Section
Languages

Course Descriptions

LAN 310  Introduction to Linguistics
Analysis and structure of language with emphasis on phonetics, morphology and syntax. Special attention given to the Indo-European languages which led to the formation of modern European languages. Offered every fall.

LAN 350  The Teaching of Modern Languages and English for Speakers of Other Languages
This course is designed to give students an introduction to the prominent theories and applied research in the field of second language acquisition that have informed the language teaching profession in recent years. At the same time, the course offers guidance and practice in the practical matters of teaching language courses at the K-12 level: proficiency-based instruction, lesson planning, textbook evaluation, testing, individual learning styles, materials design and use of new technologies in instruction.

LAN 495  Internship
A supervised internship in an off-campus organization, in the United States or abroad, that is language and missions focused. Student must provide his/her own transportation and report to an on-site supervisor. A plan of work must be submitted before internship is approved and appropriate documentation must be filed with student’s advisor.

FRENCH

FranceFRE 101–102  Elementary French
Basic grammar, vocabulary and composition with drills in reading and conversation. Language laboratory.

FRE 201, 202  Intermediate French
Review of grammar and vocabulary with opportunities for interaction in the target language.  Short literary texts are included to build students’ vocabulary and reading skills. Prerequisite:  Grade of B in 100-level course or 3+ years of high school French.

FRE 301, 302  Conversation and Composition
Focus on the oral use of the target language with regular student presentations, interviews and    reports.  The development of academic writing in the target language is stressed. Journalistic and literary readings included.

FRE 310  French Phonetics and Phonology
The course is designed to help students improve their pronunciation of French while acquiring the skill to eventually, as K-12 FL teachers, instruct their future students in the correct pronunciation of the French language.

FRE 405  Francophone Literature
A selection of literature in French from Africa, Canada, and the Caribbean in all genres will be studied. Taught in French. Minimum grades of B in FRE 301, 302. Offered in alternate years.

FRE 408 Advanced Grammar and Conversation
This course includes intense review of grammar, vocabulary, and idioms as well as intensive use of drills and exercises to develop competence and fluency in speaking and writing idiomatic French through conversation, debates and oral presentations. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of B in FRE 301, 302.

GERMAN

GermanyGER 101-102  Elementary German   
Development of the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing and an introduction to German culture. This course favors a communicative approach in these four skills for language proficiency. Class attendance and the language lab are mandatory.

GER 201, 202  Intermediate German
This course is designed for those students who have taken three or more years of high school German or have previously taken German 102 at Eastern. Students will review the grammar of more complex structures and incorporate these structures in tasks the students must do in their interaction with others in the classroom. Short literary texts help to gain knowledge of historical, political and social issues of the German society.

GREEK

GRE 101–102  Biblical Greek
An introductory study of Biblical (Koine) Greek. Two semesters.

GRE 201  Intermediate Greek
Continuing study of Biblical (Koine) Greek. Two semesters. Prerequisites: Minimum grades of C in GRE 101-102.

GRE 301  Greek Exegesis
Reading, translation and exegesis of selected texts from the Greek New Testament. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in GRE 202 or permission of the instructor. Offered infrequently. This course counts as biblical studies electives for students who are earning a major in Biblical Studies on the Biblical Languages track.

HEBREW

HEB 101-102  Biblical Hebrew   
An introductory study of the fundamentals of Hebrew vocabulary, morphology, and syntax. Texts from diverse time zones will be translated, including Genesis, Isaiah and Ruth.

HEB 201  Intermediate Hebrew
Continuing study of classical Hebrew including reading and grammar. Prerequisites: Minimum grades of C in HEB 101-102.

HEB 301  Hebrew Exegesis
Reading, translation and exegesis of selected texts from the Hebrew scriptures. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in HEB 202 or permission of the instructor. Offered infrequently. This course counts as biblical studies electives for students who are earning a major in Biblical Studies on the Biblical Languages track.

ITALIAN

ITA 101-102  Elementary Italian
The course is designed for beginning students of Italian. It focuses on developing basic listening, speaking, reading, writing and comprehension skills. 

JAPANESE

JPN 101-102  Elementary Japanese
This sequence of two elementary level courses focus on learning daily Japanese. Students practice spoken language used on real-life settings such as greetings, introducing each other, shopping, asking the date and time, talking about families and hobbies, etc. Students will practice their reading and writing by using authentic written materials such as menus in restaurants, ads in newspapers and short essays.

SPANISH

SpainSPA 101-102  Elementary Spanish   
Basic grammar and vocabulary, written and oral exercises, introductory readings. Language laboratory.

SPA 201, 202  Intermediate Spanish   
Review of grammar and vocabulary with opportunities for interaction in the target language.  Short literary texts are included to build students’ vocabulary and reading skills. Prerequisite:  Grade of B in 100-level course or 3+ years of high school Spanish.

SPA 301, 302  Conversation and Composition   
Focus on the oral use of the target language with regular student presentations, interviews and reports. The development of academic writing in the target language is stressed. Journalistic and literary readings included.

SPA 310  Spanish Phonetics and Phonology     
Spanish 310 is designed to help students improve their pronunciation of Spanish while acquiring the skill to eventually, as K-12 FL teachers, instruct their future students in the correct pronunciation of the Spanish language. Students will be introduced to the general phonetics and phonology of Spanish, will develop the ability to analyze the sound system of Spanish in the Americas, as well as Peninsular Spanish, and will explore the sound features of its principal dialects.

SPA 401  Spanish Culture and Civilization   
A cultural study of the Spanish Civilization from Pre-Roman and Roman Spain, the Germanic invasions, and the Moslem occupation through Spain’s glory and decline to the present place of Spain in the world. Prerequisites: Minimum grades of B in SPA 301, 302 or equivalent.

SPA 402  Latin American Culture and Civilization   
A wide and comprehensive study of the geography, ethnic groups, languages, traditions, history, economics, religion, literature and art of Latin America as a necessary background to examine the present status of the contemporary Latin American republics. Prerequisites: Minimum grades of B in SPA 301, 302 or equivalent. Satisfies cultural horizons requirement.

SPA 403, 404  Survey of Spanish Literature
Readings from the Medieval Epic to the present with attention to the major literary movements through reading selections from representative works. Prerequisites: Minimum grades of B in SPA 301, 302 or the equivalent.

SPA 408  Advanced Spanish Syntax   
This course includes an intense review of grammar, vocabulary, and idioms as well as intensive use of drills and exercises to develop competence and fluency in speaking and writing idiomatic Spanish through conversation, debates and oral presentations. Prerequisites: Minimum grades of B in SPA 301, 302 or equivalent.

SPA 409  Colonial and 19th Century Spanish-American Literature   
This course will cover some of the most notable indigenous and Spanish-American literary texts prior to the 20th century, beginning with pre-Columbian texts.

SPA 410  Modern Spanish-American Literature   
This course will survey the major developments in Spanish-American literature of the 20th century to the present. Authors studied include: Darío, Azuela, Rulfo, Borges, Cortáza, Garcia Márquez, Neruda, Ferré and Poniatowska.

SPA 420  Spanish Senior Thesis   
An honors course open to seniors. A research paper and an oral presentation on a literary theme or cultural topic is required. Prerequisite: Permission of the department.