Undergraduate Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics

College of Arts and Sciences

Chair: Reinier Leushuis; Associate Chair (Graduate Studies): Weber; Associate Chair (Undergraduate Studies): Sunderman; Professors: Boutin, Galeano, González, Leeser, Leushuis, Munro, Pietralunga, Poey, Sunderman; Associate Professors: Alvarez, Cappuccio, Efimov, Gomariz, Howard, Joos, Lan, Maier-Katkin, Muntendam, Murray-Roman, Prichard, Reglero, Romanchuk, Soldat-Jaffe, Valisa, Wakamiya, Wang, A. Weber, C. Weber, Zanini-Cordi; Assistant Professors: Bumatay, Coggeshall, Goldmark, Juzek, Mewhinney, Qian; Teaching Faculty III: Brandl, Brudenell, Feng, Osborn, Schlenoff; Teaching Faculty II: Gutiérrez, Lababidi, Prantil; Teaching Faculty I: Mejia Prado, Valentine

The Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics provides instruction in linguistics and in the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian, with an emphasis throughout on cultural communication. In addition, there are several English-language courses offered in Arabic, Brazilian, Chinese, French and Francophone, German, Hispanic, Italian, Japanese, Russian, film; in Hispanic, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Slavic cultures; in Russian and Slavic folklore; and in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Latin American literature in translation. The department offers a wide range of CoreFSU Curriculum courses that may, in some cases, be accepted for major or minor credit (see individual course descriptions).

All students who intend to continue study of a language at Florida State University in which they have had previous experience (such as high school study or study abroad) must be placed into the appropriate course by the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics. Students in French, German, and Spanish who continue with the same language must take the placement test before they enroll in a course in the department. Students in other languages must consult the department for the appropriate placement procedures before enrolling.

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees are offered in East Asian Languages and Cultures (Chinese and Japanese), French, German, Italian, Linguistics, Middle Eastern Studies, Russian, and Spanish. In addition, a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree is offered in Linguistics. All major programs, except for languages with a concentration in business and Middle Eastern Studies will also require a minor degree. Undergraduate minors are offered in Arabic Studies, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Linguistics, Linguistic Entrepreneurship, Middle Eastern Studies, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Strategic European Languages and Cultures (SELC), and World Literature/World Film.

Graduate programs leading to the Master of Arts degree are available in East Asian Languages and Cultures (Chinese and Japanese), French, German, Italian Studies, Slavic (concentration in Russian, with minor work available in Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian and Ukrainian) and Spanish (emphasis on Literary and Cultural Studies or Linguistics). Programs leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree are offered with French or Spanish as the major field of concentration. For information on graduate programs, refer to the Graduate Bulletin.

Winthrop-King Institute for Contemporary French and Francophone Studies

The Winthrop-King Institute for Contemporary French and Francophone Studies was created as a result of a generous bequest from the late Mrs. Ada Belle Winthrop-King. It is a center for interdisciplinary scholarship focusing on developments in France and the wider French-speaking world dating approximately from the French Revolution to the present, with a particular emphasis on contemporary issues. The institute offers a wide range of study abroad scholarships for students. Strongly interdisciplinary in outlook, the Institute brings together faculty from a variety of departments at Florida State and from universities throughout the world. It hosts leading scholars, artists, and public figures and sponsors a wide range of lectures, film screenings, conferences, and other events addressing key social, cultural, and political issues in France and other French-speaking regions.

Scholarships Offered

Ada Belle Winthrop-King Scholarships are offered on a competitive basis each year for language majors in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Linguistics, Russian, and Spanish. For further information, please contact the Winthrop-King Institute at (850) 644-7636.

Digital Literacy Requirement

Students must complete at least one course designated as meeting the Digital Literacy Requirement with a grade of “C–” or higher. Courses fulfilling the Digital Literacy Requirement must accomplish at least three of the following outcomes:

Evaluate and interpret the accuracy, credibility, and relevance of digital information
Evaluate and interpret digital data and their implications
Discuss the ways in which society and/or culture interact with digital technology
Discuss digital technology trends and their professional implications
Demonstrate the ability to use digital technology effectively
Demonstrate the knowledge to use digital technology safely and ethically

Each academic major has determined the courses that fulfill the Digital Literacy requirement for that major. Students should contact their major department(s) to determine which courses will fulfill their Digital Literacy requirement.

Undergraduate majors in modern languages and linguistics satisfy this requirement by earning a grade of “C–” or higher in HUM 2831, CGS 2060, CGS 2100, or other University-approved computer competency course.

State of Florida Common Program Prerequisites for Modern Languages

The Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC) houses the statewide, internet-based catalog of distance learning courses, degree programs, and resources offered by Florida's public colleges and universities, and they have developed operational procedures and technical guidelines for the catalog that all institutions must follow. The statute governing this policy can be reviewed by visiting https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2021/1006.73.

FLVC has identified common program prerequisites for the degree programs in Modern Languages. To obtain the most up-to-date, state-approved prerequisites for this degree, visit: https://cpm.flvc.org/programs/302/269 (East Asian), https://cpm.flvc.org/programs/299/266 (French), https://cpm.flvc.org/programs/300/267 (German), https://cpm.flvc.org/programs/308/270 (Italian), https://cpm.flvc.org/programs/301/268 (Russian), and https://cpm.flvc.org/programs/296/264 (Spanish).

Specific prerequisites are required for admission into the upper-division program and must be completed by the student at either a community college or a state university prior to being admitted to this program. Students may be admitted into the University without completing the prerequisites but may not be admitted into the program.

College Requirements

Please review all college-wide degree requirements summarized in the “College of Arts and Sciences” chapter of this General Bulletin.

Note: The department reserves the right to reassign or drop students who are enrolled in a course for which they have not taken the required prerequisites or one that does not correspond to their linguistic abilities.

Honors in the Major

The Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics offers a program in honors in the major to encourage talented seniors to undertake independent and original research as part of the undergraduate experience. For requirements and other information, see the “University Honors Office and Honor Societies” chapter of this General Bulletin.

Major in a Language with Concentration in Business

A major in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, or Russian with a concentration in business may be selected. The program consists of twenty-one semester hours in the language beyond the language requirement plus fifteen approved semester hours of core business courses and twelve approved semester hours in a specialized track of marketing, management, or finance in the College of Business. Students declaring a French major with a concentration in business may take one single French course taught in English with written work done in English to satisfy the requirements of the major. Students declaring a German major with a concentration in business may take up to two courses (six credit hours) taught in English with written work done in English (GET 3130, GET 3524, IDS 2467, IDS 3188, IDS 3312) to satisfy the requirements of the major. For students declaring Spanish major with a concentration in business, linguistics (LIN) courses will not count for major credit. A major in Chinese or Japanese with a concentration in business requires eighteen semester hours of the selected language numbered above the 2220 level, plus twenty-seven hours in the business track. For Japanese, a maximum of three semester hours from the following coursework may count toward the eighteen semester hours of language: JPN 2501r, JPN 1112r, JPN 3302r, JPN 3132, JPN 3133. Of the twenty-seven hours, at least twelve approved semester hours must be taken of core business coursework, and at least nine approved semester hours in a specialized track of marketing, management, or finance. A maximum of six semester hours of CHI/JPN 3000-level courses in Business Chinese or Business Japanese may be substituted for required business courses in the twelve-hour specialized track. No minor is required with a concentration in business. Students should consult with their language advisor for a list of appropriate courses. Students majoring in both Business and Language/Business should refer to the requirements below, under “Double Major”.

Co-Major in Modern Languages and Linguistics

The department offers an interdepartmental program in which students may choose approved co-majors from the following programs: French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish. The co-major consists of twenty-one semester hours numbered above 1999 in each of two programs selected. A Co-Major only requires 42 credit hours and provides more flexibility in class choices for the major compared to a double major. Students declaring a French co-major may take one single French course taught in English with written work done in English to satisfy the requirements of the major. Students declaring a German co-major may take up to two courses taught in English with written work done in English (GET 3130, GET 3524, IDS 2467, IDS 3188, IDS 3312) to satisfy the requirements of the major. For students declaring a Spanish co-major with another language, linguistics (LIN) courses may count for major credit. A co-major in Chinese and Japanese consists of fifteen semester hours of each language numbered above 2220, plus twelve semester hours of CHT/JPT 3000-level coursework in culture and literature. A maximum of three semester hours from the following coursework may count toward the fifteen semesters hours of Japanese language: JPN 2501r, JPN 1112r, JPN 3302r, JPN 3132, JPN 3133. Of the combined thirty Chinese/Japanese language coursework, at least six semester hours must be taken from two 4000-level courses in one language and three semester hours from a 4000-level course in the other language. The student should consult with the Chinese and Japanese advisors to select appropriate courses. One 2000-level course in either language chosen for all co-majors must be used to satisfy the arts and sciences language requirement. The student should consult with an advisor in each language program to select courses. No minor is required.

Double Major in Modern Languages and/or Linguistics

Students pursuing more than one major must meet the program requirements of both majors, with the following exceptions: (1) a maximum of six semester hours may overlap, i.e., they may be counted toward two separate majors; and (2) no minor is required. Students majoring in both Business and Language/Business are allowed double-counting of the five “core” courses, but are not allowed double-counting of any course in the selected specialized track.

A double major in two modern foreign languages or a double major in Linguistics and a language may be approved in selected combinations. Please consult an advisor in each language program or the linguistics program for course advisement.

Requirements for a Major in Modern Languages and Linguistics

Note: A grade of “C–” or better must be earned in each course applied toward any major or minor degree earned in modern languages and linguistics. A grade of “C–” or better is required for students to advance to subsequent language levels. No courses may be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U) basis except for language internships.

East Asian Languages and Cultures

The East Asian Languages and Cultures degree program offers five separate major tracks: Chinese language and culture (thirty hours), Japanese language and culture (thirty hours), co-major in Chinese and Japanese (forty-two hours), Chinese with a concentration in business (forty-five hours), and Japanese with a concentration in business (forty-five hours). The Chinese and Japanese language and culture majors require thirty semester hours numbered above 2220 including a minimum of six semester hours at the 4000 level. A maximum of three semester hours from the following coursework may count toward the thirty-semester hour requirement for Japanese: JPN 2501r, JPN 1112r, JPN 3302r, JPN 3132, JPN 3133. For the Chinese major, a maximum of nine semester hours from 3000-level courses in Chinese culture and literature may count toward the thirty semester-hour requirement. The Japanese major will allow a maximum of nine semester hours in Japanese culture and literature to count toward the thirty semester-hour requirement. Coursework should be selected by consultation with the Chinese or Japanese advisor in the language area of choice. For further information on requirements, visit https://modlang.fsu.edu/.

French Major

Thirty semester hours numbered above 2999 are required, including FRE 3420 either FRE 4410 or FRE 4422; and two additional 4000-level courses (nine semester hours), Native speakers should register for courses numbered 3000 and above. Students who have completed at least two 3000-level courses or above are eligible for the Ada Belle Winthrop-King Summer Scholarships to Paris. For more information, please visit https://www.modlang.fsu.edu/programs/french.

German Major

Thirty semester hours numbered above 2999 are required, including GER 3400 and GER 3500. For students entering the major from GER 2220, GER 3400 is required to fulfill the composition component; students who enter with advanced proficiency take GER 4420. Students should consult with an advisor to ensure proper placement. Students should have a minimum of six semester hours of skills courses (e.g., GER 3310, GER 3400) and six semester hours of literature, film, and culture classes (e.g., GER 3440, GER 3500, GER 3930). A minimum of nine semester hours must be taken at the 4000 level. A maximum of nine semester hours from among the following coursework may count toward the thirty-semester hour requirement: GET 3130, GET 3524, IDS 2467, IDS 3188, IDS 3312. For more information, please visit https://www.modlang.fsu.edu/programs/german.

Italian Major

Thirty semester hours numbered above 2220 are required, including ITA 2240, 3420, 3421, at least one 3000-level literature course in Italian (ITW 3100, 3101), and a minimum of twelve semester hours at the 4000 level. A maximum of six semester hours from among the following coursework may count toward the thirty-semester hour requirement: ITT 3114. 3430, 3500, 3501, 3520, 3523r, IDS 2661, and IDS 3330. For more information, please visit https://modlang.fsu.edu/programs/italian.

Linguistics Major

The Linguistics degree consists of 30 credits. After taking two mandatory introductory courses to the field of linguistics (LIN 3041 and LIN 3042; 6 credits), students take one course in each of the following four core areas of linguistics (12 credits): Phonetics/phonology (LIN 4201), syntax (LIN 4512), psycholinguistics of bilingualism (LIN 4623) and sociolinguistics (LIN 4600). The remaining twelve credits come from elective courses. The specific set of elective courses taken allows students to choose between two different majors in linguistics: one major, called General Linguistics, consists of regular courses in linguistics and the second major, Linguistics and Languages, offers students the possibility to combine linguistic courses with additional language courses. For the General Linguistics major, at least one of the electives has to be at the 4000-level. Students can opt to earn a B.S. degree in either major by including at least two electives from the following list: LIN 4716 Child Language Acquisition, LIN 4930 Special Topics: Research Methods, LIN 4930 Special Topics: Second Language Acquisition, LIN 3771: AI-assisted Python Programming for Language Data, LIN 4930 Special Topics: Introduction to Computational Linguistics, LIN 4930 Special Topics: Topics in Computational Linguistics, COP 3035 Introduction to Programming using Python, MAC 2311 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I, MAD 2104 Discrete Mathematics, or STA 2122 Introduction to Applied Statistics (or equivalent, as established by the program's coordinator). For more information, please contact the program advisors or visit https://modlang.fsu.edu/programs/linguistics.

Middle Eastern Studies Major

Students majoring in Middle Eastern studies are to construct their study program in consultation with an advisor, around three components in addition to the University requirement for CoreFSU Curriculum and electives. A total of fifty-four semester hours beyond the CoreFSU Curriculum requirement is required. A list of approved courses is available from the program advisors or online at https://mec.fsu.edu/. For more information, please see the Middle Eastern Studies chapter of this General Bulletin.

Russian Major

Thirty semester hours numbered above 2220 are required, including RUS 2330, 3400, 3420, and at least twelve semester hours of Russian and Slavic coursework at the 4000 level or above. For more information, please visit https://www.modlang.fsu.edu/programs/slavic-russian.

Spanish Major

Thirty semester hours numbered above SPN 2220 are required, including at least one SPW 3000-level literature course, a departmental linguistics course (usually LIN 3041; SPN 4700, SPN 4701, SPN 4780, SPN 4810, SPN 4840 or a Special Topics in Hispanic Linguistics with the number SPN 4930 when LIN 3041 is used for a major in Linguistics), and a minimum of twelve semester hours at the 4000 level. Only one SPT course may count toward the major. For more information, please visit https://www.modlang.fsu.edu/programs/spanish.

Minor for Modern Languages and Linguistics Majors

Twelve to fifteen semester hours in an approved departmental field are required. If a second foreign language is selected as the minor, the twelve to fifteen semester hours must be earned in courses numbered above 1999. All courses must be taken for a letter grade, and a minimum grade of “C–” must be earned for all courses taken for the minor.

Requirements for a Minor in Linguistics

For the undergraduate minor in Linguistics, students must take at least twelve semester hours from the linguistics courses listed below; two of these must be core courses.

Core Courses

LIN 2004, LIN 3041, LIN 3042, LIN 3053, LIN 3771, LIN 4030, LIN 4040, LIN 4201, LIN 4512, LIN 4600, LIN 4623, LIN 4656, LIN 4716, LIN 4811, LIN 4905, LIN 4930

Other Courses

ANT 4640, LIN 2004, LIN 3108, EXP 4640, PHI 3220, *RUS 4840, *SPN 4700, *SPN 4701, *SPN 4810, *SPN 4840, IDS 2291

Note: Linguistics courses will NOT count toward both a minor in linguistics and a major in another language. Additional courses may count with approval of the linguistics curriculum committee.

*These courses will NOT count toward both a minor in Linguistics and a major in another language.

Requirements for a Minor in Modern Languages and Linguistics

Twelve semester hours in linguistics or in any one of the following languages are required: French, German, Italian, Russian, or Ukrainian numbered above 1999. The Chinese minor requires twelve semester hours in courses numbered above CHI 1121. Only one FRT course can count for the French minor. Only one GET/German topic IDS course can count for the German minor. The Japanese minor requires twelve semester hours in courses numbered above JPN 1121, which may include a maximum of three semester hours from the following coursework: JPN 2501r, JPN 1112r, JPN 3302r, JPN 3132, JPN 3133The Portuguese minor requires twelve semester hours in courses numbered above POR 1121. The Spanish minor requires fifteen semester hours numbered above 2220 including three hours in Spanish literature. Only one SPT course can count for the minor. Credit extended in meeting the foreign language requirement for graduation may not be used in satisfying the minor.

Requirements for a Minor in Arabic Studies

The minor requires twelve semester hours from Arabic language courses numbered above ARA 1121. No course taken for the minor may be used for any University language requirement. A list of approved courses may be obtained from the departmental undergraduate office, 364 DIF. A minimum grade of “C” must be earned for all courses taken for the minor (no S/U grades will apply). Directed Individual Study (DIS) hours are not applicable to the minor without prior approval from the Arabic advisor.

Requirements for a Minor in Hebrew

The undergraduate minor in Hebrew consists of eighteen semester hours, at least fifteen of which must be Hebrew language courses. The remaining three hours may be in any other Semitic language (Arabic, Aramaic, and Syriac are currently taught at FSU). Students must demonstrate they have completed work in both Biblical and Modern Hebrew, reaching the Intermediate level in one. This will normally mean that they must take at least three hours of Biblical Hebrew and three hours of Modern Hebrew (note that these do not have to be taken as part of the minor). All courses in both Biblical and Modern Hebrew with a grade of “C–” or higher (no S/U grade will apply) can be counted toward the minor. No course counting toward any University language requirement may be counted for the minor. At least nine of the eighteen required hours must be taken at FSU. A list of approved courses may be obtained from the departmental undergraduate office, 364 DIF.

Requirements for a Minor in Middle Eastern Studies

The Middle Eastern Studies minor is concerned with the cultures of the Middle East from ancient times to the present. Utilizing the resources of a number of departments and programs, it allows the student to study the region from an interdisciplinary perspective. The minor can provide a Middle East focus for work in another discipline, can build a foundation necessary for advanced degrees in Middle Eastern Studies, and can enable those planning to work in the region to gain a fuller understanding of its cultures. The minor consists of fifteen semester hours and must include intermediate-level (2000 level) competence in Arabic, Hebrew (biblical or modern), or another Middle Eastern language approved by the committee. No more than eight semester hours of language courses may be counted toward the minor. The remaining required hours must come from a list of approved courses that can be obtained from the departmental undergraduate office, 364 DIF. A minimum of seven to nine hours has to be taken at Florida State University. A list of approved courses is available from the program advisor or online at https://mec.fsu.edu/. For more information, please see the Middle Eastern Studies chapter of this General Bulletin.

Requirements for a Minor in Linguistic Entrepreneurship

The Minor in Linguistics Entrepreneurship is a 12 hour course of study for students in any major. This minor will prepare students for in-demand careers where an understanding of language structure and usage or programming is valuable, such as the computer industry (e.g., careers in software development for voice and speech recognition, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, computer-mediated learning, etc.). The program will provide much needed training in entrepreneurship, as well as opportunities for networking and internships. The minor consists of six hours of required courses (ENT 2000, LIN 3041) and six hours of elective courses. Students take three hours of linguistics electives (IDS 2291, LIN 2004, LIN 3371, LIN 4201, LIN 4512, LIN 4600, LIN 4623) and three hours of entrepreneurship electives (e.g., CTE 3808, CTE 4470, ENT 4227, ENT 4255—see the website for a list of electives). Please contact the linguistics or entrepreneurship advisors about other electives.

Requirements for a Minor in Strategic European Languages and Cultures (SELC)

The minor focuses on the languages and cultures of three historically and strategically linked regions that form an “arc” along the eastern edge of the EU: Russia and Ukraine, the Balkans, and Turkey. The minor consists of twelve approved semester hours taken in the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics beyond CoreFSU Curriculum and major requirements. A list of approved courses may be obtained from the department undergraduate office, 364 DIF

Requirements for a Minor in World Literature/World Film

The minor will consist of fifteen semester hours. The student may select five courses from any of the following: ASN 3822, CHT 3123, CHT 3124, CHT 3391r, CHT 3392; FRT 3140, 3520r, 3561; GET 3130, 3524r; IDS 3450, IDS 3459; ITT 3430, 3523r; JPT 3122, JPT 3330, JPT 3391r; PRT 3391r; RUT 3110, 3523r; SPT 3130, 3391r. Courses taken for major credit in modern languages may not be counted toward this minor.

Definition of Prefixes

ABT—Arabic Culture in Translation or Translation Skills

ARA—Arabic Language

ASN—Asian Studies

CHI—Chinese

CHT—Chinese Culture in Translation or Translation Skills

FOL—Foreign Languages

FOT—Foreign Languages (In Translation)

FOW—Foreign Languages, Comparative Literature (Writings)

FRE—French Language

FRT—French Culture in Translation or Translation Skills

FRW—French Literature (Writings)

GER—German

GET—German Culture in Translation or Translation Skills

GEW—German Literature (Writings)

HBR—Modern Hebrew Language

HUM—Humanities

IDS—Interdisciplinary Studies

ITA—Italian Language

ITT—Italian Culture in Translation or Translation Skills

ITW—Italian Literature (Writings)

JPN—Japanese

JPT—Japanese Culture in Translation or Translation Skills

JPW—Japanese Literature (Writings)

LIN—Linguistics

POR—Portuguese Language

PRT—Portuguese Culture in Translation or Translation Skills

RUS—Russian Language

RUT—Russian Culture in Translation or Translation Skills

RUW—Russian Literature (Writings)

SEC—Serbo-Croatian Language

SLL—Slavic Languages

SPN—Spanish Language

SPT—Spanish Culture in Translation or Translation Skills

SPW—Spanish Literature (Writings)

All language and literature courses are taught primarily in the foreign language with the exception of courses in literature in translation and in film.

Undergraduate Courses

Note: Graduate students wishing to take courses at the 1000-4000 level must obtain permission of the instructor, the language coordinator for that course, and the associate chair for graduate studies in the department of Modern Languages and Linguistics.

Arabic

ABT 3504. Trailblazing Arab Women (3). This course investigates Arab women through fourteen women pioneers in fields such as literature; economics; and law and human rights, while building an understanding of the complexities of the various Arab societies' expectations of women. It provides students with the legal context that govern those expectations and explores gender relations while highlighting their tumultuous journeys.

ABT 3520r. Arab Culture and Civilization (3). This course develops students' understanding of everyday life in the Arabic-speaking MENA region (Middle East and North Africa). Students develop a basic critical understanding of the diversity of ways of living, thinking, and being in the area, while increasing their knowledge of the cultural characteristics and points of reference broadly shared by Arabic speakers. Students are regularly asked to compare the cultural phenomena in the MENA region with societies they have lived in so that they can make the unfamiliar more familiar. May be repeated to a maximum of six credit hours.

ARA 1120. Elementary Arabic I (4). This course is for students who have no previous knowledge of Modern Standard Arabic. The aim is basic proficiency in the four language skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Basic vocabulary, sentence structure, grammar, and pronunciation in Modern Standard Arabic are introduced as well as one Arabic dialect. This course follows a communicative approach. It enables students to put the language they are learning into actual use. May not be taken concurrently with ARA 1121 and/or 2220 or by native speakers.

ARA 1121. Elementary Arabic II (4). Prerequisite: ARA 1120. This course introduces extended vocabulary and grammar, and basic conversation is emphasized. Students start conversing in spoken Arabic as well as reading and writing in Modern Standard Arabic. This course also develops the students' knowledge of Arab culture. May not be taken concurrently with ARA 1120 and/or 2220 or by native speakers.

ARA 2220. Intermediate Arabic (4). Prerequisite: ARA 1121. This course solidifies knowledge of basic grammar and expands the students' vocabulary. It emphasizes reading and writing in formal Arabic, as well as listening and speaking in Colloquial. Students participate in cultural activities, write compositions, and give oral presentations in class. May not be taken concurrently with ARA 1120 and/or 1121. Students in this course should have taken two semesters of Arabic in college or the equivalent.

ARA 2240r. Intermediate Conversation (3). Prerequisite: ARA 2220 or instructor permission. This course focuses on a practical communicative approach to use Arabic in meaningful contexts. It provides a bridge between Classical and Colloquial Arabic. Students are introduced to authentic spoken Arabic and learn the language of everyday life. A variety of original texts, video clips, and audio tapes are used in class to give students a better understanding of the Arab world. May be repeated to a maximum of six credit hours. May be repeated within the same term.

ARA 3222. Mid-Intermediate Arabic (3). Prerequisites: ARA 2220 (C- or better) or higher ARA course (C-or better). This course is designed for students who have had three semesters of Arabic language or equivalent learning experience. This continues developing students' speaking, listening, and reading comprehension, as well as writing and cultural skills. It focuses on grammar, composition, and vocabulary building. May be taken concurrently with ARA 2240.

ARA 3241. Intermediate Arabic Conversation (3). Prerequisite: ARA 2240 or permission of Arabic program coordinator. This course focuses on a practical communicative approach in order to use Arabic in meaningful contexts. The course teaches the Levantine Dialect and gives students all the tools to function on the ground in an Arab country or have a conversation with an Arab.

ARA 3300. Advanced Arabic I (3). Prerequisite: ARA 3222. This course expands on vocabulary and grammar, and advanced conversation is emphasized. Students converse in Arabic as well as read and write in Modern Standard Arabic. This course also continues developing the students' knowledge of Arab culture.

ARA 4421. Media Arabic (3). Prerequisite: ARA 3222 or higher. This course introduces students to the Arabic language, the Arab press, and to ordinary news items in print or broadcast. It provides intermediate level students with an introduction to the language of the Arab media and develops their basic reading and interpreting skills.

ARA 4905r. Directed Individual Studies (3). Students arrange with individual faculty members to undertake specialized study in areas outside of, or in addition to, the regular curriculum. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

ARA 4970r. Honors in the Major Research (1–6). In this course, students accepted into the Honors in the Major program complete an original research or creative project in their major area of study. This course must be repeated at least twice to complete a minimum of six (6) credit hours total but may be repeated up to a maximum of twelve (12). With permission, three (3) hours may be applied to the requirements for a minor in Arabic.

IDS 3450. Through an Arabic Lens: The Intersection of Film and Culture (3). This course explores Arab cinema from the colonial period to the present, examining the cultural personifications that distinguish it from Hollywood cinema. It provides an in-depth exploration of cultural identity and politics in the Arab World. Through cinematographic images and readings, students engage in the history of cultural, political, and religious diversity within dynamically changing Arab societies. Taught in English. All movies have English subtitles. This course is offered online as a distance learning course.

Chinese

CHI 1110. Elementary Conversational Chinese (4). This course introduces beginners to basic conversational Chinese, enabling them to develop interpretive and communicative skills in Chinese at the elementary level and grasp rudimentary knowledge of social customs and cultural practices in Chinese-speaking communities.

CHI 1120. Elementary Chinese I (4). This course emphasizes speaking and listening, although an acquisition of reading and writing skills is also an integral part of the course. Some fundamental syntactic constructions introduced are: word order, nominal classifiers, verb classification, and formation of complex sentences. May not be taken by native speakers. May not be taken concurrently with CHI 1121 and/or 2220.

CHI 1121. Elementary Chinese II (4). Prerequisite: CHI 1120 or equivalent. This course further emphasizes the skills introduced in CHI 1120, including speaking, listening, and reading. May not be taken by native speakers. May not be taken concurrently with CHI 1120 and/or 2220.

CHI 2220. Intermediate Chinese (4). Prerequisite: CHI 1121 or equivalent. This course emphasizes reading and writing and introduces more of the essential Chinese syntax. More time is devoted to learning Chinese characters in both recognition and production levels. May not be taken by native speakers. May not be taken concurrently with CHI 1120 and/or 1121.

CHI 2243. Intermediate Conversational Chinese (3). This course helps students to further develop the three kinds of communicative skills in Chinese at the intermediate level: interpreting spoken language and written texts, communicating with Chinese speakers on matters in everyday life, and preparing and delivering presentations on sociocultural topics.

CHI 3240. Chinese Reading and Conversation (3). Prerequisite: CHI 2200 or instructor permission. This course is offered to meet the needs of students in current intermediate-level Chinese classes who seek not only to study Chinese at a more advanced level, but also to improve their Chinese proficiency in reading comprehension and oral communication in various settings.

CHI 3404r. Chinese Calligraphy and Poetry (3). Prerequisite: One Chinese language course or equivalent ability. This course develops both the ability to write Chinese characters and the knowledge of Chinese calligraphy. It comprises two tasks: 1) to grasp the structural rules of Chinese characters and the skills of memorizing and writing characters; 2) to understand the history and appreciate the charm of Chinese calligraphy by integrating calligraphic practice with the study of literary texts. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

CHI 3405. Media Chinese (3). Prerequisites: CHI 2220. This course introduces intermediate-advanced learners of Chinese to contemporary Chinese films produced by international acclaimed Chinese directors, with an aim to unveil ordinary Chinese people's lives, established social norms and traditions, through a large amount of exposure to authentic linguistic materials.

CHI 3420r. Chinese Grammar and Composition (3). Prerequisite: CHI 2220 or instructor permission. This course aims to develop students' Chinese proficiency in reading and writing while focusing on grammar, composition, and vocabulary building. May be taken concurrently with CHI 3240. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours when content changes.

CHI 3422. Grammar and Composition II (3). Prerequisite: CHI 3420 or instructor permission. This course aims to develop students' Chinese proficiency adequate to the intermediate-high level in reading and writing, grammar, composition, and vocabulary.

CHI 3423. Practical Writing in Chinese (3). Prerequisites: CHI 1120, CHI 1121, and CHI 2220. This course introduces intermediate-advanced learners of Chinese to different type of writing such as narrative essays, argumentative essays, descriptive essays, contrastive essays, letters, business proposals, resumes, advertisements, etc., with primary focus on Chinese writing skills. Students develop practical writing skills that are necessary for living and studying in China.

CHI 3440r. Business Chinese (3). Prerequisite: CHI 2220 or permission of instructor. This course develops students' Chinese proficiency in the context of business activities that require not only adequate language skills at the intermediate-high level but also adequate knowledge of socio-cultural customs in China. May be repeated when content changes to a maximum of six semester hours.

CHI 3441. Business Chinese II (3). Prerequisite: CHI 2220 or equivalent learning experience. This course is a continuation of “Business Chinese I”. It is designed to further improve students' language skills and cultural awareness for business purposes. For a Chinese major with business concentration, students can take this course to fulfill either the language or business requirements.

CHI 3501. Readings in Chinese Short Stories and Essays (3). Prerequisite: CHI 2220 or equivalent. This course is an introduction of selected materials in modern Chinese literature. The course objectives are to train students to be able to read some carefully chosen original works and to bring to students' awareness various cross-cultural differences.

CHI 3851. Chinese Language and Society (3). Prerequisite: CHI 2220. This general survey course on the Chinese language covers a wide range of topics, including Chinese phonetics and phonology, the history of Chinese, evolution of the Chinese writing system, and Chinese dialects, among many others.

CHI 4400r. Chinese-English Translation (3). Prerequisite: CHI 3422. This course introduces students to basic concepts of translation theory and helps them to obtain fundamental skills and techniques in Chinese-English translation.

CHI 4410r. Advanced Chinese I (3). Prerequisite: Two CHI 3000-level courses or instructor permission. This course is designed for students who have had three years of Chinese language courses or equivalent learning experience. Students study both advanced-level language skills and Chinese culture in the original language. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

CHI 4411r. Advanced Chinese II (3). Prerequisite: One 4000-level course with the CHI or CHW prefix. This course aims to develop fluency and accuracy in advanced-level Chinese in using complex vocabulary and sentence patterns, grasping basic forms of expository and argumentative prose, and discussing real-life issues of contemporary China both in writing and conversation. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

CHI 4503. Readings in Chinese History (3). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course introduces a sketch of Chinese history. Students are taught to read the text in Chinese so they can expand their vocabulary to include those words necessary to understand Chinese culture and tradition.

CHI 4855r. Introduction to Classical Chinese (3). Prerequisites: Two 3000-level Chinese language courses, or instructor permission. This course introduces students to the grammar, vocabulary, and style of classical Chinese. It also helps students who desire to read modern Chinese texts in the formal, professional, and academic styles.

CHI 4905r. Directed Individual Study (3). In this course, students arrange with individual faculty members to undertake specialized study in areas outside of or in addition to the regular curriculum. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

CHI 4930r. Special Topics (3). Prerequisite: Divisional permission. This course allows students to study literary topics of a special kind, depending on student interest and faculty expertise. May be repeated to a maximum of nine semester hours.

CHI 4942r. Internship in Applied Chinese (1–6). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisite: Advanced standing in Chinese. This course provides academic credit for students working in governmental agencies or private business where students employ the foreign language. Departmental permission required. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

CHI 4970r. Honors in the Major Research (1–6). In this course, students accepted into the Honors in the Major program complete an original research or creative project in their major area of study. This course must be repeated at least twice to complete a minimum of six (6) credit hours total, but may be repeated up to a maximum of twelve (12) credit hours in total.

CHT 3100. Introduction to Chinese Linguistics (3). Prerequisite: CHI 2220. This course is a general survey on the Chinese language. The topics include Chinese phonetics and phonology, the history of Chinese, Chinese writing systems, dialects, and so on.

CHT 3123r. Pre-Modern Chinese Literature and Culture (3). This course acquaints students with the selected literary works from early China to the nineteenth century. The course provides the knowledge of pre-modern Chinese literature and culture and the analytical skills necessary for examining Chinese literary texts. Major literary genres (poetry, fiction, drama, and prose) and representative writers are discussed. This course can be taken to fulfill the requirement for Chinese or Asian Studies major/minor, liberal studies and multicultural awareness. The course is taught in English. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

CHT 3124r. Modern Chinese Literature (3). This course examines modern Chinese literature in its historical contexts and examines its role in the nation-building process of Modern China. Students read English translations of works that cover the primary literary genres and were created by major writers during this period from mainland China, Taiwan and the Chinese diaspora. Taught in English. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

CHT 3301r. Chinese Folklore: Myths, Legends, and Fairy Tales (3). This course focuses on myths, legends, fairy tales, and some other popular components of folklore, such as cultural symbols, which can be constantly observed in present-day Chinese communities. Probing the cultural roots, transformations and adaptations of Chinese folklore, the subject matter of this course spans from antiquity to the present. The course can be taken to fulfill the requirements for Chinese and Asian Studies major/minor and multicultural awareness. The course is also taught in English and has no prerequisites. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

CHT 3391r. Chinese Cinema (3). This course studies representative films from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan from diverse critical perspectives and in proper historical contexts. Studies Chinese cinema as both a unique genre of modern arts and a powerful sociopolitical discourse. Taught in English. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

CHT 3392r. Writing Women in Pre-Modern China (3). This course introduces students to Chinese women's writings up to the 19th century. Readings also include some men's writings on women to assist students with the exploration of women's culture in pre-modern society, especially how women negotiated gender power as active agents rather than passive victims. The course can be taken to fulfill the requirements for Chinese or Asian Studies major/minor, liberal studies, and multicultural awareness. This course is taught in English. May be repeated to a maximum of six credit hours.

CHT 3501r. Chinese Civilization (3-6). This course introduces the essentials of Chinese civilization from a historical perspective; it focuses on topics concerning China's social, political, intellectual, religious, and literary traditions and examines their formations in historical contexts spanning antiquity to the early 20th century. May be repeated to a maximum of six credit hours.

CHT 3930r. Topics in Chinese Literature (3). This course is for students interested in Chinese culture and literature in translation. Students learn the skills of interpreting literary works and understand the development of Chinese literature. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours. May be repeated within the same semester.

CHT 4934r. Special Topics in Chinese Cultural Studies (3). This course allows students to study special topics in Chinese literature and culture. The topic may vary depending on the special expertise of the instructor who teaches it. May be repeated to a maximum of none credit hours.

Film Courses

See course descriptions under individual language areas.

ABT 3520r Arab Culture and Civilization

CHT 3391r Chinese Cinema and Culture

FRT 3520r French and Francophone Cinema

GET 3524r German Cinema

IDS 3188 German Society Through Film: The Legacy of Nazi Crimes Against Humanity

IDS 3450 Through an Arabic Lens: The Intersection of Film and Culture

IDS 3459 Cinema Gone Global

ITT 3523 Italian Cinema

JPT 3391r Japanese Film and Culture

PRT 3391r Brazilian Literature and Film in Translation

RUT 3523r Russian Cinema

SPT 3391r Hispanic Cinema

General Foreign Language and Culture Courses

ASN 3822. Traditions of East Asian Humanities (3). This course introduces the humanities traditions of China, Japan, and Korea through major works in literature, philosophy, religion, history, and arts. It studies each tradition in its own sociopolitical contexts from antiquity to the 19th century, and also examines the historical patterns of contact and influence among these traditions.

ASN 4463. Conceptualizations of the Imagination in East Asia and Beyond (3). This course examines the content, function, and limits of the “imagination” in the Chinese, Japanese, and English literary traditions. This course concentrates on poetry and literary works that are “poetic,” or that which makes us think of poetry. By reading literary criticism and exploring how other literary forms, genres, and media are informed by the poetic tradition, students develop a thick description of the “imagination.”

FOL 2100r. International Study of Language and Culture (3). This course is designed around a communicative approach, which is based on the premise that the best way to learn a foreign language is through repeated, meaningful exposure to the foreign language as well as interaction with classmates and the instructor. The course is dedicated to communicating in the host language using grammar and vocabulary and analysis of texts dealing with culture. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

FOL 3930r. Experiments in Modern Language (3). May be repeated to a maximum of nine semester hours.

FOL 4901r. Tutorial in Modern Languages, Literatures or Linguistics (1–6). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisites: Junior standing or command of language and instructor permission. This course allows students to pursue a topic within modern languages (linguistics, literature, culture, or civilization). Number of semester hours taken depends on the content and breadth of the topic. May be repeated twice with different topics to a maximum of six semester hours.

FOT 2110. Experiments in Digital World Literatures (3). This course focuses on digital rhetorical forms and the evolution of print into screenic, multi-media settings with an emphasis on digital rhetorical forms and digital tools of literary analysis. Students explore definitions of digital literacy through readings of world literature with digital tools.

FOW 2100. Literature and the World: An Invitation to Reading Across Modern Languages (3). This course invites students to think about literature in global terms, beyond the so-called “classics” of the English canon. Students critically examine texts from the diverse language traditions represented by faculty in the Modern Languages and Linguistics department, studying various cultural-historical contexts while developing their skills in close literary analysis and writing.

FOW 3240. Literature and Sexuality (3). This course investigates how modern Western fiction, in particular the modern novel, represents and critically examines a variety of themes related to sexuality in a socio-cultural and political context.

FOW 4540. Franco-American Culture Wars (3). This course examines a major shift in the cultural balance of power between the United States and France. Topics range from the transition from the 19th century American awe at French achievements in fiction and painting to the ever increasing American influence on France's literary and visual art.

IDS 2412. (Re) Imagining Florida: From Spanish Colonialism to Today (3). This course explores how the idea of Florida took shape and shifted in the minds of Spaniards from the sixteenth-nineteenth centuries. Throughout, students consider how their reconstruction of the Spanish vision of Florida may enrich and even alter their understanding of Florida today.

IDS 2467r. Interdisciplinary Explorations in German Culture (3). In this course, students engage with central areas of German culture in order to learn about German Studies as an interdisciplinary field. Students conduct fieldwork research and other scholarly and creative research in this field on a self-chosen topic. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) credit hours.

IDS 2661. Made in Italy. Cultural Capital and Global Exchanges (3). This course surveys, from the standpoint of ethics, a wide array of “Made in Italy” topics, from discoveries and inventions, to design, fashion and famous Italians' impact on global civilization.

IDS 3188. German Society Through Film: The Legacy of Nazi Crimes Against Humanity (3). This course explores cinematic responses to Nazi crimes against humanity in German society. Drawing on the perspective of victims, perpetrators, bystanders, helpers, resisters, as well as preceding generations, the course investigates how cultural memory is created to reveal a multiplicity of voices and to reflect the indelible mark of the Nazi past in Germany. The course is taught in English.

IDS 3312. Robots, Monsters, Avatars: Technology and the (Post-) Human Condition (3). This course investigates the intricate relationship between the human existence and technology from both theoretical and practical perspectives. It explores fundamental questions concerning the human condition and searches for solutions to related practical problems. Taught in English.

IDS 3195. Vistas on Florence: From Dante to the Big Flood of 1966 (3). This course offers an excursion through eight centuries of Florentine history, engaging students with a variety of sources: primary literary texts, original iconography, visual arts, films, and the direct observation of urban landscape. The city itself, as far as possible, serves as an open-air classroom.

IDS 3330. The Culture Is in the Cuisine: The Food of Italy (3). This course explores the cultural history of Italian cuisine from its ancient roots to contemporary times. Students examine how culinary practices and the culture of food are essential elements of “Italian” identity.

IDS 3459. Cinema Gone Global (3). This course focuses on the aesthetic, technological, economic, and philosophical issues that increasingly connect cinemas across the globe and speak to critical changes in the contemporary world on the basis of various cinema traditions today, negotiating between the global and its “discontents.” Course taught in English.

HUM 4934r. Interdisciplinary Topics (3). This course provides students from any discipline with an integrated interdisciplinary learning experience. The course is taught by instructors from at least two different departments and/or colleges. Topics vary. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve semester hours.

French

French and Francophone Language and Culture

Note: Two FRT courses can count towards the major when the written work is done in English. Otherwise, all FRT courses count toward the major when the student reads the works in French, writes all assignments in French, and can provide a letter from the instructor granting him/her permission to take the course for major credit.

FRE 1120. Elementary French I (4). This course stresses oral comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. May not be taken by native speakers. May not be taken concurrently with FRE 1121 and/or 2220.

FRE 1121. Elementary French II (4). Prerequisite: FRE 1120 or equivalent. This course places further emphasis on oral comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. May not be taken by native speakers. May not be taken concurrently with FRE 1120 and/or 2220.

FRE 2220. Intermediate French (4). Prerequisite: FRE 1121 or equivalent. This intermediate course offers a rapid overview of basic French grammar and expands students' oral and written French expression through structured activities and compositions. May not be taken concurrently with FRE 1120, FRE 1121, or by native speakers.

FRE 3244. Intermediate French Conversation (3). Prerequisite: FRE 2220 or equivalent. Through readings and films about contemporary issues facing French society, this course aims at developing oral communication skills in a broad cultural context.

FRE 3420. French Grammar and Composition I (3). Prerequisite: FRE 2220 or equivalent. This course is an in-depth study of French grammar emphasizing subtleties of written expression.

FRE 3421. French Grammar and Composition II (3). Prerequisite: FRE 2220 or equivalent. This course is a further study of the subtleties of written expression in the French language.

FRE 3440. Commercial French (3). Prerequisites: FRE 2220 or equivalent. This course develops language and correspondence skills appropriate to business transactions in such areas as sales, finance, transportation, management, etc.

FRE 3501. Contemporary France (3). Prerequisite: FRE 3420. This course, taught entirely in French, provides the student with an understanding of French culture and society from WW II through the present day. Topics include high vs. popular culture, political life, Franco-American relations, economics, media, France and the European Union, social interactions of the French, family life, education system, religion, cuisine, and immigration and multiculturalism. Activities and assignments emphasize French writing and speaking skills.

FRE 3780. French Phonetics (3). Prerequisite: FRE 3420. This course targets pronunciation practice using the phonetic alphabet with the objective of improving production of standard French pronunciation. French majors only.

FRE 4410. Advanced Conversation (3). This course is about oral expression, listening skills and vocabulary acquisition in French in a variety of domains using contemporary materials.

FRE 4422. Advanced Grammar and Composition (3). Prerequisite: FRE 3420 and FRE 3421. This course aims at developing writing and speaking ability at an advanced level through a review of French grammar, an introduction to Comparative Stylistics of French and English, the reading of sophisticated French prose, and the writing of two research papers.

FRE 4905r. Directed Individual Study (3). In this course, students arrange with individual faculty members to undertake specialized study in areas outside of or in addition to the regular curriculum. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

FRE 4930r. Special Topics (3). Prerequisite: Divisional coordinator permission. This course allows students to study literary topics of a special kind, depending on student interest and faculty expertise. May be repeated to a maximum of nine semester hours.

FRE 4935r. Honors in the Major Research (1–6). In this course, students accepted into the Honors in the Major program complete an original research or creative project in their major area of study. This course must be repeated at least twice to complete a minimum of six (6) credit hours total, but may be repeated up to a maximum of twelve (12) credit hours in total.

FRE 4942r. Internship in Applied French (1–6). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisite: Advanced standing in French. This course provides academic credit for students working in governmental agencies or private business where students employ the foreign language. Departmental permission required. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) credit hours; repeatable within the same term.

French and Francophone Cultures in Translation

Note: FRT courses do not count toward the major unless the student reads the works in French, writes all assignments in French, and can provide a letter from the instructor granting him/her permission to take the course for major credit.

FRT 3140. Masterworks of French Literature in Translation (3). This course is a survey of selected masterpieces of French literature, ranging from the Middle Ages to the present. The readings and instruction are in English.

FRT 3503. Paris World Capital (3). This course examines Paris and its monuments in a range of texts and media to promote deeper understanding of the city's sense of place and iconic status, as well as its long-standing attraction as a site of world heritage and global cultural encounter.

FRT 3511. Cultures of the Caribbean (3). This course provides an overview of Caribbean cultures, geography, and history through an analysis of texts, films, music, and performances. It focuses on how aesthetic practices shape and are shaped by transnational cultural exchanges and by colonialism in its past and present forms.

FRT 3520r. French and Francophone Cinema (3). This Francophone cinema course is offered in two versions: one focusing on the relationship between cinema and Francophone cultures and societies, and another taking a chronological and thematic approach to the movements and directors of metropolitan French cinema. This course is taught in English and, with instructor permission, three hours may be used for major or minor credit. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

FRT 3561. French Women Writers (3). Prerequisites: ENC 1101 and ENC 1121, or equivalent. This course addresses issues of race, gender, and class in a selection of works written by prominent French/francophone writers. Taught in English. Can be used for minor credit with permission of the coordinator.

Literatures, Cultures and/or Societies of French Expression

FRW 3100. Survey of French Literature I: Early-Modern France (3). Prerequisite: FRE 2220. This course is an introduction to the study of early-modern French literature by reading and discussing works representative of the various schools and movements in their cultural contexts.

FRW 3101. Survey of French Literature II: Modern France (3). Prerequisite: FRE 2220. This course is an introduction to the study modern French Literature by reading and discussing works representative of the various schools and movements. (Spring semester only.)

FRW 4420. Medieval and Renaissance Literature (3). Prerequisite: FRW 3100. This course is an introduction to the poetry and prose of the medieval and early-modern periods. Emphasis is on the themes of love and friendship.

FRW 4433. 17th- and 18th-Century Literature (3). Prerequisite: FRW 3100 or FRW 3101. This course surveys major works in the areas of theatre, philosophy, and prose fiction. Special attention is given to the possible meanings of central concepts such as Classicism and Enlightenment.

FRW 4460. 19th-Century Literature (3). Prerequisite: FRW 3101. This course focuses on major themes and issues in 19th-century literature and culture.

FRW 4480. 20th-Century Literature (3). Prerequisite: FRW 3101. This course is a survey of the major works (novels, theatre, poetry) and movements of 20th-century French literature.

FRW 4761r. Studies in Francophone Literatures and Cultures (3). Prerequisite: FRW 3100 or FRW 3101. This course is an examination of selected aspects of cultural forms (books, film, music, etc.) associated with one or more French-speaking regions located outside France, including North Africa, West Africa, the Antilles, Quebec, Indo-china, and French-speaking islands in the Indian and Pacific oceans. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

FRW 4770r. Francophone Caribbean/African Cultures (3). Prerequisite: FRW 3101. This course examines the literature of Africa and the Caribbean written in French with an emphasis on Negritude and/or Creolite. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

German

German Language

GER 1110. Elementary Conversational German (4). (Conversational method.) This course is an introduction to German with emphasis on speaking. Additional hours arranged for conversational practice. Students with more than two years of high school German or the equivalent should consult the department for placement. May not be taken by native speakers. May not be taken concurrently with GER 1111, 1120, 1121 and/or 2220.

GER 1111. Elementary Conversational German (4). Prerequisites: GER 1110, GER 1120 or equivalent. This course is an introduction to German with emphasis on speaking (conversational method). Additional hours arranged for conversational practice. Students with three or four years of high school German or the equivalent should consult the department for placement. May not be taken by native speakers. May not be taken concurrently with GER 1110, 1120, 1121, and/or 2220.

GER 1120. Elementary German I (4). This course is an introduction to German. May not be taken by native speakers. Students with more than two years of high school German or the equivalent should consult the department for placement. May not be taken concurrently with GER 1110, 1111, 1121 or 2220.

GER 1121. Elementary German II (4). Prerequisites: GER 1110, GER 1120 or equivalent. This course may not be taken by native speakers. Students with three or four years of high school German or the equivalent should consult the department for placement. May not be taken concurrently with GER 1110, 1111, 1120, and/or 2220.

GER 2220. Intermediate German (4). Prerequisites: GER 1121, GER 1111 or equivalent. This course expands skills in reading, writing, and conversation. This course completes the baccalaureate degree requirement and serves as the transition to upper-level study. May not be taken by native speakers. May not be taken concurrently with GER 1110, 1111, 1120, and/or 1121.

GER 3310. German Grammar (3). Prerequisite: GER 2220 or equivalent. This course focuses on the rules of German grammar and syntax and employing them correctly in speaking and writing.

GER 3400. Composition and Conversation (3). Prerequisite: GER 2220 or instructor permission. In this course, the objective is the ability to write and converse on general cultural topics at a level that demonstrates near mastery of German grammar and the beginning of a personal style in the language. The course is conducted in German.

GER 3440. German Business Language and Practice (3). Prerequisite: GER 2220 or instructor permission. This course in an introduction to business languages and practices in German-speaking countries.

GER 3500. German Studies (3). Prerequisite: GER 2220 or instructor permission. This course, taught primarily in German, serves as an introduction to German studies. The course provides the student with an understanding of the major cultural aspects (literature, visual arts, history, politics, etc.) of German-speaking countries from the twentieth century to the present; the emphasis is placed on Germany in the second half of the twentieth century.

GER 3502r. Topics in German Studies (3). Prerequisite: GER 2220 or instructor permission. GER 3500 or GER 3310 are recommended. This course, taught primarily in German, presents a survey of one topic in the area of German studies. Topics may include themes from art, music, or literature placed in a cultural and historical perspective. Topics change frequently. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours with permission of instructor.

GER 3780. Phonetics (3). Prerequisite: GER 2220. In this course, the objectives are the acquisition of correct German sound formation by comparison with English phonetics and the improvement of the student's conversational German through pronunciation exercises. The course is conducted in German.

GER 3930r. Special Topics (3). Prerequisite: GER 2220 or instructor permission. GER 3500 or GER 3310 are recommended. This course allows students to study non-literary topics of a special kind, depending on student interest and faculty expertise. May be repeated to a maximum of nine semester hours when content changes.

GER 4420. Advanced Composition (3). Prerequisite: Two German courses at the 3000-level or higher (of which only one may be GET 3130 or GET 3524); or instructor permission. In this course, students gain the ability to write in a professional style, in standard, intermediate, and advanced German, on a variety of topics and in different genres. The course is taught in German.

GER 4480. Modern German of the News Media (3). Prerequisite: Two 3000-level courses or instructor permission. This course is an advanced-level skills course. Discussion of current events and mass media in German-speaking countries and work with authentic texts (newspapers and audio-visual material).

GER 4905r. Directed Individual Study (3). In this course, students arrange with individual faculty members to undertake specialized study in areas outside of or in addition to the regular curriculum. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

GER 4935r. Honors in the Major Research (1–6). In this course, students accepted into the Honors in the Major program complete an original research or creative project in their major area of study. This course must be repeated at least twice to complete a minimum of six (6) credit hours total, but may be repeated up to a maximum of twelve (12) credit hours in total.

GER 4942r. Internship in Applied German (1–6). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisite: Advanced standing in German. This course provides academic credit for students working in governmental agencies or private business where students employ the foreign language. Departmental permission required. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) credit hours; repeatable within the same term.

German Literature in Translation

GET 3130. Masterpieces of German Literature in Translation: 19th and 20th Centuries (3). This course offers an introduction to masterpieces of German literature from the 19th century to the present. It uses works by authors of various ethnic, minority, and gender backgrounds that bring forth German representations of gendered or cultural others and transcultural issues. May be counted for major or minor credit. Taught in English.

GET 3524r. German Cinema (3). This course covers the contextual and stylistic features of German cinema from its classical period in the 1920s, to the New German Cinema, through the present. The course focuses on methods of film analysis and on film criticism. Taught in English. May be repeated to a maximum of six credit hours. May be repeated within the same term.

GET 4800. Translation German-English/English-German (3). Prerequisite: GER 3400 or instructor permission. This course is an advanced-level skills course. Translating a variety of texts that illustrate important distinctions between German and English grammar, syntax, vocabulary, etc.

IDS 3188. German Society Through Film: The Legacy of Nazi Crimes Against Humanity (3). This course explores cinematic responses to Nazi crimes against humanity in German society. Drawing on the perspectives of victims, perpetrators, bystanders, helpers, resisters, and members of subsequent generations, the course investigates how cultural memory is created to reveal a multiplicity of voices and to reflect on the indelible mark of the Nazi past in Germany. This course is taught in English.

IDS 3312. Robots, Monsters, Avatars: Technology and the (Post-) Human Condition (3). This course investigates the intricate relationship between the human existence and technology from both theoretical and practical perspectives. It explores fundamental questions concerning the human condition and searches for solutions to related practical problems. The course is taught in English.

German Literature (Writings)

GEW 3320. Drama (3). Prerequisites: GER 2220 or instructor permission. GER 3400, GER 3310, or GER 3500 are recommended. This course focuses on contemporary German drama in a socio-historical context. Addresses the difficulties authors confront when dramatizing current social trends, as well as the problems of interpreting and staging a play.

GEW 3370. German Short Fiction (3). Prerequisite: GER 2220 or instructor permission. GER 3400, GER 3310, or GER 3500 are recommended. This course introduces students to the principles of literary study through reading and discussion of short pieces of fiction, primarily from the twentieth century.

GEW 4591r. Studies in an Author or Theme (3). Prerequisites: Two 3000-level courses or instructor permission. This course offers the opportunity to study either a single author in-depth or to follow a specific theme that may extend over a brief period or over centuries. Course material may include non-literary textual and audio-visual material. May be repeated to a maximum of nine semester hours.

GEW 4592r. Studies in a Period or Movement (3). Prerequisites: Two 3000-level courses or instructor permission. This course concentrates on a specific literary movement such as Romanticism, Realism, Expressionism, or on a period such as the Baroque, the Enlightenment, or the Weimar period. May be repeated to a maximum of nine semester hours.

GEW 4930r. Special Topics (3). Prerequisites: Two 3000-level courses or instructor permission. In this course, students arrange with individual faculty members to undertake study in areas outside the regular curriculum. May be repeated to a maximum of nine semester hours.

Hebrew

HBR 1120. Elementary Modern Hebrew I (4). This course is an introduction to the alphabet, basic vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of modern Hebrew. Oral comprehension, speaking, and writing are emphasized through a communicative approach. Students are also introduced to modern Israeli culture. No previous knowledge required. May not be taken by native speakers. May not be taken concurrently with HBR 1121 and/or 2220.

HBR 1121. Elementary Modern Hebrew II (4). Prerequisite: HBR 1120 or equivalent. This course continues the introduction to modern Hebrew begun in HBR 1120. Cultural orientation and the practical use of Hebrew in meaningful situations. Oral comprehension, speaking, and writing are emphasized through a communicative approach. May not be taken by native speakers. May not be taken concurrently with HBR 1120 and/or 2220.

HBR 2220. Intermediate Modern Hebrew (4). Prerequisites: HBR 1120 and HBR 1121 or equivalent. This course is an introduction to modern Hebrew prose (fiction and non-fiction) as well as the continued development of speaking, listening, writing, and grammatical skills. May not be taken by native speakers. May not be taken concurrently with HBR 1120 and/or 1121. Completion of this course fulfills the foreign language requirement for the College of Arts and Sciences.

Italian

Italian Language

ITA 1120. Elementary Italian I (4). This introductory course gives the student basic grammatical structures to enable speaking, understanding, reading, and writing at the elementary level. May not be taken by native speakers. May not be taken concurrently with ITA 1111, 1121, and/or 2220.

ITA 1121. Elementary Italian II (4). Prerequisite: ITA 1120 or equivalent. This course builds upon the student's ability to speak, understand, read, and write Italian at an elementary level. May not be taken by native speakers. May not be taken concurrently with ITA 1111, 1120 and/or 2220.

ITA 2220. Reading and Conversation (4). Prerequisite: ITA 1111 or ITA 1121. This course stresses skills in reading and conversational Italian at the second-year level. Readings are supported by discussions of the materials. This course completes the baccalaureate degree requirement. May not be taken concurrently with ITA 1111, 1120, and/or 1121. May not be taken by native speakers.

ITA 2225. Italian for Careers (3). Prerequisite: ITA 1121 or equivalent. This course is an intermediate-level Italian language course that provides students with the opportunity to improve their Italian communication skills within the realm of Italian business. This course focuses on application within Italian business sectors, with particular attention given to Made in Italy manufacturers.

ITA 2240. Conversation (3). Prerequisite: ITA 2220. This course stresses development of conversational skills at the third-year level. May not be taken by native speakers.

ITA 3420. Grammar and Composition (3). Prerequisite: ITA 2220. This course presents a review and further study of grammar and idiomatic constructions. Composition practice augments the skills developed.

ITA 3421. Grammar and Composition (3). Prerequisite: ITA 3420. This course is a continuation of ITA 3420 with greater stress on theme-writing skills.

ITA 3440. Business Italian (3). Prerequisite: ITA 2220 or equivalent. This course introduces current Italian business formats and provides practice in commercial correspondence with its specialized vocabulary and syntax.

ITA 4410. Advanced Italian Conversation (3). Prerequisite: ITA 2240. This course is designed to develop fluency in conversation skills at the fourth-year level by means of extensive vocabulary building and practice.

ITA 4450. Advanced Italian Composition and Style (3). Prerequisite: ITA 3421 or equivalent language competency as determined by the instructor. This course stresses the morphological and syntactical order of Italian by means of extensive drill in controlled and free composition.

ITA 4500. Italian Culture and Civilization (3). Prerequisite: ITA 3100 and ITA 3101, or equivalent. This course surveys Italian culture and civilization and provides a historical perspective to aspects of Italian society.

ITA 4905r. Directed Individual Study (3). For this course, students arrange with individual faculty members to undertake specialized study in areas outside of or in addition to the regular curriculum. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

ITA 4930r. Special Topics (3). Prerequisite: Divisional coordinator permission. This course allows students to study literary topics of a special kind, depending on student interest and faculty expertise. May be repeated to a maximum of nine semester hours.

ITA 4935r. Honors Thesis (Italian) (1–6). This course may be repeated to a maximum of nine semester hours, three hours of which may be applied to the requirements for the major with permission of the department. All honors work is directed by the students' honors committee. May be repeated to a maximum of nine semester hours.

ITA 4942r. Internship in Applied Italian (1–6). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisite: Advanced standing in Italian. This course provides academic credit for students working in governmental agencies or private business where students employ the foreign language. Departmental permission required. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

Italian Literature and Culture in Translation

ITT 3114. Dante's Inferno (3). This course offers an in-depth study of Dante's Inferno and its cultural and intellectual context with a focus on the ethical dimension of the poem. It is offered in English.

ITT 3430. Masterpieces of Italian Literature and Culture in Translation (3). After a general overview of Italian history and culture, this course introduces students to a sample of novels, plays, paintings and movies that present key aspects of Italian culture and its achievements. Taught in English.

ITT 3500. Italian Culture and Civilization: From Origins to the Age of Romanticism (3). This course is an introduction to artistic, intellectual, social, and political trends in Italy from pre-Roman times to the Age of Romanticism with specific reference to Medieval and Renaissance Italy as a center of culture in Europe. Offered in English.

ITT 3501. Modern Italian Culture: From the Unification to the Present (3). This course is an introduction to the cultural developments and sociopolitical changes in modern Italy from the Risorgimento to the formation of a nation. Students examine Fascism's influence on the national culture, as well as consider the contemporary impact of immigration on diversity. Offered in English.

ITT 3520. The Italian-American Experience in Literature and Film (3). This course examines the literary and cinematic contributions that Italian Americans have made during the past century. The course is designed to assist students in exploring ways in which Italian and American cultures have combined to form a distinctive ethnic culture.

ITT 3523. Italian Cinema (3). This course offers an introduction to Italian cinema: history, practices, and protagonists. Taught in English.

Italian Literature (Writings)

ITW 3100. Survey of Italian Literature: Origins through 18th-Century (3). Prerequisite: ITA 2220 or equivalent. This course introduces students to representative literary figures and movements from the beginnings through the 18th century.

ITW 3101. Survey of Italian Literature: 19th- and 20th-Centuries (3). Prerequisite: ITA 2240. This course introduces students to representative literary figures and movements from the 19th and 20th centuries.

ITW 4400. Renaissance Literature (3). Prerequisites: ITW 3100 and ITW 3101, or equivalent. This course offers selected readings and discussions of the literature of the Italian Renaissance including such figures as Alberti, Lorenzo De Medici, Poliziano, Machiavelli, Michelangelo, Ariosto, and Tasso.

ITW 4440r. 18th- and 19th-Century Literature (3). Prerequisites: ITW 3100 and ITW 3101, or equivalent. This course offers readings and discussions of figures and movements of the 18th and 19th centuries including Goldoni, Alfieri, Foscolo, Manzoni, Leopardi, and Verga. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

ITW 4480. 20th-Century Literature (3). Prerequisites: ITW 3100 and ITW 3101, or equivalent. This course offers readings and discussions of figures and movements in 20th-century Italian literature.

ITW 4481. Readings in Contemporary Italian Prose (3). Prerequisites: ITW 3100 and ITW 3101, or equivalent. This course offers readings and discussions of works of contemporary Italian writers.

ITW 4504. Italiane, italiani! – Gender in Italian Culture (3). Prerequisite: ITW 3100 or ITW 3101. This class reflects on Italian culture by discussing texts, movies, and social events from the standpoint of gender. This course is conducted in Italian.

ITW 4700. The Trecento Writers (3). Prerequisites: ITW 3100 and ITW 3101, or equivalent. This course offers a study of the Trecento writers: Dante, Petrarch, and Boccaccio. Readings and discussions are available in both English and Italian.

Japanese

JPN 1112r. Kanji Drill (1). Prerequisite: JPN 1120. This course is designed to develop students' Kanji skills in both writing and reading. Students learn and practice approximately 200 Kanji during the semester, in addition to acquiring knowledge of Kanji radicals and origins, which facilitates additional Kanji comprehension and memorization. May be repeated to a maximum of two credit hours.

JPN 1120. Elementary Japanese I (4). This course stresses speaking and listening, although the acquisition of reading and writing skills is also an integral part of the course. Some fundamental syntactic and morphological points introduced are word order, nominal particles, verbal endings, verb classification, speech levels, and the formation of some complex sentences. In addition, an introduction is given to the Japanese syllabaries and kanji. May not be taken by native speakers. May not be taken concurrently with JPN 1121, 2220 and/or 2300.

JPN 1121. Elementary Japanese II (4). Prerequisite: JPN 1120 or equivalent. This course continues to stress speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills using the syntactic and morphological points introduced in JPN 1120. Further study is made of the Japanese syllabaries and kanji. May not be taken by native speakers. May not be taken concurrently with JPN 1120, 2220 and/or 2300.

JPN 1132. Listening Drill I (1). Prerequisite: JPN 1121. This course prepares students at the advanced-elementary level in Japanese. Students are exposed to authentic Japanese in order to master basic listening skills. Emphasis is placed on conversational Japanese and basic daily situations to familiarize students with common structures, vocabulary, and grammar, and to facilitate improved oral comprehension in Japanese.

JPN 1133. Listening Drill II (1). Prerequisite: JPN 2300. This course prepares students at the intermediate level in Japanese. Students are exposed to authentic Japanese at natural speed in order to master intermediate-level listening skills. Emphasis is placed on conversational Japanese, daily situations, news, stories, and explanations to prepare students to pick significant components out of complex speech, and to facilitate improved overall oral comprehension in Japanese.

JPN 2220. Intermediate Reading and Conversation (4). Prerequisite: JPN 1121 or equivalent. May not be taken by native speakers. This course continues to emphasize speaking and listening and introduces more of the essentials of Japanese syntax. In this course more time is devoted to reading and writing. About 400 kanji are introduced. May not be taken concurrently with JPN 1120, 1121 and/or 2300.

JPN 2300. Review Grammar and Syntax (4). Prerequisite: JPN 2220 (C- or better). This course is designed to give students an opportunity not only to strengthen their knowledge of basic Japanese, but to gain better insight into the structure of modern Japanese. Through graded exercises students are taught to write sophisticated Japanese. May not be taken by native speakers. May not be taken concurrently with JPN 1120, 1121 and/or 2220.

JPN 2501r. Japanese Calligraphy (1). Prerequisite: JPN 1120 or equivalent. This course teaches beginners of Japanese how to use a calligraphy brush and write hiragana, katakana, and basic kanji characters, following proper stroke order and practicing different styles. The course includes brief lessons on the Japanese writing system, the importance of writing skills in Japanese society, and other related cultural topics. May be repeated to a maximum of two semester hours.

JPN 3202. Readings in Short Stories and Essays (3). Prerequisite: JPN 2300. This course introduces selected materials in modern Japanese literature, humanities, and social sciences. The objectives of this course are to train students to be able to read some annotated works in original Japanese and to bring to students' awareness various cross-cultural differences. May not be taken by native speakers.

JPN 3240L. Conversational Japanese (3). Prerequisite: JPN 2300 or equivalent, or instructor permission. This course enables students to develop intermediate-level communicative skills in Japanese. Students communicate in Japanese on sociocultural issues and topics pertinent to daily life, interpret spoken language, and learn expressions critical to spoken fluency in Japanese.

JPN 3250. Practical Skills in Japanese Communication (3). Prerequisite: JPN 2300. This course prepares students at the high-intermediate level in Japanese. Students develop oral communication skills that enable them to perform appropriately in Japanese in various authentic, real-life situations.

JPN 3302r. Kanji Drill II (1). Prerequisite: JPN 3301 or JPN 2302, or equivalent. This course continues to develop students' Kanji skills in both writing and reading. Students learn and practice approximately 200-250 intermediate-level Kanji during the semester, in addition to building knowledge of Kanji radicals and origins.

JPN 3303. Writing and Reading Japanese (3). Prerequisite: JPN 2220 or instructor permission. This course is designed to augment the skills students acquire in 1000- and 2000-level Japanese courses by stressing reading and writing skills at the intermediate level.

JPN 3390. Creative Drama in Japanese (3). Prerequisite: JPN 2300. This course is designed to expose students to a variety of authentic speaking styles and to provide opportunities to build vocabulary and grammar knowledge, to learn intonation and pronunciation, and to develop cultural awareness through various activities such as acting out existing Japanese skits/dramas, creating their own skits/dramas, improvising, etc.

JPN 3440. Business Japanese (3). Prerequisite: JPN 2300. This course trains students to utilize appropriate expressions in various business-related situations in Japan.

JPN 3441. Business Japanese II (3). Prerequisite: JPN 3440. This course is a continuation of Business Japanese I. It is designed to further develop students' language skills and knowledge of socio-cultural customs in Japan for business purposes, preparing students to utilize appropriate expressions and behaviors in various business-related situations in Japan.

JPN 4412. Advanced Japanese (3). Prerequisite: JPN 3202. This course leads qualified students to develop their advanced-level skills in Japanese by reading and discussing various types of writings, ranging from newspaper articles to literary stories and essays.

JPN 4413. Advanced Japanese B (3). Prerequisite: JPN 3202. This course prepares students at the upper-intermediate to advanced level in Japanese. It aims to improve students' communicative fluency and accuracy in Japanese through emphasis on speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

JPN 4414. Advanced Japanese C: Reading and Writing (3). Prerequisite: JPN 3202. This course targets intermediate and advanced students of Japanese. Students improve reading skills by practicing various reading techniques. Focus is placed on written Japanese and the acquisition of natural reading ability.

JPN 4905r. Directed Individual Study (3). In this course, students arrange with individual faculty members to undertake specialized study in areas outside of or in addition to the regular curriculum. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

JPN 4930r. Special Topics (3). Prerequisite: Divisional coordinator permission. This course allows students to study literary topics of a special kind, depending on student interest and faculty expertise. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve semester hours.

JPN 4931r. Topics in Japanese Language (3). Prerequisite: Divisional coordinator permission required. This course allows students to study advanced Japanese language topics based on student interest and faculty expertise. May be repeated to a maximum of nine semester hours.

JPN 4942r. Internship in Applied Japanese (1–6). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisite: Advanced standing in Japanese. This course provides academic credit for students working in governmental agencies or private business where students employ the foreign language. Departmental permission required. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

JPN 4956r. Overseas Study (1–15). Prerequisite: Permission of undergraduate advisor or Program Coordinator. This Japanese language course provides a mechanism by which coursework taken as part of an approved study abroad program can be recorded on the Florida State University transcript and counted toward graduation. Topics vary. May be repeated up to thirty (30) total credit hours. May be repeated within the same term.

JPN 4970r. Honors in the Major Research (1–6). In this course, students accepted into the Honors in the Major program complete an original research or creative project in their major area of study. This course must be repeated at least twice to complete a minimum of six (6) credit hours total but may be repeated up to a maximum of twelve (12) credit hours in total.

JPT 3122r. Modern Japanese Literature in Translation (3). This course covers short stories and novels of major authors in modern Japanese literature after 1868, giving students an understanding of various aspects of modern Japan. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours. Taught in English.

JPT 3330r. Premodern Japanese Literature in Translation (3). This course provides an overview of Japanese literature from its beginnings to the late 19th century, exposing students to fundamental works from a variety of significant genres. The course focuses on the coexistence of multiple literary traditions in Japan and on the characteristic dynamics that informed literary, social, cultural, historical, and economic developments. Taught in English.

JPT 3391r. Japanese Film and Culture (3). This course presents Japanese film and culture in translation. Students analyze films and gain understanding of how Japanese film and culture developed. May be repeated to a maximum of six credit hours. Taught in English.

JPT 3510r. Japanese Economy and Environment (3). This course introduces students to current topics related to Japan's economy and social environment. Students learn about and discuss significant issues, such as employment, education, international trade, and energy, to better understand contemporary Japanese society. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours when topics vary.

JPT 3511r. Japanese Popular Culture (3). This course explores Japanese popular culture from a range of perspectives. Students investigate cultures of reception, shifting demographics and key developments in multiple media, and various forms of leisure and modes of consumption, to consider their relationship to history, culture, and lived experience.

JPT 3512r. Contemporary Japanese Culture (3). This course investigates contemporary developments in Japanese culture, focusing on features both that are particular to Japan and that tie Japan to global culture. Students explore the connections between various forms of cultural production and social interaction and other social, political, and economic institutions in Japan, as well as the relationship between new technologies and markets and the global exchange of cultural forms and social ideas. May be repeated to a maximum of nine semester hours.

JPT 4124r. Contemporary Japanese Literature in Translation (3). This course introduces students to contemporary literature in Japan. It approaches principal developments in literary production since the 1980s from multiple perspectives. Focus is placed on how these texts resonate with both sociocultural contexts in Japan and global issues in literary and media studies. May be repeated to a maximum of nine semester hours.

JPT 4310. Japanese Manga (3). This course traces the history of manga from its hybrid prehistory to its developments as a postwar industry and cultural form, investigating manga's connections to adjacent media practices and its social and cultural importance both domestically and abroad.

JPT 4504. The Culture of Tea in Japan (3). This course introduces students to the Japanese Tea Ceremony, from its inception in medieval Japan to its metamorphosis under 20th century nationalism and its global expansion during the postwar economic boom. Taught in English.

JPT 4505. War and Representation (3). This course examines how Japanese artists respond to war, how war shapes aesthetic though, and how war is represented in literary form and other media from the late nineteenth through the twentieth century. Students will learn how aesthetic form affords an artist an ethical position about war. Texts include poetry, fiction, travelogue, memoir, reportage, painting, photography, and film.

JPT 4934r. Special Topics in Japanese Studies (3). This course allows students to study Japanese literary and cultural topics of a special kind, depending on student interest and faculty expertise. Course is taught in English. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credit hours when topics vary.

JPT 4957r. Overseas Study (1–15). Prerequisite: Permission of undergraduate advisor or Program Coordinator. This Japanese language course provides a mechanism by which coursework taken as part of an approved study abroad program can be recorded on the Florida State University transcript and counted toward graduation. Topics vary. May be repeated up to thirty (30) total credit hours. May be repeated within the same term.

JPW 4130. Advanced Readings in Japanese Literature I (3). Prerequisites: JPN 4412, JPN 4413, JPN 4414, or instructor permission. This course introduces students to a selection of texts—including prose fiction, poetry, and essays—by representative authors of postwar and contemporary Japan (roughly the 1940s through the present). Texts change with each offering of the course. All primary texts are presented in the original Japanese. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve credit hours.

JPW 4136. Advanced Readings in Japanese Literature II (3). Prerequisites: JPN 4412, JPN 4413, and JPN 4414, or instructor permission. This course introduces students to a selection of texts—including prose fiction, poetry, and essays—by representative authors of the Meiji (1867-1912) and Taisho (1912-1926) periods. Texts change with each offering of the course. All primary texts are presented in the original Japanese.

JPW 4143. Introduction to Classical Japanese (3). Prerequisites: JPN 4412, JPN 4413, and JPN 4414, or instructor permission. This course is an introduction to reading classical Japanese (bungo), the written language used in Japan from the seventh century to the twentieth century. The course combines the systematic study of the grammar and lexicon of classical Japanese genres with the exploration of works of Japanese literature in the original.

JPW 4551r. The Art of Translating Japanese (3). Prerequisites: JPN 4413 and instructor permission. This course gives advanced language students the opportunity to study the art of translating literary Japanese. Students explore how translators of Japanese have approached the task of translation, compare Japanese literary works in translation with the original, and participate in a collaborative workshop where students translate a Japanese literary work into English. May be repeated to a maximum of six credit hours.

Linguistics

Note: All linguistics courses taken for Spanish major credit must be taken through the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics.

IDS 2291. Language Birth, Language Death (3). This course explores how languages are born, the ways and reasons why they change, and the limits of language learning and teaching. The course also examines the factors leading to language loss and language death, the reasons why we, as global citizens, should care, and how language specialists and activists attempt to bring dying languages back to life. Meets the Liberal Studies requirements for E-Series and Cultural Practice and Humanities, the “W” (State-Mandated Writing) requirement, and the Scholarship in Practice requirement.

LIN 2004. World Languages (3). This course provides an overview of the wide diversity of languages of the world. Students will become familiar with the main concepts and themes in linguistics, as well as methods used in linguistic analysis.

LIN 3041. Introduction to Linguistics I (3). This course is the first in a two-course introduction to the science of linguistics. This course specifically focuses on the sub-fields of phonetics, phonology, syntax, morphology, semantics, pragmatics, and sociolinguistics. May count toward the major in Slavic (Russian) and Spanish. May count toward the major in Spanish with a concentration in business, and the Spanish co-major.

LIN 3042. Introduction to Linguistics II (3). Prerequisite: LIN 3041. This course is the second in a two-course introduction to the science of linguistics. This course specifically focuses on the sub-fields of animal communication, child language acquisition, second language acquisition, psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, and computational linguistics.

LIN 3053. Invented Languages (3). This course focuses on invented languages used to promote international communication (Esperanto), for artistic purposes (Sindarin) or to test the limits of language (Lojban). It examines their historical, cultural, and philosophical contexts as well as aesthetic and musical underpinnings. This course also connects their linguistic characteristics with the specific goals behind their invention.

LIN 3771. Programming for Linguistics (3). This course covers the basics of Python programming, with a strong practical component focusing on problems of relevance to linguistics. Special attention is given to making use of cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence technology. Students apply their programming knowledge to linguistic problems by creating their own programs.

LIN 4030. Introduction to Historical Linguistics (3). This course is designed to familiarize students with the world language families, notion of relatedness, sound correspondence, comparative method, internal reconstruction, and the reconstruction of the Proto-Indo-European languages. Several theories of sound change are also discussed.

LIN 4040. Introduction to Descriptive Linguistics (3). Prerequisite: LIN 3041. This course attempts to develop an understanding of the organization of language, to provide tools and techniques for describing language data, and to examine various models of linguistic description. May count toward the major in Slavic (Russian) and Spanish. Meets the Liberal Studies requirements for Upper-Division Writing.

LIN 4201. Sounds of the World's Languages (3). Prerequisite: LIN 3041. This course covers sounds and sound patterns in the world's languages, focusing on sounds occurring both in majority and minority languages, with a special attention to those attested only in certain language families or used for special purposes.

LIN 4512. Introduction to Syntax (3). Prerequisite: LIN 3041. This course exposes students to the underlying principles of syntax. Students are taught the mechanics of syntactic theories dating from the late 1960s to the present.

LIN 4600. Sociolinguistics (3). Prerequisite: LIN 3041. This course explores language in its social context. Specifically, it studies linguistic diversity and the effects of social factors such as age, ethnicity, gender, race, social class, and language attitudes on variation and change.

LIN 4623. Psycholinguistics Bilingualism (3). Prerequisite: LIN 3041 is recommended. This course introduces the psycholinguistics of bilingualism. In this course, students explore the relationship between language and cognition in individuals who speak and understand more than one language. Students examine issues such as spoken language processing, written language processing, language acquisition and the bilingual brain.

LIN 4656. Language and Gender (3). This course is an introduction to language and gender, which studies gender-related language use in its social context. This course will pursue how societal norms and power structures in society have an impact on language use and how language is socialized. It covers a wide variety of languages in different cultures worldwide.

LIN 4716. Child Language Acquisition (3). This course introduces the study of child language acquisition and development in both the monolingual and bilingual settings.

LIN 4811. The Semiotics of Emoji (3). Prerequisite: LIN 3041. This semiotics course explores and studies in an interdisciplinary manner emoji as a system of communication using critical thinking. Emoji is the study of semiotics in its social context. This course studies language primarily as the study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation.

LIN 4905r. Directed Individual Study (3). In this course, students arrange with individual faculty members to undertake specialized study in areas outside of or in addition to the regular curriculum. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

LIN 4911r. Honors in the Major Research (1–6). In this course, students accepted into the Honors in the Major program complete an original research or creative project in their major area of study. This course must be repeated at least twice to complete a minimum of six (6) credit hours total, but may be repeated up to a maximum of twelve (12) credit hours in total.

LIN 4930r. Topics in Linguistics (3). In this course, students arrange with individual faculty members to undertake study in areas outside the regular curriculum. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve semester hours. May be repeated within the same semester.

Portuguese (Brazilian)

POR 1120. Elementary Portuguese I (4). This course is a first semester course in Portuguese for beginning students with no prior exposure to the language. This course emphasizes the four basic communicative skills of listening, reading, speaking, and writing in a culturally authentic context.

POR 1121. Elementary Portuguese II (4). Prerequisite: POR 1120. This course is a second semester course in Portuguese for beginning level students. This course emphasizes the four basic communicative skills of listening, reading, speaking, and writing in a culturally authentic context.

POR 2220. Intermediate Portuguese (4). Prerequisites: POR 1120 and POR 1121. This course is a third semester course in Portuguese for intermediate level students. This course emphasizes the four basic communicative skills of listening, reading, speaking, and writing in a culturally authentic context.

POR 3140. Portuguese for Advanced Students of Spanish I (3). Prerequisite: A 3000-level course in Spanish (completed or concurrent enrollment) or instructor permission. An intensive course in Brazilian Portuguese for advanced students of Spanish, other Romance languages, and/or heritage speakers of Portuguese. It is based on positive transfer of applicable linguistic structures of Spanish, avoidance of negative transfer, and concentration on structures unique to Portuguese. Understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills are practiced.

POR 3141. Portuguese for Advanced Students of Spanish II (3). Prerequisite: POR 3140. This course is based on positive transfer of applicable linguistic structures of Spanish and/or other Romance languages, avoidance of negative transfer, and concentration on structures unique to Portuguese. Understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills are practiced.

POR 4905r. Directed Individual Study (3). In this course, students arrange with individual faculty members to undertake specialized study in areas outside of or in addition to the regular curriculum. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

POR 4930r. Special Topics (3). Prerequisite: Divisional coordinator permission. This course allows students to study literary, cultural, or linguistic topics of a special kind, depending on student interest and faculty expertise. May be repeated to a maximum of nine semester hours.

PRT 3391r. Brazilian Literature and Film in Translation (3). This course explores literary and film studies of the Portuguese-speaking world. Taught in English or Portuguese, this course counts toward major or minor credit in Latin American and Caribbean Studies, the minor in Portuguese, and/or world literature/world film. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

Russian

Russian Language

RUS 1120. Elementary Russian I (4). This course introduces students to basic Russian. Students with high school language experience or equivalent should consult the department for placement. May not be taken by native speakers. May not be taken concurrently with RUS 1121 and/or 2220.

RUS 1121. Elementary Russian II (4). Prerequisite: RUS 1120 or equivalent. This course is a continuation of RUS 1120. May not be taken by native speakers. May not be taken concurrently with RUS 1120 and/or 2220.

RUS 2220. Intermediate Russian (4). Prerequisite: RUS 1121 or equivalent. This course focuses on grammar, reading, and conversation. May not be taken by native speakers. May not be taken concurrently with RUS 1120 and/or 1121.

RUS 2330. Russian Grammar and Popular Culture (3). Pre- or corequisite: RUS 2220. This multimedia course offers a thorough overview of grammar and basic cultural literacy. Language structures are studied through popular fiction and film genres. Students produce a short film in Russian.

RUS 3240. Reading and Conversation (3). Prerequisite: RUS 2220 or equivalent. In this course, oral expression is emphasized.

RUS 3400. Conversation and Composition (3). Pre- or corequisite: RUS 2330 or equivalent. This course focuses on oral expression, writing practice, and review of grammar.

RUS 3420. Russian Grammar and Composition (3). Pre and/or Corequisites: RUS 2330 (C- or better) or equivalent course (C- or better). This course focuses on the development of writing and grammar skills.

RUS 4410r. Advanced Russian Conversation and Composition (3). Prerequisite: RUS 3400. This course focuses on the styles and levels of oral expression on a wide range of topics. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

RUS 4421. Advanced Russian Grammar and Composition (3). Prerequisite: RUS 3420. This course focuses on the practical application of advanced language skills.

RUS 4780. Phonetics (3). Prerequisite: RUS 2220 or instructor permission. This course provides an understanding of the phonetic and phonemic structure of Russian with extensive oral practice.

RUS 4840. History of the Russian Literary Language (3). Prerequisite: RUS 3400. This course studies the development of the phonological and grammatical systems from the earliest records to the present.

RUS 4905r. Directed Individual Study (3). In this course, students arrange with individual faculty members to undertake specialized study in areas outside of or in addition to the regular curriculum. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

RUS 4930r. Special Topics (3). May be repeated to a maximum of twelve semester hours for the major. Only three semester hours taken in any Summer session count towards the major.

RUS 4935r. Honors in the Major Research (1–6). In this course, students accepted into the Honors in the Major program complete an original research or creative project in their major area of study. This course must be repeated at least twice to complete a minimum of six (6) credit hours total, but may be repeated up to a maximum of twelve (12) credit hours in total.

RUS 4942r. Internship in Applied Russian (1–6). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisite: Advanced standing in Russian. This course provides academic credit for students working in governmental agencies or private business where students employ the foreign language. Departmental permission required. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) credit hours; repeatable within the same term.

Russian Courses in Translation

RUT 3110. Russian Literature in English Translation (3). This course focuses on readings and discussion of major Russian literary works.

RUT 3504. Modern Russian Life (3). This course is an overview of current social and cultural issues in Russian, including the legacy of the Soviet period, the relationship between literature and daily life, women's issues, ecology, mass media, and the efforts of the country to define itself in its new setting and role. No knowledge of Russian is required. May count toward the Russian major. Taught in English.

RUT 3505. Russian Culture and Civilization (3). This course examines the Russians, their history, culture, and traditions, from the Middle Ages to the present. Fiction and film give students a perspective from the “inside.” Taught in English.

RUT 3514. Russian Folklore and Fairy Tales (3). This course considers a range of critical approaches and provides a general introduction to the study of folk belief, folklore and fairy tales, and their continuing influence in Russian and world culture. The course focuses primarily on Russian folk and fairy tales, but also includes cross cultural comparisons. Taught in English.

RUT 3523r. Russian Cinema (3). This course consists of viewing and discussion of Russian classics and contemporary films. Credit may be applicable to the Russian major. Knowledge of Russian is not required. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

RUT 3800. Introductory Russian to English Translation (3). This course focuses on the essentials of translation techniques. Requires grade of “B” or better in RUS 2220 (or equivalent) or permission of the instructor.

RUT 4213r. Russian Love Prose in English Translation (3). This course explores the development of the Russian love prose in the 19th-21st centuries in such literary trends and movements as Romanticism, Realism, Symbolism, Silver Age, Socialist Realism, Soviet Underground, and Postmodernism. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours when content varies.

Russian Literature (Writing)

RUW 3100. Survey of Russian Literature I (3). This course surveys representative works of Russian 19th and early 20th century fiction. Taught in Russian.

RUW 3101. Survey of Russian Literature II (3). This course surveys representative works of Russian 20th century short and long fiction. Taught in Russian.

RUW 4470r. Modern Russian Literature (3). Prerequisite: RUW 3100 and RUW 3101, or equivalent. This course studies the great works of major Russian writers of the 19th and 20th centuries, encompassing study of specific movements such as Romanticism, Realism, Modernism, and Socialist Realism. May be repeated to a maximum of nine semester hours.

Slavic

SLL 1120. Elementary Ukrainian (4). This course is for students who wish to begin learning Ukrainian as a second language. Students cover oral work, grammar, composition, and most activities listed in the ACTFL novice mid-level competencies. Language and culture are intertwined, and in learning Ukrainian, students also learn from and about culture by studying how the Ukrainian people view themselves and their society.

SLL 1121. Elementary Ukrainian II (4). Prerequisite: SLL 1120 or equivalent. This course is for students continuing to learn Ukrainian as a second language. Oral work, grammar, composition, and most activities listed in the ACTFL novice high-level competencies are addressed in this course. Language and culture are intertwined, and in learning Ukrainian, students also learn from and about culture by studying how the Ukrainian people view themselves and their society.

SLL 2220. Intermediate Ukrainian (4). Prerequisite: SLL 1121 or equivalent. This intermediate course continues teaching Ukrainian as a second language by covering oral work, grammar, composition, and most activities listed in the ACTFL intermediate low-level competencies. Because language and culture are intertwined, students also learn from and about culture by studying how the Ukrainian people view themselves and their society.

SLL 3500. Slavic Culture and Civilization (3). This course examines the Slavic peoples, their cultures and traditions, from prehistory to present day. Novels and film give students a perspective from the “inside.” Taught in English.

SLL 3510. The Slavic Vampire (3). This course is an exploration of the myth of the Vampire, from its origins in Slavic folklore to its appropriation by the West. It examines why the Vampire has endured not only in Eastern Europe but also in the Western imagination. Taught in English.

SLL 4200. Epic Song in Southern and Eastern Europe (3). This course surveys the modern epic of southern and eastern Europe in historical context, the Parry-Lord theory of oral-formulaic composition, and the discipline of oral tradition to explore how oral-traditional epic (narrative) songs about the deeds and deaths of heroes—their comings of age and weddings, returns or rescues, and sieges of cities—have enthralled and unsettled audiences from time out of mind.

SLL 4905r. Directed Individual Study (3). This course allows students to arrange with individual faculty members to undertake specialized study in areas outside of or in addition to the regular curriculum. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

Spanish

Spanish Language

SPN 1120. Elementary Spanish I (4). This course is the first of a three-semester sequence of courses for students with no prior knowledge of the Spanish language, either at the high-school or native-speaker level. The course emphasizes oral communication and grammatical expertise, as well as listening comprehension. Students read short texts and write paragraphs and short compositions in Spanish. May not be taken concurrently with SPN 1121 and/or 2220. May not be taken by native speakers. Some sections may be computer-assisted.

SPN 1121. Elementary Spanish II (4). Prerequisite: SPN 1120 or equivalent. This course emphasizes oral communication and grammatical expertise, as well as listening comprehension. Students read short texts and poems and write compositions in Spanish. May not be taken by native speakers. May not be taken concurrently with SPN 1120, 1124, and/or 2220.

SPN 2160. Spanish for Careers (4). Prerequisites: SPN 1120 and SPN 1121 or instructor permission. This course introduces students to linguistic and cultural skills in Spanish needed for specific work environments such as law enforcement, education, or medicine. Course content varies with semester. May not be taken by native speakers. With approval of the department, may fulfill the Arts and Sciences language requirement.

SPN 2220. Intermediate Spanish (4). Prerequisite: SPN 1121 or equivalent. This course emphasizes oral communication and grammatical expertise, as well as listening comprehension. Students read short stories, poems, and articles, and write extended compositions and papers in Spanish. May not be taken concurrently with SPN 1120, 1121, and/or 1124. Not open to native or heritage speakers of Spanish.

SPN 2240. Intermediate Spanish II (3). Prerequisite: SPN 2220 or equivalent. This course completes the intermediate Spanish skills sequence and finishes the review of the grammar sequence begun in SPN 2220. Students deepen their functional skills in comprehending, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish and gain an overview of Hispanic culture in various countries. Not open to native or heritage speakers of Spanish.

SPN 2340. Basic Spanish for Bilingual/Heritage Speakers (3). Enrollment requirement: This course is designed for students who wish to fulfill the language requirement or pursue a minor/major in Spanish and grew up speaking Spanish, but have not taken any Spanish courses, or may have started the basic Spanish course sequence outside FSU. This is the first course of a two-course sequence intended for bilingual and heritage Spanish speakers. This intermediate course provides bilingual and heritage Spanish speakers with opportunities to study and analyze spoken, oral, and written Spanish in an academic setting. This course fulfills the Art and Sciences language requirement.

SPN 3300. Spanish Grammar and Composition (3). Prerequisite: A grade of “C–” or higher in SPN 2240. This course covers the theory and practice of Spanish grammar and its application to compositions. Can be taken concurrently with SPN 3400.

SPN 3350. Spanish for Heritage Speakers (3). This course offers intensive Spanish for heritage speakers who have had little or no formal training in the language. Writing skills are emphasized over oral communication.

SPN 3400. Spanish Reading and Conversation (3). Prerequisite: A grade of “C–” or higher in SPN 2240. This course develops communicative proficiency and accuracy in both reading and writing Spanish. Can be taken concurrently with SPN 3300. Not open to native or heritage speakers of Spanish.

SPN 3440. Language and Culture in Business (3). Prerequisites: SPN 3300 and SPN 3400, or SPN 3350. This intermediate-level language course is aimed at raising cross-cultural awareness in international business. It also is designed to better prepare students to meet the challenges of our global economy.

SPN 4036. Spanish Medical Interpreting (3). Prerequisite: SPN 3300 or SPN 3350. This course is designed to provide Spanish speaking students with training in medical terminology, cultural issues in medicine, and healthcare interpreting skills.

SPN 4420. Advanced Spanish Composition and Translation (3). Prerequisites: SPN 3300 (C- or better) and SPN 3400 (C- or better) or SPN 3350 (C- or better). This course focuses on the development of advanced Spanish composition, editing, and translation skills. The course, taught in Spanish, includes specialized vocabulary, grammar review, sentence and paragraph structure study and development. Completion of drafts, editing, revisions, of topic-based compositions and translation assignments from diverse sources is required.

SPN 4444. Business Writing in Spanish (3). Prerequisites: SPN 3300 and SPN 3400. This course covers letter writing, business terminology, as well as conducting business in the Hispanic world.

SPN 4540r. Regional Cultural Studies (3). Prerequisites: SPN 3300 and SPN 3400, or SPN 3350. This course provides students with exposure to texts and cultural productions from specific regions of Latin America, Spain, or the Latino enclaves in the U.S. Texts may include historical documents, legends and myths, poetry, fiction, essays, or popular music. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours. Duplicate registration allowed in the same semester.

SPN 4700. Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics (3). Prerequisites: SPN 3300 and SPN 3400; or SPN 3500 (for Spanish heritage speakers); LIN 3041 (highly recommended). This course examines the origin, development and present-day variation of the Spanish language and provides an introduction to Spanish linguistics from a theoretical and empirical point of view.

SPN 4701. Spanish Second Language Acquisition (3). Prerequisites: SPN 3300 and SPN 3400. This course is a general introduction to the field of Second Language Acquisition. In this course, students explore the cognitive processes involved in the acquisition of a second language (L2) in adult learners. The course focuses on the cognitive and psycholinguistic differences between adult L2 acquirers and other types of bilinguals, including heritage bilinguals.

SPN 4780. Spanish Phonetics (3). Prerequisites: SPN 3300 and SPN 3400, or SPN 3350. This course involves training in the production of acceptable speech sounds in Spanish and a knowledge of when to use those sounds (allophonic distribution). The class meets both in the classroom and in the language laboratory. The nonnative speaker can profit most from this course.

SPN 4810. Bilingualism in the Spanish-speaking World (3). Prerequisites: SPN 3300 and SPN 3400; or SPN 3500. Recommended: LIN 3041. In this course, students explore the main topics in the study of bilingualism with an emphasis on bilingual communities in Spain, Spanish America, and the United States. The primary goals of this course are i) to develop an appreciation for the social, political, and cultural contexts of bilingual communities in the Spanish speaking world, ii) to learn about the acquisition and processing of more than one language, and iii) to recognize the ideologies underlying language planning and bilingual education.

SPN 4840. History of the Spanish Language (3). Prerequisites: LIN 3041, SPN 3300, SPN 3350, and SPN 3400. This course examines the origin and development of Spanish in the context of Indo-European and Romance languages. The course explores the linguistic changes that took place from Latin to Spanish, and compares them to those undergone by related (co)dialects and languages.

SPN 4905r. Directed Individual Study in Hispanic Language, Linguistics or Literature (3). Prerequisites: Approval of faculty member, the divisional coordinator, and the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies. This course in for advanced students who arrange a specialized study with a faculty member, outside or in addition to, regular studies. The course needs approval and may be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

SPN 4930r. Studies in Hispanic Language (3). Prerequisites: SPN 3300 and SPN 3400 or instructor permission. May be repeated when content varies to a maximum of six semester hours.

SPN 4935r. Honors in the Major (1–6). In this course, students accepted into the Honors in the Major program complete an original research or creative project in their major area of study. This course must be repeated at least twice to complete a minimum of six (6) credit hours total, but may be repeated up to a maximum of twelve (12) credit hours in total.

SPN 4942r. Internship in Applied Spanish (1–6). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisite: Advanced standing in Spanish. This course provides academic credit for students working in governmental agencies or private enterprise where students employ the foreign language. Departmental permission required. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) credit hours; repeatable within the same term.

Spanish Literature in Translation

SPT 3100. Spanish Literature in Translation (3). This course is an introduction to the rich literary traditions of Spain through the study of major works and writers of Spain's literary history. Students also learn important aspects of Spanish culture. The course is conducted in English. Does not count toward major or minor in Spanish.

SPT 3130. Latin American Literature in Translation (3). This course includes the reading and study of some of the outstanding modern prose writers of Latin America, such as Azuela, Carpentier, Borges, Rulfo, Fuentes, Garcia Marquez, Machado de Assis, and Amado. The course is taught in English.

SPT 3391r. Hispanic Cinema (3). This course is a study of the films, movements and directors of Hispanic cinema. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours. Taught in English.

SPT 3503. Introduction to Hispanic Cultural Analysis (3). This course provides students with opportunities for detailed cultural analysis in the various geographies, historical contexts and intellectual endeavors of the Hispanic world.

Spanish Literature (Writings)

SPW 3030. Approaching Hispanic Literature (3). Prerequisites: SPN 3300, SPN 3350, or instructor permission. This course is a multi-genre introduction to literary analysis. It seeks to further develop basic language and critical thinking skills, understanding of Hispanic cultures, and interpretation of Hispanic literature.

SPW 3103. Readings from Early Iberia (3). Prerequisites: SPN 3300 and SPN 3400; or SPN 3350. Through a variety of readings and written and oral activities, this course provides students with a fundamental knowledge of the critical issues related to the early Iberian peninsula, from approximately 1000 to 1700 A.D. Such topics may include medieval multiculturalism, the cultural role of the Church, and culture in an age of territorial expansion.

SPW 3104. Readings from Iberia (3). Prerequisites: SPN 3300 and SPN 3400; or SPN 3350. This course guides students through close readings of a wide-ranging selection of texts from all genres and periods of Iberian literature, as well as the critical issues involved in interpreting them.

SPW 3132. Readings from Early Spanish America (3). Prerequisites: SPN 3300 and 3400; or SPN 3350. Through a variety of readings and written and oral activities, this course provides students with knowledge about early Spanish America, from approximately 1492 to 1800. Topics may include the conquest, slavery, mestizaje, founding cultural institutions, and the aesthetics and ideologies of nation-building.

SPW 3493. Readings from Spanish America (3). Prerequisites: SPN 3300 and SPN 3400; or SPN 3350. This course offers a selective study of Spanish American literary production from the Colonial Encounter to the Present. Course readings will be analyzed taking into account hegemonic structures of power including colonialism, slavery, and patriarchy. This course is taught in Spanish.

SPW 4140r. The Poetics of Hispanic Love and Violence (3). Prerequisite: One 3000-level literature course. This course explores poems and other forms of expression that address the complexities of the sentiments of love and violence in the manner that it has been expressed in Hispanic culture. It introduces and engages these topics as they relate to issues of gender, national politics, and culture from Latin America and Spain. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

SPW 4150r. Transatlantic Encounters (3). Prerequisite: One 3000-level literature course. This course emphasizes the cultural and historical connection between Spanish America and Spain. Topics of study may include the subaltern in early Spain and Spanish America, nineteenth-century nation identities, and Modernismo/Generacion del 98. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

SPW 4190r. Special Topics in Hispanic Languages and Literature (3). Prerequisite: One 3000-level course. This course consists of variable topics chosen from Spanish language movements, periods, figures, and problems. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

SPW 4301r. Hispanic Culture and Performance (3). Prerequisite: One 3000-level literature course. This course studies dramatic works or performances from a Spanish-speaking region within a particular period, including its socio-historical, literary, biographical, and cultural contexts. Students may participate in a workshop production of the work(s) studied. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

SPW 4774. Cuba: Diaspora, Race, and Cultural Identity (3). Prerequisite: Any 3000-level SPW course or instructor permission. This course analyzes Cuban literature, from Christopher Columbus' arrival in 1492 to the 21st Century, with a focus on the formation of identity by diasporic subjects. The course examines cultural, economic, and social processes, such as colonialism, slavery, and immigration, using an interdisciplinary approach. Post-Colonial Studies and Cultural Studies will serve as theoretical support to analyze discursive constructs such as identity, race, and nation.

SPW 4481. Contemporary Spanish Women Writers (3). Prerequisite: One 3000-level literature course. This course introduces students to the works of 20th-century Spanish women writers and the critical attention they have received.

SPW 4491. Spanish-American Women Writers (3). Prerequisite: One 3000-level literature course. This course studies Spanish-American women writers, varying from year to year, focusing on prose fiction, non-fiction and/or drama. Supplementary readings from critical and theoretical works.

SPW 4510. Latin American Indigenous Mythology (3). Prerequisite: One 3000-level literature course. This course, which is taught in Spanish, explores the literary and humanistic implications of Latin American Indigenous mythology. The course focuses on the ancestral, indigenous cultures of Amazonia but also looks at myths from various groups throughout the Americas.

SPW 4770. Caribbean Literature (3). Prerequisites: One 3000-level literature course. This course focuses on the reading, discussion, and analysis of works by Hispanic Caribbean authors, with an emphasis on the history, cultural life, and social conditions of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic as it is reflected in the literature.

SPW 4930r. Studies in Hispanic Literature (3). Prerequisite: One 3000-level literature course. May be repeated to a maximum of nine semester hours.

For listings relating to graduate coursework, consult the Graduate Bulletin.

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