Foreign Language & International Studies

FR101, 102, 103 4 credits each

First Year French I, II, 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, 112, 113 1-3 credits each

Beginning French Conversation I, II, 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, 202, 203 4 credits each

Second Year French I, II, 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 3 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, 102, 103 4 credits each

First Year Italian I, II, 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, 112, 113 1-3 credits each

Italian Conversation I, II, 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, 102, 103 2 credits each

Sign Language I, II, III

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

SPAN101, 102, 103 4 credits each

First Year Spanish I, II, 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, 202, 203 4 credits each

Second Year Spanish I, II, 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: SPAN103 or permission of instructor for SPAN201; RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; BT114 or WR121 (may be taken concurrently).