Courses at the 300-level
The major political, social, cultural, and economic forces at work in France today are examined, as well as France's role in the European Union and the Francophone world. (Formerly French 330: French Civilization.)
4 credit hours
- FREN 202
- or consent of department chair.
Major writers and literary movements are studied in their historical and social context. Course activities include explications de texte, short papers, and discussion in French.
4 credit hours
- prior or concurrent enrollment in FREN 202
- or consent of department chair
This is a continuation of French 323. Major French and Francophone writers are studied, and the technique of close reading is presented. This course is conducted in French.
4 credit hours
- prior or concurrent enrollment in FREN 202
- or consent of department chair
Major historical periods, geopolitical events, and cultural movements are studied in order to understand the evolution of contemporary French society. This course is conducted in French.
3 credit hours
- Preceding or concurrent enrollment in FREN 201 or consent of department chair
The student selects a topic and undertakes concentrated research under the supervision of a faculty advisor.
1-3 credit hours
- Consent of department chair
Major Italian authors and works of literature from the thirteenth century through the Renaissance are examined in their historical and cultural context.
3 credit hours
- ITAL 202
- or consent of the department chair
Major Italian authors and works of literature from the post-Renaissance to the twentieth century are examined in their historical and cultural context.
3 credit hours
- ITAL 202
- or consent of the department chair
Political, social, and economic changes in Italy from unification to the present are examined. Topics include regional conflicts, immigration issues, European identity, and changing family life.
3 credit hours
- ITAL 202
- or consent of the department chair
This is a culminating experience in Latin American studies.
3 credit hours
- Consent of chair of department of Modern Languages
Students are placed in organizations appropriate to their concentrations. Sites may include advocacy agencies, nonprofit agencies, and businesses.
3 credit hours
- completion of two 300-level courses in a modern languages concentration and an overall GPA of 2.67
Students examine the relationships, commonalities, and differences among the cultures taught in the modern languages major. Study may include art, film, geography, literature, and philosophy.
3 credit hours
- completion of two 300-level courses and one cognate course in a modern languages concentration and an overall GPA of 2.67
The cultural, social, and historical aspects that define Spanish identity are examined from its inception to the end of the seventeenth century. In addition, the major literary currents associated with each period are studied.
4 credit hours
- SPAN 202
- or consent of the department chair
The cultural, social, and historical aspects that define Spanish identity are examined from the eighteenth century to the modern period. The major literary currents associated with each period are also studied.
4 credit hours
- SPAN 202
- or consent of the department chair
The history, culture, and most important literary movements of Latin America are examined from the pre-Columbian period to the wars of independence.
4 credit hours
- SPAN 202
- or consent of the department chair