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Schedule of Classes, Summer 2021

Session	Course No.	Course Name	Instructor	Day	Time	Room
24 May-11 June	SPA 101-101	Basic Spanish Sequence I	Jimenez-Vergara, Tulia	M/T/W/Th/F	9:00-12:15	BLIS229
24 May-11 June	SPA 103-101	Basic Spanish Sequence III	Otero, Agustin	M/T/W/Th/F	9:00-12:15	Remote
14 June-15 July	SPA 102-201	Basic Spanish Sequence II	Jimenez-Vergara, Tulia	M/T/W/Th	2:00-4:00	BLIS229
19 July-19 August	JPN 171-01	Contemporary Japan	Didi-Ogren, Holly	Asynchronous		Online
19 July-19 August	SPA 103-302	Basic Spanish Sequence III	Jimenez-Vergara, Tulia	M/T/W/Th	2:00-4:00	BLIS229

Schedule of Classes, Fall 2021

See Oral Proficiency Classes

	Course No.	Course Name	Instructor	Day	Time	Room
Chinese
	CHI 151-01	First Year Intensive Chinese I (meets four times/week)	Liu, Celia Mi, Jia	Mon/Thu Tue/Fri	09:30 - 10:50 09:30 - 10:50	BLIS145 SOCI234
	CHI 251-01	Second Year Intensive Chinese I (meets four times/week)	Liu, Celia Mi, Jia-Yan	Mon/Thu Tue/Fri	11:00 - 12:20 11:00 - 12:20	BLIS145 BLIS153
	CHI 360-01	Chinese Philosophy and Calligraphy		Mon/Thu	15:30 - 16:50
	CHI 360-02	Chinese Philosophy and Calligraphy		Mon/Thu	19:00 - 20:20
French
	FRE 101-01	French for Beginners I	Pfenninger-Schardine, Ariane	Mon/Thu	12:30 - 13:50	BLIS145
	FRE 101-02	French for Beginners I	Pfenninger-Schardine, Ariane	Mon/Thu	14:00 - 15:20	BLIS145
	FRE 102-01	French for Beginners II	Bouachrine, Hind	Mon/Thu	11:00 - 12:20	BLIS234
	FRE 102-02	French for Beginners II	Baker, Benjamin	Tue/Fri	11:00 - 12:20	SOCI131
	FRE 103-01	French for Beginners III	Tastenhoye, Paul	Mon/Thu	11:00 - 12:20	BLIS152
	FRE 103-02	French for Beginners III	Tastenhoye, Paul	Mon/Thu	12:30 - 13:50	BLIS152
	FRE 171-01	Contemporary France	Bouachrine, Hind	Mon/Thu	12:30 - 13:50	BLIS234
	FRE 211-01	Intro to the French World		Tue/Fri	14:00 - 15:20	BLIS229
	FRE 255-01	French for Business	Pfenninger-Schardine, Ariane	Mon/Thu	15:30 - 16:50	BLIS145
German
	GER 101-01	German for Beginners I	Fenner, Karen	Tue/Fri	09:30 - 10:50	BLIS234
	GER 103-01	German for Beginners III	Fenner, Karen	Tue/Fri	11:00 - 12:20	BLIS234
Italian
	ITL 101-01	Italian for Beginners I		Mon/Thu	12:30 - 13:50	SOCI009
	ITL 101-02	Italian for Beginners I		Mon/Thu	14:00 - 15:20	BLIS152
	ITL 102-01	Italian for Beginners II		Mon/Thu	11:00 - 12:20	SOCI009
	ITL 103-01	Italian for Beginners III	Wright, Simona	Mon/Thu	11:00 - 12:20	BLIS146
	ITL 103-02	Italian for Beginners III	Wright, Simona	Mon/Thu	12:30 - 13:50	BLIS146
	ITL 171-01	Contemporary Italy	De Santis, Silvio	Mon/Thu	09:30 - 10:50	BLIS229
	ITL 255-01	Italian for Business	De Santis, Silvio	Mon/Thu	11:00 - 12:20	BLIS229
	ITL 312-01	Italy Since Unification	Wright, Simona	Mon/Thu	09:30 - 10:50	BLIS146
Japanese
	JPN 151-01	Beginning Intensive Japanese I (meets four times/week)	Didi-Ogren, Holly	Mon/Wed/Thu +1 online meeting	15:30 - 16:50	BLIS146
	JPN 202-01	Intermediate Japanese II	Kato, Makiko	Mon/Thu	14:00 - 15:20	BLIS146
Spanish
	SPA 101-01	Basic Spanish Sequence I	Maniaci, Jennifer	Mon/Thu	17:30 - 18:50	BLIS229
	SPA 101-02	Basic Spanish Sequence I	Maniaci, Jennifer	Mon/Thu	19:00 - 20:20	BLIS229
	SPA 101-03	Basic Spanish Sequence I	Latorre, Sylvia	Tue/Fri	11:00 - 12:20	BLIS145
	SPA 101-04	Basic Spanish Sequence I	Latorre, Sylvia	Tue/Fri	14:00 - 15:20	BLIS235
	SPA 102-01	Basic Spanish Sequence II		Mon/Thu	08:00 - 09:20	BLIS234
	SPA 102-02	Basic Spanish Sequence II		Mon/Thu	09:30 - 10:50	BLIS234
	SPA 102-03	Basic Spanish Sequence II	Kentengian, Isabel	Mon/Thu	12:30 - 13:50	BLIS229
	SPA 102-04	Basic Spanish Sequence II	Jimenez-Vergara, Tulia	Mon/Thu	14:00 - 15:20	BLIS229
	SPA 102-05	Basic Spanish Sequence II	Jimenez-Vergara, Tulia	Mon/Thu	15:30 - 16:50	BLIS229
	SPA 10206-	Basic Spanish Sequence II	Egas, Jenny	Mon/Thu	17:30 - 18:50	BLIS145
	SPA 102-07	Basic Spanish Sequence II	Egas, Jenny	Mon/Thu	19:00 - 20:20	BLIS145
	SPA 102-08	Basic Spanish Sequence II	Huguet Jerez, Marimar	Tue/Fri	09:30 - 10:50	BLIS152
	SPA 102-09	Basic Spanish Sequence II	Delbene, Roxana	Tue/Fri	09:30 - 10:50	BLIS233
	SPA 102-10	Basic Spanish Sequence II	Huguet Jerez, Marimar	Tue/Fri	11:00 - 12:20	BLIS152
	SPA 103-01	Basic Spanish Sequence III	Foglietta, Luz Marina	Mon/Thu	08:00 - 09:20	BLIS152
	SPA 103-02	Basic Spanish Sequence III	Foglietta, Luz Marina	Mon/Thu	09:30 - 10:50	BLIS152
	SPA 103-03	Basic Spanish Sequence III	Otero, Agustin	Mon/Thu	14:00 - 15:20	BLIS234
	SPA 103-04	Basic Spanish Sequence III	Otero, Agustin	Mon/Thu	15:30 - 16:50	BLIS234
	SPA 103-05	Basic Spanish Sequence III	Morin, Regina	Tue/Fri	11:00 - 12:20	BLIS229
	SPA 103-06	Basic Spanish Sequence III	Compte, Deborah	Tue/Fri	11:00 - 12:20	BLIS146
	SPA 103-08	Basic Spanish Sequence III	Warner Ault, Ann	Tue/Fri	09:30 - 10:50	BLIS145
	SPA 103-09	Basic Spanish Sequence III	Morin, Regina	Tue/Fri	15:30 - 16:50
	SPA 203-01	Intermediate Oral Proficiency	Goebel, Joseph	Mon/Thu	08:00 - 09:20	BLIS145
	SPA 203-02	Intermediate Oral Proficiency	Gabriel-Stheeman, Luis	Tue/Fri	08:00 - 09:20	BLIS229
	SPA 203-03	Intermediate Oral Proficiency	Gabriel-Stheeman, Luis	Tue/Fri	09:30 - 10:50	BLIS229
	SPA 210-01	Spanish for Heritage Student	Kentengian, Isabel	Mon/Thu	15:30 - 16:50	BLIS228
	SPA 211-01	Intermediate Writing Proficiency	Warner Ault, Ann	Tue/Fri	14:00 - 15:20	BLIS145
	SPA 211-02	Intermediate Writing Proficiency	Warner Ault, Ann	Tue/Fri	15:30 - 16:50	BLIS145
Note: SPA 215 and SPA 241 have seats reserved for majors; minors and non-majors can be added to a waitlist by completing this form.
	SPA 215-01	Spanish Phonetics	Morin, Regina	Tue/Fri	14:00 - 15:20	BLIS234
	SPA 241-01	Intro to Lit in Spanish	Compte, Deborah	Tue/Fri	14:00 - 15:20	BLIS146
	SPA 270-01	Franquismo in Literature & Film	Otero, Agustin	Mon	17:30 - 20:20	BLIS234
	SPA 270-02	Contemporary Issues in Latin America can be taken as 370 by request		Thurs	17:30 - 20:20
	SPA 301-01	Advanced Spanish Grammar	Gabriel-Stheeman, Luis	Tue	17:30 - 20:20	BLIS229
	SPA 319-01	English/Spanish Medical Interpreting	Morin, Regina	Tue/Fri	15:30 - 16:50	BLIS234
	SPA 370-01/SPA 499-01	Cultures and Society in Spain/Senior Seminar	Huguet Jerez, Marimar	Tue/Fri	15:30 - 16:50	BLIS152
Linguistics
	ANT 213-01	Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology	Didi-Ogren, Holly	Mon/Thu	09:30 - 10:50
	ENG 510-01	The Politics of Standard English	Steele, Felicia	Tue	17:00 - 19:30
	LNG 201-01	Introduction to English	Steinberg, Diane	Mon/Thu	12:30 - 13:50	BLIS228
	LNG 202-01	Structure & History of the English Language	Steele, Felicia	Mon/Thu	09:30 - 10:50	BLIS235
	SPA 215-01	Spanish Phonetics	Morin, Regina	Tue/Fri	14:00 - 15:20	BLIS234

Schedule of Classes, Winter 2022

January 3-21, 2022

Course No.	Course Name	Instructor	Day	Time	Facil ID
JPN 171-01	Contemporary Japan	Didi-Ogren, Holly	Asynchronous		Online
SPA 103-01	Basic Spanish Sequence III	Otero, Agustin	M/T/W/Th/F	9:00-12:15	BLIS145

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Course Descriptions

CHI 151: First Year Intensive Chinese I

This is an intensive introduction to spoken and written Chinese, emphasizing aural comprehension and speaking, accompanied by practice in reading and writing. Cultural audio-visual materials complement written course materials and emphasize the link between language and culture. Conversation hour is required. CHI 151 replaces CHI 101 and 102, and covers the material from these two courses in a single semester. Students enrolled in CHI 151 will earn 2 units (8 credits) for the course.

CHI 251: Second-Year Chinese 1I

This is an intensive second-year course in spoken and written contemporary standard Chinese, emphasizing communicative practice in authentic cultural contexts. Cultural and audio-visual materials complement written course materials and emphasize the link between language and culture. Conversation hour is required. Cultural audio-visual materials and use of Chinese websites help to reinforce the link between language and culture. This class meets Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. All students are required to participate in a conversation hour.

FRE 101: French For Beginners I

FRE 102: French For Beginners II

FRE 103: French For Beginners III

An introduction to spoken and written French, emphasizing the skills of comprehension and speaking, complemented by practice in reading and writing. Language laboratory required for FRE 103. Oral Proficiency Class is required for FRE 103. Students are urged to complete FRE 101, 102, and 103 in consecutive semesters.

FRE 171: Contemporary France

This course is an interdisciplinary survey course that does not require any knowledge of French. Students will learn about French culture, make comparisons between this culture and their own, and establish connections with other disciplines such as history, sociology, film studies, and literature. We will study both products and practices of French culture, participating in group-activities to analyze a broad range of texts including those representative of high culture (e.g., literature and film) and low culture (e.g., television commercials or expectations of riding in the subway in Paris). Ultimately, students will gain a nuanced understanding of the social practices and expectations of French in their own native speech community and will develop and practice critical thinking skills in analyzing stereotypical ideas of France, French, and French culture. Students will demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of France as a complex society with a turbulent history and a future fraught with both potential and challenge. Students with French-language expertise may opt to take the course for LAC credit with readings and papers in French.

FRE 211: Intro to The French and Francophone World

This course is designed to provide intensive oral and written practice in French at the Intermediate level with emphasis on vocabulary building, increased aural comprehension, and development of oral and written expression.  Through selected readings, movies, and discussions, students will gain insight on cultural, sociopolitical, and economic issues of the contemporary French and Francophone world.  Oral Proficiency Class is required.

FRE 240: Intro to Literature in French

Introductory survey of French literature from the Middle Ages to the 21st Century. Major works are read in complete form or excerpts, and placed in their historical and cultural contexts. Emphasis is placed on a variety of close reading techniques, and on the improvement of speaking and writing skills. Fundamental approaches to literary interpretation will be introduced.

FRE 255: French for Business

Focuses on the development of language skills in French specific to the field of business as well as on the understanding of business practices in the Francophone world. Particular attention is given to the acquisition of vocabulary and terminology pertinent to French business activities as well as to the development of communication skills. This course is appropriate for students interested in economic issues, especially as they apply to France and the European Community.

GER 101: German For Beginners I

An introduction to spoken and written German, emphasizing the four skills of comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Prepares student for situations which may be encountered in German-speaking countries. Audio-visual aids and videotapes are used regularly. (Listening exercises and recitation/conversation hour required.) Students with more than three years of high school study in German will not receive credit for 101.

GER 103: German For Beginners III

An introduction to spoken and written German, emphasizing the four skills of comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Prepares student for situations which may be encountered in German-speaking countries. Audio-visual aids and videotapes are used regularly. Completion of listening exercises and recitation/conversation hours to improve comprehension and oral proficiency are required.

ITL 101: Italian For Beginners I

An introduction to spoken and written Italian, emphasizing aural comprehension and speaking, accompanied by practice in reading and writing.  The textbook, to be used over three semesters, will be complemented by the video programs in Italiano and Attualitë. (Language laboratory and recitation/conversation hour required.) Students with more than three years of high school study in Italian will not receive credit for 101.

ITL 102: Italian For Beginners II

ITL 103: Italian For Beginners III

This sequence is founded on the five C’s of the National Foreign Language Standards. Students will have the opportunity to practice the three modes of Communication to learn about Italian Culture and to make Comparisons between their first language and culture and the Italian language and culture. In addition, students make Connections to other fields of study unavailable to them through their native language. Finally, students have the opportunity to engage with the Italian Community outside of the classroom. The goal of the basic Italian sequence therefore is to produce students with an observable and definable degree of language proficiency. Proficiency is measured by the achievement of particular benchmarks as defined by ACTFL in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), and supported by the five C¿s cited above.  Conversation hour is required in ITL 101, 102, and 103.

ITL 171: Contemporary Italy

This course surveys the history, culture, and society of Modern Italy from 1861 to the present. Using historical documents, literature, the arts, and films, the course seeks to provide understanding of modern Italy and its current issues. We will cover many aspects of modern Italian society and explore how Italian artistic products engage with key questions and issues such as language, immigration, emigration, family, gender roles, the North-South divide, and the rise of new social and cultural paradigms. In addition, we will draw comparisons between the society in the United States and that of contemporary Italy.

ITL 203: Intermediate Oral Proficiency

This course focuses on the development of students’ Italian oral proficiency at the ACTFL intermediate level. Oral proficiency will be continually stressed through interviews, storytelling, debates, role-playing and oral presentations on cultural products, practices and perspectives. Oral proficiency development will be supported with written journals, readings, and interactive web activities. Appropriate grammar points will be illustrated in order to support growth in intermediate oral proficiency (recitation/conversation hour required).

ITL 255: Italian for Business

Designed to provide intensive study of business Italian, basic vocabulary and most often used professional expressions. Topical readings from manuals used in Italian business schools, as well as analyses of letters, office documents and newspaper articles about business will be included. The course helps students understand professional relationships, job searches, and the socio-economic environment of Italy. The course is open to students interested in economic issues, whether or not they have prior knowledge in this field.

ITL 312: Italy Since Unification

This course offers a thorough study of the history of Italy since its unification in 1861. Historical events, social, economic, political issues, as well as ideas and movements that have characterized the different stages of the development of unified Italy will be approached from many different angles. By considering the different dimensions of historical development, students will gain an understanding of the relationship between history and its impact on the social, economic, and cultural reality of Italy.

ITL 327: Italian Short Story, In English

This course offers a thorough study of the development of the Italian short story throughout seven centuries of Italian literature by analyzing specific examples of the genre. The works will be approached from the aesthetic, political, social, and cultural perspective. By focusing on the multiple dimensions of the narrative product, students will have the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of the relationship between the literary works and the perspectives of the culture under investigation.

JPN 151: Beginning Intensive Japanese I

JPN 151 is an intensive introduction to spoken and written Japanese, emphasizing aural comprehension and speaking, accompanied by practice in reading and writing. Cultural audio-visual materials complement written course materials and emphasize the link between language and culture. Conversation hour is required. JPN 151 replaces JPN 101 and 102, and covers the material from these two courses in a single semester. Students enrolled in JPN 151 will earn two course units for the course. There are no prerequisites for JPN 151, and the course assumes no prior knowledge of Japanese. Students who have studied Japanese prior to enrolling at The College of New Jersey should consult with the professor regarding adequate placement before registering.

JPN 202: Intermediate Japanese II

Additional practice in spoken and written Japanese, emphasizing increased skill acquisition. Ancillary materials stress appreciation of the Japanese culture. Conversation hour is required.

LNG 201: Intro to English Language

An introduction to linguistics intended to meet the needs of students planning to teach younger children or with an interest in cognitive science, this course includes topics in phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, psycholinguistics, language acquisition, social variation, and historical linguistics.

LNG 202: Structure & History of the English Language

An introduction to both the structure and development of English as a spoken and written language intended to meet the needs of future secondary teachers and students of literature or language, this course introduces basic linguistic concepts and examines English’s linguistic history from Proto-Indo-European (c.3000 BC) to Present-Day English.

LNG 371 (HON 270): World Englishes

An intensive study of the development of English as a global language of trade, governance, law, and literature, focusing primarily on English as a post-colonial language (particularly in South Asia and the Pacific), discussion of the linguistic, social, political, and literary implications of its development.

SPA 101: Basic Spanish  I

SPA 102: Basic Spanish  II

SPA 103: Basic Spanish  III

This sequence is founded on the five C’s of the National Foreign Language Standards.  Students will have the opportunity to practice the three modes of Communication to learn about Hispanic Culture and to make Comparisons between their first language and culture and the Spanish language and culture.  In addition, students make Connections to other fields of study unavailable to them through their native language.  Finally, students have the opportunity to engage with the Hispanic Community outside of the classroom.  The goal of the basic Spanish sequence therefore is to produce students with an observable and definable degree of language proficiency.  Proficiency is measured by the achievement of particular benchmarks as defined by ACTFL in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), and supported by the five C’s cited above.  Conversation hour is required in SPA 101, 102, and 103. Students with four or more years of high school Spanish will not receive credit for 101. Heritage speakers will NOT receive credit for 101, 102 or 103.

SPA 203: Intermediate Oral Proficiency

This course focuses on the development of students’ Spanish oral proficiency at the ACTFL intermediate level.  Oral proficiency will be continually stressed through interviews, storytelling, debates, role-playing and oral presentations on cultural products, practices and perspectives.  Oral proficiency development will be supported with written journals and readings. Appropriate grammar points will be illustrated in order to support growth in intermediate oral proficiency.

SPA 210: Spanish For Heritage Students

Introduction to the study of the Spanish language structures through grammar and basic linguistics.  This course is intended for heritage or bilingual students whose primary knowledge of the language comes from home or another out-of-class setting, but who have not studied the language in a formal way. Emphasis will be placed on the study of the diversity of the Spanish-speaking world.

SPA 211: Intermediate Writing Proficiency

This course focuses on the development of students’ written skills in Spanish. Grammar will be reviewed in order to provide the tools for more sophisticated written expression.  Assignments will include journals, essays, autobiographical papers, and creative pieces.  Students will also utilize the World Wide Web to correspond in written Spanish and to summarize and analyze current events news found at numerous sites.

SPA 215: Spanish Phonetics

The objectives of this course are to develop a solid understanding of Spanish spelling, stress patterns and pronunciation, and the relationship between these three aspects of the Spanish sound system.  Students will improve their spelling, pronunciation and listening skills by applying knowledge gained from written texts and by doing practical listening and pronunciation exercises.

SPA 241: Intro to Lit in Spanish

Selected readings from the literary traditions of Spain and Latin America. Progressive development of reading and literary skills in Spanish. Seminar format emphasizes oral and written expression. Fundamental approaches to literary interpretation will be introduced.

SPA 270-01: Franquismo in Literature & Film

This course concentrates on the literary and filmic production of Spain from the end of the Civil War to the death of dictator Francisco Franco (1939-1975). Special attention will be given to the role of censorship and ideological manipulation promoted by the regime. Students will be responsible each week for reading assignments to prepare for screenings. Seminar format emphasizes oral and written expression.

SPA 319: Intro to Spanish Linguistics

Students will expand their medical vocabulary and ability to successfully read and understand Spanish-language texts related to health and medicine, understand the cultural and linguistic aspects of treating a non-English-speaking Hispanic population, and expand their ability to define common medical problems and discuss their causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention in Spanish. They will become familiar with the Standards, Interpreting Protocols, and Code of Ethics of the International Medical Interpreters Association. Through weekly medical interpretations students will learn to evaluate their own skills as bilingual interpreters, and identify areas for improvement and continued practice.

SPA 370-01: Cultures and Society in Spain

Thorough and chronological study of the cultures and society of Spain. Textbook readings and a wide selection of movies will be the main angle of assignments.

WLC 215: Introduction to Linguistics

This course will introduce basic concepts of descriptive linguistics with emphasis on the analysis of problems drawn from the languages of the world. Students will learn how to analyze the languages in terms of phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Students will become familiar with the major language families of the world as they work on problems in language description in the various areas of linguistics covered in the course. WLC 215 will also include readings on the relationship of language and dialect, spoken and written language, language and society, language universals and language variation. This course is taught in English.

 

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