Spring 2025 Course List

ASL 102- Elementary American Sign Language II

A functional-notional approach to achieving a basic level of communicative competency in American Sign Language (ASL) at an interpersonal level. Emphasis is on developing an understanding of the embodied expression of the language and the integral part ASL plays within Deaf Culture. (0001, Barbara Millios, TU/TH, 4:00 pm-5:50 pm)

FRE 101-Elementary French I

A systematic study of the basics of the French language. Equal emphasis is placed on developing reading, comprehension, speaking, and writing skills. For students with no previous study of French or fewer than two years in high school. (0001, Marie-Joelle St.Louis Savoie, MWF, 10:00 -10:50 am)

FRE 102- Elementary French II

Continued study of the basics of the French language with equal emphasis on developing reading, comprehension, speaking, and writing skills. For students with no previous study of French or fewer than two years in high school. (0001, Marie-Joelle St-Louis Savoie, MWF, 11:00 am -11:50 am)

FRE 202- Intermediate French II

A continuation of FRE 201 using audio-visual materials and reading texts of a literary and/or cultural nature to strengthen comprehension, reading, writing, and speaking. Includes a systematic but gradual review of the essentials of French grammar. (0001, Marie-Joelle St-Louis Savoie, TU/TH, 12:30 pm-1:45 pm)

FRE 306-French Conversation and Composition: Global Issues

Systematic training in the correct usage of spoken and written French through a broad range of conversational situations and writing topics focusing on global issues. Continued training in the correct usage of spoken and written French. (0001, Kathryn Slott, MWF, 1:00 pm-1:50 pm)

FRE 315 Advanced French Conversation

Oral practice for the advanced language student. Course work revolves around the discussion of cultural and intellectual issues, as well as current political and social events, with a view toward increasing idiomatic and abstract vocabulary. (0001, Kathryn Slott MWF, 10:00 am – 10:50 am)

FRE 407/507 19^th Century French Literature

Readings of major 19th century figures, including Balzac, Sand, Hugo, Flaubert, Zola, and Baudelaire, with particular attention to social and philosophical themes as well as concepts of language and genre. (001, Kathryn Slott, TU/TH, 3:30pm- 4:45 pm)

FRE 465/FRE 508- North American French Novel

A survey of francophone novels written in North America in the 19th and 20th centuries, focusing on the history and cultural identity of Acadia, Quebec, and New England’s Franco Americans. (ooo1, Frederic Rondeau, TU/TH 9:30 – 10:45 am)

HRB 102- Beginning Modern Hebrew II

Continued study of the basics of the Hebrew language, with equal emphasis on developing reading,listening comprehension, speaking and writing skills. Continued discussion of Hebrew as an expression of Jewish culture in Israel and the United States. For students with one semester study of Hebrew or the equivalent as determined through consultation with the instructor (0190, online Shellie Batuski)

GER 102- Elementary German I

Continued study of the basics of the German Language. Emphasis on developing reading, comprehension, speaking and writing skills. For students with no previous study of German or fewer than two years in high school. (0001, Gudrun Keszocze, Tu/Th, 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm)

SPA 101-Elementary Spanish I

A systematic study of the basics of the Spanish language. Equal emphasis on developing reading, comprehension, speaking and writing skills. For students with no previous study of Spanish or fewer than two years in high school. (0001, Claudia Torres, MWF, 11:00 am-11:50 am- 0002, Claudia Torres, MWF, 9:00 am -9:50 am)

SPA 102-Elementary Spanish II

A continued study of the basics of the Spanish language. Equal emphasis is placed on developing reading, comprehension, speaking and writing skills. For students with no previous study of Spanish or fewer than two years in high school. (0001, Maria Sandweiss, MWF, 11:00 am-11:50 am)(0190, Maria Sandweiss, online Spa 110)

SPA 204-Intermediate Spanish II

An integrated approach using audio-visual materials and reading texts of a literary and/or cultural nature to strengthen comprehension, reading, writing, and speaking. Includes a systematic but gradual review of the essentials of Spanish grammar. (0001, Maria Sandweiss, MWF, 2:00 pm -2:50 pm)

SPA 306- Workshop in Speaking and Writing Spanish

Develops fluency and accuracy in written and oral Spanish. Students help design course content through projects, performances, and problem-solving. (0001-, Maria Sandweiss M/W, 2:00- 3:15 pm)

SPA 390- Topics in Spanish

May include the study of literature, culture, cinema, the arts, and media as expressed in Spanish-speaking countries. Topics vary. May be repeated for credit. Conversation Through Film: (0001, Maria Sandweiss, TU/TH, 2:00 pm-3:15 pm) Creative Writing: (0002, Zachary Ludington, MWF, 11:00 – 11:50 am)

SPA 416 – Modernism(o) & Avant-Garde

Across the Hispanic world, writers like Cesar Vallejo, Federico Garcia Lorca, Ruben Dario, Rosa Chacel, and Jorge Luis Borges, along with visual artists like Salvador Dali, Maruja Mallo, and Pablo Picasso define what it means to be modern at the beginning of the twentieth century. This course examines and explores the complicated topic of modernity by surveying Hispanic art and literature from about 1898 to 1945. (0001, Zachary Ludington, TU/TH, 9:30 – 10:45 am)

SPA 430- Seminar in Advance Grammar

SPA 430 is a grammar composition and revision course whose purpose is to help students solve written expression problems and prepare them for other advanced courses of the Spanish program. Students are expected to enroll in this course with a strong basic knowledge of the grammatical structures of Spanish and a desire to polish their expression, resolve doubts, and explore the idiosyncrasies of the language. Various grammatical structures and writing strategies will be covered.(0001, Carlos Villacorta, MW, 3:30 – 4:45 pm)

Classics & Latin

CLA-102-Latin Literature in English Translation

A survey of Latin literature. No knowledge of Latin is necessary. (0990, James Brophy, Online)(0400, James Brophy, Online)

CLA 202- Mythology of the Ancient Near East, North Africa and Greece

Surveys the mythologies of the ancient Mediterranean Basin, including Hebrew Mythology. Through lectures, reading, and video the major deities and heroes of each culture will be presented within their cultural context, including the stories associated with them. (0990/0400, Benjamin Johnson, Online)

LAT 102- Elementary Latin II

Fundamentals of the Latin language. (0400, 0990, Benjamin Johnson, Online)