Apr 19, 2024  
2022-23 Catalog 
    
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Course Descriptions


 
  
  • FAM 4520 - Basic Mediation Training

    Credits: (3)
    Description: A basic mediation training course addressing the theory and skills to effectively deal with conflict situations. The course leads to certification in basic theory and skills of mediation. (Supervised mediation practice is required to complete certification.)
    Note: This course is taught as needed.
  
  • FAM 4600 INT - Family Studies Field Experiences

    Credits: (1-8)
    Description: Six to eight weeks internship, which may require off-campus residence. Credit and hours as arranged with instructor.
    Pre-requisite(s): consent of instructor.
    May be repeated up to 8 credit hours.
    Note: This course is taught as needed.
  
  • FAM 4650 - Family Life Education Methods

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Preparing students to be Family Life Educators by exploring philosophies, methods, and skills for teaching and working with parents and family members.
    Pre-requisite(s): FAM 3350 , FAM 3550 , and FAM 3850 , or consent of instructor.
  
  • FAM 4660 - Advanced Skills for Family Life Educators

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: This upper division course is centered on students’ development of interpersonal and pedagogical skills as Family Life Educators under the direct supervision of course instructors. This theory-based course will provide students with hands-on skills and experiences that are vital for today’s family life educators. This includes building audience engagement and trust through the use of observational feedback, responding to nonverbal cues, and addressing common teaching challenges. This course will teach students to present specific family life education program curricula. The course training will include students reviewing and presenting the family life education materials in two contexts: 1-within the classroom among peers and faculty and 2-within the community. This course also provides students with a number of teaching tools and philosophies considered key to becoming effective in the field of Family Life Education, and it also provides students with the experience of having presented a community education program in multiple contexts.
  
  • FAM 4800 - Individual Research

    Credits: (1-6)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Supervised projects and primary research in various areas of Child and Family Studies. Limited to advanced students upon consent of faculty supervisor.
    May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • FAM 4810 - Experimental Course

    Credits: (1-6)
    Experimental
    Description: Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
    May be repeated for a total maximum of 6 credit hours.
  
  • FAM 4830 - Directed Readings

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Individually chosen readings on specialized topics supervised by a faculty member. Credit for this course towards a Child and Family Studies major or minor will only be accepted when the course is completed with a grade of B- or better.
    Pre-requisite(s): Consent of faculty supervisor prior to registration.
    May be repeated up to 3 credit hours.
  
  • FAM 4860 INT - Practicum

    Credits: (1-6)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Work or volunteer experience which applies prior academic learning in a supervised setting. Consent of faculty supervisor is required prior to registration.
    Pre-requisite(s): for Family Studies Majors include FAM 2990B , FAM 3350 , FAM 3550 , FAM 3850 , and completed background clearance.
    May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • FAM 4900 - Career Strategy Seminar

    Credits: (1)
    Description: Open to first semester Juniors through first semester Seniors in all academic schools. Course objectives are to help students develop a career strategy to meet expected career goals, i.e., acquire a career position or successfully prepare for graduate school acceptance.
    Note: This course is not currently offered.
  
  • FAM 4910 - Children & Families: Variable Titles

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: An in-depth examination of the conceptual knowledge, research, theory and applied skills investigating specific topics for early childhood and family life educators such as becoming a teacher leader, observation and assessment, children’s health and well-being, infant mental health, or trauma informed care and teaching.
  
  • FAM 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs

    Credits: (1-6)
    Workshop
    Description: Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
    May be repeated for a total maximum of 6 credit hours.
    Note: This course is taught as needed.
  
  • FAM 4990B - Senior Seminar in Family Studies

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Discussion and analysis of special topics for seniors in Family Studies major.
    Pre-requisite(s): FAM 2990B , FAM 3350 , FAM 3550 , FAM 3850 , or consent of instructor.
  
  • FILM 2200 CA - Fundamentals of Film

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
    Course Fee: $30.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Screening materials and camera and editing equipment
    Description: Fundamentals of Film Studies offers film majors a more specialized analysis of formal cinematic elements, and narrative structure while introducing students to the basics of filmmaking and related technologies. It helps film students to articulate the theoretical and practical skills to recognize, analyze, and create the film as an art form. Students will also learn about the principle of “building blocks” and formal elements (narrative, mise-en-scene, cinematography, sound and editing) that constitute the fundamental principles of analysis, genre, style, performance and storytelling. We will also outline, explain, and draw connections among artistic, technological, socioeconomic forces, which have shaped and reflected in the world of cinema. We will concentrate on essential films and directors from around the world to comprehend their contribution to the evolution of film form and content.  In addition to the weekly lecture, screenings, and reading and writing assignments, students will also have the opportunity to put theory to practice by producing short film projects.
  
  • FILM 2280 - Introduction to Film Production

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
    Course Fee: $30.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintenance and purchasing of camera and editing equipment
    Description: This practical and technical course explores all essential aspects of filmmaking in preparation of more advanced film production classes. Participants will acquire a fundamental grounding in all of the essential skills in film production from planning a project to producing and on toward completing the project with an overview of film festival participation and distribution. Students will also have an opportunity to gain insight into industry-standard film equipment and post-production technologies. One of the primary goals of this course is to familiarise film students with the fundamentals of cinematography, including the use of the professional camera, composition, lighting, and editing. Another goal is to examine the conceptual and unique challenges of visual-driven filmmaking: scriptwriting, pre-production, planning, continuity, and directing among them.
  
  • FILM 2820 - Special Topics in Film Studies

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
    Description: The special topic in film course may focus on an international cinema, a major filmmaker, genre, or a specific era.
    It may be repeated three times for credit.
  
  • FILM 3200 - History of Film

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
    Course Fee: $30.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Screening materials
    Description: This class is a survey of world cinema from 1893 to the present. We will examine movies as a business, a social phenomenon, a series of technological innovations, and an art form, and we will work toward a functional explanation of how each of these aspects of the movies has changed over time. Although many people associate movies with the American film industry, filmmakers in every historical period and all over the world have worked to both distinguish their work from that of Hollywood and to draw upon some approaches innovated by the Americans. The films screened in class may include silent epic blockbusters from Italy, riveting crime thrillers from Germany, explosive Hong Kong action movies, French New Wave dramas, anarchic British satires, and many other examples of exciting and innovative filmmaking from all over the world.
  
  • FILM 3780 - Survey of Documentary Cinema

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: The history of documentary cinema consists of a series of experimentations in the attempt to represent reality, taking its material from the historical world we live in.  As we study the forms, modes, theories, and criticism of non-fiction film in this course, we will also discover how filmmakers have chosen to represent reality, how changing technologies and sensibilities have affected the way reality is represented in documentaries, and how nonfiction films have been used for different purposes.

     

  
  • FILM 3900 - Sundance Film Festival Experience

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: This course is a hybrid intense first-hand experience of the world of independent filmmaking through the Sundance Film Festival. The Sundance Film Festival has launched the careers of many contemporary auteurs, including the Coen Brothers, Christopher Nolan, Wes Anderson, Lynn Ramsey, Quentin Tarantino, and Steven Soderbergh. This course provides the opportunity for film students to hone their own creative and critical visions by viewing and discussing a wide variety of world premiere films, as well as by attending talks by filmmakers, business people, scholars, and critics in the vibrant environment of Sundance.
  
  • FILM 4120 - Careers in Film and Entertainment Industry

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description:

    This introductory course for producers, directors, writers, development personnel, and aspiring film executives examines the changing business issues associated with the film industry. This course is designed to provide film students with a systematic overview of the modern-day filmed entertainment industry, not only the traditional “Hollywood System” operating out of Los Angeles but the independent film model as well.  Through lectures, discussions, and case studies, instruction focuses on current business and production issues and introduces new business models to navigate content onto new distribution platforms.

     

  
  • FILM 4700 - Film Studies Capstone

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
    Course Fee: $30.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintenance and purchasing of camera and editing equipment
    Description: This Capstone course is designed to conclude students’ experiences as film majors at the Weber State University as well as to develop students’ research, writing, and/or production skills. In this course, students will analyze or produce films that pertain to the special topic of their choice. Peer review will occur throughout the writing or production process. At the end of the course, students will present their findings and/or films to the class and faculty members from the Film Studies program. 
  
  • FIN 1010 - Personal Finance

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Description: 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)
    Description: 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 .
    Note: Course not currently being offered.
  
  • FIN 3200 - Financial Management

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: 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.
    Pre-requisite(s): ACTG 2010 , ECON 2010 , MIS 2010 , and QUAN 2600 .
  
  • FIN 3300 - Investments

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: 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.
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899 , FIN 3200 , and QUAN 3610 .
  
  • FIN 3350 - Financial Institutions

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: 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.
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899 , FIN 3200 .
  
  • FIN 3400 - Real Estate Principles and Practices

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
    Description: 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.
    Pre-requisite(s): FIN 3200 .
  
  • FIN 3500 - Capital Budgeting

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: 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.
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899 , FIN 3200 .
  
  • FIN 4400 - Financial Problems - Corporate Finance

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Problems in financial management with an emphasis on corporate finance. Use of financial software and computers is an integral part of problem solutions.
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899 , FIN 3200 , and QUAN 3610 .
  
  • FIN 4410 - Financial Problems - Investments

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Problems in financial management with an emphasis on investments. Use of financial software and computers is an integral part of problem solutions.
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899 , FIN 3300 .
  
  • FIN 4800 - Independent Research

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

    Credits: (1-3)
    Description: 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).
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899 .
    May be repeated once up to 6 credits.
  
  • FIN 4860 INT - Finance Internship

    Credits: (3)
    Description: 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.
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899 ; Senior Standing; Instructor approval.
  
  • FIN 4900 - Special Topics in Finance

    Credits: (4)
    Variable Title
    Description: Special treatment of current topics in Finance. This course will involve primary and/or secondary research by class participants.
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899 , FIN 3200 ; Instructor approval.
  
  • FL 2410 GLB - Introduction to Localization

    Credits: (3)
    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: Introduction to the field of localization. Includes the globalization of digital applications such as software, websites, videos, and video games. Addresses how to overcome both technical and cultural issues in localization and internationalization.
  
  • FL 2600 HU - Introduction to Cultural and Literary Studies in Translation

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: May be offered under any of the languages taught in the department. All Foreign Language HU2600 courses are taught in English and all texts are read in English translation in order to make some of the literature we normally would teach in a foreign language accessible to all students. These courses may introduce students to specific literary periods, literary themes or some prominent authors in specific areas of the world where languages other than English are spoken.
    May be repeated up to 10 times for credit under different titles.
    Note: Check with Department for course availability.
  
  • FL 2810 - Experimental Course

    Credits: (1-6)
    Experimental
    Description: Individual courses offered on an experimental basis, identified by specific name and description. The specific title will appear on student’s transcript along with the authorized credit.
    May be repeated for a total maximum of 6 credit hours.
  
  • FL 2851 - HU Study Abroad

    Credits: (3)
    Description: 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 3270 - Special Topics in Linguistics

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (IM=Intermediate Mid) An introduction to linguistic structures and semantic elements. The course provides useful information and practice in the language, its structures and usage. The sub-disciplines of linguistics, other than phonetics and phonology (covered in 3220), will be studied. These may include lexical analysis, semantics, morphology, syntax, linguistic change and dialectal variation.
    Note: Check with Department for course availability.
  
  • FL 3320 - Applied Language Studies

    Credits: (1-3)
    Variable Title
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (Minimal proficiency level varies with content). 
    May be repeated up to 10 times under different titles.
  
  • FL 3420 GLB - Introduction to Translation

    Credits: (3)
    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:

    Introduction to the theory and practice of translation, with emphasis on the techniques and skills needed to translate commercial texts. Students will learn the concepts and conceptual framework for the analysis and understanding of translation as a process and a product.
    Pre-requisite(s):

    Intermediate Low proficiency in a second language (2020 or the equivalent).

  
  • FL 3430 - Translation Technology

    Credits: (3)
    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 course introduces students to the theory and practical use of translation technologies important to management, engineering and linguistic roles in translation and localization, with a primary focus on tools for linguistic roles including translation and editing.

  
  • FL 3570 - Special Topics in Culture

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (Intermediate Mid) In-depth studies in culture, history, geography, social customs, fine arts and civilization.
    May be repeated up to 7 times for credit and for other non-English speaking cultures.
    Note: Check with Department for course availability.
  
  • FL 3580 - Global Cinema

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 1st Block, 1st Block Online, 2nd Block, 2nd Block Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Course fees in FL courses are designed to cover the costs of classroom equipment maintenance and replacement including desktops, projectors and projector screens, etc. and Translation and Localization software, including audiovisual translation; consumable materials and supplies; and support for student tutors, and online instructional resources.
    Description: A survey of global cinema movements and film aesthetics. Analysis of films within the context of a variety of cultures and diverse cinematic traditions of the word.
  
  • FL 3690 - Special Topics in Literature

    Credits: (3)
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain Technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (IM=Intermediate Mid) May be repeated under different titles. One literature course is required for regular and teaching majors.
  
  • FL 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.
  
  • FL 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 Studies and Localization.
  
  • FL 3810 - Experimental Course

    Credits: (1-6)
    Experimental
    Description: Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
    May be repeated for a total maximum of 6 credit hours.
  
  • FL 4400 - Methods for Teaching Languages

    Credits: (5)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $15.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (AL=Advanced Low) Practical Methods, techniques and strategies for teaching foreign languages. This course will also review second language acquisition research, various assessment techniques, the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and the National Standards for Foreign Language Learning. Emphasis is on planning, teaching and assessment. Offered spring semester only.
  
  • FL 4500 - Methods for Teaching Languages

    Credits: (4)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem Online
    Description: 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 4801 - A&H Leadership Lecture Series

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: This one-credit elective course will give arts and humanities’ majors the opportunity to interact with successful guest lecturers whose undergraduate backgrounds are in the arts and humanities. Lecturers will clarify how the talents and skills associated with their degrees have contributed to their pursuit of successful careers and lives.
  
  • FL 4810 - Experimental Course

    Credits: (1-6)
    Experimental
    Description: Individual courses offered on an experimental basis, identified by specific name and description. The specific title will appear on student’s transcript along with the authorized credit.
    May be repeated for a total maximum of 6 credit hours.
  
  • FL 4860 INT - Foreign Language Internship

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $2.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (IL=Intermediate Low) An opportunity for students to receive academic credit for faculty-approved, on-the job learning experiences that involve foreign languages and/or cultures.  Credit/No Credit grading only. 
    Pre-requisite(s): Instructor Approval.
    May be repeated up to 6 credits.
  
  • FL 4990 - Senior Assessment

    Credits: (.5)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Required of all majors during their senior year. Students will assemble a portfolio with a representation of their work in the foreign language. Speaking skills will also be evaluated. Must be completed before graduation clearance.
  
  • FL 6500 - Methods for Teaching Languages

    Credits: (4)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem Online
    Description: 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.
  
  • FRCH 1000 - Proficiency Development

    Credits: (1-2)
    Description: (N=Novice) (Cr/NCr) Non-graded courses for entry-level students to augment foreign language instruction in stress-free activities such as reading children’s literature, learning and performing skits, folk dancing, singing, cooking, etc.
    May be repeated for credit under different titles.
    Note: Course not currently being offered.
  
  • FRCH 1010 - First Semester French

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (N=Novice) Introductory course assuming no significant previous experience with the language. Beginners and students with less than two years of high school language should register for this class. Emphasis on everyday conversation and exposure to cultural perspectives.
  
  • FRCH 1020 - Second Semester French

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (N=Novice) Continuation of FRCH 1010 . Basic language skills including listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture.
  
  • FRCH 1700 - Conversational Skills

    Credits: (1-3)
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (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.
    Note: Course not currently being offered.
  
  • FRCH 1852 - Study Abroad

    Credits: (1-3)
    Description: (N=Novice) Language and culture studies for students with no previous experience in the target language and culture. Most assignments are performed in English. Prior travel experience does not apply.
     
    May be repeated twice with a maximum of 3 credit hours.
    Note: Check with Department for course availability.
  
  • FRCH 2000 - Proficiency Development

    Credits: (1-2)
    Description: (NH=Novice High) (CR/NC) Non-graded courses for second-year students to augment foreign language instruction in stress-free activities appropriate to the linguistic level of second-year students. May be repeated under different titles. Note: Course not currently being offered.
  
  • FRCH 2010 - Third Semester French

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (NH=Novice High) Continuation of FRCH 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.
  
  • FRCH 2020 HU - Fourth Semester French

    Credits: (3)
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (NH=Novice High)  Continuation of FRCH 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.
  
  • FRCH 2021 - Second Year II

    Credits: (3)
    Description: (NH=Novice High)  Continuation of FRCH 2010  without General Education Humanities credit. Offered through examination only.
    Pre-requisite(s): Only available through testing.
  
  • FRCH 2030 - Second Year Language Review

    Credits: (3)
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (NH=Novice High) This course will prepare students who wish to continue language study. Emphasis on conversational skills and a review of language structure and usage.
    Note: Check with department for course availability.
  
  • FRCH 2600 HU - Introduction to Cultural and Literary Studies in Translation

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: May be offered under any of the languages taught in the department. All Foreign Language HU2600 courses are taught in English and all texts are read in English translation in order to make some of the literature we normally would teach in a foreign language accessible to all students. These courses may introduce students to specific literary periods, literary themes or some prominent authors in specific areas of the world where languages other than English are spoken.
    May be repeated up to 10 times for credit under different titles.
    Note: Check with Department for course availability.
  
  • FRCH 2851 HU - Study Abroad

    Credits: (3)
    Description: (NH=Novice High) Language and culture studies for students whose minimal proficiency is Novice High. Language assignments at the Novice or Intermediate-Low levels are performed in the target language. All other assignments are performed in English. Prior travel experience does not apply.
    Note: Check with Department for course availability.
  
  • FRCH 2852 - Study Abroad

    Credits: (1-3)
    Description: (NH=Novice High) Language and culture studies for students whose minimal proficiency is at Novice High. Language assignments at the Novice or Intermediate-Low levels are performed in the target language. All other assignments are performed in English. Prior travel experience does not apply.
    Twice with a maximum of 3 credit hours.
    Note: Check with Department for course availability.
  
  • FRCH 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs

    Credits: (1-6)
    Workshop
    Description: Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
    May be repeated for a total maximum of 6 credit hours.
  
  • FRCH 3000 - Proficiency Development

    Credits: (3)
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (IL=Intermediate Low) This is a transition course to upper division. The course focuses on oral proficiency development. Students will learn a variety of techniques and strategies to increase their oral proficiency in a variety of social, educational and cultural settings. Native-speaking students or those who have acquired proficiency through residence in the target language community are not eligible to take this class.
    Note: Check with department for course availability.
  
  • FRCH 3060 - Grammar & Composition

    Credits: (3)
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (IL=Intermediate Low) Students will read examples of writing in various modes (such as description, narration, exposition, and argument), write short compositions in those modes, and review the necessary grammar to write correctly in those modes.
    Note: Check with department for course availability.
  
  • FRCH 3116 - DLI Bridge Course I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Taught in DLI High Schools for students who have passed the AP Exam with a 4 or higher. Although this is a three credit-hour class, it will meet over the course of a full academic year. Credit will count toward a major or minor in the language. 
    Pre-requisite(s): FRCH 2020  or AP exam with a score of 4 or better 
  
  • FRCH 3117 - DLI Bridge Course II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Taught in DLI High Schools for students who have passed the AP Exam with a 4 or higher. Although this is a three credit-hour class, it will meet over the course of a full academic year. Credit will count toward a major or minor in the language. 
    Pre-requisite(s): FRCH 2020  or AP exam with a score of 4 or better 
  
  • FRCH 3118 - DLI Bridge Course III

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Taught in DLI High Schools for students who have passed the AP Exam with a 4 or higher. Although this is a three credit-hour class, it will meet over the course of a full academic year. Credit will count toward a major or minor in the language. 
    Pre-requisite(s): FRCH 2020  or AP exam with a score of 4 or better 
  
  • FRCH 3160 - Introduction to Literature

    Credits: (3)
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (IL=Intermediate Low) Required of all majors and minors. 3160 may be taken concurrently with other literature courses. One sheltered section may be offered to students who have not had extensive in-country experience.
    Note: Check with department for course availability.
  
  • FRCH 3220 - Phonetics and Phonology

    Credits: (3)
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (IL=Intermediate Low) Analysis of the sounds of language and word formation: practice of native like speech patterns. Required of all teaching majors and minors.
    Note: Check with department for course availability.
  
  • FRCH 3270 - Special Topics in Linguistics

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (IM=Intermediate Mid) An introduction to linguistic structures and semantic elements. The course provides useful information and practice in the language, its structures and usage. The sub-disciplines of linguistics, other than phonetics and phonology (covered in FL 3220), will be studied. These may include lexical analysis, semantics, morphology, syntax, linguistic change and dialectal variation.
    Note: Check with department for course availability.
  
  • FRCH 3320 - Applied Language Studies

    Credits: (1-3)
    Variable Title
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (Minimal proficiency level varies with content).
    May be repeated up to 10 times under different titles.
  
  • FRCH 3360 - Advanced Grammar

    Credits: (3)
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (IL=Intermediate Low) Analysis and application of syntactic principles and discourse structure.
    Note: Check with department for course availability.
  
  • FRCH 3550 - Cultural Heritage I

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (Intermediate Mid) In-depth studies in culture, history, geography, social customs, fine arts and civilization. May be repeated up to 7 times for credit and for other non-English speaking cultures.
  
  • FRCH 3560 - Cultural Heritage II

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (IM=Intermediate Med) Studies in culture, history, geography, social customs, fine arts, and civilization. May be repeated 3 times for other non-English speaking cultures.
  
  • FRCH 3570 - Special Topics in Culture

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (Intermediate Mid) In-depth studies in culture, history, geography, social customs, fine arts and civilization.
    May be repeated up to 7 times for credit and for other non-English speaking cultures.
    Note: Check with Department for course availability.
  
  • FRCH 3610 - Literature Survey I

    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) A survey of the authors and works of a particular period or place. May be repeated under different titles.
  
  • FRCH 3620 - Literature Survey II

    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) A survey of the authors and works of a particular period or place. May be repeated under different titles.
  
  • FRCH 3630 - Literature Poetry

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (IM= Intermediate Mid) One literature course is required for regular and teaching majors. May be taken concurrently with FL 3160. May be repeated under different titles.
  
  • FRCH 3631 - Literature: Prose

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (IM=Intermediate Mid). A survey of works in prose by one or various authors of a particular period or place, or spanning several literary movements and geographical regions. May be taken 3 times up to 9 credits under different titles.
  
  • FRCH 3632 - Literature: Drama

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (IM=Intermediate Mid). A survey of theater plays by one or various authors of a particular period or place, or spanning several literary movements and geographical regions. May be taken 3 times up to 9 credits under different titles.
  
  • FRCH 3650 - Literature Periods

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (IM=Intermediate Mid) May be repeated under different titles. One literature course is required for regular and teaching majors. May be taken concurrently with FRCH 3160 .
  
  • FRCH 3670 - Literature Authors

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (IN=Intermediate Mid) May be repeated under different titles. One literature course is required for regular and teaching majors. May be taken concurrently with FRCH 3160 .
  
  • FRCH 3680 - Literature: Film

    Credits: (3)
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (IM=Intermediate Mid). A survey of film by one or various filmmakers of a particular period or place, or spanning several literary movements and geographical regions.
     
    May be taken 3 times up to 9 credits under different titles.
    Note: Check with department for course availability.
  
  • FRCH 3690 - Special Topics in Literature

    Credits: (3)
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (IM=Intermediate Mid) May be repeated under different titles. One literature course is required for regular and teaching majors. May be taken concurrently with FRCH 3160 .
  
  • FRCH 3710 - Business Language I

    Credits: (3)
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (IM=Intermediate Mid) Business Language and Practices. Required of all commercial majors.
  
  • FRCH 3715 - Business Language II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Description: (IM=Intermediate High) Advanced Business Language and Practices. Required of all commercial majors.
  
  • FRCH 3715 - Business Language II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (IM=Intermediate High) Advanced Business Language and Practices. Required of all commercial majors.
  
  • FRCH 3720 - Language for Specific Purposes I

    Credits: (3)
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (IM=Intermediate Mid) This course is content, vocabulary and culture-based. The course focuses on practical vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, professional terminology and cultural interactions on a variety of topics such as language for the medical professions, social workers, law enforcement or tourism.
  
  • FRCH 3730 - Language for Specific Purposes II

    Credits: (3)
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (IM=Intermediate Mid) This course is content, vocabulary and culture-based. The course focuses on practical vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, professional terminology and cultural interactions on a variety of topics, such as language for medical professions, social work, law enforcement or tourism.
  
  • FRCH 3740 - Translation I

    Credits: (3)
    Course Fee: $8.00
    Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
    Description: (IM=Intermediate Mid) Introduction to basic techniques and skills needed for bilingual translation of non-fiction texts. Emphasis will be on the translation into English, and on the stylistic, syntactic, cultural, lexical, and terminological problems. Students are given ample opportunity to apply these techniques through a series of written translation assignments, which form the basis for class discussion.
  
  • FRCH 3750 - Introduction to Interpreting

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $8.00
    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.
  
  • FRCH 3760 - Special Topics in Translation

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: NA
    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.
  
  • FRCH 3810 - Experimental Course

    Credits: (1-6)
    Experimental
    Description: Individual courses offered on an experimental basis, identified by specific name and description. The specific title will appear on student’s transcript along with the authorized credit.
    May be repeated for a total maximum of 6 credit hours.
  
  • FRCH 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.
 

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