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FC101 & FC102 Basic
Chinese I and II. (3-0-3 & 3-03) These are two introductory
courses for beginners in Standard Mandarin Chinese. The courses follow an
integrated approach in developing the learners' all-round ability to understand,
speak, read and write the language. Emphasis is placed on communicative skills
through various activities in and out of class. To prepare learners for
authentic communication in the future, the Romanized spelling system as well as
the square characters are taught, together with native pronunciation, native
sentence structure and an adequate amount of basic vocabulary. Cultural exposure
accompanies the development of communicative skills. Prereq: none .
FC201 &
FC202 Intermediate Chinese I
& II. (3-0-3 & 3-03) These two courses continue from the two Basic Chinese courses
and provide further training of the learners' all-round ability to understand,
speak, read and write Standard Mandarin. While emphasis is still placed on
communicative skills, the learners are expected to extend their vocabulary and
grammatical knowledge to a more comprehensive level, to the extent that they
could readily and appropriately apply this knowledge to the expression of their
own ideas as well as the understanding of more native-style oral and written
texts. More cultural exposure is involved to facilitate appropriate
communication, and more characters are taught to consolidate reading and
writing. Prereq: FC102.
FF201 & FF202 Intermediate French I & II (3-0-3 & 3-0-3). Continues development of oral, reading, and writing skills using real-life situations. Emphasizes practical, everyday culture of French-speaking world. FF201 Prereq: FF102 & FF202 Prereq: FF201. [fall & spring]
FF301 & FF302 Advanced French with Civilization Readings I & II (3-0-3 & 3-0-3). Develops fluency in conversation and facility in reading and writing. Topics emphasize main aspects of French civilization. Prereq: FF202. [fall & spring]
FF411 Development of French Civilization (3-0-3). From the origins to World War II. Prereq: FF302 or approval of department chair. [fall]
FF412 Modern France (3-0-3). All aspects of contemporary France: geography, economy, institutions, society, politics and culture. Prereq: FF302 or approval of department chair. [spring]
FF421 & FF422 Representative Readings in French Literature I & II (3-0-3 & 3-0-3). Class discussions of works by leading writers of various periods. Program includes film versions of several titles. Taught in French. Prereq: FF302 or approval of department chair. [fall & spring]
FG201 & FG202 Intermediate German I & II (3-0-3 & 3-0-3). Continues development of oral, reading and writing skills. Includes area and cultural topics. FG201 Prereq: FG102 & FG202 Prereq: FG201. [fall & spring]
FG310 Introduction to Contemporary Germany (3-0-3). An introduction to the geography and political, economic and social systems of the Republic of Germany, in German. Stresses development of advanced German language skills. Prereq: FG202. [fall]
FG320 Introduction to German Literature (3-0-3). In German. Stresses development of advanced German language skills. Prereq: FG202. [spring]
FG411 Development of German Civilization (3-0-3). Contemporary German society, institutions and national policies. Prereq: FG310 or approval of department chair. [fall]
FG412 Modern Germany (3-0-3). Reviews main currents of postwar German political history, culture and society. Prereq: FG310, FG320 or approval of department chair. [spring]
FG421 & FG422 Representative Readings in German Literature I & II (3-0-3 & 3-0-3). Analysis and discussion of works of leading writers of various periods. Prereq: FG320 or approval of department chair. [fall & spring]
FJ201 & FJ202 Intermediate Japanese I & II (3-0-3 & 3-0-3). Continues development of oral skills. Introduces reading and writing with kanji characters. FJ201 Prereq: FJ102; FJ202 Prereq: FJ201. [fall & spring]
FJ301 & FJ302 Advanced Japanese I & II (3-0-3 & 3-0-3). Further development of listening, reading and speaking skills. Introduction to Japan and Japanese culture. Prereq: FJ202. [fall & spring]
FR201 & FR202 Intermediate Russian I & II (3-0-3 & 3-0-3). Continues development of oral, reading and writing skills with the emphasison spoken Russian. Includes area and cultural topics. FR201 Prereq: FR102 & FR202 Prereq: FR201. [fall & spring]
FR330 & FR340 Advanced Russian with Civilization Readings I & II (3-0-3 & 3-0-3). Further development of communicative skills in Russian. Emphasizes listening, speaking and reading. Knowledge of main socio-cultural periods from 9th through 20th centuries. Prereq: FR202. [fall & spring]
FR411 Development of Russian Civilization (3-0-3). From the 10th century to World War II. Prereq: FR340 or approval of department chair. [fall]
FR412 Modern Russia (3-0-3). The Soviet Union since World War II; social, cultural, economic patterns; technology, armed forces; national policies. Prereq: FR340 or approval of department chair. [spring]
FS201 & FS202 Intermediate Spanish I & II (3-0-3 & 3-0-3). Stresses listening and speaking, with continuing development of reading and writing skills. Strong interactive video component. Includes area and cultural topics. FS201 Prereq: FS102 & FS202 Prereq: FS201. [fall & spring]
FS301 Advanced Spanish with Civilization Readings (3-0-3). Develops fluency in conversation and facility in reading and writing. Listening comprehension skills are developed by an interactive video program. Topics emphasize main aspects of Hispanic civilization. Prereq: FS202. [fall]
FS304 Advanced Conversational Spanish (3-0-3). Develops proficiency in speaking and writing on topics based on literary selections, articles and recorded material on life in Hispanic countries. Program includes naval dialogues and terminology. Prereq: FS202. [spring]
FS412 Contemporary Latin American Civilization (3-0-3). Past and current social, economic, cultural and political patterns and problems. Prereq: FS304 or approval of department chair. [spring]
FS413 Spanish Civilization (3-0-3). Culture and civilization of Spain from the Roman period through the 20th century supplemented by videos, readings and classroom discussion. Prereq: FS304 or approval of department chair. [fall]
FS421 Spanish Literature (3-0-3). Representative works such as The Cid and Don Quixote reflecting the culture, ethics and values of Spain in its major literary periods. Prereq: FS304 or approval of department chair. [spring]
FS422 Spanish American Literature (3-0-3). Novels, stories, essays, poetry and plays reflecting the culture, ethics and values of major Spanish American countries from modernism to the present. Prereq: FS304 or approval of department chair. [fall]
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