Department of Modern Languages
The Department of Modern Languages offers major programs leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree in French or Spanish. The B.A. in French or Spanish is designed to increase proficiency in the language while introducing the student to the culture, history, and literature of the respective countries of study. The B.A. in French or Spanish with Business Emphasis builds upon the study of culture, history, and literature by including coursework in accounting, business administration, and marketing in an international context. The Department offers minors in French and Spanish; courses leading to the Minor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, which is housed in the Department of English; and beginning and intermediate courses in German. In addition, the Department offers a certificate in Latin American Studies as part of a collaborative program of fourteen universities in the University System of Georgia and also offers, in conjunction with the School of Education, courses leading to endorsement in the teaching of English as a Second Language (ESOL).
When combined with a sequence of courses in Teacher Education, the B. A. degree in French or Spanish leads to the Bachelor of Arts degree and teacher certification at the elementary, middle, and high school levels (preschool through grade twelve) for French or Spanish. The Department of Modern Languages collaborates with the School of Education to provide instruction in foreign language pedagogy and field experiences for the student.
The Department of Modern Languages and the Department of Military Science offer students in the Corps of Cadets who are attached to a reserve unit the unique opportunity to combine course work at the university with study at the Defense Language Institute (DLI) in Monterey, California, in order to fulfill the Bachelor’s degree requirements while training as military linguists.* These students will receive their AA degree upon completion of language course work at the DLI. On returning to NGCSU, students will maintain and enhance the language skills acquired at the DLI via distance learning and will complete a major of their choice for the Bachelor’s degree, including any remaining core curriculum requirements needed.
The Department sponsors summer study abroad programs in Quebec, Canada; Toulouse, France; and Santander and Nerja, Spain. There is also a one or two semester program for students of Spanish in Granada, Spain, at the GRIIS Institute and the possibility for students of French to take courses at the Centre d’Etudes Franco-Américain in Lisieux, France. Additionally, students may take advantage of other study abroad opportunities through the University System of Georgia. For more detailed information, please see “Study Abroad” on page 16, 253.
A state-of-the-art language laboratory makes available to students and faculty the latest innovations in digital technology, thereby supporting language acquisition for the university community.
The faculty of the Department of Modern Languages assist students in planning their academic program of study and in choosing courses which fulfill degree requirements for the selected major. Students are responsible for knowing their degree requirements, for meeting with their advisor on a regular basis, and for completing the baccalaureate plan of study during their junior year.
* Admission to NGCSU and to the Corps of Cadets does not guarantee acceptance to DLI language study. The DLI controls its own admission policy and sets its own quota each admission period. Part of the admission requirements to the DLI involves making an appropriate score on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB).
Graduation Requirements
A graduation requirement in each degree program is a senior assessment, which will be administered during the last semester before graduation. In addition, the following are parts of each degree program:
Basic Physical Education Requirement - 3 hours
U.S. and Georgia Constitution and History requirement
Military Science requirements (for Military Students) 12 hours
Teacher Education requirements, if appropriate
Regents’ Skills Test or exemption (see page 79-80)
No grade below C will be accepted in a major area course required for a degree in English, French, or Spanish. Major area courses include 1000- through 4000-level courses in the specific discipline in which the student is majoring.
Teacher Certification
Programs of study are subject to requirements listed in the Department of Teacher Education section of this catalog. (page 331)
MAJOR IN FRENCH
Core Curriculum Requirements 60 hours
All baccalaureate degree programs at NGCSU require the satisfactory completion of at least 60 semester credit hours comprising the six areas of the core curriculum. A complete description of Areas A-E of the core curriculum can be found on page 86. Individual degree programs may specify exceptions and/or particular courses which must be taken within each Area A-E of the core curriculum. Those exceptions and/or course requirements, and Area F of the core curriculum are shown below.
Area A no exceptions
Area B no exceptions
Area C no exceptions (World Literature required)
Area D no exceptions
Area E no exceptions
Area F. Related Courses - 18 hours
FREN 1002, 2001, 2002 - 9 hours
Second Language 1001 and 1002 - 6 hours
World Literature Survey course not taken in Area C - 3 hours
French Courses - 27 hours
FREN 3110, 3120, 3450, 3500, 4110, 4450 - 18 hours
Two French Literature courses 6 hours *
One additional course chosen from the following:
FREN 4160*, 4170*, 4180*, 4190*, 4200, * 3200, 4210, 4890 - 3 hours
* Must be taken at North Georgia College & State University.
See Study Abroad section, page 16, 253.
Other Requirements - 12 hours minimum at 3000 - 4000 level. 33 hours
(Exclusive of Physical Education Requirement)
ART 2510, ART 2520, HIST 2860 or any foreign language course - 3 hours
MLAN 2010, any MLAN course, or Literature Survey not taken in Area C or F - 3 hours
Minor Courses (9 hours minimum at 3000 level or above) 15-18 hours
Open Electives 9-12 hours
(Up to two hours of credit in Physical Education activity courses may be used as an open elective.)
Basic Physical Education Requirement (exclusive of the 120 hours required for the degree) - 3 hours
U.S. and Georgia Constitution and History requirement
Military Science requirements (for Military Students) 12 hours
Each student is required to participate in an assessment process which will assist the department in program evaluation.
Regents' Skills Test or exemption (see page 79-80)
MAJOR IN FRENCH WITH BUSINESS EMPHASIS
Core Curriculum Requirements 60 hours
All baccalaureate degree programs at NGCSU require the satisfactory completion of at least 60 semester credit hours comprising the six areas of the core curriculum. A complete description of Areas A-E of the core curriculum can be found on page 86. Individual degree programs may specify exceptions and/or particular courses which must be taken within each Area A-E of the core curriculum. Those exceptions and/or course requirements, and Area F of the core curriculum are shown below.
Area A no exceptions (Math 1111 recommended)
Area B no exceptions
Area C no exceptions (World Literature required)
Area D no exceptions (MATH 2400 recommended)
Area E no exceptions
Area F. Related Courses - 18 hours
FREN 1002, 2001, 2002 - 9 hours
ECON 2105 and 2106 - 6 hours
1000 - or 2000- level HIST, POLI, PSYC, ANTH, SPAN, GRMN - 3 hours
French Sequence - 27 hours
FREN 3110, 3120, 3450, 3500, 4110, 4210, 4450 - 21 hours
One French Literature course - 3 hours*
One additional course chosen from the following:
FREN 4160*, 4170*, 4180*, 4190*, 4200*, 3200, 4890 - 3 hours
* Must be taken at North Georgia College & State University.
See Studies Abroad section, page 16, 253.
Business Sequence - 21 hours
ACCT 2101, ACCT 2102, FINC 3440, MGMT 3661,
MKTG 3700, BUSA 4527, BUSA 3810
Other Requirements - 12 hours
(Excluding Physical Education Requirement)
ENGL 2238 - 3 hours
Any MLAN course, ART 2510 or 2520, any language course, literature survey not taken in Area C - 3 hours
Open Electives - 6 hours
(Up to two hours of credit in Physical Education activity courses may be used as an open elective.)
Basic Physical Education Requirement (exclusive of the 120 hours required for the degree) - 3 hours
U.S. and Georgia Constitution and History Requirement
Military Science Requirements (for Military Students) 12 hours
Regents' Skills Test or exemption (see page 79-80)
Each student is required to participate in an assessment process which will assist the department in program evaluation.
MAJOR IN FRENCH WITH CERTIFICATION (123 hours)
(Admission to Teacher Education Program required.
See page 331 for admission requirements.)
Core Curriculum Requirements 60 hours
All baccalaureate degree programs at NGCSU require the satisfactory completion of at least 60 semester credit hours comprising the six areas of the core curriculum. A complete description of Areas A-E of the core curriculum can be found on page 86. Individual degree programs may specify exceptions and/or particular courses which must be taken within each Area A-E of the core curriculum. Those exceptions and/or course requirements, and Area F of the core curriculum are shown below.
Area A no exceptions
Area B no exceptions
Area C no exceptions (World Literature recommended)
Area D no exceptions
Area E no exceptions (PSYC 1101 recommended)
Area F. Related Courses - 18 hours
FREN 1002, 2001, 2002 - 9 hours
FREN 1001, World Literature Survey, or 2nd Language 2001 or 2002 - 3 hours
Second Language 1001 & 1002 - 6 hours
French Sequence - 27 hours
FREN 3110, 3120, 3450, 3500, 4110, 4450 - 18 hours
One French literature course - 3 hours*
Two additional courses chosen from the following:
FREN 4160*, 4170*, 4180*, 4200*, 3200*, 4210*, 4890* - 6 hours
* Must be taken at North Georgia College & State University.
See Study Abroad section, page 16, 253.
Education Sequence - 33 hours
EDUC 2001 - 3 hours
EDUC 2002 - 3 hours
PSYC 2103 - 3 hours
EDUC 3002, 3003, 3003L - 2, 2, 1 hours
MLAN 4440 and EDUC 4000 - 3, 4 hours
EDUC 4103, 4104, 4105, and 3540 - 3, 3, 3, 3 hours
Other Requirements
CSCI 1200* or CMST 3810 or HIST 3000-4000 level - 3 hours
* Required unless computer competency demonstrates alternatively
Basic Physical Education Requirement (exclusive of the 123 hours required for the degree) - 3 hours
U.S. and Georgia Constitution and History requirement
Military Science requirements (for Military Students) 12 hours
Regents' Skills Test or exemption (see page 79-80)
Each student is required to participate in an assessment process which will assist the department in program evaluation.
MAJOR IN SPANISH
Core Curriculum Requirements 60 hours
All baccalaureate degree programs at NGCSU require the satisfactory completion of at least 60 semester credit hours comprising the six areas of the core curriculum. A complete description of Areas A-E of the core curriculum can be found on page 86. Individual degree programs may specify exceptions and/or particular courses which must be taken within each Area A-E of the core curriculum. Those exceptions and/or course requirements, and Area F of the core curriculum are shown below.
Area A no exceptions
Area B no exceptions
Area C no exceptions
Area D no exceptions
Area E no exceptions
Area F. Related Courses - 18 hours
SPAN 1002, SPAN 2001, SPAN 2002 - 9 hours
Second Language 1001 & 1002 - 6 hours
World Literature Survey not taken in Area C - 3 hours
Major Courses - 30 hours
Required: SPAN 3030, 3050, 4150, 4155, *4160
Two Required: SPAN *4170, *4190, *4250, *4260
Three Required: SPAN 3150, 3210, *4170, *4190, *4250, *4260
Other Requirements - 30 hours
Excluding Physical Education Requirement, with 9 hours minimum at the 3000 - 4000 LEVEL
CMST 3810 or any 3000 - 4000 level European history course - 3 hours
MLAN 2010, any MLAN course, ART 2510 or 2520, any language course , any Literature Survey not taken in Area C or F - 3 hours
Minor Courses (9 hours 3000 - 4000 level) 15-18 hours
Open Electives 6 -9 hours Up to two hours of credit in Physical Education activity courses
may be counted as open electives.
Each student is required to participate in an assessment process that will assist the department in program evaluation.
Basic Physical Education Requirement (exclusive of the 120 hours required for the degree) - 3 hours
U.S. and Georgia Constitution and History Requirement
Military Science Requirements (for Military Students) 12 hours
Regents' Skills Test or exemption (see page 79-80)
MAJOR IN SPANISH WITH BUSINESS EMPHASIS
Core Curriculum Requirements 60 hours
All baccalaureate degree programs at NGCSU require the satisfactory completion of at least 60 semester credit hours comprising the six areas of the core curriculum. A complete description of Areas A-E of the core curriculum can be found on page 86. Individual degree programs may specify exceptions and/or particular courses which must be taken within each Area A-E of the core curriculum. Those exceptions and/or course requirements, and Area F of the core curriculum are shown below.
Area A no exceptions (Math 1111 recommended)
Area B no exceptions
Area C no exceptions
Area D no exceptions (Math 2400 recommended)
Area E no exceptions
Area F. Related Courses - 18 hours
SPAN 1002, 2001, 2002 - 9 hours
ECON 2105 & 2106 - 6 hours
1000 - or 2000 -level ANTH, FREN, GRMN, HIST, POLI, PSYC - 3 hours
Major Courses - 30 hours
Required: SPAN 3030, 3050, 3210, 4150, 4155, *4160
Two Required: SPAN *4170, *4190, *4250, *4260
Two Required: SPAN 3150, *4170, *4190, *4250, *4260
*Must be taken at North Georgia College & State University.
See Study Abroad section, page 16, 253.
Business Concentration 21 hours
ACCT 2101, ACCT 2102, FINC 3440, MGMT 3661, MKTG 3700, BUSA 3810,
BUSA 4527
Other Requirements - 12 hours
(Excluding Physical Education Requirement)
ENGL 2238 - 3 hours
CMST 3810 or any 3000 or 4000 - level European history course - 3 hours
MLAN 2010, any MLAN course, ART 2510 or 2520, any language course, any Literature Survey not taken in Area C or F - 3 hours
Open Electives - 3 hours Up to two hours of credit in Physical Education activity
courses may be counted as open electives.
Each student is required to participate in an assessment process which will assist the department in program evaluation.
Basic Physical Education Requirement (exclusive of the 120 hours required for the degree). - 3 hours
U.S. and Georgia Constitution and History Requirement
Military Science Requirements (for Military Students) 12 hours
Regents' Skills Test or exemption (see page 79-80)
MAJOR IN SPANISH WITH CERTIFICATION (126 hours)
(Admission to Teacher Education Program required.
See page 331 for admission requirements.)
Core Curriculum Requirements 60 hours
All baccalaureate degree programs at NGCSU require the satisfactory completion of at least 60 semester credit hours comprising the six areas of the core curriculum. A complete description of Areas A-E of the core curriculum can be found on page 86. Individual degree programs may specify exceptions and/or particular courses which must be taken within each Area A-E of the core curriculum. Those exceptions and/or course requirements and Area F of the core curriculum are shown below.
Area A no exceptions
Area B no exceptions
Area C no exceptions
Area D no exceptions
Area E no exceptions
Area F. Related Courses - 18 hours
SPAN 1002, 2001 & 2002 9 hours
Second Language 1001 & 1002 6 hours
*CSCI 1200 3 hours
* Required unless computer competency demonstrated alternatively
MAJOR COURSES 30 hours
Required: SPAN 3030, 3050, 4150, 4155, *4160
Two Required: SPAN *4170, *4190, *4250, *4260
Three Required: SPAN 3150, 3210,*4170, *4190, *4250, *4260
* Must be taken at North Georgia College & State University.
See Study Abroad section, page16, 253.
Education Sequence - 33 hours
PSYC 2103 - 3 hours
EDUC 2001, 2002 - 3, 3 hours
EDUC 3002, 3003, 3003L - 2, 2, 1 hours
MLAN 4440 and EDUC 4000 - 3, 4 hours
EDUC 4103, 4104, 4105, and 3540 - 3, 3, 3, 3 hours
Restricted Elective 3 hours
Selected from SPAN 1001 (if appropriate), CMST 3810, HIST 3000 - 4000 level
Each student is required to participate in an assessment process that will assist the department in program evaluation.
Basic Physical Education Requirement (exclusive of the 126 hours required for the degree)
U.S. and Georgia Constitution and History requirement
Military Science requirements (for Military Students) 12 hours
Regents' Skills Test or exemption (see page 79-80)
MINOR PROGRAMS OF STUDY
French Minor 15 hours
Requirements for a minor in French include 1002, 2001 or 2002, and 9 hours minimum at the 3000 - 4000 level. Both FREN 2001 & 2002 are recommended but not required. Those students placing above the 1000-level should see the minor advisor for specific requirements. See Study Abroad section below.
Spanish Minor 18 hours
Requirements for a minor in Spanish include 1002, 2001 and 2002, and 9 hours
at the 3000-4000 level. Those students placing above the 1000-level should see their minor advisor for specific requirements. See Study Abroad section.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS
The University System of Georgia and North Georgia College & State University provide students with a variety of opportunities to study abroad while earning academic credit through approved programs toward completion of degree requirements at their home campus.
Studying abroad enables students to increase knowledge of a foreign language, provides the opportunity to gain insights into and appreciation for the cultures and institutions of other peoples, facilitates the development of relevant career skills, and contributes to personal maturity, a sense of independence, self-knowledge and confidence.
The Department of Modern Languages offers a French language study program in Quebec City in conjunction with the Université Laval and a Spanish language program in Santander, Spain, through the Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo. Addidtionally, the Department, in conjunction with area high schools, currently sponsors a summer French Study Abroad Program in Toulouse, France, for high school students jointly enrolled at North Georgia College & State University and their respective high schools.
In addition to the above summer programs, the department has a covenant with the GRIIS Institute in Granada, Spain, whereby students may pursue a minor through a one-semester program or work toward their major in a two-semester program.
Study Abroad Programs are open to all undergraduate students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; however, some may require a higher GPA and completion of prerequisites. Graduate students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Students in the University System of Georgia may use their financial aid toward study abroad programs. A limited number of scholarships are available. For further information, contact the Department of Modern Languages, or visit our web site.
Students taking part in a study abroad program which is not a University of Georgia System program must obtain prior approval from the Department of Modern Languages. It is the student's responsibility to present adequate documentation on the academic value of such programs.
In approved study abroad summer programs, beginning students of foreign language may receive up to six hours of credit (1001 and 1002) during a four-week program.
In approved summer programs for the foreign language minor, up to four 3-hour study abroad courses may be taken over a period of two summers, with a maximum of two counted as upper level credit. A third upper level course must be taken on the NGCSU campus.
In approved summer programs for the foreign language major, up to four 3-hour study abroad courses may be taken for upper level major credit over a period of two summers. The balance of the courses for the major must be taken on the NGCSU campus.
A student may choose to participate in an approved semester (15 hours) or year (30 hours) study-abroad program under the auspices of an institution after obtaining the permission of the department. In the case of a single semester program, five of the major courses must be taken on the NGCSU campus for the major. In the case of a full year program, two of the major courses must be taken on the NGCSU campus for the major. For students studying in Spain for the major, the two courses taken on the NGCSU campus must be Latin American courses. For students studying in Latin America for the major, the two courses taken on the NGCSU campus must be Peninsular Spanish courses. A minor requires one upper-level course be taken on the NGCSU campus. Work done on an approved NGCSU study-abroad program counts toward the residency requirement. Any changes in these requirements call for special circumstances and approval by the Department. Students are reminded to review the “Candidacy for the Degree” requirements as regards residency on page 85.
COURSES IN COMPARATIVE STUDIES
CMST 3810 Introduction to Latin American Studies - 3 hours
Prerequisite: Spanish 2001 or 2002 or departmental permission. An interdisciplinary course that considers Latin America and its relationship with the United States from both grass-roots and elite perspectives. A reading of Gabriel García Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude accompanies an examination of the region’s significant socio-political and historical events. Taught in English.
COURSES IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES
COURSES IN FRENCH
FREN 1001 Beginning French - 3 hours
Prerequisite: none. An introduction to Francophone culture and to the fundamentals of hearing, speaking, reading, and writing French. Designed for those who have not studied French before or who need a review. Language laboratory assignments. Active classroom use of the language. Not open to native speakers. French 1002 or higher strongly recommended for highly proficient speakers of French.
FREN 1002 Elementary French - 3 hours
Prerequisite: French 1001, two years of high school language, or placement.
A continuation of FREN 1001 introducing new vocabulary and basic structures through contextualized, active language use. Further study of Francophone culture at the elementary level. Language laboratory assignments. Not open to native speakers.
FREN 2001 Intermediate French I - 3 hours
Prerequisite: French 1002 or placement. FREN 2001, 2002 are not sequential. Along with FREN 2002, this course offers a review and expansion of grammatical concepts and vocabulary studied in 1001 and 1002; increased skill development in listening, speaking, reading and writing; and the study of authentic texts. Grammar and readings appropriate to the concepts and structures studied in 2001. Language laboratory assignments. Class conducted in French. Not open to native speakers.
FREN 2002 Intermediate French II - 3 hours
Prerequisite: French 1002 or placement. FREN 2001, 2002 are not sequential. Continued skill development in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through the study of cultural and literary texts, with focus on reinforcement and acquisition of grammatical structures through active language use. Grammar and readings appropriate to the concepts and structures studied in 2002. Class conducted in French. Not open to native speakers.
FREN 3000 French Grammar & Composition - 3 hours
Prerequisites: FREN 2001 and 2002 and departmental permission. A thorough review and expansion of the main grammatical concepts, roles, and applications studied in FREN 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002. A practical application of grammar study through translations (English to French), formal and informal writing, listening, and refinement of self-editing skills. Offered as an on-line course.
FREN 3110 French Culture and Civilization I - 3 hours
Prerequisite: French 2002 or permission of instructor. A survey of the historical, sociological, philosophical, literary and artistic developments of France up to modern times. Conducted in French. A distance-learning course.
FREN 3120 French Culture and Civilization II - 3 hours
Prerequisite: French 2002 or permission of instructor. A survey of the historical, sociological, philosophical, literary and artistic developments of modern-day France and the Francophone world. Conducted in French. A distance-learning course.
FREN 3200 The Francophone World - 3 hours
Prerequisite: FREN 2001 or 2002. A study of the French speaking areas of the world including Asia, Canada, the Caribbean, North and West Africa, and the Pacific Islands, with emphasis on the interplay between indigenous culture and French culture as examined through historical, literary, and artistic expression. Class conducted in French.
FREN 3450 Advanced Conversation I (O) - 3 hours
Prerequisite: 2001 or 2002. Guided informal discussions on assigned topics. Organized around the hierarchy of communicative linguistic functions, the course is designed to increase fluency, improve pronunciation, expand vocabulary and learn idiomatic expressions. Assignments include compositions, dictation, transcription, recitation, and oral presentations. Class conducted in French.
FREN 3500 French Phonetics - 3 hours
Prerequisite: FREN 2001 or 2002. An intensive study of pronunciation building fluent expression through corrective phonetics and requiring the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet and phonetic transcriptions. Class conducted in French.
FREN 4110 Advanced Grammar & Composition - 3 hours
Prerequisite: French 2002 or permission of instructor. An advanced study of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary with refinement of writing skills through composition. Conducted in French. A distance-learning course.
FREN 4160 Survey of Medieval and Sixteenth-Century French Literature (W) - 3 hours
Prerequisites: FREN 2001 and 2002, or departmental permission; FREN 3110 recommended. A study of the primary authors and literary movements from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance. Examines the origins of French literature, its development through the Middle Ages, and the influences of Humanism, the Catholic Church, scientific progress, and the discovery of the New World. Class conducted in French.
FREN 4170 Survey of Seventeenth-Century French Literature (W) - 3 hours
Prerequisites: French 2001 and 2002, or departmental permission; French 3110 recommended. Study of the major literary movements of seventeenth-century France with emphasis on the Baroque and Classicism, as well as Louis XIV’s politics on literature, art, and architecture. Class conducted in French.
FREN 4180 Survey of Eighteenth-Century French Literature (W) 3 hours
Prerequisites: FREN 2001 and 2002, or departmental permission; FREN 3110 recommended. Study of the major writers and literary movements of the Enlightenment, with special emphasis on the Philosophes. Explores the progression from the Rationalisme Philosophique to the Sensibilité Pré-romantique. Illustrates the liberal and militant ideas which led to the social upheaval and unrest which culminated in the French Revolution. Class conducted in French.
FREN 4190 Survey of Nineteenth-Century French Literature (W) - 3 hours
Prerequisites: FREN 2001 and 2002, or departmental permission; FREN 3110 recommended. Study of the major literary and artistic movements of the nineteenth century from Romanticism to Symbolism and Naturalism, with emphasis on the interplay of literature and social, economic, and political currents. Class conducted in French.
FREN 4200 Survey of Twentieth-Century French Literature (W) - 3 hours
Prerequisites: FREN 2001 and 2002, or departmental permission; FREN 3110 and 3120 recommended. Study of the principal authors, genres and literary schools of the twentieth century. Examines the changing role of the intellectual in a turbulent new world and the role of the two world wars upon the Self. Class conducted in French.
FREN 4210 Business French - 3 hours
Prerequisite: French 2002 or permission of instructor. An introduction to the economic and business practices of contemporary France and the Francophone world. Conducted in French. A distance-learning course.
FREN 4450 Advanced Conversation II (O) - 3 hours
Prerequisites: FREN 2001 and 2002, or departmental permission. Practice in conversational French based on discussions of texts and audio-visual media. Emphasis on continued vocabulary building, increased fluency, and improved ability to state and defend an opinion, resolve problems, and discuss abstract topics. Class conducted in French.
FREN 4890 Special Topics 1, 2, or - 3 hours
Prerequisite: FREN 2001 or 2002 and permission of department; FREN 3110 or 3120 recommended. Study of an area of language, literature, or culture not fully covered in other regular courses. Topics vary and are announced in advance. May be repeated for 1, 2, or 3 credit hours for a maximum of six credits if topic is different. Class conducted in French.
STUDY ABROAD COURSES IN FRENCH
FREN 1920 Elementary French Conversation - 3 hours
A practical course which focuses on vocabulary and structure with the aim of enabling the student to comprehend and speak on a limited basis in everyday situations. Offered as Study Abroad credit only.
FREN 1930 Elementary French Language - 3 hours
A review of vocabulary, grammar and structure including practical work in a laboratory and/or homestay setting. Offered as Study Abroad credit only.
FREN 1940 Elementary French Phonetics - 3 hours
An introduction to the vocal rhythms and phonetic patterns basic to French speech. Offered as Study Abroad credit only.
FREN 2920 Intermediate I Quebec Civilization and Culture - 3 hours
An overview of the history of Quebec from 1535 to the present day. Taught at the lower intermediate level. Offered as Study Abroad credit only.
FREN 2930 Intermediate I French Language - 3 hours
Building on the elementary foundation, a study of the structure and use of the French language for second-year students. Offered as Study Abroad credit only.
FREN 2940 Intermediate I French Phonetics and Conversation - 3 hours
A practical course dealing with corrective phonetics and increasing the ability to converse in French using present, past and future time constructions. Offered as Study Abroad credit only.
FREN 3920 Intermediate II Quebec Civilization and Culture - 3 hours
Further readings and work in Quebec’s history and culture. Offered as Study Abroad credit only.
FREN 3930 Intermediate II French Language - 3 hours
Continued study of French and syntax at the higher intermediate level. Offered as Study Abroad credit only.
FREN 3940 Intermediate II French Phonetics and Conversation - 3 hours
A continuation of the intermediate phonetics course focusing on the ability to hypothesize and to deal with complicated situations in conversation while pronouncing correctly. Offered as Study Abroad credit only.
FREN 3980 Intermediate Commercial French - 3 hours
An introduction to the terminology of technical and commercial documents in French business. Offered as Study Abroad credit only.
FREN 4920 Advanced Quebec Civilization and Culture - 3 hours
An advanced study of the history and civilization of Quebec with a special in-depth study focusing on a particular aspect of Quebec culture. Offered as Study Abroad credit only.
FREN 4930 Advanced French Language - 3 hours
A study of the French language at the highest undergraduate level with a concentration on the most difficult and involved constructions. Requires translation of difficult passages into French. Offered as Study Abroad credit only.
FREN 4940 Advanced French Phonetics and Conversation - 3 hours
Problems in French phonetics at the upper level. Conversational situations designed to enable the students to argue and defend their position in a foreign language. Offered as Study Abroad credit only.
FREN 4980 Advanced Commercial French - 3 hours
Usage of terminology already acquired in simulated practical business situations. Offered as Studies Abroad credit only.
FREN 4990 Advanced Francophone Literature - 3 hours
Studies of various genre and authors in Quebec literature. Topics may vary from year to year. Offered as Study Abroad course only.
Graduate credit is also possible. See Graduate catalog.
COURSES IN GERMAN
GRMN 1001 Beginning German - 3 hours
Prerequisite: none. An introduction to Germanic culture and to the fundamentals of hearing, speaking, reading and writing of German. Designed for those who have never studied German before or who need a review. Active classroom use of the language. Language and computer laboratory assignments. Not open to native speakers. GRMN 1002 or higher strongly recommended for highly proficient speaker of German.
GRMN 1002 Elementary German - 3 hours
Prerequisite: German 1001, two years of high school language, or placement.
A continuation of German 1001 introducing new vocabulary and basic structures through contextualized, active language use. Further study of Germanic culture at the elementary level. Language and computer laboratory assignments. Not open to native speakers.
GRMN 2001 Intermediate German I - 3 hours
Prerequisite: German 1002 or placement. Continued skill development in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through situational use of the language with focus on reinforcement of grammatical structures and active use of new vocabulary. Includes continued study of Germanic culture through culturally based content. Language laboratory assignments. Class conducted in German. Not open to native speakers.
GRMN 2002 Intermediate German II - 3 hours
Prerequisite: German 1002 or placement. Continued skill development in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through situational use of the language with focus on reinforcement and acquisition of grammatical structures and active use of new vocabulary. Further study of Germanic culture at the intermediate level. Language and computer laboratory assignments. Class conducted in German. Not open to native speakers.
GRMN 3010 Survey of German Literature and Culture I - 3 hours
Prerequisite: German 2001or 2002, or departmental permission. An introduction to German civilization through the 18th century. Provides an overview of the chief social, literary, and artistic trends and of the most important figures and events of the period. Class conducted in German.
GRMN 3020 Survey of German Literature and Culture II - 3 hours
Prerequisite: German 2001 or 2002 , or departmental permission. An introduction to German civilization in the 19th and 20th centuries. Provides an overview of the chief social, literary and artistic trends, and of the most important figures and events of the period. Class conducted in German.
GRMN 3150 Advanced Conversation And Composition - 3 hours
Prerequisite: German 2001or 2002, or departmental permission. Guided informal discussions in German on assigned topics. Intended to increase fluency, improve pronunciation, expand vocabulary, and master idiomatic expressions. Assignments include compositions, dictation, and oral presentations. Class conducted in German.
GRMN 3160 Business German - 3 hours
Prerequisite: GRMN 2001 or GRMN 2002, or departmental permission. Introduction to the German business world, with analysis of its various political and commercial institutions as well as the socio-economic aspects of contemporary Germany. Emphasis on social, economic, and business practices in fields ranging from commerce to advertising to banking. This course is designed to familiarize students with German business practices, vocabulary, and correspondence. Class conducted in German.
GRMN 4950, 4960, 4970 Study Abroad - 3 hours each
The study of the German language and culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in one of the Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
GRMN 4990 Special Topics - 3 hours
Prerequisite: GRMN 2001 or 2002, or departmental permission; GRMN 3010 or 3020 recommended. Study of an area of language, literature or culture not fully covered in other regular courses. Topics vary and are announced in advance. May be repeated for credit if topic is different. Class conducted in German.
COURSES IN SPANISH
SPAN 1001 Beginning Spanish - 3 hours
Prerequisite: none. An introduction to Hispanic culture and to the fundamentals of hearing, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Designed for those who have never studied Spanish before or who need a review. Active classroom use of the language. Language laboratory assignments. Not open to native speakers. Spanish 1002 or higher strongly recommended for highly proficient speakers of Spanish.
SPAN 1002 Elementary Spanish - 3 hours
Prerequisite: Spanish 1001, or two years of high school language, or placement. A
continuation of Spanish 1001 introducing new vocabulary and basic structures through contextualized, active language use. Further study of Hispanic culture at the elementary level. Language laboratory assignments. Not open to native speakers.
SPAN 1200 Medical Spanish - 3 hours
Prerequisite: Admission to ASN or BSN program, or departmental permission. This course develops communicative proficiency for the standard medical interview, emphasizes role-play exercises and vocabulary building, and provides discussion of Hispanic cultural attitudes about health issues. Course conducted in Spanish. This course is for elective credit only and may not substitute for other 1000 or 2000-level Spanish courses.
SPAN 2001 Intermediate Spanish I - 3 hours
Prerequisite: Spanish 1002 or placement. Spanish 2001 and 2002 are not sequential. Continued skill development in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through the study of culturally-based texts, with focus on reinforcement and acquisition of grammatical structures, active use of vocabulary, and increased knowledge of Hispanic civilization and history. Language laboratory assignments. Class conducted in Spanish. Not open to native speakers.
SPAN 2002 Intermediate Spanish II - 3 hours
Prerequisite: Spanish 1002 or placement. Spanish 2001 and 2002 are not sequential. Continued skill development in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through the study of short literary texts, with focus on reinforcement and acquisition of grammatical structures, active use of vocabulary, and refinement of analytical thinking processes. Language laboratory assignments. Class conducted in Spanish. Not open to native speakers.
SPAN 3030 Culture and Civilization of Spain - 3 hours
Prerequisite: Spanish 2001 or 2002 or departmental permission. An introduction to the major historical, social, literary and artistic trends and events of Spain. Covers prehistoric through modern day Spain. Class conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 3050 Culture and Civilization of Latin America - 3 hours
Prerequisite: Spanish 2001 or 2002 or departmental permission. An introduction to the history, geography, ethnography, politics, economics and culture of Latin America through lecture, reading, and discussion. Class conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 3150 Advanced Conversation (O) - 3 hours
Prerequisite: Spanish 2001 or 2002 or departmental permission. A course conducted entirely in Spanish to facilitate the development of conversational abilities.
SPAN 3210 Business Spanish - 3 hours
Prerequisite: Spanish 2001 or 2002. An introduction to the economic and business practices of the contemporary Hispanic world. Emphasis will be placed on language and culture within the Hispanic business world. Class conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 4150 Advanced Composition and Syntax (W) - 3 hours
Prerequisites: Spanish 2001 and 2002, or departmental permission. An advanced study of Spanish grammar with practice in written thematic expression. Class conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 4155 Advanced Language Skills - 3 hours
Prerequisites: Spanish 2001 and 2002, or departmental permission. An advanced language course designed to increase the student's overall mastery of the language. This course will follow a holistic approach that encourages the balanced development of all skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, with sound knowledge of advanced grammatical principles. Class discussion and activities as well as written assignments will be based on topics of current interest researched by students, literary selections, film, and the press.
SPAN 4160 Spanish Linguistics - 3 hours
Prerequisites: Spanish 2001 and 2002. One 3000-4000 level course strongly recommended. This course will provide students with a survey of Spanish linguistics. The class will study Spanish pronunciation (phonology), word structure (morphology), history of the language and its status today as a world language, linguistic variation among different dialects of Spanish, language attitudes, Spanish in the U.S., and language in the educational system (bilingualism). Class conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 4170 Spanish Literature of the Golden Age (W) - 3 hours
Prerequisites: Spanish 2001 and 2002, or departmental permission. A study of selections by Spanish writers of the Golden Age by genre and in chronological order beginning with the sonnets of Garcilaso de la Vega and ending with the theatre of Calderón de la Barca. Class conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 4190 Spanish Literature of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries (W) - 3 hours
Prerequisites: Spanish 2001 and 2002, or departmental permission.
A study of selections by Spanish writers of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, encompassing Romanticism, Realism, Naturalism, the Generations of 98 and 27, and the post-war and contemporary periods. Class conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 4250 Latin American Literature I: The Pre-Columbian Period through Naturalism (W) - 3 hours
Prerequisites: Spanish 2001 and 2002, or departmental permission. Introductory survey of Latin American literature from pre-Columbian times to the advent of Modernism around 1885, encompassing Aztec and Mayan literature, the Chronicles, the Baroque, the Enlightenment, Romanticism, Realism and Naturalism. Class conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 4260 Latin American Literature II: Modernism to the Present (W) - 3 hours
Prerequisites: Spanish 2001 and 2002, or departmental permission. Introductory survey of Latin American literature from around 1885 to the present, encompassing Modernism, Social and Psychological Realism, the Avant-Garde, the Indigenista movement, the “Boom” and Postmodernism. Class conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 4910, 4920, 4930, 4940, 4950, 4960, 4970, 4980 Study Abroad - 3 hours each
The study of the Spanish language and Hispanic culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
SPAN 4990 Special Topics 1, 2, or - 3 hours
Prerequisites: Spanish 2001 and 2002, or departmental permission; Spanish 3030 or 3050 recommended. Study of an area of language, literature or culture not fully covered in other regular courses. Topics vary and are announced in advance. May be repeated for 1, 2, or 3 credit hours for a maximum of six credits if topic is different. Class conducted in Spanish.
COURSES IN MODERN LANGUAGES
MLAN 2010 Introduction to Linguistics - 3 hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 and 1102. An introduction to linguistics and related subfields, emphasizing the structure, history, and dialects of English, in preparation for advanced study in foreign languages, literature, education, psychology, computer science, and other disciplines.
MLAN 2015 DLI Language Maintenance & Enhancement - 1 hour
A continuation of language study done at the Defense Language Institute (DLI). The NGCSU Department of Modern Languages directs language skills maintenance and enhancement provided by the DLI via distance learning. A maximum of 6 hours credit may be granted.
MLAN 4440 Teaching of Modern Languages - 3 hours
Prerequisite: permission of the department and admission to the Teacher Education program. Study of modern foreign language methodology including issues in foreign language teaching, history of foreign language education, practical application of theory through activities, projects, and an extended field experience. Required of all foreign language teacher education majors.
