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French (FREN)
French courses are taught by faculty in the Department of Foreign Languages. All courses are taught in the target language unless otherwise noted. Completion of 212 required for all 300-level courses or above.

FREN 111, 112 Elementary French (3 hours each): Emphasizes practice in speaking, listening, writing, reading and cultural awareness. Fall (111), Spring (112).
FREN 211, 212 Intermediate French (3 hours each): Continues practice in speaking, listening, writing, reading and cultural awareness. Fall (211), Spring (212).
FREN 311 French Conversation and Composition (3 hours): Includes oral-aural practice, free and directed composition and review of syntax.
FREN 314 Business French (3 hours): Studies the specialized vocabulary and nature of commercial French.
FREN 315 Introduction to French Literature (3 hours): Studies French culture in literary context. Introduces students to French literature, literary analysis and discourse.
FREN 316 Quebec and Francophone Studies (3 hours): Introduces the literary, political, economic and cultural traditions of Quebec and the Francophone world.
FREN 317 Introduction to French Theatre (3 hours): Introduces students to major authors, periods and conventions of French theatre. Emphasizes conversation, composition and reading skills and includes an introduction to literary analysis and discourse.
FREN 333 Introduction to French and Francophone Cultures (3 hours): Introduces French and Francophone cultures, relating historical events and geographical settings to the evolution of the language. Offered alternate years.
FREN 415 Topics in French Literature (3 hours): In-depth examination of French literature by author, period and/or genre. Emphasizes advanced application of literary analysis and discourse. Topics vary. Course may be repeated with content change. Prerequisite: two courses at the 300-level or permission of instructor.
FREN 434 French Civilization (3 hours): Study of French civilization, art and culture from origin to present. Taught in French.
FREN 438 Seminar (3 hours): Topics vary. Generally covers outstanding French authors and literary works. Course may be repeated with content change. Prerequisites: two courses at the 300-level or permission of instructor.

German (GERM)
German courses are taught by faculty in the Department of Foreign Languages. All courses are taught in the target language unless otherwise noted. Completion of 212 required for all 300-level courses or above.

GERM 111, 112 Elementary German (3 hours each): Emphasizes practice in speaking, listening, writing, reading and cultural awareness. Fall (111), Spring (112).
GERM 211, 212 Intermediate German (3 hours each): Continues practice in speaking, listening, writing, reading and cultural awareness. Fall (211), Spring (212).
GERM 310 Topics in German Studies (3 hours): Familiarizes the student with different aspects of contemporary German society as they relate to comparable issues in the United States and to Germany’s position in the global community.
GERM 311 German Conversation and Composition (3 hours): Includes speaking and listening practice, free and directed composition, and a thorough grammar review.
GERM 314 Business German (3 hours): Studies the specialized vocabulary and nature of commercial German.
GERM 321, 322 Survey of German Literature (3 hours each): Readings of anthologies for a broad overview of literary development in German-speaking Europe. Fall (321 – beginnings to 1830), Spring (322 – 1830 to present).
GERM 333 Introduction to German Culture (3 hours): Introduces the student to the impact of historical events on German art, music, cinema and literature.
GERM 410 Advanced German Grammar (3 hours): Primarily for German majors and minors. Emphasizes aspects of grammar important for high school instruction in the language.
GERM 414 Twentieth Century Literature (3 hours): In-depth examination of major German writers of the last century such as Bertolt Brecht, Günter Grass, Gerhart Hauptmann, Franz Kafka and Thomas Mann. Topics vary.
GERM 433 German Civilization (3 hours): Traces history and culture of German-speaking Europe from beginnings to the present. Taught in German.
GERM 438 Seminar (3 hours): Outstanding German authors and literary works. Topics vary. Course may be repeated with content change.

Greek (GRK)
Greek courses are taught by faculty in the Classical Studies program.

GRK 111, 112 Elementary Ancient Greek (3 hours each): Presents the basic grammar, syntax and vocabulary of ancient Greek so that students can begin reading passages from ancient authors. Fall (111), Spring (112) in alternate years.
GRK 211 Intermediate Ancient Greek (3 hours): Continues to develop skills in the grammar, syntax and vocabulary of ancient Greek begun in Greek 111-112. Reading of extended passages from authors such as Herodotus, Plato and Thucydides.
GRK 212 Introduction to Greek Prose (3 hours): Reading of prose texts in both Attic and Hellenistic Greek. Emphasis on reading a variety of literary genres and prose styles. Review and enhance knowledge of Greek grammar. Texts include the Tabula of Cebes, Lysias’ On the Murder of Eratosthenes, Paul’s letters and the book of Acts.
GRK 351 Attic Prose (3 hours): Advanced ancient Greek course dedicated to the reading, analysis and discussion of Attic prose texts of the 4th century BC. Authors read depend on student interest; may include Aristotle, Plato, Lysias and Isocrates.
GRK 371 New Testament Greek (3 hours): Advanced Greek course devoted to reading and exegesis of the New Testament in the original language. Emphasis on gaining competence in koine Greek, skill in exegesis and literary analysis, and facility in the use of scholarly tools for New Testament study.
GRK 421 Greek Poetry (3 hours): Advanced ancient Greek course dedicated to reading Greek poetry. Students read a variety of Greek poets and poems, gain exposure to several Greek dialects, and learn about poetic meter and scansion. Authors read depend on student interest; may include Homer, Hesiod, Sappho and Solon.
GRK 430 Individual Readings in Greek Literature (1-6 hours): Topics and credit hours must be prearranged with the instructor. Repeatable as texts and topics change.

Hebrew (HEB)
Hebrew courses are taught by faculty in the Department of Philosophy and Religion.

HEB 111, 112 Elementary Hebrew (3 hours each): Emphasizes basic grammar, syntax and vocabulary of classical Hebrew in order to prepare students to begin to read and study the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. Fall (111), Spring (112) in alternate years.
HEB 211, 212 Intermediate Hebrew (3 hours each): Continues to develop skills in grammar, syntax and vocabulary of biblical Hebrew. Emphasizes reading of extended passages from the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. Poetry is introduced in 212. Fall (211), Spring (212) in alternate years.

Japanese (JAPN)
Japanese courses are taught by faculty in the Department of Foreign Languages.

JAPN 111, 112 Elementary Japanese (3 hours each): Introduction to the fundamentals of modern standard Japanese, placing equal emphasis on listening, speaking, reading and writing. Fall (111), Spring (112).
JAPN 114 Business Japanese: Language and Culture (3 hours): Introduction to the fundamentals of modern standard Japanese, focusing on business practices. Emphasis on understanding Japanese culture related to the Japanese business field.
JAPN 211, 212 Intermediate Japanese (3 hours each): Continuation of Japanese 111 and 112. Equal emphasis on listening, speaking, reading and writing with more advanced grammar. Fall (211), Spring (212).
JAPN 311, 312 Third-Year Japanese (3 hours each): Continuation of practice in written and spoken Japanese, focusing on complicated expressions.
JAPN 333 Japanese Culture (3 hours): Introduction to modern Japanese culture, focusing on Japanese history, socialization, class stratification, labor, business, education, religion, ritual practices, gender, minorities, modern literature and contemporary culture. Knowledge of Japanese is helpful but not required.
JAPN 438 Seminar (3 hours): Topics vary. Generally covers outstanding Japanese authors and literary works. Course may be repeated with content change.

Latin (LATN)
Latin courses are taught by faculty in the Department of Archaeology and Art History.

LATN 111, 112 Elementary Latin (3 hours each): Introduction to the basic elements of Latin grammar and syntax. Emphasis on reading and simple composition. Fall (111), Spring (112).
LATN 211, 212 Intermediate Latin (3 hours each): Develops understanding of advanced Latin syntax and emphasizes reading of extended passages from selected Latin prose authors. Poetry is introduced in 212. Fall (211), Spring (212).
LATN 315 Latin Prose Historians: Caesar and Sallust (3 hours): Reading of selections from Caesar’s Gallic War and Civil War and Sallust’s War with Catiline or Jugurthine War. Develops students’ command of Latin vocabulary and understanding of advanced Latin syntax and grammar. Students will consider common historical themes and approaches employed by the authors. Prerequisite: Latin 212 or permission of the instructor.
LATN 316 Cicero (3 hours): Reading of unedited Latin selections from Cicero’s Philippics and De natura deorum. Beyond continuing development of vocabulary skills, introduces the formal study of rhetoric using Cicero’s orations and philosophical works. Prerequisite: Latin 212 or permission of the instructor.
LATN 321 Vergil (3 hours): Reading of selections from Books 1, 2, 4, 6 of Vergil’s Aeneid. Develops understanding of Latin poetic form, teaches principles of scansion and reinforces knowledge of important literary devices in Latin. Prerequisite: Latin 212 or permission of the instructor.
LATN 329 Medieval Latin (3 hours): Reading of selected medieval Latin texts from the 4th century AD up to the Renaissance. Introduces students to the changes in Latin grammar and vocabulary occurring in Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages. Prerequisite: Latin 212 or permission of the instructor.
LATN 330 Individual Readings in Latin Literature (1-6 hours): Topics and credit hours must be prearranged with instructor. Repeatable as text and authors change.

Russian (RUSS)
Russian courses are taught by faculty in the Department of Foreign Languages.

RUSS 111, 112 Elementary Russian (3 hours each): Emphasizes practice in speaking, listening, writing, reading and cultural awareness. Fall (111), Spring (112).
RUSS 211, 212 Intermediate Russian (3 hours each): Continues practice in speaking, listening, writing, reading and cultural awareness. Fall (211), Spring (212).
RUSS 311, 312 Third-Year Russian (3 hours each): Continues practice in speaking, listening, writing, reading and cultural awareness, with particular attention to advanced grammar topics such as participles and prefixed verbs of motion. Regular work on vocabulary and reading comprehension. Fall (311), Spring (312).
RUSS 330 Individual Readings in Russian (1-6 hours): Reading of texts in Russian literature or the press. Topics and credit hours must be prearranged with instructor. May be repeated with content change.
RUSS 333 Russian Culture (3 hours): Broad survey of Russian culture. Includes geography, history, folk culture, literature, art, music, cinema and contemporary post-Soviet society. Taught in English. Alternate years.
WLIT 344 Masterpieces of Russian Literature (3 hours): Survey of Russian literature, focusing on authors such as Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Gogol, Pushkin, and Chekhov. Taught in English. Alternate years.

Spanish (SPAN)
Spanish courses are taught by faculty in the Department of Foreign Languages. All courses are taught in the target language unless otherwise noted. Prerequisite: Completion of 212 for all 300-level courses or above.

SPAN 111, 112 Elementary Spanish (3 hours each): Emphasizes practice in speaking, listening, writing, reading and cultural awareness.
SPAN 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish (3 hours each): Continues practice in speaking, listening, writing, reading and cultural awareness. Fall (211), Spring (212).
SPAN 311 Spanish Grammar and Composition (3 hours): Provides a systematic review while focusing on the process and development of effective writing skills and expression in Spanish.
SPAN 314 Business and Legal Spanish (3 hours): Studies the specialized vocabulary of commercial and legal Spanish.
SPAN 316 Spanish Conversation and Composition in Context (3 hours): Includes oral-aural practice, free and directed composition and review of syntax.
SPAN 320 Social Issues in Hispanic Society (3 hours): Introduces specific social, ideological and philosophical issues pertinent to the Hispanic world in Spain, Latin America and the United States.
SPAN 321 Introduction to Hispanic Literature (3 hours): Introduces outstanding literary works from Spain and Latin America.
SPAN 333 Introduction to Hispanic Culture (3 hours): Introduces the various Hispanic cultures found in Spain, Latin America and the United States.
SPAN 350 Medical Spanish (3 hours): Introduces medical Spanish and teaches how to conduct medical interviews.
SPAN 410 Advanced Spanish Grammar (3 hours): Reviews and analyzes difficult points of Spanish grammar.
SPAN 433 Hispanic Civilization (3 hours): Studies the history and culture of Spain and Latin America. Taught in Spanish.
SPAN 438 Spanish Seminar (3 hours): Topics vary. Generally covers outstanding Hispanic authors and literary works. Course may be repeated with content change.
SPAN 450 Introduction to the Linguistic Analysis of Spanish (3 hours): Introduces linguistics, the scientific discipline that examines the human faculty of language through the analysis of its specific manifestations or languages, mainly focused on the analysis of Spanish.