Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Answers the questions: What has been the content of the Black experience and how has it changed over time? The economic, cultural, political and religious experiences of African-Americans are examined in traditional Africa, during slavery, after slavery in the rural South and in the present period of urban living.

Emphasizes independent developments in African civilization and the impact those developments have had on human progress.

Study of the traditional peoples and cultures; survey of contacts between Africa and the outside world with emphasis on colonialism, decolonization and the independence era.

Interaction between Black and White society in the United States and the nature of Black society and culture to 1865.

Continuation of AFAM 1213 from 1865 to post World War II.

Advances the student's knowledge of research design issues, statistical and computer applications to the research process. Concentrates more fully on applications of research in organizational settings.

Examines the interactions of the disciplines of law and social work, as well as interactions between lawyers and social workers and the relationships of ethics and law.

Selected topics in Africana Studies chosen by the instructor.

Review of major events and campaigns. The decade 1955-65 represents the temporal focus of the course, but the movement's 20th century antecedents and the period between 1965-68 are discussed; the period within which the movement was broadened in international perspective and transformed into a struggle for human rights. Goals and objectives of the struggle and the movement's impact on United States society are identified and evaluated.

Examines the philosophy of Black nationalism as it appears in the writings and speeches of major leadership figures in the African- American community in the 19th and 20th centuries. The nationalism of Martin R. Delany, Alexander Crummell, Edward Wilmot Blyden, Bishop Henry McMeal Turner, Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Dubois, Marcus Garvey, Honorable Elijah Muhammad and Malcolm X is covered.

History of Black education from its origins in Timbuktu, Egypt and Ethiopia. Impact on Western civilization. Black colleges and universities; the Black student on the White campus. The Black scholar and the community; contributions of Black scholars to general knowledge. The myth of Black intellectual inferiority. Role of education in American society; educational innovation and improvement. Proposes models for urban education and its institutions, community involvement and community control. Preschool programs. Liberation schools.

Investigates the history and culture of the English, French and Spanish speaking Caribbean Islands and contemporary issues confronting these societies and their immigrant communities on the mainland. Literature and music, film and guest lectures augment classroom discussion.

Topics in North African History include pre-Arabia; Arabization and Islamization; Ottoman rule; North Africa since the Napoleonic invasion.

Critical examination of public institutions and public policy formation as it impacts on the welfare of the African-American community. Examines methods used by professionals, advocates and activists to improve responsiveness of public institutions to the legitimate needs of African-Americans.

An African-centered political system course. The salient economic, social and political variables involved with discussion of specific experiences. Examination of traditional background, colonial experience and post-independence era.

Analytical study of the impact of black participation in American political institutions and their responsiveness to the political demands of the Black community.

Historical development of American foreign policy in Africa. Analysis of the institutions and political and economic forces that shaped policy toward African countries and Africa's response to American foreign policy.

An interdisciplinary and comprehensive analysis of the special health problems and status of African-Americans and other ethnic populations. The state of health affairs for all ethnic and immigrant populations of the Africana Diaspora, and particularly African-Americans is especially precarious. The epidemiology of chronic disease, within these populations, will be researched. Programs to address the excessive differential in the health status of the African-American community with that of other ethnicities will be reviewed. Innovative national strategies and community-base programs will be examined.

Analysis of the anatomy of contemporary racism in the U.S. Examination of the socioeconomic structure, especially in the urban setting, as the dynamic creating and recreating institutional racism.

Methods of organizing Black communities to alter the responsiveness of institutions, assume control of them, or replace them. Heavy emphasis on the theories of power, politics and community control along with practical examples.

Study of mass media from a Black perspective. Covers a broad outline of the history of media and its developments, paralleling Black media and White media, and the impact each has had on the other and the institutions of our society.

This course will examine the African Diasporas in the United States in the post World War II era. It will, however, briefly examine immigration from the Caribbean in the early 20th Century. It will examine the new wave of immigration of blacks to the U.S. from Africa, the Caribbean and the rest of the World after the passage of less strict immigration laws in the 1960's. How did this new immigration of blacks change relations between the overall black population and the rest of the country? What are relationships like between the various black ethnic groups? What are their religious, social and political conditions? What kinds of relationships have they maintained with their home countries? What roles are the new black immigrant groups in the country playing in the relationships between African Americans and the people in their home countries?

This is an introductory level survey course that explores the social, cultural, and political factors that shaped the Black literary experience in the Americas, Africa and the Caribbean. Examining the work (poetry, prose, plays, and short stories) of contemporary mainland and diasporic authors, this course will be studied by major themes, some of which include post/colonial struggles, neo-colonialism, African and New World religions, culture (clash), race and racism, gender, materialism and spirituality.

Survey of the major developments in Black literature since the 19th century. Literature in view of social, political and cultural movements of African-Americans. Comparisons with some works of Africans throughout the diaspora. (Formerly ENGL 3613)

Harlem Renaissance (1920-40): the emergence of the "New Negro" and the impact of this concept on Black literature, art and music. Literary movements shaped by Claude McKay, Countee Cullen, Langston Hughes and Jean Toomer compared to American writers of the "lost generation." Special emphasis on new themes and forms developed by the Harlem Renaissance writers. (Formerly ENGL 3617).

Introduction to some of the major African novelists and poets, such as Chinua Achebe, Camara Laye and Denis Brutus. Identification of recurring themes and comparisons of various writers¿ attitudes toward the themes. (Formerly ENGL 3616).

In-depth study of major African-American literary figures, their lives and major works. (Formerly ENGL 3615).

Explores the complex nature of the African system of thought concerning God, man, animate and inanimate things, and the meaning of religious experience in African society. The effect of Christianity and Islam on African religious thought.

A survey of the philosophy and world views of representative Black thinkers and cultures from ancient Africa through the contemporary societies of Africa and its Diaspora. (Formerly AFAM 2416).

A survey of the major institution for religious expression developed by African-Americans from its origins in slavery until the contemporary urban period. The social, economic and political role of the Black church as well as its cultural and religious functions are examined. (Formerly AFAM 2417).

From ideas to actual performances using music, dance and drama with student participation. (Formerly AFAM 1411).

Overview of African American material culture and visual arts from colonial times to the present, including painting, printmaking, photography and sculpture. Close analysis of visual representations will go hand in hand with a discussion of key texts in art history and critical theory. Topics include the effects of patronage, the influence of class, gender and sexual orientation. Special emphasis in exploring how transatlantic travel and dislocation affected continuity and transformation in African American art practice and beyond. Regular class attendance, reading, oral participation, and engagement in classroom, museum field and online are essential for successful completion of course.

Contemporary psychology and White racism. Consequences of being Black. Strengths of the Black community. Alternative psychological models. (Formerly AFAM 2314).

Analysis of historical and sociological perspectives of the Black man and woman as separate entities and as partners. Primary focus on the African-American experience. Myths and misconceptions. Contemporary issues: projects for the future. (Formerly AFAM 2317).

Special Topics- Subtitle-"Hip Hop in America"

Selected topics in Africana Studies chosen by the instructor.

Independent research under the supervision of the Africana studies faculty. Faculty assigned according to areas. (Formerly AFAM 3390).

Independent research under the supervision of the Africana studies faculty. Faculty assigned according to areas. (Formerly AFAM 3391).

Using the paradigms and wisdom of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, participants will learn the history of racism, sexism, classism, etc. and their impact on our institutions, socio-cultural processes and the behavior of individuals and social groups. We look at the civil rights movement in terms of its impact, organizations and its rhetoric. We will examine the role of privilege, macroaggressions, micro aggressions, the humanities and laws in shaping our policies, perceptions and interactions with and toward others. What are the requirements of the workplace for cultural competencies today? An outcome of this course will be that participants will be better equipped to be functional and accountable in their professional and personal relationships. An interdisciplinary group of faculty and business leaders will facilitate the learning modules.

Designed for Martin Luther King Jr. scholars. An exploration of the philosophical development of Martin Luther King Jr. Study of theories of leadership through examination of the history of multicultural leaders in the 19th and 20th centuries. Seminar faculty assist students in development of a research paper relative to seminar topics.

Study of the tradition of protest thought that has developed in the last century and a half in response to overseas expansion of Europe. Major emphasis on social theory of African and African American intellectuals such as Fanon, Nkrumah, Cabral, Malcolm X, Marcus Garvy, Martin Luther King Jr. and W.E.B. DuBois.

This study abroad program in the Caribbean and the Americas will provide students with a unique opportunity to not only familiarize themselves with the literature of the multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, multi-racial Caribbean but it will also allow them to experience first-hand Caribbean and the Americas' culture and people, and provide a snapshot of the region's historical development. Literary (textual) experience will converge with on-site (lived) experience for an interesting and unique mix. Guest lectures by local specialists, in conjunction with visits to historical sites, such as museums and art galleries, will complement the program. For a sampling of the social and cultural make-up of the society, on site research into Caribbean popular culture will be integrated into readings and discussions. (Formerly AFAM 3320).

For advanced undergraduate students, an involvement in inner-city residents in researching neighborhood needs, demographic designs and collaborative problem solving. Problems, resources, city services and alternatives for change. Students assigned to groups in designated geographic areas, reflecting random sampling of socioeconomic and political life. (Formerly AFAM 3318).

Conducted by faculty members. Focuses on the synthesis of field experience and classroom study through preparation of a major research project.

Learning the basic skills of Modern Standard Arabic: pronunciation and writing. Stress on listening comprehension and the ability to communicate in everyday situations through classroom practice and drills, reinforced with audio-visual materials and Internet and computer programs. Special emphasis will be placed on interactive learning. Prerequisites: for ARAB 1011, none; for ARAB 1012, ARAB 1011 or equivalent.

Learning the basic skills of Modern Standard Arabic: pronunciation and writing. Stress on listening comprehension and the ability to communicate in everyday situations through classroom practice and drills, reinforced with audio-visual materials and Internet and computer programs. Special emphasis will be placed on interactive learning. Prerequisites: for ARAB 1011, none; for ARAB 1012, ARAB 1011 or equivalent.

This course will focus on intermediate level grammar, vocabulary, listening comprehension, reading and writing of standard Arabic. Stress on listening comprehension and the ability to communicate in everyday situations through classroom practice and drills, reinforced with audio-visual materials and Internet and computer programs. Special emphasis will be placed on interactive learning. Prerequisites: for ARAB 2101, ARAB 1012; for ARAB 2102, ARAB 2101 or equivalents.

This course will focus on intermediate level grammar, vocabulary, listening comprehension, reading and writing of standard Arabic. Stress on listening comprehension and the ability to communicate in everyday situations through classroom practice and drills, reinforced with audio-visual materials and Internet and computer programs. Special emphasis will be placed on interactive learning. Prerequisites: for ARAB 2101, ARAB 1012; for ARAB 2102, ARAB 2101 or equivalents.

Rise of Zen in China and Japan; development of Yoga in India. Students learn the actual exercises and postures of Zen and Yoga.

Origin and development of religious speculations in India from the Vedic period to Shankara; in China from Confucius to Chu Hsi; in Japan from the Nara to the Meiji periods. (Formerly ASIA 3101).

Survey of the historical development of major Asian civilization (ancient Near East, India, China, Japan and Korea), primarily pre-modern. (Formerly ASIA 3102).

Asian history and culture from the 19th century to the present. (Formerly ASIA 3103).

Appreciation of Asian literature. Readings and analysis. Part I: traditional literature (5th century B.C. to 18th century A.D.). Part II: modern literature (19th through 21st centuries).

Appreciation of Asian literature. Readings and analysis. Part I: traditional literature (5th century B.C. to 18th century A.D.). Part II: modern literature (19th through 21st centuries).

Physical environment and human problems of Asia. Emphasis on China, Japan, India and parts of Central Asia.

General survey of China's foreign relations in the 20th century, particularly in the post-1949 period. China's relations with the United States, Russia and developing countries.

This course is intended as an introduction to Buddhist traditions in South and Southeast Asia, East Asia, and the West. Progressing both chronologically and thematically, the course begins with the earliest known strata of Buddhist ideas created in India some 2500 years ago. After an introduction to basic Buddhist doctrines and practices, students study the spread of Buddhism southward to Sri Lanka and Thailand and northward to Tibet, China, Japan, and Korea. The course will culminate in a brief overview of Buddhist practices in America.

Seton Hall University has been exchanging students with a Japanese university to broaden and deepen the understanding between two countries. Students are given the chance to meet Japanese people and learn firsthand about their civilization and culture. The course also includes numerous field trips in Japan. This course is for first time participants to the exchange program. Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA or Consent of Director of Japanese Program.

This course offers students a chance to experience firsthand one of the world's most unique and industrious societies. Through lectures, class discussion, field trips and written assignments, students will develop a better understanding of different aspects and the current developments of China, thereby opening up their intellectual horizon. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

Compares the Western model of "spiritual journey," the intuitive approach of the Upanishads, the devotional orientation of the Bhagavad-Gita, and the Yogic path of spiritual transformation. The early Buddhist notion of "nirvana" and subsequent Zen emphases. The Chinese search for "Tao" and "li."

Asian social institutions and customs, ethnic relations, and family life.

Vedas, Upanishads, Ramayana, Yoga-Sutras, and the Vedanta Sutra of the Hindu tradition. Selections from the Pali canon of the Buddhist tradition.

From the origins to A.D. 1800. Political, social and intellectual characteristics of Chinese civilization.

Transformation and continuity in China since 1800. Includes the causes and implications of Qing Dynasty encounters with foreign powers, internal rebellions, dynastic collapse, tumult of the Republican period, war against Japan, civil war between the Nationalists and Communists, communist rule and contemporary reforms and ongoing one-party control of power.

Origins to A.D. 1800. Periods of aristocratic and military dominance, the "Christian century," and the isolation of Japan in the Tokugawa period.

1800 to the present. rapid Meiji modernization, assertive militarism, World War II defeat, astounding economic revival, and present-day global influences and political and economic challenges.

The main theme of this course is political development on mainland China in terms of Chinese leaders' effort to build a new nation. The course starts with a survey of modern Chinese history, with its emphasis on the power struggle between the Chinese Nationalists and Communists before 1949. The rest of the course deals with major aspects of organization and mobilization of Chinese people by the Chinese Communist Party, as well as power politics and political movements.

With a population of some 1.3 billion, China's open-door policy, begun in the late 1970s, has produced significant and far-reaching changes in its society and economy. This course focuses on contemporary transformations of the world's largest Communist country: changes in social values and structure; lifestyle; people's attitudes; foreign investments; special economic zones; economic transactions; and the emergence of private enterprises. Lecture supplemented by video, Internet, and CD-ROM resources.

Seton Hall University has been exchanging students with a Japanese university to broaden and deepen the understanding between two countries. Students are given the chance to meet Japanese people and learn firsthand about their civilization and culture. The course also includes numerous field trips in Japan. This course is for second time participants to the exchange program. Prerequisite: ASIA 2211 or Consent of Director of Japanese Program.

Selected readings in each student's field of concentration under the direction of a faculty member on an individual basis. Also included are some courses in language and new course offerings. Please request a listing from the department. Credits are based on each semester.

Selected readings in each student's field of concentration under the direction of a faculty member on an individual basis. Also included are some courses in language and new course offerings. Please request a listing from the department. Credits are based on each semester.

Selected readings in each student's field of concentration under the direction of a faculty member on an individual basis. Also included are some courses in language and new course offerings. Please request a listing from the department. Credits are based on each semester.

Mastery of the basic skills of modern spoken Mandarin Chinese: Pinyin Romanization, pronunciation, basic sentence patterns and vocabulary. Stress on listening comprehension and the ability to communicate in everyday situations.

Mastery of the basic skills of modern spoken Mandarin Chinese: Pinyin Romanization, pronunciation, basic sentence patterns and vocabulary. Stress on listening comprehension and the ability to communicate in everyday situations.

A laboratory course designed to supplement CHIN 1104-1105 that focuses on reinforcing development of the four skills through multifaceted interactive programs on the computer. Corequisites: CHIN 1104-1105.

A laboratory course designed to supplement CHIN 1104-1105 that focuses on reinforcing development of the four skills through multifaceted interactive programs on the computer. Corequisites: CHIN 1104-1105.

Attainment of the ability to communicate in a variety of social situations. Vocabulary building and mastery of more complex sentence patterns of modern spoken Mandarin through classroom practice and drills. Prerequisites: CHIN 1102-1103.

Attainment of the ability to communicate in a variety of social situations. Vocabulary building and mastery of more complex sentence patterns of modern spoken Mandarin through classroom practice and drills. Prerequisites: CHIN 1102-1103.

A laboratory course designed to supplement CHIN 2103-2104 that focuses on reinforcing development of the four skills through multifaceted interactive programs on the computer. Prerequisites: CHIN 1106 and Corequisites: CHIN 2103-2104.

A laboratory course designed to supplement CHIN 2103-2104 that focuses on reinforcing development of the four skills through multifaceted interactive programs on the computer. Prerequisites: CHIN 1106 and Corequisites: CHIN 2103-2104.

Continuation of the listening, speaking, reading, writing skills development in Chinese. Emphasis on reading advanced written materials in modern Chinese, with practice leading to a high level of oral expression. Prerequisites: CHIN 2102 and 2104.

Continuation of the listening, speaking, reading, writing skills development in Chinese. Emphasis on reading advanced written materials in modern Chinese, with practice leading to a high level of oral expression. Prerequisites: CHIN 2102 and 2104.

Selected readings in modern Chinese materials in the social sciences and humanities. Prerequisite: CHIN 3102.

Selected readings in modern Chinese materials in the social sciences and humanities. Prerequisite: CHIN 3102.

Introduction to journalistic writings, including materials selected from newspapers and magazines. Prerequisite: CHIN 2112 or 2102.

Introduction to journalistic writings, including materials selected from newspapers and magazines. Prerequisite: CHIN 2112 or 2102.

History of Rome and its empire via Spring trip to Italy, Rome's architectural and artistic legacy down to the time of Constantine, including a visit to Peter's tomb, the catacombs, and Church art.

Vocabulary course that examines the dependence of English on Latin and Greek for prefixes, suffixes and roots of words. Exercises in word recognition and in amplifying English vocabulary, extensive use is made of the World Wide Web and interactive email instruction.

Selected works of Greek Tragedy (Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides), Greek Comedy (Aristophanes, Menander), Roman Comedy (Plautus, Terence) and Roman Tragedy (Seneca). A study of the development of ancient drama, the significance of staging and performance and the influences on subsequent drama.

Reading and interpretation of selected Greek and Roman lyric poets: Sappho, Solon, Theocritus, Catullus, Propertius and others.

Study of the gods, heroes and legends of the Greek and Roman peoples. The content, meaning and function of "myths," and their influences upon literature and art.

Study of modern adaptations of classical mythological themes in literature and film. Readings from Ovid, Sophocles, Anouil, Cocteau and Brecht.

Rise of Hellenic culture from its genesis in the Aegean Bronze Age, the major interactions of the city-state in the sixth and seventh centuries, the Classical period and its decline. There is extensive use of the World Wide Web, with intensive reliance on the Perseus Greek Civilization Web site as a visual and textual resource.

Investigation of the tension between individual liberty and the traditional power of state and society and of the political and social institutions that maintain social cohesion in a complex society.

Inquiry into the social, political and legal status of women in ancient Greece and Rome.

A focused study of one theme or genre, to be determined by the professor and posted prior to registration.

Crosslisted with CORE 3300 Engaging the World

Advanced students in classical studies may, with the permission of the department and under an adviser, continue research in a particular area

During Junior year or the first semester of Senior year, majors will select a special topic on which to do guided independent work resulting in a critical research paper. The major will also give an oral presentation on the topic, which should be related to the general material covered in the co-requisite course. Co-requisite: Any Junior or Senior level CLAS, LATN or GREK course.

Course is designed for students who studied French in high school for two or more years but did not qualify to enroll in Intermediate French I at the placement test. The course offers a general review of the gammatical and communicative elements of Elementary French I and II. This course does not count toward graduation.

Fundamentals of grammar. Emphasis on pronunciation and syntax. Competence in aural and oral aspects of the language are stressed in addition to reading and writing.

Fundamentals of grammar. Emphasis on pronunciation and syntax. Competence in aural and oral aspects of the language are stressed in addition to reading and writing.

Intensive oral drills and laboratory activities, including computer assisted instruction. Reinforces the material covered in French 1001-1002. Taken simultaneously with FREN 1001-1002.

Review of the essentials of grammar, vocabulary building, conversation and composition. Reading of modern prose. Prerequisite: FREN 1002 or equivalent, department placement test or permission of the department. Formerly FREN 1101.

Review of the essentials of grammar, vocabulary building, conversation and composition. Reading of modern prose. Prerequisite: FREN 1002 or equivalent, department placement test or permission of the department. Formerly FREN 1102.

Intensive oral drills and laboratory activities, including computer-assisted instruction. Reinforces the material covered in French 2001-2002. Taken simultaneously with FREN 2001-2002. Formerly FREN 1111.

Intensive oral drills and laboratory activities, including computer-assisted instruction. Reinforces the material covered in French 2001-2002. Taken simultaneously with FREN 2001-2002. Formerly FREN 1112.

Course designed for Intermediate-Low level students. Held at the Cité Universitaire of the University of Paris. Immersion in French culture and language. Class emphasis on current events and everyday situations. Excursions to Giverny, Versailles and the main monuments and museums in Paris. Prerequisite: FREN 1002 or permission of the Program Director.

Course designed for Intermediate-Mid level students as a continuation of FREN 2701. Held at the Cité Universitaire of the University of Paris. Immersion in French culture and language. Class emphasis on current events and everyday situations. Excursions to Giverny, Versailles and the main monuments and museums in Paris. Prerequisite: FREN 1002 or permission of the Program Director.

Seeks to broaden and enhance existing linguistic and intellectual skills through cultural studies involving advertising, cinema, journalism, short stories, plays and poetry. Emphasis on oral discussion, reading and writing. Review of selected grammatical structures. Prerequisite: FREN 2002 or equivalent. Formerly FREN 1201.

Seeks to broaden and enhance existing linguistic and intellectual skills through cultural studies involving advertising, cinema, journalism, short stories, plays and poetry. Emphasis on oral discussion, reading and writing. Review of selected grammatical structures. Prerequisite: FREN 1102 or equivalent. Formerly FREN 1202.

Conversation based on topics of everyday life and cultural interests. Prerequisite: FREN 3002 or may be taken simultaneously with FREN 3001-3002. Formerly FREN 2101.

Conversation based on topics of everyday life and cultural interests.

Basic training in French business and technology using examples drawn from everyday life: banking, postal and telecommunications, word processing, computing, the Internet, conducting a job search, examining different aspects of the working world, advertising, buying and selling, managing and investing money. Students will be required to discuss materials from French newspapers, journals and business reports in French and learn to write in French business style. Prerequisite: FREN 3001-3002 or permission of department. Formerly FREN 4111.

Issues of current interest to the study of French civilization. Varying topics focus on regions, periods, and less frequently taught aspects of France and French speaking countries. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: FREN 2002. Formerly FREN 2213.

Issues of current interest to the study of French civilization. Varying topics focus on regions, periods, and less frequently taught aspects of France and French speaking countries. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: FREN 2002. Formerly FREN 2214.

Course designed for Advanced level students. Held at the Cité Universitaire of the University of Paris. Immersion in French culture and language. Class emphasis on French Civilization, Literature and Film. Excursions to Giverny, Versailles and the main monuments and museums in Paris. Prerequisite: FREN 2002 or permission of the Program director.

Issues of current interest to the study of French civilization. Varying topics focus on regions, periods, and less frequently taught aspects of France and French speaking countries. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: FREN 2002. Formerly FREN 2215.

Issues of current interest to the study of French civilization. Varying topics focus on regions, periods, and less frequently taught aspects of France and French speaking countries. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: FREN 2002. Formerly FREN 2216.

Selected plays by Corneille, Racine and Molière that demonstrate the development of classicism and the emergence of tragedy and comedy as genres. Study of La Fontaine¿s Fables and La Rochefoucauld¿s Maximes morales. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: FREN 3002 or permission of department. Formerly FREN 4312.

Readings from the major works of Voltaire and Montesquieu and the Enlightenment. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: FREN 3002 or permission of department. Formerly FREN 4314.

This course examines the evolution of attitudes in French language essays, novels and cinema concerning the concept of identity, the body and difference (cultural, racial, linguistic, religious or otherwise). The readings include short texts by the 16th century inventor of the modern essay, Michel Montaigne, the 17th century philosopher Descartes, an 18th century revolutionary text (The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen) and poems by the 19th century poets Charles Baudelaire and Victor Hugo. Students will also read essays by François Cheng, Nancy Huston, Eduardo Manet and Milan Kundera, novels by Jorge Semprún and Marie Darrieussecq and examine films by François Ozon and Julian Schnabel.

Analysis of innovative narrative techniques in Proust¿s A la Recherche du temps perdu, Gide¿s Les Faux-Monnayeurs and Breton¿s surrealist novel Nadja. Exploration of the surrealist movement in art, poetry and prose; the interaction between Giono¿s regional novel and film; and Claudel¿s theater. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: FREN 3002 or permission from department. Formerly FREN 4318.

Study of existentialism in Sartre¿s theater and prose; Robbe- Grillet¿s nouveau roman; women writers: de Beauvoir and Duras; the theater of the absurd as exemplified in Ionesco¿s works; modernism and postmodernism in Beckett¿s poetry, prose and theater; film as novelistic foil or independent genre. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: FREN 3002 of permission from department. Formerly FREN 4319.

Independent Study. Formerly FREN 4391.

Independent Study. Formerly FREN 4802.

Fundamentals of grammar. Pronunciation and syntax. Competence in aural and oral aspects are stressed in addition to reading and writing.

Fundamentals of grammar. Pronunciation and syntax. Competence in aural and oral aspects are stressed in addition to reading and writing.

Review of the essentials of grammar, vocabulary building, conversation and composition. Reading of modern prose. Prerequisite: GERM 1002 or equivalent department placement test or permission of the department. (Formerly GERM 1101).

Review of the essentials of grammar, vocabulary building, conversation and composition. Reading of modern prose. Prerequisite: GERM 1002 or equivalent department placement test or permission of the department. (Formerly GERM 1102).

Improvement of all language skills and their application and interpretation in business situations. Prerequisite: GERM 2002 or permission of department. (Formerly GERM 1201).

Improvement of all language skills and their application and interpretation in business situations. Prerequisite: GERM 2002 or permission of department. (Formerly GERM 1202).

Oral use of the language; conversation based on topics of everyday life as well as of cultural interest. Prerequisite: GERM 3002 or taken simultaneously with GERM 3001-3002. (Formerly GERM 2101).

Improvement of all language skills and their application and interpretation in business situations. Prerequisite: GERM 3002 or permission of department. (Formerly GERM 2211).

Artistic, geographic, historic, literary and social background of Germany. Conducted in German. Prerequisite: GERM 3002 or permission of department. (Formerly GERM 2212).

Introduction to the ancient Greek language, using excerpts from classical authors.

Introduction to the ancient Greek language, using excerpts from classical authors.

GREK 3252 Herodotus Selected readings from the History of Herodotus. Study of his style, language, composition and historical value. Prerequisite: GREK 2206. 3 credits

A focused study of one genre or author, to be determined by the professor and posted prior to registration.

Advanced Greek courses with department permission.

Fundamentals of grammar. Pronunciation and syntax. Competence in aural and oral aspects are stressed in addition to reading and writing.

Fundamentals of grammar. Pronunciation and syntax. Competence in aural and oral aspects are stressed in addition to reading and writing.

Review of the essentials of grammar, vocabulary building, conversation and composition. Reading of modern prose. Prerequisite: ITAL 1002 or equivalent department placement test or permission of department. (Formerly ITAL 1101).

Review of the essentials of grammar, vocabulary building, conversation and composition. Reading of modern prose. Prerequisite: ITAL 1002 or equivalent department placement test or permission of department. (Formerly ITAL 1102).

Course designed for Intermediate-Low level students. Held at the Language School ¿Italiaidea¿ in the very heart of the city near the Spanish steps. Immersion in Italian culture and language. Class emphasis on everyday situations. Excursions to major historical sites of Rome. Prerequisite: ITAL 1002 or permission of the Program Director.

Seeks to broaden and perfect existing language skills. Review of selected grammatical structures. Emphasis on reading, writing, and oral discussion on contemporary cultural issues. Prerequisite: ITAL 2002 or permission of department. (Formerly ITAL 1201).

Seeks to broaden and perfect existing language skills. Review of selected grammatical structures. Emphasis on reading, writing, and oral discussion on contemporary cultural issues. Prerequisite: ITAL 2002 or permission of department. (Formerly ITAL 1202).

The magnificent culture of Italy as it was formed by the earliest inhabitants of the Italian peninsula: Greeks, Romans, Germanics and Arabs (I). The culture and civilization of modern Italy as it was determined by different phenomena such as scientific discovery, the Counter-Reformation, the role of women, the Risorgimento and the forging of Italian national identity (II) Conducted in Italian. Prerequisite: ITAL 2002 or permission of department. Formerly ITAL 2211.

The magnificent culture of Italy as it was formed by the earliest inhabitants of the Italian peninsula: Greeks, Romans, Germanics and Arabs (I). The culture and civilization of modern Italy as it was determined by different phenomena such as scientific discovery, the Counter-Reformation, the role of women, the Risorgimento and the forging of Italian national identity (II) Conducted in Italian. Prerequisite: ITAL 2002 or permission of department. Formerly ITAL 2212.

Issues of current interest to the study of Italian civilization. Varying topics focus on regions, periods and aspects of Italian or Italian-American culture. Conducted in Italian. Prerequisite: ITAL 2002 or permission of the department. Formerly ITAL 2213.

Issues of current interest to the study of Italian civilization. Varying topics focus on regions, periods and aspects of Italian or Italian-American culture. Conducted in Italian. Prerequisite: ITAL 2002 or permission of the department. Formerly ITAL 2214.

From the realism of Rossellini and De Sica to the dream-like imagination of Fellini and Antonioni, this course aims to explore the Italian contribution to world cinema. Students will learn about major Italian directors from the beginning of the 20th century to the present, such as Blasetti, Scola, the Taviani brothers, Giordana and Ozpetek. The distinct national identity of Italian cinema will be emphasized, with reference to gender roles and female characters. Particular attention will be given to the new generation of directors. Conducted in Italian. Prerequisite: ITAL 2002 or permission of department. Formerly ITAL 2316.

A close reading of the first European classic, Dante's masterpiece: Purgatorio and Paradiso. Focus on the literary and spiritual significance of the work. Conducted in Italian. Prerequisite: ITAL 3002 or permission of department. (Formerly ITAL 2322).

Authors and literary trends in Italy from World War II to the present. While presenting the most significant contemporary Italian writers from Neorealism (Pavese, Calvino, Vittorini I) to postmodern literature (II), the course will focus on cultural issues which had a significant impact on the literary arena, such as the Student Movement, Feminism, the transformation of urban landscape and the evolution of the family structure. Conducted in Italian. Prerequisite: ITAL 3002 or permission of department. (Formerly ITAL 2311).

The short story is one of Italy's oldest and most successful literary forms. This course will focus on the form and history of this genre and its authors, as well as on the periods in which it flourished: the Middle Ages and Renaissance (I), and the period from the Nineteenth century to the present day (II). It will explore the narrative aspects of the short story and provide students with an understanding of the genre, and the historical context in which it developed. Conducted in Italian. Prerequisite: ITAL 3001-3002 or permission of department.

Independent Study. (Formerly ITAL 3391).

Intensive oral drills and laboratory activities, including computer-assisted instruction. Reinforces the material covered in JAPN 1102-1103. Taken simultaneously with JAPN 1102-1103.

Intensive oral drills and laboratory activities, including computer-assisted instruction. Reinforces the material covered in JAPN 1102-1103. Taken simultaneously with JAPN 1102-1103.

Modern Japanese. Mastery of the basic proficiency-oriented linguistic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing (Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji) mainly through computer-aided learning methods.

Modern Japanese. Mastery of the basic proficiency-oriented linguistic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing (Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji) mainly through computer-aided learning methods.

Intensive oral drills and laboratory activities, including computer-assisted instruction. Reinforces the material covered in JAPN 2101-2102. Taken simultaneously with JAPN 2101-2102.

Intensive oral drills and laboratory activities, including computer assisted instruction. Reinforces the material covered in JAPN 2101-2102.

Review of the essentials of grammar and vocabulary. More advanced study, with emphasis on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Prerequisite for JAPN 2101: JAPN 1103. Prerequisite for JAPN 2102: JAPN 2101.

Review of the essentials of grammar and vocabulary. More advanced study, with emphasis on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Prerequisite for JAPN 2101: JAPN 1103. Prerequisite for JAPN 2102: JAPN 2101.

Continuation of the four skills development in Japanese. Emphasis on reading. Prerequisites for JAPN 3111: JAPN 2111 or 2102. Prerequisite for JAPN 3112: JAPN 3111.

Continuation of the four skills development in Japanese. Emphasis on reading. Prerequisites for JAPN 3111: JAPN 2111 or 2102. Prerequisite for JAPN 3112: JAPN 3111.

Intermediate level readings. Emphasis on modern Japanese in the various disciplines. Prerequisite: JAPN 2111 or JAPN 2102.

Intermediate level readings. Emphasis on modern Japanese in the various disciplines. Prerequisite: JAPN 2111 or JAPN 2102.

Emphasis on conversation and reading in business-related materials. Includes basic business correspondence. (For students who have reached the third-year level in Japanese language.) Prerequisite: JAPN 2111 or JAPN 2102.

Emphasis on conversation and reading in business-related materials. Includes basic business correspondence. (For students who have reached the third-year level in Japanese language.) Prerequisite: JAPN 2111 or JAPN 2102.

This course is divided into three periods: the Pre-Columbian and the Encounter, the Colonial period and the post-independence period historical. Its focus is on the political, cultural and social formations, the impact of the encounter between Europeans and the indigenous peoples, the colonial, post independence and contemporary periods. Some of the themes of our inquiry are: indigenous culture, conquest and colonialism, nationalism, cultural expressions, hierarchies of class and caste, social movements, religions, migration, cultural formations, globalization and transnationalism, and race and ethnicity.

The course explores the personal, political, historical and sacred being of Latinas/Latinos in the United States from the perspective of a theory of transformation. Particular attention is given to the struggle of Latinas and Latinos with the inherited stories of their cultural past and present and the conflict between their heritage and the dominant stories of our wider society. It intends to provide an understanding of the Latino people in our midst creating cultures and communities in the United States.

Survey of the development of the New World empires of Spain and Portugal from Pre-Columbian times through independence.

Evolution of societies and nation states from the 1820s to independence.

The issues facing Latinos/Latinas in the United States and an exploration of the reasons for powerlessness in this large, diversified population. Students come to understand the process of comunalization and how it relates to politicalization.

Basic forces conditioning the politics of the area. The variety of governmental structures and party systems in Mexico, South and Central America.

Topics are chosen by the Latin American and Latino/Latina Studies faculty. Through lectures, discussion of readings, written assignments and other means, students explore a special topic in the field of Latin American and Latino/Latina Studies.

Topics are chosen by the Latin American and Latino/Latina Studies faculty. Through lectures, discussion of readings, written assignments and other means, students explore a special topic in the field of Latin American and Latino/Latina Studies.

Topics are chosen by the Latin American and Latino/Latina Studies faculty. Through lectures, discussion of readings, written assignments and other means, students explore a special topic in the field of Latin American and Latino/Latina Studies.

A survey of the literature written by Latina/Latino authors in the United States. Reading materials, class discussions, exams, and term papers will be in English, but Spanish majors and minors, and native Spanish speakers will be encouraged to write in Spanish, and read Spanish translations when available.

The course traces the history of the Latino presence in U.S. filmmaking from the silent era, through the first Spanish language talkies produced in the U.S., to the films of today including both features and documentaries. The centrality of the question of Latino political power (or the historical lack thereof) will also be examined. We will closely study historical, social and aesthetic aspects of each movie discussed.

Topics are chosen by the Latin American and Latino/Latina Studies faculty. Through lectures, discussion of readings, written assignments and other means, students explore a special topic in the field of Latin American and Latino/Latina Studies.

Topics are chosen by the Latin American and Latino/Latina Studies faculty. Through lectures, discussion of readings, written assignments and other means, students explore a special topic in the field of Latin American and Latino/Latina Studies.

Students are placed in employment settings where they apply their theoretical knowledge and research skills to the practical demands of the workplace. Supervision is provided both by the employing agency and by a faculty advisor.

This course provides the capstone experience for Latin American and Latino/Latina Studies majors. In this course, students will critically engage the history of area studies, in particular the interdisciplinary field of Latin American and Latino/Latina Studies and contextualize this history in our contemporary globalized present. This course will merge the humanities and social sciences tracks of the major under the rubric of critical theory.

Introduction to the basics of the language through reading short narratives in Latin. Emphasis on building a better understanding of English grammar and vocabulary through Latin, with some discussion of the history and culture of ancient Rome.

Introduction to the basics of the language through reading short narratives in Latin. Emphasis on building a better understanding of English grammar and vocabulary through Latin, with some discussion of the history and culture of ancient Rome.

Continuation of the basics of reading Latin, including an introduction to some of the best-loved Latin authors: Catullus, Cicero, Horace, Vergil and Ovid. Prerequisite: LATN 1102.

Continuation of the basics of reading Latin, including an introduction to some of the best-loved Latin authors: Catullus, Cicero, Horace, Vergil and Ovid. Prerequisite: LATN 1102.

Selected readings. Exploration of content, motives, structure and influence. Prerequisite: LATN 2102.

Study of the style, meter and subject matter of elegiac poetry through selected readings. Prerequisite: LATN 2102.

Selected readings from Plautus and Terence. Exploration of plot, characters and staging of the plays. Prerequisite: LATN 2102.

Selected readings from Vergil's Aeneid. Study of his narrative art, style, composition and meter. Prerequisite: LATN 2102.

Extensive readings from the Eclogues and Georgics. Study of the motives, forms, sources and techniques. Prerequisite: LATN 2102.

A focused study of one genre or author, to be determined by the professor and posted prior to registration.

Issues of current interest to the comparative study of French, Italian, Spanish, or Latin-American civilizations. Varying topics focus on region, periods and aspects of these cultures.

This course is designed for students who studied Russian in High School for two or more years but did not qualify to enroll in Intermediate Russian I at the Placement Test. The course offers a general review of the grammatical and communicative contents of Elementary Russian I and II. This course does not count toward graduation.

Fundamentals of grammar. Russian alphabet, pronunciation and syntax. Competence in aural and oral aspects are stressed in addition to learning the Russian alphabet, reading and writing.

Fundamentals of grammar. Russian alphabet, pronunciation and syntax. Competence in aural and oral aspects are stressed in addition to learning the Russian alphabet, reading and writing.

Intensive oral drills and laboratory activities, including computer-assisted instruction. Reinforces the material covered in Russian 1001-1002. Taken simultaneously with RUSS 1001.

Intensive oral drills and laboratory activities, including computer-assisted instruction. Reinforces the material covered in Russian 1002. Taken simultaneously with RUSS 1002.

Review of the essentials of grammar, vocabulary building, conversation and composition. Prerequisite: RUSS 1002 or equivalent department placement test or permission of the department. Formerly RUSS 1101.

Review of the essentials of grammar, vocabulary building, conversation and composition. Prerequisite: RUSS 1002 or equivalent department placement test or permission of the department. Formerly RUSS 1102.

Intensive oral drills and laboratory activities, including computer-assisted instruction. Reinforces the material covered in Russian 2001. Taken simultaneously with RUSS 2001. Formerly RUSS 1111.

Intensive oral drills and laboratory activities, including computer-assisted instruction. Reinforces the material covered in Russian 2002. Taken simultaneously with RUSS 2002. Formerly RUSS 1112.

Rapid review of grammar. Practice in conversation and writing advanced compositions; emphasis on idiomatic constructions. Prerequisite: RUSS 2002 or equivalent. Formerly RUSS 2111.

Rapid review of grammar. Practice in conversation and writing advanced compositions; emphasis on idiomatic constructions. Prerequisite: RUSS 2002 or equivalent. Formerly RUSS 2112.

Conversation based on topics of everyday life, cultural interests and occupational situations. Conducted in Russian. Prerequisite: RUSS 2002. Formerly RUSS 2101.

Technical material in recent publications in the physical sciences. Prerequisite: RUSS 2002 or permission of department. Formerly RUSS 2113.

Technical material in recent publications in the physical sciences. Prerequisite: RUSS 2002 or permission of department. Formerly RUSS 3032.

Evolution of Russian pattern of civilization from the 8th century to the present. Artistic, geographic, historic, literacy and social background of Russia. Conducted in Russian. Prerequisite: RUSS 2002 or permission of department. Formerly RUSS 2117.

Major writers from the 18th to the 20th centuries: Turgenev, Goncharov, Pushkin, Lermontov, Tolstoy, Gogol, Dostoevsky and others. Conducted in Russian. Prerequisite: RUSS 3001-3002 or permission of department. Formerly RUSS 2115.

A survey of Russian cinema from the turn of this century to the present. Prerequisite: RUSS 2002. Formerly RUSS 2316.

Representative Russian writers from Pushkin through the modern period. Conducted in Russian. Prerequisite: RUSS 3001- 3002 or permission of department. Formerly RUSS 2313.

Independent Study. Formerly RUSS 3391.

Independent Study. Formerly RUSS 3392.

Fundamentals of grammar. Pronunciation and syntax. Competence in aural and oral aspects are stressed in addition to reading and writing.

Fundamentals of grammar. Pronunciation and syntax. Competence in aural and oral aspects are stressed in addition to reading and writing.

Review of the essentials of grammar, vocabulary building, conversation and composition. Reading of modern prose. Prerequisite: SPAN 1002 or SPAN 1003 or equivalent department placement test or permission of department. Formerly SPAN 1101.

Review of the essentials of grammar, vocabulary building, conversation and composition. Reading of modern prose. Prerequisite: SPAN 1002 or SPAN 1003 or equivalent department placement test or permission of department. Formerly SPAN 1102.

Addresses the specific linguistic problems of students whose native language is Spanish and who want to improve their knowledge of it. Study of the basic elements of Spanish orthography and grammar as related to listening, speaking, reading and writing. Formerly SPAN 2401.

Addresses the specific linguistic problems of students whose native language is Spanish and who want to improve their knowledge of it. Study of the basic elements of Spanish orthography and grammar as related to listening, speaking, reading and writing. Formerly SPAN 2402.

Course designed for Intermediate-Low level students. Held at the University of Alicante. Immersion in Spanish culture and language. Class emphasis on everyday situations. Excursions to major Spanish cities, including Madrid, Granada, and Barcelona. Prerequisite: SPAN 1002 or permission of the Program Director.

Seeks to broaden and perfect existing language skills. Review of selected grammatical structures. Emphasis on reading, writing and oral discussion on contemporary cultural issues. Prerequisite: SPAN 2002 or equivalent. Formerly SPAN 1201.

Seeks to broaden and perfect existing language skills. Review of selected grammatical structures. Emphasis on reading, writing and oral discussion on contemporary cultural issues. Prerequisite: SPAN 2002 or equivalent. Formerly SPAN 1202.

Conversational practice. Drill in correct pronunciation, articulation and intonation. Vocabulary and idiom study; conducted in Spanish. Not available to native speakers of Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 3002 or taken simultaneously with SPAN 3001-3002. Formerly SPAN 2101.

Development of conversational skills applied to occupational situations. Prerequisite: SPAN 2002. Formerly SPAN 2102.

Practice in contemporary business, administrative and personal correspondence in Spanish. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 1202, 2102 or 2502 or permission of department.

This course focuses on helping students improve their pronunciation of Spanish. It provides some background on the rules of the Spanish sound system and a complete practical review of Spanish pronunciation. Emphasis on differences with English and among regional varieties of Spanish. Formerly SPAN 3116.

Development of the Spanish pattern of civilization from pre-Roman times to the present. Required for majors. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 3002 or 3102 or permission of department. Formerly SPAN 3211.

Evolution of the Spanish-American pattern of civilization from the pre-Hispanic period to the present. Required for majors. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 3002 or 3102 or permission of department. Formerly SPAN 3212.

Focused on the intersections of gender, race and class in the context of Latin American popular cultural production. Incorporates a number of different disciplines, including film, fiction, dance, music and art. The student will develop an awareness of the social and historical contexts in which manifestations of popular culture have developed in various regions of Latin America. Readings will focus on the analysis of popular representations of history, gender, sexuality, racial and religious hybrid identities, tradition, modernity, social class, and religion. Reading materials, class discussions, exams, and term papers will be in English, but Spanish majors and minors, and native Spanish speakers will be encouraged to write in Spanish, and read Spanish translations when available.

Issues of current interest to the study of Hispanic civilization. Varying topics focus on regions, periods, and lesser-taught aspects of Spanish (Peninsular), Latin American and USA Latino culture. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2002 or permission of the department. Formerly SPAN 2213.

Issues of current interest to the study of Hispanic civilization. Varying topics focus on regions, periods, and lesser-taught aspects of Spanish (Peninsular), Latin American and USA Latino culture. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2002 or permission of the department. Formerly SPAN 2214.

Study of literary genres, concepts, periods and movements in relation to Spanish Peninsular and Spanish-American literature. Required for majors. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 3012 or SPAN 3102 or permission of department. Formerly SPAN 3311.

Selected literary works from Spain and Spanish America up to the 18th century. (Formerly SPAN 3301)

Development of proficiency in the Spanish language through the screening and analysis of critically acclaimed and selected Spanish and Latin American films. Focuses on film as a major expression of Spanish and Latin American culture. Readings and discussions relative to their historical, social, political, aesthetic, literary and linguistic contexts. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 3002 or 3102 or permission of department. Formerly SPAN 2711.

Course designed for Advanced level students. Course held at the University of Alicante. Immersion in Spanish culture and language. Class emphasis on Spanish Civilization and Literature. Excursions to major Spanish cities, including Madrid, Granada, and Barcelona. Prerequisite: SPAN 2002 or permission of the Program Director.

Issues of current interest to the study of Hispanic civilization. Varying topics focus on regions, periods, and lesser-taught aspects of Spanish (Peninsular), Latin American and USA Latino culture. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 3002 or permission of the department. Formerly SPAN 2215.

Issues of current interest to the study of Hispanic civilization. Varying topics focus on regions, periods, and lesser-taught aspects of Spanish (Peninsular), Latin American and USA Latino culture. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2002 or permission of the department. Formerly SPAN 2216.

Outstanding Spanish literature from its beginning to the 16th century. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2002 or 3102 or permission of department. Formerly SPAN 4311.

Outstanding Spanish prose writers of the 16th and 17th centuries, with emphasis on Cervantes and the picaresque. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 3002 or 3102 or permission of department. Formerly SPAN 4313.

Representative Spanish writers of the Generation of 27 and post- Civil War period. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 3002 or 3102 or permission of department. Formerly SPAN 4317.

Development of the Spanish-American novel and short story from the colonial period up to the Boom. Reading and analysis of representative works. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 3002 or 3102 or permission of department. Formerly SPAN 4318.

Development of the Spanish-American theater from the colonial period to the present. Reading and analysis of representative works. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 3002 or 3102 or permission of department. Formerly SPAN 4319.

Study of the Spanish-American essay. Reading and analysis of representative works. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 3002 or 3102 or permission of department. Formerly SPAN 4322.

Development of Spanish-American poetry from the colonial period to the present. Study and analysis of representative works. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 3002 or 3102 or permission of department. Formerly SPAN 4321.

Representative authors from Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 3002 or 3102 or permission of department. Formerly SPAN 4323.

Independent Study. Formerly SPAN 4391.

Independent Study. Formerly SPAN 4392.