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541-552-6740
Daniel Morris, Chair

The Foreign Languages and Literatures Program offers language instruction in French, German, Japanese, Spanish and American Sign Language. Students from any discipline on campus can pursue language instruction which will enhance their major program, improve their language proficiency, and prepare them for a variety of professional and international careers and opportunities.

Foreign language courses range from beginning language in all languages to the advanced study of culture, literature, and language in French, German and Spanish. Through special arrangements, students may pursue courses in Native American languages working directly with tribal linguists. In all languages, students may complement their language studies by participating in a wide array of study abroad and international internship opportunities.

Degree Options

Students may major in Language and Culture with a concentration in Spanish.  The Spanish Language and Culture concentration is an excellent complement to a second major in many fields, adding valuable foreign language and cultural competency and international or multicultural experience to knowledge in other disciplines  The Spanish language and culture concentration combines the study of language, literature, and culture with practical work experience through a community-based work experience or an international  internship. The Spanish language and culture concentration is also available through the Accelerated Baccalaureate program.

Students in French, German and Spanish can major in International Studies with these languages as their language of focus. For more information about the International Studies degree, click here  .

After earning a bachelor’s degree, students may earn a basic teaching license in French, German, or Spanish at the secondary level through the School of Education’s Master of Arts in Teaching.

In French and Spanish, the SOU Summer Language Institute offers an intensive graduate program for middle school and high school teachers leading to a master of arts in French Language Teaching or Spanish Language Teaching.  The program allows teachers to complete the master’s degree over the course of three summers.  The French and Spanish Summer Language Institutes take place in Angers, France and Guanajuato, Mexico respectively. 

Students may be able to combine their language study with another discipline on campus to complete an Interdisciplinary Studies degree. For information about the Interdisciplinary Studies degree, click here.

Careers

Students with advanced language proficiency and cultural knowledge are prepared to work in a variety of fields. The understanding of other cultures, international experience, and language proficiency, particularly when combined with a major in another discipline (art, music theatre, business, communication, economics, English, EMDA, history, international studies, political science, among others) opens doors to careers in media and film, international business, law, social services, government foreign service, non-governmental aid organizations, travel and tourism, and many others. 

Language Requirements

BA Language requirement

Students seeking a bachelor of arts (BA) degree, as opposed to a bachelor of science (BS) degree must complete one year of a foreign language at the second year level or above. The BA degree is the preferred degree for students in disciplines such as art and art history, communication, creative writing, elementary education, emerging media and digital art (EMDA), English, history, international studies, music, pre-med, and theatre. Students in other disciplines, such as business and political science, prefer the BA as it recognizes their experience in studying a foreign language.

Deficiency in a foreign language

Students who do not complete two years of high school foreign language prior to being admitted to SOU are granted admissions with a Deficiency in Foreign Language. These students are required to complete at least two terms of a foreign language at SOU prior to graduating, no matter what major they choose. Students with a Deficiency in Foreign Language are strongly encouraged to study a foreign language at SOU their freshmen year.

Special Credit Options

 Advanced Placement/Credit by Examination

Students seeking credit for 100- and 200-level second language coursework are granted the following exception to the Credit by Exam policy: Students who place in a course beyond 101, enroll in the course within one year of taking the placement exam, and complete the higher-level course with a B or better may purchase credit for the lower-level courses. Students must apply for credit within one term of completing the higher-level course. The placement exam itself will not meet BA language requirements. In addition, students who place in the 300-level of Spanish may take an additional written exam to place into SPAN 312  , SPAN 321  , or SPAN 412  . Students who place into one of those courses and successfully complete it with a B or better may purchase credits for SPAN 310  and SPAN 311  .

Southern Oregon Foreign Language Proficiency Program

High school students may obtain SOU foreign language credit through the Southern Oregon Foreign Language Proficiency Program, sponsored by Foreign Languages and Literatures and the Southern Oregon Foreign Language Association (SOFLA). Only approved schools and teachers are allowed to participate in the program. To receive the credit, students must be high school seniors enrolled in an advanced (third, fourth, or fifth year) high school language program. These students must successfully pass an Oral Proficiency Interview administered by a certified tester of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and demonstrate writing proficiency through the SOFLA writing proficiency exam based on the ACTFL scale. The following credits will be awarded:

1. 101, 102 for scores equivalent to novice high on the ACTFL scale in both speaking and writing;
2. 101, 102, 103 for scores equivalent to intermediate low on the ACTFL scale in both speaking and writing; or
3. 101, 102, 103 and 201, 202 for scores equivalent to intermediate mid on the ACTFL scale in both speaking and writing.

Students planning to enroll at SOU who place at the intermediate mid level on both assessments may receive additional credit for 203 upon recommendation of their high school teacher and successful completion of a 300-level class at SOU.

Teacher Licensing

Students who would like to teach languages at the middle school or high school level in Oregon public schools must complete a bachelor’s degree before applying for admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at SOU. Interested students should consult the department chair for an appropriate advisor and the School of Education regarding admission requirements for the MAT program.

Students must prepare in advance to increase their chances of acceptance into this competitive program. Practica, internships, and volunteer experiences working with children in the public schools prior to application to the MAT program are required.

Study Abroad

The Foreign Languages and Literatures program strongly recommends and encourages its students to participate in any of the study abroad opportunities available through SOU and affiliated programs. Programs are offered in a wide variety of countries around the world. For most yearlong programs, students must complete two years of study in the foreign language prior to participation. Students may also participate in study abroad programs through the National Student Exchange program. This program allows students to participate in study abroad programs of other universities throughout the U.S. and in universities in Canada and Puerto Rico.

Credit earned for study abroad programs is transferred back to the home campus. Financial aid may be used for these programs. Students interested in these programs should consult the director of international programs or foreign languages and literatures faculty.

Program Requirements

Programs

Bachelor of Arts

• •  Language and Culture, BA
• •  Spanish Language and Culture Concentration, BA

Master of Arts

• •  French Language Teaching, MA
• •  Spanish Language Teaching, MA

Minor

• •  Spanish Minor

Courses

American Sign Language

• ASL 101 - Introductory American Sign Language I

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  4 credits
   

  Introduction to ASL emphasizing the development of expressive skills, receptive skills, and cultural awareness. Primary focus on the student’s active use of the ASL. Course includes visual readiness skills, ASL vocabulary, Deaf culture, and ASL grammar.

   
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

• ASL 102 - Introductory American Sign Language II

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  4 credits
  Introduction to ASL emphasizing the development of expressive skills, receptive skills, and cultural awareness. Primary focus on the student’s active use of the ASL. Course includes visual readiness skills, ASL vocabulary, Deaf culture, and ASL grammar. Prerequisite(s): ASL 101 .
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• ASL 103 - Introductory American Sign Language III

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  4 credits
  Introduction to ASL emphasizing the development of expressive skills, receptive skills, and cultural awareness. Primary focus on the student’s active use of the ASL. Course includes visual readiness skills, ASL vocabulary, Deaf culture, and ASL grammar. Prerequisite(s): ASL 102  
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• ASL 201 - Intermediate American Sign Language I

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  4 credits
  Review, expansion, and refinement of first year ASL skills and knowledge. Includes expressive skill, grammar and vocabulary and Deaf Culture. Prerequisite(s): ASL 103 .
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• ASL 202 - Intermediate American Sign Language II

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  4 credits
  Review, expansion, and refinement of first year ASL skills and knowledge. Includes expressive skill, grammar and vocabulary and Deaf Culture. Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand E-Humanities). Prerequisite(s): ASL 201  
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• ASL 203 - Intermediate American Sign Language III

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  4 credits
  Review, expansion, and refinement of first year ASL skills and knowledge. Includes expressive skill, grammar and vocabulary and Deaf Culture. Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand E-Humanities). Prerequisite(s): ASL 202 .
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

Chinese

• CHN 101 - Beginning Mandarin Chinese Language and Culture I

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  4 credits
  Introduction to the Mandarin Chinese language. All four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing will be stressed, with specific emphasis on speaking skills. Students will also begin the study of Chinese characters. The relationship between language and culture will be stressed throughout.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• CHN 102 - Beginning Mandarin Chinese Language and Culture II

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  4 credits
  Introduction to the Mandarin Chinese language. All four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing will be stressed, with specific emphasis on speaking skills. Students will also begin the study of Chinese characters. The relationship between language and culture will be stressed throughout.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• CHN 103 - Beginning Mandarin Chinese Language and Culture III

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  4 credits
  Introduction to the Mandarin Chinese language. All four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing will be stressed, with specific emphasis on speaking skills. Students will also begin the study of Chinese characters. The relationship between language and culture will be stressed throughout.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• CHN 199 - Special Studies

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  1 to 4 credits
  Special studies in Chinese language and culture. Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• CHN 201 - Intermediate Mandarin Chinese Language and Culture I

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  4 credits
  Enables students to reach at least intermediate low language proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and to study Chinese culture. Continues the study of Chinese characters started in Beginning Mandarin Chinese. Students communicate in Chinese on topics ranging from everyday life, family, and work to political, economic, and social questions affecting culture. Materials include a variety of cultural texts, and various media resources. Closed to native speakers of Chinese. Prerequisite(s): CHN 101 , CHN 102 , CHN 103 .
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• CHN 202 - Intermediate Mandarin Chinese Language and Culture II

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  4 credits
  Enables students to reach at least intermediate low language proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and to study Chinese culture. Continues the study of Chinese characters started in Beginning Mandarin Chinese. Students communicate in Chinese on topics ranging from everyday life, family, and work to political, economic, and social questions affecting culture. Materials include a variety of cultural texts, and various media resources. Closed to native speakers of Chinese. Prerequisite(s): CHN 101 , CHN 102 , CHN 103 .
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• CHN 203 - Intermediate Mandarin Chinese Language and Culture III

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  4 credits
  Enables students to reach at least intermediate low language proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and to study Chinese culture. Continues the study of Chinese characters started in Beginning Mandarin Chinese. Students communicate in Chinese on topics ranging from everyday life, family, and work to political, economic, and social questions affecting culture. Materials include a variety of cultural texts, and various media resources. Closed to native speakers of Chinese. Prerequisite(s): CHN 101 , CHN 102 , CHN 103 .
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• CHN 209 - Practicum

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  1 to 4 credits
  Practicum in Chinese language and culture. Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
  Graded Pass/No Pass only.
• CHN 299 - Special Studies

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  1 to 4 credits
  Special studies in Chinese language and culture. Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

Foreign Languages

• FL 101 - Special Topics: Beginning Language

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  4 credits
  Allows students to receive beginning language credit for languages not taught on a regular basis on the SOU campus. Title and content varies according to the language taught. May be repeated for credit. Languages taught may be from approved study-abroad programs, NASILP self-instructional programs, or other special language programs affiliated with SOU, including Native American languages.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FL 102 - Special Topics: Beginning Language

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  4 credits
  Allows students to receive beginning language credit for languages not taught on a regular basis on the SOU campus. Title and content varies according to the language taught. May be repeated for credit. Languages taught may be from approved study-abroad programs, NASILP self-instructional programs, or other special language programs affiliated with SOU, including Native American languages.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FL 103 - Special Topics: Beginning Language

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  4 credits
  Allows students to receive beginning language credit for languages not taught on a regular basis on the SOU campus. Title and content varies according to the language taught. May be repeated for credit. Languages taught may be from approved study-abroad programs, NASILP self-instructional programs, or other special language programs affiliated with SOU, including Native American languages.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FL 199 - Special Studies

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  1 to 8 credits
  Credits to be arranged. May not be repeated for additional credit.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FL 201 - Special Topics: Intermediate Language

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  4 credits
  Allows students to receive intermediate language credit for languages not taught on a regular basis on the SOU campus. Title and content varies according to the language taught. May be repeated for credit. Languages taught may be from approved study-abroad programs, NASILP self-instructional programs, or other special language programs affiliated with SOU, including Native American languages. Completion of sequence meets BA language requirement.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FL 202 - Special Topics: Intermediate Language

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  4 credits
  Allows students to receive intermediate language credit for languages not taught on a regular basis on the SOU campus. Title and content varies according to the language taught. May be repeated for credit. Languages taught may be from approved study-abroad programs, NASILP self-instructional programs, or other special language programs affiliated with SOU, including Native American languages. Completion of sequence meets BA language requirement.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FL 203 - Special Topics: Intermediate Language

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  4 credits
  Allows students to receive intermediate language credit for languages not taught on a regular basis on the SOU campus. Title and content varies according to the language taught. May be repeated for credit. Languages taught may be from approved study-abroad programs, NASILP self-instructional programs, or other special language programs affiliated with SOU, including Native American languages. Completion of sequence meets BA language requirement.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FL 299 - Special Studies

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  1 to 8 credits
  Credits to be arranged. May not be repeated for additional credit.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FL 399 - Special Studies

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  1 to 12 credits
  Credits to be arranged. May not be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FL 511 - Second Language Acquisition Theory and Practice

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  3 credits
  Provides students with an overview of the most current theories of second language acquisition and the teaching methodologies that result from these approaches. Students will detail differences between and similarities among the various models of second language acquisition as they learn how to identify and integrate them into the foreign language classroom.
  Graded (A-F) only.
• FL 512 - Teaching for Proficiency: Methods and Strategies

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  3 credits
  Explores how proficiency standards can be applied in the classroom in conjunction with state and local standards based on the national standards for foreign language education as established by the American Council on Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). Students learn how to integrate the five Cs of foreign language education: communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities, with clearly defined proficiency standards for foreign language performance.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FL 513 - Foreign Language Assessment: Principles and Strategies

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  3 credits
  Equips participants with up-to-date knowledge of best practices in assessing foreign language development and provides them with meaningful opportunities to practice creating assessment tools and evaluation criteria in a collaborative setting. The approach to assessment emphasized in this course is multidimensional and Standards-based. Course participants complete a portfolio of assessment tools for classroom use.
  Graded (A-F) only.
• FL 514 - Action Research

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  3 credits
  Introduces students to research methodologies that pursue action (change) and research (understanding) concurrently. Students will learn how to do a systematic inquiry into the teaching/learning environment of a classroom with the goal of developing reflective teaching practices. This course is intended as preparation for an action research project that students will conduct over the course of the following year.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FL 515 - Technology in the Classroom

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  3 credits
  Transforms knowledge into practice about Second Language Acquisition (SLA) and pedagogy, while focusing on the use of technology in the foreign language classroom. Fosters professional development as students formulate critical skills for creating, integrating, and assessing technology into the classroom. Topics may include interactive and non-interactive hypermedia technologies, Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL), language testing and technology, distance learning, online discussions, and software selection.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

French

• FR 101 - Beginning French Language and Culture I

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  4 credits
  Enables students to reach a minimum of novice high proficiency and introduces them to the cultural differences of French speakers. Materials include texts, CDs, videotapes, films, and elementary cultural and literary readings. Closed to native speakers of French. Prerequisite(s): SOU French Placement Level 1
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FR 102 - Beginning French Language and Culture II

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  4 credits
  Enables students to reach a minimum of novice high proficiency and introduces them to the cultural differences of French speakers. Materials include texts, CDs, videotapes, films, and elementary cultural and literary readings. Closed to native speakers of French. Prerequisite(s): SOU French Placement Level 2 or FR 101 .
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FR 103 - Beginning French Language and Culture III

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  4 credits
  Enables students to reach a minimum of novice high proficiency and introduces them to the cultural differences of French speakers. Materials include texts, CDs, videotapes, films, and elementary cultural and literary readings. Closed to native speakers of French.  Approved for University Studies - Strand E.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FR 106 - Beginning French Conversation

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  1 credit
  Involves oral practice of materials studied in Beginning French. Graded P/NP only. Closed to native speakers of French. Corequisite(s): Beginning French Language and Culture.
  Graded Pass/No Pass only
• FR 107 - Beginning French Conversation

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  1 credit
  Involves oral practice of materials studied in Beginning French. Graded P/NP only. Closed to native speakers of French. Corequisite(s): Beginning French Language and Culture.
  Graded Pass/No Pass only
• FR 108 - Beginning French Conversation

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  1 credit
  Involves oral practice of materials studied in Beginning French. Graded P/NP only. Closed to native speakers of French. Corequisite(s): Beginning French Language and Culture.
  Graded Pass/No Pass only
• FR 199 - Special Studies

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  1 to 18 credits
  Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FR 201 - Intermediate French Language and Culture I

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  4 credits
  Enables students to reach a minimum of intermediate mid language proficiency, to compare cultural ideas, and to analyze issues, problems, and practices of the native and target language groups. Students are required to communicate in French on topics ranging from everyday life, family, and work to political, economic, and social questions affecting culture. Materials include literary and cultural texts, audiotapes, videotapes, films, art, and performances. Closed to native speakers of French.  Approved for University Studies - Strand E. Prerequisite(s): SOU French Placement Level 3 or FR 103 .
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FR 202 - Intermediate French Language and Culture II

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  4 credits
  Enables students to reach a minimum of intermediate mid language proficiency, to compare cultural ideas, and to analyze issues, problems, and practices of the native and target language groups. Students are required to communicate in French on topics ranging from everyday life, family, and work to political, economic, and social questions affecting culture. Materials include literary and cultural texts, audiotapes, videotapes, films, art, and performances. Closed to native speakers of French. Approved for University Studies Explorations Strand E–Humanities (FR 202 and FR 203 only). Prerequisite(s): SOU French Placement Level 4 or FR 201 .
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FR 202H - Honors Intermediate French Language and Culture II

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  4 credits
  Enables students to reach a minimum of intermediate mid language proficiency, to compare cultural ideas, and to analyze issues, problems, and practices of the native and target language groups. Students are required to communicate in French on topics ranging from everyday life, family, and work to political, economic, and social questions affecting culture. Materials include literary and cultural texts, audiotapes, videotapes, films, art, and performances. Closed to native speakers of French. Approved for University Studies Explorations Strand E–Humanities (FR 202 and FR 203 only). Prerequisite(s): SOU French Placement Level 4 or FR 201 .
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FR 203 - Intermediate French Language and Culture III

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  4 credits
  Enables students to reach a minimum of intermediate mid language proficiency, to compare cultural ideas, and to analyze issues, problems, and practices of the native and target language groups. Students are required to communicate in French on topics ranging from everyday life, family, and work to political, economic, and social questions affecting culture. Materials include literary and cultural texts, audiotapes, videotapes, films, art, and performances. Closed to native speakers of French. Approved for University Studies Explorations Strand E–Humanities (FR 202 and FR 203 only). Prerequisite(s):
  FR 202
    
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FR 203H - Honors Intermediate French Language and Culture III

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  4 credits
  Enables students to reach a minimum of intermediate mid language proficiency, to compare cultural ideas, and to analyze issues, problems, and practices of the native and target language groups. Students are required to communicate in French on topics ranging from everyday life, family, and work to political, economic, and social questions affecting culture. Materials include literary and cultural texts, audiotapes, videotapes, films, art, and performances. Closed to native speakers of French. Approved for University Studies Explorations Strand E–Humanities (FR 202 and FR 203 only). Prerequisite(s):
  FR 202
    
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FR 206 - Intermediate French Conversation

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  1 credit each
  Involves oral practice of materials studied in Intermediate French. Graded P/NP only. Closed to native speakers of French. Corequisite(s): Intermediate French Language and Culture.
  Graded Pass/No Pass only
• FR 207 - Intermediate French Conversation

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  1 credit each
  Involves oral practice of materials studied in Intermediate French. Graded P/NP only. Closed to native speakers of French. Corequisite(s): Intermediate French Language and Culture.
  Graded Pass/No Pass only
• FR 208 - Intermediate French Conversation

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  1 credit each
  Involves oral practice of materials studied in Intermediate French. Graded P/NP only. Closed to native speakers of French. Corequisite(s): Intermediate French Language and Culture.
  Graded Pass/No Pass only
• FR 209 - Practicum

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  1 to 6 credits
  Credits to be arranged. May not be repeated for additional credit.
  Graded Pass/No Pass only
• FR 220 - Francophone Cultures of the World

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  4 credits
  Explores non-European French-speaking cultures of the world through literature and film. Emphasizes francophone cultures of Africa, the Caribbean, and Canada, with some discussion of French-speaking cultures of Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Uses film, short stories, poetry, and cultural readings to explore the diversity of the francophone world. Taught in English. Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand E–Humanities).
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FR 299 - Special Studies

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  1 to 18 credits
  Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FR 301 - Introduction to French Literature

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  4 credits
  Introduces various genres in French literature through short representative works of poetry, short stories, the novel, and theatre. Emphasizes the development of reading skills as preparation for advanced literature courses. Prerequisite(s): Two years of college French, SOU French Placement Level 5, or FR 203 .
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FR 308 - French Trailer Course

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  1 to 2 credits
  Credits to be arranged. May not be repeated for additional credit.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FR 314 - La France Contemporaine

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  4 credits
  Study of contemporary French culture, emphasizing development of oral and written expression in French. Cultural topics include contemporary societal, religious, and political institutions; patterns of daily life; and customs and practices of contemporary France. Topics serve as the basis for in-class discussion and composition assignments. Taught in French. Approved for University Studies (Integration - Strand J). Prerequisite(s): SOU French Placement Level 5 or FR 203  and completion of all lower division University Studies requirements
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FR 315 - La Civilisation Française

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  4 credits
  Study of the historical development of French culture and society from the beginnings through World War II. Emphasizes the influence of key historical, artistic, political, and cultural movements on contemporary French thought and society. Topics serve as the basis for in-class discussion and composition assignments. Meets the major requirements in research and writing for the French option in the language and culture major. Taught in French. Prerequisite(s): SOU French Placement Level 5 or FR 203  and completion of all lower division University Studies requirements
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FR 320 - Francophone Cultures of the World

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  4 credits
  Explores non-European French-speaking cultures of the world through literature and film. Emphasizes francophone cultures of Africa, the Caribbean, and Canada, with some discussion of French-speaking cultures of Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Uses film, short stories, poetry, and cultural readings to explore the diversity of the francophone world. Taught in English, but some readings and student writing will be in French. Not open to students who have completed FR 220. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: FR 203  or consent of instructor.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FR 326 - Topics in French/Francophone Literature

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  4 credits
  A study of major writers, trends, and/or specific topics in French or Francophone literature.  Examines a wide range of genres and representative authors from France or French-speaking countries.  Special consideration will be given to the political, historical, social and aesthetic dimension of the literature and its role in the development of French/Francophone identity.  Course conducted entirely in French. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. Approved for University Studies Integration (Strand J). Prerequisite(s): FR 203   or French Placement Test Level 5.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FR 328 - Topics in French/Francophone Culture

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  4 credits
  Addresses selected topics in French or Francophone culture that have significantly influenced French/Francophone thought or contemporary French or Francophone society. Topics may include social, political, artistic, or historical movements; contemporary lifestyles and customs; and issues of current interest in the French-speaking world. Taught in French. May be repeated for credit when topic changes (maximum 16 credits). Approved for University Studies Integration (Strand J).

    Prerequisite(s): FR 203   or French Placement test Level 5.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

• FR 330 - Intermediate/Advance Oral Proficiency

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  4 credits
  Designed to improve speaking proficiency in standard French. Helps students move from the intermediate to advanced speaking level on the ACTFL proficiency scale using numerous electronic sources and regular individual oral discussions and interviews. Focuses on developing advanced oral skills of narrating and describing in all time frames, talking about current events and topics of interest, and speaking in paragraph-level language. May be repeated for credit. Repeatable for a maximum of 8 credits.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FR 331 - French Pronunciation and Phonetics

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  4 credits
  Offers a thorough study of the fundamentals of French pronunciation and phonetics. Focuses on corrective phonetics to improve individual student pronunciation. Prerequisite(s): SOU French Placement Level 5 or FR 201 .
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FR 345 - Topics in Language and Linguistics

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  4 credits
  Addresses selected topics in French language or linguistics, such as grammar, translation, writing, or linguistics. Course conducted entirely in French. May be repeated for credit when topic changes.  Prerequisite(s): FR 203   or French Placement test Level 5.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FR 350 - Topics in French Film

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  4 credits
  Examines selected topics in French cinema, focusing on insights into French culture as seen through film. Recent topics include Masterpieces of French Film, French Film and Cultural Identity, French Film and Society, and Feminine Images in French Film. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. Approved for University Studies Integration - Strand J. Prerequisite(s): SOU French Placement Level 5 or FR 203 ; and completion of all lower division University Studies requirements
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FR 399 - Special Studies

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  1 to 18 credits
  Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FR 403 - Thesis

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  1 to 9 credits
  Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FR 405 - Reading and Conference

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  1 to 6 credits
  Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FR 406 - Community-Based Work Experience

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  1 to 4 credits
  A practicum work experience in local businesses, schools, or other agencies where French is required. Carried out in French and overseen by a faculty member. The work experience includes work objectives, journals, reports, and an employer evaluation. Repeatable.
  Graded Pass/No Pass only
• FR 407 - Seminar

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  1 to 4 credits
  Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• FR 408 - International Internship

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  1 to 12 credits
  French language internship in a discipline of the student’s area of interest, such as business, humanities, science, or social science. Internships are in French-speaking countries. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
  Graded Pass/No Pass only
• FR 409 - Practicum

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  1 to 12 credits
  Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
  Graded Pass/No Pass only
• FR 426 - Topics in French Literature

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  3-4 credits
  Examines literary texts reflecting the development of a genre or a specific topic in a given age. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. Prerequisite(s): FR 301  or FR 326  . Junior standing or above, or consent of instructor.
  Graded (A-F) only
• FR 427 - Topics in Francophone Literature

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  3-4 credits
  Explores Francophone literature by authors originating from countries other than France. Representative works selected from African, Canadian, Caribbean, Indochinese, or Latin American literature. Conducted in French. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. Approved for University Studies (Integration -Strand J). Prerequisite(s): FR 301  or FR 326 . Junior standing or above, or consent of instructor.
  Graded (A-F) only
• FR 428 - Topics in French Culture

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  3-4 credits
  Addresses selected topics in French culture that have significantly influenced French thought or contemporary French society. Topics may include social, political, artistic, or historical movements; contemporary lifestyles and customs; and issues of current interest in the French-speaking world. Taught in French. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. Prerequisite(s): FR 328   or FR 314  or FR 315  . Junior standing or above, or consent of instructor.
  Graded (A-F) only
• FR 430 - Advanced/Superior Oral Proficiency

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  4 credits
  Designed to improve speaking proficiency in standard French. Helps students move from the advanced to superior speaking level on the ACTFL proficiency scale using numerous electronic sources and regular individual oral discussions and interviews. Focuses on developing superior-level oral skills of stating and defending opinions, speaking in the abstract, and hypothesizing in extended discourse while strengthening the advanced skills of describing in all time frames, and talking about current events and topics of interest. May be repeated for credit. Repeatable for a maximum of 8 credits. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
  Graded (A-F) only
• FR 445 - Advanced French Grammar

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  3 to 4 credits
  Offers an intensive review of French grammar. Focuses on common problem areas. Conducted in French. May not be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite(s): FR 201 , FR 202 , FR 203  and junior standing or above.
  Graded (A-F) only
• FR 450 - Topics in French Film

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  4 credits
  Examines selected topics in French cinema, focusing on insights into French culture as seen through film. Recent topics include Masterpieces of French Film, French Film and Cultural Identity, French Film and Society, and Feminine Images in French Film. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. Prerequisite(s): FR 314   or FR 301  or FR 328   or instructor consent.
  Graded (A-F) only
• FR 460 - Translation

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  3 to 4 credits
  Studies the problems of translating literary and nonliterary texts from French into English and English into French. Involves some work on simultaneous oral translation. May not be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite(s): FR 314  or FR 328 . Junior standing or above, or consent of instructor.
  Graded (A-F) only
• FR 490 - Research and Writing Capstone

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  2 to 4 credits
  Senior capstone. Designed to be the culminating project of the major for both Options A and B. Students create a research project in consultation with a faculty member. The capstone reflects the student’s personal interests and career goals and may be linked to a work internship with advisor approval. The project results in an analytical research paper and bibliography written in French. Capstones may be in the areas of language, literature, or culture. Students deliver an oral presentation of the project in French to foreign languages and literatures faculty. Repeatable for up to 4 credits. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in the major and FR 314  and FR 315 . Must also be enrolled in another 400-level French class.
  Graded (A-F) only
• FR 503 - Thesis

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  1 to 9 credits
  Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
  Graded (A-F) only.
• FR 504 - Action Research Presentation

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  1 credit
  Culmination of Action Research conducted in the student’s classroom.  Consists of a presentation to faculty and students of the final version of the paper, which will also be submitted for digital storage in the library.  These course components are graded based on the French Action Research Project Rubric and the French Action Research Presentation Rubric.  The final written project must be approved before being presented to faculty and students.
  
• FR 505 - Reading and Conference

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  1 to 6 credits
  Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
  Graded (A-F) only
• FR 507 - Seminar

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  1 to 4 credits
  Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
  Graded (A-F) only
• FR 509 - Practicum

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  1 to 15 credits
  Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 15 credits.
  Graded Pass/No Pass only.
• FR 510 - Advanced French Conversation

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  1 credit
  Designed to improve French conversational skills. Students will learn about and discuss a wide variety of current topics, including historical influences on contemporary culture; art and media; and societal, religion and political institutions. This course may be taken for repeat credit. Up to 3 credits may be applied to degree requirements.
  Graded (A-F) only
• FR 511 - Advanced French Grammar

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  1 credit
  Addresses selected topics in French grammar, with particular focus on grammatical difficulties for English speakers in the goal of helping students improve proficiency in the language.  Course conducted entirely in French.  May be repeated for credit up to three times.
  
• FR 516 - Topics in French Language Pedagogy

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  2 credits
  Designed as a teaching praxis companion course to other courses on French language, culture, and literature, this course addresses issues of how to teach newly acquired subject matter from the corresponding courses in the foreign language classroom. Must be repeated for credit with each of the foreign language/culture courses.
  Graded (A-F) only
• FR 526 - Topics in French Literature

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  3 to 4 credits
  Examines literary texts reflecting the development of a genre or a specific topic in a given age. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. Repeatable.
  Graded (A-F) only
• FR 527 - Topics in Francophone Literature

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  3 to 4 credits
  Explores Francophone literature by authors originating from countries other than France. Representative works selected from African, Canadian, Caribbean, Indochinese, or Latin American literature. Conducted in French. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. Repeatable.
  Graded Pass/No Pass only
• FR 528 - Topics in French Culture

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  3 to 4 credits
  Addresses selected topics in French culture that have significantly influenced French thought or contemporary French society. Topics may include social, political, artistic, or historical movements; contemporary lifestyles and customs; and issues of current interest in the French-speaking world. Taught in French. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. Repeatable.
  Graded (A-F) only
• FR 530 - Advanced/Superior Oral Proficiency

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  4 credits
  Designed to improve speaking proficiency in standard French. Helps students move from the advanced to superior speaking level on the ACTFL proficiency scale using numerous electronic sources and regular individual oral discussions and interviews. Focuses on developing superior-level oral skills of stating and defending opinions, speaking in the abstract, and hypothesizing in extended discourse while strengthening the advanced skills of describing in all time frames, and talking about current events and topics of interest. Repeatable for a maximum of 8 credits.
  Graded (A-F) only
• FR 532 - Communicative Grammar

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  3 credits
  Addresses problem areas of French grammar as they pertain to English speakers with an intermediate to advanced level of French proficiency. Contextualizes grammar through a focus on authentic discourse and the communicative value of each grammatical function, as well as providing theoretical explanations and extensive practice.
  Graded (A-F) only.
• FR 545 - Advanced French Grammar

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  3 to 4 credits
  Offers an intensive review of French grammar. Focuses on common problem areas. Conducted in French. May not be repeated for additional credit.
  Graded (A-F) only
• FR 550 - Topics in French or Francophone Film

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  3 credits
  Offers an in-depth study of selected topics in French cinema, focusing on insights into cultures, history, or film production and practices in francophone countries. Topics may include masterpieces of film, film movements, film directors, women in cinema, cultural identity, post-colonialism, and other recent cultural topics. May be repeated for credit when topic changes.
  Graded (A-F) only
• FR 560 - Translation

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  3 to 4 credits
  Studies the problems of translating literary and nonliterary texts from French into English and English into French. Involves some work on simultaneous oral translation. May not be repeated for additional credit.
  Graded (A-F) only
• FR 581 - Topics in Theoretical and Applied French Linguistics

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  3 credits
  Explores selected topics in the four dimensions of language: phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. All activities conducted in French. May be repeated for credit when topic changes.
  Graded (A-F) only
• FR 582 - Topics in Writing and Translation

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  3 credits
  Explores selected topics in the practical applications of linguistic principles through writing and translation. May be repeated for credit when topic changes.
  Graded (A-F) only

German

• GL 101 - Beginning German Language and Culture I

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  4 credits each
  Enables students to reach at least novice high proficiency and introduces them to the cultural differences of German speakers. Materials include texts, audiotapes, videotapes, films, and elementary cultural and literary readings. Closed to native speakers of German.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• GL 102 - Beginning German Language and Culture II

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  4 credits each
  Enables students to reach at least novice high proficiency and introduces them to the cultural differences of German speakers. Materials include texts, audiotapes, videotapes, films, and elementary cultural and literary readings. Closed to native speakers of German.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• GL 103 - Beginning German Language and Culture III

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  4 credits each
  Enables students to reach at least novice high proficiency and introduces them to the cultural differences of German speakers. Materials include texts, audiotapes, videotapes, films, and elementary cultural and literary readings. Closed to native speakers of German.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• GL 199 - Special Studies

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  1 to 18 credits
  Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• GL 201 - Intermediate German Language and Culture I

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  4 credits each
  Enables students to reach intermediate mid-language proficiency, to compare cultural ideas, and to analyze issues, problems, and practices of the native and target language groups. Students are required to communicate in German on topics ranging from everyday life, family, and work to political, economic, and social questions affecting culture. Materials include literary and cultural texts, audiotapes, videotapes, films, art, and performances. Closed to native speakers of German. Prerequisite(s): GL 101 , GL 102 , and GL 103  
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• GL 202 - Intermediate German Language and Culture II

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  4 credits each
  Enables students to reach intermediate mid-language proficiency, to compare cultural ideas, and to analyze issues, problems, and practices of the native and target language groups. Students are required to communicate in German on topics ranging from everyday life, family, and work to political, economic, and social questions affecting culture. Materials include literary and cultural texts, audiotapes, videotapes, films, art, and performances. Closed to native speakers of German. Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand E–Humanities). Prerequisite(s): GL 101 , GL 102 , and GL 103  
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• GL 203 - Intermediate German Language and Culture III

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  4 credits each
  Enables students to reach intermediate mid-language proficiency, to compare cultural ideas, and to analyze issues, problems, and practices of the native and target language groups. Students are required to communicate in German on topics ranging from everyday life, family, and work to political, economic, and social questions affecting culture. Materials include literary and cultural texts, audiotapes, videotapes, films, art, and performances. Closed to native speakers of German. Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand E–Humanities). Prerequisite(s): GL 101 , GL 102 , and GL 103  
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
• GL 209 - Practicum

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  1 to 6 credits
  Credits to be arranged. May not be repeated for additional credit.
  Graded Pass/No Pass only
• GL 299 - Special Studies

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  1 to 18 credits
  Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
  Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

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