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Filipino | French | Italian | Spanish
Prerequisites
FREN/ITAL/SPAN 102 or the equivalent is the prerequisite for all FREN/ITAL/SPAN courses numbered 201 or higher.
Courses numbered 201-216 are Foundation courses intended for students who have completed 102 or have an equivalent course elsewhere. In general, these courses are designed for students who have not studied abroad. 300-level courses are upper-level courses intended for students who have already completed 210 and 220 or the equivalent. 400-level courses are advanced courses intended for students who have already completed three 300-level courses in French, Italian or Spanish or who have studied abroad for at least a semester.
Filipino
Foundation Courses
FILI 101-102 FILIPINO FOR BEGINNERS
An introduction to the four basic language skills - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - with emphasis on speaking and comprehending spoken Tagalog. The course also provides an introduction to the culture of the Philippine islands. A two-semester course sequence (3 credits each).
FILI 216 ASPECTS OF PHILIPPINE CULTURE
An intermediate course conducted in Tagalog with a focus on various aspects of Philippine culture, language and society. It reinforces and improves students’ listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Tagalog that were introduced in Filipino 101-102, and introduces students to the art, literature, music, film, cuisine and cultural heritage of the Philippines and its diaspora. The course is designed for students who have taken Filipino 101-102 or can demonstrate an equivalent proficiency. It provides the cultural context and linguistic competency required for the study of the Philippines at an advanced level (3 credits).
Upper-Level Courses
FILI 34O PHILIPPINE CIVILIZATION
An upper-level course on Philippine culture, history and society. It aims to provide students with an understanding of the historical, socio-economic and geographical factors that helped shape Philippine culture, politics and society, and explores how these factors relate and contribute to current global and U.S. developments. The course is conducted entirely in English (3 credits).
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers courses leading to the B.A. degree in French Studies. It also offers a Minor in French.
Foundation Courses
FREN 101-102 FRENCH FOR BEGINNERS
An introduction to the four basic language skills—listening, speaking, reading and writing—with emphasis on speaking and comprehending spoken French. The course also provides an introduction to the culture of French-speaking peoples. A two-semester course sequence. For students with little or no background in French, or with a maximum of two years of high school French (3 credits each).
FREN 201-202 FRENCH FOR COMMUNICATION
An intensive review of French and further development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through extensive use of audio and visual aids. A two-semester course sequence (3 credits each).
Prerequisite: French 102 or a maximum of three years of high school French
FREN 210 WRITING FRENCH
Intensive practice of writing skills through extensive use of aural and written materials. Review of grammar (3 credits).
Prerequisite: French 202, 220, four years of high school French, or placement with a strong background in French.
FREN 220 SPEAKING FRENCH
Intensive practice of oral skills through the use of aural and written materials. Review of grammar (3 credits).
Prerequisite: French 202, 210, four years of high school French, or placement with a strong background in French
FREN 216, 316 ASPECTS OF FRENCH AND FRANCOPHONE CULTURE
An on-site study of different aspects of the political, socioeconomic, and cultural life of France or Québec together with a survey of its artistic heritage. The course is offered in France or Québec during the summer (3 credits each).
Upper-Level Courses
Prerequisite for all 300-level courses is one of the following: French 209, and 210 or 216; or placement with an extraordinary background in French.
FREN 303 FRENCH AND FRANCOPHONE CULTURE THROUGH FILM
French language, and the history and civilization of the French-speaking world are studied through the viewing and study of great films. The course may be conducted in French or in English, as needed. In the latter case, it is open to all students. Prerequisites for French Studies Majors or French minors: French 210-220. For French credit, all written work must be done in French (3 credits).
FREN 307 ADVANCED GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION
An intensive study of the grammatical structures of French aimed at perfecting the student’s written and oral command of the language. Required for all French Studies majors, and highly recommended for French minors (3 credits).
FREN 340 FRENCH CIVILIZATION
The historical, social, and cultural background of France from the Middle Ages through the nineteenth century. Lectures, readings, discussions, and reports in French. Highly recommended for French Studies majors and French minors (3 credits).
FREN 341 CONTEMPORARY FRENCH CIVILIZATION
The historical, social, and cultural background of France and the Francophone world from the twentieth century to the present. Lectures, readings, discussions, and reports in French. Highly recommended for French Studies majors and French minors (3 credits).
FREN 342 THE FRANCOPHONE WORLD: A CULTURAL STUDY
This course examines Francophone literary texts from regions such as the Caribbean, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Maghreb and Lebanon. Topics such as colonialism, post-colonialism, gender and religion, as well as the concept of identity of the colonized and the colonizer, will be discussed through fiction, essays, poems, music and films. Lectures, readings, discussions and reports in French (3 credits).
FREN 350 INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH LITERARY STUDY
A survey of the great writers and literary movements of the French-speaking world together with an introduction to the analysis of literary texts. Required for all French Studies majors and for French minors (3 credits).
Advanced Courses
Prerequisite for all 400-level French courses is the completion of 307, 350, and one of the following: 340, 341, or 342; or permission of the Chairperson.
FREN 420, 320 SPECIAL TOPICS IN FRENCH
An intensive study of a single author, genre, movement, or literary topic. The specific subject will be available at the time of registration. Lectures, readings, discussions and reports in French (3 credits).
FREN 460 INDEPENDENT STUDY
In consultation with the professor and with the approval of the Chairperson. Offered as needed (3 credits).
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers courses leading to the Minor in Italian.
Foundation Courses
ITAL 101-102 ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS
An introduction to the four basic language skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—with emphasis on speaking and comprehending spoken Italian. The course also provides an introduction to Italian culture. A two-semester course sequence. For students with little or no background in Italian, or with a maximum of two years of high school Italian (3 credits each).
ITAL 201-202 ITALIAN FOR COMMUNICATION
An intensive review of Italian and further development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through extensive use of audio and visual aids. A two-semester course sequence (3 credits each).
Prerequisite: Italian 102 or a maximum of three years of high school Italian
ITAL 210 WRITING ITALIAN
Intensive practice of writing skills through extensive use of aural and written materials. Review of grammar (3 credits).
Prerequisite: Italian 202, 220, four years of high school Italian, or placement with a strong background in Italian.
ITAL 220 SPEAKING ITALIAN
Intensive practice of oral skills through the use of aural and written materials. Review of grammar (3 credits).
Prerequisite: Italian 202, 210, four years of high school Italian, or placement with a strong background in Italian.
ITAL 216, 316 ASPECTS OF ITALIAN CULTURE
An on-site study of different aspects of the political, socio-economic, and cultural life of Italy together with a survey of its artistic heritage. The course is offered in Italy during the summer or the winter intersession (3 credits).
Upper-Level Courses
Prerequisite for all 300-level courses is one of the following: Italian 210, and 220 or 216; or placement with an extraordinary background in Italian.
ITAL 303 ITALIAN CULTURE THROUGH FILM
Italian language, history, and civilization are studied through the viewing and study of great films. The course is conducted in English and is open to all students (3 credits).
Prerequisites for Italian minors: Italian 210-220. For Italian credit, all written work must be done in Italian.
ITAL 307 ADVANCED GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION
An intensive study of the grammatical structures of Italian aimed at perfecting the student’s oral and written command of the language. Highly recommended for Italian minors (3 credits).
ITAL 340 MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE ITALIAN CIVILIZATION
A study of the art, music, philosophy, and literature of Medieval Italy and its development into the Renaissance of Western culture. Lectures, readings, and discussions in Italian (3 credits).
ITAL 341 CONTEMPORARY ITALIAN CIVILIZATION
The major issues affecting modern Italy are explored through art, music, film, philosophy, and literature, as well as through readings on its political, economic, and social reality. Lectures, readings, and discussions in Italian (3 credits).
ITAL 350 INTRODUCTION TO ITALIAN LITERARY STUDY
A survey of the great writers and literary movements of Italy together with an introduction of the analysis of literary texts (3 credits).
Advanced Courses
Prerequisite for all 400-level Italian courses is the completion of 307, 350, and either 340 or 341; or permission of the Chairperson.
ITAL 420, 320 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ITALIAN
An intensive study of a single author, genre, movement, or literary theme. The specific subject will be available at the time of registration. Lectures, readings, discussions and reports in Italian (3 credits).
ITAL 460 INDEPENDENT STUDY
In consultation with the professor and with the approval of the Chairperson (3 credits).
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers courses leading to the B.A. degree in Spanish. It also offers a Minor in Spanish.
Foundation Courses
SPAN 101-102 SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS
An introduction to the four basic language skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing – with emphasis on speaking and comprehending spoken Spanish. The course also provides an introduction to the culture of Spanish-speaking peoples. A two-semester course sequence. For students with little or no background in Spanish, or with a maximum of two years of high school Spanish (3 credits each).
SPAN 201-202 SPANISH FOR COMMUNICATION
An intensive review of Spanish and further development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through extensive use of audio and visual aids. A two-semester course sequence (3 credits each).
Prerequisite: Spanish 102 or a maximum of three years of high school Spanish
SPAN 210 WRITING SPANISH
Intensive practice of writing skills through extensive use of aural and written materials. Review of grammar (3 credits).
Prerequisite: Spanish 202, 220, four years of high school Spanish, or placement with a strong background in Spanish. Not intended for native or heritage speakers of Spanish. Native speakers are students born in another country who received some formal education in another language before coming to the United States; heritage speakers are students usually born in the United States who have learned Spanish in their home environment but have little or no formal training in the language.
SPAN 220 SPEAKING SPANISH
Intensive practice of oral skills through the use of aural and written materials. Review of grammar.
Prerequisite: Spanish 202, 210, four years of high school Spanish, or placement with a strong background in Spanish. Not intended for native or heritage speakers of Spanish (3 credits).
SPAN 217-218 SPANISH FOR HERITAGE SPEAKERS
A course designed for students, usually born in the United States, who have learned Spanish in their home environment but need formal training to improve their communicative skills. The course helps students develop proficiency in reading and writing and provides an introduction to the culture and civilization of Spanish-speaking peoples. A two-semester course sequence. For heritage speakers only (3 credits each).
Upper-Level Courses
Prerequisite for all 300-level courses: One of the following: Spanish 210 and 220, or 217 and 218; or placement with an extraordinary background in Spanish.
SPAN 300 THE MUSICAL HERITAGE OF THE AMERICAS
An examination of the rich and diverse traditions of Latinos in the Americas through the use of music, and including literature and film (3 credits).
SPAN 303 HISPANIC CULTURE THROUGH FILM
Spanish conversation and composition as well as a study of Hispanic culture, through the viewing and analysis of films from Spain and Latin America (3 credits).
SPAN 307 ADVANCED GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION
An intensive study of the grammatical structures of Spanish aimed at perfecting the student’s oral and written command of the language. Required for all Spanish majors and minors (3 credits).
SPAN 319 SPANISH FOR BUSINESS
An introduction to the terminology and business practices of the Spanish-speaking world. The course includes a review of grammar as well as a discussion of cultural factors that affect commercial transactions (3 credits).
SPAN 340 SPANISH CIVILIZATION
The major issues that have affected Spain are explored through film, art, and the reading of historical and literary texts. The course has a strong focus on discussion. Lectures, readings, and discussions in Spanish. Highly recommended for all Spanish majors and minors (3 credits).
SPAN 341 LATIN AMERICAN CIVILIZATION
The major issues that have affected Latin America are explored through film, art, and the reading of historical and literary texts. The course has a strong focus on discussion. Lectures, readings, and discussions in Spanish. Highly recommended for all Spanish majors and minors (3 credits).
SPAN 350 MASTERWORKS IN LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE I
A survey of the great writers and literary movements of Latin America together with an introduction to the analysis of literary texts. Students will read and analyze poetry, short stories, plays, essays, and novel excerpts from the Pre-Colonial period to modernismo. Among the writers studied will be Las Casas, Sor Juana, Echevarría, Avellaneda, Martí, Silva and Darío. Along with reading primary sources, students will be exposed to the history and politics of Latin America. This coursefulfills a requirement for the Spanish Major, the Spanish Minor, and the Latin American Studies Minor (3 credits).
SPAN 351 MASTERWORKS IN LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE II
A survey of the great writers and literary movements of Latin America together with an introduction to the analysis of literary texts. Students will read and analyze plays, poetry, short stories, essays and novel excerpts from the twentieth century on. They will examine the diverse literary movements and tendencies such as vanguardism, regionalism, cosmopolitanism, magical realism, boom, post-boom, and potmodernism, Among the authors studied will be Quiroga, Mistral, Vallejo, Borges, Fuentes, García Márquez, Valenzuela, Allende and Vega. Along with reading primary sources, students will be exposed to the history and politics of Latin America. This course fulfills a requirement for the Spanish Major, the Spanish Minor, and the Latin American Studies Minor (3 credits).
SPAN 352 MASTERWORKS IN PENINSULAR LITERATURE I
A survey of the great writers and literary movements of Spain together with an introduction to the analysis of literary texts. Students will read and analyze Spanish poetry, short stories and novel excerpts from the ninth to the eighteenth century, written by authors from Spain. Along with reading primary sources, students will be exposed to the history and politics of Spain. The course fulfills a requirement for the Spanish Major and the Spanish Minor (3 credits).
SPAN 353 MASTERWORKS IN PENINSULAR LITERATURE II
A survey of the great writers and literary movements of Latin America together with an introduction to the analysis of literary texts. Students will read and analyze Spanish plays, short stories and novel excerpts from the eighteenth to the twenty-first century.. Along with reading primary sources, students will be exposed to the history and politics of Spain. The course fulfills a requirement for the Spanish Major and the Spanish Minor (3 credits).
Advanced Courses
Prerequisite for all 400-level Spanish courses: Spanish 307 and two of the following: 350, 351, 352 or 353; or permission of the Chairperson.
SPAN 420, 320 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPANISH
An intensive study of a single author, genre, movement, or literary topic. The specific subject will be available at the time of registration. Lectures, readings, discussions and reports in Spanish (3 credits).
SPAN 423 GREAT HISPANIC POETS
An introduction to the analysis of poetry through the study of the great poets of the Spanish language such as Garcilaso, St. John of the Cross, Góngora, Sor Juana lnés de la Cruz, Bécquer, Martí, Darío, Jiménez, Machado, Mistral, Lorca, Vallejo, and Neruda (3 credits).
SPAN 424 THE MODERN NOVEL IN SPAIN AND LATIN AMERICA
A survey of the development of modern fiction from the great nineteenth century Spanish Realists (Galdós and Clarín) to the Latin American "Boom" (Asturias, García Márquez, Carpentier, Fuentes, Vargas Llosa, among others). 3 credits
SPAN 427 CERVANTES: DON QUIXOTE
An in-depth analysis and discussion of Don Quijote (3 credits).
SPAN 429 THE SPANISH GOLDEN AGE
A survey of the history, art, and literature of Spain during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries (3 credits).
SPAN 435 LATIN AMERICAN SHORT FICTION
A study of the development of short narrative forms in Latin America in relationship to the social, political, and historical reality. Readings from the works of Quiroga, Borges, García Márquez, Cortázar, Fuentes, Vargas Llosa, Rulfo, and Donoso (3 credits).
SPAN 436 MODERN SPANISH THEATRE
A critical examination of the structure, themes, and style of the genre through the works of Valle-Inclán, Benavente, Grau, Lorca, Casona, Buero, Vallejo, Sastre, and Arrabal (3 credits).
SPAN 440 GENDER STUDIES IN HISPANIC LITERATURE
Modalities of portrayal of gender by writers from the nineteenth century to the present with emphasis on the reinterpretation of the role of gender within the new socio-political reality of the Hispanic world (3 credits).
SPAN 460 INDEPENDENT STUDY
In consultation with the professor and with the approval of the Chairperson (3 credits).