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

Department of Foreign Languages

Courses

SPAN 3715 - Business Language II

SPAN 3720 CEL - Language for Specific Purposes I

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

SPAN 3730 CEL - Language for Specific Purposes II

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

SPAN 3740 - Translation I

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

SPAN 3750 - Introduction to Interpreting

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: Introduction to 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.

SPAN 3760 - Special Topics in Translation

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

SPAN 3850 - Study Abroad

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

SPAN 4190 - Foreign Language Journal

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

SPAN 4620 - Survey of Literature I

Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IH=Intermediate High) One literature course is required of regular and teaching majors. Prerequisite: FL 3160

SPAN 4630 - Survey of Literature II

SPAN 4690 - Special Topics in Literature

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

SPAN 4740 - Translation II

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

SPAN 4830 - Directed Readings

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

SPAN 4850 - Study Abroad

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

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

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

SPAN 4960 - Senior Project

Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $6.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IH=Intermediate High) For students completing a major with Departmental Honors. Before registration in this course, students must work with a faculty advisor to define the project, create a contract and schedule, and determine the appropriate number of credit hours.

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