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2024-25 Catalog
Course Descriptions - ASL, CHNS, FL, FRCH, GRMN, ITLN, JPNS, PTGS, SPAN
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Department of World Languages & Cultures
ASL 1010 - First Semester ASL 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 and replace equipment in the WLC lab, EH 408, and classroom technology; support for student tutors and online instructional resources.
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.
ASL 1020 - Second Semester ASL Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain and replace equipment in the WLC lab, EH 408, and classroom technology; support for student tutors and online instructional resources.
Description: (N=Novice) Continuation of ASL 1010 . Basic language skills including listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture.
ASL 2010 - Third Semester ASL 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 and replace equipment in the WLC lab, EH 408, and classroom technology; support for student tutors and online instructional resources.
Description: (NH=Novice High) Continuation of ASL 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.
ASL 2020 HU - Fourth Semester ASL Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain and replace equipment in the WLC lab, EH 408, and classroom technology; support for student tutors and online instructional resources.
Description: (NH=Novice High) Continuation of ASL 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.
ASL 2021 - Second Year II Credits: (3)
Description: (NH=Novice High) Continuation of ASL 2010 without General Education Humanities credit. Offered through examination only.
Note: Only available through testing.
ASL 2030 - Second Year Language Review Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain and replace equipment in the WLC lab, EH 408, and classroom technology; support for student tutors and online instructional resources.
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.
ASL 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.
ASL 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.
ASL 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): ASL 2020 or AP exam with a score of 4 or better.
ASL 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): ASL 2020 or AP exam with a score of 4 or better.
ASL 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): ASL 2020 or AP exam with a score of 4 or better.
ASL 3270 - Special Topics in Linguistics Credits: (3)
Variable Title
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, will be studied. These may include lexical analysis, semantics, morphology, syntax, linguistic change and dialectal variation.
Note: Check with department for course availability.
ASL 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.
ASL 3570 - Special Topics in Culture Credits: (3)
Variable Title
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem - Online
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Course fees for World Languages & Cultures courses are designed to cover the costs of classroom equipment maintenance and replacement such as desktops, projectors, projector screens, and software, including the tutoring suite (EH 244) and the language lab (EH 408); consumable materials and supplies; and support for student tutors, and online instructional resources.
Description: (Intermediate Mid) In-depth studies in history, geography, social customs, fine arts, and civilization of ASL cultures. This is a variable title course; content and emphasis may vary from semester to semester.
Pre-requisite(s): ASL 2020 or ASL 2030 or Equivalent
ASL 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.
ASL 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.
CHNS 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.
CHNS 1010 - First Semester Chinese 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.
CHNS 1020 - Second Semester Chinese 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 CHNS 1010 . Basic language skills including listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture.
CHNS 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.
CHNS 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.
CHNS 2010 - Third Semester Chinese 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 CHNS 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.
CHNS 2020 HU - Fourth Semester Chinese 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 CHNS 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.
CHNS 2021 - Second Year II Credits: (3)
Description: (NH=Novice High) Continuation of CHNS 2010 without General Education Humanities credit. Offered through examination only.
Pre-requisite(s): Only available through testing.
CHNS 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: (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.
CHNS 2851 - 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.
CHNS 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.
CHNS 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.
CHNS 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.
CHNS 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 3 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): CHNS 2020 or AP exam with a score of 3 or better.
CHNS 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 3 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): CHNS 2020 or AP exam with a score of 3 or better.
CHNS 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 3 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): CHNS 2020 or AP exam with a score of 3 or better.
CHNS 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.
CHNS 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.
CHNS 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.
CHNS 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.
CHNS 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.
CHNS 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.
Note: Check with department for course availability.
CHNS 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.
CHNS 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.
CHNS 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.
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 2960 - Introduction to World Languages and Cultures Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: Required of all majors during their first year. This course provides guidance to help the student successfully navigate their academic career in WSU Department of World Languages & Cultures and its programs. It provides an overview of what it is like to study a second language, as well as an overview of the U.S. language industry and language careers. The course is also designed to help students develop a clearer focus on their educational and occupational goals, as well as creating a sense of belonging in our department, college, and community.
Co-Requisite(s): FRCH 3060 .
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
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain and replace equipment in the WLC lab, EH 408, and classroom technology; support for student tutors and online instructional resources.
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
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain and replace equipment in the WLC lab, EH 408, and classroom technology; support for student tutors and online instructional resources.
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 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.
FRCH 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.
FRCH 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.
Pre-requisite(s): FRCH 3160 .
FRCH 4630 - Survey of Literature II 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.
FRCH 4690 - Special Topics in Literature Credits: (3)
Variable Title
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain and replace equipment in the WLC lab, EH 408, and classroom technology; support for student tutors and online instructional resources.
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.
Pre-requisite(s): FRCH 3160 .
FRCH 4740 - Translation II Credits: (3)
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: FRCH 3740 is strongly advised, but not required.
FRCH 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.
FRCH 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.
FRCH 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.
FRCH 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.
GRMN 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.
GRMN 1010 - First Semester German 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.
GRMN 1020 - Second Semester German 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 GRMN 1010 . Basic language skills including listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture.
GRMN 1700 - Conversational Skills Credits: (1-3)
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Cover the cost of classroom equipment maintenance and replacement such as desktops, projectors, projector screens, and software, including the tutoring site (EH 244) and the language lab (EH 408); consumable materials and supplies; and support for student tutors, and online instructional resources.
Description: 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.
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