FRE/SPA/GRE 101,102,111
SPA 106

Core courses are offered in French, German and Spanish. The core sequence consists of three 3-credit courses: 101 (Intro 1), 102 (Intro 2) and 111 (Core Skills Development). The student enters the sequence on the basis of prior study and/or a placement exam. Courses 101 and 102 introduce basic pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and syntax. Course 111 emphasizes conversational skills in the context of familiar material and introduces new cultural readings. SPA 106, Medical Spanish I (grammar and vocabulary for medical personnel) serves as an alternative core-fulfilling course for NUR, RET and NME majors only. SPA 106 will not satisfy the core for those students who subsequently change their major from Nursing, Respiratory Therapy or Nuclear Medicine.

Upper-Level Courses

FRE 205 Grammar Review (3 credits)

Review of difficult grammatical topics; four skills enhancement.
Prerequisite: 111 or instructor’s permission.

FRE 210 Readings (3 credits)

Emphasis on reading selected French texts, both literary and nonliterary, with discussion and composition.
Prerequisite: 111 or instructor’s permission.

FRE 220 Culture Through Communication (3 credits)

Examination of the culture of the Francophone world through written and oral communication. Study of beliefs, lifestyles, attitudes, habits. Reading of periodicals, correspondence, role-playing, films and other activities to enable students to make cross-cultural comparisons.
Prerequisite: 111 or instructor’s permission.

FRE 230 Conversation (3 credits)

Emphasis on communicative skills in the context of everyday experiences in a Francophone environment; basic phonetics.
Prerequisite: 111 or instructor’s permission.

FRE 240 Composition (3 credits)

Development of basic composition skills; grammar and syntax; reading for models.
Prerequisite: 111 or instructor’s permission.

FRE 320 French Civilization and Culture (3 credits)

Four-skills enhancement through an examination of the foundation and highlights of French culture.
Prerequisite: 111 or instructor’s permission.

FRE 321 Survey of French Literature I (3 credits)

Medieval through 18^th Century.

Prerequisite: 111 or instructor’s permission.

FRE 322 Survey of French Literature II (3 credits)

19^th Century and 20^th Century.

Prerequisite: 320 or instructor’s permission.

FRE 330 Advanced Conversation (3 credits)

Discussion of topics related to Francophone world.
Prerequisite: 111 or instructor’s permission.

FRE 340 Advanced Composition (Stylistics) (3 credits)

Prerequisite: 111 or instructor’s permission.

FRE 350 Special Topics (3 credits)

Period, genre or author studies; may be repeated when topics change.

FRE 484 Senior Seminar (3 credits)

An individualized capstone course; to synthesize the historical and artistic achievements of the culture; one component will be a comprehensive exam (which may be repeated once if necessary) to evaluate the content of the student’s program of studies as well as skills development.

MOL 250 Modern Language Methods (3 credits)

Introduction to foreign language methodology and assessment tools for teachers.  The course is taught in English. Prerequisites: core completion or instructor's permission.


SPA 205 Grammar Review (3 credits)

Review of difficult grammatical topics; four skills enhancement.
Prerequisite: 111 or instructor’s permission.

SPA 210 Readings (3 credits)

Emphasis on reading selected Spanish texts, both literary and nonliterary, with discussion and composition.
Prerequisite: 111 or instructor’s permission.

SPA 220 Culture Through Communication (3 credits)

Examination of the culture of the Hispanic world through written and oral communication.  Study of beliefs, lifestyles, attitudes, habits.  Reading of periodicals, correspondence, role-playing, films and other activities to enable students to make cross-cultural comparisons.
Prerequisite: 111 or instructor’s permission.

SPA 222 Medical Spanish (3 credits)

Skills enhancement and vocabulary building in the medical area.
Prerequisite: 111 or instructor’s permission.

SPA 224 Business Spanish (3 credits)

Skills enhancement and vocabulary building in the business area.
Prerequisite: 111 or instructor’s permission.

SPA 230 Conversation (3 credits)

Emphasis on communicative skills in the context of everyday experiences in a Hispanic environment; basic phonetics.
Prerequisite: 111 or instructor’s permission.

SPA 240 Composition (3 credits)

Development of basic composition skills; grammar and syntax; reading for models.
Prerequisite: 111 or instructor’s permission.

SPA 320 Hispanic Civilization and Culture (3 credits)

Four-skills enhancement through an examination of the foundation and highlights of Hispanic and Hispano-American culture.
Prerequisite: 111 or instructor’s permission.

SPA 321 Survey of Peninsular Literature  (3 credits)

Prerequisite: 111 or instructor’s permission.  

SPA 322 Survey of Spanish American Literature (3 credits)

Prerequisite: 111 or instructor’s permission.  

SPA 330 Advanced Conversation (3 credits)

Discussion of topics related to the Hispanic world.
Prerequisite: 111 or instructor’s permission.

SPA 340 Advanced Composition  (3 credits)

Prerequisite: 111 or instructor’s permission.

SPA 350 Special Topics (3 credits)

Period, genre or author studies; may be repeated when topics change.  

SPA 484 Senior Seminar (3 credits)

An individualized capstone course; to synthesize the historical and artistic achievements of the culture; one component will be a comprehensive exam (which may be repeated once if necessary) to evaluate the content of the student’s program of studies as well as skills development.