FRENCH

Lower-Division

FRE 101, 102 (4,4) ELEMENTARY FRENCH I, II–GE

An introductory course emphasizing four basic skills: aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Also noted is the cultural and historical background of the areas where the language is spoken. Participation and active use of the language is emphasized in the classroom. Offered fall and spring.

FRE 250. 251 (3,3) INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I, II

Intensive practical use of the language designed to bring the student to a high level of proficiency in communicative skills through first-hand exposure and through the use of cultural and literary materials. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite: French 102 or consent of instructor.

Upper-Division

FRE 301 (3) FRENCH PHONETICS

A study of French phonemes and intonation patterns along with intensive practice of French pronunciation. Offered 2008-09.
Prerequisite: French 102.

FRE 303 (3) FRENCH CONVERSATION

A class concentrating in gaining oral proficiency around a series of different themes and acquiring command of the modern idiom as spoken in France.
Prerequisite: French 251 or consent of instructor.

FRE 315 (3) FRENCH CIVILIZATION

A study of French civilization including a consideration of the present structure of French society and politics and a brief view of the achievements of France from the middle ages to the present. Offered 2008-09.
Prerequisite: French 251 or consent of instructor.

FRE 320 (3) SURVEY OF FRENCH LITERATURE

Selections of important literature from the middle ages to the modern day are read and discussed in French.
Prerequisite: French 251 or consent of instructor.

FRE 490 (1-3) SPECIAL STUDIES IN FRENCH

An intensive study of a selected problem by an individual or group under the direction of a member of the staff. May be repeated for a total of up to six units.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and department chair.

GERMAN

Lower-Division

GER 101, 102 (4,4) ELEMENTARY GERMAN I, II–GE

An introductory course emphasizing four basic skills: aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Also noted is the cultural and historical background of the areas where the language is spoken. Participation and active use of the language is emphasized in the classroom. Offered fall and spring.

GER 250, 251 (3,3) INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I, II

Intensive practical use of the language designed to bring the student to a high level of proficiency in communicative skills through first-hand exposure and through the use of cultural and literary materials. Conducted in German.
Prerequisite: German 102 or consent of instructor.

Upper-Division

GER 490 (1-3) SPECIAL STUDIES IN GERMAN

An intensive study of a selected problem by an individual or group under the direction of a member of the faculty. May be repeated for a total of up to six units.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and department chair.

SPANISH

Lower-Division

SPA 101, 102 (4,4) ELEMENTARY SPANISH I, II–GE

An introductory course emphasizing four basic skills: aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Also noted is the cultural and historical background of the areas where the language is spoken. Participation and active use of the language is emphasized in the classroom.  Offered fall, spring, and summer.

SPA 250, 251 (3,3) INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I, II

Intensive practical use of the language designed to bring the student to a high level of proficiency in communicative skills through first-hand exposure and through the use of cultural and literary materials. Language lab practice is continued. Conducted in Spanish. Offered fall and spring.
Prerequisite: Spanish 102 or consent of instructor.

Upper-Division

SPA 302 (3) ADVANCED GRAMMAR AND READING

An in-depth study of the grammatical structure of Spanish with emphasis on syntax, stylistics, and lexical problems as encountered in reading. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Spanish 251 or consent of instructor.

SPA 303 (3) ADVANCED CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION

A course designed to refine the skills of advanced communication through the study of basic phonetics, continuation of grammar review, writing, and the study of semantics. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Spanish 302 or consent of instructor.

SPA 310 (3) LATIN AMERICAN CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION

The history and civilization of Latin America including indigenous and Hispanic cultures of Mexico, Central, and South America from pre-colonial times to the present. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Spanish 251 or consent of instructor.

SPA 315 (3) CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION OF SPAIN

The history of the Iberian peninsula from prehistoric times to the present. The life, through art and literature, of the various peoples who integrated the Spanish nation. Conducted in Spanish. Offered 2008-09.
Prerequisite: Spanish 251 or consent of instructor.
Recommended: Spanish 302, 303.

SPA 320 (3) MEXICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE AND CULTURE

A survey of major 20th century Mexican American writers and their cultural heritage in the United States. Genres for consideration include short story, poetry, novel, and drama. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisites: Spanish 302 and 303 or consent of instructor.

SPA 380 (3) GENRE/PERIOD STUDIES IN HISPANIC LITERATURE OR FILM

A study of a literary genre or period of Hispanic literature or film. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Spanish 302 and 303 (303 may be concurrent).

SPA 390 (3) CURRENT SPANISH LINGUISTICS

A descriptive study of the Spanish language including phonology, morphology, syntax, lexicon, and semantics. Conducted in Spanish. Offered 2008-09.
Prerequisite: Spanish 302.

SPA 400 (3) PENINSULAR LITERATURE BEFORE 1800

Analysis and discussion of representative works from the medieval era to the 18th century. Conducted in Spanish. Offered 2008-09.
Prerequisites: Spanish 302 and 303 or consent of instructor.

SPA 402 (3) PENINSULAR LITERATURE SINCE 1800

Analysis and discussion of representative works from the 19th century to the present. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisites: Spanish 302 and 303 or consent of instructor.

SPA 437 (3) LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE BEFORE 1910

A study of the development of literary genres featuring representative works from Mexican, Central, and South American writers from the pre-Columbian period to the Mexican revolution. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisites: Spanish 302 and 303 or consent of instructor.

SPA 439 (3) LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE SINCE 1910

A study of the Latin American narrative from the Mexican revolution to the present day. Conducted in Spanish. Offered 2008-09.
Prerequisites: Spanish 302 and 303 or consent of instructor.

SPA 485 (1) SENIOR SEMINAR IN SPANISH

A course designed to reflect upon and to integrate issues of culture, civilization, language, and literatures of the Spanish-speaking world. Research is conducted to see how areas such as cultural contrasts, linguistic and lexical variations, and political and artistic realities have influenced modern literary pieces. Completion of a portfolio and a summative evaluation of language skills required.
Prerequisite: Spanish 302, 303 and Senior standing.

SPA 490 (1-3) SPECIAL STUDIES IN SPANISH

An intensive study of a selected problem by an individual or group under the direction of a member of the faculty. May be repeated to a total of six units.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and department chair.

SPA 499 (1-3) RESEARCH IN SPANISH

Independent research under the guidance of a faculty member. 
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and department chair and senior standing.