The study of another language is an adventure, an exploration into the workings of minds both like and unlike our own. As human minds mold language, so language also molds human minds. A language is therefore not only a means by which we represent our thoughts; it is also a medium that presents the world to us in a certain way. When we learn a new language, we learn to see differently - we acquire a new perspective from which to view both ourselves and the world. In the literature of another language we encounter a culture revealed, extended and tested by its most critical thinkers, who use the language to explore their society’s limitations and possibilities. Because the study of language liberates us from bondage to a single cultural perspective and allows us to converse with the best minds of another culture, it has from the times of the ancient Romans been considered central to a liberal education.

Students of the classical languages -- Greek and Latin -- strive to gain an understanding of the ancient peoples whose hard thinking about the perplexities of the human condition, preserved in literature of astonishing richness and beauty, has provided the foundation of our modern Western civilization. In these languages the emphasis falls primarily upon developing the students’ reading ability.

Students of modern languages seek to understand an intricate contemporary culture and explore the literature and traditions that give it life. The major in French, German, and Spanish, accordingly, consists of a balanced program of languages, literature, and civilization, and should ideally include one or two semesters of foreign study.

Study of Chinese and Japanese, of great interest for the Asian Studies minor, may include participation in the colleges’ programs in China and Japan.

A language major is often interdisciplinary in nature and prepares students for a wide variety of careers, both in the United States and around the world. Some students pursue careers in teaching or go on to graduate school in their field, others enter those professions in which applicants with a broad liberal background are sought. Beyond that, the linguistic competence associated with such a major is increasingly of interest to employers in a growing number of business, service, and government fields. As a result, students often choose to join a foreign language major to an additional major.

The MCL department also provides the core curriculum requirement in language proficiency for all CSB/SJU students. In order to fulfill this goal, all students should:

1. Know the basic grammatical structures of the target language.

2. In the modern languages, achieve balanced development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.

3. In the classical languages, develop reading and writing skills.

4. Understand the relationship between language and culture.

5. Acquire an inclusive perspective on the target culture(s), one which ranges from artistic accomplishments to details of everyday life.

6. Demonstrate awareness of the intellectual discussion provided by the learning of a foreign language above and beyond the language’s practical usefulness.

212 is not only a prerequisite for 300-level courses; it also fulfills a core humanities requirement (HML literature).

Courses in literature in translation may not be counted toward a major or minor.

Students planning to major or minor in a language are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the colleges’ study abroad options.

All majors must present a senior project in a public forum. In consultation with a faculty adviser students choose a project appropriate to their previous course of study and/or their individual goals (399 listing).

In order to ensure a well-balanced program, no student may apply more than 9 credits toward a major or minor in any one semester, whether on campus or abroad.

Up to 4 credits in a supporting field taught in French, German, or Spanish at a foreign institution may, with the approval of the chair, be counted toward a major or minor in that language.

111, 112 Elementary Chinese. (4,4)   [Top]

Introduction to the basic elements of the Chinese language. Practice in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing, including work with grammar, pronunciation, and culture.

176 January Term Topics. (0-4)  [Top]

Study at the introductory level of a special topic not ordinarily offered during the semesters. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

211, 212 Intermediate Chinese. (4,4)   [Top]

Review and continued study of grammar together with additional training in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. 211 & 212 emphasize Chinese culture and civilization. Satisfactory completion of Chinese 211 fulfills the core foreign language proficiency requirement.

215 Intermediate Chinese I Abroad.

271 Individual Learning Project. (1-4)

Supervised reading or research at the lower-division level. Permission of department chair required. Not available to first-year students.

276 January Term Topics. (0-4)  [Top]

Study of a special topic not ordinarily offered during the semesters. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

371 Individual Learning Project. (1-4)  [Top]

Supervised reading or research at the upper-division level. Permission of department chair and completion and/or concurrent registration of 12 credits within the department required. Not available to first-year students.

376 January Term Topics. (0-4)  [Top]

Study at the upper-division level of a special topic not ordinarily offered during the semesters. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

101 ESL (English as a Second Language) Listening Comprehension I. (0-1)

Practice in recognizing English speech patterns through dictation and note-taking. Prerequisite for credit: score of 500 on TOEFL test. Fall, A mod.

102 ESL Speaking I. (0-1)  [Top]

Conversation practice, with emphasis on producing correct sounds, stress, intonation, and appropriate responses to speaking situations. Prerequisite for credit: score of 500 on TOEFL test. Fall, B mod.

103 ESL Reading I. (0-1)  [Top]

Exercises in understanding vocabulary in context, skimming, scanning, remembering key words, and recognizing main ideas. Based on short readings. Prerequisite for credit: score of 500 on TOEFL test. Fall, C mod.

104 ESL Composition I. (0-1)  [Top]

Spelling and grammar exercises used in conjunction with a variety of writing tasks, including letters, forms, summaries, and essays. Prerequisite for credit: score of 500 on TOEFL test. Fall, D mod.

105 ESL Listening Comprehension II. (0-1)  [Top]

Listening practice through audio and video tapes, comprehension exercises, class discussions, and brief student presentations. Prerequisite for credit: score of 500 on TOEFL test. Spring, A mod.

106 ESL Speaking II. (0-1)  [Top]

Class discussions and presentations, with emphasis on leading discussions, posing and responding to questions, and presenting information effectively. Prerequisite for credit: score of 500 on TOEFL test. Spring, B mod.

107 ESL Reading II. (0-1)  [Top]

Research of topics from students’ major fields. Use of magazines and newspapers to build vocabulary and to stimulate reading for enjoyment. Prerequisite for credit: score of 500 on TOEFL test. Spring, C mod.

108 ESL Composition II. (0-1) 

Academic writing with emphasis on essays and research papers. Practice in organizing, outlining, proofreading, editing, and revision. Prerequisite for credit: score of 500 on TOEFL test. Spring, D mod.

176 January Term Topics. (0-4)  [Top]

Study of a special topic not ordinarily offered during the semesters. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

271 Individual Learning Project. (1-4)  [Top]

Supervised reading or research at the lower-division level. Permission of department chair required. Not available for first-year students.

French

212, 311, 312; one literature course from 330, 331, or 332; one cultural studies course from 340, 341, or 342; four additional courses numbered 320 and higher; and 399. All students are urged to study abroad at our French affiliate, the Collge International de Cannes. CSB/SJU Study Abroad Programs fulfill many Core as well as major/minor requirements. Students may choose to concentrate on either literature or culture according to their interests and professional goals. Like the regular major in French Studies, both concentrations include 212, 311, 312 and 399:

* The French major with concentration in literature: two from 330, 331, 332; one from 340, 341, 342; 351 and two elective courses, one of which should focus on literature.

* The French major with concentration in culture: two from 340, 341, 342; one from 330, 331, 332; 352 and two elective courses, one of which should focus on cultural studies.

Same requirements as for the major in French studies.

See the education department listing for minor requirements.

212, 311, 312; and two additional upper-division 4-credit courses.

Courses

111 Introduction to the French Language. (4)  [Top]

An introduction to the basic elements of the French language. Work in all communicative skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, with particular attention to grammar and pronunciation. Introduction to the geography and culture of the French-speaking world. Upon completion of this course, students are eligible for our study abroad program in Cannes.

176 January Term Topics. (0-4)  [Top]

Study at the introductory level of a special topic not ordinarily offered during the semesters. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

112-211 French Language and Culture I & II. (4, 4)  [Top]

Continued study of grammar together with the systematic development of all communicative skills. Further understanding of French culture, geography, and customs, enhanced by readings and video selections. Satisfactory completion of FREN 211 fulfills the core foreign language requirement and prepares the student for FREN 212 (HML).

212 First Readings in French Literature. (4)  [Top]

A beginning course in reading French literary texts from a variety of genres: prose fiction, poetry, and theater. The course offers the opportunity to discuss the works studied and to practice written analysis of the texts, with continued development of linguistic skills. 212 fulfills a core HML requirement.

271 Individual Learning Project. (1-4)  [Top]

Supervised reading or research at the lower-division level. Permission of department chair required. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. Not available to first-year students.

276 January Term Topics. (0-4)  [Top]

Study of a special topic not ordinarily offered during the semesters. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

310 French Conversation Practicum. (0-1)  [Top]

Designed to provide advanced students with an opportunity to speak French outside of a formal classroom setting as they work towards oral proficiency, the practicum involves students in a variety of activities, including games, role play, exposŽs, and debates. Particular attention given to pronunciation and discussion skills. Open to all advanced students.

311 Studies in Language and Culture. (4)  [Top]

The content of this course focuses on the study of contemporary cultural topics in French-speaking countries: their geography, people, and customs. Readings might include the organization of the family, religion, art, and political thought. Students will integrate these topics with intensive study of the French language, grammar, and phonetics. Emphasis placed on conversational skills and oral expression.

312 Advanced French Language. (4)   [Top]

This course emphasizes the development of speaking and writing skills. Systematic review of phonetics, grammar, and vocabulary through dictŽes, storytelling, grammatical drills, and exercises. The course includes the study of cultural topics as well as the reading of short stories and poetry.

330 French Literature Before the Revolution. (4)  [Top]

France today remains very much a nation of readers, and French public education has clung to a traditional literary orientation. In this course students become familiar with some of the great books which gave rise to this literary culture. Readings are drawn from verse, drama, prose fiction, and belles lettres. Emphasis on fostering an appreciation of French literature, understanding the works in their social and historical context, and learning the techniques of literary analysis.

331 French Literature from Monarchy to Republic. (4)  [Top]

This course focuses on the poetry, theatre, novels, short stories, and essays written during the period when France led the development of European democratic traditions. Emphasis on fostering an appreciation of French literature, understanding the works in their social and historical context, and learning the techniques of literary analysis.

332 Twentieth-Century French Literature. (4)  [Top]

No longer exclusively European in outlook, literature in French is written and read throughout the world. The poems, plays, and prose works chosen date from the beginnings of the French democracy and the expansion of its colonial empire to the contemporary francophone world. Emphasis on fostering an appreciation of French literature, understanding the works in their social and historical context, and learning the techniques of literary analysis.

340 A Social History of the French People. (4)  [Top]

The political, social, economic, and educational institutions of the French people reveal their national character. In this course we study the history of French society, from the origins of France in medieval Europe to the present day, in order to understand how the societal structures have developed.

341 The French-Speaking World Today. (4)  [Top]

Moving from colonialism to independence, from repression to active global participation, the francophone world is in full evolution. This course opens doors to the variety of cultures that have been influenced by French and Belgian societies, from the Far East to Africa, Canada, and the Pacific and Caribbean Islands. We also study the changes in European cultures which have arisen in part due to their past colonialism.

342 French for a Global Economy. (4)   [Top]

Students will learn about the structure of French corporations and business, and the place of French language and cultures in the global economy. We will focus on the specialized vocabulary of the business world and practice writing letters, memos, reports, and CVs.

350 Studies in Language and Style. (4)  [Top]

This course aims at helping students strengthen and polish their written French through a variety of short papers, regularly evaluated and revised. Other exercises include explication of the prose style of major French authors, translation, and grammar review as needed. Prerequisites: 312 and at least one 4-credit literature course.

351 Topics in Literature. (4)  [Top]

An in-depth study of a particular literary movement, author, or theme. Recent offerings have included: Classicism and Romanticism, the Nineteenth-Century Novel, French Women Writers. The precise subject to be studied will be announced prior to registration. Prerequisite: 312.

352 Topics in Civilization. (4)  [Top]

A study of a particular social movement, issue, or debate as reflected in the documents, art, literature, and customs of French-speaking cultures. Recent offerings include: Literature and Society of the Middle Ages, French Philosophers, French Canada, Paris Revolutions. The precise subject to be studied will be announced prior to registration. Prerequisite: 312.

360 Pro Seminar: Literature, Theory, and Culture. (4)  [Top]

A wide-ranging exploration of contemporary issues in French studies, such as avant-garde forms of the literary text, current debates in critical theory, and the concept of the canon in the diverse world of French letters. The seminar offers advanced students the opportunity to solidify their skills in language study, literary and cultural analysis, and oral expression. Students may coordinate their research for this seminar with FREN 399: Senior Project. Prerequisite: 312 and two courses numbered 330-359.

371 Individual Learning Project. (1-4)  [Top]

Supervised reading or research at the upper-division level. Permission of department chair and completion and/or concurrent registration of 12 credits within the department required. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. Not available to first-year students.

375 Supervised Study. (0-4)  [Top]

Full-time learning experience during the January Term done under the direction of a faculty moderator, often in conjunction with an off-campus supervisor. Requires permission of instructor. Not available to first-year students.

376 January Term Topics. (0-4)  [Top]

Study at the upper-division level of a special topic not ordinarily offered during the semesters. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

398 Honors Senior Essay, Research, or Creative Project. (4)  [Top]

Required for graduation with "All-College Honors" and "Departmental Distinction in French." Prerequisite: HONR 396 and approval of the department chair and director of the honors program. For further information see HONR 398.

399 Senior Project. (1 credit)  [Top]

All majors must present a senior project in a public forum. In consultation with a faculty adviser students choose a project appropriate to their previous course of study and/or their individual goals.

325 French Literature Abroad

German

212; 311; 312; six additional upper-division courses, of which at least three must be in literature, 399.

Same as concentration in German, but must include 344.

See the education department listing for minor requirements.

212, 311, 312; and two additional upper-division 4-credit courses.

111, 112 Elementary German. (4,4)   [Top]

Basic elements of German. Practice in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing, including work with pronunciation, grammar, and culture.

176 January Term Topics. (0-4)   [Top]

Study at the introductory level of a special topic not ordinarily offered during the semesters. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

211 Intermediate German. (4)  [Top]

Review and continued study of grammar together with systematic development of linguistic skills. Satisfactory completion of this course fulfills the core foreign language proficiency.

212 Introduction to Literature. (4)   [Top]

Study and analysis of literary texts in German to illustrate genre, periodization, and poetic categories. This course is required for students who wish to earn a major or minor in German. 212 fulfills a core HML requirement.

271 Individual Learning Project. (1-4)  [Top]

Supervised reading or research at the lower-division level. Permission of department chair required. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. Not available to first-year students.

276 January Term Topics. (0-4)  [Top]

Study of a special topic not ordinarily offered during the semesters. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

311, 312 German Conversation and Composition. (4,4)  [Top]

Oral and written expression on selected topics in German civilization. Transition to upper-division literature courses.

334 The Turn of the Century (1890-1918). (4)  [Top]

The Fin de Sicle, Germany, and the Austrian-Habsburg era. Major works by Kafka, Schnitzler, Zweig, Hofmannsthal, Rilke, Mann. Offered every third year. Prerequisite: 212.

336 Contemporary German Literature. (4)  [Top]

Major texts of the post-WWII period. Selected works by authors such as Bšll, Grass, DŸrrenmatt, Frisch, Bachmann, Turrini, Bernhard, Fries, and more recent writers. Offered every third year. Prerequisite: 212.

338 19th Century German Literature (1830-1890). (4)

Selections from such literary movements as Junges Deutschland (Heine, BŸchner); Realism (Storm, Droste-HŸlshoff, Fontane, Keller); and Naturalism (Hauptmann). Offered every third year. Prerequisite: 212.

341 The Age of Goethe. (4)  [Top]

The period between the Enlightenment and romanticism in Germany. Major works of Goethe, Schiller, Lessing, Hšlderlin, and Kleist. Offered every third year. Prerequisite: 212.

343 German Poetry. (4)  [Top]

Representative poets and poems, medieval to contemporary, with special emphasis on the classical and romantic periods. Offered every third year. Prerequisite: 212.

344 Topics in German History, Culture, and Civilization. (4)  [Top]

Topics related to Germany, Austria and Switzerland, stressing aspects of politics, art, and society. Offered alternate years.

346 Medieval German Literature. (4)   [Top]

Major works of the Middle Ages from the Nibelungenlied and Minnesang to the works of Martin Luther, in modern German translation. Utilization of HMML as a resource center. Offered every third year. Prerequisite: 212.

347 Advanced German Grammar. (4)  [Top]

Intensive review of German grammar and style with practice in writing and translation. Prerequisite: 312 or equivalent. Offered every third year.

348 Literature of the Weimar Period. (4)  [Top]

Major achievements from the period of expressionism to the rise of fascism. Works of such authors as Brecht, Hesse, Horvath, Feuchtwanger, Th. Mann, Broch, Musil. Related developments in film, art, and architecture. Offered every third year. Prerequisite: 212.

349 German Romanticism. (4)  [Top]

An interdisciplinary approach. Study of the romantic movement as a literary phenomenon in Western Civilization with reference to film and music as well as political thought from Werther to Wagner. Offered every third year. Prerequisite: 212.

355 Seminar. (4)  [Top]

A detailed study of a particular author or topic. The precise subject to be studied will be announced prior to registration. Offered alternate years. Prerequisite: 212.

371 Individual Learning Project. (1-4)   [Top]

Supervised reading or research at the upper-division level. Permission of department chair and completion and/or concurrent registration of 12 credits within the department required. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. Not available to first-year students.

375 Supervised Study. (0-4)  [Top]

Full-time learning experience during the January Term done under the direction of a faculty moderator, often in conjunction with an off-campus supervisor. Requires permission of instructor. Not available to first-year students.

376 January Term Topics. (0-4)  [Top]

Study at the upper-division level of a special topic not ordinarily offered during the semesters. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

398 Honors Senior Essay, Research, or Creative Project. (4)  [Top]

Required for graduation with "All-College Honors" and "Departmental Distinction in German." Prerequisite: HONR 396 and approval of the department chair and director of the honors program. For further information see HONR 398.

399 Senior Project. (1 credit)  [Top]

All majors must present a senior project in a public forum. In consultation with a faculty adviser students choose a project appropriate to their previous course of study and/or their individual goals.

111, 112 Elementary Japanese. (4, 4)   [Top]

Introduction to the basic elements of the Japanese language. Practice in understanding, reading, writing, and speaking, with a sufficient number of symbols. Introduction to Japanese culture.

176 January Term Topics. (0-4)  [Top]

Study at the introductory level of a special topic not ordinarily offered during the semesters. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

211 Intermediate Japanese. (4)  [Top]

Review and continued study of language skills. The course will emphasize Japanese culture and civilization. Satisfactory completion of this course fulfills the core foreign language proficiency.

212 Intermediate Japanese. (4) [Top]

Review and continued study of grammar together with additional training in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing.

271 Individual Learning Project. (1-4)  [Top]

Supervised reading or research at the lower-division level. Permission of department chair required. Not available to first-year students.

276 January Term Topics. (0-4)  [Top]

Study of a special topic not ordinarily offered during the semester. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

371 Individual Learning Project. (1-4)  [Top]

Supervised reading or research at the upper-division level. Permission of department chair and completion and/or concurrent registration of 12 credits within the department required. Not available to first-year students.

376 January Term Topics. (0-4)  [Top]

Study at the upper-division level of a special topic not ordinarily offered during the semesters. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

212, two courses from 310, 311, 312; and six additional upper-division courses, of which at least three must be in literature, 399. Whenever possible, a major in Spanish should include a study abroad program during a semester, year or January Term.

Same requirements as for the major in Spanish, but includes Spanish 350.

See the education department listing for minor requirements.

212, two courses from 310, 311, 312; two additional upper-division 4-credit courses in Spanish.

111 Beginning Spanish I . (4)   [Top]

An introduction to the Spanish language that provides a foundation for the four language skills: listening, speaking, writing, and reading, along with an introduction to different aspects of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking peoples. The emphasis of this course is on promoting language proficiency. Vocabulary and grammatical structures will be the basis for the development of these skills in a meaningful, effective and creative manner.

112 Beginning Spanish II. (4)  [Top]

The second in a series of three lower-level language courses. Emphasis remains on promoting language proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with background information on the cultures of Spanish-speaking peoples. Class time is devoted mostly to the development of listening and speaking skills.

176 January Term Topics. (0-4)  [Top]

Study at the introductory level of a special topic not ordinarily offered during the semesters. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

211 Intermediate Spanish (4)   [Top]

The third in a series of three lower-level language courses. Emphasis remains on promoting language proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with information on the cultures of Spanish-speaking peoples. Students will expand on vocabulary and grammatical structures presented in Spanish 111 and Spanish 112 to communicate meaningfully, effectively, and with an increasing amount of fluency and creativity. This course fulfills the core foreign language requirement.

212 Introduction to Literature. (4)   [Top]

This course increases students’ general familiarity with literature and literary devices and expands their knowledge of Hispanic literatures by exposure to a variety of authors and literary genres. The course will provide further practice of language structures, building on the bases of Spanish 111-211 to enhance students’ basic reading, writing, and speaking skills. This course fulfills a core HML requirement. Prerequisite: Spanish 211 or equivalent.

271 Individual Learning Project. (1-4)  [Top]

Supervised reading or research at the lower-division level. Permission of department chair required. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. Not available to first-year students.

275 Supervised Study. (1-4)  [Top]

Full-time learning experience during the January Term done under the direction of a faculty moderator, often in conjunction with an off-campus supervisor. Requires permission of instructor. Not available to first-year students.

276 January Term Topics. (0-4)  [Top]

Study of a special topic not ordinarily offered during the semesters. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

310 Advanced Grammar. (4)   [Top]

A review and advanced study of Spanish grammar designed for students who already have taken SPAN 212. While the emphasis of the course is on practical usage, theoretical concepts will also be considered when necessary. The course will also concentrate on selected contrastive aspects of the structures of English and Spanish and the study of problematic vocabulary items as they relate to the grammatical component. Offered every other spring semester. Prerequisite: 212 or permission of instructor.

311 Spanish Conversation. (4)  [Top]

This course is designed to consolidate and elaborate on oral skills attained in previous courses. Emphasis will be on creative, meaningful and well structured oral expression. Students will develop discussion skills. Discussion will be based on selected topics and literary and cultural readings in order to put into practice the reading and literary skills developed in Spanish 212. In addition, students will continue their study of Spanish grammar and a component of writing practice will be introduced. Required laboratory activities once per cycle. Requirement: Spanish 212. Discussion flag.

312 Spanish Composition. (4)   [Top]

This course is designed to help students improve their command of written Spanish. It also includes practice in oral expression, oral presentations, and daily debate. Written assignments will be based on a step-by-step approach to the development of writing skills. Writing topics will be related to short literary and cultural readings. These readings will be incorporated thematically and according to the writing styles presented in class. The course will also provide a systematic review of Spanish grammatical structures and troublesome lexical items. The grammar will be integrated with the material studied in class. Requirements: Spanish 212 and 310 or 311. Writing flag.

335 Spanish Civilization. (4)  [Top]

A study of Spain through history, the arts, customs and contemporary economic and political issues. Offered alternate years. Prerequisite: Spanish 312.

336 Spanish American Culture. (4)   [Top]

This course will study the political, social, cultural, and historical development of the geographic region—for lack of a more precise appellative—commonly called Spanish America. The course will cover the Pre-National period, including the Indigenous cultures before the arrival of Columbus. Furthermore, the literary texts chosen will be approached from a socio-historic and political as well as literary perspective. The goal for the course is to provide students with an understanding of the main currents of thought underlying the cultural production of the period. Prerequisite: Spanish 312.

341 Medieval to 17th-Century Spanish Literature. (4)  [Top]

Introduction to Spanish Literature from Medieval to 17^th Century. This course studies some of the most representative literary works of these periods and examines the historical and cultural backgrounds of the texts under study. Offered alternate years. Prerequisite: Spanish 312.

342 19th-Century Spanish American Literature. (4)  [Top]

This course will explore the principal works and styles or tendencies (Romanticism, Realism, Naturalism) of 19^th-century Spanish American Literature. Recommended: Spanish 336. Prerequisite: Spanish 312.

344 Modern Spanish Literature. (4)   [Top]

Introduction to Spanish Literature from the 18^th Century to the present. This course studies some of the most representative literary works of these periods and examines the historical and cultural backgrounds of the texts under study. Offered alternate years. Prerequisite: Spanish 312.

345 20th-Century Spanish American Literature. (4)  [Top]

This course will examine the major works and styles or tendencies (Regionalism, "Vanguardism," "Modernismo," Post-modernism), of 20th-century Spanish American Literature. Recommended: Spanish 336. Prerequisite: Spanish 312.

347 Siglo de Oro: Renaissance and Baroque. (4)  [Top]

An in-depth study of major themes and authors of the Spanish Golden Age. Offered alterante years. Recommended: Spanish 341. Prerequisite: Spanish 312.

348 Generaci\ n de 98. (4)  [Top]

The Generation of 1898 generally refers to a group of turn-of-the-century writers preoccupied with Spain’s social and economic position upon entering the 20^th Century. This course will involve the reading and discussion of representative authors of this period. Recommended: 344. Prerequisite: Spanish 312.

349 20th-Century Spanish Literature. (4)  [Top]

An in-depth study of major themes and authors of this period. Recommended: Spanish 344. Prerequisite: Spanish 312.

350 Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics. (4)  [Top]

A survey of general linguistics as it applies to Spanish with attention to the major areas of the field—Spanish phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, historical linguistics, sociolinguistics and language acquisition. Offered every fall semester. Prerequisite: Two courses in the sequence 310, 311, 312 or permission of instructor.

355 Seminar: Topics in Hispanic Literature and Language. (4)  [Top]

An in-depth study of a particular work, author, or theme in Hispanic literature or language. The precise subject to be studied will be announced prior to registration. Topics change annually. Possible topics: the picaresque novel in Spain and Spanish America; literature of the gaucho; novel of the dictator; recent fiction by women in Spain; Spanish drama from Lope de Vega to Buero Vallejo; history of the Spanish language; Spanish-American short story. Prerequisite: Spanish 312 and one upper-division course in literature or civilization.

371 Individual Learning Project. (1-4)  [Top]

Supervised reading or research at the upper-division level. Permission of department chair and completion and/or concurrent registration of 12 credits within the department required. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. Not available to first-year students.

375 Supervised Study. (0-4)  [Top]

Full-time learning experience during the January Term done under the direction of a faculty moderator, often in conjunction with an off-campus supervisor. Requires permission of instructor. Not available to first-year students.

376 January Term Topics. (0-4)  [Top]

Study at the upper-division level of a special topic not ordinarily offered during the semesters. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

398 Honors Senior Essay, Research, or Creative Project. (4)  [Top]

Required for graduation with "All-College Honors" and "Departmental Distinction in Spanish." Prerequisite: HONR 396 and approval of the department chair and director of the honors program. For further information see HONR 398.

399 Senior Project. (1 credit)  [Top]

All majors must present a senior project in a public forum. In consultation with a faculty adviser students choose a project appropriate to their previous course of study and/or their individual goals.

363 Advanced Spanish Abroad

This major combines the study of language and literature, history, philosophy, and art for an interdisciplinary approach to classical antiquity. See "Humanities," page 98 for details.

This major emphasizes the study of languages and literature.

211 and seven additional upper-division courses in either Greek (for a Greek concentration) or Latin (for a Latin concentration) or a combination of the two (for a classics concentration), 399. Of the seven additional courses, one may be in classical literature or civilization in translation or (with permission of the classics adviser) in a related field.

Students are strongly urged to take two courses in related fields. Such courses should be chosen to fulfill core curriculum requirements.

The department offers minors in Latin and Greek.

211 and three additional upper-division courses in either Latin or Greek.

Greek Courses

111, 112 Beginning Greek. (4,4)  [Top]

The structural elements of ancient Greek presented through the study of graded readings drawn from Homeric or later classical literature or from the Greek New Testament.

176 January Term Topics. (0-4)  [Top]

Study at the introductory level of a special topic not ordinarily offered during the semesters. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

211 Intermediate Greek. (4)  [Top]

Review and completion of the fundamentals of Greek, including the reading of passages from classical texts. Satisfactory completion of this course fulfills the core foreign language proficiency.

271 Individual Learning Project. (1-4)  [Top]

Supervised reading or research at the lower-division level. Permission of department chair required. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. Not available to first-year students.

276 January Term Topics. (0-4)  [Top]

Study of a special topic not ordinarily offered during the semesters. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

327 Topics in Greek Literature. (4)   [Top]

A selected topic in Greek literature, such as the Attic orators, lyric poetry, the novel, church literature, or prose composition. This course may be repeated for credit if the topics are different.

332 Topics in Greek Historians. (4)   [Top]

Reading of one or more Greek historians, such as Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon, or Arrian. Emphasis on methodology, style, function of speeches, views of causality, origins of war, and the weighing and presentation of evidence. This course may be repeated for credit if the topics are different.

341 Homer and Epic Poetry. (4)  [Top]

A detailed analysis of the Odyssey or the Iliad; the entire work in translation, selected readings in the original. The "oral epic" and Homer’s influence on Greek morality, culture, and literature.

342 Greek Tragedy. (4) [Top]

Reading of one or more plays by Sophocles, Euripides, or Aeschylus read in the original, and several in translation, noting each poet’s outlook and dramatic technique.

345 Studies in Plato. (4)  [Top]

Reading of a Platonic dialogue (Apology, Crito, Phaedo, Symposium, etc.) with emphasis on the technique of the Socratic dialogue, prose style, Plato’s view of the soul, and the theory of forms.

371 Individual Learning Project. (1-4)  [Top]

Supervised reading or research at the upper-division level. Permission of department chair and completion and/or concurrent registration of 12 credits within the department required. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. Not available to first-year students.

376 January Term Topics. (0-4)  [Top]

Study at the upper-division level of a special topic not ordinarily offered during the semesters. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

398 Honors Senior Essay, Research, or Creative Project. (4)  [Top]

Required for graduation with "All-College Honors" and "Departmental Distinction in Greek." Prerequisite: HONR 396 and approval of the department chair and director of the honors program. For further information see HONR 398.

399 Senior Project. (1 credit)  [Top]

All majors must present a senior project in a public forum. In consultation with a faculty adviser students choose a project appropriate to their previous course of study and/or their individual goals.

111, 112 Introduction to Latin. (4,4)   [Top]

The elements of classical Latin, its grammatical structure and forms, with a basic vocabulary. Development of reading skill through a varied selection of ancient texts in prose and verse.

176 January Term Topics. (0-4)  [Top]

Study at the introductory level of a special topic not ordinarily offered during the semesters. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

211 Intermediate Latin. (4)  [Top]

Review and completion of the fundamentals of Latin, including the reading of passages from classical texts. Satisfactory completion of this course fulfills the core foreign language proficiency.

271 Individual Learning Project. (1-4)  [Top]

Supervised reading or research at the lower-division level. Permission of department chair required. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. Not available to first-year students.

276 January Term Topics. (0-4)  [Top]

Study of a special topic not ordinarily offered during the semesters. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

327 Topics in Latin Literature. (4)   [Top]

A selected topic in Latin literature, such as classical rhetoric, Lucretius, Cicero, Ovid, the novel, philosophy, satire, medieval Latin, or Christian literature. This course may be repeated for credit if the topics are different.

331 Virgil and Epic Poetry. (4)  [Top]

Virgil’s Aeneid: Latin readings in the first six books; the entire work in translation. The influence of Homer and of Alexandrian poetry and the unique quality of Virgil’s poetic art.

333 Elegiac and Lyric Poetry. (4)   [Top]

Readings in Catullus, Tibullus, Propertius, Ovid, and Horace, with emphasis on a close explication of the Latin text and on the characteristics of classical poetry. Development of Roman elegiac and lyric forms.

338 Roman Comedy. (4)  [Top]

Reading of one or more plays of Plautus or Terence, with emphasis on the techniques of New Comedy, situation, characterization and plot, the play’s subsequent influence, and perhaps comparison with a later treatment of the theme, as by Shakespeare.

349 Roman Historians. (4)  [Top]

Reading of one or more Roman historians, such as Livy, Tacitus, Suetonius, Sallust, or Josephus. Emphasis on methodology, style, function of speeches, views of causality, origins of war, and the weighing and presentation of evidence.

371 Individual Learning Project. (1-4)  [Top]

Supervised reading or research at the upper-division level. Permission of department chair and completion and/or concurrent registration of 12 credits within the department required. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. Not available to first-year students.

376 January Term Topics. (0-4)  [Top]

Study at the upper-division level of a special topic not ordinarily offered during the semesters. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

398 Honors Senior Essay, Research, or Creative Project. (4)  [Top]

Required for graduation with "All-College Honors" and "Departmental Distinction in Latin." Prerequisite: HONR 396 and approval of the department chair and director of the honors program. For further information see HONR 398.

399 Senior Project. (1 credit)  [Top]

All majors must present a senior project in a public forum. In consultation with a faculty adviser students choose a project appropriate to their previous course of study and/or their individual goals.

176 January Term Topics. (0-4)  [Top]

Study at the introductory level of a special topic not ordinarily offered during the semesters. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

221 Classical Literature and Civilization. (4) [Top]

Great books of ancient Greece and Rome which have had a lasting influence on Western literature and thought. Emphasis on epic, drama, and philosophy, read in contemporary English translations against a background of the cultural and political history of the Greco-Roman world.

222 Literature of the Western World: Medieval to Modern. (4)  [Top]

Great books of the post-classical Western tradition which have had a lasting influence on Western literature and thought, covering a variety of genres (epic, drama, poetry, prose fiction) and several nationalities and historical periods. All works read in English, but qualified students may do some reading in the original language.

223 Literary Traditions. (4)  [Top]

Reading of major representative works from the literatures of three or four contrasting cultures, with specific reference to the societies that produced them. The individual units, which may vary greatly according to the instructor’s areas of interest and expertise, are chosen to ensure that students come into contact with traditions both past and present, of both Western and non-Western provenance, and of both dominant and minority groups, and will touch on a variety of literary genres. Some background readings in anthropology and sociology as needed.

271 Individual Learning Project. (1-4)  [Top]

Supervised reading or research at the lower-division level. Permission of department chair required. Not available to first-year students.

276 January Term Topics. (0-4)  [Top]

Study of a special topic not ordinarily offered during the semesters. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

315 Chinese Literature in Translation. (4)  [Top]

Study of selected translated Chinese literary texts. Students will examine the periods from the 15th-century Ming Dynasty to present-day China.

319 East Asian Literature in Translation. (4)  [Top]

A study of Chinese and Japanese literary traditions.

327 Classical Mythology. (4)  [Top]

The mythological view of the world as presented in tales of gods and heroes. Myth as an explanation of cosmic and natural forces and of human life. Its role in art and literature.

340 Topics: European Civilization. (4)  [Top]

An in-depth study of a particular theme, region, or time period in European Civilization. The precise subject to be studied will be announced prior to registration.

355 Biblical Exegesis and Literary Criticism. (4)  [Top]

Study of the exegetical traditions of the Jewish and Christian faiths, concentrating on narrative concerns such as voice, form, quotation, and authority. Readings in critical theory, concentrating on essays which interpret the nature of language or which interpret works in which sacred stories, themes, or forms appear. Exploration of how these traditions of interpretation respond to important stories in our cultures, and how they help shape the ways we understand human experience.

367 Medieval Literature in Translation. (4)  [Top]

Introduction to medieval European culture and society through the reading of major literary masterpieces in translation. Emphasis on the vernacular literature of continental Europe.

368 Comparative Literature. (4)  [Top]

Offered in conjunction with specially-designed advanced literature courses in French, German, Spanish, or classics. Students will meet alternately with the class of majors and as a separate group, reading the texts in translation. Appropriate works from other national literatures will normally complement the basic works in the original. May be repeated for credit.

369 Latin American Literature in Translation. (4)  [Top]

Significant Latin American literary works in modern English translation. Emphasis usually on the contemporary period. Prerequisites: a lower-division literature course, or Spanish 212, or Latin American history.

371 Individual Learning Project. (1-4)  [Top]

Supervised reading or research at the upper-division level. Permission of department chair and completion and/or concurrent registration of 12 credits within the department required. Not available to first-year students.

376 January Term Topics. (0-4)  [Top]

Study at the upper-division level of a special topic not ordinarily offered during the semesters. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

397 Internship. (4-8)  [Top]

Individual projects tailored to student needs/career. Prerequisite: consent of department chair.