Classical and
Modern Languages and Cultures
LANGUAGE COURSES (ML)
Note: Currently, Chinese and Slovak are foreign languages taught under
the ML designation.
101. BEGINNING FOREIGN LANGUAGE I 3 cr. A language not traditionally
or commonly taught. Intensive functional approach to the four language
skills. Classroom, multi media, computer assisted instruction. Emphasis
on listening, speaking, and pronunciation. Language announced each semester
in the schedule of classes.
102. BEGINNING FOREIGN LANGUAGE II 3 cr. Prerequisite: ML 101
or equivalent. Amplification of language skills. Emphasis on reading
and writing. Language announced each semester.
201-202. INTERMEDIATE FOREIGN LANGUAGE I, II 3 cr. each Prerequisite:
ML 102 or equivalent. Further development of the four language skills
for communication in a cultural context; expanding of vocabulary, idiomatic
usage, and grammar. ML 201 or equivalent prerequisite for ML 202.
291-292. INTERMEDIATE SUPERVISED STUDY 3 cr. each Supervised
independent study in language at the intermediate level.
301-302. ADVANCED FOREIGN LANGUAGE I, II 3 cr. each Prerequisite:
ML 202 or equivalent. Advanced study of the four language skills for
communication in a cultural context; expanding of vocabulary, idiomatic
usage and grammar. ML 301 or equivalent prerequisite for ML 302.
391-392. ADVANCED SUPERVISED STUDY 3 cr. each Supervised independent
study in language at the advanced level.
ITALIAN (IT)
101. BEGINNING ITALIAN I 3 cr. Intensive functional approach
to the four language skills in a cultural context. Classroom, multi
media, computer assisted instruction.
102. BEGINNING ITALIAN II 3 cr. Prerequisite: IT 101 or equivalent.
Amplification of language skills in a cultural context.
201-202. INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN I, II 3 cr. each Prerequisite:
IT 102 or equivalent. Further development of the four language skills
for communication in a cultural context; expanding of vocabulary, idiomatic
usage, and grammar. IT 201 or equivalent prerequisite for IT 202.
291-292. INTERMEDIATE SUPERVISED STUDY 3 cr. each Supervised
independent study in Italian at the intermediate level.
301-302. ADVANCED ITALIAN I, II 3 cr. each Prerequisite: IT
202 or equivalent. Advanced study of the four language skills for communication
in a cultural context; expanding of vocabulary, idiomatic usage, and
grammar. IT 301 or equivalent prerequisite for IT 302.
391-392. ADVANCED SUPERVISED STUDY 1-3 cr. each Supervised
independent study in Italian at the advanced level.
JAPANESE (JP)
101. BEGINNING JAPANESE I 3 cr. Intensive functional approach
to the four language skills in a cultural context. Classroom, multi
media, computer assisted instruction.
102. BEGINNING JAPANESE II 3 cr. Prerequisite: JP 101 or equivalent.
Amplification of language skills in a cultural context.
201-202. INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE I, II 3 cr. each Prerequisite:
JP 102 or equivalent. Further development of the four language skills
for communication in a cultural context; expanding of vocabulary, idiomatic
usage, and grammar. JP 201 or equivalent prerequisite for JP 202.
291-292. INTERMEDIATE SUPERVISED STUDY 1-3 cr. each Supervised
independent study in Japanese at the intermediate level.
301-302. ADVANCED JAPANESE I, II 3 cr. each Prerequisite: JP
202 or equivalent. Advanced study of the four language skills for communication
in a cultural context; expanding of vocabulary, idiomatic usage, and
grammar. JP 301 or equivalent prerequisite for JP 302.
391-392. ADVANCED SUPERVISED STUDY 3 cr. each Supervised independent
study in Japanese at the advanced level.
399. SPECIAL TOPICS 3 cr. Occasional course on a selected topic.
Announced in schedule of classes.
498-499. INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN JAPANESE 3 cr. each Prerequisite:
JP 302 or 392 or equivalent. Contemporary Japanese used in various areas
of specialization. JP 498 or equivalent prerequisite for JP 499.
RUSSIAN (RS)
101. BEGINNING RUSSIAN I 3 cr. Intensive functional approach
to the four language skills in a cultural context. Classroom, multi
media, computer assisted instruction.
102. BEGINNING RUSSIAN II 3 cr. Prerequisite: RS 101 or equivalent.
Amplification of language skills in a cultural context.
201-202. INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN I, II 3 cr. each Prerequisite:
RS 102 or equivalent. Further development of the four skills for communication
in a cultural context; expanding of vocabulary, idiomatic usage, and
grammar. RS 20l or equivalent prerequisite to RS 202.
291-292. INTERMEDIATE SUPERVISED STUDY 3 cr. each Supervised
independent study in Russian at the intermediate level.
301-302. ADVANCED RUSSIAN I, II 3 cr. each Prerequisite: RS
202 or equivalent. Advanced study of the four skills for communication
in a cultural context; expanding of vocabulary, idiomatic usage, and
grammar. RS 30l or equivalent prerequisite to RS 302.
309. RUSSIAN SOCIETY AND CULTURE 3 cr. Prerequisite: RS 302
or equivalent. Culture of daily Russian life and the distinctive cultural
achievements of the Russian people—contemporary and past—through
speaking and writing.
391-392. ADVANCED SUPERVISED STUDY 3 cr. each Supervised independent
study in Russian at the advanced level.
399. SPECIAL TOPICS 3 cr. Occasional course on a selected topic.
Announced in schedule of classes.
INTERCULTURAL PERSPECTIVES (ML)
All Intercultural Perspectives courses are taught in English.
215. UNDERSTANDING AFRICA THROUGH FILM 3 cr. Multiple dimensions
of African societies through documentaries and movies. Traditions, lifestyles,
and history of Africa, and this continent’s role in the international
arena.
299. SPECIAL TOPICS 3 cr. Selected topics in intercultural
perspectives. One or several aspects of the culture of one country,
especially as found in its language, literature, ideas, or art forms;
this culture either in the country of origin or as American heritage.
Geographical areas and instructors announced each semester. Course may
be repeated with a different subject matter.
399. SPECIAL TOPICS 1 3 cr. Topic selected by the instructor.
499. SPECIAL TOPICS 1 3 cr. Topic selected by the instructor.
LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION (ML)
These courses are taught in English.
205. SHORT FICTION OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY IN TRANSLATION
3 cr. Survey of translated short stories and/or novellas from
one or more literatures of the nineteenth century, presenting how one
or more peoples represented their values and views of nineteenth century
society, history, and culture.
206. SHORT FICTION SINCE 1900 IN TRANSLATION 3 cr.
Survey of translated short stories and/or novellas from one or more
literatures since 1900, presenting how one or more peoples represented
their values and views of society, history, and culture of the time.
211. MASTERPIECES OF WORLD LITERATURE 3 cr. Survey
of translated literary works by men and/or women authors from one or
more cultures/populations involving any time period and one or more
literary genre(s).
260. ITALIAN-AMERICAN CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION THROUGH LITERATURE
3 cr. Prerequisites: EN 111 112 or equivalent. The Italian-American
experience from the late nineteenth century to the present. Socio political
issues seen through literature, other readings, and cinema.
265. ITALIAN AND ITALIAN-AMERICAN SPIRITUALITY THROUGH LITERATURE
AND FILM 3 cr. No prerequisite. Franciscan ideology and theology
and its cultural, literary and artistic influences on Italian and Italian-American
literature and film.
270. FAITH, REASON AND ART IN ITALIAN AND ITALIAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE
3 cr. No prerequisite. How faith, reason and art interact in
Italian and Italian-American literature.
275. MODERN ITALY AND MASS MIGRATION THROUGH LITERATURE 3 cr.
Historical and cultural background of modern Italy, especially through
the works of Ignazio Silone. Study of the conditions of Southern Italy
which led to mass migration to the United States in the past century.
280. THE MOSAIC OF SICILY: ART, HISTORY, AND LITERATURE 3 cr.
No prerequisite. History, literature, and art from ancient
to modern Sicily. A study trip to Sicily is an integral part of the
course.
320. DANTE’S DIVINE COMEDY 3 cr. Study in modern
English translation of Hell, Purgatory and Paradise with special attention
to theological issues as well as literary content. Dante is examined
as both a supreme poetic craftsman and a church reformer.
325. ITALIAN HUMANISM AND THE RENAISSANCE 3 cr. Study
of Italian Humanism and the Renaissance through the writings of Petrarch,
Alberti, Machiavelli, Michelangelo, Vittoria Collonna and Leonardo da
Vinci. Includes an intensive, on-site learning tour. Travel fee required.
350. DANTE’S CITIES: ROME, FLORENCE, L’AQUILA, SIENA
3 cr. Study of the Divine Comedy and Vita Nuova, showing how
these reflect the social, cultural and artistic representation of late
medieval Italy. Includes an intensive, on-site learning tour of the
cities which have influenced Dante’s art. Travel fee required.
