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2010-2012 Course Catalog Information
PURPOSE
Foreign language classes are designed to develop proficiency in the four skills areas: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Their further goal is to develop an understanding and appreciation of individual foreign cultures. Students who enhance their occupational skills with linguistic and cultural training will increase their opportunities for employment in multinational corporations, government agencies, humanitarian organizations, and a variety of health professions.
The following offerings are available:
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101-202 level language courses in French
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101-202 level language courses in German
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Complete BA/BS major/minor in Spanish
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Complete BS (teaching) major in Spanish
The Foreign Language Department is authorized to recommend graduates for licensure in Spanish majors. (Minnesota does not grant teaching licenses for foreign language minors.) All coursework for the degrees is available on campus. Language courses 101, 102, 201, 202 are offered on a yearly basis. Most other courses are offered every two years. For this reason, majors and minors in Spanish are expected to register for the “specialized study” courses when they are offered.
Arranged classes are discouraged and will be offered only under the most exceptional circumstances and require approval of the entire Foreign Language Department faculty. Independent studies courses are not offered.
PLACEMENT
All students with prior study of a foreign language are strongly encouraged to take a placement (use link at the top of page) examination to determine the correct level of coursework at WSU. Students who are high school graduates from a French-, Spanish-, or German-speaking country cannot register or receive credit for French, German, or Spanish 101 or 102. These students can register for a 201 or 202 course only if they have declared a major or a minor in Spanish (SPAN). Students should consult with the department chairperson for details.
Note: Courses beyond the intermediate level are only offered every other year except for SPAN 301 and SPAN 403. This means that students who have not completed intermediate courses during their sophomore year will have difficulty graduating in four years with a major in Spanish unless they participate in a department- or university-approved study abroad program. Students of Spanish can participate in the Granada, Spain program. The foreign language faculty reserves the right to depart from these guidelines when warranted by exceptional circumstances.
CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS LANGUAGE STUDY
The department recommends that students who meet the prerequisites for French, German, or Spanish 101, 102, or 201 enroll in the next higher elementary or intermediate course. By earning a grade of “A” or “B” in WSU’s language courses 102, 201, or 202, students may obtain retroactive credit for course 101 and any sequel courses below the course in which they earned the “A” or “B.” Qualifying students may apply for retroactive credit by completing the appropriate form(s) and paying a fee of $5 per credit in order to receive a grade of “P” (pass) in the appropriate course(s). For information about credit by examination, see page 23. The foreign language faculty reserves the right to depart from these guidelines when warranted by exceptional circumstances.
STUDY ABROAD
WSU students who wish to immerse themselves in a foreign culture and language for one or more semesters have several options available to them. For specific information, please contact the Study Abroad Office or consult the Study Abroad section in the course catalog. Students who wish to receive University credit for participation in a study abroad program must have prior approval from the Foreign Language Department. Foreign language students are strongly encouraged to study abroad in order to acquire language proficiency.
PASS/NO CREDIT (P/NC) COURSES
Elementary and intermediate language courses (101,102, 201 and 202) may be taken for pass/no credit. Except for internships and practica, students must take all courses in their major, minor, options, concentrations, and licensures on a grade-only basis. In addition, a pass will be accepted for SPAN 201 (Intermediate Spanish I) for those majors/minors who received an “A” or “B” in SPAN 202 (Intermediate Spanish II). In this instance, students can qualify for retroactive credit for SPAN 201 after completing the appropriate forms. The P/NC option is available to non-majors unless otherwise noted. Courses offered on a pass/no credit-only or grade-only basis are so designated in the course descriptions.
GPA REQUIREMENTS
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A cumulative GPA of 2.00 to graduate with a major or minor in Spanish.
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A cumulative 2.50 GPA in the courses taken for the BA major or minor.
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A cumulative 2.75 GPA to be admitted to teacher education and for courses taken for the BS teaching major.
For a checklist of the University’s graduation requirements, see Course Catalog.
UNIVERSITY STUDIES FLAG REQUIREMENTS
Students may use flag courses to satisfy both University Studies and major requirements. Flag courses will usually be in the student’s major or minor program. The Department of Foreign Languages offers the following flag courses in the University Studies Program:
FLAGS
SPANISH
Oral (O)
SPAN 302 The Culture of Spain (3)
Math/Critical Analysis (M)
SPAN 402 Spanish Peninsular Literature II (3)
Writing (W)
SPAN 301 Spanish Composition and Conversation (4)
SPAN 401 Spanish Peninsular Literature I (3)
Flag courses that can be used to satisfy Spanish major/minor requirements are identified in the lists of required courses and electives in this section.
Note: When this catalog went to print, the Department of Foreign Languages was planning to restructure program offerings with the intent of reintroducing minors in French and German in the near future. Therefore, the content, numbering, and/or credit hours for French and German sequence courses will likely be revised after this catalog is printed. To obtain the latest course offerings and the status of the French and German minor, please refer to the current program sheets available in the department office.
LANGUAGE SKILLS FOR FRENCH - (FREN)
101 Elementary French I (4)
102 Elementary French II (4)
201 Intermediate French I (4)
202 Intermediate French II (4)
LANGUAGE SKILLS FOR GERMAN - (GERM)
101 Elementary German I (4)
102 Elementary German II (4)
201 Intermediate German I (4)
202 Intermediate German II (4)
BA MAJOR - SPANISH (SPAN)
32 S.H. (Minor Required in another discipline or in another language)
LANGUAGE SKILLS (8 S.H.)
SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I (4)
SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II (4)
SPECIALIZED STUDY - SPAN (24 S.H.)
204 Special Topics in Hispanic Literature and Culture (2)
300 Spanish Linguistics (2)
W 301 Spanish Composition and Conversation (4)
O 302 The Culture of Spain (3)
303 The Culture of Latin America (3)
W 401 Spanish Peninsular Literature I (3)
M 402 Spanish Peninsular Literature II (3)
403 Latin American Literature (4)
BS MAJOR - SPANISH (Teaching) (SPNT)
36 S.H. (Minor Required in another discipline or in another language)
Note: When this catalog went to print, all Winona State University teacher education programs were being redesigned to reflect new licensure requirements from the Minnesota Board of Teaching. For current information about teacher education programs and graduation requirements, refer to the Teacher Education Addendum in the course catalog.
SPECIALIZED STUDY - SPAN (28 S.H.)
SPAN 204 Special Topics in Hispanic Literature and Culture (2)
SPAN 300 Spanish Linguistics and Phonetics (2)
W SPAN 301 Spanish Composition and Conversation (4)
O SPAN 302 The Culture of Spain (3)
SPAN 303 The Culture of Latin America (3)
W SPAN 401 Spanish Peninsular Literature I (3)
M SPAN 402 Spanish Peninsular Literature II (3)
SPAN 403 Latin American Literature (4)
FLAN 405 Methods of Teaching a Modern Foreign Language (4)
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SEQUENCE (32-36 S.H.)
Note: Teaching majors must take all courses in the Professional Education Sequence in addition to courses in the content area. Refer to the “Teacher Education Programs” section of the catalog for more information.
* EFRT 305 Human Development and Learning (4)
EFRT 308 Human Relations and Student Diversity (3)
M EFRT 312 Instructional Planning and Assessment: Secondary (3)
EDUC 429 Secondary Reading and Teaching Strategies (4)
W EFRT 449 Middle Level Philosophy, Organization and Planning (3)
W EFRT 459 The Professional Educator (3)
O EDST 465 Student Teaching (12-16)
BA MINOR - SPANISH (SPAN)
24 S.H.
LANGUAGE SKILLS (8 S.H.)
SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I (4)
SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II (4)
SPECIALIZED STUDY - SPAN (16 S.H.)
204 Special Topics in Hispanic Literature and Culture (2) OR
300 Spanish Linguistics and Phonetics (2)
W 301 Spanish Composition and Conversation (4)
O 302 The Culture of Spain (3) OR
303 The Culture of Latin America (3)
W 401 Spanish Peninsular Literature I (3) OR
M 402 Spanish Peninsular Literature II (3)
403 Latin American Literature (4)
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
FOREIGN LANGUAGE - FLAN
218 – The New Europeans: Understanding the EU (3 S.H.)
Through the use of stimulating readings, this course serves as an introduction to the issues shaping contemporary Europe. The main topic of the course will be to explore the evolution of the concept of Europe throughout different historical periods, learn about the different institutions that govern Europeans, highlight the important events in the unification of Europe, discuss the symbols that make Europe real for the average citizen, analyze the competing visions of where Europe is headed and what it should be, and explore the concept of the European dream and way of life by comparing it with its American counterpart. Offered yearly.
405 - Methods of Teaching a Modern Foreign Language (4 S.H.)
Discussion of foreign language teaching methods with respect to their effectiveness in achieving pedagogical goals. Practical applications are offered. Must be taken before the student teaching assignment. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or equivalent. Offered every two years.
ARABIC - ARAB
101 - Arabic for Beginners (4 S.H.)
This course is an introduction to the Arabic language and its script. ARAB 101 is a combination of oral and written exercises. Prerequisites: None. Letter grade only. Offered according to demand.
102 - Introduction to Arabic Grammar and Literature (4 S.H.)
This is a continuation of ARAB 101. Students will learn to recognize patterns in the language and to differentiate between verbs, nouns and adjectives. Prerequisite: ARAB 101 or equivalent. Letter grade only. Offered according to demand.
FRENCH - FREN
101 - Elementary French I (4 S.H.)
Introductory French for students with little or no prior French training. Instruction in speaking, listening, reading, and writing through classroom drills and language lab work. Prerequisite: None. Offered yearly.
102 - Elementary French II (4 S.H.)
Continuation of FREN 101. Prerequisites: FREN 101 or 1-2 years of high school French or equivalent. Offered yearly.
201 - Intermediate French I (4 S.H.)
Further development of communication skills. In-depth study of grammar. Selected readings in French. Prerequisite: FREN 102 or equivalent of three years of high school French. Offered yearly.
202 - Intermediate French II (4 S.H.)
Continuation of FREN 201. Further development of all the skills essential for communication. Further development of understanding written and spoken French. Practice in translation and practice in writing accentuated. Prerequisite: FREN 201 or equivalent of 4-5 years of high school French. Offered yearly.
French 204-404 Offered according to demand.
204 - Special Topics in French Literature (2 S.H.)
Directed readings of French contemporary writers. Focusing particularly on African writers and French writers outside of France. Reading knowledge of French required .
205 - Special Topics in French Culture (2 S.H.)
Study of contemporary issues in the French media, particularly cinema. Prerequisite: FREN 202 or equivalent.
301 - French Composition (4 S.H.)
This course reinforces skills in written French through translation of a wide variety of texts taken from various fields such as business and literature. The writing of poems, essays, and articles in French is practiced in order to reinforce and refine writing skills. Prerequisite: FREN 202 or equivalent.
302 - French Civilization and Culture (4 S.H.)
The unfolding of French culture and civilization from the Lascaux Caves to French rap music. Topics include architecture, plastic arts, literary movements, and contemporary French popular culture. The course is taught in French with texts in French. Students present reports on selected topics in French. Prerequisite: FREN 202 or equivalent.
303 - Advanced Grammar and Stylistics (4 S.H.)
This course is an introduction to literary instruction as well as a practice of French advanced writing. It is a transition between FREN 202 (fourth-semester French) and French literature courses. Prerequisite: FREN 202 or equivalent. Letter grade only.
401 - Phonetics and Pronunciation (3 S.H.)
Each student perfects his/her pronunciation through class and language laboratory exercises. The class relies on pronunciation tapes to teach the proper French accent. The sounds are studied so that one can describe and teach them to students. Some pronunciation rules are also mastered: rule of three consonants, silent “e”, “e” before “yod,” etc. Students read articles from the French press in order to practice correct pronunciation. Prerequisite: FREN 202 or equivalent.
402 - French Literature I (3 S.H.)
Middle Ages, Renaissance French Literature. The course is taught in French. The French Explication De Texte type of critical analysis is taught. Writings such as Song of Roland, Romance of the Rose, Villon’s poems, Rabelais’ Gargantua, Montaigne’s Essays, and The Pleiade are studied. Prerequisite: FREN 202 or equivalent.
403 - French Literature II (3 S.H )
Seventeenth and 18th century French literature. The course is taught in French. Writers such as Corneille, Moliere, Racine, Marivaux, Voltaire, Diderot, Rousseau, and Beaumarchais are studied. Prerequisite: FREN 202 or equivalent.
404 - French Literature III (3 S.H.)
Nineteenth and 20th century French literature. Romanticism, the Parnasse, Symbolism and Naturalism, as well as Surrealism, Existentialism, and contemporary writers are studied. Prerequisite: FREN 202 or equivalent.
GERMAN - GERM
101 - Elementary German I (4 S.H.)
Introductory German for students with little or no prior German training. Instruction in speaking, listening, reading, and writing through classroom drill and language lab work. Offered yearly.
102 - Elementary German II (4 S.H.)
Continuation of GERM 101. Prerequisite: GERM 101 or two years of high school German or equivalent. Offered yearly.
201 - Intermediate German I (4 S.H.)
Further development of communication skills. Study of grammar essential to skills. Selected readings in German. Prerequisite: GERM 102 or equivalent of three years of high school German. Offered yearly.
202 - Intermediate German II (4 S.H.)
Continuation of GERM 201. Further development of all the skills essential for communication. Further development of understanding written and spoken German. Practice in translation and practice in writing accentuated. Prerequisite: GERM 201 or equivalent of five years of middle school/high school German. Offered yearly.
German 204-403 Offered according to demand.
204 - Special Topics: German Literature (2 S.H.)
The course focuses on an individual author, a literary period/movement, or a special literary category/genre. Prerequisite: GERM 202 or equivalent.
205 - Special Topics: German Culture and Language (2 S.H.)
This course deals with such topics as modern cultural developments in the German-speaking world, modern usage and themes in the German-language media, the development of the German language into its modern form, or the application of the German language to a specific professional field. Prerequisite: GERM 202 or equivalent.
301 - Advance Reading and Structural Analysis (3 S.H.)
Advanced study and analysis of the German language. The course includes a discussion of advanced German grammar (with exercises), the development of effective reading strategies and an introduction to basic linguistic concepts. Prerequisite: GERM 202 or equivalent.
302 - German Conversation and Composition (4 S.H.)
The practice of advanced language skills through guided conversation and composition. Prerequisite: GERM 202 or equivalent.
303 - German Civilization and Culture (4 S.H.)
The evolution of German culture from its beginnings to the present, including analysis of historical, literary, and artistic movements. Prerequisite: GERM 202 or equivalent.
401 - Medieval to Baroque Literature (3 S. H.)
A survey of representative works by major authors in various genres from the beginnings of Old High German literature (8th century) to the literary Baroque (17th century). Class work focuses on the close reading and critical discussion of texts in their literary and cultural contexts. Prerequisite: GERM 202 or equivalent.
402 - 18th and 19th Century Literature (3 S.H.)
A survey of representative works by major authors in various genres from the Enlightenment through Symbolism and Naturalism (late 19th century). Class work focuses on the close reading and critical discussion of texts in their literary and cultural contexts. Prerequisite: GERM 202 or equivalent.
403 - 20th Century Literature (3 S.H.)
A survey of representative works by major authors in various genres from the turn of the 20th century to the present. Class work focuses on the close reading and critical discussion of texts in their literary and cultural contexts. Prerequisite: GERM 202 or equivalent.
SPANISH - SPAN
101 - Elementary Spanish I (4 S.H.)
Introductory Spanish for students with little or no prior training in Spanish. Instruction in speaking, listening, reading and writing through classroom drill and language lab work. Offered yearly.
102 - Elementary Spanish II (4 S.H.)
Continuation of 101. Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or equivalent. Offered yearly.
201 - Intermediate Spanish I (4 S.H.)
Further development of communication skills. Study of grammar essential to skills. Selected readings in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or equivalent. Offered yearly.
202 - Intermediate Spanish II (4 S.H.)
Continuation of SPAN 201. Further development of skills essential for communication. Study of grammar and syntax. Additional practice in reading and writing. Prerequisite: SPAN 201 or equivalent. Offered yearly.
204 - Special Topics in Hispanic Literature and Culture (2 S.H.)
Directed readings in Hispanic literature and culture. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or equivalent. Offered every two years.
300 - Spanish Linguistics and Phonetics (2 S.H.)
Practice in all the sounds of the language with observations on its development from Latin. Exploration of the grammatical structures of Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or equivalent. Offered every two years.
301 - Spanish Composition and Conversation (4 S.H.)
The emphasis is on class discussion and the development of critical thinking. Readings to be included are short stories by modern and classical authors. Overview of semantics and stylistics. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or equivalent. Offered yearly.
302 - The Culture of Spain (3 S.H.)
This course is taught in Spanish and focuses on the successive phases in the development of the culture of Spain. The development of Spanish art, architecture, music and lifestyle are studied as well as the different characteristics of the individual regions of Spain. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or equivalent. Offered every two years.
303 - The Culture of Latin America (3 S.H.)
This course is taught in Spanish and focuses on the countries of Central and South America, a study of the pre-Columbian cultures as well as their development after the Spanish colonization: their art, their traditions and their present lifestyle and customs. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or equivalent. Offered every two years.
401 - Spanish Peninsular Literature I (3 S.H.)
The course is taught in Spanish. Class work focuses on the study of early Peninsular Spanish literature: epic poetry, novel, theater, the renaissance, baroque literature. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or equivalent. Offered every two years.
402 - Spanish Peninsular Literature II (3 S.H.)
The course is taught in Spanish. It covers Peninsular literature of the Age of Enlightenment, the Romantic period, the generation of 98, the generation of 27, the literature of the Civil War, and the post-Civil War as well as contemporary authors. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or equivalent. Offered every two years.
403 - Latin American Literature (4 S.H.)
A survey of Latin American literature from pre-colonial to contemporary literature. This course includes the study of pre-Hispanic writings (Nahautl, maya, quechua), Los Cronistas, colonial literature, Neoclassism, Romanticism, and the transition of the “gaucho epic” from the 19th to the 20th century. It also includes Modernism; the Criollismo; Post-Modernism; Magic Realism; and the Boom with writers such as Gabriel Garcia, Marquez, Carols Fuentes, Cortazar, and Vargas Llosa; the theater; and other essay writers. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or equivalent. Offered every two years.
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