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World Languages and Cultures (WLAC, ASL, CLAS, EALC, FREN, GER, ITAL, NELC, SPAN)
Arabic (NELC)
  • NELC-A 131 Basic Arabic I (4 cr.) Introductory language course in modern standard Arabic as in contemporary literature, newspapers, and radio. Focus on grammar, reading, script, conversation, elementary composition, and culture. PUL=1A,5
  • NELC-A 132 Basic Arabic II (4 cr.) Introductory language course in modern standard Arabic as in contemporary literature, newspapers, and radio. Focus on grammar, reading, script, conversation, elementary composition, and culture. PUL=1A,5
  • NELC-A 200 Intermediate Arabic I (3 cr.) P: NELC-A 131-A132, or consent of instructor. Grammar, reading, composition, conversation, and translation, using materials from classical, medieval, and modern literary Arabic. PUL=1A,5
  • NELC-A 250 Intermediate Arabic II (3 cr.) P: NELC-A 200, or consent of instructor. Grammar, reading, composition, conversation, and translation, using materials from classical, medieval, and modern literary Arabic. PUL=1A,5
  • NELC-A 300 Advanced Arabic I (3 cr.) P: NELC-A 200-A250, or consent of instructor. Modern standard/classical Arabic syntax and morphology. Development of advanced language skills in reading, writing, and aural comprehension. Translation and active vocabulary development. Readings in a variety of genres and periods. PUL=1A,5
  • NELC-A 350 Advanced Arabic II (3 cr.) P: NELC-A 300, or consent of instructor. Modern standard/classical Arabic syntax and morphology. Development of advanced language skills in reading, writing, and aural comprehension. Translation and active vocabulary development. Readings in a variety of genres and periods. PUL=1A,5
  • NELC-N 397 Peoples/Cultrs of Middle East (3 cr.) General anthropological introduction to social institutions and cultural forms of the Arab countries of North Africa and the Near East, Israel, Turkey, Iran, and Afghanistan. Topics include ecology, development of Islam and Muslim empires, traditional adaptive strategies, consequences of colonialism, independence and rise of nation-states, impact of modernization, changing conceptions of kinship, ethnicity, and gender.   PUL= 5, 2
Chinese (EALC)
  • EALC-C 351 Studies in East Asian Culture (3 cr.)

    Selected topics on East Asian culture. PUL=5,2

  • EALC-C 131 Beginning Chinese I (4 cr.) Introductory language course in Chinese with emphasis on comprehension and oral expression, grammar, reading, script, elementary composition, and culture. PUL=1A,5
  • EALC-C 132 Beginning Chinese II (4 cr.) P: EALC-C 131 or equivalent. Continuation of introductory language course in Chinese with emphasis on comprehension and oral expression, grammar, reading, script, elementary composition, and culture. PUL=1A,5
  • EALC-C 201 Second-Year Chinese I (3 cr.) P: EALC-C 132 or equivalent. Both spoken and written aspects stressed, completing major grammatical patterns. PUL=1A,5
  • EALC-C 202 Second-Year Chinese II (3 cr.) P: EALC-C 201 or equivalent. Both spoken and written aspects stressed, completing major grammatical patterns. PUL=1A,5
  • EALC-C 301 Third-Year Chinese I (3 cr.) P: EALC-C 201-EALC-C 202 or equivalent. A further expansion on vocabulary and grammatical patterns focusing on reading and oral communication. PUL=1A,5
  • EALC-C 302 Third-Year Chinese II (3 cr.) P: EALC-C 201-EALC-C 202 or equivalent. A further expansion on vocabulary and grammatical patterns focusing on reading and oral communication. PUL=1A,5
  • EALC-C 320 Business Chinese (3 cr.) P: EALC-C 201-EALC-C 202 or equivalent. Acquisition of language skills for business interactions with Chinese-speaking communities. PUL=1A,5
  • EALC-E 331 Traditional Chinese Literature (3 cr.) An introduction to Chinese historical and religious writing, narrative prose, and lyrical poetry from roughly 1300 BCE to 1300 CE. PUL=5,2
  • EALC-E 333 Studies in Chinese Cinema (3 cr.) Critical and historical perspectives on Chinese cinema from the 1930s to the 1990s, including Taiwan and Hong Kong. PUL=5,2
  • EALC-E 334 Contemporary Chinese Cinema (3 cr.) An introduction to a representative selection of Chinese cinema since the 80s. PUL=5,2
  • EALC-E 335 Chinese Martial Arts Culture (3 cr.) A survey of history and style of Chinese martial arts, their theoretical bases, literary tradition of martial arts fiction, and cinematic expression of martial arts skills, chivalry and love. PUL=5,2
  • EALC-C 401 Fourth Year Chinese I (3 cr.) P: EALC-C 301-EALC-C 302 or equivalent. A further improvement of language proficiency. PUL=1A,5
  • EALC-C 402 Fourth Year Chinese II (3 cr.) P: EALC-C 301-EALC-C 302 or equivalent. A further improvement of language proficiency. PUL=1A,5
  • EALC-E 351 Studies in East Asian Culture (3-6 cr.) Selected issues and problems of importance to the understanding of East Asian culture, taught within one of the humanistic disciplines. PUL = 1A. May be repeated once for credit.
  • EALC-E 301 Chinese Language and Culture (3 cr.) The relationship of Chinese language to its culture and society. Four topics emphasized: (1) unique characteristics of Chinese; (2) influence of language structure on thought patterns and social behavior; (3) traditional conception of life as it affects verbal behavior; and (4) interaction between linguistic and other factors in social life. PUL=5,2
  • EALC-E 232 China Past and Present: Culture in Continuing Evolution (3 cr.) Chinese culture and its modern transformations. Intellectual, artistic, and literary legacies of the Chinese people. PUL=5,2
  • EALC-E 396 Studies in East Asian Culture (3 cr.) The objective of the course is to help students gain an understanding of Chinese culture and civilization from its roots. This course studies the I Ching (i.e., Book of Changes), and its influence on Chinese culture and civilization. The I Ching is the most influential ancient Chinese classic. No other book can match its influence in shaping Chinese thought, traditional Chinese medicine, Chinese written language, and popular Chinese cultural behaviors. PUL = 5,2
Classical Studies (CLAS)
Courses in Classical Archaeology
  • CLAS-C 412 Art and Archaeology of the Aegean (3 cr.) Introduction to the preclassical art and archaeology of the Aegean Basin: Greece, Crete, and the Aegean islands during the Stone and Bronze Ages (to about 1000 B.C.). Topics covered include Troy, Minoan Crete, and Mycenaean Greece. PUL=5,2
  • CLAS-A 301 Classical Archaeology (3 cr.) The material remains of the classical lands from prehistoric through Roman times and a variety of approaches by which they are understood. Archaeological theory and methods are illustrated through select sites, monuments, works of art, and other remains of cultural, artistic, and historical significance. (Equivalent to Herron H310 and IU Bloomington Classical Studies C206/Fine Arts A206; students may not receive credit for both courses.) PUL=5,3
  • CLAS-A 418 Myth and Reality in Classical Art (3 cr.) An introduction to Greek iconography (the study of images) that explores contemporary approaches to narration and representation. The course examines the illustration of myth, history, and everyday life in Greek art in relation to ancient society. (Equivalent to Herron H418; students may not receive credit for both courses.) PUL=5,2
  • CLAS-C 413 The Art and Archaeology of Greece (3 cr.) Art and archaeology of Greece from about 1000 B.C. through the Hellenistic period. Special attention given to the development of Greek architecture, sculpture, and vase painting. (Equivalent to Herron H413; students may not receive credit for both courses.) PUL=5,2
  • CLAS-C 414 The Art and Archaeology of Rome (3 cr.) Development of Roman architecture, sculpture, and painting from the beginning through the fourth century A.D. Consideration given to the major archaeological sites. Continuation of C413, but C413 is not a prerequisite. (Equivalent to Herron H414; students may not receive credit for both courses.) PUL=5,2
Courses in Classical Civilization
  • CLAS-C 205 Classical Mythology (3 cr.) Introduction to Greek and Roman myths, legends, and tales, especially those that have an important place in the Western cultural tradition. PUL=5,1A
  • CLAS-C 209 Medical Terms from Greek and Latin (2-3 cr.) Basic knowledge of some 1,000 words, together with materials for formation of compounds, enables student to build a working vocabulary of several thousand words. Designed for those intending to specialize in medicine, dentistry, or microbiology. Does not count toward the foreign language requirements or the distribution requirement. PUL=1A
  • CLAS-C 310 Classical Drama (3 cr.) Masterpieces of ancient Greek and Roman theater studied in relation to literary, archaeological, and artistic evidence for their production and interpretation. PUL=2,5
  • CLAS-C 101 Ancient Greek Culture (3 cr.) CLAS-C101 is an historical and topical introduction to ancient Greek culture. From prehistorical to Hellenistic cultures, CLAS-C101 surveys the geography, economics, politics, philosophy, religion, society, technology, and daily lives of ancient Greeks by studying representative works of art, architecture, and literature. PUL=5,1, 2
  • CLAS-C 351 The Golden Age of Athens (3 cr.) Literary and artistic masterpieces of classical Greece viewed against the intellectual, cultural, and political background of democratic Athens. PUL=2,5
  • CLAS-C 361 The Golden Age of Rome (3 cr.) Literary and artistic masterpieces of the Augustan age viewed in connection with the foundation of the Roman Empire. PUL=2,5
  • CLAS-C 386 Greek History (3 cr.) Political, social, and economic developments in the Greek world from the age of Mycenae and Troy until the Roman conquest (30 BC). Greek colonial world, Athens and Sparta, career and legend of Alexander the Great, the Hellenistic age. Archaeology as a source of political and social history. (Equivalent to HIST-C 386; students may not receive credit for both courses.) PUL=2,5
  • CLAS-C 396 Classical Studies Abroad (1-9 cr.) P: Acceptance into an approved Indiana University overseas study program. Credit for foreign study in classical languages, civilization, and archaeology when no specific equivalent is available among departmental offerings. Credit in CLAS-C 396 may be counted toward a minor in classical studies or classical civilization with approval of undergraduate advisor. PUL=5, Rise-I May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours.
  • CLAS-C 491 Topics in Classical Studies (3 cr.) A detailed examination of a particular aspect of classical civilization using a variety of literary and archaeological evidence. PUL=5,2
  • CLAS-C 495 Individual Reading in Classics (1-3 cr.) P: Consent of department. PUL=5,2 May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • CLAS-C 321 Classical Myth and Culture in Film (3 cr.) This course will consider the apparently timeless appeal of the classical world and its mythology to modern filmmakers, reflected in the recent release of blockbuster films. What do they see (or imagine they see) in the remote, foreign civilizations of antiquity that still appeals to a modern popular audience? In this course we will compare films with the literary sources on which they are based, examining how the films depict, recast, or distort classical sources, and the extent to which they reflect modern cultural values and interests, ending with an examination of Greek myth in a modern setting, comparing the book and film versions. PUL=5
  • CLAS-C 102 Ancient Roman Culture (3 cr.) CLAS-C102 explores the culture and history of ancient Rome, both as a distinct past society, and as a cultural force that continues to shape modern life. We will focus on several questions: How was Roman society organized? How did Rome's particular history shape how Roman society developed? What was daily life like for various social classes (elite and poor, free and slave, etc.)? What was the role of religion? How do we interpret different types of evidence about the past, including written and archaeological sources? How does ancient Rome continue to shape the world we inhabit today? PUL=5,1,2
  • CLAS-C 350 Greek Literature in Translation (3 cr.) Survey of Greek literature through selected literary works of such authors as Homer, Herodotus, Thucydides, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes, and Plato. PUL=2,5
  • CLAS-C 360 Roman Literature in Translation (3 cr.) Survey of Roman literature through selected literary works of such authors as Plautus, Terence, Catullus, Cicero, Horace, Virgil, Ovid, Petronius, Juvenal, Tacitus, and Apuleius. PUL=2,5
  • CLAS-C 387 Roman History (3 cr.) Political, social, and economic developments in the Roman world from the age of Kings to the late Roman Empire (Equivalent to HIST-C 387; students may not receive credit for both courses.) PUL=2,5
  • CLAS-C 419 Art and Archaeology of Pompeii (3 cr.) Survey of the archaeological evidence of the best-preserved ancient city, noting its importance to our knowledge of everyday life in the first century A.D. (Equivalent to HER-H 419; students may not receive credit for both courses.) PUL=5,1,2
  • CLAS-C 210 Medical Terminology from Latin and Greek Roots (2-3 cr.) Provides students with (a) basic vocabulary of some 1,000 words and (b) understanding of formation of compounds, to enable students to build working vocabulary of several thousand words. Designed for students intending to specialize in medicine, nursing, dentistry, health sciences, microbiology, or related fields. PUL=1A
  • CLAS-C 213 Sport and Competition in the Ancient World (3 cr.) An introduction to athletics in Greek and Roman societies and the Classical World. With historical and comparative analysis of ancient literature, art, architecture, and other material artifacts, C213 studies the origins and developments of classical competitions of strength, speed, stamina, and skill within the contexts of ancient Mediterranean cultures, and draws connection to modern competition. PUL = 5
Courses in Latin
  • CLAS-L 131 Beginning Latin I (4 cr.) Fundamentals of the language; develops direct reading comprehension of Latin. PUL=1A,5
  • CLAS-L 132 Beginning Latin II (4 cr.) P: CLAS-L 131 or placement (please email Program Director or wlac@iupui.edu). Fundamentals of the language; develops direct reading comprehension of Latin. PUL=1A,5
  • CLAS-L 200 Second-Year Latin I (3 cr.) P: CLAS-L 132 or placement (please email Program Director or wlac@iupui.edu). Reading from select authors, emphasizing the variety of Latin prose. Examination of the concept of genre. Grammar review and/or prose composition. PUL=1A,5
  • CLAS-L 250 Second-Year Latin II (3 cr.) P: CLAS-L 200 or placement (please email Program Director or wlac@iupui.edu). Reading from Virgil's Aeneid with examination of the epic as a whole. Prosody of dactylic hexameter and study of poetic devices. Grammar review. PUL=1A,5
  • CLAS-L 495 Individual Reading in Latin (1-3 cr.) P: Consent of department. PUL=1A,5 May be repeated once for credit.
French (FREN)
Courses for Graduate Reading Knowledge
  • FREN-F 491 Elementary French for Graduate Students (3 cr.) Introduction to structures of the language necessary for reading, followed by reading in graded texts of a general nature. Open with consent of instructor to undergraduates who have already completed the language requirement for the B.A. in another language. Credit not given for both F491 and any French course at the 100 level. PUL=1A,5
  • FREN-F 492 Readings in French for Graduate Students (3 cr.) P: F491 or consent of instructor. Credit not given for both F492 and any French course at the 100 or 200 level. PUL=1A,5
Undergraduate Courses
  • FREN-F 410 French Literature of the Middle Ages (3 cr.) P: F300 or consent of department. Introduction to Old French language and literature. PUL=2,1A
  • FREN-F 428 Seventeenth-Century French Literature (3 cr.) P: F300 or consent of department. Classical writers of prose, poetry, and plays such as Descartes, Pascal, Corneille, Moliere, La Fontaine, Racine, Mme de Lafayette. PUL=2,1A
  • FREN-F 443 Nineteenth-Century Novel I (3 cr.) P: F300 or consent of department. Stendhal, Balzac, and others. PUL=2,1A
  • FREN-F 444 Nineteenth-Century Novel II (3 cr.) P: F300 or consent of department. Flaubert, Zola, and others. PUL=2,1A
  • FREN-F 496 Study of French Abroad (3-8 cr.) P: consent of chairperson. Course involves planning for research project during year preceding study abroad. Time spent in research abroad must amount to at least one week for each credit hour granted. Research paper must be presented by end of semester following foreign study. May be taken once only. Does not count as a 400-level course in residence for major or minor. PUL=1A,5; RISE-I
  • FREN-F 299 Special Credit in French (3-6 cr.) Nonnative speakers of French may receive a maximum of 6 hours of special credit at the 200 level upon completion of F328 with a grade of C or higher. French or Francophone students may receive a maximum of 6 credit hours at the 200 level upon completion of F328 with a grade of C or higher and one other upper-division French course. PUL=1A,5
  • FREN-F 131 First-Year French I (4 cr.) Introductory language courses. This is the first course for beginning students of French with no experience in the language with emphasis on developing basic speaking, writing, listening, and reading skills, as well as awareness of French and Francophone cultures. This course is not open to native speakers of French. If you have previous experience learning French, please take the placement exam: http://tc.iupui.edu/testing/students/. Placing into and successfully completing language courses above the FREN-F 131 level (FREN-F 132 or above) may allow you to request special credits for the skipped courses as a greatly reduced fee. PUL=1A,5
  • FREN-F 132 First-Year French II (4 cr.) P: FREN-F 131, placement test results, or by authorization of the Program. This is the second course for beginning students of French and follows FREN-F 131 with emphasis on developing basic speaking, writing, listening, and reading skills, as well as awareness of French and Francophone cultures. This course is not open to native speakers of French. If you have previous experience learning French, please take the placement exam: http://tc.iupui.edu/testing/students/. Placing into and successfully completing language courses above the FREN-F 131 level (FREN-F 132 or above) may allow you to request special credits for the skipped courses at a greatly reduce fee. PUL=1A,5
  • FREN-F 203 Second-Year Composition, Conversation, and Reading I (3 cr.) P: FREN-F 132, placement test results, or by authorization of the Program. This is the third course in the French-language sequence and follows F132. This course is not open to native speakers of French. If you have previous experience learning French, please take the placement exam: http://tc.iupui.edu/testing/students. PUL=1A,5 Placing into and successfully completing language courses above the FREN-F 131 level (FREN-F 132 or above) may allow you to request special credits for the skipped courses at a greatly reduce fee. This course is offered every fall only in the classroom and every spring only as an online course.
  • FREN-F 204 Second-Year Composition, Conversation, and Reading II (3 cr.) P: FREN-F 203, placement test results, or by authorization of the Program. This is the fourth course in the French-language sequence and follows F203. This course is not open to native speakers of French. If you have previous experience learning French, please take the placement exam: http://tc.iupui.edu/testing/students. PUL=1A,5 Placing into and successfully completing language courses above the FREN-F 131 level (FREN-F 132 or above) may allow you to request special credits for the skipped courses at a greatly reduce fee. FREN-F 204 is offered every spring only in the classroom and every fall only as an online course.
  • FREN-F 296 Study of French Abroad (1-6 cr.) P: acceptance in an overseas study program in France. Credit for foreign study in French language and/or literature done at second-year level when no specific equivalent is available among departmental offerings. Does not count towards the major. PUL=1A,5; Rise-I
  • FREN-F 300 Lectures et analyses littéraires (3 cr.) P: FREN-F 204 or equivalent, or by authorization of the Program. Preparation for more advanced work in French literature. Readings and discussion of one play, one novel, short stories, and poems, as well as the principles of literary criticism and "explication de texte." PUL=2,1A
  • FREN-F 307 Masterpieces of French Literature (3 cr.) P: FREN-F 204 or equivalent, or by authorization of the Program. Includes material from both classical and modern periods. PUL=2,1A
  • FREN-F 326 French in the Business World (3 cr.) P: FREN-F 204 or equivalent, or by authorization of the Program. Introduction to the language and customs of the French-speaking business world. Designed to help prepare students to take the examination for the "Certificat pratique de francais commercial et conomique" offered by the Paris Chamber of Commerce. PUL=1A,5
  • FREN-F 328 Advanced French Grammar and Composition (3 cr.) P: FREN-F 204 or equivalent or by authorization of the program Study and practice of French thinking and writing patterns. PUL=1A,5
  • FREN-F 330 Introduction to Translating French and English (3 cr.) P: FREN-F 204 or equivalent, or by authorization of the Program. A comparative study of the style and grammar of both languages, with focus on the difficulties involved in translating. Introduction to the various tools of the art of translation. PUL=1A,2
  • FREN-F 331 French Pronunciation and Diction (3 cr.) P: FREN-F 204 or equivalent, or by authorization of the Program. Thorough study of French phonetics and intonation patterns. Corrective drill. Includes intensive class and laboratory work. Oral interpretation of texts. PUL=1A,5
  • FREN-F 360 Introduction socio-culturelle à la France (3 cr.) P: FREN-F 204 or equivalent, or by authorization of the Program. A study of France and its people through an examination of France's political and cultural development. PUL=5,1A
  • FREN-F 371 Topics in French (3 cr.) Topics in French literature and culture will be explored from a variety of perspectives. The course will be given in English. Does not count towards the major. PUL=2,5 May be taken twice for credit if topic differs.
  • FREN-F 380 French Conversation (3 cr.) P: FREN-F 204 or equivalent, or by authorization of the Program. Designed to develop conversational skills through reports, debates, and group discussions with an emphasis on vocabulary building, mastery of syntax, and general oral expression.  PUL=1A,5
  • FREN-F 396 Study of French Abroad (1-6 cr.) P: Acceptance in an overseas study program in France. Credit for foreign study in French language or literature when no specific equivalent is available among departmental offerings. PUL=1A,5; Rise-I. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • FREN-F 402 Introduction to French Linguistics (3 cr.) P: FREN-F 328, FREN-F 330 or equivalent, or by authorization of the Program. Introduction to the structure of the French language: phonology, morphology, and syntax. PUL=2,1A
  • FREN-F 421 Fourth-Year French (3 cr.) P: FREN-F 328, FREN-F 330 or equivalent, or by authorization of the Program. Advanced work in language with a focus on syntax. PUL=1A,5
  • FREN-F 423 Craft of Translation (3 cr.) P: FREN-F 328, FREN-F 330 or equivalent, or by authorization of the Program. Advanced course in translation. The problems and techniques of translating French/ English and English/French using a variety of texts and concentrating on the use of various stylistic devices. PUL=1A,2
  • FREN-F 430 Modern Short Narratives (3 cr.) P: FREN-F 328, FREN-F 330 or equivalent, or by authorization of the Program. Structural and interdisciplinary approaches to short French narratives of the modern period, eighteenth-century fiction (short stories, tales, etc.), and nonfiction (essays, commentaries, etc.). PUL=2,1A
  • FREN-F 450 Colloquium in French Studies (2-3 cr.) P: FREN-F 328, FREN-F 330 or equivalent, or by authorization of the Program. Emphasis is on topic, author, or genre. PUL=2,1A,5
  • FREN-F 451 Le francais des affaires (3 cr.) P: FREN-F 328, FREN-F 330 or equivalent, or by authorization of the Program. Investigates in depth some of the topics touched on in FREN-F 326. Designed to help prepare students to take the examination for the Diplome francais profesionnel by the Paris Chamber of Commerce. PUL=1A,5
  • FREN-F 452 La civilisation et littérature québécoises (3 cr.) P: FREN-F 328, FREN-F 330 or equivalent, or by authorization of the Program. The study of the history of French Canadian literature and civilization from its origins down to the present, leading to the "Quiet Revolution" as seen through the contemporary poetry, novels, and drama of Quebec. PUL=2,1A
  • FREN-F 453 Littérature contemporaine I (3 cr.) P: FREN-F 328, FREN-F 330 or equivalent, or by authorization of the Program. Twentieth-century French literature. PUL=2,1A
  • FREN-F 454 Littérature contemporaine II (3 cr.) P: FREN-F 328, FREN-F 330 or equivalent, or by authorization of the Program. Twentieth-century French literature. PUL=2,1A
  • FREN-F 460 French Fiction in Film (3 cr.) P: FREN-F 328, FREN-F 330 or equivalent, or by authorization of the Program. Involves reading works of French fiction and studying them as works of literature, followed by the viewing of a film version of each work and the preparation of a comparative analysis of the two versions. PUL=2,1A
  • FREN-F 461 La France Contemporaine (3 cr.) P: FREN-F 328, FREN-F 330 or equivalent, or by authorization of the Program. France since 1945: political, social, economic, and cultural aspects. PUL=5,1A
  • FREN-F 480 French Conversation (3 cr.) P: FREN-F 328, FREN-F 330 or equivalent, or by authorization of the Program. Designed to develop conversational skills through intensive controlled conversation with an emphasis on the use of linguistic devices and the mastery of oral expression. Both FREN-F 380 and FREN-F 480 may be taken for credit. PUL=1A,5
  • FREN-F 493 Internship in French (3 cr.) P: Senior standing or consent of internship director. A field experience in the applied use of French in a professional workplace environment. Previous course work and experience are integrated in a practical application locally or in a French-speaking country. Directed readings, journal, reports, final project. PUL=4,2,5
  • FREN-F 495 Individual Readings in French (1-3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. For majors only. PUL=5,2
  • FREN-F 497 Capstone in French (1-3 cr.) P: Authorization of the Program. A senior level summative experience for French majors that integrates students' undergraduate study in the discipline. Students showcase academic progress through a capstone portfolio, a reflective journal, discussions with a faculty capstone director, and by a final presentation to students and faculty. PUL=3,2
  • FREN-F 391 Studies in French Cinema (3 cr.) P: FREN-F 204 or equivalent, or by authorization of the Program. This course explores the complex interplay between French literature and film adaptations through the analysis of selected novels and short stories in relation to film versions of the same. PUL-1A,2
  • FREN-F 336 Structure of French (3 cr.) P: FREN-F 204. This course will introduce major themes in linguistics, the scientific study of language. Topics to be covered include the development and spread of human language and the acquisition of native languages during childhood as well as a brief overview of each branch of linguistics: phonetics (sounds), morphology (words), syntax (phrases), semantics (meaning), and pragmatics (interpretation), with a focus on the French language. This course is taught in French. PUL=1A,2,5
  • FREN-F 350 Structure of French (3 cr.) P: FREN-F 204. Emphasis in this class is on a topic, author or genre within francophone studies. Class is taught in French. PUL=1A,5,6
  • FREN-F 334 French for the Medical and Technical World (3 cr.) This course addresses the French language and francophone cultural specifics for communicating in medical and technical settings. The objectives of this class are to provide vocabulary in the domain of the health-related fields in contextualized situations while reviewing the basics of French grammar. Students are to achieve an advanced level of proficiency in the target language in both production and receptive skills (speaking, writing, listening, reading) as well as to gain awareness of the range of health care and technology issues as related to the francophone patient. Class taught in French. PUL=1A,2
  • FREN-F 434 Advanced French for the Medical and Technical World (3 cr.) P: FREN-F 204. This course addresses the French language and francophone cultural specifics for communicating in medical and technical settings. The objectives of this class are to provide vocabulary in the domain of the health-related fields in contextualized situations while reviewing the basics of French grammar. Students are to achieve an advanced level of proficiency in the target language in both production and receptive skills (speaking, writing, listening, reading) as well as to gain awareness of the range of health care and technology issues as related to the francophone patient. Course taught in French. PUL=1A,2
  • FREN-F 352 Structure of French (3 cr.) P: FREN-F 204. This course invites post-intermediate students of French to improve their language skills while exploring the complex history and culture of Quebec. Drawing on cultural products from the earliest days of exploration to the present day, this course introduces students to an array of texts that sample Quebecois literature, popular culture, art, music, and politics. The interdisciplinary approach will challenge students to improve their French language skills while learning about one of our closest French-speaking neighbors: Quebec. Readings for the course are thematically organized to delve into issues central to understanding the many facets of contemporary Quebecois identity, while prompting students to search for a range of materials online. Class taught in French. PUL=5,1A,6
  • FREN-F 315 FRENCH CONVERSATN & DICTION 1 (3 cr.) P: FREN-F 204 or equivalent, or by authorization of the Program. Combined lectures on problems of pronunciation and phonetic transcription, and oral practice sessions. PUL=1A, 5
Graduate Courses
  • FREN-F 507 Foreign Language Institute (1-6 cr.) Intensive interdepartmental course involving work or literature in contemporary civilization (in the foreign language), language practice, and discussions and demonstrations of important developments and concepts in methodology. Intended primarily for Master of Arts for Teachers degree students and for prospective high school teachers.
  • FREN-F 575 Introduction to French Linguistics (3 cr.) An introduction to phonological, morphological, and syntactic structures of French, and to recent linguistic developments.
  • FREN-F 580 Applied French Linguistics (3 cr.) Evaluation of language teaching methods according to recent claims in learning theory.
  • FREN-F 528 Comparative Stylistics and Translation (3 cr.) This is an introductory course to the practice and evaluation of translation. Students will get hands-on experience with many different text types from a variety of areas and professions and develop skills to translate them into both English and French. At the same time, students will have the opportunity to discuss some of the theoretical and professional issues involved in translation as a profession.
  • FREN-F 529 Specialized Translation I (Business/Legal/Governmental) (3 cr.) This class provides an overview of the methods and terminology resources for the translation of commercial, economic, financial, legal, and governmental documents as well as intensive practice in these areas of translation.
  • FREN-F 530 Specialized Translation II (Scientific/Technical/Medical) (3 cr.) This class provides an overview of the methods and resources for the translation of technical, scientific and medical documents, as well as intensive practice in these areas of translation.
German (GER)
International Study or Work Internship Option
  • GER-G 493 Internship in German (1-6 cr.) P: consent of program director

    PUL=4,1A; RISE=RSIL(0x) / RSEL(0x)

  • GER-G 498 Individual Studies in German (1-6 cr.) P: Consent of Program Director 1-6 credit hours toward the major in German may be earned through individual study or international work internship abroad or locally. There is a 3 credit limit for one individual study or work project. PUL = 2, RISE=RSRE(0x)
Undergraduate Courses
  • GER-G 492 Elementary German for Graduate Students II (0 cr.) These courses are taught concurrently with G095-G096 and prepare students for the German reading proficiency exam. PUL=1A,5
  • GER-G 491 Elementary German for Graduate Students I (0 cr.) These courses are taught concurrently with G095-G096 and prepare students for the German reading proficiency exam. PUL=1A,5
  • GER-G 134 Introductory German for Business I (3 cr.) Introductory courses for students and professionals in business and engineering who need basic communicative skills for the workplace. In addition to the four basic language skills, intercultural communication and basic technical, business, and scientific vocabulary are introduced. PUL=1A,5
  • GER-G 135 Introductory German for Business II (3 cr.) Introductory courses for students and professionals in business and engineering who need basic communicative skills for the workplace. In addition to the four basic language skills, intercultural communication and basic technical, business, and scientific vocabulary are introduced. PUL=1A,5
  • GER-G 383 Nineteenth-Century German Literature in English Translation (3 cr.) No knowledge of German required. Works and writers of German literature, 1830–1900. Analysis of such concepts as realism, naturalism, and neoromanticism, their theories and styles; exemplary writers such as Buechner, Heine, Nietzsche, Hauptmann, and others. Offered in English. PUL=2,5
  • GER-G 384 Twentieth-Century German Literature in English Translation (3 cr.) No knowledge of German required. Major works and writers of German literature from the turn of the twentieth century to the present, with emphasis on Rilke, Thomas Mann, Kafka, and Brecht. Offered in English. PUL=2,5
  • GER-G 299 German for Advanced Credit (3 or 6 cr.) Nonnative speakers of German may receive a maximum of 6 hours of advanced credit with the grade of “S” upon completion of G300 or higher with a grade of C or higher. Native speakers of German may receive a maximum of 6 advanced credits upon completion of two German courses at the 300-400 level with the grade of C or higher. A student who skips a sequential course (e.g., G203 or G204) may receive 3 advanced credits upon successful completion of a higher-level course. PUL=1A,5
  • GER-G 95 German for Reading Proficiency I (3 cr.) These courses stress mastery of passive vocabulary and recognition of grammatical forms needed for reading skills. Designed for students in science, technology, the professional schools, and for those desiring sufficient proficiency in reading and translating German to enable them to work with German materials in their fields. These courses do not fulfill the foreign language requirement of the School of Liberal Arts. PUL=1A,5
  • GER-G 96 German for Reading Proficiency II (3 cr.) These courses stress mastery of passive vocabulary and recognition of grammatical forms needed for reading skills. Designed for students in science, technology, the professional schools, and for those desiring sufficient proficiency in reading and translating German to enable them to work with German materials in their fields. These courses do not fulfill the foreign language requirement of the School of Liberal Arts. PUL=1A,5
  • GER-G 381 German Literature to 1750 in English Translation (3 cr.) No knowledge of German required. Major works and writers of German literature in the medieval, Reformation, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. Offered in English. PUL=2,5
  • GER-G 382 Classicism and Romanticism in English Translation (3 cr.) No knowledge of German required. Major works and writers of German literature, 1750–1830, to include the periods of the Enlightenment, Storm and Stress, Classicism, and Romanticism; representative writers such as Schiller, Goethe, Kleist, and the Grimm brothers. Offered in English. PUL=2,5
  • GER-G 131 First-Year German I (4 cr.) Introduction to present-day German and selected aspects of German life. Intensive drills for mastery of phonology, basic structural patterns, and functional vocabulary. PUL=1A,5
  • GER-G 132 First-Year German II (4 cr.) Continuation of introduction to present-day German and selected aspects of German life. Intensive drills for mastery of phonology, basic structural patterns, and functional vocabulary. PUL=1A,5
  • GER-G 203 Second-Year German I (3 cr.) P: GER-G 132, or equivalent or placement by testing. Intensive review of grammar. Further development of oral and written use of the language. Selections from contemporary German readings and media. PUL=1A,5
  • GER-G 204 Second-Year German II (3 cr.) P: GER-G 203 or equivalent or placement by testing. Review of grammar. Readings of modern German with stress on discussion in German. Writing of descriptive and expository prose. PUL=1A,5
  • GER-G 265 German Culture in English Translation (3 cr.) A survey of the cultural history of German-speaking countries, as well as of contemporary civilization, with an emphasis on individual aspects of culture traced through several epochs. PUL=5,2
  • GER-G 303 Deutsch: Mittelstufe I (3 cr.) P: GER-G 230 or equivalent or placement by testing. Comprehensive review of grammatical points introduced in GER-G 117 through GER-G 230. Reading proficiency, systematic vocabulary building, composition, and discussion through the assignments of literary and nonliterary texts. Conducted in German. PUL=1A,5
  • GER-G 304 Deutsch: Mittelstufe II (3 cr.) P: GER-G 303 or equivalent. Advanced oral and written communication. Study of selected advanced grammatical topics. Reading of primarily nonliterary texts. Conducted in German. PUL=1A,5
  • GER-G 331 Business German I (3 cr.) P: Third-year language proficiency or consent of instructor. Emphasis on acquisition and use of business vocabulary, idiom, and style. Translating, reading, and writing skills are developed using constructions common to business German, as well as current materials (reports, journals) in the field. PUL=1A,5
  • GER-G 333 German Translation Practice (3 cr.) P: Third-year proficiency or consent of instructor. Introduction to the theory and practice of translation. Discussion of techniques and stylistic approaches. Emphasis on German/English translation using a variety of texts, including technical texts, business communication, and texts on current topics. PUL=1A,2
  • GER-G 340 German Language and Society Past and Present (3 cr.) P: GER-G 203 or equivalent or consent of instructor Comprehensive review of grammatical points introduced in G100 through G250. Reading proficiency, systematic vocabulary building, composition, and discussion through the assignment of short literary texts and one novel or play. Conducted in German. PUL=5,1A
  • GER-G 355 Theater Spielen (3 cr.) P: Third-year proficiency or consent of instructor. This combined reading, discussion, pronunciation, and performance course provides an applied introduction to contemporary German theater and drama, along with intensive practice of oral language skills. PUL=1A,5
  • GER-G 365 Deutsche Kultur Heute (3 cr.) P: Third-year proficiency or consent of instructor. A critical investigation of contemporary culture in the German-speaking countries, including institutions and major personalities, customs, traditions, changing mentalities, and lifestyles as they compare with contemporary U.S. culture. Taught in German. PUL=5,1A
  • GER-G 370 German Cinema (3 cr.) No knowledge of German required. Survey of German cinema from the films of expressionism and the Weimar Republic through the Nazi period to the present. Emphasis on film as a form of narrative art and on the social and historical conditions of German film production. Offered in English concurrently with GER-G 371. No credit given towards German major. PUL=2,5
  • GER-G 371 Der deutsche Film (3 cr.) P: Third-year proficiency or equivalent. Survey of German cinema from the films of expressionism and the Weimar Republic through the Nazi period to the present. Emphasis on film as a form of narrative art and on the social and historical conditions of German film production. PUL=1A,5
  • GER-G 391 German Colloquium in English Translation (3 cr.) No knowledge of German required. May be taken as an elective by other students. Emphasis on one topic, author, or genre in German literature, or other aspect of German culture. No credit given toward German major. PUL=5,2
  • GER-G 401 Deutsche Kultur in Amerika (3 cr.) P: GER-G 300 or consent of instructor. Advanced undergraduate course. Provides an overview of the cultural heritage of German-Americans and assists students in researching German heritage with a view toward developing research skills with original materials. The course is in a seminar format with students actively participating in discussions and presentations. Taught in German. PUL=5,1A,2
  • GER-G 407 Knights, God, and the Devil (3 cr.) P: GER-G 300 or consent of instructor. The purpose of this course is to provide insight into the development of early German cultural life by reading and analyzing texts of the periods covered. Lecture materials cover historical and cultural background. Period texts are placed in contexts of other cultural phenomena, including art and music. As much reference as possible is made to the European context of the emerging German literacy language. Taught in German. PUL=5,1A,2; RISE=RSRE(0x)
  • GER-G 408 Love, Nature, and the Age of Romanticism (3 cr.) P: GER-G 300 or consent of instructor. Introduction to the cultural capital of courtly Germany, Weimar, and its relationship to German Romanticism, including readings and discussions of works by Goethe, Schiller, Kleist, Tieck, and the Grimm brothers. Literary examples are accompanied by pictorial, filmic, and musical illustrations. Taught in German. PUL=5,1A,2; RISE=RSRE(0x)
  • GER-G 409 German Myths, Fairy Tales and Social Transformation (3 cr.) P: GER-G 300 or consent of instructor. Survey of literary representations of nineteenth-century German life at a time of change from rural to urban transformation. Text selection includes a variety of shorter forms: fairy tales, short stories, novella, satire and drama. Taught in German. PUL=5,1A,2; RISE=RSRE(0x)
  • GER-G 410 20. Jahrhundert: Kultur und Literatur (3 cr.) P: GER-G 300 or consent of instructor. Survey of cultural and intellectual life of the German-speaking countries of the twentieth century through the reading of exemplary literary works. Discussion of literary movements from the turn of the century until the present. Texts are analyzed within the context of other cultural phenomena, including film and music. Conducted in German. PUL=5,1A,2; RISE=RSRE(0x)
  • GER-G 423 The Craft of Translation (3 cr.) P: GER-G 300 or consent of instructor. Advanced course in German-English translation providing intensive translation practice in many text categories: commercial and economic translations, scientific, technical, political, and legal texts. Applied work combined with study of theory and methodology of translation, comparative structural and stylistical analysis, and evaluation of sample translations. Use of computer-assisted translation management. PUL=5,1A
  • GER-G 431 Advanced Business German (3 cr.) P: GER-G 300 or consent of instructor. Focus is on the contemporary business idiom and current economic issues facing Germany. Active practice of specialized business language, both for oral and written communication. PUL=1A,5
  • GER-G 445 Oberstufe: Grammatik (3 cr.) P: GER-G 300 or consent of instructor. Survey and practice of complex grammatical structures; systematic expansion of vocabulary. Discussion and writing based on current materials, such as newspapers, films, and radio programs. PUL=1A,5
  • GER-G 465 Structure of German (3 cr.) P: GER-G 300 or consent of instructor. The course introduces students to the core disciplines of linguistics: phonetics, phonology, syntax, morphology, and semantics. While the approach is generally a cross-linguistic one, special emphasis is placed on examples from German. PUL=2,1A
  • GER-G 490 Das deutsche Kolloquium (3 cr.) P: Fourth-year German language proficiency or consent of instructor. Concentration on a specific topic, genre, or author in German literature, film, or other aspect of culture. PUL=5,1A,2
  • GER-G 493 Internship in German (1-6 cr.) P: Consent of program director. A field experience in the applied use of German in a professional work place environment. Previous course work and language knowledge are integrated in professional application locally and/or in a German-speaking country. Directed journal, report, final investigative project. Minimal length of internship linked to weekly work schedule.  PUL=4,1A; RISE=RSIL(0x) / RSEL(0x)
  • GER-G 498 Individual Studies in German (1-6 cr.) P: Consent of program director. 1-6 credit hours toward the major in German may be earned through individual study or international work internship abroad or locally. There is a 3 credit limit for one individual study or work project. PUL=2,1A; RISE=RSRE(0x)
  • GER-G 300 Fifth Semester German (3 cr.) P: GER-G 204 or placment. Comprehensive review of grammatical points introduced in G100 through G250. Reading proficiency, systematic vocabulary building, composition, and discussion through the assignment of short literary texts and one novel or play. Conducted in German. PUL=1A,5
Graduate Courses
  • GER-G 507 Foreign Language Institute (1-6 cr.) Intensive interdepartmental course involving language laboratory and other audiovisual equipment and techniques, lecture, assignments in contemporary civilization (in the foreign language), and discussions of classroom use of applied linguistics. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • GER-G 563 German Culture Studies I (3 cr.) The formation of cultural traditions in the German-speaking countries prior to the twentieth century.
  • GER-G 564 German Culture Studies II (3 cr.) Culture of the German-speaking countries in the twentieth century.
  • GER-V 605 Selected Topics in German Studies (1-3; 9 max. cr.) Selected Topics in German Studies.
  • GER-G 528 Comparative Stylistics and Translation (3 cr.) This is an introductory course to the practice and evaluation of translation. Students will get experience with many different text types from a variety of areas and professions and develop skills to translate them into both English and German. Discussion of the theoretical and professional issues involved in translation as a profession.
  • GER-G 529 Specialized Translation I (Business/Legal/Governmental) (3 cr.) This class provides an overview of the methods and terminology resources for the translation of commercial, economic, financial, legal, and governmental documents well as intensive practice in these areas of translation.
  • GER-G 530 Specialized Translation II (Scientific/Technical/Medical) (3 cr.) This class provides an overview of the methods and resources for the translation of technical, scientific, and medical documents, as well as intensive practice in these areas of translation.
  • GER-G 551 Structure of Modern German (3 cr.) Taught concurrently with GER G465.  Systematic development of writing and speaking skills, proceeding from exercises to specific forms, such as Brief, Aufsatz, Referat, Vortrag. Focus on usage and style.
Italian (ITAL)
  • ITAL-M 131 Basic Italian I (4 cr.) Introductory language course in contemporary Italian. Focus on grammar, reading, conversation, elementary writing, and culture. PUL=1A,5
  • ITAL-M 200 Intermediate Italian I (3 cr.) P: ITAL-M 132 or equivalent. Intermediate study of contemporary Italian conversation, grammar, reading, and writing. Introduction to brief literary texts. PUL=1A, 5
  • ITAL-M 132 Beginning Italian 2 (4 cr.) P: ITAL-M 131 or equivalent. Continuation of introductory language course in contemporary Italian. Focus on grammar, reading, conversation, elementary writing, and culture. PUL=1A, 5
  • ITAL-M 250 Intermediate Italian II (3 cr.) P: ITAL-M 200 or equivalent. Continuation of intermediate study of contemporary Italian conversation, grammar, reading, and writing. Introduction to brief literary texts. PUL=1A, 5
Japanese Studies (EALC-J)
  • EALC-J 393 Japanese Literature in Translation I (3 cr.) Survey of the classical genres of Japanese literature. I: Ancient period to end of Momoyama. II: Tokugawa and modern periods. PUL=2,5
  • EALC-J 131 Beginning Japanese I (4 cr.) Introductory language courses designed for students who have not had any prior training in Japanese. Drills for basic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing of Japanese. PUL=1A,5
  • EALC-J 132 Beginning Japanese II (4 cr.) P: EALC-J 131 or equivalent. Introductory language courses designed for students who have not had any prior training in Japanese. Drills for basic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing of Japanese. PUL=1A,5
  • EALC-J 201 Second-Year Japanese I (3 cr.) P: EALC-J 132 or equivalent. A continuation of practice in the listening, speaking, reading, and writing of Japanese. PUL=1A,5
  • EALC-J 202 Second-Year Japanese II (3 cr.) P: EALC-J 201 or equivalent. A continuation of practice in the listening, speaking, reading, and writing of Japanese. PUL=1A,5
  • EALC-J 301 Third-Year Japanese I (3 cr.) P: EALC-J 202 or equivalent. Review of grammatical points acquired in the first and second years of Japanese. More advanced level of speaking, reading, writing, and listening proficiency. PUL=1A,5
  • EALC-J 302 Third-Year Japanese II (3 cr.) P: EALC-J 201-EALC-J 202 or equivalent. Review of grammatical points acquired in the first and second years of Japanese. More advanced level of speaking, reading, writing, and listening proficiency. PUL=1A,5
  • EALC-J 310 Japanese Conversation (3 cr.) P: EALC-J 202 or equivalent. Designed to develop conversational skills through controlled linguistic patterns, reports, and group discussion. More advanced level of oral communication. PUL=1A,5
  • EALC-J 330 Business Japanese (3 cr.) P: EALC-J 202 or equivalent. Emphasis on acquisition and use of business vocabulary, idiom, and style. Oral practice is emphasized. PUL=1A,5
  • EALC-J 394 Japanese Literature in Translation II (3 cr.) Survey of the classical genres of Japanese literature. I: Ancient period to end of Momoyama. II: Tokugawa and modern periods. PUL=2,5
  • EALC-J 401 Fourth-Year Japanese (3 cr.) P: EALC-J 302 or equivalent. Advanced level of communications skills in speaking and writing. Study of advanced grammar and reading of newspaper articles. PUL=1A,5
  • EALC-J 402 Fourth-Year Japanese (3 cr.) P: EALC-J 401 or equivalent. Advanced level of communications skills in speaking and writing. Study of advanced grammar and reading of newspaper articles. PUL=1A,5
  • EALC-J 498 Individual Studies in Japanese (1-3 cr.) P: Consent of the program director. PUL=5,2. May be repeated up to a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • EALC-E 231 Japan: The Living Tradition (3 cr.) An introduction to the patterns of Japanese culture: society, history, visual arts, literary masterpieces, performing arts, and living religious traditions. PUL=5,2
  • EALC-E 351 Studies in East Asian Culture (3-6 cr.) Selected issues and problems of importance to the understanding of East Asian culture, taught within one of the humanistic disciplines. PUL = 1A. May be repeated once for credit.
  • EALC-E 472 Modern Japanese Fiction (3 cr.) The novels, short stories, and theories of fiction of prominent Japanese writers of the modern period. PUL=2,5
Spanish (SPAN)
Courses in Literature in Translation
  • SPAN-S 231 Spanish-American Fiction in Translation (3 cr.) Representative prose fiction of Spanish America. Background lectures on the evolution of the short story and novel. Readings and discussions will concentrate on the fiction of the twentieth century. PUL=2,5
  • SPAN-S 240 Modern Spanish Literature in Translation (3 cr.) Readings from authors such as Unamuno, Cela, García Lorca, Jiménez, Pérez de Ayala, and Ortega y Gasset. PUL=2,5
  • SPAN-S 230 Cervantes’ Don Quixote in Translation (3 cr.) Detailed textual analysis of Cervantes’ masterpiece, with readings and class discussion on its relationship to the Renaissance and the development of the world novel. PUL=2,5
  • SPAN-S 241 Golden Age Literature in Translation (3 cr.) Masterpieces of Spanish literature of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Representative authors will include: Lope de Vega, Cervantes, Garcilaso, Quevedo, Fray Luis de León, San Juan de la Cruz, and Góngora. PUL=2,5
Undergraduate Courses
  • SPAN-S 431 Survey of Spanish Poetry I (3 cr.) P: S313 or equivalent, and S360, or consent of instructor. Spanish poetry from its beginnings to contemporary times. Works of medieval, Renaissance, romantic, and contemporary roots. PUL=2,1A
  • SPAN-S 432 Survey of Spanish Poetry II (3 cr.) P: S313 or equivalent, and S360, or consent of instructor. Spanish poetry from its beginnings to contemporary times. Works of medieval, Renaissance, romantic, and contemporary roots. PUL=2,1A
  • SPAN-S 457 Modern Spanish Novel I (3 cr.) P: S313 or equivalent, and S360, or consent of instructor. Reading of representative nineteenth- and twentieth-century novels and study of development of the novel. PUL=2,1A
  • SPAN-S 491 Elementary Spanish for Graduate Students (3 graduate; 4 undergraduate cr.) Introduction to the structure of the language necessary for reading in graded texts of a general nature. Open with consent of instructor to undergraduates who have already completed the language requirement for the B.A. in another language. PUL=1A,5
  • SPAN-S 461 Contemporary Spanish Literature I (3 cr.) P: S313 or equivalent, and S360, or consent of instructor. Selected twentieth-century novels, plays, and essays. Historical background and literary movements. PUL=2,1A
  • SPAN-S 455 Modern Spanish Drama I (3 cr.) P: S313 or equivalent, and S360, or consent of instructor. Selected readings from the works of representative authors of the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries, with lectures on the development of the Spanish theater. PUL=2,1A
  • SPAN-S 298 Second-Year Spanish (3 or 6 cr.) Non-native speakers may receive a maximum of 14 credits by completing a 300-level course with a C or higher (S298 plus 8 hours at the 100 level). Native speakers of Spanish are eligible for a maximum of 6 hours of “S” credit (S298) upon completion of S313 with a C or higher. PUL=1A,5
  • SPAN-S 410 The Acquisition of Spanish (3 cr.) P: S326 or equivalent Examines current topics in the acquisition of Spanish. Provides an introduction to research on the first and/or second language acquisition of Spanish and to the pedagogical applications of these findings. Students develop a background in these fields and have opportunities to link theory and practice.
  • SPAN-S 409 Hispanic Sociolinguistics (3 cr.) P: S326 or equivalent

    Topics include sociolinguistic and phonological and syntactic variation, field methods, discourse analysis, language and power, language ideology, language attitudes, languages in contact, language and gender, language and the law, bilingualism, linguistic politeness, and speech act theory.

  • SPAN-S 330 Studies in Hispanic Cultures (3 cr.) P: Students should have advanced-level reading and writing skills in English; ENG-W 131.

    Introduction to the varied cultures of the Spanish-speaking peoples to English-speaking students. Focus on belief and knowledge systems, the customs and other socio-cultural behaviors, and the artistic and cultural products that characterize the Spanish-speaking peoples of the world. Taught in English; credit not applicable to the Spanish major or minor. PUL=5,2

  • SPAN-S 131 First-Year Spanish I (4 cr.) Introductory language sequence of courses. Emphasis on developing basic speaking, writing, listening, and reading skills as well as awareness of Hispanic cultures. PUL=1A,5
  • SPAN-S 132 First-Year Spanish II (4 cr.) P: SPAN-S 131, or transfer equivalent, or placement by testing. Continuation introductory language sequence of courses. Emphasis on developing basic speaking, writing, listening, and reading skills as well as awareness of Hispanic cultures. PUL=1A,5
  • SPAN-S 142 Beginning Spanish for Law Enforcement I (3 or 4 cr.) Beginning language instruction in Spanish with an emphasis on the communicative needs of law enforcement personnel. Service-learning component available. PUL=1A,5
  • SPAN-S 143 Beginning Spanish for Law Enforcement II (3 or 4 cr.) P: SPAN-S 142. Beginning language instruction in Spanish with an emphasis on the communicative needs of law enforcement personnel. Service-learning component available. PUL=1A,5
  • SPAN-S 160 Beginning Spanish for Health Care Personnel I (3 cr.) Beginning language instruction in Spanish with an emphasis on the communicative needs of health care personnel. Service-learning component available. PUL=1A,5
  • SPAN-S 161 Beginning Spanish for Health Care Personnel II (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 160. Beginning language instruction in Spanish with an emphasis on the communicative needs of health care personnel. Service-learning component available. PUL=1A,5
  • SPAN-S 203 Second-Year Spanish I (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 132, or 8-10 credit hours of college-level Spanish or placement by testing. A continuation of training in the four skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing. PUL=1A,5
  • SPAN-S 204 Second-Year Spanish II (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 203 or 10-14 credit hours of college-level Spanish or placement by testing. Continuation of SPAN-S 203. PUL=1A,5
  • SPAN-S 311 Spanish Grammar (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 204 or equivalent. This course is designed to integrate the four basic language skills into a review of the major points of Spanish grammar. Course work will combine grammar exercises with brief controlled compositions based on reading assignments and class discussion in Spanish. PUL=1A,2
  • SPAN-S 313 Writing Spanish (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 204 or equivalent. Not open to heritage or native speakers of Spanish. Students are strongly encouraged to have already successfully completed ENG-W 131 before enrolling in SPAN-S 313. Grammar review, composition, and themes in Spanish with a focus on the development of academic writing skills. PUL=1A,2
  • SPAN-S 315 Spanish in the Business World (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 204 or equivalent. Introduction to the technical language of the business world with emphasis on problems of style, composition, and translation in the context of Hispanic mores. PUL=1A,5
  • SPAN-S 317 Spanish Conversation and Diction (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 204 or equivalent. Not open to heritage or native speakers of Spanish. Intensive controlled conversation correlated with readings, reports, debates, and group discussions, with emphasis on vocabulary usage, word order, tense relationships, and linguistic devices. Class time is the same as for a 4 credit hour course. PUL=1A,5; RISE=SL03 May be repeated once for credit.
  • SPAN-S 319 Spanish for Health Care Personnel (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 204 or equivalent. A course designed specifically for those interested in learning Spanish in the context of material related to health care systems. Emphasis placed on vocabulary necessary for communicative competence in the medical fields. PUL=1A,5
  • SPAN-S 323 Introduction to Translating Spanish and English (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 313 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. A comparative study of the style and grammar of both languages with a focus on the difficulties involved in translating. Introduction to the techniques and process of translation through intensive practice. PUL=2,1A,6; RISE=EL02
  • SPAN-S 360 Introduction to Hispanic Literature (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 313 or equivalent. Using fiction, drama, and poetry from both Spain and Latin America, this course introduces strategies to increase reading comprehension and presents terms and concepts useful in developing the critical skills of literary analysis. PUL=2,1A
  • SPAN-S 363 Introduction to Hispanic Culture (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 313 or equivalent. Introduction to the cultural history of Spanish-speaking countries with emphasis on its literary, artistic, social, economic, and political aspects. PUL=5,1A; RISE=EL02
  • SPAN-S 407 Survey of Spanish Literature I (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 313 or equivalent, and SPAN-S 360, or consent of instructor. A historical survey that covers major authors, genres, periods, and movements from the Spanish Middle Ages through the Baroque period of the seventeenth century. Readings include prose works, poetry, and drama. PUL=2,1A
  • SPAN-S 408 Survey of Spanish Literature II (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 313 or equivalent, and SPAN-S 360, or consent of instructor. A historical survey of Spanish literature that covers the main current of Spain's literary history in the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries. Readings in prose, poetry, and drama by Larra, Perez Galdes, Unamuno, Garcia Lorca, and other representative writers. PUL=2,1A
  • SPAN-S 411 Spain: The Cultural Context (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 313 or equivalent, and SPAN-S 363, or consent of instructor. A course to integrate historical, social, political, and cultural information about Spain. PUL=5,1A
  • SPAN-S 412 Spanish America: The Cultural Context (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 313 or equivalent, and SPAN-S 363, or consent of instructor. A course to integrate historical, social, political, and cultural information about Spanish America. PUL=5,1A
  • SPAN-S 419 Spanish for Law Enforcement (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 313 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. Specialized vocabulary necessary for law enforcement professionals in the course of their daily work. Sight and written translation of legal documents, court records, and the language of the courtroom and courtroom procedures. Intensive classroom practice and language laboratory exercises focus on use of specialized vocabulary to help prepare students for communicative competence in this terminology. Information on becoming certified court interpreters and review of federal standards for interpreters. PUL=1A,2
  • SPAN-S 421 Advanced Grammar and Composition (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 311 and SPAN-S 313 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. Selected grammar review and intensive practice in effective use of the written language. PUL=2,1A
  • SPAN-S 423 The Craft of Translation (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 313 or equivalent, and SPAN-S 323, or consent of instructor. Basic introductory course in translation. The problems and techniques of Spanish/English and English/Spanish translation using a variety of texts and concentrating on such critical areas as stylistics, tone, rhythms, imagery, nuance, allusion, etc. PUL=2,1A,6;RISE-E
  • SPAN-S 428 Applied Spanish Linguistics (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 326, or consent of instructor. General aspects of Spanish phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics as they bear on teaching. PUL=3,1A
  • SPAN-S 429 Medical Interpreting (3 cr.) P: 300-level Spanish and SPAN-S 319, or consent of instructor. Advanced course for native Spanish speakers or advanced-level students who are considering a career in medical interpreting. Focus on reading, interpreting and translation, as well as intensive practice in interpretation from and into English and Spanish in the health care field. PUL=1A,2
  • SPAN-S 430 Legal Spanish (3 cr.) P: 300-level Spanish or consent of instructor. Advanced course for native speakers of Spanish or advanced students in Spanish who are considering careers in the legal professions. Course begins with general knowledge of legal Spanish and focuses on reading, communicative activities, interpreting, and translation. PUL=1A,2
  • SPAN-S 445 Major Dramatists of the Golden Age I (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 313 or equivalent, and SPAN-S 360, or consent of instructor. Lectures outlining the development of the theater during the Golden Age. Readings selected from the works of Lope de Vega, Tirso de Molina, Juan Ruiz de Alarcon, Calderan. PUL=2,1A
  • SPAN-S 450 Cervantes’ Don Quixote I (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 313 or equivalent, and SPAN-S 360, or consent of instructor. Intensive reading of Don Quixote, with account of the author's life and thought and discussions of the development of the novel to Cervantes' time. PUL=2,1A
  • SPAN-S 470 Women and Hispanic Literature (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 313 or equivalent, and SPAN-S 360, or consent of instructor. The Hispanic woman within her cultural context through literary texts. Topics such as women authors, characters, themes, and feminist criticism. PUL=2,1A
  • SPAN-S 471 Spanish-American Literature I (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 313 or equivalent, and SPAN-S 360, or consent of instructor. Introduction to Spanish-American literature. PUL=2,1A
  • SPAN-S 472 Spanish-American Literature II (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 313 or equivalent, and SPAN-S 360, or consent of instructor. Introduction to Spanish-American literature. PUL=2,1A
  • SPAN-S 477 Twentieth-Century Spanish-American Prose Fiction (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 313 or equivalent, and SPAN-S 360, or consent of instructor. Close readings of representative novelists and short story writers, including established authors (Borges, Asturias, Arreola, Carpentier) and promising young writers. PUL=2,1A
  • SPAN-S 487 Capstone Internship in Spanish (3 cr.) P: Senior standing in Spanish, with authorization. Senior-level option for Spanish majors who must complete a capstone course for the B.A. in Spanish. Students apply the skills gained in undergraduate course work in Spanish to an internship in a professional setting where the use of Spanish is required. Students produce a portfolio, a reflective journal, a written project on the internship, and a final oral presentation. PUL=3,1A
  • SPAN-S 493 Internship Program in Spanish (3 cr.) P: Junior standing with authorization. Open to IUPUI students only. Students work in businesses, organizations, or institutions applying their skills in Spanish in order to gain awareness of the uses of Spanish in the workplace. They record and analyze their experiences through logs and meetings with the internship director and write a research paper. PUL=4,2; RISE=EL02
  • SPAN-S 494 Individual Readings in Hispanic Studies (1-3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 313 or equivalent, with authorization. May not be taken for graduate credit. Open to IUPUI majors in Spanish only or students in the Certificate in Translation Studies and Interpreting program. Topic to be selected by the student with the consent of the Director. Topic may not duplicate the content of an already existing course. PUL=5,2
  • SPAN-S 495 Hispanic Colloquium (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 313 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. Topic to be selected by the faculty member offering the course. PUL=2,1A May be taken twice for credit as long as the topic is different.
  • SPAN-S 496 Foreign Study in Spanish (3-6 cr.) P: Authorization of Director. Planning of a research project during the year preceding the summer abroad. Time spent in research abroad must amount to at least one week for each credit hour granted. Research paper must be presented by the end of the semester following foreign study. PUL=1A,5;RISE-I
  • SPAN-S 498 Capstone Seminar in Spanish (3 cr.) P: Senior standing in Spanish with authorization. Senior-level course for Spanish majors that integrates students’ undergraduate study. Students showcase academic progress through a portfolio, a reflective journal, discussions with the faculty capstone director, and a final presentation to students and faculty. PUL=3,2
  • SPAN-S 326 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 313 or equivalent. Introduces the basic concepts of Hispanic linguistics and establishes the background for the future application of linguistic principles.  The course surveys linguistic properties in Spanish, including phonology, morphology, and syntax.  Additional introductory material on historical linguistics, second language acquisition, semantics, and sociolinguistics will be included. PUL=2,1A
  • SPAN-S 425 Spanish Phonetics (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 326 or equivalent. Intensive patterned pronunciation drills and exercises in sound discrimination and transcription, based on detailed articulatory description of standard Spanish of Spain and Latin America. Attendance in language laboratory required. PUL=1A,2
  • SPAN-S 427 The Structure of Spanish (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 313 or equivalent, and SPAN-S 326 or consent of instructor. Introduction to Spanish Syntax. Study of the basic principles to express constituency and syntactic dependencies, as well as the mechanism to account for cross-linguistic and cross-dialectal syntactic variation. PUL=2,1A
  • SPAN-S 441 The Acquisition of Spanish (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 313 or equivalent, and SPAN-S 360, or consent of instructor. Examines current topics in the acquisition of Spanish. Provides an introduction to research on the first and/or second language acquisition of Spanish and to the pedagogical applications of these findings. Students develop a background in these fields and have opportunities to link theory and practice. PUL=2,1A
  • SPAN-S 318 Writing Spanish for Heritage Speakers (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 204 (passed with a C or better) or transfer equivalent, or placement by testing. Focus on developing the literacy and writing skills of students who need additional practice and accuracy with standard written Spanish. Designed for native speakers and/or heritage speakers of Spanish. "Native" speakers are students who graduated from a high school in a Spanish-speaking country. "Heritage" speakers are students whose fominant language is English but who have had significant expsure to Spanish at home or in a Spanish-speaking country. This course is specifically required for native speakers who wish to earn special credit (SPAN-S 298) in Spanish. PUL=1A,5
  • SPAN-S 440 Hispanic Sociolinguistics (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 326 or equivalent. Topics include sociolinguistic and phonological and syntactic variation, field methods, discourse analysis, language and power, language ideology, language attitudes, languages in contact, language and gender, language and the law, bilingualism, linguistic politeness, and speech act theory. PUL=2,1A
  • SPAN-S 468 Varieties of Spanish (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S326 Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics. This course is an advanced descriptive analysis of the varieties of Spanish spoken around the globe. A detailed analysis of the phonetic, lexical and morphosyntactic aspects of such varieties is provided with an aim to define its different macrodialectal areas, including Spanish in the US and Creole languages. PULs 1, 2, 5
  • SPAN-S 330 Studies in Hispanic Cultures (3 cr.) P: ENG-W 131, advanced level reading and writing skills in English Introduction to the varied cultures of the Spanish-speaking peoples to English-speaking students, with a main focus on the belief and knowledge systems, the customs and other socio-cultural behaviors, and the artistic and cultural products of the Spanish-speaking peoples of the world. Taught in English. Credit not applicable to the Spanish major or minor. PUL=2,1A
Graduate Courses
  • SPAN-S 507 Foreign Language Institute (3 cr.) P: Graduate standing in Spanish or consent of instructor. Intended primarily for teachers. Intensive interdepartmental course involving language laboratory and audiovisual equipment and techniques, lecture, assignments in contemporary civilization (in the foreign language), and discussion of classroom use of applied linguistics. Taught only in the summer. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • SPAN-S 513 Introduction to Hispanic Sociolinguistics (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 326, or consent of instructor. Examination of the relationship between language and society in the Spanish-speaking world. Survey of a wide range of topics relevant to Spanish: language as communication, the sociology of language, and linguistic variation. The course is conducted in Spanish.
  • SPAN-S 515 The Acquisition of Spanish as a Second Language (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 326 and SPAN-S 428, or consent of instructor. Introduction to the acquisition of Spanish as a second language. Survey of selected studies exploring topics that range from the development of second language (Spanish) grammars, to second language production and comprehension, input processing, and the acquisition of pragmatic and sociolinguistic competence.
  • SPAN-S 517 Methods of Teaching College Spanish (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 428 or consent of instructor. Course on communicative language teaching. Exploration of the body of research on second language development and the base principles and parameters to guide classroom instruction. Full range of topics from grammar and input to spoken and written language.
  • SPAN-S 518 Studies in Latino and Spanish American Culture (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 412 or consent of instructor. Advanced study of cultural phenomena produced in Latin America and among U.S. Hispanics. Focus on belief systems, artistic production, laws, customs, and other socially determined behaviors. Exploration of topics such as colonization, popular culture, communication, art, religious syncretism, and native indigenous cultures.
  • SPAN-S 519 Practicum in the Teaching of Spanish (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 517 or consent of instructor. Practical application of the teaching methodology explored in SPAN-S 517. Students will undertake teaching projects supervised by a graduate faculty member in Spanish and meet with their mentors to assess their teaching objectives, techniques, materials and outcomes.
  • SPAN-S 521 Spanish Grammar and Linguistics for Teachers I (3 cr.) P: Graduate standing in Spanish or consent of graduate director. Themes and issues in Spanish grammar and Hispanic linguistics selected for their relevance to teaching Spanish to nonnative speakers. Pedagogical implications and teaching strategies will be discussed. Content is distinct from that of SPAN-S 524.
  • SPAN-S 523 Spanish Literature, Art, and Culture for Teachers I (3 cr.) P: Graduate standing in Spanish or consent of graduate director. Authors, artists, themes, and issues in Spanish literature, visual art, and cultural life selected to enrich the teaching of Spanish to nonnative speakers. Pedagogical implications and teaching strategies will be discussed. Content is distinct from that of SPAN-S 525.
  • SPAN-S 524 Spanish Grammar and Linguistics for Teachers II (3 cr.) P: Graduate standing in Spanish or consent of graduate director. Themes and issues in Spanish grammar and Hispanic linguistics selected for their relevance to teaching Spanish to nonnative speakers. Pedagogical implications and teaching strategies will be discussed. Content is distinct from that of SPAN-S 521.
  • SPAN-S 525 Spanish Literature, Art, and Culture for Teachers II (3 cr.) P: Graduate standing in Spanish or consent of graduate director. Authors, artists, themes, and issues in Spanish literature, visual art, and cultural life selected to enrich the teaching of Spanish to nonnative speakers. Pedagogical implications and teaching strategies will be discussed. Content is distinct from that of SPAN-S 523.
  • SPAN-S 528 Translation Practice and Evaluation (3 cr.) P: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. Graduate course in the problems and techniques of Spanish/English and English/Spanish translation. Includes the practical aspects of translation from various texts (literary, technical, scientific, commercial, social) and evaluation of professional translations. Translation theory will be studied.
  • SPAN-S 680 Topics in Contemporary Spanish American Literature (3 cr.) P: Graduate standing in Spanish or consent of instructor. Topics include poetry, drama, short story, novel, and essay.
  • SPAN-S 686 M.A.T. Thesis (2-4 cr.) P: Authorization of graduate director. Students identify a research theme and develop it under the guidance of a director (IUPUI professor) and a co-director (University of Salamanca professor). The topic will be related to the teaching of Spanish language or to the teaching of an aspect of Hispanic literature or culture. Repeatable for up to 6 hours.
  • SPAN-S 511 Spanish Syntactic Analysis (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 326 or consent of instructor. Introduction to the analysis of syntactic data. Focus on developing theoretical apparatus required to account for a range of syntactic phenomena in Spanish.
  • SPAN-S 650 Topics in the Teaching of Spanish (3 cr.) P: Graduate Standing or consent of instructor. Seminar in selected topics related to the teaching of Spanish, such as assessment, teaching materials development, the teaching of specific linguistic skills. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
  • SPAN-S 529 Specialized Translation I (Business/Legal/Governmental) (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 528 or Equivalent or Consent of Program. This class provides an overview of the methods and terminology resources for the translation of commercial, economic, financial, legal, and governmental documents as well as intensive practice in these areas of translation.
  • SPAN-S 530 Specialized Translation I (Scientific/Technical/Medical) (3 cr.) P: SPAN-S 528 or Equivalent or Consent of Program. This class provides an overview of the methods and terminology resources for the translation of technical,scientific, and medical documents as well as intensive practice in these areas of translation.
  • SPAN-S 508 Varieties of Spanish (3 cr.) This course is an advanced descriptive analysis of the varieties of Spanish spoken around the globe. A detailed analysis of the phonetic, lexical and morphosyntactic aspects of such varieties is provided with an aim to define its different macrodialectal areas, including Spanish in the US and Creole languages.  
  • SPAN-S 527 Graduate Internship in Spanish (3-6 cr.) P: SPAN-S 517 and consent of instructor. A supervised internship on the application of Spanish studies in educational work settings. Each intern will be assigned a project supervised by a graduate faculty member in Spanish. Interns will complete a portfolio of workplace learning and self-evaluation; they will also be visited by a faculty coordinator and evaluated in writing by their on-site supervisors.
  • SPAN-S 627 Individual Readings in Spanish (3-6 cr.) Enables students to work on a reading project that they initiate, plan, and complete under the direction of a department faculty member in Spanish. Credit hours depend on scope of project.
World Langauges and Cultures (WLAC)
  • WLAC-F 100 Immersion Abroad Experience (1-6 cr.) This course designation applies to interdisciplinary immersion experiences outside of the United States, including language study in a formal academic setting, cultural exposition and immersion, guided tours, and international service learning. Credit hours (1 to 6) are awarded on the basis of duration of program and classroom contact hours but do not fulfill language requirements. PUL=5; RISE-I
  • WLAC-F 200 Cross-Cultural Encounters (3 cr.) P: ENG-W 131. This course develops intercultural awareness and understanding through comparative study of the relationship between selected texts and their specific cultural context. One theme is examined in literature and other media by a team of experts in a variety of literatures from around the world. PUL=5, 2
  • WLAC-F 350 Introduction to Translation Studies and Interpreting (3 cr.) P: 300-level language competence. This course offers an overview in the history and theory of translation studies and interpreting, beginning practice in translation and interpreting. This course is taught in English but is designed for students who have 300-level competence in languages offered in the department. PUL=2,5
  • WLAC-F 450 Computers in Translation (3 cr.) P: 300-level language class. This course is designed to prepare translators in computer technology as it relates to translation: translations in electronic form, accessing electronic dictionaries, researching on the World Wide Web, terminology management, machine translation, and computer-assisted translation. Taught in English, but designed for students who have competence in languages offered in the department. PUL=3,1C
  • WLAC-F 400 Islam, Gender, and Conflicts (3 cr.) This course investigates cultural and religious differences, as well as women's issues in the Muslim world. PUL=2,5
  • WLAC-F 360 Women and Islam (3 cr.) The course examines the status of women in the main Islamic sources and its historical evolution. It adopts a multidisciplinary approach to study women's role in different regions of the world and the main challenges they faced and still encounter in the present time. PUL=1A,5
  • WLAC-F 550 Introduction to Translation Studies (3 cr.) This course introduces the main issues that have dominated Western translation discourse for two millennia, as well as contemporary trends in Translation Studies that call them into;question. Students will learn to evaluate critically the complex dynamics involved in translation and, in turn, apply this theoretical base to their practice. Class is conducted in English.
  • WLAC-F 560 Computer Assisted Translation & Localization (3 cr.) This course introduces students to the use and applications of computer assisted translation tools (CAT tools) such as terminology management and translation memories. It also provides an introduction to internationalization and localization focusing on the adaptation of software and website contents to other linguistic and cultural environments.
  • WLAC-F 693 Internship in Translation (3 cr.) P: Permission of the Program. Students apply the skills learned in the translation coursework in an intensive work program in the target language, through placement in area of specialization supervised by program faculty member. Students must complete a minimum of 60 hours of work or equivalent. Requirements include a translation portfolio based on work products. Internship will be supervised by a faculty member and an internship supervisor.
  • WLAC-F 694 Final Translation Project (3 cr.) P: Permission of the Program. Students apply the translation and writing skills acquired in the translation coursework to the completion of a larger translation project in chosen field of specialization under the supervision of a faculty project director in their language discipline. The source text of the final translation project will be selected by the student in consultation with the project director. Project evaluation will include a second faculty reviewer. The final translation project should be undertaken in the semester prior to program completion.
American Sign Language (ASL)
  • ASL-I 407 Professional Seminar (2 cr.)

    This course provides for advanced level interpreting students to safely discuss practical work experiences, ethical decision making and professional communication.  Students will engage in self-reflection activities and discussions that will lead them to a better understanding of the complex world of ASL/English interpreting. PUL=3

  • ASL-A 131 Intensive Beginning American Sign Language (4 cr.) First course in the introductory sequence of language courses. Emphasis on developing basic conversational skills as well as awareness of Deaf culture. PUL=1A,5
  • ASL-A 132 Intensive Beginning American Sign Language II (4 cr.) P: ASL-A 131 or placement. Second course in the introductory sequence of language courses. Emphasis on developing basic conversational skills as well as awareness of Deaf culture. PUL=1A,5
  • ASL-I 301 Introduction to Interpreting (3 cr.) This course is for ASL/EI Majors and ASL Minors. Provides an overview of the field of ASL/English interpreting. Emphasis is on exploring a progression of philosophical frames in the development of the profession; exploring models of the interpreting process and identifying requisite responsibilities, skills, and aptitudes for interpreters. PUL=6
  • ASL-I 305 Text Analysis (3 cr.) This course provides students with an introduction to cognitive processing, theories of translation, and models of interpretation. Students will engage in a variety of lab activities designed to isolate various cognitive processes in order to increase student's ability to focus, concentrate, and analyze a variety of texts. Components of translation will be discussed and practiced in both English and ASL. Students will learn various models of translation and text analysis in order to prepare them for the upcoming interpreting courses. PUL=2
  • ASL-I 361 Theory and Process of Interpreting I (3 cr.) P: Director’s permission. This is the first course in the professional skills preparation for interpreting. Students begin by analyzing texts for purpose, audience, linguistic features, and discourse structure. Students are taught discourse mapping and retelling texts in the same language. As students learn to analyze, they also learn how to evaluate adequate renditions. PUL=5
  • ASL-I 363 Theory and Process of Interpreting II (3 cr.) P: Director’s permission. This is the second interpreting course that prepares students for the analytical skills needed to interpret. In this course, students continue their practice with inter-lingual mapping exercises. The greatest change is from an unlimited to a limited time for preparation and production of texts. PUL=4; RISE=S
  • ASL-I 365 Theory and Process of Interpreting III (3 cr.) P: Director’s permission. This is the third and final course to prepare student to do simultaneous interpreting. In this course, students continue with mapping exercises, working towards interpreting unfamiliar texts, and evaluating interpretations. The greatest challenge is eliminating pausing. PUL=4;
  • ASL-I 405 Practicum (3 cr.) Students must be registered in ASL/EI Program and have program approval from director. An extensive practicum experience. Students will be placed at sites to experience several interpreting settings during the 15-week course. Students will be required to maintain a journal of their experiences and to meet with onsite practicum mentors and program faculty regularly throughout the course. PUL=3; RISE=S
  • ASL-L 340 Interpreting Discourse: ASL to English (3 cr.) This course focuses on the analysis of language use in different genres of spoken English so that interpreting students become explicitly aware of everyday language. Students collect, transcribe, and analyze features of conversations, lectures, explanations, interviews, descriptions, and other types of speech genres while reading and discussing theoretical notions underlying language use in English. PUL=2
  • ASL-L 342 Interpreting Discourse: English to ASL (3 cr.) This course continues the introduction to discourse analysis, focusing on discourse in American Sign Language (ASL). Topics will include general discourse issues such as approaches to analysis, natural data analysis, technology for research in signed languages, and topics specific to ASL, including transcription in ASL, use of space and spatial mapping, involvement strategies, discourse structures and genres, cohesion and coherence, framing, and interaction strategies. One ongoing issue throughout the course will be the relevance to interpreting. PUL=2
  • ASL-A 211 Second Year American Sign Language I (3 cr.) P: ASL-A 132 or placement. First course in the second year sequence of language courses designed for students who have completed ASL-A131 and ASL-A 132. Emphasis is on expansion of grammar, syntax, sentence structure, and vocabulary development, as well as continuation of Deaf Culture studies. PUL=1A,5
  • ASL-A 212 Second Year American Sign Language II (3 cr.) P: ASL-A 211 or placement. Second course in the second year sequence of language courses designed for students who have completed ASL-A 211. Emphasis is on the narrative, receptive, and expressive skill development and continuation of Deaf Culture studies. PUL=1A,5
  • ASL-A 215 Advanced Fingerspell & Number Use in ASL (3 cr.) P: ASL-A 212 or placement. An advanced class in expressive and receptive fingerspelling and in the numbering systems of American Sign Language. Emphasis is on clarity and accuracy through intensive practice in comprehension and production. PUL=1A
  • ASL-A 219 History and Culture of the American Deaf Community (3 cr.) Students are introduced to American Deaf culture and components of the American Deaf community including history, norms, rules of social interactions, values, traditions, and dynamics. Educational, social and political factors unique to the Deaf community will be explored, as well as community organizations, the impact of technology, and emerging issues/trends. PUL=5
  • ASL-A 311 Third Year American Sign Language I (3 cr.) P: ASL-A 212 or placement. First course in the third year sequence of language courses designed for students who have completed ASL-A 211 and ASL-A 212. Emphasis is on expansion of grammar, syntax, sentence structure, and vocabulary development. PUL=1A,5
  • ASL-A 312 Third Year American Sign Language II (3 cr.) P: ASL-A 311 or placement. Second course in the third year sequence of language courses designed for students who have completed ASL-A 311. Emphasis is on the narrative, receptive, and expressive skill development. PUL=1A,5
  • ASL-A 321 Linguistics of American Sign Language (3 cr.) Students will learn to analyze ASL linguistically, exploring the building blocks of ASL: phonemic analysis, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. The application of these concepts to a visual language will be the focus of the course. PUL=4
  • ASL-I 409 Topics in Interpreting (3 cr.) Focuses on a particular setting or genre, certification preparation, specialized area or discourse in interpreting. Topics may include interpreting medical texts, preparing deaf interpreters, deaf blind interpreting and others. Topics may vary from year to year. PUL=3 May be repeated up to 4 times (12 credit hours) under different topics.
  • ASL-I 425 Independent Study (1-6 cr.) Students must be registered in ASL/EI Program and have program approval from director. Individual projects determined in consultation with instructor. Credit varies with scope of project.   PUL=3
  • ASL-I 250 Introduction to Interpreting (3 cr.) This course is for ASL/EI Majors and ASL Minors. Provides an overview of the field of ASL/English interpreting. Emphasis is on exploring a progression of philosophical frames in the development of the profession; exploring models of the interpreting process and identifying requisite responsibilities, skills, and aptitudes for interpreters. PUL=6
  • ASL-I 370 Interpreting in the Healthcare Setting (3 cr.) P: ASL A212 or equivalent language skills This course will provide specific information on the interpreter's role in the Healthcare setting. Emphasis is on exploring the following: requisite responsibilities, skills, and aptitudes for interpreters in the healthcare setting, as well as cultural issues and laws pertinent to healthcare interpreting. Students will develop a working ASL medical vocabulary, procedures and tests as well as a basic understanding of body systems There is also the possibility that students will be able to experience mock situations in the healthcare setting through collaboration with the School of Nursing and/or potentially observe actual healthcare interpreting with the instructor or other qualified interpreters. PUL=3