| Course: | FA101 |
| Title: | 100-Level Arabic I |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Students learn the rudiments of Arabic language proficiency, ending the semester with the ability to have short introductory conversations about self, family and work, and to read and write in Arabic script, and well-prepared to build their skills in the second semester. The majority of class time is conducted in Arabic. Students are supported with video and audio tapes, and significant written and oral work. We focus on the standard language used throughout the Arab World, with significant treatment of the issues of dialectical Arabic. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: None. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FA102 |
| Title: | 100-Level Arabic Ii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Students further develop their Arabic proficiency skills, broadening the range of topics with which they can deal in the language, and deepening their understanding of Arabic grammar and syntax. Students produce Arabic in both oral and written modes, while strengthening their listening and reading abilities. Students become familiar with more complex aspects of Arabic culture through the use of video and audio tapes, with an occasional internet assignment. Students develop the ability to use spoken and written Arabic for a growing set of tasks and situations. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FA101. Prereq: FA101 Coreq: Prereq: FA101 Coreq: Prereq: FA101 Coreq: |
| Course: | FA111 |
| Title: | First Year Arabic I |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | Introduction to the language, culture, and societies. Students will explore language and gain insight to societal themes as they relate to cultures speaking that foreign language. [FALL] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FA112 |
| Title: | First Year Arabic II |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | A continuation of FA111. Students will continue to develop language skills and advance their cultural knowledge. [SPRING] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FA111 |
| Course: | FA121 |
| Title: | Intensive 100-Level Arabic I |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | The intensive six-credit corequisites FA121 and FA123 are designed for novices to equip themselves with several basic life skills in Arabic to lay a foundation for higher level learning of the language. Students learn to offer and solicit information about themselves and others, about family structure and members, fields of work and study, educational and geographical life experience, their homes, hobbies, food culture and related activities, understand and offer basic directions, and discuss weather, seasons and climate. Cultural knowledge is integrated into instruction. The teacher assigns students activities to complete to show their language competence. FA121 and FA123 are roughly equivalent to FA101 and FA102. |
| Requisites: | Co-req: FA123 Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FA123 |
| Title: | Intensive 100-Level Arabic Ii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | The intensive six-credit corequisites FA121 and FA123 are designed for novices to equip themselves with several basic life skills in Arabic to lay a foundation for higher level learning of the language. Students learn to offer and solicit information about themselves and others, about family structure and members, fields of work and study, educational and geographical life experience, their homes, hobbies, food culture and related activities, understand and offer basic directions, and discuss weather, seasons and climate. Cultural knowledge is integrated into instruction. The teacher assigns students activities to complete to show their language competence. FA121 and FA123 are roughly equivalent to FA101 and FA102. |
| Requisites: | Co-req: FA121 Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FA201 |
| Title: | 200-Level Arabic I |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Students continue to develop all their skills in Arabic, with longer, more diverse texts, more complex situations, and more challenging oral and written assignments. Students review, strengthen and refine their grasp of Arabic grammar and syntax, and develop vocabulary bases for an ever-broadening set of fields. Arabic broadcasts, films and authentic contemporary texts are used to supplement the textbook. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FA102. Prereq: FA102 Coreq: Prereq: FA102 Coreq: Prereq: FA102 Coreq: |
| Course: | FA202 |
| Title: | 200-Level Arabic Ii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | In this continuation of intermediate Arabic, students supplement their textbook work with a set of sample authentic texts and media from a variety of fields, allowing discussion and writing on more complex ideas, and giving students opportunity to improve all their language skills, and broaden their skill base. The semester culminates with a short written paper and student classroom presentations all delivered in Arabic. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FA201. Prereq: FA201 Coreq: Prereq: FA201 Coreq: Prereq: FA201 Coreq: |
| Course: | FA211 |
| Title: | SECOND YEAR ARABIC I |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | A continuation of First Year Arabic courses. Refinement of communication in the target language and intensification of aural and reading comprehension. The course will focus on expanding language proficiency and cultural/civilizational understanding through engagement with authentic materials. [FALL] |
| Requisites: |
| Course: | FA212 |
| Title: | SECOND YEAR ARABIC II |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | A continuation of FA211. Continued refinement of target language with emphasis on conversational practice and aural comprehension of contemporary spoken language. Serves as a bridge course, designed to transition students beyond foundational levels and prepare them for more challenging linguistic and cultural study. [SPRING] |
| Requisites: | Prereq; FA211 |
| Course: | FA220 |
| Title: | Intensive 200-Level Arabic I |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | The six-credit-hour combined corequisites FA220 and FA222 are the continuation of the intensive sequence begun with FA121 and FA123. This course is designed to support students further acquisition of Arabic in all four skills, speaking, listening, reading and writing, and move into intermediate level language competency. Students will increase their knowledge of vocabulary, grammar and culture to allow them to use the language to communicate about daily and weekly schedules, planning for visits and travel, household chores, furnishings and arrangements, holidays and culturally specific customs, purchasing, dating and marriage, aspects of Arab cultural history, and Arab diaspora. The combined corequisite courses are equivalent to FA201 and FA202. |
| Requisites: | Pre-req: FA121/123 Co-req: FA222 Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FA222 |
| Title: | Intensive 200-Level Arabic Ii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | The six-credit-hour combined corequisites FA220 and FA222 are the continuation of the intensive sequence begun with FA121 and FA123. This course is designed to support students further acquisition of Arabic in all four skills, speaking, listening, reading and writing, and move into intermediate level language competency. Students will increase their knowledge of vocabulary, grammar and culture to allow them to use the language to communicate about daily and weekly schedules, planning for visits and travel, household chores, furnishings and arrangements, holidays and culturally specific customs, purchasing, dating and marriage, aspects of Arab cultural history, and Arab diaspora. The combined corequisite courses are equivalent to FA201 and FA202. |
| Requisites: | Pre-req: FA121/123 Co-req: FA220 Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FA301 |
| Title: | Advanced Arabic I |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Using a variety of texts and media, students will work toward greater fluency in spoken and written Arabic. The course, conducted entirely in Arabic, will include reading short stories, articles from the press, film and selections from the Arabic literary heritage. Students will conduct full classroom discussions, write essays and stories, and present results of research in class. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: Validation of FA202 or a grade of B or higher in FA202 or approval of de |
| Course: | FA302 |
| Title: | Advanced Arabic Ii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Using exclusively Arabic in the classroom, the students will work toward greater fluency in spoken and written Arabic. The course will include the reading and discussion of a short novel or a piece of Arabic drama, with discussion of pertinent cultural, historical and political dimensions. The course will emphasize growth in grammatical and stylistic sophistication. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FA301. Prereq: FA301 Coreq: Prereq: FA301 Coreq: Prereq: FA301 Coreq: |
| Course: | FA309 |
| Title: | Language Immersion Abroad-Arabic |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This LSAP immersion course entails language and culture immersion through classroom and experiential learning in the context of an academic program in the specific host country vetted by the appropriate USNA faculty in the Languages and Cultures Department. Each LSAP program is designed to facilitate development of midshipmen¿s language skills and to promote their understanding of social, cultural and historical aspects of the target country. Every LSAP program is designed with a minimum of 45 contact hours of language instruction in addition to 15 hours of cultural learning and excursions in the host country. FA309 offers three credits to students who successfully complete a four week LSAP program abroad with a passing grade. In order to receive credit and appropriate placement, students must complete the Languages and Cultures Department¿s program assessment as specified by the program manager at a level of C or above to receive three validation credits, and to be placed into the appropriate level of the USNA language program in order to continue language gains in the classroom upon return. FA309 will reflect credits earned during LSAP, if and only if the experience of the language immersion abroad CANNOT be mapped onto an existing language course at USNA. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FA202 or equivalent Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FA315 |
| Title: | Conversation & Composition In Arabic |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course emphasizes development of oral and reading and writing proficiency towards advanced level, with special attention on grammar, syntax, vocabulary, speaking and writing. Text selection and supplementary audiovisual materials encourage the development of the skills to read and discuss in Arabic, and then to write increasingly complex short essays and argument structures, practicing stylistic devices and different types of complex discourse connectors. Students will also be taking increasing responsibility to run their class time in Arabic through presentations and guided discussions. |
| Requisites: | Pre-req: FA202 or FA220/222 or equivalent. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prere |
| Course: | FA321 |
| Title: | 300-Level Arabic I |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Using a variety of texts and media, students will work toward greater fluency in spoken and written Arabic. The course, conducted entirely in Arabic, will include reading short stories, articles from the press, film and selections from the Arabic literary heritage. Students will conduct full classroom discussions, write essays and stories, and present results of research in class. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FA202 or FA220/222 or approval of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prer |
| Course: | FA322 |
| Title: | 300-Level Arabic Ii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Using exclusively Arabic in the classroom, the students will work toward greater fluency in spoken and written Arabic. The course will include the reading and discussion of a short novel or a piece of Arabic drama, with discussion of pertinent cultural, historical and political dimensions. The course will emphasize growth in grammatical and stylistic sophistication. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FA301. Prereq: FA301 Coreq: Prereq: FA301 Coreq: Prereq: FA301 Coreq: |
| Course: | FA325 |
| Title: | Media Arabic |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course familiarizes advanced students of Arabic with various forms of popular media, including Arabic newspapers and magazines, television news, internet sites, and radio broadcasts. Students write a series of short essays on topical societal issues using the vocabulary and syntactical structures practiced in class. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FA202 and approval of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FA334 |
| Title: | Topics In 300-Level Arabic |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Under this course rubric Arabic faculty offer a 300-level course Arabic language course which s/he has designed and prepared with the approval of the Arabic Unit. Such courses focus on any of a variety of themes and topics at the 300-level on a rotating occasional basis. Courses offered under this rubric include "Applied Arabic Grammar," "Arabic Song and Poetry," "Military Arabic," and "Arabic Folklore and Stories," or other occasional topic, each of which would be offered no more than once every three or four years. Intermediate level students will be supported in their development towards advanced proficiency in their language skills while exploring a specific topic in language and culture. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FA202 or FA220/222 or equivalent Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: |
| Course: | FA342 |
| Title: | Arabic Dialect |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course familiarizes students of Arabic with one of the major dialects of Arabic spoken in the Arab world. Students learn the basics of speaking in the dialect, as well as sounds, forms, idiomatic vocabulary, and grammatical structures which characterize it. Possible dialects: Syrian (FA342S), Egyptian (FA342G), Palestinian (FA342P), Moroccan (FA342M), Omani (FA342O), Lebanese (FA342L), or others as set by the Arabic faculty. Can be repeated for a different dialect. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FA202 and approval of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FA342I |
| Title: | Arabic Dialect (Iraqi) |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course familiarizes students of Arabic with one of the major dialects of Arabic spoken in the Arab world. Students learn the basics of speaking in the dialect, as well as sounds, forms, idiomatic vocabulary, and grammatical structures which characterize it. Possible dialects: Syrian (FA342S), Egyptian (FA342G), Palestinian (FA342P), Moroccan (FA342M), Omani (FA342O), Lebanese (FA342L), or others as set by the Arabic faculty. Can be repeated for a different dialect. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FA202 and approval of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FA350E |
| Title: | Window On Arabic Culture |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Using English translations, course explores Arab culture from the Qur'an to current novels and films. Class discusses Arab identities, intellectual contributions of Arabs, and Arab voices on key issues today. Counts as an upper level Humanities-Social Science course. (Taught in English) [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: HE112 or equivalent. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FA378E |
| Title: | Adv Topics: Arabic Literature In Translation |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Under this course title Arabic faculty offer investigations into aspects of Arabic Culture, focused on a specific theme at the 300-level or above on a rotating occasional basis, with English as the language of instruction. Courses offered under this rubric include "Arabic Literature and Film," "Gender in Arabic Literature and Culture," "Art of On-Going Arab Revolutions," "Regional Arabic Literature and Culture," (to be further specified by region under consideration), etc. Students deepen their knowledge of Arabic culture using primary sources in translation. This seminar class requires a high level of student participation, significant writing, research and presentation of research findings. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: HE112 Prereq: HE112 Coreq: Prereq: HE112 Coreq: Prereq: HE112 Coreq: |
| Course: | FA425 |
| Title: | Arabic Discourse In Society |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This advanced language course aims to acquaint students with various types of complex Arabic discourse, illustrating aspects of Arabic cultural history, modern Arab societies and cultural movements. Text selections and supplementary audiovisual materials relate to modern and historical political thought, religious thought, cultural criticism, historical investigation, philosophy and literature. Students read and discuss selections in Arabic, analyzing the texts' complex syntactical structures, and evaluating stylistic and rhetorical devices. Writing assignments focus on improving students' composing style, content, and argument structure. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FA202 and approval of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FA426 |
| Title: | Modern Arabic Literature |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course, conducted completely in Arabic, explores samples of highly acclaimed modern Arabic literature from throughout the Arab world. Students read and analyze works by authors from a broad geographical area extending from Morocco to the Arabic Gulf, and extending in time from 1900 to the present day. Recurring themes in modern and contemporary literature, such as cultural and national identity, colonialism, religion, and class conflict, are the bases of discussion of the texts and related writing assignments in Arabic. The course entails reading of short stories, a novella or chapters from a longer novel, and poetry. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FA301 and FA302, or approval of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq |
| Course: | FA467 |
| Title: | Advanced Topics In Arabic |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Under this course title, Arabic faculty offer one of a set of Arabic content courses focused on a specific theme at the 400-level on a rotating basis. Courses offered under this rubric include "Arabic Theater," "Topics in Arabic History," "After the Arab Spring," "Arabic Music and Performance," etc. Students will develop towards advanced proficiency in all their Arabic language skills while exploring a specific theme in language and culture. This seminar class requires students to participate in debate on pertinent topics, do close reading of texts, conduct outside research using Arabic materials, and write papers and present research findings in Arabic. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FA322 Prereq: FA322 Coreq: Prereq: FA322 Coreq: Prereq: FA322 Coreq: |
| Course: | FC101 |
| Title: | 100-Level Chinese I |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | The first of a two course sequence using an integrated approach to develop learner's ability to understand, speak, read and write Standard Mandarin Chinese. Communicative skills are developed through various activities in and out of class. Romanized spelling and square characters are taught, as well as pronunciation, sentence structure, and basic vocabulary. Cultural exposure accompanies the development of communicative skills. If taken and passed at USNA, may be used as a free elective by Division I and II majors. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: None. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FC102 |
| Title: | 100-Level Chinese Ii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | A continuation of FC101. If taken and passed, may be used in place of a 200 level humanities-social science elective in Division I and II majors. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FC101. Prereq: FC101 Coreq: Prereq: FC101 Coreq: Prereq: FC101 Coreq: |
| Course: | FC111 |
| Title: | First Year Chinese I |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | Introduction to the language, culture, and societies. Students will explore language and gain insight to societal themes as they relate to cultures speaking that foreign language. [FALL] |
| Requisites: |
| Course: | FC112 |
| Title: | First Year Chinese II |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | A continuation of FC111. Students will continue to develop language skills and advance their cultural knowledge. [SPRING] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FC111 |
| Course: | FC121 |
| Title: | Intensive 100-Level Chinese I |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | The intensive six-credit corequisites FC121 and FC123 are designed for novices to equip themselves with some basic life skills in Mandarin Chinese to lay a foundation for higher level learning of the language. The two-course sequence uses an integrated approach to develop students' ability to understand, speak, read, and write Standard Mandarin Chinese about daily routines. Communicative skills are developed through various activities in and out of class. Romanized spelling and square characters are taught, as well as pronunciation, sentence structure, and basic vocabulary. Cultural exposure accompanies the development of communicative skills. If taken and passed at USNA, the course may be used as a free elective by Division I and II majors. FC121 and FC123 are equivalent to FC101 and FC102. |
| Requisites: | Co-req: FC123 or permission of the Dept Chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: P |
| Course: | FC123 |
| Title: | Intensive 100-Level Chinese Ii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | The intensive six-credit corequisites FC121 and FC123 are designed for novices to equip themselves with some basic life skills in Mandarin Chinese to lay a foundation for higher level learning of the language. The two-course sequence uses an integrated approach to develop students' ability to understand, speak, read, and write Standard Mandarin Chinese about daily routines. Communicative skills are developed through various activities in and out of class. Romanized spelling and square characters are taught, as well as pronunciation, sentence structure, and basic vocabulary. Cultural exposure accompanies the development of communicative skills. If taken and passed at USNA, the course may be used as a free elective by Division I and II majors. FC121 and FC123 are equivalent to FC101 and FC102. |
| Requisites: | Co-req: FC121 or permission of the Dept Chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: P |
| Course: | FC201 |
| Title: | 200-Level Chinese I |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course continues from the two Basic Chinese courses and provides further training of the learner's all-round ability to understand, speak, read and write Standard Mandarin. While emphasis is still placed on communication 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. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FC102. Prereq: FC102 Coreq: Prereq: FC102 Coreq: Prereq: FC102 Coreq: |
| Course: | FC202 |
| Title: | 200-Level Chinese Ii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | A continuation of Second-Year Chinese I (FC201). [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FC201. Prereq: FC201 Coreq: Prereq: FC201 Coreq: Prereq: FC201 Coreq: |
| Course: | FC211 |
| Title: | SECOND YEAR CHINESE I |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | A continuation of First Year Chinese courses. Refinement of communication in the target language and intensification of aural and reading comprehension. The course will focus on expanding language proficiency and cultural/civilizational understanding through engagement with authentic materials. [FALL] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FC112 |
| Course: | FC212 |
| Title: | SECOND YEAR CHINESE II |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | A continuation of FC211. Continued refinement of target language with emphasis on conversational practice and aural comprehension of contemporary spoken language. Serves as a bridge course, designed to transition students beyond foundational levels and prepare them for more challenging linguistic and cultural study. [SPRING] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FC211 |
| Course: | FC220 |
| Title: | Intensive 200-Level Chinese I |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | The six-credit-hour combined corequisites FC220 and FC222 are the continuation of the intensive sequence begun with FC121 and FC123. Communicative skills are developed through various activities in and out of class. Romanized spelling and square characters are taught, as well as pronunciations, sentence structures, and basic vocabulary. Cultural exposure accompanies the development of communicative skills. If taken and passed at USNA, the course may be used as a free elective by Division I and II majors. The combined corequisite courses are equivalent to FC201 and FC202. |
| Requisites: | Co-req: FC222 or permission of the Dept Chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: P |
| Course: | FC222 |
| Title: | Intensive 200-Level Chinese Ii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | The six-credit-hour combined corequisites FC220 and FC222 are the continuation of the intensive sequence begun with FC121 and FC123. Communicative skills are developed through various activities in and out of class. Romanized spelling and square characters are taught, as well as pronunciations, sentence structures, and basic vocabulary. Cultural exposure accompanies the development of communicative skills. If taken and passed at USNA, the course may be used as a free elective by Division I and II majors. The combined corequisite courses are equivalent to FC201 and FC202. |
| Requisites: | Co-req: FC220 or permission of the Dept Chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: P |
| Course: | FC301 |
| Title: | 300-Level Chinese I |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | The first of a two course sequence which transitions from controlled training in language skills to freer and more authentic communications in Mandarin Chinese. Class activities are purposefully organized and strictly guided. A larger amount of cultural content is loaded in various problem-solving tasks. Character reading and writing are enhanced by the use of dictionaries and by computer input of the Romanized Pinyin system. Daily practice of handwriting and memorization of more characters. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FC202. Prereq: FC202 Coreq: Prereq: FC202 Coreq: Prereq: FC202 Coreq: |
| Course: | FC302 |
| Title: | 300-Level Chinese Ii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | A continuation of Third-Year Chinese I. See FC301 for a listing of topics. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FC301. Prereq: FC301 Coreq: Prereq: FC301 Coreq: Prereq: FC301 Coreq: |
| Course: | FC309 |
| Title: | Language Immersion Abroad-Chinese |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This LSAP immersion course entails language and culture immersion through classroom and experiential learning in the context of an academic program in the specific host country vetted by the appropriate USNA faculty in the Languages and Cultures Department. Each LSAP program is designed to facilitate development of midshipmen¿s language skills and to promote their understanding of social, cultural and historical aspects of the target country. Every LSAP program is designed with a minimum of 45 contact hours of language instruction in addition to 15 hours of cultural learning and excursions in the host country. FC309 offers three credits to students who successfully complete a four week LSAP program abroad with a passing grade. In order to receive credit and appropriate placement, students must complete the Languages and Cultures Department¿s program assessment as specified by the program manager at a level of C or above to receive three validation credits, and to be placed into the appropriate level of the USNA language program in order to continue language gains in the classroom upon return. FC309 will reflect credits earned during LSAP, if and only if the experience of the language immersion abroad CANNOT be mapped onto an existing language course at USNA. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FC202 or equivalent Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FC350E |
| Title: | Chinese Culture Through Film |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course, taught in English, offers an introduction to Chinese society and culture through feature films, documentaries, and readings. Each film is studied from various theoretical and analytical perspectives. Topics include Chinese historical events, aspects of Chinese culture and society, relationship between tradition and modernity, and Chinese nationalism in the era of globalization. The course is one of Hum/SS electives and part of the Regional Studies courses at USNA. Knowledge of Chinese language is not required. Films have English subtitles. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: HE111 Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FC360E |
| Title: | 20th-Century Chinese Lit |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course, taught in English, offers a study of modern Chinese identity through literature. The course materials include short stories, plays, poems, and novels by Chinese writers, as well as historical narratives, biographies, and literary criticism by Western scholars. The objectives of the course are to understand history, society and culture of 20th-century China; to learn different critical methods and strategies for analyzing and finding value in literary texts; to understand the concept of the self in traditional and modern Chinese thought, and the relationship between the individual self and Chinese national identity. The course is one of Hum/SS electives. Knowledge of Chinese is not required. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: HE112 or equivalent. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FC401 |
| Title: | Chinese Language & Culture I |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course continues from FC302 to further enhance midshipmen's exposure to Chinese vocabulary, grammar, discourse structure, communicative skills, character reading and writing, as well as their knowledge of Chinese culture. Through a rich variety of topics such as the origin and structure of Chinese characters, homophones and idioms, traditional and simplified characters, the origin of the name of the country, women and marriage, education, birth-control, human rights, religion, myths, and folk tales, midshipmen increase their understanding of China's history and modern life, while gradually moving to comparatively higher levels of proficiency in spoken and written Chinese. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FC302 or equivalent. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FC402 |
| Title: | Chinese Language & Culture Ii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course continues from FC401 to further enhance midshipmen's exposure to Chinese vocabulary, grammar, discourse structure, communicative skills, character reading and writing, as well as their knowledge of Chinese culture. Through a rich variety of topics such as the origin and structure of Chinese characters, homophones and idioms, traditional and simplified characters, the origin of the name of the country, women and marriage, education, birth-control, human rights, religion, myths, and folk tales, midshipmen increase their understanding of China's history and modern life, while gradually moving to comparatively higher levels of proficiency in spoken and written Chinese. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FC401 or equivalent. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FC403 |
| Title: | Chinese Language & Culture Iii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | FC403 continues from FC402 to further increase midshipmen's exposure to Chinese vocabulary, grammar, and discourse structure. The course further develops midshipmen's speaking and character recognition skills, as well as knowledge of Chinese culture. Through a rich variety of topics including the origin and structure of Chinese characters, pragmatics, language policies, national identity, and women and marriage, midshipmen gradually move to a more advanced level both in their ability to use Chinese and in their readiness to deal with various cross-linguistic and cross-cultural tasks. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FC402 or equivalent level by validation. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FC404 |
| Title: | Chinese Language & Culture Iv |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | FC404 continues from FC403 to further develop midshipmen's ability in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and their understanding of Chinese culture. Through a rich variety of topics such as education, population policy, human rights, religion and popular culture, midshipmen gradually move to a more advanced level both in their ability to use the target language and in their readiness to deal with various cross-linguistic and cross-cultural communication tasks. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FC403 or equivalent level by validation. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FC411 |
| Title: | Advanced Reading & Writing I |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | FC411 focuses on transitions from oral communication about daily routines to reading and writing formal Chinese with sophisticated content and complex sentence structure. Midshipmen learn advanced vocabulary and strategies for more challenging material and engage in regular classroom discussion and composition writing in Chinese based on their reading assignments to enhance their reading and writing skills. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FC404 or equivalent level by validation. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FC412 |
| Title: | Advanced Reading & Writing Ii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | FC412 continues from FC411 with the same focus on advanced reading and writing in formal Chinese. The course further enhances midshipmen's ability to process formal written materials with complex structure and more sophisticated ideas. Through reading and writing assignments, the course also prepares midshipmen for communicative tasks in various socio-cultural settings, with an emphasis on both linguistic and stylistic characteristics of formal Chinese. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FC411 or equivalent level by validation. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FC413 |
| Title: | Advanced Reading & Writing In Chinese Iii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | FC413, Advanced Reading and Writing in Chinese 3 continues FC412 at the advanced level with the same focus on reading and writing formal Chinese. The course further enhances midshipmen's ability to process formal written materials with complex structure and more refined and sophisticated ideas. Through reading and writing assignments, the course also prepares midshipmen for communicative tasks in various socio-cultural contexts of the target language. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FC412 or validation. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FC414 |
| Title: | Advanced Reading & Writing In Chinese Iv |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | FC414, Advanced Reading and Writing in Chinese 4 continues FC413 at the advanced level with the same focus on reading and writing formal Chinese. The course further enhances midshipmen's ability to process formal written materials with more complex structure and refined sophisticated ideas. Through reading and writing assignments, the course also prepares midshipmen for communicative tasks in various socio-cultural contexts of the target language with an emphasis on both linguistic and stylistic characteristics of formal Chinese. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FC413 or validation. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FC450 |
| Title: | Styles Of Discourse In Chinese |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course consolidates knowledge and skills students have acquired through previous Chinese courses. It enhances their reading, writing, and aural-oral abilities through studies of different styles of discourse such as stories, advertisements, public notices, public speeches, letters, and interviews. Building on comprehension and expression at the level of single sentences, emphasis is placed on various discourse organization mechanisms such as narratives with sequential or cause-effect arrangements, descriptions of physical environments and personal emotions, and arguments of positions and opinions in different contexts. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FC302 or equivalent. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FC460 |
| Title: | Chinese In Media |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course develops students' Chinese proficiency at a more advanced level, through work with various forms of Chinese media, including newspaper reports, internet news, TV excerpts and other audio-visual materials. Students expand their vocabulary, enrich their knowledge of grammatical structures and idiomatic expressions, gain greater exposure to written-style Chinese, and increase their comprehension and production of narration, description, and argumentation in both speaking and writing. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FC401 or FC450 or equivalent. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: C |
| Course: | FF101 |
| Title: | Basic French I |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Develops basic communicative skills, with an emphasis on speaking and listening comprehension. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: None. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FF102 |
| Title: | Basic French Ii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Develops basic communicative skills, with an emphasis on speaking and listening comprehension. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FF101. Prereq: FF101 Coreq: Prereq: FF101 Coreq: Prereq: FF101 Coreq: |
| Course: | FF111 |
| Title: | FIRST YEAR FRENCH I |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | Introduction to the language, culture, and societies. Students will explore language and gain insight to societal themes as they relate to cultures speaking that foreign language. [FALL] |
| Requisites: |
| Course: | FF112 |
| Title: | FIRST YEAR FRENCH II |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | A continuation of FF111. Students will continue to develop language skills and advance their cultural knowledge. [SPRING] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FF111 |
| Course: | FF201 |
| Title: | Intermediate French I |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Continues development of oral, reading, and writing skills using real-life situations. Emphasizes practical, everyday culture of the French-speaking world. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FF102. Prereq: FF102 Coreq: Prereq: FF102 Coreq: Prereq: FF102 Coreq: |
| Course: | FF202 |
| Title: | Intermediate French Ii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Continues development of oral, reading, and writing skills using real-life situations. Emphasizes practical, everyday culture of the French-speaking world. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FF201. Prereq: FF201 Coreq: Prereq: FF201 Coreq: Prereq: FF201 Coreq: |
| Course: | FF211 |
| Title: | SECOND YEAR FRENCH I |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | A continuation of First Year French courses. Refinement of communication in the target language and intensification of aural and reading comprehension. The course will focus on expanding language proficiency and cultural/civilizational understanding through engagement with authentic materials. [FALL] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FF112 |
| Course: | FF212 |
| Title: | SECOND YEAR FRENCH II |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | A continuation of FF211. Continued refinement of target language with emphasis on conversational practice and aural comprehension of contemporary spoken language. Serves as a bridge course, designed to transition students beyond foundational levels and prepare them for more challenging linguistic and cultural study. [SPRING] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FF211 |
| Course: | FF301 |
| Title: | Advanced French With Civilization Readings I |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Develops fluency in conversation and facility in reading and writing. Topics emphasize main aspects of Francophone Literatures and Cultures. Taught in French. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FF202. Prereq: FF202 Coreq: Prereq: FF202 Coreq: Prereq: FF202 Coreq: |
| Course: | FF302 |
| Title: | Advanced French With Civilization Readings Ii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Develops fluency in conversation and facility in reading and writing. Topics emphasize main aspects of Francophone Literatures and Cultures. Taught in French. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FF202. Prereq: FF202 Coreq: Prereq: FF202 Coreq: Prereq: FF202 Coreq: |
| Course: | FF309 |
| Title: | Language Immersion Abroad-French |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This LSAP immersion course entails language and culture immersion through classroom and experiential learning in the context of an academic program in the specific host country vetted by the appropriate USNA faculty in the Languages and Cultures Department. Each LSAP program is designed to facilitate development of midshipmen¿s language skills and to promote their understanding of social, cultural and historical aspects of the target country. Every LSAP program is designed with a minimum of 45 contact hours of language instruction in addition to 15 hours of cultural learning and excursions in the host country. FF309 offers three credits to students who successfully complete a four week LSAP program abroad with a passing grade. In order to receive credit and appropriate placement, students must complete the Languages and Cultures Department¿s program assessment as specified by the program manager at a level of C or above to receive three validation credits, and to be placed into the appropriate level of the USNA language program in order to continue language gains in the classroom upon return. FF309 will reflect credits earned during LSAP, if and only if the experience of the language immersion abroad CANNOT be mapped onto an existing language course at USNA. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FF202 or equivalent Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FF411 |
| Title: | Development Of French Civilization |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | From the origins to World War II. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FF302 or approval of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: P |
| Course: | FF412 |
| Title: | Modern France |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | All aspects of contemporary France: geography, economy, institutions, society, politics and culture. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FF302 or approval of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: P |
| Course: | FF421 |
| Title: | Representative Readings In French Literature I |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Class discussions of works by leading writers of various periods. Program includes film versions of several titles. Taught in French. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FF302 or approval of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: P |
| Course: | FF422 |
| Title: | Representative Readings In French Literature Ii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Class discussions of works by leading writers of various periods. Program includes film versions of several titles. Taught in French. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FF302 or approval of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: P |
| Course: | FF432 |
| Title: | France And The Arab World |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | France and the Arab World engages midshipmen in reading, writing, and discussion about France's ties to the Arab world, including colonization and post-colonial political and cultural connections to North Africa and the Middle East. Topics include French immigration policy and North African communities within France, Francophone literature of the Arab world, and the role of spoken and written French in North Africa and Lebanon. Materials include the articles from the Francophone press, fictional narratives, first person memoirs, documentaries, and feature films. Guest speakers in the classroom offer additional insider views and first hand experience of Francophone Arab countries. Conducted entirely in French. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FF302 or approval of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: P |
| Course: | FG101 |
| Title: | First Year German I |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | The 100 level German course sequence aims to take students with little to no knowledge of the German language and introduce and develop their speaking, reading, writing and listening comprehension and advance their cultural knowledge. In FG101 German students will advance through the beginner level. The course includes projects that are educational and engaging. Classroom activities are focused on student interaction and active, verbal participation. The goals are to develop the building blocks necessary in order to express oneself confidently and coherently in personal, familial, social and daily situations, and to acquaint students with aspects of German society and culture. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FG102 |
| Title: | First Year German Ii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | The 100 level German course sequence aims to take students with little to no knowledge of the German language and introduce and develop their speaking, reading, writing and listening comprehension and advance their cultural knowledge. At the 102 level, German students will expand their ability to communicate on personal topics. The course includes projects that are educational and engaging. Classroom activities are focused on student interaction and active, verbal participation. The goals are to develop the building blocks necessary in order to express oneself confidently and coherently in personal, familial, social and daily situations, and to acquaint students with aspects of German society and culture. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FG101 Prereq: FG101 Coreq: Prereq: FG101 Coreq: Prereq: FG101 Coreq: |
| Course: | FG111 |
| Title: | FIRST YEAR GERMAN I |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | Introduction to the language, culture, and societies. Students will explore language and gain insight to societal themes as they relate to cultures speaking that foreign language. [FALL] |
| Requisites: |
| Course: | FG112 |
| Title: | FIRST YEAR GERMAN II |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | A continuation of FG111. Students will continue to develop language skills and advance their cultural knowledge. [SPRING] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FG111 |
| Course: | FG201 |
| Title: | Second Year German I |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | The 200 level German course sequence aims to expand on students¿ abilities to speak, read, write, and listen and develop their cultural knowledge. All instructions and activities are performed in German to the maximum extent practicable. Classroom activities are focused on student interaction and active, verbal participation. This course has as its overarching goal the development of the student¿s proficiency. Additionally, this course builds on grammar and vocabulary developed in FG101/102 in order to express oneself confidently and coherently in personal, familial, social and daily situations, and acquaints students with aspects of German society and culture. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FG102 Prereq: FG102 Coreq: Prereq: FG102 Coreq: Prereq: FG102 Coreq: |
| Course: | FG202 |
| Title: | Second Year German Ii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | The 200 level German course sequence aims to expand on students¿ abilities to speak, read, write, and listen and develop their cultural knowledge. FG202 is a continuation of FG201. All instructions and activities are performed in German to the maximum extent practicable. Classroom activities are focused on student interaction and active, verbal participation. Additionally, this course builds on grammar and vocabulary developed in FG201 in order to express oneself confidently and coherently in personal, familial, social and daily situations, and acquaints students with aspects of German society and culture. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FG201 Prereq: FG201 Coreq: Prereq: FG201 Coreq: Prereq: FG201 Coreq: |
| Course: | FG211 |
| Title: | SECOND YEAR GERMAN I |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | A continuation of First Year German courses. Refinement of communication in the target language and intensification of aural and reading comprehension. The course will focus on expanding language proficiency and cultural/civilizational understanding through engagement with authentic materials. [FALL] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FG112 |
| Course: | FG212 |
| Title: | SECOND YEAR GERMAN II |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | A continuation of FG211. Continued refinement of target language with emphasis on conversational practice and aural comprehension of contemporary spoken language. Serves as a bridge course, designed to transition students beyond foundational levels and prepare them for more challenging linguistic and cultural study. [SPRING] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FG211 |
| Course: | FG309 |
| Title: | Language Immersion Abroad-German |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This LSAP immersion course entails language and culture immersion through classroom and experiential learning in the context of an academic program in the specific host country vetted by the appropriate USNA faculty in the Languages and Cultures Department. Each LSAP program is designed to facilitate development of midshipmen¿s language skills and to promote their understanding of social, cultural and historical aspects of the target country. Every LSAP program is designed with a minimum of 45 contact hours of language instruction in addition to 15 hours of cultural learning and excursions in the host country. FG309 offers three credits to students who successfully complete a four week LSAP program abroad with a passing grade. In order to receive credit and appropriate placement, students must complete the Languages and Cultures Department¿s program assessment as specified by the program manager at a level of C or above to receive three validation credits, and to be placed into the appropriate level of the USNA language program in order to continue language gains in the classroom upon return. FG309 will reflect credits earned during LSAP, if and only if the experience of the language immersion abroad CANNOT be mapped onto an existing language course at USNA. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FG202 or equivalent Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FG310 |
| Title: | Contemporary Germany - Speaking |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course advances midshipmen¿s German reading, writing and conversational skills by focusing on cultural topics in contemporary Germany (1945-), allowing them to increase their ability to successfully communicate in German while increasing their understanding and appreciation of German culture today. A special focus of this class is the advancement of midshipmen¿s listening and speaking abilities. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FG202 Prereq: FG202 Coreq: Prereq: FG202 Coreq: Prereq: FG202 Coreq: |
| Course: | FG320 |
| Title: | Contemporary Germany - Writing |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course advances midshipmen¿s German reading, writing and conversational skills by focusing on cultural topics in contemporary Germany (1945-), allowing them to increase their ability to successfully communicate in German while increasing their understanding and appreciation of German culture today. A special focus of this class is the advancement of midshipmen¿s reading and writing abilities. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FG310 Prereq: FG310 Coreq: Prereq: FG310 Coreq: Prereq: FG310 Coreq: |
| Course: | FG411 |
| Title: | German Culture - Literature & Arts I |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course, conducted entirely in German, advances midshipmen's German reading, writing and conversational skills by focusing on German culture through literature and the arts from the 18th century to the 20st century. This is a seminar style course which uses discussion, reading and writing, to expand midshipmen's German language skills beyond intermediate and help them explore works by writers such as Goethe and Schiller, composers such as J. S. Bach, Mozart and Beethoven, and artists such as C.D. Friedrich and Wilhelm Busch. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FG320 or permission of the Dept. Chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FG412 |
| Title: | German Culture - Literature & Arts Ii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course, conducted entirely in German, is a continuation of FG411, developing midshipmen's knowledge of German literature, art and the media in contemporary Germany as well as continuing the development of their communication skills. Students begin the semester with the study of Weimar culture through literature and film, and end with explorations of contemporary German literature, art, music and forms of public and social media. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FG411 or permission of the Dept Chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: P |
| Course: | FG421 |
| Title: | German Culture Through Film: 20th Century |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course, conducted entirely in German, explores German culture and history as it is expressed through German films from the 1930's - 1990's. By tracing the political and historical trajectory from the postwar era of reconstruction to the cold war to German unification, we will study a divided and reunited screen-scape in order to critically reflect on concepts of German nationality, cultural identity, and the politics of representation. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FG320 or permission of the Dept Chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: P |
| Course: | FG422 |
| Title: | German Culture Through Film: 21st Century |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course, conducted entirely in German, focuses on German media and film-making since unification. We investigate how German media and cinema captured the atmosphere of the immediate post- unification years and discuss extensively major works of cinema since the 1990s. We will look at examples of Germany's film production and forms of social media to observe and comment on the roads German media has taken from the 1990's to the present in order to reflect on contemporary German culture and society. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FG320 or permission of the Dept. Chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FG423 |
| Title: | German Culture Through Film |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | FG423 has as its goal to use contemporary German films as a resource for learning and discussion of historic events in Germany's past as well as cultural trends that developed based on those historic events. A special focus will be on (1) the Third Reich and (2) daily life in the GDR/the German reunification. Fundamental to this course is intensive practice in oral communication and listening comprehension. To this end, in-class activities will be devoted primarily to speaking and listening activities designed to improve Midshipmen's conversational fluency. This course further aims to create a deeper interest in and sensitivity to issues of contemporary life in German-speaking countries. The classroom language will be exclusively German. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FG320 or placement into 400-level. Prereq: FG320 Coreq: Prereq: FG320 Co |
| Course: | FJ101 |
| Title: | First-Year Japanese I |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | First Year Japanese I introduces the contemporary spoken and written Japanese. Emphasis is on developing basic communication skills in listening, speaking, reading and writings. All Kana letters and some Kanji characters are introduced. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: None. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FJ102 |
| Title: | First-Year Japanese Ii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | First Year Japanese II introduces the contemporary spoken and written Japanese. Emphasis is on developing basic communication skills in listening, speaking, reading and writings. All Kana letters and some Kanji characters are introduced. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FJ101. Prereq: FJ101 Coreq: Prereq: FJ101 Coreq: Prereq: FJ101 Coreq: |
| Course: | FJ111 |
| Title: | FIRST YEAR JAPANESE I |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | Introduction to the language, culture, and societies. Students will explore language and gain insight to societal themes as they relate to cultures speaking that foreign language. [FALL] |
| Requisites: |
| Course: | FJ112 |
| Title: | FIRST YEAR JAPANESE II |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | A continuation of FJ111. Students will continue to develop language skills and advance their cultural knowledge. [SPRING] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FJ111 |
| Course: | FJ201 |
| Title: | Second-Year Japanese I |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Second Year Japanese I aims at further development of communication skills in spoken and written Japanese. More Kanji characters are introduced to prepare students to read authentic written materials such as memos, advertisements, and letters. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FJ102. Prereq: FJ102 Coreq: Prereq: FJ102 Coreq: Prereq: FJ102 Coreq: |
| Course: | FJ202 |
| Title: | Second-Year Japanese Ii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Second Year Japanese II continues development of communication skills in spoken and written Japanese. Instructions and course materials are presented in Japanese. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FJ201. Prereq: FJ201 Coreq: Prereq: FJ201 Coreq: Prereq: FJ201 Coreq: |
| Course: | FJ211 |
| Title: | SECOND YEAR JAPANESE I |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | A continuation of First Year Japanese courses. Refinement of communication in the target language and intensification of aural and reading comprehension. The course will focus on expanding language proficiency and cultural/civilizational understanding through engagement with authentic materials. [FALL] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FJ112 |
| Course: | FJ212 |
| Title: | SECOND YEAR JAPANESE II |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | A continuation of FJ211. Continued refinement of target language with emphasis on conversational practice and aural comprehension of contemporary spoken language. Serves as a bridge course, designed to transition students beyond foundational levels and prepare them for more challenging linguistic and cultural study. [SPRING] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FJ211 |
| Course: | FJ261 |
| Title: | Kanji Look And Learn I |
| Credits: | 1—0—0 |
| Description: | This noncredit course is designed for midshipmen who have a special interest in expanding their knowledge of kanji (Chinese characters). In this course, about 160 kanji and associated compound words are introduced by the frequency of their occurrence in the Japanese newspaper. Upon completion of this course, midshipmen will receive a letter grade that does not count toward cumulative QPRs. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FJ101. Coreq: FJ102-FJ302. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Core |
| Course: | FJ271 |
| Title: | Kanji Look And Learn Ii |
| Credits: | 1—0—0 |
| Description: | A direct continuation of FJ261: Kanji Look and Learn I. This noncredit course aims to build on the foundation of kanji and associated compound words that midshipmen have previously mastered. In this course, a second set of 160 kanji and associated compound words are introduced by the frequency of their occurrence in the newspapers. Upon completion of this course, midshipmen will receive a letter grade that does not count toward cumulative QPRs. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FJ261. Coreq: FJ201-FJ301. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Core |
| Course: | FJ301 |
| Title: | Third-Year Japanese I |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Third Year Japanese I introduces more sophisticated vocabulary and more complex sentence structures required for effective interpersonal communication and interpretation of written texts. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FJ202. Prereq: FJ202 Coreq: Prereq: FJ202 Coreq: Prereq: FJ202 Coreq: |
| Course: | FJ302 |
| Title: | Third-Year Japanese Ii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Third Year Japanese II aims at further development of communication skills. Emphasis is on inculcating knowledge of and sensitivity to the cultural and social context of the language use. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FJ301. Prereq: FJ301 Coreq: Prereq: FJ301 Coreq: Prereq: FJ301 Coreq: |
| Course: | FJ309 |
| Title: | Language Immersion Abroad-Japanese |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This LSAP immersion course entails language and culture immersion through classroom and experiential learning in the context of an academic program in the specific host country vetted by the appropriate USNA faculty in the Languages and Cultures Department. Each LSAP program is designed to facilitate development of midshipmen¿s language skills and to promote their understanding of social, cultural and historical aspects of the target country. Every LSAP program is designed with a minimum of 45 contact hours of language instruction in addition to 15 hours of cultural learning and excursions in the host country. FJ309 offers three credits to students who successfully complete a four week LSAP program abroad with a passing grade. In order to receive credit and appropriate placement, students must complete the Languages and Cultures Department¿s program assessment as specified by the program manager at a level of C or above to receive three validation credits, and to be placed into the appropriate level of the USNA language program in order to continue language gains in the classroom upon return. FJ309 will reflect credits earned during LSAP, if and only if the experience of the language immersion abroad CANNOT be mapped onto an existing language course at USNA. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FJ202 or equivalent Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FJ310E |
| Title: | Windows Into Japanese Culture Through Film |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course explores traditional and contemporary Japanese culture through film. This course focuses on intercultural communication (verbal and non-verbal) and explores cultural differences found within Japanese films. A variety of films are explored including films depicting the era of the samurai, World War II and modern Japan. Discussions will highlight cultural patterns that distinguish Japan from the United States. Course readings focus on linguistic, social, and cultural information pertinent to specific periods in history of Japan. This course is taught in English. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FJ350 |
| Title: | Japanese Culture Through Film |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course explores Japanese culture through films. A major goal of the course is increasing students' knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture. We will explore various cultural topics, including lifestyles (housing, food), social structure (class, occupation), cultural practices (customs, communication styles), and cultural perspectives (values, norms). Midshipmen will also examine their thoughts, feelings, and attitudes toward Japanese culture to uncover perceptions in cultural differences. FJ350 is taught in Japanese. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FJ202 or instructor's approval. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: |
| Course: | FJ411 |
| Title: | Adv Japanese Translation And Interpretation |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Designed for students pursuing a Japanese minor after starting at an advanced level, this course introduces translation and interpretation of original Japanese literary texts. The texts are selected from various genres, including poems, short stories, and folktales, written in different periods from the 8th to the 20th century. Course content includes brief discussion of the Japanese literary tradition, an introduction to the Old Japanese language and regional dialects, and discussions on social and psychological meanings of the Japanese cultural artifacts and phenomena. The course is conducted in Japanese. |
| Requisites: | Prerequisite: FJ202 and by instructor approval Prereq: FJ202 Coreq: Prereq: FJ20 |
| Course: | FJ412 |
| Title: | Advanced Japanese Conversation |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course aims at further development of communication skills, particularly in listening and speaking. Reading and writing skills are integrated to reinforce the development of listening and speaking skills. Goals include: 1) expression of the student's own ideas on selected topics in a coherent and cohesive manner, 2) listening for information to take notes, 3) improving practical ability to read and present extracted information in Japanese. Class will be conducted in Japanese. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FJ202 or approval of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: P |
| Course: | FJ420 |
| Title: | Japanese Communication As A Cultural Practice |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course provides an in-depth examination of Japanese conversation and culture. Topics that may be covered include: taking turns, appropriate strategies for listening, showing agreement/disagreement, style shifting, telling a story/narrative, and identity construction. For each topic, connections are made to appropriate cultural and conversational actions needed for communication in Japanese. FJ420 is taught in Japanese. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FJ202 or instructor's approval. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: |
| Course: | FJ425 |
| Title: | Media Studies In Japanese |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | The course teaches advanced reading and writing techniques by analyzing newspaper articles, periodicals, TV news and documentaries. The lectures include useful translation strategies and techniques. [fall, spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FJ202. Prereq: FJ202 Coreq: Prereq: FJ202 Coreq: Prereq: FJ202 Coreq: |
| Course: | FL210 |
| Title: | Foundations In Area Studies |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Foundations in Area Studies teaches midshipmen how to analyze, understand and interpret foreign cultures through an interdisciplinary lens. This lens is essential in conveying a holistic understanding of a region. The goal of this course is for midshipmen to understand areas, regions, societies and cultures around the world from an emic perspective, to go beyond US- and Euro- centric perspectives of the world and to uncover the internal logic reflected in expressions of deep rooted cultural values. By the end of this course, students will demonstrate an understanding of the field of Area Studies, its interdisciplinary nature and application to a naval officer's career, demonstrate knowledge of common quantitative and qualitative social scientific methods and how they are applied to Area Studies and demonstrate knowledge about current discussions of the value of knowledge of languages, cultures and diverse perspectives at home and abroad. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FL220 |
| Title: | Language And Linguistics |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Explores the nature and structure of language, including the study of sound systems (phonetics and phonology), patterns of word formation, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics (meaning in social context). Other topics include cross-cultural differences, language and social identity, the nature of textuality and writing, language processing, and first and second language acquisition. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: HE112. Prereq: HE112 Coreq: Prereq: HE112 Coreq: Prereq: HE112 Coreq: |
| Course: | FL301 |
| Title: | Intercultural Communication |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course explores how different cultures filter and communicate experience through their unique views. As military professionals encounter problems in contact with foreign cultures, communicating effectively with people of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds has become a professional asset. The goal of this course is to increase cultural awareness and competency and to teach communication skills useful for meaningful interaction with foreign cultures. Students will improve communication skills needed today to participate effectively in the growing global community as well as cultural diversity of American society. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: HE111. Prereq: HE111 Coreq: Prereq: HE111 Coreq: Prereq: HE111 Coreq: |
| Course: | FL302 |
| Title: | Intro To Cultural Anthropology |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology for Military Application introduces midshipmen to the concept of culture from an anthropological perspective for practical applications in military operational environments. It is designed to meet the needs of midshipmen by developing their awareness of and sensitivity to the complexity of culturally motivated behavior. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: HE111 Prereq: HE111 Coreq: Prereq: HE111 Coreq: Prereq: HE111 Coreq: |
| Course: | FL350 |
| Title: | Digital Ethnography |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course teaches the method of digital-ethnography to enhance not only students' ability to conduct online social scientific research but also to contribute to national security studies and allow students and scholars alike to gain insight into the complexity and significance of the world of cyber-cultures. The ability to conduct digital-ethnographic fieldwork on the subject of co-cultures of areas and regions of the world, to sift through data, to understand the role of Al in contributing and impeding cultural research, to study and apply theories, to write concise descriptive and analytical accounts, to present their work to an audience, and to develop a research paper are some of the fundamental skills developed in this course. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM208 or 4th core math course Prereq: SM208 Coreq: Prereq: SM208 Coreq: |
| Course: | FL479 |
| Title: | Foreign Area Studies Capstone |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | The Foreign Area Studies capstone is a hands-on research seminar designed to guide midshipmen through an interdisciplinary academic research project. FAS majors will select research topics related to their interests and their expertise. Midshipmen will develop a relevant answerable research question, identify and locate relevant sources, analyze sources, and develop a well-thought-out argument, providing ample evidence for their conclusions. The course will culminate in a capstone project consisting of a research paper and a poster presentation summarizing the results of their research. The projects should reflect the depth of students¿ knowledge and demonstrate their ability to go beyond American and European points of view in order to understand other regions and cultures. All research papers must relate to some aspect of culture. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: (FL301 OR FL302 OR HH300 Coreq: Prereq: (FL301 OR FL302 OR HH300 Coreq: |
| Course: | FR101 |
| Title: | Basic Russian I |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | The first of a two course introduction to Russian culture and daily life through the use of communicative approaches to language, with emphasis on listening comprehension and speaking. The courses develop basic reading and writing skills, and provide insights into contemporary society and behavioral norms. If taken and passed at USNA, may be used as a free elective by Division I and II majors. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: None. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FR102 |
| Title: | Basic Russian Ii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | A continuation of FR101. If taken and passed, may be used in place of a 200 level humanities-social science elective in Division I and II majors. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FR101. Prereq: FR101 Coreq: Prereq: FR101 Coreq: Prereq: FR101 Coreq: |
| Course: | FR111 |
| Title: | FIRST YEAR RUSSIAN I |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | Introduction to the language, culture, and societies. Students will explore language and gain insight to societal themes as they relate to cultures speaking that foreign language. [FALL] |
| Requisites: |
| Course: | FR112 |
| Title: | FIRST YEAR RUSSIAN II |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | A continuation of FR111. Students will continue to develop language skills and advance their cultural knowledge. [SPRING] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FR111 |
| Course: | FR201 |
| Title: | Intermediate Russian I |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Continues development of oral, reading and writing skills with the emphasis on spoken Russian. Includes area and cultural topics. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FR102. Prereq: FR102 Coreq: Prereq: FR102 Coreq: Prereq: FR102 Coreq: |
| Course: | FR202 |
| Title: | Intermediate Russian Ii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Continues development of oral, reading and writing skills with the emphasis on spoken Russian. Includes area and cultural topics. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FR201. Prereq: FR201 Coreq: Prereq: FR201 Coreq: Prereq: FR201 Coreq: |
| Course: | FR211 |
| Title: | SECOND YEAR RUSSIAN I |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | A continuation of First Year Russian courses. Refinement of communication in the target language and intensification of aural and reading comprehension. The course will focus on expanding language proficiency and cultural/civilizational understanding through engagement with authentic materials. [FALL] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FR112 |
| Course: | FR212 |
| Title: | SECOND YEAR RUSSIAN II |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | A continuation of FR211. Continued refinement of target language with emphasis on conversational practice and aural comprehension of contemporary spoken language. Serves as a bridge course, designed to transition students beyond foundational levels and prepare them for more challenging linguistic and cultural study. [SPRING] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FR211 |
| Course: | FR309 |
| Title: | Language Immersion Abroad-Russian |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This LSAP immersion course entails language and culture immersion through classroom and experiential learning in the context of an academic program in the specific host country vetted by the appropriate USNA faculty in the Languages and Cultures Department. Each LSAP program is designed to facilitate development of midshipmen¿s language skills and to promote their understanding of social, cultural and historical aspects of the target country. Every LSAP program is designed with a minimum of 45 contact hours of language instruction in addition to 15 hours of cultural learning and excursions in the host country. FR309 offers three credits to students who successfully complete a four week LSAP program abroad with a passing grade. In order to receive credit and appropriate placement, students must complete the Languages and Cultures Department¿s program assessment as specified by the program manager at a level of C or above to receive three validation credits, and to be placed into the appropriate level of the USNA language program in order to continue language gains in the classroom upon return. FR309 will reflect credits earned during LSAP, if and only if the experience of the language immersion abroad CANNOT be mapped onto an existing language course at USNA. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FR202 or equivalent Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FR330 |
| Title: | Third Year Russian I |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | The goal of this course is to enable midshipmen to develop functional communicative proficiency in Russian in all four skill areas, reading, writing, speaking, and listening, while expanding their understanding of Russian culture. The course introduces vocabulary and sentence structures required for effective communication. Course materials will include multimedia materials introducing midshipmen to contemporary mass media and popular culture. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FR202. Prereq: FR202 Coreq: Prereq: FR202 Coreq: Prereq: FR202 Coreq: |
| Course: | FR340 |
| Title: | Third Year Russian Ii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | In this course midshipmen will continue to expand their functional proficiency in all four language skill areas. They will use their Russian language skills to learn about Russia's recent past and about contemporary issues in Russia. The course introduces advanced vocabulary and grammar required for comprehension of more formal registers. The course incorporates web-based video and print media sources. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FR202. Prereq: FR202 Coreq: Prereq: FR202 Coreq: Prereq: FR202 Coreq: |
| Course: | FR350E |
| Title: | Russian Lit & Culture In Translation |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course uses English translations of classic Russian texts which impact the way Russians behave and think about themselves today. Through Russian literature, music and film, students gain deep insights into Russian culture. Counts as an upper level Humanities-Social Science course. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: None. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FR411 |
| Title: | Advanced Russian |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course introduces midshipmen to vocabulary and grammar needed to read and comprehend more advanced texts. The course will focus primarily on texts from media sources, but conversation language will also be incorporated. Strategies for translation and comprehension of advanced texts will be covered. Midshipmen will be exposed to increasingly complex texts throughout the semester. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FR340 or approval of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: P |
| Course: | FR412 |
| Title: | Contemporary Russia |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | In this advanced level course midshipmen develop active and passive language skills, using them to explore contemporary social, cultural, economic, political, and military issues in Russia. The course introduces vocabulary and sentence structures required for oral and written expression at the advanced level. The course material will incorporate multimedia and print material from a broad array of sources. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FR340 or approval of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: P |
| Course: | FR460 |
| Title: | Advanced Russian Through Film |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course uses film as a medium for developing advanced Russian language proficiency while increasing awareness and understanding of Russian culture. Drawing from the canon of well-known Russian film classics, dating from the Soviet period to the present day, the course will explore Russian culture and identity. The canon of popular film will provide students with insight into the evolution of Russian life and society in the Soviet and post-Soviet period. The goal of the course is to help midshipmen improve language skills in all areas, speaking, reading, oral comprehension, and writing, enabling midshipmen to become literate and effective communicators in Russian. |
| Requisites: | Prerequisite: FR340 Prereq: FR340 Coreq: Prereq: FR340 Coreq: Prereq: FR340 Core |
| Course: | FS103 |
| Title: | Basic Spanish I |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | The first of a two-course sequence emphasizing the development of listening and speaking skills in the context of grammar review and with a focus on sophisticated verbal constructions. Both semesters underscore exposure to real cultural materials (readings, video, Internet) and communicative situations. [Fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: One year of senior high school Spanish or approval of department chair. |
| Course: | FS104 |
| Title: | Basic Spanish Ii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | The continuation of the two-course sequence FS103-104 emphasizing the development of listening and speaking skills in the context of grammar review and with a focus on sophisticated verbal constructions. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary building, narration in the past, acquisition of idiomatic constructions, and advanced sentence structures requiring the subjunctive. Both semesters underscore exposure to real cultural materials (readings, video, Internet) and communicative situations. [Spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FS103 Prereq: FS103 Coreq: Prereq: FS103 Coreq: Prereq: FS103 Coreq: |
| Course: | FS111 |
| Title: | FIRST YEAR SPANISH I |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | Introduction to the language, culture, and societies. Students will explore language and gain insight to societal themes as they relate to cultures speaking that foreign language. [FALL] |
| Requisites: |
| Course: | FS112 |
| Title: | FIRST YEAR SPANISH II |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | A continuation of FS111. Students will continue to develop language skills and advance their cultural knowledge. [SPRING] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FS111 |
| Course: | FS201 |
| Title: | Intermediate Spanish I |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Intermediate Spanish I continues the development of all four language skills--speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing--begun in Basic Spanish. Emphasizes expansion of both active and passive vocabulary, use of more complex language structures and the development of cultural literacy. Taught in Spanish. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FS104. Prereq: FS104 Coreq: Prereq: FS104 Coreq: Prereq: FS104 Coreq: |
| Course: | FS202 |
| Title: | Intermediate Spanish Ii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Intermediate Spanish II continues the development of all four language skills--speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing--begun in Intermediate Spanish I. Emphasizes expansion of both active and passive vocabulary, use of more complex language structures and the development of cultural literacy. Taught in Spanish. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FS201. Prereq: FS201 Coreq: Prereq: FS201 Coreq: Prereq: FS201 Coreq: |
| Course: | FS211 |
| Title: | SECOND YEAR SPANISH I |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | A continuation of First Year Spanish courses. Refinement of communication in the target language and intensification of aural and reading comprehension. The course will focus on expanding language proficiency and cultural/civilizational understanding through engagement with authentic materials. [FALL] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FS112 |
| Course: | FS212 |
| Title: | SECOND YEAR SPANISH II |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | A continuation of FS211. Continued refinement of target language with emphasis on conversational practice and aural comprehension of contemporary spoken language. Serves as a bridge course, designed to transition students beyond foundational levels and prepare them for more challenging linguistic and cultural study. [SPRING] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FS211 |
| Course: | FS301 |
| Title: | Adv Spanish W/ Readings On Contemp Spanish America |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Develops linguistic proficiency in speaking and writing with readings and videos on Contemporary Spanish-American culture. Includes grammar reviews, internet searches, computer-based materials, newspaper articles, and literary selections that address current issues involving Spanish-speaking nations in this hemisphere. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FS202. Prereq: FS202 Coreq: Prereq: FS202 Coreq: Prereq: FS202 Coreq: |
| Course: | FS304 |
| Title: | Adv Spanish With Readings On Contemporary Spain |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Develops linguistic proficiency in speaking and writing with readings and videos on contemporary Spain. Includes grammar reviews, Internet searches, computer-based materials, newspaper articles, and literary selections that address current issues in Spain since Franco. Also includes naval terminology. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FS202. Prereq: FS202 Coreq: Prereq: FS202 Coreq: Prereq: FS202 Coreq: |
| Course: | FS309 |
| Title: | Language Immersion Abroad-Spanish |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This LSAP immersion course entails language and culture immersion through classroom and experiential learning in the context of an academic program in the specific host country vetted by the appropriate USNA faculty in the Languages and Cultures Department. Each LSAP program is designed to facilitate development of midshipmen's language skills and to promote their understanding of social, cultural and historical aspects of the target country. Every LSAP program is designed with a minimum of 45 contact hours of language instruction in addition to 15 hours of cultural learning and excursions in the host country. FS309 offers three credits to students who successfully complete a four week LSAP program abroad with a passing grade. In order to receive credit and appropriate placement, students must complete the Languages and Cultures Department's program assessment as specified by the program manager at a level of C or above to receive three validation credits, and to be placed into the appropriate level of the USNA language program in order to continue language gains in the classroom upon return. FS309 will reflect credits earned during LSAP, if and only if the experience of the language immersion abroad CANNOT be mapped onto an existing language course at USNA. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FS202 or equivalent Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | FS412 |
| Title: | Contemporary Latin American Civilization |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Past and current social, economic, cultural and political patterns and problems. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FS301 and FS304, or approval of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq |
| Course: | FS413 |
| Title: | Spanish Civilization |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Culture and civilization of Spain from the Roman period through the 20th century supplemented by videos, readings and classroom discussion. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FS301 and FS304, or approval of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq |
| Course: | FS421 |
| Title: | Spanish Literature |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Representative works such as The Cid and Don Quixote reflecting the culture, ethics and values of Spain in its major literary periods. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FS301 and FS304, or approval of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq |
| Course: | FS422 |
| Title: | Spanish American Literature |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Novels, stories, essays, poetry and plays reflecting the culture, ethics and values of major Spanish American countries from the colonial era to the present. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FS301 and FS304, or approval of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq |
| Course: | FS423 |
| Title: | Hispanic & Spanish Cultures In Digital Age |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This advanced Spanish course explores the representation of the Hispanic and Spanish cultures through the lenses of new media, including hypertext and hypermedia novels, digital poetry, generative literature, blogs, Net Art, Netprov storytelling, interactive online poetic narratives, bots, augmented reality narratives and poetry as well AI literary and art works. This course also addresses the role of code in literary works and the role of algorithms in platforms that propagate culture, social, historical, and political events related to the Spanish-speaking world. Each digital work is analyzed taking into account its geographical, chronological, and cultural contexts to capture the voices that generated it. Due to the fast-evolving landscape of the field, the course will be updated regularly. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: FS301 or FS304. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |