Jun 26, 2024  
2017-2018 Catalog 
    
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Course Descriptions


 
  
  • ESL 0160 - Reading Enrichment

    Credits: (1)
    This course offers additional reading practice for Novice-high/Intermediate-low English language learners.  Students expand their vocabulary and reading skills with high interest books adapted for this level.  Credit/no credit.
  
  • ESL 1210 - Writing Level IV

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [2nd Blk]
    Spring [2nd Blk]
    Summer [2nd Blk]


    Paragraph writing is introduced with topic sentences, supporting details, and concluding sentences. Students expand paragraph length with a variety of non-academic topics and methods of development such as narration and description. Sentence writing and vocabulary building are also emphasized. Students continue to develop their keyboarding skills as well as grammatical skills and usage.
  
  • ESL 1220 - Reading Level IV

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [2nd Blk]
    Spring [2nd Blk]
    Summer [2nd Blk]


    While focusing on reading and vocabulary, this course enables students to further develop their ability to apply reading strategies to semi-academic topics.
  
  • ESL 1230 - Speaking and Listening Level IV

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [2nd Blk]
    Spring [2nd Blk]
    Summer [2nd Blk]


    This course is designed for students of English who are increasing the use of their new language to work, study, socialize, and overcome communication barriers. At this level, students gain facility in oral communication over a greater variety of personal and academic topics.
  
  • ESL 1241 - Grammar Level IV

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [2nd Blk]
    Spring [2nd Blk]
    Summer [2nd Blk]


    This course builds on skills learned in Grammar Foundations I (ESL 0141 ). Present perfect and present perfect progressive tenses are introduced. Students begin to work with adjective clauses and the use of modals is expanded. Students are challenged to develop skills in recognizing and correcting grammar errors in written material.
  
  • ESL 1250 - Pronunciation Level IV

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [2nd Blk]
    Spring [2nd Blk]
    Summer [2nd Blk]


    This course familiarizes students with rhythm, intonation, emphasis, and phrasing in spoken English.
  
  • ESL 1260 - Reading Enrichment

    Credits: (1)
    This course offers additional reading practice for Intermediate-mid English language learners.  Students expand their vocabulary and reading skills with high interest books adapted for this level.  Credit/no credit.
  
  • ESL 2310 - Writing Level V

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [1st Blk]
    Spring [1st Blk]
    Summer [1st Blk]


    Paragraph writing is reviewed. The five paragraph essay model is introduced with simple introduction and conclusion paragraphs and adequately developed body paragraphs. Topics are generally experiential. Students continue to develop their language skills with grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary as they progress to becoming independent writers.
     
  
  • ESL 2320 - Reading Level V

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [1st Blk]
    Spring [1st Blk]
    Summer [1st Blk]


    This course will help students increase their English proficiency and vocabulary through application of reading skills and strategies to modified academic texts.
  
  • ESL 2330 - Speaking and Listening Level V

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [1st Blk]
    Spring [1st Blk]
    Summer [1st Blk]


    This course is for more advanced learners of English to develop abilities in speaking about a variety of topics for an extended period of time, and understanding and participating in classroom lectures and small-group discussions. Course work includes effective note-taking, vocabulary, and discussion strategies.
  
  • ESL 2341 - Grammar Level V

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [1st Blk]
    Spring [1st Blk]
    Summer [1st Blk]


    This course is an in-depth study of the usage and meaning of more advanced English grammar structures including the past and future perfect, active and passive verbs, and noun clauses.
  
  • ESL 2351 - Community Level V

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [1st Blk]
    Spring [1st Blk]
    Summer [1st Blk]


    Students will expand their communication skills in English and increase their understanding of American Culture. Students will meet 1 hour per week in class with an instructor and spend 3 hours per week volunteering for a community organization. Students will receive Community Engaged Learning credit for their volunteer activity in this class.
  
  • ESL 2360 - Reading Enrichment

    Credits: (1)
    This course offers additional reading practice for Intermediate-high English language learners.  Students expand their vocabulary and reading skills with high interest books adapted for this level.  Credit/no credit.
  
  • ESL 2410 - Writing Level VI

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [2nd Blk]
    Spring [2nd Blk]
    Summer [2nd Blk]


    Students write two-and-a half page essays on academic topics and continue to develop paragraph writing. Paraphrasing, summarizing, and analyzing are important skills that students practice. Students continue to develop their language skills. Students learn to use teacher conferencing and writing center tutoring to help them in editing and revising their written work. Students are introduced to writing responses and opinions and expressing their insights into the topics.
  
  • ESL 2420 - Reading Level VI

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [2nd Blk]
    Spring [2nd Blk]
    Summer [2nd Blk]


    This course focuses on academic topics. Students increase their English proficiency and vocabulary through an integrated skills approach. Reading texts are only slightly ESL adapted.
  
  • ESL 2430 - Speaking and Listening Level VI

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [2nd Blk]
    Spring [2nd Blk]
    Summer [2nd Blk]


    This course focuses on English language learners’ abilities in expressing, supporting, and defending opinions. A variety of semi-academic and academic topics are presented at an increasingly authentic, unsimplified language level.
  
  • ESL 2441 - Grammar Level VI

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [2nd Blk]
    Spring [2nd Blk]
    Summer [2nd Blk]


    This course is an in-depth study of the usage and meaning of advanced English grammar structures including usage and meaning of infinitives and gerunds, conditionals, and adverb clauses.
  
  • ESL 2451 - Community Level VI

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [2nd Blk]
    Spring [2nd Blk]
    Summer [2nd Blk]


    Students continue to expand their communication skills in English and increase their understanding of American Culture. Students will meet 1 hour per week in class with an instructor and spend 3 hours per week volunteering for a community organization. Students will receive Community Engaged Learning credit for their volunteer activity in this class.
  
  • ESL 2460 - Reading Enrichment

    Credits: (1)
    This course offers additional reading practice for Advanced English language learners.  Students expand their vocabulary and reading skills with high interest books adapted for this level.  Credit/no credit.
  
  • ESL 2750 - Special Projects and Activities for Language Learning

    Credits: (1-3)
    Variable Title.
    Special projects are designed to offer a variety of language and cultural experiences for the ESL student. Activities offered may include trips, special interest seminars, independent study or workshops. Contact the LEAP Department for programs offered.
  
  • ESS 2200 - Exploring Exercise Science Professions

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Designed to orient and acquaint students with the goals, objectives, scope, professional preparation, career opportunities, and trends in human performance management professions.
  
  • ESS 2300 - Health/Fitness Evaluation and Exercise Prescription

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Skills and competencies for prospective health fitness instructors, personal fitness trainers, and nutrition educators to deliver preventive exercise programs. Prerequisite: HLTH 1030  and NUTR 1020 .
  
  • ESS 2890 - Cooperative Work Experience

    Credits: (1-6)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Open to all students in Human Performance Management and Physical Education who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • ESS 3450 - Structural Kinesiology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [1st Blk]


    This course is a detailed study of muscles, nerves, bones, and joints as they are involved in the science of movement.  It is designed for students to experience theoretical concepts and apply functional anatomy knowledge to the execution and improvement of human performance. Prerequisite: HTHS 1110  and Co-requisite: HTHS 1111 , or Prerequisite: ZOOL 2100 .
  
  • ESS 3500 - Biomechanics

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    A study of the musculomechanical bases of human movement and experience in applying that knowledge to the execution and evaluation of human performance. Prerequisite: ESS 3450  and MATH 1050  QL or higher.
  
  • ESS 3510 - Exercise Physiology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    A study of various physiological and environmental factors which affect performance of exercise and sport during acute exercise and physiological adaptations to chronic exercise. Prerequisite: HTHS 1110  or ZOOL 1020  or ZOOL 2200 .
  
  • ESS 3540 - Physiological Aspects of Human Performance

    Credits: (2)
    Examine, evaluate, and apply the latest physiological concepts and ideas in conditioning practices for improving human performance. Prerequisite: PEP 2000  or ESS 2200  and 3 hours of General Education Life Science (LS).
  
  • ESS 3600 - Measurement and Statistics in Exercise Science

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    The selection, administration, and interpretation of measurement techniques and statistical procedures for the purpose of evaluation and research as related to exercise science and health promotion. Prerequisite: Meet WSU Quantitative Literacy requirement.
  
  • ESS 4370 - Clinical Exercise Physiology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    This course provides a comprehensive look at the clinical aspects of exercise physiology by thoroughly examining the relationship between exercise and chronic disease. It provides students with fundamental knowledge of disease-specific pathology and treatment guidelines. Overview of each condition’s unique physiology, effects of the condition on the exercise response, effects of exercise training on the condition, and recommendations for exercise testing and programming are presented in a selected topics format. Prerequisite: ESS 2300  and ESS 3510 .
  
  • ESS 4620 - Leadership Concepts for Human Performance Management

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Students will study the current philosophical leadership concepts and the principles, practices, and issues of administration. Prerequisite: ESS 2200 .
  
  • ESS 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience

    Credits: (1-6)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    A continuation of ESS 2890 . May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • ESS 4990 - Senior Seminar

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    For Seniors only. Structured seminar focuses on synthesis of ideas and portfolio preparation.
  
  • ESS 6300 - Advanced Biomechanics

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Check with Department

    Designed to expose the graduate student to appropriate research in sports biomechanics and to be involved in the analysis of movement based on selected mechanical principles such as balance, buoyancy, leverage, force, angles of rebound, projection and motion.
  
  • ESS 6400 - Advanced Exercise Physiology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Check with Department

    Understanding the physiological changes associated with exercise and training and the reasons for change are the paramount directives of this course. Concurrent with the lecture component is the practicum laboratory experience of equipment operation and individual assessment of physiological parameters.
  
  • ESS 6540 - Physiological Aspects of Human Performance

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Check with Department

    Examine, evaluate, and apply the latest physiological concepts and ideas in conditioning practices for improving human performance. Prerequisite: PEP 2000  or ESS 2200  and 3 hours of General Education Life Science (LS).
  
  • ETC 2001 SS - Engineering Culture

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Engineering Culture describes the culture of engineering and the social and scientific practices as well as beliefs that engineers ascribe to in pursuing their profession. It also describes how culture is shaped by engineering and by the technologies that engineers make and maintain.  This course examines the professional cultures that engineers inhabit as well as the way that a wider culture is shaped by engineering.
  
  • ETM 5913G - Six Sigma Tools I

    Credits: (3)
    This distance learning course provides an introduction to the six sigma body of knowledge as defined by the American Society of Quality (ASQ). The course will examine the foundations of six sigma and the statistical tools used in the initial stages of the DMAIC problem solving methodology. Prerequisite: BS with three years relevant experience & an engineering statistics undergraduate course or equivalent such as MATH 3410  is required, or instructor’s approval. Students also must be able to work on an approved six sigma project at a firm.
  
  • ETM 5923G - Six Sigma Tools II

    Credits: (3)
    This distance learning course is a follow-on to the initial six sigma course and provides additional detail on the analyze, improve and control portions of the DMAIC problem solving methodology. This course is required for the Institutional Certificate in Quality and Lean Manufacturing, and can be used as a technical elective for the Oklahoma State University Engineering Technology Management Master’s Degree. Prerequisite: ETM 5913G , Six Sigma Tools I.
  
  • ETM 5933G - Lean Tools

    Credits: (3)
    This course teaches students lean manufacturing tools for continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. Prerequisite: BS with three years relevant experience & an engineering statistics undergraduate course or equivalent such as Math 3410 is required, or instructor’s approval. Students also must be able to work on an approved six sigma project at a firm. This distance learning course is required for the Institutional Certificate in Quality and Lean Manufacturing, and can be used as a technical elective for the Oklahoma State University Engineering Technology Management Master’s Degree.
  
  • ETM 5943G - Lean-Sigma Implementation

    Credits: (3)
    This course introduces students to the implementation skills necessary to successfully combine and apply lean manufacturing and six sigma concepts in small to mid-sized manufacturing facilities. This course is required for the Institutional Certificate in Quality and Lean Manufacturing, and can be used as a technical elective for the Oklahoma State University Engineering Technology Management Master’s Degree. Prerequisite: ETM 5923G , ETM 5933G .
  
  • FIN 1010 - Personal Finance

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
    Summer [Full Sem Online]


    Personal and family budgeting, installment buying, borrowing money, buying a home, life and property insurance, personal investment, and retirement and estate planning.
  
  • FIN 2300 - Introduction to Investments

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Not currently being offered

    A study of investment opportunities, mechanics, analysis, risk, and risk management at the introductory level. This course is designed for non-finance majors and will not be accepted as a substitute for FIN 3300 .
  
  • FIN 3200 - Financial Management

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [1st Blk]


    Financial analysis, planning and control, working capital management, capital budgeting, and short-term and long-term financing. Student use of computers is required for the preparation of case study material used to enhance the presentation of selected topics presented in the course. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 , QUAN 3610 .
  
  • FIN 3300 - Investments

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    An in-depth study of principles, concepts, and tools used in the investment field as they relate to investment opportunities, mechanics, financial statement analysis, risk, and portfolio management. Computer use is required to access the Dow-Jones market analyzer investment software and in the preparation and analysis of investment portfolios. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 , FIN 3200 .
  
  • FIN 3350 - Financial Institutions

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [1st Blk]


    A study of the functions and significance of the major financial institutions, such as commercial savings institutions, with an emphasis on management problems, regulations, credit appraisal, and loan types. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 , FIN 3200 .
  
  • FIN 3400 - Real Estate Principles and Practices

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [Full Sem Online]

    Fundamental economic aspects of real estate with emphasis on realty as a commodity of trade. The subject matter in this course is of general interest to both those desiring to enter the real estate profession and those who only intend to own real estate. Prerequisite: FIN 3200 .
  
  • FIN 3500 - Capital Budgeting

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Capital investment decision-making procedures relative to make/ buy, lease/buy, working capital, replacements, and new investment decisions. Involves use of the computer in the analysis of cash flows and capital acquisition alternatives. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 , FIN 3200 .
  
  • FIN 4400 - Financial Problems - Corporate Finance

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Problems in financial management with an emphasis on corporate finance. Use of financial software and computers is an integral part of problem solutions. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 , FIN 3200 .
  
  • FIN 4410 - Financial Problems - Investments

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Problems in financial management with an emphasis on investments. Use of financial software and computers is an integral part of problem solutions. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 , FIN 3300 .
  
  • FIN 4800 - Independent Research

    Credits: (1-3)
    Directed research and study on an individual basis. May be repeated until a total of 4 hours credit is accumulated. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 ; Senior Standing; Written Instructor Approval.
  
  • FIN 4850 - Finance Study Abroad

    Credits: (1-3)
    This course is designed for students who wish to explore financial theory and practice in countries other than the U.S.  Students will study international finance as offered through a partner university (or other university with department chair approval). Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 . May be repeated once up to 6 credits.
  
  • FIN 4860 - Finance Internship

    Credits: (3)
    A structured professional-level field experience. The student will be counseled and supervised as he/she applies and integrates the knowledge and skills obtained through finance courses. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 ; Senior Standing; Instructor approval.
  
  • FIN 4900 - Special Topics in Finance

    Credits: (4)
    Special treatment of current topics in Finance. This course will involve primary and/or secondary research by class participants. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 , FIN 3200 ; Instructor approval.
  
  • FL 1000 - Proficiency Development

    Credits: (1-2)
    Typically taught:
    Not currently offered

    (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. May be repeated for credit under different titles.
  
  • FL 1010 - First Semester

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    ASL Fall, Summer [Full Sem]
    CHNS, FRCH, GRMN, ITLN, JPNS Fall [Full Sem]
    SPAN Fall [Full Sem]


    (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.
  
  • FL 1020 - Second Semester

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    ASL Spring, Summer [Full Sem]
    CHNS, FRCH, GRMN, ITLN, JPNS Fall, Spring, Summer [Full Sem]


    (N=Novice) Continuation of FL 1010 . Basic language skills including listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture.
  
  • FL 1700 - Conversational Skills for Specific Purposes

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Not currently offered

    (N=Novice) 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.
  
  • FL 1851 - Study Abroad

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Check with department

    (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.
  
  • FL 1852 - Study Abroad

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Check with department

    (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.
  
  • FL 2000 - Proficiency Development

    Credits: (1-2)
    Typically taught:
    Not currently offered

    (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.
  
  • FL 2010 - Third Semester

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    ASL Fall, Summer [Full Sem]
    CHNS, FRCH, GRMN, ITLN, JPNS Fall [Full Sem]
    SPAN Fall, Spring, Summer [Full Sem]


    (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.
  
  • FL 2020 HU - Fourth Semester

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    ASL Spring, Summer [Full Sem]
    CHNS, FRCH, GRMN, ITLN, JPNS Spring [Full Sem]
    SPAN Fall, Spring, Summer [Full Sem]


    (NH=Novice High)  Continuation of FL 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.
  
  • FL 2021 - Second Year II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Only available through testing

    (NH=Novice High)  Continuation of FL 2010  without General Education Humanities credit. Offered through examination only.
  
  • FL 2030 - Second Year Language Review

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Check with department

    (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.
  
  • FL 2550 - Cultural Heritage in Translation

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Typically taught:
    Check with department

    Studies in culture, history, geography, social customs, fine arts and civilization for students with no or very limited proficiency. This course will be taught in English. May be repeated once for other non- English speaking cultures.
  
  • FL 2600 HU - Introduction to Cultural and Literary Studies in Translation

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Typically taught:
    Check with department

    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.
  
  • FL 2851 HU - Study Abroad

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Check with department

    (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.
  
  • FL 2852 - Study Abroad

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Check with department

    (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. May be repeated twice with a maximum of 3 credit hours.
  
  • FL 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs

    Credits: (1-6)
    Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
  
  • FL 3000 - Proficiency Development

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    ASL, CHNS, FRCH, GRMN, JPNS Check with department
    SPAN Fall, Spring [Full Sem]


    (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.
  
  • FL 3060 - Grammar & Composition

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    FRCH, GRMN, JPNS, PTGS Check with department
    SPAN Fall, Spring, Summer [Full Sem]


    (IL=Intermediate Low) Required of all majors and minors. Readings to develop conversation, composition and grammar skills. One sheltered section may be offered to students who have not had extensive in-country experience.
  
  • FL 3116 - Pop Culture: Film, Media & Entertainment

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    This course considers the role that current film, media and entertainment play in the Spanish-speaking world.  Students study the historical and cultural perspectives presented through these media. Prerequisite: Students will have completed SPAN 2020 or the equivalent. The student poplulation for this course will have shown equivalence by passing the AP Spanish exam with a score of 4 or higher.
  
  • FL 3117 - Breaking Down Walls, Building Identities

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    This course considers how critical moments of change in the Spanish-speaking world have shaped the present by building new identities. Prerequisite: FL 2020  (Spanish) or AP Spanish exam with a score of 4 or better. This course will not be offered on WSU Campuses.  The audience will be high school students who have previously passed the AP Spanish exam. Tom Mathews is the contact person, if any questions.
  
  • FL 3160 - Introduction to Literature

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    FRCH, GRMN, JPNS, PTGS Check with department
    SPAN Fall, Spring, Summer [Full Sem]


    (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.
  
  • FL 3190 - Foreign Language Journal

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Not currently offered

    (IM=Intermediate Mid) For foreign language students in the third year who work on publishing the foreign literary journal. Includes selecting articles, editing and preparing journal layout.
  
  • FL 3220 - Phonetics and Phonology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    FRCH, GRMN, JPNS, PTGS Check with department
    SPAN Fall, Spring [Full Sem]


    (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.
  
  • FL 3270 - Special Topics in Linguistics

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Check with department

    (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.
  
  • FL 3320 - Applied Language Studies

    Credits: (1-3)
    Variable Title
    Typically taught:
    FRCH, GRMN, JPNS, PTGS Check with department
    SPAN Fall, Spring [Full Sem]


    (Minimal proficiency level varies with content).  May be repeated up to 10 times under different titles.
  
  • FL 3360 - Advanced Grammar

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    FRCH, GRMN, JPNS, PTGS Check with department
    SPAN Fall, Spring [Full Sem]


    (IL=Intermediate Low) Analysis and application of syntactic principles and discourse structure.
  
  • FL 3540 - Latin American Environment and Cultures

    Credits: (3)
    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.
  
  • FL 3550 - Cultural Heritage I

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    (IM=Intermediate Med) Studies in culture, history, geography, social customs, fine arts and civilization. May be repeated for other non-English-speaking cultures.
  
  • FL 3560 - Cultural Heritage II

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Typically taught:
    Check with department

    (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.
  
  • FL 3570 - Special Topics in Culture

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Typically taught:
    Check with department

    (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.
  
  • FL 3610 - Literature Survey I

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Typically taught:
    Check with department

    (IH=Intermediate High) A survey of the authors and works of a particular period or place. May be repeated under different titles.
  
  • FL 3620 - Literature Survey II

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Typically taught:
    Check with department

    (IH=Intermediate High) A survey of the authors and works of a particular period or place. May be repeated under different titles.
  
  • FL 3630 - Literature Poetry

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    (IM= Intermediate Mid) May be repeated under different titles. One literature course is required for regular and teaching majors. May be taken concurrently with FL 3160 .
  
  • FL 3650 - Literature Periods

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Typically taught:
    Check with department

    (IM=Intermediate Mid) May be repeated under different titles. One literature course is required for regular and teaching majors. May be taken concurrently with FL 3160 .
  
  • FL 3670 - Literature Authors

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Typically taught:
    Check with department

    (IN=Intermediate Mid) May be repeated under different titles. One literature course is required for regular and teaching majors. May be taken concurrently with FL 3160 .
  
  • FL 3690 - Literature Special Topics in Literature

    Credits: (1-3)
    Variable Title
    Typically taught:
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    (IM=Intermediate Mid) May be repeated under different titles. One literature course is required for regular and teaching majors. May be taken concurrently with FL 3160 .
  
  • FL 3710 - Business Language I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    FRCH, GRMN, JPNS, PTGS Check with department
    SPAN Fall [Full Sem]


    (IM=Intermediate Mid) Business Language and Practices. Required of all commercial majors.
  
  • FL 3720 - Language for Specific Purposes I

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Typically taught:
    FRCH, GRMN, JPNS, PTGS Check with department
    SPAN Fall [Full Sem]


    (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.
  
  • FL 3730 - Language for Specific Purposes II

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Typically taught:
    FRCH, GRMN, JPNS, PTGS Check with department
    SPAN Spring [Full Sem]


    (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.
  
  • FL 3740 - Translation I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    FRCH, GRMN, JPNS, PTGS Check with department
    SPAN Fall [Full Sem]


    (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.
  
  • FL 3750 - Introduction to Interpreting

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Introduction to basic techniques and skills needed for bilingual interpretation in a variety of professional settings. 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. Ethical decision-making models and the Code of Ethics for interpreters are explored.
  
  • FL 3850 - Study Abroad

    Credits: (1-6)
    Typically taught:
    Check with department

    (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.
  
  • FL 4190 - Foreign Language Journal

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Check with department

    (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.
  
  • FL 4340 - Foreign Language Acquisition and Teaching for Proficiency

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    (IH=Intermediate High) Theories of Second Language Acquisition, particularly as they apply to the teaching of foreign languages. This course will also review various assessment techniques, the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and the National Standards for Foreign Language Learning. Offered fall semester only.
  
  • FL 4400 - Methods for Teaching Languages

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    (AL=Advanced Low) Practical Methods, techniques and strategies in teaching foreign languages. Emphasis is on planning, teaching and assessment. Offered spring semester only. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: FL 3220 , FL 4340 , the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview is required; the department standard is Advanced-Low. Students must complete FL 4400 and complete the Praxis II Content Knowledge Exam in French, German or Spanish prior to student teaching.
  
  • FL 4500 - Methods for Teaching Languages

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem Online]
    Spring [Full Sem Online]
    Summer [Full Sem Online]


    This course presents theoretical premises and research on foreign language acquisition. It uses the standards for foreign language learning as the organizing principle for instructional methods; students design classroom lessons, projects and assessments based upon standards. FL 4500 is designed for students who are working toward a foreign language teaching degree or for teachers not desiring post-graduate credit. FL 6500  is designed for teachers who are seeking to recertify or to become endorsed at the graduate level.
  
  • FL 4620 - Survey of Literature I

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Typically taught:
    Check with department

    (IH=Intermediate High) One literature course is required of regular and teaching majors. Prerequisite: FL 3160  
 

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