Modern Language Courses Offered

This course is the first part of the introductory sequence in Chinese. Students acquire Novice Mid-level proficiency in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communicative modes and begin to explore the cultural perspectives, products, and practices of Chinese-speaking peoples.

This course is the second part of the introductory sequence in Chinese. Students reinforce Novice Mid-level proficiency and acquire Novice High-level competence in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communicative modes while continuing to explore the cultural perspectives, products, and practices of Chinese-speaking peoples.

This course is the first part of the intermediate sequence in Chinese. Students reinforce Novice High-Level proficiency and acquire Intermediate Low-level competence in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communicative modes while continuing to explore the cultural perspectives, products, and practices of Chinese-speaking peoples.

This course is the second part of the intermediate sequence in Chinese. Students reinforce Intermediate Low-Level proficiency and acquire Intermediate Mid-level competence in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communicative modes while continuing to explore the cultural perspectives, products, and practices of Chinese-speaking peoples.

Topics of selected interest in Chinese studies, including travel courses to Chinese-speaking countries. The specific subject matter and/or international component may change from semester to semester according to resources and demand. Variable content course. May be repeated, as topics change, to a maximum of six hours.

A course designed to develop and refine students' conversational and reading skills through short speeches, group discussion, free conversation and reading. Variable content course. May be repeated, as content changes, to a maximum of six hours.

This course is designed to help students strengthen and expand their reading and writing skills in Chinese through the reading of authentic Chinese articles, grammar review, and writing practice.

Activities and exercises focused on oral and written translation for career fields. May be repeated once with different content.

Introduction to Chinese language and culture as used in business and selected professions. Variable content course. May be repeated once with different content.

Supervised independent study in Chinese language, literature, and culture. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.

This course is the first part of the introductory sequence in French. Students acquire Novice Mid-level proficiency in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communicative modes and begin to explore the cultural perspectives, products, and practices of French-speaking peoples.

This course is the second part of the introductory sequence in French. Students reinforce Novice Mid-level proficiency and acquire Novice High-level competence in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communicative modes while continuing to explore the cultural perspectives, products, and practices of French-speaking peoples.

This course is the first part of the intermediate sequence in French. Students reinforce Novice High-Level proficiency and acquire Intermediate Low-level competence in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communicative modes while continuing to explore the cultural perspectives, products, and practices of French-speaking peoples.

This course is the second part of the intermediate sequence in French. Students reinforce Intermediate Low-Level proficiency and acquire Intermediate Mid-level competence in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communicative modes while continuing to explore the cultural perspectives, products, and practices of French-speaking peoples.

Topics of selected interest in French studies, including travel-courses to French-speaking countries. The specific subject matter and/or inter-national component may change from semester to semester according to resources and demand. Variable content course. May be repeated, as topics change, to a maximum of six hours.

This service-learning component for the existing French curriculum incorporates community service with classroom instruction to provide an integrative learning experience that addresses the practice of citizenship and promotes an awareness of and participation in public affairs. Includes 40 hours of service providing instruction or other community service in the Springfield-area schools and other community groups. May be repeated.

Oral practice in short speeches, group discussion and free conversation. Variable content course. May be repeated, as content changes, to a maximum of six hours.

Review of French grammar with writing practice.

This course provides students with the fundamental French language skills needed in the professional field to communicate with French-speaking individuals. The course emphasizes specialized vocabulary building, role-play, and an understanding of francophone cultures. The linguistic and cultural insights learned in this course will prepare students to function in a complex multilingual and multicultural society. Topics may include French for health, social services, law enforcement, diplomacy, tourism, education, business, and communications.

This course develops students' understanding of issues in Francophone linguistics by exploring such topics as phonetics and phonology, morphology and syntax, semantics, history of the language, and regional and social language variation. The emphasis will most often be on the area of phonetics and phonology. Variable content course. May be repeated once with different content.

History and culture of France and francophone countries; includes geography, philosophy and arts. Variable content course. May be repeated, as content changes, to a maximum of six hours.

Through the study of artistic works, including fine arts, cinema, literature, and architecture, students will become more familiar with the origins, lives and influences of the most prominent Francophone figures and icons. Students will learn how to read, analyze, interpret, and discuss a wide selection of works and concepts in French from the Francophone world, connecting influences and recognizing local diversity as expressed in the artistic works. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.

A survey of authors, movements, ideas, and styles in writings from the Middle Ages to the end of the 18th century from France. Students will study recurring themes, important influences and revolutions present in a variety of genres and texts written in French (poetry, correspondence, historical documents, ballads, essays). Variable content course. May be repeated to maximum of six hours.

A survey of authors, movements, ideas, and styles in writings from the 19th century to the present from France and the Francophone world. Students will study recurring themes, important influences and revolutions present in a variety of genres and texts written in French (poetry, short stories, plays, correspondence, historical documents, essays). Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.

Activities and exercises on oral and written translation focusing on career fields. May be repeated, as content changes, to a maximum of six hours.

A study of culture, language, and literature through francophone film. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.

A course designed to increase French fluency and comprehension, emphasizing modern, useful French as it is spoken today by natives. Students will explore the French language in a broad range of real everyday situations. Topics include idiomatic expressions, slang, spoken contractions, French non-verbal communication, and the language of the internet. Variable content course. May be repeated, as content changes, to a maximum of six hours.

Social and business interactions in the francophone world. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours as content changes.

Study of advanced topics relating to language and proficiency development or literary and cultural themes in French or Francophone cultures. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours as content changes.

Supervised independent study in literature, linguistics or other restricted topics. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.

This course builds on the translation skills acquired in prior coursework, centering on comparative study of French and English in the domains of syntax, stylistics and pragmatics, and their practical application in translation. May be taught concurrently with FRN 610. Cannot receive credit for both FRN 510 and FRN 610.

This course focuses on specific issues in Francophone linguistics. Topics may include the study of French in its social and political contexts, French phonetics and phonology, French syntax and morphology, language variation and change in the French-speaking world, historical perspectives, and developments in theoretical and applied French linguistics. May be taught concurrently with FRN 624. Cannot receive credit for both FRN 524 and FRN 624.

Students improve their mastery of complex grammatical features in French through the analysis of authentic spoken and written texts. Through iterative processes of text development, they will produce advanced narratives on different themes. May be taught concurrently with FRN 690. Cannot receive credit for both FRN 590 and FRN 690.

This course builds on the translation skills acquired in prior coursework, centering on comparative study of French and English in the domains of syntax, stylistics and pragmatics, and their practical application in translation. May be taught concurrently with FRN 510. Cannot receive credit for both FRN 510 and FRN 610.

This graduate seminar focuses on specific issues in Francophone linguistics. Topics may include the study of French in its social and political contexts, French phonetics and phonology, French syntax and morphology, language variation and change in the French-speaking world, historical perspectives, and developments in theoretical and applied French linguistics. May be taught concurrently with FRN 524. Cannot receive credit for both FRN 524 and FRN 624.

Students improve their mastery of complex grammatical features in French through the analysis of authentic spoken and written texts. Through iterative processes of text development, they will produce advanced narratives on different themes. They will also explore theories pertaining to the acquisition of language structures, and related approaches to teaching grammar to second-language learners. May be taught concurrently with FRN 590. Cannot receive credit for both FRN 590 and FRN 690.

This course will enhance students' language proficiency and cultural competence through the interpretation and analysis of selected literary, philosophical, and cultural texts from the Francophone tradition. Variable content course. May be repeated once with changed content.

This course designation is used to grant credit for prior learning on the basis of established proficiency assessments. No more than three hours of FRN 735 credit may be applied toward the requirements of any master's program or certificate.

This course is the first part of the introductory sequence in German. Students acquire Novice Mid-level proficiency in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communicative modes and begin to explore the cultural perspectives, products, and practices of German-speaking peoples.

This course is the second part of the introductory sequence in German. Students reinforce Novice Mid-level proficiency and acquire Novice High-level competence in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communicative modes while continuing to explore the cultural perspectives, products, and practices of German-speaking peoples.

This course is the first part of the intermediate sequence in German. Students reinforce Novice High-Level proficiency and acquire Intermediate Low-level competence in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communicative modes while continuing to explore the cultural perspectives, products, and practices of German-speaking peoples.

This course is the second part of the intermediate sequence in German. Students reinforce Intermediate Low-Level proficiency and acquire Intermediate Mid-level competence in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communicative modes while continuing to explore the cultural perspectives, products, and practices of German-speaking peoples.

Topics of selected interest in German studies, including travel-courses to German-speaking countries. The specific subject matter and/or inter-national component may change from semester to semester according to resources and demand. Variable content course. May be repeated, as topics change, to a maximum of six hours.

This service component for the existing German curriculum incorporates community service with classroom instruction to provide an integrative learning experience that addresses the practice of citizenship and promotes an awareness of and participation in public affairs. Includes 40 hours of service providing instruction or other community service in the Springfield-area schools and other community groups. May be repeated.

This course will introduce students to strategies for conversing in the target language. Emphasis will be placed on building vocabulary, developing listening comprehension skills, learning how to construct discussions and to use appropriate expressions.

A structured course designed to develop and refine students reading and conversational skills. Variable content course. May be repeated, as content changes, to a maximum of six hours.

A writing intensive course designed to introduce students to a variety of text types. Emphasis is placed on recognizing the differences among the texts and student practice in preparing similar original texts. Variable content course. May be repeated, as content changes, to a maximum of six hours.

The survey of major films produced in Germany serves as a basis for the study of German culture, German language, and German literature. Course emphasizes the way that film content and theme development are useful in analyzing German language usage and culture in selected films. Subject will vary from semester to semester. Examples: History and Culture Through Film; From Novel to Film; East German Film; The Image of Women in Film. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.

An introduction to major historical periods and cultural movements of the German-speaking countries. Study includes geography, history, philosophy and the arts. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.

Selected topics in German society. Variable content course. May be repeated once with a different topic.

A focused course that students can combine with other German classes in order to pursue a special interest within the normal course content. May be repeated with a different content to a maximum of three credit hours.

Activities and exercises focused on oral and written translation on career fields.

Focus on advanced speaking and reading proficiency for applied use in professional fields such as administration, international relations, global studies and business.

Selected works or authors from the 19th century. Variable content course. May be repeated once with a different topic.

Selected works or authors from the 20th century. Variable content course. May be repeated once with a different topic.

Selected topics in German(ic) literature and culture. Variable content course. May be repeated once with a different topic.

A survey of German literature across multiple centuries from the perspective of a particular theme. Variable content course. May be repeated once as topics change.

Study of advanced topics relating to language and proficiency development or literary and cultural themes in German-language cultures. Variable content course. May be repeated, as content changes, to a maximum of six hours.

Supervised independent study in literature, linguistics or other restricted topics. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.

This course is the first part of the introductory sequence in Japanese. Students acquire Novice Mid-level proficiency in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communicative modes and begin to explore the cultural perspectives, products, and practices of Japanese-speaking peoples.

This course is the second part of the introductory sequence in Japanese. Students reinforce Novice Mid-level proficiency and acquire Novice High-level competence in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communicative modes while continuing to explore the cultural perspectives, products, and practices of Japanese-speaking peoples.

This course is the first part of the intermediate sequence in Japanese. Students reinforce Novice High-Level proficiency and acquire Intermediate Low-level competence in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communicative modes while continuing to explore the cultural perspectives, products, and practices of Japanese-speaking peoples.

This course is the second part of the intermediate sequence in Japanese. Students reinforce Intermediate Low-Level proficiency and acquire Intermediate Mid-level competence in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communicative modes while continuing to explore the cultural perspectives, products, and practices of Japanese-speaking peoples.

Topics of selected interest in Japanese studies, including travel courses to Japanese-speaking countries. The specific subject matter and/or international component may change from semester to semester according to resources and demand. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours as topics change.

This course is designed to further develop and refine students' reading and speaking skills through readings of short texts, group discussions, and free conversation. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours as content changes.

This course is designed to help students strengthen and expand their reading and writing skills in Japanese through the reading of authentic Japanese articles, grammar review, writing and Kanji practice.

Supervised independent study in Japanese literature, linguistics, current events or other restricted topics. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.

This course is the first part of the introductory sequence in Spanish. Students acquire Novice Mid-level proficiency in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communicative modes and begin to explore the cultural perspectives, products, and practices of Spanish-speaking peoples.

This course is the second part of the introductory sequence in Spanish. Students reinforce Novice Mid-level proficiency and acquire Novice High-level competence in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communicative modes while continuing to explore the cultural perspectives, products, and practices of Spanish-speaking peoples.

This course encompasses in one semester what is typically offered as the first and second part of the introductory sequence in Spanish (SPN 101 and SPN 102). Students acquire Novice High-level proficiency in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communicative modes and begin to explore the cultural perspectives, products, and practices of Spanish-speaking peoples. The amount of contact time for class meetings per week is twice as much as in one SPN 101 or SPN 102 course. Students with prior credit for SPN 101 and/or SPN 102 cannot receive credit toward graduation for SPN 103.

This course is the first part of the intermediate sequence in Spanish. Students reinforce Novice High-Level proficiency and acquire Intermediate Low-level competence in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communicative modes while continuing to explore the cultural perspectives, products, and practices of Spanish-speaking peoples.

This course is the second part of the intermediate sequence in Spanish. Students reinforce Intermediate Low-Level proficiency and acquire Intermediate Mid-level competence in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communicative modes while continuing to explore the cultural perspectives, products, and practices of Spanish-speaking peoples.

This course encompasses in one semester what is typically offered as the first and second part of the intermediate sequence in Spanish (SPN 201 and SPN 202). Students acquire Intermediate Mid-level proficiency in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communicative modes, while exploring the cultural perspectives, products, and practices of Spanish-speaking peoples. The amount of contact time for class meetings per week is twice as much as in one SPN 201 or SPN 202 course. Students with prior credit for SPN 201 and/or SPN 202 cannot receive credit toward graduation for SPN 203.

This course focuses on the development of formal and informal oral communication skills through oral practice in authentic contexts stressing extensive vocabulary development and cultural information relevant to the Spanish-speaking world. Native and heritage speakers (students who grew up in households where Spanish was frequently spoken) must enroll in the heritage language section of this course. For details, contact a Spanish section faculty member.

This course is designed to review and practice previously-learned grammatical concepts in Spanish as well as to learn to recognize and use specific advanced structures in the Spanish language. To this end, students will expand their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar through practice in both spoken and written Spanish, and the class will be conducted in Spanish. This course is recommended for intermediate-level students who want and need more grammar instruction after recently completing SPN 202 or 203.

Topics of selected interest in Spanish studies, including travel-courses to Spanish-speaking countries. The specific subject matter and/or international component may change from semester to semester according to resources and demand. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours as topics change.

This service component for the existing Spanish curriculum incorporates community service with classroom instruction to provide an integrative learning experience that addresses the practice of citizenship and promotes an awareness of and participation in public affairs. Includes 40 hours of service providing instruction or other community service in the Springfield-area schools and other community groups. May be repeated.

This course targets the development of composition skills, focusing on intensive grammar review, vocabulary building, and the discursive and stylistic elements of a variety of written genres. Several essays will be assigned to help students to develop into effective writers in Spanish. Native and heritage speakers (students who grew up in households where Spanish was frequently spoken) must enroll in the heritage language section of this course. For details, contact a Spanish section faculty member.

This course examines recent historical events and current popular trends and movements using multiple media sources (films, the internet, magazines, songs, music, photographs and television) to better understand contemporary Hispanic/Spanish culture. The focus of the course is on the development of topics for conversational content, analysis, presentations and written essays in Spanish.

Students will learn Spanish-language skills needed in the professional field in order to communicate with Spanish-speaking individuals. This course emphasizes specialized vocabulary building, role-play, and an understanding of Hispanic cultures. The linguistic and cultural insights learned in this course will prepare students to function better in a complex multilingual and multicultural society. Topics may include Spanish for law enforcement, social services, education, medicine, business, and communications.

This course introduces students to Spanish terminology used in health care contexts. In addition to learning medical terminology, students practice and master basic concepts pertinent to communicating in Spanish with patients and health care providers. Students also practice straightforward medical interpreting scenarios.

This course is intended for students who wish to enhance their basic and intermediate Spanish skills in the law enforcement and the legal fields. Students will develop skills to interact successfully in informal and formal contexts with victims, witnesses, and other legal system participants. This course will also cover topics that relate to Hispanic cultural views, particularly with regard to the legal system, authority perceptions, and social justice to help students respond appropriately within the law enforcement context.

A survey of major, twentieth-century films produced in Spanish throughout the Spanish-speaking world. Course features a study of directors and works, technique of cinematography, film content and theme development, and analysis of Spanish-language usage and culture in selected films. The relationship between film and Spanish literature and art is also studied. Selected films are also viewed and studied over the course of the semester.

Develops students' understanding of issues in Spanish linguistics by exploring such topics as phonetics and phonology, morphology and syntax, semantics, history of the language, and regional and social language variation. Variable content course. May be repeated once with different content.

Origin and development of Iberian culture; includes geography, history, philosophy and arts.

Origin and development of Spanish American culture; includes geography, history, philosophy, and the arts.

Activities and exercises in oral and written translation focusing on career fields.

This course develops students' interpersonal oral communication skills and cultural competence by focusing on the development of English-to-Spanish and Spanish-to-English interpreting skills applicable in medical, educational, social services, and some legal settings. Students learn specialized terminology, techniques for interpreting in various modes (consecutive, simultaneous and sight translation), ethical protocols, and basic business practices employed in the language services industry.

This course presents language skills and business terminology necessary for future careers in business, trade, marketing, or commerce. Emphasis is given to business related scenarios such as personal interviews, business writing etiquette, etc. Course also examines political, economic, social, and cultural factors which affect business in the Hispanic countries and the U.S. Hispanic community.

Selected works or authors from Modern Peninsular literature. Variable content course. May be repeated once with a different topic.

Selected works or authors from Spanish American Literature. Variable content course. May be repeated once with a different topic.

May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.

Study of advanced topics relating to language and proficiency development or literary and cultural themes in Spanish or Hispanic cultures. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours as content changes.

Builds on the translation and interpreting skills acquired in SPN 410. Students will be exposed to a variety of translation theories and methods and will increase their overall language proficiency as they gain further practical translation experience in a number of genres. May be taught concurrently with SPN 610. Cannot receive credit for both SPN 510 and SPN 610.

This course focuses on specific issues in Hispanic linguistics with an emphasis on their applicability to learning and teaching Spanish. Topics may include the study of Spanish in its social and political contexts, Spanish phonetics and phonology, Spanish syntax and morphology, language variation and change in the Spanish-speaking world, historical perspectives, and developments in theoretical and applied Spanish linguistics. May be taught concurrently with SPN 624. Cannot receive credit for both SPN 524 and SPN 624.

Students improve their mastery of complex grammatical features in Spanish through analysis of authentic written texts and spoken language and through practice and application. May be taught concurrently with SPN 690. Cannot receive credit for both SPN 590 and SPN 690.

Builds on the translation and interpreting skills acquired in SPN 410. Students will be exposed to a variety of translation theories and methods and will increase their overall language proficiency as they gain further practical translation experience in a number of genres. May be taught concurrently with SPN 510. Cannot receive credit for both SPN 510 and SPN 610.

This course focuses on specific issues in Hispanic linguistics with an emphasis on their applicability to learning and teaching Spanish. Topics may include the study of Spanish in its social and political contexts, Spanish phonetics and phonology, Spanish syntax and morphology, language variation and change in the Spanish-speaking world, historical perspectives, and developments in theoretical and applied Spanish linguistics. May be taught concurrently with SPN 524. Cannot receive credit for both SPN 524 and SPN 624.

Students improve their mastery of complex grammatical features in Spanish through analysis of authentic written texts and spoken language and through practice and application. They will also explore theories pertaining to the acquisition of language structures and related approaches to teaching grammar to second language learners. May be taught concurrently with SPN 590. Cannot receive credit for both SPN 590 and SPN 690.

This course will enhance students' language proficiency and cultural competence through the interpretation and analysis of selected literary, philosophical, and cultural texts from the Hispanic tradition. Variable content course. May be repeated once with changed content.

This course designation is used to grant credit for prior learning on the basis of established proficiency assessments. No more than three hours of SPN 735 credit may be applied toward the requirements of any master's program or certificate.