School of Global Studies
Rachel Halverson (German), Director (332 Admin. Bldg. 83844-3174; 208-885-6179; SGS@uidaho.edu).
The School of Global Studies provides students with several interrelated disciplines in which they can pursue B.A./B.S. degrees or minors. These programs are situated in two primary domains: one focused on international studies and one focused on language and culture. The School of Global Studies offers programs in French, international studies, Latin American studies, modern language business, and Spanish, with minors available in Asian Studies, French, German, international studies, and Spanish. The American Language and Culture Program (ALCP), an intensive English-language program, is also housed in the school.
International Studies
The program in international studies offers a unique, interdisciplinary approach to studying global issues. Students take a core of common courses in a global theme during the freshman and sophomore years, and then select an issue emphasis and a regional emphasis that shape the courses taken during the junior and senior years. The regional emphasis is supplemented by language study and an international experience of at least ten weeks' duration. Such international experience can take the form of studying abroad, completing an internship abroad, or participating in service learning or other volunteer experience abroad.
Program staff and faculty emphasize experiential learning, undergraduate research opportunities, and excellence in teaching for all students in the program.
Languages and Cultures
Students who take modern language literature and culture courses to complete a major or minor will
- gain a deeper understanding of a variety of cultures, including their own;
- become highly competitive in the international and domestic workforce;
- increase their critical thinking and communication skills;
- understand and make connections within the interdependent world; and
- become engaged world citizens.
As a leading center for the study of languages and cultures in Idaho, the School of Global Studies helps students gain a deeper understanding of a variety of cultures, including their own, and become engaged world citizens. Faculty members, who are from the U.S, China, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, and Spain, prepare their students for professions in which proficiency in a second or third language is useful or required, including business, education, government, healthcare, law, and media. This is reflected in the growing number of double/triple majors and academic minors who choose to combine the formal study of a language with another field related to the student’s other career or professional interests, enabling them to become highly competitive in the international and domestic workforce.
In addition to coursework at the University of Idaho, language majors are required to fulfill an international experience requirement (eight week minimum) by completing an approved study abroad program or international internship or faculty-led experience or a combination of all. This experience should take place after the student has finished language study through the intermediate (200) level. The study abroad program, internship, or faculty-led experience must receive prior approval from the student’s advisor. Shorter international experiences exceptions can be considered in case of extraordinary financial or family circumstances.
If a student has already studied a language in high school, they may be eligible to receive vertically-related course credits simply by completing a more advanced course at UI.
Majors
- French (B.A.)
- International Studies (B.A.)
- Latin-American Studies (B.A.) - Offered through the Latin American Studies program
- Modern Language Business (B.A.)
- Spanish (B.A.)
Minors
Chinese
CHIN 101 Elementary Chinese I (4 credits)
General Education: Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing, International
Writing system, pronunciation, vocabulary, and functional grammar. Students identified by the instructor as having some degree of Chinese proficiency must take the placement exam. Students with Chinese experience who place higher than 101 on the placement exam may not enroll in CHIN 101, but may earn credit for CHIN 101 by successfully completing a higher vertically-related course. Typically Offered: Every Fall.
CHIN 102 Elementary Chinese II (4 credits)
General Education: International
Writing system, pronunciation, vocabulary, and functional grammar. Students identified by the instructor as having some degree of Chinese proficiency must take the placement exam. Students with Chinese experience who place higher than 102 on the placement exam may not enroll in CHIN 102, but may earn credit for CHIN 102 by successfully completing a higher vertically-related course. Typically Offered: Spring.
Prereqs: CHIN 101 or placement exam
CHIN 107 Beginning Chinese Conversation Lab (1 credit, max 2)
Practice in listening comprehension and conversational skills at the beginning Chinese level. Graded P/F.
CHIN 201 Intermediate Chinese I (4 credits)
General Education: International
Review and practice of basic language skills; increased emphasis on reading, writing, and free discussion. Typically Offered: Fall.
Prereqs: CHIN 102 or placement exam
CHIN 202 Intermediate Chinese II (4 credits)
General Education: International
Review and practice of basic language skills; increased emphasis on reading, writing, and free discussion. Typically Offered: Spring.
Prereqs: CHIN 201 or placement exam
CHIN 204 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
CHIN 207 Intermediate Chinese Conversation Lab (1 credit, max 2)
Practice in listening comprehension and conversational skills at the intermediate Chinese level. Graded P/F.
CHIN 299 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
CHIN 310 Advanced Chinese 1: Oral Communication (3 credits)
This course will focus on improving oral expression to develop greater fluency, accuracy, and confidence in spoken Chinese. Conversational topics are based on contemporary issues in Chinese-speaking regions. This course will enhance students’ advanced conversational skills through descriptions, summaries of texts, active participation in discussions, debates and oral presentations in class.
Prereqs: CHIN 202 or equivalent
CHIN 312 Advanced Chinese 2: Reading & Translation (3 credits)
This course will focus on improving students’ competency in reading and translating written Chinese. In this course students will enhance their reading fluency and will learn to translate from Chinese to English and English to Chinese. The selection of texts will be limited to modern literature, documents, and news items on Chinese culture and international affairs. In their translations students will learn to focus on accuracy as well as stylistic appropriateness.
Prereqs: CHIN 202 or equivalent
CHIN 314 Advanced Chinese 3: Writing & Grammar (3 credits)
This course will focus on improving students’ competency in written Chinese and grammar. This course will increase students’ linguistic competence by focusing on introducing advanced Chinese grammar and rhetoric; standards of composition and written communication; and comprehensive training in Chinese writing.
Prereqs: CHIN 202 or equivalent
CHIN 398 (s) Internship (1-3 credits, max arranged)
CHIN 404 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
CHIN 498 (s) Internship (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
CHIN 499 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
Foreign Language-English
FLEN 200 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
FLEN 204 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
FLEN 210 Introduction to Classic Mythology (3 credits)
General Education: Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing
Introduction to classical myths and legends, focusing on the classical stories of creation, gods, and heroes.
FLEN 243 English Word Origins (3 credits)
General Education: Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing
Fundamental Latin and Greek roots of words used in the humanities, social and natural science; emphasis on terminology of fields in which students are interested; introduction to the history of the English Language and its relationship with other languages; knowledge of Greek or Latin is not required. Typically Offered: Spring.
FLEN 270 Introduction to Greek and Roman Civilization (3 credits)
General Education: Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing, International
Ancient Greece and Rome have long been the subject of fascination and admiration. From classical Athenian democracy to the Roman army to the intellectual and dramatic creativity of these societies, Greece and Rome, for better or for worse, form an essential backdrop for understanding western civilizations. This is a survey course that examines the histories of ancient Greece and Rome through five thematic units. Each course theme forms one module. The course modules (i. e. thematic units) are intended to introduce you to key events, people, and themes that define not only the history of Greek and Roman civilizations, but also major scholarly approaches to the study of ancient history. The modules may include Greek and Roman society, gender and sexuality, ancient religions, political structures and beliefs, and military history.
FLEN 271 Gods, Heroes, and Monsters: Myth in the Ancient World (3 credits)
Cross-listed with FLEN 271
From Marvel to Hollywood to fantasy to literature, ancient myth weaves its way through modern life. But what were these myths like in their original form? What role did they play in the ancient world? How can we use them to understand ancient cultures? What lessons and themes can we still apply today? This class is intended to introduce students broadly to ancient mythology. We will dive into all the messy weirdness of ancient mythology, from heroic quests to resurrection stories, to gods behaving very badly. We will explore themes such as human-divine relationships, gods getting angry and punishing people, origin stories, sexuality and myth, and quests and adventure stories through five mytho-cultural groups: the Mesopotamians, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Celts. You will then complete group research projects and presentations focused on a different mytho-cultural group: Norse/Germanic, Persian, culture of choice within African or African Diaspora groups, Chinese, Japanese, Indian (Hindu), culture of choice within the Indigenous Americas, Polynesian (Hawaiian, Samoan, Māori, Tongan), and Indigenous Australian. Typically Offered: Fall.
FLEN 298 (s) Internship (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
FLEN 299 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
FLEN 307 Institutions of the European Union (3 credits)
General Education: International, Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing
Cross-listed with POLS 307
A cross-cultural examination of the European Union, its history, evolution, and current functioning; social, cultural, and political differences among union partners; economic structure and demographics; business culture.
FLEN 313 French/Francophone Literature in Translation (3 credits)
General Education: Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing, International
Major modern French and Francophone authors in English translation; knowledge of French is not required. Typically Offered: Varies.
FLEN 315 French/Francophone Cinema in Translation (3 credits)
General Education: International
Representative works of French and Francophone cinema studied and discussed in English translation; knowledge of French is not required. (Spring, alt/years) Typically Offered: Spring (Odd Years).
FLEN 324 Topics in German Literature in Translation (3 credits, max 6)
General Education: Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing, International
Major German-language authors in English translation; knowledge of German is not required.
FLEN 325 Contemporary Chinese Culture and Customs (1-3 credits, max 3)
This course focuses on contemporary trends in Chinese culture and customs in daily life, education, business, and foreign relations. Providing students with a basic understanding of Chinese geography, history, philosophy, and etiquette, this course is taught in English.
FLEN 326 Chinese Cinema in Translation (3 credits)
This course introduces students to China and Chinese culture through the lens of Chinese cinema. This class covers the major landmarks in Chinese film history and will help familiarize students with representative movements, directors, actors and actresses in the Chinese film industry. Students will also be introduced to basic Chinese phrases and concepts that will help further their appreciation of Chinese culture and artistic traditions. This course is taught in English.
FLEN 327 Chinese Literature in Translation (3 credits)
This course introduces students to important works of Chinese literature that have been translated into English. The intent of this course is to make these works more accessible to a Western, non-Chinese speaking audience. Students will study classical works to more contemporary writing by Chinese expatriates and Chinese American authors. This course is taught in English.
FLEN 331 Japanese Anime (3 credits)
General Education: International
Selected Japanese animated films are studied as cultural products; each film is situated in its socioeconomic, political, cultural, and/or historical contexts. Japanese language proficiency not required. Typically Offered: Fall (Even Years).
FLEN 391 Hispanic Film (3 credits)
General Education: International
Cross-listed with LAS 391
Open to all students. A maximum of 3 cr in FLEN 391 and FLEN 394 may be counted toward a major in Spanish. Genre, structure, and style of representative fiction and nonfiction films of Spain and Latin America. Typically Offered: Varies.
FLEN 394 Latin American Literature in Translation (3 credits)
General Education: Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing, International
A maximum ofin FLEN 391 and FLEN 394 may be counted toward a major in Spanish. Major Spanish-language authors in English translation; knowledge of Spanish is not required.
FLEN 398 (s) Internship (1-16 credits)
Credits arranged
FLEN 400 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
FLEN 401 Topics in Global Studies (3 credits)
Focuses on an issue related to international cultures, societies, geopolitics, history, economics, or other questions with a global dimension. In addition to common reading, viewing, and course assignments, students develop research projects over the course of the semester, focusing on the culture(s) of their specialization. Typically Offered: Spring.
FLEN 404 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
FLEN 498 (s) Internship (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
FLEN 499 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
FLEN 501 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits)
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FLEN 502 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
FLEN 504 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
French
FREN 101 Elementary French I (4 credits)
General Education: Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing, International
Pronunciation, vocabulary, reading, spoken French, and functional grammar. Students identified by the instructor as having some degree of French proficiency must take the placement exam. Students with French experience who place higher than FREN 101 on the placement exam may not enroll in FREN 101, but may earn credit for FREN 101 by successfully completing a higher vertically-related course. Typically Offered: Fall.
FREN 102 Elementary French II (4 credits)
General Education: Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing, International
Pronunciation, vocabulary, reading, spoken French, and functional grammar. Typically Offered: Spring.
Prereqs: FREN 101 or placement exam
FREN 200 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
FREN 201 Intermediate French I (4 credits)
General Education: International
Reading, grammar review, speaking, and writing. Typically Offered: Fall.
Prereqs: FREN 102 or placement exam
FREN 202 Intermediate French II (4 credits)
General Education: International
Reading, grammar review, speaking, and writing. Typically Offered: Spring.
Prereqs: FREN 201 or placement exam
FREN 204 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
FREN 299 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
FREN 301 Advanced French Grammar (3 credits)
General Education: International
Comprehensive review of French grammar. Recommended for students who wish to continue in upper-division French courses and for prospective teachers of French. (Fall, alt/years) Typically Offered: Fall (Odd Years).
Prereqs: FREN 202 or placement exam
FREN 302 Advanced French Writing Skills (3 credits)
General Education: International
Further development of writing skills in various kinds of writing. Recommended for students who wish to continue in upper-division French courses and for prospective teachers of French. Recommended Preparation: FREN 202. (Fall, alt/years) Typically Offered: Varies.
FREN 304 Connecting French Language and Culture (3 credits)
General Education: International
Practice of linguistic proficiencies within simulated cultural frames. Recommended Preparation: FREN 202. Typically Offered: Spring (Even Years).
FREN 307 French Phonetics (3 credits)
General Education: International
Contrastive analysis; acquisition and corrective practice of sounds and intonation patterns; phonetic description and transcription. Recommended Preparation: FREN 202. (Spring, alt/years) Typically Offered: Varies.
FREN 308 Advanced French Conversation (3 credits)
General Education: International
Further development of speaking skills; discussion on topics of cultural interest and current events. Recommended Preparation: FREN 202. Typically Offered: Fall (Odd Years).
FREN 316 French-English Translation Skills (3 credits)
Theory and practice of translation, French-English and English-French, using a variety of types of text. Recommended Preparation: FREN 202. (Fall, alt/years)
FREN 398 (s) Internship (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
FREN 400 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
Prereqs: Permission
FREN 404 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
FREN 407 French & Francophone Literatures (3 credits, max 9)
General Education: International
For advanced students; representative works from various genres of French and Francophone literature. Recommended Preparation: Two 300-level French courses. Typically offered: Spring, every three years. Typically Offered: Varies. Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students.
FREN 408 French and Francophone Culture and Institutions (3 credits, max 9)
General Education: International
For advanced students; contemporary social and political institutions in France and the Francophone world, with discussion on topics of current interest. Recommended Preparation: Two 300-level French courses. (Spring, every three years) Typically Offered: Varies.
FREN 419 French & Francophone Cinema (3 credits)
For advanced students; representative works from French and Francophone cinema. Recommended Preparation: Two 300-level French courses. (Spring, every three years)
FREN 449 (s) Practicum in Tutoring (1 credit, max 2)
Tutorial services performed by advanced students under faculty supervision. Graded P/F.
Prereqs: Department Permission
FREN 498 (s) Internship (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
FREN 499 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
German
GERM 101 Elementary German I (4 credits)
General Education: Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing, International
Pronunciation, vocabulary, reading, spoken German, and functional grammar. Students identified by the instructor as having some degree of German proficiency must take the placement exam. Students with German experience who place higher than GERM 101 on the placement exam may not enroll in GERM 101, but may earn credit for GERM 101 by successfully completing a higher vertically-related course. Typically Offered: Fall.
GERM 102 Elementary German II (4 credits)
General Education: Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing, International
Pronunciation, vocabulary, reading, spoken German, and functional grammar. Typically Offered: Spring.
Prereqs: GERM 101 or placement exam
GERM 200 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
GERM 201 Intermediate German I (4 credits)
General Education: International
Review and practice of basic language skills; increased emphasis on reading and free discussion. Typically Offered: Fall.
Prereqs: GERM 102 or placement exam
GERM 202 Intermediate German II (4 credits)
General Education: International
Review and practice of basic language skills; increased emphasis on reading and free discussion. Typically Offered: Spring.
Prereqs: GERM 201 or placement exam
GERM 204 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)
GERM 298 (s) Internship (1-16 credits)
GERM 299 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
GERM 301 German Reading and Writing (3 credits)
General Education: International
Emphasis on developing writing and reading; exploration of cultural topics. Typically Offered: Fall (Odd Years).
Prereqs: GERM 202 or placement exam
GERM 302 German Listening and Speaking (3 credits)
General Education: International
Emphasis on listening and speaking skills; discussion on topics of cultural interest. Typically Offered: Fall (Even Years).
Prereqs: GERM 202 or placement exam
GERM 304 German Culture and Society (3 credits)
German society, political culture, and the arts.
Prereqs: GERM 202 or placement exam
GERM 307 German Film (3 credits)
Study of representative German films to gain an understanding of cinematic traditions and the portrayal of cultural, political, and social issues.
Prereqs: GERM 202 or placement exam
GERM 398 (s) Internship (1-16 credits)
GERM 400 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
GERM 402 Advanced Speaking and Writing (3 credits)
Development of advanced proficiency in speaking and writing.
Prereqs: Two 300-level German courses, placement exam, or instructor permission.
GERM 404 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
GERM 440 German Media (3 credits)
General Education: International
Reading and discussion from contemporary German-language media; focus on topics of current cultural, political, and/or social interest. Typically Offered: Varies.
Prereqs: Two 300-level German courses, placement exam, or instructor permission
GERM 499 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
Japanese
JAPN 101 Elementary Japanese I (4 credits)
General Education: Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing, International
Writing system, pronunciation, vocabulary, and functional grammar. Students identified by the instructor as having some degree of Japanese proficiency must take the placement exam. Students with Japanese experience who place higher than JAPN 101 on the placement exam may not enroll in JAPN 101, but may earn credit for JAPN 101 by successfully completing a higher vertically-related course. Typically Offered: Every fall. Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students.
JAPN 102 Elementary Japanese II (4 credits)
General Education: Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing, International
Writing system, pronunciation, vocabulary, and functional grammar. Typically Offered: Spring.
Prereqs: JAPN 101 or placement exam. Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students.
JAPN 201 Intermediate Japanese I (4 credits)
General Education: International
A beginning intermediate course; review and practice of basic language skills; increased emphasis on reading and free discussion. Typically Offered: Fall.
Prereqs: JAPN 102 or placement exam
JAPN 202 Intermediate Japanese II (4 credits)
General Education: International
An intermediate course; review and practice of basic language skills; increased emphasis on reading and free discussion. Typically Offered: Spring.
Prereqs: JAPN 201 or placement exam
JAPN 204 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
JAPN 299 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
JAPN 301 Japanese Reading and Writing (3 credits)
General Education: International
Emphasis on the development of reading and writing skills at the advanced intermediate level; some emphasis on grammar, vocabulary and kanji character acquisition. Typically Offered: Fall.
Prereqs: JAPN 202 or placement test
JAPN 303 Japanese Listening and Speaking (3 credits)
General Education: International
Emphasis on the development of listening and speaking skills at the advanced intermediate level; focus on utilizing honorific, modest, and respect expressions. Typically Offered: Spring.
Prereqs: JAPN 202 or placement test
JAPN 404 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
JAPN 498 (s) Internship (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
JAPN 499 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
Nez Perce
NEZP 101 Elementary Nez Perce I (4 credits)
General Education: Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing
Cross-listed with AIST 101
Pronunciation, vocabulary, reading, spoken Nez Perce, and functional grammar.
NEZP 204 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
NEZP 398 (s) Internship (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
NEZP 499 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
Spanish
SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish I (4 credits)
General Education: Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing, International
Credit not given for SPAN 101 after SPAN 104 with the exception of vertical credit (see Regulation I-2-d). Pronunciation, vocabulary, reading, spoken Spanish, and functional grammar. Students identified by the instructor as having some degree of Spanish proficiency must take the placement exam. Students with Spanish experience who place higher than SPAN 101 on the placement exam may not enroll in SPAN 101 but may earn credit for SPAN 101 by successfully completing a higher vertically related course. Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
Prereqs: None
SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish II (4 credits)
General Education: Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing, International
Credit not given for SPAN 102 after SPAN 104. Pronunciation, vocabulary, reading, spoken Spanish, and functional grammar. Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
Prereqs: SPAN 101 or placement exam
SPAN 105 Beginning Spanish Conversation Lab (1 credit, max 2)
Practice in listening comprehension and conversational skills at the beginning Spanish level. Graded P/F.
SPAN 200 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I (4 credits)
General Education: International
Reading, grammar review, speaking, and writing. Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
Prereqs: SPAN 102, SPAN 104 or placement exam
SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II (4 credits)
General Education: International
Reading, grammar review, speaking, and writing. Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
Prereqs: SPAN 201 or placement exam
SPAN 204 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
SPAN 205 Intermediate Spanish Conversation Lab (1 credit, max 2)
Practice in listening comprehension and conversational skills at the intermediate Spanish level. Graded P/F.
SPAN 299 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
SPAN 301 Advanced Grammar (3 credits)
General Education: International
Recommended for prospective teachers of Spanish. Typically Offered: Varies.
Prereqs: SPAN 202 or placement exam Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students.
SPAN 302 Advanced Composition (3 credits)
General Education: International
Recommended for prospective teachers of Spanish. Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
Prereqs: SPAN 301 or Permission
SPAN 303 Spanish Conversation (3 credits)
General Education: International
Further development of speaking skills for advanced students; discussion on topics of current cultural interest. Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
Prereqs: SPAN 302 or Permission
SPAN 305 Culture and Institutions of Spain (3 credits)
General Education: International
Typically Offered: Varies.
Prereqs: SPAN 302 or Permission
SPAN 306 Culture and Institutions of Latin America (3 credits)
General Education: International
Cross-listed with LAS 306
General Education: International. Typically Offered: Varies.
Prereqs: SPAN 302 or Permission
SPAN 308 Proficiency in Reading (3 credits)
General Education: International
Issues and methods of literary analysis; emphasis on reading, writing, and speaking skills in the target language. Typically Offered: Fall.
Prereqs: SPAN 302 or Permission
SPAN 310 Spanish for the Professions I (3 credits)
General Education: International
Language and cultural competency for fields including law, police and the community, banking, finances, and human resources.
Prereqs: SPAN 302 or Permission
SPAN 398 (s) Internship (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
SPAN 402 Readings: Spanish American Literature (3 credits)
General Education: International
Prereqs: SPAN 302 or Permission
SPAN 405 (s) Professional Development (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
SPAN 409 Modern Latin American Society (3 credits)
General Education: International
Cross-listed with LAS 409
Analysis of contemporary issues in Latin American society such as gender, race, environment, and immigration from a variety of cultural perspectives (film, newspapers, literature, etc. ). Typically Offered: Varies.
Prereqs: SPAN 302
SPAN 412 Spanish Short Fiction (3 credits)
General Education: International
A survey of the short story in Spain from the 19th Century to the present. Focus on major writers and representative movements and styles. Typically Offered: Varies.
Prereqs: SPAN 302 or Permission
SPAN 422 Mexican Culture through Cinema (3 credits)
General Education: International
Cross-listed with LAS 422
Examines how fictional representations of Mexico are driven by specific historical, political, economic, and cultural forces. Students will also reflect on the ways in which films and literature can inform our knowledge of race, gender and socio-economic relations and how these representations of Mexican culture through film have changed over time. Typically Offered: Varies. Prereqs or
Coreqs: SPAN 302
SPAN 424 Human Rights and Hispanic Cinema (3 credits)
Examines how Hispanic film represents and grapples with the question of human rights. Typically Offered: Varies.
Prereqs: SPAN 302
SPAN 425 Spanish-English Translation Skills (3 credits)
Theory and practice of translation, Spanish-English and English-Spanish, using a variety of types of text.
Prereqs: SPAN 302 or Permission
SPAN 426 Health and Environment in Latin America (3 credits)
Examines the relationships between health, environment, history, politics, and culture in Latin America. Typically Offered: Varies.
Prereqs: SPAN 302
SPAN 498 (s) Internship (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
SPAN 499 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
General Courses
FL 200 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
FL 201 Exploration of Language Acquisition and Intercultural Communication (1 credit)
Students will examine the fundamentals of second-language acquisition and intercultural communication and reflect on what role they play in their own language study. The resulting elevated awareness and understanding of language study will prepare students to enter the diverse workforce in the global economy where effective communication and collaboration with diverse colleagues and clients from a range of cultural, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds is essential. Graded Pass/Fail. Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
Prereqs: CHIN 101, FREN 101, GERM 101, JAPN 101, or SPAN 101
FL 204 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
FL 299 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
FL 400 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
FL 401 SGS Capstone Experience (1 credit)
General Education: Senior Experience
This course is designed to align with the international understanding and global awareness that are integral to all course work required for the French, Spanish, and Modern Language Business majors within the School of Global Studies. Each student will complete a final project that will showcase their cultural awareness in an international context through analytical and critical processes. In addition, every student participating in this course will be required to take the STAMP (STAndards-based Measurement of Proficiency) exam to evaluate communicative proficiency. Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
FL 404 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
FL 498 (s) Internship (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
FL 499 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
FL 505 (s) Professional Development (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged