FRENCH COURSES

FR 131 Elementary French I (3)
Fundamentals of French pronunciation and grammar with drills in spoken and written French. Three hours of lecture per week. Listed as FREN 1311 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.

FR 132 Elementary French II (3)
Continuation of FR 131. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: FR 131. Listed as FREN 1312 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.

FR 231 Intermediate French I (3)
Review of French pronunciation and grammar using a reader and more advanced classroom and laboratory materials. Two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: FR 132. Listed as FREN 2311 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.

FR 232 Intermediate French II (3)
Continuation of FR 231. Two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: FR 231. Listed as FREN 2312 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.

FR 331 Review of French Grammar and Composition (3)
Review of French grammar with emphasis on the more difficult structures and idioms. Concurrent practice in conversation and diction provided. Conducted in both English and French. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: FR 231 and FR 232.

FR 335 Scientific French (3)
I
ndividualized readings in the physical, natural, and social sciences to familiarize students with the specialized vocabulary of their field in translating from French to English. Graduate students may substitute the passing of this course with a grade of "B" or better for the graduate foreign language reading examination. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: FR 231 and FR 232 or consent of the instructor.

FR 347 Contemporary France I (3)
Study of French institutions and movements since the beginning of the twentieth century, including transportation, politics, education, geography, industrialization, social classes, world wars, and fine arts. Conducted in both English and French. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: FR 231 and FR 232 or consent of the instructor.

FR 432 Business French (3)
Designed to present specialized vocabulary, methods, and techniques pertaining to how to conduct French business, to enable students to prepare business documents and letters. Conducted in both English and French. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: FR 231 and FR 232 or consent of the instructor.

FR 438 Directed Study (3)
Study of a single topic, particular work, or author under the direction of a faculty member. Prior approval for enrollment needed from the Faculty Chair. May be retaken for credit. Prerequisites: Senior standing as a French major and consent of both the Faculty Chair and instructor.

FR 439 French Influence in Africa (3)
Study of the importance of the French presence in French-speaking African countries utilizing critical and analytical approaches that will allow students to acquire an understanding of the language and culture of contemporary French Africa. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: Senior standing as a French major and consent of both the Faculty Chair and instructor.

SPANISH COURSES

SPAN 131 Elementary Spanish I (3)
Fundamentals of Spanish pronunciation and grammar along with intensive listening/speaking and reading/writing skills development. Three hours of lecture per week. Listed as SPAN 1311 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.

SPAN 132 Elementary Spanish II (3)
Continuation of SPAN 131. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: SPAN 131. Listed as SPAN 1312 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.

SPAN 231 Intermediate Spanish I (3)
Application of grammar; elementary composition; media-aided listening and reading proficiency; focused development of aural-oral skills. Two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 131 and SPAN 132 or the equivalent. Listed as SPAN 2311 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.

SPAN 232 Intermediate Spanish II (3)
Analysis of grammar; translation; media-aided listening and reading proficiency; focused development of aural-oral skills. Two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: SPAN 231. Listed as SPAN 2312 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.

SPAN 331 Review of Grammar and Composition (3)
Provision of intensive training in manipulating Spanish in speaking and writing. Conducted in Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 231 and SPAN 232.

SPAN 332 Conversation and Diction (3)
Communication practice designed to develop a superior level of oral proficiency. Conducted in Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 231 and SPAN 232.

SPAN 333 Introduction to Spanish Literature I (3)
Survey of the great works of Spanish literature from the Middle Ages through the Golden Age. Conducted in Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 331 and SPAN 332.

SPAN 334 Introduction to Spanish Literature II (3)
Survey of the great works of Spanish literature from the Neoclassical period to the present. Conducted in Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 331 and SPAN 332.

SPAN 335 Introduction to Latin American Literature I (3)
Survey of the great works of Latin American writers from colonial times to the beginning of the Mexican Revolution. Conducted in Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 331 and SPAN 332.

SPAN 336 Introduction to Latin American Literature II (3)
Survey of the great works of Latin American writers of the 20th century. Conducted in Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 331 and SPAN 332.

SPAN 438 Masterpieces of World Theatre (3)
Study of selected dramas in modern theatre, focusing on the masterpieces of the twentieth century. Conducted in Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 331 and SPAN 332.

SPAN 441 Hispanic Culture and Civilization (3)
Survey of the culture and the civilization of the Hispanic world from prehistoric times to the modern era. Conducted in Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 331 and SPAN 332.

SPAN 444 Masterpieces of Hispanic Literature (3)
Study of great works from the Spanish-speaking nations and communities within the United States. Conducted in Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 331 and SPAN 332.

SPAN 445 Directed Study (3)
Study of a single topic, particular work, or author under the direction of a faculty member. Prior approval for enrollment needed from the Faculty Chair. May be retaken for credit. Prerequisite: Senior standing as a Spanish major or minor and consent of both the Faculty Chair and instructor.


 


CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN FRENCH
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 121

CORE CURRICULUM
(STANDARD)*

MAJOR
(FRENCH)

OTHER
REQUIREMENTS

MINOR
REQUIREMENTS

44 credits

30 credits

26 credits

21 credits

ENG 131 (3)**

FR 131 (3)

ENG 231 (3)

Contact

ENG 132 (3)

FR 132 (3)

HED 233 (2)

department of

SC 135 or 136 (3)

FR 231 (3)

HIST 131 (3)

choice after

MATH 133 (3)

FR 232 (3)

HIST 132 (3)

being admitted

BIOL 143 or

FR 331 (3)

MATH 134 (3)

as a major

CHEM 111, 131 (4)

FR 335 (3)

SPAN 131 (3)

and after receiving

PHYS 141 or

FR 347 (3)

SPAN 132 (3)

advisement from

GEOL 141 (4)

FR 432 (3)

Literature Electives (6)

either the

THC 130 or

FR 438 (3)

 

Faculty Advisor or

ART 131 or

FR 439 (3)

 

the Faculty Chair.

ART 132 or

 

 

 

MUSI 131 or

 

 

 

MUSI 239 (3)

 

 

 

HIST 231 (3)

 

 

 

HIST 232 (3)

 

 

 

POLS 231 (3)

 

 

 

POLS 232 (3)

 

 

 

PSY 131 or

 

 

 

SOC 157 (3)

 

 

 

CS 116 (3)

 

 

 

ENG 230 (3)

 

 

 

* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly for any core curriculum credit as listed.

** (N) represents the number of course credits.


MAJOR COURSES FOR THE

BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN FRENCH

BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE

 

Freshman

 

First Semester

FR 131 (Elementary French I), 3 cr

 

 

Second Semester

FR 132 (Elementary French II), 3 cr

Sophomore

 

First Semester

FR 231 (Intermediate French I), 3 cr

 

 

Second Semester

FR 232 (Intermediate French II), 3 cr

Junior

 

 

First Semester

FR 331 (Review of French Grammar and Composition), 3 cr

FR 347 (Contemporary France I), 3 cr

 

 

Second Semester

FR 335 (Scientific French), 3 cr

Senior

 

 

First Semester

FR 432 (Business French), 3 cr

FR 438 (Directed Study), 3 cr

Electives, 6 cr

 

 

Second Semester

FR 439 (French Influence in Africa), 3 cr

 


 

CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN SPANISH
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 121

CORE CURRICULUM
(STANDARD)*

MAJOR
(SPANISH)

OTHER
REQUIREMENTS

MINOR
REQUIREMENTS

44 credits

36 credits

20 credits

21 credits

ENG 131 (3)**

SPAN 131 (3)***

ENG 231 (3)

Contact

ENG 132 (3)

SPAN 132 (3)***

HED 233 (2)

department of

SC 135 or 136 (3)

SPAN 231 (3)

HIST 131 (3)

choice after

MATH 133 (3)

SPAN 232 (3)

HIST 132 (3)

being admitted

BIOL 143 or

SPAN 331 (3)

MATH 134 (3)

as a major

CHEM 111, 131 (4)

SPAN 332 (3)

FR 131 (3)

and after receiving

PHYS 141 or

SPAN 333 or 334 (3)

FR 132 (3)

advisement from

GEOL 141 (4)

SPAN 335 or 336 (3)

 

either the

THC 130 or

SPAN 441 (3)

 

Faculty Advisor or

ART 131 or

SPAN 438 or 444 (3)

 

the Faculty Chair.

ART 132 or

SPAN 445 (3)

 

 

MUSI 131 or

Elective (3)

 

 

MUSI 239 (3)

 

 

 

HIST 231 (3)

 

 

 

HIST 232 (3)

 

 

 

POLS 231 (3)

 

 

 

POLS 232 (3)

 

 

 

PSY 131 or

 

 

 

SOC 157 (3)

 

 

 

CS 116 (3)

 

 

 

ENG 230 (3)

 

 

 

 

* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly for any core curriculum credit as listed.

** (N) represents the number of course credits.

*** These courses may be replaced by an approved substitute at the time of advisement either by the major advisor or by the Faculty Chair.


MAJOR COURSES FOR THE

BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN SPANISH

BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE

 

Freshman

First Semester

SPAN 131 (Elementary Spanish I), 3 cr

 

Second Semester

SPAN 132 (Elementary Spanish II), 3 cr

Sophomore

First Semester

SPAN 231 (Intermediate Spanish I), 3 cr

 

Second Semester

SPAN 232 (Intermediate Spanish II), 3 cr

Junior

First Semester

SPAN 331 (Review of Grammar and Composition), 3 cr

SPAN 332 (Conversation and Diction), 3 cr

 

Second Semester

SPAN 333 (Introduction to Spanish Literature I), 3 cr, or

SPAN 334 (Introduction to Spanish Literature II), 3 cr

SPAN 335 (Introduction to Latin American Literature I), 3 cr or

SPAN 336 (Introduction to Latin American Literature II), 3 cr

Senior

First Semester

SPAN 438 (Masterpieces of World Theatre), 3 cr or

SPAN 444 (Masterpieces of Hispanic Literature), 3 cr

SPAN 441 (Hispanic Culture and Civilization), 3 cr

 

Second Semester

SPAN 445 (Directed Study), 3 cr

Elective, 3 cr

 

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