Foreign Language and International Studies

• FR101 4 credits

  First Year French I

  Introduces the French language through exercises in reading and speaking; includes elementary composition and grammar. Special attention is given to developing aural comprehension. Foreign language classes must be taken in sequence. Not suitable for heritage speakers. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; BT114 or WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• FR102 4 credits

  First Year French II

  Introduces the French language through exercises in reading and speaking; includes elementary composition and grammar. Special attention is given to developing aural comprehension. Foreign language classes must be taken in sequence. Not suitable for heritage speakers. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; BT114 or WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• FR103 4 credits

  First Year French III

  Introduces the French language through exercises in reading and speaking; includes elementary composition and grammar. Special attention is given to developing aural comprehension. Foreign language classes must be taken in sequence. Not suitable for heritage speakers. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; BT114 or WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• FR111 1-3 credits

  Beginning French Conversation I

  Reviews and increases French listening and speaking skills and cultural understanding. Emphasizes cultural values, fosters a sense of community and collaboration, improves communication skills in regard to the global community as well as the increasingly diverse local community. Students will demonstrate these skills corresponding to the novice mid- to novice high-level of the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency scale in the areas of speaking, listening, and culture. Includes reading, writing and grammar only when incidental to the focus on conversation. Prerequisite: FR102 or permission of instructor; RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; BT114 or WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• FR112 1-3 credits

  Beginning French Conversation II

  Reviews and increases French listening and speaking skills and cultural understanding. Emphasizes cultural values, fosters a sense of community and collaboration, improves communication skills in regard to the global community as well as the increasingly diverse local community. Students will demonstrate these skills corresponding to the novice mid- to novice high-level of the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency scale in the areas of speaking, listening, and culture. Includes reading, writing and grammar only when incidental to the focus on conversation. Prerequisite: FR102 or permission of instructor; RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; BT114 or WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• FR113 1-3 credits

  Beginning French Conversation III

  Reviews and increases French listening and speaking skills and cultural understanding. Emphasizes cultural values, fosters a sense of community and collaboration, improves communication skills in regard to the global community as well as the increasingly diverse local community. Students will demonstrate these skills corresponding to the novice mid- to novice high-level of the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency scale in the areas of speaking, listening, and culture. Includes reading, writing and grammar only when incidental to the focus on conversation. Prerequisite: FR102 or permission of instructor; RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; BT114 or WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• FR201 4 credits

  Second Year French I

  Reviews grammar and includes a study of representative French authors; attention is given to oral use of the language. Foreign language classes must be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: FR103 or permission of instructor, RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; BT114 or WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• FR202 4 credits

  Second Year French II

  Reviews grammar and includes a study of representative French authors; attention is given to oral use of the language. Foreign language classes must be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: FR103 or permission of instructor, RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; BT114 or WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• FR203 4 credits

  Second Year French III

  Reviews grammar and includes a study of representative French authors; attention is given to oral use of the language. Foreign language classes must be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: FR103 or permission of instructor, RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; BT114 or WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• IS110 4 credits

  Introduction to International Studies I

  Explores major cultures of the world with an emphasis on definition of culture, values, cross-cultural communication, and ethnocentrism. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; BT114 or WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• IS111 3 credits

  Introduction to International Studies II

  Investigates contemporary global problems with an emphasis on the ethics of development, environment, foreign policy, and societal change. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; BT114 or WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• ITAL101 4 credits

  First Year Italian I

  Introduces basic skills in reading and speaking; includes elementary exercises in grammar, reading and composition. Special attention is given to developing aural comprehension and to developing cultural awareness. Must be taken in sequence. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; BT114 or WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• ITAL102 4 credits

  First Year Italian II

  Introduces basic skills in reading and speaking; includes elementary exercises in grammar, reading and composition. Special attention is given to developing aural comprehension and to developing cultural awareness. Must be taken in sequence. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; BT114 or WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• ITAL103 4 credits

  First Year Italian III

  Introduces basic skills in reading and speaking; includes elementary exercises in grammar, reading and composition. Special attention is given to developing aural comprehension and to developing cultural awareness. Must be taken in sequence. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; BT114 or WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• ITAL111 1-3 credits

  Italian Conversation I

  Reviews and increases Italian listening and speaking skills and cultural understanding. Emphasizes cultural values, fosters a sense of community and collaboration, improves communication skills in regard to the global community as well as the increasingly diverse local community. Students will demonstrate these skills corresponding to the novice mid- to novice high-level of the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency scale in the areas of speaking, listening, and culture. Includes reading, writing and grammar only when incidental to the focus on conversation. Prerequisites: ITAL102 or permission of instructor; RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; BT114 or WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• ITAL112 1-3 credits

  Italian Conversation II

  Reviews and increases Italian listening and speaking skills and cultural understanding. Emphasizes cultural values, fosters a sense of community and collaboration, improves communication skills in regard to the global community as well as the increasingly diverse local community. Students will demonstrate these skills corresponding to the novice mid- to novice high-level of the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency scale in the areas of speaking, listening, and culture. Includes reading, writing and grammar only when incidental to the focus on conversation. Prerequisites: ITAL102 or permission of instructor; RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; BT114 or WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• ITAL113 1-3 credits

  Italian Conversation III

  Reviews and increases Italian listening and speaking skills and cultural understanding. Emphasizes cultural values, fosters a sense of community and collaboration, improves communication skills in regard to the global community as well as the increasingly diverse local community. Students will demonstrate these skills corresponding to the novice mid- to novice high-level of the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency scale in the areas of speaking, listening, and culture. Includes reading, writing and grammar only when incidental to the focus on conversation. Prerequisites: ITAL102 or permission of instructor; RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; BT114 or WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• ITP101 2 credits

  Sign Language I

  Develops hand-sign language system of manual communication using formal signs, fingerspelling, pantomime gestures, facial expressions, and body movements to convey meanings.

• ITP102 2 credits

  Sign Language II

  Develops hand-sign language system of manual communication using formal signs, fingerspelling, pantomime gestures, facial expressions, and body movements to convey meanings.

• ITP103 2 credits

  Sign Language III

  Develops hand-sign language system of manual communication using formal signs, fingerspelling, pantomime gestures, facial expressions, and body movements to convey meanings.

• SPAN101 4 credits

  First Year Spanish I

  Introduces basic skills in reading and speaking; includes elementary exercises in grammar and composition. Special attention is given to developing aural comprehension. Foreign language courses must be taken in sequence. Not suitable for heritage speakers. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; BT114 or WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• SPAN102 4 credits

  First Year Spanish II

  Introduces basic skills in reading and speaking; includes elementary exercises in grammar and composition. Special attention is given to developing aural comprehension. Foreign language courses must be taken in sequence. Not suitable for heritage speakers. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; BT114 or WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• SPAN103 4 credits

  First Year Spanish III

  Introduces basic skills in reading and speaking; includes elementary exercises in grammar and composition. Special attention is given to developing aural comprehension. Foreign language courses must be taken in sequence. Not suitable for heritage speakers. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; BT114 or WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• SPAN111 1-3 credits

  Spanish Conversation

  Reviews and increases Spanish listening and speaking skills and cultural understanding. Students will demonstrate these skills corresponding to the novice-mid to novice-high level of the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency scale in the areas of speaking, listening, and culture. Emphasizes cultural values, fosters a sense of community and collaboration, improves communication skills in regard to the global community as well as the increasingly diverse local community. It includes reading, writing and grammar only when incidental to the focus on conversation. Prerequisite: SPAN102 or permission of instructor; RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; BT114 or WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• SPAN201 4 credits

  Second Year Spanish I

  Provides intensive oral and written exercises to increase accuracy and fluency in Spanish. Foreign language classes must be taken in sequence. Not suitable for heritage speakers. Prerequisites: SPAN103 or permission of instructor; RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; BT114 or WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• SPAN202 4 credits

  Second Year Spanish II

  Provides intensive oral and written exercises to increase accuracy and fluency in Spanish. Foreign language classes must be taken in sequence. Not suitable for heritage speakers. Prerequisites: SPAN201; RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; BT114 or WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• SPAN203 4 credits

  Second Year Spanish III

  Provides intensive oral and written exercises to increase accuracy and fluency in Spanish. Foreign language classes must be taken in sequence. Not suitable for heritage speakers. Prerequisites: SPAN202; RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; BT114 or WR121 (may be taken concurrently).