PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The Spanish and German Minor programs provide linguistic, cultural and literary study in their language areas. Students who complete any level of work in the Modern Languages gain skills in adapting to culturally diverse environments and in communicating with others using a variety of linguistic and cultural strategies. All language study sharpens the learner’s ability to listen attentively, to paraphrase efficiently, and to comprehend and independently analyze unknown words or concepts when encountered.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the first-year level students will learn the four skills essential to proficiency in any language (reading, writing, listening and speaking). Second-year courses and above further develop these skills, while incorporating more complex critical-thinking based cultural and literary analysis, performed in the target language.

MEANS OF ASSESSMENT
Achievement in the four skills is assessed by means of written exams, oral proficiency interviews conducted involving probing questions and role-plays, composition submission and revision by students, as well as research papers in upper-division courses.

OTHER PROGRAMS
The degree available with an emphasis in Modern Language is: BA in Liberal Studies (concentration in German or Spanish). Students pursuing a Liberal Studies degree will be required to complete a capstone project appropriate to their area. The capstone project should be selected in consultation with the project adviser no later than the end of the junior year to provide ample time for completion. While the focus of the capstone will vary, it is expected that the capstone will be well researched and properly documented according to the guidelines of the Modern Language Association or other accepted bibliographic format. Upon completion of the capstone, the student will prepare a formal defense of the project.

Students desiring to teach German or Spanish should consult the appropriate degree programs in Education.

Minors in German and Spanish are available for all degree programs. See College of Education Programs for the ESOL Education program.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
MINOR IN GERMAN
1. A minimum of 30 graded hours in German to be selected from the following:

GERM 201, 202, 203 2nd Year German (12)
GERM 207 Seminar, Conversation (2)
GERM 210 Selected Topics (3)
GERM 310 Selected Topics (3)
GERM 333 German Aural & Reading Comprehension (3)
GERM 334 German Conversation and Composition (3)
GERM 341 German Culture & Civilization (3)
GERM 344 Introduction to German Literature (3)
GERM 346 The Nobel Legacy (3)
GERM 348 German Film (3)
GERM 405 Reading and Conference (VAR)
GERM 410 Selected Topics (VAR)
Oral Proficiency Exam

Upon prior approval by the German program, up to 5 hours of the required 30 hours may be selected from correlative courses such as HIST 437 “History of Modern Germany “, or ED 421 “Second Language Acquisition Strategies”, provided they are not being applied to another minor.

2. A grade of “C-” or better for each course counting toward the completion of the minor.

3. Students having returned from a recognized study abroad program will have their transcript evaluated. Any appropriate course in language, culture and literature will be counted toward the minor.

4. A minimum of 10 hours counting toward the minor must be completed at Eastern and must include at least one upper division course in literature or culture where the emphasis is on reading and writing German (e.g., GERM 341 or 344).

5. A minimum score of Intermediate-High on the Oral Proficiency Exam. (See below.)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
MINOR IN SPANISH
(This minor is also available via the Division of Distance Education)

1. A minimum of 30 graded hours in Spanish to be selected from the following:

SPAN 207, 208, 209 2nd Year Spanish (12)
SPAN 210 Selected Topics (VAR)
SPAN 310 Selected Topics (VAR)
SPAN 338 Culture and Civilization of Spain (3)
SPAN 339 Culture and Civ of Latin America (3)
SPAN 344 Introduction to Literature of Spain (3)
SPAN 345 Introduction to Lit of Latin America (3)
SPAN 405 Reading and Conference (VAR)
SPAN 407 Seminar (VAR)
SPAN 410 Selected Topics (VAR)
SPAN 425 Translation Theory & Practice (3)
Oral Proficiency Exam

Upon prior approval, up to 5 hours of the required 30 hours may be selected from HIST 410 History of Mexico, HIST 456 History of Latin America, ED 360 Multicultural American Society, ED 361 Foundations of Second Language Learning or ED 421 Second Language Acquisition Strategies provided they are not being applied to another minor.

2. A grade of “C-” or better for each course counting toward the completion of the minor.

3. Students having returned from a recognized study abroad program will have their transcript evaluated. Any appropriate course in language, culture and literature will be counted toward the minor.

4. A minimum of 10 hours counting toward the minor must be completed at Eastern and must include at least one upper division course in literature or culture where the emphasis is on reading and writing Spanish (e.g., SPAN 339 or 343).

5. The following courses may also be applied toward the minor provided they are not being applied toward the ESOL Education Program: SPAN 320, 321, 322, 420.

6. A minimum score of Intermediate-High on the Oral Proficiency Exam. (See below.)

ORAL PROFICIENCY EXAM
Students who are seeking a minor in either German or Spanish must attempt the Oral Proficiency Exam at least two quarters prior to graduation, e.g., students graduating in June should test by the end of Fall Quarter. The exam is given by arrangement. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the appropriate faculty member to set up the exam.

The Oral Proficiency Exam follows the recommendations of the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). In order to demonstrate proficiency for the German or Spanish minor, students must achieve a rating of Intermediate-High on the ACTFL scale. At this level students should be able to create with the language, ask and answer questions, follow courtesy requirements, and be intelligible to native speakers not accustomed to dealing with foreigners. In addition, students should be able to participate fully in casual conversations, express facts, give instructions, describe, report, and provide narration about current, past, and future events.

MODERN LANGUAGE
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
GERMAN
GERM 101-  1st Year German*L/LC Credits: 5.00
Gen Ed-Language & Logic
New Gen Ed-Logic/Lang/Culture
Beginning  German.   The  course  develops   students’   proficiencies   in listening, speaking, reading and writing, with  emphasis  on  communicative strategies.  Prerequisite: Taken in sequence or by consent of instructor.

GERM 102-  1st Year German*L/LC Credits: 5.00
Gen Ed-Language & Logic
New Gen Ed-Logic/Lang/Culture
Beginning  German.   The  course  develops   students’   proficiencies   in listening, speaking, reading and writing, with  emphasis  on  communicative strategies.  Prerequisite: Taken in sequence or by consent of instructor.

GERM 103-  1st Year German*L/LC Credits: 5.00
New Gen Ed-Logic/Lang/Culture
Beginning  German.   The  course  develops   students’   proficiencies   in listening, speaking, reading and writing, with emphasis on communicative strategies.  Prerequisite: Taken in sequence or by consent of instructor.

GERM 110-  Selected Topics Credits: 1.00 TO 6.00

GERM 199-  German Cluster Credits: 1.00 TO 24.00

GERM 201-  2nd Year German*L/LC Credits: 4.00
Gen Ed-Language & Logic
New Gen Ed-Logic/Lang/Culture
Intermediate German.  A continuation of the first year  (four-skills)  oral approach but with increasing emphasis on reading and writing skills with  a focus on cultural issues and literary selections.

GERM 202-  2nd Year German*L/LC Credits: 4.00
Gen Ed-Language & Logic
New Gen Ed-Logic/Lang/Culture
Intermediate German.  A continuation of the first year  (four-skills)  oral approach but with increasing emphasis on reading and writing skills with  a focus on cultural issues and literary selections.  Prerequisite: GERM 201 - First Year German or consent of instructor.  GERM 202 and GERM 203 -  taken in sequence by consent of instructor.

GERM 203-  2nd Yr German*L/LC Credits: 4.00
Gen Ed-Language & Logic
New Gen Ed-Logic/Lang/Culture
Intermediate German.  A continuation of the first year  (four-skills)  oral approach but with increasing emphasis on reading and writing skills with  a focus on cultural issues and literary selections.  Prerequisite: GERM 201 - First Year German or consent of instructor.  GERM 202 and GERM 203 -  taken in sequence by consent of instructor.

GERM 207-  Seminar Credits: 2.00 TO 4.00

GERM 210-  Selected Topics Credits: 1.00 TO 6.00

GERM 310-  Selected Topics Credits: 1.00 TO 6.00

GERM 333-  Aural & Reading Comp*CO Credits: 3.00
New Gen Ed-Communication
This course offers  advancing  student  of  German  in-depth  work  in  the receptive skills (listening and comprehension).  It is designed to offer  a counterpart to work in Germ 334 on the productive skills  of  speaking  and writing.  Prerequisite: GERM 203 or equivalent. Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
GERM 334-  Germ Comp & Conv*L/CO Credits: 3.00
Gen Ed-Language & Logic
New Gen Ed-Communication
Extensive practice in oral and written composition through class discussion and individual assignments. Class is  conducted  in  German  and  includes instruction in linguistic principles related to German.  Prerequisite: GERM 203.

GERM 341-  German Culture & Civ*H/AH Credits: 3.00
Gen Ed-Humanities
New Gen Ed-Aesthetics & Hum
Major cultural trends in the  three  German  speaking  countries  (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) are the subject of study through  readings,  reports, group discussions and  lectures.   Prerequisite:  Intermediate  ability  to understand spoken and written German.

GERM 344-  Intro German Lit*H/AH Credits: 3.00
Gen Ed-Humanities
New Gen Ed-Aesthetics & Hum
Study of representative samples of literary genres in the German  language. Prerequisite: GERM 334 or equivalent and consent of instructor.  Note:  HUM 344 may be taken prior to GERM 344.

GERM 346-  The Nobel Legacy*HB Credits: 3.00
New Gen Ed-Human Behavior
The Nobel Legacy is  a  cross-listed  German  and  Humanities  course  that focuses on the Nobel Prizes, their significance, the history of the prizes, and their founder Alfred Nobel.  Because of the  inter-disciplinary  nature of the course content, the course is available to anyone on  campus,  while students  of  German  will  find  a  wealth   of   Nobel   laureates   from German-speaking cultures to study. Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.

GERM 348-  German Film*AH Credits: 3.00
New Gen Ed-Aesthetics & Hum
This course explores German cultural topics through the lens of films  from the Golden Age of German cinema during the Weimar era  in  the  1920’s  and early 1930’s.  Viewed from the perspective  of  technical  possibility,  of market considerations and entertainment values, as well as  instruments  of social criticism, these films  from  the  black  and  white  era  introduce students to the work of directors and actors who  began  their  careers  in Germany, and in many instances, were forced to flee  Germany  in  1933  and resumed their work in Hollywood. Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.

GERM 401-  Capstone Credits: 3.00 TO 6.00
This course facilitates the design of capstone  projects  for  students  in their senior year. Student must have at least junior standing to register for this course.

GERM 405-  Reading & Conference Credits: 1.00 TO 15.00
Student must have at least junior standing to register for this course.

GERM 407-  Seminar Credits: 1.00 TO 15.00
In-depth study of various aspects of language and  culture.   Conducted  in German.  Prerequisite: Consent of instructor; upper division standing. Student must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
GERM 409-  Practicum Credits: 1.00 TO 6.00
Supervised  experience  (while  enrolled  in  college)  designed  to  offer opportunity to explore career areas and learning situations  through  field placement  congruent  with  a  student’s  academic  major.    International Cooperative  Education  placements  possible.   Prerequisite:  Consent   of instructor. Student must have at least junior standing to register for this course.

GERM 410-  Selected Topics Credits: 1.00 TO 6.00
Student must have at least junior standing to register for this course.

modern language
course descriptions
MODL 101-  MODL 101*L/LC Credits: 4.00
Gen Ed-Language & Logic
New Gen Ed-Logic/Lang/Culture
A basic course in the fundamentals  of  a  modern  language  not  presently listed in the catalog.  Methods of teaching might  vary  from  language  to language, but generally emphasis will be  placed  on  listening,  speaking, reading, writing and culture.   Prerequisite:  None  for  the  first  term. Subsequent terms assume completion of preceding term.

MODL 102-  MODL 102*L/LC Credits: 4.00
Gen Ed-Language & Logic
New Gen Ed-Logic/Lang/Culture
A basic course in the fundamentals  of  a  modern  language  not  presently listed in the catalog.  Methods of teaching might  vary  from  language  to language, but generally emphasis will be placed on listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture.  Prerequisite: None  for the first term.  Subsequent terms assume completion of preceding term.

MODL 103-  MODL 103*L/LC Credits: 4.00
Gen Ed-Language & Logic
New Gen Ed-Logic/Lang/Culture
A basic course in the fundamentals  of  a  modern  language  not  presently listed in the catalog.  Methods of teaching might  vary  from  language  to language, but generally emphasis will be  placed  on  listening,  speaking, reading, writing and culture.   Prerequisite:  None  for  the  first  term. Subsequent terms assume completion of preceding term.

MODL 110-  Selected Topics Credits: 1.00 TO 6.00

MODL 201-  MODL 201*L/LC Credits: 4.00
Gen Ed-Language & Logic
New Gen Ed-Logic/Lang/Culture
A second year course in a language not  presently  listed  in  the  catalog intended to improve fundamental speaking, listening,  reading  and  writing skills in that language and to increase  understanding  of  the  language’s culture.  Prerequisite: First year of the language or equivalent.

MODL 202-  MODL 202*L/LC Credits: 4.00
Gen Ed-Language & Logic
New Gen Ed-Logic/Lang/Culture
A second year course in a language not  presently  listed  in  the  catalog intended to improve fundamental speaking, listening,  reading  and  writing skills in that language and to increase  understanding  of  the  language’s culture.  Prerequisite: First year of the language or equivalent.

MODL 203-  MODL 203*L/LC Credits: 4.00
Gen Ed-Language & Logic
New Gen Ed-Logic/Lang/Culture
A second year course in a language not  presently  listed  in  the  catalog intended to improve fundamental speaking, listening,  reading  and  writing skills in that language and to increase  understanding  of  the  language’s culture.  Prerequisite: First year of the language or equivalent

MODL 210-  Selected Topics Credits: 1.00 TO 6.00

MODL 310-  Selected Topics Credits: 1.00 TO 6.00

MODL 328-  French Culture & Civ*H/AH Credits: 3.00
Gen Ed-Humanities
New Gen Ed-Aesthetics & Hum
Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.

MODL 401-  Capstone Credits: 3.00 TO 6.00
This course facilitates the design of capstone  projects  for  students  in their senior year. Student must have at least junior standing to register for this course.

MODL 410-  Selected Topics Credits: 1.00 TO 6.00

spanish course descriptions
SPAN 107-  1st Yr Spanish*L/LC Credits: 4.00
Gen Ed-Language & Logic
New Gen Ed-Logic/Lang/Culture
Beginning Spanish with an emphasis on oral proficiency.  Students learn the basic structure of the  language  by  engaging  in  communication  oriented activities relevant to daily life.  Prerequisite: Taken in sequence or by consent of instructor.

SPAN 108-  1st Yr Spanish*L/LC Credits: 4.00
Gen Ed-Language & Logic
New Gen Ed-Logic/Lang/Culture
Beginning Spanish with an emphasis on oral proficiency.  Students learn the basic structure of the  language  by  engaging  in  communication  oriented activities relevant to daily life.  Prerequisite: Taken in sequence  or  by consent of instructor.

SPAN 109-  1st Yr Spanish*L/LC Credits: 4.00
Gen Ed-Language & Logic
New Gen Ed-Logic/Lang/Culture
Beginning Spanish with an emphasis on oral proficiency.  Students learn the basic structure of the  language  by  engaging  in  communication  oriented activities relevant to daily life.  Prerequisite: Taken in sequence  or  by consent of instructor.

SPAN 110-  Selected Topics Credits: 1.00 TO 6.00

SPAN 111-  First Yr Intensive Spanish*LC Credits: 6.00
New Gen Ed-Logic/Lang/Culture
Intensive beginning Spanish based upon a communicative approach that allows students to be introduced to the Spanish language, with a focus on all  four skills (speaking, listening,  writing,  reading).   Students  will  acquire basic skills for communicating in everyday  life,  while  being  acquainted with some aspects of Hispanic history and culture.   Note:  SPAN  111,  112 cover the same material as the SPAN 107, 108,  109  sequence,  but  in  two terms instead of three.  This class is designed for students who  have  had Spanish at high school, but did not meet the PASS  standard  benchmark  III for foreign languages before entering EOU.  It is not designed for students who have had no prior exposure  to  Spanish.   Instructor’s  permission  is required before signing up.

SPAN 112-  First Yr Intensive Spanish*LC Credits: 6.00
New Gen Ed-Logic/Lang/Culture
Intensive beginning  Spanish  that  continues  the  communicative  approach introduced in SPAN  111,  with  a  focus  on  all  four  skills  (speaking, listening, writing, reading).   Students  will  acquire  basic  skills  for communicating in everyday life, while being acquainted with some aspects of Hispanic history and culture.  Note: SPAN 111, 112, cover the same material as the SPAN 107, 108, 109 sequence, but in  two  terms  instead  of  three. This class is designed for students who have had Spanish  at  high  school, but did not meet the PASS standard  benchmark  III  for  foreign  languages before entering EOU.  It is not designed for students who have had no prior exposure to Spanish.  Instructor’s permission is  required  before  signing up.

SPAN 207-  2nd Yr Spanish*L/LC Credits: 4.00
Gen Ed-Language & Logic
New Gen Ed-Logic/Lang/Culture
Intermediate Spanish.   Emphasizes  the  development  of  oral  proficiency skills, but with increased exposure to reading and writing.   Students  are introduced to the subtleties of the language  through  the  study  of  more complex grammatical structures and through the reading of  cultural  texts. Prerequisite: First year spanish or consent of instructor.   SPAN  208  and SPAN 209 taken in sequence or by consent of instructor.

SPAN 208-  2nd Yr Spanish*L/LC Credits: 4.00
Gen Ed-Language & Logic
New Gen Ed-Logic/Lang/Culture
Intermediate Spanish. Emphasizes  the  development  of  oral  proficiency skills, but with increased exposure to reading and writing. Students  are introduced to the subtleties of the language  through  the  study  of  more complex grammatical structures and through the reading of  cultural  texts. Prerequisite: SPAN 207, first year Spanish or consent of instructor. SPAN 208 and 209 taken in sequence or by consent of instructor.

SPAN 209-  2nd Yr Spanish*L/LC Credits: 4.00
Gen Ed-Language & Logic
New Gen Ed-Logic/Lang/Culture
Intermediate Spanish. Emphasizes  the  development  of  oral  proficiency skills, but with increased exposure to reading and writing. Students  are introduced to the subtleties of the language  through  the  study  of  more complex   grammatical   structures   and    through    the    reading    of texts. Prerequisite: SPAN 207, first year Spanish or consent of  instructor. SPAN 208 and 209 taken in sequence or by consent of instructor.

SPAN 210-  Selected Topics Credits: 1.00 TO 6.00
Courses range from conversational Spanish to Spanish for the Professions.

SPAN 310-  Selected Topics Credits: 1.00 TO 6.00

 

SPAN 320-  Oral Comm Bilingual*L Credits: 3.00
Gen Ed-Language & Logic
Emphasis on the  development  of  oral  communication,  pronunciation,  and comprehension skills.  Course will also provide an introduction to  Spanish phonetics.  Conducted in Spanish.   Prerequisite:  Second-year  Spanish  or equivalent.  Strongly recommended to be taken in sequence.

SPAN 321-  Span/Bil:Grammar*L/LC Credits: 3.00
Gen Ed-Language & Logic
New Gen Ed-Logic/Lang/Culture
Advanced study of Spanish grammar.  Conducted  in  Spanish.   Prerequisite: Second-year Spanish or equivalent.  Formal study  of  Spanish  language  or knowledge of basic grammatical terminology.   Strongly  recommended  to  be taken in sequence.

SPAN 322-  Writ Bilingual*L Credits: 3.00
Gen Ed-Language & Logic
This course focuses on  the  development  of  writing  skills  in  Spanish. Students will gain experience with different styles  of  writing  including correspondence, essays, and creative  narratives.   Conducted  in  Spanish. Prerequisite: Second-year Spanish or equivalent.  Strongly  recommended  to be taken in sequence.

SPAN 338-  Cult/Civ Of Spain*H/LC Credits: 3.00
Gen Ed-Humanities
New Gen Ed-Logic/Lang/Culture
A course focused on the artistic (architecture, music, dance, plastic arts, literature), intellectual and political history of  Spain. The  scope  of this course ranges from Iberian prehistory through the contemporary period, with special attention given to modern-day manifestations of the  heritages left behind  by  the  civilizations  that  have  inhabited  the  Peninsula. Conducted in Spanish. Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.

SPAN 339-  Cult/Civ Latin Amer*H Credits: 3.00
Gen Ed-Humanities
Exploration of contemporary issues facing Latin  America  today  as  viewed against the backdrop of the conquest and colonization of  the  “New  World”. The course begins with an overview of the cultures indigenous to  the  area and their many contributions to contemporary civilization.   Texts  include readings  of  testimonial  literature,  essays  and  poems.   Conducted  in Spanish.  Prerequisite: Spanish 209  or  equivalent  reading  and  speaking ability.

SPAN 344-  Intro Lit Of Spain*H/AH Credits: 3.00
Gen Ed-Humanities
New Gen Ed-Aesthetics & Hum
An introduction to selected literary texts of Spain, from  the  origins  of the Spanish language through the Post-Franco era.   The  objective  of  the course is to familiarize the student with literary terminology  and  approaches  to  reading  a  variety  of  genres. Conducted in Spanish.  Prerequisite: Spanish 209 or equivalent reading  and speaking ability. Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.

SPAN 345-  Intro Lit Latin Amer*H Credits: 3.00
Gen Ed-Humanities
An introduction to selected literary  texts  from  Latin  America  with  an emphasis on narrative  literature  from  the  early  19th  century  to  the present.  The objective of the course is to familiarize  the  student  with the evolution of  Latin  American  literature  as  it  corresponds  to  the historical and political developments of its day.  The course  will  strive to improve the student’s overall proficiency Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.

SPAN 401-  Capstone Credits: 3.00 TO 6.00
This course facilitates the design of capstone  projects  for  students  in their senior year. Student must have at least junior standing to register for this course.

SPAN 405- Reading & Conference Credits: 1.00 TO 15.00
Student must have at least junior standing to register for this course.

SPAN 407-  Seminar Credits: 1.00 TO 15.00
In-depth study of various aspects  of  language,  literature,  or  culture. Conducted in Spanish.  Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Student must have at least junior standing to register for this course.

SPAN 409-  Practicum Credits: 1.00 TO 6.00
Supervised  experience  (while  enrolled  in  college)  designed  to  offer opportunity to explore career areas and learning situations  through  field placement that parallels one’s academic major. Prerequisite:  Consent  of instructor. Student must have at least junior standing to register for this course.

SPAN 410-  SPAN 410 Credits: 1.00 TO 6.00
Courses offered under this rubric allow for the advanced study of  specific themes or genres introduced in lower level courses.  Conducted in  Spanish. Prerequisite: Ability to understand spoken and written Spanish.  Completion of 300-level culture or literature course recommended. Student must have at least junior standing to register for this course.

SPAN 420-  Chic/Mex Amer Lit Credits: 3.00
Representative  literature  in  Spanish  and  English  by   Chicano/Mexican American writers, emphasizing socio-cultural as well  as  literary  values. Conducted in Spanish.   Prerequisite:  Ability  to  understand  spoken  and written Spanish.  SPAN 320, 321 and 322  recommended.   SPAN  339  STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Student must have at least junior standing to register for this course.

SPAN 425-  Translation Thry/Pract Credits: 3.00
This combined seminar and workshop provides hands-on practice  in  literary and  technical  translation.   Students  are  introduced  to   aspects   of translation  theory  through  selected  readings.   Course  emphasizes  the differences in translating different literary genres as  well  as  offering practice in translating, technical and journalistic writing.  Prerequisite: Advanced ability to understand spoken and written Spanish.  SPAN 344 or 345 or other literature course STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Student must have at least junior standing to register for this course.