior standing or consent of instructor.
680-412/612 SEVENTEENTH CENTURY BRITISH LITERATURE 3 cr
This course will introduce students to the literacy and socio-cultural
milieu of seventeenth-century Britain. Through analysis of authors such
as John Milton and Aemelia Lanyer, the student will come to better appreciate
a vital period in the formation of our modern selves.
Prereq: 680-206 or 680-251 or 680-252 or consent of instructor.
680-414/614 18TH CENTURY BRITISH LITERTURE 3 cr
Eighteenth Century British Literature introduces students to literature
of all genres written in Britain during the Restoration and eighteenth
century. The course should acquaint students with, among others, the historic,
philosophic, political and aesthetic principles in this literature to enlighten
and interest students, and to develop their critical thinking skills.
Prereq: 680-101, 680-102 (or 680-161, 680-162) and 680-206 or 680-251
or 680-252 and junior standing or consent of instructor.
680-416/616 THE AGE OF ROMANTICISM 3 cr
A study of the prose and poetry of the major writers of the Romantic
period in English literature.
Prereq: Junior standing and 680-216 or 680-226 or consent of instructor.
680-420/620 VICTORIAN AND EDWARDIAN LITERATURE 3 cr
A survey of Anglo-Irish literature in the Victorian and Edwardian periods
(c. 1830-1914), emphasizing the movement of ideas in the period from romanticism
to modernism.
Prereq: Junior standing and 680-216 or 680-226 or consent of instructor.
680-460/660 MAJOR AUTHORS 3 cr
Intensive study of the works of a major writer or related writers and
their contributions to literature and culture, the particular topic to
be published before registration. Repeatable only with a change of topic.
Prereq: 680-216 or 680-226 or consent of instructor
680-463/663 19TH CENTURY WOMEN WRITERS 3 cr
A survey of the works of American and English women writers of the
19th century.
Prereq: 680-216 or 680-226 or 890-100 or consent of instructor.
680-464/664 TWENTIETH CENTURY WOMEN WRITERS 3 cr
A study of significant American and British women writers of the twentieth
century.
Prereq: 680-216 or 680-226 or 890-100 or consent of instructor.
680-471/671 CURRENT THEORIES OF COMPOSITION FOR TEACHERS 3 cr
A course in theories and methods of teaching composition, including
practice in the evaluating of student writing. Recommended for jrs. and
srs. only.
Prereq: Junior standing and completion of upperclass writing requirement
in your major.
680-477/677 THE CURRENT WRITING SCENE* 3 cr
An intensive study of the range of current writing, with practice in
written composition which may qualify students for professional employment.
Prereq: 680-378.
680-478/678 APPLIED PROSE WRITING FOR DESKTOP PUBLISHING* 3 cr
A practical course in preparing writing for printing and publication.
Students will learn how to edit and proofread prose to make it readable
and stylistically appropriate for its readership and purpose. Using desktop
publishing technology, students will produce camera-ready publications
combining text and illustrations.
Prereq: 680-378.
680-479 CREATIVE NONFICTION 3 cr
This workshop introduces students to the history, theory, tradition
and practice of creative nonfiction in its many forms, including the edited
journal, personal essay and memoir, nature essay, literary journalism,
and academic/cultural criticism. Through a mix of seminar-style discussions,
graduated writing assignments, and intensive workshop response and revision,
students work to develop a substantive portfolio (40-50 pages) of their
own work by the end of the semester.
Prereq: 680-101, 680-102, 680-274 or consent of the instructor
680-481/681 LANGUAGE AND LITERACY 3 cr
In Language and Literacy, students examine the interconnectedness of
language and social context, including the relationship between literacy
and speech, for teaching English as a second language. Of specific interest
to ESL practitioners, this course may be of interest to those teaching
English at the secondary level, also.
Prereq: 680-101, 680-102 (or 680-161, 680-162), 680-281 or consent
of instructor.
680-488/688 ADVANCED WRITERS' STUDIO* 3 cr
A closely guided program of instruction in writing, determined in consultation
with the instructor, ranging from creative writing to scholarly analysis.
>br> Repeatable two times for a maximum of 6 credits in major.
Prereq: Jr or sr st; 680-378, and three other English courses numbered
300 or above.
680-490/690 WRITING WORKSHOP* 1-3 cr
Repeatable
Variable topics published prior to registration.
680-493 APPLIED STUDY: INTERNSHIP IN WRITING* 1-6 cr
Offered on a satisfactory/no credit basis only. Internships, as available,
in business or government for suitably prepared students wishing to make
careers as writers.
Repeatable for a maximum of six credits in degree.
Prereq: Consent of department chairperson.
680-496/696 SPECIAL STUDIES* 2-4 cr
Repeatable only with change of topic.
680-497 EXCHANGE STUDIES 1-12 cr
Repeatable.
680-498 INDEPENDENT STUDIES* 1-3 cr
Repeatable. Prereq: Cons instr and dept. approval of the student's
Independent Study Proposal form prior to registering for the course.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
JAPANESE
681-101 BEGINNING JAPANESE I GH 4 cr
Japanese 101 is the first semester of a two-semester, beginning Japanese
language course which emphasizes oral skills but also introduces the written
language (hiragana and katakana syllabaries). It also exposes students
to the culture of Japan.
681-102 BEGINNING JAPANESE II GH 4 cr
Japanese 102 is the second semester of a two-semester, beginning Japanese
language course which emphasizes oral skills but also introduces the written
language (hiragana and katakana syllabaries). It also exposes students
to the culture of Japan.
Prereq: 681-101 or its equivalent
681-103 BEGINNING JAPANESE III 4 cr
This is a third semester of sequence of Japanese language instruction.
Entering students are expected to have mastered basics of the writing system
(hirigana and katakana and approximately 300 Kanaji characters), know elementary
grammar and have a basic vocabulary with listening, reading, writing and
speaking skills. This course develops the four skill areas (listening,
speaking, reading and writing) in order to cultivate an overall Japanese
language ability. Using the course materials, which include the most frequently
used daily vocabulary, students will apply what they have to their daily
activity. The course prepares students for Intermediate-Level Japanese.
Prereq: 681-102
681-141 BEGINNING CHINESE GH 4 cr
This course begins comprehensive training in elementary “common speech”
(Mandarin) Chinese. It adopts pinyin (Chinese Phonetic Alphabet)
as standard phonetic system and covers one hundred and fifty characters,
commonly used sentence patterns, and the basic grammar in both spoken and
written Chinese. This course also introduces students to the social
and cultural context in which the language is shaped and used.
681-142 BEGINNING CHINESE GH 4 cr
This course continues comprehensive training in elementary “common
speech” (Mandarin) Chinese. It adopts pinyin (Chinese Phonetic Alphabet)
as standard phonetic system and covers five hundred characters, commonly
used sentence patterns, and the basic grammar in both spoken and written
Chinese. This course also introduces students to the social and cultural
context in which the language is shaped and used.
Prereq: 681-141 or equivalent.
681-201 INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE I
4 cr
This is a fourth semester of sequence of Japanese language instruction.
Entering students are expected to have mastered the writing system (with
approximately 600 Kanji characters of the 2000 needed to be able to read
newpapers and be considered fully literate). This course develops the four
skill areas (listening, speaking, reading and writing) to cultivate an
overall Japanese language ability. Students will continue to build vocabulary,
master more serious grammar, and work on writing/reading skills. The course
prepares students for continued study of Japanese (either third year at
another American university or in a Study Abroad program).
Prereq: 681-103
681-496 SPECIAL STUDIES 1-4 cr
Repeatable. Prereq: Consent of instructor.
FRENCH
682-141 BEGINNING FRENCH GH 4 cr
An elementary course with oral emphasis. Grammar, reading, writing,
conversation.
682-142 BEGINNING FRENCH GH 4 cr
Continuation of 682-141.
Prereq: 682-141 or equivalent.
682-251 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH GH 4 cr
Grammar review, reading, oral and written exercises, conversation.
Prereq: 682-142 or equivalent.
682-252 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH GH 4 cr
Continuation of 682-251.
Prereq: 682-251 or equivalent.
682-310 FRENCH PHONETICS 3 cr
A study of the elements of speech sounds and intonation patterns in
French with application to understanding and speaking. Use of phonetic
transcription. Emphasis on perfecting the student’s ability to render French
orally.
Prereq: 682-252 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
682-321 ADVANCED FRENCH LANGUAGE GH 3 cr
STUDY
A thorough study of the structure of the language. Practical application
through conversation and composition.
Prereq: 682-252 or equivalent.
682-322 ADVANCED FRENCH LANGUAGE GH 3 cr
STUDY
Continuation of 682-321.
Prereq: 682-321 or consent of instructor.
682-331 READINGS IN MODERN FRENCH 3 cr
Language study through reading and discussion in French of selected
texts in modern French. Emphasis on vocabulary acquisition and grammatical
usage.
Prereq: 682-252 or equivalent.
682-332 READINGS IN MODERN FRENCH 3 cr
Similar to 682-331; with different texts.
Prereq: 682-252 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
682-340 CONTEMPORARY FRENCH CIVILIZATION 2-3 cr
A study of the French way of life today as reflected in its cultural,
religious, educational, political and social institutions.
Prereq: One 300 level course or cons instr.
682-350 FRENCH CIVILIZATION 3 cr
Study of the political, social, intellectual, artistic and literary
development of France, from the Middle Ages to the present.
Prereq: 6 cr of 300 level course in French or cons instr.
682-370 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS FRENCH 3 cr
A course for those students who plan to use their proficiency of French
in a business career. This course provides an introduction to concepts
and terminology associated with doing business in French-speaking countries,
affords practice in employing those concepts and terminology in the oral,
reading and writing skills, and offers a brief overview of the culture
and structure of the French business world.
Prereq: 9 credits of 300 or 400 level French courses, or cons
instr.
682-390 FRENCH CONVERSATION 1 cr
A course designed to maintain and increase oral fluency in French.
Emphasis on spontaneous use of the language.
Repeatable five times for maximum of 6 credits in major/degree.
Prereq: Completion of six hours of 300 level courses or cons
instr.
682-451 SURVEY OF FRENCH LITERATURE 3 cr
General history of French literature from its beginning to the end
of the eighteenth century. Reading of representative works of prose and
poetry.
Prereq: 9 cr of 300 level courses in French.
682-452 SURVEY OF FRENCH LITERATURE 3 cr
General history of French literature from the end of the eighteenth
century to the present day. Reading of representative works of prose and
poetry.
Prereq: 9 cr of 300 level courses in French.
682-481 FRENCH CLASSICS 3 cr
Study of the concept of classicism through the life, works and ideas
of the major 17th century authors. Emphasis on the theatre, i.e.,
the plays by Corneille, Moliere and Racine.
Prereq: 9 cr of 300 level courses in French.
682-482 CONTEMPORARY FRENCH LITERATURE 3 cr
Study of selected texts of the major writers of the twentieth century.
Prereq: 9 cr of 300 level courses in French.
682-490/690 WORKSHOP 1-3 cr
Repeatable. Prereq: Consent of instructor.
682-491/691 TRAVEL S TUDY Repeatable 3 cr
682-493 INTERNSHIP IN FRENCH 1-3 cr
Internships are available in business, government or social service
agencies for suitably prepared students wishing to pursue a career that
involves foreign languages. Repeatable. Satisfactory/No Credit Grade Basis
Only.
Prereq: Six credits of French at the 300 or 400-level, or consent of
instructor.
682-494/694 SEMINAR 1-3 cr
Repeatable. Prereq: 9 credits of 300 level courses or cons
instr.
682-496/696 SPECIAL STUDIES 1-3 cr
Repeatable. Prereq: 6 cr of 300 level courses in French
or cons instr.
682-497 EXCHANGE STUDY 1-12 cr
Repeatable.
682-498 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 cr
Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits in major/degree. Prereq:
Major or minor in French and consent of department chairperson.
GERMAN
684-141 BEGINNING GERMAN GH 4 cr
Introduction to the fundamental structure of German, equally emphasizing
the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
684-142 BEGINNING GERMAN GH 4 cr
Continuation of 684-141.
Prereq: 684-141 or equiv.
684-251 INTERMEDIATE GERMAN GH 4 cr
Systematic deepening and improving of the four language skills with
emphasis on the grammatical structure. Selected reading.
Prereq: 684-142 or equiv.
684-252 INTERMEDIATE GERMAN GH 4 cr
Continuation of 684-251 including outside reading in the area of the
student’s interest.
Prereq: 684-251 or equiv.
684-310 GERMAN PHONETICS 3 cr
Brief history of the German language, study of German speech sounds,
oral practice including lab work. Very important for future German teachers.
Prereq: 684-252 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
684-321 ADVANCED GERMAN LANGUAGE GH 3 cr
STUDY
A thorough study of the structure of German with practice in oral and
written application.
Prereq: 684-252 or equiv.
684-322 ADVANCED GERMAN LANGUAGE GH 3 cr
STUDY
Same as 684-321 but using different materials.
Prereq: 684-321 or cons instr.
684-331 READINGS IN MODERN GERMAN 3
cr
LITERATURE
Reading and discussion of plays and short stories for comprehension
and vocabulary building.
Prereq: 684-252 or equiv.
684-332 READINGS IN MODERN GERMAN 3 cr
LITERATURE
Reading and discussion of selected plays, short stories and poems for
comprehension and vocabulary building.
Prereq: 684-331 or equiv. or 684-252 and cons instr.
684-350 GERMAN CIVILIZATION 3 cr
The political and cultural development of the German-speaking people
with emphasis on present-day Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Prereq: 6 cr of 300 level courses in German or cons instr.
684-390 GERMAN CONVERSATION 1 cr
A course designed to maintain and increase oral fluency in German.
Emphasis on spontaneous use of the language.
Repeatable five times for a maximum of 6 credits in major/degree.
Prereq: Completion of six hours of 300 level courses in German
or cons instr.
684-451 SURVEY OF GERMAN LITERATURE 3 cr
General history of German literature from its beginnings to the end
of the eighteenth century. Readings from representative works.
Prereq: 9 cr of 300 level courses in German or cons instr.
684-452 SURVEY OF GERMAN LITERATURE 3 cr
General history of German literature from the end of the eighteenth
century to the present. Readings from representative works.
Prereq: 9 cr of 300 level courses in German or cons instr.
684-490/690 WORKSHOP 1-3 cr
Repeatable. Prereq: 9 credits of 300 level courses or cons
instr.
684-491/691 TRAVEL STUDY Repeatable 1-3 cr
684-493 INTERNSHIP IN GERMAN 1-3 cr
Internships are available in business, government or social service
agencies for suitably prepared students wishing to pursue a career that
involves foreign languages. Repeatable. Satisfactory/No Credit Grade Basis
Only.
Prereq: Six credits of German at the 300 or 400-level, or consent of
instructor.
684-494/694 SEMINAR 1-3 cr
Repeatable one time. Prereq: Cons. instr.
684-496/696 SPECIAL STUDIES 1-3 cr
Repeatable. Prereq: 6 cr of 300 level courses in German
or cons instr.
684-497 EXCHANGE STUDY 1-12 cr
Repeatable.
684-498 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 cr
Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits in major/degree. Prereq:
Majors and minors and cons. dept.
SPANISH
686-141 BEGINNING SPANISH GH 4 cr
An elementary course with oral emphasis. Grammar, reading, writing,
conversation.
686-142 BEGINNING SPANISH GH 4 cr
Continuation of 686-141.
Prereq: 686-141 or equiv.
686-251 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH GH 4 cr
Grammar review, reading, oral and written exercises. Conversation.
Prereq: 686-142 or equiv.
686-252 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH GH 4 cr
Continuation of 686-251.
Prereq: 686-251 or equiv.
686-310 SPANISH PHONETICS 3 cr
A study of the elements of speech sounds, the application of sounds
to understanding and speaking, with emphasis on oral practice.
Prereq: 686-252 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
686-321 ADVANCED SPANISH LANGUAGE GH 3 cr
STUDY
A thorough study of the structure of the language. Practical application
through conversation and composition.
Prereq: 686-252 or equiv.
686-322 ADVANCED SPANISH LANGUAGE GH 3 cr
STUDY
Continuation of 686-321.
Prereq: 686-321 or cons instr.
686-331 PENINSULAR-SPANISH READINGS I 3 cr
Language study through reading and discussion in Spanish of selected
works of the nineteenth century. Emphasis on vocabulary acquisition.
Prereq: 686-321 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
686-332 PENINSULAR-SPANISH READINGS II 3 cr
Language study through reading and discussion in Spanish of selected
works of the twentieth century. Emphasis on vocabulary acquisition.
Prereq: 686-321 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
686-333 SPANISH-AMERICAN READINGS I 3 cr
Language study through reading and discussion in Spanish of selected
works of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries in Spanish America.
Emphasis on vocabulary acquisition.
Prereq: 686-321 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
686-334 SPANISH-AMERICAN READINGS II 3 cr
Language study through reading and discussion in Spanish of selected
works of the recent and contemporary twentieth century in Spanish America.
Emphasis on vocabulary acquisition.
Prereq: 686-321 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
686-350 SPANISH CIVILIZATION 3 cr
Study of the political, social, intellectual, artistic and literary
development of Spain and Hispanic areas from remote times to the present
day.
Prereq: 6 cr of 300 level courses in Spanish or cons instr.
686-360 SPANISH AMERICAN CIVILIZATION 3 cr
An introduction to the geography, history, literature, sociology, economics
and political life of Spanish America.
Prereq: 6 cr. of 300 level courses in Spanish or cons instr.
686-370 SPANISH FOR BUSINESS 3 cr
A course for those students who plan to use or may need to use their
proficiency in Spanish in a business career. This course provides
an introduction to concepts and terminology associated with doing business
in Spanish-speaking countries or with the Hispanic community in this country;
affords practice in employing those concepts and terminology in the oral,
reading and writing skills; and offers a brief overview of the culture
and structure of the Hispanic business world.
Prereq: Six credits of 300 or 400-level Spanish courses or consent
of instructor.
686-390 SPANISH CONVERSATION 1 cr
Designed to maintain and increase oral fluency in Spanish. Emphasis
on spontaneous use of the language.
Repeatable five times for a maximum of 6 credits in major/degree.
Prereq: 6 cr of 300 level courses or cons instr.
686-451 SURVEY OF SPANISH LITERATURE 3 cr
General history of Spanish literature from its beginning to the end
of the eighteenth century. Reading of representative works of each genre.
Prereq: 9 cr of 300 level courses in Spanish.
686-452 SURVEY OF SPANISH LITERATURE
3 cr
General history of Spanish literature from the end of the eighteenth
century to the present day. Reading of representative works of each genre.
Prereq: 9 cr of 300 level courses in Spanish.
686-453 SURVEY OF SPANISH AMERICAN
3 cr
LITERATURE
General survey of main developments, works and authors of the literature
from the discovery of the New World until 1888.
Prereq: 9 cr of 300 level courses in Spanish.
686-454 SURVEY OF SPANISH AMERICAN 3 cr
LITERATURE
General survey of main developments, works and authors of the literature
from 1888 until the present time.
Prereq: 9 cr of 300 level courses in Spanish.
686-481 SPANISH CLASSICS 3 cr
Topics alternate: 1) Don Quixote, 2) Golden Age drama, 3) Golden Age
prose. Repeatable with change of topic.
Prereq: 9 cr of 300 level courses in Spanish.
686-483 CONTEMPORARY SPANISH AMERICAN 3 cr
NARRATIVE
Students will study in depth selected novels and short stories from
the beginning of the Spanish American new narrative in the 1940’s through
its “boom” in the 1960’s, to the present. Different works and/or
authors will be studied each term the course is offered.
Prereq: 9 credits of 300 level courses in Spanish.
686-490/690 WORKSHOP 1-3 cr
Repeatable. Prereq: Consent of instructor.
686-491/691 TRAVEL STUDY Repeatable 1-3 cr
686-493 INTERNSHIP IN SPANISH 1-3 cr
Internships are available in business, government or social service
agencies for suitably prepared students wishing to pursue a career that
involves foreign languages. Repeatable. Satisfactory/No Credit Grade Basis
Only.
Prereq: Six credits of Spanish at the 300 or 400-level, or consent
of instructor.
686-494/694 SEMINAR 1-3 cr
Repeatable one time. Prereq: Consent of instructor.
686-496/696 SPECIAL STUDIES 1-3 cr
Repeatable. Prereq: 6 cr of 300 level courses in Spanish
or consent of instructor.
686-497 EXCHANGE STUDY 1-12 cr
Repeatable
686-498 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 cr
Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits in major/degree. Prereq:
Major or minor in Spanish and approval of department chair.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
688-301 APPROACHES TO TEACHING ESL
TO 3 cr
ADULTS
Approaches to Teaching ESL provides students with a foundation in pedagogical
principles of teaching English to speakers of other languages. Students
will learn approaches and techniques for teaching listening, speaking,
reading and writing to ESL learners of different ages, learning English
in a variety of settings. This course satisfies partial requirements
for licensure in the State of Wisconsin.
Prereq: 680-101, 680-102 and 680-281.
688-320/520 THE SPOKEN LANGUAGE AND 3 cr
DISCOURSE ANALYSIS
In The Spoken Language & Discourse Analysis, students will develop
working knowledge of contemporary issues in the teaching of oral communication
(speaking and listening skills) to learners of ESL. Linguistic principles
studied are also pertinent for those teaching foreign languages.
Prereq: 680-101 and 680-102 or 680-161 and 680-162 and 680-281 or special
permission from the instructor.
688-401 ESL CURRICULA AND MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT
3 cr
ESL Curricula and Materials will provide students with the background
to develop or select appropriate curricula and to design materials which
enhance language learning. The approach to curricular design and
materials development is one that is learner centered.
Prereq: 680-101, 680-102, 680-281 and 688-301.
688-493/693 APPLIED STUDY IN ESL 1-6
cr
Applied Study in ESL is a 1-6 variable credit course for students minoring
in TESL. Students would enroll for at least 2 credits. Through
working with English language learners with a variety of backgrounds, such
as: UW-Whitewater international students enrolled in 680-161 or 680-162,
employees of local businesses, parents of children in the Whitewater schools,
or other appropriate groups, students will put to practical use the teaching
skills they have developed through other courses in the minor. Repeatable
for a maximum of 6 credits in minor.
Prereq: 680-101, 680-102, 680-281 and 688-301.
688-496/696 SPECIAL STUDIES 1-3 cr
Repeatable.
* 680-101 and 680-102 (or 680-161 and 680-162) are prerequisites for
this course.
** Meets the Human Relations requirement.
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