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Language (LAN)
This program allows students to acquire proficiency in languages other than English. The study of language is traditional in a liberal arts education, as it builds vocabulary, improves understanding of grammar, and exposes students to other ways of living and thinking. A minor in language is recommended for students intending to teach or go to graduate school.

Minor
For a minor in foreign language, a student needs to complete at least 18 hours of courses (20 hours for a Spanish minor) selected in consultation with the department. A student may concentrate in French, German, Spanish, Italian or language in general. Courses in other languages, such as Greek, Japanese, and Latin, may be offered on request, depending on students’ interest and instructors’ availability.

Course Descriptions
101 Beginning Spanish for Non-native Speakers 4 hours F
This beginning course is designed to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Spanish for students whose first language was not Spanish.

102 Beginning Spanish II 4 hours S
This continuation of LAN 101 is designed to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Spanish.
Prerequisite: LAN 101 or consent of instructor.

105 Conversational German I 3 hours F10
This beginning course is designed to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in German.
General Education: Cultural and Global Awareness

106 Conversational German II 3 hours S11
This continuation of LAN 105 is designed to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in German.
Prerequisite: LAN 105.

115 Conversational Italian I 3 hours TBA
This beginning course is designed to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Italian.
General Education: Cultural and Global Awareness

116 Conversational Italian II 3 hours TBA
This continuation of LAN 115 is designed to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Italian.
Prerequisite: LAN 115.

201 Intermediate Spanish I 3 hours F
This course is a review and continuation of skills acquired in LAN 102. Emphasis is on cultural aspects of Hispanic life and literature.
Prerequisite: LAN 102 or consent of instructor.

202 Intermediate Spanish II 3 hours S
This course is a further review and continuation of skills acquired in LAN 201. Emphasis is on cultural aspects of Hispanic life and literature.
Prerequisite: LAN 201 or consent of instructor.

205 Intermediate German I 3 hours TBA
This course is a review and continuation of skills acquired in LAN 106. Emphasis is on cultural aspects of German, Austrian and Swiss life and literature.
Prerequisite: LAN 106 or equivalent.

206 Intermediate German II 3 hours TBA
This course is a further review and continuation of skills acquired in LAN 205. Emphasis is on cultural aspects of German, Austrian and Swiss life and literature.
Prerequisite: LAN 205 or consent of instructor.

215 Intermediate Italian I 3 hours TBA
This course is a further review and continuation of skills acquired in LAN 116 and is taught primarily in Italian.
Prerequisite: LAN 116 or consent of instructor.

216 Intermediate Italian II 3 hours TBA
This course is a further review and continuation of skills acquired in LAN 215 and is taught primarily in Italian.
Prerequisite: LAN 215 or consent of instructor.

299 Selected Topics – Basic 1-3 hours TBA

301 Spanish Conversation and Composition I 3 hours TBA
Students will further develop linguistic proficiency through Spanish conversation and composition. Focus will be on daily life and literary works.
Prerequisite: LAN 202.

302 Spanish Conversation and Composition II 3 hours TBA
This course is a continuation of Spanish composition and conversation skills with focus on daily life and literary works.
Prerequisite: LAN 301.

305 German Composition and Conversation I 3 hours TBA
Students will continue to develop German composition and conversation skills focusing on daily life and readings in literature.
Prerequisite: LAN 205 or taken concurrently with LAN 205.

306 German Composition and Conversation II 3 hours TBA
This course is a further development of German composition and conversation skills focusing on daily life and readings in literature.
Prerequisite: LAN 206 or taken concurrently with LAN 206.

329 Methods of Foreign Language 3 hours TBA
Students will learn techniques for teaching the language, its sound system, its grammar and its vocabulary; learn suggestions for teaching culture; develop supplementary materials and lesson plans; and practice teaching the language. Students seeking teacher certification must take this course in addition to the minimum language hours required.
Corequisites: EDU 300 and EDU 330.

341 The English Language 3 hours S11
(Refer to ENG 341)

460 Independent Study 1-3 hours F,S

499 Selected Topics – Advanced 1-3 hours TBA