Modern Languages

Graduate level courses in the Department of Modern Languages work to further increase the student's sophistication in spoken and written language skills and train him or her in the specialized techniques of literary study, language acquisition, or teaching English as a Foreign Language.

Master's degrees are available in French, German, and Spanish. The program offers a limited number of Graduate Teaching Assistantships to qualified applicants. The Department also offers a limited number of scholarships: one for promising first year students, and another for high performing second year students. Please contact the Office of Modern Languages for more information.

An array of courses provides graduate students an excellent education in literature, culture, and language. Many full-time faculty, GTAs and temporary instructors are native speakers. Because there is a small ratio of students per faculty members, students are closely supervised and they have easy access to their professors. Each student in the program will have a Graduate Advisor to help the student outline his/her program of study. While only professors teach upper-level and graduate level courses, in lower-division courses there is flexibility and the opportunity to teach different subjects, depending on individual abilities and experience.

Final examinations

In both program options a final comprehensive written and oral examination is required at the completion of work. This exam is tailored to the particular M.A. option. It generally takes two years to complete the M.A. program in literature. Practicing teachers who typically take only one course per semester may need an additional year or two to complete the option in language acquisition.

Teaching support

The Department of Modern Languages prides itself on the excellence of its teaching staff, and it considers one of its most important goals that of training outstanding future teachers. The faculty works closely both with on-campus teaching assistants and practicing teachers to ensure the maximum benefit from the program.

Careers

Graduates in modern languages may also wish to pursue careers in textbook publishing, consultation in multimedia language programs, educational graphics, translation and editing, educational foundations, educational travel, and educational administration. Some of these career fields require additional specialized training. The knowledge of a language, culture, and literature at this level can also be combined with other fields: journalism, ecology, theology, music and art, film, library science, and business.

Special programs and activities

We offer summer programs in Mexico, Spain, and France. Graduate students in German may qualify for substantial scholarships in a recently expanded program for study in selected universities of Austria, Germany, or Switzerland. The university has an agreement with the University of Costa Rica and connections to a number of study abroad programs including International Students Exchange Program. The department co-sponsors the publication of Studies in Twentieth Century Literature, a scholarly journal devoted to the study of literature written in French, German, Russian, and Spanish.

In 1988 and 1991 the department received major grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities to conduct a year-long institute for secondary-school foreign-language teachers. Through these Institutes, our faculty developed considerable expertise in the integration of language, culture, and literature in secondary instruction. A substantial amount of the course work was carried out using a telecommunications system provided by the Regents TELEnet system located in the Educational Communications Center on campus. The department also cooperates with ECC staff in the development of Spanish courses which are transmitted by satellite to high schools all over the United States.

Admissions

Applications must be received by February 1st (for fall admission), and September 1st (for spring admission) for International Students; and by April 1st (for fall admission), and December 1st (for spring admission) for US residents and citizens.

Requirements for Admittance*

1) B.A. in related field (language, education, etc.) or 3 years of European University in related field, or equivalent. Students with other academic backgrounds may apply provided that they make up the courses necessary to bring them at the right level.

2) Teaching experience desirable (as a practicing or former teacher, or as a student-teacher)

3) Acceptance by a committee of graduate program advisors; basis for acceptance: the student's previous transcript & experience

*Prospective students may be accepted provisionally until deficiencies in course work or professional experience are completed satisfactorily.

See checklist for graduate application: US residents & citizens, international.

Financial Support

Graduate Teaching Assistantships: Most applicants to the Modern Languages M.A. programs qualify to be GTAs (Graduate Teaching Assistants). This position allows our students to develop their teaching skills in a supportive and cooperative environment while earning a degree in the field of their choice, and receiving financial support.

A GTA will typically teach three sections of lower level language courses throughout the academic year, provided classes are available and the student has shown potential as a teacher. The current stipend for a nine-month contract (August to May) is $10,100, this stipend can be complemented by scholarships (email Modern Languages for more information about scholarships). All full time GTAs receive a full tuition waiver (about $3,500 for in-state tuition, or $7,500 for out-of-state) for each year as a GTA, and can join the University's health insurance program. GTAs may teach in the summer if classes are available.

If you are interested in a Graduate Teaching Assistantship, we ask that you include with your application a personal voice recording (standard cassette or disk) in which you introduce yourself in English and in the language you wish to study for two or three minutes (one minute or so in each language). Include also a reading of a short text in the language to be studied. A passage of two or three minutes read from a literary selection would do nicely. We also may telephone you for an interview.

If you have questions about your specific plans and needs, we would be happy to send you additional information. Simply write to us at the Department of Modern Languages, Graduate Program Coordinator, 104 Eisenhower Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-1003, USA. You can also email questions to Professor Claire Dehon (dehoncl@ksu.edu), Graduate Program Coordinator.

For other types of financial assistance (student loans or work study), please contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance, Fairchild Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-1104.

Checklist for Graduate Application

Checklist for US residents & citizens:

Completed Application available through the Graduate School and signature sheet. You can apply directly online through the Graduate School webpage.
Statement of objectives, in English (one page maximum).
Official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate classes.
Three letters of recommendation from professors and others who know your work.
Application fee of $30.00 in either a personel check or money order. Please make payable to the Kansas State University Graduate School.

US residents and citizens who are not English native speakers will be required to take the TOEFL and SPEAK test.

If you are requesting a Graduate Teaching Assistanship, do not forget to include a cassette tape/CD.

When your application file is complete, send all materials to the Department of Modern Languages, Graduate Program Coordinator, 104 Eisenhower Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-1003, USA, we will forward it to the graduate advisor in the language you wish to study. He or she will contact you regarding your acceptance to the program and your assistantship, if you have applied for one. Your application must be approved by both the faculty in your language section and the Graduate School. This will take a few weeks. We appreciate your patience.

Checklist for International Students:

Please be sure to contact the Graduate School for more detailed information regarding the University's admission policy of International students, and application deadlines.

Completed International Student Application available through the Graduate School and the signature sheet. You can apply directly online through the Graduate School webpage.
Statement of objectives, in English (one page maximum).
Official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate classes, translated if from a non-English-speaking country.
Three letters of recommendation from professors and others who know your work, in English if possible.
Statement of financial support, with documentation (copy of official bank statement, letter from sponsors, letter of credit, etc.). Please sign in all three boxes on the application.
TOEFL score documentation unless you have an undergraduate degree from a university in the United States; minimum of 560 (paper-based test), 220 (computer-based test), or 83 (iBT - internet-based test) required for admittance to Graduate School and 610/253/101-102 for student with a Teaching Assistanship.
SPEAK test: If you are applying for a teaching assistanship, please know that the Kansas Board of Regents mandates that any student who teaches in a university class must pass the SPEAK test / TSE (Test of Spoken English) with a score of 50 or receive a 26 on the speaking portion of the TOEFL iBT. (Please contact the English Language Program for details on the SPEAK test).
Application fee of $55.00; international cashier's check or money order only. Please make payable to the Kansas State University Graduate School.*

*Please note that international KSU graduate students who are going on for another degree or are changing curriculum within KSU do not pay the application fee.

If you are requesting a Graduate Teaching Assistanship, do not forget to include a cassette tape/CD.

M.A. in Literature

The graduate program in modern languages offers the M.A. in Literature in French, German, and Spanish.

The program is designed to help the student attain a high level of proficiency in all aspects of the chosen language; how to read, analyze, interpret, and discuss in an intelligent manner a wide selection of works in the chosen language; and to synthesize the material read into an accurate and coherent picture of the literary and cultural developments of the chosen language-speaking area. Selected classes are available in the afternoon or evening and during the summer. This degree is recommended for those students who wish to teach at the secondary level or to continue graduate work elsewhere with the intention of teaching at the secondary or university level, or for students who prefer to develop their skills in language and literature in preparation for other careers.

In the literature option students may choose to complete the degree:

with a minimum of 24 hours of graduate courses and a thesis (typically 60-80 pages in length),
with 28 hours of graduate courses and writing a report (instead of a thesis),
or a minimum of 30 hours of graduate course work including such evidence of scholarly effort as term papers.

M.A. in Language Acquisition

The graduate program in modern languages offers the M.A. in Language Acquisition in French, German, and Spanish.

The program is designed to meet the needs of practicing and potential secondary school teachers. It is intended to enhance language skills, cultural awareness, and general humanistic development; encourage new patterns and techniques of teacher preparation and teacher/student interaction in the classroom; narrow the traditional gap in graduate study between teaching methodology and the content areas of literature and culture; facilitate the professional certification of prospective teachers; and encourage professional development and communication in the field. Emphasis is given to the integration of linguistic, cultural, literary, and methodological concepts that may have direct application in the classroom. Selected courses are available in the late afternoon or evening via a telephone communications system, thus making it possible for a practicing teacher to participate in class discussions using special equipment at home. Summer credits are also offered through on-campus offerings.

In the language acquisition option, students complete the degree with:

24 hours of graduate course work and a master's thesis (6 credit hours for original research),
27 hours of graduate course work and a master's report (3 credit hours for development of teaching unit or portfolio),
or 30 hours of graduate course work.

This degree is recommended for those students who wish to teach at the secondary level or to continue graduate work elsewhere with the intention of teaching at the secondary or university level.

M.A. in Language Acquisition with Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning

This program is intended for practicing and aspiring foreign language teachers, to offer them a Master’s degree concentrating on foreign language pedagogy. The curriculum requirements for this degree have been reasonably flexible, since we try to tailor these to the needs of the individual. The graduate program in modern languages offers the M.A. in Language Acquisition with the Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning from the Department of Secondary Education which gives our graduates a K-12 licensure from the State of Kansas Department of Education.

The degree is equally divided between the Department of Modern Languages and the Department of Secondary Education, 18 hours in each, and is available in French, German and Spanish.

The 18 hours from the Department of Education are:
FSHS 506 Middle Childhood & Adolescence (3)
EDSEC 500 Secondary Content Methods (3)1
EDSEC 520 Block II Lab: Field
EDSEP 525 Interpersonal Relations (1)
EDSP 710 Education of Exceptional Individuals (3)
EDEL 620 FL Methods for Elementary Schools (3)
EDCI 991 Internship, taken with EDEL 620 (1)
EDCI 886 History of American Education (3)
EDCI 992 Internship (Field Experience) (4)

Check the language you are interested in (French, German, Spanish) to see the requirements from the Modern Languages part of the degree.

For candidates who have no previous secondary-level teaching experience, EDSEC 500 and 520 are required. For those with secondary teaching experience, some Modern Languages courses may serve as options for 500/520. For example, French and German candidates may take MLANG 770 instead of EDSEC 500 and 520. Spanish candidates may take either MLANG 770 or SPAN 778 as a substitute for EDSEC 500 and 520.

M.A. in Second Language Acquisition / Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

The Department of Modern Languages offers a two-year Second Language Acquisition / TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Master's degree. This degree would provide an array of interdisciplinary courses, concentrated in the study of second language acquisition, the teaching of English as a second / foreign language, and in English-language literature and culture.

This program offers practicing and aspiring foreign language teachers a Master's degree concentrating on foreign language pedagogy. The program integrates the teaching of language, culture, and literature. The program is designed to:

Strengthen the language skills and cultural awareness of practicing teachers;
Develop new patterns and techniques of teacher preparation and teacher/student interaction in English;
Narrow the traditional gap in graduate study between the methods of teaching and the content areas of literature and culture;
Encourage the professional development of the field;
Allow practicing teachers to complete graduate studies within a reasonable time (two to three years).

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS	COSTS
I. Pedagogy and Methodology (9-12 hours) Introduction to Foreign Language Pedagogy Introduction to Second Language Acquisition Principles of Linguistics II. Teaching English as a Foreign Language (6 hours) TEFL for Adult Learners Practicum in Adult TEFL: Oral Communication Practicum in Adult TEFL: Written Communication III. Language and Culture (6-12 hours) May be selected from existing courses in English or Modern Languages, or courses in related areas such as anthropology, education, or speech IV. Electives (3-6 hours, with approval of teh program committee) V. Master's Thesis (6 hours) or Master's Report (2 hours)	Tuition & Fees (fall, spring and summer classes)	$13,700
	Living Expenses (housing, food, insurance, etc.)	$11,000
	Educational Costs (books, supplies, etc.)	$2,700
	TOTAL	$27,400
	Costs are for one year of study at non-resident rates. Costs are subject to change. The TEFL degree normally requires two years of study. Students not meeting the TOEFL requirements may expect one to two semesters of added time and costs.
DEGREE OPTIONS
The degree requires a minimum of two years. The thesis option may add time and cost to the degree. 30 hours of course work, plus a comprehensive written and oral examination 28 hours of course work plus a Master's Report 24 hours of course work plus a Master's Thesis

Check here for admission requirements, and admission process.

Note that the English Proficiency Requirements for the TEFL MA program for International Students are: Internet Based TOEFL (iBT): Listening 21, Reading 21, Writing 21, Speaking 24, TOTAL: 80.

International students are required to do a writing assessment upon arrival to determine proficiency in criticalwriting skills.

Students not meeting requirements in 1) academic background, 2) the TOEFL, or 3) critical writing may be admitted provisionally provided they complete the necessary courses to raise their proficiency to program expectations.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Dr. Robert Corum
Dept of Modern Languages
104 Eisenhower Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506-1106
corum@k-state.edu

Modern Languages Courses

Courses at the 500 level may not be included in the M. A. program of study unless they are in a language or discipline other than the candidate's major field.

Courses taught in English

Undergraduate and graduate credit in minor field

CHINE 501. Chinese V. (4) Development of communication skills through application activities. Enhancement of vocabulary and intensive practice in grammatical structures and their usage. Pr.: CHINE 202 or equiv.
CHINE 502. Chinese VI. (4) Continuation of Chinese V. Development of functional skills for general situations. Further enhancement of vocabulary and intensive practice in grammatical structures and their usage. Pr.: CHINE 501 or equiv.
CHINE 599. Special Studies in Chinese. (Var.) Pr.:Consent of Department Head and Instructor.
FREN 502. French Literature in Translation. (3) Selected readings in English of works representing important literary trends. May be taken by majors and minors if all assignments are completed in French.
FREN 510. Modern French Culture. (2) French culture since World War II with special emphasis on social, economic, historical, and artistic developments of that period. Taught in English. Not accepted for major credit in French.
GRMN 503. German Literature in Translation. (3) Selected readings in English from such major German authors as Mann, Brecht, Hesse, Grass, and Kafka.
LATIN 501. Classical Literature in Translation. (3) Selected readings in English from the works of such major classical authors as Homer, Euripides, Vergil, Horace, and Terence.
MLANG 507. European Literature in Translation. (3) Selected readings in English from the major authors of Europe and the Spanish-speaking world.
RUSSN 504. Russian Literature in Translation: The Nineteenth Century. (3) Survey of the principal writers of tsarist Russia with emphasis upon Turgenev, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, and Chekhov.
RUSSN 508. Russian Literature in Translation: The Soviet Period. (3) The development of Russian literature since the Revolution, with emphasis upon Mayakovsky, Sholokov, Pasternak, and Solzhenitsyn.

Graduate credit

MLANG 710. Introduction to Foreign Language Pedagogy. (3) I. The fundamentals of language learning as described by current research, and teaching strategies that facilitate the acquisition of foreign language skills. Taught in English. Pr.: Acceptance as GTA or instructor in ML.
MLANG 800. Colloquium in Modern Languages. (2) A graduate colloquium for M. A. candidates in French, German, and Spanish. Variable topics in literary and cultural fields appropriate to study in common by students in these languages.

French

Undergraduate and graduate credit in minor field

FREN 502. French Literature in Translation. (3) Selected readings in English of works representing important literary trends. May be taken by majors and minors if all assignments are completed in French.
FREN 509. French Phonetics. (1) I, II. The fundamentals of French phonetics. Intensive practice in diction. Pr.: FREN 213 or equiv.
FREN 510. Modern French Culture. (2) French culture since World War II with special emphasis on social, economic, historical, and artistic developments of that period. Taught in English. Not accepted for major credit in French.
FREN 513. French Composition and Grammar. (3) Review in depth of the structure of the language. Intensive practice in written and conversational French. Pr.: FREN 213 or equiv.
FREN 514. Contemporary France. (3) Introduction to French culture with special emphasis on social and historical developments since World War II. Pr.: FREN 213 or equivalent.
FREN 516. Readings in French. (3) Practice in reading a variety of literary, journalistic, and specialized texts. Pr.: FREN 213 or equiv.
FREN 517. Commercial French. (3) Advanced grammar necessary for adequate oral and written expression in international business and diplomatic situations, including specialized terminology, conversation and discussion, and translation. Pr.: FREN 213 or equiv.
FREN 518. Advanced French Conversation. (3) Practice in spoken French, with emphasis on idiomatic expression. Course not open to students whose primary language is French and whose competence has been demonstrated in the language at this level. May be repeated once for credit. Pr.: FREN 213 or equiv.
FREN 519. Special Studies in French. (Var.) Pr.: FREN 213 or equiv. and consent of Department Head and Instructor.
FREN 520. Introduction to French Literature I. (3) The reading and discussion of major works of French literature from the early nineteenth century to the present. Pr.: FREN 516 or equivalent.
FREN 521. Introduction to French Literature II. (3) The reading and discussion of major works of French literature from the Middle Ages to the end of the eighteenth century. Pr.: FREN 516 or equivalent.
FREN 530. Topics in French Literature and Culture. (3) Provides the students the opportunity to investigate in detail a particular theme or genre in French literature or culture. May be repeated once with a change in focus and texts. Pr.: At least one course taught in French at the 500 level.

Undergraduate and graduate credit

FREN 709. Medieval French Literature. (3) An introduction to literary forms, style, and the thought from the eleventh century to the fifteenth century in France. Readings in modern French in Chanson de Roland, Chrétien de Troyes, Roman de la Rose, etc. Pr.: FREN 520 or 521 and one other 500 level course, or consent of instructor.
FREN 710. Sixteenth-Century French Literature. (3) Reading and discussion of selected prose and poetry of the French Renaissance. Pr.: FREN 520 or 521 and one other 500 level course, or consent of instructor.
FREN 711. Seventeenth-Century French Literature. (3) I. Various literary forms of the French Baroque and Classical period. Reading of representative texts by Corneille, Pascal, Molière, Racine, La Fontaine, and others. Pr.: two 500 level courses, including FREN 520 or FREN 521 or with the consent of the instructor.
FREN 713. Eighteenth-Century French Literature. (3) Critical study of the literature of the Enlightenment. Pr.: FREN 520 or 521 and one other 500 level course, or consent of instructor.
FREN 714. Romantic French Literature. (3) A study of preromanticism and romanticism. Pr.: FREN 520 or 521 and one other 500 level course, or consent of instructor.
FREN 715. Realist French Literature. (3) A study of realism, naturalism, and symbolism. Pr.: FREN 520 or 521 and one other 500 level course, or consent of instructor.
FREN 716. Contemporary French Literature. (3) I or II in alternate years. The study of major themes and trends in the novel, drama, and poetry since 1900 as reflected by major authors as Proust, Camus, Sarraute, and others. Pr.: two 500-level courses, included FREN 520 or FREN 521 or with consent of the instructor.
FREN 719. Advanced Spoken and Written French. (3) I. An advanced, intensive study of French prose style. Introduction to the techniques of translation from English to French. Intensive practice in oral style and diction. Pr.: FREN 520 or 521 and one other 500 level course, or consent of instructor.
FREN 720. Seminar in French Literature. (3) I or II in alternate years. A seminar with various topics centered on literature. Pr.: two 500 level courses, included FREN 520 or FREN 521 or with the consent of the instructor.
FREN 721. Francophone Literature. (3) The development of French colonial and postcolonial literature with an emphasis on the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Regional focus may vary from Quebecois. Caribbean, Sub-Saharan or North African Literatures. Taught as a seminar. Pr.: FREN 520 or 521 and one other course at a 500 level.
FREN 742. French-Speaking Culture and Literature in Second-Language Learning. (3) Analysis and interpretation of cultural and literary texts from French-speaking countries, with emphasis on the development of interpretive skills and materials, and their application to the French curriculum at all levels. May be repeated once with a change in focus and texts. Pr.: FREN 520 or 521 and one other 500 level course, or consent of instructor.
FREN 799. Problems in Modern Languages. (Var.) Pr.: FREN 520 or 521 and one other 500 level course, or consent of instructor.

Graduate credit

FREN 898. Master’s Report. (1-2) I, II, S. A written report of either research or problem work on a topic in the major field. Pr.: Consult of major professor.
FREN 899. Research in Modern Languages. (Var.)

German

Undergraduate and graduate credit in minor field

GRMN 503. German Literature in Translation. (3) Selected readings in English from such major German authors as Mann, Brecht, Hesse, Grass, and Kafka.
GRMN 520. Readings in German. (3) Practice in reading a variety of literary, journalistic, and specialized texts. Pr.: GRMN 223 or equiv.
GRMN 521-522. Introductory Topics in German Literature and Culture – Periods. (3) Topics courses constitute a sequence of introductory period studies covering the chronological range of German literature from about 1750 to the present. Within these historical periods, the specific course contents will vary by semester and instructor.

GRMN 521. Introductory Topics in German Literature and Culture of the 18th and 19th century. (3).

GRMN 522. Introductory Topics in German Literature and Culture of the 20th and 21st century. (3).
GRMN 523. German Composition. (3). Course emphasizes writing and includes select grammar review. Course not open to students whose competence has been demonstrated in the language at this level. Pr.: GRMN 223 or equivalent.
GRMN 524. German for Reading Knowledge I. (3) The grammar and syntax of German and the reading of basic material selected from modern German texts. (This course is designed for students who need to be able to read German.)
GRMN 525. German for Reading Knowledge II. (3) Continued reading of material from modern German texts. (This course is designed for students who need to be able to read German.)
GRMN 526. Business German. (3). Advanced grammar necessary for adequate oral and written expression in international business and diplomatic situations, including specialized terminology, conversation and discussion and translation. Cultural aspects of business are also considered. Pr.: GRMN 223 or equiv.
GRMN 527. Advanced German Conversation. (3). Course emphasizes proficiency in oral expression and includes select grammar review. Course not open to students whose competency has been demonstrated in the language at this level. Pr.: GRMN 223 or equiv.
GRMN 529. Special Studies in German. (Var.) Pr.: Consent of department head and instructor involved.
GRMN 530. German Cultural Studies and History. (3). This course addresses cultural and historical topics not confined to a single period. Specific course content will vary by semester and instructor. It may emphasize cross-national subjects, the development of a theme or discourse over time, new perspectives from social, intellectual, or cultural studies, or non-traditional texts and topics. Each semester’s offerings will be described more specifically in university and department publications before each enrollment period. Pr.: One prior or concurrent 500-level German language class or equiv.

Undergraduate and graduate credit

GRMN 700-705. Topics in German Literature and Culture. Topics courses are designed for undergraduates and graduate students. These courses constitute a sequence of period studies covering the chronological ranges of German speaking literature and culture. Within these historical periods, the specific course contents will vary by semester and instructor. They may emphasize literary figures and movements, historical and cultural contexts, or different genres and forms within the periods. Each semester’s offerings will be specifically described before each enrollment period in university and department publications. Pr.: One prior 500-level German literature course.

GRMN 700. Topics in Medieval German Literature and Culture. (3) I, II, S.

GRMN 701. Topics in Eighteenth Century German Literature and Culture. (3) I, II, S.

GRMN 702. Topics in Nineteenth Century German Literature and Culture. (3) I, II, S.

GRMN 703. Topics in Early Twentieth Century German Literature and Culture. (3) I, II, S.

GRMN 704. Topics in German Literature and Culture since 1945. (3) I, II, S.

GRMN 705. Topics in Twentieth and Twenty-First Century German Literature and Culture. (3) I, II, S.
GRMN 728. History of the German Language. (3) A study of the development of the sounds, forms and syntax of standard German.
GRMN 729. Open Topics Seminar in German Literature and Culture. (3) Open Topics courses are designed for undergraduates and graduate students. Course addresses topics not confined to a single period in a national literature. Specific course content will vary by semester and instructor. It my emphasize cross-national subjects, literary or cultural criticism or theory, works of one or a pair of related authors, the development of a theme or genre over time, new perspectives from social, intellectual, or cultural studies, or non-traditional texts and topics. Each semester’s offerings will be described more specifically in university and department publications before each enrollment period. The courses are repeatable with change of subject matter. Pr.: One prior 500-level German literature course.
GRMN 731. Advanced German: Speaking and Writing. (3) Course combines practice in speaking, writing, and reading, and select advanced grammar review. Course not open to students whose competence has been demonstrated in the language at this level. Pr.: GRMN 523 and GRMN 527 or equiv.
GRMN 740. German Culture and Literature in Second-Language Learning. (3) Analysis and interpretation of cultural and literary text from German-speaking countries, with emphasis on the development of interpretive skills and materials, and their application to the German curriculum at all levels. May be repeated once with a change in focus and texts. Pr.: one prior 500-level German course.
GRMN 799. Problems in Modern Languages. (Var.)

Graduate credit

GRMN 898. Master’s Report. (1-2) I, II, S. A written report of either research or problem work on a topic in the major field. Pr.: Consult of major professor.
GRMN 899. Research in Modern Languages. (Var.)

Latin

Undergraduate and graduate credit in minor field

LATIN 501. Classical Literature in Translation. (3) Selected readings in English from the works of such major classical authors as Homer, Euripides, Vergil, Horace, and Terence.
LATIN 549. Special Studies in Latin. (Var.) Consent of the Department Head and Instructor involved.

Linguistics

Undergraduate and graduate credit in minor field

LG 600. Principles of Linguistics. (3) The scientific study of language, with examples from English, Spanish, French, German, and others. Overview of language origins, phonetics, phonology, syntax, semantics, language acquisition, dialects, language change, and writing systems. Same as ENGL 600 and LING 600.
LG 601. General Phonetics. (3) I or II, in alternate years. Description and classification of speech sounds according to point and manner of articulation. Transcription in the International Phonetic Association alphabet. Includes sounds of English, French, Spanish, German, and others. Same as ENGL 601 and LING 601.
LG 602. Historical Linguistics. (3) I or II, in alternate years. Internal and comparative reconstruction of earlier forms of languages. Genetic relationships in language families, and various typological considerations. Includes French, Spanish, and others. Same as ENGL 602 and LING 602.
LG 603. Topics in Linguistics. (1-3) I or II, in alternate years. Seminar on a special topic in linguistics: decipherment of ancient writing systems, linguistics applied to the teaching of English or other languages, discourse analysis (especially of spoken texts), etc. Topic to be announced for semester in which offered. Repeatable for credit on a different topic. Same as ENGL 603 and LING 603.
LG 730. Foundations of Semiotics. (3) The general theory of signs; detailed classification of signs and examination of several semiotic systems such as language, literature, culture, and society. The semiotics of communication and signification.
LG 792. Field Methods in Linguistics. (3) On sufficient demand. Techniques of collecting and analyzing linguistic data in the field. Work with language consultants in class, on languages such as Swahili. Pr.: Consent of the instructor. Same as LING 792 and ANTH 792.

Russian

Undergraduate and graduate credit in minor field

RUSSN 504. Russian Literature in Translation: The Nineteenth Century. (3) Survey of principal writers of Tsarist Russia with emphasis upon Turgenev, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, and Chekhov.
RUSSN 508. Russian Literature in Translation: The Soviet Period. (3) The development of Russian literature since the Revolution, with emphasis upon Mayakovsky, Sholokhov, Pasternak, and Solzhenitsyn.
RUSSN 551. Russian V. (3) Reading of Russian short stories of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, including works by Pushkin, Lermontov, Dostoevsky, and Chekhov.
RUSSN 552. Survey of Russian Literature. (3) A history of Russian literature from its beginnings until the present, with emphasis on the works of the nineteenth century, including those of Pushkin, Lermontov, Gogol, Turgenev, Dostoevsky, and Tolstoy.
RUSSN 553. Russian Conversation and Composition. (3) Discussion in Russian. Extensive practice in writing Russian compositions.
RUSSN 559. Special Studies in Russian. (Var.) Pr.: Consent of Department Head and Instructor involved.

Spanish

Undergraduate and graduate credit in minor field

SPAN 505. Spanish Literature in Translation. (3) Selected readings in English from the works of such major Spanish and Latin American authors as García Lorca, Borges, Neruda, and García Márquez.
SPAN 510. Structure of the Spanish Language. (3) Introductory description of the grammatical structure of Spanish, with its main components: phonological, morphological, syntactic and semantic. Spanish pronunciation, dialectal variation and some other aspects are analyzed in contrast. Required of all Spanish majors. Pr.: SPAN 410 or equiv. facility as determined by Modern Languages Faculty.
SPAN 520. Hispanic Readings. (3) Practice in reading a variety of literary, journalistic, and specialized texts. Pr.: SPAN 361 or 365 or equiv. background as determined by Modern Languages Faculty.
SPAN 530. Spanish for Professions. (3) Advanced grammar necessary for adequate oral and written expression in selected professional disciplines (such as business, health professions, and human services), including specialized terminology, conversation and discussion, and translation.
SPAN 550. Introduction to Literature in Spanish. (3) An introduction to literary terminology and its practical application for analyzing and interpreting texts from Spain and Spanish America. Strongly recommended for students planning to take SPAN 567 or SPAN 568. Pr.: SPAN 410 or equiv.
SPAN 560. Chicano Language and Literature. (3) An introduction to the literature and experience of Chicanos in the U.s., beginning with Aztec texts and concluding with Chicano writing of the 1960s to the present. Emphasis on classroom discussion and interpretive essays. Taught bilingually; non-Spanish speakers are accommodated through the use of English translations. Pr.: Six hours above 300 level Spanish or special permission.
SPAN 568. Literature of Spanish America. (3) Reading and analysis of representative works of Spanish-American literature from the pre-Colombian period to the present. Pr.: Minimum of 3 hours at the 500 level or equiv. background as detemined by Modern Languages Faculty. SPAN 550 strongly recommended.
SPAN 565. Spanish Civilization. (3) Survey of Spanish culture and civilization from its beginnings to the present; emphasis on Spanish contributions over the centuries in the humanities. Pr.: SPAN 410 or equiv. facility as determined by Modern Languages Faculty.
SPAN 566. Hispanic-American Civilization. (3) Survey of Spanish-American culture and civilization from 1492 to the present. Pr.: SPAN 410 or equiv. facility as determined by Modern Languages Faculty.
SPAN 567. Introduction to the Literature of Spain. (3) Reading and analysis of representative works of Spanish literature from its beginnings to the present.
SPAN 569. Special Studies in Spanish. (Var.) Pr.: Consent of Department Head and Instructor involved.
SPAN 575. Spanish Translation: Concepts and Practices. (3) Brief history of translation theory and practice with emphasis of bi-directional translation between Spanish and English. Cultural and linguistic barriers to effective translation. Introduction to translation as a profession, including translation and analysis of short texts. Pr.: SPAN 410 or equiv. facility as determined by Modern Languages Faculty.

Undergraduate and graduate credit

SPAN 670. Spanish Applied Linguistics. (3) Linguistic theory applied to the Spanish language. Linguistic topics include syntax, phonology, morphology, semantics, sociolinguistics, and psycholinguistics. Other topics include dialectology, bilingualism, and the creative use of language. Of interest to students to both language acquisition and literature. Taught in Spanish. Pr.: SPAN 567 and 568 or equiv. facility as determined by Modern Languages Faculty.
SPAN 730. Medieval Literature. (3) Principal literary works of Medieval and Renaissance Spain, from the jarchas and the Poema de Mio Cid to the Cronicas and La Celestina, studied within the historical and cultural context of each. Pr.: SPAN 567 and 568 or equiv. facility as determined by Modern Languages Faculty.
SPAN 731. Early Modern Literature of Spain. (3) Reading and analysis of the works of such writers as Lope de Vega, Tirso de Molina, Calderón de la Barea, Garcilaso, Fray Luis de León, San Juan de la Cruz, Góngora, and Quevedo, as well as selected works from the picaresque tradition. Pr.: SPAN 567 and 568 or equiv. facility as determined by Modern Languages Faculty.
SPAN 732. Cervantes. (3) Reading and discussion of the works of Cervantes and of his literary and cultural background. Pr.: SPAN 567 and 568 or equiv. facility as determined by Modern Languages Faculty.
SPAN 734. Eighteenth and Nineteenth-Century Spanish Literature. (3) Drama, essay, novel, poetry, and short story. Such authors as Larra, Zorrilla, el Duque de Rivas, Espronceda, Tamayo y Baus, Echegaray, Bécquer, and Pérez Galdós will be discussed. Pr.: SPAN 567 and 568 or equiv. background as determined by Modern Languages Faculty.
SPAN 735. Twentieth-Century Spanish Literature. (3) The major writers and directions of twentieth-century literature in Spain. Analysis and discussion of the works of such representative authors as Unamuno, Jiménez, Guillén, Lorca, Cela, Buero Vallejo, and Delibes. Pr.: SPAN 567 and 568 or equiv. facility as determined by Modern Languages Faculty.
SPAN 736. Spanish Poetry. (3) The development of the poetry of Spain from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century. Includes poets such as Berceo, the romanceros, Manrique, Góngora, Quevedo, Espronceda, Bécquer, Machado, Lorca, Guillén, Otero, Fuertes, Rodríguez, and Rossetti. Taught as a seminar. Pr.: SPAN 567 and 568 or equiv. facility as determined by Modern Languages Faculty.
SPAN 750. Spanish-American Literature from Its Origins to the Nineteenth Century. (3) Analysis and discussion of literary manifestations from pre-Colombian civilizations, the Spanish colonies, and independent nations. Early forms of narrative, the Baroque, Neo-Classicism and Romanticism. Texts by Aztec poets, Spanish chroniclers, Sor Juana, Fernández de Lizardi, Hernández, Isaacs, Gómez de Avellaneda, and Echeverría. Pr.: SPAN 567 and 568 or equiv. facility as determined by Modern Languages Faculty.
SPAN 751. Spanish-American Literature: Late Nineteenth Century to Early Twentieth Century. (3) Realism, Naturalism, Modernism, and the Avant-Garde, including writers such as Blest Gana, Cambaceres, Martí, Darío, Güiraldes, Azuela, Gallegos, Rivera and Bombal. Pr.: SPAN 567 and 568 or equiv. facility as determined by Modern Languages Faculty.
SPAN 752. Contemporary Spanish-American Narrative. (3) Analysis and discussion of the narrative from the period of the Boom to the present. Includes writers such as Borges, Sábato, Cortázar, García Márquez, Vargas Llosa, Fuentes, Allende and Valenzuela. Pr.: SPAN 567 and 568 or equiv. facility as determined by Modern Languages Faculty.
SPAN 755. Spanish-American Drama. (3) Analysis and discussion of the drama of Spanish-speaking American nations, with emphasis on the Twentieth Century. Readings from such leading playwrights as Usigli, Márquez, Carballido, Triana, Gambaro, Leñero, and Castellanos. Pr.: SPAN 567 and 568 or equiv. facility as determined by Modern Languages Faculty.
SPAN 757. Spanish-American Poetry. (3) The development of poetry from its early pre-Colombian manifestations to the present time, with emphasis on the Twentieth Century. Includes poets such as Sor Juana, Martí, Darío, Borges, Vallejo, Neruda, Paz, Storni, Agustini, and Castellanos. Taught as a seminar. Pr.: SPAN 567 and 568 or equiv. facility as determined by Modern Languages Faculty.
SPAN 760. Hispanic Literature and Culture in the U.S. (3) Social, historical and cultural experience of the Mexican, Mexican American and Latino populations in the U.S. Introduction to historical, literary and cultural studies methodologies and perspectives from the European conquest to the present. Texts in English and Spanish. Pr.: SPAN 550, 560, 567, or 568.
SPAN 768. Cinema of Spain. Analysis and discussion of representative films from Spain. Different genres (comedy, drama, thriller, etc.) and different audiences (children, family, adults) will be studied. The analysis will be based on film theory, gender, and cultural studies. Pr.: SPAN 560, 565 or 567.
SPAN 769. Cinema of Spanish America. Defining phases in the development of Spanish American cinema in connection with nationhood, historical processes, sociopolitical issues, gender representation, modes of production and consumption, and role of the filmmaker. Special focus on films from Argentina, Chile, Columbia, Cuba and Mexico. Pr.: SPAN 560, 566, or 568.
SPAN 770. Introduction to Second Language Acquisition. (3) Introduction to the major theoretical frameworks of second language acquisition (SLA). Reading, discussion and analysis of SLA research on a variety of linguistic and learning issues. Of interest to students of both language acquisition and literature. Taught in English. Pr.: Minimum 6 hours at the 500-level in Spanish or other language.
SPAN 771. Advanced Spanish Translation. (3) Applied translation concepts and strategies. Translations from Spanish to English and English to Spanish, involving unique problems related to science, business, reporting, and literature. Includes use of software applications for translators. Pr.: 3 hours of college Spanish at the 700 level or equiv. facility as determined by Modern Languages Faculty.
SPAN 772. Spain Today. (3) An investigation of selected social, political, and humanistic aspects of contemporary Spanish culture. Pr.: SPAN 565 or 567.
SPAN 773. Spanish America Today. (3) Investigation of selected social, political, and humanistic aspects of contemporary Spanish American culture. Pr.: SPAN 566 or 568.
SPAN 776. Spanish in the World. (3) The influence of the Spanish language and Spanish speaking cultures in the world. Includes such topics as history of the language, dialects, bilingualism, political and economic influence, and Spanish in the U.S. Pr.: SPAN 570 or 670.
SPAN 777. Spanish and Spanish-American Culture and Literature in Second-Language Learning. (3) Analysis, interpretation, and pedagogical implications of cultural and literary texts from Spanish-speaking countries. Emphasis on texts for beginning and intermediate level classes. Pr.: SPAN 550, 567 or 568.
SPAN 778. Spanish and Spanish-American Culture and Literature in Second-Language Learning I. (3) Analysis, interpretation and pedagogical implications of cultural and literary texts from Spanish speaking countries. Emphasis on texts for intermediate adn advanced level classes. Pr.: SPAN 550, 567, or 568.
SPAN 779. Seminar in Spanish. A seminar with variable topics.
SPAN 799. Research Topics in Spanish. (Var.)

Graduate credit

SPAN 898. Master’s Report. (1-2) I, II, S. A written report of either research or problem work on a topic in the major field. Pr.: Consult of major professor.
SPAN 899. Research in Modern Languages.