FREN 111
FRENCH I
Communicative introduction to the language and its culture, with attention to aural comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. No prerequisites.

FREN 115
FRENCH II
Continuation of a communicative introduction to the language and its culture, with attention to aural comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Prerequisite: FREN 111 or one or two years of French in high school.

FREN 211
FRENCH III
Final semester of a communicative introduction to the language and its culture with attention to aural comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Prerequisite: FREN 115 or two or three years of French in high school; students with AP credit should consult the department.

FREN 215
FRENCH IV
Intermediate-level language and culture course with emphasis on the reading of literary and non-literary texts, grammar and writing. Prerequisite: FREN 211 or three or four years of French in high school; students with AP credit should consult the department.

FREN 250
FRENCH THROUGH DRAMA AND SONG
Course designed to improve communicative skills through French drama and song. Prerequisite: FREN 215 or equivalent or permission of instructor.

FREN 241
CONVERSATION, COMPOSITION, CIVILIZATION
Introduction to contemporary French culture. Written and audiovisual materials are the basis of individual and group activities. Prerequisite: FREN 215 or equivalent.

FREN 251
GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION
Readings and discussions on cultural topics of contemporary France and the francophone world. Special attention to grammar and to writing skills. Prerequisite: FREN 215 or equivalent.

FREN 341
ADVANCED CONVERSATION
Contemporary France and its problems. Topics and vocabulary related to social, political, cultural life of French people. Prerequisites: FREN 241 or equivalent, AP score of 3 or 4, or consent of instructor.

FREN 344
INTRO TO CRITICAL READING
Introduction to the critical reading analysis of literary works of different genres by a wide range of authors. Prerequisite: FREN 215 or equivalent.

FREN 351
GRAMMAR, COMPOSITION, CIVILIZATION
Elements of French grammar and phonology; readings and discussion of French and francophone cultures. Conducted entirely in French. Prerequisite: FREN 251 or equivalent.

FREN 361
MASTERWORKS OF FRENCH LITERATURE
Middle Ages through the 17th century. Readings, oral reports, compositions. Prerequisite: one 300-level French course or consent of instructor.

FREN 362
MASTERWORKS OF FRENCH LITERATURE
18th through 20th centuries. Readings, oral reports, compositions. Prerequisite: one 300-level French course or consent of instructor.

FREN 397
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent reading and research on selected topic in consultation with major adviser. Open to majors, but may not count among required 10 courses of major program (except, in special circumstances, by written consent of major's adviser).
var. cr.

FREN 399
JUNIOR HONORS
This program may be completed in one or two semesters, for a maximum of four credits.
var. cr.

FREN 445
FRENCH PHONETICS
Study of French sound system and French speech patterns; diction and preparation of literature excerpts for oral performance. Prerequisite: one 300-level course.

FREN 451
ADVANCED GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION
Words, sentences, discourse: study of word formation, syntactical structuring, punctuations, elements of composition, situation-dependent meaning. Prerequisite: at least one 300-level course.

FREN 453
STYLISTICS
Analysis of various elements of style (lexicon, word order, syntax, figures of speech and register) in selected texts and in original compositions by students. Contrast of structural usage between French and English. Conducted entirely in French. Prerequisites: at least one 300-level course and FREN 451.

FREN 461
TOPICS IN FRENCH DRAMA
Genre course dealing with period, movement, tradition or theme. Topic to be determined. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: two 300-level courses or consent of instructor.

FREN 463
TOPICS IN FRENCH PROSE FICTION
Genre course dealing with period, movement, tradition or theme. Topic to be determined. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: two 300-level courses or consent of instructor.

FREN 481
SPECIAL TOPICS IN FRENCH LITERATURE
Major problem limited to one or more periods or movements, not restricted to single genre. Topic to be determined. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: two 300-level courses or consent of instructor.

FREN 491
TEACHING COLLEGE FRENCH I
Participation in team teaching with more experienced personnel of lower-division courses to gain practical and theoretical knowledge of language learning. Pass/Fail grading option only. Does not count toward the major or minor. Normally only for advanced majors who have spent a semester abroad. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
var. cr.

FREN 498-499
SENIOR HONORS
Student may complete thesis in one or, if necessary, two semesters, earning four credits per semester.

ITAL 111
ELEMENTARY ITALIAN I
Comprehensive introduction (together with ITAL 115) to all aspects of language. Basic vocabulary, essentials of grammar, graded readings, oral work. Five hours a week or equivalent.

ITAL 113
ACCELERATED ELEMENTARY ITALIAN
Overview of all fundamental structures of Italian grammar, conducted at a faster pace than the traditional ITAL 111-115 sequence. Equivalent to ITAL 111 and 115 combined.

ITAL 115
ELEMENTARY ITALIAN II
Continuation of ITAL 111. Five hours a week or equivalent. Prerequisite: ITAL 111 or equivalent.

ITAL 180
TOPICS IN ITALIAN
2 cr.

ITAL 211
INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN I
Review of grammar and extensive reading of literary and cultural texts. Prerequisite: ITAL 115, 113 or equivalent.

ITAL 215
INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN II
Reading and discussion of representative works; grammar review; reports. Prerequisite: ITAL 211 or equivalent.

ITAL 241
CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION
A four-skills, communicative-oriented intermediate course designed to facilitate oral and written expression through audiovisual and written materials that reflect the culture of modern Italy. Prerequisite: ITAL 215 or equivalent.

ITAL 344
INTRODUCTION TO CRITICAL READING
Analysis of representative works of Italian literature in different genres (poems, plays, essays, short stories). Emphasis on study of basic literary concepts and terminology. Prerequisite: ITAL 115 or equivalent.

ITAL 351
ITALIAN ADVANCED COMPOSITION AND CONVERSATION
Practical problems of Italian grammar and syntax. Composition and conversation in Italian. Prerequisite: ITAL 215 or 241.

ITAL 360
MASTERWORKS OF ITALIAN LITERATURE I
Development of Italian literature from Middle Ages to Late Renaissance, in context of general intellectual history, coordinated with reading of representative literary texts. Background lectures and literary analysis. Prerequisite: ITAL 215 or equivalent.

ITAL 361
MASTERWORKS OF ITALIAN LITERATURE II
Development of Italian literature from Baroque to present, in context of general intellectual history, coordinated with reading of representative literary texts. Background lectures and literary analysis. Prerequisite: ITAL 215 or equivalent.

ITAL 370
ITALIAN THROUGH FILM
The contemporary novel and its reflection in film, faithfulness and betrayal of the literary text; relationship between writer and film director. Works chosen provide an overview of Italian culture. Conducted in Italian. Prerequisite: ITAL 215 or equivalent.

ITAL 375
ITALIAN CULTURE
Geographic, economic, socio-political structures that have affected the history and culture of Italy from the unification (1870) to present. Prerequisite: ITAL 215 or equivalent.

ITAL 380
TOPICS IN ITALIAN

ITAL 397
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent reading and research on selected topic in consultation with major adviser. Open to majors, but may not count among required courses of major program (except, in special circumstances, by written consent of major adviser).
var. cr.

ITAL 399
JUNIOR HONORS
May be completed in one or two semesters, for a maximum of four credits.
var. cr.

ITAL 451
ADVANCED COMPOSITION AND STYLISTICS
Systematic analysis of language structures; direct and indirect discourse; independent and subordinate clauses; elements of style. Enables native speakers of English to identify specific difficulties in speaking and writing Italian. Prerequisite: ITAL 215 or equivalent.

ITAL 461
DANTEÆS DIVINE COMEDY
Extensive reading of Commedia, consideration of its place in world literature. Prerequisite: one 300-level Italian course or equivalent.

ITAL 462
PETRARCH AND BOCCACCIO
Italian works of Petrarch and Boccaccio and their place in world literature. Prerequisite: one 300-level Italian course or equivalent.

ITAL 463
THE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE
Selected masterpieces of prose and poetry studied in their cultural context and European significance. Prerequisite: 300-level Italian course or equivalent.

ITAL 469
MODERN ITALIAN POETRY
Italian poetry from Leopardi to Montale. Prerequisite: 300-level Italian course or equivalent.

ITAL 481
TOPICS IN ITALIAN LITERATURE
Seminar study of one or two major writers or works. Prerequisite: one 400-level course in Italian literature. May be repeated for credit.

ITAL 491
TEACHING COLLEGE ITALIAN I
Participation in team teaching with more experienced personnel of lower-division courses to gain practical and theoretical knowledge of language learning. Pass/Fail grading option only. Does not count toward the major or minor. Normally only for advanced majors who have spent a semester abroad. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
var. cr.

ITAL 498-499
SENIOR HONORS
Students may complete thesis in one or, if necessary, two semesters, earning four credits per semester.

ROML 180
TOPICS IN ROMANCE LANGUAGES

ROML 200
TOPICS IN ROMANCE LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES

ROML 480
TOPICS IN ROMANCE LANGUAGES

SPAN 111
ELEMENTARY SPANISH I
First half of a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of the language. A communicative, interactive classroom approach includes oral practice, group work and use of audiovisual materials. Five hours a week. No prerequisites.

SPAN 115
ELEMENTARY SPANISH II
Continuation of SPAN 111. Five hours a week. Prerequisite: SPAN 111 or one or two years of high school Spanish.

SPAN 180
TOPICS IN SPANISH
2 cr.

SPAN 181
TOPICS IN SPANISH

SPAN 211
INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I
Intermediate-level work on all aspects of the language. Continues the communicative, interactive approach of introductory courses, including use of audiovisual materials. Prerequisite: SPAN 115 or two or three years of high school Spanish. Students with AP credit should consult the department.

SPAN 212
SPANISH GRAMMAR FOR BILINGUALS
Designed especially for students raised in a bilingual environment. Concentrates on basic grammar, syntax, reading and writing. Equivalent to SPAN 111, 115 and 211 combined.

SPAN 215
INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II
Intermediate-level work on practical aspects and problems of grammar, syntax and style. Prerequisite: SPAN 211 or three or four years of high school Spanish. Students with AP credit should consult the department.

SPAN 250
CONVERSATION, COMPOSITION AND GRAMMAR (CULTURE-BASED)
Conversation course based on oral and written analysis of the culture of Spain and Latin America today. Prerequisite: SPAN 215 or equivalent.

SPAN 251
CONVERSATION, COMPOSITION AND GRAMMAR (GRAMMATICAL STRUCTURES AND ACCURACY IN WRITING) (formerly SPANISH SYNTAX)
Formal introduction to writing based on literary and non-literary texts. Review of grammar through analysis of its function in spoken and written discourse. Consolidation of language skills to prepare students for more advanced work. Prerequisite: SPAN 212, 250 or equivalent.

SPAN 280
TOPICS IN SPANISH
2 cr.

SPAN 281
TOPICS IN SPANISH

SPAN 344 (also LA&C 344)
INTRODUCTION TO HISPANIC LITERATURE: LITERARY ANALYSIS
Analysis of representative works of Peninsular and Spanish American literature (poems, plays, essays, narratives), emphasis on study of basic literary concepts and terminology. Prerequisite for students planning to take SPAN 360 and/or 370. Prerequisite: SPAN 212, 250, 251 or equivalent.

SPAN 351
ADVANCED SYNTAX AND COMPOSITION: STYLISTICS
Special aspects and problems of grammar, syntax and style. Prerequisite: SPAN 251 or equivalent.

SPAN 360
HISPANIC LITERATURE FROM THE MIDDLE AGES TO THE 17TH CENTURY (formerly SURVEY OF SPANISH LITERATURE)
Selected readings reflecting historical developments in Peninsular literature from its origins through the 17th century; Colonial Latin American literature of the 18th century. Prerequisite: SPAN 344 or equivalent.

SPAN 370
HISPANIC LITERATURE FROM THE 18TH CENTURY TO PRESENT (formerly SURVEY OF LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE)
Selected readings reflecting historical developments in Peninsular and Latin American literature from the 18th century to the contemporary period. Prerequisite: SPAN 344 or equivalent.

SPAN 397
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent reading and research on selected topic in consultation with major adviser. Open to majors, but may not count as one of 10 courses of major program (except, in special circumstances, by written consent of major adviser).
var. cr.

SPAN 399
JUNIOR HONORS
May be completed in one or two semesters for a maximum of four credits.
var. cr.

SPAN 460
MEDIEVAL LITERATURE
Such well-established masterpieces as Poema de Mio Cid, Libro de buen amor, La Celestina, representative of Spanish literature from origins through 15th century. Instructor announces area of concentration. Prerequisite: SPAN 360 or 370 or equivalent.

SPAN 461
LITERATURE OF THE RENAISSANCE AND THE BAROQUE
Readings from Spanish prose, poetry, drama of 16th and 17th centuries. Instructor determines area of concentration. Prerequisite: SPAN 360, 370 or equivalent.

SPAN 462
CERVANTES
In-depth study of Don Quixote within context of Cervantes' literary production. Prerequisite: SPAN 360, 370 or equivalent.

SPAN 464
1898 AND ITS NON-GENERATION
Texts from works of Ganivet, Unamuno, Valle-Inclan, Antonio Machado, Baroja, Azorfn, Ortega y Gasset. Prerequisite: SPAN 360, 370 or equivalent.

SPAN 465
20TH-CENTURY LITERATURE OF SPAIN
Representative works of contemporary poetry, drama and fiction. Prerequisite: SPAN 360 or 370 or equivalent.

SPAN 473
LATIN AMERICAN THEATER
Genesis of contemporary Latin American theater. Prerequisite: SPAN 360 or 370 or equivalent or permission of instructor.

SPAN 474
SPANISH AMERICAN SHORT STORY
Principal development from Independence to present. Prerequisite: SPAN 344, 360 or 370 or equivalent.

SPAN 477
LITERATURE OF THE CARIBBEAN
Literary and historical developments of Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and Cuba in contemporary period. Prerequisite: SPAN 360 or 370 or equivalent.

SPAN 480
SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPANISH LANGUAGE
Study of particular aspect of Spanish language. Prerequisite: previous work at the 300 level. May be repeated for credit if topic is different.

SPAN 481
SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPANISH LITERATURE
Study of writer or movement not otherwise available at upper-division level. Subjects to be determined. Recent topics include Hispanic theater, poetry, short fiction, picaresque, metafiction; Golden Age women writers. Prerequisite: SPAN 360 or 370 or equivalent. May be repeated for credit.

SPAN 483
SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPANISH AMERICAN LITERATURE
Significant period, literary movement or group of authors. Specific subject to be determined. Recent topics include Spanish American novel, narrative, essay, women writers. Prerequisite: SPAN 344, 360 or 370 or equivalent. May be repeated for credit.

SPAN 491
TEACHING COLLEGE SPANISH I
Participation in team teaching with more experienced personnel of lower-division courses in order to gain practical and theoretical knowledge of language learning. Pass/Fail grading option only. Does not count toward the major. Normally only for advanced majors who have spent a semester abroad. Prerequisite: consent of the supervisor.
var. cr.

SPAN 498-499
SENIOR HONORS
Student may complete his or her thesis in one or, if necessary, two semesters, earning four credits per semester.