Liberal Arts

Foreign Languages

French and Spanish Course Descriptions

French

FRE-111: Elementary French I

This course introduces the fundamental elements of the French language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken and written French and demonstrate cultural awareness.

Course Prerequisites: Complete one: Complete ENG-002 with a grade of P1 or higher;Place out of ENG-002; Complete ENG-025; Place out of ENG-025 Take FRE-181-Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

FRE-112: Elementary French II

This course is a continuation of FRE 111 focusing on the fundamental elements of the French language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with increasing proficiency to spoken and written French and demonstrate further cultural awareness.

Course Prerequisites: Take FRE-111 Take FRE-111, Minimum grade C Take FRE-182
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

FRE-181: French Lab 1

This course provides an opportunity to enhance acquisition of the fundamental elements of the French language. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through the use of supplementary learning media and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken and written French and demonstrate cultural awareness.

Course Prerequisites: Complete one: Complete ENG-002 with a grade of P1 or higher;Place out of ENG-002; Complete ENG-025; Place out of ENG-025 Take FRE-111- Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
Total Credits:1
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

FRE-182: French Lab 2

This course provides an opportunity to enhance acquisition of the fundamental elements of the French language. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through the use of supplementary learning media and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with increasing proficiency to spoken and written French and demonstrate cultural awareness.

Course Prerequisites: Take FRE-181 Take FRE-181, Minimum grade C Take FRE-112
Total Credits:1
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

FRE-211: Intermediate French I

This course provides a review and expansion of the essential skills of the French language. Emphasis is placed on the study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate effectively, accurately, and creatively about the past, present, and future.

Course Prerequisites: Take FRE-112 Take FRE-112 minimum grade of C. Take FRE-281
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

FRE-281: French Lab 3

This course provides an opportunity to enhance the review and expansion of the essential skills of the French language. Emphasis is placed on the study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts through the use of supplementary learning media and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate effectively, accurately, and creatively about the past, present, and future.

Course Prerequisites: Take FRE-182 Take FRE-182 minimum grade of C. Take FRE-211
Total Credits:1
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

 

Spanish

SPA-111: Elementary Spanish I

This course introduces the fundamental elements of the Spanish language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken and written Spanish and demonstrate cultural awareness.

Course Prerequisites: Complete one: Complete ENG-002 with a grade of P1 or higher;Place out of ENG-002; Complete ENG-025; Place out of ENG-025 Take SPA-181-Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

SPA-112: Elementary Spanish II

This course is a continuation of SPA 111 focusing on the fundamental elements of the Spanish language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with increasing proficiency to spoken and written Spanish and demonstrate further cultural awareness.

Course Prerequisites: Take SPA-111 Take SPA-111, Minimum grade C Take SPA-182
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

SPA-120: Spanish for the Workplace

This course offers applied Spanish for the workplace to facilitate basic communication with people whose native language is Spanish. Emphasis is placed on oral communication and career-specific vocabulary that targets health, business, and/or public service professions. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate at a functional level with native speakers and demonstrate cultural sensitivity. Emphasis will be on cultural awareness and cultural context issues.

Course Prerequisites: Complete one: Complete ENG-002 with a grade of P1 or higher; Place out of ENG-002; Complete ENG-025; Place out of ENG-025
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

SPA-181: Spanish Lab 1

This course provides an opportunity to enhance acquisition of the fundamental elements of the Spanish language. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through the use of various supplementary learning media and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken and written Spanish and demonstrate cultural awareness.

Course Prerequisites: Complete one: Complete ENG-002 with a grade of P1 or higher;Place out of ENG-002; Complete ENG-025; Place out of ENG-025 Take SPA-111-Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
Total Credits:1
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

SPA-182: Spanish Lab 2

This course provides an opportunity to enhance acquisition of the fundamental elements of the Spanish language. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through the use of various supplementary learning media and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with increasing proficiency to spoken and written Spanish and demonstrate cultural awareness.

Course Prerequisites: Take SPA-111 Take SPA-181 Minimum grade C Take SPA-112
Total Credits:1
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

SPA-211: Intermediate Spanish I

This course provides a review and expansion of the essential skills of the Spanish language. Emphasis is placed on the study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate effectively, accurately, and creatively about the past, present, and future.

Course Prerequisites: Take SPA-112 Take SPA-112, Minimum grade C; Take SPA-281
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

SPA-281: Spanish Lab 3

This course provides an opportunity to enhance the review and expansion of the essential skills of the Spanish language. Emphasis is placed on the study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts through the use of various supplementary learning media and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate effectively, accurately, and creatively about the past, present, and future.

Course Prerequisites: Take SPA-182, minimum grade C Take SPA-211
Total Credits:1
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0