COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (LAST)
LAST 1104 Introduction to Latin American Culture
(3)
A study of the art, literature, history, and anthropology of Latin America (fulfills LANG 2000 requirement).
LAST 1199 Latin American Travel Seminar
(1-9)
A travel-study seminar which provides valuable educational experience through close contact with the contemporary life and civilization of a selected Latin American country. Basic academic preparation in the history and customs of the target culture is undertaken before departure.
Prerequisites: SPAN 1101, SPAN 1102, and SPAN 2103 or permission of instructor and chair of Latin American Studies.
LAST 2000 Introduction to Latin American Studies
(3)
An interdisciplinary approach to the people, culture, development, and identity of Latin America. Attention will be given to such topics as art, class, economics, gender, history, literature, music, politics, race, and religion.
LAST 3001 Survey of Latin American Literature I
(3)
A general survey of contemporary Latin American literature.
LAST 3002 Survey of Latin American Literature II
(3)
Focuses on the works of a current major Latin American writer or writers.
LAST 3110 Special Topics
(3)
A study of selected topics from a specific discipline. Since the focus of this course changes frequently, this course may be repeated for credit.
LAST 3210 States and Politics in Latin America (3)
A comparative study of political systems in Latin America. Topics considered include: Basic comparative political theory, modern history of Latin American societies, politics of selected Latin American states, and the interaction of economic and political factors in Latin America.
LAST 3930 Intercultural Communications
(3)
A study of the cultural risks confronting the business manager in an international environment. This course will survey the differences in values and codes of behavior among a number of cultures with the primary focus being on Latin America. This course will give the student the opportunity to learn how to read and respond to the organizational culture of regulators, business associates, and customers across cultural borders.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (SPAN)
SPAN 1101 Elementary Spanish I
(3)
A course for beginners with intensive practice in pronunciation, essentials of grammar, and reading of simple prose.
SPAN 1102 Elementary Spanish II
(3)
A continuation of Spanish 1101.
Prerequisite: Spanish 1101
SPAN 2103 Intermediate Spanish I
(3)
A review of grammar and syntax with practice in reading selected texts.
Prerequisite: Spanish 1102 or permission of instructor
SPAN 2105 Intermediate Spanish II
(3)
A continuation of Spanish 2103.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2103 or permission of instructor
SPAN 2106 Introduction to Hispanic Literature
(3)
An introductory course designed to introduce the intermediate level language student to reading and analyzing short literary works in Spanish.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2103 or permission of the instructor
SPAN 2199 Latin American Seminar
(1-9)
A travel-study seminar which provides valuable educational experience through close contact with the contemporary life and civilization of a selected Spanish-speaking country. Basic academic preparation in the history and customs of the target culture is undertaken before departure.
Prerequisites: SPAN 1101, SPAN 1102, and SPAN 2103 or permission of instructor and chair of Latin American Studies
SPAN 3000 Spanish Conversation and Composition I
(3)
Prerequisite: SPAN 2105 or permission of instructor
SPAN 3001 Spanish Conversation and Composition II
(3)
A continuation of Spanish 3000. Not open to students fluent in Spanish.
Prerequisite: SPAN 3000 or permission of instructor
SPAN 3002 Hispanic Culture and Civilization
(3)
This course provides an overview of Spain's and Latin America's cultures and civilizations.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2106 or permission of instructor
SPAN 3110 Special Topics
(3)
The further development of Spanish language skills by focusing on a variety of professions or fields of study. Since the focus of this course changes frequently, this course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2103 or permission of instructor
SPAN 4000 Latin American Literature
(3)
An advanced course designed to introduce the student to Latin America's major literary movements and writers.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2106 or permission of instructor
SPAN 4001 Peninsular Spanish Literature
(3)
An advanced course designed to introduce the students to Spain's major literary movements and writers.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2106 or permission of instructor
SPAN 4002 Latin American Women Writers
(3)
This course will introduce the student to major contemporary Latin American and Latina women writers. Writers and works to be studied will change periodically.
Prerequisite: SPAN 4000 or SPAN 4001 or permission of instructor
FRENCH (FREN)
FREN 1101 Beginning French I
(3)
A course for beginners with intensive practice in pronunciation, essentials of grammar, and reading of simple prose.
FREN 1102 Beginning French II
(3)
A continuation of French 1101.
Prerequisite: FREN 1101 or permission of instructor
FREN 2103 Intermediate French I
(3)
A continuation of French 1102 with additional readings.
Prerequisite: FREN 1102 or permission of instructor
FREN 2105 Intermediate French II
(3)
A systematic and thorough review of French grammar with emphasis on the production of speech. Not open to students fluent in French.
Prerequisite: FREN 2103 or permission of instructor
FREN 2199 Francophone Travel Seminar
(1-9)
A travel-study seminar composed of preliminary academic preparation followed by contact with the target culture through travel in the selected French-speaking country.
Prerequisite: FREN 1101, FREN 1102, and FREN 2103 or permission of instructor and chair of Latin American Studies.
FREN 3000 French Conversation
(3)
The goal of this course is to help students improve their(1) vocabulary (2) aural comprehension: listening skills (3) oral production: speaking skills
Prerequisite: FREN 2105 or permission of instructor
FREN 3001 Advanced Grammar and Composition
(3)
The objective of this course is to allow the participants to improve their composition skills in French. The course has three major components: grammar review and refinement; reading and analysis of various kinds of texts, both literary and journalistic; a variety of composition assignments involving such techniques as description, analysis, persuasion, and managing complicated chronologies. The participants can expect to improve their command of French grammar, to increase their vocabulary, and to develop appropriate strategies for writing good compositions.
Prerequisite: FREN 2105 or permission of instructor
FREN 3002 French Civilization: Making and Identity of France
(3)
Concentrating on political and social history, rather than “high culture,” this course is designed to introduce you to the great moments and great personages who have defined France and what it is to be French across the centuries. Some high points include Roman Gaul, the Carolingian Renaissance, St. Louis and the high Gothic Period, Jeanne d'Arc and the Hundred Years' War, Renaissance and Reform, Louis XIV and Versailles, the Revolution, Napoléon, Revolution and Restoration in the 19th century, France at war in the 20th century.
FREN 3003 Introduction to French Literature
(3)
An introduction to representative writers from the Middle Ages to the Revolution. Attention will be paid to the changing social and cultural contexts in which the literature was produced; emphasis will be on enduring humanistic values.
Prerequisite: FREN 2105 or permission of instructor
FREN 3004 Francophone Literature and Culture
(3)
As a four skills course, this FREN 3004 class seeks to improve the reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills of students studying French particularly with the goal of preparing those students who wish to go on for upper division French. The four skills mentioned will be integrated into the body of the course and will be developed simultaneously.
Prerequisite: FREN 3002 or FREN 3003
FREN 3110 Special Topics
(3)
Topics will change so students may repeat for credit.
Prerequisite: FREN 2103 or permission of instructor
Translation and Reading in French
Translation and Reading skills. This course concentrates exclusively on the cultivation of reading and translation abilities in the French language. Classes are in English and all work is from French to English.
GERMAN (GERM)
GERM 1101 Beginning German I
(3)
A course for beginners with intensive practice in pronunciation, essentials of grammar, and reading of simple prose.
GERM 1102 Beginning German II
(3)
A continuation of German 1101.
Prerequisite: GERM 1101 or permission of instructor
GERM 2103 Intermediate German I
(3)
Continuation of the development of proficiency in listening and speaking, while expanding the reading and writing skills using materials of a literary or cultural nature; grammar review included.
Prerequisite: GERM 1102
GERM 2104 Intermediate German II
(3)
A continuation of German 2103.
Prerequisite: GERM 2103
OTHER LANGUAGES AND CULTURE (LANG)*
LANG 1101 Beginning Language I
(3) Fall 2006
A course for beginners with intensive practice in oral communications, pronunciation, essentials of grammar, and where possible, reading of simple prose.
LANG 1102 Beginning Language II
(3) Spring 2007
A continuation of LANG 1101.
Prerequisite: LANG 1101 or equivalent
LANG 1199 Language Travel Seminar
(1-9)
A travel-study seminar which provides further preparation in the target language and culture through travel in a country which speaks the language. Academic work is determined by the course instructor.
Prerequisites: LANG 1101, LANG 1102, and LANG 2103 or consent of instructor and chair of Latin American Studies
LANG 2000 Culture and Civilization of a Selected Country
(3)
A survey of the civilization and culture of one of the major societies of the world. The course examines the culture's social and political development, its customs and traditions, and its contributions to the global community in terms of art, music, and literature. (LAST 1104 can fill this requirement.)
LANG 2103 Intermediate Language I
(3)
A continuation of LANG 1102
Prerequisite: LANG 1102 or equivalent
LANG 2105 Intermediate Language II
(3)
An intensive review of the language grammar with emphasis on the production of speech. Not open to students fluent in the language.
*Note: These courses are available so that a language other than French, German, or Spanish may be available from time-to-time.
COURSES DESCRIPTIONS (JAPN)
JAPN 1101 Beginning Japanese I
(3)
A course for beginners with intensive practice in listening and speaking, essentials of grammar, and writing of Japanese Kana and simple Kanji.
JAPN 1102 Beginning Japanese II
(3)
A continuation of JAPN 1101.
Prerequisite: JAPN 1101
JAPN 2103 Intermediate Japanese I
(3)
Study of advanced grammar, reading of texts, and more complex Kanji.
Prerequisites: JAPN 1101 and 1102
JAPN 2105 Intermediate Japanese II
(3)
A continuation of JAPN 2103.
Prerequisites: JAPN 1101, 1102, 2103
JAPN 3000 Special Topics in Japanese Studies. (variable credit)
Courses will cover a broad range of topics, including Japanese language, history, culture, and economy. While a student at Seigakuin University, students will enroll at LaGrange College for several sections of this course. Students will work with the Japanese Minor Program Director to select appropriate credits and subtitles for the courses.
Prerequisites: JAPN 1101 and 1102 with a grade of B or above and admission to the Seigakuin exchange program.
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