Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures

Professor P. G. Christiansen, Chairperson.

Horn Professor J. Pérez; Qualia Professor Gafaiti; Professors Finco, George, Goebel, Larmour, G. Pérez, Smith, and Wood; Associate Professors Beard, Cravens, Holland, McClain, McVay, Myers, Nell, A. Pérez, and Stein; Assistant Professors Cabrera, Collopy, Connelly, Fry, Grair, Griffee, Grinstein, Qualin, and Santos.

This department offers study in the following graduate degree programs: APPLIED LINGUISTICS, CLASSICS, GERMAN, and ROMANCE LANGUAGES, Master of Arts; SPANISH, Doctor of Philosophy. Students majoring in Romance Languages may specialize in French or Spanish. The department also participates in the interdepartmental program in comparative literature. See the section entitled "Opportunities for Interdisciplinary Study" in this catalog for details.

Before beginning a graduate program in this department, students should consult the graduate advisor of the particular program concerning departmental admission procedures and degree requirements. Admission to the Graduate School requires departmental recommendation as well as approval by the Graduate Dean.

The master's program offers advanced study in literature and linguistics. It is intended to be a distinctly different educational experience from undergraduate study. It requires study in greater depth and the development of critical thinking. Applicants for the M.A. degree in Spanish may complete 24 hours of graduate courses and a thesis or 36 hours of course work. The degree may include a six-hour minor. However, applicants for the M.A. degree in Applied Linguistics, Classics, French, or German may complete 30 hours of graduate courses and a thesis or 36 hours of course work. Areas of emphasis include literature, comparative literature, and linguistics. Candidates for the M.A. degree in this department must demonstrate a reading knowledge of a second foreign language. However, candidates for the M.A. degree in Applied Linguistics must demonstrate knowledge of a language other than English. Oral and written comprehensive examinations are required. This department also participates in the joint MBA-MA program. See a full description under the College of Business Administration section of this catalog.

Graduate minors are available in Applied Linguistics, Classics, French, German, Greek, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.

The doctoral program in Spanish requires both greater breadth of study than the M.A. program and greater concentration in the area selected for specialization. To fulfill these requirements the student must demonstrate a reasonable comprehensive knowledge of literature and the ability to engage in original research. In order to qualify for admission to candidacy for the Ph.D. degree in Spanish, applicants must complete a graduate minor in another language or demonstrate a reading knowledge of two approved languages other than English or Spanish. Any substitution must be submitted in writing to the Spanish graduate advisor and approved by the candidate's doctoral committee.

Students in the Ph.D. program may minor outside the department or within the department in one of the above areas. The courses for the minor may also consist of a cluster of courses on a related topic taken in several departments.

Course work for the Ph.D. generally amounts to 60 hours beyond the B.A. degree including at least 45 hours of course work in Spanish and 15 additional hours in a minor program outside the major field. In addition the student must satisfy the preliminary examination requirement, pass a qualifying examination, and prepare and defend a dissertation.

Courses in Classics. (CLAS)

5301. Studies in Greco-Roman Literature (3:3:0). Selected studies in major authors, genres, or themes. May be repeated for credit.

5305. Aims and Methods of Classical Scholarship (3:3:0). A general overview of aims and methods of ancient studies covering primary and secondary sources.

5350. The Classical Tradition (3:3:0). Designed to acquaint students with the influence of ancient Rome and Greece on Western culture. Readings in English.

6000. Master's Thesis (V1-6).

7000. Research (V1-12).

Courses in English as a Second Language. (ESL)

5301. Advanced Writing for International Students (3:3:0). Focusing on advanced writing projects, the preparation of theses and dissertations, and the preparation of research for publication.

Courses in French. (FREN)

5100. Advanced Problems in French Language and Literature (1). An individualized research project course. Contents will vary to meet the needs of students.

5101. Teaching French in College (1:1:0). Classroom organization and explanation as well as demonstrations of instructional techniques. Does not count toward the minimum requirement of a graduate degree. Must be taken pass-fail by all teaching assistants each semester.

5312. Medieval Literature (3:3:0). Reading and philological interpretation of selected Old French texts.

5315. Studies in French Language and Literature (3:3:0). This course concentrates on topics in French civilization, linguistics, and literature with content varying to meet the needs of students. May be repeated for credit.

5316. Sixteenth Century Literature (3:3:0). Readings, analysis, and interpretation of selected works of the sixteenth century.

5317. Seventeenth-Century Literature (3:3:0). Reading, analysis, and interpretation of selected works of the seventeenth century.

5318. Eighteenth Century Literature (3:3:0). Reading, analysis, and interpretation of selected works of the eighteenth century.

5319. Nineteenth Century Literature (3:3:0). Readings, analysis, and interpretation of selected works of the nineteenth century. Course content may vary. May be repeated for credit.

5320. Twentieth Century Literature (3:3:0). Readings, analysis, and interpretation of selected works of the twentieth century. Course content may vary. May be repeated for credit.

5321. French Cinema (3:3:0). Presentation of the major trends of French cinema from the beginnings to the present. Course content may vary. May be repeated for credit.

5327. French Civilization (3:3:0). Historical, geographical, social, and artistic aspects of the development of the culture of France. Course content will vary. May be repeated for credit (new).

5328. Francophone Literature and Culture (3:3:0). Readings and topical studies relating to French-speaking cultures (in Africa, Europe, U. S., and Caribbean) and French and Francophone culture that may require special treatment.

5329. Studies in Literary Criticism and Theory (3:3:0). Current and traditional ways of analyzing literary texts in their cultural contexts with emphasis on theory. Course content will vary. May be repeated for credit.

6000. Master's Thesis (V1-6).

7000. Research (V1-12).

Courses in German. (GERM)

5301. Business German for Graduate Study (3:3:0). Oral and written German with special attention to idiomatic expressions currently in use in commercial and technical fields.

5302. German Culture and Society for Graduate Study (3:3:0). Examination of current cultural, social, political, and economic trends in the German-speaking world.

5303, 5304. Intensive German for Graduate Research I, II (3:3:0 each). Accelerated grammar course acquainting graduates with German as a research skill to be used in translating research articles in the graduate's field. Equivalent to two years of normal course work. Not intended to meet major or minor degree requirements.

5305. Diction and Stylistics of the German Language (3:3:0). Mastery of grammar and idiomatic usage of German with a concentration on academic and professional contexts.

5314. The History of the German Language (3:3:0). Development of German from its origins to the present with emphasis on its phonological, morphological, and syntactic change.

5315. German Literature from 800 to 1700 (3:3:0). Representative readings from the Hildebrandslied through the Middle Ages, the Reformation, and the Baroque.

5316. Middle High German (3:3:0). A study of the language and literature of Germany from about 1100 to 1350.

5317. The German Novelle (3:3:0). A detailed study of the German Novelle from its origins to the early 1900s, with special emphasis on its development in the nineteenth century.

5318. German Romanticism (3:3:0). Study of German literature from 1790 to 1830.

5319. The German "Klassik" (3:3:0). Introduction to the classical works of Goethe and Schiller and other authors of the period.

5320. German Women Writers (3:3:0). Study of literary works produced by German women writers with emphasis on the 20th century.

5321. Seminar in Modern German Literature (3:3:0). Study of various genres of twentieth-century German literature, with special emphasis on philosophical and psychological aspects. May be repeated for credit.

5323. German Lyric (3:3:0). An introduction to the evolution of German lyric forms with close analysis of selected poems representative of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.

5324. German Literature of the Enlightenment (3:3:0). A study of German literature from 1700 to 1785, including "Aufklärung," "Sturm und Drang," and "Empfindsamkeit."

6000. Master's Thesis (V1-6).

7000. Research (V1-12).

Courses in Greek. (GRK)

5330. Greek Prose (3:3:0). Selected readings from Greek texts in history, philosophy, oratory, rhetoric, biography, and the novel. Topics may vary. May be repeated for credit.

5340. Greek Poetry (3:3:0). Selected readings in Greek poetic texts from various genres. Topics may vary. May be repeated for credit.

7000. Research (V1-12).

Courses in Italian. (ITAL)

7000. Research (V1-12).

Courses in Latin. (LAT)

5304. Latin Poetry: Epic, Lyric, Elegiac, and Pastoral (3:3:0). Study of one or more poetic genres. May be repeated for credit.

5310. Seminar in Latin Literature (3:3:0). Content will vary to meet the needs of the students. May be repeated for credit.

5341. Intensive Latin for Graduate Research I (3:3:0). Grammar and readings for reading knowledge. Equivalent to one year of normal course work. Not for classics majors or Latin minor graduate degree requirements.

5342. Intensive Latin for Graduate Research II (3:3:0). Prerequisite: LAT 5341 or 1402. Continuation of LAT 5341. Equivalent to completion of LAT 2302. Not for classics majors or Latin minor graduate degree requirements.

5360. Latin Prose (3:3:0). Selected readings from Latin texts in history, philosophy, oratory, rhetoric, epistolography, satire, biography, and the novel. Topics may vary. May be repeated for credit.

7000. Research (V1-12).

Courses in Linguistics. (LING)

5315. Pedagogical Grammar of English as a Second or Foreign Language (3:3:0). A study of aspects of English grammar most frequently taught in ESL or EFL classrooms and an examination of the place of grammar instruction in interlanguage development.

5320. Second and Foreign Language Composition (3:3:0). A study of second and foreign language theories and research in composition learning and teaching and their implications for methods of teaching second and foreign language composition.

5322. Methods of Teaching Modern Second and Foreign Languages (3:3:0). Theory and practice of teaching modern second and foreign languages.

5325. Technology for Teaching Second and Foreign Languages (3:3:0). A study of theory, research, and practice in the use of technology for teaching second and foreign languages including audio, video, CALL, and Internet technologies.

5330. Second and Foreign Language Acquisition (3:3:0). A study of the theories and processes of second and foreign language acquisition, with emphasis on adult learners.

5335. Linguistic Analysis for Bilingual Education and ESL (3:3:0). Linguistic analysis (applied, descriptive, and/or contrastive) as it relates to teaching bilingual education or English as a foreign or second language.

5345. Seminar in Applied Linguistics (3:3:0). Study of current topics of interest in applied linguistics. Course content will vary. May be repeated for credit.

6000. Master's Thesis (V1-6).

7000. Research (V1-12).

Courses in Portuguese. (PORT)

5355. Readings in Luso-Brazilian Literature (3:3:0). Advanced topics in Luso-Brazilian literature. May be repeated for credit.

7000. Research (V1-12).

Courses in Russian. (RUSN)

7000. Research (V1-12).

Courses in Spanish. (SPAN)

5100. Advanced Special Problems in Spanish Language and Literature (1). An individualized research project course. Contents will vary to meet the needs of students.

5304. Advanced Business Spanish I (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Foundation in business vocabulary and discourse of management. Emphasis on geographic and cultural understanding of the Spanish-speaking world.

5305. Advanced Business Spanish II (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Foundation in the vocabulary and discourse of economics and finance in Spanish.

5340. Spanish Language and Linguistics (3:3:0). Spanish phonology, dialectology, morphology, or Spanish syntax. May be repeated for credit with different emphasis.

5341, 5342. Intensive Spanish for Graduate Research I, II (3:3:0 each). Spanish readings with related grammar to acquaint graduates with Spanish as a research skill; equivalent to two years of normal course work. Not intended to meet major or minor degree requirements.

5345. History of the Spanish Language (3:3:0). Prerequisite: One year of Latin or equivalent. The development of the Spanish language from its earliest forms to the present.

5347. Language Development (3:3:0). Mastery of language skills through readings, compositions, and directed oral projects. Offered only in programs abroad each summer.

5348. Culture and Literature (3:3:0). Analysis and interpretation of cultural and literary expressions of the host country. Offered only in programs abroad each summer.

5350. Teoría de la Novela (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. Introduction to the history and theory of prose fiction applied to Hispanic and Spanish American novels.

5352. Methods of Literary Criticism (3:3:0). Theories and practices of literary analysis and criticism.

5353. Bibliography and Methods of Research (3:3:0). Systematic study of bibliographical materials, methods, and problems in the field of Hispanic research.

5354. Hispanic Literary Concepts (3:3:0). A study of movements, genres, influences, forms, themes, and other concepts in Hispanic literatures from the Middle Ages to the present.

5355. Seminar in Hispanic Literature (3:3:0). Advanced topics in Hispanic literature. May be repeated for credit.

5361. Medieval Literature (3:3:0). Spanish literature from its earliest monuments to the end of the Middle Ages.

5362. Golden Age Literature (3:3:0). Selected authors, works, and genres.

5364. Nineteenth-Century Spanish Literature (3:3:0). A history of Spanish literature in the nineteenth century.

5366. Twentieth-Century Spanish Prose (3:3:0). A comprehensive study of the principal literary currents, authors, and works with emphasis on the contemporary period.

5368. Twentieth-Century Spanish Theatre and Poetry (3:3:0). A comprehensive study of the principal literary currents, authors, and works with emphasis on the contemporary period.

5370. Colonial Spanish American Literature (3:3:0). A study of this literature from the Pre-Colombian era to the end of the Spanish American baroque.

5374. Nineteenth-Century Spanish American Literature (3:3:0). A comprehensive study of the principal literary currents, authors, and works of the nineteenth century.

5375. Modernism (3:3:0). A detailed study of Spanish American Modernism.

5376. Twentieth-Century Spanish American Prose (3:3:0). The development of prose fiction in Spanish America during the twentieth century.

5378. Twentieth-Century Spanish American Theatre and Poetry (3:3:0). The development of the theatre and poetry in Spanish America during the twentieth century.

5381. Hispanic Literature of the Southwest (3:3:0). The origin and development of Hispanic literature in the southwest, including Spanish literature (1539-1820), Mexican literature (1821-1848), and Mexican-American literature (1849-present).

6000. Master's Thesis (V1-6).

7000. Research (V1-12).

8000. Doctor's Dissertation (V1-12).