"Foreign languages form the living core in the humanities at Bio/a and also have a practical dimension. Greek enhances understanding of the New Testament, Spanish blends with the cultural environment ofSouthern California, and the study of German is in phase with a semester of studies in Europe. I think you will like what we have to offer." Dr. Reinhard J. Buss Professor ofForeign Languages
Department of Foreign Languages FACULTY Professors: R. Buss, Sturz, Wetzler , Wilmot Associate Professor: Morris Assistant Professor: Montgomery
201 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH (4) Advanced grammar and conversation, with emphasis on reading
for meaning and speed. Five hours each week.
202 CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH (3) Prerequisite: French 201. Typical aspects of French daily life with special emphasis on idioms, useful phrases and conversa tional patterns. Topics deal with true to life situations and practi cal aspects of the language. Three 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). 340 FRENCH CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE (3) Typical aspects of French civilization and the significant histori cal events and major contributions of the French people. Read ings in records of historical, literary and cultural importance. Conducted in English. See History 340. GERMAN Students desiring to enroll in German should do so during their freshman and sophomore years. Elementary German will be offered in phase with Biota Abroad programs. Please see page 21 for further details on Biota Abroad. Students with high school German should consult with depart ment for placement. 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. 105 , 106 CONVERSATIONAL GERMAN (2, 2) No prerequisite . A course sequence designed for students need ing to satisfy four units of language or desiring to learn German for European travel. Units earned can not be applied to the 12-unit language requirement. Emphasis will be placed on learning of idioms , phrases and conversational patterns. Two hours a 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 histor ical events and major contributions of the German people. Read ings in records of historical, literary and cultural importance. Conducted in English.
Objectives: The department has primarily a service function supporting the overall objectives of the university 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 depart ment of foreign languages it is intended that the student demon strate 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. Advise ment for humanities majors with a Foreign Language Concentra tion is through the department of foreign languages. See page 61 . NOTE: To fulfill the foreign language requirement for the Bache lor of Arts degree, it is necessary to complete three semesters of a modem language or four semesters of classical language , for a total of 12 units. 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 desiring to enroll in French should do so during their freshman and sophomore years. Students with high school French should consult with department for placement. 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.
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