098. CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS. 3:3:0
This course will emphasize colloquial and idiomatic English expression, concentrating on listening comprehension and communicative skills. Does not satisfy the General Education requirement. Prerequisite: None. Credit, three hours.

099. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL). 3:3:0
This course is jointly offered by the Department of Foreign Languages and the English Department. ESL is a course for non-native English speaking students. It is designed to focus on listening, spoken communications and pronunciation, and reading/writing skills. Prerequisite: None. Credit, three hours.

101-102. ELEMENTARY FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE I, II. 3:3:0
101 - Beginning level of the chosen language for study. Will enable the student to acquire functional competency in listening, speaking, reading and writing appropriate to this level. Students will receive a systematic and regular introduction to the life and culture of the chosen language for study. Laboratory instruction is required. Prerequisite: None. Credit, three hours.
102 - Students will continue to develop their 101 basic functional competencies and will study the customs, mores and contributions of the culture.
Laboratory instruction is required. Prerequisite: FL-101 or two years of high school study. Credit, three hours.

201-202. INTERMEDIATE FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE I, II. 3:3:0
201 - Students will continue to expand on the basic skills acquired in FL-101 and FL-102 and will acquire more complex ones. They will also continue to study and appreciate the customs, mores and contributions of the culture. Lab instruction is required. Prerequisite: FL-102 or three years of high school study. Credit, three hours.
202 - Students will develop and expand on the more complex competencies acquired in FL-201 and continue to demonstrate appreciation of the mores, customs and contributions of the culture. Lab instruction required. Prerequisite: FL-201 or four years of high school study. Credit, three hours.

203. USE OF MEDIA IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION. 3:3:0
This course will examine the use of foreign languages via various media forms including, but not limited to: the language laboratory, the video tape recorder, the computer, the internet, and the newspaper. Emphasis will be on preparation and evaluation of materials in the language. This course is taught in English. Prerequisites: Foreign Language 201- 202. Credit, three hours.

211-212. BUSINESS REGISTERS I, II. 3:3:0
Appropriate grammatical structures and linguistic patterns for business secretaries and administrators. Second semester students will be exposed to situations in business, business enterprises, international travel and will be introduced to specialized vocabulary in the language of study appropriate for each situation. Prerequisites: Foreign Language 101-102. Credit, three hours.

222. CONVERSATION. 3:3:0
Practical use of the language leading toward fluency and correctness in speaking. Required of teaching majors. Prerequisite Foreign Language 201 or 202. Credit, three hours.

242. BASIC COMPOSITION I. 3:3:0
Basic study of syntax, with emphasis on vocabulary and sentence building as applied to practical written communications such as letters, personal ads, book/movie reviews. Prerequisite: nine semester hours of the language of study. Credit, three hours.

301. INTERMEDIATE COMPOSITION AND STYLISTICS II. 3:3:0
Development of descriptive, narrative and expository writing with emphasis on grammar and vocabulary relevant to each. Particular attention will be given to the writing of the academic research paper in preparation for the FL-303-304 literature course sequence. Prerequisite: FL-202. Credit, three hours.

302. ADVANCED GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION. 3:3:0
A detailed study of the syntax of the language of study with special emphasis on levels of discourse, vocabulary building, the use of literary devices and style in creative writing. Prerequisite: FL-301. Credit, three hours.

303-304. SURVEY OF LITERATURE I, II. 3:3:0
303 - A study of selected major leterary works from the Middle Ages through the seventeenth century. Class conducted in the language of study. Prerequisite: Foreign Language 301. Credit, three hours.
304 - A study of selected works from the 18th to 20th centuries. Class conducted in the language of study. Prerequisite: Foreign Language 301. Credit, three hours.

305. CIVILIZATION. 3:3:0
A detailed study of the development of the chosen foreign nation and it's role in human history as viewed through it's geography, its social, political and cultural institutions. Class conducted in the language of study. Prerequisite: 12 semester hours of the language of study. Credit, three hours.

08-306. ASPECTS OF FRENCH CULTURE IN THE AMERICAS. 3:3:0
This course is a survey of French involvement in the historical development of the new world. It covers the French participation and influence in the life of its old colonies: Canada, Haiti, Louisiana, etc.; the French heritage in terms of ideas, religion, folklore; languages such as the Patois, the Creole, the "Jawal," etc.; and French influence and culture in South America. This course also explores the contributions of important French families to American culture. It may be used as an elective in both French and history curricula. Prerequisite: Twelve (12) semester hours of French. Credit, three hours.

10-306. LATIN AMERICAN CIVILIZATION. 3:3:0
Systematic study of the origin and development of Latin America and its role in human history from the points of view of geography, history, social and political institutions and its culture. Class conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: Twelve (12) semester hours of Spanish. Credit, three hours.

08-307. SEVENTEENTH CENTURY FRENCH LITERATURE. 3:3:0
A study of selected works of great writers of France's Golden Age. Class conducted in French. Prerequisite: Twelve (12) semester hours of French. Credit, three hours.

10-307. LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE. 3:3:0
Area view of poetry, drama, and novel from 1850 through the contemporary period, including discussions of the modernist movement and Ruben Dario. Class conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 303-304. Credit, three hours.

10-308. SPANISH LITERATURE OF THE GOLDEN AGE. 3:3:0
A study of some of the representative authors of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Lectures, reading, and individual reports. Class conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 303. Credit, three hours.

311. BUSINESS REGISTERS III: BANKING, TOURISM AND THE HOTEL INDUSTRY. 3:3:0
This course is designed to provide opportunities for the student to apply functional language communication skills to situations of banking, tourism and the hotel industry. Students will be introduced to specialized terminology in the language of study that is appropriate to each situation. Prerequisites: Foreign Language 202. Credit, three hours.

312. BUSINESS REGISTERS IV: BUSINESS COMPOSITION AND CORRESPONDENCES. 3:3:0
The course involves the application of oral and written communication skills to the business environment. Students will be introduced to the various business letter formats, develop skills and competencies in writing composition and doing critique of articles from journals, newspapers and business magazines. Prerequisites: Foreign Language 311. Credits, three hours.

333. GENERAL LINGUISTICS. 3:3:0
An introduction to the many branches of linguistics, second language acquisition and some of the major issues surrounding it. Class conducted in English. Prerequisite: 12 semester hours of a foreign language. Credit, three hours.

334. ADVANCED DICTION AND CONVERSATION. 3:3:0
Practice in aural and oral understanding, pronunciation and practical use of the language. Class practice conducted in the language of study. Prerequisite: Twelve (12) semester hours of the language of study. Credit, three hours.

335. BASIC TRANSLATION I. 3:3:0
This course will enable students to understand the appropriate duties of a translator/interpreter. They will learn the basic notions of translating accurately short paragraphs and learn the basic techniques of translation and procedures of language choice. This course is team- taught in English and language of study. Prerequisites: Foreign Language 202 or 212. Credit, three hours.

336. BASIC TRANSLATION II. 3:3:0
This course is designed to provide the student with more advanced situations requiring translation. Selected texts and registers will be compiled from diverse themes. Proper word order in translation will be emphasized. This course is team-taught in English and language of study. Prerequisite: Foreign Language 202 or 212, 335. Credit, three hours.

399. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 3:3:0
For students who hold Junior or Senior level status and who wish to pursue a special interest topic within the discipline of Foreign Languages under the guidance of a Foreign Language faculty member. Course requirements include but are not limited to regular conferences with the faculty member, reading assignments, and completion of a comprehensive project or a 10-page research paper in the language of study. Students must sign a contract agreeing to the course work requirements and must obtain signatures of the consenting faculty member and of the Chairperson of the Department of Foreign Languages. Prerequisite: 12 semester hours of the language of study. Credit, three hours.

08-403. THE FRENCH NOVEL. 3:3:0
Representative works of authors from the 17th Century to the 20th Century. Course conducted in French. Prerequisites: French 303-304. Credit, three hours.

08-404. FRENCH DRAMA. 3:3:0
Analysis of plays by Corneille, Moliere, Racine, Marivaux, Hugo, and Dumas fils. Prerequisite: French 304 or consent of the instructor. Course conducted in French. Credit, three hours.

403. METHODS OF TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE. 3:3:0
Analysis of ESL instructional approaches and underlying learning theories in order to help limited English proficient students gain mastery of both receptive and productive English language skills in order to achieve academically in an English speaking classroom. Investigates methods, strategies, and materials for integrating language and content instructions. Prerequisite: None. Credit, three hours.

404. SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION. 3:3:0
An analysis of current issues in second language acquisition based on readings and research findings. Discussion of theories include the Acculturation Model, the Nativization Mode, Accommodation Theory, Discourse Theory, The Monitor Mode, The Variable Competence Model, The Universal Hypothesis, and Neurofunctional Theory. Prerequisite: 12 semester hours of a foreign language. Credit, three hours.

405. SECOND LANGUAGE TESTING. 3:3:0
A study of the techniques of second language testing including development, selection and evaluation for classroom, institutional or research use. Prerequisite: 12 semester hours of a foreign language. Credit, three hours.

406. HISTORY OF LANGUAGE. 3:3:0
The study of the evolution of the chosen language of study from its inception to its current state. Prerequisite: Foreign Language 301. Credit, three hours.

407. METHODS AND MATERIALS OF TEACHING NON-NATIVE LANGUAGES IN K-8. 3:3:0
A t heoretical and practical preparation for a career in teaching foreign languages in grades K through 8. Theories of language learning, child development and a historical analysis of foreign language programs and methodologies comprise the theoretical component of the course. The practical component addresses age appropriate instructional activities, assessment and evaluation of students and programs, effective classroom management, integration of the curriculum and professional growth. Prerequisites: nine semester hours of a foreign language. This course is taken a semester before student teaching. Credit, three hours.

409. METHODS AND MATERIALS OF TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES. 3:3:0
Analysis of the methods of teaching modern foreign languages including recent developments in this field and consideration of applied linguistics in relation to language pedagogy. Examination of texts and classroom procedure discussed. This course is taught in English. Prerequisites: Nine (9) semester hours of foreign language and three (3) semester hours of Foreign Language 203. This course is taken a semester before student teaching. Credit, three hours.

410. THE STRUCTURE OF MODERN ENGLISH. 3:3:0
A detailed analysis of the modern descriptive approach to the study of English grammar and how it compares with the traditional approach. Prerequisite: 12 semester hours of English. Credit, three hours.

499. INDEPENDENT STUDY II. 3:3:0
Undergraduate Senior capstone experience or Teachers.
For students who hold Senior level status and who wish to pursue a special interest topic withing the discipline of Foreign Languages under the guidance of a Foreign Language faculty member. Course requirements include but are not limited to regular conferences with the faculty member, reading assignments, and completion of a comprehensive project or a 15-page research paper in the language of study. Students must sign a contract agreeing to the course work requirements and must obtain signatures of the consenting faculty member and of the Chairperson of the Department of Foreign Languages. Students will be required to do an oral presentation of their research paper or special project. Prerequisite: 24 credit hours which must include Foreign Language 399 and at least one 400-level course. Credit, three hours.

XX-501. FRENCH/SPANISH TO ENGLISH GENERAL TRANSLATION. 3:3:0
This course uses general interest topics as a medium to give students a solid foundation in the basic techniques of translation from French or Spanish into English.

XX-502. FRENCH/SPANISH TO ENGLISH TECHNICAL TRANSLATION. 3:3:0
This course uses technical texts as a medium to give students a solid foundation in the basic techniques of technical translation from French or Spanish into English.

XX-503. FRENCH/SPANISH TO ENGLISH LITERARY TRANSLATION. 3:3:0
This course uses literary texts as a medium to give students a solid foundation in the basic techniques ofliterary translation from French or Spanish into English.

07-511. SOCIOLINGUISTICS. 3:3:0
This course reviews in depth, the function and use of international phonetical symbols, important concepts of linguistic description as they apply to the study of phonology, morphology, syntax, sociolinguistic, and other general branches of linguistics. Contrastive linguistics and related interference and impact of this and other related phenomena in Second Language Acquisition is researched. The research leads students to preparing folios on the articulatory study of the sounds, local variations, and other linguistic patterns relevant to their language of study areas (French and Spanish). Collaborative or team teaching and interdisciplinary approach is required. This course is taught in English.

07-512. SEMINAR ON THEORIES AND PRACTICE OF SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING AND TESTING. 3:3:0
Discussion and critique based on the various known and tested current issues, theories, and practice of second language acquisition and testing. Students are prepared to establish their own teaching competence model, justifiable within the scope of studies and research carried out. Folio preparation, based on pedagogy, materials, and techniques of second language teaching, learning, and testing is required. Sessions of mini/micro student teaching are held and evaluated on an on-going basis.

XX-611. FRENCH/SPANISH LANGUAGE STRUCTURE: ANALYSIS / STYLISTICS. 3:3:0
This is an in-depth study and practice of implicit and and explicit forms of grammatical structure with
comparative examples from old and modern French or Spanish. Emphasis is also on the general review and use of verbal form and modes. The French course also extends and/or reintroduces the method of “explication de texte” and other skills that prepare the student for thesis defense (describing, arguing, and convincing). Critical thinking, writing practice, and stylistic analysis of literary passages are learnt and practiced at advanced language proficiency levels. Spanish grammatical structure, concepts, and procedures appropriate for description, narration, and argumentation are learnt to prepare students for the writing and defense of their thesis in Spanish.

XX-612. SEMINAR ON FRENCH/SPANISH LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION: TRANSLATION AND TECHNOLOGY (THESIS OPTION). 3-6*:3:0
Theories on the nature of language and the modes of verbal communication especially the soci-cultural aspects are discussed in detail. Translation is practiced from the language of study to English and from English to the language of study. Advanced grammar and the practice of translation and technology is studied and practiced using available computer and other equipment. The regular course is for three credits
*Or
There is an option during Study Abroad of a 30 page thesis, typed and double spaced, in the language of study. The topic must be approved and supervised by the instructor and must be successfully defended in the language of study by the student, corrected and bound. Two copies are submitted (One to the Library and one to the Department). The thesis carries six credits.

XX-699. INDEPENDENT STUDY III. 9:3:0
Students will take courses abroad where French or Spanish is spoken.

XX-711. SEMINAR IN TEXTUAL ANALYSIS, THEORY AND PRACTICE OF LITERARY CRITICISM IN FRENCH OR SPANISH. 3:3:0
08-711. Oral and written discussion on two or more theoretical and methodological approaches and application to the study of selected literary/and other contemporary interdisciplinary authentic texts. Students are encouraged to select texts of interest to them.
10-711. Texts for Study based, mainly, but not limited to the evolution of Spanish- American short stories from the 19th to the 21st centuries; Latin American Literature of social conflict and or contemporary Spanish novels from post civil war to the millennium.

XX-712. COMPARATIVE LITERATURE, ART AND THOUGHTS WITHIN THE AFRICAN AND ANTILLE FRANCOPHONE OR THE HISPANIC/LATINO WORLD. 3-6*:3:0
08-712. This is an in-depth comparative study, based on the thematic, philosophical, linguistic, cultural and political thoughts expressed in the French language by African and Antille writers within the Francophone contemporary world. The regular course is for three credits.
10-712. This is an in-depth comparative study of Peninsular/Latin American literature(s) and thoughts. Emphasis will be mainly on national literatures of Mexico and Central America, or Argentina and Uruguay, of the Andean countries and the Caribbean. The selected readings from these varied nationalities will be studied, and analyzed in detail. The regular course is for three credits.
*Or
There is an option during Study Abroad of a 30 page thesis, typed and double spaced, in French or Spanish. The topic must be approved and supervised by the instructor and must be successfully defended in the language of study by the student, corrected, and bound. Two copies are submitted (One to the Library and one to the Department). The thesis carries six credits.