The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures builds students' proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural competence in French, German, Latin, and Spanish, which are offered as majors and minors. It also provides introductory courses in Greek and Italian. The department encourages study abroad experiences and participation in faculty-led academic programs to other countries.

Majors in this department also strengthen students' understanding of the literature, history, customs, and culture of the peoples who used or are using those languages.

Majors and Minors

A major in French or Spanish consists of 32 hours*, with a minimum of 18 hours in courses numbered 300 or above. FRE 301, 302, and either 303 or 304 are required for a French major, and 315 is strongly advised. For Spanish majors, a peninsular survey (SPN 303, 304, or 320) and a Spanish-American survey (306 or 310) of literature are required; majors are also urged to take SPN 315.

Nonnative speakers of Spanish pursuing the major are required to take SPN 301 and SPN 302. A minor in French or Spanish consists of a minimum of 18 hours*, 9 hours of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. French and Spanish majors must pass an exit examination.

A major in German consists of 28 hours*, with a minimum of 14 hours in courses numbered 300 or above. German majors must complete the Zertifikat Deutsch examination with a passing grade (minimum of "ausreichend bestanden"). A minor in German consists of a minimum of 18 hours*, to include GER 311 and two other 300-level courses.

A major in Latin consists of at least 24 hours*, 15 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. Majors are encouraged to take courses in related areas, such as ancient history and classical literature. A minor in Latin consists of 18 hours*, 9 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. Latin majors must pass an exit examination.

*In All FLL Majors and Minors, Some Lower-Division Requirements May Be Exempted as a Result Of Examination or Evidence of Prior Training or Experience.

Majors may attain Departmental Honors in French, German, Latin, or Spanish by meeting the following requirements: (1) apply for admission to the program by the end of the spring semester of the junior year; (2) select a director from the department faculty; (3) attain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0; (4) attain a 3.75 grade point average in language courses; (5) enroll in FRE, GER, LAT, SPN 490; (6) complete a special project in language, literature, methodology, or other approved area; (7) give a departmental honors presentation.

Teacher Certification Program in Foreign Language

Teacher certification in foreign language (P-12) is available to foreign language majors. Students planning to teach foreign language in elementary and/or secondary school should notify their advisor and contact the secondary education advisor in Tift College of Education. Required courses in education include EDUC 210, 220, 256, 283, 357, 398, 399, 467, 469, 470, 476, 485, and 492. Students need to consult with the Tift College of Education for course advisement.

Study Abroad

The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures is affiliated with four study abroad programs. The prerequisite for each is either successful completion of 112 or consent of department faculty.

1. STUDY IN FRANCE: Students study at the Centre International d'Etudes Françaises in Angers, France. They may earn up to 15 hours of credit, up to 9 of which may count toward the major. No more than 6 credit hours may count toward the minor.
2. STUDY IN SPAIN: Students study at the Center for Cross-Cultural Study in Seville, Spain.They may earn up to 16 hours of credit, up to 9 of which may count toward the major. No more than 6 credit hours may count toward the minor.
3. STUDY IN GERMANY: Students study at the Speak and Write Institute in Marburg, Germany. Students may earn academic credit up to 15 hours, up to 9 of which may count toward the major. No more than 6 credit hours may count toward the minor.
4. STUDY IN LATIN: Students may earn academic credit up to 15 hours, up to 9 of which may count toward the major. No more than 6 credit hours may count toward the minor.
5. STUDY IN GREEK: Students may earn academic credit up to 9 hours.

Courses

FLL 467. Foreign Language Teaching Methodology I: (3 hours) Reading and Writing
Prerequisites: EDU 256, 325, and 357, or the consent of the instructor and admission to the teacher education program.
Evaluation of the objectives and methods involved in teaching the skills of reading and writing on the K-12 levels, including analysis of textbooks, consideration of special foreign language problems, and study of alternative methodologies and techniques of testing. (Does not count toward a language major.)

FLL 470. Language Teaching Methodology II: (3 hours) Speaking and Listening
Prerequisites: EDU 256, 325, and 357, or consent of instructor and admission to teacher education program.
Evaluation of the objectives and methods involved in teaching the skills of speaking and listening on the K-12 levels, including analysis of textbooks, consideration of special foreign language problems, and study of alternative methodologies and techniques of testing. (Does not count toward a language major.)

French Courses

FRE 111-112. Beginning French I and II (4 hours)
Open to students with little or no previous instruction in French, this course sequence enables students to attain a basic competency in all language skills: listening, speaking, writing, reading, and culture. Language lab activities complement classroom instruction. (4 credit hours each)

FRE 251. Intermediate French I (3 hours)
Prerequisite: successful completion of or exemption from FRE 111-112.
Continued development of language skills leading to the ability to handle a limited variety of social situations, such as travel needs, biographical information, leisure activities, etc., including past and present frames of reference. The course includes discussion of appropriate aspects of French culture and literature. Language lab activities complement classroom instruction.

FRE 252. Intermediate French II (3 hours)
Prerequisite: completion of or exemption from FRE 251.
Continued development of the four language skills leading to the ability to handle an increased variety of social situations, including those calling for different levels of subjectivity (expression of opinion, emotions, wishes, etc.) and future and conditional frames of reference. The course includes discussion of appropriate aspects of French culture and literature. Language lab activities complement classroom instruction.

FRE 253S-353S. French Studies in France (1- 15 hours)
Prerequisite: FRE 112 or consent of department faculty.
French language, civilization, history, and literature, to be taken during the Mercer Studies in France Program. Emphasis on one or more of the abovementioned course content components. Variable credit up to15 hours, 9 of which may count toward the major or 6 toward the minor.

FRE 285. Intermediate Conversational Practice (1 hour)
Prerequisite: FRE 251 or consent of instructor.
This course is designed for students who would like to maintain their proficiency in speaking and listening skills. Course content will include discussion of current topics from French-language newspapers, magazines, newsletters, videos, and films. One credit-hour per semester not to exceed four credit hours; does not count toward major or minor; non-optional "Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory" grading.

FRE 301. French Composition and Conversation I (3 hours)
Prerequisite: FRE 252 or consent of instructor.
Concentrated study of everyday French by means of class discussions and short compositions. Various grammatical difficulties will be studied. Phonetic exercises will be performed in the language lab.

FRE 302. French Composition and Conversation II (3 hours)
Prerequisite: FRE 301 or consent of instructor.
Continued work in oral comprehension as well as the study of a more abstract vocabulary and complex grammatical structures through the reading of short literary extracts.

FRE 303. French Literature and Cultural Identity I (3 hours)
Prerequisite: FRE 302
Students will continue to improve their linguistic and cultural competence by examining some of the fundamental works that are essential to the development and understanding of French culture and society. Class discussion will focus on such early writings as La Chanson de Roland and Les Lais de Marie de France and will also address works of Rabelais, Montaigne, Corneille, Racine, Du Bellay, Molière, Mme. de Sévigné, Voltaire, Rousseau, and others.

FRE 304. French Literature and Cultural Identity II (3 hours)
Prerequisite: FRE 302
Students will continue to improve their linguistic and cultural competence by examining some of the significant shifts in society and literature that resulted from the French revolution and that are essential to the development and understanding of French culture and society. Class discussion will focus on works of Chateaubriand, Lamartine, Hugo, Baudelaire, George Sand, Flaubert, Proust, Apollinaire, Camus, Sartre, and others.

FRE 315. French Civilization (3 hours)
Prerequisite: FRE 302
A chronological overview of the most notable achievements, customs, and traditions in French history, art, architecture, and literature. Other distinctive features of contemporary France, such as cinema, music, geography, and politics, will be treated as well.

FRE 317. French Literature and Culture (3 hours) of the Seventeenth Century
Prerequisite: FRE 302
Advanced practice in the four communications skills through reading, discussing, and writing about major literary works and the cultural context out of which they grew in the seventeenth century in France. Emphasis on the theater of Corneille, Racine, and Molière, as well as the philosophy of Pascal and Descartes, along with other writers such as Mme de Sévigné, Mme. de LaFayette, La Fontaine, and La Rochefoucauld. Study of special social dynamics such as the "salon mondain" and court life at Versailles.

FRE 319. French Literature and Culture (3 hours) of the Nineteenth Century
Prerequisite: FRE 302
Advanced practice in the four communications skills through reading, discussing, and writing about major literary works and the cultural context out of which they grew in the nineteenth century in France. Emphasis on such movements as Romanticism, Realism, Parnassian poetry, Symbolism, Positivism, and Naturalism. Study of such cultural phenomena as the growing gap between artist and public and the importance of social justice during this century.

FRE 320. French Literature and Culture since 1900 (3 hours)
Prerequisite: FRE 302
Advanced practice in the four communications skills through reading, discussing, and writing about major literary works and the cultural context out of which they have grown in France and Francophonie since 1900. Movements such as Surrealism, the Renouveau Catholique, the Nouveau Roman, Theater of the Absurd, Existentialism, Feminism, and Postmodernism will be highlighted, as well as the works of less easily classified writers (Proust, Gide, Duras, Queneau, etc.).

FRE 385. Special Topics in French (Subtitle) (1-3 hours)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
May be repeated for major or minor credit.

FRE 425. Seminar (Subtitle) (3 hours)
Prerequisite: FRE 302 or consent of the instructor.
A concentrated study of selected authors, literary movements, or topics in French life and culture. Topics will vary from year to year. May be repeated for major or minor credit.

FRE 480. Internship (Variable credit; up to 15 hours)
Prerequisite: departmental approval.
A supervised program of field experience in which students make practical application of their skills in French in an approved establishment outside the University. The department as a whole must approve the student's project, which will be directed by an instructor and an on-site supervisor. No more than 3 hours may be counted toward a French major or minor.

FRE 485. Assistantship for French 111-112 (1 hour)
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
Selected French majors or minors serve as assistants in FRE 111 or 112. Assistants attend 2-3 classes per week, study the assigned work, and help conduct classroom and lab activities. Assistants may review but will not evaluate students' work. Other duties will be determined by the instructor in consultation with the assistant. In addition, the assistant will be required to complete a written reflection on the experience. Does not count toward the major or minor. Mandatory S/U grading. May not be repeated.

FRE 490. Supervised Independent Study (1-3 hours)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
An intensive reading program designed to examine in depth a specific theme or author in French literature. May be repeated for major or minor credit.

German Courses

GER 111-112. Beginning German I and II (4 hours)
This course sequence is designed to help students cultivate a basic level of proficiency in all four language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening). By the end of this sequence, students should be able to communicate meaningfully with native speakers who are accustomed to dealing with non-native users of German. Emphasis is on basic needs in highly predictable, common everyday situations. Language lab activities complement classroom instruction. (4 credit hours each)

GER 251-252. Intermediate German I and II (3 hours)
Prerequisite: GER 112 or exemption.
This sequence is designed to help students enhance their proficiency in all four language skills. By the end of the sequence, students should be able to communicate meaningfully with sympathetic native speakers. Emphasis is on an increasing variety of interactive transactions in past, present, future, and hypothetical frames of reference, including those requiring expression of opinion, emotions, wishes, and reservations. Language lab activities complement classroom instruction.

GER 253S-353S. German Studies Abroad (Variable credit; up to 15 hours)
Prerequisite: completion of GER 112 or consent of department faculty.
Emphasis on one or more of the following areas: German languages, culture, history, and literature. Variable credit up to 15 hours, up to 9 of which may count toward the major or 6 toward the minor.

GER 285. Intermediate Oral Practice (1 hour)
Prerequisite: German 251 or consent of instructor.
This course is designed for students who would like to maintain their proficiency in speaking and listening skills. Course content will include discussion of current topics from German-language newspapers, magazines, newsletters, videos, and films. One credit-hour per semester not to exceed four credit hours; does not count toward major or minor; non-optional "Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory" grading.

GER 311. Conversation and Composition (3 hours)
Prerequisite: GER 252 or consent of instructor.
Continued enhancement and refinement of the four language skills leading to the ability to perform effectively and meaningfully in an increased variety of social situations. Introduction to discourse strategies in speaking (e.g., interrupting speaker, asserting one's opinion, paraphrasing) and in writing (e.g., requesting information, applying for positions, refusing or accepting invitations). Language lab activities complement classroom instruction.

GER 321. Contemporary German Society and Culture (3 hours)
Prerequisite: GER 311 or consent of instructor.
On-going enhancement and refinement of skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Class discussion will focus on a variety of issues affecting contemporary German society and culture (e.g., political, economic, sociological, psychological, religious). Language lab activities complement classroom instruction.

GER 351. German Literature, Culture, and Society I (3 hours)
Prerequisite: GER 311.
On-going enhancement and refinement of skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Class discussion will focus on excerpts from works written by authors such as Walther von der Vogelweide, Wolfram von Eschenbach, Martin Luther, Andreas Gryphius, Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, Johann Michael Lenz, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Friedrich von Schiller, Friedrich Hoelderlin, and Immanuel Kant. Language lab activities complement classroom instruction.

GER 352. German Literature, Culture, and Society II (3 hours)
Prerequisite: GER 311
On-going enhancement and refinement of skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Class discussion will focus on excerpts from works written by authors such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Friedrich von Schiller, Novalis, Joseph von Eichendorff, Heinrich Heine, Arthur Schopenhauer, Friedrich Nietzsche, Theodor Fontane, Rainer Maria Rilke, and Bertolt Brecht. Language lab activities complement classroom instruction.

GER 353. German Literature, Culture, and Society III (3 hours)
Prerequisite: GER 311
On-going enhancement and refinement of skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Class discussion will focus on works written by authors such as Bertolt Brecht, Friedrich Duerrenmatt, Heinrich Boell, Guenter Grass, Wolf Biermann, Christa Wolf, and Heiner Mueller. Special emphasis on issues attending post-unification Germany and the perennial German Question. Language lab activities complement classroom instruction

GER 385. Special Topics in German (Subtitle) (1-3 hours)
Prerequisite: consent of the instructor
May be repeated for major or minor credit.

GER 411. Advanced Stylistics (2 hours)
Prerequisites: GER 311 and two courses in German literature, culture, and society.
This course is designed to help students refine their abilities in all four skills and discuss with greater sophistication a wide variety of complex topics pertaining to contemporary German. Language lab activities complement classroom instruction.

GER 425. Seminar (Subtitle) (3 hours)
Prerequisites: GER 311; one course from literature, society, and culture grouping; and consent of the instructor.
This course is designed to help students examine in depth a particular author, work, or issue in German literature, culture, or society.

GER 480. Internship (Variable credit; up to 15 hours)
Prerequisite: departmental approval.
A supervised program of field experience in which students make practical application of their skills in German in an approved establishment outside the University. The department as a whole must approve the student's project, which will be directed by an instructor and an on-site supervisor. No more than 3 hours may be counted toward a German major or minor.

GER 485. Assistantship for German 111/112 (1 hour)
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
Selected German majors or minors serve as assistants in GER 111 or 112. Assistants attend 2-3 classes per week, study the assigned work, and help conduct classroom and lab activities. Assistants may review but will not evaluate students' work. Other duties will be determined by the instructor in consultation with the assistant. In addition, the assistant will be required to complete a written reflection on the experience. Does not count toward the major or minor. Mandatory S/U grading. May not be repeated.

GER 490. Supervised Independent Study (1-3 hours)
Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.
This course is designed to help students examine in depth a particular author, work, or issue in German literature, culture, or society. May be repeated for major or minor credit.

Greek Courses

GRK 111-112. Beginning Greek I and II (3 hours)
Open to students with little or no previous instruction in Greek, this sequence enables students to attain a fundamental competency in Hellenistic Greek grammar and to build a basic Greek vocabulary drawn from The Greek New Testament. The courses focus on the mastery of fundamental elements of Greek grammar and vocabulary, the use of Greek language tools, and the translation of selected readings from the Greek New Testament.

GRK 251. Intermediate Greek (3 hours)
Prerequisite: successful completion or exemption from GRK 111-112.
This course is designed to further students' competency in Hellenistic Greek grammar and vocabulary through an intensive study of selected texts from the Greek New Testament. Attention will also be given to the history of the Greek language and to classical, Hellenistic, and Byzantine Greek culture and literature.

GRK 253S-353S. Greek Studies Abroad (Variable credit; up to 9 hours)
Prerequisite: completion of Greek 112 or consent of the instructor.
Study abroad in Greece with emphasis on one or more of the following areas: Greek language, Greek literature, Greek archaeology (including inscriptions), classical history and literature.

GRK 385. Special Topics in Greek (Subtitle) (3 hours)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
This course focuses on the translation of Greek texts, which may include selections Homer, the Septuagint, the New Testament, Josephus, Philo, or Pausanias. May be repeated.

Italian Courses

ITA 101. Accelerated Elementary Italian (1 hour)
Prerequisite: at least two years' study in high school (or a full year in college) of French, Spanish, or Latin, or consent of the instructor.
This course stresses fundamental Italian pronunciation, reading and listening skills.Grammar is not systematically covered but taught only as needed for developing the aforementioned skills. Although this course is designed especially for students who have already studied another Romance language, those who have a particular interest in and aptitude for foreign language are also welcome.

Latin Courses

LAT 111, 112, and 251 or consent of instructor are prerequisites for all 300-level courses.

LAT 111-112. Beginning Latin I and II (3 hours)
Open to students with little or no previous instruction in Latin, this sequence enables participants to attain a fundamental competency in Latin grammar and to build a basic Latin vocabulary. Close readings of basic texts, including translations from Latin to English and vice versa will be stressed. In addition to offering an introduction to Roman civilization and literature, this sequence will familiarize students with Latin elements in the English language and with the sound of Latin. Language lab activities will complement classroom instruction.

LAT 251. Intermediate Latin (3 hours)
Prerequisite: successful completion of or exemption from LAT 111-112.
This course is designed to further students' competency in Latin grammar and vocabulary. By making the transition from textbook selections to brief excerpts from a variety of Golden Age authors (e.g., Cicero, Caesar, Catullus, Vergil, Livy, and Ovid), students will practice translating and interpreting original literary texts. Language lab activities will complement classroom instruction.

LAT 253S-353S. Latin Studies Abroad (Variable credit; up to 15 hours)
Prerequisite: completion of LAT 112 or consent of department faculty.
Study abroad with emphasis on one or more of the following areas: the Latin language, Roman literature, classical history, and classical culture. Variable credit up to 15 hours, up to 9 of which may count toward the major or 6 toward the minor.

LAT 300. Republican Prose (3 hours)
An overview of the development of prose in the Republican era, with emphasis on the works of Cicero, Caesar, and Sallust. In addition to literary, cultural, and historical material, the further development of students' competency in Latin grammar and vocabulary will be stressed.

LAT 310. Imperial Prose (3 hours)
An overview of the development of prose in the Imperial era, with emphasis on the works of Livy, Tacitus, Seneca, Pliny the Younger, and Petronius. In addition to literary, cultural, and historical material, the further development of students' competency in Latin grammar and vocabulary will be stressed.

LAT 320. Comedy (3 hours)
Besides providing an overview of the development of the Roman comedy, this course offers students close reading of selected comedies by Plautus and Terence, two early Roman writers endowed with timeless wit. In some instances comparisons will be made with adaptations by modern authors. In addition to literary, cultural, and historical material, the further development of students' competency in Latin grammar and vocabulary will be stressed.

LAT 330. Philosophical Texts (3 hours)
A comparison of the two leading philosophical schools in ancient Rome: Stoicism and Epicureanism. Authors to be studied include Cicero, Seneca, and Lucretius. While the former two emphasize virtue and duty in an individual's dealing with fellow human beings and the gods, the latter attempts to free the Romans' minds from superstition. In addition to literary, cultural, and historical material, the further development of students' competency in Latin grammar and vocabulary will be stressed.

LAT 340. Vergil (3 hours)
While introducing students to Vergil's smaller works, i.e., the Eclogues and the Georgics, this course focuses on the author's greatest work, the Aeneid, the Roman national epic. In addition to literary, cultural, and historical material, the further development of students' competency in Latin grammar and vocabulary will be stressed.

LAT 350. Ovid (3 hours)
While offering an overview of all of Ovid's works, the course will focus on the Metamorphoses. Reading and interpreting these legends of transformations will familiarize students with important topics from Greek and Roman mythology. In addition to literary, cultural, and historical material, the further development of students competency in Latin grammar and vocabulary will be stressed.

LAT 360. Lyric Poetry (3 hours)
An overview of the development of Roman lyric poetry. Selected authors for close readings include Catullus, Horace, Tibullus, and Propertius. In addition to literary, cultural, and historical material, the further development of students' competency in Latin grammar and vocabulary will be stressed.

LAT 370. Satire (3 hours)
A survey of the development of Roman satire, with readings from Horace, Persius, Juvenal, and Martial. In addition to literary, cultural, and historical material, the further development of students' competency in Latin grammar and vocabulary will be stressed.

LAT 485. Assistantship for Latin 111-112 (1 hour)
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
Selected Latin majors or minors serve as assistants in LAT 111 or 112. Assistants attend 2-3 classes per week, study the assigned work, and help conduct classroom and lab activities. Assistants may review but will not evaluate students' work. Other duties will be determined by the instructor in consultation with the assistant. In addition, the assistant will be required to complete a written reflection on the experience. Does not count toward the major or minor. Mandatory S/U grading. May not be repeated.

LAT 490. Supervised Independent Study (1-3 hours)
Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.
An in-depth study of a particular author, work, or issue in Roman literature or culture. May be repeated for major or minor credit.

Spanish Courses

SPN 111-112. Beginning Spanish I and II (4 hours)
Open to students with little or no previous instruction in Spanish. This course sequence enables students to attain a basic competency in all language skills: listening, speaking, writing, reading, and culture. Emphasis is on basic needs in common everyday situations. Language lab activities complement classroom instruction. (4 credit hours each)

SPN 251. Intermediate Spanish I (3 hours)
Prerequisite: successful completion of or exemption from SPN 112.
Continued development of the four language skills leading to the ability to handle a limited variety of social situations such as travel needs, biographical information, leisure activities, etc., including past, present, and future frames of reference. The course includes discussion of appropriate aspects of Hispanic society and culture and presents media-based activities as well as video applications. Language lab activities complement classroom instruction.

SPN 252. Intermediate Spanish II (3 hours)
Prerequisite: successful completion of or exemption from SPN 251.
Continued development of the four language skills leading to the ability to handle an increased variety of social situations, including those calling for different levels of subjectivity as well as future and conditional frames of reference. The course continues discussion of appropriate aspects of Hispanic society and culture and presents media-based activities as well as video applications. Language lab activities complement classroom instruction.

SPN 253S-353S. Hispanic Studies Abroad (Variable credit; up to 16 hours)
Prerequisite: completion of SPN 112 or consent of department faculty.
Study abroad with emphasis on one or more of the following areas: Hispanic literature, culture, history, and language. Variable credit up to 16 hours, up to 9 of which may be counted toward the major or 6 toward the minor.

SPN 285. Intermediate Oral Practice (1 hour)
Prerequisite: SPN 251 or consent of instructor.
Continued development of the four language skills leading to the ability to handle an increased variety of social situations, including those calling for different levels of subjectivity (expression of opinion, emotions, wishes, etc.) and future and conditional frames of reference.The course includes discussion of appropriate aspects of Hispanic culture and literature. Language lab activities complement classroom instruction. One credit-hour per semester, not to exceed four credit-hours; does not count toward major or minor; non-optional "Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory" grading.

SPN 301. Spanish Conversation and Composition I (3 hours)
Prerequisite: SPN 252 or consent of instructor.
Continued refinement of the four language skills. Various grammatical difficulties will be studied. Concentrated study of everyday Spanish by means of discussions and short compositions. Language lab activities will complement classroom instruction. This course is normally restricted to students studying Spanish as a second language.

SPN 302. Spanish Conversation and Composition II (3 hours)
Prerequisite: SPN 252 or consent of instructor.
Continued work in oral/aural comprehension and communication. The acquisition of a more abstract vocabulary and the ability to work with more complex grammatical structures will be developed through the reading of short literary extracts. This course is normally restricted to students studying Spanish as a second language.

SPN 303. Spanish Literature I (3 hours)
Prerequisite: SPN 302
Students will continue to improve their linguistic skills and historical and cultural awareness by examining some of the fundamental literary works that are essential to the development and understanding of Spanish society. Class discussion will focus on epic and baroque poetry, clerical works, La Celestina, Lazarillo, de Tormes, and selections from the Don Quixote. The course includes basic elements of literary interpretation.

SPN 304. Spanish Literature II (3 hours)
Prerequisite: SPN 302
Students will continue to improve their linguistic skills as well as historical and cultural awareness by examining some of the fundamental literary works that are essential to the development and understanding of Spanish society. Class discussion will focus on representative authors of such movements as Romanticism, Realism, Existentialism, Surrealism, and Postmodernism. The course introduces basic elements of literary criticism.

SPN 306. Spanish American Literature I (3 hours)
Prerequisite: SPN 302
A study of representative works in prose and poetry from the colonial period through post-modernism. Readings will include the chronicles and letters of Christopher Columbus and Hernan Cortes, and works by later writers such as Sor Juana de la Cruz, Jose Maria Hereda, Ricardo Palma and the modernist poets Jose Marti, Julian Casal, Gutierrez Najera, and J. Asuncion-Silva, with special emphasis on the poetry of Ruben Dario. The course seeks to develop further proficiency in the communication skills as well as analyze literature within a social and cultural context. Attention will be given to socio-political conditions as a force in the formation of the literature.

SPN 310. Spanish American Literature II (3 hours)
Prerequisite: SPN 302
A study of the major literary works produced by Spanish America during the twentieth century. Readings will include selections in poetry, drama, and prose. The course emphasizes H. Quiroga, Luis Borges, Julio Cortazar, Jose Donoso, Isabel Allende, and five Nobel Prize recipients: Gabriela Mistral, Pablo Neruda, Octavio Paz, Miguel Angel Asturias, and Garcia Marquez. The course seeks to develop further proficiency in the communication skills as well as analyze literature in a social and cultural context. Attention will be given to socio-political conditions as a force in the formation of the literature.

SPN 315. Hispanic Culture and Civilization (3 hours)
Prerequisite: SPN 302
Continued enhancement and refinement of the four language skills. Students will explore cultural themes, history, and geography of Spain and Spanish America. Classroom discussions will be supplemented by readings from newspapers and magazines which highlight the political and social currents in the Hispanic world today.

SPN 320. Contemporary Spanish Literature (3 hours)
Prerequisite: SPN 302
A study of selected contemporary texts and movements. The course emphasizes the communicative skills of listening, reading, speaking, and writing within a social and cultural context, using such themes as personal identity, the family, the individual and society, and social classes in Spain. The course also seeks to develop proficiency in basic literary analysis and criticism.

SPN 325. Business Spanish (3 hours)
Prerequisite: SPN 252
An introduction to the communicative skills of business language: speaking, listening comprehension, reading, writing, and cross-cultural awareness. Emphasis is placed on developing proficiency in realistic contextualized situations encountered in the Hispanic business community.

SPN 385. Special Topics in Spanish (Subtitle) (1-3 hours)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
May be repeated for major or minor credit.

SPN 417. The Golden Age of Spanish Literature (3 hours)
Prerequisites: one 300-level literature class and consent of instructor.
A study of representative works of the great dramatists, prose writers, and poets of the 16th and 17th centuries. Emphasis will be placed on works of Cervantes, Lope de Vega, Calderon, Tirso de Molina, and Gongora.

SPN 420. Advanced Stylistics (3 hours)
Prerequisite: SPN 302
This course is designed to help students refine their written communication through practical exercises in both free and directed composition. Concentrates on the development of form and style through the study of model texts by Hispanic authors.

SPN 425. Seminar (Subtitle) (3 hours)
Prerequisite: junior or senior status or consent of instructor.
A concentrated study of selected authors, literary movements, or topics in Spanish life and culture. Topics will vary from year to year. May be repeated for major or minor credit.

SPN 480. Internship (Variable credit; up to 16 hours)
Prerequisite: departmental approval.
A supervised program of field experience in which students make practical application of their skills in Spanish in an approved establishment outside the University. The department as a whole must approve the student's project, which will be directed by an instructor and an on-site supervisor. No more than 3 hours may be counted toward a Spanish major or minor.

SPN 485. Assistantship for Spanish 111-112 (1 hour)
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
Selected Spanish majors or minors serve as assistants in SPN 111 or 112. Assistants attend 2-3 classes per week, study the assigned work, and help conduct classroom and lab activities. Assistants may review but will not evaluate students' work. Other duties will be determined by the instructor in consultation with the assistant. In addition, the assistant will be required to complete a written reflection on the experience. Does not count toward the major or minor. Mandatory S/U grading. May not be repeated.

SPN 490. Supervised Independent Reading (1-3 hours)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
An intensive reading program designed to provide in-depth examination of a particular author or theme in Spanish literature or culture. May be counted toward Spanish major. May not be repeated.