Dedman College
(2010 Undergraduate Catalog)
Foreign Languages and Literatures
fllc.smu.edu
Associate Professor Marie-Luise Gättens,
Department Chair
French: Associate Professors: William Beauchamp, Dayna Oscherwitz.
Assistant Professors: Barbara Abad, Hervé Tchumkam.
Senior Lecturer: Rita Winandy.
Lecturers: Gwen Aaron, Denis Bettaver, Paola Buckley, Heather Garrett-Pelletier, Martine Kincaid.
Adjunct Lecturer: Kathleen Hugley-Cook.
Chinese: Lecturers: Yan Xia, Xiaoshen Zhang.
Adjunct Lecturers: Jian Min, Yun Shi.
German: Associate Professors: Gordon Birrell, Marie-Luise Gättens.
Hindi: Adjunct Lecturer: Manju Bansal.
Italian: Lecturers: Brandy Alvarez, Damiano Bonuomo, Teresa Brentegani.
Adjunct Lecturer: Maria Patel.
Japanese: Lecturer: Keiko Schneider.
Latin: Adjunct Lecturer: Patti Rawlins.
Russian: Adjunct Lecturer: Tatiana Zimakova.
Spanish: Associate Professors: Olga Colbert, Denise DuPont, Francisco Morán, Luis Maldonado-Peña, Elizabeth Russ.
Assistant Professors: Alberto Pastor, Rubén Sánchez-Godoy, Gabriela Vokic, Alicia Zuese.
Senior Lecturers: Verónica León, Betty Nelson.
Lecturers: Miroslava Detcheva, Maria Eguez, Susana Fernandez-Solera, David Rex Galindo, Linda Koski, Gabriel Martinez-Serna, Leticia McDoniel, Angie Morón-Nozaleda, Luis Polanco, Elizabeth Rojas-Auda, Daniel Wiegman.
Adjunct Lecturers: Gabriel Guillen, George Henson, Gabriel Martinez-Serna.
The B.A. degree is offered in French, German, Italian area studies, Spanish and foreign languages.
Academic minors are available in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Italian area studies, Japanese, Latin, Russian area studies and Spanish.
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- Overall 3.5 GPA by the middle of the junior year.
- Overall 3.7 GPA in the major by the middle of the junior year.
- Invitation of area faculty after the area as a whole has discussed the student’s candidacy.
- Two extra courses beyond the requirements for the major. One course must include a major research paper, to be undertaken and completed in the first term of the candidate’s senior year.
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Students wishing to specialize in two foreign languages may receive the B.A. degree in foreign languages by completing the requirements for the minor plus two additional advanced courses in one language, and by completing the requirements for the minor in a second language. Courses are to be selected in consultation with the major adviser in the first language. Minors in area studies may not be applied to this major. The first language must be chosen from French, German, Italian or Spanish.
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Requirements for the Minor in Chinese. A total of 17 hours, including 14 hours of language training, beginning with the intermediate level or higher, as well as one course in Chinese culture, history or literature, as follows:
- CHIN 2401 and 2402.
- Two courses from the following: CHIN 3311, 3312, 4381 and 4382.
- One course from the following list of supporting courses: CHIN 4381, 4382; FL 3310, 3312, 3325, 3395, 3397, 3398; HIST 3393, 3395, 3398; RELI 3377, 3378.
Students taking CHIN 4381 and 4382 for the language component of the requirement must take another course from the list of supporting courses. Students testing into any course above 2402 will have to earn nine hours in SMU credit (six hours in Chinese language and three hours in Chinese culture) in order to receive the minor in Chinese. Study with SMU-in-China's summer program is strongly recommended.
The Courses (CHIN)
1401, 1402. Beginning Chinese. Introduction to spoken and written Mandarin Chinese. Course emphasizes intensive drills in sounds and tones, sentence structure, and a vocabulary of 500 characters. Students attend three weekly master classes plus two hours of practice in small groups. Computer, video and audio assignments are required. Four credits per term.
Prerequisite for 1402: C- or better in 1401 or permission of area chair.
2401, 2402. Intermediate Chinese. Enhances basic language skills learned in Beginning Chinese but focuses on language proficiency, particularly in the areas of description, narration, correspondence and comparisons based on situational context. Students attend four weekly classes. Video and audio materials are used. Four credits per term.
Prerequisite for 2401: C- or better in CHIN 1402 or permission of area chair.
Prerequisite for 2402: C- or better in CHIN 2401 or permission of area chair.
3311. Advanced Chinese. Emphasizes the requirement of skills in Mandarin Chinese through the study of selected topics in contemporary Chinese culture and society. Students develop the ability to express themselves in sustained oral and written forms.
Prerequisites: Beginning and intermediate Chinese or permission of area chair.
3312. Advanced Chinese. (second term) Enhances students’ proficiency in Mandarin Chinese through a multimedia software program. Special concentration is given to China’s current affairs through the use of authentic journalistic materials – television news and newspaper reports.
Prerequisite: CHIN 3311.
4185, 4285, 4385. Internship in Chinese. Offers students experience in organizations where knowledge of Chinese and the cultures of Chinese-speaking countries is relevant: Corporations involved in international business, government agencies, health clinics, etc.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing; an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher; GPA in Chinese of 3.3 or higher; and sponsorship of a professor and the organization, agency or corporation.
4381. Readings in Chinese Literature and Culture. An upper-level course designed for students who have finished third-year Chinese. Students will enhance all four language skills, especially reading and writing, through a wide variety of primary, unedited texts.
Prerequisite: CHIN 3312 or permission of area chair.
4382. Chinese Culture and Society in Film. An upper-level course designed for students who have completed third-year Chinese. Enhancement of all four language skills through original unedited texts and films from China and Taiwan. Prerequisite: CHIN 3312 or permission of area chair.
Foreign Literature Courses in English
See course descriptions at the end of the Foreign Languages and Literatures section.
FL 3310 Transnational Chinese Cinema
FL 3312 Women in Modern China
FL 3325 Perspectives on Modern China
FL 3395 A Cultural Journey to China
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All courses are conducted in French.
Requirements for the B.A. Degree in French. A total of 28 hours in advanced French courses, beginning at the 3000 level. Courses are to be selected in consultation with the major adviser and must include the following:
- FREN 3455, 3356, 4370.
- Any two courses chosen from among FREN 4371, 4372, 4373, 4374, 4375, 4376.
- Six hours of 5000-level courses.
- Six elective hours at either the 4000 or 5000 level.
Study with SMU-in-Paris and/or SMU-in-the-South of France is strongly recommended.
Requirements for the Minor in French: A total of 20 hours, including:
- FREN 2401 or the equivalent.
- Sixteen advanced hours: FREN 3455, 3356, 4370 and two additional courses at the 4000 level.
The Courses (FREN)
Language Courses
1401, 1402. Beginning French. Stresses acquisition of basic skills: speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing. Five classes per week. Four credits per term.
Prerequisite for 1402: C- or better in 1401 or permission of area chair.
2201. France Today: Culture, Society, Daily Life. In conjunction with FREN 2401, a systematic exploration of diverse aspects of French life, involving both classroom study and on-site investigation. Emphasis on contextual language acquisition, both written and oral. Prerequisite: Permission of program director. (SMU-in-the-South of France only)
2401. Intermediate French. Continues to strengthen the four language skills, with added emphasis on reading and writing. Five classes per week. Four credits per term.
Prerequisite: C- or better in FREN 1402 or permission of area chair.
3356. Advanced French II. Refinement of all four language skills. Special emphasis on writing proficiency, particularly in the following areas: exposition, narration, description, correspondence and literary analysis. Includes grammar review, oral presentations, dictionary research and outside reading.
Prerequisite: C- or better in FREN 3455.
3455. Advanced French I. Refinement of all four language skills, with special emphasis on oral proficiency. Includes study of phonetics, oral presentations, viewing and discussion of films, vocabulary development, grammar review, short literary readings and compositions. Five classes per week. Four credits per term.
Prerequisite: C- or better in FREN 2401.
4103. Advanced Readings in French. Optional one-hour credit open to students simultaneously enrolled in CF 3349, FL 3349 or HIST 3392. This class is for students proficient in French who would like to have one hour a week of class to read some course materials in original French, as well as to discuss and write about them in French.
Corequisite: FL 3349/CF 3349/HIST 3392;
Prerequisite: C- or better in FREN 4370 or equivalent and consent of instructor.
4185, 4285, 4385. Internship in French. This course offers students experience in organizations where knowledge of French and the cultures of French-speaking countries is relevant: corporations involved in international business, government agencies, health clinics, etc.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing; an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher; GPA in French of 3.3 or higher; and sponsorship of a professor and the organization, agency or corporation.
4355. Advanced Spoken French. Focus on development of both oral and aural skills. Development of topic-specific vocabulary; readings and discussion of texts and commentaries on contemporary French society and culture; viewing and discussion of feature films.
Prerequisites: C- or better in FREN 3455 and 3356.
4356. Advanced Communication Skills: The French-Language Media. An exploration of the many countries and regions of the French-speaking world through the use of films, videos and the Internet, as well as expository texts from the French-language press and other media. Development of listening and reading comprehension, advanced conversational skills, and writing of short expository texts.
Prerequisites: C- or better in FREN 3455 and 3356.
4357. French Stylistics. Intensive hands-on study of advanced grammatical, syntactic, lexical and rhetorical features of written (and formal spoken) French. Comparison of standard French and English styles. French-English and English-French translation.
Prerequisites: C- or better in French 3455 and 3356.
Literature and Culture Courses
4365. Introduction to French Cinema. An introduction to French cinema’s major works, filmmakers and trends with a continued emphasis on improvement of advanced French language skills.
Prerequisites: C- or better in FREN 3356 and 4370, or permission of instructor and French area chair.
4370. Introduction to the Analysis of French and Francophone Texts. Strategies for interpreting French and Francophone written and filmic texts. Focus on the principal genres: poetry, prose narrative, essay.
Prerequisites: C- or better in FREN 3455 and 3356.
4371. Survey of French Literature: From the Middle Ages to the Revolution. Overview of French literary history from the beginning to the end of the 18th century. Selection of texts from major dramatists, poets and prose writers.
Prerequisites: C- or better in French 3455, 3356 and 4370.
4372. Survey of Literature in French: From Romanticism to the Present. Overview of French and Francophone literary history from the beginning of the 19th century to the present day. Selection of texts from major dramatists, poets and writers of prose fiction.
Prerequisites: C- or better in French 3455, 3356 and 4370.
4373, 4374. French Civilization. The evolution of French society, with emphasis on cultural, artistic and intellectual trends.
Prerequisites: C- or better in FREN 3455 and 3356. (SMU-in-Paris and SMU-in-the-South of France only)
4375. Introduction to French History and Culture. Survey of French political and cultural history from Roman Gaul to the Fifth Republic. Characteristic institutions, social groups and individuals. Key cultural myths.
Prerequisites: C- or better in French 3455, 3356 and 4370.
4376. Introduction to Francophone Cultures. Introduction to cultures once colonized by France. An exploration of the history and impact of French colonization on North America, Africa and the Caribbean, and the relationship between these regions and France.
Prerequisites: C- or better in French 3455, 3356 and 4370.
4391. Commercial French for International Trade. An advanced course for international trade and communication.
Prerequisites: C- or better in FREN 3455 and 3356.
5180. Independent Study. Prerequisite: Instructor consent required.
5320, 5321. Literary Periods. The study of a variety of authors and works with respect to the ways in which they define and reflect the literary, political and social aspects of a given historical period. Specific topics vary.
Prerequisites: C- or better in FREN 4370 and any two other courses at the 4000 level, or permission of area chair.
5334, 5335. Genre Studies. The examination of the works of several authors as a means of understanding the nature and evolution of a particular genre. Specific topics vary.
Prerequisites: C- or better in FREN 4370 and any two other courses at the 4000 level, or permission of area chair.
5344, 5345. Literary Movements. The exploration of the conventions that shape a specific movement through a reading of representative texts by various authors. Specific topics vary.
Prerequisites: C- or better in FREN 4370 and any two other courses at the 4000 level, or permission of area chair.
5350, 5351. Problems in French Literature. The definition of a particular theme as elaborated by a group of writers, usually covering different time periods and genres. Specific topics vary.
Prerequisites: C- or better in FREN 4370 and any two other courses at the 4000 level, or permission of area chair.
5361. Literary Translation: Theory and Practice. Explores the relationship between interpretation and translation. Individual projects in a workshop setting.
Prerequisites: C- or better in FREN 4371 and 4372.
5365, 5366. Topics in French and Francophone Cinema. A seminar in French and Francophone film studies. Topic varies.
Prerequisites: C- or better in FREN 4370 and any two other courses at the 4000 level, or permission of area chair.
5367, 5368. Major Authors. Focused study of one especially important writer/thinker whose work has had a major impact on French and European literature and thought. Examples: Montaigne, Rousseau, Balzac, Sartre, etc.
Prerequisites: C- or better in FREN 4370 and any two other courses at the 4000 level, or permission of area chair.
5380, 5381. Tutorial for Juniors and Seniors. By invitation of the entire area only. Special project set up with the help of the area chair.
Prerequisites: Permission of department.
Foreign Literature Courses in English
See course descriptions at the end of the Foreign Languages and Literatures section. These courses do not count toward the French major. They are electives.
FL 3361 Special Topics: French Literature in Translation (SMU-in-Paris only)
FL 3365, 3366 Special Topics: French Literature in Translation
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All courses are conducted in German.
Requirements for the B.A. Degree. At total of 24 hours of courses at the 3000 level and above. Courses are to be selected in consultation with the major adviser and must include the following:
- Proficiency in written and spoken German demonstrated by coursework in GERM 3311 Talking and Writing About Modern Germany.
- GERM 3320 Contemporary German Culture.
- Six advanced courses to be selected in consultation with the major adviser.
Study in the SMU-in-Weimar summer program or in an approved term or junior-year program in a German-speaking country is highly recommended. Suggested electives outside the German area: a second foreign language; literary criticism; other foreign literature in translation; English and American literature; courses in linguistics, semiotics or philology; courses in German art history, philosophy or history.
Requirements for the Minor in German. At total of 18 hours of German as follows:
- GERM 2311, 2312.
- GERM 3311.
- Three additional advanced courses to be selected in consultation with the adviser.
The Courses (GERM)
1101. Conversational Practice in German. An introduction to the German sound system and systematic practice of simple speech patterns.
1303. Basic Conversation. Systematic description of speech patterns and of carefully designed discussion models for students with no prior knowledge of German.
1401, 1402. Beginning German. Stresses acquisition of basic skills: Speaking, aural comprehension, reading and writing. Classes meet five hours a week. Four credits per term.
Prerequisite for 1402: C- or better in GERM 1401 or permission of area chair.
2101. Conversational Practice in German. Systematic practice of speech patterns and simple discussion models as well as rapidity drills and free delivery practice.
Prerequisite: GERM 1402 or the equivalent, or permission of instructor.
2311, 2312. Culture, Grammar, Literature. Second-year German. Discussions and compositions based on literary and cultural texts. Review of grammar. Language laboratory.
Prerequisite for 2311: C- or better in GERM 1402 or permission of area chair.
Prerequisite for 2312: C- or better in GERM 2311 or permission of area chair.
3311. Talking and Writing About Modern Germany. An advanced course intended to increase active command of the language. Utilizes a variety of short modern texts.
Prerequisite: C- or better in GERM 2312 or the equivalent.
3313. Germany Today: People, Culture, Society. Explores current German culture; readings in newspapers and magazines to acquaint students with today’s German cultural and political scene; conversations, oral presentations and compositions.
Prerequisite: C- or better in GERM 3311, or permission of instructor.
3325. Introduction to German Literature. Works from major genres (lyric poetry, drama, narrative fiction); overview of the history of German literature; introduction to analytical techniques and procedures. Course is taught in German.
Prerequisite: C- or better in GERM 3311, or permission of instructor.
3370. Advanced German Grammar and Usage. Intensive study of advanced grammatical forms, syntactical structures and usage distinctions in modern German. Weekly short written assignments. Course is not open to native speakers of the language.
Prerequisite: C- or better in GERM 3311 or permission of instructor.
4185, 4285, 4385. Internship in German. Offers students experience in organizations where knowledge of German and the cultures of German-speaking countries is relevant: Corporations involved in international business, government agencies, health clinics, etc.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing; an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher; GPA in German of 3.3 or higher; and sponsorship of a professor and the organization, agency or corporation.
German Literature Courses
3320. Contemporary German Culture. An exploration of the German cultural scene through magazine and newspaper articles, short stories, television and films from the post-war era to the present.
Prerequisite: C- or better in GERM 3311 or permission of instructor.
3330. Great German Stories: Kafka, Mann, Wolf and Others. Short narrative forms from the beginning of the 20th century to the present: Mann, Kafka, Brecht, Böll, Seghers, Bachmann, Wolf and others. Includes consideration of two post-war German literatures (the German Democratic Republic and the Federal Republic).
Prerequisite: C- or better in GERM 3311 or permission of instructor.
4310. Middle Ages to Present: German Poetry. Historical survey of poetic forms from medieval Minnesang through the Baroque and Sturm und Drang to classicism, romanticism and 20th-century styles.
Prerequisite: C- or better in GERM 3320 or 3313, or permission of instructor.
4320. Modern Drama. Critical reading of dramatic works by major German, Austrian and Swiss authors, with some attention to critical theory: Büchner, Schnitzler, Brecht, Dürrenmatt, Aichinger, Bachmann, Müller, Jelinek and others.
Prerequisite: C- or better in GERM 3320 or 3313, or permission of instructor.
4330. Nineteenth-Century Stories, Fairy Tales and Novellas. Short narrative forms from romanticism through realism to fin-de-siècle Vienna: Grimm, Eichendorff, Kleist, Storm, Schnitzler and others.
Prerequisite: C- or better in GERM 3320 or 3313 or permission of instructor.
4340. Great Plays for Listening. Selections from conventional to experimental post-war plays by Böll, Dürrenmatt, Aichinger, Mayröcker and others.
Prerequisite: C- or better in GERM 3320 or 3313 or permission of instructor.
4350. History, Culture and Identity in Post-War German Film. An examination of German films since 1945 from both German states, ending with the depiction of the unification in film, with continued emphasis on improvement of advanced German language skills.
Prerequisite: C- or better in GERM 3320.
4360. Childhood and Youth in German Literature and Film. The course traces the representation of childhood and youth through German literature and film from the 19th century to the present.
Prerequisite: GERM 3320 or 3330.
5310. Reading the Classics. Narrative, poetry and drama representing the German Enlightenment, Sturm und Drang, classicism and romanticism: Lessing, Goethe, Schiller, Kleist, Novalis and others.
Prerequisite: C- or better in any 4000-level course or permission of instructor.
5330. Problems With the Self. Poems, essays and novellas dealing with the perception of self in various periods of German literature. Goethe, Bettina von Arnim, Büchner, Mann and others.
Prerequisite: C- or better in any 4000-level course or permission of instructor.
5380. Directed Studies. Permission of department.
Culture and Literature Courses in English
See course descriptions at the end of the Foreign Languages and Literatures section.
FL 3369 Perspectives on Modern Germany
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1401, 1402. Beginning Hindi. Introduction to standard Hindi. Emphasizes intensive drills on speaking and listening with special attention to individual pronunciation and intonation. Reading and writing in the Hindi writing system (Devanagari) will be introduced and studied.
Prerequisite for 1402: C- or better in 1401 or permission of area adviser.
2401, 2402. Intermediate Hindi. Emphasizes intensive speaking and listening drills with special attention to individuals, along with reading and writing in the Devanagari system. Hindi grammar and syntax will be reviewed and reinforced.
Prerequisite for 2401: At least a
C- in Hindi 1402. Prerequisite for 2402: At least a
C- in Hindi 2401.
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All courses are conducted in Italian unless otherwise noted.
Requirements for the B.A. Degree in Italian Area Studies. A total of 27 hours, of which 15 must be in courses in Italian at the 3000 level and higher. Courses are to be selected in consultation with the major adviser and must include the following:
- ITAL 3355 Advanced Italian Conversation.
- ITAL 3357 Italian Grammar and Composition or ITAL 3373 Italian Culture.
- Nine hours in advanced courses at the 4000 level, including ITAL 4324 Contemporary Italian Literature.
- Six hours of Italian literature-in-translation courses or FL courses in Italian culture or Italian cinema.
- Six hours of approved area-studies courses.
Study with an SMU-approved program in Italy is strongly recommended. A second modern foreign language and/or Latin is also recommended.
Requirements for the Minor in Italian. A total of 20 hours, including ITAL 2401, 2402 and 12 advanced hours as follows:
- ITAL 3355.
- ITAL 3357 or ITAL 3373.
- ITAL 3373.
- Two additional advanced Italian courses (4000 level) selected in consultation with the adviser.
Requirements for the Minor in Italian Area Studies. A total of 20 hours, including ITAL 2401, 2402 and the following advanced or supporting courses:
- ITAL 3355.
- ITAL 3357.
- ITAL 3373.
- One additional advanced Italian course (4000 level) chosen in consultation with the adviser.
- One area-studies course chosen in consultation with the adviser from the following: FL 2395, 3390, 3391, 3392, 3393, 3394; ARHS 3312, 3314, 3331, 3332; HIST 3351, 3358, 3359, 3361, 3365, 3366, 3376.
The Courses (ITAL)
1401, 1402. Beginning Italian. Stresses acquisition of basic skills, speaking, aural comprehension, reading and writing. Students attend three weekly foundations classes plus two hours of applications classes for practice in small groups. Computer, video and audio assignments in the Foreign Language Learning Center are required. Four credits per term.
Prerequisite for 1402: C- or better in 1401 or permission of area chair.
2401, 2402. Intermediate Italian. Strengthening and practice of all four language skills in Italian (listening, speaking, reading, writing). Computer, video and audio assignments are required.
Prerequisite: C- or better in ITAL 1402 or permission of area chair.
3355. Advanced Italian Conversation. An advanced course for majors and non-majors intended to improve linguistic proficiency within the context of studying Italian contemporary movies and culture.
Prerequisite: C- or better in ITAL 2402, or permission of the instructor.
3357. Italian Grammar and Composition. Analysis and imitation of short contemporary texts: letters, film reviews, articles, criticism and narratives. Development of oral and written proficiency. Selective study of grammar.
Prerequisite: ITAL 2401.
3373. Italian Culture. The evolution of Italian society with emphasis on cultural, artistic and intellectual trends.
Prerequisite: ITAL 2401.
4185, 4285, 4385. Internship in Italian. This course offers students experience in organizations where knowledge of Italian and the cultures of Italian-speaking countries is relevant: corporations involved in international business, government agencies, health clinics, etc.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing; an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher; GPA in Italian of 3.3 or higher; and sponsorship of a professor and the organization, agency or corporation.
Literature Courses
4323. Modern Italian Literature II. From the latter half of the 19th century to World War I. Realism, decadentism and the grotesque. Authors studied are Verga, DíAnnunzio and Pirandello.
Prerequisite: ITAL 2401.
4324. Contemporary Italian Literature. The Fascist Period and World War II. Introspection, society and the problem of evil: Moravia, Pavese, Bassani, Buzzati and Ginzburg.
Prerequisite: ITAL 2401.
4325. Italian Poetry Since Dante. Historical survey of works of poetry presented in their original form, from the medieval Dolce Stil Novo to the poetic styles of the 20th century.
Prerequisite: ITAL 3357 or permission of instructor.
4368. Italian Authors: Contemporary. Prerequisite: ITAL 2401.
4381, 4382. Tutorial for Juniors and Seniors: Directed Readings and Research. Directed reading and research in specific literary topics or writers. Prerequisite: ITAL 3357 or permission of instructor.
Italian Culture and Literature Courses in English
See course descriptions at the end of the Foreign Languages and Literatures section.
FL 2201 Italy Today: Contemporary Italian Culture and Institutions
FL 2395 Italian Culture
FL 3390 (CTV 3390) Italian Cinema
FL 3391, 3392 Special Topics: Italian Literature in Translation
FL 3393 Dante's Poetic Vision
FL 3394 Boccaccio's Decameron and the Medieval Storytelling Tradition
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Requirements for the Minor in Japanese. A total of 17 hours as follows:
- JAPN 2401, 2402 Intermediate Japanese, 8 hours.
- JAPN 3311, 3312 Advanced Japanese, 6 hours.
- One course from the following: ARHS 3394, FL 3398, HIST 3395, JAPN 4381, PLSC 3346, CTV 3359, 3 hours.
The Courses (JAPN)
1401, 1402. Beginning Japanese. Focuses on oral and aural proficiency for daily communication situations, mastery of Japanese writing systems (Hiragana, Katakana, basic Kanji), and foundational grammar.
Prerequisite (1402): C- or better in 1401 or permission of area chair.
2401, 2402. Intermediate Japanese. Focuses on developing and enriching literacy experience in Japanese through reading and writing narrative and descriptive texts, as well as conversing on personal topics in more complicated situations.
Prerequisite (2401): C- or better in JAPN 1402 or permission of area chair.
Prerequisite (2402): C- or better in 2401 or permission of area chair.
3311, 3312. Advanced Japanese. Emphasis on enhancing abilities in advanced reading and writing skills, communicating with accuracy and understanding grammatical complexity. Students also acquire the ability to use refined honorific forms in appropriate cultural contexts.
Prerequisite (3311): C- or better in JAPN 2402 or permission of area chair.
Prerequisite (3312): C- or better in JAPN 3311 or permission of area chair.
4185, 4285, 4385. Internship in Japanese. Offers students experience in organizations where knowledge of Japanese and the cultures of Japanese-speaking countries is relevant: corporations involved in international business, government agencies, health clinics, etc.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing; an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher; GPA in Japanese of 3.3 or higher; and sponsorship of a professor and the organization, agency or corporation.
4381. Readings in Japanese Culture and Business. Upper-level language course designed for students who have finished third-year Japanese. Students will enhance their speaking, reading and writing skills through a wide range of authentic materials.
Prerequisite: C- or better in JAPN 3312 or permission of area chair.
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Requirements for the Minor in Latin. A total of 15 hours, beginning with the intermediate level, and an additional three hours of credit in supporting courses.
- Required courses include: LATN 2311 and 2312.
- Three of the following courses: LATN 3323, 3324, 3325 or 3326.
- One course from the following list of supporting courses: ARHS 3312, 3314, 3316, 3319; CF 3392 (ARHS 3318), 3346 (RELI 3352); CFA 3307 (RELI 3371); CLAS 2311; ENGL 3382; HIST 3350, 3354, 3355 (CF 3325), 3356, 3361.
The Courses (LTN)
1401, 1402. Beginning Latin. Structures of the Latin language – vocabulary, grammar, syntax. Introduction to Roman history and culture. Simple readings from Latin authors.
Prerequisite (1402): C- or better in 1401.
2311, 2312. Second-Year Latin. Transition to authentic Latin prose. Readings reinforce the history and culture of the Romans.
Prerequisite (2311): C- or better in LATN 1402.
Prerequisite (2312): C- or better in LATN 2311.
3185, 3285, 3385. Internship in Latin. Offers students experience in organizations or institutions where knowledge of Latin is relevant: museums, libraries, historical archives, etc.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing; an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher; GPA in Latin of 3.3 or higher; and sponsorship of a professor and the organization, agency or institution.
3323. Latin Literature: Topics. A thematic approach to Roman literature incorporating excerpts from a variety of authors and genres. Topics include aspects of Roman life and culture, history and politics, religion and philosophy.
Prerequisites: Completion of LATN 2312 or equivalent placement with a grade of
C or permission of instructor.
3324. Advanced Latin Grammar Composition. Development of skills in translating complex grammatical structures; practice in writing short compositions with correct syntax and usage.
Prerequisites: C- or better in LATN 2312 or permission of instructor.
3325. Advanced Latin Readings and Composition. This course concentrates on the Latin language as a powerful vehicle for communication and artistry through reading and writing. Students will study Latin texts on universal themes from various authors and times.
Prerequisites: C- or better in Latin 2312 or permission of instructor.
3326. Advanced Latin Readings: Vergil. In this course students experience the integration of storytelling with the artistry of language as found in the Aeneid, in which Vergil creates a national epic with political and cultural impact.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Latin 2312 or permission of instructor.
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Requirements for the Minor in Russian Area Studies
- A total of 15 hours, including RUSS 2341, 2351, 3341, 3302; RUSS 3304 is optional.
- At least one upper-level course from RUSS 3323, 3351, 3361, 3362.
- One or two (two if RUSS 3341, 3302 or 3304 is not chosen as the third language course) of the following upper-level courses taught in English: HIST 3340, 3341, 5367; FL 3323; PLSC 3351, 3358, 3359 (CFA 3359), 3365, 4358, 4384.
The Courses (RUSS)
1301, 1302. Basic Russian. (Russia, summer)
1401, 1402. Beginning Russian. Introductory Russian meets daily and gives a basic overview of all structures of the language, providing rudimentary competence in Russian. This course will take students through all aspects of beginning Russian study, including the language, life and culture of today’s Russian people. The curriculum targets all four skills of speaking, reading, listening and writing.
2341. Russian Reading and Conversation. Russian language work beyond the first-year level is done in multilevel workshops, organized by target skills, each including students with varying levels of experience and background with the Russian language. Small classes permit an individualized approach so that students completing varying assignments work together in the same classroom. Each workshop is completed twice, once at the second-year level and once at the third-year level. Progress to higher levels will be measured by proficiency tests. The reading/conversation workshop targets skills of oral and textural comprehension and active conversational skill.
Prerequisite: C- or better in RUSS 1402 or permission of area chair.
2351. Russian Syntax and Composition. This workshop undertakes a review of grammatical and syntactical structures and seeks to employ them in writing, using a text and materials from everyday life in today’s Russia. (See RUSS 2341 for a description of the multilevel workshop system).
Prerequisite: C- or better in RUSS 1402 or permission of area chair.
3302. Practicum in Russian Conversation and Phonetics. (Russia, summer)
3304. Russian Grammar Practicum. (Russia, summer)
3323. Practicum in Russian Culture. (Russia, summer)
3341. Russian Reading and Conversation. Continuation of RUSS 2341.
3351. Russian Syntax and Composition. Continuation of RUSS 2351.
3361, 3362. Comparative Grammar of Russian and English. For students who are fully bilingual in Russian and English, these courses provide a practical analysis of the similarities and differences between the two languages. The courses review special problems of native speakers of Russian when speaking in English and they include translation in both directions. Weekly compositions and translations, essay exams.
Prerequisite (3361): 16 hours of Russian by examination.
Prerequisite (3362): RUSS 3361 or permission of area chair.
4185, 4285, 4385. Internship in Russian. This course offers students experience in organizations where knowledge of Russian and the cultures of Russian-speaking countries is relevant: corporations involved in international business, government agencies, health clinics, etc.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing; an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher; GPA in Russian of 3.3 or higher; and sponsorship of a professor and the organization, agency or corporation. After completion of eight credit hours in Russian, study abroad at St. Petersburg State University in the summer and term programs are recommended.
4380, 4381. Directed Studies.
Russian Culture and Literature Courses in English
See course descriptions at the end of the Foreign Languages and Literatures section.
FL 2343 After Communism
FL 3323 (HIST 2323) Russian Culture
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Requirements for the B.A. Degree in Spanish. A total of 24 hours of advanced courses. Courses are to be selected in consultation with the major adviser and must include the following:
- Proficiency in written and spoken Spanish demonstrated by coursework in advanced Spanish grammar (SPAN 3358) and Spanish conversation (at least one but not more than two courses from SPAN 3311, 3312, 3313, 3355 or 4352, or 4355). Students who consider themselves proficient in these areas may petition to substitute other courses from the offerings of the major.
- SPAN 4395.
- A minimum of nine hours in 5000-level literature courses, including at least one course in Spanish literature and one course in Spanish-American literature.
- Other advanced courses for a total of 24 hours.
Study with SMU-in-Spain, SMU-in-Xalapa or another Hispanic program abroad is strongly recommended. Suggested electives outside the Spanish area are a second foreign language, courses listed under the Latin American and Iberian Studies Program major, literary criticism, other foreign literature in translation, and English and American literature.
Requirements for the Minor in Spanish
- SPAN 2302 or the equivalent.
- SPAN 3358.
- At least one but not more than two courses chosen from SPAN 3311, 3312, 3313, 3355 or 4355.
- Other advanced course(s) for a total of 18 hours.
Prerequisites for Advanced Courses. Students need to complete the sequence of first-year courses (SPAN 1401 and 1402) and second-year courses (SPAN 2401 and 2302) before taking any 3000-level course.
- Prerequisite for 3000-level courses: SPAN 2302 or 2312, or as stated in individual course descriptions.
- Prerequisite for 4000-level courses: See individual course descriptions.
- Prerequisite for 5000-level courses in literature: SPAN 4395.
- Prerequisite for 5000-level courses in linguistics: SPAN 4357.
The Courses (SPAN)
1401. Beginning Spanish. Stresses acquisition of basic skills: speaking, aural comprehension, reading and writing. Students attend three one-hour fundamentals classes plus two one-hour practice sessions per week. Computer, video and audio assignments are required. Four credits per term.
1402. Beginning Spanish. (second term) Continuing focus on the four basic language skills. Students attend three one-hour fundamentals classes plus two one-hour practice sessions per week. Computer, video and audio assignments are required. Four credits per term.
Prerequisite: C- or better in SPAN 1401.
2311, 2312. Second-Year Spanish. Review of grammar. Discussions and compositions based on literary and journalistic texts. Language laboratory. (Offered abroad; replaced on campus by SPAN 2401.)
Prerequisite: C- or better in SPAN 1402.
2401. Intermediate Spanish I. The first term of intermediate Spanish will continue to strengthen the four language skills with added emphasis on reading and writing. Students will focus on the following communicative goals: describing, comparing, reacting and recommending, and narrating about the past. Students attend two one-hour fundamentals classes plus three one-hour practice sessions per week. Computer, video and audio assignments in the Foreign Language Teaching Technology Center are required. Four credits per term. All classes are conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: C- or better in SPAN 1402.
2302. Intermediate Spanish II. Continued strengthening of all four language skills in Spanish (listening, speaking, reading, writing). Students will focus on expressing likes and dislikes, making hypotheses and speaking of the future.
Prerequisite: C- or better in SPAN 2401.
3310. Readings in Spanish and Spanish-American Literature. Refinement of oral and written proficiency based on extensive reading and discussion of literary texts.
Prerequisite: C- or better in one 3000-level course.
3311. Conversation and Composition: Peninsular Culture. Focus on improving linguistic proficiency within the context of studying Spanish peninsular cultures. Course content varies; may include peninsular film, music, art, etc.
Prerequisite: C- or better in SPAN 2302 or equivalent.
3312. Conversation and Composition: Mexican Culture. Focuses on improving linguistic proficiency within the context of studying Latin American culture. Course content varies; may include Mexican film, music, art, food, etc.
Prerequisite: C- or better in SPAN 2302 or equivalent.
3313. Conversation and Composition: Latin American Culture. Focuses on improving linguistic proficiency within the context of studying Latin American culture. Course content varies; may include Latin American film, music, art, etc.
Prerequisite: C- or better in SPAN 2302 or equivalent.
3355. Spanish Conversation. An advanced course for majors and non-majors intended to increase active command of the language. Limited enrollment.
Prerequisite: C- or better in SPAN 2302 or equivalent. Not for students who score “Advanced” on Oral Proficiency exam. (See SPAN 4355.)
3357. Spanish Phonetics. A detailed analysis both in theory and practice of Spanish speech patterns, vowels, consonants and intonation.
Prerequisite: C- or better in one 3000-level Spanish course.
3358. Advanced Spanish Grammar. A thorough study of Spanish grammar. Practice in writing short compositions. Limited enrollment.
Prerequisite: C- or better in SPAN 2302 or equivalent.
3373. Spanish Civilization. A survey of Spanish culture and societies with particular emphasis on artistic and sociological aspects.
Prerequisite: C- or better in one 3000-level Spanish course.
3374. Spanish-American Civilization. A survey of Spanish-American culture and societies with particular emphasis on artistic and sociological aspects.
Prerequisite: C- or better in one 3000-level Spanish course.
4185, 4285, 4385. Internship in Spanish. This course offers students experience in organizations where knowledge of Spanish and the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries is relevant: corporations involved in international business, government agencies, health clinics, etc.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing; an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher; GPA in Spanish of 3.3 or higher; and sponsorship of a professor and the organization, agency or corporation.
4352 (ETST 4352). Conversations and Community. Advanced Spanish course that brings oral and written language to the center of students’ learning by bringing them in contact with native Spanish speakers from a variety of Dallas communities. Fieldwork, away from campus, will include a maximum of two hours per week in addition to the required three contact hours in the classroom.
Prerequisites: C- or better in one 3000-level Spanish course and approval of instructor for language majors. Approval of instructor for all other candidates.
4355. Advanced Spoken Spanish. An advanced course in spoken Spanish for those students with a Spanish-speaking background who score advanced to superior on a departmentally administered oral exam based on ACTFL Oral Proficiency levels. (Students who score below “Advanced” level on the departmental exam may enroll in SPAN 3355.)
Prerequisites: C- or better in SPAN 2302 and approval of instructor. Not open to students who have taken SPAN 3355. Limited enrollment.
4357. Introduction to Spanish Linguistics. What is language? How do languages function? How is human language different from other communication systems? Focusing on Spanish, this course also explores language acquisition, language contact and bilingualism.
Prerequisites: C- or better in SPAN 3358 and one of the following: SPAN 3311, 3312, 3313, 3355 or 4355; or permission of instructor.
4361. Translation: Theory and Practice. Through readings and exercises in literary texts and an individual term project, students explore the multiple disciplinary aspects of the process of translation.
Prerequisites: C- or better in SPAN 3358 and one 3000-level Spanish course.
4391. Commercial Spanish for International Trade. An advanced course in Spanish for international trade and communication.
Prerequisites: C- or better in SPAN 3358 and one of the following: SPAN 3311, 3312, 3313, 3355 or 4355; or permission of instructor.
4395. Introduction to Hispanic Literature. Study of the tools necessary for analysis and understanding of literature. Application of these tools through reading of Hispanic texts.
Prerequisite: C- or better in SPAN 3358 and one of the following: SPAN 3311, 3312, 3313, 3355 or 4355; or permission of instructor. Limited enrollment. Meets Perspectives requirement for literature and Human Diversity corequirement.
General Survey Courses
5310. Spanish Literature Before 1700. An introduction to Spanish prose, drama, and lyric and narrative poetry through the golden age.
Prerequisite: C- or better in SPAN 4395.
5311. Spanish Literature Since 1700. Major writers and movements from 1700 to the present.
Prerequisite: C- or better in SPAN 4395.
5315. Spanish-American Literature to 1888. Literary figures and trends from the conquest to modernism. Meets Human Diversity corequirement.
Prerequisite: C- or better in SPAN 4395.
5316. Spanish-American Literature Since 1888. Literary figures and trends from modernism to the present. Meets Human Diversity corequirement.
Prerequisite: C- or better in SPAN 4395.
5317. The Literature of Mexico. Readings and discussions of the works of major Mexican writers. Meets Human Diversity corequirement.
Prerequisite: C- or better in SPAN 4395.
Period Survey Courses
5320. The Renaissance and Golden Age: Drama. A study of the early development of Spanish drama and of the flourishing of the theater with Lope de Vega, Calderón de la Barca and their contemporaries.
Prerequisite: C- or better in SPAN 4395.
5321. The Renaissance and Golden Age: Prose Fiction. An exploration of the development of Spanish narrative through various modes of idealism, realism and self-reflection. Readings include works from Cervantes, Zayas, their contemporaries and their literary predecessors.
Prerequisite: C- or better in SPAN 4395.
5323. Nineteenth-Century Prose Fiction of Spain. Major prose writers of the realistic and naturalistic movements in the context of 19th-century political, social and economic development.
Prerequisite: C- or better in SPAN 4395.
5324. Twentieth-Century Poetry and Drama. Poetry and theater of the generations of 1898 and 1927 and more.
Prerequisite: C- or better in SPAN 4395.
5325. Twentieth-Century Peninsular Prose Fiction. Examination of significant individuals, movements, themes and works of 20th century Spanish prose fiction, e.g., generation of 1898, exile of 1939, Francoism, transition to democracy, social realism, postmodernism, etc.
Prerequisite: C- or better in SPAN 4395.
Genre Studies
5334. The Novel of the Post Civil War Period. Development of the Spanish novel from the end of the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939) to the present day. The course explores issues of gender, memory and historical representation.
Prerequisite: C- or better in SPAN 4395.
5335. Genre Studies in Spain. The examination of the works of several authors as a means of understanding the nature and evolution of a particular genre.
Prerequisite: C- or better in SPAN 4395.
5336. The Spanish-American Novel. The evolution of the Spanish-American novel and analysis of master works of the 19th and 20th centuries. Meets Human Diversity co-requirement.
Prerequisite: C- or better in SPAN 4395.
5337. The Spanish-American Essay. Students explore the intellectual climate of Spanish America in the last two centuries as revealed in the works of famous essayists such as José Martí and Octavio Paz. Meets Human Diversity corequirement.
Prerequisite: C- or better in SPAN 4395.
5338. The Spanish-American Short Story. Evolution of the short story in Spanish America: Palma, Quiroga, Borges, Carpentier, Asturias. Cortázar, Rulfo, García Márquez and others. Meets Human Diversity corequirement.
Prerequisite: C- or better in SPAN 4395.
5339. Spanish-American Poetry. Major Spanish-American poets, with emphasis on the 20th century: Octavio Paz, Nicolás Guillén, Gabriela Mistral, Pablo Neruda and others. Meets Human Diversity corequirement.
Prerequisite: C- or better in SPAN 4395.
Advanced Courses in Linguistics
5340. The Structure of Spanish. Explication of Spanish syntactic structures using conventional and more recent treatments of Spanish grammar and current developments in syntactic theory. Development of skills in analyzing Spanish syntax.
Prerequisite: C- or better in SPAN 4357.
5341. Spanish Phonetics and Phonology. Survey of phonetic (acoustic, physical) and phonological (distributional) properties of the Spanish sound system. Comparison with the English sound system. Introduction to phonologically conditioned dialectal variation in the Spanish-speaking world.
Prerequisite: C- or better in SPAN 4357.
Thematic Courses
5360. The Concept of Honor in Spanish Literature. An exploration of the Spanish concept of honor, especially the way it shapes Hispanic identity over both time and distance and across social and gender boundaries. Lecture, 3 hours.
Prerequisite: C- or better in SPAN 4395.
5361. Don Quixote: The Idea, The Character, The Book. An exploration of Cervantes’s masterpiece, Don Quixote, and its influence on art and society.
Prerequisite: C- or better in SPAN 4395.
5365. Contemporary Spanish Women Writers. Explores constructions of gender and identity in contemporary Spanish literature by women. Written texts, music, film and documentary will combine to offer multiple perspectives on the subject. Lecture, 3 hours.
Prerequisite: C- or better in SPAN 4395. Meets Human Diversity corequirement.
5370. Rewriting Discovery and Exploration in the Spanish Borderlands. An examination of shifts in the articulation of discovery and exploration in writings treating the northern frontier of New Spain during the mid to late 16th century.
Prerequisite: C- or better in SPAN 4395. This course may count as either Peninsular or Latin American Literature.
5375. Contemporary Fiction by Latin American Women Writers. Explores constructions of gender and identity in 20th-century fiction by Latin American women. Novels, short stories, film and critical texts will be examined.
Prerequisite: C- or better in SPAN 4395.
Other Literary Studies
5380, 5381. Tutorial for Juniors and Seniors. Special project arranged by the student with the help of a faculty adviser and the approval of the chair of the department.
Culture and Literature Courses in English
See course descriptions at the end of the Foreign Languages and Literatures section.
FL 3303 Spanish Civilization
FL 3305 Special Topics: Latin American Literature in Translation
FL 3306 The Heart of Aztlán: Chicano Literature of the Southwest
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The Courses (FL)
All courses are conducted in English.
2201. Italy Today: Contemporary Italian Culture and Institutions. An overview of contemporary Italian society, institutions and traditions, from the role of the church to the fashion industry.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ITAL 1401, 1402 or 2401 with approval of instructor.
2343. After Communism. This course examines changes in Russian and Eastern European culture since the mid-1980s, when openness and restructuring prepared the ground for the fall of the Soviet Union.
2395. Italian Culture. Significant aspects of Italian culture and thought, beginning with the age of Dante, are presented from poetry, prose, drama, journalism, architecture, the fine arts, music and film.
3303. Spanish Civilization. Significant aspects of Spanish culture are presented and illustrated by examples from Spain’s history, music, art, architecture, literature, folklore and contemporary life. Course may be taken as SPAN 3373 if the student does his or her work in Spanish. (Offered at SMU-in-Spain)
3305. Special Topics: Latin American Literature in Translation. The reading of masterworks of Latin American authors. Readings will vary from term to term and will be selected for their relevance to a particular period, genre or theme. This course meets Human Diversity corequirement.
3306. The Heart of Aztlán: Chicano Literature of the Southwest. A study of the Chicano/Mestizo cultural identity in the Southwest, the course includes readings from selected contemporary authors as well as from the early recorded contacts between Native Americans and their European conquerors. Meets Perspectives requirement for literature and Human Diversity corequirement.
3307 (CFA 3329). The Belle Époque and the Birth of Modernity. Through a series of lectures, readings and visits, the course will present an in-depth study of society, culture, art and literature in Paris and in the provinces. (Offered at SMU-in-Paris)
3308. Introduction to General Linguistics. This course is an introduction to the field of linguistics, which is concerned with the study of human language in the broadest sense. This course meets Perspective requirement for literature.
3310 (CF 3390). Transnational Chinese Cinema. Introduces students to films produced in the People’s Republic, Taiwan and Hong Kong. In considering cinema as a sign system for the construction of sociocultural and aesthetic meanings, this course examines different national identities and film genres. Students will learn to understand non-Western cultural texts and to analyze cinematic representations. Meets Human Diversity corequirement.
3312. Women in Modern China. Critical examination, from literary and gender perspectives, of the lives and roles of 20th-century Chinese women, including works from major women writers. Meets Human Diversity corequirement and Perspectives requirement for literature.
3323 (CFA 3320, HIST 2323). Russian Culture. Significant aspects of Russian thought and culture at its various stages of development are presented and illustrated by examples from literature, folklore, prose, drama, journalism, architecture, the fine arts and music. Meets Human Diversity corequirement.
3325 (CF 3365). Perspectives on Modern China. Survey of China in the 20th century in terms of cultural trends, literature and cinema. The course stresses the interactions between reality and representation, between author and reader/audience, and between text and interpretation. Close reading of texts or viewing of films, followed by critical analysis, is emphasized. Meets Human Diversity corequirement.
3330 (CFB 3304). Migration, Occupation and Independence in North-African Cinema. An introduction to the cinemas of Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Chad and Mali. The course explores the themes of migration, occupation and independence in both individual and national terms.
3331. Survey of Russian Literature in Translation. Russian literature from the 18th century to the present. Works by Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Chekhov, Solzhenitsyn and others. Meets Perspectives requirement for literature.
3332. Special Topics: Russian Literature in Translation. Texts, periods and thematic and critical approaches will vary from term to term.
3335 (CF 3335, HIST 3335). One King, One Law: France 1500–1789. This course examines the culture of France through its history and literature. It emphasizes historical developments, ideas and literary texts that define and illuminate French classicism and absolutism. The course focuses on the early modern period, when France set the cultural tone and made significant contributions to the transformation of Western civilization. The course also provides a foundation for understanding subsequent European history and literary movements.
3340. Semiotics and Interpretation. Semiotics is the study of how meaning is produced and communicated. This course explores semiotic approaches to the interpretation of the most complex of all human communications: literary texts. Meets Perspectives requirement for literature.
3349 (CF 3349, HIST 3392). The African Diaspora: Literature and History of Black Liberation. Black literature played an important role in bringing on the collapse of the European colonial order, and it remains a major force in the struggle against neocolonialism today. This course explores links between literature and politics, literature and history, and thought and action in 20th-century Africa and the Caribbean. Readings and lectures will be supplemented by class discussion, films and videotapes about the Caribbean and Africa. Meets Human Diversity corequirement.
3350. Existentialism and Literature. Existentialist perspectives on society, individual responsibility, politics and war, as presented in key literary texts by Kierkegaard, Dostoevsky, Malraux, Sartre, Camus, Ellison and others.
3359. Masculinities: Literary Images and Perspectives. The representation of male sex roles in Western literature, from Achilles to James Bond. Open to juniors and seniors; sophomores by permission of instructor. Meets Perspectives requirement for literature.
3360 (CFA 3360). The Ethics of Colonization in Latin America. Through a study of literary, philosophical, historical and religious texts, this course considers how the humanist ethics of the Renaissance were debated and carried out in the colonization of Latin America.
3361. Special Topics: French Literature in Translation. Texts, periods, and thematic and critical approaches will vary from term to term. (SMU-in-Paris only)
3363 (CF 3347, WGST 3347). Figuring the Feminine. The feminist inquiry in France from the Middle Ages to the present. Texts by women that bear witness to women’s struggles for civil, social and political adulthood. Meets Human Diversity corequirement.
3365
, 3366. Special Topics: French Literature in Translation. Texts, periods, and thematic and critical approaches will vary each term.
3369 (CF 3369). Perspectives on Modern Germany. A multidisciplinary survey of the German heritage, with emphasis on Germany’s quest for identity and unity.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
3370 (CFB 3360). Shadows of Enlightenment: Human Rights in Germany. Study of documents and debates on human rights, literature, and art from the Enlightenment to the present. Discussion of the Holocaust, human rights concerns in divided Germany, migration, and multiculturalism.
3390. Italian Cinema. A chronological survey of Italian cinema from its beginnings to the present. Themes and cinematic styles of several internationally noted directors such as Rossellini, DeSica, Fellini, Antonioni and Bertolucci, with attention to the Italian cinema as a reflection of sociopolitical trends.
3391, 3392. Special Topics: Italian Literature in Translation. Texts, periods, and thematic and critical approaches will vary from term to term. Meets Perspectives requirement for literature.
3393. Dante’s Poetic Vision. Close reading of
The Inferno and The Purgatory. Focuses on significant passages to reveal Dante’s poetic genius along with his political and religious concerns in the context of medieval thought. Meets Perspectives requirement for literature.
3394. Boccaccio's Decameron and the Medieval Storytelling Tradition. This course places the Decameron in the context of its predecessors and shows how the realism of the novelle promoted a new poetics framed by the exigencies of the mercantile class.
Prerequisite(s): A rhetoric and/or literature course.
3395 (CF 3395). A Cultural Journey to China. Suzhou, in China’s cultural heartland, is the site of this course on the development of Chinese culture: religion, literature, cinema, art, architecture and history. Trips complement readings centered on self, family and state. (SMU-in-Suzhou only)
3397 (HIST 2394). China Before 1850. Examines changes and continuities from Neolithic times to 1850 in Chinese state, society and religion, and the relations among the three spheres, through scholarly writings and primary sources.
3398 (HIST 2395). Modern East Asia. A survey of modern East Asia emphasizing an outline of the traditional societies, the Western impact, Japanese industrialization and imperialism, Pearl Harbor, and the rise of Chinese communism.
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Arabic (ARBC)
1301. Arabic Language Level I. Introduction to basic language skills in Arabic for linguistic and cultural purposes while enrolled in SMU-in-Cairo, which is conducted by American University in Cairo. (SMU-in-Cairo only.)
1302. Arabic Language Level II. Develops the fundamentals of modern standard Arabic through reading, writing and oral drill within a framework of the essentials of syntax, morphology and a working vocabulary. (SMU-in-Cairo only.)
Prerequisite: ARBC 1301.
1304. Arabic Language Level IV. Study, by means of phonetic transcription or the Arabic alphabet, of the basic inflectional and syntactical patterns of Egyptian colloquial Arabic. (SMU-in-Cairo only)
Prerequisites: ARBC 1301, 1302.
Danish (DNSH)
1301. Danish Language, Level One. Three-hour lecture, beginning Danish, level one. (SMU-in-Copenhagen only)
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