UD College of Arts and Sciences - Department of Languages

Courses

Arabic:

ARA 101	BASIC PROFICIENCY IN ARABIC I
	Development of basic communication and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Admission is restricted to those who have not studied Arabic or have placed in this course by examination.
ARA 141	BASIC PROFICIENCY IN ARABIC II
	Further development of fundamental communication and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Successful completion of this course includes the demonstration of the proficiency level required by the College of Arts and Sciences' Liberal Studies Curriculum.
ARA 201	INTERMEDIATE ARABIC I
	Expansion and extension of proficiency and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through conversation practice, reading assignments, composition assignments, and grammar exercises.
ARA 202	INTERMEDIATE ARABIC II
	Continued development of proficiency and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through conversation practice, reading assignments, composition assignments, and grammar exercises.

Chinese:

CHI 101	BASIC PROFICIENCY IN MANDARIN CHINESE I
	Development of basic communication and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Admission is restricted to those who have not studied Mandarin Chinese or have placed into this course by examination.
CHI 141	BASIC PROFICIENCY IN MANDARIN CHINESE II
	Further development of fundamental communication and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Successful completion of this course includes the demonstration of the proficiency level required by the College of Arts and Sciences' Liberal Studies Curriculum.
CHI 201	INTERMEDIATE MANDARIN CHINESE I
	Expansion and extension of proficiency and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through conversation practice, reading assignments, composition assignments, and grammar exercises.
CHI 202	INTERMEDIATE MANDARIN CHINESE II
	Continued development of proficiency and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through conversation practice, reading assignments, composition assignments, and grammar exercises.

French:

FRN 101	BASIC PROFICIENCY IN FRENCH l
	Development of basic communication and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Admission is restricted to those who have not studied French or have placed into this course by examination.
FRN 131	INTENSIVE FUNDAMENTAL FRENCH
	Intensive development of fundamental communication and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Admission restricted to those who have previous experience with the language and place into this course by examination. Credit granted for only ONE of the following: FRN 101 or 131.
FRN 141	BASIC PROFICIENCY IN FRENCH ll
	Further development of fundamental communication and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Successful completion of this course includes the demonstration of the proficiency level as described by the College of Arts and Sciences' Liberal Studies Curriculum.
FRN 201	INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I
	Development of reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills. Language laboratory required.
FRN 202	INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II
	Development of reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills. Language laboratory required.
FRN 270	INTERMEDIATE STUDY ABROAD
	Intermediate intensive study in a foreign country/region whose everyday language is French. Instruction in language, culture and civilization. Conducted in French. Available only during the summer session. Repeatable when subtitle and content change.
FRN 311	FRENCH CONVERSATION I
	Intensive practice in speaking French to develop oral communication skills. Emphasis on vocabulary development, listening comprehension, simulation of life-like situations, and discussions on French life and culture.
FRN 312	FRENCH CONVERSATION II
	Intensive practice in speaking French to develop oral communication skills. Emphasis on vocabulary development, listening comprehension, simulation of life-like situations, and discussions on French life and culture.
FRN 321	FRENCH COMPOSITION I
	Practice in composition on topics dealing with French life and culture. Systematic vocabulary enrichment, refinement of grammar, and assimilation of stylistic patterns. Emphasis on correct writing and creativity. Initiation into the concept of style in French prose.
FRN 322	FRENCH COMPOSITION II
	Practice in composition on topics dealing with French life and culture. Systematic vocabulary enrichment, refinement of grammar, and assimilation of stylistic patterns. Emphasis on correct writing and creativity. Initiation into the concept of style in French prose.
FRN 325	INTRODUCTION TO COMMERCIAL FRENCH
	Introduction to French business and the French position in international trade. Basic vocabulary of the office and the world of trade, introduction to formal correspondence and transactions.
FRN 331	FRENCH PHONETICS AND DICTION
	Formation of the sounds of French, rules of pronunciation, use of phonetic transcription, practical exercises in interpretive reading. Recommended for French majors and required for prospective teachers.
FRN 341	FRENCH CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION
	Introduction to the history of French civilization with emphasis on the arts and life in each major cultural period. Recommended for all French majors and minors.
FRN 350	FRENCH LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION
	Course to acquaint students with major topics in French and Francophone literature. Conducted in English. Repeatable when subtitle and content change.
FRN 352	OLD WORLD MEETS NEW (ENG)
	Readings of (1) non-fictional narratives regarding French encounters with American Indians in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries and (2) literary and philosophical works on this topic. Conducted in English. Students receive credit for either FRN 352 or FRN 452, not both.
FRN 360	EXPLICATION DE TEXTES
	Introduction to method of analyzing literary texts, both prose and poetry. Elements of French versification. Recommended for all French majors and prospective teachers.
FRN 361	SURVEY OF FRENCH LITERATURE I
	Major texts, trends, authors from the Middle Ages to the present, showing influences and continuity. Lectures, discussions, oral and written reports. Recommended for all French majors and prospective teachers.
FRN 362	SURVEY OF FRENCH LITERATURE II
	Major texts, trends, authors from the Middle Ages to the present, showing influences and continuity. Lectures, discussions, oral and written reports. Recommended for all French majors and prospective teachers.
FRN 370	ADVANCED STUDY ABROAD
	Advanced intensive study in a foreign country/region whose everyday language is French, treating its language, culture, and civilization. Conducted in French. Available only during the summer session. Repeatable when subtitle and content change.
FRN 381	HISTORY OF FRENCH CINEMA
	A survey of the trends, styles, and principal directors in the history of French cinema. Discussion of personal, social, and cultural values portrayed in films.
FRN 450	FRENCH LITERATURE
	Lectures and discussion concentrating on specialized genres, periods, or authors. Repeatable when subtitle and content change.
FRN 452	OLD WORLD MEETS NEW (FRN)
	Readings of (1) non-fictional narratives regarding French encounters with American Indians in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries and (2) literary and philosophical works on this topic. Conducted in French. Students receive credit for either FRN 352 or FRN 452, not both.
FRN 469	FRENCH LINGUISTICS
	A synchronic analysis of modern French language, including a contrast of the French sound system, morphology, and syntax with English structures; the historical derivation of French, creolization, and approaches to teaching French to English-speaking persons. Conducted in French.
FRN 491	INDEPENDENT STUDY
	Independent research project under the guidance of an instructor. Admission to project and number of semester hours require approval of the chairperson.

German:

GER 101	BASIC PROFICIENCY IN GERMAN I
	Development of basic communication and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Admission is restricted to those who have not studied German or have placed into this course by examination.
GER 131	INTENSIVE FUNDAMENTAL GERMAN
	Intensive development of fundamental communication and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Admission restricted to those who have previous experience with the language and place into this course by examination. Credit granted for only ONE of the following: GER 101 or 131.
GER 141	BASIC PROFICIENCY IN GERMAN ll
	Further development of fundamental communication and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Successful completion of this course includes the demonstration of the proficiency level as described by the College of Arts and Sciences' Liberal Studies Curriculum.
GER 201	INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I
	Systematic grammar review. Increased use of the language in written exercises and classroom discussions based on readings. Exposure to the development of German civilization and culture.
GER 202	INTERMEDIATE GERMAN II
	Systematic grammar review. Increased use of the language in written exercises and classroom discussions based on readings. Exposure to the development of German civilization and culture.
GER 311	GERMAN CONVERSATION I
	Practice to increase listening comprehension and fluency in speaking about topics from the personal and everyday to issues of current interest with focus on describing and narrating in paragraph-length structures. In-depth exploration of cultural commonalities and differences between the German-speaking countries and the United States. Focus on development of vocabulary and practice of expressions essential for oral communication. May be taken in either sequence.
GER 312	GERMAN CONVERSATION II
	Practice to increase listening comprehension and fluency in speaking about topics from the personal and everyday to issues of current interest with focus on describing and narrating in paragraph-length structures. In-depth exploration of cultural commonalities and differences between the German-speaking countries and the United States. Focus on development of vocabulary and practice of expressions essential for oral communication. May be taken in either sequence.
GER 321	GERMAN COMPOSITION I
	Practice in personal and topical writing in German that seeks to develop the ability to write well-structured paragraphs. Systematic vocabulary building and grammatical refinement and review. Readings on key issues of the day and/or topics providing crucial insight into German and European thinking and concerns. May be taken in either sequence.
GER 322	GERMAN COMPOSITION II
	Practice in personal and topical writing in German that seeks to develop the ability to write well-structured paragraphs. Systematic vocabulary building and grammatical refinement and review. Readings on key issues of the day and/or topics providing crucial insight into German and European thinking and concerns. May be taken in either sequence.
GER 325	COMMERCIAL GERMAN
	Introduction to the business language, customs, and economic profile of the German-speaking countries. Vocabulary of the office and world of trade. Business correspondence. Germany's economic and cultural position and goals within the context of the European Union and the world. Course provides an introduction to working in an international business setting.
GER 341	GERMAN CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION
	Introduction to German culture and civilization with emphasis on the arts, intellectual developments, and life in various periods of German history. Conducted in German.
GER 342	GERMANY AND THE NEW EUROPE
	Examination of developments in the life and culture, and the political, economic, and social realities in Germany from the end of WWI to the reunited country of today which is the largest member of EU. Course also explores the ideas and ideals on which the EU is founded, its present influence in the world, and how this new Europe differs from the United States of America. Conducted in German.
GER 350	GERMAN LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION
	Course to acquaint students with major German writers and literary movements. Conducted in English. Repeatable when subtitle and content change.
GER 351	GERMAN FILM
	Introduction to the aesthetic and thematic richness of German film. Students will study the cinema of the Weimar Republic within its historical context and its appropriation by Hollywood. This course will also introduce cross-cultural films having to do with idenity, women, immigrant workers, asylum seekers, postcolonialization, nationalism, social theory, ideology, and political activism.
GER 361	SURVEY OF GERMAN LITERATURE I
	German literary works from 1750 to the present reflecting the philosophy, aesthetics, and concerns of the time. Skills development for reading literary and cultural texts and writing on analytic and interpretative topics. May be taken in either sequence.
GER 362	SURVEY OF GERMAN LITERATURE II
	German literary works from 1750 to the present reflecting the philosophy, aesthetics, and concerns of the time. Skills development for reading literary and cultural texts and writing on analytic and interpretative topics. May be taken in either sequence.
GER 370	STUDY ABROAD
	Intensive study in a foreign country whose everyday language is German, treating the culture and civilization of the country. Conducted in German. Available only during the summer session. Repeatable when subtitle and content change.
GER 450	GERMAN LITERATURE
	Lectures and discussions in German in such specialized areas as Medieval lyric, Romanticism, twentieth-century novel, modern drama, and individual authors. Repeatable when subtitle and content change.
GER 469	GERMAN LINGUISTICS
	A synchronic analysis of modern German language, including a contrast of the German sound system, morphology, and syntax with English structures; the historical derivation of German, the modern German dialects, and approaches to teaching German to English-speakers. Conducted in German.
GER 491	INDEPENDENT STUDY
	Independent research project under the guidance of an instructor. Admission to project and number of semester hours require approval of chairperson.

Hindi:

HND 101	BEGINNING HINDI I
	Development of fundamental communication skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Admission to 101 restricted to those who have not studied Hindi or have placed into that course by examination. Offered only in India in connection with the B.A. Program in Philosophy. Credit is granted for only one of the following: HND 101-102 or HND 121.
HND 102	BEGINNING HINDI II
	Development of fundamental communication skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Admission to 102 is open only to those who have successfully completed 101. Offered only in India in connection with the B.A. Program in Philosophy. Credit is granted for only one of the following: HND 101-102 or HND 121.
HND 121	ELEMENTARY HINDI
	Review and further development of fundamental communication skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking. Admission restricted to those who have studied the language for at least two years and place into the course by examination. Offered only in India in connection with the B.A. Program in Philosophy. Credit granted for only one of the following: HND 101-102 or HND 121.
HND 141	BASIC PROFICIENCY IN HINDI
	Further development of communication skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking. Admission by examination or successful completion of HND 102 or HND 121. Successful completion of this course includes the demonstration of the minimal level of proficiency required for the College of Arts and Sciences' Liberal Studies Curriculum. Offered only in India in connection with the B.A. Program in Philosophy.
HND 201	INTERMEDIATE HINDI I
	Review of the essentials of grammar, intensive conversation and comprehension exercises, reading of graded modern prose and poetry; brief essays in Hindi. Offered only in India in connection with the B.A.. Program in Philosophy.
HND 202	INTERMEDIATE HINDI II
	Review of the essentials of grammar, intensive conversation and comprehension exercises, reading of graded modern prose and poetry; brief essays in Hindi. Offered only in India in connection with the B.A.. Program in Philosophy.

Italian:

ITA 101	BEGINNING ITALIAN
	Development of fundamental communication skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. No previous study of Italian is presupposed.
ITA 101A	BEGINNING ITALIAN I
	Development of fundamental communication skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use.
ITA 101B	BEGINNING ITALIAN II
	Development of fundamental communication skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use.
ITA 141	BASIC PROFICIENCY IN ITALIAN
	Further development of communication skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking. Admission by the successful completion of 101 or permission. Successful completion of this course includes demonstration of the minimal level of proficiency required for the College of Arts and Sciences' Liberal Studies Curriculum.
ITA 201	INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN I
	Development of reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills. Conversation practice, oral reports, reading assignments, composition assignments, and grammar exercises. The course is conducted in Italian.
ITA 202	INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN II
	Development of reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills. Conversation practice, oral reports, reading assignments, composition assignments, and grammar exercises. The course is conducted in Italian.
ITA 313	COMMUNICATING IN ITALIAN I
	Intensive practice in speaking and writing Italian at an advanced level. Emphasis on building vocabulary, learning correct idiomatic usage, increasing fluency, and improving syntax and style. The course is conducted in Italian. ITA 313 and 314 may be taken in either sequence.
ITA 314	COMMUNICATING IN ITALIAN II
	Intensive practice in speaking and writing Italian at an advanced level. Emphasis on building vocabulary, learning correct idiomatic usage, increasing fluency, and improving syntax and style. The course is conducted in Italian. ITA 313 and 314 may be taken in either sequence.
ITA 341	ITALIAN CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION I
	Survey of the major historical and cultural events in Italy from the Middle Ages to the present. All readings, lectures, discussions, reports, and tests are in Italian. ITA 341 and 342 may be taken in either sequence.
ITA 342	ITALIAN CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION II
	Survey of the major historical and cultural events in Italy from the Middle Ages to the present. All readings, lectures, discussion, reports, and tests are in Italian. ITA 341 and 342 may be taken in either sequence.
ITA 361	SURVEY OF ITALIAN LITERATURE I
	Italian literature from its beginnings in the thirteenth century to the present. Principal writers and literary trends; the techniques of literary analysis. Lectures, discussions, readings, and papers are in Italian. ITA 361 and 362 may be taken in either sequence.
ITA 362	SURVEY OF ITALIAN LITERATURE II
	Italian literature from its beginnings in the thirteenth century to the present. Principal writers and literary trends; the techniques of literary analysis. Lectures, discussions, readings, and papers are in Italian. ITA 361 and 362 may be taken in either sequence.
ITA 491	INDEPENDENT STUDY
	Independent research project under the guidance of an instructor. Admission to project and number of semester hours require approval of chairperson.

Languages:

LNG 101	BEGINNING LANGUAGE STUDY
	Development of fundamental communication skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking with a focus on basic proficiency in survival communication, and familiarization with culture in languages other than those regularly taught in the Department of Languages. May be offered through distance learning or study abroad with the support of the Department of Languages. No previous study of the language is presupposed (for 101 only). Offered with different suffixes according to the language studied.
LNG 141	BASIC PROFICIENCY IN LANGUAGE
	Further development of communication skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking with a focus on basic proficiency in survival communication, and familiarization with culture in languages other than those regularly taught in the Department of Languages. Offered with different suffixes according to the language studied.
LNG 201	INTERMEDIATE LANGUAGE I
	Expansion and extension of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through conversation practice, reading assignments, composition assignments, and grammar exercises. Offered with different suffixes according to the language studied.
LNG 202	INTERMEDIATE LANGUAGE II
	Continued development of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing through conversation practice, reading assignments, composition assignments, and grammar exercises. Offered with different suffixes according to the language studied.
LNG 320	INSTRUCTED SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
	Study of cognitive, linguistic, sociolinguistic, and constructivist approaches to instructed second language acquisition, including the relationship between classroom interaction and language acquisition.
LNG 330	TEACHING WORLD LANGUAGES IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (PK-6)
	An introduction to the pedagogical, philosophical, and psychological aspects of teaching foreign languages in elementary school. Topics: national and state standards, learners with special needs, reading in the foreign language, and professional associations.
LNG 468	INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS
	Survey of the various aspects of a scientific description of human language: phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. Interdisciplinary exploration of the reciprocal impact of linguistics on psychology, sociology, and language acquisition theory.
LNG 477	HONORS THESIS PROJECT
	First of two courses leading to the selection, design, investigation, and completion of an independent, original Honors Thesis project under the guidance of a faculty research advisor. Restricted to students in the University Honors Program with permission of the program director and departmental chairperson. Students pursuing an interdisciplinary thesis topic may register for three semester hours each in two separate disciplines in consultation with the department chairpersons.
LNG 478	HONORS THESIS PROJECT
	Second of two courses leading to the selection, design, investigation, and completion of an independent, original Honors Thesis project under the guidance of a faculty research advisor. Restricted to students in the University Honors Program with permission of the program director and departmental chairperson. Students pursuing an interdisciplinary thesis topic may register for three semester hours each in two separate disciplines in consultation with the department chairpersons.
LNG 495	THE LANGUAGE MAJOR IN PROFESSIONAL CAREERS
	Exploration of life-long learning opportunities to maintain and increase functional proficiency in the language studied; the relationship between language proficiency and cross-cultural studies and the application of language proficiency in the work place; determination of the student's proficiency-level at the conclusion of the undergraduate experience. Required of declared majors in languages (FRN, GER, LNG, and SPN). Taught in English.

Latin:

LAT 101	BASIC PROFICIENCY IN LATIN I
	Development of basic skills in reading, listening, and writing through extensive practice in language use. Admission is restricted to those who have not studied Latin or have placed into this course by examination.
LAT 131	INTENSIVE FUNDAMENTAL LATIN
	Intensive development of fundamental skills in reading, listening, and writing through extensive practice in language use. Admission restricted to those who have previous experience with the language and place into this course by examination. Credit granted for only ONE of the following: LAT 101 or 131.
LAT 141	BASIC PROFICIENCY IN LATIN ll
	Further development of fundamental skills in reading, listening, and writing through extensive practice in language use. Successful completion of this course includes the demonstration of the proficiency level as described by the College of Arts and Sciences' Liberal Studies Curriculum.
LAT 201	INTERMEDIATE LATIN I
	Systematic review of grammar, exercises in vocabulary development, readings from Caesar, Cicero, Virgil, or Ovid.
LAT 202	INTERMEDIATE LATIN II
	Systematic review of grammar, exercises in vocabulary development, readings from Caesar, Cicero, Virgil, or Ovid.
LAT 321	LATIN COMPOSITION AND SYNTAX
	Practice in writing Latin, for enrichment of vocabulary, refinement of grammar, and control of major Latin prose styles.
LAT 350	LATIN LITERATURE
	Advanced readings in a particular author or genre (epic, drama, history, philosophy). Repeatable when subtitle and content change.
LAT 491	INDEPENDENT STUDY
	Independent research project under the guidance of an instructor. Admission to project and number of semester hours require approval of chairperson.

Russian:

RUS 101	BASIC PROFICIENCY IN RUSSIAN I
	Development of basic communication and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Admission is restricted to those who have not studied Russian or have placed into this course by examination.
RUS 141	BASIC PROFICIENCY IN RUSSIAN II
	Further development of fundamental communication and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Successful completion of this course includes the demonstration of the proficiency level required by the College of Arts and Sciences' Liberal Studies Curriculum.
RUS 201	INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN I
	Review of the essentials of grammar, intensive conversation and comprehension exercises, reading of graded modern and contemporary prose and poetry.
RUS 202	INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN II
	Review of the essentials of grammar, intensive conversation and comprehension exercises, reading of graded modern and contemporary prose and poetry.
RUS 311	RUSSIAN CONVERSATION I
	Vocabulary development, pattern drills, and the use of idioms in discussion and oral reports centered on Russian life and culture. RUS 311 and 312 may be taken in either sequence.
RUS 312	RUSSIAN CONVERSATION II
	Vocabulary development, pattern drills, and the use of idioms in discussion and oral reports centered on Russian life and culture. RUS 311 and 312 may be taken in either sequence.
RUS 321	RUSSIAN COMPOSITION
	Practice in composition on topics dealing with Russian life and culture; personal and business letters. Short weekly assignments to build vocabulary and control of idioms.
RUS 361	SURVEY OF RUSSIAN LITERATURE
	Russian literature and its development during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Study of exemplary works and literary movements.
RUS 491	INDEPENDENT STUDY
	Independent study under the guidance of an instructor. Admission to course and number of semester hours require approval of chairperson. Repeatable when content changes.

Spanish:

SPN 101	BASIC PROFICIENCY IN SPANISH l
	Development of basic communication and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Admission is restricted to those who have not studied Spanish or have placed into this course by examination.
SPN 131	INTENSIVE FUNDAMENTAL SPANISH
	Intensive development of fundamental communication and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Admission restricted to those who have previous experience with the language and place into this course by examination. Credit granted for only ONE of the following: SPN 101 or 131.
SPN 141	BASIC PROFICIENCY IN SPANISH ll
	Further development of fundamental communication and intercultural skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking through extensive practice in language use. Successful completion of this course includes the demonstration of the proficiency level as described by the College of Arts and Sciences' Liberal Studies Curriculum.
SPN 201	INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I
	Intensive development of the basic principles of Spanish through writing and conversation, stressing fluency. Language laboratory required.
SPN 202	INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II
	Intensive development of the basic principles of Spanish through writing and conversation, stressing fluency. Language laboratory required.
SPN 270	STUDY ABROAD
	Intensive study in a foreign country whose everyday language is Spanish, treating the culture and civilization of the country. Conducted in Spanish. Available only during the summer session. Repeatable when subtitle and content change.
SPN 311	SPANISH CONVERSATION I
	Development of fluency in the vocabulary and idioms of the spoken language through discussion of topics related to contemporary life in the Hispanic world.
SPN 312	SPANISH CONVERSATION II
	Development of fluency in the vocabulary and idioms of the spoken language through discussion of topics related to contemporary life in the Hispanic world.
SPN 321	SPANISH COMPOSITION I
	Practice in composition on a variety of topics. Systematic refinement and mastery of grammar and assimilation of stylistic patterns. Emphasis on developing facility in writing clearly and correctly in Spanish.
SPN 322	SPANISH COMPOSITION II
	Practice in composition on a variety of topics. Systematic refinement and mastery of grammar and assimilation of stylistic patterns. Emphasis on developing facility in writing clearly and correctly in Spanish.
SPN 325	COMMERCIAL SPANISH
	Introduction to commercial correspondence as a basis for developing skills in writing Spanish business letters and other correspondence.
SPN 341	SPANISH CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION
	Readings and discussions on the historical, social, political, and cultural phenomena of Spain. Conducted in Spanish.
SPN 342	IBERO-AMERICAN CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION
	Readings and discussions on the historical, social, political, and cultural phenomena of Ibero-America. Conducted in Spanish.
SPN 350	HISPANIC LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION
	Course to acquaint students with major Spanish and Spanish-American writers and literary movements. Conducted in English. Repeatable when subtitle and content change.
SPN 361	SURVEY OF SPANISH LITERATURE I
	Readings and analysis of the works of major Spanish authors and discussion of the principal literary trends in Spain from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. Lectures, discussions, and assignments in Spanish.
SPN 362	SURVEY OF SPANISH LITERATURE II
	Readings and analysis of the works of major Spanish authors and discussion of the principal literary trends in Spain from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. Lectures, discussions, and assignments in Spanish.
SPN 363	SURVEY OF SPANISH-AMERICAN LITERATURE I
	Readings and analysis of the works of major Spanish-American authors and discussion of the principal literary trends in Spanish America from Discovery and Conquest through Realism and Naturalism. Conducted in Spanish.
SPN 364	SURVEY OF SPANISH-AMERICAN LITERATURE II
	Readings and analysis of the works of major Spanish-American authors and discussion of the principal literary trends in Spanish America from Modernism through the present day. Conducted in Spanish.
SPN 370	STUDY ABROAD
	Intensive study in a foreign country whose everyday language is Spanish, treating the culture and civilization of the country. Conducted in Spanish. Available only during the summer session. Repeatable when subtitle and content change.
SPN 380	SPANISH AND IBERO-AMERICAN CINEMA
	Introduction to cinematography and culture of Spanish and Ibero-American countries, emphasizing themes related to human rights (Socioeconomic, class, sexuality, gender, ethnicity), as well as critical and theoretical perspectives on films from these regions. Conducted in English.
SPN 450	TOPICS IN SPANISH LITERATURE
	Lectures and discussions concentrating on specialized genres, periods, or authors of Peninsular literature prior to the twentieth century. Conducted in Spanish. Repeatable when subtitle and content change.
SPN 451	TOPICS IN SPANISH-AMERICAN LITERATURE
	Lectures and discussions concentrating on specialized genres, periods, or authors of Spanish-American literature prior to the twentieth century. Conducted in Spanish. Repeatable when subtitle and content change.
SPN 469	SPANISH LINGUISTICS
	A synchronic analysis of modern Spanish language, including a contrast of the Spanish sound system, morphology, and syntax with English structures; the historical derivation of Spanish, the modern Spanish dialects (Spain and Latin America), and approaches to teaching Spanish to English speakers. Conducted in Spanish.
SPN 471	TOPICS IN SPANISH LITERATURE OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
	Lectures and discussions concentrating on specialized periods, genres, or authors of twentieth-century Peninsular literature. Conducted in Spanish. Repeatable when subtitle and content change.
SPN 472	TOPICS IN SPANISH-AMERICAN LITERATURE OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
	Lectures and discussions concentrating on specialized periods, genres or authors of twentieth-century Spanish-American literature. Conducted in Spanish. Repeatable when subtitle and content change.
SPN 480	SPANISH AND IBERO-AMERICAN CINEMA
	Introduction to cinematography and culture of Spanish and Ibero-American countries, emphasizing themes related to human rights (socioeconomic, class, sexuality, gender, ethnicity), as well as critical and theoretical perspectives on films from these regions. Conducted in Spanish.
SPN 491	INDEPENDENT STUDY
	Independent research project under the guidance of an instructor. Admission to project and number of semester hours require approval of chairperson.
SPN 497	SERVICE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
	Supervised service experience or project which requires the use of Spanish. Repeatable up to a total of three semester hours.
*All material derived from the current issue of the University of Dayton Bulletin.
*Subject to Change