Foreign Language Courses

Course Descriptions:

ARA 131: Arabic 131 introduces the sound and writing system of modern literary Arabic as well as the basic vocabularies and fundamental grammatical structures necessary in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in the formal oral style.  It includes regular classroom practice of Arabic through drills, texts and passages, supplementary materials, tapes, exercise, and other activities.

ARA 132: Arabic 132 introduces the sound and writing system of modern literary Arabic as well as the basic vocabularies and fundamental grammatical structures necessary in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in the formal oral style.  It includes regular classroom practice of Arabic through drills, texts and passages, supplementary materials, tapes, exercise, and other activities.

FRE 131: French 131 is a course designed to train the student in pronunciation as well as the basic grammatical principles necessary for comprehending and expressing simple ideas in both spoken and written French.  Class assignments are complemented by tapes and videos.

FRE 132:  French 132 is a continuation of French 131 with the addition of short stories.  Class assignments are complemented by tapes and videos.

FRE 141: French 141 is an enrichment course entirely conducted in French designed for students wishing to expand active vocabulary, improve oral facility, and write simple compositions.  Class discussions are based on assigned readings, student reports, and current events.  This course is transferable but is not a substitute for a basic language requirement.  It can be taken concurrently with French 231 or 232.

FRE 231: French 231 includes review and application of grammatical principles by means of oral and written exercises.  Students practice pronunciation and comprehension of spoken French.  Reading both in and out of class promotes speed and comprehension.  Class assignments are complemented by tapes and videos.

FRE 232: French 232 is a continuation of French 231, using materials of increasing difficulty.  Emphasis is on oral discussion of contemporary life and literature.  Class assignments are complemented by tapes and videos.

FRE 296: French 296 is a directed study of a topic of special interest in the area of French for the Honors student, to be undertaken under the direction of a member of the French staff.

 Appropriate methods of research are applied, and the results reported in a research paper. This class may be repeated once for credit.

GER 131: German 131 trains the student in pronunciation as well as the basic grammatical principles necessary for comprehending and expressing simple ideas in both spoken and written German.  Class assignments are complemented by CD-Roms, tapes, and videos.

GER 132: German 132 is a continuation of German 131 with the addition of short stories. Class assignments are complemented by CD-Roms, tapes, and videos.

GER 141: German 141 is an enrichment course entirely conducted in  German designed  for  students wishing to expand active vocabulary, improve oral facility, and write simple compositions.  Class discussions are based on assigned readings, student reports, and current events.  This course is transferable but is not a substitute for a basic language requirement.  It can be taken concurrently with German 231 or 232.

GER 231: German 231 includes application of grammatical principles by means of oral and written exercises.  Students practice pronunciation and comprehension of spoken German.  Reading of German stories is added for acquisition of vocabulary and class discussion.  Class assignments are complemented by CD-Roms, tapes, and videos.

GER 232: German 232 is a continuation of German 231, using materials of increasing difficulty.  Emphasis is in oral discussion of contemporary life and literature.  Class assignments are complemented by CD-Roms, tapes, and videos.

SPN 131: Spanish 131 trains the student in pronunciation as well as the basic grammatical principles necessary for comprehending and expressing simple ideas in both spoken and written Spanish. Class assignments are complemented with tapes.

SPN 132: Spanish 132 completes a systematic survey of grammar and includes discussion of cultural topics. Oral expression is emphasized.  Class assignments are complemented by tapes.

SPN 231: Spanish 231 includes rapid review and application of grammatical principles by means of oral and written exercises and some composition writing.  Students continue practice in pronouncing and comprehending the spoken language.  Reading both in and out of class promotes speed and comprehension.  Some class assignments are complemented with tapes.

SPN 232: Spanish 232 emphasizes oral comprehension as well as development of a sufficiently large vocabulary to enable the student to speak, read and aurally comprehend Spanish with ease.  Oral and written reports are required. Class assignments are complemented with tapes.