Oct 04, 2024

2024-25 Catalog

Course Descriptions - ASL, CHNS, FL, FRCH, GRMN, ITLN, JPNS, PTGS, SPAN

Department of World Languages & Cultures

Courses

JPNS 4740 - Translation II

Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IH=Intermediate High) Development of techniques and skills needed for bilingual translation of non-fiction texts. Emphasis will be on the translation into the target language. Methods of contrastive linguistics to analyze pertinent aspects of language structure, involving syntax, vocabulary and style, as well as basic theoretical-historical concepts are employed. Students are given ample opportunity to apply these techniques and concepts through a series of written translation assignments, which form the basis for class discussion. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: FL 3740 is strongly advised, but not required.

JPNS 4830 - Directed Readings

Credits: (1-3)
Description: (IH=Intermediate High) Independent readings under the direction of a faculty member.
May be repeated up to 10 times.
Note: Check with Department for course availability.

JPNS 4850 - Study Abroad

Credits: (3)
Description: (A=Advanced) Language and culture studies for students whose language proficiency is Advanced or Superior. All tasks are performed in the target language. Prior travel experience does not apply.

JPNS 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs

Credits: (1-6)
Workshop
Description: (Minimal proficiency level; varies with content). Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
May be repeated for a total maximum of 6 credit hours.
Note: Course not currently being offered.

KOR 1010 - First Semester Korean

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (N=Novice) Introductory course assuming no significant previous experience with the language. Beginners and students with less than two years of high school language should register for this class. Emphasis on everyday conversation and exposure to cultural perspectives.

KOR 1020 - Second Semester Korean

KOR 2010 - Third Semester Korean

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (NH=Novice High) Continuation of KOR 1020. Assumes completion of first-year or equivalent experience. Students learn to understand and express ideas about their community and the world. Includes listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture.
Suggested Requisite(s): KOR 1020.

KOR 2020 HU - Fourth Semester Korean

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain and replace equipment in the WLC lab, EH 408, and classroom technology; support for student tutors and online instructional resources.
Description: (NH=Novice High) Continuation of KOR 2010. The learning and application of strategies for acquiring a foreign language. Students also learn how cultural products and practices reflect a culture’s attitudes, values, ideas and meaning. The process of language acquisition and the seeking of cross-cultural understanding provide insights into the commonalities of how the human family learns, thinks and communicates.
Suggested Requisite(s): KOR 2010.

KOR 2030 - Second Year Language Review

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem-Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: (NH=Novice High) This course will prepare students who wish to continue language study. Emphasis on conversational skills and a review of language structure and usage.
Note: Check with department for course availability.

KOR 3060 - Grammar & Composition

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Description: (IL=Intermediate Low) Students will read examples of writing in various modes (such as description, narration, exposition, and argument), write short compositions in those modes, and review the necessary grammar to write correctly in those modes.
Pre-requisite(s): KOR 2020 or equivalent proficiency.

KOR 3160 - Introduction to Literature

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: (IL=Intermediate Low). This is an introductory literature class. In this class, students will learn about Korean authors, about different literary genres and literary movements, and about the cultures and social environments within which these literary works are produced. Students will also learn how to analyze a literary text and how to express those ideas both in oral form and in writing. KOR 3160 may be taken concurrently with other literature courses.
Pre-requisite(s): KOR 2020 or equivalent proficiency.

KOR 3550 - Cultural Heritage I

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Description: (Intermediate Mid) In-depth studies in Korean culture, history, geography, social customs, fine arts and civilization.
Pre-requisite(s): KOR 2020 or equivalent proficiency.

KOR 3810 - First Semester Korean

Credits: (3)
Experimental Course, Contact Department for More Information
Description: First Semester Korean is the first part of First Year Korean. This course is designed for beginning-level undergraduate and graduate students who have no or very little knowledge in Korean. This course will start from the Korean alphabet, basic greetings and basic conversational and grammatical patterns. The objective of this course is for the students to acquire a basic level of communication skills and to be able to communicate with Koreans. At the end of the semester, students will be able to listen, read, write and speak Korean at the elementary level. Students should be able to introduce themselves, describe their family, express simple ideas, and narrate their daily life, school activities and weekend activities in the present, past and future tenses. In addition, students will learn useful facts about Korean culture and daily life.

KOR 4810 - Experimental Course

Credits: (1-6)
Experimental
Description: Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
May be repeated for a total maximum of 6 credit hours.

KOR 4830 - Directed Readings

Credits: (1-3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: (IH=Intermediate High) Independent readings under the direction of a faculty member.
Note: Check with Department for course availability.

PTGS 1010 - First Semester Portuguese

PTGS 1020 - Second Semester Portuguese

PTGS 2010 - Third Semester Portuguese

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (NH=Novice High) Continuation of PTGS 1020. Assumes completion of first-year or equivalent experience. Students learn to understand and express ideas about their community and the world. Includes listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture.

PTGS 2020 HU - Fourth Semester Portuguese

Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (NH=Novice High) Continuation of PTGS 2010. The learning and application of strategies for acquiring a foreign language. Students also learn how cultural products and practices reflect a culture’s attitudes, values, ideas and meaning. The process of language acquisition and the seeking of cross-cultural understanding provide insights into the commonalities of how the human family learns, thinks and communicates.

PTGS 2021 - Second Year II

Credits: (3)
Description: (NH=Novice High) Continuation of PTGS 2010 without General Education Humanities credit. Offered through examination only.
Pre-requisite(s): Only available through testing.

PTGS 2030 - Second Year Language Review

Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (NH=Novice High) This course will prepare students who wish to continue language study. Emphasis on conversational skills and a review of language structure and usage.
Note: Check with department for course availability.

PTGS 3060 - Grammar & Composition

Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IL=Intermediate Low) Students will read examples of writing in various modes (such as description, narration, exposition, and argument), write short compositions in those modes, and review the necessary grammar to write correctly in those modes.
Note: Check with department for course availability.

PTGS 3116 - DLI Bridge Course I

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Description: Taught in DLI High Schools for students who have passed the AP Exam with a 4 or higher. Although this is a three credit-hour class, it will meet over the course of a full academic year. Credit will count toward a major or minor in the language.
Pre-requisite(s): PTGS 2020 or AP exam with a score of 4 or better.

PTGS 3117 - DLI Bridge Course II

PTGS 3118 - DLI Bridge Course III

PTGS 3160 - Introduction to Literature

Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IL=Intermediate Low) Required of all majors and minors. 3160 may be taken concurrently with other literature courses. One sheltered section may be offered to students who have not had extensive in-country experience.
Note: Check with department for course availability.

PTGS 3175 - Business Language II

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Description: (IM=Intermediate High) Advanced Business Language and Practices. Required of all commercial majors.

PTGS 3220 - Phonetics and Phonology

Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain and replace equipment in the WLC lab, EH 408, and classroom technology; support for student tutors and online instructional resources.
Description: (IL=Intermediate Low) Analysis of the sounds of language and word formation: practice of native like speech patterns. Required of all teaching majors and minors.
Note: Check with department for course availability.

PTGS 3270 - Special Topics in Linguistics

Credits: (3)
Variable Title
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IM=Intermediate Mid) An introduction to linguistic structures and semantic elements. The course provides useful information and practice in the language, its structures and usage. The sub-disciplines of linguistics, other than phonetics and phonology (covered in FL 3220), will be studied. These may include lexical analysis, semantics, morphology, syntax, linguistic change and dialectal variation.
Note: Check with department for course availability.

PTGS 3320 - Applied Language Studies

PTGS 3360 - Advanced Grammar

Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain and replace equipment in the WLC lab, EH 408, and classroom technology; support for student tutors and online instructional resources.
Description: (IL=Intermediate Low) Analysis and application of syntactic principles and discourse structure.
Note: Check with department for course availability.

PTGS 3540 - Latin American Environment and Cultures

Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IM=Intermediate Med) Studies in culture, history, geography, social customs, fine arts and civilization. May be repeated for other non-English-speaking cultures.

PTGS 3550 - Cultural Heritage I

Credits: (3)
Variable Title
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (Intermediate Mid) In-depth studies in culture, history, geography, social customs, fine arts and civilization. May be repeated up to 7 times for credit and for other non-English speaking cultures.

PTGS 3560 - Cultural Heritage II

Credits: (3)
Variable Title
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IM=Intermediate Med) Studies in culture, history, geography, social customs, fine arts, and civilization. May be repeated 3 times for other non-English speaking cultures.

PTGS 3570 - Special Topics in Culture

Credits: (3)
Variable Title
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (Intermediate Mid) In-depth studies in culture, history, geography, social customs, fine arts and civilization.
May be repeated up to 7 times for credit and for other non-English speaking cultures.
Note: Check with Department for course availability.

PTGS 3610 - Literature Survey I

PTGS 3620 - Literature Survey II

PTGS 3631 - Literature: Prose

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IM=Intermediate Mid). A survey of works in prose by one or various authors of a particular period or place, or spanning several literary movements and geographical regions. May be taken 3 times up to 9 credits under different titles.

PTGS 3632 - Literature: Drama

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IM=Intermediate Mid). A survey of theater plays by one or various authors of a particular period or place, or spanning several literary movements and geographical regions. May be taken 3 times up to 9 credits under different titles.

PTGS 3680 - Literature: Film

Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IM=Intermediate Mid). A survey of film by one or various filmmakers of a particular period or place, or spanning several literary movements and geographical regions.
May be taken 3 times up to 9 credits under different titles.
Note: Check with department for course availability.

PTGS 3710 - Business Language I

PTGS 3715 - Business Language II

Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IM=Intermediate High) Advanced Business Language and Practices. Required of all commercial majors.

PTGS 3720 - Language for Specific Purposes I

Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IM=Intermediate Mid) This course is content, vocabulary and culture-based. The course focuses on practical vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, professional terminology and cultural interactions on a variety of topics such as language for the medical professions, social workers, law enforcement or tourism.

PTGS 3730 - Language for Specific Purposes II

Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IM=Intermediate Mid) This course is content, vocabulary and culture-based. The course focuses on practical vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, professional terminology and cultural interactions on a variety of topics, such as language for medical professions, social work, law enforcement or tourism.

PTGS 3740 - Translation I

Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IM=Intermediate Mid) Introduction to basic techniques and skills needed for bilingual translation of non-fiction texts. Emphasis will be on the translation into English, and on the stylistic, syntactic, cultural, lexical, and terminological problems. Students are given ample opportunity to apply these techniques through a series of written translation assignments, which form the basis for class discussion.

PTGS 3850 - Study Abroad

Credits: (1-6)
Description: (IM=Intermediate Mid) Language and culture studies for students whose language proficiency is Intermediate Low to Intermediate High. All Intermediate and Advanced tasks will be performed in the target language. All Superior tasks may be performed in English. Prior travel experience does not apply. May be repeated up to 10 times for credit.

PTGS 4740 - Translation II

PTGS 4830 - Directed Readings

PTGS 4850 - Study Abroad

SPAN 1000 - Proficiency Development

Credits: (1-2)
Description: (N=Novice) (Cr/NCr) Non-graded courses for entry-level students to augment foreign language instruction in stress-free activities such as reading children’s literature, learning and performing skits, folk dancing, singing, cooking, etc.
Suggested Requisite(s): May be repeated for credit under different titles.
Course not currently being offered.

SPAN 1010 - First Semester Spanish

SPAN 1020 - Second Semester Spanish

SPAN 1700 - Conversational Skills

Credits: (1-3)
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Course fees for World Languages & Cultures courses are designed to cover the costs of classroom equipment maintenance and replacement such as desktops, projectors, projector screens, and software, including the tutoring suite (EH 244) and the language lab (EH 408); consumable materials and supplies; and support for student tutors, and online instructional resources.
Description: Specific vocabulary and speaking skills in one semester (e.g., nursing, law enforcement, medical, tourism, family language courses, etc.). May be repeated for credit under different titles.

SPAN 1852 - Study Abroad

Credits: (1-3)
Description: (N=Novice) Language and culture studies for students with no previous experience in the target language and culture. Most assignments are performed in English. Prior travel experience does not apply.
May be repeated twice with a maximum of 3 credit hours.
Note: Check with Department for course availability.

SPAN 2000 - Proficiency Development

Credits: (1-2)
Description: (NH=Novice High) (CR/NC) Non-graded courses for second-year students to augment foreign language instruction in stress-free activities appropriate to the linguistic level of second-year students. May be repeated under different titles. Note: Course not currently being offered.

SPAN 2010 - Third Semester Spanish

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (NH=Novice High) Continuation of FL 1020. Assumes completion of first-year or equivalent experience. Students learn to understand and express ideas about their community and the world. Includes listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture.

SPAN 2020 HU - Fourth Semester Spanish

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (NH=Novice High) Continuation of SPAN 2010. The learning and application of strategies for acquiring a foreign language. Students also learn how cultural products and practices reflect a culture’s attitudes, values, ideas and meaning. The process of language acquisition and the seeking of cross-cultural understanding provide insights into the commonalities of how the human family learns, thinks and communicates.

SPAN 2021 - Second Year II

Credits: (3)
Description: (NH=Novice High) Continuation of FL 2010 without General Education Humanities credit. Offered through examination only.
Pre-requisite(s): Only available through testing.

SPAN 2030 - Second Year Language Review

SPAN 2600 HU - Introduction to Cultural and Literary Studies in Translation

Credits: (3)
Variable Title
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: May be offered under any of the languages taught in the department. All Foreign Language HU2600 courses are taught in English and all texts are read in English translation in order to make some of the literature we normally would teach in a foreign language accessible to all students. These courses may introduce students to specific literary periods, literary themes or some prominent authors in specific areas of the world where languages other than English are spoken.
May be repeated up to 10 times for credit under different titles.
Note: Check with Department for course availability.

SPAN 2851 HU - Study Abroad

Credits: (3)
Description: (NH=Novice High) Language and culture studies for students whose minimal proficiency is Novice High. Language assignments at the Novice or Intermediate-Low levels are performed in the target language. All other assignments are performed in English. Prior travel experience does not apply.
Note: Check with Department for course availability.

SPAN 2852 - Study Abroad

Credits: (1-3)
Description: (NH=Novice High) Language and culture studies for students whose minimal proficiency is at Novice High. Language assignments at the Novice or Intermediate-Low levels are performed in the target language. All other assignments are performed in English. Prior travel experience does not apply.
Twice with a maximum of 3 credit hours.
Note: Check with Department for course availability.

SPAN 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs

Credits: (1-6)
Workshop
Description: Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
May be repeated for a total maximum of 6 credit hours.

SPAN 2960 - Introduction to World Languages and Cultures

Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: 1st Blk
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: Required of all majors during their first year. This course provides guidance to help the student successfully navigate their academic career in WSU Department of World Languages & Cultures and its programs. It provides an overview of what it is like to study a second language, as well as an overview of the U.S. language industry and language careers. The course is also designed to help students develop a clearer focus on their educational and occupational goals, as well as creating a sense of belonging in our department, college, and community.
Co-Requisite(s): SPAN 3060.

SPAN 3000 - Proficiency Development

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IL=Intermediate Low) This is a transition course to upper division. The course focuses on oral proficiency development. Students will learn a variety of techniques and strategies to increase their oral proficiency in a variety of social, educational and cultural settings. Native-speaking students or those who have acquired proficiency through residence in the target language community are not eligible to take this class.

SPAN 3060 - Grammar & Composition

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IL=Intermediate Low) Students will read examples of writing in various modes (such as description, narration, exposition, and argument), write short compositions in those modes, and review the necessary grammar to write correctly in those modes.

SPAN 3116 - DLI Bridge Course I

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Description: Taught in DLI High Schools for students who have passed the AP Exam with a 3 or higher. Although this is a three credit-hour class, it will meet over the course of a full academic year. Credit will count toward a major or minor in the language.
Pre-requisite(s): SPAN 2020 or AP exam with a score of 3 or better

SPAN 3117 - DLI Bridge Course II

SPAN 3118 - DLI Bridge Course III

SPAN 3160 - Introduction to Literature

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: 1st Block
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IL=Intermediate Low) Required of all majors and minors. 3160 may be taken concurrently with other literature courses. One sheltered section may be offered to students who have not had extensive in-country experience.
Pre-requisite(s): SPAN 3060 Grammar and Composition
Note: Check with department for course availability.

SPAN 3220 - Phonetics and Phonology

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IL=Intermediate Low) Analysis of the sounds of language and word formation: practice of native like speech patterns. Required of all teaching majors and minors.
Note: Check with department for course availability.

SPAN 3270 - Special Topics in Linguistics

Credits: (3)
Variable Title
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IM=Intermediate Mid) An introduction to linguistic structures and semantic elements. The course provides useful information and practice in the language, its structures and usage. The sub-disciplines of linguistics, other than phonetics and phonology (covered in SPAN 3220), will be studied. These may include lexical analysis, semantics, morphology, syntax, linguistic change and dialectal variation.
Note: Check with department for course availability.

SPAN 3320 - Applied Language Studies

Credits: (1-3)
Variable Title
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (Minimal proficiency level varies with content).
May be repeated up to 10 times under different titles.

SPAN 3360 - Advanced Grammar

SPAN 3540 - Latin American Environment and Cultures

Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: In order to provide an interdisciplinary introduction to Latin America, this course presents the region’s history, its peoples, their culture and their political and natural environments. Other content to be discussed includes issues of migration, US Latinos and the region’s relationship with the US.

SPAN 3550 GLB - Cultural Heritage I

Credits: (3)
Variable Title
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (Intermediate Mid) In-depth studies in culture, history, geography, social customs, fine arts and civilization. May be repeated up to 7 times for credit and for other non-English speaking cultures.

SPAN 3560 - Cultural Heritage II

Credits: (3)
Variable Title
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IM=Intermediate Med) Studies in culture, history, geography, social customs, fine arts, and civilization. May be repeated 3 times for other non-English speaking cultures.

SPAN 3570 - Special Topics in Culture

Credits: (3)
Variable Title
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (Intermediate Mid) In-depth studies in culture, history, geography, social customs, fine arts and civilization.
May be repeated up to 7 times for credit and for other non-English speaking cultures.
Note: Check with Department for course availability.

SPAN 3610 - Literature Survey I

SPAN 3620 - Literature Survey II

SPAN 3630 - Literature Poetry

Credits: (3)
Variable Title
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IM= Intermediate Mid) One literature course is required for regular and teaching majors. May be taken concurrently with FL 3160. May be repeated under different titles.

SPAN 3631 - Literature: Prose

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IM=Intermediate Mid). A survey of works in prose by one or various authors of a particular period or place, or spanning several literary movements and geographical regions. May be taken 3 times up to 9 credits under different titles.

SPAN 3632 - Literature: Drama

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IM=Intermediate Mid). A survey of theater plays by one or various authors of a particular period or place, or spanning several literary movements and geographical regions.

SPAN 3650 - Literature Periods

Credits: (3)
Variable Title
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IM=Intermediate Mid) May be repeated under different titles. One literature course is required for regular and teaching majors. May be taken concurrently with SPAN 3160.

SPAN 3670 - Literature Authors

Credits: (3)
Variable Title
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IN=Intermediate Mid) May be repeated under different titles. One literature course is required for regular and teaching majors.
Suggested Requisite(s): May be taken concurrently with SPAN 3160.
Note: Check with Department for course availability.

SPAN 3680 - Literature: Film

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IM=Intermediate Mid). A survey of film by one or various filmmakers of a particular period or place, or spanning several literary movements and geographical regions. May be taken 3 times up to 9 credits under different titles.

SPAN 3690 - Special Topics in Literature

Credits: (1-3)
Variable Title
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IM=Intermediate Mid) May be repeated under different titles. One literature course is required for regular and teaching majors.
Suggested Requisite(s): May be taken concurrently with SPAN 3160.
Note: Check with Department for course availability.

SPAN 3710 - Business Language I

SPAN 3715 - Business Language II

SPAN 3720 CEL - Language for Specific Purposes I

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IM=Intermediate Mid) This course is content, vocabulary and culture-based. The course focuses on practical vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, professional terminology and cultural interactions on a variety of topics such as language for the medical professions, social workers, law enforcement or tourism.

SPAN 3730 CEL - Language for Specific Purposes II

Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IM=Intermediate Mid) This course is content, vocabulary and culture-based. The course focuses on practical vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, professional terminology and cultural interactions on a variety of topics, such as language for medical professions, social work, law enforcement or tourism.

SPAN 3740 - Translation I

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IM=Intermediate Mid) Introduction to basic techniques and skills needed for bilingual translation of non-fiction texts. Emphasis will be on the translation into English, and on the stylistic, syntactic, cultural, lexical, and terminological problems. Students are given ample opportunity to apply these techniques through a series of written translation assignments, which form the basis for class discussion.

SPAN 3750 - Healthcare Interpreting

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: Introduction to techniques and skills needed for bilingual interpretation in the healthcare professional setting. The course includes an overview and history of the interpreting industry and work of interpreters, certification and licensure, and the variety of consumers and modalities with which interpreters work. Ethics, standards of practice, and terminology for healthcare interpreters are explored.

SPAN 3760 - Special Topics in Translation

Credits: (3)
Variable Title
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: This is a specialized course that offers in-depth studies in selected topics, current developments or recent trends in the fields of Translation and Translation Studies.

SPAN 3850 - Study Abroad

SPAN 4190 - Foreign Language Journal

Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $2.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IM=Intermediate Mid) For foreign language students in the fourth year who work on publishing the foreign language literary journal. Includes selecting articles, editing and preparing journal layout.

SPAN 4620 - Survey of Literature I

SPAN 4630 - Survey of Literature II

SPAN 4690 - Special Topics in Literature

Credits: (3)
Variable Title
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IH=Intermediate High) Detailed analysis of a particular body of literature. For students whose proficiency in the target language is at least Intermediate High. Prerequisite: SPAN 3160 May be repeated up to 10 times under different titles.

SPAN 4740 - Translation II

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IH=Intermediate High) Development of techniques and skills needed for bilingual translation of non-fiction texts. Emphasis will be on the translation into the target language. Methods of contrastive linguistics to analyze pertinent aspects of language structure, involving syntax, vocabulary and style, as well as basic theoretical-historical concepts are employed. Students are given ample opportunity to apply these techniques and concepts through a series of written translation assignments, which form the basis for class discussion. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: FL 3740 is strongly advised, but not required.

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