Comparative Studies in the Humanities (CSH) Courses
CSH 1103. Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture I. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = ENGL 2332)
Prerequisite: Student must be TSI complete in Reading. Representative masterworks of Western literature in translation. An examination of major texts from antiquity to the Renaissance that have shaped and expressed Western cultural traditions. Situation of literary works in the context of the development of civilization. May be applied toward the Core Curriculum requirement in Language, Philosophy and Culture. Generally offered: Fall. Course Fee: LRC1 $12; LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
CSH 1113. Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture II. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = ENGL 2333)
Prerequisite: Student must be TSI complete in Reading. Representative masterworks of Western literature in translation. An examination of major texts from the Renaissance to the present that have shaped and expressed Western cultural traditions. Situation of literary works in the context of the development of civilization. May be applied toward the Core Curriculum requirement in Language, Philosophy and Culture. Course Fee: LRC1 $12; LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
CSH 1213. Topics in World Cultures. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = HUMA 2323)
Introductory overview of a specific culture or cultural area as revealed through the diversity of its heritage. Includes topics such as Hispanic, Francophone, German, Slavic, Judaic, Latin, Oriental, or African culture. All readings are from English language or translated materials. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. May be applied toward the Core Curriculum requirement in Language, Philosophy and Culture. Generally offered: Spring, Summer. Course Fees: DL01 $75; LRC1 $12; LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
CSH 2113. The Foreign Film. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
An introduction to film as art and cultural expression. Emphasis on cinematic techniques, national traditions, genres, and the distinctive features of film as a humanistic medium. Films drawn from Latin America, Asia, Africa, and/or Europe. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. May be applied toward the Core Curriculum requirement in Language, Philosophy and Culture. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: LRC1 $12; LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48; DL01 $75.
CSH 3023. Studies in Comparative Literature. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: WRC 1023 or the equivalent.
Comparative investigation of foreign literature. Topics may include study of a genre, period, or motif, or comparison of authors across different languages. All readings are in English translation. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Generally offered: Fall. Course Fees: DL01 $75; LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
CSH 3613. Topics in World Cinema. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
In-depth exploration of cinematic techniques, national traditions, genres, and the distinctive features of film as a humanistic medium. Films drawn from Latin America, Asia, Africa, and/or Europe. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Course Fee: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48; DL01 $75.
CSH 3823. Advanced Topics in World Cultures. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: WRC 1023 or the equivalent. Comparative investigation of foreign cultures. Topics may include various combinations and aspects of Hispanic, Francophone, German, Slavic, Judaic, Latin, or Asian cultures. All readings are in English translation. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: DL01 $75; LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
CSH 4003. Colloquium in East Asian Culture. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: CHN 1024, JPN 1024, or KOR 1024, or consent of instructor.
Offers the opportunity for further exploration and discussion of critical issues relating to East Asian culture, history, economy, and other selected topics. May be repeated once for credit when topics vary. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48; DL01 $75.
CSH 4153. Special Projects in East Asian Studies. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Chair.
Supervised experience in a professional/academic setting that provides the opportunity to integrate theory and practice in East Asian Studies. Study Abroad experience in one area of the East Asian Region may be substituted for the Special Projects course. May be repeated once for credit when topics vary. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
Foreign Languages (FL) Courses
FL 1034. Beginning Language Study Abroad. (0-0) 4 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Opportunity to begin developing oral and written communication skills in the target language, along with enhanced comprehension skills in listening and reading. Linguistic and cultural immersion. May be repeated up to 8 semester credit hours in each language. Generally offered: Spring. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $24.64.
FL 1038. Beginning Language Study Abroad. (0-0) 8 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Opportunity to begin developing oral and written communication skills in the target language, along with enhanced comprehension skills in listening and reading. Linguistic and cultural immersion. May be repeated up to 8 semester credit hours in each language. Course Fee: Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $49.28.
FL 1044. Individualized Instruction in Basic Language. (0-0) 4 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Opportunity to develop basic oral and written communication skills in the target language, along with enhanced comprehension skills in listening and reading. Generally restricted to special projects or languages not regularly offered as organized classes. May be repeated up to 8 semester credit hours in each language. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $24.64.
FL 2033. Intermediate Language Study Abroad. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and 1008, 1024, or the equivalent in the selected foreign language.
Opportunity to develop intermediate-level oral and written communication skills in the target language, along with increased comprehension skills in listening and reading. Linguistic and cultural immersion. May be repeated up to 6 semester credit hours in each language. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
FL 2036. Intermediate Language Study Abroad. (0-0) 6 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and 1008, 1024, or the equivalent in the selected foreign language.
Opportunity to develop intermediate-level oral and written communication skills in the target language, along with increased comprehension skills in listening and reading. Linguistic and cultural immersion. May be repeated up to 6 semester credit hours in each language. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $36.96.
FL 2043. Individualized Instruction in Intermediate-Level Language. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and 1008, 1024, or the equivalent in the selected foreign language.
Opportunity to develop intermediate-level oral and written communication skills in the target language, along with increased comprehension skills in listening and reading. Generally restricted to special projects or languages not regularly offered as organized classes. May be repeated up to 6 semester credit hours in each language. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
FL 3033. Advanced Language Study Abroad. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and 2006, 2023, or the equivalent in the selected foreign language.
Opportunity to develop advanced-level oral and written communication skills in the target language, along with enhanced comprehension skills in listening and reading. Linguistic and cultural immersion. May be repeated up to 6 semester credit hours in each language. Generally offered: Summer. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
FL 3036. Advanced Language Study Abroad. (0-0) 6 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and 2006, 2023, or the equivalent in the selected foreign language.
Opportunity to develop advanced-level oral and written communication skills in the target language, along with enhanced comprehension skills in listening and reading. Linguistic and cultural immersion. May be repeated up to 6 semester credit hours in each language. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $36.96.
FL 3043. Individualized Instruction in Advanced-Level Language. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and 2006, 2023, or the equivalent in the selected foreign language.
Opportunity to develop advanced-level oral and written communication skills in the target language, along with enhanced comprehension skills in listening and reading. Generally restricted to special projects or languages not regularly offered as organized classes. May be repeated up to 6 semester credit hours in each language. Generally offered: Summer. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
FL 3101. Languages Across the Curriculum. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Online add-on course offering a concurrent language component for courses in other disciplines, such as art, anthropology, history, humanities, music and political science. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $6.16.
FL 3103. Languages for Reading Knowledge. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: First two semesters of language or equivalent, or instructor permission. For students desiring reading knowledge of a language. May be repeated if language differs. Course Fee: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
FL 4933. Internship. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair.
Supervised experience in a setting that provides the opportunity to integrate theory and practice in language usage. May be repeated once for credit. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
FL 4953. Special Projects. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair.
Opportunity to apply advanced-level oral and written language skills in a research project. This course is especially designed as the Signature Experience for language majors. May be repeated up to 6 semester credit hours in each language. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
FL 4993. Honors Research. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Consent of the undergraduate advisor.
Supervised research and preparation of an honors thesis. May be repeated once for credit, with approval. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
French (FRN) Courses
FRN 1014. Elementary French I. (3-3) 4 Credit Hours. (TCCN = FREN 1411)
Fundamentals of French offering the opportunity to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Emphasis on listening and speaking. Introduction to French culture. May be applied toward the Core Curriculum requirement in Language, Philosophy and Culture. Generally offered: Fall. Course Fees: LRC1 $16; LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $24.64; DL01 $100.
FRN 1024. Elementary French II. (3-3) 4 Credit Hours. (TCCN = FREN 1412)
Prerequisite: FRN 1014, the equivalent, an appropriate placement test score, or consent of instructor.
Fundamentals of French offering the opportunity to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Further study of French culture. Generally offered: Spring. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $24.64; DL01 $100.
FRN 2013. Intermediate French I. (3-1) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = FREN 2311)
Prerequisite: FRN 1024, the equivalent, an appropriate placement test score, or consent of instructor.
Continued opportunity to develop listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. Grammar review and further study of French culture. Generally offered: Fall. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
FRN 2023. Intermediate French II. (3-1) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = FREN 2312)
Prerequisite: FRN 2013, the equivalent, an appropriate placement test score, or consent of instructor.
Continued opportunity to develop listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. Grammar review and further study of French culture. Generally offered: Spring. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
FRN 2333. French Literature in English Translation. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Major works of French literature across time, genres, and movements. May be applied toward the Core Curriculum requirement in Language, Philosophy and Culture. Student must be TSI complete in Reading. (Formerly FRN 3333. Credit cannot be earned for both FRN 2333 and FRN 3333.) Course Fee: LRC1 $12; LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
FRN 3023. Advanced Language Skills. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: FRN 2023 or consent of instructor.
Development of oral and written language skills using contemporary readings, media, and oral discourse. Emphasis on increasing fluency through vocabulary expansion activities and selective grammar review. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Generally offered: Spring. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
FRN 3413. Survey of French Literature and Culture. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: FRN 2023 or consent of instructor.
Selections from French literature and culture studied as reflections and interpretations of central movements in French cultural history. Introduction to concepts of style, genre, and period. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
FRN 4003. Topics in French Literature. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: FRN 2023 or consent of instructor.
Focus on a specific area of French literature, from the medieval period through the 21st century. Selected texts are studied as examples of representative movements, genres, or authors in French literary history. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
FRN 4213. Topics in French Culture and Linguistics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: FRN 2023 or consent of instructor.
Selected topics of cultural history or linguistics from medieval period through the 21st century. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
FRN 4913. Independent Study. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Permission in writing (form available) from the instructor, the student’s advisor, the Department Chair, and the Dean of the College in which the course is offered.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48.
FRN 4933. Internship in French. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair.
Supervised experience in a setting that provides the opportunity to integrate theory and practice in language usage. May be repeated once for credit.
Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48.
FRN 4953. Special Studies in French. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Studies may be repeated for credit when topics vary, but not more than 6 semester credit hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
FRN 4993. Honors Research. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Consent of the undergraduate advisor.
Supervised research and preparation of an honors thesis. May be repeated once for credit, with approval. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48.
German (GER) Courses
GER 1014. Elementary German I. (3-3) 4 Credit Hours. (TCCN = GERM 1411)
Fundamentals of German offering the opportunity to develop listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. Introduction to German culture. May be applied toward the Core Curriculum requirement in Language, Philosophy and Culture. Generally offered: Fall. Course Fees: LRC1 $16; LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $24.64; DL01 $100.
GER 1024. Elementary German II. (3-3) 4 Credit Hours. (TCCN = GERM 1412)
Prerequisite: GER 1014, the equivalent, an appropriate placement test score, or consent of instructor.
Fundamentals of German offering the opportunity to further develop abilities in listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. Further exposure to German culture. Generally offered: Spring. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $24.64; DL01 $100.
GER 2013. Intermediate German I. (3-1) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = GERM 2311)
Prerequisite: GER 1024, the equivalent, an appropriate placement test score, or consent of instructor.
Continued opportunity to develop listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. Continued exposure to German culture. Generally offered: Fall. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48; DL01 $75.
GER 2023. Intermediate German II. (3-1) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = GERM 2312)
Prerequisite: GER 2013, the equivalent, an appropriate placement test score, or consent of instructor.
Continued opportunity to develop listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. Continued exposure to German culture. Generally offered: Spring. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48; DL01 $75.
GER 2333. German Literature in English Translation. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Major works of German literature across time, genres, and movements. May be applied toward the Core Curriculum requirement in Language, Philosophy and Culture. Student must be TSI complete in Reading. (Formerly GER 3333. Credit cannot be earned for both GER 2333 and GER 3333.) Course Fee: LRC1 $12; LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
GER 3023. Advanced Language Skills. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: GER 2023 or consent of instructor.
Development of oral and written language skills using contemporary readings, media, and oral discourse. Emphasis on increasing fluency through vocabulary expansion activities and selective grammar review. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48; DL01 $75.
GER 3413. Survey of German Literature and Culture. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: GER 2023 or consent of instructor.
Selected works from the medieval period to the 21st century are studied as examples of central movements in German culture and literary history. The course presents the shape of German civilization, emphasizing the major periods, styles, movements, and generations. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Course Fee: DL01 $75; LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
GER 4003. Topics in German Literature. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: GER 2023 or consent of instructor.
Focus on a specific area of German literature, from the medieval period through the 21st century. Selected texts are studied as examples of representative movements, genres, or authors in German literary history. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
GER 4213. Topics in German Culture and Linguistics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: GER 2023 or consent of instructor.
Focuses on selected topics of cultural history, such as Vienna 1890–1914, Expressionism, contemporary cultural/political developments, or on a linguistic topic. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Course Fees: DL01 $75; LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
GER 4913. Independent Study. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Permission in writing (form available) from the instructor, the student’s advisor, the Department Chair, and the Dean of the College in which the course is offered.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. Course Fee: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
GER 4933. Internship in German. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair.
Supervised experience in a setting that provides the opportunity to integrate theory and practice in language usage. May be repeated once for credit. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
GER 4953. Special Studies in German. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Studies may be repeated for credit when the topics vary, but not more than 6 semester credit hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
GER 4993. Honors Research. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Consent of the undergraduate advisor.
Supervised research and preparation of an honors thesis. May be repeated once for credit, with approval. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
Japanese (JPN) Courses
JPN 1014. Elementary Japanese I. (3-3) 4 Credit Hours. (TCCN = JAPN 1411)
Fundamentals of Japanese offering the opportunity to develop basic speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Read and write Hiragana and Katakana. Introduction of Kanji and Japanese culture. May be applied toward the Core Curriculum requirement in Language, Philosophy and Culture. Generally offered: Fall. Course Fees: LRC1 $16; LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $24.64.
JPN 1024. Elementary Japanese II. (3-3) 4 Credit Hours. (TCCN = JAPN 1412)
Prerequisite: JPN 1014, the equivalent, the appropriate placement test score, or consent of instructor.
Fundamentals of Japanese offering the opportunity to develop basic speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Further study of Japanese culture and Kanji. Generally offered: Spring. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $24.64.
JPN 2013. Intermediate Japanese I. (3-1) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = JAPN 2311)
Prerequisite: JPN 1024, the equivalent, the appropriate placement test score, or consent of instructor.
Continued opportunity to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through structural analysis of the Japanese language. Further study of Japanese culture and Kanji. Generally offered: Fall. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
JPN 2023. Intermediate Japanese II. (3-1) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = JAPN 2312)
Prerequisite: JPN 2013, the equivalent, the appropriate placement test score, or consent of instructor.
Continued opportunity to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through structural analysis of the Japanese language. Further study of Japanese culture and Kanji. Generally offered: Spring. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48; DL01 $75.
JPN 3023. Advanced Language Skills. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: JPN 2023, the equivalent, the appropriate placement test score, or consent of instructor.
Offers the opportunity to develop advanced-level oral and written communication skills in the Japanese language, along with enhanced comprehension skills in listening and reading. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
JPN 3053. Business Japanese. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: JPN 2023, the equivalent, the appropriate placement test score, or consent of instructor.
Offers the opportunity to develop speaking, reading, and writing skills in business fields. Emphasis on Japanese business manners and business terminology. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
JPN 4213. Topics in Japanese Culture. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: JPN 2023, the equivalent, the appropriate placement test score, or consent of instructor.
Selected topics of Japanese culture, such as Modernization, Westernization, current issues in U.S.-Japan relationships, contemporary cultural developments, or a linguistic topic. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
Russian (RUS) Courses
RUS 1014. Elementary Russian I. (3-3) 4 Credit Hours. (TCCN = RUSS 1411)
Fundamentals of Russian offering the opportunity to develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Introduction to Russian culture. May be applied toward the Core Curriculum requirement in Language, Philosophy and Culture. Generally offered: Fall. Course Fees: LRC1 $16; LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $24.64; DL01 $100.
RUS 1024. Elementary Russian II. (3-3) 4 Credit Hours. (TCCN = RUSS 1412)
Prerequisite: RUS 1014, the equivalent, an appropriate placement test score, or consent of instructor.
Fundamentals of Russian offering the opportunity to further develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Further exposure to Russian culture. Generally offered: Spring. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $24.64; DL01 $100.
RUS 2013. Intermediate Russian I. (3-1) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = RUSS 2311)
Prerequisite: RUS 1024, the equivalent, an appropriate placement test score, or consent of instructor.
Continued opportunity to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Continued exposure to Russian culture. Generally offered: Fall. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48; DL01 $75.
RUS 2023. Intermediate Russian II. (3-1) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = RUSS 2312)
Prerequisite: RUS 2013, the equivalent, an appropriate placement test score, or consent of instructor.
Continued opportunity to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Continued exposure to Russian culture. Generally offered: Spring. Course Fee: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48; DL01 $75.
RUS 2333. Russian Literature in English Translation. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Major works of Russian literature across time, genres, and movements. May be applied toward the Core Curriculum requirement in Language, Philosophy and Culture. Student must be TSI complete in Reading. (Formerly RUS 3333. Credit cannot be earned for both RUS 2333 and RUS 3333.) Course Fee: LRC1 $12; LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
RUS 3033. Oral Communication Skills. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: RUS 2013 or the equivalent.
Further development of speaking skills in a variety of contexts. May be repeated once for credit when topics vary. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48; DL01 $75.
RUS 3143. Structure of Russian Language. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: RUS 2013 or the equivalent.
Extensive grammar review. Further development of speaking and writing skills through activities directed at the intermediate-high and advanced levels. Considerations of differences between written and spoken language. May be repeated once for credit when topics vary. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48; DL01 $75.
RUS 3213. Advanced Russian. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: RUS 2023 or the equivalent.
Opportunity to develop advanced-level oral and written communication skills in the Russian language, along with enhanced comprehension skills in listening and reading. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Course Fee: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48; DL01 $75.
RUS 4213. Topics in Russian Culture. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: RUS 2013 or the equivalent.
Further development of proficiency by content-based instruction. Topics may include geopolitics, traditions, history, music, literature, art, or film. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Formerly RUS 3633). Generally offered: Spring. Course Fee: DL01 $75; LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
Spanish (SPN) Courses
SPN 1014. Elementary Spanish I. (3-3) 4 Credit Hours. (TCCN = SPAN 1411)
Fundamentals of Spanish, offering the opportunity to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Emphasis on listening and speaking. Introduction to Hispanic culture. May be applied toward the Core Curriculum requirement in Language, Philosophy and Culture. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: DL01 $100; LRC1 $16; LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $24.64.
SPN 1024. Elementary Spanish II. (3-3) 4 Credit Hours. (TCCN = SPAN 1412)
Prerequisite: SPN 1014, the equivalent, or an appropriate placement test score.
Fundamentals of Spanish offering the opportunity to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Emphasis on listening and speaking. Further study of Hispanic culture. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fee: DL01 $100; LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $24.64.
SPN 1033. Spanish for Heritage Learners I. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = SPAN 2313)
Prerequisite: SPN 1014, placement test, or instructor approval. This course expands students' written and oral abilities for real-world communication. Students work collaboratively on oral history and digital projects that engage with local, national, and global Spanish varieties. Course Fee: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48; DL01 $75.
SPN 2013. Intermediate Spanish I. (3-1) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = SPAN 2311)
Prerequisite: SPN 1024, the equivalent, or an appropriate placement test score.
Continued opportunity to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Grammar and further study of Hispanic culture. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48; DL01 $75.
SPN 2023. Intermediate Spanish II. (3-1) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = SPAN 2312)
Prerequisite: SPN 2013, the equivalent, or an appropriate placement test score.
Continued opportunity to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Grammar review and further study of Hispanic culture. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48; DL01 $75.
SPN 2033. Spanish for Heritage Learners II. (3-1) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = SPAN 2315)
Prerequisite: SPN 1033, placement test, or consent of instructor. Expanding learners’ literacy skills. Exploration of interdisciplinary topics from local, regional, national, and transnational cultural, historical, and social contexts. Topics include an introduction to Latine/x literature and art, borderlands cultural heritage, language and politics, and Spanish in the US Archives. Course Fee: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48; DL01 $75.
SPN 2333. Hispanic Literature in English Translation. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: WRC 1013 or the equivalent.
Major works in Hispanic literatures: themes, genres, and movements. May be applied toward the Core Curriculum requirement in Language, Philosophy and Culture. (Formerly SPN 3333. Credit cannot be earned for both SPN 2333 and SPN 3333.) Generally offered: Fall. Course Fees: DL01 $75; LRC1 $12; LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
SPN 3003. Oral and Written Expression. (3-1) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: SPN 2023, the equivalent, or an appropriate placement test score; if placement is at a higher level, a Spanish elective may be substituted for the minor.
Conversation, reading, and grammar review toward building literacy skills. Opportunities for composition and oral communication for a variety of situations and topics. (Formerly SPN 2103. Credit cannot be earned for both SPN 3003 and SPN 2103.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48; DL01 $75.
SPN 3013. Spanish Phonetics and Phonology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: SPN 2023 or SPN 3003, the equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Offers the opportunity for study of the sound system of Latin-American Spanish. Activities may include pronunciation exercises, exercises in sound discrimination and transcription, and articulatory description of various dialects of Spanish. Generally offered: Fall. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48; DL01 $75.
SPN 3033. Oral Communication Skills. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: SPN 2023 or SPN 3003, the equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Opportunity for development of speaking skills in a formal register through activities directed at vocabulary building, grammatical accuracy, and aural/written comprehension. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
SPN 3043. Cultures, Arts, Languages of Spanish-speaking World. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: SPN 2023, SPN 2033, or SPN 3003 or the equivalent, or consent of instructor. Introduction to the rich cultural, artistic, and linguistic heritage of Spain, Latin America, and Spanish-language borderlands. Use of analytical terminology, advanced vocabulary building, and further development of reading, writing, and speaking skills. (Formerly titled "Introduction to Literature"). Course Fee: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48; DL01 $75.
SPN 3053. Spanish for Healthcare Professionals. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: SPN 2023 or SPN 3003, the equivalent, or consent of instructor.
This course will empower students to interact with Spanish-speaking patients in clinical settings. Students will learn to navigate patient histories and interviews, examinations, diagnostic procedures, patient education, common diagnoses, informed consent, treatment plans, etc. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
SPN 3063. Language and Writing. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: SPN 2023, SPN 2033, or SPN 3003, or the equivalent, or consent of the instructor. An extensive review of fundamental grammar with vocabulary building. Development of writing skills and style through activities directed at the Advanced level on the ACTFL-ETS proficiency scale with particular attention to developing skills of Spanish Heritage Learners. Consideration of usage and differences between written and spoken language. Course Fee: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48; DL01 $75.
SPN 3083. Creative Writing in Spanish. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: SPN 3043, SPN 3063, or consent of instructor. Intensive practice and development of techniques in the creative writing of a variety of literary genres. Course Fee: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48; DL01 $75.
SPN 3093. Language and Culture in Multilingual Contexts. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: SPN 2033 recommended. Study of the Spanish language in contact with other languages across the globe. Emphasizes writing and research skills, including multilingual research projects on questions of community identity, language, culture, history, and professions. Course Fee: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48; DL01 $75.
SPN 3103. Spanish for Reading Knowledge. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: SPN 1024 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. For non-Spanish majors and minors who desire to develop reading knowledge of Spanish. Course Fee: LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48; MM01 $7.
SPN 3113. Linguistic Structures of Spanish. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: SPN 3063, the equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Offers the opportunity for the application of the basic principles of analysis and description of language structure to Spanish. Attention given to structural regularities at the levels of word formation, syntax, and semantics of formal Spanish, recognizing variability in spoken registers. Generally offered: Spring. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48; DL01 $75.
SPN 3163. Oral and Written Expression for the Professions. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: SPN 3063. Composition and oral communication for a variety of professional settings. Course Fee: LRLF $10.27; DL01 $75; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
SPN 3173. Multilingual Digital Worlds. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: SPN 2033. Methodologies and practices to analyze analog and digital material and archives that center Spanish language and literature in the Americas from the 1800s to the present. Course Fee: LRLF $10.27; DL01 $75; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
SPN 3233. Border and US Latina/o/x Cultures and Literatures in Spanish. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: SPN 2033 or consent of instructor. Study of periods, movements, themes, styles, authors, and literary works from the colonial period to the present of the U.S.-Mexico border and Latines in the United States through social, historical, literary topics and interdisciplinary theoretical frameworks. Course Fee: DL01 $75; LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48; MM01 $7.
SPN 3433. Literatures of the Spanish-speaking World. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: SPN 3043. Study of literature from across the Spanish-speaking world. Practice in critical analysis through papers, presentations, and examinations. Course Fee: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48; DL01 $75.
SPN 3533. Film of the Spanish-speaking World. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: SPN 3043 or consent of instructor. Study of film and other audiovisual mass media from across the Spanish-speaking world. Practice in critical analysis through papers, presentations, and examinations. Course Fee: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48; DL01 $75.
SPN 3633. Cultures of the Spanish-speaking World. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: SPN 3043 or consent of instructor. Study of the social, political, and cultural experience of the Spanish-speaking world, especially as reflected in its history, literature, and arts. Course Fee: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48; DL01 $75.
SPN 4003. Advanced Language Skills. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: SPN 3043, SPN 3063, or consent of instructor.
Development of advanced skills in formal Spanish, including such areas as grammar, composition, oratory, creative writing, Spanish/English translation, and other practical applications of language study. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
SPN 4113. Topics in Spanish Linguistics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: SPN 3113 or consent of instructor.
Advanced study and applications of topics in Spanish linguistics. May include one or more of the following: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, dialectology, language variability, and history of Spanish. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. This course fulfills the College of Liberal and Fine Arts Signature Experience. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48; DL01 $75.
SPN 4123. The Spanish of the United States. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: SPN 3013, SPN 3113, or consent of instructor.
The analysis of the Spanish language as used by native or heritage speakers in the United States, from a linguistic, pragmatic and sociolinguistic perspective. Particular attention given to the Spanish spoken in Texas. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
SPN 4133. Illness Narratives of Latin America. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: SPN 3043, or consent of instructor. Approaches to reading and analysis of Latin American illness narratives (autobiographies, chronicles, and fiction) as means of political and social protest and as processes of healing and resistance. Course Fee: LRLF $10.27; DL01 $75; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
SPN 4143. Syncretism in Latin America. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: SPN 3043, or consent of instructor. Advanced study of the different racial, ethnic, and cultural components that came into contact and formed Latin America and the new products created as a result. Course Fee: DL01 $75; STLF $18.48; MM01 $7.00; LB01 $5.00.
SPN 4153. Community Service-Learning for Spanish Learners. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: SPN 3063. Collaboration with local businesses, non-profit organizations, and/or cultural and historical centers on hands-on, project-based, and community-oriented work. Course Fee: STLF $18.48; LRLF $10.27; LB01 $5.
SPN 4163. Sociolinguistics and Latino Health. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: SPN 3043, SPN 3063, or SPN 3053. Examines the relationship between language, culture, and healthcare among Latinos in the US. Offers students a broad understanding of the health conditions affecting Latinos in the US, sociolinguistic awareness, and a comprehensive understanding of the language issues and policy measures that intersect with these conditions. Course Fee: LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48.
SPN 4183. Multilingual Digital Storytelling. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Praxis and methods of multilingual digital storytelling through a variety of mediums and tools. Evaluation of various digital media such as podcasts, digital archives, digital mapping, text analysis, data visualizations, and multimodal texts. Course Fee: LRLF $10.27; DL01 $75; STLF $18.48.
SPN 4203. Topics in Hispanic Literatures. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: SPN 3043, an upper-division course in literature taught in Spanish or consent of instructor.
An intensive study of an area of Spanish or Spanish American literatures. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. This course fulfills the College of Liberal and Fine Arts Signature Experience. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48; DL01 $75.
SPN 4303. Topics in Hispanic Cultures. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: SPN 3043, an upper-division course in literature or culture taught in Spanish, or consent of instructor.
An intensive study of an area of Hispanic cultures. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. This course fulfills the College of Liberal and Fine Arts Signature Experience. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: DL01 $75; LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
SPN 4393. Creative Writing: Poetry. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: SPN 3083 or consent of Instructor. Intensive practice and development of techniques in the composition of poetry. Course Fee: STLF $18.48; LRLF $10.27; LB01 $5.
SPN 4403. Topics in Creative Writing. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: SPN 3083 or consent of Instructor. Creative writing workshop in specialized area or genre. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Course Fee: LB01 $5; LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48.
SPN 4413. Creative Writing: Fiction. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: SPN 3083, or consent of instructor. Intensive practice and development of techniques in the composition of fiction. Course Fee: LB01 $5; LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48.
SPN 4503. Topics in Spanish as a Heritage Language. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: SPN 3063, or consent of instructor. Study of theories, methodologies, and pedagogies of Spanish as a Heritage Language. The social and historical context of Spanish in the United States. Course Fee: LB01 $5; LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48.
SPN 4603. Topics in Borderlands Cultures and Literatures. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: SPN 3233 or consent of instructor. Study of specialized topics regarding Spanish language-based cultures and literatures of borderlands, including Spanish in the United States. Course Fee: LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48; MM01 $7.
SPN 4703. Topics in Hispanic-Latin American-Latina/o/x-Borderlands Digital Humanities. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: SPN 4183 (or SPN 3133 in previous catalogs). Special topics courses of a thematic topic or issue in the digital humanities focused on the Indigenous, Hispanic, Latin American, Latinx, Caribbean, Borderlands Digital Humanities subfields. Course Fee: DL01 $75; LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48.
SPN 4913. Independent Study. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Permission in writing (form available) from the instructor, the student’s advisor, the Department Chair, and Dean of the College in which the course is offered.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. No more than 6 semester credit hours of SPN 4913 and/or SPN 4993 may be applied to the major in Spanish. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
SPN 4933. Internship in Spanish. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair.
Supervised experience in a setting that provides the opportunity to integrate theory and practice in language usage. May be repeated once for credit. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
SPN 4953. Special Studies in Spanish. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Studies may be repeated for credit when the topics vary, but not more than 6 semester credit hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
SPN 4993. Honors Research. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Consent of the undergraduate advisor.
Supervised research and preparation of an honors thesis. May be repeated once for credit, with approval. No more than 6 semester credit hours of SPN 4993 and/or SPN 4913 may be applied to the major in Spanish. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.
