Languages and Linguistics

137 Liberal Arts

Phone: (915) 747-5767

E-mail: lgsling@utep.edu

CHAIRPERSON: Sandra S. Beyer

PROFESSORS EMERITI: Edgar T. Ruff, John McCarty Sharp

PROFESSORS: Amastae, Blansitt, Elerick, García, Goodall, Manley, Natalicio, Pérez, Teschner

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR EMERITA: Eleanor Greet Cotton

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS: Armengol, Bagby, Beyer, Ewton, Ford, Kluck, Louden,

J. L. Suárez

ASSISTANT PROFESSORS: Antrim, Garabano, Ramos, Zapata

LECTURERS: Gámez, Koch, Shekhter, R. Suárez, Tafoya

Placement Examinations

Spanish

Courses at the elementary and intermediate level in Spanish are of two types: Spanish for Non-Native Speakers (SPAN 1401-1402-2301-2302) and Spanish for Spanish Speakers (SPAN 2303-2304). Students with no knowledge or very little knowledge of Spanish will register for SPAN 1401. Those who have acquired a significant knowledge of the language (as by taking two or more years of high school Spanish) are strongly urged to take the Placement Exam. Those who know Spanish by virtue of using it with family or friends MUST take the Spanish Placement Exam before enrolling. The Exam is offered by the Student Assessment and Testing Center, 210 Education (call 747-5009 for schedule). The Department of Languages and Linguistics reserves the right to rectify errors in placement caused by a student's failure to observe these guidelines, including the option to drop a student enrolled in an inappropriate course. Students who take the Placement Exam and place out of one or more courses will receive equivalent credit upon completion, with a grade of "C" or better, of the course into which they have placed. No credit is granted by examination only. For further information, including information about the CLEP and AP exams, consult the department.

French

Students who have acquired a significant knowledge of French through high school study (usually two years or more) or by some other means are urged to take the French Placement Exam before enrolling. The Exam is offered by the Student Assessment and Testing Center, 210 Education (call 747-5009 for schedule). The Department of Languages and Linguistics reserves the right to rectify errors in placement caused by a student's failure to observe these guidelines, including the option to drop a student enrolled in an inappropriate course. Students who take the Placement Exam and place out of one or more courses will receive equivalent credit upon completion, with a grade of "C" or better, of the course into which they have placed. No credit is granted by examination only. For further information, including information about the CLEP and AP exams, consult the department.

German and Russian

Students who have acquired a significant knowledge of German or Russian through high school study (usually two years or more) or by some other means are urged to take the German or Russian Placement Exam before enrolling. Contact the Department of Languages and Linguistics for scheduling information. The Department of Languages and Linguistics reserves the right to rectify errors in placement caused by a student's failure to observe these guidelines, including the option to drop a student enrolled in an inappropriate course. Students who take the Placement Exam and place out of one or more courses will receive equivalent credit upon completion, with a grade of "C" or better, of the course into which they have placed. No credit is granted by examination only. For further information, including information about the CLEP and AP exams, consult the department.

Latin and Portuguese

Students who have acquired a significant knowledge of any of these languages through high school study (usually two years or more) or by some other means are urged to consult an instructor of the language in question for advising. Students with no or inadequate knowledge of any of these languages should enroll in the first-semester course.

ESOL

A placement exam is required of all students whose post-elementary education has not been in English. Information about testing schedules is available from the Testing Center

(747-5009).

 

Major in Languages

BA Degree

Students may earn a BA in French, German or Spanish: 30 semester hours, at least 24 of which must be advanced (3300-4300) level. 14xx may not count toward the major. Courses 2301 and 2302 or 2303 and 2304 must be completed in a language other than the major in order to fulfill the Liberal Arts language requirement. The Spanish major must include 1) SPAN 3300 and SPAN 3357; 2) SPAN 3320 or SPAN 3330; 3) at least two of the following: SPAN 3301, SPAN 3302, SPAN 3303, SPAN 3304; 4) at least one of the following: SPAN 3309, SPAN 3311, SPAN 3315; and 5) at least six hours of 4300-level courses. PORT 4390 and/or any one translation (TRAN) course may count toward the Spanish major.

Minor in Languages

The basic requirement is 18 hours in a language, at least 12 of which must be advanced (3300-4300) level. SPAN 3357 is required for the Spanish minor.

 

Major in Linguistics

BA Degree

LING 2320, plus 24 semester hours in Linguistics courses at the 3300-4300 level

Minor in Linguistics

LING 2320 plus 15 semester hours in Linguistics courses, at least nine hours of which must be at the 3300-4300 level

 

Teacher Certification

Programs which combine the BA degree with secondary certification are available in French and Spanish. Endorsement is also available for ESL. Several Linguistics/Spanish courses are required for certification in Bilingual Education. Interested students must consult with the departmental undergraduate advisor.

Certification for secondary teaching in the following three areas requires the courses listed.

French All requirements for the BA degree, as described above, must be met. Secondary certification requires 36 hours in the major (which may include FREN 1401, FREN 1402, FREN 2301 and FREN 2302). FREN 3301 or FREN 3303 and FREN 3357 are required; FREN 3320 is highly recommended. FREN 3305 and FREN 3355 are recommended for students who are not native speakers of French. Note that FREN 4301 may not be counted as part of the major since it is a required course for the minor in Education. In addition, a passing score on the Texas Oral Proficiency Test (TOPT) is required for certification.

Spanish All requirements for the BA degree, as described above, must be met. Secondary certification requires 36 hours in the major (which may include SPAN 1401, SPAN 1402, and SPAN 2301 and SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2303 and SPAN 2304). SPAN 3301 or SPAN 3303, SPAN 3302 or SPAN 3304, SPAN 3309, SPAN 3320 or SPAN 3330, SPAN 3357, and SPAN 4372 are required. SPAN 3355 is recommended for students who are not native speakers of Spanish. Note that SPAN 4301 may not be counted as part of the major since it is a required course for the minor in Education. In addition, a passing score on the Texas Oral Proficiency Test (TOPT) is required for certification.

Approved supporting fields for languages are any other language or the 12 hours of course work approved for the ESL endorsement.

For further information on certification requirements, see the Catalog sections for the College of Liberal Arts and the College of Education.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

1210 Reading English as a Second Language (2-0)

Practice in reading academic, informative, and literary texts, with emphasis on vocabulary development, text analysis, and critical thinking. Study of library research and documentation techniques. Prerequisites: ESOL 1306 and ESOL 1309, each with a grade of "C" or better, or placement of 4 or better on the ESOL placement exam. This course is obligatory for all ESOL students and must be taken prior to or concurrently with ESOL 1312.

1305 Oral Communication Skills for Non-Native Speakers of English (3-0)

Practice in spoken English to improve fluency and develop strategies to improve communication skills. Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Prerequisite: ESOL 1510 with a grade of "C" or better. Course fee required.

1306 Basic English Sentence Structure (3-0)

A systematic presentation of English grammar and sentence structure for speakers of English as a foreign language. Corequisite: ESOL 1309. Prerequisite: ESOL 1510 with a grade of "C" or better or department placement.

1309 Writing and Reading in English for Non-Native Speakers (3-0)

Development of writing ability, strategies for the writing process, reading fluency, and vocabulary for non-native speakers of English. Corequisite: ESOL 1306.

Prerequisite: ESOL 1510 with a grade of "C" or better or department placement.

1311 Expository English Composition for Speakers of ESL (3-0)

Practice in composition with emphasis on rhetorical and writing principles for the different expository modes; emphasis on style and variety in sentences, paragraphs, and essays; stress on reading comprehension and outlining. Prerequisites: ESOL 1306 and ESOL 1309, each with a grade of "C" or better or department placement.

1312 Research and Critical Writing for Speakers of ESL (3-0)

Study and practice in the use of library facilities and research and documentation techniques; emphasis on research papers and on critical essays. Prerequisites: ESOL 1311 and ESOL 1210, each with a grade of "C" or better; ESOL 1210 may be taken concurrently with ESOL 1312.

1510 Intermediate English for Speakers of Other Languages (5-0)

Practice with the basic structures of English, including their expansion into more complex structures. Practice with the conversational structures of modern English. Prerequisite: ESOL 1810 with a grade of "C" or better or department placement. Course fee required.

 

 

 

1810 Intermediate English for Speakers of Other Languages (8-0)

Practice with the basic structures of English, including their expansion into more complex structures. Practice with the conversational structures of modern English. By department placement. Course fee required.

2301 English for Science and Technology (3-0)

This course is designed to provide additional practice for non-native speakers of English in the specialized discourse patterns of scientific and technological disciplines. It will emphasize reading and interpretation of technical/scientific articles, reports, and books, and the writing of technical articles and reports. Prerequisites: ESOL 1312 and ESOL 1210, each with a grade of "C" or better or department approval. Required of all majors in the Colleges of Science and Engineering who present ESOL 1312 in lieu of ENGL 1312. Course fee required.

2302 English for Business, Finance, and Economics (3-0)

This course is designed to provide additional practice for non-native speakers of English in the specialized discourse patterns of business, finance, and economics. It will emphasize reading and interpretation of technical books, articles, and reports in these fields as well as the writing of articles and reports. Prerequisites: ESOL 1312 and ESOL 1210, each with a grade of "C" or better or department approval. Elective credit only. Course fee required.

2303 English for Humanities and Social Sciences (3-0)

This course is designed to provide additional practice for non-native speakers of English in the specialized discourse patterns of the humanities and social sciences. It will emphasize reading and interpretation of books and articles in the humanities and social sciences as well as the writing of them. Prerequisites: ESOL 1312 and ESOL 1210, each with a grade of "C" or better or department approval. Required of all majors in the College of Liberal Arts who present ESOL 1312 in lieu of ENGL 1312. Course fee required.

 

French (FREN)

1401 French One (3-2)

(Common Course Number FREN 1411)

An introductory course with emphasis on pronunciation and the basic elements of grammar; practice in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. (No prerequisite.) Course fee required.

1402 French Two (3-2)

(Common Course Number FREN 1412)

A continuation of FREN 1401, with the introduction of more complex elements of grammar; additional practice in the four basic skills. Prerequisite: FREN 1401 or the department placement test. Course fee required.

2301 French Three (3-0)

(Common Course Number FREN 2311)

Oral and written work in French; grammar review; reading from modern French authors. Prerequisite: FREN 1402 or the department placement test. Course fee required.

2302 French Four (3-0)

(Common Course Number FREN 2312)

Grammar review; reading from modern French authors. Prerequisite: FREN 2301 or the department placement test. Course fee required.

3301 French Literature To 1715 (3-0)

Introduction to French literature through the seventeenth century.

Prerequisite: FREN 2302.

3303 French Literature Since 1715 (3-0)

Introduction to French literature from 1715 to the present. Main literary trends and principal writers from the Romantic Period to the present. Prerequisite: FREN 2302.

3305 French Phonology and Phonetics (3-0)

Analysis of the sound structure of French, as well as corrective phonetics directed toward individual students in the class. The course is intended to improve the student's pronunciation as well as to give a theoretical basis for teaching the sounds of French. Prerequisite: FREN 2302. FREN 2302 may be taken concurrently with FREN 3305.

3320 French Civilization (3-0)

A survey of the political, social, intellectual, and artistic history of France and the francophone world. Prerequisite: FREN 2302.

3350 French Literature in Translation (3-0)

Readings in English translation from periods and genres of French literature. Taught in English. Prerequisite: Six hours of sophomore literature.

3355 Advanced Conversation (3-0)

Practice in pronunciation, comprehension, and oral expression. Selected readings and written exercises designed to promote development of oral skills. Recommended for non-native speakers before progressing to other advanced courses. Prerequisite: FREN 2302.

3357 Advanced Composition (3-0)

Review of aspects of grammar essential to effective writing, introduction to elements of style and rhetoric, vocabulary building, and intensive practice with written assignments and graded compositions. Prerequisite: FREN 2302.

 

 

 

4301 Methods of Foreign Language Instruction (3-0)

Practical application of linguistic principles to the teaching of modern foreign languages. Classroom techniques, and development and evaluation of teaching and testing materials appropriate to the written and spoken language. May not be counted for credit in addition to GERM 4301, SPAN 4301, or LING 4301. Prerequisite: ENGL 1312 or ENGL 1313 or ESOL 1312.

4387 Poetry (3-0)

May be repeated once for credit when the topic varies. Prerequisite: Six hours of advanced French courses.

4388 Prose (3-0)

May be repeated once for credit when the topic varies. Prerequisite: Six hours of advanced French courses.

4389 Theatre (3-0)

May be repeated once for credit when the topic varies. Prerequisite: Six hours of advanced French courses.

4390 Topics in French (3-0)

May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Prerequisites: Six hours of advanced French and instructor approval.

See the Graduate Studies Catalog for graduate courses.

 

German (GERM)

1401 German One (3-2)

(Common Course Number GERM 1411)

An introductory course with emphasis on pronunciation and the basic elements of grammar; practice in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Course fee required.

1402 German Two (3-2)

(Common Course Number GERM 1412)

A continuation of GERM 1401, with the introduction of more complex elements of grammar; additional practice in the four basic skills. Prerequisite: GERM 1401 or the department placement test. Course fee required.

2301 German Three (3-0)

(Common Course Number GERM 2311)

Oral and written work in German, with some more advanced grammar and an introduction to the writing of compositions. Reading from contemporary authors. Prerequisite: GERM 1402 or the department placement test. Course fee required.

2302 German Four (3-0)

(Common Course Number GERM 2312)

Grammar review, compositions, and reading from contemporary authors.

Prerequisite: GERM 2301. Course fee required.

4387 Poetry (3-0)

May be repeated once for credit when the topic varies. Prerequisite: Six hours of advanced German.

4388 Prose (3-0)

May be repeated once for credit when the topic varies. Prerequisite: Six hours of advanced German.

4389 Theater (3-0)

May be repeated once for credit when the topic varies. Prerequisite: Six hours of advanced German.

4390 Topics in German (3-0)

May be repeated once for credit when the topic varies. Prerequisites: Six hours of advanced German and instructor approval.

See the Graduate Studies Catalog for graduate courses.

 

Greek (GREK)

1405 Koine Greek (4-0)

(Common Course Number GREE 1311)

The study of the essential aspects, lexicon, morphology, and syntax of Koine Greek. Course fee required.

1406 Koine Greek (4-0)

(Common Course Number GREE 1312)

A continuation of GREK 1405. Course fee required.

 

Latin (LATN)

1401 Latin One (3-2)

(Common Course Number LATI 1411)

Fundamentals of Latin grammar. Declension of nouns and adjectives and indicative verbal inflection. Vocabulary study. Course fee required.

 

 

1402 Latin Two (3-2)

(Common Course Number LATI 1412)

More complex aspects of Latin grammar including forms and uses of subjunctive. Vocabulary study. Reading of simple texts. Prerequisite: LATN 1401. Course fee required.

2301 Latin Three (3-0)

(Common Course Number LATI 2311)

Continuing study of Latin grammar and vocabulary. Reading of significant prose texts. Prerequisite: LATN 1402. Course fee required.

2302 Latin Four (3-0)

(Common Course Number LATI 2312)

Readings from the works of Catullus, Ovid, Horace, and Virgil. Prerequisite: LATN 2301. Course fee required.

3301 Advanced Latin (3-0)

Readings in Latin prose and poetry with alternate emphasis on fluency and close attention to text. May be repeated for credit when materials vary. Prerequisite: LATN 2302.

 

Linguistics (LING)

2320 An Introduction to Linguistics (3-0)

Introduction to basic concepts and techniques of modern linguistics. (May be taken as ENGL 2320 or ANTH 2320.)

  1. Intensive Language Study (3-2)

Presentation and analysis of the fundamentals of a language that is structurally distinct from Modern English and other modern European languages. Reading of elementary texts. Laboratory exercises. May be repeated for credit as language varies. Course fee required.

2404 Intensive Language Study (3-2)

Presentation and analysis of the fundamentals of a language that is structurally distinct from Modern English and other modern European languages. Reading of elementary texts. Laboratory exercises. May be repeated for credit as language varies. Course fee required.

3301 Phonological Analysis (3-0)

Techniques of analyzing sound patterns in a variety of languages. Formulating phonological rules, including the use of distinctive features. Prerequisite: LING 2320, ANTH 2320, or ENGL 2320.

 

3302 Syntactic Analysis (3-0)

Techniques of analyzing syntax and aspects of morphology, as applied to English and a variety of other languages. Emphasis on understanding the range of possible syntactic phenomena in language. Prerequisite: LING 2320, ANTH 2320, or ENGL 2320.

3308 Methods of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (3-0)

Modern foreign language teaching techniques with particular attention to the problems of the learner of English. Theories of language learning and testing, and the practical use of audio-visual equipment. Prerequisite: ENGL 1312 or ENGL 1313 or ESOL 1312. (May be taken as ENGL 3308.)

3309 The Structure of Spanish for Language Professionals (3-0)

Linguistic analysis of Spanish morphology and syntax. Course oriented toward needs of teachers of Spanish at all levels. Same as SPAN 3309. Prerequisites: (1) SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304 or department placement exam and (2) department approval.

3310 The Structure of English for Language Professionals (3-0)

An examination of the structure of English in a descriptive framework. Consideration of structural phenomena in the context of teaching grammar to native and non-native speakers of English. Prerequisite: ENGL 1312 or ENGL 1313 or ESOL 1312.

3311 Spanish Phonetics and Phonology (3-0)

Linguistic analysis of the orthography and the sound system of Spanish. Course oriented toward the needs of teachers of Spanish at all levels. Same as SPAN 3311. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304 or department placement exam.

3313 English Historical Linguistics (3-0)

The development of English from its beginnings to Modern English. A study of the changes in the phonological, morphological, and syntactic systems. Prerequisites: ENGL 2311 and ENGL 2312 or LING 2320 and ANTH 2320 or ENGL 2320.

3315 History of the Spanish Language (3-0)

A survey of the development of the Spanish language from Vulgar Latin to modern Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304 or department placement exam.

(May be taken as SPAN 3315.)

3357 Sociolinguistics (3-0)

Language variables and sociological correlates, a review of current research, theories, and applications. Recommended Prerequisite: LING 2320.

 

 

 

 

 

4301 Methods of Foreign Language Instruction (3-0)

Practical application of linguistic principles to the teaching of foreign languages. Classroom techniques, development, and evaluation of teaching and testing materials appropriate to the written and spoken languages. May not be counted for credit in addition to FREN 4301, GERM 4301, or SPAN 4301. Prerequisite: ENGL 1312 or ENGL 1313 or ESOL 1312.

4306 Language Acquisition (3-0)

Overview of recent findings in child language acquisition. Includes theories of acquisition, application of linguistic theory, and research techniques. Prerequisites: LING 2320 and LING 3301 or LING 3302.

  1. Language and Cognition (Cross-listed PSYC 4316)

An investigation of language as a cognitive capacity. Topics will include

perception, processing, acquisition, and mental representation of language. May be taken as LING 4316. Prerequisite: PSYC 1301 or LING 2320.

4348 Analyses of Second Language Acquisition (3-0)

A theoretical and practical examination of various (though complementary) theories of second language learning, with their implications for the second language classroom.

4371 Studies in Linguistics (3-0)

Topics to be discussed will be selected. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. Prerequisites: Six hours of 3300-4300 linguistics and department approval.

4372 Contrastive Linguistics: Spanish/English (3-0)

The contrastive study of the phonological, morphological, and syntactic systems of Spanish and English. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304. Recommended background: LING 2320, ENGL 2320, or ANTH 2320 and LING 3309 or SPAN 3309.

See the Graduate Studies Catalog for graduate programs and courses.

 

Portuguese (PORT)

2301 Accelerated Portuguese One (3-0)

An introductory accelerated course in pronunciation and grammar of Brazilian Portuguese; practice in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing. Prerequisite: One year in or working knowledge of another Romance language. Course fee required.

2302 Accelerated Portuguese Two (3-0)

A continuation of Port 2301 with the introduction of more complex elements of grammar and additional practice in the four basic skills. Reading from modern Brazilian and Portuguese writers. Prerequisite: PORT 2301. Course fee required.

4390 Topics in Portuguese (3-0)

May be repeated when topics vary. Prerequisites: Six hours of advanced Portuguese and instructor approval.

 

Russian (RUSS)

1401 Russian One (3-2)

(Common Course Number RUSS 1411)

An introductory course with emphasis on pronunciation and the basic elements of grammar; practice in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Course fee required.

1402 Russian Two (3-2)

(Common Course Number RUSS 1412)

A continuation of RUSS 4101, with the introduction of more complex elements of grammar; additional practice in the four basic skills. Prerequisite: RUSS 1401 or the department placement test. Course fee required.

2301 Russian Three (3-0)

(Common Course Number RUSS 2311)

Oral and written work in Russian, with some more advanced grammar. Prerequisite: RUSS 1402. Course fee required.

2302 Russian Four (3-0)

(Common Course Number RUSS 2312)

Grammar review, compositions, and reading from Russian literature. Prerequisite: RUSS 2301. Course fee required.

3301 Pre-Revolutionary Russian Literature (3-0)

Main trends and principal writers in Russian in the pre-revolutionary period. May be repeated when topics vary. Prerequisite: RUSS 2302 or instructor approval.

3320 Russian Civilization (3-0)

A survey of the political, social, intellectual, and artistic history of Russia. Prerequisite: RUSS 2302 or instructor approval.

3350 Russian Literature in Translation (3-0)

Readings in English translation from various periods and genres of Russian Literature. Taught in English. Prerequisite: ENGL 1312 or ENGL 1313 or ESOL 1312 with a grade of "C" or better.

3355 Advanced Conversation (3-0)

Practice in pronunciation, comprehension, and oral expression. Selected readings and written exercises designed to promote development of oral skills. Recommended for non-native speakers before progressing to advanced courses. Prerequisite: RUSS 2302.

4390 Topics in Russian (3-0)

Study of particular area within Russian Language or literature/culture. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Prerequisite: Six hours of advanced Russian.

 

Spanish (SPAN)

1401 Elementary Spanish One (3-2)

(Common Course Number SPAN 1411)

An introductory course for non-native speakers with emphasis on pronunciation and the basic elements of grammar; practice in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Prerequisite: Department approval. Course fee required.

1402 Elementary Spanish Two (3-2)

(Common Course Number SPAN 1412)

A continuation of SPAN 1401, with the introduction of more complex elements of grammar; additional practice in the four basic skills. Prerequisite: SPAN 1401 or department placement exam. Course fee required.

2301 Intermediate Spanish One for Non-Native Speakers (3-0)

(Common Course Number SPAN 2311)

A course emphasizing development of conversational and reading skills. Review and continuation of grammar study begun in SPAN 1401 and SPAN 1402. Readings from contemporary sources. Prerequisite: SPAN 1402 or department placement exam. Course fee required.

2302 Intermediate Spanish Two for Non-Native Speakers (3-0)

(Common Course Number SPAN 2312)

A continuation of SPAN 2301, with some grammar review and more extensive readings from the contemporary period. Prerequisite: SPAN 2301 or department placement exam. Course fee required.

2303 Spanish for Spanish Speakers One (3-0)

A first course for bilingual students who have acquired listening and speaking skills in Spanish because it is spoken in their home or social environment. Development of reading and writing skills, with attention to spelling and use of the written accent. Entrance into SPAN 2303 is by examination only; completion of this course with a grade of "C" or better entitles a student to 8 hours of credit by examination for SPAN 1401 and SPAN 1402. Prerequisite: Department placement exam. Course fee required.

2304 Spanish for Spanish Speakers Two (3-0)

A continuation of SPAN 2303, with additional opportunities for reading and composition, a review of the written accent, and an introduction to the systematic study of Spanish grammar. Prerequisite: SPAN 2303 or department placement exam. Course fee required.

3300 Critical Introduction to Hispanic Literature (3-0)

An overview of major literary movements, genres, and writers from the Middle Ages to the present. Introduction to literary analysis, with special emphasis on uniquely Hispanic elements such as Spanish prosody, the romances, the auto sacramental, character types and the like. Required of all Spanish majors, to be taken preferably before other upper-division literature courses. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304 or department placement exam.

3301 Spanish Literature before 1700 (3-0)

Main literary trends and principal writers from the Middle Ages through the Golden Age. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304 or department placement exam.

3302 Spanish American Literature to Modernism (3-0)

Main literary trends and principal writers in Spanish America from the sixteenth century to Modernism. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304 or department placement exam.

3303 Spanish Literature since 1700 (3-0)

Main literary trends and principal writers from the eighteenth century to the contemporary period. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304 or department placement exam.

3304 Spanish American Literature since Modernism (3-0)

Main literary trends and principal writers in Spanish America from the Modernist period to the present. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304 or department placement exam.

3309 Structure of Spanish for Language Professionals (3-0)

Linguistic analysis of Spanish morphology and syntax. Course oriented toward needs of teachers of Spanish at all levels. Same as LING 3309. Prerequisites: (1) SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304 or department placement exam and (2) department approval.

3311 Spanish Phonetics and Phonology (3-0)

Linguistic analysis of the orthography and the sound system of Spanish. Course oriented toward the needs of teachers of Spanish at all levels. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304 or department placement exam.

3315 History of the Spanish Language (3-0)

A survey of the development of the Spanish language from Vulgar Latin to modern Spanish. Same as LING 3315. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304 or department placement exam.

3320 Culture and Civilization of Spain (3-0)

A survey of the country and its peoples, emphasizing historical, geographic, political, social, and artistic elements. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304 or department placement exam.

 

3325 The Confluence of Mexican and Chicano Literature (3-0)

Comparative study of representative works in both Mexican and Chicano literature, stressing differences and correlations between the two. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304 or department placement exam.

3330 Spanish American Civilization (3-0)

A survey of historical, geographic, political, social, and artistic elements of Spanish America, including the cultures of Spanish-speaking groups in the United States. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304 or department placement exam.

3350 Masterpieces Hispanic Literature Translation (3-0)

A study of selected great works of Spanish and Spanish American literature. Includes an introduction to the major periods and movements in the history of Hispanic literature. Not for Spanish majors/minors. Prerequisite: ENGL 1312 or ENGL 1313 or ESOL 1312 with a grade of "C" or better.

3355 Advanced Conversation for Non-Native Speakers (3-0)

Practice in pronunciation, comprehension, and oral expression. Selected readings and written exercises designed to provide the opportunity for development of oral skills. Recommended for non-native speakers before progressing to other advanced Spanish courses. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302.

3357 Advanced Composition (3-0)

Review of aspects of grammar essential to effective writing, introduction to elements of style and rhetoric, vocabulary building, and intensive practice with written assignments and graded compositions. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304 or department placement exam.

3361 Introduction to Creative Writing in Spanish (3-0)

Basic techniques of imaginative writing applicable to fiction, poetry and non-fiction. For students wishing to pursue an interest in writing through advanced workshop courses and/or expand their powers of written expression through exercise of the senses, memory, and imagination. The course introduces students to the uses of concrete language, imagery, character portrayal, and plotting techniques. Writing assignments and readings in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or 2304 or department placement exam.

4301 Methods of Foreign Language Instruction (3-0)

Practical application of linguistic principles to the teaching of modern foreign languages. Classroom techniques, and development and evaluation of teaching and testing materials appropriate to the written and spoken languages. May not be counted for credit in addition to FREN 4301, GERM 4301, or LING 4301. Prerequisite: ENGL 1312 or ENGL 1313 or ESOL 1312.

 

 

4324 The Literature of Mexico (3-0)

Principal genres and major works of Mexican literature. Prerequisite: Six hours of advanced Spanish.

4328 Golden Age Drama (3-0)

A study of the leading dramatists: Lope de Vega, Tirso de Molina, Calderón de la Barca, Ruiz de Alarcón, Moreto, and others. Prerequisite: Six hours of advanced Spanish.

4335 Nineteenth Century Spanish Literature (3-0)

Consideration of the two major literary movements of the century: Romanticism and Realism. Readings from representative authors, including Larra, Bécquer, and others. Prerequisite: Six hours of advanced Spanish.

4339 The Short Story (3-0)

Shorter fictional forms in Spain and Spanish America from Juan Manuel to the present. Prerequisite: Six hours of advanced Spanish.

4341 Modern Drama (3-0)

Readings from representative Spanish American and Spanish dramatists.

Prerequisite: Six hours of advanced Spanish.

4358 Twentieth Century Spanish Literature (3-0)

Readings in outstanding works by the principal authors of Spain in this century. Emphasis on a genre or type. Prerequisite: Six hours of advanced Spanish.

4360 Twentieth Century Spanish American Novel (3-0)

Reading and analysis of works by some major Spanish American novelists of the twentieth century. Emphasis on the development and evolution of major themes and techniques in these works, as typified by the novels of such writers as Juan Rulfo, Carlos Fuentes, Mario Vargas Llosa, Gabriel García Márquez, Isabel Allende, and others. Prerequisite: Six hours of advanced Spanish.

4361 Cervantes (3-0)

The literary value and influence of the Quixote and the Novelas ejemplares. Traditional and modern interpretations. The life and times of Cervantes. Prerequisite: Six hours of advanced Spanish.

4363 Spanish American Poetry (3-0)

Study and interpretation of major poets and movements from the Colonial period to the present. Emphasis on the Modernist period and contemporary poetry. Prerequisite: Six hours of advanced Spanish.

 

 

 

4372 Contrastive Linguistics: Spanish/English (3-0)

The contrastive study of the phonological, morphological, and syntactic systems of Spanish and English. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304. Recommended background: LING 2320, ENGL 2320, or ANTH 2320 and LING 3309 or SPAN 3309.

4390 Topics in Spanish (3-0)

May be repeated when topics vary. Prerequisites: Six hours of advanced Spanish and department approval.

See the Graduate Studies Catalog for graduate programs and courses.

 

Translation and Interpretation Program

The program in Spanish-English, English-Spanish translation is designed to complement any academic major and to provide qualified students with the opportunity to acquire skill and experience in translating and interpreting. It may be taken as a minor to satisfy the BA degree requirements of the College of Liberal Arts. Students will receive instruction primarily in the practice of translation, including utilization of available resource materials, but will also examine translation theory and issues of professional ethics and responsibilities. A second objective of the program is to develop students' writing ability in both English and Spanish.

Students normally begin with TRAN 3359, and then take senior-level classes. Those who wish to take 4300-level classes first must consult the Program Coordinator.

Program participants who have completed at least four (4) semesters of work in translation are eligible to take professional-level certification examinations, either English to Spanish or Spanish to English or both. Translation Certificates will be awarded to those who demonstrate professional-level competency in this manner. Consult the Program Coordinator for additional information about certification testing.

The Minor in Translation will consist of 18 hours, which includes TRAN 4390 and five courses chosen from the following: TRAN 3359, TRAN 4381, TRAN 4382, TRAN 4383, TRAN 4384, and TRAN 4389.

 

Translation (TRAN)

3359 Introduction to Translation (3-0)

Exploration of basic notions of translation, with special emphasis on defining the translator's goals, resources, and methods. Practice in rendering texts, with careful attention to grammatical and lexical correctness in both Spanish and English. Prerequisites: SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304 or department placement and ENGL 1312 or ESOL 1312.

 

 

 

 

4381 Commercial and Legal Translation (3-0)

Consideration of the particular characteristics of business and legal texts (commercial correspondence, company policy documents, advertising copy, product-related literature, contracts, official documents, law enforcement, etc.) as they differ in English and Spanish. Study of specialized vocabulary and conventions governing such texts. Careful attention to the translator's responsibility to the client. Practice in translating a wide variety of authentic materials. Prerequisite: TRAN 3359 or permission of the Program Coordinator.

4382 Translation from the Information Media (3-0)

This course deals with material taken from newspapers, magazines, and other media. Journalistic practices in English- and Spanish-language publications will be compared and contrasted. Special emphasis on the vocabulary of current events, public issues, and news reporting. Prerequisite: TRAN 3359 or permission of the Program Coordinator.

4383 Literary Translation (3-0)

An introduction to the theory and practice of translating literature, emphasizing short fiction, the essay, and poetry. Comparative study of the role of essential rhetorical devices in Spanish and English. Students will have the opportunity to analyze reliable models (published translations) as well as to generate their own original versions of various works. Prerequisite: TRAN 3359 or permission of the Program Coordinator.

4384 Introduction to Interpreting (3-0)

Examination of the special nature of interpreting (translating orally) and the particular skills the interpreter must develop. Overview of the role and responsibilities of interpreters in the judicial setting. Extensive practice in sight translation and in simultaneous as well as consecutive interpreting. Prerequisite: TRAN 3359 or permission of the Program Coordinator.

4389 Topics in Translation (3-0)

Examination of a particular area or skill in translation/interpretation, such as technical, scientific, or medical translation, translation into English, translation into Spanish, consecutive interpreting, simultaneous interpreting, and the like. Course may be repeated once for credit as topic varies. Prerequisite: TRAN 3359.

4390 Senior Project in Translation (3-0)

Students will take this course during their last semester of enrollment in the Translation Program. In consultation with the instructor, they will select an area of interest and define a task within that area. Project translations will normally be exclusively into the student's dominant language. The instructor and student will confer on a frequent basis throughout the course of the semester. A copy of the final project will be bound and retained as part of the departmental Translation Program Library. Prerequisites: at least two of the following: TRAN 4381, TRAN 4382, TRAN 4383, TRAN 4384.