Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures

All Foreign Languages Courses at the University of Idaho

French

Fren 101-102 Elementary French I-II (4 cr). Fren 101 satisfies core requirement J-3-a. Credit not given for both Fren 101-102 and 104. Pronunciation, vocabulary, reading, spoken French, and functional grammar. Students with two or more years of high school French may not enroll in Fren 101, but may earn credit for Fren 101 by advanced placement, i.e., by successfully completing a higher vertically related course.

Fren 103 (s) French Language Lab (1 cr, max 4). Practice in listening comprehension, pronunciation, and grammatical structures. Graded P/F. Coreq: elementary or intermediate French (Fren 101-102, 104, 201-202).

Fren 200 (s) Seminar (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

Fren 201-202 Intermediate French I-II (4 cr). Reading, grammar review, speaking, and writing. Prereq: Fren 102.

Fren 204 (s) Special Topics (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

Fren 299 (s) Directed Study (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

Fren 301 Advanced French Grammar (3 cr).

Fren 302 Advanced French Writing Skills (3 cr). Recommended for students who wish to continue in upper-division French courses.

Fren 304 Connecting French Language and Culture (3 cr). Practice of linguistic proficiencies within simulated cultural frames.

Fren 305 Reading French Texts (3 cr). Development and practice of reading skills and strategies.

Fren 307 French Phonetics (4 cr)(Fren 409). Contrastive analysis; acquisition and corrective practice of sounds and intonation patterns; phonetic description and transcription.

Fren 308 Advanced French Conversation (3 cr)(411).

Fren 309 Practicum in Advanced Language Skills (1 cr, max arr). Prereq: perm.

Fren 400 (s) Seminar (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

Fren 407 (s) Topics in French Literature (3 cr, max 9).

Fren 408 (s) Topics in french Culture and Institutions (3 cr, max 9)(Fren 303).

Fren 449 (s) Practicum in Tutoring (1 cr, max 2). Tutorial services performed by advanced students under faculty supervision. Graded P/F. Prereq: perm.

Fren 496 (s) Proseminar (1-3 cr, max 12). May be graded P/F when grading system is uniform for all students in the class. Prereq: perm.

Fren 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

Fren 501 (s) Seminar (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

Fren 502 (s) Directed Study (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

Fren 504 (s) Special Topics (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

German

Germ 101-102 Elementary German I-II (4 cr). Germ 101 satisfies core requirement J-3-a. Pronunciation, vocabulary, reading, spoken German, and functional grammar.

Germ 103 (s) German Language Lab (1 cr, max 4). Practice in listening comprehension and conversational skills. Graded P/F. Coreq: elementary or intermediate German (Germ 101-102, 201-202).

Germ 200 (s) Seminar (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

Germ 201-202 Intermediate German I-II (4 cr). Review and practice of basic language skills; increased emphasis on reading and free discussion. Appropriate starting point for students with two or three yrs of high school German. Prereq: Germ 102 or equiv.

Germ 204 (s) Special Topics (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

Germ 299 (s) Directed Study (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

Germ 301 Advanced German Grammar (3 cr)

Emphasis on writing skills and various kinds of writing; selective review of German grammar and usage. Recommended Prep: Germ 202. (Fall, Alt/yrs)

Germ 302 Advanced German Speaking and Writing (3 cr)

Emphasis on developing proficiency in speaking and writing; discussion on topics of cultural interest. Recommended Preparation:

Germ 202. (Fall, Alt/yrs)

Germ 303 German for the Professions (3 cr) Emphasis on practical language usage and skills appropriate to the professional workplace. Recommended Prep: Germ 202, 301 or 302

Germ 304 20th Century German Culture and Society (3 cr)

German society, political culture, and the arts in the 20th century. Recommended Preparation: Germ 202

Germ 305 Germany in the New Europe (3 cr)

Contemporary social and political institutions in German-speaking Europe; reading and discussion on topics of current interest in

Germany and the European Union. Recommended Prep: Germ 202.

Germ 306 Introduction to German Literature (3 cr)

Introduction to the study of German literature; representative texts from various genres and periods. Recommended Prep:Germ 202.

Germ 310 German Film (3 cr)

Study of important German films. Taught in German. Recommended preparation: Germ 202.

Germ 400 (s) Seminar (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

Germ 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

Germ 420 (s) Readings in German Literature (3 cr, max 9). For advanced students; focus on literary period, theme, genre, or work of a single author. Prereq: Germ 327 or 328, or perm.

Germ 421 (s) Topics in German Culture and Literature - Authors (3 cr) For advanced students; focus on important authors in German cultural/literary studies. Recommended preparation: Germ 301 or

302 and Germ 306.

Germ 422 (s) Topics in German Culture and Literature - Genres (3 cr) For advanced students; focus on important genres in German studies. Recommended preparation: Germ 301 or 302 and Germ 306.

Germ 440 German Media through the Internet (3 cr)

For advanced Students. Reading and discussion from contemporary media in the German-language Internet; focus on topics of current cultural interest. Recommended Preparation: Germ 301 or 302 and Germ 305 or 306.

Germ 449 (s) Practicum in Tutoring (1 cr, max 2). Tutorial services performed by advanced students under faculty supervision. Graded P/F. Prereq: perm.

Germ 496 (s) Proseminar (1-3 cr, max 12). May be graded P/F when grading system is uniform for all students in the class. Prereq: perm. .

Germ 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

Germ 501 (s) Seminar (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

Germ 502 (s) Directed Study (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

Germ 504 (s) Special Topics (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

Latin

Latn 101-102 Elementary Latin I-II (4 cr). Latn 101 satisfies core requirement J-3-a. Pronunciation, vocabulary, reading, composition, and functional grammar.

Latn 103 (s) Latin Language Lab (1 cr, max 4). Elementary- and intermediate-level skills. Graded P/F. Prereq: perm.

Latn 200 (s) Seminar (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

Latn 204 (s) Special Topics (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

Latn 299 (s) Directed Study (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

Latn 365 Survey of Latin Literature (3 cr). From early Latin to the Middle Ages.

Latn 400 (s) Seminar (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

Latn 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

Latn 449 (s) Practicum in Tutoring (1 cr, max 2). Tutorial services performed by advanced students under faculty supervision. Graded P/F. Prereq: perm.

Latn 461-462 (s) Latin Literature of the Empire (3 cr, max 9).

Latn 463-464 (s) Latin Literature of the Republic (3 cr, max 9).

Latn 496 (s) Proseminar (1-3 cr, max 12). May be graded P/F when grading system is uniform for all students in the class. Prereq: perm.

Latn 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

Spanish

Span 101-102 Elementary Spanish I-II (4 cr). Span 101 satisfies core requirement J-3-a. Pronunciation, vocabulary, reading, spoken Spanish, and functional grammar.

Span 103 (s) Spanish Language Lab (1 cr, max 4). Practice in listening comprehension and conversational skills. Graded P/F. Coreq: elementary or intermediate Spanish (Span 101-102 or 201-202).

Span 200 (s) Seminar (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

Span 201-202 Intermediate Spanish I-II (4 cr). Reading, grammar review, speaking, and writing. Prereq: Span 102.

Span 204 (s) Special Topics (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

Span 299 (s) Directed Study (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

Span 301 Advanced Grammar (3 cr). Recommended for prospective teachers of Spanish.

Span 302 Advanced Composition (3 cr). Recommended for prospective teachers of Spanish. Prereq: Span 301.

Span 303 Spanish Conversation (3 cr). Further development of speaking skills for advanced students; discussion on topics of current cultural interest. Prereq: Span 301 or perm.

Span 305 Culture and Institutions of Spain (3 cr). Prereq: Span 301 or 302, or perm.

Span 306 Culture and Institutions of Latin America (3 cr). Prereq: Span 301 or 302, or perm.

Span 308 Proficiency in Reading (3 cr). Issues and methods of literary analysis; emphasis on reading, writing, and speaking skills in the target language. Prereq: Span 301 or perm.

Span 309 Spanish for Business (3 cr). Emphasis on business Spanish. Recommended for students in Foreign Language Business Option. Prereq: Span 301, 302, or perm.

Span 310 Spanish for Professions (3 cr). Spanish for law enforcement, tourism, and health professions. Prereq: Span 301, 302, or perm.

Span 400 (s) Seminar (cr arr). Prereq: Span 301 or 302, or perm.

Span 401 Survey of Early Spanish Literature (3 cr). Prereq: Span 301 or 302, or perm.

Span 402 Survey of Modern Spanish Literature (3 cr). Prereq: Span 301 or 302, or perm.

Span 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr). Prereq: Span 301 or 302, or perm.

Span 412 Spanish Short Fiction (3 cr). The short story in 19th- and 20th-century Spain. Prereq: Span 301, 302, or perm.

Span 413 Spanish American Short Fiction (3 cr). The short story in 19th- and 20th-century Spanish America. Prereq: Span 301, 302, or perm.

Span 449 (s) Practicum in Tutoring (1 cr, max 2). Tutorial services performed by advanced students under faculty supervision. Graded P/F. Prereq: perm of dept.

Span 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

Span 501 (s) Seminar (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

Span 502 (s) Directed Study (cr arr). Prereq: perm.

Span 504 (s) Special Topics (cr arr). Prereq: perm.