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2006-2007 Catalog

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Modern Languages and Literatures Department

Chinese, French and German Programs

Division of Humanities

Associate Professor Glenda Warren Carl, PhD (French, Latin), Chair-Chinese, French, German

Professor Suzanne Chamier, PhD (French)

Associate Professor Erika Berroth, PhD (German)

Assistant Professor Aaron Prevots, PhD (French)

Assistant Professor Carl Robertson, PhD (Chinese)

Assistant Professor David Tabb Stewart, PhD (Religion and Philosophy Department; Hebrew offered
on an independent study basis)

Visiting Instructor Joseph O’Neil, MA (German)

Assistant Professor Cherie Mitschke, PhD (French) (part-time)

Instructor Johanna Damon, MA (German) (part-time)

Our mission is to provide students with the tools and opportunities to become competent, confident, culturally literate citizens of our increasingly global society. We work closely with Southwestern’s Language Learning Center (LLC) to develop and deploy technologies that will enhance our students’ linguistic, literary and cultural learning.

Majors are expected to acquire a strong grasp of language and a working general knowledge of literature, culture and film. The capstone experience, an integrative project in which students undertake significant writing and research in the target language, reinforces these goals relative to the knowledge, insights and perspectives gained in the undergraduate years. Together with advanced courses, the capstone provides a solid grounding that prepares students as much for graduate work as for sophisticated original projects in many fields. The capstone covers broad aspects of the discipline and culminates in a formal oral presentation.

Southwestern administers placement examinations in Chinese, French, German, Greek, Latin, and Spanish. Students with a high school background in language should place high enough to receive exemption from a beginning level course. Credit hours are not awarded. Students are not required to have studied a language in high school before starting language study at Southwestern. In fact, many enjoy studying a language not studied in high school. In French, German, and Spanish, those with some experience who place into the second or fourth semester often take a conversation class in the fall in order to maintain their skills and get a strong head start on majoring or minoring.

Students taking language to fulfill the language requirement for their degrees are expected to attain proficiency in oral and written expression, listening comprehension and reading. These goals are usually attained at the end of a fourth semester course at the college level which is why students remain in the same language through the intermediate level. Students may take a proficiency test at the level required for their degree program or complete with a passing grade the specified semester requirement.

Unless they have special credits, such as a high score on an Advanced Placement exam, all students entering Southwestern take a placement test for foreign language. Students can receive exemption if their placement scores so warrant, and they will be advised as to which course they should take in that same language, based on the results of the placement exam; in the case of Classical languages, additional information from high school programs will be used to help establish placement. Students may take the beginning course (-014) in a different language if they choose not to pursue the language taken in high school. Because language study is sequential, students begin language study at the level of placement, and take next courses in the sequence in order (ie. 014, 024, 113, 123) and must earn a grade of C- or better prior to enrolling in the next course in the sequence. The courses may not be taken concurrently. Placement tests may be taken in more than one foreign language. International students whose native tongue is not English may satisfy the foreign language requirement by scoring at least 570 (paper) or 230 (computer) on the TOEFL exam.

Students who major or minor in French or German and who have placed into the fourth semester or have placed out of the foreign language requirement may take a departmental exam for credit. They may earn up to six semester hours of lower-level credit which is equivalent to credit for 113 or the 113-123 sequence. Credit will be awarded upon completion of all other major or minor requirements. Under no circumstances may an individual earn credit for more than two courses in a language by AP or placement examinations.

Minor in Chinese: 18 semester hours, including Chinese 22-313, 323; 12 additional hours of Chinese, six hours of which must be above the introductory level.

Major in French: 30 semester hours, including French 11-313, 333, 353, 933 (Capstone); 18 additional hours of French, six hours of which must be above the introductory level.

Minor in French: 18 semester hours, including French 11-313, 353; 12 additional hours of French, six hours of which must be above the introductory level.

Major in German: 30 semester hours, including German 12-333, 343, 353, 513, 933 (Capstone); 15 additional hours of German, six hours of which must be above the introductory level.

Minor in German: 18 semester hours, including German 12-333, 343; 12 additional hours of German, six hours of which must be above the introductory level.

See the Education Department for information regarding teacher certification in French.

Other Languages (FLN)

21-144, 154

OTHER LANGUAGES. Studies of languages other than those offered by the Modern Languages and Literatures Department on a regular basis. Credit may only be earned with special, prior approval of the department and may not otherwise be used to fulfill the University language requirement.

21-001, 002, 003, 004	SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic.
21-301, 302, 303, 304	SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic.
21-901, 902, 903, 904	TUTORIAL.
21-941, 942, 943, 944	ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP.
21-951, 952, 953, 954	INDEPENDENT STUDY.

Chinese (CHI)

22-014, 024	BEGINNING CHINESE I & II. A two-semester introductory course presenting the pronunciation system, fundamental grammatical structures, characters, basic vocabulary and emphasis on student participation. Includes computer-based materials.
22-113, 123	CHINESE III & IV. A two-semester course emphasizing interactive skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), authentic materials and topics concerning contemporary society. Prerequisite: Chinese 22-024 or equivalent.
22-313	CHINESE FICTION: READING & CONVERSATION. Conversation and reading course making use of texts and topics from modern and ancient works of Chinese fiction that engage literary methods and social questions raised in the texts. Discussion and composition in Chinese. Prerequisite: Chinese 22-123 or equivalent. (H)
22-323	CHINESE POETRY AND WRITING. Study of Chinese poetry from antiquity to modern verse as a means of acquiring cultural and linguistic ability. Discussion and composition on related topics, in Chinese. Weekly discussion and practice on writing of characters. Prerequisite: Chinese 22-123 or equivalent. (H)
22-363	TOPICS IN CHINESE CULTURE, LITERATURE & FILM. Taught in English. May be repeated with change in topic. May apply toward the upper-level minor requirement. (H) (IP)

22-001, 002, 003, 004	SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic.
22-301, 302, 303, 304	SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic. Prerequisite: Chinese 22-123 or the equivalent.
22-901, 902, 903, 904	TUTORIAL.
22-941, 942, 943, 944	ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP.
22-951, 952, 953, 954	INDEPENDENT STUDY. May be repeated with change in content.

French (FRE)

All courses are taught in French.

11-014	FRENCH I. Beginning French I builds skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will learn to communicate effectively both within personal areas of interest and relative to French and Francophone cultures. The course emphasizes student participation, self-expression and the ability to create with language.
11-024	FRENCH II. Beginning French II continues the work begun in the introductory semester and increases focus on reading skills and cultural literacy. Prerequisite: French 11-014 with a grade of C- or better, or equivalent placement.
11-113	FRENCH III. This course combines a comprehensive review and fine-tuning of grammar with readings in literature and culture and expanded vocabulary practice. Prerequisite: French 11-024 with a grade of C- or better, or equivalent placement.
11-123	FRENCH IV. This course is based on more sophisticated texts in French and asks students to conduct research in areas of personal interest or expertise through individual projects. Prerequisite: French 11-113 with a grade of C- or better, or equivalent placement.
11-132	BEGINNING FRENCH CONVERSATION. This course is designed to support the development of oral proficiency in the beginning and intermediate sequence. The course is designed as its own entity but appropriate for students wishing to complement other French courses, or to maintain or enhance their speaking and listening skills. Prerequisite: French 11-014 or permission of instructor. (Fall)
11-142	INTERMEDIATE FRENCH CONVERSATION. This course is designed to support the development of oral proficiency at the intermediate and advanced levels. The course is designed as its own entity but appropriate for students wishing to complement French IV and above. Prerequisite: French 11-113 or permission of instructor. (Spring)
11-313	READING FRENCH: LITERATURE AND FILM. A course introducing the critical appreciation of a wide variety of texts, including but not limited to film, poetry, short stories, essays, novellas, novels, diaries, journalism and stories told through music or images. Prerequisite: French 11-123 or equivalent. (H)
11-333	WRITING AND SPEAKING FRENCH. This course is designed to develop advanced oral and written proficiencies and to sharpen students’ linguistic facility and accuracy. Prerequisite: French 11-123 or equivalent. (H)
11-353	CONTEMPORARY FRENCH CULTURE. This course is designed to develop advanced cultural proficiencies, and it explores French and/or Francophone identities as voiced in authentic materials (text, music, images, video, films). May be repeated with change in content. Prerequisite: French 11-123 or equivalent. French 11-333 recommended. (H)
11-453	WOMEN WRITERS IN FRENCH. A study of significant works by women writers from France and the Francophone world. Prerequisites: French 11-313, 333, or 353. Also Feminist Studies 04-453. (H)
11-503	STUDIES IN FRENCH LITERATURE I. Study of selected texts from the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment, as related to French social, cultural and literary history. Prerequisite: French 11-313, 333, or 353. (H)
11-513	STUDIES IN FRENCH LITERATURE II. Study of selected texts from the modern period, as related to French social, cultural and literary history. Prerequisite: French 11-313, 333, or 353. (H)
11-603	TOPICS IN LITERATURE. This course focuses on single authors, movements, or themes. Topics include Literature and Culture of the Antilles, Paris in Literature & Film, Poetic Expression of Self and Writing Places: Litterature et lieux. May be repeated with change in topic. Prerequisite: French 11-313, 333, or 353. (H)
11-613	TEXTS/CONTEXTS. This course focuses on situating texts relative to specific periods or field of study. May be repeated with change in content. Prerequisite: French 11-313, 333, or 353. (H)

11-001, 002, 003, 004	SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic.
11-301, 302, 303, 304	SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic. Prerequisite: French 11-123 or equivalent.
11-901, 902, 903, 904	TUTORIAL.
11-933	CAPSTONE SEMINAR. This course fulfills the capstone requirement in French. As an integrative experience, the capstone challenges students to interrelate knowledge, insights and perspectives gained in their French studies and in their undergraduate experience. (H)
11-941, 942, 943, 944	ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP.
11-951, 952, 953, 954	INDEPENDENT STUDY. May be repeated with change in content.
11-983	HONORS. By invitation only.

German (GER)

All courses are taught in German.
12-014, 024	GERMAN I & II. Beginning German is a two-semester course which builds the foundation for developing proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing in German. Developing cultural literacy and the ability to create with language are integral parts of the learning goals. Students successfully completing German I and II will be able to use German creatively, to understand and produce text (from personal correspondence to routine public tasks), and to communicate effectively beyond immediate person-centered areas of interest, incorporating broader cultural knowledge. Students will become familiar with authentic materials including audiovisual resources and will develop information literacy on a variety of issues related to German by using resources on the World Wide Web.
12-113	GERMAN III. Intermediate German combines a comprehensive review and fine-tuning of grammar with readings in literature and culture. Learner-centered activities, projects and discussions develop oral and written proficiency. Students successfully completing German III will have a good understanding of contemporary life in the German-speaking world, will narrate and describe orally and in writing, and will begin to formulate and support opinions. Partner and group work enhances conversational and negotiating skills. Prerequisite: German 12-024 or equivalent.
12-123	GERMAN IV. Continuation of German III. Students will move from description and narration to formulation of argument and/or hypothesis, evaluation and analysis. Oral presentations and projects on cultural topics are completed individually and in small groups. Students successfully completing German IV will have the tools to read and comprehend sophisticated texts in German related to their areas of interest or expertise. Beyond a general understanding of contemporary life in the German-speaking world, students will develop in-depth knowledge about major current social, political and cultural issues. Prerequisite: German 12-113 or equivalent.
12-132	GERMAN CONVERSATION. A two-credit course designed to support the development of oral proficiency in the beginning and intermediate sequence. Students will talk about themselves and others, refer to activities and events (narrating in present and past tenses), and discuss occupations, pastimes and the world around them. Authentic materials and audio-visuals will invite comparisons between German and other cultures, build a foundation of cultural literacy, and invite students to become familiar with the German-speaking world. May be repeated, but credit is given only once. Prerequisite: German 12-024 or permission of instructor.
12-222	ADVANCED GERMAN CONVERSATION. A two-credit course designed to support development of oral proficiency at intermediate and advanced levels. Articulating comparisons, contrasts, causality, imagination and speculation is facilitated in the context of exploring and discussing a wide variety of authentic materials. Students also work on increasing complexity, variety, length, and accuracy of description and narration. May be repeated, but credit is given only once. Prerequisite: German 12-113 or permission of instructor.
12-313	READING GERMAN: TEXT IN CONTEXT. Introduction to the critical appreciation of a wide variety of texts. Personal stories (e.g. diary), public stories (e.g. journalistic writing), literary stories (poetry, novellas, short stories) and stories told in music and visual images form the textual basis for critical engagement. Formal speaking and writing tasks support the development of linguistic accuracy. Research projects on a variety of texts encourage the development of sensitivity to different contexts of production, publication and reception. Prerequisite: German 12-123 or equivalent. (H)
12-333	ORAL AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION. Intensive work on grammar, composition and conversation based on readings from a variety of genres, including film. Designed to support the development of advanced proficiency, this course invites students to improve their ability to narrate, compare and contrast, to establish causal relationships, and to speculate in speaking and writing, as well as to develop their creative voice in German. Small group exercises help students express their ideas and opinions about the readings. Idiomatic expressions useful in real-life speaking contexts are organized around common communicative functions, and partner exercises provide active practice in mastering grammar and vocabulary. Prerequisite: German 12-123 or equivalent. (H)
12-343	INTRODUCTION TO GERMAN LITERATURE AND FILM, 20TH CENTURY. Intensive writing and discussions on selected literary texts and films. Major female and male authors like Kafka, Brecht, Boll, Hesse, Wolf, Bachmann, Aichinger, and Frischmuth offer a variety of short prose forms – short story, surrealist story, parable, anecdote, novella, fairy tale, experimental texts – from turn-of-the-century romantic tales to sketches of street life during the 1989 velvet revolution. Contemporary films advance discussions and invite comparisons. Students will implement the critical and argumentative skills developed at the intermediate level, crafting increasingly complex analyses both individually and in small groups. Students are encouraged to develop their own poetic voice in creative writing assignments. Prerequisite: German 12-123 at a minimum. German 12-333 highly recommended. (H)
12-353	CONTEMPORARY GERMAN CULTURE. Designed to help students develop a thorough understanding of contemporary German history (1945-present) and culturally relevant issues, this learner-centered course invites students to make connections with other areas of expertise. Content will vary to cover current aspects of culture in the German-speaking world, as well as social and political contexts, e.g. the fall of the Wall, unification and its aftermath, the new Germans, German-American relations, challenges and opportunities of European integration and multiculturalism, reforms in the German education system, etc. Students will practice skills that will enable them to conduct increasingly independent research, and will work on comprehending a variety of authentic materials (film, radio, news, video, web-based information, native speaker conversation, etc.) Students practice self-expression across a variety of culturally significant topics, and will produce oral and written presentations of various lengths and formats. Prerequisite: German 12-123 or equivalent. German 12-333 highly recommended. Also Environmental Studies 49-653. (H)
12-453	WOMEN WRITERS IN GERMAN. Based on readings and discussions on a variety of texts by German women writers from saints and healers of the Middle Ages to contemporary transnational and trans-lingual writers, this course explores issues of gender, race, class, sexuality, religion, age and nation over time and place, highlighting the importance of feminist studies and gender studies to the disciplines of Germanistik and German Studies. Students are encouraged to contribute their expertise on knowledge construction in different disciplinary areas and across languages and cultures. This course invites students to move beyond merely understanding the content of texts to textual analysis and aesthetic appreciation. As increasingly independent and self-reflective language learners, students will begin to develop a repertoire of skills that will serve them in summarizing, interpreting, critiquing, presenting, and substantiating an opinion and argument both orally and in writing. Prerequisite: German 12-313, 333 or 353. Also Feminist Studies 04-443. (H)
12-503	STUDIES IN GERMAN LITERATURE I. Study of selected texts from the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment, as related to German social, cultural, and literary history. Authors and texts may include magic spells, the Nibelungenlied, poetry of courtly love, Martin Luther and the reformation, Kant and Lessing. At the advanced level, emphasis and value is placed on students’ responsibility for their own learning, and on identifying and pursuing specific individual learning goals. Depending on individual preparation, students continue to work toward a productive balance between accuracy, fluency and complexity of language use, both orally and in writing. Prerequisite: German 12-313, 333 or 353. (H)
12-513	STUDIES IN GERMAN LITERATURE II. Study of selected texts from the modern period, as related to German social, cultural and literary history. Text selections represent a productive balance between tradition and innovation. At the advanced level, emphasis and value is placed on students’ responsibility for their own learning, and on identifying and pursuing specific individual learning goals. Depending on individual preparation, students continue to work toward a productive balance between accuracy, fluency and complexity of language use, both orally and in writing. Prerequisite: German 12-313, 333 or 353. (H)
12-613	TEXTS/CONTEXTS. Advanced close readings of texts as they relate to multiple fields of study. Specific topics for a given semester are listed in the course schedule. Topics may include Self and Other in German Literature and Culture, Genius and Madness in German Literature and Film, The Figure of the Artist in German Literature and Film, Memory and Identity, Catastrophe in German Literature and Film and Translingual Writing in German. Intellectual exploration of materials related to the topics is connected with developing multiple literacies. Students continue to enlarge their repertoire of strategies for processing meaning, and practice increasingly sophisticated modes of expression both orally and in writing. May be repeated with a change in content. Prerequisite: German 12-313, 333, or 353. (H)

12-001, 002, 003, 004	SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic.
12-301, 302, 303, 304	SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic. Prerequisite: German 12-123 or the equivalent.
12-901, 902, 903, 904	TUTORIAL.
12-933	CAPSTONE SEMINAR. This course fulfills the capstone requirement in German. As an integrative experience, the capstone challenges students to demonstrate their ability to interrelate knowledge, insights and perspectives gained in their German program and their undergraduate experience. Students will work on individual projects while participating substantially in discussions and peer review. Faculty and students will be mentors through the extended process of writing a research paper, from selecting a topic, formulating an outline, researching resources, to bibliography preparation, preparation of several drafts, editing and final submission of a polished paper in German. In a formal oral presentation, students will introduce their projects to the German-speaking public. (H)
12-941, 942, 943, 944	ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP.
12-951, 952, 953, 954	INDEPENDENT STUDY. May be repeated with change of content.
12-983	HONORS. By invitation only.

Modern Languages and Literatures department

Spanish program

Division of Humanities

Professor James W. Hunt, EdD, Acting Chair

Assistant Professor Laura Senio Blair, PhD

Assistant Professor William Christensen, PhD

Assistant Professor Gabriela Díaz de Gallegos, PhD

Assistant Professor Carlos de Oro, PhD

Assistant Professor Catherine Ross, PhD

Assistant Professor Joseph Zavala Rivero, PhD

Visiting Assistant Professor Theodore Jobe, PhD

Visiting Instructor Abigail Dings, MA

Instructor Magdalena Borja Babbitt, MS (part-time)

Southwestern University offers major and minor programs in Spanish. The Spanish major requires a minimum of 30 semester hours, of which at least 24 must be upper level. The minor in Spanish requires a minimum of 21 semester hours, of which at least 15 must be upper level.

Courses taught in the Spanish program at Southwestern University integrate reading, writing, speaking, listening and cultural understanding. Students in Spanish undertake the shared tasks of oral work coupled with listening comprehension and reading in the context of culture. The shared pedagogy for language acquisition thus goes hand-in-hand with cultural immersion. This linguistic and cultural fluency in Spanish facilitates study abroad. Depending on the student’s interests, a student may choose from diverse programs in a number of Spanish speaking countries.

Students of Spanish are prepared for a variety of academic, business and professional careers. Special attention is given to the central importance of modern language study in this age of global awareness and economic interdependence. As we become increasingly international in outlook and are faced with the need to intensify our efforts to communicate and interact with other cultures, Spanish majors find themselves in a strong position to make significant contributions in a variety of fields. Furthermore, the study of modern languages provides a solid liberal arts foundation for any professional career.

Spanish majors are advised to pursue language courses until their proficiency assures successful work in the literary field. They are expected to acquire a general knowledge of the literature and civilization of Spain as well as the Americas. All Spanish majors are strongly urged to include plans for study abroad either during their junior year or through summer programs offered or approved by Southwestern University.

Students planning to do graduate work in languages are advised to have a strong background in analysis and interpretation of literature. Those planning to certify as language teachers must have a thorough background in the structure of the target language.

The capstone experience for Spanish majors consists of either a seminar or a study project stemming from a semester abroad or from an upper level course taken during the senior year. The program is intended to cover broad aspects of the discipline and culminates in an oral presentation.

Students who major or minor in Spanish, and who have placed out of the foreign language requirement based on the results of their language placement exam as entering first-year students, may earn up to six semester hours of lower level credit corresponding to Spanish 15-113/123 upon successful completion of the major or minor. Students who placed into Spanish 15-123 on the language placement exam may earn credit for Spanish 15-113 upon completion of the major or minor. This also applies to Child Study and Language Development majors who intend to certify in Spanish. Under no circumstances may an individual earn credit for more than two courses in Spanish by AP or placement examinations. (see “Credit By Examination”)

The Language Learning Center at Southwestern offers students wide-band access to the latest in multimedia courseware within the Center’s subnetwork and to native language materials from all over the globe. Students engage in a wide variety of language related activities in the Center. These include accessing Web-based digital lab manuals for introductory language courses, writing papers, developing multimedia presentations for culture classes, and accessing print, audio and video media through Internet, cable and satellite connections. Functioning as a vehicle for the delivery of local instructional materials and as a portal onto a vast world of native language and cultural content, the Center is an invaluable resource for students of language, culture and international affairs.

Major in Spanish: 30 semester hours, including Spanish 15-333, 343; 413 or 423; 933 (Capstone); nine semester hours of upper-level Spanish literature; nine additional hours of Spanish, three hours of which must be upper-level.

Minor in Spanish: 21 semester hours, including Spanish 15-333, 343; three hours of upper-level Spanish literature; 12 additional hours of Spanish, six hours of which must be above the introductory level.

See the Education Department for information regarding teacher certification in Spanish.

Spanish (SPA)

All courses are taught in Spanish.

15-014, 024	SPANISH I & II. A two-semester course. Introduction to the language, with emphasis on understanding, speaking and reading. Use of interactive, computer-based materials is a regular part of the class work.
15-113	SPANISH III. Continued practice in the oral-aural skills, with increasing emphasis on reading and writing. Studies and grammar review supplemented with readings and computer-based materials, including the use of the internet. Prerequisite: Spanish 15-024 or equivalent.
15-123	SPANISH IV. A continuation of Spanish III. Prerequisite: Spanish 15-113 or equivalent.
15-132	SPANISH CONVERSATION. Discussion of topics in Spanish. This course is offered in the fall.
15-212	ADVANCED SPANISH CONVERSATION. Discussions of relevant cultural and social issues in Spanish, with increased emphasis on sophistication of expression during the second semester. Can be taken concurrently with Spanish 15-123.
15-213	INTERMEDIATE ORAL AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION. A course designed to further develop students’ spoken and written Spanish. Readings, compositions, and class discussions emphasize more difficult points of grammar and new idiomatic expressions. Prerequisite: Spanish 15-123 or permission of instructor.
15-233	LITERATURE, FILM AND PERFORMANCE IN SPANISH. A course studying theatre, film, and poetry reading in performance, with the content varying from year to year. (H)
15-333	ADVANCED COMPOSITION. A third-year course designed to enhance students’ reading, writing and speaking skills. Course materials include short literary texts and other written, recorded and visual materials. Prerequisite: Spanish 15-123 or permission of instructor.
15-343	CULTURES OF THE HISPANIC WORLD. Exploration of Peninsular Spanish and Latin American cultures incorporating a variety of materials and approaches, such as geography, history, architecture, literature, music, art and religion. Involves use of Internet resources. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 15-123 or permission of instructor. (H)
15-413	PENINSULAR LITERATURE: MEDIEVAL TO ENLIGHTENMENT. Interpretation and analysis of pre-19th century representative texts from Spain, emphasizing Medieval and Golden Age literature. Prerequisite: Spanish 15-333 or permission of instructor. (H)
15-423	LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE: PRE-COLOMBIAN THROUGH ENLIGHTENMENT Interpretation and analysis of pre-19th century representative texts from Spanish America, focusing on both the Colonial and Post-Colonial periods. Prerequisite: Spanish 15-333 or permission of instructor. (H)
15-513	CONTEMPORARY PENINSULAR LITERATURE: 19^TH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT. Interpretation and analysis of 19th, 20th , and 21st century representative texts from Latin America. Prerequisite: Spanish 15-333 or permission of instructor. (H)
15-523	CONTEMPORARY LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE: 19^TH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT. Major figures and literary movements of the 19th, 20th, and 21st century in Spain will be studied. Prerequisite: Spanish 15-333 or permission of instructor. (H)
15-623	TOPICS IN HISPANIC LITERATURE. Interpretation and analysis of selected works by Spanish and/or Latin American authors. Contents may vary. Course may be repeated when content varies. Prerequisites: Spanish 15-333 and 413 or 423, or permission of instructor. (H)

15-001, 002, 003, 004	SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic.
15-301, 302, 303, 304	SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic.
15-403	SELECTED TOPICS IN LITERATURE. May be repeated with change in topic. Prerequisite: Spanish 15-333.
15-901, 902, 903, 904	TUTORIAL.
15-933	RESEARCH SEMINAR FOR SENIORS. Fulfills the requirements for a capstone experience in Spanish. Prerequisites: SPA15-333, 343, either 413 or 423, and one from 513, 523 or 623. (H)
15-941, 942, 943, 944	ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP.
15-951, 952, 953, 954	INDEPENDENT STUDY. May be repeated with changed content.
15-983	HONORS. By invitation only.

Southwestern University 2006-2007 Catalog

Modern Languages and Literatures Department

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2006-2007 Catalog