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Courses
Courses taught in English are designated FL.
CHINESE
FC 101. ELEMENTARY CHINESE I 4
An introduction to spoken and written Chinese emphasizing cultural perspectives. Linguistic emphasis is on basic grammar, vocabulary, and the development of reading, conversation, and writing skills while learning about the culture of China. Four hours of class, one hour of drill or tutorial. Presupposes no previous study of Chinese. M. Chen
FC 102. ELEMENTARY CHINESE II 3
Continuation of FC101. Further development of basic grammar, reading, conversation, and writing skills while focusing on cultural materials from China. Three hours of class, one hour of drill or tutorial. M. Chen
FC 203. INTERMEDIATE CHINESE 3
Continuing study of the structures of the Chinese language. Extensive practice in conversation and writing. Vocabulary building through the reading of appropriate texts in the literature and culture. Three hours of class and one hour of lab. Prerequisite: FC102 or permission of the department. M. Chen
FC 204. BUSINESS CHINESE 3
Intermediate Chinese language and culture with an emphasis on listening, speaking, reading, writing, and translating in the context of business. Designed for students who are interested in doing business with the Chinese-speaking community and in further improving their Chinese language proficiency. Students will develop cultural competence in the contexts of actual business situations, and will learn commonly used commercial terms, phrases, sentence patterns, and cultural background. Prerequisite: FC203 or permission of the department. M. Chen
FC 206. CHINESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 3
Development of Chinese skills at the advanced intermediate level. Extensive practice in idioms. Development of vocabulary and reading skills necessary for communication at native speed. Texts include contemporary news materials, film, Internet sources, literature, and music. Prerequisite: FC203 or permission of the department. (Designated a non-Western culture course.) M. Chen
FC 208. ADVANCED CHINESE CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION 3
Intensive practice in daily use of Chinese in a cultural context. Review of grammar, idioms, vocabulary, and writing skills. Prerequisite: FC203 or permission of the instructor. M. Chen
FC 220. LANGUAGE ACROSS THE CURRICULUM 1
A course designed for students who want to use their foreign language skills in any course taught in English at the college. Does not fulfill the foreign language distribution requirement or count toward the major or minor in foreign languages and literature. Prerequisite: FC203 or permission of the department. Must be taken S/U. Can be repeated for credit. The Department
FC 271, 272. CHINESE LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE DISCUSSION 1
A discussion group about an author, a period, a genre, a topic, a translation, or a research project in conjunction with another course. Can be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: FC208 or permission of the department. M. Chen
FC 302. MODERN CHINA 3
Study of Chinese at the advanced level with further emphasis on developing literacy skills in reading and writing and cultural literacy, through a variety of texts from the humanities, social sciences, business, and mass media. Students will continue to enhance communication skills in listening and speaking. Assignments include class projects, in-class oral presentations, skits, and written compositions. By the end of the course, students are expected to be able to discuss various topics related to the ones in the textbook and to write multi-paragraph compositions. Classes are conducted in Chinese. Students taking this course are expected to commit substantial time outside of class to fulfilling the course requirements. Course must enroll at least five students to be offered. Prerequisite: FC208 or permission of instructor. (Designated a non-Western culture course.) M. Chen
FC 340. ADVANCED LANGUAGES ACROSS THE CURRICULUM 2
Application and development of Chinese language skills in conjunction with any course taught in English at the college. Students will read, report, discuss and write about sophisticated materials in the disciplines, and learn how to translate them to and from English. Does not fulfill the foreign language distribution requirement in foreign languages and literatures. Can be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: FC208 or above. The Department
FC 363. SPECIAL STUDIES IN CHINESE 4
Advanced literary or critical study in an author, a genre, a period, or a topic. Texts may include literature, newspaper articles, television dramas, films, poetry, painting, and music. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (Designated a non-Western culture course.) Course must enroll at least five students to be offered. M. Chen
FC 371, 372. INDEPENDENT STUDY 3
Individual study projects under the guidance of the department. M. Chen
FRENCH
Courses in Language
FF 101. ELEMENTARY FRENCH I 4
An introduction to spoken and written French emphasizing cultural perspectives. Linguistic emphasis is on basic grammar, vocabulary, and the development of reading, conversation, and writing skills while learning about the cultures of France and the Francophone world. Four hours of class, one hour of drill or tutorial. Presupposes no previous study of French. The Department
FF 102. ELEMENTARY FRENCH II 3
Continuation of FF 101. Further development of basic grammar, reading, conversation, and writing skills while focusing on cultural materials from France and the Francophone World. Three hours of class. The Department
FF 203. INTENSIVE INTERMEDIATE FRENCH 4
Continuing intensive study of the structures of the French language. Extensive practice in conversation and writing. Vocabulary building through the reading of appropriate texts in the literature and culture. Four hours of class and one hour of lab. The Department
FF 206. FRENCH CULTURAL CONVERSATIONS 3
Development of nonliterary, informal spoken vocabulary, and expressions used in everyday situations. Extensive practice in conversational idioms and work on accent and intonation. Prerequisite: FF 203 at Skidmore or a score of 391 or higher on the placement exam. The Department
The following courses satisfy major requirements.
FF 208. WRITING IN FRENCH 4
Review of grammar, idioms, and vocabulary. Intensive practice in writing short essays. Prerequisite: FF203 or 206 or permission of instructor. This course is required for the major. The Department
FF 210. INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH LITERATURE 4
Reading and discussion of literary texts in the major genres: poetry, theater, and prose through close textual analysis. This course emphasizes the development of the analytical skills involved in doing a close reading and the critical skill needed for writing explications de texte. Regular papers required. Prerequisite: FF203 or permission of the instructor. This course is required for the major in French. (Fulfills humanities requirement.) The Department
FF 220. LANGUAGE ACROSS THE CURRICULUM 1
A course designed for students who want to use their foreign language skills in any course taught in English at the college. Does not fulfill the foreign language distribution requirement or count toward the major or minor in foreign languages and literature. Prerequisite: FF203. Must be taken S/U. Can be repeated for credit. The Department
FF 228. LANGUAGE AND PHONETICS 3
Students will study the historical development of the French language over the centuries, from its roots in vulgar Latin to its codification with the Academie Francaise to the contemporary debate over the increasing influence of English. Language holds a particularly important place in French culture, and an understanding of the rules governing its pronunciation, and of the differences between the written and spoken language, is vital to fully appreciating the culture. Through intensive training in phonetic transcription and the principles of intonation and syllabification, students will improve their pronunciation and reading skills and will learn to better appreciate the relationship of language and culture in France. Prerequisite: FF208. P. Han, The Department
FF 301. BUSINESS FRENCH 3
Study of communication and cultural understanding in commercial transactions of everyday French life. The course covers such topics as real estate, management, advertising, marketing, insurance, personnel relations, banking, imports and exports, and doing business in France. These topics will be considered in the context of the geography of France, its agriculture and industrial production, its trade, transportation and taxation systems. Students will be encouraged to take the Paris Chamber of Commerce exam at the end of the semester. Required for business-French major. Prerequisite: FF208 or permission of instructor. M. Wiesmann
FF 304. ADVANCED CONVERSATION AND PRONUNCIATION 3
Development of oral and written skills to increase active vocabulary, fluency, and the use of authentic French structures through reading and discussion of issues in contemporary French society. Topics include immigration, unemployment, gender distinctions, changing family patterns, education, and political parties in the "hexagon." Some attention to the influence of the European community on French life. H. Jaouad
FF 306. TRANSLATION AND STYLISTICS 3
A translation course for the study of the structure of the French language through comparative examination of vocabulary, grammar, and cultural influences. The course provides extensive practice of the traditional exercise of thème et version (translations back and forth of texts from a variety of disciplines) to develop an awareness of the idiomatic distinctions of French and English, the variety of written styles and what constitutes one's own prose expression. Prerequisite: FF208 or consent of instructor. J. Anzalone
FF 340. ADVANCED LANGUAGES ACROSS THE CURRICULUM 2
Students apply and develop their French language skills in conjunction with any course taught in English at the college. Students will read, report, discuss and write about sophisticated materials in the disciplines, and learn how to translate them to and from English. Does not fulfill the foreign language distribution requirement in foreign languages and literatures. Can be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: FF208. The Department
Courses in Literature and Civilization
FF 213. MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE FRENCH LITERATURE 4
A survey of medieval and Renaissance French literature focusing on the origins and development of epic and lyric poetry, theater, and prose, including the essai. Readings will include such works and authors as La Chanson de Roland, Chrétien de Troyes, Marie de France, Christine de Pisan, Villon, La Farce de Maître Pathelin, Le Roman de la Rose, Marguerite de Navarre, Ronsard, Du Bellay, Louise Labé, Rabelais, and Montaigne. Prerequisite: FF210 or permission of the instructor. Offered in alternate years. (Fulfills humanities requirement.) M. Wiesmann
FF 214. FRENCH LITERATURE OF THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY 4
Introduction to the concepts of classic and baroque, including social, artistic, and intellectual developments in the seventeenth century through study of the masterpieces of such authors as Corneille, Racine, Moliere, Pascal, Descartes, Mme. de Sévigné, La Fontaine, La Rochefoucauld, and Mme. de Lafayette. Prerequisite: FF210 or permission of instructor. (Fulfills humanities requirement.) A. Zuerner
FF 216. FRENCH LITERATURE OF THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY 4
Study of the social, intellectual and artistic development of the Enlightenment in the works of such authors as Montesquieu, Mme. de Graffigny, Voltaire, Rousseau, Diderot, Lesage, Marivaux, Beaumarchais, Mme. Roland, and Olympe de Gouges. Spring semester. Prerequisite: FF210 or permission of instructor. (Fulfills humanities requirement.) M. Wiesmann or A. Zuerner
FF 219. LITERATURE AND CULTURE OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY 4
Introduction to the social, intellectual, and artistic developments of the nineteenth century through study of the literary masterpieces of such poets, playwrights, and novelists as Chateaubriand, Mme. de Staël, Lamartine, Hugo, Vigny, Balzac, Sand, Baudelaire, Flaubert, Zola, Rimbaud, and Mallarmé. Fall semester. Prerequisite: FF210 or permission of instructor. (Fulfills humanities requirement.) J. Anzalone or P. Han
FF 221. TWENTIETH-CENTURY LITERATURE 4
Introduction to the poetry, novels and plays of France through study of the works of such writers as Gide, Apollinaire, Proust, Cocteau, Mauriac, de Beauvoir, Sartre, Beckett, Aragon, Duras, Sarraute, and Robbe-Grillet. The course will also focus on contemporary artistic, social, and intellectual trends since 1890. Spring semester. Prerequisite: FF210 or permission of instructor. (Fulfills humanities requirement.) H. Jaouad
FF 223. INTRODUCTION TO ISSUES IN THE FRANCOPHONE WORLD 4
Study of aspects of the Francophone world (Caribbean, Africa, Canada) with particular emphasis on historical, political, and social problems. Reading and discussion of texts and documents from a variety of sources. Practice in writing critical and literary essays. Prerequisite: FF210 or permission of instructor. (Designated a non-Western culture course.) H. Jaouad
FF 224. FRENCH CIVILIZATION FROM GAUL TO 1815 4
French culture and civilization from the Gallo-Roman period to the 1789 revolution and its immediate aftermath. This course will trace the succession of broad political and societal phenomena defined by traditional historians, employing a spectrum of documents representative of social, gender and religious diversity. These documents will draw equally from music, painting, science, philosophy, and literature. Through a series of films we will question the interplay between "history" and its representations. (Fulfills humanities requirement.) M. Wiesmann
FF 225. PAINTERS AND WRITERS 4
A survey of the rich interaction that exists in French culture between writers and visual artists, mostly painters, from the Renaissance through the twentieth century. Since the sixteenth century, French writers have reflected upon the practices and productions of painters. In a multiplicity of literary genres (poems, short stories, novels, essays), they have left a body of work that theoretically uses the visual artist's craft as a means to explore the singularities of their own literary practices. Using this thematic thread that familiarizes students with different modes of French thought, culture, and writing, this course develops students' analytical skills in the reading of literary texts while exposing them to major figures of French painting. Prerequisites: FF208 and FF210. (Fulfills humanities requirement.) M. Wiesmann
FF 263. SPECIAL TOPICS IN FRENCH 3
Literary or cultural study at an introductory to intermediate level of an author, a genre, a period, or a topic. Topics will vary from semester to semester. Prerequisites: FF208 or FF210 or permission of the department. The Department
FF 271A. FRENCH LANGUAGE AND DISCUSSION 1
FF 271B. FRENCH LANGUAGE AND DISCUSSION 2
A discussion group about an author, a period, a genre, a topic, a translation, or a research project in conjunction with another course. Can be repeated for credit. The Department
FF 309. FICTION AND IDENTITY IN QUEBEC 3
Students will analyze the development of Quebecois identity over the span of Quebec's history through close study of works of fiction from the rise of patriotism and terroirisme to the social and political critiques of the Quiet Revolution. Students will gain an understanding of the identity question in Quebec through examination of literature that has played a key role in shaping the concept of "quebecitude." Prerequisite: FF210. C. Evans
FF 316. FRENCH POETRY 3
Study of fundamentals and development of the French poetic form through close textual analysis of representative poets and major movements. Prerequisite: FF214 or 216, 219 or 221, or consent of instructor. Offered in alternate years. J. Anzalone
FF 317. FRENCH NARRATIVE PROSE 3
Exploration of major themes and techniques of narrative fiction as it has developed in French-speaking cultures. Prerequisite: FF214 or 216, 219 or 221, or consent of instructor. Offered in alternate years. M. Wiesmann
FF 318. FRENCH DRAMATIC LITERATURE 3
Study of dramatic techniques and themes through careful examination of representative texts and attention to the role of the theater in French culture. Prerequisite: FF214 or 216, 219 or 221, or consent of instructor. Offered alternate years. The Department
FF 332. SURREALISM 3
Study of surrealism as an historical and ontological movement through analysis of poetry, novel, cinema, theater, and painting. The course examines the impact of surrealism on current literary, critical, and artistic expressions. Prerequisite: FF210 or permission of the instructor. H. Jaouad
FF 363. SPECIAL STUDIES IN FRENCH 3
Advanced literary or cultural study in an author, a genre, a period, or a topic. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. The Department
FF 371, 372. INDEPENDENT STUDY 3, 3
Individual study projects under the guidance of the department. The Department
FF 373. PREPARATION FOR SENIOR THESIS 3
Required for all second-semester junior or first-semester senior French majors who intend to write a thesis (FF374). Under the direction of a thesis advisor, the student reads extensively in primary and secondary sources related to the proposed thesis topic, develops research skills, and brings the thesis topic into focus by writing an outline and a series of brief papers that contribute to the thesis. Prerequisites: FF208, 210, and second-semester junior or first-semester senior status. The Department
FF 374. THESIS 3
An extended research project culminating in a paper based on readings and extensive individual conferences. Required of all majors who wish to be considered for departmental honors. Prerequisite: FF376, senior standing, permission of instructor, and 3.5 GPA in the major. The Department
FF 376. SEMINAR 3
A detailed study of an author, a period, or theme prominent in France, Africa, Canada, or the French speaking countries of the Caribbean. Frequent oral reports. Close attention to development, organization, and writing of an extensive paper. Prerequisite: Senior status. The Department
GERMAN
Courses in Language
FG 101. ELEMENTARY GERMAN I 4
An introduction to spoken and written German emphasizing cultural perspectives. Linguistic emphasis is on basic grammar, vocabulary, and the development of reading, conversation, and writing skills while learning about the culture of German-speaking countries. Four hours of class, one hour of drill or tutorial. Presupposes no previous study of German. The Department
FG 111. BEGINNING BUSINESS GERMAN 4
An introduction to German language and culture in the context of business. Students learn the elementary German language skills needed to understand and perform basic business transactions, read texts related to business, write a resume and rudimentary business correspondence, and understand the culture of business in the German-speaking world. Four hours of class, one hour of drill or tutorial. Presupposes no previous study of German. Prepares students to continue the study of German at the level of FG 203. M. O'Brien
FG 102. ELEMENTARY GERMAN II 3
Continuation of FG 101. Further development of basic grammar, reading, conversation, and writing skills while focusing on cultural materials from German-speaking countries. Three hours of class, one hour of drill or tutorial. The Department
FG 103. INTENSIVE ELEMENTARY GERMAN 4
Intensive review of introductory reading, speaking, oral comprehension, and grammatical structures of the language for those with some experience in the fundamentals but who still need to acquire the competency expected at the completion of FG102. Four hours of class, one hour of lab. Prerequisite: one year of high-school German or permission of department. The Department
FG 203. INTERMEDIATE GERMAN 3
Continuing study of the structures of the German language. Extensive practice in conversation and writing. Vocabulary building through the reading of appropriate texts in the literature and culture. Three hours of class and one hour of lab. Prerequisite: FG102 or 103. The Department
FG 206. GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 3
Development of German skills at the advanced intermediate level. Extensive practice in idioms. Development of vocabulary and reading skills necessary for communication at native speed. Texts include contemporary news materials, film, Internet sources, literature, and music. Prerequisite: FG203 or permission of the department. The Department
FG 208. GERMAN CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION 4
Intensive practice in daily use of German in a cultural context. Review of idioms, vocabulary, and writing skills. Prerequisite: FG203 or permission of instructor. The Department
FG 220. LANGUAGE ACROSS THE CURRICULUM 1
A course designed for students who want to use their foreign language skills in any course taught in English at the college. Does not fulfill the foreign language distribution requirement, but counts toward the major and minor in German. Prerequisite: FG203. Must be taken S/U. Can be repeated for credit. The Department
FG 263. SPECIAL TOPICS IN GERMAN 3
Literary or cultural study at an introductory to intermediate level of an author, a genre, a period, or a topic. Topics will vary from semester to semester. Prerequisite: FG208 or permission of instructor. The Department
FG 271, 272. GERMAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE DISCUSSION 1
A discussion group about an author, a period, a genre, a topic, a translation, or a research project in conjunction with another course. Can be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: FG208 or permission of the department. The Department
FG 301. BUSINESS GERMAN 3
An introduction to business institutions in Germany. The course focuses on economic geography, correspondence, and government requirements for business, as well as vocabulary used in banking, stock market, insurance, communications, and export and import. Primarily for students majoring in German and business. Prerequisite: FG206 or 208. M. O'Brien
FG 304. ADVANCED GERMAN COMPOSITION AND CONVERSATION 4
Intensive practice of oral and written German to increase active vocabulary and fluency in German and to develop further and refine writing skills. Three hours of class. Prerequisite: FG208 or permission of instructor. M. O'Brien
FG 340. ADVANCED LANGUAGES ACROSS THE CURRICULUM 2
Students apply and develop their German language skills in conjunction with any course taught in English at the college. Students will read, report, discuss and write about sophisticated materials in the disciplines, and learn how to translate them to and from English. Does not fulfill the foreign language distribution requirement in foreign languages and literatures. Can be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: FG206. The Department
Courses in Literature and Civilization
FG 215. INTRODUCTION TO GERMAN LITERATURE 4
An introduction to the development of German literature from the Age of Enlightenment to the present focusing on major authors (Lessing, Goethe, Schiller, Hoffmann, Kafka, Brecht, Wolf) and literary movements. Prerequisite: FG203 or permission of instructor. This course is required for the major in German. Offered in alternate years. (Fulfills humanities requirement.) M. O'Brien
FG 216. CONTEMPORARY GERMAN CULTURE 4
An exploration of life, art, and politics in Germany since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Topics include German reunification, political parties and current debates, the problematic relationship between Ossis and Wessis, multiculturalism, the Berlin art scene, film, visual arts, and music. M. O'Brien
FG 341. THE AGE OF GOETHE 4
A study of the major works of Goethe, Schiller, and Lessing to show how they reflect major intellectual ideas of their time. Particular attention will be given to the transition from the so-called Classical to the Romantic period: the critique of the Classical by Romantic authors, the elevation of music as the highest form of artistic expression, the origins of psychology and "modernism" in the subjective irrationalism of the Romantics. An examination of the artistic, intellectual, and cultural trends of the period 1749-1832 through the study of the works of Goethe, Schiller, and their contemporaries. Prerequisite: FG215 or permission of instructor. M. O'Brien
FG 343. THE GERMAN NOVEL 3
An exploration of great German novels from Goethe to the present. Students will encounter a variety of critical approaches for the study of major texts from authors such as Goethe, Kafka, Mann, Döblin, Böll, and Grass. M. O'Brien
FG 356. THEATER IN THE GERMAN-SPEAKING WORLD 3
Theater and its cultural impact in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Topics include social drama, operatic spectacles, epic theater, cabaret, post-war and contemporary experimental theater and performance art. Works from such dramatists as Büchner, Wagner, Brecht, Weiss, Handke, and Müller will be examined. M. O'Brien
FG 357. GERMAN LITERATURE OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY 4
A critical study of German poetry, drama, and prose in the twentieth century with emphasis on major artistic and sociopolitical movements. Readings vary from year to year but usually include works by Mann, Brecht, Sachs, Hesse, Böll, Grass, Bachmann, and Wolf. Prerequisite: FG215 or permission of instructor. M. O'Brien
FG 363. SPECIAL STUDIES IN GERMAN 3
Advanced literary or cultural study in an author, a genre, a period, or a topic. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. The Department
FG 371, 372. INDEPENDENT STUDY 3, 3
Individual study projects under the guidance of the department. The Department
FG 374. THESIS 3
An extended research project culminating in a paper based on readings and extensive individual conferences. Required of all majors who wish to be considered for departmental honors. Prerequisite: FG376, senior standing, permission of instructor, and 3.5 GPA in the major. The Department
FG 376. SEMINAR 4
The study of an author, a period, or topic prominent in the literature of Germany, Austria, or Switzerland. Close attention to the development, organization, and writing of an extensive paper. Prerequisite: Senior status. M.E. O'Brien
GREEK
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ITALIAN
Courses in Language
FI 101. ELEMENTARY ITALIAN I 4
An introduction to spoken and written Italian emphasizing cultural perspectives. Linguistic emphasis is on basic grammar, vocabulary, and the development of reading, conversation, and writing skills while learning about the culture of Italy. Four hours of class, one hour of drill or tutorial. Presupposes no previous study of Italian. The Department
FI 102. ELEMENTARY ITALIAN II 3
Continuation of FI 101. Further development of basic grammar, reading, conversation, and writing skills while focusing on cultural materials from Italy. Three hours of class, one hour of drill or tutorial. D. Castronuovo, S. Smith
FI 103. INTENSIVE ELEMENTARY ITALIAN 4
Intensive review of introductory reading, speaking, oral comprehension, and grammatical structures of the language for those with some experience in the fundamentals but who still need to acquire the competency expected at the completion of the equivalent of FI102. Four hours of class, one hour of lab. The Department
FI 203. INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN 3
Continuing study of the structures of the Italian language. Extensive practice in conversation and writing. Vocabulary building through the reading of appropriate texts in the literature and culture. Three hours of class and one hour of lab. Prerequisite: FI102 or 103 or permission of instructor. D. Castronuovo, S. Smith
FI 206. ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 3
Development of Italian skills at the advanced intermediate level. Extensive practice in idioms. Development of vocabulary and reading skills necessary for communication at native speed. Texts include contemporary news materials, film, Internet sources, literature, and music. Prerequisite: FI203 or permission of instructor. G. Faustini, S. Smith
FI 208. ITALIAN CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION 4
Intensive practice in daily use of Italian in a cultural context. Review of idioms, vocabulary, and writing skills. Prerequisite: FI203 or permission of instructor. G. Faustini, S. Smith
FI 220. LANGUAGE ACROSS THE CURRICULUM 1
A course designed for students who want to use their foreign language skills in any course taught in English at the college. Does not fulfill the foreign language distribution requirement or count toward the major or minor in foreign languages and literature. Prerequisite: FI203. Must be taken S/U. Can be repeated for credit. The Department
FI 271, 272. ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE DISCUSSION 1
A discussion group about an author, a period, a genre, a topic, a translation, or a research project in conjunction with another course. Can be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: FI208 or permission of the department. G. Faustini, S. Smith
FI 304. ADVANCED CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION 3
Intensive practice of oral and written Italian to increase active vocabulary and fluency in spoken Italian and to develop and refine writing skills. Three hours of class, one hour of discussion. G. Faustini, S. Smith
Courses in Literature and Civilization
FI 210. INTRODUCTION TO LITERARY ANALYSIS 3
Reading and discussion of literary texts in the major genrespoetry, theater, and prosethrough close textual analysis. This course emphasizes the development of the analytical skills involved in doing a close reading and the critical skills needed for writing critical literary analysis. Regular papers required. Prerequisite: FI203 or permission of instructor. Not open to students who have taken FI207. (Fulfills humanities requirement.) D. Castronuovo, S. Smith
FI 211. MASTERPIECES OF ITALIAN LITERATURE I 3
Study of modern Italian literature from the Enlightenment period to the Futurist Movement focusing on major authors and movements from the eighteenth century to the mid-twentieth century. Prerequisite: FI203 or permission of instructor. Offered in alternate years. (Fulfills humanites requirement.) G. Faustini
FI 212. MASTERPIECES OF ITALIAN LITERATURE II 3
Study of the most important literary movements from the precursors of the Italian Renaissance to the end of the seventeenth century with particular emphasis on the writings of Dante, Boccaccio, the Humanists, Lorenzo de Medici, Michelangelo, and Machiavelli. Prerequisite: FI203 or permission of instructor. Offered in alternate years. (Fulfills humanities requirement.) G. Faustini
FI 301. BUSINESS ITALIAN 3
Study of commercial transactions in the context of social and economic life in Italy today. The course focuses on management, advertising, marketing, agricultural and industrial relations, banking, imports and exports, and the stock market in Italy. These topics will be considered in both the private and public sectors, focusing on vocabulary and forms of correspondence, employment applications, business procedures, and government agencies. S. Smith
FI 303. STUDIES IN MODERN ITALIAN LITERATURE 3
Selected readings from the Italian Unity to the present. A study of modern Italian novels, plays, and short stories from the historical period to the neo-realistic period: from Manzoni to Moravia. Prerequisite: FI203 or permission of instructor. G. Faustini, S. Smith
FI 310. IL RINASCIMENTO ITALIANO 3
Investigates Italian literature and culture from the Duecento to the late Cinquecento. We will examine in particular the development of the vernacular through a systematic study of the most representative literary works of the Italian literary tradition, which gave rise to the innovative literary, artistic, and philosophical ideas of the Italian Renaissance. Although the primary focus for this course is the study of literature, we will also examine the culture of the Renaissance as presented not only in the literary works but also in the major works of painting, sculpture, architecture, and music of the epoch. Readings will include selections from Dante, Petrarca, Boccaccio, the Humanists, Pico della Mirandola, Castiglione, Ariosto, Michelangelo, Lorenzo de' Medici, Veronica Franco, Machiavelli, and others. Prerequisite: FI208 or permission of instructor. D. Castronuovo, G. Faustini, S. Smith
FI 315. ITALY AND MUSIC 3
A culture-oriented survey of the traditional canon of Italian musical history (12th to the 21st century), supplemented by student investigations of special topics such as regional Italian folk music, film scores, the international market for Italian pop, the “cantautore,” Italian hip hop, female Italian composers, music of the fascist period, Neapolitan song, Italian musical instruments, operatic performance practice. In Italian. No formal musical training necessary. Prerequisite: FI 208. The Department
FI 340. ADVANCED LANGUAGES ACROSS THE CURRICULUM 2
Application and development of Italian language skills in conjunction with any course taught in English at the college. Students will read, report, discuss and write about sophisticated materials in the disciplines, and learn how to translate them to and from English. Does not fulfill the foreign language distribution requirement in foreign languages and literatures. Can be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: FI208 or above. The Department
FI 363. SPECIAL STUDIES IN ITALIAN 3
Advanced literary or cultural study in an author, a genre, a period, or a topic. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. G. Faustini, S. Smith
FI 371, 372. INDEPENDENT STUDY 3, 3
Individual study projects under the guidance of the department. The Department
JAPANESE
FJ 101. ELEMENTARY JAPANESE I 4
An introduction to spoken and written Japanese emphasizing cultural perspectives. Linguistic emphasis is on basic grammar, vocabulary, and the development of reading, conversation, and writing skills while learning about the culture of Japan. Four hours of class, one hour of drill or tutorial. Presupposes no previous study of Japanese. M. Inamoto
FJ 102. ELEMENTARY JAPANESE II 3
Continuation of FJ 101. Further development of basic grammar, reading, conversation, and writing skills while focusing on cultural materials from Japan. Three hours of class, one hour of drill or tutorial. M. Inamoto
FJ 203. INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE 3
Continuing study of the structures of the Japanese language. Extensive practice in conversation and writing. Vocabulary building through the reading of appropriate texts in the literature and culture. Three hours of class and one hour of lab. Prerequisite: FJ102. M. Inamoto
FJ 206. JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 3
Development of Japanese skills at the advanced intermediate level. Extensive practice in idioms. Development of vocabulary and reading skills necessary for communication at native speed. Texts include contemporary news materials, film, Internet sources, literature, and music. Prerequisite: FJ203 or permission of the department. (Designated a non-Western culture course.) M. Inamoto
FJ 207. ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE I 3
Systematic study of advanced intermediate Japanese linguistic structures. Reading of selected texts concerning Japanese culture/society. Discussion in Japanese based on the reading. Intensive practice in writing short essays. Prerequisite: FJ203 or permission of instructor. M. Inamoto
FJ 208. ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE II 3
Continuation of FJ207. Further study of grammar, idioms, and vocabulary. Reading of authentic materials such as newspapers/magazine articles. Aural-oral exercises and intensive practice in writing short essays. Prerequisite: FJ207 or permission of instructor. M. Inamoto
FJ 220. LANGUAGE ACROSS THE CURRICULUM 1
A course designed for students who want to use their foreign language skills in any course taught in English at the college. Does not fulfill the foreign language distribution requirement or count toward the major or minor in foreign languages and literature. Prerequisite: FJ203. Must be taken S/U. Can be repeated for credit. M. Inamoto
FJ 271, 272. JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE DISCUSSION 1
A discussion group about an author, a period, a genre, a topic, a translation, or a research project in conjunction with another course. Can be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: FJ208 or permission of the department. M. Inamoto
FJ 311. CONTEMPORARY JAPAN 3
Study of Japanese language with an emphasis on socio-cultural issues of contemporary Japanese society while continuing to develop language skills at the advanced level. Students will use authentic materials, including newspaper articles, internet websites, films and videos to enhance their cultural literacy. Classes conducted in Japanese. Prerequisite: FJ208 (Designated a non-Western culture course) M. Inamoto
FJ 340. ADVANCED LANGUAGES ACROSS THE CURRICULUM 2
Application and development of Japanese language skills in conjunction with any course taught in English at the college. Students will read, report, discuss and write about sophisticated materials in the disciplines, and learn how to translate them to and from English. Does not fulfill the foreign language distribution requirement in foreign languages and literatures. Can be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: FJ208 or above. The Department
FJ 363. SPECIAL STUDIES IN JAPANESE 3
Advanced literary or cultural study in an author, a genre, a period, or a topic. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (Designated a non-Western culture course.) Course must enroll at least five students to be offered. M. Inamoto
FJ 371, 372. INDEPENDENT STUDY 3
Individual study projects under the guidance of the department. M. Inamoto
LATIN
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SPANISH
Courses in Language
FS 101. ELEMENTARY SPANISH I 4
An introduction to spoken and written Spanish emphasizing cultural perspectives. Linguistic emphasis is on basic grammar, vocabulary, and the development of reading, conversation, and writing skills while learning about the cultures of Spain and Spanish America. Four hours of class, one hour of drill or tutorial. Presupposes no previous study of Spanish. The Department
FS 102. ELEMENTARY SPANISH II 3
Continuation of FS 101. Further development of basic grammar, reading, conversation, and writing skills while focusing on cultural materials from Spain and Spanish America. Three hours of class, one hour of drill or tutorial. Open only to students who have completed FS 101. The Department
FS 103. ALTERNATIVE SECOND SEMESTER SPANISH 3
An introduction and review of elementary spoken and written Spanish emphasizing cultural perspectives. Linguistic emphasis is on grammar, vocabulary and the development of reading, conversation and writing skills while learning about the cultures of Spain and Spanish America. Three hours of class. For students who have completed one or two yeas of pre-College Spanish, and who have not placed in FS 203 or above. Not open to students who have completed FS101. The Department
FS 203. INTENSIVE INTERMEDIATE SPANISH 4
Continuing intensive study of the structures of the Spanish language. Extensive practice in conversation and writing. Vocabulary building through the reading of appropriate texts in the literature and culture. Four hours of class and one hour of lab. Prerequisite: FS102. The Department
FS 206. SPANISH CONVERSATION 3
Development of Spanish oral skills at the advanced intermediate level. Extensive practice in conversational idioms. Development of nonliterary, informal spoken vocabulary; of reading skills necessary to comprehend authentic news materials; of aural comprehension essential for understanding oral speech at native speed. Prerequisite: FS203 or permission of department. The Department
FS 208. WRITING IN SPANISH 4
Review of grammar, idioms, and vocabulary. Intensive practice in writing short essays. Prerequisite: FS203 or permission of instructor. The Department
FS 220. LANGUAGE ACROSS THE CURRICULUM 1
A course designed for students who want to use their foreign language skills in any course taught in English at the college. Does not fulfill the foreign language distribution requirement or count toward the major or minor in foreign languages and literature. Prerequisite: FS203. Must be taken S/U. Can be repeated for credit. The Department
FS 221. SPANISH FOR HERITAGE SPEAKERS 1
Students will improve their normative use of Spanish, including particularly conjugation, orthography, and instances of English interference, and will develop their linguistic accuracy in conversational and written Spanish. Does not count toward the Spanish major or minor. Permission of instructor required. The Department
FS 222. SPANISH FOR THE HEALTH PROFESSION 2
Students learn clinical and medical terminology and continue to develop their cultural knowledge to understand the needs of Latinos seeking health services. Students will also learn about current laws and health issues affecting Latinos seeking health services. Two hours of class. Does not fulfill the foreign language distribution requirement, but counts toward the major and minor in Spanish. Prerequisite: FS 203. C. Grant
FS 271, 272. SPANISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE DISCUSSION 1
A discussion group about an author, a period, a genre, a topic, a translation, or a research project in conjunction with another course. Can be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: FS208 or permission of the department. The Department
FS 301. BUSINESS SPANISH 4
An introduction to business institutions in the Hispanic world. The course focuses on economic geography, correspondence, and government requirements for business, as well as vocabulary used in banking, advertising, stock market, insurance, communications, and export and import. Primarily for students majoring in Spanish and business. P. Rubio, C. Grant
FS 303. SPANISH PHONETICS 3
Intensive work on phonetics, intonation, and diction. Phonetic transcriptions of spoken Spanish and practice in oral reading. Three hours of class, one hour of discussion. Offered on demand.
FS 304. ADVANCED CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION 4
Intensive practice of oral and written Spanish to increase active vocabulary and fluency in spoken Spanish and to develop further and refine writing skills. Four hours of class. Prerequisite: FS208 or permission of instructor. P. Rubio, M. Mudrovic
FS 340. ADVANCED LANGUAGES ACROSS THE CURRICULUM 2
Students apply and develop their Spanish language skills in conjunction with any course taught in English at the college. Students will read, report, discuss and write about sophisticated materials in the disciplines, and learn how to translate them to and from English. Does not fulfill the foreign language distribution requirement in foreign languages and literatures. Can be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: FS208. The Department
FS 341. ADVANCED SPANISH GRAMMAR WORKSHOP 1
Students will concentrate on increasing their linguistic accuracy by focusing on some of the most difficult grammatical structures for non-native speakers. Designed for students who are enrolled in 200- and 300-level literature and culture and civilization courses who continue to need focused attention on linguistic accuracy. Does not fulfill the foreign language distribution requirement in foreign languages and literature. The Department
Courses in Literature and Civilization
FS 210. INTRODUCTION TO THE READING OF LITERARY TEXTS 4
Reading and introduction of Hispanic literary texts to develop skills in literary analysis and critical writing using examples from the three main literary genres. Recommended for those planning to take FS211 or 212. Three hours of class. Prerequisite: FS203, 206, or permission of instructor. (Fulfills humanities requirement.) The Department
FS 211. SURVEY OF SPANISH LITERATURE 4
A study of the main currents of Spanish literature from the Renaissance to the twentieth century. Representative works of such major literary movements as the Golden Age, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, the Generation of '98, and the twentieth century will be studied. Prerequisite: FS208 or permission of instructor. (Fulfills humanities requirement.) G. Burton, M. Mudrovic
FS 212. SURVEY OF SPANISH AMERICAN LITERATURE 4
A study of the main currents of Spanish American literature from Colonial times to the present. Such authors as Sor Juana, Gallegos, Darío, Carpentier, Mistral, Neruda, Paz, and Cortázar will be studied. Prerequisite: FS208 or permission of instructor. (Fulfills humanities requirement.) P. Rubio, B. Loyola
FS 313. LITERATURE OF THE GOLDEN AGE 3
A study of the novel, drama, and poetry, centering on the picaresque novel, Cervantes, Lope de Vega, Tirso de Molina, Calderón de la Barca, Góngora, and Quevedo. Prerequisite: FS211, 212 or consent of department. Offered every third year. G. Burton
FS 314. SPANISH LITERATURE OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY 3
A study of poetry, drama, and the novel of the nineteenth century, centering on Espronceda, Duque de Rivas, Zorrilla, Pérez Galdós, Valera, Pardo Bazán, and Clarín. Prerequisite: FS211, 212, or consent of department. Offered every third year. M. Mudrovic
FS 317. SPANISH LITERATURE OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY 3
A study of the drama, novel, and poetry of the Generation of '98 as well as selected novels and dramas since the Civil War. Prerequisite: FS211, 212, or consent of the instructor. Offered every third year. M. Mudrovic
FS 319. SPANISH AMERICAN NARRATIVE OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY 3
A study of the main characteristics of the contemporary Spanish-American novel and short story in the work of authors such as Borges, Asturias, Carpentier, Cortázar, García Márquez, Onetti, Vargas Llosa, Fuentes. Prerequisite: FS210, 211 or FS212 or permission of instructor. Offered every third year. P. Rubio
FS 320. STUDIES IN SPANISH AMERICAN POETRY 3
A study of the development of Spanish American poetry from Modernismo to the present in the work of poets such as Darío, Nervo, Valencia, Mistral, Torres Bodet, Neruda, Paz. Prerequisite: FS211 or FS212 or permission of instructor. Offered every third year.
FS 321. STUDIES IN SPANISH AMERICAN DRAMA 3
A study of the development of Spanish American drama from the seventeenth century to the present including such authors as Alarcón, Sor Juana, Goros-tiga, Eichelbaum, Usigli, Garro, Carballido, Wolf, Gambaro, and Sánchez. Prerequisite: FS211 or FS212 or permission of instructor.
FS 323. SPANISH IN THE MEDIA 4
A study of the Spanish-speaking world within its contemporary cultural context, especially as manifested in the media (newspapers, magazines, radio, television). This course is designed to give students a more complex understanding of Hispanic culture. We will study such topics as political, social, and economic trends in the Spanish-speaking world, the relationship between language and society, and dialect as an expression of culture. Prerequisite: FS208. V. Rangil
FS 324A. SPANISH FILM 4
A study of films produced and directed by Spanish, Spanish American, and Latino filmmakers. Students will learn about film theory and cinematographic techniques, and will analyze the specific social, cultural, and historical thematic of the films. In readings and discussions, students will address cultural differences, gender studies, and aesthetic concepts. The course will be offered on a bi-yearly, alternating basis. Prerequisite: FS211. M. Mudrovic
FS 324B. SPANISH AMERICAN/LATINO FILM 4
A study of films produced and directed by Spanish, Spanish American, and Latino filmmakers. Students will learn about film theory and cinematographic techniques, and will analyze the specific social, cultural, and historical thematic of the films. In readings and discussions, students will address cultural differences, gender studies, and aesthetic concepts. The course will be offered on a bi-yearly, alternating basis. Prerequisite: FS212. V. Rangil
FS 330. SPANISH AMERICAN ESSAY 3
A study of the development of Spanish American thought from Independence to the present. Special attention will be given to the intellectual trends contributing to independence, to the foundations of the new republics and their relationships to Europe, and to the definition of Spanish-American identity and culture. Particular consideration will be afforded to the writings of Bolívar, Sarmiento, Bello, Lastarria, Rodó, Mariátegui, Martí, Zea, and Paz, among others. Prerequisite: FS212 P. Rubio
FS 331. THE CULTURE OF SPANISH AMERICA I 3
An exploration of the historical, cultural, and artistic development of Spanish America from discovery to independence. Students will also assess the impact of the encounter and development of the colonial empire on native American populations and the environment, from diaries and letters of conquerors and settlers. Particular attention will be given to the Jesuit missions in Paraguay, to the environmental expeditions through the period, and the impact of the slave trade. Prerequisite: FS211 or FS212 or permission of instructor. Offered in alternate years. P. Rubio
FS 332. THE CULTURE OF SPANISH AMERICA II 3
An exploration of Spanish America's historical, cultural, and artisitic development from independence to the present. Students will focus on issues of nation building and identity as expressed in fiction and nonfiction, and on the impact of both revolutionary movements and dictatorial regimes on the developments of literature and art. Prerequisite: FS212 or permission of instructor. Offered in alternate years. P. Rubio
FS 334. CERVANTES 3
A study of the prose, drama, and poetry of Miguel de Cervantes in the light of the social and intelle
