Apr 26, 2024

2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin

2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Department of English and Foreign Languages

Chair: Associate Professor Mahaffey (African American Literature, Cultural Studies, and Theory).

Professors Ayotte (French Interdisciplinary Studies), Murphy (Creative Writing, Modern and Contemporary Poetry), Patton (Analytic Metaphysics, Early Modern Philosophy), Rozelle (Ecocriticism and 20th Century American Literature), Stewart (English), Stoops (Romance Languages),Vàzquez-Gonzàlez (Spanish), Webb (British Romanticism, Children’s Literature, Adolescent Literature); Associate Professors Forrester (Philosophy of Art, Kant’s Aesthetics, Philosophy of Mind), Inglesby (20th Century British, Irish, and American Literature, Modernism), Vaccarella (Spanish); Assistant Professors Atwood (Renaissance and Early Modern Studies), Beringer (19th Century American Literature), Chandler (Rhetoric and Composition), Johnson (English), Mwenja (English), Rickel (Postcolonial Literature), Wear (18th Century Literature), Wurzbacher (Creative Writing); Instructor Turner (Spanish).

Department Office Contact Information

Dr. Paul Mahaffey, Chair

Comer Hall, Room 201, (205) 665-6420 - Main Office and English Office

Comer Hall, Room 101, (205) 665-6410 - Foreign Language Office

mahaffey@montevallo.edu

https://www.montevallo.edu/academics/colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/department-of-english-foreign-languages/

Mission

The Department of English and Foreign Languages contributes to the University of Montevallo’s undergraduate liberal arts curriculum through its programs in literature, languages, and philosophy. The Department endeavors to produce critical, creative, and syncretic readers, writers, thinkers, and communicators, while promoting social awareness and expanding intellectual and cultural horizons. The faculty, dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and creative and professional activities, seeks not just to prepare students for graduate studies and a host of careers but also to enrich their lives.

The focus of the English program is “to teach the reading, writing, and analysis of texts in English, to contribute to knowledge about the reading, writing and analysis of such texts, and to make the knowledge of the discipline accessible to and useful for the larger community.” The Foreign Languages program must, by nature, play a key role in the University’s mission of providing to students a “higher educational experience of high quality, with a strong emphasis on undergraduate liberal studies.” Foreign Language study also complements the mission of the College of Arts & Sciences which is “Educated Citizens Prepared for a Changing World.” Thus, the primary objective of the study of a foreign language is “to prepare students for living and contributing to the global community with language skills and cultural awareness.”

General Education

Several courses in the department fulfill UM General Education requirements.

All undergraduate students must complete a Composition sequence - ENG 101 and 102 or ENG 103 and 104 - and at least one sophomore-level literature course - ENG 231 , 232 , 233 , or 234 . In addition, students must also complete a sequence in either literature or history as a general education requirement. Students may fulfill this by taking either ENG 231 and 232 or ENG 233 and 234 .

Several Foreign Language and Philosophy courses fulfill the Humanity component: ENG 231 , 232 , 233 , 234 ; FRN 101 , 102 , 150 , 201 , 202 , 250 ; GER 101 , 102 , 201 , 202 ; PHIL 110 , 111 , 180 , 220 , 221 , 230 , 280 , 290 ; SPN 101 , 102 , 103 , 104 , 150 , 201 , 202 , and 250 .

Foreign Language Placement Exam

Completion of the foreign-language requirement is based on proficiency. Students have the opportunity to take a foreign-language placement exam to determine if they may start their language studies beyond the 101 level. A student whose level of language proficiency makes it possible to bypass one or more lower-level language classes will reduce the number of hours required to complete the language sequence but will not reduce the total number of hours required for graduation. For example, a student who places in FRN 102 as a result of the placement exam will not be required to take FRN 101 but will not receive the credit hours for FRN 101 . Information about the placement exam is available from the Department of English and Foreign Languages.

Minors

The department offers minors in Creative Writing , English , French , Latin American Studies , Philosophy and Religion , Professional Writing , and Spanish .

Majors

The department offers the B.A. degree with majors in English and in Foreign Languages with a concentration in French or Spanish . At times there are elective courses in German.

The B.A. degree requires completion of the second-year sequence of a foreign language.

Courses in English and Foreign Languages

Courses of Instruction

Programs

Courses

ENG 100 - Composition Practicum

1 credit hour
Individual writing instruction to complement current ENG 101 /102 courses. Focuses on basic grammar and revision strategies. Students meet one-on-one with the instructor to address individual composition needs. Credit awarded on pass/fail basis. Prerequisite(s): Department approval required.

ENG 101 - Composition I

3 credit hours
General Education Course
Introduction to writing as a tool of liberal learning, of thinking critically, and of clarifying values. Emphasis on writing not only as a means of organizing and reporting knowledge, but also as a means to understand and deepen knowledge. To these ends, writing as an active process is emphasized, including planning, drafting, and revision. Students must receive a minimum grade of C in English 101 in order to progress on to ENG 102. The grade for English 101 is reported as A, B, C, or NC (No Credit).

ENG 102 - Composition II

3 credit hours
General Education Course
Continued development of skills begun in ENG 101. Emphasis on information literacy, scholarly analysis, and purposeful syntheses of multiple sources. Students must receive a minimum grade of C in English 102 in order to progress on to ENG 231/232. The grade for English 102 is reported as A, B, C, or NC (No Credit).

ENG 103 - Honors Composition I

3 credit hours
General Education Course
An advanced introduction to writing as a tool of liberal learning, of thinking critically, and of clarifying values. Emphasis on writing not only as a means of organizing and reporting knowledge, but also as a means to understand and deepen knowledge. To these ends, writing as an active process is emphasized, including planning, drafting, and revision. Students must receive a minimum grade of C in English 103 in order to progress on to ENG 104. The grade for English 103 is reported as A, B, C, or NC (No Credit).

ENG 104 - Honors Composition II

3 credit hours
General Education Course
Continued development of advanced skills begun in ENG 103. Emphasis on information literacy, scholarly analysis, and purposeful syntheses of multiple sources. Students must receive a minimum grade of C in English 104 in order to progress on to ENG 233/234.The grade for English 104 is reported as A, B, C, or NC (No Credit).

ENG 180 - Theatre in the Mind

1-3 credit hours
Viewing and studying plays produced by the Alabama Shakespeare Festival Theatre.

ENG 231 - Global Literature: Perspectives Across Periods and Locations

3 credit hours
General Education Course
A broad survey, exploring multiple perspectives. Traces enduring themes (such as the individual, ecology, virtue, or conspiracy) or forms (such as the novel) across a range of literary periods and cultural locations. In addition to exposing students to a diverse range of perspectives, this course is intended to strengthen analytical skills and to improve expository writing ability. Note: Each section of ENG 231 emphasizes a slightly different theme; a list of section themes is available in the main office of the Department of English and Foreign Languages. Satisfies humanities general education requirement for 3 hours in literature or 3 hours in humanities. Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 or 104. Students must complete ENG 231 or 232 (or equivalent) before enrolling in any English course numbered 301 or above, with the exceptions of ENG 361 and 408.

ENG 232 - Global Literature: Perspectives Within a Period or Location

3 credit hours
General Education Course
An in-depth study of a topic, issue, or genre within a literary period or cultural location. Explores the varied angles from which to examine a particular movement (such as modernism), form (such as the epic poem), or region (such as the Americas). In addition to deepening understanding of the variety of perspectives within literature, this course is intended to strengthen analytical skills and to improve expository writing ability. Note: Each section of ENG 232 emphasizes a slightly different topic; a list of section topics is available in the main office of the Department of English and Foreign Languages. Satisfies humanities general education requirement for 3 hours in literature or 3 hours in humanities. Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 or 104. Students must complete ENG 231 or 232 (or equivalent) before enrolling in any English course numbered 301 or above, with the exceptions of ENG 361 and 408.

ENG 233 - Honors Global Literature: Perspectives Across Periods and Locations

3 credit hours
General Education Course
A broad survey, exploring multiple perspectives. Traces enduring themes (such as the individual, ecology, virtue, or conspiracy) or forms (such as the novel) across a range of literary periods and cultural locations. In addition to exposing students to a diverse range of perspectives, this course is intended to strengthen analytical skills and to improve expository writing ability. Note: Each section of ENG 233 emphasizes a slightly different theme; a list of section themes is available in the main office of the Department of English and Foreign Languages. Satisfies humanities general education requirement for 3 hours in literature or 3 hours in humanities. Prerequisite(s): ENG 104. Students must complete ENG 231 or 232 (or equivalent) before enrolling in any English course numbered 301 or above, with the exceptions of ENG 361 and 408.

ENG 234 - Honors Global Literature: Perspectives Within a Period or Location

3 credit hours
General Education Course
An in-depth study of a topic, issue, or genre within a literary period or cultural location. Explores the varied angles from which to examine a particular movement (such as modernism), form (such as the epic poem), or region (such as the Americas). In addition to deepening understanding of the variety of perspectives within literature, this course is intended to strengthen analytical skills and to improve expository writing ability. Note: Each section of ENG 234 emphasizes a slightly different topic; a list of section topics is available in the main office of the Department of English and Foreign Languages. Satisfies humanities general education requirement for 3 hours in literature or 3 hours in humanities. Prerequisite(s): ENG 104. Students must complete ENG 231 or 232 (or equivalent) before enrolling in any English course numbered 301 or above, with the exceptions of ENG 361 and 408.

ENG 261 - Introduction to Creative Writing

3 credit hours
Introductory workshop in multiple genres of creative writing, including poetry, fiction, and/or creative nonfiction. Appropriate for majors, minors, and non-majors. Limited enrollment. Prerequisite(s): None.

ENG 300 - Introduction to the Major

3 credit hours
Designed for English majors. Introduction to current trends in English studies, including critical approaches, research methods, and vocabulary and skills necessary for success in the major and the field. English majors and minors are strongly encouraged to take ENG 300 during the World Literature sequence (231, 232, 233 or 234, or equivalent). Minimum grade of C required. Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 or 104, or equivalent.

ENG 301 - Special Topics in Language and Literature

3 credit hours
One-time course in any of various non-traditional topics. Open to non-majors.

ENG 302 - Special Topics in Language and Literature II

3 credit hours
One-time course in any of various non-traditional topics. Open to non-majors.

ENG 305 - Introduction to the Study of British and American Literature I

3 credit hours
A survey of British and American literature from the Middle Ages to 1660, with an emphasis on major trends and influential writers. Required of all English majors. Prerequisite(s): ENG 300, although students may petition to take ENG 300 as a corequisite.

ENG 306 - Introduction to the Study of British and American Literature II

3 credit hours
A survey of British and American literature from 1660 to 1865, with emphasis on major trends, influential writers, and the transatlantic dialogue that emerged following the American Revolution. Required of all English majors. Prerequisite(s): ENG 300, although students may petition to take ENG 300 as a corequisite.

ENG 307 - Introduction to the Study of British and American Literature III

3 credit hours
A survey of British and American literature from 1865 to the present, with emphasis on major trends and influential writers of the Modern and Contemporary periods. Required of all English majors. Prerequisite(s): ENG 300, although students may petition to take ENG 300 as a corequisite.

ENG 310 - Literature for Children

3 credit hours
Selecting, reading, and evaluating literature for children. Enrollment preference is given to majors in Elementary Education, Communication Science and Disorders, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Theatre. Others may be admitted with permission of the department.

ENG 320 - Studies in World Literature

3 credit hours
Selected masterpieces of world literature in translation. May survey great works from various cultures, or survey works from a single culture (e.g., Japanese literature in translation), or focus on a group of sacred texts (e.g., Bible and Koran). (May be crosslisted with FRN 320 or 321 or with SPN 320 or 321.)

ENG 361 - Intermediate Creative Writing

3 credit hours
Guided workshop in a single genre of creative writing- poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction. Limited enrollment. Course may be repeated for credit (as topic changes) for a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101/103, 102/104, and ENG 261 or consent of instructor.

ENG 365 - Creative Writing: Forms

3 credit hours
An intensive study of either (1) a subgenre or form of fiction, creative nonfiction, or poetry; or (2) a single element of the craft of fiction, creative nonfiction, or poetry. Students will learn to read literature as writers, with attention to the ways in which a writer’s technical choices and craft decisions serve to shape and inform the work they produce. Includes a mix of creative and critical work. Appropriate for majors and minors. Prerequisite(s): ENG 261 or consent of instructor.

ENG 380 - Advanced Composition

3 credit hours
Guided writing of non-fiction, with an emphasis on developing a clear, coherent style.

ENG 404 - Literature for Young Adults

3 credit hours
Poems, short stories, novels, and plays with an appeal for young people in grades 7-12.

ENG 405 - Studies in One or Two Authors

3 credit hours
Close study of selected texts by a single figure (e.g. Shakespeare, Chaucer, Austen) or comparison of texts by a pair of writers (e.g. Barrett Browning and Dickinson). May be repeated for credit as authors vary. Prerequisite(s): ENG 300 or consent of instructor.

ENG 408 - Practicum in Writing Center Tutoring

1-3 credit hours
This course combines study of major scholarship on writing-center theory and practice with firsthand observations of tutoring sessions, followed by direct tutoring experience. It is intended for prospective and practicing Harbert Writing Center tutors, as well as for non-tutoring students who expect to teach writing during their careers. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101/103, 102/104, 231/233, 232/234, or consent of instructor.

ENG 411 - Studies in Drama

3 credit hours
Study of the formal and generic features of drama. May emphasize development of dramatic form and content, a group of writers (the Irish Literary Revival), a period (Elizabethan and Jacobean), or a sub-genre (tragedy). Prerequisite(s): ENG 300 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

ENG 412 - Studies in Poetry

3 credit hours
Study of the forms and conventions of poetry. May emphasize a poetic kind (the lyric, the dramatic monologue, the elegy), a group of writers (Pope and his circle), a period or culture (contemporary Caribbean poetry), or a recurrent theme (country and city). Prerequisite(s): ENG 300 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

ENG 413 - Studies in the Novel

3 credit hours
Study of the formal and generic features of the novel. May emphasize the origins and development of the novel, a group of writers (contemporary African American novelists), a period or culture (novels of the American South), or a sub-genre or kind (the Bildungsroman or picaresque). Prerequisite(s): ENG 300 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

ENG 414 - Studies in Short Fiction

3 credit hours
Study of the formal and generic features of the short story. May emphasize the origins and development of the short-story form, a group of writers (Latin American “magical realists”), or a period or culture (Southern Gothic). Prerequisite(s): ENG 300 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

ENG 415 - Studies in Non-Fiction

3 credit hours
Study of various forms of non-fiction prose (biography, autobiography, diaries and other forms of personal writing, journalism, polemical writing, the essay, etc.). Prerequisite(s): ENG 300 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

ENG 419 - Special Topics in Genre

3 credit hours
Exploration of a selected problem in genre. May consider history and uses of a formal device (meter), a theoretical problem (the ideology of the sonnet), a historical problem (the relationship between the novel and emerging national identities), or a cultural studies issue (constructions of race and gender in early modern English drama). Prerequisite(s): ENG 300 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

ENG 423 - Medieval Literature

3 credit hours
Studies in literature of the Middle Ages (750-1500). May include Beowulf, Chaucer, Petrarch, Dante, Marie de France. Prerequisite(s): ENG 300 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

ENG 424 - Early Modern Literature

3 credit hours
Studies in literature of the Renaissance and 17th century (1500-1660). May include Spenser, Donne, Jonson, Marvell. Prerequisite(s): ENG 300 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

ENG 425 - Restoration and Eighteenth-Century Literature

3 credit hours
Studies in literature from the “long Eighteenth century” (1660-1790). May include Dryden, Etherege, Bunyan, Defoe, Pope, Swift, Johnson. Prerequisite(s): ENG 300 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

ENG 426 - The Romantic Period

3 credit hours
Studies in literature of the Romantic period (1790- 1832). May include Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, the Shelleys, Keats. Prerequisite(s): ENG 300 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

ENG 427 - The Victorian Period

3 credit hours
Studies in literature of the Victorian period (1832- 1900). May include Carlyle, Tennyson, the Brownings, Arnold, the Rossettis, Hopkins, and Hardy. Prerequisite(s): ENG 300 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

ENG 428 - Modern Literature

3 credit hours
Studies in literature of the 20th century. Aspects of modernism examined through texts of one or several genres. Prerequisite(s): ENG 300 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

ENG 431 - American Literature to 1865

3 credit hours
Studies in colonial and 19th-century American literature. May include Bradford, Bradstreet, Franklin, Hawthorne, Poe, Melville, Whitman, and Dickinson. Prerequisite(s): ENG 300 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

ENG 432 - American Literature after 1865

3 credit hours
Studies in American literature from the late 19th century through the present. May include Twain, James, Chopin, Crane, Dreiser, Steinbeck, Williams, Barth. Prerequisite(s): ENG 300 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

ENG 439 - Special Topics in the Literature of a Region, Culture, or Period

3 credit hours
Exploration of a selected topic in a period or culture. May consider a historical problem (did women have a Renaissance?) or the literature of a period and/ or subculture (the Harlem Renaissance, Southern Literature). May be repeated for credit if topic is different. Prerequisite(s): ENG 300 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

ENG 452 - Studies in Critical Theory

3 credit hours
A study of both ancient and modern critical concepts that attempt to discover meaning in or impose meaning on literary texts. Prerequisite(s): ENG 300 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

ENG 454 - Studies in Composition and Rhetoric

3 credit hours
Focused studies in specific areas of research in composition (e.g., studies in the composing process) and rhetoric (e.g., classical rhetoric, rhetoric of particular genres).

ENG 455 - Style and Editing

3 credit hours
Provides a standard framework for identifying and authoritatively discussing the grammatical forms and constructions of Standard English. Required of all students seeking Language Arts certification.

ENG 456 - The Writing Process: Theories and Practices

3 credit hours
This course explores and synthesizes theories and practices related to writers’ processes and the teaching of writers. In addition to providing a foundation upon which students may develop strategies for improvising as writers, the course also will foster the kinds of skills needed for successfully assigning, analyzing, and responding to the writing of others. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101/103, 102/104, 231/233, and 232/234.

ENG 457 - Professional and Technical Writing

3 credit hours
Appropriate for students interested in writing-intensive professions in both the humanities and the sciences, this course offers an overview of commonly encountered genres in both technical and professional writing, including memos, proposals, technical reports, and oral presentations. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102 or ENG 103 andENG 104.

ENG 461 - Advanced Creative Writing

3 credit hours
In-depth workshop in a single genre of creative writing- poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction, or variants on these genres. Includes a survey of venues for publication and creation of a folio of work approaching publishable quality. Limited enrollment. May be repeated with consent of instructor. Prerequisite(s): ENG 361 or equivalent or consent of instructor. (Cross-listed with ENG 561).

ENG 471 - African-American Literature

3 credit hours
Historical perspectives on issues, themes, and distinctive literary strategies in African-American literature. Prerequisite(s): ENG 300 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

ENG 472 - Literature from the Margins

3 credit hours
Studies in literature written by groups traditionally marginalized either within or beyond national boundaries. Explores racial, ethnic, and cultural plurality. Prerequisite(s): ENG 300 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

ENG 473 - Postcolonial Literature

3 credit hours
Studies in literature arising from colonialism and the dissolution of European empires, including works from Africa, India, and the Caribbean. Prerequisite(s): ENG 300 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

ENG 474 - Anglophone Literature

3 credit hours
Study of literature from settler countries, including Canada, South Africa, and Australia. Prerequisite(s): ENG 300 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

ENG 475 - Literature of Sexuality and Gender

3 credit hours
Study of literature that explores human sexuality and gender from a variety of perspectives. May include literature by LGBTQ+ individuals or recently recovered or understudied women. Prerequisite(s): ENG 300 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

ENG 485 - Senior Seminar: A Capstone Course for English Majors

3 credit hours
Required of all English majors. Prerequisite(s): ENG 300 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

ENG 489 - Selected Topics in Literature and Language

Variable credit hours
A special-topics course designed to meet a particular program or student need; the number of credit hours is determined by the faculty member teaching the course, in consultation with the department chair. Prerequisite(s): ENG 300 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

ENG 490 - Portfolio Preparation

1 credit hour
Students will work individually with instructors in developing goals for the types and numbers of written texts to be prepared. Instruction will include one-on-one responses to drafts and revisions and guidance in submitting manuscripts for publication. Credit awarded on pass/fail basis. Senior standing and enrollment in the Creative Writing minor required.

FL 100 - Introductory Foreign Language Study

1-6 credit hours
Emphasis on the development of basic communication skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, through grammatical and verbal drills, systematic vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and conversation. (Language may vary; see department chair.)

FL 200 - Intermediate Foreign Language Study

1-6 credit hours
Continued emphasis on the development of basic communication skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking through grammatical and verbal drills, systematic vocabulary acquisition, reading composition, and conversation. (Language may vary; see department chair.)

FL 300 - Methods in Foreign Language Teaching

3 credit hours
Trends in second-language acquisition theory and methods, including an overview of the ACTFL standards, and may also include the Alabama course of study for foreign languages. Prerequisite(s): FRN 101/150, GER 101, SPN 101/103/150, or equivalent, or consent of instructor.

FL 301 - Culture Through Cinema

3 credit hours
Survey of topics in Hispanic, Francophone, and Germanic cultures through the study of film. A variety of written texts (scripts, critical articles, short stories, etc.) will enhance the regular viewing of films. Taught in English.

FL 302 - Introduction to Literary Theory

3 credit hours
Exploration of reading methods for literary texts. To include works from Hispanic, Francophone, and Germanic literary traditions, as well as major critical approaches. Taught in English. Prerequisite(s): ENG 231/233 or ENG 232/234 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.

FL 303 - Origin and History of Language

3 credit hours
The general aim of this course is to give students a broadly based foundation in comparative historical linguistics, with particular emphasis on the development of Romance and Germanic languages and their similarities and/or differences. Taught in English. Prerequisite(s): FRN 101/150, GER 101, SPN 101/103/150, or equivalent, or consent of instructor.

FL 370 - Special Topics

3 credit hours
Investigation of selected topics or themes drawn from culture, history, literature or the arts, taught in a foreign language not offered at UM.

FL 395 - Study Abroad

6 credit hours
Immersion in the language of study to perfect linguistic and cultural skills. Students may substitute two upper-level courses in the language of their concentration for this requirement.

FL 399 - Experiences in Language and Culture

1-3 credit hours
Immersion in foreign culture and language.

FL 480 - Senior Seminar: A Capstone Course for Foreign Language Majors

3 credit hours
Studies on selected topics from Hispanic, Francophone, and Germanic literatures and cultures. Taught in English. Required of all Foreign Language majors. Can be repeated twice for credit if subject is different. Senior standing or consent of instructor required. Restricted to Foreign Languages majors.

FL 495 - Study Abroad

6 credit hours
Immersion study of literature, culture, and civilization in the target language. Students may substitute two 400-level courses in the language of their concentration for this requirement. Consent of instructor required. (Cross-listed with FL 595).

FRN 101 - Introductory French I

3 credit hours
General Education Course
Emphasis on the development of basic communication skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, through grammatical and verbal drills, systematic vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and conversation.

FRN 102 - Introductory French II

3 credit hours
General Education Course
Continued emphasis on the development of basic communication skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, through grammatical and verbal drills, systematic vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and conversation. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in FRN 101 or equivalent or placement by departmental exam.

FRN 150 - Accelerated Introductory French

6 credit hours
General Education Course
This course covers the material for FRN 101 and FRN 102 in one semester. Emphasis on the development of basic communication skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, through grammatical and verbal drills, systematic vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and conversation. A minimum of one year of high school French is required to take this course. This course is not intended for true beginners of a language. May not be taken by students who have received credit for either FRN 101 or FRN 102.

FRN 201 - Intermediate French I

3 credit hours
General Education Course
Continued emphasis on the development of basic communication skills, stressing vocabulary, the idiom, and grammar, along with composition and conversation. Readings and discussion explore cross cultural values. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in FRN 102 or 150, or equivalent or placement by departmental exam.

FRN 202 - Intermediate French II

3 credit hours
General Education Course
Continuation of FRN 201. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in FRN 201 or equivalent or placement by departmental exam.

FRN 250 - Accelerated Intermediate French

6 credit hours
General Education Course
Continued emphasis on the development of basic communication skills, stressing vocabulary, the idiom, and grammar, along with composition and conversation. Readings and discussion explore cross-cultural values. May not be taken by students who have credit for either FRN 201 or FRN 202. Prerequisite(s): A Grade of C or better in FRN 102 or FRN 150 or equivalent or placement by departmental exam.

FRN 300 - Directed Independent Study

1-3 credit hours
Investigation of assigned subjects, supervised reading, and independent study at the advanced intermediate level. Consent of instructor and chair required.

FRN 301 - French Conversation

3 credit hours
Emphasis on development of speaking fluency. Oral practice highly emphasized. Occasional written exercises. Prerequisite(s): FRN 202 or 250 or placement test scores or consent of instructor.

FRN 302 - Grammar and Composition

3 credit hours
Emphasis on development of technical command of French through grammar review, vocabulary amplification, and writing exercises. Prerequisite(s): FRN 202 or 250 or placement test scores or consent of instructor.

FRN 303 - Phonetics and Phonology

3 credit hours
Studies in phonetics and phonology of French. Emphasis on pronunciation of contemporary French. At the instructor’s discretion, the course may involve studies in linguistic analysis and transcription. Prerequisite(s): FRN 202 or 250 or placement test scores or consent of instructor.

FRN 310 - Business French

3 credit hours
Emphasis on understanding commercial vocabulary and comprehending authentic texts, as well as the creation of dialogues and oral presentations. Study of aspects of other areas of professional French (social work, law) may be included. Prerequisite(s): FRN 301, 302, or 303, or consent of instructor.

FRN 320 - French Literature in Translation

3 credit hours
Studies in French literature. Major works and authors of the French literary tradition. May be thematic or generic in approach or may concentrate on one author. Prerequisite(s): FRN 301, 302, or 303, or consent of instructor.

FRN 321 - Francophone Literature in Translation

3 credit hours
Studies in Francophone literature. Major works and authors writing in French outside France. May be thematic or generic in approach or may concentrate on one author. Prerequisite(s): FRN 301, 302, or 303, or consent of instructor.

FRN 331 - Survey of French Literature

3 credit hours
This course introduces students to the literary genres and historical panorama of French literature. Emphasis on the acquisition of reading skills and analytical tools in drama, poetry, narrative, and essay. Prerequisite(s): FRN 301, 302, or 303, or consent of instructor.

FRN 332 - Survey of Francophone Literature

3 credit hours
This course introduces students to the literary genres and historical panorama of Francophone literature. Emphasis on the acquisition of reading skills and analytical tools in drama, poetry, narrative, and essay. Prerequisite(s): FRN 301, 302, or 303, or consent of instructor.

FRN 341 - French Culture and Civilization

3 credit hours
This course introduces students to the main historical events, social movements, artistic currents, and philosophical vogues from the beginning of French civilization to the present. The cultural history of France will be considered within a national and international context. Prerequisite(s): FRN 301, 302, or 303, or consent of instructor.

FRN 342 - Francophone Culture and Civilization

3 credit hours
This course introduces students to the main historical events, social movements, artistic currents, and philosophical vogues in the French-speaking world, considered within a national and international context. Prerequisite(s): FRN 301, 302, or 303, or consent of instructor.

FRN 344 - Francophone Cultural Studies and Film

3 credit hours
Study of current events in the French-speaking world through use of print, electronic, and visual sources. Prerequisite(s): FRN 301, 302, or 303, or consent of instructor.

FRN 345 - The Francophone World Today

3 credit hours
Studies in contemporary French culture. Prerequisite(s): FRN 301, 302, or 303, or consent of instructor.

FRN 370 - Special Topics

3 credit hours
Investigation of selected topics or themes drawn from culture, history, literature, or the arts. Can be repeated twice for credit. Prerequisite(s): FRN 301, 302, or 303, or consent of instructor.

FRN 395 - Study Abroad

6 credit hours
Immersion in the French language to perfect linguistic and cultural skills. Prerequisite(s): FRN 301, 302, or 303, or consent of instructor.

FRN 400 - Directed Independent Study

3 credit hours
Investigation of assigned subjects, supervised reading, and independent study at the advanced level. Consent of instructor and chair required. Prerequisite(s): At least two classes numbered at FRN 331 or above.

FRN 405 - History of the French Language

3 credit hours
Study of the history of one or more aspects of the French language, including syntax, morphology, lexicon, and diffusion. Prerequisite(s): At least two classes numbered at FRN 331 or above.

FRN 430 - French Medieval, Renaissance or Early Modern Literature

3 credit hours
Studies in French literature from the Medieval and Renaissance periods to the beginning of the 18th century. At the instructor’s discretion, this course may involve a survey of major authors and texts, or may explore a special topic. Prerequisite(s): At least two classes numbered at FRN 331 or above.

FRN 431 - Modern and Contemporary French Literature

3 credit hours
Studies in French literature from the 18th century to today. At the instructor’s discretion, this course may involve a survey of major authors and texts, or may explore a special topic. Prerequisite(s): At least two classes numbered at FRN 331 or above.

FRN 440 - Francophone French Literature

3 credit hours
Studies in Francophone literature from its origins to today. At the instructor’s discretion, this course may involve a survey of major authors and texts, or may explore a special topic. Prerequisite(s): At least two classes numbered at FRN 331 or above.

FRN 451 - Studies in Drama

3 credit hours
Study of the formal and generic features of drama. May emphasize the development of dramatic form and content, a group of writers, a period or a subgenre. Prerequisite(s): At least two classes numbered at FRN 331 or above.

FRN 452 - Studies in Prose

3 credit hours
Study of the formal and generic features of the novel, novella, essay, autobiography, and other prose forms. May emphasize origins and development of a particular prose genre, a group of writers, a period or culture, or a sub-genre. Prerequisite(s): At least two classes numbered at FRN 331 or above.

FRN 453 - Studies in Poetry

3 credit hours
Study of the forms and conventions of poetry. May emphasize a poetic genre, a group of writers, a period or culture, or recurrent theme. Prerequisite(s): At least two classes numbered at FRN 331 or above.

FRN 470 - Special Topics

3 credit hours
Advanced investigation of selected topics or themes drawn from culture, history, literature, or the arts. Can be repeated twice for credit. Prerequisite(s): FRN 301, 302 or 303, or consent of instructor, and at least two classes numbered at FRN 331 or above.

GER 101 - Introductory German I

GER 102 - Introductory German II

3 credit hours
General Education Course
Continued emphasis on the development of basic communication skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, through grammatical and verbal drills, systematic vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and conversation. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in GER 101 or equivalent or placement by departmental exam.

GER 201 - Intermediate German I

3 credit hours
General Education Course
Continued emphasis on the development of basic communication skills, stressing vocabulary, the idiom, and grammar, along with composition and conversation. Readings and discussions explore cross-cultural values. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in GER 102 or equivalent or placement by departmental exam.

GER 202 - Intermediate German II

3 credit hours
General Education Course
Continuation of GER 201. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in GER 102 or equivalent or placement by departmental exam.

HUM 400 - Internship

1-6 credit hours
Humanities 400 is a for-credit internship program available to students majoring in humanities disciplines, who wish to have a work-world experience that draws upon their training in their major field. Typically, interns will have completed their junior year of studies. The amount of credit awarded will depend upon the number of hours worked and the kind of responsibility entailed by the internship. Typically, one hour’s academic credit will be awarded for a minimum of 30 hours of work at the worksite, up to a maximum of 6 hours of elective credit. The Internship Director, in consultation with the Chair of the Department of English and Foreign Languages, will determine the amount of credit and the appropriateness of the work-site assignment.

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