CSUEB Catalog 2007-2008: Modern Languages (Undergraduate)

Modern Languages and Literatures

	Department Information
	Program Description
	Career Opportunities
	Features
	Preparation
	Major Requirements (B.A.)
	Other Degree Requirements
	Minor Requirements
	Modern Languages Options: Liberal Studies
	Certificate in Spanish for the Professions
	Undergraduate Courses

Department Information

Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
Office: Warren Hall UM67
Phone: (510) 885-3211


Professors Emeriti Rodolfo M. Galán, Ph.D. University of Valladolid (Spain) Roland D. Heine, Ph.D. University of Tuebingen (Germany) Teresa L. Myintoo, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley Vincenzo Traversa, Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles Professors L. Iliana Holbrook (Chair), Ph.D. University of California, Davis Kenneth Mikos, M.A.T. Gallaudet College Assistant Professors Jesús Díaz-Caballero, Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh Marcelo Paz, Ph.D. University of Cincinnati Meiling Wu, Ph.D. State University of New York at Binghamton Lecturers Leslie Frates, M.A. University of California, Berkeley Victoria Robertson, Ph.D. University of Washington

Please consult the 2008-2009 online catalog for any changes that may occur.

Program Description

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Cal State East Bay offers courses of study leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in French and Spanish. Academic Minors are offered in French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Sign Language, and Spanish. Elementary courses are offered also in Filipino, Japanese, Mandarin, and Vietnamese. All programs have been designed to provide students with the cultural understanding and the academic knowledge necessary for future pursuits in the teaching of foreign languages and literatures or for graduate work in the same fields. Students may utilize other languages and literatures offered in the department as part of a Special Major in various area studies.

A Bachelor of Arts degree major in International Studies is administered through the Department of Political Science. The International Studies major consists of an integrated group of courses reflecting international aspects of various disciplines and requires intermediate level competency in a modern language. It is designed to provide the student with a broad base of understanding of the interrelationship of the world community, while at the same time providing the opportunity to specialize in an area of interest. An International Studies minor is also offered. See the listing under International Studies for further details.

With the growing involvement of the United States in international business and the increasingly multicultural character of American society itself, the importance of foreign languages in nearly every kind of occupation is considerable. The majors in foreign languages and literatures, therefore, may lead to teaching careers and represent direct, practical assets in other fields such as business, industry and commerce, civil service, law, library science, media, science, health services, social work, travel, and tourism.

Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating with a B.A. in French or a B.A. in Spanish from Cal State East Bay will:


1.	be able to express themselves with sufficient accuracy and clarity to carry on conversations in French or Spanish with native speakers and to give oral presentations appropriate to the undergraduate level;
2.	be able to express themselves in the written language with a fair amount of sophistication, integrating research information into written assignments while giving adequate credit to the sources of information used;
3.	be familiar with the major writers, periods, and genres of (a) French literature (France and other French speaking regions throughout the world: Africa, The Caribbean, Canada, Belgium, Switzerland), or (b) Spanish and Spanish American literature (Spain, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, South America, and other Spanish speaking regions throughout the world); students should be able to relate the works and genres to the socio-historical context in which they developed;
4.	demonstrate that they have acquired knowledge of the cultural diversity of literatures in the French or Spanish speaking world while developing an appreciation of the French or Spanish and Spanish American cultural contributions to the body of international culture: literature, art, music, cinema, history, etc.

Career Opportunities

Teaching • Business • Industry and Commerce • Law and Law Enforcement • Library Science • Mass Communication • Health and Social Services • Travel and Tourism • Translation and Interpretation • Government Service

Features

The department faculty come from a wide variety of national and academic backgrounds and have traveled extensively in the countries whose languages they are teaching. Slides, films, dramatic performances, potluck dinners and other activities provide the opportunity for students to interact with one another and with their professors. For those who wish to further their interest in a foreign culture and language, the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers clubs. Foreign Language Clubs include the French Club, the German Club, the Tomodachi Club (Japanese Cultural Club), and the Spanish Language Club.

For those who wish to accelerate their learning of another language, the department offers a Summer quarter intensive program in Spanish which covers one year's work in one quarter and yields twelve units of credit. The language laboratory is another useful feature of the department. In the laboratory students can listen to tapes which help improve their pronunciation, fluency, and comprehension. In addition, students are encouraged to take advantage of the California State University International Programs. They can take courses in a variety of universities abroad and apply them towards a degree at Cal State East Bay.

Preparation

For students to enroll at the proper level of language instruction, the department recommends the following guideline: one year of high school foreign language instruction equals one quarter of Cal State East Bay instruction. Students are expected not to repeat credit already earned in high school unless significant time has passed since the initial instruction. The department offers placement exams to facilitate student placement. Students should contact the department before enrolling in a lower division language class.

Students in foreign language majors, minors, and options may have lower division language requirements waived for those courses below the level at which they enroll.

Advanced Placement
A student who has successfully completed the advanced placement course in a foreign language or literature in high school and has a score of 3 or better on the Advanced Placement Examination will receive 8-12 units of credit equivalent to two or three courses of a foreign language as listed below.

If you have completed the French Language examination with a score of 3 or better, you will receive 12 units of credit equivalent to MLL 2101, 2102, and 2103. If you have completed the German Language examination with a score of 3 or better, you will receive 12 units of credit equivalent to intermediate German coursework. If you have completed the Spanish Language examination with a score of 3 or better, you will receive 12 units of credit equivalent to MLL 2401, 2402, and 2403. If you have completed the Spanish Literature examination with a score of 3 or better, you will receive 8 units of credit equivalent to MLL 3400 and 4455.

Major Requirements (B.A.)

Please consult an advisor in your major department for clarification and interpretation of your major requirements.


I.	French
	The French major consists of 44-68 units; the B.A. degree requires a total of 180 units. Acquisition of a reading knowledge in a second foreign language is strongly recommended. Note: Admission to the B.A. program in French has been temporarily put on hold. Contact the department for additional information.
	A.	Lower Division (0-24 units)
		MLL 1101-2-3 Elementary French (12) MLL 2101-2-3 Intermediate French (12), or equivalent MLL 2110 French Conversation (4) is strongly recommended
	B.	Upper Division (44 units)
		MLL 3101-2 Composition and Advanced Composition (8)
			and
		MLL 3130 French Culture and Civilization (4) Thirty-two units from among the other upper division French courses (32)
II.	Spanish
	The Spanish major consists of 44-72 units; the B.A. degree requires a total of 180 units. Students are expected to consult with Spanish division advisors in order to assure a well balanced program of upper division courses. Proficiency in another foreign language is strongly recommended.
	A.	Lower Division (0-28 units)
		MLL 1401-2-3 Elementary Spanish (12) MLL 2401-2-3 Intermediate Spanish (12) MLL 2410 Spanish Conversation (4)
	B.	Upper Division (44 units)
		1.	MLL 3401-2-3 Advanced Composition and Syntax (12)
			Plus One course selected from the following group: MLL 3411, 3412 Spanish Linguistics, Phonetics (4)
		2.	Eight (8) units of Spanish American Literature from among the following courses:
			MLL 3461, 3463, 3495, 4495
		3.	Eight (8) units of Spanish Peninsular Literature from among the following courses:
			MLL 4455, 4459, 4460
		4.	Twelve (12) additional units should be selected from among all upper division Spanish courses. (Note: Courses numbered MLL 4455, 4459, 4460, and 4495 may be repeated as content changes. If repeated, the courses may be applied to more than one category of requirements: Groups 2 and 4 or Groups 3 and 4)

Other Degree Requirements

In addition to major requirements, every student must also complete the University requirements for graduation which are described in the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements chapter in the front of this catalog. These include the General Education-Breadth requirements; the U.S. history, U.S. Constitution, and California state and local government requirement; the University Writing Skills Requirement; and the residence, unit, and grade point average requirements.

Minor Requirements


I.	French Minor (20-44 units)
	A.	Lower Division (0-24 units)
		MLL 1101-2-3 Elementary French (12) MLL 2101-2-3 Intermediate French (12), or equivalent MLL 2110 French Conversation (4) is strongly recommended
	B.	Upper Division (20 units)
		MLL 3101-2 Composition and Advanced Composition (8) Any three other upper division French courses (12)
II.	German Minor (24-36 units)
	A.	Lower Division
		MLL 1201-2-3 Elementary German (12) Twelve units of lower division coursework in Intermediate German, with consent of advisor (12)
	B.	Upper Division
		MLL 3291 German Studies (4) Four units of upper division coursework in Advanced German, with consent of advisor (4) Four units of upper division coursework in German studies, with consent of advisor (4)
III.	Italian Minor (24-36 units)
	A.	Lower Division (12-24 units)
		MLL 1301-2-3 Elementary Italian (12) MLL 2303 Intermediate Italian (4), plus 8 additional units of intermediate Italian, with consent of advisor (12)
	B.	Upper Division (12 units)
		MLL 3308 Italy Today (4) Four units of upper division coursework in contemporary spoken Italian, with consent of advisor (4) Four units of upper division coursework in Italian literature, with consent of advisor (4)
IV.	Portuguese Minor (24-36 units)
	A.	Lower Division (12-24 units)
		MLL 1851-2-3 Elementary Portuguese (12) MLL 2851-2-3 Intermediate Portuguese (12)
	B.	Upper Division (12 units)
		MLL 3851 Portuguese Grammar and Composition (4) MLL 3861 Topics in Portuguese Literature (4) MLL 3871 Topics in Brazilian Literature (4)
V.	Russian Minor (20-44 units)
	A.	Lower Division (8-24 units)
		MLL 1501-2-3 Elementary Russian (12) or
			MLL 1521-31 Self-Paced Elementary Russian (12) (an alternative method of satisfying first-year lower division requirements for the minor in Russian)
		MLL 2501-2-3 Intermediate Russian (12)
	B.	Upper Division (20 units)
		MLL 3587 Topics in Russian Literature and Culture (in English) (4) Upper division coursework in advanced Russian, with consent of advisor. The number of required units to be determined by advisor.
VI.	Sign Language Minor (24-36 units)
	A.	Lower Division (12-24 units)
		MLL 1901-2-3 Elementary Sign Language (12) MLL 2901-2-3 Intermediate Sign Language (12)
	B.	Upper Division (12 units)
		MLL 3902 Deaf Culture (4) MLL 3903 Topics in American Sign Language (4) MLL 3904 Sign Language: Field Work (4)
VII.	Spanish Minor (24-48 units)
	A.	Lower Division (0-24 units)
		MLL 1401-2-3 Elementary Spanish (12) MLL 2401-2-3 Intermediate Spanish (12)
	B.	Upper Division (24 units)
		MLL 3401-2-3 Advanced Composition and Syntax (12)
		MLL 3411 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics (4)
			or MLL 3412 Spanish Phonetics (4)
	C.	One course from each of the two following areas:
		Spanish Peninsular literature:
			MLL 4455, 4459, 4460 (4)
		Spanish-American literature:
			MLL 3461, 3463, 3495, 4495 (4) MLL 3400 may replace one of the above required courses.

Modern Languages Options: Liberal Studies

Note: The requirements for these options may have changed. Contact the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures for information.


Options in French and Spanish Area IX, Depth of Study (20 units)


Option in French (20 units)
	Five courses (20 units) selected from among any of the following courses:
		MLL 2101 Intermediate French I (4), 2102 Intermediate French II (4), 2103 Intermediate French III (4), 3101 French Composition (4), 3102 Advanced French Composition (4); or any other upper division course in French.
Option in Spanish (20 units)
	Five courses (20 units) selected from among any of the following courses:
		MLL 2401 Intermediate Spanish I (4), 2402 Intermediate Spanish II (4), 2403 Intermediate Spanish III (4), 3401 Advanced Spanish Composition and Syntax, I (4), 3402 Advanced Spanish Composition and Syntax, II (4), 3403 Advanced Spanish Composition and Syntax, III (4), 3410 Spanish Conversation (4), 3411 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics (4), 3412 Spanish Phonetics (4), 3495 Spanish-American Culture and Civilization (4); or any upper division course in Spanish or Spanish-American Literature (4).

Certificate in Spanish for the Professions

The Certificate in Spanish for the Professions, consisting of 22-38 units, tells potential employers that the recipient is qualified to work with Spanish-speaking members of the community who have limited English proficiency. Designed for individuals who are, or will be, employed in courts, schools, social service bureaucracies, health care facilities, and business enterprises, the certificate program provides students with Spanish language competency in technical fields, enabling them to converse with and serve as translators and interpreters for Spanish-speaking clients. Students majoring or minoring in Spanish may obtain the certificate by completing only the three required upper division certificate courses, in addition to their major or minor program.


Required Courses (22-38 units)
A.	Lower Division (0-24 units)
	MLL 1401-2-3 Elementary Spanish I, II, III (12) MLL 2401-2-3 Intermediate Spanish I, II, III (12)
B.	Upper Division (14-22 units)
	MLL 3404 Spanish Terminology and Translation (4) MLL 3405 Advanced Conversation for Community Needs (4) MLL 3406 Practical Spanish: Community Service (6)
	Spanish language, and/or Spanish Peninsular or Spanish-American Literature and Culture (4-8 units from the following list if needed to bring total units to a minimum of 22):
		1.	Spanish Language: MLL 3404 Spanish Terminology and Translation (4) [a second time], 3405 Advanced Conversation for Community Needs (4) [a second time]
		2.	Spanish-American Literature and Culture: MLL 3400 Introduction to Literary Analysis (4), 3461 Introduction to Spanish-American Literature I: 1492 to 1900 (4), 3463 Introduction to Spanish-American Literature II: 1900 to Present (4), 3495 Spanish-American Culture and Civilization (4); 4495 A Single Movement, Country, or Theme: Spanish-American Literature (4)
		3.	Spanish Peninsular Literature and Culture: MLL 3418 Spanish Culture and Civilization (4), 4455 Studies in the Golden Age of Spain (4), 4457 Survey Literature of Spain I (4), 4458 Survey Literature of Spain II (4), 4459 Studies in Spanish Literature of the Modern Age (4), 4460 Studies in 20th Century Spanish Literature (4)

Undergraduate Courses

The course prefix for the following courses is MLL.

General

1104

Gender in Francophone Literature and Culture (4)
Gender issues in the francophone cultures of Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, Asia, and Quebec through literature and the arts. (In English)

1831

Introduction to Asian Thought (4)
The thought of China and Japan, past and present, as expressed in literature. (In English)

2831

Asian Thought (4)
The school of Zen in China and Japan as expressed in its philosophical texts, visual art, music, and literature. How texts demonstrate the interconnection among the arts disciplines.

3898

Cooperative Education (1-4)
Supervised work experience in which student completes academic assignments integrated with off-campus paid or volunteer activities. May be repeated for up to 4 units. A maximum of 4 units will be accepted toward the majors and minors offered by Modern Languages. CR/NC grading only. Prerequisites: at least 2.0 GPA; departmental approval of activity. (A)

3999

Issues in Modern Languages and Literatures (4)
Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in modern languages and literatures. May be repeated for credit when content varies.

4900

Independent Study (1-4)

5900

Independent Study (1-4)

6900

Independent Study (1-4)

Modern Literature in English Translation

3119

French Literature in English Translation (4)
(See description under French courses.)

3140

French Films: France through the Eye of the Camera (in English) (4)
(See description under French courses.)

3240

German Film: from Metropolis to Present German Cinema (in English) (4)
(See description under German courses.)

3291

German Studies (in English) (4)
(See description under German courses.)

3587

Topics in Russian Literature and Culture (in English) (4)
(See description under Russian courses.)

3612

Modern Chinese Short Stories (in English) (4)
(See description under Chinese courses.)

3831

Experiencing Japanese Culture (in English) (4)
(See description under Japanese courses.)

3938

Italian American Women Through Literature (in English) (4)
(See description under Italian courses.)

4461

Spanish Film (in English) (4)
(See description under Spanish courses.)

NOTE: Students may be admitted to any of the following courses by consent of instructor.

Chinese

1601,
1602,
1603

E l ementary Mandarin Chinese I, II, III (4 each)
Introduction to the speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Mandarin Chinese. A communicative approach to the acquisition of the language with emphasis on the appreciation of the culture. (F, W, Sp) MLL 1601 is prerequisite to MLL 1602, or consent of instructor; MLL 1602 is prerequisite to MLL 1603, or consent of instructor.

1611

Intensive Elementary Chinese (4)
Designed for students with conversational background in Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, Taiwanese or other Chinese dialects that require instruction in the Pinyin romanization system, in writing Chinese characters, and synthesizing Chinese grammar. Not open to students who are currently enrolled in, or have credit for MLL 1601-2-3.

2601,
2602,
2603

I n termediate Mandarin Chinese I, II, III (4 each)
A continuation of MLL 1603 with increased emphasis on the structure of the language, on vocabulary building and conversation, and on the appreciation of Chinese culture. (F, W, Sp) MLL 2601 is prerequisite to MLL 2602, or consent of instructor; MLL 2602 is prerequisite to MLL 2603, or consent of instructor.

3612

Modern Chinese Short Stories (4)
Short stories and feature films about Modern China from ante-Republic era to present. Stories by prominent writers portray controversial images of Chinese women, either as wilting flowers or powerful dragon-ladies. Cultural and gender issues observed from various perspectives. May be repeated once for credit when content varies.

Filipino

1651,
1652,
1653

E l ementary Filipino I, II, III (4 each)
Introduction to speaking, reading, and writing and understanding Filipino. A communicative approach to the acquisition of the language with emphasis on the appreciation of the culture. (F, W, Sp) MLL 1651 is prerequisite to MLL 1652, or consent of instructor; MLL 1652 is prerequisite to MLL 1653, or consent of instructor.

2652,
2653

I ntermediate Filipino II, III (4 each)
A continuation of MLL 1653 with increased emphasis on the structure of the language, on vocabulary building, on conversation, and on the appreciation of Filipino culture; MLL 2652 is prerequisite to MLL 2653, or consent of instructor. (W, Sp)

French

1101,
1102,
1103

E l ementary French I, II, III (4 each
Introduction to speaking, understanding, reading, and writing French. A communicative approach to the acquisition of the language with emphasis on the appreciation of the culture. (F, W, Sp) MLL 1101 is prerequisite to MLL 1102, or consent of instructor; MLL 1102 is prerequisite to MLL 1103, or consent of instructor.

2101,
2102,
2103

I n termediate French I, II, III (4 each)
A continuation of MLL 1103, with increased emphasis on the structure of the language, on vocabulary building and conversation, and on the appreciation of the cultures of the French-speaking world. (F, W, Sp) MLL 2101 is prerequisite to MLL 2102, or consent of instructor; MLL 2102 is prerequisite to MLL 2103, or consent of instructor.

2110

French Conversation (4)
Emphasis on the spoken language studied through texts. Strongly recommended for majors. Prerequisite: MLL 2103 or consent of instructor.

3101

French Composition (4)
Written French and formal grammar. Prerequisite: MLL 2103 or equivalent.

3102

Advanced French Composition (4)
Continuation of MLL 3101. Prerequisite: MLL 3101 or equivalent.

3105

French Conversation (4)
The spoken language studied and practiced. For students with a good academic background and/or literary level beyond MLL 3102 and an introductory French literature survey course. Prerequisite: MLL 3102 and consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit when content varies, with consent of instructor.

3115

18th Century French Literature (4)
Selected topics from 18th Century French literature emphasizing writers such as Voltaire, Rousseau, and Diderot. Prerequisites: four units of upper division coursework in introductory French literature (prose or drama) and consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit if subject matter is different.

3117

20th Century French Literature (4)
Studies in the modern novel, poetry, the theatre of the absurd, and existentialism. Works by Proust, Mauriac, Gide, Camus, Sartre, Beauvoir, Ionesco, and Apollinaire. Prerequisites: four units of upper division coursework in introductory French literature (prose or drama) and consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit if subject matter is different.

3118

French Dramatic Performance (4)
Preparation of scenes from French theatre and of a Guignol puppet show for performance. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: MLL 1102 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

3119

French Literature in English Translation (4)
An interdisciplinary study of major authors and movements in French literature, emphasizing literary, philosophical, historical and cultural backgrounds. May be repeated for credit once if subject matter is different. Prerequisites: Junior standing; either C- (CR) or better in ENGL 3000 or 3001, or score of 7 or better on the Writing Skills Test, or satisfaction of the graduation writing assessment requirement (GWAR) at any CSU campus including the UWSR at the Hayward Hills campus.

3130

French Culture and Civilization (4)
A study of French culture through literary and linguistic examples, taken from the Middle Ages through the twentieth century, illustrating its artistic, political, social, and philosophical schools. Prerequisite: MLL 2103 or consent of instructor. May be repeated once for credit if subject matter changes.

3140

French Films: France Through the Eye of the Camera (in English) (4)
French language and culture in films dealing with childhood, war, women, male-female relationships, violence, social class. Development of French cinema in films by Jean Renoir, Cocteau, Truffaut, Godard and others. May be repeated once when content changes.

4100

French Literary Themes and Figures (4)
A study of selected themes and figures in French literature emphasizing an author, genre, or movement. Prerequisites: four units of upper division coursework in introductory French literature (prose or drama) and consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit if subject matter is different.

German

1201,
1202,
1203

E l ementary German I, II, III (4 each)
Introduction to speaking, understanding, reading, and writing German. A communicative approach to the acquisition of the language with emphasis on the appreciation of the culture. (F, W, Sp) MLL 1201 is prerequisite to MLL 1202, or consent of instructor; MLL 1202 is prerequisite to MLL 1203, or consent of instructor.

1221 - 1232

Self-Paced Elementary German (1 each)
The self-paced series in Elementary German, divided into twelve mini-courses, allows students to complete one year of Elementary German at their individual paces. Two chapters equal 1 unit of credit. Regular class attendance is not required; however, students must meet with the instructor at least two times per chapter. MLL 1221-24 correspond to MLL 1201; MLL 1225-28 correspond to MLL 1202; MLL 1229-1232 correspond to MLL 1203. Students may register for up to 12 units in self-paced Elementary German; however, those students who had previously earned credit for any of the MLL 1201-2-3 courses cannot earn credit for the corresponding MLL 1221-32 self-paced modules, and vice versa.


1221	Definite articles, gender of nouns, personal pronouns in the nominative, present tense of some verbs.
1222	Word-order, indefinite articles, accusative of nouns.
1223	Verb-last word order, separable-prefix verbs, cardinal numbers, familiar commands, prepositions requiring the accusative, negations, function of adverbs, compound nouns, telling time.
1224	Dative of articles and personal pronouns, verbs governing the dative, two-way prepositions.
1225	Modal auxiliaries, subordinating conjunctions, genitive case.
1226	Present perfect and past tenses of regular and irregular verbs.
1227	Possessive adjectives, reflexive verbs, da-/wo-compounds, future tense.
1228	Future tense, the three forms of werden.
1229	Adjectival endings.
1230	Comparative and superlative of adjectives, adverbs vs. adjectives, infinitive constructions.
1231	Relative pronouns, past perfect.
1232	Present and past subjunctive, passive voice.

2221 - 2232

Self-Paced Intermediate German I, II, III (1 each)
The self-paced series in Intermediate German, divided into twelve mini-courses, allows students to complete one year of Intermediate German at their individual paces. Regular class attendance is not required; however, students must meet with the instructor at least two times per chapter. Students may register for up to 12 units in self-paced Elementary German; however, those students who had previously earned credit for any of the MLL 2201-2-3 courses cannot earn credit for the corresponding MLL 2221-32 self-paced modules, and vice versa.


2221	Word-order rules, questions, negations.
2222	Verb tenses, imperatives.
2223	Modal auxiliaries, gender and plural of nouns, cases of nouns.
2224	Der- and ein-words, personal pronouns.
2225	Prepositions, interrogatives, da- and wo-compounds.
2226	Adjectives, comparison of adjectives and adverbs.
2227	Numerals, time expressions.
2228	Conjunctions, infinitive phrases.
2229	Subjunctive.
2230	Demonstrative and indefinite pronouns, relative clauses.
2231	Passive voice.
2232	Word order variations, special features of German grammar.

3240

German Film: from Metropolis to Present German Cinema (4)
Representative films from German cinema illustrating the artistic use of film during Expressionism, its propagandistic use during the Third Reich, recent films as fictional representation of the quest for German identity. May be repeated once for credit when content varies.

3291

German Studies (in English) (4)
Interdisciplinary course with variable topics dealing with particular aspects of German literature and culture. A significant written component is required. Course may be repeated for credit when content varies.

Greek

1711

Ancient Greek I (4)
A study of ancient Greek grammar to achieve skill in reading and writing both classical and New Testament (Koine) Greek.

1712

Ancient Greek II (4)
A continuation of MLL 1711. Prerequisite: MLL 1711 or consent of instructor.

1713

Ancient Greek III (4)
A continuation of MLL 1712. Prerequisite: MLL 1712 or consent of instructor.

Italian

1301,
1302,
1303

E l ementary Italian I, II, III (4 each)
Introduction to speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Italian. A communicative approach to the acquisition of the language with emphasis on the appreciation of the culture. (F, W, Sp) MLL 1301 is prerequisite to MLL 1302, or consent of instructor; MLL 1302 is prerequisite to MLL 1303, or consent of instructor.

3308

Italy Today (4)
Discussions and readings based on the literature reflecting cultural trends in Italy. Prerequisite: MLL 2303 or consent of instructor.

Japanese

1801,
1802,
1803

E l ementary Japanese I, II, III (4 each)
Introduction to speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Japanese. A communicative approach to the acquisition of the language with emphasis on the appreciation of the culture. (F, W, Sp) MLL 1801 is prerequisite to MLL 1802, or consent of instructor; MLL 1802 is prerequisite to MLL 1803, or consent of instructor.

2801,
2802,
2803

I n termediate Japanese I, II, III (4 each)
A continuation of MLL 1803, with increased emphasis on the structure of the language, on vocabulary building and conversation, and on the appreciation of Japanese culture. (F, W, Sp) MLL 2801 is prerequisite to MLL 2802, or consent of instructor; MLL 2802 is prerequisite to MLL 2803, or consent of instructor.

3831

Experiencing Japanese Culture (in English) (4)
Interdisciplinary study of Japanese culture, literature, and philosophy as manifested in classical and modern fiction, cinema and animation. Translated readings focus on the social realities of Japan. Hands-on experience of Japanese culture includes calligraphy, origami, and tea ceremony.

Portuguese

1851,
1852,
1853

E l ementary Portuguese I, II, III (4 each)
Introduction to speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Portuguese. A communicative approach to the acquisition of the language with emphasis on the appreciation of the culture. (F, W, Sp) MLL 1851 is prerequisite to MLL 1852, or consent of instructor; MLL 1852 is prerequisite to MLL 1853, or consent of instructor.

2851,
2852,
2853

I n termediate Portuguese I, II, III (4 each)
A continuation of MLL 1853, with increased emphasis on the structure of the language, on vocabulary building and conversation, and on the appreciation of the cultures of the Portuguese-speaking world. (F, W, Sp) MLL 2851 is prerequisite to MLL 2852, or consent of instructor; MLL 2852 is prerequisite to MLL 2853, or consent of instructor.

3851

Portuguese Grammar and Composition (4)
Advanced grammar and structure applied to composition in the language. Prerequisite: MLL 2853 or consent of instructor.

3861

Topics in Portuguese Literature (4)
A variable subject course dealing with a particular aspect of Portuguese literature. May be repeated for credit if subject matter is different. Prerequisite: MLL 2853 or consent of instructor.

3871

Topics in Brazilian Literature (4)
A variable subject course dealing with a particular aspect of Brazilian literature. May be repeated for credit if subject matter is different. Prerequisite: MLL 2853 or consent of instructor.

Russian

1501,
1502,
1503

E l ementary Russian I, II, III (4 each)
Introduction to speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Russian. A communicative approach to the acquisition of the language with emphasis on the appreciation of the culture. (F, W, Sp) MLL 1501 is prerequisite to MLL 1502, or consent of instructor; MLL 1502 is prerequisite to MLL 1503, or consent of instructor.

1521 - 1531

Self-paced Elementary Russian (12)
The self-paced series in Elementary Russian, divided into eleven mini-courses, allows students to complete one year of Elementary Russian at their individual paces. Regular class attendance is not required; however, students must meet with the instructor at least two times per chapter. Two chapters equal 1 unit of credit, with the exception of MLL 1521, where three chapters equal 2 units of credit because the Cyrillic alphabet, the sound system and some basic vocabulary are introduced. MLL 1521-1523 correspond to MLL 1501, MLL 1524-1527 correspond to MLL 1502, MLL 1528-1531 correspond to MLL 1503. Students may register for up to 12 units in self-paced Elementary Russian; however, those students who had previously earned credit for any of the MLL 1501-2-3 courses cannot earn credit for the corresponding MLL 1521-1531 self-paced modules or vice versa.


1521	Self-paced Elementary Russian I (2) The Russian alphabet and sound system, and some basic vocabulary. (Y)
1522	Self-paced Elementary Russian I (1) Introduction to the genders, the gender endings of nouns and adjectives, declensions, personal pronouns, and possessive and demonstrative pronoun-adjectives. (Y)
1523	Self-paced Elementary Russian I (1) Adjectives in the nominative, locative and genitive cases. The genitive case of nouns. (Y)
1524	Self-paced Elementary Russian II (1) Introduction to the accusative and dative singular of nouns and modifiers, and first conjugation verbs. (Y)
1525	Self-paced Elementary Russian II (1) The instrumental case, possessives, numerals and second conjugation verbs. (Y)
1526	Self-paced Elementary Russian II (1) Review of the singular declension of nouns, pronouns and adjectives. Introduction to the nominative plural of nouns and modifiers. (Y)
1527	Self-paced Elementary Russian II (1) Introduction to verbal aspects in the Russian language. (Y)
1528	Self-paced Elementary Russian III (1) The genitive and accusative plural of nouns and adjectives, age, time, and verbs of going and riding. (Y)
1529	Self-paced Elementary Russian III (1) Introduction to the imperative mood, ordinal numbers, days of the week, reflexive verbs, the dative, instrumental, and locative plural of nouns, adjectives, and pronoun-adjectives, and prepositions with the instrumental. (Y)
1530	Self-paced Elementary Russian III (1) Some verbal prefixes, verbs of position, review of declension in plural, adjectival words expressing quantity, and a survey of conjugation patterns. (Y)
1531	Self-paced Elementary Russian III (1) Verbs of motion, verbs of carrying, leading and bringing, prepositions of position and motion, short form adjectives, expressions of health, and verbs of learning, studying and teaching. (Y)

2501,
2502,
2503

I n termediate Russian I, II, III (4 each)
A continuation of MLL 1303, with increased emphasis on the structure of the language, on vocabulary building and conversation, and on the appreciation of Russian culture. (F, W, Sp) MLL 2501 is prerequisite to MLL 2502, or consent of instructor; MLL 2502 is prerequisite to MLL 2503, or consent of instructor.

2521 - 2526

Self-Paced Intermediate Russian (6)
The self-paced series in Intermediate Russian is divided into six mini-courses. Regular class attendance is not required; however, students must meet with the instructor at least two times per chapter. Generally, two chapters earn 1 unit of credit. MLL 2521-2524 correspond to MLL 2501. Students can register for up to 6 units in Self-Paced Intermediate Russian; however, those students who had previously earned credit for any of the MLL 2501-2-3 courses cannot earn credit for any of the MLL 2521-2526 series, and vice versa.


2521	Self-Paced Intermediate Russian I (1) The hypothetical mood, verbs of placing and going, comparative and superlative adjectives, verb prefixes, selected readings.
2522	Self-Paced Intermediate Russian II (1) Declension of numerals, fractions, dates, time, conjunctions of time, participles, selected readings.
2523	Self-Paced Intermediate Russian III (1) Grammatical review, nouns, adjectives, verbs, aspects.
2524	Self-Paced Intermediate Russian IV (1) Forms and use of the genitive and the accusative, direct objects of negated verbs, affirmative verbs, specific time expressions.
2525	Self-Paced Intermediate Russian V (1) The imperative mood, aspects in the imperative, selected readings.
2526	Self-Paced Intermediate Russian VI (1) Forms and use of the dative and the instrumental, modal expressions, verbs.

3587

Topics in Russian Literature and Culture in English (4)
An interdisciplinary course with variable subject matter which may deal with general surveys of Russian Literature and culture, comparative readings in Russian and Western European literatures, and monographic studies on various Russian authors. May be repeated for credit if subject matter is different. Fulfills the University Writing Skills requirement for students who began work on the present degree before Fall quarter, 1985. (Y)

Sign Language

1901,
1902,
1903

E l ementary Sign Language I, II, III (4 each)
A basic sequence in American Sign Language with emphasis on receptive and expressive skills. Includes intensive practice, individual evaluation, and introduction to Deaf culture. (F, W, Sp) MLL 1901 is prerequisite to MLL 1902, or consent of instructor; MLL 1902 is prerequisite to MLL 1903, or consent of instructor.

2901,
2902,
2903

I n termediate Sign Language I, II, III (4 each)
A continuation of MLL 1903, with increased emphasis on the structure of the language, on vocabulary building and conversation, and on the appreciation of Deaf culture. (F, W, Sp) MLL 2901 is prerequisite to MLL 2902, or consent of instructor; MLL 2902 is prerequisite to MLL 2903, or consent of instructor.

3902

Deaf Culture (4)
Analysis of factors that define the deaf community/culture. Compares and contrasts deaf culture with other minority groups. Readings about the deaf in the arts, sciences and humanities. Prerequisite: MLL 2903 or consent of instructor.

3903

Topics in American Sign Language (4)
Selected topics related to American Sign Language (ASL). Analysis of the structure of ASL. Conversation strategies in ASL. Cross-cultural interactions between the deaf and the hearing. Some theoretical bases of language acquisition of deaf children. Prerequisite: MLL 2903 or consent of instructor.

3904

Sign Language: Field Work (4)
Application in the community: state school, special classes in public schools, agencies serving the deaf. Comparison of variations in Sign Language due to ethnic, racial, educational, regional, and age factors. Prerequisite: MLL 2903 or consent of instructor.

Spanish

1401,
1402,
1403

E l ementary Spanish I, II, III (4 each)
Introduction to speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Spanish. A communicative approach to the acquisition of the language with emphasis on the appreciation of the culture. (F, W, Sp) MLL 1401 is prerequisite to MLL 1402, or consent of instructor; MLL 1402 is prerequisite to MLL 1403, or consent of instructor.

2401,
2402,
2403

I n termediate Spanish I, II, III (4 each)
A continuation of MLL 1403, with increased emphasis on the structure of the language, on vocabulary building and conversation, and on the appreciation of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. (F, W, Sp) MLL 2401 is prerequisite to MLL 2402, or consent of instructor; MLL 2402 is prerequisite to MLL 2403, or consent of instructor.

2410

Spanish Conversation (4)
A practical application of Spanish to present-day experiences. Spanish sounds and intonation; vocabulary building. Prerequisite: MLL 2403 or consent of instructor. (Alt. Y)

3400

Introduction to Literary Analysis (4)
An introduction to literary analysis; the recognition of the terminology, genres, and rhetorical figures as well as a discussion of movements and literary styles. Prerequisite: MLL 2402. May be taken concurrently with MLL 2403. (Alt. Y)

3401

Advanced Spanish Composition and Syntax, I (4)
Written Spanish and formal grammar applied to advanced composition in the language. Prerequisite: MLL 2403 or consent of instructor. (F)

3402

Advanced Spanish Composition and Syntax, II (4)
Continuation of MLL 3401. Prerequisite: MLL 3401 or consent of instructor. (W)

3403

Advanced Spanish Composition and Syntax, III (4)
Selected authors with special attention to style. Prerequisite: MLL 3402 or consent of instructor. (Sp)

3404

Spanish Terminology and Translation (4)
Spanish for business, law, medicine, and teaching. Emphasis on specialized vocabulary, translation, and interpreting. Prerequisite: MLL 2403 or consent of instructor. May be repeated once for credit when content varies.

3405

Advanced Conversation for Community Needs (4)
Written and conversational Spanish with emphasis on fluency in a specific professional area: Business, Medicine, Law, Teaching. Prerequisite 2403 or consent of instructor. May be repeated once for credit when content varies.

3406

Practical Spanish: Community Service (6)
Students will be assisting at the University and/or in the community as tutors, translators, and teaching aides. Prerequisite: MLL 2403 or consent of instructor. May be repeated once for credit if content varies with a maximum of 6 units toward the certificate.

3410

Advanced Spanish Conversation (4)
A practical application of Spanish to present-day experiences. Designed to develop advanced oral communication skills. Emphasis on increasing vocabulary, accuracy and grammatical control. Prerequisite MLL 2403 or consent of instructor.

3411

Introduction to Spanish Linguistics (4)
An introduction to the principles of linguistic analysis with emphasis upon examples taken from Spanish. A brief historical survey of the development of the Spanish language. Prerequisite: MLL 2403 or consent of instructor. (Alt. Y)

3412

Spanish Phonetics (4)
The fundamentals of Spanish pronunciation and intonation through the phonetic structure of the language. Attention given to each student's difficulties. Individual laboratory work. Prerequisite: MLL 3411 or consent of instructor. (Alt. Y)

Spanish Peninsular Literature and Culture

3418

Spanish Culture and Civilization (4)
A study of Spanish culture through literary examples, illustrating Spain's artistic, political, social movements and philosophical ideas. Prerequisite: MLL 2403 or consent of instructor.

4455

Studies in the Golden Age of Spain (4)
Specific author, movement, genre or theme of the 16th and 17th Centuries. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. Prerequisite: MLL 2403 or consent of instructor. (Alt. Y)

4457

Survey Spanish Literature I: Medieval and Golden Age (4)
Survey of Spanish literature from the Middle Ages to 1700. Socio-political, aesthetic, philosophical and literary ideas studied through readings of major works from the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. Prerequisite: MLL 2403 or consent of instructor. (Alt. Y)

4458

Survey Spanish Literature II: 18th Century to Present (4)
Survey of Spanish Literature from the 18th Century to the present. Socio-political, aesthetic, philosophical and literary ideas studied through selections of major works; neo-classicism, romanticism, naturalism, the Generation of '98, and current authors. Prerequisite: MLL 2403 or consent of instructor. (Alt. Y)

4459

Studies in Spanish Literature of the Modern Age (4)
Intensive study of selected authors, genres, or literary movements from 18th Century to early 20th Century. Neo-classicism, romanticism, naturalism, the Generation of '98. Course may be repeated as content changes. Prerequisite: MLL 2403 or consent of instructor. (Alt. Y)

4460

Studies in 20th Century Spanish Literature (4)
Spanish literature after the Generacion del '98; intensive study of a single literary genre, movement theme, or author from 1927 to the present. May be repeated twice as content changes. Prerequisite: MLL 2403 or upper division standing in Spanish, or consent of instructor. (Alt. Y)

4461

Spanish Film (in English) (4)
Spanish cinematography from 1920 to the present, as related to cultural mythology and social and political problems of Spain. Films in Spanish with English subtitles. Prerequisite (applies to Spanish majors and minors only): MLL 2403 or consent of instructor.

Spanish-American Literature and Culture

3461

Introduction to Spanish-American Literature: 1492 to 1900 (4)
Philosophical, religious, political, artistic, and literary elements examined in Latin American literature. Survey begins with the analysis of pre-Colombian texts and moves through the centuries; colonial literature, romanticism, realism, and modernism discussed. Prerequisite: MLL 2403 or consent of instructor.

3463

Introduction to Spanish-American Literature: 1900 to the Present (4)
Philosophical, religious, political, artistic, and literary elements examined in contemporary Latin American literature. Prose, poetry and drama of the 20th Century. Continuation of MLL 3461. Prerequisite: MLL 2403 or consent of instructor.

3495

Spanish-American Culture and Civilization (4)
A study of Spanish American culture and civilization through its history, arts, and social institutions. Prerequisite: MLL 2403 or consent of instructor. (Alt. Y)

4495

A Single Movement, Country or Theme: Spanish American Literature (4)
Single author, country, movement or theme in Spanish-American Literature. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. Prerequisite: MLL 2403 or consent of instructor. (Alt. Y)

Vietnamese

1751,
1752,
1753

E l ementary Vietnamese I, II, III (4 each)
Introduction to speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Vietnamese. A communicative approach to the acquisition of the language with emphasis on the appreciation of the culture. (F, W, Sp) MLL 1751 is prerequisite to MLL 1752, or consent of instructor; MLL 1752 is prerequisite to MLL 1753, or consent of instructor.

2751,
2752,
2753

I n termediate Vietnamese I, II, III (4 each)
A continuation of MLL 1753, with increased emphasis on the structure of the language, on vocabulary building and conversation, and on the appreciation of Vietnamese culture. (F, W, Sp) MLL 2751 is prerequisite to MLL 2752, or consent of instructor; MLL 2752 is prerequisite to MLL 2753, or consent of instructor.

Footnotes

	Lower division requirements will be waived for student with prior knowledge of the language. See the "Advanced Placement" section.
	May be repeated for credit if subject matter is different.