Department of Foreign Languages
Professors: R. Buss, Sturz, Wetzler Associate Professor: Wilmot Assistant Professors: Fox, Montgomery (chairman)
Objectives: The Department has primarily a service function supporting the overall objectives of the College and meeting the requirements of other academic departments and programs. Spanish and Greek offer concentrations as part of the Humanities Major. The general objectives of the Department are to increase linguistic aptitude and give a limited insight into the cultural and literary values of other cultures. By taking courses in the Department of Foreign Languages it is intended that the student demonstrate a basic knowledge of a language by being able to identify a standard vocabulary and essential grammatical structures; display a modest ability to translate literature; show an appreciation for the role of language as a function of the mind and medium of expression in another culture; acquire skills for using a foreign language as a research tool ; and develop an attitude and method for continued language learning necessary for bilingual service at home or abroad. HUMANITIES MAJOR: FOREIGN LANGUAGE CONCENTRATION Either Greek or Spanish may serve as the area of concentration and consists of 12 upper division units in either language . Advisement for Humanities majors with a Foreign Language Concentration is through the Department of Foreign Languages. Competency requirement: In following the sequence of courses in foreign languages the student must have a minimum grade of "C" to enroll in subsequent courses. French Students with high school French should consult with department for placement test. 101 , 102 ELEMENTARY FRENCH (4, 4) Basic principles of pronunciation and grammar, vocabulary drill, graded reading. From the beginning, classroom conversations in French. Five hours each week. 201 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH (4) Advanced grammar and conversation, with emphasis on reading for meaning and speed. Five hours each week. 320 STUDIES IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (3) Both standard and specialized offerings; one or more sections offered upon demand in areas such as: Conversation, Survey of Literature A and B, Seventeenth Century Drama, Nineteenth Century Novel. May be repeated with different content (section title). GERMAN Students with high school German should consult with department for placement test. 101 , 102 ELEMENTARY GERMAN (4, 4) An intensive course developing the skills necessary for hearing and reading comprehension and simple written German. Five hours each week. 201 INTERMEDIATE GERMAN (4) A grammar review with readings in German literature. Collateral readings in the field of each student's special interest. Five hours each week. 320 STUDIES IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (3) Both standard and specialized offerings; one or more sections offered each year in areas such as: Conversation, Survey of Literature, Folklore. May be repeated with different content (section title). 330 GERMAN CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE (3) Typical aspects of German civilization and the significant historical events and major contributions of the German people. Readings in records of historical , literary, and cultural importance. Conducted in English. GREEK Objectives: Upon completion of the 12 upper division units for a Greek Concentration of the Humanities Major, it is intended that the student's proficiency in Koine Greek will enable him to read and translate the Greek text with accuracy, using a standard lexicon and manual grammar; explain the significance of tenses, cases, and important grammatical structures; designate and cite the contributions of selected Koine writers; name and explain the main theories of New Testament textual criticism; demonstrate basic skills in using the critical notes of the various Greek texts of the New Testament; undertake individual research in the areas of either biblical or classical Greek. 67
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