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Dedman College

DEDMAN COLLEGE
FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES

Associate Professor Gordon Birrell, Department Chair

Chinese: Senior Lecturer: Lisa Ahnert; Lecturer: James Wang; French: Professor: André Winandy; Associate Professor: William Beauchamp; Assistant Professors: David Aldstadt, Dayna Oscherwitz; Senior Lecturer: Rita Winandy; Lecturers: Gwen Aaron, Paola Buckley, Heather Garrett-Pelletier, Martha Nichols-Pecceu; Adjunct Lecturers: Thérèse Bishara, Sumita Doré , Kathleen Hugley-Cook; German: Associate Professors: Gordon Birrell, Marie-Luise Gättens, Jutta Van Selm; Hindi: Adjunct Lecturer: Manju Bansal; Italian: Associate Professor: Vincenzo DeNardo; Lecturers: Brandy Alvarez, Teresa Brentegani, Paola Buckley; Adjunct Lecturer: Sandra Haas; Japanese: Lecturer: Nobuko Taguchi; Adjunct Lecturer: Tomiko Stahl; Latin: Adjunct Lecturer: Paula Lemmon; Russian: Adjunct Lecturer: Tatiana Zimakova; Spanish: Assistant Professors: Olga Colbert, Denise DuPont, Eric Kartchner, Luis Maldonado-Peña, Francisco Morán, Alberto Moron-Pastor, Elizabeth Russ, Gabriela Vokre; Senior Lecturers: Verónica León, Betty Nelson; Lecturers: Pilar Chamorro, George Henson, Linda Koski, Angie Morón-Nozaleda, Roger Parks, Luis Polanco, Gloria Prieto, Milagros Sánchez-García, Jacqueline Wald, Daniel Wiegman; Adjunct Lecturers: Cristina Gonzales-Boles, Peggy Patterson.

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, Russian Area Studies, and Spanish.

Requirements for Departmental Distinction

B.A. in Foreign Languages

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 Language I, and by completing the requirements for the minor in Language II. Courses are to be selected in consultation with the major adviser in Language I. Minors in area studies may not be applied to this major. Language I must be chosen from French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

Chinese

Requirements for the Minor in Chinese: Seventeen term 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 3311 and 3312

One course from the following:

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. Prerequisite: Beginning and Intermediate Chinese.

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. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing; an overall G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher; G.P.A. in Chinese of 3.3 or higher; sponsorship of a professor and of 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 their four language skills, especially reading and writing, through a wide variety of primary, unedited texts. Prerequisite: CHIN 3312 or consent 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 un-edited texts and films from China and Taiwan. Prerequisite: CHIN 3312 or consent of area chair.

Foreign Literature Courses in English

(See course descriptions at end of Foreign Languages and Literatures section.)

French

All courses are conducted in French.

Requirements for the B.A. Degree in French: Thirty-two credit hours, including FREN 2401 or the equivalent, and 28 hours of advanced courses. Courses are to be selected in consultation with the major adviser and must include the following: FREN 3455, 3356, 4370; three hours chosen from 4371 and 4372; three hours chosen from 4375 and 4376; plus six hours of 5000-level courses and 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, plus 16 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, literary analysis. Includes grammar review, oral presentations, dictionary research, outside reading. Prerequisite: 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: 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: FREN 3370 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 G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher; G.P.A. in French of 3.3 or higher; sponsorship of a professor and of the organization, agency, or corporation.

4355. Advanced Spoken French. Practice in styles and genres of spoken French: exposé, literary explication, persuasion, recitation, formal versus informal conversation. Prerequisites: 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: 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: French 3455 and 3356.

4391. Commercial French for International Trade. An advanced course for international trade and communication. Prerequisites: FREN 3455 and 3356.

5361. Literary Translation: Theory and Practice. Exploring the relationship between interpretation and translation. Individual projects in a workshop setting. Prerequisites: FREN 4371 and 4372.

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: FREN 3356 and 4370, or permission of the 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: 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: 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: French 3455, 3356 and 4370.

4373, 4374. French Civilization. The evolution of French society, with emphasis on cultural, artistic, and intellectual trends. Prerequisites: 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: 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: French 3455, 3356, and 4370.

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: FREN 4370; either 4371 or 4372; either 4375 or 4376.

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: FREN 4370; either 4371 or 4372; either 4375 or 4376.

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: FREN 4370; either 4371 or 4372; either 4375 or 4376.

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: FREN 4370; either 4371 or 4372; either 4375 or 4376.

5365, 5466. Topics in French and Francophone Cinema. A seminar in French and Francophone film studies. Topic varies. Prerequisites: FREN 4370; either 4371 or 4372; either 4375 or 4376. FREN 4365, recommended.

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.

Foreign Literature Courses in English

(See course descriptions at end of Foreign Languages and Literatures section. These courses do not count toward the French major. They are electives.)

German

All courses are conducted in German.

Requirements for the B.A. Degree: Thirty term hours, including GERM 2311 and 2312 (second-year German) and 24 term hours of advanced courses. Courses are to be selected in consultation with the major adviser and must include the following:

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; extra-departmental courses listed under the German Area Studies major; 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: Eighteen term hours of German as follows:

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. Computer assignments required. Four credits per term. Prerequisite for 1402: C- or better in 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: 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: GERM 3311 or permission of instructor.

3350. Business German. An advanced course in German for international trade and communication. Prerequisites: 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 G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher; G.P.A. in German of 3.3 or higher; sponsorship of a professor and of the organization, agency, or corporation.

German Literature Courses

3320. Contemporary German Culture. An exploration of the German culture scene through magazine and newspaper articles, short stories, television and films from the post-war era to the present. Prerequisite: 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: 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: GERM 3320, 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: GERM 3320, 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: GERM 3320, 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: GERM 3320, 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: GERM 3320.

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: Any 4000-level course, or permission of instructor.

5320. Laughter and Comedy. Laughter and its relation to humor, wit, and satire in comic German literature. Keller, Kleist, Lessing, Busch, Tucholsky, Kästner, and others. Prerequisite: 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: Any 4000-level course, or permission of instructor.

5380. Directed Studies. Permission of department.

Culture and Literature Courses in English

(See course descriptions at end of Foreign Languages and Literatures section.)

Hindi (HIN)

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 the 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.

Italian

All courses are conducted in Italian unless otherwise noted.

Requirements for the B.A. Degree in Italian Area Studies. Thirty-five term hours, of which 23 must be in courses taught in Italian. Courses are to be selected in consultation with the major adviser and must include the following:

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. Twenty term hours, including ITAL 2401, 2402, and 12 advanced hours as follows:

1. ITAL 3357
2. ITAL 3373
3. Two additional advanced Italians courses (4000-level) selected in consultation with the adviser

Requirements for the Minor in Italian Area Studies. Twenty term hours, including ITAL 2401, 2402, and the following advanced or supporting courses:

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.

3357. Italian Grammar and Composition. Analysis and imitation of short contemporary texts: letters, film reviews, articles, criticism, 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 G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher; G.P.A. in Italian of 3.3 or higher; sponsorship of a professor and of the organization, agency, or corporation.

Literature Courses

4321. 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 twentieth century. Prerequisite: ITAL 3357 or permission of the instructor.

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, D'Annunzio, 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.

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 end of Foreign Languages and Literatures section.)

Japanese

Requirements for the Minor In Japanese: 17 term hours as follows:

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 for 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 for 2402: C- or better in JAPN 2401 or permission of area chair.

3311, 3312. Advanced Japanese. Emphasis on enhancing abilities in advanced reading and writing skills, communicating with accuracy and grammatical complexity. Students also acquire the ability to use refined honorific forms in appropriate cultural contexts. Prerequisite for 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 G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher; G.P.A. in Japanese of 3.30 or higher; sponsorship of a professor and of 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 primary materials. Prerequisite: 3312 or permission of area chair.

Latin

1401, 1402. Beginning Latin. Structures of the Latin language ­ vocabulary, grammar, syntax. Introduction to Roman history and culture. Simple readings from Latin authors. Prerequisite for 1402: C- or better in 1401.

2311, 2312. Second-Year Latin. Readings from Cicero, Livy, Ovid, and Pliny. Passages from the Vulgate, excerpts from medieval authors. Prerequisite for 2311: C- or better in LATN 1402. Prerequisite for 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 G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher; G.P.A. in Latin of 3.3 or higher; sponsorship of a professor and of the organization, agency, or institution.

Russian

Requirements for the Minor in Russian Area Studies: 15 term hours, including RUSS 2341, 2351; and three advanced area courses, one each in the areas of Literature (FL 3323 or 3331), History (HIST 3340, 3341, 5367, or 5368), and Political Science (PLSC 3358, 3359, or 3384).

The Courses (RUSS)

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 used 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 syntactic 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. (St. Petersburg, 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. Special problems of native speakers of Russian speaking English. 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 G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher; G.P.A. in Russian of 3.3 or higher; sponsorship of a professor and of the organization, agency, or corporation. After completion of eight credit hours in Russian, study abroad at St. Petersburg State University in summer and semester programs is recommended.

4380, 4381. Directed Studies.

Russian Culture and Literature Courses in English

(See course descriptions at end of Foreign Languages and Literatures section.)

Spanish

Requirements for the B.A. Degree in Spanish. Twenty-eight term hours, including SPAN 2401 or equivalent, and 24 term hours of advanced courses. Courses are to be selected in consultation with the major adviser and must include the following:

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 Studies major, literary criticism, other foreign literature in translation, English and American literature.

Requirements for the Minor in Spanish. SPAN 2401 or the equivalent; SPAN 3358; at least one but not more than two courses chosen from SPAN 3311, 3312, 3313, 3355 or 4352, 4355; and other advanced course(s) for a total of 16 hours.

Prerequisites for Advanced Courses. Prerequisite for 3000-level courses: SPAN 2312 or 2401, 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.

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. The third term or intermediate level will continue to strengthen the four language skills with added emphasis on reading and writing. 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.

3310. Readings in Spanish and Spanish American Literature. Refinement of oral and written proficiency based on extensive reading and discussion of literary texts.

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. Prerequisites: SPAN 2401 or equivalent.

3312. Conversation and Composition: Mexican Culture. Focus on improving linguistic proficiency within the context of studying Latin American culture. Course content varies; may include Mexican film, music, art, food, etc. Prerequisites: SPAN 2401 or equivalent.

3313. Conversation and Composition: Latin American Culture. Focus on improving linguistic proficiency within the context of studying Latin American culture. Course content varies; may include Latin American film, music, art. Prerequisites: SPAN 2401 or equivalent.

3355. Spanish Conversation. An advanced course for majors and non-majors intended to increase active command of the language. Limited enrollment. Prerequisite: SPAN 2401 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.

3358. Advanced Spanish Grammar. A thorough study of Spanish grammar. Practice in writing short compositions. Limited enrollment.

3373. Spanish Civilization. A survey of Spanish culture and societies with particular emphasis on artistic and sociological aspects. Prerequisite: 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: 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 G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher; G.P.A. in Spanish of 3.3 or higher; sponsorship of a professor and of the organization, agency, or corporation.

4352 (ETST 4352). Conversations and Community. Advanced Spanish course which 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. Field work, away from campus, will include a maximum of two hours per week in addition to the required three contact hours in the classroom. Prerequisites: SPAN 2401 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 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.) Prerequisite: SPAN 2401 and advanced oral proficiency in Spanish. Not open to students who have taken SPAN 3355. Limited enrollment.

4357. Introduction to Spanish Linguistics. Introduction to fundamental terminology and concepts in the study of linguistics. Overview of the Spanish sound system (phonology), principles of word formation (morphology), structure of phrases (syntax), etc. Prerequisite: SPAN 3358.

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. Prerequisite: SPAN 3358.

4391. Commercial Spanish for International Trade. An advanced course in Spanish for international trade and communication. Prerequisites: SPAN 3355 and 3358, 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: SPAN 3358 or permission of the department. 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, lyric, and narrative poetry through the Golden Age.

5311. Spanish Literature Since 1700. Major writers and movements from 1700 to the present.

5315. Spanish American Literature to 1888. Literary figures and trends from the Conquest to Modernism. Meets Human Diversity corequirement.

5316. Spanish American Literature Since 1888. Literary figures and trends from Modernism to the present. Meets Human Diversity corequirement.

5317. The Literature of Mexico. Readings and discussions of the works of major Mexican writers. Meets Human Diversity corequirement.

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.

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.

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.

Genre Studies

5334. The Novel of the Post Civil War Period. The development of the novel and short story in Spain from 1940 to the present. Readings from Cela, Delibes, Sánchez Ferlosio, Goytisolo, etc.

5335. Genre Studies in Spain.

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 corequirement.

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.

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.

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.

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 time and distance and across social and gender boundaries. Lecture, 3 hours. Prerequisite: 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: 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: 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: SPAN 4395.

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: 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 following.)

Foreign Literature Courses in English

FL 2201. Italy Today: Contemporary Italian Culture and Institutions. 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 the instructor.

FL 2321. Surrealism and the State in Eastern Europe. Statehood in 20th-century Eastern Europe is an institution susceptible to collective "madness," especially with regard to its bureaucratic machinery. The course explores the intellectual response to "insane" bureaucracy and the unique body of literature it has produced, including its very high proportion of surrealist, absurdist art and unique types of fantasy and science fiction literature. Departmental writing-intensive seminar.

FL 2343. After Communism. 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.

FL 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.

FL 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.)

FL 3305. Special Topics: Latin American Literature in Translation. 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. Meets Human Diversity corequirement.

FL 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.

FL 3307 (CF 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.)

FL 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.

FL 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.

FL 3323 (CF 2320, 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.

FL 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.

FL 3331. Survey of Russian Literature in Translation. Russian literature from the 18th century to the present. Works by Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Chekhov, Solzhenitsyn, others. Meets Perspectives requirement for literature.

FL 3332. Special Topics: Russian Literature in Translation. Texts, periods, and thematic and critical approaches will vary from term to term.

FL 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.

FL 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.

FL 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.

FL 3350. Existentialism and Literature. Existentialist perspectives on society, individual responsibility, politics, war, as presented in key literary texts by Kierkegaard, Dostoevsky, Malraux, Sartre, Camus, Ellison, and others.

FL 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.

FL 3360 (CF 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.

FL 3361. Special Topics: French Literature in Translation. Texts, periods, and thematic and critical approaches will vary from term to term. (SMU-in-Paris only)

FL 3363 (CF 3347, WS 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.

FL 3364 (ENGL 3364). Philosophical and Literary Ideas of "The Other." An important question in Western intellectual tradition is "who is the Other?" This course explores both dialectical and linguistic structures of the "I" and "the Other" in philosophy, literature, and politics.

FL 3365, 3366. Special Topics: French Literature in Translation. Texts, periods, and thematic and critical approaches will vary each term.

FL 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.

FL 3376. Representations of Women in Modern Literature. An investigation of the changing image of modern woman in literature from the late 19th century to the present day. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission of instructor. Meets Perspectives requirement for literature and Diversity corequirement.

FL 3390. (CCCN 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.

FL 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.

FL 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.

FL 3395. (CF 3395) A Cultural Journey into 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)