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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 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. A Spanish minor must take at least 20 hours of Spanish.

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.
General Education: Cultural Awareness

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.
General Education: Cultural Awareness

103 Beginning French I 3 hours F06
This beginning course is designed to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in French.
General Education: Cultural Awareness

104 Beginning French II 3 hours S07
This continuation of LAN 103 is designed to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in French.
Prerequisite: LAN 103.
General Education: Cultural Awareness

105 Conversational German I 3 hours F06
This beginning course is designed to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in German.
General Education: Cultural Awareness

106 Conversational German II 3 hours F07
This continuation of LAN 105 is designed to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in German.
Prerequisite: LAN 105.
General Education: Cultural Awareness

110 Beginning Japanese I 3 hours TBA
This beginning course is designed to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Japanese.
General Education: Cultural Awareness

111 Beginning Japanese II 3 hours TBA
This continuation of LAN 110 is designed to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Japanese.
Prerequisite: LAN 110 or consent of instructor.
General Education: Cultural Awareness

115 Conversational Italian I 3 hours F07
This beginning course is designed to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Italian.
General Education: Cultural Awareness

116 Conversational Italian II 3 hours S08
This continuation of the LAN 115 is designed to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Italian.
Prerequisite: LAN 115.
General Education: Cultural Awareness

171 Elementary Spanish I 3 hours TBA
This course introduces the basic skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking Spanish. LAN 171 is open only to high school students in an approved DWU dual-credit program. Refer to "Academic Programs" or contact the office of academic affairs for further information.
Comparable to: LAN 101

172 Elementary Spanish II 3 hours TBA
This course continues the introduction of the basic skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking Spanish. LAN 172 is open only to high school students in an approved DWU dual-credit program. Refer to "Academic Programs" or contact the office of academic affairs for further information.
Comparable to: LAN 102

173 Spanish III 3 hours TBA
This course continues the introduction of the basic skills of writing, reading, grammar and conversation. LAN 173 is open only to high school students in an approved DUW dual-credit program. Refer to “Academic Programs” or contact the office of academic affairs for further information.
Prerequisite: LAN 171, LAN 172
Comparable to: LAN 201

174 German I 3 hours TBA
This course introduces the basic skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. LAN 174 is open only to high school students in an approved DUW dual-credit program. Refer to “Academic Programs” or contact the office of academic affairs for further information.
Comparable to: LAN 105

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.

203 Intermediate French I 3 hours F07
This course is a further review and continuation of skills acquired in LAN 104 and is taught primarily in French.
Prerequisite: LAN 104 or consent of instructor.

204 Intermediate French II 3 hours S08
This course is a further review and continuation of skills acquired in LAN 203 and is taught primarily in French.
Prerequisite: LAN 203 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 F06
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 S07
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.

303 French Grammar and Composition 3 hours TBA
This course explores advanced concepts of French grammar with a focus on composition as it pertains to culture and daily life in France.
Prerequisite: LAN 203, taken concurrently with LAN 203 or consent of instructor.

304 Introduction to French Literature 3 hours TBA
The focus of this course is the study of various French literary works of the last two centuries. This course in taught in French.
Prerequisite: LAN 204, taken concurrently with LAN 204 or consent of instructor.

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.

330 Hellenistic Greek I 3 hours TBA
(Refer to REL 330)

331 Hellenistic Greek II 3 hours TBA
(Refer to REL 331)

341 The English Language 3 hours F06
(Refer to ENG 341)

460 Independent Study 1-3 hours F,S

499 Selected Topics - Advanced 1-3 hours TBA