Stephen F. Austin State University

131.   

Elementary French (FREN 1411) – Four semester hours, three hours lecture, two one-hour laboratory periods each week. Lab fee $10. Introductory study of French language and Francophone culture, with speaking, listening, reading and writing practice.

132.

Elementary French (FREN 1412) – Four semester hours, three hours lecture, two one-hour laboratory periods per week. A continuation of FRE 131. Prerequisite: C or better in FRE 131 or equivalent. Lab fee $10.

231.

Intermediate French (FREN 2311) – Continued development of oral expression and listening comprehension with increased emphasis on reading and writing skills. Prerequisite: C or better in FRE 132 or equivalent.

232.

Intermediate French (FREN 2312) – Continuation of French 231. Prerequisite: C or better in FRE 231 or equivalent.

235.

Intermediate French Conversation (FREN 2306) – Development of basic conversational functions (such as giving advice, eliciting and expressing opinions, and narrating events); conversational management skills (such as taking turns, asking for clarification, circumlocution); and understanding of different spoken registers of French. Prerequisite: FRE 231 or equivalent.

303.

Advanced Grammar and Composition – Development of the reading and composition skills necessary for advanced course work in French. Prerequisite: FRE 232 or equivalent.

304.

Introduction to French Literature – Readings from each of the major literary genres including lyric poetry, theater, and narrative fiction. Prerequisite: FRE 232 or equivalent.

315.

Topics in French Film and Culture – Exploration of cultural themes such as childhood, family life, social marginality, crime and punishment, and war using French and Francophone film. May be repeated once for credit with change of topic. Prerequisite: FRE 232 and FRE 235 or equivalent.

330.

French Civilization – Study of contemporary French culture and of the historical origins of the institutions of modern French life, such as family, religion, government and education. Prerequisite: FRE 232 or equivalent.

435.

Special Studies in French Language and Civilization – Variable topics including women and French society, Francophone Africa, the Enlightenment, the history of French cinema, French for teachers, business French, and translation. May be repeated once for credit with change of topic. Prerequisite: Six hours of advanced French.

436.

Special Studies in French Literature – Seminar for advanced studies in French literature. Variable topics including Francophone literature of Africa and the Caribbean, women writers, the contemporary novel, issues in theater, as well as studies in specific periods. May be repeated once for credit with change of topic. Prerequisite: Six hours of advanced French.

475.

Advanced Independent Studies in French – Individual instruction, conference and research for advanced students. May be repeated for credit when topics change. By permission of department chair.

111.   

Elementary Language Course I – Languages offered vary. Four semester hours, three hours lecture, two one-hour laboratory periods each week. Lab fee $10. May be repeated for credit with change of language.

112.

Elementary Language Course II – Languages offered vary. Four semester hours, three hours lecture, two one-hour laboratory periods each week. Lab fee $10. May be repeated for credit with change of language.

315.

Special topics in foreign languages and cultures – Variable topics in foreign languages, cultures and literatures. May be taught in English. May be repeated once for credit with change of topic. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.

131.   

Elementary Spanish (SPAN 1411) – Four semester hours, three hours lecture, two one-hour laboratory periods each week. Lab fee $10. Does not count toward a Spanish major or minor. Introductory study of Spanish language and Hispanic culture, with speaking, listening, reading and writing practice.

132.

Elementary Spanish (SPAN 1412) – Four semester hours, three hours lecture, two one-hour laboratory periods per week. A continuation of SPA 131. Prerequisite: C in SPA 131 or equivalent. Lab $10. Does not count toward a Spanish major or minor.

231.

Intermediate Spanish (SPAN 2311) – Continued development of oral expression and listening comprehension with increased emphasis on reading and writing skills. Prerequisite: C in SPA 132 or equivalent.

232.

Intermediate Spanish (SPAN 2312) – Cultural and literary readings, composition and grammar review. Prerequisite: SPA 231 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.

235.

Intermediate Spanish Conversation (SPAN 2306) – Development of conversational skills, including vocabulary enrichment. Prerequisite: Spanish 231 or equivalent.

250.

Intermediate Study Abroad for Spanish Students – Three to six credit hours. As a six hour course, students will study two courses: an intermediate-level focus on the language and culture of the specific country where the course is taught, and an intermediate-level conversation course thematically tied to the history and culture of the same region.

303.

Advanced Grammar and Composition – Development of the reading and composition skills necessary for advanced Spanish course work. Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in SPA 232 or equivalent.

304.

Introduction to Hispanic Literature – Introduction to basic concepts of literature (genre, movements, theory) and literary analysis through a selection of Peninsular Spanish and Hispanic American classics. Prerequisite: SPA 232 or equivalent.

310.

Spanish Phonetics – An introduction to the study of Spanish phonetics and phonology. Thorough review of the principles of Spanish pronunciation with extensive oral practice. Prerequisite: SPA 232.

320.

Spanish for the Professions – Emphasis on acquisition and development of advanced conversational skills with a focus on profession-specific vocabulary. Prerequisites: SPA 235 or equivalent.

330.

History of Hispanic American Culture I – Overview of Hispanic American history from pre-Columbian civilizations to the wars of independence from Spain, with emphasis on political, social, artistic and cultural trends. Prerequisite: SPA 232 or equivalent.

331.

History of Hispanic American Culture II – Overview of Hispanic American history from the aftermath of the Wars of Independence from Spain to the present, with emphasis on political, social, artistic and cultural trends. Prerequisite: SPA 330 or equivalent.

340.

History of Spanish Culture I – Overview of the history of Spain from pre-Roman times to the Napoleonic invasion, with emphasis on political, social, artistic and cultural trends. Prerequisite: SPA 232 or equivalent.

341.

History of Spanish Culture II – Overview of the history of Spain from the Napoleonic invasion to the present, with emphasis on political, social, artistic and cultural trends. Prerequisite: SPA 340 or equivalent.

350.

Advanced Study Abroad for Spanish Students – Three to six credit hours. As a six hour course, students will study two courses: an advanced- level focus on the language and culture of the specific country where the course is taught; and an advanced-level conversation course thematically tied to the history and culture of the same region. This course may be repeated in a different study abroad program.

409.

Hispanic Culture and Literature in the United States – Study of the Hispanic presence in the United States, examining the historical, political, linguistic and literary evolution of major Hispanic groups. Prerequisite: Six hours advanced Spanish (SPA 303 and 304, 330, or 331).

420.

Applied Spanish Linguistics – Review of the principal grammar topics of Spanish as well as an introduction to recognized pertinent pedagogical approaches. Prerequisite: Six hours advanced Spanish including SPA 303 or consent of instructor.

433.

Special Studies in Language and Applied Linguistics – Variable topics. May be repeated once for credit with different topic. Prerequisite: Six hours advanced Spanish including SPA 303.

435.

Special Studies in Latin American Literature and Civilization – Advanced studies in the literature and civilization of Latin America. Variable topics. May be repeated once for credit with different topic. Prerequisites: Six hours advanced Spanish (SPA 303 and 304, 330, or 331).

445.

Special Studies in Peninsular Literature and Civilization – Advanced studies in the literature and civilization of Spain. Variable topics. May be repeated once for credit with different topic. Prerequisites: Six hours advanced Spanish (SPA 303 and 304 or 340).

475.

Advanced Independent Studies in Spanish – Individual instruction, conference and research for advanced students. By permission of department chair.