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Language Courses
115, 215. Directed Study. 2-4 cr. hrs. For special cases only, primarily upperclass or transfer students who need partial credit to finish out the elementary or intermediate courses, or students who have valid scheduling problems. Prerequisites for 115: the equivalent of 111 and consent of instructor. Prerequisites for 215: the equivalent of 112 and consent of instructor.
411, 412. Tutorial in French or Spanish. 1-4 cr. hrs. Extensive directed study in an area of special interest to the student, with preparation and presentation of reports. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. Offered either semester as needed.
French
111. Elementary FrenchI. 4 cr. hrs.
Review of grammar and vocabulary of the beginning level with the addition of new elements and an emphasis on proficiency in the four language skills and culture. Four class sessions per week plus one conversation class with French Assistant. Prerequisite: FRE 112 or its equivalent Fall semester.
112. Elementary French II. 4 cr. hrs. A continuation of French 211 using the same methods. Four class sessions per week plus one conversation class with French Assistant. Prerequisite: FRE 111 or its equivalent. Four class sessions per week plus one conversation session with French Assistant. Spring semester.
114. Accelerated Elementary French. 4 cr. hrs. An introductory college course in French covering the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing French. The course covers the same material as FRE 111, 112 at an accelerated pace for students who have had two or more years of French in high school, but whose placement test scores indicate that they are not adequately prepared to enter FRE 211. Prerequisites: Two years of high school French and recommendation of the Department based on the placement test. Four class sessions per week plus one conversation session with French Assistant. Fall semester.
211. IntermediateFrenchI. 4 cr. hrs.
Review of grammar and vocabulary of the beginning level with the addition of new elements and an emphasis on proficiency in the four language skills and culture. Four class sessions per week plus one conversation class with French Assistant. Prerequisite: FRE 112 or its equivalent. Fall semester.
212. Intermediate French II. 4 cr. hrs.
A continuation of French 211 using the same methods. Four class sessions per week plus one conversation class with French Assistant. Prerequisite: FRE 211 or its equivalent. Spring semester.
323. Introduction to French Literature. 4 cr. hrs.
An integrated introduction to French literature for students with no previous experience in the field. A detailed study of literature relating to important moments in French history; study and practice of techniques of literary analysis; review of selected grammar and sentence structure; and opportunities to speak French. Prerequisite: French 212 or equivalent. Fall semester.
324. French Novel of the l9th Century. 4 cr. hrs.
An integrated study of the French novel of the 19th century through selected, representative works; supporting study of the historical and cultural context of the 19th century; review of selected grammar and sentence structures; structured opportunities to speak French. Prerequisite: French 323. Spring semester, alternate years.
325. French in the Business World. 4 cr. hrs.
Development of language skills and vocabulary, particularly in respect to business usage. A study of cultural differences that can affect communication and cooperation in a business context. An exploration of resources useful to an American working in a French business context. Prior courses in accounting, business and/or economics recommended. Spring semester.
351. French Theatre of the 17th and 20th Centuries. 4 cr. hrs.
An integrated study of French theatrical literature of the 17th and 20th centuries through selected, representative works; supporting study of the historical and cultural context of the 17th century; review of selected grammar and sentence structures; structured opportunities to speak French. Prerequisite: any 300 level French course. Fall semester, alternate years.
353. French Civilization and Literature. 4 cr. hrs.
A study of the cultural, social and political climate of France since the sixteenth century supported by a detailed study of French poetry; review of selected grammar and sentence structure; and opportunities to speak French. Prerequisites: Any 300-level French course. Fall semester, alternate years.
354. French Novel of the 20th Century. 4 cr. hrs.
A detailed study of Francophone novels of the twentieth century, with emphasis on issues of writing and maturity into adulthood; review of selected grammar and sentence structures; and opportunities to speak French. Prerequisite: any 300 level French course. Spring semester, alternate years.
415. Synthesis of French Literature and Culture. 4 cr. hrs.
A seminar requiring the synthesis of skills learned in other classes, including independent reading of a major literary work, literary analysis, cultural and historical knowledge, research, and presentations of individual work in both written and oral formats. Two class sessions with expectations of individual initiative in research, reading, analysis and development of two papers (literary analysis and history), one oral presentation (culture) and an annotated bibliography on a topic or topics of choice. Prerequisite: 16 credit hours numbered 300 or above. Spring semester, as needed.
Spanish
111. Intensive Beginning Spanish I. 4 cr. hrs. Begins with pronunciation and moves into the essentials of grammar. There is practice in conversation, composition, and reading. (Students with two or more years of high school Spanish may not enroll.) Fall semester.
112. Intensive Beginning Spanish II. 4 cr. hrs. A continuation of the study of essentials of grammar with further practice in conversation, composition and reading. Prerequisite: SPA 111 or its equivalent. Spring semester.
SPA 114. Accelerated Elementary Spanish. 4 cr. hrs. An introductory course in Spanish covering the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing Spanish. The course covers the same material as SPA 111 and 112 at an accelerated pace for students who have had two or more years of Spanish in high school, but whose placement test scores indicate that they are not adequately prepared to enter SPA 211.
211. Intermediate Spanish I. 4 cr. hrs. Review of grammar, further practice in conversation and composition, reading from representative Spanish and Spanish-American authors as well as cultural readings, and extensive practice in writing. Prerequisite: SPA 112 or 114 or equivalent.
213. Introduction to Literary Readings and Grammar Review. 2 cr. hrs. An introduction to the study of literature and literary analysis. Literature will be selected from Spain, Latin America and Latino (USA) sources. Intensive grammar review and compositions, as well as readings about the authors and their cultural context, will accompany the study of the texts. Prerequisite: Spanish 211 or equivalent.
214. Spanish for the Working World. 2 cr. hrs. Introduction to the appropriate use of Spanish for business, international trade and other professional contexts. Emphasis is placed on commercial terminology, documentation and correspondence. Areas such as advertising, trade, transportation, banking, and finance will be covered in this course. Prerequisite: Spanish 211 or equivalent.
216. Special Topics in Hispanic Culture. 2 cr. hrs. This course will study topics related to the history, civilization and literature of Spanish-speaking populations in the United States, Latin America and Spain. Prerequisite: Spanish 211 or equivalent.
306. The Chicano Experience 4 cr. hrs. This course will trace the history of the Chicano presence in the United States from the period of Spanish colonization, through the Mexican-American war and up to the present. The student will examine writings in the disciplines of history, literature and sociology in order to gain an understanding of the current and historical issues in the Chicano community. The major questions addressed will be those of identity and the struggle for place, recognition and justice in the society at large. Prerequisite: at least 2 hrs. in intermediate Spanish courses beyond SPA 211.
320. Topics in Hispanic Civilization 4 cr. hrs. An introduction to the literature, history and cultures of Spain and Spanish America. Major literary works are studied in their historical and cultural contexts. The course content is divided into two sections which are taught in alternate years. Section A focuses on Hispanic civilization and literature before 1800, and section B focuses on the 19th and 20th centuries. Students may take both sections of this course in consecutive years for a total of 8 credit hours. The course emphasizes writing skills and the development of clarity and accuracy in both written and spoken Spanish. Prerequisites: Prerequisite: at least 2 hrs. in intermediate Spanish courses beyond SPA 211 or equivalent.
323. Masterpieces of Spanish Literature. 4 cr. hrs. An introduction to the study of important literary works within the context of the major political and social developments within Spain, and the great literary movements of Europe. The course will include works from Middle Ages, Golden Age, and 19th Century. Prerequisites: SPA 320.
324. Masterpieces of Spanish-American Literature. 4 cr. hrs. An introduction to the study of important literary works of Spanish America within the context of the major political and social developments, and the influence of the great literary movements of Europe. The course will focus on the novel, short fiction, and some poetry. Prerequisite: SPA 320 or permission of instructor.
325. 20th Century Spanish Theater. 4 cr. hrs. A presentation of the major trends in Twentieth Century Spanish theater through the reading of a number of significant plays. The plays will be studied in their social and artistic contexts. Prerequisites: SPA 320 or permission of instructor.
326. Study of Don Quixote. 4 cr. hrs. An in-depth study of the character of Don Quixote, and analysis of Cervantes’ narrative technique. The course will require reading of the novel in a version which retains many archaic forms of speech, as well as selected contemporary critical works. Prerequisites: SPA 320 or permission of instructor.
327. Advanced Oral and Written Spanish. 4 cr. hrs. This course is designed to refine speaking and writing skills through discussion of topics related to Latin America, the United States and Spain. Compositions related to these topics will enhance writing proficiency in Spanish. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: at least 2 hrs. in intermediate Spanish courses beyond SPA 211 or equivalent.
328. Advanced Grammar and Introduction to Spanish Linguistics. 4 cr. hrs. Introduces students to the study of the systems of Spanish: syntax, phonology, lexicon and morphology and language as a social construct. Regional varieties of Spanish spoken in Spain, Latin America and the US as well as Spanish in contact with other languages will be considered. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: at least 2 hrs. in intermediate Spanish courses beyond SPA 211 or equivalent.
350, 450. Internship in Spanish. 1 cr. hr. Spanish majors in their junior or senior year may take an internship for a maximum of one credit hour. The exact nature of the internship experience will be worked out with the Spanish faculty and is subject to approval by the chair of the department. Internship credit may not be applied to credit for the major in Spanish.
415. Hispanic Civilization and Literature: Senior Synthesis. 4 cr. hrs. This course is for the student whose major field is Spanish, and is the final course in the major sequence. The focus of the course is on synthesizing knowledge from previous courses into a broad historical and cultural framework. The emphasis of the course will be a major research project that incorporates works read in previous classes into a theme-based paper. Prerequisites: At least 16 hours of 300-level work in Spanish, 8 of which must be on the WJC campus.
Japanese
See the section on “Japanese Area Studies” for information about a major through the exchange program with Seinan Gakuin.
111. Elementary Japanese I. 4 cr. hrs. A complete introductory course in college Japanese. Students learn to speak, read and write Japanese. Every third semester.
112. Elementary Japanese II. 4 cr. hrs. A continuation of JPN 111 with an increased emphasis on reading and writing Japanese. Every third semester.
211. Intermediate Japanese I. 4 cr. hrs. Further practice in speaking and reading Japanese. Basic skills in writing Japanese are introduced. Prerequisites: JPN 112 or the equivalent. Every third semester.
Classics--The Robert Baylor Semple Department of Classics
Greek
111-112. Elementary New Testament Greek. 4 cr. hrs. each Inflection, syntax, word formation and vocabulary building are emphasized along with reading simple passages from the Greek New Testament.
113. Elementary Ancient Greek I. 4 cr. hrs. Study of classical Greek grammar, vocabulary, and syntax, to enable students to read Greek literature of increasing difficulty.
114. Elementary Ancient Greek II. 4 cr. hrs. Continued study of classical Greek grammar, vocabulary, and syntax, to enable students to read Greek literature of increasing difficulty. Prerequisite: Greek 113.
213. New Testament Greek. 4 cr. hrs. The vocabulary, inflection, syntax, and style of Koine Greek is studied as it appears in the literature of the New Testament. The student becomes familiar with the standard grammars, lexicons, dictionaries, commentaries, and other resources to gain competency in reading and interpreting the New Testament. Selected portions of the New Testament exegeted. Offered on demand.
215. Intermediate Ancient Greek. 4 cr. hrs. Extensive readings from works of one or more Greek authors, such as Xenophon or Plato, depending on student interests. Prerequisite: Greek 114 or equivalent. Fall semester.
311-312. Independent Study. 4 cr. hrs. Readings in one or more Greek authors. Offered on demand.
Latin
111-112. Elementary Latin. 4 cr. hrs. ea. Inflection, syntax, word formation, vocabulary building are emphasized. In the application of grammar, translation will move from simple to more complex. (Students with two or more years of high school Latin may not enroll in 111.)
114. Accelerated Elementary Latin. 4 cr. hrs. Inflection, syntax, word formation, vocabulary building are emphasized. The course covers the same material as LAT 111, 112 at an accelerated pace for students who have had two or more years of Latin in high school, but whose placement test scores indicate that they are not adequately prepared to enter LAT 213. Prerequisite: Two years of high school Latin and recommendation of the Department based on the placement test.
213. Intermediate Latin. 4 cr. hrs. Builds on a foundation of grammar attained in 111-112. Extensive reading from the works of one or more Latin authors. Fall semester.
311-312. Independent Study. 4 cr. hrs. Readings in one or more Latin authors. Offered on demand.
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