Foreign Language Course Offerings
Please see the section on "Course Description Symbols and Terms" in The University Catalog for an explanation of course description terminology and symbols, the course numbering system, and course credit units. All courses are lecture and discussion and employ letter grading unless otherwise stated. Some prerequisites may be waived with faculty permission. Many syllabi are available on the Chico Web.
| FLNG | 315 | Myth and History in European Cinema | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Discusses the ways in which film reflects and shapes European society since World War I. Examines the relationships of history, politics, and cinema in Italy, France, Germany, Britain, and the former Soviet Union. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Formerly FLNG 119.
| FLNG | 340 | Literary Masterpieces in Translation | 3.0 Inquire |
A stylistic and thematic analysis of major works in French, German, Hispanic, Italian, and other literatures in English translation. Course content varies each semester according to language area taught. Formerly FLNG 100.
| FLNG | 398 | Special Topics | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. Formerly FLNG 198.
| FLNG | 399 | Special Problems | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only. Formerly FLNG 199.
| FLNG | 610 | Technology and Second Language Learning | 3.0 Inquire |
Study and practical application of research, theories, and issues related to second language learning methods and the introduction of technology into the curriculum. Course is taught in English. Formerly FLNG 310.
French Course Offerings
| FREN | 101 | First-Semester French | 4.0 Fa/Spr |
Introduction to French language and culture. Emphasis on the fundamental skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing French. This is an approved General Education course. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Formerly FREN 001. CAN FREN 2.
| FREN | 102 | Second-Semester French | 4.0 Fa/Spr |
Continuation of FREN 101. Emphasis on the fundamental skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing French. This is an approved General Education course. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Formerly FREN 002. CAN FREN 4.
| FREN | 201 | Third-Semester French | 4.0 Fall |
Reviewing and expanding of language skills and cultural concepts introduced in FREN 101 and FREN 102. This course includes composition and reading. This is an approved General Education course. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Formerly FREN 003. CAN FREN 8.
| FREN | 202 | Fourth-Semester French | 4.0 Spring |
Reviewing and expanding of language skills and cultural concepts introduced in FREN 101, FREN 102, and FREN 201. This course includes composition and reading. This is an approved General Education course. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Formerly FREN 004.
| FREN | 211 | Conversational French | 3.0 Inquire |
Practice in the spoken language. Focus on comprehension, expression, and vocabulary-building. Formerly FREN 020.
| FREN | 301 | Composition and Conversation | 3.0 Inquire |
See description below. Formerly FREN 100A.
| FREN | 302 | Composition and Conversation | 3.0 Inquire |
See description below. Formerly FREN 100B.
| FREN | 303 | Composition and Conversation | 3.0 Inquire |
FREN 301 - FREN 303: Practice in speaking, writing, and reading. Focus on the development and accurate use of complex language patterns. These courses are non-sequential. Formerly FREN 100C.
| FREN | 310 | Business French | 3.0 Inquire |
A survey of French business practices. Designed for students interested in international business or affairs, or who intend to travel for business in French-speaking countries. The course includes films, readings, and class discussion focusing on the economic, political, and social aspects of French culture. Formerly FREN 115.
| FREN | 330 | French Culture and Civilization | 3.0 Inquire |
An introduction to French history and geography as well as French art, literature, philosophy, education, economy, social classes, and politics. Formerly FREN 125.
| FREN | 340 | Survey of French Literature | 3.0 Inquire |
A survey of French literature with special emphasis on genres, literary techniques, and methods of analysis, early French literature to the French Revolution. Formerly FREN 140A.
| FREN | 345 | Survey of French Literature | 3.0 Inquire |
A survey of French literature with special emphasis on genres, literary techniques, and methods of analysis, Romantic to Contemporary Period. Formerly FREN 140B.
| FREN | 399 | Special Problems | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only. Formerly FREN 199.
| FREN | 420 | French Linguistics | 3.0 Inquire |
This course introduces students to the study of linguistics as it relates to French. Topics include the evolution of the language from Latin to modern French, as well as historical and contemporary states of the language as they relate to phonology, morphology, and semantics. Practical application of knowledge, and the improvement of students' pronunciation, are stressed. Taught in French. Formerly FREN 230.
| FREN | 440 | The French Theater | 3.0 Inquire |
Varying content may emphasize the historical development of the theater or may choose the work of a single author. Formerly FREN 200.
| FREN | 445 | Francophone Literatures and Societies | 3.0 Inquire |
This course involves study of literature and society in Francophone Africa from the Maghreb (Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria) through Senegal and West Africa to Madagascar and the Reunion Island, New France (Quebec), the French Caribbean, the South Pacific (Tahiti), and Souteast Asia (Vietnam, Cambodia). Formerly FREN 220.
| FREN | 450 | The Seventeenth Century | 3.0 Inquire |
Study of the baroque and classic periods, including the waning of the seventeenth century. Major focus on theater. Formerly FREN 250A.
| FREN | 455 | The Eighteenth Century | 3.0 Inquire |
Study of the important trends of the period as seen through representative novels and plays. Formerly FREN 250B.
| FREN | 460 | The Nineteenth Century | 3.0 Inquire |
Study of the various literary movements across the century (romanticism, Parnasse, realism, naturalism, symbolism) in both prose and poetry. Formerly FREN 250C.
| FREN | 465 | The Twentieth Century | 3.0 Inquire |
Varying content may include writers of prose, poetry, and theater and literary movements such as surrealism, existentialism, the New Novel, and feminism. Formerly FREN 250D.
| FREN | 480 | French Cinema | 3.0 Inquire |
An introduction to French cinema as a narrative form, with emphasis on key films and directors from various periods of French film history. Formerly FREN 210.
| FREN | 497 | Writing Proficiency | 1.0 Fa/Spr |
Writing essays in English on French literature. Purpose is to ensure ability to write correct English in a style suitable to general essay writing. This is a writing proficiency, WP, course; a grade of C- or better certifies writing proficiency for majors. Formerly FREN 197.
German Course Offerings
| GERM | 101 | First-Semester German | 4.0 Fa/Spr |
Introduction to German language and culture. Emphasis on the fundamental skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing German. This is an approved General Education course. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Formerly GERM 001.
| GERM | 102 | Second-Semester German | 4.0 Fa/Spr |
Continuation of GERM 101. Emphasis on the fundamental skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing German. This is an approved General Education course. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Formerly GERM 002.
| GERM | 201 | Third-Semester German | 4.0 Fa/Spr |
Reviewing and expanding of language skills and cultural concepts introduced in GERM 101 and GERM 102. This course includes composition and reading. This is an approved General Education course. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Formerly GERM 003.
| GERM | 202 | Fourth-Semester German | 4.0 Fa/Spr |
Reviewing and expanding of language skills and cultural concepts introduced in GERM 101, GERM 102, and GERM 201. This course includes composition and reading. This is an approved General Education course. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Formerly GERM 004.
| GERM | 211 | Conversational German | 3.0 Fall |
Intensive practice in the spoken language with the objectives of developing fluency and increasing vocabulary through the study of cultural topics. Formerly GERM 020A.
| GERM | 212 | Conversational German | 3.0 Spring |
Further intensive practice in the spoken language. May be taken before or after GERM 211. Formerly GERM 020B.
| GERM | 301 | Composition and Conversation | 3.0 Inquire |
See description below. Formerly GERM 100A.
| GERM | 302 | Composition and Conversation | 3.0 Inquire |
See description below. Formerly GERM 100B.
| GERM | 303 | Composition and Conversation | 3.0 Inquire |
GERM 301 - GERM 303: Review of grammar and syntax; vocabulary-building practice in conversation; synopses of short stories and compositions in German. Emphasis on accuracy in grammar and expression. These courses are non-sequential. Formerly GERM 100C.
| GERM | 325 | Linguistics of Modern German | 3.0 Inquire |
Study and practice of the phonology, morphology, and syntax of modern German. Contrastive analysis of the sounds of German and English. Formerly GERM 120.
| GERM | 330 | German Culture and Civilization | 3.0 Inquire |
A survey of some of the great figures and periods of German art, literature, music, and public life which have made significant contributions to the development of civilization in German-speaking countries. Formerly GERM 125.
| GERM | 340 | Introduction to German Literature | 3.0 Inquire |
An introduction to selected works of prose, lyric, and drama. Includes early German literature through the eighteenth century. Formerly GERM 140A.
| GERM | 345 | Introduction to German Literature | 3.0 Inquire |
An introduction to selected works of prose, lyric, and drama. Includes nineteenth- and twentieth-century German literature. Formerly GERM 140B.
| GERM | 399 | Special Problems | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only. Formerly GERM 199.
| GERM | 455 | German Classicism | 3.0 Inquire |
Primary emphasis on the classical works of Schiller and Goethe, with attention given as well to Lessing and the Sturm und Drang movement as precursors of the period. Formerly GERM 210.
| GERM | 460 | German Romanticism | 3.0 Inquire |
Study of prose and lyric works of Novalis, Tieck, Arnim, Brentano, Hoffman, Eichendorff, and other figures of the Romantic Period. Analysis of literary and intellectual trends within the period. Formerly GERM 220.
| GERM | 465 | Nineteenth-Century German Literature | 3.0 Inquire |
A survey of the development of prose, drama, and lyric after Goethe and the Romantics to the twentieth century, including representative authors of poetic realism and naturalism. Formerly GERM 240.
| GERM | 470 | Twentieth-Century German Literature Before World War II | 3.0 Inquire |
Readings in prose, drama, and lyric of the Expressionists, Rilke, Mann, Hesse, Kafka, Brecht, and others. Formerly GERM 250.
| GERM | 472 | Twentieth-Century German Literature After World War II | 3.0 Inquire |
Study of ideas and trends in the novel, drama, and poetry of Bachmann, B<148>ll, D<129>rrenmatt, Frisch, Grass, Hochhuth, Jelinek, Weiss, Wolf, and other contemporary authors. Formerly GERM 255.
| GERM | 482 | Weimar Cinema: From Caligari to Hitler | 3.0 Inquire |
Class taught in English. All films have English subtitles. Historical survey of film classics from the Expressionist cinema, the Weimar Republic, and the Third Reich, with an introduction to the main currents in film aesthetics and theory from Kracauer to contemporary feminist film theories. Readings of major authors on films, including Brecht, Eisner, and Kracauer. Screening of films by Murnau, Lang, and von Sternberg. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Formerly GERM 200A.
| GERM | 484 | The New German Cinema | 3.0 Inquire |
Class taught in English. All films have English subtitles. Historical survey of representative films from the post-war era, the New German, and feminist cinema, including study of their cultural and social significance, with a component of significant film aesthetics and theories from Kluge to contemporary feminist film theories. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Formerly GERM 200B.
| GERM | 497 | Writing Proficiency | 1.0 Fa/Spr |
Writing essays in English on German literature and/or practice in translation from German to English. Ordinarily taken in conjunction with another upper-division German course. Purpose is to ensure ability to write correct English in a style suitable to general essay writing. This is a writing proficiency, WP, course; a grade of C- or better certifies writing proficiency for majors. Formerly GERM 197.
Italian Course Offerings
| ITAL | 101 | First-Semester Italian | 4.0 Fa/Spr |
Introduction to Italian language and culture. Emphasis on the fundamental skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Italian. This is an approved General Education course. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Formerly ITAL 001. CAN ITAL 2.
| ITAL | 102 | Second-Semester Italian | 4.0 Fa/Spr |
Continuation of ITAL 101. Emphasis on the fundamental skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Italian. This is an approved General Education course. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Formerly ITAL 002. CAN ITAL 4.
| ITAL | 201 | Third-Semester Italian | 4.0 Fa/Spr |
Reviewing and expanding of language skills and cultural concepts introduced in ITAL 101 and ITAL 102. This course includes composition and reading. This is an approved General Education course. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Formerly ITAL 003.
| ITAL | 202 | Fourth-Semester Italian | 4.0 Fa/Spr |
Reviewing and expanding of language skills and cultural concepts introduced in ITAL 101, ITAL 102, and ITAL 201. This course includes composition and reading. This is an approved General Education course. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Formerly ITAL 004.
| ITAL | 211 | Italian Conversation and Phonetics | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Intensive training in oral practice, aiming at correct pronunciation. Conversation designed to develop self-expression and to increase vocabulary. Formerly ITAL 020.
| ITAL | 301 | Composition and Conversation | 3.0 Inquire |
See description below. Formerly ITAL 100A.
| ITAL | 302 | Composition and Conversation | 3.0 Inquire |
ITAL 301 and ITAL 302: Emphasis on fluency and development of literary style; composition in the Italian language; review of grammar and syntax. These courses are non-sequential. Formerly ITAL 100B.
| ITAL | 320 | Advanced Italian Conversation and Phonology | 3.0 Inquire |
Continued intensive practice in the spoken language. Practice and review of phonetics, phonology, morphology, and syntactics as they apply to the learning and teaching of Italian. Formerly ITAL 120.
| ITAL | 330 | Italian Culture and Civilization | 3.0 Inquire |
Survey of some of the greatest figures in literature, philosophy, science, art, music, politics, geography, and history of Italy. Taught in Italian. Formerly ITAL 125.
| ITAL | 340 | Masters of Italian Literature | 3.0 Inquire |
Study of the most important writers of Italian literature from Dante to modern times. Emphasis on genre, textual analysis, and interpretation. Readings, discussions, and reports. Formerly ITAL 140.
| ITAL | 345 | Survey of Italian Literature | 3.0 Inquire |
The main literary and intellectual trends from Dante to the eighteenth century. Readings, discussions, and reports. Formerly ITAL 145A.
| ITAL | 346 | Survey of Italian Literature | 3.0 Inquire |
The main literary trends from the eighteenth century to the present. Readings, discussions, and reports. Formerly ITAL 145B.
| ITAL | 360 | The Italian Renaissance and Its Influence on Western Civilization | 3.0 Spring |
A study of the major events in fifteenth- and sixteenth-century Italy and their influence upon other European countries. Taught in English. This is an approved General Education course. Formerly ITAL 160.
| ITAL | 399 | Special Problems | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only. Formerly ITAL 199.
| ITAL | 430 | Italian American Studies | 3.0 Inquire |
This course is the study of the arrival, presence, and contributions of the Italian immigrants in the Americas, especially in the United States and California. The course emphasizes the complex dynamics of cultural assimilation and ethnic differentiation of Italian immigrants in the adopted countries. Formerly ITAL 225.
| ITAL | 440 | Development of Italian Drama | 3.0 Inquire |
See description below. Formerly ITAL 210A.
| ITAL | 441 | Development of Italian Drama | 3.0 Inquire |
ITAL 440 - ITAL 441: History of the Italian drama from the beginning to the twentieth century. Will include the Commedia dell'Arte and its influence on Western Drama, and the survey of operatic authors. Formerly ITAL 210B.
| ITAL | 460 | Proseminar in Literary Figures and Problems | 3.0 Inquire |
See description below. Formerly ITAL 297A.
| ITAL | 461 | Proseminar in Literary Figures and Problems | 3.0 Inquire |
See description below. Formerly ITAL 297B.
| ITAL | 462 | Proseminar in Literary Figures and Problems | 3.0 Inquire |
See description below. Formerly ITAL 297C.
| ITAL | 463 | Proseminar in Literary Figures and Problems | 3.0 Inquire |
ITAL 460 - ITAL 463: Study of a major figure, genre, movement, or period in Italian letters. Formerly ITAL 297D.
| ITAL | 482 | Italian Cinema <197> General History, Genres, and Trends | 3.0 Inquire |
The Italian Cinema as a creative art form has had a profound and lasting impact on world cinematography. The course wil include Italian film history and the study of major trends and techniques. The relationship of the Cinema to socio-political, economic, and literary events in Italy and the world will be studied: Neorealism, The Felliniesque, Spaghetti Western, Commedia all'Italiana, and more recent trends. Taught in English. Formerly ITAL 200A.
| ITAL | 483 | Italian Cinema <197> Great Film Directors | 3.0 Inquire |
Consists of a series of related in-depth monographic studies of such great film directors as De Sica, Visconti, Rossellini, Fellini, Antonioni, Bertolucci, Pasolini, The Tavianis, and Scola. Taught in English. Formerly ITAL 200B.
Spanish Course Offerings
| SPAN | 101 | First-Semester Spanish | 4.0 Fa/Spr |
Introduction to Spanish language and culture. Emphasis on the fundamental skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. This is an approved General Education course. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Formerly SPAN 001. CAN SPAN 2.
| SPAN | 102 | Second-Semester Spanish | 4.0 Fa/Spr |
Continuation of SPAN 101. Emphasis on the fundamental skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. This is an approved General Education course. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Formerly SPAN 002. CAN SPAN 4.
| SPAN | 200 | Conversational Spanish | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Intensive practice in the spoken language with the objectives of developing fluency and increasing vocabulary through the study of cultural topics. Formerly SPAN 020.
| SPAN | 201 | Third-Semester Spanish | 4.0 Fa/Spr |
Reviewing and expanding of language skills and cultural concepts introduced in SPAN 101 and SPAN 102. This course includes composition and reading. This is an approved General Education course. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Formerly SPAN 003. CAN SPAN 8.
| SPAN | 201N | Spanish for Spanish Speakers | 4.0 Fall |
Reviewing and expanding of language skills possessed by speakers of Spanish who have not studied the language formally. This course includes composition and reading. Particular focus on the Mexican-American/Latino experience. Formerly SPAN 003S.
| SPAN | 202 | Fourth-Semester Spanish | 4.0 Fa/Spr |
Reviewing and expanding of language skills and cultural concepts introduced in SPAN 101, SPAN 102, and SPAN 201. This course includes composition and reading. This is an approved General Education course. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Formerly SPAN 004.
| SPAN | 202N | Spanish for Spanish Speakers | 4.0 Spring |
Further reviewing and expanding of language skills possessed by speakers of Spanish who have not studied the language formally. Builds on topics studied in SPAN 201N. This course includes composition and reading. Particular focus on the Mexican-American/Latino experience. This is an approved General Education course. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Formerly SPAN 004S.
| SPAN | 203 | Reading and Conversation | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Reading practice and discussions designed to further acquaint the student with Hispanic culture and to improve comprehension and vocabulary in preparation for upper-division courses. Formerly SPAN 025.
| SPAN | 301 | Grammar and Composition | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Intensive review of grammar and its application in composition. This course or its equivalent is a prerequisite for all other upper-division courses. Required of all majors and minors. Formerly SPAN 104A.
| SPAN | 302 | Reading and Composition | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Emphasis on fluency, style, and syntax. Required of all majors and minors. Formerly SPAN 104B.
| SPAN | 303 | Advanced Oral Expression | 3.0 Spring |
Intensive practice in the spoken language at an advanced level of proficiency. Guided conversations and discussions, debates, and speeches. Enrollment will be limited. Native speakers should consult with instructor before enrolling. Formerly SPAN 133.
| SPAN | 320 | Introduction to Spanish Linguistics | 3.0 Spring |
A survey of the fields of general linguistics. Theory and practice of language analysis. Relationship between language and culture. Principles of phonology, morphology, and syntax of Spanish language. Formerly SPAN 106.
| SPAN | 321 | Spanish Phonology | 3.0 Fall |
Phonology (phonetics and phonemics), linguistic geography, and related areas as they apply to the learning and teaching of Spanish. Formerly SPAN 120.
| SPAN | 331 | Spanish Culture and Civilization | 3.0 Fall |
Introduction to the historical and cultural heritage of Spain, to selected figures in the arts and public life, and to the ways and traditions of Spaniards today. Readings, reports, and discussion. Formerly SPAN 130.
| SPAN | 332 | Latin American Culture and Civilization | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
A survey of the cultural, social, economic, and political heritage of Latin America and its evolution into contemporary Latin American society. Formerly SPAN 150.
| SPAN | 341 | Introduction to Latin American Literature | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Introduces students to the study of Hispanic literature and culture, and develops their skills in language comprehension and analysis of prose, poetry, and drama. The works studied will be short stories, full-length plays, and Hispanic-American narrative and lyric poetry. SPAN 341 and SPAN 342 are required of all majors and count as electives for the minor. Either fulfills the prerequisite for all other upper-division literature courses. Formerly SPAN 105A.
| SPAN | 342 | Introduction to Spanish Peninsular Literature | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Introduces students to the study of Hispanic literature and culture, and develops their skills in language comprehension and analysis of prose, poetry, and drama. Works studied will be the novel, one-act plays, and Peninsular Spanish narrative and lyric poetry. SPAN 342 is required of all majors and fulfills the prerequisite for all other upper-division literature courses. Formerly SPAN 105B.
| SPAN | 354 | Chicano Literature | 3.0 Fall |
A study of the Chicano people as reflected in selected films and literature. Reading, discussions, and reports will be in English. This is a service course for non-majors and not elective for a BA degree or minor in Spanish. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Ethnic course. Formerly SPAN 140.
| SPAN | 371 | Workshop in Hispanic Children's Literature | 3.0 Inquire |
The student will explore the relationship between literature and culture. Oral expression will be enhanced through reading and individual and class projects. Practical implementation of knowledge through the interpretation of stories, creation of short plays and original skits for presentation at local elementary schools that have a substantial Hispanic enrollment. Formerly SPAN 135.
| SPAN | 398 | Special Topics | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. Formerly SPAN 198.
| SPAN | 399 | Special Problems | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only. Formerly SPAN 199.
| SPAN | 425 | Spanish Teaching Methodologies | 3.0 Spr |
This is a senior-level Spanish course that introduces students to current theories of foreign language learning and implications of key research for classroom practice. Students learn strategies for teaching Spanish, including the utilization of appropriate technology. In addition to lecture and discussion, students will complete the Early Field Experience hours required for entry to a credential program.
| SPAN | 441 | Hispanic Short Story | 3.0 Inquire |
Study of leading short story writers from Spain and Latin America, with background readings and reports on representative authors. Emphasis on contemporary works. Formerly SPAN 200.
| SPAN | 442 | Hispanic Theater | 3.0 Inquire |
Readings, discussions, reports, and oral interpretation of major dramatic works of Latin America and Spain. Formerly SPAN 204.
| SPAN | 443 | Hispanic Novel | 3.0 Inquire |
Analysis of representative novels from Latin America and Spain. Formerly SPAN 208.
| SPAN | 444 | Hispanic Poetry | 3.0 Inquire |
Study of the leading poets of Spain and Latin America. Formerly SPAN 214.
| SPAN | 451 | Literature of Mexico | 3.0 Inquire |
Readings and reports on literature of Mexico from pre-Columbian to contemporary literature. Formerly SPAN 209.
| SPAN | 452 | Viewing the Hispanic Caribbean | 3.0 Inquire |
Critical analysis of literature and culture of the Spanish-speaking Caribbean, utilizing reading, discussion, oral reports, and written projects. Formerly SPAN 210.
| SPAN | 454 | Chicano Literature | 3.0 Inquire |
A study of the Chicano people as reflected in selected films and literature. Discussions will be in Spanish, readings in English and Spanish, reports in Spanish. Formerly SPAN 240.
| SPAN | 461 | Don Quixote | 3.0 Inquire |
Cervantes' novel and his amiable madman in the larger context of literature and culture. Commentary on contemporary history, society, and politics. Formerly SPAN 206.
| SPAN | 470H | Spanish Hornors Seminar | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
A seminar for Honors students. The course focuses on major literary periods and authors from Latin America and Spain in conjunction with literary criticism and theory. Initial work on writing the Honors thesis. Formerly SPAN 270H.
| SPAN | 471 | Women and Literature in the Hispanic World | 3.0 Inquire |
Women in Spanish-speaking society. An approach to culture via a study of women as literary subjects and as writers. The idealization and reality of their existence as reflected through Spanish and Latin American literature. Formerly SPAN 250.
| SPAN | 472 | Oral and Written Traditions of the Spanish Speaking World | 3.0 Inquire |
Study of the diverse oral and written traditions that both predate and coexist with the literary tradition in Spanish. Topics may include oral narrative such as legends, myths, proverbs, religious beliefs; oral practices in verse such as the troubadour tradition, anonymous epic poetry, popular songs and ballads, and corridos; and written practices such as testimonies, autobiographies, and epistles. Formerly SPAN 230.
| SPAN | 481 | Film and Literature in Spain and Latin America | 3.0 Inquire |
Students will consider the elements that constitute literary and cinematic masterpieces by examining films based on a variety of texts: epic poetry, drama, short story, legend, novel, zarzuela, and filmscript. The films will represent the cultural and linguistic diversity in areas of Spain and Latin America. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Formerly SPAN 260.
| SPAN | 489 | Directed Field Experience in Spanish | 1.0-3.0 Inquire |
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You mus t register directly with a supervising faculty member. Provides students with the opportunity to develop their language proficiency in Spanish and enables them to use their language skills in on-the-job situations. Limited to majors, graduate students, and selected minors upon completion of SPAN 302. May be taken for a maximum of 3 units. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Formerly SPAN 289.
| SPAN | 497 | Writing Proficiency | 1.0 Fa/Spr |
Writing essays in English on Hispanic literature or culture. The purpose is to ensure ability to write correct English in a style suitable to general essay writing. This is a writing proficiency, WP, course; a grade of C- or better certifies writing proficiency for majors. Formerly SPAN 197.
| SPAN | 499H | Spanish Honors Thesis | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Independent Study. Completion of Honors thesis under the direction of assigned Spanish faculty. The thesis, based on studies begun in SPAN 470H, requires original work beyond that normally required in undergraduate work. Students present the thesis in a public lecture. Formerly SPAN 299H.
| SPAN | 689 | Internship | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Formerly SPAN 389.
| SPAN | 697 | Independent Study | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is a graduate-level independent study offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Formerly SPAN 398.
| SPAN | 698 | Special Topic | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is a special topic offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and will vary from term to term and be different for different sections. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 3.0 units. Formerly SPAN 397.
| SPAN | 699T | Master's Thesis | 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr |
This course is offered as for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Formerly SPAN 399.
| FREN | 499H | Senior Honors Thesis | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
Intensive study of scholarly approaches to problems in French language, literature or culture and training in the use of secondary sources to back up original ideas, leading to the production and publication of a scholarly project involving substantial research and earning a grade of B or higher for the designation of Honors in the Major. To be taken under faculty supervision for a total of six units in consecutive semesters. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Formerly FREN 299H.
Latin Course Offerings
| LATN | 101 | First-Semester Latin | 4.0 Fa/Spr |
Introduction to the Latin language and culture. Emphasis on the fundamental skills of reading, pronunciation and composition of Latin. This is an approved General Education course. Formerly LATN 001.
Japanese Course Offerings
| JAPN | 101 | First-Semester Japanese | 4.0 Fa/Spr |
Introduction to the Japanese language and culture. Emphasis on the development of fundamental skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing with clear understanding of basic sentence structures. Acquisition of Hiragana and Katakana characters (phonetic symbols). This is an approved General Education course. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Formerly JAPN 001. CAN JAPN 2.
| JAPN | 102 | Second-Semester Japanese | 4.0 Fa/Spr |
Continuation of JAPN 101. Special attention to different verb forms and essential auxiliary expressions. Appropriate language use in a variety of social settings. Acquisition of 110 Kanji characters (ideographic symbols). This is an approved General Education course. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Formerly JAPN 002. CAN JAPN 4.
| JAPN | 201 | Third-Semester Japanese | 4.0 Fa/Spr |
Review of major grammatical structures and further development of the student's cultural awareness and proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Japanese. Special attention to logical discourse development. Acquisition of 200 Kanji characters (ideographic symbols). This is an approved General Education course. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Formerly JAPN 003.
| JAPN | 202 | Fourth-Semester Japanese | 4.0 Fa/Spr |
Continuation of review of major grammatical structures and further development of the student's cultural awareness and proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Japanese. Special attention to refining and expanding discourse. Acquisition of 300 Kanji characters (ideographic symbols). This is an approved General Education course. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Formerly JAPN 004.
| JAPN | 330 | Japanese Culture and Civilization | 3.0 Fa/Spr |
An introduction to Japanese history and geography, as well as Japanese art forms, literature, philosophy, education, economy, customs, language, and politics. Course also includes a comparison of Japanese and American organizational theories. This is an approved Non-Western course. Formerly JAPN 125.