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C O U R S E D E S C R I P T I O N S
♦ Special Offerings for Fall 2024 ♦
♦ CHI 360: Chinese Philosophy and Calligraphy
This course focuses on the development of Chinese philosophy and its modern applications, combined with learning the Chinese calligraphy technique. The dual emphasis on philosophy and the aesthetics of Chinese calligraphy will provide students with a more comprehensive understanding of the background and the practice of Chinese philosophy. A comparative approach to those materials will present students with divergent points of view in the global community and require that they learn to recognize and respect a culture or society that is different from their own and comprehend some of its connections with other parts of the world. This course will be conducted in English. Fulfills Global and World Views and Ways of Knowing.
♦ FRE 171: Contemporary France (taught in English)
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. Fulfills Global and Literary, Visual & Performing Arts
♦ 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.
♦ ITL 171: Contemporary Italy (taught in English)
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.
♦ 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 219: Spanish for Medical Purposes
counts towards Spanish for Healthcare Professionals certificate
An honest self-assessment of Spanish language skills is the best prerequisite for this course. Students will be required to read and report on (orally and in writing) materials ranging from newspaper articles to publications in professional journals in Spanish, to interview native Spanish speakers and to transcribe these interviews, and to write a final paper in Spanish. Students will acquire the necessary medical vocabulary 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 learn to define common medical problems and discuss their causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention in Spanish. SPA 103 is the prerequisite, but SPA 203 is strongly suggested.
♦ 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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S C H E D U L E O F C L A S S E S
Schedule of Classes, Summer 2024
| Session | Course No. | Course Name | Instructor | Day | Time | Room |
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| 20 May-7 June | SPA 101 | Basic Spanish Sequence I | Jimenez-Vergara, Tulia | M/T/W/Th/F | 9:00-12:15 | Remote |
| 10 June-11 July | SPA 102 | Basic Spanish Sequence II | Jimenez-Vergara, Tulia | M/T/W/Th | 2:00-4:00 | Remote |
| 15 July-16 August | SPA 103 | Basic Spanish Sequence III | Jimenez-Vergara, Tulia | M/T/W | 2:00-4:50 | Remote |
M A J O R R E Q U I R E M E N T S
Spanish Major
- Graduation requires a GPA of 2.0 in courses for the program and a minimum grade of C- in all Spanish courses.
(Fulfills Liberal Learning requirements)
Required 200-level courses: (4 courses) |
Prerequisites |
Retention |
| SPA 203 Intermediate Oral Proficiency
-or- SPA 210 Spanish for Heritage Speakers |
103 & oral proficiency test
Heritage speakers only |
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| SPA 211 Intermediate Writing Proficiency | 103/placement test | B- to transfer in/retention |
| SPA 215 Spanish Phonetics | 203/210 and 211 | B- to transfer in/retention |
| SPA 241 Introduction to Literature in Spanish (LVPA/Global, Writing) | 203/210 and 211 | B- for retention |
Elective 200-level course: (Choose 1 course) |
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| SPA 216 Current Events | 203/210 and 211 |
| SPA 217 Intro to Hispanic Culture | 203/210 and 211 |
| SPA 218 Business Spanish | 203/210 and 211 |
| SPA 219 Spanish for Medical Purposes | 103 (203 is strongly recommended) |
| SPA 270 Topics | 203/210 and 211 (and 215 for Linguistics topics courses) |
300-level courses: (6 courses)
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| Choose at least ONE course from each category: Linguistics, Culture/Civilization, Literature. A minimum grade of C- is required. | |
| LINGUISTICS: | |
| SPA 301 Advanced Spanish Grammar | Four courses at 200 level |
| SPA 350 Intro Spanish Linguistics | 203/210, 211, 215 |
| SPA 351 Spanish/English Translation I | 301 or 350 or three 300-level courses |
| SPA 370 Topics in Spanish (Linguistics) | One 200-level SPA course in linguistics |
| SPA 372 History of the Spanish Language (SCHP) | SPA 215 and SPA 350 OR WLC 251 |
| SPA 373 Intro Spanish Bilingualism in US | Four courses at 200 level |
| SPA 391 Independent Study in Spanish (depends on topic) | Four courses at 200 level & permission of instructor |
| CULTURE/CIVILIZATION: | |
| SPA 303 Culture/Society of Spain | 3 courses at the 200 level |
| SPA 304 Civilization of Spanish America | 3 courses at the 200 level |
| SPA 370 Topics in Spanish (Culture) | 3 courses at the 200 level |
| SPA 391 Independent Study in Spanish (depends on topic) | Four courses at 200 level & permission of instructor |
| LITERATURE: | |
| SPA 311 Survey of Spanish Peninsular Literature (LVPA/Global) | SPA 241 |
| SPA 312 Survey of Spanish-American Literature (LVPA/Global) | SPA 241 |
| SPA 323 20th– Century Hispanic Theater (LVPA/Global) | SPA 241 |
| SPA 327 Hispanic Short Story (LVPA/Global) | SPA 241 |
| SPA 331 Spanish – American Novel (LVPA/Global) | SPA 241 |
| SPA 348 Seminar in Hispanic Film (LVPA/Global) | SPA 241 |
| SPA 353 Contemporary Literature of Spain | SPA 241 |
| SPA 370 Topics in Spanish (Literature) | SPA 241 |
| SPA 391 Independent Study in Spanish (depending on topic) | Four courses at 200 level & permission of instructor |
OPTIONAL 300 level courses separate from the three categories above |
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| SPA 302 Advanced Spanish Oral Proficiency | Two courses above the 203/210 level AND placement test Intermediate-Mid or higher |
| SPA 370 Topics courses taken abroad | The same pre-requisites as a regular SPA 370 class (in each respective category) PLUS Advisor´s and Chair’s approval |
| SPA 391 Overseas Cultural Studies (Weekly Diaries) (ONLY Pass/Fail; may NOT count as one of the six required 300 level courses) |
Advisor’s approval |
| SPA 497 Spanish Senior Seminar (1 course) | Four 300-level courses and Senior status at the beginning of this class |
Spanish/Education Major
In order to receive a teaching license, the state of NJ requires |
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World Languages and Linguistics Major
- A total of 12 course units is the minimum requirement for the World Languages and Linguistics major: Liberal Arts.
- At least 5 courses must be taken at the 300 level.
Linguistics Requirements |
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Linguistic Theory Core Course (choose at least one) |
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| ANT 213 Language and Culture: An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology | |
| LNG 201 Introduction to the English Language | |
| WLC 215 Introduction to Linguistics | |
Linguistic History Core Course (choose at least one) |
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| LNG 202 Structure and History of the English Language (SCHP) | |
| WLC 220 Introduction to Romance Linguistics (SCHP/Global) | |
| WLC 321 Introduction to Historical Linguistics | |
Linguistics Options (at least one must be at the 300 level or above; any core course not listed here can be chosen as an option) |
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| ANT 390 Research Course in Anthropology (when the topic is related to discourse analysis) | |
| JPN 370 Topics in Japanese (when the title is Introduction to Japanese Linguistics) | |
| LNG 311 Contemporary English Grammar | |
| LNG 371 World Englishes | |
| LNG 372 American English Dialects | |
| LNG 391 or SPA 391, or other appropriate Independent Study | |
| PHL 421 Philosophy of Language | |
| SPA 215 Spanish Phonetics | |
| SPA 301 Advanced Spanish Grammar | |
| SPA 350 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics | |
| SPA 351 Spanish/English Translation I | |
| SPA 372 History of the Spanish Language | |
| SPA 373 Introduction to Hispanic Bilingualism in the United States | |
| WLC271 / WGS271 / ANT270 Gender and Language | |
| WLC 371 Topics in Linguistics in English | |
All students must take: |
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| WLC 390 Second Language Acquisition and Related Methodologies | |
| WLC 493 Research Seminar Capstone |
World Language Requirements
The major assumes no previous foreign language study. Even if students enter with no knowledge of a foreign language, they will have ample time to complete the required seven language courses. Students entering the major at a higher proficiency level will be able to take a greater number of upper level courses in the foreign language. Students will be actively encouraged to complete at least one semester of study abroad. They will be able to take three language and linguistics courses for the WLL major and one free elective during their semester abroad.
Below are the course requirements according to language specialization. Note that for any language specialization, up to three courses taken abroad can be counted toward the major.
Requirements for FRENCH specialization
| TERM | COURSE | UNITS |
| First year fall | FRE 103 | 1 |
| First year spring | FRE-211 Intermediate Composition and Conversation (entry course) | 1 |
| Second year fall | FRE-240 Introduction to French Literature or FRE-241 Introduction to Francophone Literature | 1 |
| Second year spring | FRE-255 French for Business and/or FRE-270 Intermediate Topics Course | 1 or 2 |
| Third year fall | FRE-255 French for Business or FRE-270 Intermediate Topics Course and FRE-301 Advanced Composition and Conversation 1 | 2 |
| Third year spring | Study Abroad: Advanced Composition and Conversation II (mandatory) and two additional 300 level courses | 3 |
| Fourth year fall | FRE-322 French Culture and/ or FRE-370 Advanced Topics | 1 or 2 |
| Fourth year spring | WLC 393 Research Seminar (capstone). | 1 |
Requirements for ITALIAN specialization
| TERM | COURSE | UNITS |
| First year fall | ITL 103 | 1 |
| First year spring | ITL 203/ITL 211 (entry course) | 1 |
| Second year fall | ITL 216/ITL 217 | 1 |
| Second year spring | ITL 240/ITL 255 | 1 |
| Third year fall | ITL 312/Italy Since Unification (in Italian) or
ITL 327/History of the Italian Novella (in Italian) or ITL 367/The Italian South (in Italian) |
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| Third year spring | Study Abroad: Students can either study in Siena at Universitá per stranieri (three courses at the 300 level) or at the Universitá del Sacro Cuore in Milan (preferred) where they can take a variety of courses in Italian language and linguistics, including phonetics, glottology and history of Italian. | 3 |
| Fourth year fall | The following courses will not count for the major since they are taught in English, but they provide students with the opportunity to take additional courses related to their area of study: ITL 345/Italian Cinema since 1945 (with Languages Across the Curriculum (LAC)) or ITL 335/Sicily in Italian literature and Film (with LAC) or ITL 368/Migration in Italian Cinema (with Languages Across the Curriculum). | 1 |
| Fourth year spring | WLC 393 Research Seminar (capstone | 1 |
| TBD: ITL 303/Advanced Italian Grammar
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Requirements for JAPANESE specialization
| TERM | COURSE | UNITS | Total units |
| First year fall | JPN151 | 2 | |
| First year spring | JPN152 | 2 | 2 |
| Second year fall | JPN270 (topics): Intermediate-level transition | 1 | 3 |
| Second year spring | JPN202 | 1 | 4 |
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| Third year fall | JPN301 | 1 | 5 |
| Third year spring | JPN302 | 1 | 6 |
| Fourth year fall | JPN370 (Topics): Current topics in Japan | 1 | 7 |
| Fourth year spring | WLC 393 Research Seminar (capstone). | 1 | |
Requirements for SPANISH specialization
| TERM | COURSE | UNITS |
| First year fall | SPA 100 level or SPA 203 or SPA 210 | 1 |
| First year spring | SPA 100 level or SPA 211 | 1 |
| Second year fall | SPA 100 level or SPA 241 | 1 |
| Second year spring | SPA 203 and 211 or SPA 215 | 1 or 2 |
| Third year fall | SPA 241 and SPA 215 or SPA 350 or SPA 301 or an upper level linguistics core or option taught in a language other than Spanish, and SPA 3XX (Lit or Culture- must have one of each).SPA 350 and SPA 301 satisfy Linguistics Options. Students in Spanish must take SPA 350. Students in Spanish must also take at least two upper level linguistics courses taught in a language other than Spanish. |
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| Third year spring | SPA 351 or SPA 372 or an upper level linguistics core or option taught in a language other than Spanish, and SPA 3XX (Lit or Culture- must have one of each)
SPA 351 and SPA 372 satisfy Linguistics options. It is recommended that students in Spanish take SPA 372. At least two upper level linguistics courses must be taken in a language other than Spanish. |
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| Fourth year fall | SPA 350 or SPA 301 or an upper level linguistics core or option taught in a language other than Spanish, and/or SPA 3XX (Lit or Culture- must have one of each).
SPA 350 and SPA 301 satisfy Linguistics options. At least two upper level linguistics courses must be taken in a language other than Spanish. |
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| Fourth year spring | SPA 351 or SPA 372 or an upper level linguistics core or option taught in a language other than Spanish, and/or SPA 3XX (Lit or Culture- must have one of each).
SPA 351 and SPA 372 satisfy Linguistics options. At least two upper level linguistics courses must be taken in a language other than Spanish. WLC 393 Research Seminar (capstone). The capstone can be completed for any language included in the major that a student selects. |
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| Students may enter anywhere at the 100 level or at the SPA 203 level. All students must take the SPA 203, 211, 241 and 215 core. Students must take one SPA 300 level linguistics class, one SPA 300 level literature class, and one SPA 300 level culture class. Students must take at least two upper level linguistics courses taught in a language other than Spanish.
Linguistics options can be satisfied by SPA 301, 350, 351 and 372. |
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