DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES
Professors: Rose Marie Beebe, Francisco Jiménez (Fay Boyle Professor), Catherine R. Montfort, Victor B. Vari (Harold and Edythe Toso Professor)
Associate Professors: Josef Hellebrandt (Department Chair), Jill Pellettieri, Tonia Caterina Riviello, Gudrun Tabbert-Jones, Juan Velasco
Assistant Professor: Jimia Boutouba
Senior Lecturers: Elsa Li, Lucía Varona
Renewable Term Lecturers: Maria Bauluz, Irene Bubula-Phillips, Lucille Couplan-Cashman, Yoshiko Miyakoshi, Nina Tanti
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers a degree program leading to the Bachelor of Arts in French and Francophone Studies, German Studies, Italian Studies, or Spanish Studies. Honors programs are available for French and German majors. The department offers courses in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. The courses are designed to help students achieve proficiency in both the oral and written language and to provide them with an understanding of the experiences, values, and traditions of those peoples whose languages are studied. Courses range from beginning language to linguistics, from an introduction to literary texts to advanced courses in literature and culture. All courses are open to any student with the requisite preparation.
A few courses in literature and culture offered by the department are taught in English and are open to any student. Some of these courses may be used as credit toward a major or minor in French and Francophone studies, a major or minor in German studies, or a minor in Japanese studies. However, these courses in English will not fulfill the University Core Curriculum foreign language requirement. Students may fulfill their second language Core Curriculum requirement by successfully completing a proficiency examination in a modern foreign language at the level for their program of study.
Students who have never studied the language in which they wish to enroll, or who have studied that language for one year in high school, should register for Language 1. Those who wish to continue in a language that they have studied for two years in high school should enter Language 2. Students with three or more years of study in a single language, those who wish to continue language study beyond the second language requirement, or those who feel following the formula would place them in a higher or lower level course than their background warrants should consult a member of the appropriate language faculty for placement advice. Students having the necessary proficiency, as demonstrated by an interview with a member of the language faculty, may enroll in higher-numbered courses than those of the placement formula. Once proficiency has been established, lower-division students may enroll in upper-division courses with the permission of the instructor. Such courses will be counted as fulfilling major or minor requirements.
Courses numbered 1 through 102 are not open to challenge; for courses numbered above 102, consult the individual listing.
Study abroad is a valuable enhancement of the undergraduate experience and is particularly recommended for students pursuing a major or minor in a foreign language. Students should consult with both the Office of International Programs and the student’s foreign language advisor to ensure appropriate integration of the work done abroad into the student’s program of study.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJORS
In addition to fulfilling University Core Curriculum requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree, students majoring in modern languages and literatures must complete the following departmental requirements for their specific major:
Major in French and Francophone Studies
- FREN 100 and 101 or department-approved substitutes
- At least one course in French or Francophone literature
- Additional electives in French or Francophone studies to total 40 quarter upper- division units chosen with the approval of the student’s major advisor. At least 20 of these units must be taken at SCU or taught by SCU faculty.
Major in German Studies
- GERM 100 and 101 or department-approved substitutes
- Additional electives in German language, literature, and culture to total 40 quarter upper-division units. At least 20 of these units must be taken at SCU or taught by SCU faculty.
Major in Italian Studies
- ITAL 100 and 101 or department-approved substitutes
- Additional electives in Italian language and literature to total 40 quarter upper- division units, chosen with the student’s faculty advisor. At least 20 of these units must be taken at SCU or taught by SCU faculty.
Major in Spanish Studies
- SPAN 100 and 101 or department-approved substitutes
- SPAN 175
- At least one survey course (but not more than three) from: SPAN 120, 121, 130, 131
- One course in Latin-American literature or culture
- One course in Spanish peninsular literature or culture
- Additional electives in Spanish language, literature and culture to total 40 quarter units of upper-division work, chosen with the approval of the Spanish advisor. At least 20 of these units must be taken at SCU or taught by SCU faculty.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINORS
Students must fulfill the following requirements for the specific minor in modern languages and literatures:
Minor in French and Francophone Studies
- FREN 100 and 101 or department-approved substitutes
- At least one course in French or Francophone literature
- Additional electives to total at least 19 quarter units of upper-division work in French. At least 10 of these units must be taken at SCU or taught by SCU faculty.
Minor in German Studies
- GERM 100 and 101 or department-approved substitutes
- Additional electives to total at least 19 quarter units of upper-division work in German. At least 10 of these units must be taken at SCU or taught by SCU faculty.
Minor in Italian Studies
- ITAL 100 and 101 or department-approved substitutes
- Additional electives to total at least 19 quarter units of upper-division work in Italian. At least 10 of these units must be taken at SCU or taught by SCU faculty.
Minor in Japanese Studies
- JAPN 100, 101, and 102 or department-approved substitutes
- Additional electives to total at least 19 quarter units of upper-division work in Japanese. At least 10 of these units must be taken at SCU or taught by SCU faculty.
Minor in Spanish Studies
- SPAN 100 and 101 or department-approved substitutes
- At least one course in Hispanic literature or culture
- Additional electives to total at least 19 quarter units of upper-division work in Spanish. At least 10 of these units must be taken at SCU or taught by SCU faculty.
PREPARATION IN SPANISH FOR ADMISSION TO TEACHER TRAINING CREDENTIAL PROGRAMS
The State of California requires that students seeking a credential to teach Spanish in California secondary schools either pass a subject-area examination or successfully complete the state-approved subject-matter preparation program in the language to be taught. The teaching credential itself requires the completion of an approved credential program, which can be completed as a fifth year of study with student teaching, or through a summer program and internship in conjunction with the undergraduate pre-teaching program. The subject-matter preparation program in Spanish is valid through 2010; to be eligible for the Waiver Program, students must be graduating no later than 2010. Students interested in this program should consult with one of the coordinators.
LOWER-DIVISION COURSES: ARABIC STUDIES
1. Elementary Arabic I
This course introduces students to Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and the cultures of the Arabic-speaking world. Through the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing, as well as cultural knowledge, students will acquire basic knowledge and understanding in the writing system; sounds and pronunciation of Arabic letters; Arabic grammar; writing and reading basic sentences; and building a list of vocabulary in MSA and Colloquial Arabic. (4 units)
2. Elementary Arabic II
A continuation of Arabic 1 designed for students to acquire additional vocabulary, the rules of Arabic grammar, and reading more complex materials. Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) through Al-Kitaab series textbooks will be used to allow students to acquire additional knowledge and understanding in many areas of the Arabic language. Students in this course are exposed to authentic reading and listening materials that are of more depth and length than those used in Arabic 1. Prerequisite: Arabic 1 or equivalent. (4 units)
3. Elementary Arabic III
A continuation of elementary Arabic in which students will acquire additional vocabulary, a more advanced understanding of Arabic grammar, and will write and read more complex materials with comprehension of case system and sentence structure. Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) through Al-Kitaab series textbooks will be used to allow students to acquire additional knowledge and understanding in the structure of the Arabic language. Students in this course are exposed to authentic reading and listening materials through lectures, discussions, exercises and communicative language activities. Prerequisite: Arabic 2 or equivalent. (4 units)
21. Intermediate Arabic I
Focuses on reading and discussion of texts dealing with the literature, arts, geography, history, and culture of the Arabic-speaking world. Review of the linguistic functions and grammar structures of first-year Arabic. The teaching/learning process in this level is proficiency-oriented where emphasis is placed on the functional usage of Arabic. Prerequisite: Arabic 3 or equivalent. (4 units)
22. Intermediate Arabic II
Continuation of Intermediate Arabic with focus on building additional vocabulary, using Arabic-English dictionary, reading and discussion of Arabic texts dealing with the literature, arts, geography, history, and culture of the Arabic-speaking world. The teaching/learning process in this level is proficiency-oriented where emphasis is placed on the functional usage of Arabic. Prerequisite: Arabic 21 or equivalent. (4 units)
23. Intermediate Arabic III
Continuation of Intermediate Arabic with focus on grammatical and linguistic structure in texts dealing with the literature, arts, geography, history, and culture of the Arabic-speaking world. The teaching/learning process in this level is proficiency-oriented where emphasis is placed on the functional usage of Arabic. Prerequisite: Arabic 22 or equivalent. (4 units)
50. Intermediate Arabic Conversation
This course focuses on the spoken Arabic dialect of the Levant (Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Palestine) as one of the major Arabic dialects spoken and understood in the Arab world. The course is a combination of lecture, discussion, exercises and communicative language activities. It aims to develop conversational skills focusing on the use of topic-structured drills and activities that are appropriate to the context in which the language will be spoken. Representative examples of colloquial literature, plays, songs, and TV series will be introduced. Colloquial Arabic will be the primary language of instruction. (4 units)
UPPER-DIVISION COURSES: ARABIC STUDIES
137. Arabic Culture and Identity
This course will introduce the students to the major aspects of Arabic and Islamic culture in the context of the complex history of the Arabic world. It will include coverage of religious and ethnic diversity, language, the Arabic family structure, values traditions, and customs. Arabic literatures and poetry from the classical period to the present will be introduced. The Arabic visual and performing arts, music, food, and clothing will be covered. This course is open to all upper-division students who are interested in learning about Arabs and their culture. This course is taught in English; knowledge of Arabic is desirable but not required. Course does not fulfill University Core foreign language requirement. (5 units)
164. The Art of Arabic Calligraphy
Arabic calligraphy is a genuine Arabic and Islamic art form that links the literary heritage of the Arabic language with the religion of Islam. Calligraphy means “beautiful handwriting,” and in Arabic it also means “the geometry of the spirit.” This course will combine theory with practice and through hands-on projects; it will introduce students to the Arabic writing system and the art of Arabic calligraphy. (5 units)
199. Directed Reading
Individually designed programs of advanced readings. Written permission of the instructor and department chair is required in advance of registration. (1–5 units)
LOWER-DIVISION COURSES: CHINESE STUDIES
1. Elementary Chinese I
Designed for those having no previous study of Mandarin Chinese. A proficiency-based course emphasizing communicative language skills (understanding, speaking, reading, and writing). Development of an understanding of Chinese culture. (4 units)
2. Elementary Chinese II
The second in a series of three courses, CHIN 2 emphasizes the development of communicative language skills (understanding, speaking, reading, and writing). Development of an understanding of Chinese culture. Prerequisite: CHIN 1, or two years of high school Chinese, or equivalent. (4 units)
3. Elementary Chinese III
CHIN 3 completes first-year Chinese. This course emphasizes the development of communicative language skills (understanding, speaking, reading, and writing). Development of an understanding of Chinese culture. Prerequisite: CHIN 2 or equivalent. (4 units)
21. Intermediate Chinese I
The first course in a three-part review of the fundamentals of spoken and written Mandarin Chinese. Progressive readings and exercises in conversation and composition. Development of an understanding of Chinese culture. Prerequisite: CHIN 3 or equivalent. (4 units)
22. Intermediate Chinese II
Continuation of the review of Chinese structure, together with progressive development of all Chinese skills. Broadening appreciation of Chinese culture through reading and discussion. Prerequisite: CHIN 21 or equivalent. (4 units)
23. Intermediate Chinese III
Completion of intermediate Chinese. Prerequisite: CHIN 22 or equivalent. (4 units)
UPPER-DIVISION COURSES: CHINESE STUDIES
100. Advanced Chinese I
This course is aimed at expanding the student’s vocabulary in written and spoken Chinese, and developing the ability to comprehend and use complex grammatical structures with ease. Course conducted in Chinese. Prerequisite: CHIN 23 or equivalent. (5 units)
101. Advanced Chinese II
The second in a series of three courses, CHIN 101 is aimed at expanding vocabulary in written and spoken Chinese, and developing the ability to comprehend and use complex grammatical structures with ease. Course conducted in Chinese. Prerequisite: CHIN 100 or equivalent. (5 units)
102. Advanced Chinese III
This course completes the advanced Chinese series and is aimed at expanding the vocabulary in written and spoken Chinese and developing an ability to comprehend and use complex grammatical structures with ease. Course conducted in Chinese. Prerequisite: CHIN 101 or equivalent. (5 units)
137. Modern Chinese Culture
This course introduces students to the culture in modern China through literature (fiction and other reading matter), popular music, and film. This course will also give attention to business etiquette and culture in China. All readings are in English. No Chinese language is required, though students with Chinese language background are encouraged to work with Chinese sources if they wish. This course does not fulfill the University Core foreign language requirement. Prerequisite: None. (5 units)
198. Directed Study
Individually designed programs of advanced study. Restricted to seniors who find themselves in special circumstances (i.e., Asian Studies or International Studies minors). May be taken only once. Courses exempted from challenge may not be taken as directed study. Written course outline must be approved by instructor and department chair in advance of registration. (1–3 units)
199. Directed Reading
Individually designed programs of advanced readings. Written permission of the instructor and department chair is required in advance of registration. (1–5 units)
LOWER-DIVISION COURSES: FRENCH AND FRANCOPHONE STUDIES
1. Elementary French I
The first in a series of three courses, FREN 1 is intended for students who have had no prior experience with French. It emphasizes the development of communicative language skills and cultural understanding. This proficiency-based course follows the text Deux Mondes and requires active performance in class. (4 units)
2. Elementary French II
The second in a series of three courses, FREN 2 continues the development of communicative language skills and cultural understanding acquired in FREN I. This proficiency-based course follows the text Deux Mondes (chapter 4–7) and requires active participation in class. Offered only in winter. Prerequisite: FREN 1, or two years of high school French, or equivalent. (4 units)
3. Elementary French III
This course completes the elementary French series. Like its preceding courses, FREN 3 emphasizes the development of communicative language skills and cultural understanding. This proficiency-based course follows the text Deux Mondes and requires active performance in class as well as in scheduled multimedia sessions. Prerequisite: FREN 2 or equivalent. (4 units)
21. Intermediate French I
The first of two courses reviewing the fundamentals of spoken and written French. Readings in original prose. Appreciation of French and Francophone cultures (readings and discussions). Prerequisite: FREN 3 or equivalent. (4 units)
22. Intermediate French II
Continuation of the review of the fundamentals of spoken and written French. Further appreciation of French and Francophone cultures through readings and discussions. Prerequisite: FREN 21 or equivalent. (4 units)
50. Intermediate French Conversation
A course concentrating on development of a student’s ability to speak and understand various French accents. Recommended for students going abroad. Course includes French-speaking field trips and, when possible, discussions with French visitors. No auditors. Prerequisite: FREN 22 or equivalent. (4 units)
UPPER-DIVISION COURSES: FRENCH AND FRANCOPHONE STUDIES
100. Advanced French I
Emphasis on spoken French. Use of Internet resources to broaden appreciation of French and Francophone culture. Readings include a novel and a play. Required of all majors and minors. An essential course for studying abroad. Prerequisite: FREN 22 or equivalent. (5 units) NCX
101. Advanced French II
Introduction to literary analysis in poetry, prose, and drama. Required of all majors and minors. (May be taken concurrently with certain other upper-division courses.) Prerequisite: FREN 100 or equivalent. (5 units)
102. Advanced French Conversation
Recommended for students who will study or work in France. Intensive oral work stressing self-expression and discussion skills. Topics will be chosen from contemporary readings and cross-cultural comparisons will be made with American society. No auditors. Prerequisite: FREN 100 or equivalent and permission of the instructor. Prospective students must arrange an interview with the instructor to receive a permission number. Limited to the first 12 students approved. (2 units)
103. Advanced French Composition
Development of concrete writing skills for a variety of writing tasks, such as “explication de textes,” “compte-rendu critique,” and “essai argumentatif .” The correct use of syntax and lexicon, as well as the progression of ideas will be stressed. Continuous writing assignments based on readings and a final essay are required. Prerequisite: FREN 100 or equivalent. (3 units)
106. Advanced French Conversation and Composition
Intensive work in French conversation and composition, focusing on everyday situations. No auditors. Prerequisite: FREN 100 or equivalent. (5 units) NCX
108. French Business Culture and Institutions
Basic French business terminology and practices. Business letter writing emphasized. Examination of French business institutions (agriculture, finance, advertising, transportation, etc.). Special emphasis on understanding the underlying cultural mores that make French business different from U.S. business. (5 units)
110. Introduction to French Culture and Civilization
Cultural, political, economic, artistic, educational, and social aspects of France. (5 units)
111. Introduction to Francophone Studies: From the Caribbean to Vietnam
Cultural, political, economic, educational, and social aspects of Francophone countries. Exploration through literary works and films of issues involving nationalism, race, gender, identity, and alienation. Geographic areas include the Caribbean, North Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, Quebec, and Vietnam. May be taken independently of FREN 110. (5 units)
113. Francophone Culture and Civilization: Black African Women Writers
An introduction to literature written by black African women writers. Through literature (interviews, personal testimonies, novels, autobiography) and film (documentaries, movies), students will witness the changing faces of black Africa, from colonial times to the present, as seen through the eyes of women. (5 units)
115. Major Works of French Literature I
Readings in French literature from its beginnings in the Moyen Age to the end of the 18th century. Rotated topics include the theme of love, the comic, the writer’s relationship to societies, the emerging genre of the theatre, etc. (5 units)
116. Major Works of French Literature II
Readings in French literature of the 19th and 20th centuries. Rotated topics include drama, the novel, literature and the arts, experimentation (literary and dramatic), etc. May be taken independently of FREN 115. (5 units)
120. Moyen Age
Epic, lyric, and courtly literature of Medieval France: Roland, l’amour courtois and the Troubadours, Chrétien de Troyes, Tristan et Iseut, Artur, the early theatre. (5 units)
130. Humanism and the Renaissance
La Renaissance: readings in Rabelais, the Pléiade poets, and Montaigne. (5 units)
140. Le Grand Siècle: Theatre in the Age of Louis XIV
Stress on classical tragedy and comedy in France, with special emphasis on the social and political context in which these genres were produced. Additional materials will be drawn from other writers of the 17th century such as Descartes, Pascal, Mme de La Fayette, and La Fontaine. (5 units) NCX
150. The French Enlightenment
Exploration of the major philosophical, literary, and artistic movements in France between the years 1715 (Louis XIV’s death) and 1789 (the French Revolution), with an emphasis on their uneasy relationship to the social, political, and religious institutions of pre-revolutionary France. Texts by Montesquieu, Voltaire, Mme de Charrière, Mme de Graffigny, Rousseau, and others. (5 units)
160. 19th Century I: Romantic and Romantique
Romantic literature: prose and poetry (Chateaubriand, Stendhal, Lamartine, Hugo, Balzac, Vigny, etc.). (5 units)
161. 19th Century II: Le réel et le symbolique
Realist, Naturalist, and Symbolist literature (Baudelaire, Flaubert, Mallarmé, etc.). (5 units)
170. 20th Century I: Mémoires et Souvenirs
Writings of la belle époque and entre deux guerres (Proust, Gide, Apollinaire, Dada, Surrealism, etc.). (5 units)
171. 20th Century II: The Existentialist Hero
The engagée literature, the Anti-theatre, the New Novel, and current directions (Anouilh, Sartre, Camus, Ionesco, Robbe-Grillet, Tournier, etc.). (5 units)
172. Cinéma
An examination of the evolution of style and theme in French cinema from its birth in 1895 to the present. Study of films by major directors (Renoir, Pagnol, Cocteau, Truffaut, Malle, Beineix, Diane Kurys). Main themes of French culture illustrated in the films. (5 units)
180. Seminars
Variable topics in culture, literature, and film. May be retaken for credit. (5 units) NCX
182. Women in French Literature: Authors and Characters
Literary analysis of the woman question, formulated through the works of major French writers, both female and male, such as Marie de France, Mme de Lafayette, Choderlos de Laclos, Maupassant, Colette, Marguerite Duras, and Simone de Beauvoir. Readings set against the backdrop of the Monarchy, the French Revolution of 1789, and the Napoleonic regime emphasize an emerging feminist awareness that found expression not only through political activism but also through literature. (5 units)
183. 20th-Century French Women Writers
The varied literary contributions of French and Francophone writers such as Colette, Simone de Beauvoir, Marguerite Duras, Elisabeth Badinter, Gabrielle Roy, Mariama Bâ; their differing perceptions of the traditional stereotypes of women and perspectives related to social class. Consideration of whether feminine literature has unique qualities. (5 units)
185. French Applied Linguistics
Aspects of modern French linguistics (phonology, phonetics, morphology, syntax). Contrastive analysis. (5 units) NCX
198. Directed Study
Individually designed programs of advanced study. Normally restricted to seniors who are declared French and Francophone studies majors or minors and who find themselves in special circumstances. May be taken only once. Courses exempted from challenge may not be taken as directed study. Written course outline must be approved by instructor and department chair in advance of registration. (1–3 units)
199. Directed Reading
Individually designed programs of advanced readings. Written permission of the instructor and department chair is required in advance of registration. (1–5 units)
LITERATURE AND CULTURE IN TRANSLATION
Note: The following three courses are literature and culture in translation courses taught in English and cannot be used to fulfill the University Core Curriculum second language requirement. One course may be counted toward the French and Francophone studies major or minor.
112. Francophone Culture and Civilization: Africa and the Caribbean
A study of the political, social, and literary history of French-speaking Africa and the Caribbean (with a focus on Guadaloupe and Martinique). Explores the issues of identity crisis and cultural alienation in the works of leading writers. Conducted in English but contains a French component for French and Francophone studies majors and minors. (5 units)
174. French Novels and Films: Culture, Gender, and Social Classes
Analysis of classic French novels, ranging from Diderot’s The Nun to Duras’ The Lover, and films based on the same texts. Discussion of the adaptation of the novels to film and the characteristics of the novelist’s world highlighted or ignored in the corresponding film. Of special interest is the question of whether feminine literature and films have unique qualities that distinguish them from the masculine tradition. Conducted in English but contains a French component for French and Francophone studies majors and minors. (5 units)
184. 20th-Century French Women Writers in Translation
The varied literary contributions of French and Francophone writers. Readings selected mainly from writers of the second half of the 20th century. Consideration of whether feminine literature has unique qualities. Conducted in English but contains a French component for French and Francophone studies majors and minors. (5 units)
LOWER-DIVISION COURSES: GERMAN STUDIES
1. Elementary German I
Designed for those having no previous study of German. A proficiency-based course emphasizing communicative language skills (understanding, speaking, reading, and writing). Cultural information on German-speaking countries. (4 units)
2. Elementary German II
The second in a series of three courses, GERM 2 emphasizes the development of communicative language skills (understanding, speaking, reading, and writing). Development of an understanding of the cultures of German-speaking countries. Prerequisite: GERM 1, or two years of high school German, or equivalent. (4 units)
3. Elementary German III
GERM 3 completes first-year German. This course emphasizes the development of communicative language skills (understanding, speaking, reading, and writing). Development of an understanding of German-speaking countries. Prerequisite: GERM 2 or equivalent. (4 units)
5. German for Reading Knowledge
Alternate to GERM 3 leading to the reading of scholarly articles in various fields of study. Prerequisite: GERM 2 or equivalent. (4 units)
21. Intermediate German I
Review of German grammar, short stories, or essays on culture and civilization. Progressive exercises in conversation. Prerequisite: GERM 3 or 5 or equivalent. (4 units)
22. Intermediate German II
Continuation of GERM 21. Accelerated readings, conversation, and writing. (4 units)
UPPER-DIVISION COURSES: GERMAN STUDIES
100. Advanced German I
Advanced reading, composition, and conversation. Emphasis on conversation and career-oriented language. Required of all minors. Prerequisite: GERM 22 or equivalent. (5 units)
101. Advanced German II
Reading of literary texts, composition, and discussion. Required of all minors. Completion or equivalent knowledge admits students to higher-numbered courses. Prerequisite: GERM 100 or equivalent. (5 units)
106. Advanced German Conversation
Advanced work stressing the development of self-expression in German. Prerequisite: GERM 22 or equivalent. (5 units)
108. German Business Culture and Institutions
Introduction to the language of business German. Insights into Germany’s place in the global economy. The topics, language, and skill-building exercises offer an excellent preparation for students who, after two years of college-level German, plan to pursue careers in international companies and institutions. At the same time, the materials are appropriate for German majors or minors who want to gain insight into contemporary German culture and civilization. (5 units)
110. History of German Civilization
Cultural history of the German-speaking countries from earliest times to 1945. Prerequisite: GERM 100 or equivalent. (5 units)
111. Contemporary German Civilization
Geography, culture, education, politics, and the economy in the German-speaking countries since 1945. Prerequisite: GERM 100 or equivalent. (5 units)
112. Germany in the Media
How do Germans and Americans view Germany? This course highlights the role of the media in portraying Germany’s image inside and outside of Germany. It examines how print and electronic media in both countries present selected themes and topics in the following categories: arts, economy, education, politics, and the sciences and how the media shape public opinion about Germany. (5 units)
130. The Classical Age
Major works by Goethe and Schiller. (5 units)
140. 19th-Century Romanticism
Philosophy of the Romantics. German fairy tale. Selected works by Kleist, Eichendorff, Heine, and Wagner. (5 units)
141. 19th-Century Realism
Works by Büchner, Hebbel, Fontane, Marx, and Hauptmann. (5 units)
150. 20th-Century Novel
Works by Kafka, Hesse, Thomas Mann, Christa Wolf, Böll, and others. (5 units)
151. 20th-Century Drama
Plays by Brecht, Borchert, Frisch, and Dürrenmatt and Brecht’s theoretical writings. (5 units)
160. The German Novelle
Characteristic features of the Novelle as opposed to Roman and Erzählung. Examples from Theodor Storm to Thomas Mann. (5 units)
161. Survey of Lyric Poetry
Introduction to the analysis of poetry. Numerous examples from all German literary periods beginning with 1600. (5 units)
174. German Novels and Films
Various topics will be covered. (5 units)
180. Special Topics
Variable topics in culture and literature. May be retaken for credit. (5 units) NCX
182. Women in German Literature: Authors and Characters
Works by and about German women. Authors studied include Droste-Hulshof, Böll, Wolf, Handke, Kaschnitz, Wander, and others. (5 units)
183. 20th-Century German Women Authors and Artists
A selection from contributions by German women writers and film producers from the second half of the 20th century. (5 units)
198. Directed Study
Individually designed programs of advanced study. Normally restricted to seniors who are declared German studies majors or minors and who find themselves in special circumstances. May be taken only once. Courses exempted from challenge may not be taken as directed study. Written course outline must be approved by instructor and department chair in advance of registration. (1–3 units)
199. Directed Reading
Individually designed programs of advanced readings. Written permission of the instructor and department chair is required in advance of registration. (1–5 units) NCX
Literature in Translation
Note: Literature in translation courses are taught in English and cannot be used to fulfill the second language requirement. One course may be counted toward the German studies minor.
115. German Literature in English Translation
Reading and analysis of masterpieces of German literature written between 1750 and 1970. Selection dependent upon available translations. (5 units) NCX
LOWER-DIVISION COURSES: ITALIAN STUDIES
1. Elementary Italian I
Designed for those having no previous study of Italian. A proficiency-based course emphasizing the development of communicative language skills (understanding, speaking, reading, and writing). Development of an understanding of Italian culture. (4 units)
2. Elementary Italian II
The second in a series of three courses, ITAL 2 emphasizes the development of communicative language skills (understanding, speaking, reading, and writing). Development of an understanding of Italian culture. Prerequisite: ITAL 1, or two years of high school Italian, or equivalent. (4 units)
3. Elementary Italian III
ITAL 3 completes first-year Italian. This course emphasizes the development of communicative language skills (understanding, speaking, reading, and writing). Development of an understanding of Italian culture. Prerequisite: ITAL 2 or equivalent. (4 units)
15. Italian Conversation and Composition
Intensive work stressing the skills of spoken and written Italian in everyday situations. Summer course; offered only in Assisi, Italy. Prerequisite: None. (4 units)
21. Intermediate Italian I
Review of fundamentals of spoken and written Italian. Progressive readings reflecting Italian culture and values. Progressive exercises in conversation and composition. Prerequisite: ITAL 3 or equivalent. (4 units)
22. Intermediate Italian II
Continuation of ITAL 21. Prerequisite: ITAL 21 or equivalent. (4 units)
62. Survey of Italian Culture and Civilization
Highlights of Italian history, geography, art, music, and culture from their origins to the present. Summer course; offered only in Assisi, Italy. (4 units)
UPPER-DIVISION COURSES: ITALIAN STUDIES
100. Advanced Italian I
Composition, reading, and conversation. Required of all majors and minors. Prerequisite: ITAL 22. (5 units)
101. Advanced Italian II
Continuation of ITAL 100. Required of all majors and minors. Prerequisite: ITAL 100 or equivalent. (5 units)
106. Advanced Italian Conversation
Advanced work stressing the development of self-expression in Italian. Prerequisites: ITAL 101 or equivalent and permission of the instructor. (5 units) NCX
110. Italian Civilization I
Fundamental aspects of Italian history, art, and culture from their origins to the Seicento. (5 units) NCX
111. Italian Civilization II
Continuation of ITAL 110. May be taken independently. From the Settecento to the present. (5 units)
112. Survey of Italian Culture and Civilization
Highlights of Italian history, geography, art, music, and culture from their origins to the present. Summer course; offered only in Assisi, Italy. Prerequisite: ITAL 100 or equivalent. (5 units)
113. Cinema e Cultura
A cultural portrait of modern Italy as reflected in its cinema. Films by Roberto Rossellini, Luchino Visconti, Vittorio De Sica, Michelangelo Antonioni, Federico Fellini, Francesco Rosi, Bernardo Bertolucci, Massimo Troisi, Ettore Scola, Mario Monicelli, and Marco Bellocchio illustrate cultural and intellectual change in the 20th century. Prerequisite: ITAL 100 or equivalent. (5 units)
120. Survey of Italian Literature I
From its origin to the Seicento. (5 units)
121. Survey of Italian Literature II
From the Settecento to the present. (5 units)
125. Colloquium: Italian Literature and Culture
Topic varies. Study and discussion of selected themes in Italian literature and culture. May be retaken for credit. (5 units) NCX
130. Dante, La Divina Commedia I
Inferno and Purgatorio. (5 units)
131. Dante, La Divina Commedia II
Purgatorio and Paradiso. (5 units)
140. Duecento, Trecento
Emphasis on Dante’s minor works, Petrarch’s poetry, and Boccaccio’s Decameron. (5 units)
150. Quattrocento, Cinquecento (Rinascimento)
Important trends in the literary masterpieces of the Renaissance. Significant works of Ariosto, Tasso, Leonardo, Machiavelli, Lorenzo de Medici, Poliziano, Castiglione. (5 units)
160. Settecento
Salient works of Vico, Goldoni, Parini, and Alfieri. (5 units)
170. Ottocento, I Promessi Sposi
Discussion of the works of Foscolo, Leopardi, Manzoni’s poetry. Carducci, Pascoli, and Verga. (5 units)
180. Novecento Italian Literature of the 20th Century
Main trends in poetry, drama, and the novel from Pirandello to the present. (5 units)
182. 20th-Century Italian Women Writers
Critical analysis of major works by leading women writers and the changing role of women in 20th-century Italian society: Grazia Deledda, Sibilla Aleramo, Elsa Morante, Natalia Ginzburg, Maria Bellonci, Laudomia Bonanni, Lalla Romano, Milena Milani, Francesca Sanvitale, Romana Petri, Isabella Bossi Fedrigotti, and Gina Lagorio. (5 units)
183. Women in Italian Cinema: The Impact of Globalization
Focus is on the films with a global viewpoint of numerous Italian film directors. Examination of Italian masterpieces (even the black-and-white films of the 40s and 50s) with special focus on the changing aspects of global society and their impact on individuals, especially women. Films by women directors whose work may give a contrasting vision of globalization and its enabling and challenging aspects. (5 units)
198. Directed Study
Individually designed programs of advanced study. Normally restricted to seniors who are declared Italian studies majors or minors and who find themselves in special circumstances. May be taken only once. Courses exempted from challenge may not be taken as directed study. Written course outline must be approved by instructor and department chair in advance of registration. (1–3 units)
199. Directed Reading
Individually designed programs of advanced readings. Written permission of the instructor and department chair is required in advance of registration. (1–5 units)
LOWER-DIVISION COURSES: JAPANESE STUDIES
1. Elementary Japanese I
Designed for those having no previous study of Japanese. A proficiency-based course emphasizing the development of communicative language skills (understanding, speaking, reading, and writing). Development of an understanding of Japanese culture. (4 units)
2. Elementary Japanese II
Continuation of JAPN 1. An oral teaching approach is taken to further develop proficiency in comprehending and using elementary vocabulary and grammatical structures. Some ability to write Hiragana and Katakan is expected. Students will begin reading texts in Japanese and learning Chinese characters (kanji). We will learn 56 new kanji. Pertinent aspects of Japanese culture are also discussed. Prerequisite: JAPN 1 or equivalent. (4 units)
3. Elementary Japanese III
This class continues instruction in basic communication skills in Japanese. An oral teaching approach is taken to develop proficiency in comprehending and using elementary vocabulary and grammatical structures. New Chinese characters continue to be introduced, and reading and writing practiced. Prerequisite: JAPN 2 or equivalent. (4 units)
21. Intermediate Japanese I
New grammatical structures and additional written characters. Progressive exercises to develop facility in conversation, reading, and composition. Prerequisite: JAPN 3 or equivalent. (4 units)
22. Intermediate Japanese II
Continuation of JAPN 21. Prerequisite: JAPN 21 or equivalent. (4 units)
23. Intermediate Japanese III
Completion of intermediate Japanese. Prerequisite: JAPN 22 or equivalent. (4 units)
UPPER-DIVISION COURSES: JAPANESE STUDIES
100. Advanced Japanese I
Continued practice in using complex grammatical structures. Reading and discussion of topics taken from a variety of sources. Prerequisite: JAPN 23 or equivalent. (5 units)
101. Advanced Japanese II
Continuation of JAPN 100. Prerequisite: JAPN 100 or equivalent. (5 units)
102. Advanced Japanese III
Completion of advanced Japanese. Prerequisite: JAPN 101 or equivalent. (5 units)
113. Readings in Japanese I
Readings and discussions in Japanese of selected sociological, literary, and journalistic texts. Prerequisite: JAPN 102 or equivalent. (5 units)
114. Readings in Japanese II
Continuation of JAPN 113. Prerequisite: JAPN 113 or equivalent. (5 units)
115. Readings in Japanese III
Completion of readings in Japanese. Prerequisite: JAPN 114 or equivalent. (5 units)
198. Directed Study
Individually designed programs of advanced study. Normally restricted to seniors who are declared Japanese studies minors and who find themselves in special circumstances. May be taken only once. Courses exempted from challenge may not be taken as directed study. Written course outline must be approved by instructor and department chair in advance of registration. (1–3 units)
199. Directed Reading
Individually designed programs of advanced readings. Written permission of instructor and department chair required in advance of registration. (1–5 units) NCX
LITERATURE AND CULTURE TAUGHT IN ENGLISH
Note: The following course is a literature and culture course taught in English and cannot be used to fulfill the University Core Curriculum second language requirement. One course (5 units) may be counted toward the Japanese studies minor.
137. Japanese Culture
An introduction to Japanese customs, values, and communication styles. Japanese customs will include basic protocol for getting to know Japanese people, the tea ceremony, flower arrangement, and Japanese cooking. Japanese values will concentrate on such key concepts as seniority rules, the virtue of modesty, private vs. public stance, Bushido (the way of the warrior), arranged marriage, and child-rearing practices. Japanese communication will focus on ambiguity, silence, dual meanings of inner and outer groups, and calligraphy. Prerequisite: None. (5 units)
LOWER-DIVISION COURSES: SPANISH STUDIES
1. Elementary Spanish I
Designed for those having no previous study of Spanish. A proficiency-based course emphasizing the development of communicative language skills (understanding, speaking, reading, and writing). Development of an understanding of Hispanic culture. (4 units)
2. Elementary Spanish II
The second in a series of three courses, SPAN 2 emphasizes the development of communicative language skills (understanding, speaking, reading, and writing). Development of an understanding of Hispanic culture. Prerequisite: SPAN 1, or two years of high school Spanish, or equivalent. (4 units)
3. Elementary Spanish III
SPAN 3 completes first-year Spanish. This course emphasizes the development of communicative language skills (understanding, speaking, reading, and writing). Development of an understanding of Hispanic culture. Prerequisite: SPAN 2 or equivalent. (4 units)
21. Intermediate Spanish I
The first course in a three-part review of the fundamentals of spoken and written Spanish. Progressive readings and exercises in conversation and composition. Development of an understanding of Hispanic culture. All sections of SPAN 21 contain an integrated, reflective community-based learning component. All students enrolled in SPAN 21 will be automatically enrolled in SPAN 97 (Community-Based Learning Practicum) at the end of the first week of class. Course conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 3 or three years of high school Spanish. (4 units)
22. Intermediate Spanish II
A continuation of Spanish 21, this course further develops oral and written communication skills through the study of culture, grammar, vocabulary, and authentic literature and media. Authentic communicative activities are emphasized inside the classroom and through community based learning outside of the classroom. All sections of SPAN 22 contain an integrated, reflective community-based learning component. All students enrolled in SPAN 22 will be automatically enrolled in SPAN 97 (Community-Based Learning Practicum) at the end of the first week of class. Course conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 21 or equivalent. (4 units)
23. Intermediate Spanish III
Spanish 23 completes the intermediate sequence. Students will develop further all the skills of Spanish, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Special attention is given to developing an appreciation of Hispanic values and civilization along with making continued progress in the language. All sections of SPAN 23 contain an integrated, reflective community-based learning component. All students enrolled in SPAN 23 will be automatically enrolled in SPAN 97 (Community-Based Learning Practicum) at the end of the first week of class. Course conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 22, or four years of high school Spanish, or equivalent. (4 units)
97. Community-Based Learning Practicum
For students enrolled in SPAN 21, 22, or 23 who have an integrated, reflective, community-based learning component as part of the coursework. Includes eight weeks of participatory work in a community agency. Requirements: two hours per week at agency site over course of the placement. (1 unit)
UPPER-DIVISION COURSES: SPANISH STUDIES
100. Advanced Spanish I
Continued development of all Spanish skills at an advanced level. Special attention to composition. Systematic introduction to literary analysis. Required of all majors and minors. Prerequisite: SPAN 23 or equivalent. (5 units)
101. Advanced Spanish II
Continued development of all Spanish skills and completion of the introduction to literary analysis begun in SPAN 100. Required of all majors and minors. Prerequisite: SPAN 100 or equivalent. (5 units)
Admission to the following upper-division courses requires completion of SPAN 100 and 101 or evidence of equivalent preparation.
107. Advanced Spanish Composition
Intensive systematic development of the forms of discourse in Spanish. (5 units) NCX
108. Spanish for Spanish Speakers
Development of the native Spanish speaker’s writing and reading skills. Prerequisite: At least four years of high school Spanish or completion of Intermediate Spanish at the University level. (5 units) NCX
110. Advanced Spanish Conversation
Advanced work stressing the development of self-expression in Spanish. (5 units) NCX
112. Mexican Culture
Mexican literature, fine arts, history, and social developments, with particular attention to cultural values. (5 units)
113. The Revolution in Mexican Culture
Readings and analysis of the works of Mexican writers and artists that interpret the Mexican Revolution of 1910 and reflect Mexican culture. (5 units)
120. Major Works of Spanish Literature I
Readings in Spanish literature from the early forms of Spanish literature to the end of the 17th century. (5 units)
121. Major Works of Spanish Literature II
Readings in Spanish literature of the 18th and 19th centuries. Continuation of SPAN 120. May be taken separately. (5 units)
122. The Spanish Picaresque Novel
A study of the development of the Spanish picaresque novel and its influence on other European literatures. Key works, analyzed from a socio-historical perspective, include Lazarillo de Tormes (1554), El Guzmán de Alfarache (1599), and El Buscón (1626). (5 units)
123. Siglo de Oro Drama
A study of the Spanish comedia of the Siglo de Oro. Particular emphasis on the impact of Lope de Vega and the creation of a national theatre. Literary analysis of the comedias of the most representative Spanish dramatists of the period: Calderón de la Barca, Rojas Zorilla, Tirso de Molina, Ruiz de Alarcón, Guillén de Castro, and Lope de Vega. (5 units)
124. Realism in the 19th-Century Spanish Novel
A study of the decline of Romanticism and the evolution of the Realist movement in 19th-century Spain. Special emphasis on the novels of Fernán Caballero, Alarcón, Galdós, and Valera. (5 units)
125. Colloquium: Spanish Literature and Culture
Topic varies. Study and discussion of selected themes in Spanish Peninsular literature and culture. May be retaken for credit. (5 units) NCX
130. Survey of Latin American Literature I
Latin American literature from the pre-Columbian period to 1888. (5 units)
131. Survey of Latin American Literature II
Latin American literature from 1888 to present. (5 units) NCX
133. Mexican American Literature
Reading, analysis, and discussion of Mexican American literature in its historical context. Emphasis on the novel and short story. (5 units) NCX
135. Colloquium: Latin American Literature and Culture
Topic varies. Reading and discussion of selected themes in Latin American literature and culture. May be retaken for credit. (5 units) NCX
136. Contemporary Latin American Short Story
Examination of the Latin American short story from Quiroga to the present. Representative works reflecting the diverse cultural backgrounds and ideologies of the authors. (5 units)
137. Latin American Cultures and Civilizations
Exploration of the basic factors that have molded and continue to shape the diverse lives and institutions of contemporary Spanish-speaking peoples of the Americas. (5 units)
140. Modern Latin American Literature I
Reading, analysis, and discussion of the works of major Latin American writers of the early 20th century (e.g., Gallegos, Barrios, Prado, and Romero). (5 units)
141. Modern Latin American Literature II
Reading, analysis, and discussion of the works of major Latin American writers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Emphasis on the novel. (5 units)
145. Mid-20th-Century Latin American Literature
Reading, analysis, and discussion of the works of major Latin American writers from 1946 to 1962. Carpentier, Yáñez, Fuentes, and others. (5 units)
146. Contemporary Latin American Literature
Reading, analysis, and discussion of the works of major contemporary Latin American writers—García Márquez, Vargas Llosa, and others. (5 units)
147. Cinema and the Novel in Contemporary Latin America
Analysis of novels by major 20th-century Latin American writers and their representation in films. The impact of modernization, industrialization, and nationalistic and populist thought on the emergence of a distinctive film style, thematic trends, and literary genre conventions. (5 units)
148. 20th-Century Latin American Women Writers
Reading, analysis, and discussion of novels and short fiction by major Latin American women writers of the 20th century (e.g., Bombal, Garro, Poniatowska, Allende, Valenzuela, and others). (5 units)
149. Contacts, Clashes, Border Crossings: Hybridity and Liminality in Latin American Cinema
Using film studies, border studies, and Latin-American studies, students will study the processes of hybridity, liminality, and mestizaje in Latin American culture and film. The course will be taught in English to accommodate non-bilingual speakers. This course will be part of the section on Culture and Ideas in the Core Curriculum. (5 units)
150. 20th-Century Spanish Literature I
Major writers of Spain from 1898 to 1936. Particular emphasis on the Generation of 1898. (5 units)
151. 20th-Century Spanish Literature II
A look at some of the best expressions of literary protest during the Franco regime. Reading, analysis, and discussion of works by Camilo José Cela, Ana María Matute, Ramón Sender, and Alfonso Sastre. (5 units)
165. Cervantes: Don Quijote
Cervantes’ masterpiece, as a reflection of Spanish society during the Spanish Empire, an exemplar of Baroque art, and a synthesis and culmination of narrative prose. (5 units)
175. History of the Spanish Language
A study of the evolution of the Spanish language from its roots on the Iberian Peninsula to its spread throughout the world. Special attention will be paid to social and political factors that have helped to shape the language in its modern forms. Taught in English. (5 units)
176. Spanish Applied Linguistics II
Detailed scientific analysis of the morphology and syntax of modern Spanish. Contrastive analysis within the Spanish structure system and between the Spanish and English structure systems. Required of all prospective teachers of Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 175. (5 units)
178. Teaching Methods in Spanish
Practical and theoretical insights into the dynamics of teaching and learning Spanish at the secondary and post-secondary level. (5 units) NCX
179. Technology for Teaching and Learning Spanish
Preparation for the prospective Spanish teacher in the design, use, and evaluation of traditional and current technologies for teaching Spanish language and cultures. (5 units) NCX
195. Spanish Translation I
Skills and strategies involved in the art of translation. A variety of texts (general, historical, cultural, technical, etc.) illustrate the different modes and nuances of translation. Students assigned special translation projects. May be retaken for credit but will only be accepted once toward the Spanish studies major or minor. Prerequisites: SPAN 101 and permission of the instructor. (5 units) NCX
196. Spanish Translation II
In this course, a continuation of SPAN 195, students will be translating, analyzing, and preparing for publication hitherto un-translated documents dealing with 19th-century Mexican California. These documents are housed at the History San Jose archives. (5 units)
198. Directed Study
Individually designed programs of advanced study. Normally restricted to seniors who are declared Spanish studies majors or minors and who find themselves in special circumstances. May be taken only once. Courses exempted from challenge may not be taken as directed study. Prerequisite: Written course outline must be approved by instructor and department chair in advance of registration. (1–3 units)
199. Directed Reading
Individually designed programs of advanced readings. Prerequisite: Written permission of the instructor and department chair is required in advance of registration. (1–5 units) NCX
UPPER-DIVISION COURSES: MODERN LITERATURE AND CULTURE
Note: Knowledge of a foreign language is not necessary for the following comparative course. It cannot be used to fulfill a major or minor requirement in a foreign language or to fulfill the second language requirement.
180. International Cinema
An interdisciplinary course treating film as a medium of cultural expression in China, England (or Australia or Canada), France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Latin America, Russia, and Spain. (5 units)
