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Course Information
Languages and Cultures Course Information
Arabic (FA), Chinese (FC), French (FF), German (FG), Japanese (FJ), Russian (FR), Spanish (FS), Englisn for Non-Native (FX)
Area Studies (FL)

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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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 department chair.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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, gender relations, 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Course:FC202
Title:200-Level Chinese II
Credits: 3—0—3
Description:A continuation of Second-Year Chinese I (FC201). [spring]
Requisites:Prereq: FC201.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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, gender politics, 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 or equivalent.
Course:FC360
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Course:FJ310
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 will be offered in English.
Requisites:
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.