Classical Cultures Courses

CC 101

Word Origins and Vocabulary Development

Schedule for CC 101

CC 105

Introduction to the Classical World

Main features of the civilization of the Greeks and Romans—their history, political institutions, art, literature, and philosophy. Explores through lectures, readings, and audiovisual materials the nature of the ancients' contribution to Western civilizations. (3)

Schedule for CC 105

CC 201

Cultural Life of Ancient Greece

A close, interpretive view of Greek cultural values, customs, and institutions, such as individualism, ideals of beauty, social experimentation, competitiveness, and intellectual curiosity, as evidenced in primary sources. (3)

Schedule for CC 201

CC 205

Mythologies of the World

Classical mythology (Greek and Roman) will represent Western tradition in a comparative study with other mythologies of the world. Emphasizes understanding mythologies as symbolic cultural systems expressing societal values. (3)

Schedule for CC 205

CC 301

Classical Literature in English Translation

Selections from the major works of Greek and Roman literature and their continuing influence on Western literature. Emphasizes prose and poetry in alternate terms. (3-6)

Schedule for CC 301

Chinese Courses

CH 101

Beginning Chinese 1

The first course in the Chinese language. (4)

Schedule for CH 101

CH 201

Intermediate Chinese 1

Designed to build on a foundation of first-year Chinese to help students achieve greater fluency in oral expression and to emphasize the reading of Chinese character texts containing both old and simplified character forms. Grammar will be taught through the use of sentence patterns, and character writing will be practiced. Traditional and contemporary aspects of Chinese culture will also be taught. (4)

Prerequisite: CH 102

Schedule for CH 201

CH 301

Beginning Readings in Chinese

A course designed to develop skills in reading simple Chinese essays, short stories, and newspaper articles, using approximately 2,000 characters and the help of a dictionary. (3)

Prerequisite: two years of college Chinese or the equivalent

Schedule for CH 301

Foreign Languages Courses

FL 150

Introduction to Foreign Language Education at the Secondary Level

An introduction to foreign language teaching at the secondary level. Emphasis on establishing an informed teaching philosophy, fostering basic skills for teaching foreign language, and beginning preparation for teacher licensure. Discussion of state and national standards for foreign language teaching and initial development of the digital portfolio. (3)

Not open to students who have credit in EDSEC 150

Schedule for FL 150

FL 295

Foreign Language Field Experience

Early field experiences in local middle school and high school foreign language classes. Continued development of the digital teaching portfolio and creation of artifacts relating to language, culture, and stereotypes. (1)

Prerequisite: FL 150; sophomore standing or permission of the department chairperson.

Open only to Foreign Language Teaching Majors.

Schedule for FL 295

FL299X

Experimental/
Developmental Topics

Topics relevant to the discipline. Course title will be announced before each semester. (3-6)

Schedule for FL 299X

FL 395

Methods and Materials for Teaching Foreign Language

Current methods in foreign language teaching in the senior high school. Presentation, texts, teaching materials, CAI, and other supplementary aids. Reviews current professional literature, trends, and requirements. (3) 

Prerequisite: two years of college credit or the equivalent in a modern or classical language and identification to pursue a teaching curriculum.

Prerequisite or parallel recommended: EDSEC 380; EDJHM 385.

Schedule for FL 395

French Courses

FR 101

Beginning French 1

The first course in the French language. (4)

Corequisite: FR 101L

Schedule for FR 101

FR101L

Beginning French 1 Lab

Lab for the first course in the French language. (0)

Corequisite: FR 101

Schedule for FR 101L

FR 102

Beginning French 2

The second course in the French language. (4)

Prerequisite: FR 101

Corequisite: FR 102L

Schedule for FR 102

FR102L

Beginning French 2 Lab

Lab for the second course in the French language. (0)

Corequisite: FR 102

Schedule for FR 102L

FR 201

Intermediate French 1

The third course in the French language. (3)

Prerequisite: FR 102.

Schedule for FR 201

FR 202

Intermediate French 2

The fourth course in the French Language. (3)

Prerequisite: FR 201.

Schedule for FR 202

FR 301

Conversation

Practice in oral French to increase fluency and authenticity through activities and conversation. (3)

Prerequisite: two years of college French or the equivalent or permission of the department chairperson.

Schedule for FR 301

FR 303

Grammar

An advanced study of French grammar, stressing creative expression in the language. (3)

Prerequisite: FR 302 or its equivalent.

Schedule for FR 303

FR 334

Civilization and Culture: The Old Regime

Contributions made by France from the beginnings to the French Revolution. Origins of historical and cultural traditions. Supplemental literary selections. (3)

Prerequisite: two years of college French or the equivalent or permission of the department chairperson.

Schedule for FR 334

FR 360

Introduction to French Literary Readings

Selected readings from several literary genres (e.g., drama, lyric poetry, narrative) drawn from various periods of French literary history; writing on selected literary topics. (3)

Prerequisite: two years of college French or permission of the department chairperson.

Schedule for FR 360

German Courses

GER 101

Beginning German 1

Introduction to vocabulary and structures needed for basic communication in German.

Corequisite: GER 101L

Schedule for GER 101

GER 101L

Beginning German 1 Lab

Lab for introduction to vocabulary and structures needed for basic communication in German.

Corequisite: GER 101

Schedule for GER 101L

GER 102

Beginning 
German 2

Continuing study of vocabulary and structure needed for communication in German.

Prerequisite: GER 101 or its equivalent.

Corequisite: GER 102L

Schedule for GER 102

GER 102L

Beginning German 2 Lab

Lab for continuing study of vocabulary and structure needed for communication in German.

Corequisite: GER 102

Schedule for GER 102L

GER 201

Intermediate German 1

Study of more advanced vocabulary and structure needed for communication in German.

Prerequisite: GER 102 or its equivalent.

Schedule for GER 201

GER 202

Intermediate German 2

Reading of representative German authors of moderate difficulty. Review of grammar needed for reading and writing German.

Prerequisite: GER 201 or its equivalent.

Schedule for GER 202

GER 301

Conversation

Extensive practice in oral German and in German grammar to increase fluency and communicative skills in the language.

Prerequisite: two years of college German or the equivalent or permission of the department chairperson.

Schedule for GER 301

GER 302

Composition

Extensive practice in written German with review of grammatical structure of the language.

Prerequisite: GER 301 or permission of the department chairperson.

Schedule for GER 302

GER 338

Business German

Designed to make advanced German students familiar with commercial forms and terminology used in business, banking, and industry.

Prerequisite: two years of college German or the equivalent or permission of the department chairperson.

Schedule for GER 338

GER 363

Introduction to German Literature 3

Selections from poetry, folksongs, and ballads of Germany.

Prerequisite: two years of college German or the equivalent.

Schedule for GER 363

Greek Courses 

GRK 101

Beginning Greek 1

Introduction to ancient Greek. Emphasizes the alphabet, pronunciation, elementary grammar, and preparation of students for readings in classical and New Testament Greek.

Schedule for GRK 101 

GRK 201

Intermediate Greek 1

Intensive grammar review and readings from classical and New Testament sources.

Prerequisite: GRK 102 or the equivalent.

 Schedule for GRK 201

GRK 301

Advanced Greek 1

Prerequisite: 9 hours of college Greek or the equivalent or permission of the department chairperson.

Schedule for GRK 301

Italian Courses

ITAL 101

Beginning Italian 1

The first course in the Italian language. (4)

Corequisite: ITAL 101L

Schedule for ITAL 101

ITAL 101L

Beginning Italian 1 Lab

Lab for the first course in the Italian language. (0)

Corequisite: ITAL 101

Schedule for ITAL 101L

Japanese Courses

JAPAN 101

Beginning Japanese 1

The first course in beginning Japanese language.

JAPAN 201

Intermediate Japanese 1

Designed for students with credit in JAPAN 101 and 102. Further develops skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Japanese, and increases knowledge of Japanese culture.

Prerequisite: JAPAN 102 or its equivalent.

JAPAN 301

Advanced Japanese 1

Designed for students with credit in JAPAN 202. Further skill development in the idiomatic use of the Japanese language and increased understanding of Japanese culture.

Prerequisite: JAPAN 202 or its equivalent.

JAPAN 338

Business Japanese

Designed to make advanced Japanese students familiar with commercial forms and terminology used in business, banking, and industry as well as Japanese corporate culture.

Prerequisite: two years of college Japanese or the equivalent or permission of the department chairperson.

Latin Courses

LAT 101

LAT 201

LAT 301

LAT 303