Languages, Cultures, and International Studies Courses | 2024-2025 Academic Catalog | SIU

(University Core Curriculum) This course is designed for students who have had limited or no prior knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL). The focus will be on developing visual readiness skills and developing both expressive and receptive skills in basic ASL for academic and social environments. The course includes an introduction to conversational vocabulary, finger spelling, grammatical principles and sign order rules (syntax). Information about the deaf community and deaf culture will also be introduced. Must be taken in A,B sequence.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) This course is designed for students who have had limited or no prior knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL). The focus will be on developing visual readiness skills and developing both expressive and receptive skills in basic ASL for academic and social environments. The course includes an introduction to conversational vocabulary, finger spelling, grammatical principles and sign order rules (syntax). Information about the deaf community and deaf culture will also be introduced. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Prerequisite for ASL 120B: ASL 120A.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) This course is designed for students who have taken ASL 120A,B or had some prior training in American Sign Language (ASL). The focus will be on continuing to develop both expressive and receptive skills in basic ASL for academic and social environments. The course includes conversational vocabulary, finger spelling, grammatical principles, and sign order rules (syntax). Information about deafness, deaf history and deaf language/performing arts will be covered as well as unique aspects of the American deaf community and deaf culture. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Prerequisite: ASL 120B with a grade of C- or better or one year of proficiency credit.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) This course is designed for students who have taken ASL 120A,B or had some prior training in American Sign Language (ASL). The focus will be on continuing to develop both expressive and receptive skills in basic ASL for academic and social environments. The course includes conversational vocabulary, finger spelling, grammatical principles, and sign order rules (syntax). Information about deafness, deaf history and deaf language/performing arts will be covered as well as unique aspects of the American deaf community and deaf culture. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Prerequisite: ASL 220A with a grade of C or better.

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to study the numbering systems of American Sign Language (ASL). Receptive and expressive development of ASL numbering handshapes, morphological patterns, rhythm and fluidity will be emphasized. Prerequisite: ASL 120B with a grade of C or better.

Credit Hours: 3

Classifiers are a unique linguistic feature of ASL and are used by the best Deaf storytellers-masters of the language. Students will continue to develop their expressive and receptive ASL skills by learning to incorporate classifiers into their own ASL production and storytelling. Prerequisite: ASL 220A with a grade of C or better (or equivalent).

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to explore literary and artistic works of Deaf people. These works are often shaped by the artists' lived experiences and through the lens of the Deaf World, Deaf culture and minority oppression. Prior knowledge of American Sign Language is not required but strongly recommended. Prerequisite: ASL 370 with a grade of C- or better.

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed for students who have taken ASL 220A and ASL 220B or have extensive training in American Sign Language (ASL). The focus will be on continuing to develop both expressive and receptive skills in academic and social environments. The course continues to develop conversational vocabulary and more complex grammatical principles. Aspects of the American Deaf community and Deaf culture will also be studied. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Prerequisite: ASL 220B with a grade of C or better.

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed for students who have taken ASL 220A,B or have extensive training in American Sign Language (ASL). The focus will be on continuing to develop both expressive and receptive skills in academic and social environments. The course continues to develop conversational vocabulary and more complex grammatical principles. Aspects of the American Deaf community and Deaf culture will also be studied. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Prerequisite: ASL 320A with a grade of C or better.

Credit Hours: 3

(Same as LING 351) This course is designed to examine basic linguistic concepts as they pertain to American Sign Language. Phonological, morphological, syntactic and pragmatic structures of ASL will be studied. Prerequisite: ASL 220B with a grade of C or better.

Credit Hours: 3

(Same as LING 352) This course will explore the major areas of sociolinguistics as they relate to Deaf communities from around the world. Multilingualism, bilingualism and language contact, variation, discourse analysis, language planning and policy, and language attitudes will be studied. No knowledge of Sign Language required.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) This course is designed to introduce students to American Sign Language (ASL) literature and the history of Deaf culture. Information about the Deaf community, Deaf culture and history, ASL literature, including sign poetry and storytelling, folklore, and Deaf Theater will be covered.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) (Same as LING 375) This course explores the history of sign language in the Western world, and the marginalization of the American Deaf community. Emphasis is placed upon the presences of sign language in Deaf education, and the socio-linguistic culture of Deaf communities. No prior knowledge of sign language required.

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides an avenue to improved fingerspelled word recognition by providing theoretical information, practice in specific skills that underlie the fingerspelled word recognition process, and practice in correctly recognizing fingerspelled words in context. Students will learn to identify careful, rapid and lexicalized fingerspelling and will also explore the dynamic nature of anxiety surrounding receptive fingerspelling. Prerequisite: ASL 220A with a grade of C or better (or equivalent).

Credit Hours: 3

This course aims to develop advanced linguistic skills and cultural understanding. Topics vary and are announced in advance. This course is repeatable as the topic changes. Prerequisite: approval from the instructor of record.

Credit Hours: 3-12

Guided individual exploration of some area(s) of significance within the field of American Sign Language or deafness. Students taking class for graduate credit will do critical study of one aspect. May be repeated as topic varies. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 1-4

(University Core Curriculum) Standard (Mandarin) Chinese. The basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. No previous knowledge of Chinese required. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Lab fee: $2 per credit hour.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) Standard (Mandarin) Chinese. The basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. No previous knowledge of Chinese required. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Prerequisite for CHIN 120B: CHIN 120A. Lab fee: $2 per credit hour.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) Standard (Mandarin) Chinese. Development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing on the intermediate level. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Prerequisite: CHIN 120B with a grade of C- or better, or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) Standard (Mandarin) Chinese. Development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing on the intermediate level. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Prerequisite: CHIN 201A with a grade of C- or better, or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

This course will help students make the transition from intermediate language courses to advanced courses by focusing on use of authentic multimedia sources such as commercials, short news articles, and songs. Taught in Chinese with focus on the four language proficiency skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in CHIN 201B or consent from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

Standard (Mandarin) Chinese. Further development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills on the advanced level. Emphasis on developing proficiency in reading modern Chinese through cultural readings. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Prerequisite: grade of C- or better in CHIN 201B or two years of proficiency credit or permission of section head.

Credit Hours: 3

Standard (Mandarin) Chinese. Further development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills on the advanced level. Emphasis on developing proficiency in reading modern Chinese through cultural readings. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Prerequisite: CHIN 320A with a grade of C- or better or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

An overview of China's business through reading in Chinese dealing with the major aspects of China's foreign trade ranging from broad principles and policies to concrete details of operation and procedure. Enhancement of conversational skills for business contexts. This course satisfies the CoLA Writing-Across-the-Curriculum requirement. Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in CHIN 201B or consent from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) A study of customs, habits, beliefs and traditions operating in China today. Taught in English. This course satisfies the CoLA Writing-Across-the-Curriculum requirement.

Credit Hours: 3

Directed individual study of some question, author, or theme of significance in the field of Chinese literature, language, or culture. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 1-6

This course aims at development of advanced linguistic skills and cultural understanding. Focusing on contemporary Chinese society, the readings include newspaper articles, literature, and social science reports. While this class emphasizes reading comprehension and the ability to analyze content, an adequate amount of speaking and writing practice and authentic listening material will be incorporated to help students build proficiency in real-life use of the Chinese language. Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in CHIN 320B or consent from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 3-12

Phonology and syntax of Mandarin Chinese. Principal phonological features of major Chinese dialects. Special emphasis on the contrastive analysis between Mandarin Chinese and English. Theoretical implications of Chinese syntax for current linguistic theories. This course satisfies the CoLA Writing Across the Curriculum requirement. Prerequisite: one year of Chinese.

Credit Hours: 3

Reading and analysis of selected Chinese works, authors, themes, or genres with a focus on modern Chinese literature. Taught in Chinese to enhance listening, speaking, reading, and writing at the advanced level and to develop the ability to analyze literature. Students taking this course for graduate credit will need to complete additional research papers. CHIN 420 is a writing intensive course that satisfies the CoLA Writing-Across-the-Curriculum requirement. Prerequisite: CHIN 320B with a minimum grade of C- or consent from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

An overview of China's business through reading in Chinese dealing with the major aspects of China's foreign trade ranging from broad principles and policies to concrete details of operation and procedure. Enhancement of conversational skills for business contexts. This course satisfies the CoLA Writing-Across-the-Curriculum requirement. Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in CHIN 201B or consent from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

Directed individual study of some question, author, or theme of significance in the field of Chinese literature, language, or culture. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 1-3

(University Core Curriculum) The object of this course is to give students a firm foundation in the grammar, vocabulary, and syntax of Ancient Greek in order to enable them to progress to the reading of the Greek classics and New Testament. Must be taken in A,B sequence. No previous knowledge of Greek required. Lab fee: $2 per credit hour.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) The object of this course is to give students a firm foundation in the grammar, vocabulary, and syntax of Ancient Greek in order to enable them to progress to the reading of the Greek classics and New Testament. Must be taken in A,B sequence. No previous knowledge of Greek required. Prerequisite: CLAS 130A. Lab fee: $2 per credit hour.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) Students will acquire a firm foundation in the grammar, vocabulary, and syntax of Latin in order to enable them to progress to the reading of Latin literature in the original. Must be taken in A,B sequence. No previous knowledge of Latin required. Lab fee: $2 per credit hour.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) Students will acquire a firm foundation in the grammar, vocabulary, and syntax of Latin in order to enable them to progress to the reading of Latin literature in the original. Must be taken in A,B sequence. No previous knowledge of Latin required. Prerequisite: CLAS 133A. Lab fee: $2 per credit hour.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) Reading and interpretation of selected works by authors such as Xenophon, Plato, Homer, and the New Testament writers. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Prerequisite: CLAS 130B with a grade of C- or better, or one year of proficiency credit.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: H1 900] Reading and interpretation of selected works by authors such as Xenophon, Plato, Homer, and the New Testament writers. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Prerequisite: CLAS 201A.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) Reading from authors such as Livy, Caesar, and Cicero. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Prerequisite: CLAS 133B with a grade of C- or better, one year of proficiency credit.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: (b) H1 900] Reading from authors such as Livy, Caesar, and Cicero. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Prerequisite: CLAS 202A.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: H9 901] This course is devoted to classical Greek mythology: the stories that ancient Greeks told about their gods and heroes, in all their guises-from the major Olympian deities to minor Dryads and Nymphs, from mighty Titans and Giants to mischievous Centaurs and monstrous Minotaurs, from heroic human warriors to murderous human fathers and sorcerous mothers. We will approach these mythological tales as a means of gaining insight into ancient Greeks' own view of the world: their political and communal identities, their gender roles and social values, their conceptions of the gods, their views of life, their attitudes towards death, and above all, their insatiable lust for life and unquenchable thirst for fame despite the knowledge of their own certain doom. Through these stories we will plumb the depths of the human condition, and in the process gain insight into the worldview of a culture profoundly important to-yet also profoundly different from-our own.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Honors Program) (University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: H9 901] This course is devoted to classical Greek mythology: the stories that ancient Greeks told about their gods and heroes, in all their guises-from the major Olympian deities to minor Dryads and Nymphs, from mighty Titans and Giants to mischievous Centaurs and monstrous Minotaurs, from heroic human warriors to murderous human fathers and sorcerous mothers. We will approach these mythological tales as a means of gaining insight into ancient Greeks' own view of the world: their political and communal identities, their gender roles and social values, their conceptions of the gods, their views of life, their attitudes towards death, and above all, their insatiable lust for life and unquenchable thirst for fame despite the knowledge of their own certain doom. Through these stories we will plumb the depths of the human condition, and in the process gain insight into the worldview of a culture profoundly important to-yet also profoundly different from-our own.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) An introduction to the life and culture of ancient Greece. Greek contributions to western civilization in literature, art, history, and philosophy. No knowledge of Greek or Latin is required.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) An introduction to the life and culture of ancient Rome. Rome's function in assimilating, transforming, and passing on the Greek literary and intellectual achievement. Rome's own contributions in the political, social, and cultural spheres. No knowledge of Greek or Latin is required.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum course) (Same as PHIL 304A) The birth of Western philosophy in the Greek world, examining such Pre-Socratics as Anaximander, Heraclitus, Pythagoras, and Parmenides; focusing upon the flowering of the Athenian period with Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. The course will conclude with a discussion of the Hellenistic systems of Stoicism, Epicureanism, and the Neo-Platonic mysticism of Plotinus of the Roman period. Fulfills CoLA Writing-Across-the-Curriculum requirement. Satisfies University Core Curriculum Humanities requirement in lieu of PHIL 102.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) (Same as PHIL 304B) This course examines how the development of ancient tools and technologies was intimately connected with early philosophers' efforts to explain the cosmos and our place in it. Students will learn about the development of a wide range of ancient technologies, from tool-making to the discovery of the Pythagorean theorem. These technologies will then be connected to the origin and development of Greek philosophy.

Credit Hours: 3

(Same as POLS 304) A survey of the works of important political thinkers in the ancient and medieval world including Homer, Thucydides, Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Augustine, Maimonides, Averroes, and Thomas Aquinas.

Credit Hours: 3

This course explores the art, architecture, and archaeology of the ancient Greek world. Its chronological scope is vast, covering a span from the 8th to the 2nd century BC and beyond. Equally extensive is its geographical sweep: although materials from the Greek-speaking lands centered on the Aegean Sea will receive the most attention, our objects will take us all over the Mediterranean. Traditional art historical concerns of style, technique, and aesthetics will play some role in our analysis; but our driving concern will be to approach these physical remains of the Greeks as a means of gaining insight into their own history and experience of the world: their changing political and communal identities, their gender roles and social practices, their conceptions of the gods, their views of life, their attitudes towards death, and their beliefs about what most mattered.

Credit Hours: 3

(Same as AD 310B, CLAS 310HB) This course introduces students to the art, architecture, and other physical remains of the ancient Greeks and Romans as a means of gaining insight into their culture: their conceptions of gods and heroes, their social identities and political values, their everyday rhythms of work and leisure, their views of life, their attitudes toward the afterlife. This will require that we turn our eye to a wide variety of objects-statues and sarcophagi, paintings and pottery, buildings public and private-and consider everything from the most imposing and bombastic forms of art to the most whimsical and quirky: from cult images in majestic temples to raunchy paintings in notorious brothels, from monumental theaters and amphitheaters to secluded private interiors and family tombs, from epic historical scenes glorifying human conquerors to fantastic mythological scenes celebrating gods and heroes, satyrs and nymphs, the divine and the dead. Topics will vary.

Credit Hours: 3

(Same as AD 310C, CLAS 310HC) This course introduces students to the art, architecture, and other physical remains of the ancient Greeks and Romans as a means of gaining insight into their culture: their conceptions of gods and heroes, their social identities and political values, their everyday rhythms of work and leisure, their views of life, their attitudes toward the afterlife. This will require that we turn our eye to a wide variety of objects-statues and sarcophagi, paintings and pottery, buildings public and private-and consider everything from the most imposing and bombastic forms of art to the most whimsical and quirky: from cult images in majestic temples to raunchy paintings in notorious brothels, from monumental theaters and amphitheaters to secluded private interiors and family tombs, from epic historical scenes glorifying human conquerors to fantastic mythological scenes celebrating gods and heroes, satyrs and nymphs, the divine and the dead. Topics will vary.

Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces students to the art, architecture, and other physical remains of the ancient Greeks and Romans as a means of gaining insight into their culture: their conceptions of gods and heroes, their social identities and political values, their everyday rhythms of work and leisure, their views of life, their attitudes toward the afterlife. This will require that we turn our eye to a wide variety of objects-statues and sarcophagi, paintings and pottery, buildings public and private-and consider everything from the most imposing and bombastic forms of art to the most whimsical and quirky: from cult images in majestic temples to raunchy paintings in notorious brothels, from monumental theaters and amphitheaters to secluded private interiors and family tombs, from epic historical scenes glorifying human conquerors to fantastic mythological scenes celebrating gods and heroes, satyrs and nymphs, the divine and the dead. Topics will vary.

Credit Hours: 3

(Same as AD 310B, CLAS 310B) This course introduces students to the art, architecture, and other physical remains of the ancient Greeks and Romans as a means of gaining insight into their culture: their conceptions of gods and heroes, their social identities and political values, their everyday rhythms of work and leisure, their views of life, their attitudes toward the afterlife. This will require that we turn our eye to a wide variety of objects-statues and sarcophagi, paintings and pottery, buildings public and private-and consider everything from the most imposing and bombastic forms of art to the most whimsical and quirky: from cult images in majestic temples to raunchy paintings in notorious brothels, from monumental theaters and amphitheaters to secluded private interiors and family tombs, from epic historical scenes glorifying human conquerors to fantastic mythological scenes celebrating gods and heroes, satyrs and nymphs, the divine and the dead. Topics will vary.

Credit Hours: 3

(Same as AD 310C, CLAS 310C) This course introduces students to the art, architecture, and other physical remains of the ancient Greeks and Romans as a means of gaining insight into their culture: their conceptions of gods and heroes, their social identities and political values, their everyday rhythms of work and leisure, their views of life, their attitudes toward the afterlife. This will require that we turn our eye to a wide variety of objects-statues and sarcophagi, paintings and pottery, buildings public and private-and consider everything from the most imposing and bombastic forms of art to the most whimsical and quirky: from cult images in majestic temples to raunchy paintings in notorious brothels, from monumental theaters and amphitheaters to secluded private interiors and family tombs, from epic historical scenes glorifying human conquerors to fantastic mythological scenes celebrating gods and heroes, satyrs and nymphs, the divine and the dead. Topics will vary.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: H9 900] Specific aspects of Classical Civilization are compared with aspects of our own society. In alternate years, the course will treat different themes, e.g., Drama's birthplace: Classical Athens; Roman heroes and Anti-Heroes, or Athletics, Sports and Games in the Ancient World. When offered in Europe, the course will focus on how these values are reflected in architecture, art, the military and the arena from ancient times through the Renaissance and beyond.

Credit Hours: 3-9

(Same as AD 330) Ancient Greeks and Romans lived in a visual world-a world flooded with mythological imagery. This course examines how Greeks and Romans themselves processed their own mythology, inhabited it, and gave it visual form. This will involve reading some of the most important mythological narratives to survive from the ancient world (from Homer's Odyssey to Ovid's Metamorphoses). But our main focus will be on how these epic stories were translated into artistic terms, structuring the everyday consciousness of the women and men who dwelled amidst these images and imagined their own lives through them. Objects examined include racy Greek painted pottery, epic Greek architectural (especially temple) sculpture, bombastic Greek and Roman civic monuments, intimate Roman wall paintings, and astonishing Roman sarcophagi. Prerequisites: a previous course in the mythology, history, philosophy, civilization, or art of the ancient world (passed with a C- or better), or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

Study of various topics relevant to the ancient Mediterranean world. Offered on different topics in different terms; may be taken up to three times, if offered on different topics. Contact classics faculty for upcoming topics or to suggest topics to offer.

Credit Hours: 3

(Same as THEA 354A) Theater history from ancient times to the 17th century.

Credit Hours: 3

A historical introduction to the New Testament in its original Greco-Roman and Jewish contexts. We will read and discuss much of the New Testament, studying the distinct portraits of Jesus in the Gospels, the scholarly reconstruction of his historical life and teaching, and the early development of Christianity. We will compare different historical methods for interpreting the New Testament, as well as introducing ourselves to theological and literary approaches to the text.

Credit Hours: 3

Reading and interpretation of Greek texts. Usually prose in the fall, poetry in the spring. Prerequisite: two years of Greek or consent of the instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

(Same as CLAS 391H) Reading and interpretation of Latin texts. Usually prose in the fall, poetry in the spring. Prerequisite: two years of Latin or consent of the instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

(Same as CLAS 391) Reading and interpretation of Latin texts. Usually prose in the fall, poetry in the spring. Contingent on enrollment in the University Honors Program, and special approval from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

(Same as ENGL 403) The development of the language from its Indo-European roots through Early Modern English and selected American dialects. Emphasis on the geographical, historical and cultural causes of linguistic change.

Credit Hours: 3

Reading and interpretation of Greek texts at an advanced level. Satisfies CoLA Writing Across the Curriculum Requirement. Prerequisite: three years of Greek or consent of the instructor.

Credit Hours: 3-9

Reading and interpretation of Latin texts at an advanced level. Satisfies CoLA Writing Across the Curriculum Requirement. Prerequisite: three years of Latin or consent of the instructor.

Credit Hours: 3-9

(Same as ENGL 445) A study of ancient Greek and Roman literature, Dante's Divine Comedy, and Goethe's Faust, as to literary type and historical influence on later Western writers.

Credit Hours: 3

(Same as ENGL 448A) An introductory survey in historical context of the literature of Ireland, including Gaelic literature in translation from the early Christian era (400 AD) to the late 18th century; the first two centuries of Irish literature in English (the 18th and 19th century); and the Celtic Twilight and the Irish Literary Renaissance.

Credit Hours: 3

(Same as PHIL 469) The career of philosophy during the Hellenistic, Roman and Early Medieval period, especially as a means of personal salvation, exploring such figures and movements as: Epicurus, Stoicism, the Middle Academy, Skepticism, Gnosticism, Plotinus, Early Christianity, Augustine, and Boethius.

Credit Hours: 3

(Same as PHIL 470A) Survey of Plato's dialogues mostly selected from those of the middle period (Meno, Phaedo, Symposium, Republic, Phaedrus), perhaps along with some from the early period (especially Protagoras) and late period (Sophist, Timaeus). Prerequisites: PHIL 304A or CLAS 304A, and PHIL 304B or CLAS 304B with minimum grades of C, or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

(Same as PHIL 470B) A general survey of the Aristotelian philosophy including the theory of nature, metaphysics, ethics, and political philosophy. Readings will consist of selections from the corpus. Prerequisites: PHIL 304A or CLAS 304A, and PHIL 304B or CLAS 304B with minimum grades of C, or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

Concentrated and individualized training in the recognition and interpretation of basic and complex grammatical structures and in the systematic acquisition of the principles of word formation for vocabulary expansion. Techniques for intensive and extensive readings and for translation of unedited texts in the student's own field of study. Intended for graduate students. Undergraduates who wish to enroll are encouraged to consult with course instructor. With consent of student's own department, and with a grade of B or A, satisfies graduate program requirements for foreign language as a research tool.

Credit Hours: 3

Intensive study of a select area of classics. Recent topics include Greek and Roman Religion, Socrates, and Homer. Capstone research course required for classics majors and minors, though others are welcome. Satisfies the CoLA Writing Across the Curriculum requirement. There are no formal prerequisites, but some knowledge of the ancient world will prove helpful (such as that provided by CLAS 230, 270, and 271). No knowledge of Latin or Greek is required.

Credit Hours: 3-9

Intensive study of a select area of classics. Recent topics include Greek and Roman Religion, Socrates, and Homer. Capstone research course required for classics majors and minors, though others are welcome. There are no formal prerequisites, but some knowledge of the ancient world will prove helpful (such as that provided by CLAS 230, 270, and 271). No knowledge of Latin or Greek is required. Contingent on enrollment in the University Honors Program, and special approval from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

Guided research on problems in classics. The academic work may be done on campus or in conjunction with approved off-campus activities. This course satisfies the CoLA Writing Across the Curriculum requirement. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 1-9

Directed reading and research, culminating in a research thesis for the University Honors program. Contingent on enrollment in the University Honors Program. Not for graduate credit. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) [IAI course: H2 903N] An introduction to East Asian cultural traditions, literature, philosophy, history, art and social organization of China and Japan. Formerly FL 102. Credit will not be granted for both FL 102 and EA 102.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) Lectures and collateral readings of representative Asian literary works in English translation with special attention to literary forms and thought from ancient to contemporary China and Japan. No knowledge of an Asian language required.

Credit Hours: 3

Selected topics in East Asian cultural traditions. May be repeated to a total of six hours with the consent of the department. No prerequisite. Taught in English.

Credit Hours: 1-6

Introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing French, in its cultural context. No previous knowledge of French required. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Lab fee: $2 per credit hour.

Credit Hours: 3

Introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing French, in its cultural context. No previous knowledge of French required. Prerequisite: FR 123A with a passing grade. Lab fee: $2 per credit hour.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) (Same as WGSS 200) This course offers a study of the representation of women in 20th century French and Francophone literatures. The class will study female characters as they are represented in novels, short stories and essays of contemporary French and Francophone writers, and will analyze the development of women as characters from a psychological, sociological, and literary point of view. All readings and lectures are in English.

Credit Hours: 3

Continued development of the four basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Reading of material on contemporary France and selections from French literature. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Prerequisite: FR 123B with a grade of C- or better, one year of proficiency credit, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

Continued development of the four basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Reading of material on contemporary France and selections from French literature. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Prerequisite: FR 201A with a grade of C- or better, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

Development of oral skills on the intermediate level. Prerequisite: FR 123B with a grade of C- or better, one year of proficiency credit, or the equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

Continued practice of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with emphasis on writing. FR 320A is a writing intensive course that satisfies the CoLA Writing-Across-the-Curriculum requirement. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in FR 201B, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

Continued practice of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with emphasis especially on writing. FR 320B is a writing intensive course that satisfies the CoLA Writing-Across-the-Curriculum requirement. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in FR 320A, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

Improvement of self-expression and listening comprehension. Expansion of vocabulary and idioms emphasized through classroom and language laboratory work. Highly recommended for students with a major in French. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in FR 201B, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

This course will help students make the transition from intermediate language courses to advanced courses that call for more sophisticated writing skills. Selections of texts (from media, literature, etc.) and exercises will teach the skills necessary to read, analyze and summarize texts, as well as write critical analyses and argumentative essays. Taught in French with focus on the four language proficiency skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in FR 320A, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

Introduction to French phonetics involving perception and production of spoken French. Emphasis on corrective pronunciation and avoidance of English interference. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in FR 201B, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

Survey of major historical events of 19th and 20th century France. Examination of contemporary French society focusing on topics such as politics, economy, education, arts and popular culture. Taught in French with focus on the four language proficiency skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in FR 320A, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

Travel-Study project, planned under supervision of French faculty and carried out in France. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in FR 201B, or equivalent. Special approval needed from faculty.

Credit Hours: 1-6

Individual exploration of some question, author, or theme of significance within the field of French literature, language, or culture. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 1-6

Topics vary and are announced in advance; both students and faculty suggest ideas. This course satisfies the CoLA Writing-Across-the-Curriculum requirement. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in FR 320A, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

This course explores the French and Francophone business worlds from a variety of economic and cultural perspectives. Class work will focus on vocabulary, idioms and expressions used in oral and written business communications. Readings on authentic cultural practices will provide real-world contexts for students preparing to live and work in a French-speaking country. Taught in French. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in FR 320A or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

Examination of the major themes, forms, techniques and style of novelists from Gide and Proust to Robbe-Grillet and dramatists from Giraudoux to Ionesco and Beckett. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in FR 320A or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

Travel-study project, planned under supervision of French faculty and carried out in France. Amount of credit depending on scope of study. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in FR 320A, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3-6

Representative works and authors of the francophone world outside of France with special reference to African, Caribbean and Canadian literatures. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in FR 320A, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

Concentrated and individualized training in the recognition and interpretation of basic and complex grammatical structures and in the systematic acquisition of the principles of word formation for vocabulary expansion. Techniques for intensive and extensive readings and for translation of unedited texts in the student's own field of study. Intended for graduate students. With consent of student's department, and with a grade of B or A, satisfies graduate program requirement for foreign language as a research tool. Prerequisite: One year of French (FR 123B with a grade of C- or better, one year of proficiency credit, or the equivalent).

Credit Hours: 3

Individual exploration of some question, author, or theme of significance within the field of French and Francophone literatures or cultures. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in FR 320A, or equivalent. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) This course offers an introduction to the culture and language of the German-speaking peoples. It combines an overview of German political, economic, social and aesthetic developments with the acquisition of elementary-level written and spoken German. No previous knowledge of German required. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Lab fee: $2 per credit hour.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) This course offers an introduction to the language and culture of the German-speaking peoples. It combines an overview of German political, economic, social and aesthetic developments with the acquisition of elementary-level written and spoken German. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Prerequisite: GER 101A with a passing grade, or equivalent. Lab fee: $2 per credit hour. Credit Hours: 3.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) Continued grammar and vocabulary of development through reading, writing, listening, and speaking German. Up-to-date subject matter from film, politics, fine arts, literature and science will bring students to a deeper understanding of the German language and culture. Conducted primarily in German. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Prerequisite: GER 101B with a grade of C- or better, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: H1 900] Continued grammar and vocabulary development through reading, writing, listening, and speaking German. Up-to-date subject matter from film, politics, fine arts, literature and science will bring students to a deeper understanding of the German language and culture. Conducted primarily in German. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Prerequisite: GER 201A with a grade of C- or better, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) GER 230 is an introductory course in Germanic and Norse mythology. It provides an overview of the beliefs and religious practices of the pre-Christian Germanic tribes and documents the afterlife of many of these myths in the contemporary world. All readings and lectures are in English.

Credit Hours: 3

Continued practice of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with emphasis on writing. Must be taken in A,B sequence. GER 320A is a writing intensive course that satisfies the CoLA Writing-Across-the-Curriculum requirement. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in GER 201B, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

Continued practice of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with emphasis especially on writing. GER 320B is a writing intensive course that satisfies the CoLA Writing-Across-the-Curriculum requirement. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in GER 320A, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

The course introduces students to the cultural and political history of Germany from Germanic tribal times to the 18th century. Through readings, lectures and discussions in German, augmented by audio-visual media, students will become familiar with literary works in a historical context and gain an understanding of artistic movements and political developments in this period. Taught in German with focus on the four language proficiency skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Prerequisite: GER 201B with a grade of C- or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

The course introduces students to the cultural and political history of Germany from the 19th century to the present. Through readings, lectures, and discussions in German, augmented by audio-visual media, students will become familiar with literary works in a historical context and develop an understanding of artistic movements and political developments in the modern period. Taught in German with focus on the four language proficiency skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Prerequisite: GER 201B with a grade of C- or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

Study of life in Germany since World War II including the customs and habits, thoughts and beliefs, as well as the broad complex of traditions basic to everyday life. Materials include literary and journalistic texts as well as contemporary movies and podcasts. Taught in German with focus on the four language proficiency skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Prerequisite: GER 201B with a grade of C- or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

This course will introduce students to developments in German film making from the 1920s through the present from a historical perspective. Focusing on silent film, Expressionism, Weimar period, Third Reich, East German film, the New German Cinema, and Postmodernism, students will gain a familiarity with cinematic aesthetics and cultural issues as treated through the medium of film. Taught in German with focus on the four language proficiency skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Prerequisite: GER 201B with a grade of C- or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces students to German poetry of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Poetry is an important aspect of the German literary and musical tradition, and is a useful tool for all students, to understand the language and culture. Assignments will include reading and analyzing individual poems, musical settings of poems, and outside materials. Taught in German with focus on the four language proficiency skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Prerequisite: GER 201B with a grade of C- or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

Special projects such as translation practicum, German play production, German newsletter, instructional assistance, special presentations, or internship in a business firm in Germany. May count as the fifth semester required for Foreign Languages and Literatures 475A. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 1-3

Special projects such as translation practicum, German play production, German newsletter, instructional assistance, special presentations, or internship in a business firm in Germany. May count as the fifth semester required for Foreign Languages and Literatures 475A. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 1-3

Topics vary and are announced in advance; both students and faculty suggest ideas. May be repeated as the topic varies. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in GER 201B, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

This course teaches the advanced grammar, vocabulary, and stylistic principles students need to write expository prose, critical essays, business and personal correspondence in German. Through readings and discussions in German, it also expands vocabulary and speaking ability. The final exam in the course can be counted for the German writing proficiency examination. This course satisfies the CoLA Writing Across the Curriculum requirement. Prerequisite: GER 320B with a grade of B- or the equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

Gain intimate knowledge of the German-speaking world about linguistic and cultural variety and identity. Featured varieties include written and spoken German, standard and vernacular, regional and urban dialects, youth and minority language usage, and more. Varieties are explored in structural terms and examined in the social and cultural contexts in which they occur. Course is conducted in German. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in GER 320A, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

An overview of German business, presented through lectures, readings, and discussions. Coursework with textbook and supplementary materials will focus on the major aspects of German business. Exercises will include vocabulary building, listening and reading comprehension, oral and written summarization, role playing in typical situations, mock telephone conversations, and business correspondence. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in GER 320A, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

This course will explore developments in the German drama from the eighteenth century to the present, focusing on dramatic form and social, historical, and cultural contexts. Conducted in German. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in GER 320A, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

This course will introduce beginning students to German literature written in first person. It serves as an introduction to the way the personal voice is constructed in texts, and students will develop their understanding of the German narrative tradition. We will collectively probe our notions of realism, believability, and truth as we read stories of self-conscious narrators. Conducted in German. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in GER 320A, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

Course examines history of various issues relating to diversity and multiculturalism in the German-speaking world, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, class, language, and disability, largely through the lens of cultural production (literature, film, etc.). Topics may include Turkish-German and Afro-German culture, immigration and the postwar "guest worker" program, race and gender ideology in Nazi Germany, feminism and sexual liberation from the Weimar period to Love Parade, East/West identity politics and post-wall reunification, youth subculture, multilingualism, dialect, and regional identity. Specific course topic can vary. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in GER 320B, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

From the Zero hour to reunification, this course explores postwar German history and culture, with particular emphasis on film and literature. Topics include: confronting the Nazi past, reconstruction, and the question of German guilt; occupation, denazification, and division; the Economic Miracle and the guest-worker program; youth culture and everyday life in the FRG and GDR; protest and rebellion in the 60s and 70s; feminism and multiculturalism; political resistance in the GDR and reunification. Course conducted in German. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in GER 320B or equivalent, or instructor approval.

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides a unique view into the relationship of fascist politics and mass culture through an examination of Nazi Germany's film culture. Students will analyze specific films, publications, and pronouncements from the Nazi Ministry of Propaganda, approaching the material from aesthetic, technical, narrative, and historical perspectives. (Taught in English).

Credit Hours: 3

Topics in the history of media broadly conceived, including but not limited to textual, visual, and sonic, and ranging from the origins of writing to the digital. The course focuses on specific periods, technologies, and shifts in media history and their broader cultural impact, as well as the relationships between different media. Specific focus of course varies. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in GER 320B, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

Concentrated and individualized training in the recognition and interpretation of basic and complex grammatical structures and in the systematic acquisition of the principles of word formation for vocabulary expansion. Techniques for reading and for translation of unedited texts in the student's own field of study. Intended for graduate students. With consent of student's department, and with a grade of B or A, satisfies graduate program requirement for foreign language as a research tool.

Credit Hours: 3

Project-study under supervision of German faculty. Amount of credit depends on scope of study. May be repeated as the topic varies, up to the maximum of six semester hours. Restricted to senior or graduate standing. Special approval needed from the supervising instructor.

Credit Hours: 1-3

Topics vary and are announced in advance; both students and faculty suggest ideas. May be repeated as the topic varies. Primarily for undergraduates. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in GER 320A, or equivalent. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 3-9

(University Core Curriculum) This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to international studies. Students are introduced to interdisciplinary foundations of intercultural studies and theories of globalization. The students study various global issues, such as security, food, health, energy, and environment, and explore how these issues are interconnected in today's globalization. Through the course, the students are to build their own vision of global citizenship.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) Students are introduced to a wide variety of interactional and organizational patterns observed in international and professional contexts. They acquire conceptual and practical skills to work effectively with people of diverse international and professional backgrounds. This course prepares students to work internationally.

Credit Hours: 3

The purpose of this course is to develop students' understanding about social identity in global contexts through a dialogic approach. By participating in semi-structured face-to-face meetings across social identity groups, students will practice dialogue, engage with relevant reading material and explore group experiences in various social, institutional, and international contexts. During the course, participants will examine various types of evidence and engage with personal narratives and reflections; exercises will include participation in intensive group discussions and weekly journals.

Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces students to complex notions and practices of global advocacy through the integration of historical, geographical, anthropological, economic, and political approaches. The course employs a case-study approach from which the students develop their cultural, analytical, and reflexive skills to research, study, and evaluate global advocacy. The students will have a hands-on experience in planning, carrying out, and evaluating a global advocacy project.

Credit Hours: 3

Advanced study of selected topics in international studies. Students can repeat for a total of nine hours if topics vary.

Credit Hours: 3-9

The purpose of this course is to develop students' knowledge and skills as potential facilitators of dialogue for peacebuilding and other critical conversations about conflict and community among different social/cultural groups. By participating in semi-structured meetings, students will foster a grounded understanding of the dialogic processes for peacebuilding initiatives and principles such as social identity, privilege and oppression, power and conflict. The framework will include the examination of broad contemporary and historical power structures, personal testimonies, and experiences within our own community and beyond. The course also provides students with opportunities to explore the roles of international/intercultural peace education and advocacy.

Credit Hours: 3

This course explores social, political, and environmental issues around the world with a specific aim to introduce tools to engage with global activism through digital means. The course is interdisciplinary in nature, specifically blending international studies from various perspectives, social justice, and digital humanities. Students will think critically about current global issues, while identifying their role as global citizens in advocating for a more just and equitable space. Beyond the theoretical, students will take a practical role in their digital activism by using technology to design campaigns that spread awareness and hopefully mobilize others to act around a global issue or cause.

Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces various leadership skills for developing and nurturing inclusive work environments for today's globalized world. Students learn and develop self-awareness, diversity-awareness, and perspective-taking skills to act as an advocate for global inclusivity. Further, they understand and demonstrate various facilitating skills for running inclusive meetings. Prerequisite: INTL 301 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces theories and practices of cultural diversity and inclusivity training. Students develop observational skills for identifying cultural issues and conflicts from the global workplace. They further obtain analytical skills for diagnosing them. Finally, the students develop instructional skills for designing, executing, and assessing training programs to work towards a health diverse workplace. Prerequisite: INTL 301 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

This course is an interdisciplinary survey of global feminisms. Students will be introduced to some foundational texts in the area, and important concepts and theories that will allow them to analyze history, events, and culture through a feminist lens that is attentive to localization and global perspectives. Using diverse readings about historical and contemporary issues, we will examine the role of gender in relation to race, class, sexuality, and systems of power. We will study whose story is told, how, and from what perspective. A focus will be on a localized area such as Latin America or Asia to ground theory in practice-that is to "think locally, act globally."

Credit Hours: 3

The students are introduced to various ways the atomic age has been influencing human health, globalization, and culture politics. This course employs an interdisciplinary approach to reflecting upon the atomic age in order to understand the critical relationship among science, technology, and humanity.

Credit Hours: 3

This course interrogates the critical intersection between globalization, cultures, and human health. It employs interdisciplinary, cultural, and critical approaches to explore complex notions and social practices of human health. Students develop analytical skills for interpreting, interrogating, and understanding health politics in various cultural and global contexts. This course explores topics, such as health narratives, identity politics, health marginalization, health disparity, and health pedagogy.

Credit Hours: 3

A story of a cultural trauma is linguistically, historically, regionally, and ideologically situated. Storytelling across generations, cultures, and thoughts is challenging; however, it is necessary for transnational dialogue, understanding, and peace-making. This course explores the following question: What does it mean to inherit and pass on a story of a cultural trauma in today's globalized world? This course introduces various issues and topics associated with transnational storytelling.

Credit Hours: 3

This is a 1-6 credit Independent Study in International Studies. Through this course, students will advance their skills of analyzing the complexities of international topics. There will be weekly tasks throughout the semester that are individualized to each independent study. For example, students may write a research paper, produce creative works, and/or guide, assist, and educate other students to further knowledge about international studies. Special approval from the instructor is needed to register for this course.

Credit Hours: 1-6

Directed research, usually a paper or project, on a topic agreed to by the student and the advisor. The project should demonstrate the student's mastery of a problem or issue, the ability to think critically, conduct research, and to report the findings in an appropriate form (a paper or presentation). Normally taken during the last term. Not for graduate credit. Restricted to senior standing. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) Emphasis on basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. No previous knowledge of Japanese is required. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Lab fee: $2 per credit hour.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) Emphasis on basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. No previous knowledge of Japanese is required. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Prerequisite: JPN 131A. Lab fee: $2 per credit hour.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) Development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing on the intermediate level. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Prerequisite: JPN 131B with a grade of C- or better, one year of proficiency credit, or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) Development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing on the intermediate level. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Prerequisite: JPN 201A with a grade of C- or better, or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

Designed to improve language skill beyond the intermediate level. Tailored to the particular needs of students. Prerequisite: JPN 201B or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 2-4

Further development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing on the advanced level. Emphasis on developing proficiency in reading modern Japanese through cultural readings. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Prerequisite: grade of C- or better in JPN 201B or two years of proficiency credit or permission of section head.

Credit Hours: 3

Further development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing on the advanced level. Emphasis on developing proficiency in reading modern Japanese through cultural readings. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Prerequisite: JPN 320A with a grade of C- or better or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

Practice in spoken Japanese and practical writing skills (e.g., writing memos, letters, notes). Activities include practice of routines of Japanese etiquette, discussions of Japanese television and film, prepared and impromptu group discussion and speeches, writing and performing a play in Japanese. Not open to native speakers without permission. Prerequisite: JPN 201A or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

Practice in reading Japanese for comprehension and writing for practical communication. Introduces a variety of written media (e.g., Japanese comic books, newspaper, magazines, children's books, school textbooks) and teaches the fundamentals of Japanese word processing. Taught primarily in Japanese. Prerequisite: JPN 201B or the equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) A study of customs, habits, beliefs, values, and etiquette in Japanese culture. Instruction in English.

Credit Hours: 3

This course surveys various global industries of which Japan is known to be a leading participant. This course further teaches cultural fluency and skills to navigate Japan's business climates. The students will explore future professional opportunities, such as internships and jobs.

Credit Hours: 3

Supervised travel-study in Japan. Special approval needed from faculty.

Credit Hours: 1-6

This course surveys various topics and issues related to Japanese popular culture. Students develop analytical skills to understand and appreciate Japanese Popular Culture.

Credit Hours: 3

Directed individual study of some question, author, or theme of significance in the field of Japanese literature, language, or culture. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 1-6

(Same as LING 412) Introduction to the linguistic structure of Japanese (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, etc.) with particular emphasis on morphology and syntax. This course satisfies the CoLA Writing-Across-the-Curriculum requirement.

Credit Hours: 3

An introduction to the language and culture of the Japanese business world and to the structure of the Japanese business economy. The emphasis will be on learning appropriate levels of formality and politeness in oral communication and on achieving competency in the specialized language of business. This course satisfies the CoLA Writing-Across-the-Curriculum requirement. Prerequisite: JPN 320A,B or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

A practical introduction to the field of professional translation between Japanese and English. Prerequisite: a grade of C- or better in JPN 320B, or a grade of C- or better in LING 412 and LING 418, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

Directed individual study of some questions, author, or theme of significance in the field of Japanese literature, language, or culture. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 1-6

Professional experience with a company or organization where the students can apply knowledge related to Japanese language and culture. Prerequisite: minimum 2.75 GPA and written approval from faculty in JPN.

Credit Hours: 1-6

Elementary skills in a language not otherwise taught in this department. Primary emphasis is on oral skills. The language to be taught will vary. Should be taken in A,B sequence if available. LCIS 100B will always be a continuation of LCIS 100A. Instructional proficiency fee: $5.

Credit Hours: 3-9

Elementary skills in a language not otherwise taught in this department. Primary emphasis is on oral skills. The language to be taught will vary. Should be taken in A,B sequence if available, as LCIS 100B will always be a continuation of LCIS 100A. Prerequisite: LCIS 100A. Instructional proficiency fee: $5.

Credit Hours: 3-9

An introduction to the interdisciplinary field of global and international studies. Through readings, discussions, presentations, case studies, and interactive activities, this course will introduce students to the principal issues in the field of international studies, particularly the effects of globalization on economics, politics, media, health, labor, food, energy and the environment.

Credit Hours: 1

(University Core Curriculum) Readings and discussions of Western literature taken from the Middle Ages to modern times. All readings and lectures in English.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) Readings and discussions of German-language literature (in translation) from Germanic tribal times to the present. All readings and lectures in English.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) Readings and discussions of Hispanic literature taken from various periods, the Middle Ages to modern times. All readings and lectures in English.

Credit Hours: 3

Ungraded credit for work experience, which has taken place subsequent to admission to SIUC. Such experience must be related to student's major in a foreign language or FLIT. Mandatory Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: sophomore standing and approval by chair of foreign language major or by director if FLIT major.

Credit Hours: 1-4

(University Core Curriculum) (Multicultural Applied Experience Course) An applied experience, service-oriented credit in American diversity involving a group different from the student's own. Difference can be manifested by age, gender, ethnicity, nationality, political affiliation, race or class. Students should consult the department for course specifications regarding grading, work requirements, and supervision. Grade Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: written approval from the instructor of record.

Credit Hours: 3

Students are introduced to a wide variety of interaction patterns in cross-cultural social and professional settings. Through readings, interactive classroom activities, and out-of-class contact with the international community at Southern Illinois University Carbondale they acquire conceptual tools, which allow them to discover appropriate behavior patterns in diverse cultural settings.

Credit Hours: 3

Facilitates the returned international intern to evaluate, appreciate and optimize the advantages of the international internship experience by sharing the international experience with as many members of the community as possible through a written report, oral presentations, mentoring, newsletter and broadcasting productions, and international student partnerships. Prerequisite: LCIS 202 and international internship experience.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) This course offers readings and discussions of cultures and literatures found in different countries of the Caribbean region. All readings and lectures in English.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) This course analyzes and discusses various aspects of French culture (history, geography, social and cultural life), as represented in cinema. Lecture, readings, discussions and films will be in English.

Credit Hours: 3

Advanced study of selected topics related to the culture, history, literature, and cinema of diverse countries, cultures, and groups.

Credit Hours: 3

The course prepares future language teachers with the theoretical knowledge and the practical tools necessary to meet the demands of today's communicative language classroom. Based on insights from second language acquisition research and current trends and standards in the language teaching profession, students develop an informed and principled approach to teaching world languages effectively. Required of prospective language teachers in secondary schools. Prerequisite: concurrent or prior enrollment in 300-level course in French, German, Latin, or Spanish.

Credit Hours: 3

Professional experience with an international company or organization. Normally done abroad. Prerequisite: minimum 2.75 GPA and written approval from the Director of Foreign Language and International Trade.

Credit Hours: 1-12

The basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. No previous knowledge required. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Lab fee: $2 per credit hour.

Credit Hours: 3

The basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. No previous knowledge required. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Prerequisite: A passing grade in SPAN 140A, or equivalent. Lab fee: $2 per credit hour.

Credit Hours: 3

The basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Intended for students who can keep up with an accelerated pace and are able to devote multiple hours into studying outside of class each day. It covers material normally covered in 16-week semesters in SPAN 140. No previous knowledge required, but highly recommended. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Lab fee: $2 per credit hour.

Credit Hours: 3

The basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Intended for students who can keep up with an accelerated pace and are able to devote multiple hours into studying outside of class each day. It covers materials normally covered in 16-week semesters in SPAN 140. No previous knowledge required, but highly recommended. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Prerequisite: A passing grade in SPAN 141A, or equivalent. Lab fee: $2 per credit hour.

Credit Hours: 3

Elementary Spanish covered in one semester. The basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Prerequisite: two years of high school Spanish, or equivalent. Lab fee: $2 per credit hour.

Credit Hours: 5

(University Core Curriculum) Continued development of the four basic language skills. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in SPAN 140B or SPAN 175, one year of proficiency credit, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) Continued development of the four basic language skills. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in SPAN 201A, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

Practice in spoken Spanish. Can be counted toward the major and minor in Spanish with special permission from the Undergraduate Advisor. Prerequisite: SPAN 140B or two years of high school Spanish.

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides extensive practice in oral and written Spanish and an introduction to topics in Hispanic culture through film. Taught in Spanish with focus on the four language proficiency skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in SPAN 201B, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

Designed to improve reading and writing skills in Spanish. Taught in Spanish with focus on the four language proficiency skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in SPAN 201B, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

Introduction to Hispanic literature and literary analysis through representative works from at least three different genres. Taught in Spanish with focus on the four language proficiency skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in SPAN 320A, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

Continued practice of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and emphasis on writing. SPAN 320A is a writing intensive course that satisfies the CoLA Writing-Across-the-Curriculum requirement. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in SPAN 201B, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

Continued practice of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with emphasis especially on writing. Spanish 320B is a writing intensive course that satisfies the CoLA Writing-Across-the-Curriculum requirement. Must be taken in A,B sequence. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in SPAN 320A, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

The language of the Hispanic business community in readings, correspondence, and documents. Taught in Spanish with focus on the four language proficiency skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in SPAN 201B, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

An introduction to Spanish culture, past and present. At least half the course will focus on contemporary culture. Readings and discussions will focus on popular culture as well as high culture. Taught in Spanish with focus on the four language proficiency skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Need not be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in SPAN 320A, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

An introduction to Latin American culture, past and present. At least half the course will focus on contemporary culture, and readings and discussions will focus on popular culture as well as high culture. Taught in Spanish with focus on the four language proficiency skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Need not be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in SPAN 320A, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

An introduction to US Latinx culture, past and present. At least half the course will focus on contemporary culture, and readings and discussions will focus on popular culture as well as high culture. Taught in Spanish with focus on the four language proficiency skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Need not be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in SPAN 320A, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

Travel-study course or project planned under supervision of Spanish faculty and carried out in a Spanish-speaking country. Prerequisite: SPAN 201A with a grade of C- or better.

Credit Hours: 1-6

Individual exploration of some question, author, or theme of significance within the field of Spanish literature, language, or culture. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 1-2

A topic related to Hispanic cinema, literature, linguistics, or translation. Topic announced in advance.

Credit Hours: 3-12

This course teaches the advanced grammar, vocabulary, and stylistic principles students need to write expository prose, critical essays, and personal correspondence in Spanish. This course satisfies the CoLA Writing-Across-the-Curriculum requirement. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in SPAN 320B, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

A comprehensive introduction to the study of various aspects of Spanish such as phonology, morphology, and syntax with a special emphasis on sociolinguistic variation. Theoretical implications of formal and functional linguistics will be discussed in relation to theories of sociolinguistic variation including colonial, post-colonial, and other contact-varieties of Spanish. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in SPAN 320B, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

This course examines the biological journey of Spanish and Spanish-based languages, including topics on how Spanish emerged, and how different varieties of Spanish change, diffuse, and die. It explores models of biodiversity and phylogenetics applied to Spanish linguistics, historical linguistics models and current trends in contact linguistics to explore social dynamics of Spanish language change. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in SPAN 320B, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

A practical introduction to the field of professional translation, from and into Spanish. Prerequisite: a grade of C- or better in SPAN 320B or equivalent or graduate standing.

Credit Hours: 3

Studies of the origins of Spanish literature emphasizing works such as the Cantar de M?Cid, Libro de buen amor, and La Celestina. Prerequisite: a grade of C- or better in SPAN 320B or equivalent or graduate standing.

Credit Hours: 3

Plays of Lope de Vega, Calderon, Tirso de Molina, and others. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in SPAN 320B, or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

Study of Miguel de Cervantes' masterpiece Don Quixote and other Cervantine works. Prerequisite: a grade of C- or better in SPAN 320B or equivalent or graduate standing.

Credit Hours: 3

The most representative prose and poetry written during the 16th and 17th centuries in Spain. Prerequisite: a grade of C- or better in SPAN 320B or equivalent or graduate standing.

Credit Hours: 3

Study of the literature of Latin America before 1825. Prerequisite: a grade of C- or better in SPAN 320B or equivalent or graduate standing.

Credit Hours: 3

Discussion and practice of the vocabulary, styles, and forms used in Spanish business correspondence, as well as report writing and documents dealing with trade, transportation, payment, banking and advertising. Does not count toward the M.A. in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. Prerequisite: a grade of C- or better in SPAN 320B or equivalent or graduate standing.

Credit Hours: 3

Eighteenth and nineteenth century Spanish literature. Prerequisite: a grade of C- or better in SPAN 320B or equivalent or graduate standing.

Credit Hours: 3

Modernism, Romanticism, Realism and Naturalism in Spanish America. Intensive study of a literary movement, trend, genre, or author of the period, as specified by the topic to be announced for each semester. Prerequisite: a grade of C- or better in SPAN 320B or equivalent or graduate standing.

Credit Hours: 3

Late nineteenth century Spanish literature. Prerequisite: a grade of C- or better in SPAN 320B or equivalent or graduate standing.

Credit Hours: 3

The Generations of '98 and '27. Prerequisite: a grade of C- or better in SPAN 320B or equivalent or graduate standing.

Credit Hours: 3

The main currents and outstanding works in the literature of Spanish America since 1900. Prerequisite: a grade of C- or better in SPAN 320B or equivalent or graduate standing.

Credit Hours: 3

The study of important literary, philosophical, and artistic works of the post-war period and beyond, and of the socio historical context in which they were produced. Prerequisite: a grade of C- or better in SPAN 320B or equivalent or graduate standing.

Credit Hours: 3

Travel-study course or project planned under supervision of Spanish faculty and carried out in a Spanish-speaking country.

Credit Hours: 3-6

Concentrated and individualized training in the recognition and interpretation of basic and complex grammatical structures and in the systematic acquisition of the principles of word formation for vocabulary expansion. Techniques for intensive and extensive readings and for translation of unedited texts in the student's own field of study. Intended for graduate students. With consent of student's department, and with a grade of B or A, satisfies graduate program requirement for foreign languages as a research tool. Prerequisite: one year of Spanish or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

Individual exploration of some topic in Hispanic literature, language, or culture. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 1-3