CHIN 1411 Beginning Chinese I Syllabus
Credit 4 (3 lecture, 2 lab)
Fundamentals of Chinese (Mandarin) taught in an integrated skills approach to achieve functional language proficiency through conversations, vocabulary building, and grammar. The students will be introduced to 300 basic Chinese characters. Laboratory practice. University transfer as beginning-level foreign language credit. Core curriculum course.

CHIN 1412 Beginning Chinese II Syllabus
Credit 4 (3 lecture, 2 lab)
Prerequisite: CHIN 1411 or satisfactory score on an advanced placement examination or three years of high school Chinese.
Continuation of CHIN 1411 with more advanced grammar and reading. Progressive mastery of language structures. Stu dents will be exposed to more Chinese characters. Laboratory practice. University transfer as beginning-level foreign language credit. Core curriculum course.

FREN 1300 Beginning French Conversation I Syllabus
Credit 3 (3 lecture)
An introductory course which aids the student to develop those oral communication skills necessary to travel comfortably in countries in which French is a first language. The student develops the ability to speak the language using appropriate idiomatic constructions and appropriate conversational skills. This class is highly recommended for those students without previous experience in the French language. The course may not be counted as part of any requirements for the French major and is not open to the student whose first language is French. University transfer as humanities (not foreign language) elective credit.

FREN 1310 Beginning French Conversation II Syllabus
Prerequisite: FREN 1300 or equivalent
Credit 3 (3 lecture)
Continuation of FREN 1310. Emphasizes oral communication skills. The course may not be counted as part of any requirements for the French major and is not open to the student whose first language is French. University transfer as humanities (not foreign language) elective credit.

FREN 1315 French for Fashion Syllabus
Credit 3 (3 lecture)
A conversational introduction to the French language. In addition to basic oral communication skills useful for travel and the workplace, as well as pronunciation practice, the course includes readings and specialized vocabulary for the fashion industry. This is a required course for the Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising programs.

FREN 1376 Career-Oriented Conversational French Syllabus
Prerequisite: FREN 1300 or department approval
Credit 3 (3 lecture)
This course emphasizes the development of communication skills. Students will use vocabulary, language patterns, situations, and cultural information appropriate for a designated field such as business, medicine, music, art, the travel industry, or other specialized areas. The particular focus will be specified for each section offered. May be repeated for credit with permission of the Dean.

FREN 1411 Beginning French I Syllabus
Credit 4 (3 lecture, 2 lab)
Introduction to the French language and culture. Fundamentals of French taught in an integrated skills approach to achieve functional language proficiency through conversations, vocabulary building, and grammar. Laboratory practice. University transfer as beginning-level foreign language credit. Core curriculum course.

FREN 1412 Beginning French II Syllabus
Prerequisite: FREN 1411 or a satisfactory score on an advanced placement examination or at least 2 years of high school French within the last two years.
Credit 4 (3 lecture, 2 lab)
Continuation of FREN 1411 with more advanced grammar and reading. Progressive mastery of language structures. Laboratory practice. University transfer as beginning-level foreign language credit. Core curriculum course.

FREN 2303 Readings in French Literature I Syllabus
Prerequisite: FREN 2312 or equivalent
Credit 3 (3 lecture)
An introduction to French poetry, prose, and drama with selections from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. May include writings from French-speaking countries outside France. Class conducted in French. Possible transfer as humanities elective credit. Core curriculum course.

FREN 2304 Readings in French Literature II Syllabus
Prerequisite: FREN 2312 or equivalent
Credit 3 (3 lecture)
Selections of French poetry, prose, and drama with emphasis on writers from French-speaking countries outside France. Class conducted in French. Possible transfer as humanities elective credit. Core curriculum course.

FREN 2306 Intermediate Conversational French Syllabus
Prerequisite: FREN 1412
Credit 3 (3 lecture)
Refinement of conversational skills through practice of idiomatic usage and discussion of contemporary issues and/or current events.

FREN 2311 Intermediate French I Syllabus
Prerequisite: FREN 1412 or equivalent
Credit 3 (3 lecture)
Further development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills acquired in Beginning French. Introduction of more complex language structures. Oral and written practice based on selected readings. Class conducted mainly in French. University transfer as intermediate-level foreign language credit. Core curriculum course.

FREN 2312 Intermediate French II  Syllabus
Prerequisite: FREN 2311
Credit 3 (3 lecture)
Continuation of FREN 2311, but with special emphasis on written communication. Reading and discussion of short stories and compositions. Class conducted mainly in French. University transfer as intermediate-level foreign language credit. Core curriculum course.

FREN 2316 Career-Oriented Conversational French Syllabus
Prerequisite: FREN 2311 or department approval
Credit 3 (3 lecture)
This course emphasizes the development of listening and speaking skills at the intermediate level. Students will use vocabulary, language patterns, situations, and cultural information appropriate for a designated field such as business, medicine, music, art, the travel industry, or other specialized areas. The particular focus will be specified for each section offered. May be repeated for credit with permission of the Dean.

GERM 1300 Beginning German Conversation I Syllabus
Credit 3 (3 lecture)
An introductory course which aids the student to develop those oral communication skills necessary to travel comfortably in countries in which German is a first language. The student develops the ability to speak the language using appropriate idiomatic constructions and appropriate conversational skills. This class is highly recommended for those students without previous experience in the German language. This course is not open to the student whose first language is German. University transfer as humanities (not foreign language) elective credit.

Prerequisite: GERM 1300 or equivalent
Credit 3 (3 lecture)
Continuation of German 1300. Emphasizes oral communication skills. The course may not transfer as foreign language credit and is not open to the student whose first language is German. Students who wish to continue the study of German, must take German 1411. University transfer as humanities (not foreign language) elective credit.

GERM 1411 Beginning German I  Syllabus
Credit 4 (3 lecture, 2 lab)
Introduction to the German language and culture. Fundamentals of German taught in an integrated skills approach to achieve functional language proficiency through conversations, vocabulary building, and grammar. Laboratory practice. University transfer as beginning-level foreign language credit. Core curriculum course.

Prerequisite: GERM 1411 or a satisfactory score on an advanced placement examination or at least 2 years of high school German within the last two years.
Credit 4 (3 lecture, 2 lab)
Continuation of GERM 1411 with more advanced grammar and reading. Progressive mastery of language structures. Laboratory practice. University transfer as beginning-level foreign language credit. Core curriculum course.

Prerequisite: GERM 1412 or equivalent
Credit 3 (3 lecture)
Further development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills acquired in Beginning German. Introduction of more complex language structures. Oral and written practice based on selected readings. Class conducted mainly in German. Universities transfer as intermediate-level foreign language credit. Core curriculum course.

Prerequisite: GERM 2311
Credit 3 (3 lecture)
Continuation of GERM 2311, but with special emphasis on writing. Readings, discussions, and compositions. Class conducted in German. University transfer as intermediate-level foreign language credit. Core curriculum course.

Credit 3 (3 lecture)
A conversational introduction to the Japanese language which fosters acquisition or oral communication skills useful for travel or the workplace. The student develops listening and speaking abilities using basic vocabulary and appropriate idiomatic constructions. The course is highly recommended for students without previous experience in the Japanese language. It may not be counted as part of any requirements for a Japanese major and is not open to native speakers of Japanese. University transfer as humanities (not foreign language) elective credit.

Credit 4( 3 lecture, 2 lab)
Fundamentals of Japanese taught in an integrated skills approach to achieve functional language proficiency through conversations, vocabulary building, and grammar. Laboratory practice. University transfer as beginning-level foreign language credit. Core curriculum course

Prerequisite: JAPN 1411 or satisfactory score on an advanced placement examination or three years of high school Japanese
Credit 4( 3 lecture, 2 lab)
Continuation of JAPN 1411 with more advanced grammar and reading. Progressive mastery of language structures Laboratory practice. University transfer as beginning-level foreign language credit. Core curriculum course

Prerequisite: JAPN 1412
Credit 3 (3 lecture)
In depth of study of Japanese grammar. Oral practice based on selected readings on culture and current events. Continuing practice in reading and writing in Hiragana and Katakana, as well as in Kanji (Chinese 5 characters). . Laboratory practice. University transfer as intermediate-level foreign language credit. Core curriculum course

Prerequisite: JAPN 2311
Credit 3 (3 lecture)
Continuation of JAPN 2311. Extensive practice in conversation and composition with emphasis on reading and writing in Kanji. Laboratory practice. University transfer as intermediate-level foreign language credit. Core curriculum course

RUSS 1300 Beginning Russian Conversation I Syllabus
Credit 3 (3 lecture)
An introductory course which aids the student to develop those oral communication skills necessary to travel comfortably in countries in which Russian is a first language. The student develops the ability to speak the language using appropriate idiomatic constructions and appropriate conversational skills. This class is highly recommended for those students without previous experience in the Russian language. This course is not open to the student whose first language is Russian. University transfer as humanities (not foreign language) elective credit.

RUSS 1310 Beginning Russian Conversation II Syllabus
Prerequisite: RUSS 1300 or equivalent
Credit 3 (3 lecture)
Continuation of Russian 1300. Emphasizes oral communication skills. The course may not transfer as foreign language credit and is not open to the student whose first language is Russian. Students who wish to continue the study of Russian, must take Russian 1411. University transfer as humanities (not foreign language) elective credit.

Credit 4 (3 lecture, 2 lab)
Introduction to the Russian language and culture. Fundamentals of Russian taught in an integrated skills approach to achieve functional language proficiency through conversations, vocabulary building, and grammar. Laboratory practice. University transfer as beginning-level foreign language credit. Core curriculum course.

Prerequisite: RUSS 1411 or a satisfactory score on an advanced placement examination or at least 2 years of high school Russian within the last two years.
Credit 4 (3 lecture, 2 lab)
Continuation of RUSS 1411 with more advanced grammar and reading. Progressive mastery of language structures. Laboratory practice. University transfer as beginning-level foreign language credit. Core curriculum course.

Prerequisite: RUSS 1412 or equivalent
Credit 3 (3 lecture)
Further development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills acquired in Beginning Russian. Introduction of more complex language structures. Oral and written practice based on selected readings. Class conducted mainly in RUSSIAN. Universities transfer as intermediate-level foreign language credit. Core curriculum course.

RUSS 2312 Intermediate Russian II  Syllabus
Prerequisite: RUSS 2311
Credit 3 (3 lecture)
Continuation of RUSS 2311, but with special emphasis on writing. Readings, discussions, and compositions. Class conducted in Russian. University transfer as intermediate-level foreign language credit. Core curriculum course.

Credit 3 (3 lecture)
An introductory course which emphasizes listening comprehension and speaking. Reading and writing may be done for reinforcement to oral communication skills. The course is slower- paced and less comprehensive than Spanish 141. The student develops the ability to speak the language using appropriate idiomatic constructions and appropriate conversational skills. This course is highly recommended for those students without previous experience in the Spanish language. The course may not be counted as part of any requirements for the Spanish major and is not open to the student whose first language is Spanish. University transfer as humanities (not foreign language) elective credit.

SPAN 1305 Elementary Spanish Review Syllabus
Prerequisite: Test placement
Credit 3 (3 lecture)
Designed for students who enter with two or more years of high school Spanish but are not prepared to do work at the intermediate level. May not be taken for credit by students who have credit for SPAN1411 or SPAN 1412.

SPAN 1310 Beginning Spanish Conversation II Syllabus
Prerequisite: Spanish 1300 or equivalent
Credit 3 (3 lecture)
Continuation of Spanish 1300. Emphasizes oral communication skills. The course may not be counted as part of any requirements for the Spanish major and is not open to the student whose first language is Spanish. University transfer as humanities (not foreign language) elective credit.

Prerequisite: Spanish 1300 or department approval
Credit 3 (3 lecture)
This course emphasizes the development of communication skills at the elementary level. Students will use vocabulary, language patterns, situations, and cultural information appropriate for a designated field such as business, medicine, music, art, the travel industry, or other specialized areas. The particular focus will be specified for each section offered. May be repeated for credit with permission of the Dean.

Credit 4 (3 lecture, 2 lab)
Introduction to the Spanish language and Hispanic culture. Fundamentals of Spanish taught in an integrated skills approach to achieve functional language proficiency through conversations, vocabulary building, and grammar. Laboratory practice. University transfer as beginning-level foreign language credit. Core curriculum course.

Prerequisite: Spanish 1411 or a satisfactory score on an advanced placement examination or at least 2 years of high school Spanish within the last two years.
Credit 4 (3 lecture, 2 lab)
Continuation of SPAN 1411 with more advanced grammar and reading. Progressive mastery of language structures. Laboratory practice. University transfer as beginning-level foreign language credit. Core curriculum course.

Prerequisite: Spanish 1412 or Spanish 1310
Credit 3 (3 lecture)
Refinement of conversational skills through practice of idiomatic usage and discussion of contemporary issues and/or current events.

Prerequisite: SPAN 1412 or equivalent
Credit 3 (3 lecture)
Further development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills acquired in Beginning
Spanish. Introduction of more complex language structures. Oral and written practice based on selected readings. Class conducted mainly in Spanish. University transfer as intermediate-level foreign language credit. Core curriculum course.

Prerequisite: SPAN 2311
Credit 3 (3 lecture)
Continuation of SPAN 2311, but with special emphasis on written communication. Reading and discussion of short stories and compositions. Class conducted mainly in Spanish. University transfer as intermediate-level foreign language credit. Core curriculum course.

SPAN 2313 Spanish for Native Speakers I  Syllabus
Prerequisite: Test placement
Credit 3 (3 lecture)
Designed for students with a Spanish-speaking background who have developed oral skills, but have not studied Spanish formally.. Emphasis on basic skills in reading, spelling, and composition. Class conducted in Spanish. Credit will not be given for both SPAN 2311 and Span 2313.

SPAN 2315 Spanish for Native Speakers II Syllabus
Prerequisite: Spanish 2313
Credit 3 (3 lecture)
Continuation of Span 2313. Continued development of reading and writing skills and control of a universal Spanish style. Class conducted in Spanish.

SPAN 2316 Career-Oriented Conversational Spanish Syllabus
Prerequisite: Spanish 2311 or department approval
Credit 3 (3 lecture)
This course emphasizes the development of listening and speaking skills at the intermediate level. Students will use vocabulary, language patterns, situations, and cultural information appropriate for a designated field such as business, medicine, music, art, the travel industry, or other specialized areas. The particular focus will be specified for each section offered. May be repeated for credit with permission of the Dean.

Prerequisite: SPAN 2312 or equivalent
Credit 3 (3 lecture)
An introduction to Spanish poetry, prose, and drama with representative selections by major Spanish authors. Class conducted in Spanish. Possible transfer as humanities elective credit. Core curriculum course.

Prerequisite: SPAN 2312 or equivalent
Credit 3 (3 lecture)
An introduction to Latin American poetry, prose, and drama with representative selections by major Latin American authors. Class conducted in Spanish. Possible transfer as humanities elective credit.. Core curriculum course.