For beginning students interested in American Sign Language. Native-speakers and students who have acquired proficiency in this language through extended residence, military service, church missions, or other methods may not enroll in this class. Emphasizes principles, methods, and techniques of communicating manually with deaf individuals. Teaches basic receptive and expressive skills, overviews basic grammatical structure in signing, and explores deaf culture. A variety of teaching methods are employed, including drills, videos, and work in pairs. This course partially qualifies students to receive an Associate of Arts degree or Bachelor of Arts degree for some majors. Successful completers are prepared to take ASL 1020. Placement in foreign language classes is at the discretion of the Department Chair. FA

For students interested in American Sign Language who have completed ASL 1010 or who have equivalent experience (approximately two years of high school ASL). Native-speakers and students who have acquired proficiency in this language through extended residence, military service, church missions, or other methods may not enroll in this class. Emphasizes principles, methods, and techniques of communicating manually with deaf individuals. Continues the development of basic conversational skills with emphasis on the receptive skills, grammatical features, vocabulary development, and cultural awareness. Varied methods are used to teach the class, including drills, videos, and work in pairs. Students using 1020 as an entry level class may receive vertical credits for ASL 1010 upon passing 1020 with a C grade or higher. This course partially qualifies students to receive an Associate of Arts degree or Bachelor of Arts degree for some majors. Successful completers are prepared to take ASL 2010. Placement in foreign language classes is at the discretion of the Department Chair. Prerequisite: ASL 1010 or instructor permission. SP

For intermediate-level students who have taken ASL 1020, or for students with equivalent experience (four or more years of high school ASL). Native-speakers and students who have acquired proficiency in this language through extended residence, military service, church missions, or other methods may not enroll in this class. Continued emphasis on communicative competence, including both expressive and receptive abilities, as well as cultural awareness. Students using 2010 as an entry level class may receive vertical credits for lower level classes upon passing 2010 with a C grade or higher. This course partially qualifies students to receive an Associate of Arts degree or Bachelor of Arts degree for some majors. Successful completers are prepared to take ASL 2020. Placement in foreign language classes is at the discretion of the Department Chair. Prerequisite: ASL 1020 or instructor permission. FA

For intermediate-level students who have taken ASL 2010. Continued emphasis on communicative competence, including both expressive and receptive abilities, as well cultural awareness. Students using 2020 as an entry level class may receive vertical credits for lower level classes upon passing 2020 with a C grade or higher. This course partially qualifies students to receive an Associate of Arts degree or Bachelor of Arts degree for some majors. Placement in foreign language classes is at the discretion of the Department Chair. Prerequisite: ASL 2010 or instructor permission. SP

For beginning students interested in the Chinese language. Native-speakers and students who have acquired proficiency in this language through extended residence, military service, church missions, or other methods may not enroll in this class. Emphasis on gaining communicative competence by focusing on the development of speaking and listening comprehension skills. Discussion of Chinese culture is also a component of the course. Several teaching methods are used, including lecture, drill practice, conversation exchanges and group work. This course partially qualifies students to receive an Associate of Arts degree. Successful completers are prepared to take Chinese 1020. Placement in foreign language classes is at the discretion of the Department Chair. FA

For students who have completed CHIN 1010 or who have equivalent experience (approximately two years of high school Chinese). Native-speakers and students who have acquired proficiency in this language through extended residence, military service, church missions, or other methods may not enroll in this class. Continued emphasis on gaining communicative competence by focusing on the development of speaking and listening comprehension skills. Several teaching methods are employed, including lecture, drill practice, conversation exchanges, videos, lab tapes, and group work. Students using 1020 as an entry level class may receive vertical credits for CHIN 1010 upon passing 1020 with a C grade or higher. This course partially qualifies students to receive an Associate of Arts or Bachelor of Arts degree. Successful completers are prepared to take CHIN 2010. Placement in foreign language classes is at the discretion of the Department Chair. Prerequisite: CHIN 1010 or instructor permission. SP

For beginning students interested in the French language. Native-speakers and students who have acquired proficiency in this language through extended residence, military service, church missions, or other methods may not enroll in this class. Speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities are used to develop communicative skills. Cultural awareness is also a component of this class. A variety of teaching methods are employed, including drills, videos, and work in pairs. This course partially qualifies students to receive an Associate of Arts or Bachelor of Arts degree. Successful completers are prepared to take FREN 1020. Placement in foreign language classes is at the discretion of the Department Chair. FA

For students interested in the French language who have completed FREN 1010 or who have equivalent experience (approximately two years of high school French). Native-speakers and students who have acquired proficiency in this language through extended residence, military service, church missions, or other methods may not enroll in this class. Emphasizes developing communicative competence, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing, as well as cultural awareness. Varied methods are used to teach the class, including videos and drilling concepts. Students using 1020 as an entry level class may receive vertical credits for FREN 1010 upon passing 1020 with a C grade or higher. This course partially qualifies students to receive an Associate of Arts or Bachelor of Arts degree. Successful completers are prepared to take FREN 2010. Placement in foreign language classes is at the discretion of the Department Chair. Prerequisite: FREN 1010 or instructor permission. SP

For intermediate-level students who have taken FREN 1020, or for students who have had equivalent experience (four or more years of high school French). Native-speakers and students who have acquired proficiency in this language through extended residence, military service, church missions, or other methods may not enroll in this class. Continued emphasis on communicative competence. Grammatical structures will be reviewed, conversation will be emphasized, and reading and writing will receive increased focus, as well as cultural awareness. A variety of teaching methods are employed, including drills, videos, conversational activities, reading, and lecture. Students using 2010 as an entry level class may receive vertical credits for lower level classes upon passing 2010 with a C grade or higher. This course partially qualifies students to receive an Associate of Arts or Bachelor of Arts degree. Successful completers are prepared to take FREN 2020. Placement in foreign language classes is at the discretion of the Department Chair. Prerequisite: FREN 1020 or instructor permission. FA

For intermediate-level students who have taken FREN 2010. Continued emphasis on communicative competence. Grammatical structures will be reviewed, conversation will be emphasized, and reading and writing will receive increased focus, as well as cultural awareness. A variety of teaching methods are employed, including drills, videos, conversational activities, reading, and lecture. Students using 2010 as an entry level class may receive vertical credits for lower level classes upon passing 2010 with a C grade or higher. This course partially qualifies students to receive an Associate of Arts or Bachelor of Arts degree. Placement in foreign language classes is at the discretion of the Department Chair. Prerequisite: FREN 2010 or instructor permission. SP

For beginning students interested in the German language. Native-speakers and students who have acquired proficiency in this language through extended residence, military service, church missions, or other methods may not enroll in this class. Emphasis on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills will help the student begin to develop communicative competence. Discussion of German culture is also a component of this course. Several teaching methods are employed, including lecture, drill practice, videos, and group work. This course partially qualifies students to receive an Associate of Arts or Bachelor of Arts degree. Successful completers are prepared to take GERM 1020. Placement in foreign language classes is at the discretion of the Department Chair. FA

For students interested in the German language who have completed GERM 1010 or who have equivalent experience (approximately two years of high school German). Native-speakers and students who have acquired proficiency in this language through extended residence, military service, church missions, or other methods may not enroll in this class. Continued emphasis on developing communicative skills, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing, as well as cultural awareness. Several teaching methods are employed, including lecture, drill practice, videos, and group work. Students using 1020 as an entry level class may receive vertical credits for GERM 1010 upon passing 1020 with a C grade or higher. This course partially qualifies students to receive an Associate of Arts degree or Bachelor of Arts degree. Successful completers are prepared to take GERM 2010. Placement in foreign language classes is at the discretion of the Department Chair. Prerequisite: GERM 1010 or instructor permission. SP

For intermediate-level students who have taken GERM 1020, or for students who have had equivalent experience (four or more years of high school German). Native-speakers and students who have acquired proficiency in this language through extended residence, military service, church missions, or other methods may not enroll in this class. Continued emphasis on communicative competence. Grammatical structures will be reviewed, conversation will be emphasized, and reading and writing will receive increased focus, as well as cultural awareness. A variety of teaching methods are employed, including role-play and small group activities, discussion of reading materials, and videos. Students using 2010 as an entry level class may receive vertical credits for lower level classes upon passing 2010 with a C grade or higher. This course partially qualifies students to receive an Associate of Arts or Bachelor of Arts degree. Successful completers are prepared to take GERM 2020. Placement in foreign language classes is at the discretion of the Department Chair. Prerequisite: GERM 1020 or instructor permission. FA

For intermediate-level students who have taken GERM 2010. Continued emphasis on communicative competence. Grammatical structures will be reviewed, conversation will be emphasized, and reading and writing will receive increased focus, as well as cultural awareness. A variety of teaching methods are employed, including drills, videos, conversational activities, reading, and lecture. Students using 2010 as an entry level class may receive vertical credits for lower level classes upon passing 2010 with a C grade or higher. This course partially qualifies students to receive an Associate of Arts or Bachelor of Arts degree. Placement in foreign language classes is at the discretion of the Department Chair. Prerequisite: GERM 2010 or instructor permission. SP

For beginning students interested in the Japanese language. Native-speakers and students who have acquired proficiency in this language through extended residence, military service, church missions, or other methods may not enroll in this class. Emphasis on gaining communicative competence by focusing on the development of speaking and listening comprehension skills. Discussion of Japanese culture is also a component of the course. Several teaching methods are employed, including lecture, drill practice, conversation exchanges, videos, lab tapes, and group work. This course partially qualifies students to receive an Associate of Arts or Bachelor of Arts degree. Successful completers are prepared to take JAPN 1020. Placement in foreign language classes is at the discretion of the Department Chair. FA

For beginning students interested in the Japanese language who have completed JAPN 1010 or who have equivalent experience (approximately two years of high school Japanese). Native-speakers and students who have acquired proficiency in this language through extended residence, military service, church missions, or other methods may not enroll in this class. Continued emphasis on gaining communicative competence by focusing on the development of speaking and listening comprehension skills. Several teaching methods are employed, including lecture, drill practice, conversation exchanges, videos, lab tapes, and group work. Students using 1020 as an entry level class may receive vertical credits for JAPN 1010 upon passing 1020 with a C grade or higher. This course partially qualifies students to receive an Associate of Arts or Bachelor of Arts degree. Successful completers are prepared to take JAPN 2010. Placement in foreign language classes is at the discretion of the Department Chair. Prerequisite: JAPN 1010 or instructor permission. SP

For intermediate-level students who have taken JAPN 1020, or for students who have had equivalent experience (four or more years of high school Japanese). Native-speakers and students who have acquired proficiency in this language through extended residence, military service, church missions, or other methods may not enroll in this class. Continued emphasis on communicative competence. Grammatical structures will be reviewed, conversation will be emphasized, and reading and writing will receive increased focus, as well as cultural awareness. A variety of teaching methods are employed, including drills, videos, conversational activities, reading, and lecture. Students using 2010 as an entry level class may receive vertical credits for lower level classes upon passing 2010 with a C grade or higher. This course partially qualifies students to receive an Associate of Arts or Bachelor of Arts degree. Successful completers are prepared to take JAPN 2020. Placement in foreign language classes is at the discretion of the Department Chair. Prerequisite: JAPN 1020 or instructor permission. FA based on sufficient student need.

For intermediate-level students who have taken JAPN 2010. Continued emphasis on communicative competence. Grammatical structures will be reviewed, conversation will be emphasized, and reading and writing will receive increased focus, as well as cultural awareness. A variety of teaching methods are employed, including drills, videos, conversational activities, reading, and lecture. Students using 2020 as an entry level class may receive vertical credits for lower level classes upon passing 2020 with a C grade or higher. This course partially qualifies students to receive an Associate of Arts or Bachelor of Arts degree. Placement in foreign language classes is at the discretion of the Department Chair. Prerequisite: JAPN 2010 or instructor permission. SP based on sufficient student need

Beginning course for students with little or no Spanish language experience. Native-speakers and students who have acquired proficiency in this language through extended residence, military service, church missions, or other methods may not enroll in this class. Emphasizes conversation, vocabulary building, and basic grammar. A variety of teaching methods will be employed, including drills, videos, etc. Some discussion of culture is included. This course partially qualifies students to receive an Associate of Arts or Bachelor of Arts degree. Successful completers are prepared to take SPAN 1020. Placement in foreign language classes is at the discretion of the Department Chair. FA, SP, SU

For students who have completed SPAN 1010 or who have equivalent experience (approximately two years of high school Spanish). Native-speakers and students who have acquired proficiency in this language through extended residence, military service, church missions, or other methods may not enroll in this class. Speaking, listening, reading, and writing, as well as cultural awareness will be emphasized. Varied methods are used to teach the class, including videos and drilling. Students using 1020 as an entry level class may receive vertical credits for SPAN 1010 upon passing 1020 with a C grade or higher. This course partially qualifies students to receive an Associate of Arts or Bachelor of Arts degree. Upon completion of this course you will be prepared to take SPAN 2010. Equivalent experience may substitute for prerequisite. Placement in foreign language classes is at the discretion of the Department Chair. Prerequisite: SPAN 1010 or instructor permission. FA, SP, SU

For Intermediate level students who have taken Spanish 1020, or equivalent experience (four or more years of high school Spanish). Native-speakers and students who have acquired proficiency in this language through extended residence, military service, church missions, or other methods may not enroll in this class. Second-year course that emphasizes grammar review, composition, reading and conversation, and cultural awareness. Students using 2010 as an entry level class may receive vertical credits for lower level courses upon passing 2010 with a C grade or higher. This course partially qualifies students to receive an Associate of Arts or Bachelor of Arts degree. Successful completers will be prepared to take Spanish 2020. Not for students with extended Spanish language experience abroad. Equivalent experience may substitute for prerequisite. Placement in foreign language classes is at the discretion of the Department Chair. Prerequisite: SPAN 1020 or instructor permission. FA

For Intermediate students who have taken Spanish 2010, or equivalent (four or more years of high school Spanish). Continued emphasis on grammar and introduction of authentic literary works to develop reading comprehension at a higher level. Cultural awareness will be emphasized as well. Students using 2020 as an entry level class may receive vertical credits for lower level courses upon passing 2020 with a C grade or higher. This course, along with one other Spanish course, will partially qualify students to receive an Associate of Arts degree. Not for students with extended Spanish language experience abroad. Successful completers should continue studies with SPAN 3020. Equivalent experience may substitute for prerequisite. Placement in foreign language classes is at the discretion of the Department Chair. Prerequisite: SPAN 2010 or instructor permission. SP

Designed for students whose home language is Spanish but whose education has been in English. Grammar will be reviewed while emphasizing the mechanics of written Spanish, including syntax, spelling, and the use of accents. Culture and traditions will also be taught. Strongly recommended for heritage Spanish students prior to taking more advanced Spanish courses.

Emphasizes conversation through readings of both historical and contemporary topics. These readings will help introduce students to various aspects of Hispanic traditions, customs and values. Includes oral discussions. Emphasis on tools for advanced reading: vocabulary recognition, comprehension of idiomatic expressions, and knowledge of advanced grammar. Equivalent experience may substitute for prerequisite. Prerequisite: SPAN 2020. FA

Special attention is given to advanced areas of Spanish grammar appropriate for oral argumentation and expository writing and also to distinctions between formal and informal usage. Continued development of conversational and written skills through discussing the different cultural aspects of Spanish-speaking countries, emphasizing the richness of the different cultures as well as dialectal uses of grammar. Critical and creative writing with emphasis on summaries, narratives, and descriptions of a factual nature, and supported opinion. Authentic materials promote the understanding of Hispanic cultures. Students using 3060 as an entry level class may receive vertical credits for lower level courses upon passing 3060 with a C grade or higher. Equivalent experience may substitute for prerequisite. FA, SP

Continuation of SPAN 3060. Emphasizes advanced grammar (including distinctions of tense, aspect and mood; reflexive and passive usage; and pronoun selection). Attention is paid to Spanish/English contrasts. Grammar skills are developed in conversation and in reading and writing. Students are also introduced to linguistic concepts that will help them make their own judgments about grammar and pronunciation. Prerequisite: SPAN 3060. SP

Introduction in Spanish to basic business concepts (relating to company structure, accounting, banking, etc.) with a focus on Spanish vocabulary and writing skills for business. Attention to applications in Spanish-speaking countries. A course devoted to learning and practicing oral and writing basic terminology and vocabulary related to commerce with Spain and Latin America. Practice in commercial letter writing. Prerequisite: SPAN 3060. FA

Readings in modern Hispanic literature (either Spanish peninsular or Latin American), focusing on formal literary analysis. Prerequisite: SPAN 3060. FA

Introduction to contemporary and historical, political, economic, and cultural issues affecting one or more of the countries of Spain and/or Spanish America. Repeatable for credit when topic varies. Prerequisite: SPAN 3060. Offered based upon sufficient student need.

Service Learning advanced Spanish course looking at a wide variety of issues that affect the lives of Hispanics living in the United States: immigration law, ESL, education, health issues, discrimination, employment, religion, etc. Students will become familiar first hand with these issues working on volunteer projects in a variety of settings such as public schools, hospitals and health clinics, legal service offices, and minority civic centers. Students will do work on a volunteer basis (not for pay) in an area that will be linguistically challenging and therefore will show a gain in Spanish language skills in order to increase cultural awareness and heightened sensitivity for immigrant issues. Prerequisite: SPAN 3060. Offered in rotation; consult class schedule.

For students wishing instruction that is not available through other regularly scheduled courses in this discipline. Occasionally, students request some type of non-traditional instruction, or an unanticipated opportunity for instruction presents itself. This seminar course provides a variable-credit context for these purposes. As requirements, this seminar course must first be pre-approved by the department chair; second, it must provide at least nine contact hours of lab or lecture for each credit hour offered; and third, it must include some academic project or paper (i.e., credit is not given for attendance alone). This course may include standard lectures, travel and field trips, guest speakers, laboratory exercises, or other non-traditional instruction methods. Note that this course is an elective and does not fulfill general education or program requirements. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Covers the cultural history of Spain from the Middle Ages to the present, including history, architecture, art, literature music and film, to determine if there is a uniquely Spanish manner of seeing and understanding the world--one which emerges as clearly distinct from the culture of America and other Western European nations. Prerequisite: SPAN 3060. Offered in rotation; consult class schedule.

Survey of selected periods and themes in Spanish literature of the Iberian Peninsula. Students will examine the most important literary texts, trends, genres, and literary, cultural, and philosophical theories from the Middle Ages to 17th Century through class discussions and lectures, analysis of readings, online databases, and videos. Prerequisite: SPAN 3060. Offered in rotation; consult class schedule.

Survey of selected periods and themes in Spanish literature of the Iberian Peninsula. Readings of masterpieces by great writers chosen from the 18th Century to the present will be examined through lectures, oral discussions, and written reports in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 3060. Offered in rotation; consult class schedule.

Survey of selected periods and themes in Spanish American literature, covering texts from the pre-Hispanic, European exploration, and colonization of the Americas (1492-1826) periods in order to study a topic of interest in Spanish American literature and culture through reading and thinking critically about a wide variety of literary and cultural texts, including letters, chronicles, essays, poetry, and fiction. Prerequisite: SPAN 3060. Offered in rotation; consult class schedule.

Survey of selected periods and themes in Spanish American literature, covering texts from independence to the present in order to study a topic of interest in Spanish American literature and culture through reading and thinking critically about a wide variety of literary and cultural texts, including romantic allegories of the nation, modernism and postmodernism, avant-garde poetry, regionalism versus cosmopolitanism, indigenous and indigenist literature, magical realism and literature of the boom, Afro-Hispanic literature, and testimonial narrative. Prerequisite: SPAN 3060. Offered in rotation; consult class schedule.