Department of Languages

Walter G. Tschacher, Ph.D., Chair

Professor: Tschacher;

Associate Professors: Boitano, Buranello, Hodge;

Assistant Professors: Loustau, Olivier-Wallis, Valenzuela;

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, 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. Facilities include a multimedia language laboratory. 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.

Bachelor of Arts in French

requirements (24 credits, 21 of which must be upper–division)

eight of the following

Students are encouraged to spend at least one semester in France or a Francophone country.

Bachelor of Arts in Spanish

core requirements (24 credits)

linguistics requirement (3 credits)

one of the following

upper–division electives (6 credits)

two of the following

Students are encouraged to spend at least one semester in a Spanish–speaking country.

Minors in the Department of Languages

Minor in French

requirements (18 credits, 15 of which must be upper–division)

six of the following

Students are encouraged to spend at least one semester in France or a Francophone country.

Minor in Germanic Studies

core requirements (18 credits, 15 of which must be upper–division)

Students must complete a minimum of 12 credits from section I, and six additional credits from either section I or II, or equivalent courses taken abroad.

section I

section II

Students are encouraged to spend at least one semester in a German–speaking country.

Minor in Spanish

requirements (18 credits, 15 of which must be upper–division)

five of the following (15 credits)

Course Descriptions – Arabic

ARAB 101, 102 Elementary Arabic I, II

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.

ARAB 201, 202 Intermediate Arabic I, II

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.

ARAB 299 Individual Study

(Offered as needed.) 1–6 credits.

Course Descriptions – Chinese

CHIN 101, 102 Elementary Chinese I, II

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.) 5, 5 credits.

Course Descriptions – English as a Second Language

ESL 103/503 Rhetoric

(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.

ESL 104/504 Writing About Literature

(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.

ESL 299 Individual Study

(Offered as needed.) 1-6 credits.

ESL 300 Successful Writing for International Students

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.

ESL 490 Intern Program

(Offered as needed.) 1-6 credits.

ESL 499 Individual Study

(Offered as needed.) 1–6 credits.

Course Descriptions – French

FREN 101, 102 Elementary French I, II

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.

FREN 199 Individual Study

(Offered as needed.) 1–6 credits.

FREN 201, 202 Intermediate French I, II

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.

FREN 299 Individual Study

(Offered as needed.) 1–6 credits.

FREN 340 Cuisine in French Literature and Film

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.

FREN 341 Literary and Cinematographic Images of the French Past: An Interdisciplinary Inquiry

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.

FREN 342 French Feminist Writers

Prerequisite, FREN 201, or consent of instructor. Students will read and examine the texts of famous French feminist writers from Simone de Beauvoir to Hélène Cixous. The course will explore French feminist notion of theory and practice by reading fictional feminist texts by Cixous, Wittig, and Duras. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.

FREN 343 Advanced Grammar and Compositio

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.

FREN 345, 346 French Conversation I, II

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.

FREN 347 Business French

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.

FREN 348 Francophone Literatures of the World

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.

FREN 349 French Theater Across the Ages

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.

FREN 350 French Poetry Across the Ages

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.

FREN 351 French Writers of the Holocaust

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.

FREN 352 French Writers of the Nouveau Roman (New Novel)

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.

FREN 353 Topics in Historical Tours: Paris, A Literary History

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.

FREN 360 Performance in French/Theatre

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.

FREN 375 French Literature

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.

FREN 378 French Civilization

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.

FREN 399 Individual Study

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.

FREN 499 Individual Study

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.

Course Descriptions – German

GER 101, 102 Elementary German I, II

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.

GER 199 Individual Study

(Offered as needed.) 6 credits.

GER 201, 202 Intermediate German I, II

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.

GER 299 Individual Study

(Offered as needed.) 1–6 credits.

GER 341 German Literature in Film

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.

GER 343 Advanced Grammar and Composition

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.

GER 345 German Conversation

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.

GER 347 Business German

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.

GER 351 Facets of the Holocaust from a Literary Perspective

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.

GER 375 German Literature

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.

GER 378 German Culture and Civilization

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.

GER 399 Individual Study

(Offered as needed.) 1- 3 credits.

GER 490 Intern Program

(Offered as needed.) 3 credits.

GER 499 Individual Study

Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Designed to meet specific needs of superior students. (Offered every semester.) 1–3 credits.

Course Descriptions – Greek

GRK 101, 102 Elementary Classical Greek I, II

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.

GRK 299 Individual Study

Prerequisite, GRK 102, or consent of instructor. (Offered as needed.) ½–6 credits.

GRK 499 Individual Study

(Offered as needed.) ½–6 credits.

Course Descriptions – International Studies

IS 199 Independent Study

(Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits.

IS 201 Cross-Cultural Communication

Instruction focuses on developing intercultural sensitivity by increasing awareness of divergent cultural values and beliefs. Essential components of intercultural communication such as language, nonverbal behaviors, and social organizations with their associated mores will be explored through readings and activities. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits.

IS 205 International Cultural Exchange

Students of different cultures are paired for classroom and social and leisure–time activities in this course designed to promote cultural exchange and understanding. Students meet for class lectures two hours a week, plus at arranged times with their partners. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits.

IS 290 Intern Program

(Offered as needed.) 1–6 credits.

IS 299 Individual Study

(Offered as needed.) 1-6 credits.

IS 320 Latin American Culture Through Film and Literature

An introduction to the study of the social, political, and cultural life of 20th–century Latin America as presented in literature and film. The course examines Latin American culture as the expression of multi–ethnic and gender diversity, and considers its difference from Anglo–American culture. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits.

IS 399 Individual Study

(Offered as needed.) 1-6 credits.

IS 449 Multicultural Perspectives

Students examine culture, identity, and ethnic diversity. Students study the value systems that underlie customs, traditions, folklore, and history. The geography and literature of many countries are stressed. The goal of the course is to increase awareness and respect for similarities and differences among cultures and subcultures. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

IS 490 Intern Program

(Offered as needed.) 1–6 credits.

IS 499 Individual Study

(Offered as needed.) 1-6 credits.

Course Descriptions – Italian

ITAL 101, 102 Elementary Italian I, II

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.

ITAL 199 Individual Study

(Offered as needed.) 1-6 credits.

ITAL 201, 202 Intermediate Italian I, II

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.

ITAL 299 Individual Study

(Offered as needed.) 1-6 credits.

ITAL 399 Individual Study

(Offered as needed.) 1-6 credits.

ITAL 499 Individual Study

(Offered as needed.) 1-6 credits.

Course Descriptions – Japanese

JPN 101, 102 Elementary Japanese I, II

JPN 101 proficiency required for JPN 102. Students are introduced to Japanese language and culture through hearing, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is on practical understanding of the language through communicative activities. (Offered every year.) 3, 3 credits.

JPN 199 Independent Study

(Offered as needed.) 3-6 credits.

JPN 201 Intermediate Japanese I

While mastering the intermediate vocabulary and structural patterns, the student will gain an understanding of the circumstances in which particular expressions might be used. By practicing substitution exercises for short conversations, the student will develop skills to apply patterns learned in different occasions and encountered in real life. (Offered every year.) 3 credits.

JPN 299 Individual Study

(Offered as needed.) 3-6 credits.

JPN 301 Advanced Japanese Reading and Writing

Prerequisite, JPN 201, or consent of instructor. There are four different kinds of characters used for reading and writing Japanese: Kanji, Hiragana, Katakana, and Romaji (Roman Alphabet). Japanese sentences are written with a combination of Kanji, Hiragana and Katakana, but mainly in Kanji characters. This course aims to extend a student's Kanji vocabulary and to master 400-500 Kanji through reading various materials such as newspaper and magazine articles, textbooks and literature. (Offered every year.) 3 credits.

JPN 343 Advanced Grammar and Composition

Prerequisite, JPN 201, or consent of instructor. Detailed review of advanced grammar and sentence structures. This course also provides students with ample exercises of various styles of writing on various themes. This class should be taken prior to Advanced Conversation class or Business Japanese class. (Offered every year.) 3 credits.

JPN 345 Japanese Conversation

Prerequisite, JPN 201, or consent of instructor. Designed for students who have a foundation in grammar, vocabulary, and written Japanese. Students perform exercises in conversational Japanese through activities such as role playing, oral presentations, and discussions and debates on current news. Selected films and videos on Japanese society and culture are presented. (Offered every year.) 3 credits.

JPN 347 Business Japanese

Prerequisite, JPN 201, or consent of instructor. This course will assist the student in mastering Japanese communication skills in a business setting through oral practice, role–playing, and exercises. This course will also provide the student with abundant background knowledge and information about Japanese culture, customs, and business protocol through lectures, videos, and discussions. (Offered every year.) 3 credits.

JPN 399 Individual Study

(Offered as needed.) 3-6 credits.

JPN 478 Japanese Civilization

Prerequisite, JPN 201, or consent of 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 discussion and research. (Offered every year.) 3 credits.

JPN 490 Internship

(Offered as needed.) 1–9 credits.

JPN 499 Individual Study

Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students present their research theme to an instructor at the beginning of the semester. It must be related to Japanese culture, arts, language, and society. The thesis must be written in Japanese. (Offered every year.) ½–6 credits.

Course Descriptions – Latin

LAT 101, 102 Elementary Latin I, II

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.

LAT 299 Individual Study

Prerequisite, LAT 102, or consent of instructor. (Offered as needed.) ½–6 credits.

LAT 499 Individual Study

(Offered as needed.) ½–6 credits.

Course Descriptions – Spanish

SPAN 101, 102 Elementary Spanish I, II

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.

SPAN 199 Individual Study

(Offered as needed.) 1–6 credits.

SPAN 201, 202 Intermediate Spanish I, II

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.

SPAN 290 Intern Program

(Offered as needed.) 1–6 credits.

SPAN 299 Individual Study

(Offered as needed.) 1–6 credits.

SPAN 326 Reading and Interpreting Literature

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.

SPAN 343 Advanced Grammar and Composition

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.

SPAN 344 Spanish Writing Workshop

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.

SPAN 345 Spanish Conversation

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.

SPAN 375, 376 Literature and Culture of Spain I, II

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.

SPAN 377, 378 Literature and Culture of Latin America I, II

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.

SPAN 396 Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics

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.

SPAN 397 United States Latino Literatures and Cultures

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.

SPAN 398 20th Century Latin American Fiction: Journeys Across Memory

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.

SPAN 399 Individual Study

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.

SPAN 440 A Multidisciplinary Approach to Spanish Bilingualism

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.

SPAN 441 Spanish Phonetics and Phonology

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.

SPAN 484 20th Century Spanish Poetry and Drama: Literary Pictures

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.

SPAN 490 Intern Program

(Offered as needed.) 1–6 credits.

SPAN 499 Individual Study

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.