Department of English and Foreign Languages
The Department of English and Foreign Languages offers programs leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in English, a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in English Education, a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in International Languages, and a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Romance Languages Education. The department also offers minors in English, Professional Writing, Foreign Languages, French, German, Latin, and Spanish.
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
MAJOR IN ENGLISH (120) This degree has two emphases: English and Creative Writing. The English emphasis is designed for students contemplating graduate work, including law school; for students desiring careers in technical writing, editing, public relations and the like; and for students desiring a broad general background in literature. The Creative Writing emphasis is designed for students who wish to become professional writers or to work in other capacities in the publishing industry. I. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 hours General Education Requirements II. MAJOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 hours English majors must complete one of the following concentrations.
I. English
Required Courses: ENGL 3003, 3023 or 3033, 3043 or 3053, 3063 or 3073, 3303 or 3013, 4613 or 4623, and 4992.
Electives: 25 hours of English and/or Professional Writing courses, 2000 level or higher, excluding ENGL 2013.
II. Creative Writing
Required Courses: ENGL 3033 or 3053; ENGL 3003, ENGL 3013, PRWR 3003 or 3013, PRWR 3103, 3203 or 3403, and ENGL 3523, 4123 or 4413, and 4992. Electives: 27 hours: 12 ENGL, 13 PRWR?all but 6 of which must be at 3000 level or above. III. MINOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 hours Students desiring to enter the job market in such areas as technical writing, editing, public relations, and the like are urged to consider a minor in journalism or (except for Creative Writing majors) in Professional Writing. IV. ELECTIVES TO COMPLETE 128 HOURS
REQUIRED FOR GRADUATIONA grade of "C" or better in the major courses will be required of all Teacher Certification candidates.
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
MAJOR IN ENGLISH EDUCATION (125) I. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 hours General Education Requirements
The English Education program requires specific courses for meeting General Education requirements in behavioral science and humanities as follows:
English Education majors should:
- Choose PSY 1113 (a prerequisite to EDUC 3733 to meet the Behavioral Science requirement
- chouse PHIL 1113 or 2213 as 3 hours of the Humanities requirement
- choose from ART 1013, ART 2613, ART 2623, THTR 1103, FNAR 1013, MUSC 1013, MUSC 1023, MUSC 1033, or MUSC 1413 to meet the other 3 hours of the Humanities requirement
II. MAJOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 hours English majors must complete one of the following concentrations.
Required Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 hours
ENGL 3003, 3023 , 3033, 3043, 3053, 3063, 3073, 3113, 3303, 4613, 4623, 4773, and 5 hours of English electives.
Required Education Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 hours
EDUC 1800, 3003, *3612, 3673, 3733, 3753 (R), 4313 (R), 4653 (R), *4965 (R), *4975 (R), and SPED 3103
*Should be taken in the professional semester
(R) Restricted to students admited to Teacher Education III. ELECTIVES TO COMPLETE 128 HOURS
REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION English Education candidates must achieve a grade of C or better in all major courses (required core courses and required education courses) in order to receive credit toward a degree. If a grade of D, F, or U is achieved, the course must be repeated.
English Education candidates must demonstrate foreign language proficiency (listening and speaking) at the novice-high level as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages by passing a Department of English and Foreign Languages proficiency test or by taking a foreign language course. Teacher Licensure/Certification The student who completes the requirements for this degree and passes the state tests for certification in English Education will be eligible to apply for a standard teaching license.
ENGLISH COURSES (ENGL)
0103 BASIC COMPOSITION SKILLS, 3 hours credit (Remedial/Developmental Course)
Introduces students to and provides practice in reading, writing, and interpretation. Intended for students whose experiences as writers have not prepared them for ENGL 0113. Attention to the development of language skills is integrated into the course's primary emphasis upon essay writing. Required for entering students who score below 14 on the ACT English test and for adult students who score below 62 on the CPT Sentence Skills test. Individual conferences are arranged as needed. Does not satisfy degree requirement for any degree program at Cameron University. Lecture 3 hours.
0403 ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES I (Remedial/Developmental Course)
This course is designed to prepare intermediate-level ESL students for
academic reading/writing and listening/speaking tasks in college.
Attention to the development of language skills is intrigued into the
course's emphasis upon writing paragraphs and short essays. May be used
as an alternative to ENGL 0103 by students for whom English is a
foreign language and who score below 6 on the English ACT test or below
65 on the CPT Sentence SKills Test. Does not satisfy degree
requirements for any degree program at Cameron University. Lecture 3
hours. 0111 COLLEGE WRITING SKILLS (Remedial/Developmental Course)
Individualized, student-paced plan of study and practice in college writing skills under the direction of Writing Center staff. Does not satisfy any degree requirements for any degree program at Cameron University. Laboratory 2 hours.
0113 DEVELOPMENTAL WRITING (Remedial/Developmental Course)
Provides practice in reading, writing and interpretation for students whose experiences as writers have not prepared them for ENGL 1113. Attention to the development of language skills is integrated into the course's primary emphasis on essay writing. Required for entering students who score greater than 13 but less than 19 on the ACT English test and for adult students who score greater than 61 but less than 96 on the CPT Sentence Skills test. Individual conferences are arranged as needed. Does not satisfy any degree requirement for any degree program at Cameron University. Lecture 3 hours. 0413 ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES II (Remedial/Developmental Course)
This course is designed to prepare high-intermediate and advanced ESL
students for higher level academic reading/writing and
listening/speaking tasks in college. Attention to the development of
language skills is integrated into the course's emphasis upon essay
writing. May be used as an alternative to ENGL 0113 by students for
whom English is a foreign language and who score above 15 but below 19
on the English ACT test or above 64 but below 96 on the CPT Sentence
Skills Test. Does not satisfy degree requirements for any degree
program at Cameron University. Lecture 3 hours.
1113* ENGLISH COMPOSITION I, 3 hours credit
Regular practice in reading and interpreting college-level texts and in writing expository essays that synthesize, incorporate and document the use of those texts to develop proficiency in critical thinking, reading, and writing. Lecture 3 hours.
1123* HONORS COMPOSITION I, 3 hours credit
Reading and discussion of essays which serve as models of style, point of view, and logic. Emphasis on composition and rhetoric to develop written proficiency. An interdisciplinary approach to course content is included. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor or English ACT score of 23 or higher.
1213* ENGLISH COMPOSITION II, 3 hours credit
Continued training and practice in composition and introduction to literature through the writing of multiple essays, at least one of which is a documented research paper using MLA style. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: ENGL 1113.
1223* HONORS COMPOSITION II, 3 hours credit
Reading and discussion of short stories, poetry, drama, and novels as an introduction to literary appreciation. Emphasis on written critical analysis of specific works. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: ENGL 1123 or a grade of "A" in ENGL 1113 or permission of instructor.
2013* POPULAR FICTION, 3 hours credit
Reading and discussion of twentieth-century short stories and novels. This course may not be counted toward a major in English. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: ENGL 1213.
2053* FILM AS LITERATURE, 3 hours credit
The study of film as an educational, verbal, and visual medium for storytelling. Emphasis on literature adapted for film and on literary aspects of non-adapted great films. Lecture 3 hours.
2313* AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE, 3 hours credit
A survey of writings by African American authors from Colonial times to the present. Lecture 3 hours.
2323* AMERICAN INDIAN LITERATURE, 3 hours credit
Examination of Native American literature, with emphasis on contemporary authors. Attention is directed to traditional myths and legends as they relate to contemporary themes. Lecture 3 hours.
2333 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING, 3 hours credit
Introduces students to the basis principles of effective written communication as applied in a variety of professional settings (e.g., business, industry,. government). Reviews elements of grammar, mechanics, and style as related to technical writing; trains students in collecting, organizing, presenting and documenting information in formal reports and in writing other kinds of documents (e.g., correspondence, proposals, manuals) appropriate to professional settings; encourages students to develop a sense of professionalism about their writing. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: ENGL 1213.
2343* WOMEN IN LITERATURE, 3 hours credit
Historical and analytical exploration of the images of women in literature, with emphasis on women writers. Lecture 3 hours.
2413* THE BIBLE AS LITERATURE I, 3 hours credit
Starting with Genesis and concluding with Song of Solomon, an exploration of the major types of literature present in the Old Testament-narrative history, legal writing, poetry, and wisdom writings. Students will study passages of books from the Torah, Nebim, and Kethubim. The first third of the course will introduce students to basics of literary analysis: plot, character, theme, and figurative language. The second third will emphasize more complex concepts such as voice and rhetorical perspective. The final third will focus on those books, particularly Job, Ecclesiastes and the Psalms, that have significantly impacted the themes and structure of literature in English. Lecture 3 hours.
2980-3* SELECTED TOPICS IN LANGUAGE ARTS, 0-3 hours credit
Directed individual or group study of selected topics or problems in Language Arts. Areas of study will vary from semester to semester. The course may be repeated for additional credit with departmental permission. Prerequisites: As listed for each separate offering, and/or departmental permission.
Completion of English Composition II and junior standing or permission of Department of English are required for enrollment in classes numbered 3000 or above.
3003* INTRODUCTION TO LITERARY STUDIES, 3 hours credit
Prepares students for upper division literature courses by introducing them to the terms, critical skills, and literary concepts useful for advanced literary study. Lecture 3 hours.
3013* NONFICTION PROSE, 3 hours credit
Writing and editing creative nonfiction prose, including the personal essay. Lecture 3 hours.
3023* SURVEY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE TO 1865, 3 hours credit
A survey of American literature from its beginning to Whitman. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: ENGL 1213.
3033* SURVEY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE SINCE 1865, 3 hours credit
A survey of American literature from Whitman to the present. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: ENGL 1213.
3043* SURVEY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE TO 1800, 3 hours credit
A survey of English literature from its beginning to the close of the eighteenth century. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: ENGL 1213.
3053* SURVEY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE SINCE 1800, 3 hours credit
A survey of English literature from the beginning of the nineteenth century to the present. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: ENGL 1213.
3063* SURVEY OF WORLD LITERATURE THROUGH THE RENAISSANCE, 3 hours credit
Readings in world literature from classical antiquity to 1700, with emphasis on major authors. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: ENGL 1213.
3073* SURVEY OF WORLD LITERATURE SINCE THE RENAISSANCE, 3 hours credit
Reading of major works in world literature from the post-Renaissance period to the present. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: ENGL 1213
3113* SHAKESPEARE, 3 hours credit
Interpretation and criticism of selected works of Shakespeare. Lecture 3 hours. 3303* ADVANCED COMPOSITION, 3 hours credit
Critical scrutiny of the structure and style of prose. Study of how rhetorical principles are used and can be taught. Lecture 3 hours. Frequent papers. 3713* VICTORIAN AGE, 3 hours credit
The poetry and prose of leading authors of the Victorian period, including study of the problems of the Victorian era that bear upon major British writers. Lecture 3 hours.
3881-3* WORKSHOP, 1-3 hours credit
Designed to emphasize special topics in English and the Language Arts. May be repeated with departmental permission.
4053* SEMINAR IN LITERATURE, 3 hours credit
Investigation of one or more authors or a topic of special interest such as a literary theme, movement or form. The topic varies from semester to semester. Students may repeat ENGL 4053 once for credit but may not elect the same topic. Seminar 3 hours. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
4113* THE ENGLISH NOVEL, 3 hours credit
Critical analysis of representative novels from the eighteenth century to Thomas Hardy. Lecture 3 hours. 4213* CHAUCER, 3 hours credit
Critical analysis of the poetry of Geoffrey Chaucer, in the original language, with emphasis on The Canterbury Tales. Lecture 3 hours.
4313* AMERICAN DRAMA, 3 hours credit
An examination of representative American plays from naturalistic tragedy to farce, with emphasis on the period since 1918. Lecture 3 hours.
4323* THE AMERICAN RENAISSANCE, 3 hours credit
Intensive study of the prose, fiction, and poetry of the major American writers of the mid-nineteenth century. Lecture 3 hours. 4613* ENGLISH LINGUISTICS, 3 hours credit
A linguistic approach to the phonology, morphology, and syntax of the English language, with attention given to semantics and to the origins and development of the language. Lecture 3 hours.
4623* ADVANCED GRAMMAR AND USAGE, 3 hours credit
A review of formal English grammar; improvement and practice in functional grammar and usage. Lecture 3 hours.
4633* RHETORIC: THEORY AND APPLICATION, 3 hours credit
A study of traditional and current rhetorical theories with applications for teachers and writers. Consideration is given to discovery of ideas, organization of materials, style, rhetorical stance, and audience analysis. Lecture 3 hours.
4643* INTRODUCTION TO OLD ENGLISH, 3 hours credit
A study of the grammatical features of written English between 449 and 1100, with readings in Old English prose and poetry. Prerequisite: ENGL 4613 or permission of the department. 4773 TEACHING OF ENGLISH, 3 hours credit
An introduction to methods and materials in teaching high school English. Teacher Certification students must be admitted to teacher education prior to enrollment in this course. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
4813* LITERARY THEORY, 3 hours credit
A historical examination of the concepts that guide our evaluation, interpretation, and appreciation of literature. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of literary theory in teaching and criticism. Lecture 3 hours.
4961-3* DIRECTED READINGS IN ENGLISH, 1-3 hours credit
Intensive independent reading and research on a selected topic, writer, or movement in literature or language, under the supervision of a qualified member of the faculty. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours. Prerequisite: Consent of department chairman.
4983 WRITING INTERNSHIP, 3 hours credit
Field experience in writing under close supervision of a field-based supervisor and professor. May be repeated once. Prerequisites: 12 hours of writing courses not including ENGL 1113 or 1213 and consent of department chair.
4992* ENGLISH CAPSTONE, 2 hours credit
Students will (1) write an essay reflecting on how their experiences at Cameron have colored their world view and personal philosophies, (2) compile a portfolio representative of their work as English majors at Cameron, (3) review for and take the Literary History Exam or (if they are on the creative-writing track) do research into the business aspects of the publishing industry, (4) learn about job opportunities and graduate study, (5) develop appropriate career objectives, (6) receive information and guidance in such areas as writing a resume and letters of application and interviewing, and (7) prepare for and take a computer literacy test.
PROFESSIONAL WRITING COURSES (PRWR)2013* INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING, 3 hours credit
A beginning level course for persons interested in writing fiction and/or poetry; especially persons interested in writing literary fiction and poetry such as that written by Ernest Hemingway, Robert Frost, and Sylvia Plath. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: ENGL 1213 or permission of the department. 3003* TECHNIQUES OF FICTION, 3 hours credit
Primarily through close analysis of individual works, the student will gain an understanding of the techniques and conventions of successful contemporary fiction. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: PRFR 2013 or permission of the department. 3013* TECHNIQUES OF POETRY, 3 hours credit
Primarily through close analysis of individual works, the student will gain an understanding of the techniques and conventions of successful contemporary poetry. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: PRFR 2013 or permission of the department. 3103* CREATIVE WRITING -- THE SHORT STORY, 3 hours credit
A course for persons who want to write short stories, especially those students who want to write literary short stories in the tradition of Ernest Hemingway, Raymond Carver, Joyce Carol Oates, and John Updike. Publishing will be discussed. Lecture 3 hours. May be repeated with different topics to a total of 6 hours. Prerequisite: ENGL 1213 and junior standing or permission of the department. 3203* CREATIVE WRITING -- POETRY, 3 hours credit
Practice in traditional patterns as well as original forms of poetry; assigned category-writing, studying, and sharing methods of composing. Lecture 3 hours. May be repeated with different topics to a total of 6 hours. Prerequisites: ENGL 1213 and junior standing or permission of department. 3403* CREATIVE WRITING -- THE NOVEL, 3 hours credit
A course for persons working on or wanting to start a novel. A particularly helpful course for persons interested in literary novels like those of John Updike and Alice Walker. Lecture 3 hours. May be repeated with different topics to a total of 6 hours. Prerequisites: ENGL 1213 and junior standing or permission of the department. 3991-3* WRITING WORKSHOP, 1-3 hours credit
Intensive concentration on a special aspect of writing. Focus may vary from semester to semester depending on instructor and students enrolled. May be repeated with different topics to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisites: ENGL 1213 and junior standing or permission of department. 4003* ON-LINE MAGAZINE WRITING, 3 hours credit
A course for persons wanting to learn to write for on-line magazines. Prerequisite: ENGL 1213 and junior standing or permission of the department. 4961-3* DIRECTED WRITING, 1-3 hours credit
An individualized program of intensive independent writing under the supervision of a qualified member of the faculty. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours. Prerequisites: ENGL 1213 and junior standing or permission of department.
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
MAJOR IN INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES (185)This degree provides students the opportunity to develop language combinations tailored to their interests and career goals. Students choose both a primary and secondary language from options that include Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Latin, Persian, Russian, Spanish and Swahili. Language electives may be selected from approximately 50 world languages. All course work emphasizes the development of both written and oral language proficiency. I. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 hours General Education Requirements II. MAJOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 hours (21 hours must be upper division)
Primary Language (Arabic, French, German, Latin or Spanish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 hours
Secondary Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Latin, Persian, Russian, Spanish, or Swahili . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 hours
Language Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 hours
Linguistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 hours
LING 4113 General Linguistics III. MINOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 hours International Languages majors are strongly urged to consider English, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Marketing, or Management as minors. IV. ELECTIVES TO COMPLETE 128 HOURS
REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION.
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
MAJOR IN ROMANCE LANGUAGES EDUCATION (186)I. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT . . . . 50 hours General Education Requirements
The Romance Languages Education program requires specific courses for meeting General Education requirements in behavioral science and humanities as follows:
Romance Languages Education majors should
- Choose PSY 1113 (a prerequisite to EDUC 3733 to meet the Behavioral Science requirement
- Choose PHIL 1113 or 2213 as 3 hours of the Humanities requirement
- choose from ART 1013, ART 2613, ART 2623, THTR 1103, FNAR 1013, MUSC 1013, MUSC 1023, or MUSC 1413 to meet the other 3 hours of the Humanities requirement
II. MAJOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 hours Romance Languages Education majors must complete one of the following program options:
French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 hours
Required Courses:
FREN 1113, 1223, 2113, 2223, 3113, 3123, 3133, 3143, LING 4173;
Electives: 14 hours of 4000-level French courses (one course in literature required)
Required Education Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 hours
EDUC 1800, 3003, *36 12, 3673, 3753 (R ), 4313 (R), 4653 (R),
*4965 (R), *4975 (R); SPED 3103
Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 hours Required Courses: SPAN 1113, 1223, 2113, 2223, 3113, 3213, 3123, 3223, 3133, 3143; LING 4173;
Electives: 8 hours of 4000-level Spanish courses (one course in literature required.
Required Education Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 33 hours
EDUC 1800, 3003, *36 12, 3673, 3753 (R ), 4313 (R), 4653 (R), *4955 (R), *4985 (R); SPED 3103
* should be taken in the professional semester
(R) Restricted to students admitt ed to Teacher Education III. ELECTIVES TO COMPLETE 124 HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION Romance Languages Education candidates must achieve a grade of C or better in all required education courses in order to receive credit toward a degree. If a grade of D, F, or U is achieved, the course must be repeated. Teacher Licensure/Certification The student who completes the requirements for this dregree and passes the state tests for certification in Spanish or French will be eligible to apply for a standard teaching license.
ALBANIAN COURSE (ALBN)
4153* INTENSIVE STUDIES IN ALBANIAN, 3 hours credit
An intensive study of Albanian, with the goal of reaching near-native fluency in reading and writing the language. Some conversational practice. Prerequisites: Study of another foreign language or permission of the department.
ARABIC COURSES (ARBC)1113* BEGINNING MODERN STANDARD ARABIC I, 3 credit hours
An introductory course in the language and culture of Arabic-speaking countries, Lecture 3 hours. 1223* BEGINNING MODERN STANDARD ARABIC II, 3 credit hours
Continuation of ARBC 1113. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: ARBC 1113 or equivalent. 2113* INTERMEDIATE MODERN STANDARD ARABIC I, 3 hours credit
An intermediate course in the language and culture of the Arabic-speaking countries. Lecture 3 hours. 2223* INTERMEDIATE MODERN STANDARD ARABIC II, 3 hours credit
Continuation of ARBC 2113. Lecture 3 hours Prerequisite: ARBC 2113 or the equivalent.
CATALAN COURSE (CTLN)
4153* INTENSIVE STUDIES IN CATALAN, 3 hours credit
An intensive study of Catalan, with the goal of reaching near-native fluency in reading and writing the language. Some conversational practice. Prerequisite: Study of another Romance language or permission of the department.
CHINESE COURSES (CHNS)1113* BEGINNING CHINESE (MANDARIN) I, 3 hours credit
An introductory course in the language and culture of the People's Republic of China. Lecture 3 hours. 1223* BEGINNING CHINESE (MANDARIN) II, 3 hours credit
Continuation of Chinese (Mandarin) CHNS 1113. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite CHNS 1113.
COMANCHE COURSES (CMCH)1113* COMMANCHE LANGUAGE I, 3 hours credit
An introductory course in the language and culture of the Comanche people. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. 1223* COMANCHE LANGUAGE II, 3 hours credit
Continuation of CMCH 1113. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite CMCH 1113.
CZECH COURSE (CZCH)
4153* INTENSIVE STUDIES IN CZECH, 3 hours credit
An intensive study of Czech with the goal of reaching near-native fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the language. Prerequisite: Study of another foreign language or permission of the department.
DANISH COURSE (DAN)
4153* INTENSIVE STUDIES IN DANISH, 3 hours credit
An intensive study of Danish, with the goal of reaching near-native fluency in reading and writing the language. Some conversational practice. Prerequisite: Study of another Germanic language or permission of the department.
DARI COURSES (DARI)4153* INTENSIVE STUDIES IN DARI I, 3 hours credit
An intensive study of Dari, with the goal of reaching near-native fluency in reading and writing the language. Some conversational practice. Prerequisite: Study of another foreign language or permission of the department. 4163* INTENSIVE STUDIES IN DARI II, 3 hours credit
Continuation of DARI 4153. Prerequisite DARI 4153.
DUTCH COURSE (DTCH)
4153* INTENSIVE STUDIES IN DUTCH, 3 hours credit
An intensive study of Dutch, with the goal of reaching near-native fluency in reading and writing the language. Some conversational practice. Prerequisite: Study of another Germanic language or permission of the department.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE COURSES (ESL)
0103 BASIC ENGLISH, 3 hours credit
Review of the fundamentals of English grammar, standard usage, spelling, and punctuation, including a brief introduction to the basics of writing, with emphasis on individual instruction. Does not satisfy any general education requirement and may not be counted toward a major or minor in English. For students for whom English is a second language. Lecture 3 hours.
0113 CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH, 3 hours credit
Practical instruction in the correct grammatical structures in standard English conversation. Training in verb usage, idiomatic expressions, and situational English. For students for whom English is a second language. Lecture 3 hours.
1113* COMPOSITION I, 3 hours credit
Systematic analysis of expository rhetoric and composition with regular practice to develop proficiency in critical thinking, reading, and writing. Satisfies the General Education requirements for students for whom English is a second language. Lecture 3 hours.
1213* COMPOSITION II, 3 hours credit
Continued training in composition and introduction to literary appreciation through the study of literary forms. Satisfies the General Education requirements for students for whom English is a second language. Lecture 3 hours.
FRENCH COURSES (FREN)
1113* BEGINNING FRENCH I, 3 hours credit
An introductory course in the language and culture of French-speaking countries. Lecture 3 hours.
1223* BEGINNING FRENCH II, 3 hours credit
Continuation of French 1113. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: FREN 1113 or equivalent.
2113* INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I, 3 hours credit
Emphasis is placed on active use of the spoken language. More complex syntactic and grammatical forms are presented. Course taught largely in French. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: FREN 1223 or equivalent.
2223* INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II, 3 hours credit
Continuation of French 2113. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: FREN 2113 or the equivalent.
3113* FRENCH GRAMMAR AND LINGUISTICS, 3 hours credit
A systematic review of French grammar and the cultivation of facility in reading French newspapers, magazines, and books, with additional emphasis on improving the student's control of spoken French. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: FREN 2223 or equivalent.
3123* FRENCH CULTURE, 3 hours credit
A systematic review of French culture. Conducted in French. Lecture: 3 hours. Prerequisite: FREN 2223 or equivalent.
3133* FRENCH COMPOSITION, 3 hours credit
A systematic review of French grammar, with a view toward improving the student's control of written French. Conducted in French. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: FREN 2113 and 2223.
3143* FRENCH CONVERSATION, 3 hours credit
Total emphasis on improving the student's control of spoken French, with a special emphasis on idiomatic French. Conducted in French. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: FREN 2113 and 2223.
4113* L'HISTOIRE DE FRANCE, 3 hours credit
A survey of the important political, social, economic, diplomatic, intellectual, and religious developments in French history. Conducted in French. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: FREN 3143 or equivalent.
4123* FRENCH ECRIVAINS PROSODIQUES, 3 hours credit
A course oriented toward the study of major French prose literary works, from the Middle Ages to the present. Relationships between literature and society will also be examined. Conducted in French. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: FREN 4113 or equivalent.
4133* FRENCH POETS AND DRAMATISTS, 3 hours credit
A study of the various trends in French poetry and drama. Conducted in French. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: FREN 4123 or equivalent.
4143* FRENCH FOR BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, 3 hours credit
The French language as a means of communication in the world of business; basic commercial and economic vocabulary; trade and advertisement practices. Conducted largely in French. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: FREN 4133 or equivalent.
4961-3* DIRECTED READINGS IN FRENCH, 1-3 hours credit
Provides an opportunity for gifted and qualified students to work at a special project not offered in a regular course. May be repeated to a total of 3 hours. Prerequisite: FREN 4143 or equivalent.
GERMAN COURSES (GERM)
1113* BEGINNING GERMAN I, 3 hours credit
An introductory course in the language and culture of German-speaking countries. Lecture 3 hours.
1223* BEGINNING GERMAN II, 3 hours credit
Continuation of German 1113. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: GERM 1113 or equivalent.
2113* GERMAN GRAMMAR, 3 hours credit
A systematic review of German grammar and the cultivation of facility in reading German newspapers, magazines, and books, with additional emphasis on improving the student's control of spoken German. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: GERM 1223 or equivalent.
2123* GERMAN CULTURE, 3 hours credit
A systematic review of German culture, with additional emphasis on improving the student's control of spoken German. Conducted in German. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: GERM 1223 or equivalent.
3113* GERMAN COMPOSITION, 3 hours credit
A systematic review of German grammar, with a view toward improving the student's control of written German. Conducted in German. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: GERM 2123 or equivalent.
3123* GERMAN CONVERSATION, 3 hours credit
Total emphasis on improving the student's control of spoken German, with a special emphasis on idiomatic German. Conducted in German. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: GERM 3113 or equivalent.
4961-3* DIRECTED READINGS IN GERMAN, 1-3 hours credit
Provides an opportunity for gifted and qualified students to work at a special project not offered in a regular course. May be repeated to a total of 3 hours. Prerequisite: GERM 3123 or equivalent.
INDONESIAN COURSES (INDN)4153* INTENSIVE STUDIES IN INDONESIAN I, 3 hours credit
An intensive study of Indonesian, with the goal of reaching near-native fluency in reading and writing the language. Some conversational practice. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Study of another foreign language or permission of the department. 4163* INTENSIVE STUDIES IN INDONESIAN II, 3 hours credit
Continuation of Indonesian I. 3 hours. Prerequisite: INDN 4153.
ITALIAN COURSES (ITAL)1113* BEGINNING ITALIAN I, 3 hours credit
An introductory course in the language and culture of Italy and other Italian-speaking areas. Lecture 3 hours. 1223* BEGINNING ITALIAN II, 3 hours credit
Continuation of Italian 1113. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: ITAL 1113 or equivalent. 2113* INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN I, 3 hours credit
An intermediate-level course in the Italian language. A review of grammar, writing, and speaking. Conducted in Italian. Lecture 3 hours, Prerequisite: ITAL 1223. INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN II, 3 hours credit
Continuation of ITAL 2113. Conducted in Italian. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: ITAL 2113 or the equivalent. 4961-3* DIRECTED READINGS IN ITALIAN, 1-3 hours credit
Provides an opportunity for gifted and qualified students to work at a special project not offered in a regular course. May be repeated to a total of 3 hours. Prerequisite: ITAL 1223 or equivalent.
LATIN COURSES (LATN)
1113* BEGINNING LATIN I, 3 hours credit
An introductory course in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Latin. Lecture: 3 hours.
1223* BEGINNING LATIN II, 3 hours credit
Continuation of LATN 1113. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: LATN 1113 or equivalent.
2113* INTERMEDIATE LATIN I, 3 hours credit
An intermediate-level course in Latin. A review of grammar, writing, and speaking. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: LATN 1223 or equivalent.
2223* INTERMEDIATE LATIN II, 3 hours credit
Continuation of LATN 2113. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: LATN 2113 or equivalent.
4171-3* SPECIAL TOPICS IN LATIN, 1-3 hours credit
Directed individual or group study of selected topics or problems in Latin. Areas of study will vary from semester to semester. This course may be repeated for additional credit with departmental permission. Prerequisite: LATN 2223 or equivalent.
4961-3* DIRECTED READINGS IN LATIN, 1-3 hours credit
Intensive independent readings and research on a selected topic, writer, or movement in literature or the Latin language under supervision of faculty member. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours with departmental permission. Prerequisite: LATN 2223 or equivalent.
LINGUISTICS COURSES (LING)
4113* GENERAL LINGUISTICS, 3 hours credit
A systematic review of linguistics to include grammar, phonology, morphology, syntax , and sematics of world languages. Prerequisites: 6 hours English Composition , 3 hours foreign language or permission of instructor.
4163 TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE: THEORY AND METHODS, 3 hours credit
Introduction to theories of language acquisition and methods of instruction; practicum in applications of theories and methods. Prerequisites: 6 hours English Composition, 3 hours foreign language or permission of instructor.
4173 TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES: THEORY AND METHODS,
3 hours credit
An introduction to methods and materials in teaching elementary and secondary foreign languages. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Teacher Certification students must be admitted to teacher education prior to enrollment in this course.
4181-3* SPECIAL TOPICS IN LINGUISTICS, 1-3 hours credit
Directed individual or group study of selected topics or problem areas in linguistics. Areas of study will vary from semester to semester. This course may be repeated up to a total of 6 hours credit with departmental permission. Prerequisites: 6 hours ENGL COMP, 3 hours foreign language or permission of instructor.
NORWEGIAN COURSE (NORW)
4153* INTENSIVE STUDIES IN NORWEGIAN, 3 hours credit
An intensive study of Norwegian, with the goal of reaching near-native fluency in reading and writing the language. Some conversational practice. Prerequisite: Study of another Germanic language or permission of the department.
PASHTO COURSE (PHTO)4153* INTENSIVE STUDIES IN PASHTO I, 3 hours credit
An intensive study of Pashto with the goal of reaching near-native fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the language. Prerequisite: Study of another foreign language or permission of the department. 4163* INTENSIVE STUDIES IN PASHTO II,3 hours credit
Continuation of PHTO 4153. Prerequisite PHTO 4153.
PERSIAN (FARSI) COURSES (PRSN)1113* BEGINNING PERSIAN (FARSI) I, 3 hours credit
An introductory course in the language and cultures of Iran and Afghanistan. Lecture 3 hours 1223* BEGINNING PERSIAN (FARSI) II, 3 hours credit
Continuation of PRSN 1113, Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: PRSN 1113 or the equivalent
POLISH COURSE (PLSH)
4153* INTENSIVE STUDIES IN POLISH, 3 hours credit
An intensive study of Polish with the goal of reaching near-native fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the language. Prerequisite: Study of another foreign language or permission of the department.
PORTUGUESE COURSES (PORT)
4153* INTENSIVE STUDIES IN PORTUGUESE, 3 hours credit
An intensive study of Portuguese, with the goal of reaching near-native fluency in reading and writing the language. Some conversational practice. Prerequisite: Study of another Romance language or permission of the department.
4961-3* DIRECTED READINGS IN PORTUGUESE, 3 hours credit
Provides an opportunity for gifted and qualified students to work at a special project not offered in a regular course. May be repeated to a total of 3 hours. Prerequisite: PORT 4153.
ROMANIAN COURSES (ROMN)4153* INTENSIVE STUDIES IN ROMANIAN, 3 hours credit
An intensive study of Romanian, with the goal of reaching near-native fluency in reading and writing the language. Some conversational practice. Prerequisite: Study of another Romance language or permission of the department. 4961-3* DIRECTED READINGS IN ROMANIAN, 3 hours credit
Provides an opportunity for gifted and qualified students to work at a special project not offered in a regular course. May be repeated to a total of 3 hours. Prerequisite: ROMN 4153.
RUSSIAN COURSES (RUSN)1113* BEGINNING RUSSIAN I, 3 hours credit
An introductory course in the language and culture of the Russian Federation. Lecture 3 hours. 1223* BEGINNING RUSSIAN II, 3 hours credit
Continuation of RUSN 1113. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: RUSN 1113 or the equivalent. 4961-3 DIRECTED READINGS IN RUSSIAN, 1-3 hours credit
This course provides an opportunity for gifted and qualified students of Russian to work with an instructor on individualized topics in Russian language, linguistics, and literature. Course may be repeated to a total of six hours with departmental permission. Prerequisite: RUSN 1223 or equivalent.
SOMALI COURSES (SMLI)4153* INTENSIVE STUDIES IN SOMALI I, 3 hours credit
An intensive study of Somali, with the goal of reaching near-native fluency in reading and writing the language. Some conversational practice. Prerequisite: Study of another foreign language or permission of the department. 4163* INTENSIVE STUDIES IN SOMALI II, 3 hours credit
Continuation of SMLI I 4153. Prerequisite: SMLI 4153.
SPANISH COURSES (SPAN)1113* BEGINNING SPANISH I, 3 hours credit
An introductory course in the language and culture of Spanish-speaking countries. Lecture 3 hours. 1223* BEGINNING SPANISH II, 3 hours credit
Continuation of SPAN 1113. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: SPAN 1113 or equivalent. 2113* INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I, 3 hours credit
An intermediate-level course in the Spanish language. A review of grammar, writing, and speaking. Conducted in Spanish. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: SPAN 1223 or the equivalent. 2223* INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II, 3 hours credit
Continuation of SPAN 2113. Conducted in Spanish. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: SPAN 2113. 3113* SPANISH GRAMMAR AND LINGUISTICS, 3 hours credit
A systematic review of Spanish grammar; a study of the phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics of modern standard Spanish. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: SPAN 2223 or equivalent. 3123* SPANISH CONVERSATION, 3 hours credit
Improving accent and rapidity of speech through speeches, presentations, impromptu dialogues. Conducted in Spanish. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: SPAN 2223 or equivalent. 3133* SPANISH CULTURE, 3 hours credit
A systematic review of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world, with additional emphasis on improving the student's control of spoken Spanish. Conducted in Spanish. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: SPAN 3113 and SPAN 3123 or equivalent. 3143* SPANISH COMPOSITION, 3 hours credit
Cultivation of facility in writing Spanish. Planned and impromptu compositions. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: SPAN 3113 and SPAN 3123 or equivalent. 3213 ADVANCED SPANISH GRAMMAR AND LINGUISTICS, 3 hours credit
Provides additional training in oral mastery of the Spanish language. Focuses on the automation of spoken language in all tenses/moods. Aims to achieve command of idiomatic expressions and advanced vocabulary. Conducted in Spanish. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: SPAN 3123 or equivalent. 3223 ADVANCED SPANISH CONVERSATION, 3 hours credit
An expansion and refinement of complex structures including nuances of the language not addressed in SPAN 3113 which may include archaic and literary tenses, special verb forms for in direct discourse, infrequently used compound tenses, advanced vocabulary, and expanded use of the subjunctive mood. Conducted in Spanish. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: SPAN 3113 or equivalent. 4113* LA HISTORIA DEL MUNDO HISPANICO, 3 hours credit
A survey of the important political, social, economic, diplomatic, intellectual, and religious developments in the Spanish speaking world. Conducted in Spanish. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: SPAN 3143 or equivalent. 4123* ESPANA EN SU LITERATURA I, 3 hours credit
The study of the major literary works of Spain from the Middle Ages through the 17th Century. Relationships between literature and society will also be examined. Conducted in Spanish. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: SPAN 4113 or equivalent. 4133* ESPANA EN SU LITERATURA II, 3 hours credit
The study of the major literary works of Spain from the 18th Century to the present. Relationships between literature and society will also be examined. Conducted in Spanish. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: SPAN 4123 or equivalent. 4143* HISPANOAMERICA EN SU LITERATURA I, 3 hours credit
The study of the major literary works of Spanish America from pre-colonial literature to the first half of the 19th Century. Relationships between literature and society will be discussed. Conducted in Spanish. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: SPAN 4113 or equivalent. 4153* HISPANOAMERICA EN SU LITERATURA II, 3 hours credit
The study of the major literary works of Spanish America from the second half of the 19th Century to the present. Relationships between literature and society will be discussed. Conducted in Spanish. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: SPAN 4143 or equivalent. 4163* SPANISH FOR BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, 3 hours credit
The Spanish language as a means of communication in the world of business; basic commercial and economic vocabulary; trade and advertisement practices. Lecture 3 hours. 4961-3* DIRECTED READING IN SPANISH, 1-3 hours credit
This course provides an opportunity for gifted and qualified students to work at a special project not offered in a regular course. May be repeated to a total of 3 hours. Prerequisite: SPAN 4143 or equivalent.
SWAHILI COURSE (SWLI)1113* BEGINNING SWAHILI I, 3 hours credit
An introductory course in the major language and the cultures of East Africa. Lecture 3 hours. 1223* BEGINNING SWAHILI II, 3 hours credit
Continuation of SWLI 1113. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite SWLI 1113 or the equivalent
SWEDISH COURSE (SWED)
4153* INTENSIVE STUDIES IN SWEDISH, 3 hours credit
An intensive study of Swedish, with the goal of reaching near-native fluency in reading and writing the language. Some conversational practice. Prerequisite: Study of another Germanic language or permission of the department.
TURKISH COURSES (TURK)
4153* INTENSIVE STUDIES IN TURKISH I, 3 hours credit
An intensive study of Turkish with the goal of reaching near-native fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the language. Prerequisite: Study of another foreign language or permission of the department.
4163* INTENSIVE STUDIES IN TURKISH II, 3 hours credit
Continuation of TURKISH 4153. Prerequisite: TURK 4153.
* Liberal arts and sciences course.
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