Walter G. Tschacher, Ph.D., Chair
Professor: Tschacher;
Associate Professors: Boitano, Buranello, Hodge;
Assistant Professors: Loustau, Olivier-Wallis, Valenzuela;
Instructors: Gallagher, Sweet;
Bachelor of Arts in French
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
The department of languages offers the study of modern and classical languages such as Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Latin and Spanish. The program is designed to increase students' linguistic and practical skills and broaden their awareness of the culture they are studying. All courses in the major or minor must be taken for a letter grade.
Semester Abroad Program with The American Institute For Foreign Studies (AIFS) in Cannes, France
AIFS-Cannes, France, offers a vast array of beginning, intermediate, and advanced French language courses as well as general education courses taught in French and/or English in art history, organizational leadership, history/sociology and French cinema. Chapman University oversees AIFS-Cannes and is responsible for the transcription of all grades. A unique internship program at the International Cannes Film Festival is offered each spring. Students may study with AIFS-Cannes during the fall, spring and summer sessions. The department regularly offers an internship travel seminar to France. Course descriptions may be found under the Chapman Courses Abroad section of the catalog. Contact the Center for Global Education at the Orange campus for more details: 714/997–6829.
requirements (30 credits, 24 of which must be upper–division)
eight of the following
Intermediate French I |
3 |
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Intermediate French II |
3 |
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Cuisine in French Literature and Film |
3 |
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Literary and Cinematographic Images of the French Past: An Interdisciplinary Inquiry |
3 |
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Advanced Grammar and Composition |
3 |
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French Conversation I |
3 |
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French Conversation II |
3 |
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Business French |
3 |
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Francophone Literature of the World |
3 |
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French Theater Across the Ages |
3 |
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French Poetry Across the Ages |
3 |
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French Writers of the Holocaust |
3 |
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French Writers of the Nouveau Roman (New Novel) |
3 |
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Topics in Historical Tours: Paris, A Literary History |
3 |
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Performance in French/Theatre |
3 |
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French Literature |
3 |
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French Civilization |
3 |
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Images of Leadership in French Literature: Women Writers Across the Ages |
3 |
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Individual Study |
3 |
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Individual Study |
3 |
total credits |
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30 |
Students are encouraged to spend at least one semester in France or a Francophone country.
core requirements (24 credits)
Reading and Interpreting Literature |
3 |
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Advanced Grammar and Composition |
3 |
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Spanish Writing Workshop |
3 |
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Literature and Culture of Spain I |
3 |
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Literature and Culture of Spain II |
3 |
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Literature and Culture of Latin America I |
3 |
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Literature and Culture of Latin America II |
3 |
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Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics |
3 |
linguistics requirement (3 credits)
one of the following
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Spanish Bilingualism |
3 |
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Spanish Phonetics and Phonology |
3 |
upper–division electives (6 credits)
two of the following
United States Latino Literatures and Cultures |
3 |
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20th Century Latin American Fiction: Journeys Across Memory |
3 |
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20th Century Spanish Poetry and Drama: Literary Pictures |
3 |
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Individual Study |
3 |
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any 400–level course |
3 |
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total credits |
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33 |
Students are encouraged to spend at least one semester in a Spanish–speaking country.
Minor in French
requirements (18 credits, 15 of which must be upper–division)
six of the following
Intermediate French I |
3 |
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Literary and Cinematographic Images of the French Past: An Interdisciplinary Inquiry |
3 |
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Advanced Grammar and Composition |
3 |
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French Conversation I |
3 |
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French Conversation II |
3 |
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Business French |
3 |
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Francophone Literature of the World |
3 |
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French Theater Across the Ages |
3 |
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French Poetry Across the Ages |
3 |
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French Writers of the Holocaust |
3 |
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French Writers of the Nouveau Roman (New Novel) |
3 |
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Topics in Historical Tours: Paris, A Literary History |
3 |
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French Literature |
3 |
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French Civilization |
3 |
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Images of Leadership in French Literature: Women Writers Across the Ages |
3 |
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Individual Study |
3 |
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Individual Study |
3 |
total credits |
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18 |
Students are encouraged to spend at least one semester in France or a Francophone country.
Minor in German Studies
core requirements (18 credits, 15 of which must be upper–division)
Students must complete a minimum of 12 credits from section I, and 6 additional credits from either section I or II, or equivalent courses taken abroad.
section I
Intermediate German I |
3 |
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German Film |
3 |
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Advanced Grammar and Composition |
3 |
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German Conversation |
3 |
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Business German |
3 |
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Facets of the Holocaust from a Literary Perspective |
3 |
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German Literature |
3 |
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German Culture and Civilization |
3 |
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Individual Study |
1-3 |
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Individual Study |
1-3 |
section II
Western Civilization |
3 |
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Music History and Literature II |
3 |
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Music History and Literature III |
3 |
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Germany and the Holocaust |
3 |
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Modern Europe |
3 |
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The Reformation |
3 |
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Modern Germany: From Sarajevo to Stalingrad |
3 |
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Topics in the Holocaust |
3 |
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Literature in Translation (20th Century German Literature in Translation) |
3 |
total credits |
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18 |
Students are encouraged to spend at least one semester in a German–speaking country.
Minor in Japanese Studies
requirements (21 credits, at least 15 of which must be upper-division).
Students must complete 15 credits from section I, and 6 additional credits from section II, or approved Japanese language/Japan related coursework in a study abroad program in Japan.
section I
Intermediate Japanese II |
3 |
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Advanced Japanese Reading and Writing |
3 |
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Advanced Grammar and Composition |
3 |
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Japanese Conversation |
3 |
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Business Japanese |
3 |
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JPN 375 |
Introduction to Japanese Literature |
3 |
Japanese Civilization |
3 |
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Individual Study |
1-3 |
section II
History of the Samurai |
3 |
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Modern Japan |
3 |
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Exchange and Evolution in the Arts of China and Japan |
3 |
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Buddhism |
3 |
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From Samurai to Pokemon: A Social History of Modern Japan |
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Literature in Translation/Japanese |
3 |
total credits |
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21 |
Students are encouraged to spend at least one semester in Japan.
Minor in Spanish
requirements (18 credits, 15 of which must be upper–division)
Reading and Interpreting Literature |
3 |
five of the following (15 credits)
Advanced Grammar and Composition |
3 |
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Spanish Writing Workshop |
3 |
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Spanish Conversation |
3 |
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Literature and Culture of Spain I |
3 |
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Literature and Culture of Spain II |
3 |
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Literature and Culture of Latin America I |
3 |
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Literature and Culture of Latin America II |
3 |
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Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics |
3 |
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United States Latino Literatures and Cultures |
3 |
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20th Century Latin American Fiction: Journeys Across Memory |
3 |
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A Multidisciplinary Approach to Spanish Bilingualism |
3 |
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Spanish Phonetics and Phonology |
3 |
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20th Century Spanish Poetry and Drama: Literary Pictures |
3 |
total credits |
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18 |
ARAB 101 proficiency required for ARAB 102. Students develop beginning level skills in reading, writing and speaking Arabic. Students will study basic grammar and vocabulary and will have listening and speaking practice. Students will strengthen reading and writing skills through different mechanisms including popular media and literary selections while also noting customs and cultures of the Arabic-speaking world. (Offered as needed.) 3, 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
Prerequisite, for ARAB 201, completion of ARAB 102 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor. For ARAB 202, completion of ARAB 201, or permission of the instructor. Conversation, concepts of grammar in review, composition, cultural and literary readings. (Offered every year.) 3, 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
(Offered as needed.) 1–6 credits.
Prerequisite, for CHIN 101, none. For CHIN 102, completion of Elementary Chinese I or permission of the instructor. Mastery of basic vocabulary and structural patterns, pronunciation, an overview of Chinese geography and customs. Five contact hours per week. (Offered every year.) 3, 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
Prerequisite, for CHIN 201, CHIN 102 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. For CHIN 202, CHIN 201, or consent of instructor. Conversation, concepts of grammar in review, composition, cultural and literary readings. (Offered every year.) 3, 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
(Equivalent to ENG 103.) Prerequisite for all other English courses. Emphasis on the theory and practice of writing effective essays. Students master a variety of essay modes by completing a wide range of assignments, including reading assignments with exercises and critical analysis. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
(Equivalent to ENG 104.) Prerequisite, ESL 103/503, or consent of instructor. This course introduces the students to the literary genres of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama. Students will analyze and write critical papers about literature. Meets the undergraduate degree requirement in English. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.
Course Objective:
(Offered as needed.) 1-6 credits.
This course develops skills needed for writing across the curriculum. Students identify and correct specific writing problems. Editing skills are emphasized. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
(Offered as needed.) 1-6 credits.
(Offered as needed.) 1–6 credits.
Language coursework taken through study abroad or in transfer may be designated as subject FL if the language is not offered at Chapman.
3 credits.
3 credits.
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1–3 credits.
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1–3 credits.
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1–6 credits.
FREN 101 proficiency required for FREN 102. Students gain mastery of a basic vocabulary, structural patterns, pronunciation, an overview of French geography and social customs. Two hours of lab per week are required. (Offered every semester.) 3, 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
(Offered as needed.) 1–6 credits.
The course covers conversation, concepts of grammar in review, composition, and cultural and literary readings. Two hours per week of lab are required. (Offered every year.) 3, 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
(Offered as needed.) 1–6 credits.
Prerequisite, FREN 201, or consent of instructor. This course is a thematic survey of some selected French literary texts and films about the topic of food, eating, and cuisine. Emphasis will be placed on reading and critical analysis of primary and secondary texts and films in French and English. Students will write in French. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
Prerequisite, FREN 201, or consent of instructor. An interdisciplinary approach to the study of French cinema, history, civilization, culture, and literature. This seminar explores the manner in which these two popular art forms influence the very nature of French cultural identity. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
Prerequisite, FREN 201, or consent of instructor. Detailed review of grammar and exercises in various styles of writing. Content varies each time offered. May be repeated for credit. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
Prerequisite, FREN 201, or consent of instructor. Students perform exercises in conversational French and discuss current activities and periodicals. Films are presented. Content varies each time offered. May be repeated for credit. (Offered alternate years.) 3, 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
Prerequisite, FREN 201, or consent of instructor. This course presents specialized vocabulary dealing with all aspects of business. Students learn the use of forms, letters, and other documents, and practice preparing correspondence of various types. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.
Course Objective:
Prerequisite, FREN 201, or consent of instructor. This course will explore the rich Francophone literatures of the world from the poetry of the former President of Sénégal, Léopold (Sédar) Senghor, to the famous novels of the Moroccan novelist, Tahar Ben Jelloun and Guadeloupean novelist Maryse Condé. Content varies each time offered focusing on either Francophone literature of Africa or the Americans and the Caribbean. May be repeated for credit. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.
Prerequisite, FREN 201, or consent of instructor. This course will examine famous French theatrical texts from Molière's Tartuffe to Ionesco's Cantatrice Chauve. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.
Prerequisite, FREN 201, or consent of instructor. This course will examine the work of famous French poets such as Marie de France, Marot, Ronsard, Labbé, Chénier, Baudelaire, Verlaine, Rimbaud, Hugo, Apollinaire, Élouard, Valéry, Prévert, and Ponge. This course will explore the various poetic movements and schools, versification, and poetic discourse. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.
Prerequisite, FREN 201, or consent of instructor. This course will examine the question of the narration of the "unspeakable" and the importance of written testimony. Students will read and analyze writers who chose the French language to tell their story or the story of loved ones such as Élie Wiesel, Marguerite Duras, Jorge Semprun, and Jean-Claude Girardin. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.
Prerequisite, FREN 201, or consent of instructor. The course will examine the novels of famous French writers such as Alain Robbe-Grillet, Marguerite Duras, Nathalie Sarraute, Georges Perec, Michel Butor, JMG Le Clézio, and others. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.
Prerequisite, FREN 201, or consent of instructor. This course will be taught on location in Paris during the interterm or summer. If offered during the interterm, several lectures will be first conducted on the Orange campus before the Paris segment of the class. Students will explore the rich history of literature of France, with specific emphasis on the city of Paris, through immersion in the historic places and sites of the proverbial "city of lights." (Offered as needed.) 3 credits.
Prerequisite, FREN 201, or consent of instructor. This course is designed for students who are interested in performance in a foreign language. Emphasis will be placed on acting as well as on the improvement of foreign language skills. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
Prerequisite, FREN 201, or consent of instructor. Students read and analyze selected works from representative authors in the novel, drama, and poetry. Content varies each time offered. May be repeated for credit. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
Prerequisite, FREN 201, or consent of instructor. The study of the geography, political history, and cultural development of France, its position in the modern world, its role overseas. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
Prerequisite, FREN 201, or consent of instructor. This course is designed for students who are interested in exploring how French women writers (and directors), from the Middle Ages to our XXI century, expressed leadership across their artistic talent. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
Prerequisite, FREN 201, or consent of instructor. Designed to meet specific needs of superior students, providing them with in-depth study of a specific area. Course content is chosen in conference between the instructor and student. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) ½–6 credits.
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Designed to meet specific needs of superior students, providing them in-depth study in a specific area. Course content is chosen in conference between the instructor and student. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1–3 credits.
GER 101 proficiency required for GER 102. Students develop beginning communicative competence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Appreciation for the Swiss, German, and Austrian cultures is developed. (Offered every semester.) 3, 3 credits.
Course Objective:
(Offered as needed.) 6 credits.
Students work on reviewing, expanding, and improving communicative skills to encompass most social and some professional situations, particularly those relevant to the majors of the students in the class. Intensified reading and writing will be used to explore the diverse geography and culture of the German–speaking countries. (Offered every year.) 3, 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
(Offered as needed.) 1–6 credits.
Prerequisite, GER 201. Film is a powerful art form and means of communication. This interdisciplinary course will explore the historical background of the German–speaking cultures through literary and cinematographic images, which are often catalysts for cultural change. This course can be repeated once if different films are examined. (Offered every 3 years.) 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
Prerequisite, GER 201, or consent of instructor. This is a rigorous writing course designed to allow the student to perfect German composition skills in various writing styles through drafts, revisions, and final projects. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
Prerequisite, GER 201, or consent of instructor. Students will perform fluency–building exercises in conversational German. Discussions will be based upon current events using periodicals and videos. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
Prerequisite, GER 201, or consent of instructor. This course presents a specialized vocabulary dealing with all aspects of business and are given insight into the role Germany, Austria, and Switzerland play in the global economy. Students learn the use of forms, letters, and other documents, and they practice preparing correspondence of various types. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
Prerequisite, GER 201. This course will examine various aspects of the Holocaust in literary texts. We will examine the lives of those confined inside the concentration camps, those rescued, those whose lives were destroyed or shattered and those who showed courage. Students will be challenged to evaluate their personal values and develop their own ethical responsibility in the face of ongoing genocides. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.
Course Objective:
Prerequisite, GER 201, or consent of instructor. This course is designed for students who are interested in performing a play in a foreign language (German). Emphasis will be placed on acting as well as on the improvement of foreign language skills. Although a number of different dramas/plays by major German playwrights will be analyzed, the course will focus on one play which students will prepare to enact for the larger Chapman University and community audience. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
Prerequisite, GER 201, or consent of instructor. Students read and analyze selected works from representative authors in the novel, drama, and poetry. Content varies each time offered. May be repeated for credit. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
Prerequisite, GER 201, or consent of instructor. The study of the geography, political history, and cultural development of German–speaking countries, their position in the European Union, and their role in the modern world. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
(Offered as needed.) 1- 3 credits.
(Offered as needed.) 3 credits.
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Designed to meet specific needs of superior students. (Offered every semester.) 1–3 credits.
GRK 101 proficiency required for GRK 102. Mastery of alphabet, vocabulary, grammar, and correct pronunciation, along with an introduction to classical Greece. (Offered as needed.) 3, 3 credits.
Prerequisite, GRK 102, or consent of instructor. (Offered as needed.) ½–6 credits.
(Offered as needed.) ½–6 credits.
ITAL 101 proficiency required for ITAL 102. This course is an introduction to Italian by oral–aural practice, including simple conversation and reading of texts concerning Italian life and culture, with an emphasis on those aspects useful for music students. Two hours of lab per week are required. (Offered every year.) 3, 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
(Offered as needed.) 1-6 credits.
Students expand and improve communicative skills to encompass most social and some professional situations. The course also covers conversation, concepts of grammar in review, composition, and cultural and literary readings. Two hours of labs per week are required. (Offered as needed.) 3, 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
(Offered as needed.) 1-6 credits.
(Offered as needed.) 1-6 credits.
(Offered as needed.) 1-6 credits.
Prerequisite, for JPN 101, none; for JPN 102, completion of Elementary Japanese 101 or permission of the instructor, Mastery of elementary level of Japanese Grammar, sentence structure and vocabulary, an overview of Japanese culture and customs. The class emphasizes communicative activities such as role-plays and interviews. 10 hours per semester of lab required. (Offered every year.) 3, 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 3-6 credits.
Prerequisite, JPN 102, or consent of instructor. Mastery of intermediate level of Japanese grammar, sentence structure and vocabulary. This course also provides students with ample practices for intermediate level of conversational skills. Students will develop skills to apply learned vocabulary and phrases in similar occasions in real life. (Offered every year.) 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
Prerequisite, JPN 201, or equivalent, or consent of the instructor. More detailed review of intermediate level of Japanese grammar, sentence structures and vocabulary. This course also provides students with ample practices for intermediate level of conversation. This class should be taken prior to Advanced Japanese Grammar (JPN 343) class or Business Japanese class. (Offered every year.) 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 3-6 credits.
Prerequisite, JPN 201 or equivalent or permission of the instructor. Kanji (Chinese Characters) signify meaning. This class helps students learn the meaning of each parts of Kanji (radicals) and rules to make learning Kanji easier and fun. Students will also practice writing Kanji by using a traditional brush and ink (calligraphy) in order to master stroke orders of individual Kanji. Mastery of 250 Kanji used in daily lives in Japan making Kanji cards and playing word games. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
Prerequisite, JPN 202, or equivalent proficiency, or permission of the instructor. Detail study of advance grammar and sentence structures. While the class aims at improving all four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, the main focus will be placed on learning more advanced applications of different forms of Japanese verbs, grammatical structures and vocabulary. In this class students will also practice reading and writing various styles of writing. (Offered every year.) 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
Prerequisite, JPN 343, or equivalent proficiency, or permission of the instructor. Students perform exercises in conversational Japanese through activities such as situational role-plays, discussions and debates in Japanese based on current news, and oral presentations. Several DVD's and movies on Japanese society and culture are presented for discussion and debates. As a Final Project, students are required to make their own situational skits (at least three different situations) or they can choose to act out all the dialogs presented in the textbook. All the dialogue must be filmed and edited into a movie format and submitted by due date for a final grade. (Offered every year.) 3 credits.
Prerequisite, JPN 345, or equivalent ability. Business Japanese course aims at understanding of Japanese Business protocol as well as mastering high level of Japanese communication skills for business settings. This course will assist students to learn advanced Japanese grammar, sentence patterns and fixed expressions necessary for smooth business activities by means of grammar study, vocabulary building and roll-plays. The emphasis will be on the understanding Japanese culture and people, particularly Japanese Business culture and protocol, while discussing common misunderstandings and comical mistakes foreign businessmen make dealing with Japanese counterparts. We will use the most current DVD which is actually used by Japanese companies in Japan to train new non-Japanese employees. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits.
Prerequisite, JPN 102, or consent of instructor. This is a survey course of selected texts from different era and genres of Japanese literature. The students are introduced to selected Japanese texts from a variety of genres such as novels, essays, poems (tanka, haiku, senryuu), anime, manga, and children's' literature. The students will read and examine the materials in consideration of the social context of the period written and have discussions around the theme as well as interpret and recite the text when it is appropriate. Ability to read Japanese hiragana and katakana is desirable even though all materials are introduced with English translation as well as in the original Japanese. May be repeated for credit with a different topic. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 3-6 credits.
Prerequisite, JPN 345, or equivalent proficiency, or permission of the instructor. The study of the geography, culture in different historical periods, people and society in contemporary Japan, and Japan's place and roles in the world. The class will be conducted in Japanese. Student-centered class with discussions and research. We use the textbook written in Japanese on Japanese History to polish up advanced level Japanese language skills. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1–9 credits.
Prerequisite, consent of instructor, seniors who have fulfilled advanced courses in Japanese. A student presents his/her research theme to an instructor at the beginning of the semester. A theme must be related to Japanese culture, arts, language and society. Once an instructor and the Department approve the theme, the student presents more concrete plan that includes methods, resources, bibliography and such. The student starts his/her research with an instructor's guidance. The thesis has to be written in Japanese. (Offered every year.) ½–6 credits.
Course Objective:
LAT 101 proficiency required for LAT 102. This course introduces Latin as the root of modern European languages; it emphasizes the relationship of the Romance languages and the Romance roots of the English vocabulary. No previous knowledge of Latin is required. (Offered as needed.) 3, 3 credits.
Prerequisite, LAT 102, or consent of instructor. (Offered as needed.) ½–6 credits.
(Offered as needed.) ½–6 credits.
SPAN 101 proficiency required for SPAN 102. Students develop basic competence in the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and composition writing. Emphasis is placed on conversational skills pertinent to a variety of social situations in different cultures. The class is conducted in Spanish. (Offered every semester.) 3, 3 credits.
(Offered as needed.) 1–6 credits.
SPAN 102 proficiency required for SPAN 201. SPAN 201 proficiency required for SPAN 202; or consent of instructor. Students work on expanding and improving communicative skills to encompass most social and some professional situations. Through intensified reading and composition writing students also explore the diverse geography and culture of the Hispanic world. The class is conducted in Spanish. (Offered every semester.) 3, 3 credits.
(Offered as needed.) 1–6 credits.
(Offered as needed.) 1–6 credits.
Prerequisite, SPAN 343, or 344, or consent of instructor. Students develop reading and writing skills with the aim of attaining literacy in Spanish. Strategies and techniques for interpreting literary works in light of cultural context are emphasized. Required before enrolling in all upper–division literature courses. (Offered every year.) 3 credits.
Prerequisite, SPAN 202, or consent of instructor. This course includes a detailed review of Spanish grammar and a rigorous writing component which will allow the student to perfect Spanish composition skills through drafts, revisions, and final projects. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.
Prerequisite, SPAN 202, or consent of instructor. Intensive development of writing skills in the context of worldwide Hispanic cultures. Particular emphasis will be given to the development of writing expository essays and creative compositions in Spanish. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits.
Prerequisite, SPAN 202, or consent of instructor. This course further develops the communicative competence of students in Spanish, focusing on the oral expression of one's own ideas and opinions. In addition to speaking, the course includes the acquisition of new vocabulary, the development of socio-cultural competence, a grammar review, and exposure to listening, reading, and to a lesser degree writing. The textbook provides plenty of material and opportunities for discussion and debate. Each one of its six chapters is introduced by an award-winning short-feature film. The theme is further explored through a series of literary, journalistic and other types of texts and speaking activities. Communicative competence will be measured by fluency, pronunciation, use of general conversational strategies such as paraphrasing skills, an extensive active vocabulary, and grammar. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits.
Prerequisite, SPAN 326, or consent of instructor. This course is an introduction to a variety of literary genres (poetry, drama, essay, novel, short story) and cultural aspects of Spain (art, history, geography, music, philosophy) from medieval times through the 20th century. (Offered alternate years.) 3, 3 credits.
Prerequisite, SPAN 326, or consent of instructor. This course is an introduction to a variety of literary genres and cultural aspects of Latin America (art, history, geography, music, philosophy) from its beginnings to present times. Includes readings of representative authors in the areas of drama, essay fiction, and poetry. (Offered alternate years.) 3, 3 credits.
Prerequisite, successful completion of any 300–level course in Spanish or consent of instructor. This course introduces students to the field of linguistics with an emphasis on Spanish. Fundamental concepts are examined to provide a broad understanding of human language. Analytic techniques and theoretical principles are used to discover and describe phonological, morphological, and syntactic patterns. This course also deals with diachronic and sociolinguistic variation. (Offered every year.) 3 credits.
Prerequisite, SPAN 326, or consent of instructor. In this course students are introduced to a broad range of U.S. Latino/a literary genres and to critical and analytical materials concerning the production of literatures and cultures of the Americas. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.
Prerequisite, SPAN 326, or consent of instructor. This course examines Latin American short stories and novels published in the 20th century. The main themes to be analyzed are exile, psychological traces of repression, personal and collective memory, and the rewriting of history. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Designed to meet specific needs of superior students, providing them in-depth study on a specific topic. Course content is chosen in conference between the instructor and student. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1–6 credits.
Prerequisite, any 300–level course, or consent of instructor. This course provides a broad understanding of bilingualism from sociolinguistic, ideological, psychological, and educational perspectives. Students examine theoretical concepts and selected case studies that focus on Spanish bilingualisms around the world, the complex interrelations between social factors and linguistic practices, the role of language in the construction of identity, and the structural impacts of language contact. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits.
Prerequisite, SPAN 202, or consent of instructor. After a general introduction to the subfields of phonetics and phonology, this course focuses on the description, production, and representation of Spanish sounds. The sound system, distinctive suprasegmental features such as stress and intonation, and syllable patterns of Spanish are analyzed through various exercises. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.
Prerequisite, SPAN 326. This course examines theatrical and poetic texts in 20th century Spain in conjunction with artistic representations of or within the texts. Some poets and playwrights to be included are Frederico Garcia Lorca, Miguel Hernandez, Rafael Alberti, Antonio Buero Vallejo, and Alfonso Sastre. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.
Prerequisite, 300 level SPAN course or equivalent proficiency, or consent of instructor. This course examines dramatic works from Spain, Mexico, Argentina in light of classical inter-textual references: Greek tragedies, classical art and historical accounts. It explores the concept of "intertextuality" as regards the study of dramatic texts in dialogue with the historical past and investigates such themes as social repression, war in conjunction with artistic expression, politics and power. Students will create their own short plays using the dramatic techniques explored in class and will perform in a public arena. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.
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(Offered as needed.) 1–6 credits.
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Designed to meet specific needs of superior students, providing them in–depth study on a specific topic. Course content is chosen in conference between the instructor and student. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1–3 credits.