Modern foreign language majors at PC have a variety of career options in which language skills have proven invaluable. Recent graduates have enjoyed success in fields such as international banking, law, business, and journalism. Other graduates have gone on to teach at the high school and college levels.

151. Accelerated Introductory French (4)
An accelerated course for students with previous study of French. Continues the development of fundamental skills with an emphasis on speaking and comprehension. (Credit cannot be received for both 151 and 102.) (Fall)

201-202. Intermediate French (3 each sem) (Prereq: FREN 102 or 151 or placement test)
A study of French civilization with grammar review, pronunciation, and aural comprehension practice. (201 Fall; 202 Spring)

258. Special Topics (1-6). See page 37 in Book of Majors.

301-302. Advanced French Composition and Conversation (3 each sem) (Prereq: FREN 202 or placement test)
An advanced course designed to develop oral and written proficiency in French. Continues the acquisition of language skills through discussions, oral presentations, and essays based on readings about contemporary France. (301 Fall; 302 Spring)

333. Introduction to Literary Appreciation (3) (Prereq: FREN 202)
An introduction to the vocabulary and techniques of literary criticism and to the nature of the main literary movements. (Fall)

391. Advanced Grammar and Phonetics (3) (Prereq: 3 hrs at 300 level)
A study of French grammar, syntax, and phonetics designed to address the difficulties encountered by the advanced students seeking to perfect their mastery of the language. (Spring, alternate years)

398. Honors Research (3-6). See page 44.
Available for students during the junior and senior years with approval of the departmental faculty. Students with a 3.20 GPA in all courses and a 3.40 GPA in major courses who have taken at least one literature course in French on campus at PC may undertake an honors research program. Oral and written presentations of the results of the project will be required. Students who successfully complete the departmental honors research program will graduate with honors in the major discipline. (Fall or Spring, or Fall and Spring)

401. French Literature before 1600 (3) (Prereq: FREN 333)
A survey of French literature in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. (Alternate years)

402. Seventeenth Century French Literature (3) (Prereq: FREN 333)
An examination of French classicism and the relationship of literature to painting, architecture and music. (Alternate years)

403. Eighteenth Century French Literature (3) (Prereq: FREN 333)
The history of the Enlightenment in France through the works of Montesquieu, Voltaire, Diderot, Rousseau and Beaumarchais. (Alternate years)

404. Nineteenth Century French Literature (3) (Prereq: FREN 333)
A study of the major literary movements in France during the 19th century including romanticism, realism, symbolism, and naturalism. (Alternate years)

405. Contemporary French Drama and Poetry (3) (Prereq: FREN 333)
A survey of representative modern French poetry and theatre. (Alternate years)

406. French Novel: Twentieth Century (3) (Prereq: FREN 333)
A study of major authors and new developments in the novel during the 20th century. (Alternate years)

410. French Civilization (3) (Prereq: 3 hrs at 300 level)
A study of French civilization from prehistoric times to the present with emphasis on geography, history, social structure, and artistic contributions of the society. (Alternate years)

442. Directed Study in French (3-9). See page 36. (Open to French majors who have completed FREN 301-302, 333 and at least six additional hours beyond FREN 202)
Readings and research on a topic approved by the department.

444. Internships. See page 37.
446. Readings. See page 37.
448. Research. See page 37.
450. Seminar. See page 37.
452. Special Projects. See page 37.

458. Special Topics in French (1, 2, 3, 6). See page 37. (Prereq: FREN 202)
Directed independent studies in areas of French civilization or foreign language teaching methods on topics approved by the department.

Spanish (SPAN)

101-102. Introductory Spanish (4 each sem)
A basic course designed to develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills and an awareness of Hispanic culture. (101 Fall; 102 Spring)

151. Accelerated Introductory Spanish (4)
An accelerated course for students with previous study of Spanish. Continues the development of fundamental skills with an emphasis on speaking and comprehension. (Credit cannot be received for both 151 and 102.) (Fall)

201-202. Intermediate Spanish (3 each sem) (Prereq: SPAN 102, 151, or placement test)
A study of Hispanic culture accompanied by a thorough review of grammar and continued oral-aural work as well as continued practice in writing. (201 Fall; 202 Spring)

258. Special Topics (1-6). See page 37.

301-302. Advanced Spanish Composition and Conversation (3 each sem) (Prereq: SPAN 202)
An advanced course designed to develop skills in oral and written communication in Spanish. Discussions, oral presentations, and essays on material from Spanish magazine articles, short stories, and tapes. (301 Fall; 302 Spring)

315. Spanish Civilization (3) (Prereq: SPAN 202)
A study of Spanish civilization with emphasis on geography, history, social structure, and artistic contributions of the society.

316. Latin American Civilization (3) (Prereq: SPAN 202)
A study of Latin American civilization from the pre-Columbian era to the present, including history, geography, politics, and artistic contributions of the society.

321. Survey of Spanish Literature I (3) (Prereq: SPAN 202)
An introduction to Spanish literature from its beginnings through the 18th century. (Alternate years)

322. Survey of Spanish Literature II (3) (Prereq: SPAN 202)
An overview of Spanish literature of the 19th and 20th centuries. (Alternate years)

331. Survey of Spanish-American Literature I (3) (Prereq: SPAN 202)
An introduction to various genres written from the colonial period to modernism. (Alternate years)

332. Survey of Spanish-American Literature II (3) (Prereq: SPAN 202)
An overview of the principal literary movements from modernism to the present.

341. Business Spanish (3) (Prereq: SPAN 202)
A course designed to perfect skills in the language and procedures used by the Hispanic business world. Includes terminology and methods used in marketing, labor relations, international commerce, and banking; practice in interpreting and writing for business use; and acquaintance with the history, geography, culture, and economic status of the Spanish-speaking nations.

343. Spanish Apprenticeship (3) (Prereq: SPAN 202 and consent of the department)
Students observe beginning language classes and eventually teach segments of the course and prepare audio-visual materials and tests under the close supervision of the first year teacher.

398. Honors Research (3-6). See page 44.
Available for students during the junior and senior years with approval of the departmental faculty. Students with a 3.20 GPA in all courses and a 3.40 GPA in major courses who have taken at least one literature course in Spanish on campus at PC may undertake an honors research program. Oral and written presentations of the results of the project will be required. Students who successfully complete the departmental honors research program will graduate with honors in the major discipline. (Fall or Spring, or Fall and Spring)

442. Directed Studies in Spanish (3-9). See page 36. (Prereq: SPAN 202)
Open to students planning to major in Spanish who will complete their major with a junior year abroad or for students taking Spanish as the second foreign language for a modern foreign languages major; readings and research on a topic approved by the department.

444. Internships. See page 37.
446. Readings. See page 37.
448. Research. See page 37.
450. Seminar. See page 37.
452. Special Projects. See page 37.

458. Special Topics in Spanish (1-6). See page 37. (Prereq: SPAN 202)
Directed independent study on a topic approved by the department.

German (GERM)

101-102. Introductory German (4 each sem)
A basic course designed to develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills and an awareness of German culture. (101 Fall; 102 Spring)

201-202. Intermediate German (3 each sem) (Prereq: GERM 102 or placement test)
A continuation of GERM 101-102 with increased emphasis on German civilization, aural comprehension, and conversation. (201 Fall; 202 Spring)

258. Special Topics (1-6). See page 37.

301-302. Advanced German Composition and Conversation (3 each sem) (Prereq: GERM 202 or placement exam)
An advanced course designed to develop skills in oral and written communication in German. Discussions, oral presentations, and essays based on contemporary texts and tapes. (301 Fall; 302 Spring)

321. Survey of German Literature I (3) (Prereq: GERM 302 or consent of the instructor)
A study of representative German dramas and novellas of the 18th and 19th centuries. (On demand and availability of instructor)

322. Survey of German Literature II (3) (Prereq: GERM 302 or consent of instructor)
A study of representative German prose works of the 20th century. (On demand and availability of instructor)

343. German Apprenticeship (3) (Prereq: GERM 302 and consent of the department)
Students observe beginning language classes and eventually teach segments of the course and prepare audio-visual materials and tests under the close supervision of the firstyear teacher.

398. Honors Research (3-6). See page 44.
Available for students during the junior and senior years with approval of the departmental faculty. Students with a 3.20 GPA in all courses and a 3.40 GPA in major courses who have taken at least one literature course in German on campus at PC may undertake an honors research program. Oral and written presentations of the results of the project will be required. Students who successfully complete the departmental honors research program will graduate with honors in the major discipline. (Fall or Spring, or Fall and Spring)

405. German on the Internet (3) (Prereq: GERM 302 or consent of instructor)
This course will explore and contrast various German language media, both popular and legitimate, and develop critical insight into their treatment of topics such as politics, business, sports, popular culture, and general culture. (Fall, alternate years or on demand and availability of instructor)

410. German Civilization (3) (Prereq: GERM 302 or consent of instructor)
A study of German civilization including geography, history, social structure, and cultural life. (On demand and availability of instructor)

442. Directed Studies in German (3-9). See page 36. (Prereq: GERM 302)
Open to students planning to major in German who will complete their major with a junior year abroad or for students taking German as the second foreign language for a modern foreign languages major.

444. Internships. See page 37.
446. Readings. See page 37.
448. Research. See page 37.
450. Seminar. See page 37.
452. Special Projects. See page 37.

458. Special Topics in German (1-6). See page 37. (Prereq: GERM 302)
Directed independent study on a topic approved by the department.

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