Department of Foreign Languages

Chaney Bergdall, Mark Fairchild, Norris Friesen, Jan King, Brigitte Martin

The study of foreign language is strongly recommended for all students, not only to acquire linguistic skills, but for the purpose of gaining insight into the cultural diversity of the peoples of the world. Students who have studied a foreign language may wish to continue in the same language. Students who have studied two or more years of a language in high school and wish to continue should take the CLEP examination in that language no later than July so that they can be properly placed. Advanced Placement can also be used for language placement and credit may also be allowed for students who achieve a score of 3 or higher on some AP language tests.

The University minor in Spanish requires a minimum of 22 hours, including 12 semester hours of college level credit in Spanish language courses (or equivalent credit through CLEP or AP examinations) prior to the Semester in Spain; the remaining hours for the minor are taken through the semester in Spain program.  Students will normally complete 16 hours in the Semester in Spain program and are placed in courses on the basis of testing at the beginning of the experience.  Additional information about the Semester in Spain program is included in the section on off-campus programs.

Courses in French

FR 111 Elementary French I                                (3)

An audiolingual approach with practice in pronunciation and conversation and stress on grammar and reading.

                                                                         Fall

FR 121 Elementary French II                               (3)

A continuation of elementary French with practice in pronunciation and conversation and stress on elements of grammar and reading. Prerequisite: FR 111

                                                                     Spring

FR 211 Intermediate French I                              (3)

Reading of significant authors with grammar review, composition and oral practice.  Prerequisite: FR 121

                                                                         Fall

FR 221 Intermediate French II                             (3)

A continuation of intermediate French with readings of significant authors, grammar, composition and oral practice.  Prerequisite: FR 211

                                                                     Spring

FR 311 French Conversation and Composition I (3)

Practice in conversation, principles of phonetics, and translation of English into French. Prerequisite: FR 221

                                   Offered on Sufficient Demand

FR 321 French Conversation and Composition II (3)

A continuation of French conversation and composition with practice in conversation, principles of phonetics, and translation of English into French. Prerequisite: FR 311

                                   Offered on Sufficient Demand

FR 331 French Literature and Civilization I         (3)

A survey of the history of French literature with readings from representative authors, and a study of political, social, and other institutions, particularly as these relate to the literature. Prerequisite: FR 221

                                   Offered on Sufficient Demand

FR 341 French Literature and Civilization II        (3)

A continuation of French literature and civilization, surveying the history of French literature with readings from representative authors, and a study of political, social, and other institutions as these relate to literature. Prerequisite: FR 221

                                   Offered on Sufficient Demand

FR 490 Independent Study                               (1-4)

The study of some problem in French language and literature which gives the student experience in the techniques of independent investigation.  May be repeated for credit.

                                                              Fall, Spring

Courses in German

GM 111 Elementary German I                             (3)

A conversational approach which integrates elements of grammar with skill development in listening, speaking, reading and writing. German cultural aspects are an integral part of the course.

                                                       Fall Even Years

GM 121 Elementary German II                            (3)

A continuation of elementary German with practice in pronunciation, conversation, reading and writing. Prerequisite: GM 111

                                                    Spring Odd Years

GM 211 Intermediate German I                           (3)

Grammar review, composition, conversation, and selected readings. Prerequisite: GM 121

                                                        Fall Odd Years

GM 221 Intermediate German II                          (3)

A continuation of intermediate German with grammar review, composition, conversation, and selected readings. Prerequisite: GM 211

                                                   Spring Even Years

Courses in Greek

GR 111 Elementary Greek I                                 (4)

Introductory grammar of the Greek New Testament with emphases on grammatical analysis, vocabulary building, and the development of reading skills. Some attention will be given to the translation of passages of the Greek New Testament. Students who need to take English Usage and Composition are encouraged to do so before beginning Greek.

                                                        Fall Odd Years

GR 121 Elementary Greek II                                (4)

A continuation of elementary Greek and translation of I John. Prerequisite: GR 111

                                                   Spring Even Years

GR 211 Intermediate Greek                                 (4)

A mastery of intermediate grammar with emphases on vocabulary building, syntax, and translation of a significant block of the Greek New Testament. Prerequisite: GR 121

                                                       Fall Even Years

GR 421 Exegetical Greek                                    (4)

A study of intermediate and advanced Greek grammar, continued vocabulary building and syntax.  Students in the course also discuss the methods of Greek exegesis and translate a portion of the New Testament. Prerequisite: GR 211

                                                    Spring Odd Years

Courses in Hebrew

Hebrew is available on a tutorial basis.

Courses in Spanish

SN 111 Elementary Spanish I                             (3)

An audiolingual approach with practice in pronunciation and conversation with stress on elements of grammar and reading.

                                                                         Fall

SN 121 Elementary Spanish II                            (3)

A continuation of elementary Spanish with practice in pronunciation and conversation and stress on elements of grammar and reading. Prerequisite: SN 111

                                                                     Spring

SN 211 Intermediate Spanish I                            (3)

Grammar review, composition, conversation and selected readings.  Prerequisite: SN 121

                                                                         Fall

SN 221 Intermediate Spanish II                           (3)

A continuation of intermediate Spanish with grammar review, composition, conversation and selected readings. Prerequisite: SN 211

                                                                     Spring

SN 311 Spanish Conversation and Composition I (3)

Practice in conversation and composition with stress on problem areas of pronunciation and grammar. Prerequisite: SN 221

                                   Offered on Sufficient Demand

SN 321 Spanish Conversation and Composition II (3)

A continuation of Spanish conversation and composition with practice in conversation and composition and stress on problem areas of pronunciation. Prerequisite: SN 311

                                   Offered on Sufficient Demand

SN 331 Spanish Literature and Civilization I       (3)

A survey of the history of Spanish literature with readings from representative authors, and a study of political, social, and other institutions, particularly as these relate to the literature. Prerequisite: SN 221           

                                   Offered on Sufficient Demand

SN 341 Spanish Literature and Civilization II      (3)

A continuation of Spanish literature and civilization, surveying the history of Spanish literature with readings from representative authors, and a study of political, social, and other institutions as these relate to literature. Prerequisite: SN 221

                                   Offered on Sufficient Demand