Global Languages and Cultural Studies
Faculty
Tania Carrasquillo Hernández, Ph.D. (Chair)
Marie Mofin Noussi, Ph.D.
Sandra Terra, Ph.D.
Sonia Ticas, Ph.D.
Linfield University recognizes the purposeful study of languages and cultures as an integral part of a liberal arts education. The Global Languages and Cultural Studies department offers a humanistic approach to the engagement with issues of language and culture in a globalized world. Our curriculum draws from the fields of second language acquisition and linguistics and from cultural studies including literature, the arts, film, and more. We offer coursework both in the departmental languages and in English. Our language courses address all phases of language learning. Such study aims to foster a deeper understanding of the cultural traditions embedded in the languages we offer. In addition, we believe that solid proficiency in a language other than English and study of cultures from a humanistic perspective dramatically increase our awareness of our own place in the world and enhance our claim to global citizenship. Through the study of languages, literatures and cultural manifestations, we:
- cultivate more empathy when engaging with a diversity of views;
- sharpen our communication skills in English while developing proficiency in a world language;
- expand our perspectives on issues related to plurality and diversity;
- develop intercultural competencies to successfully navigate multilingual and multicultural environments; and
- gain insight into how global processes shape communities around the world
The department offers small classes to ensure personalized attention and close interpersonal relations between the faculty. The development of oral and written proficiency is stressed at all levels. Regular meetings with international language assistants and tutors are encouraged for students seeking additional practice to strengthen their skills outside of the classroom. A semester or full year of study, generally during the third year, in a variety of programs endorsed by the department is available for both majors and minors, allowing students to experience other cultures firsthand.
Our department majors and minors prepare students for a broad spectrum of professions in business, education, environmental studies, health, international relations, journalism, psychology, or any field that seeks individuals who have strong communication skills and awareness of global issues in transnational perspectives. Language Certificates, designed for students who cannot study abroad or complete the full coursework required for the minors or majors, are available in French and Spanish only. All programs emphasize the development of intercultural competencies alongside language learning.
Honors
The Department of Global Languages and Cultural Studies recognizes outstanding students who demonstrate great progress in language acquisition, leadership, promotion of study abroad and cultural engagement beyond the study abroad experience. We honor such students with the Juliette Barber French Award, The Hildegard Kurz Cultural Ambassador Award and the Doña Marina Spanish Award. Linfield University also has a chapter of Pi Delta Phi, the French Honor Society.
Proficiency Goals
The ACTFL target levels referred to in the course descriptions are those proficiency levels described in detail in the Proficiency Guidelines developed by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. These target levels imply the development of competencies in the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Teaching in elementary and intermediate courses is proficiency-based, i.e. with a practical orientation geared towards functional communication in professional and non-professional settings.
Programs
Requirements
The Department of Global Languages and Cultural Studies offers two tracks and two Interdisciplinary minors:
- A major in Spanish is available through the Language and Culture track. Minors are available in French and Spanish for students interested in developing their language proficiency while studying the cultures associated with these languages. For these majors and minors students take courses primarily in the target language on campus and at study abroad sites.
The major under this track is: Spanish Language and Culture; the minors under this track are French Language and Culture and Spanish Language and Culture. - Two interdisciplinary minors are housed in the Global Languages and Cultural Studies Department: Latin American/Latinx Studies and Linguistics. The faculty work closely with affiliate departments to meet the curricular needs of individual students. Students should consult with appropriate faculty for advising.
Majors and minors within the GLCS Department are encouraged and up to 8 credits may be applied to a major and a minor; however, the language for each program must be different.
The majors in the Global Languages and Cultural Studies Department are completed in 3 steps:
- Preparation to effectively benefit from experiences abroad;
- 1-2 semesters of study abroad;
- Course(s) to reflect on and integrate those experiences upon return.
Students begin the first step by taking a placement exam and enrolling in appropriate language courses until they go abroad. In this step, they will also take an introductory methods course in English (LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IN GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE (GLCS 210)) and a cross-cultural and linguistic skills course (CROSS-CULTURAL & LINGUISTIC SKILLS (GLCS 280)) in the spring semester prior to studying abroad. While abroad in the second step, students will complete a portfolio (PORTFOLIO (GLCS 380)). Upon returning from abroad, they will complete the third step, which includes a capstone course (ADVANCED CROSS-CULTURAL SEMINAR (GLCS 483)) in which they will reflect on the study abroad experience; develop a senior project; and explore career options. Early planning is key to be able to complete the majors in the GLCS department in a timely manner.
Courses that serve all language concentrations are labeled GLCS and are generally taught in English. Some of these courses have LC designations and are usually open to all students. Advanced courses may also have Linfield Curriculum designations. Up to two LC’s may be met alongside major requirements taken at Linfield or a study abroad site with pre-approval. Experiential and service learning opportunities both locally and abroad may be available for students to put into practice their linguistic and cultural skills.
All students interested in studying a language who have prior experience in that language must take a Language Placement Exam. This includes bilingual and heritage learners of Spanish or any of the other languages we offer. For entering students who place into a 300-level course, the department will waive four of the 41 credits required for their chosen major track.
Study Abroad for Global Language and Cultural Studies Majors and Minors: All students majoring or minoring in the department are generally required to study abroad in order to have significant immersive language and cultural experiences. For Spanish majors, the study abroad requirement typically ranges from one semester to a full academic year, depending on language proficiency and prior exposure to the target culture, as determined by the departmental faculty. All students pursuing a minor in the department also study abroad for one semester, with exception of the Latinx studies minor, which does not have a semester abroad requirement. In extenuating circumstances, the study abroad requirement may be waived, granted the student can demonstrate required proficiency as determined by the departmental faculty and completion of the major or minor is feasible at Linfield. Students must take an appropriate course at the 300-level (302 or above for Spanish) on the home campus after their study abroad. Students work closely with their language advisors especially in choosing the study abroad program and appropriate courses for their chosen major.
Grades: Courses in which a student has earned a grade less than C may not be applied toward a major or minor in the department. Study abroad programs may have specific GPA requirements.
Courses Taught in English
The department also teaches a number of courses in English. They afford students, who do not have advanced proficiency in the language, the opportunity to become acquainted with the cultures associated with the languages we teach and expose them to interdisciplinary perspectives. All these carry Linfield Curriculum (LC) designations in areas such as Global Pluralisms, Creative Studies, Individuals Systems, Societies, and Vital Past. As with all departments, there is a limit of 2 courses from the GLCS department that may be used toward LC credit. Sample courses include the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GLCS 210 | LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IN GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE | 4 |
| GLCS 270 | SPANISH IN THE US | 4 |
| GLFA 215 | INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN CINEMA | 4 |
| GLFA 230 | INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN STUDIES | 4 |
Also, classes offered during January Term abroad. Please check individual language sections for more detailed information.
Courses
A list of this department's infrequently taught courses can be found on the Registrar’s webpages.
Paracurricular Courses
GLFR 030 FRENCH CONVERSATION PRACTICE (1 credit)
Opportunities for complementary conversational practice concurrent with 200 or 300 level language class or during semesters when no appropriate language class is available; small group discussion of topics of everyday life as well as insights into cultural topics through media; small group discussions led by native speakers including language assistants; 20 hours of practice required. May be repeated.
Total Course fees: $10.00
Typically offered: Fall and Spring Semesters, Annually
(EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING)
GLSP 030 SPANISH CONVERSATION PRACTICE (1 credit)
Opportunities for complementary conversational practice concurrent with 200 or 300 level language class or during semesters when no appropriate language class is available; small group discussion of topics of everyday life as well as insights into cultural topics through media; small group discussions led by native speakers including language assistants; 20 hours of practice required. May be repeated.
Total Course fees: $10.00
Typically offered: Fall and Spring Semesters, Annually
(EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING)
GLSP 040 COMMUNITY SERVICE (1 credit)
Community service activity in various local sites such as schools and agencies where language and cultural skills are desirable. Especially encouraged for students able to provide services to local Spanish-speaking communities. May be repeated with different placement. (S/U)
Total Course fees: $5.00
Typically offered: Fall and Spring Semesters
(EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING)
GLCS 098 SENIOR TUTOR (1 credit)
Assisting in language and culture classes or providing non-paid tutoring services to enhance language and intercultural skills of peers. 20 hrs. required. May be repeated for credit assisting in a different class.(S/U)
Total Course fees: $5.00
Typically offered: Fall and Spring Semesters
(EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING)
Interdisciplinary Courses
GLCS 106 INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS (3 credits)
An introduction to linguistics, the scientific study of human language. Consideration of languages as systems of sounds, forms, structures, meanings, and symbols. Attention will also be given to the biological, psychological, social, anthropological, and cultural aspects of language and language use. No background in languages other than English is required (although such background will be helpful and welcomed). (Listed as GLCS 106 and SOAN 106.)
Total Course fees: $20.00
Typically offered: Spring Semester, Even Years
(INDIVID/SYSTEMS/SOCIETIES)
GLCS 210 LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IN GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE (4 credits)
Introductory survey course for the Global Cultural Studies (GCS) interdisciplinary majors and Language and Culture majors in French, Japanese and Spanish. Addresses the questions of what Global Cultural Studies are and why the study of culture and language in a global context is critical in our world today. Introduction to humanistic questions, concepts, frameworks, global themes and analytical skills necessary for the study of languages, literatures, cinema, and other media or cultural texts from global perspectives. Examination of past and present processes of globalization. Open to all students. Required for all majors in Global Languages and Cultural Studies.
Typically offered: Spring Semester
(GLOBAL PLURALISM)
GLCS 270 SPANISH IN THE US (4 credits)
Study of the language situation surrounding Spanish in the United States including sociolinguistic, historical, and political perspectives. Explore the relationship between language and identity, as well as ideologies, attitudes, policies, and the varieties of Spanish spoken by its diverse communities. Conducted in English.
Total Course fees: $15.00
(INDIVID/SYSTEMS/SOCIETIES, U.S. PLURALISM)
GLCS 280 CROSS-CULTURAL & LINGUISTIC SKILLS (2 credits)
Acquisition of analytical tools and practical skills necessary to productively develop linguistic and cultural proficiency in courses, interactions across cultural groups through travel, experiential learning, and in any other related activity. Course work includes readings, class discussions, reflections, presentations, surveys, linguistic, and intercultural assessments. Required for all department majors and Spanish minors prior to study abroad or during their second year of study if not going abroad.
Total Course fees: $50.00
Typically offered: Spring Semester, Annually
GLCS 365 ETHNIC DIVERSITY IN EASTERN AND CENTRAL EUROPE (4 credits)
History and politics of Southeast, East Central, and Central Europe from the 1500s to the present. Consideration of ethnic, religious, cultural, and linguistic diversity from Ottoman expansion westward to Habsburg heritage of modern Austria. Taught in German. Offered fall in Vienna only.
(GLOBAL PLURALISM, INDIVID/SYSTEMS/SOCIETIES, VITAL PAST)
GLCS 380 PORTFOLIO (1-2 credits)
Reflection on personalized portfolio based on linguistic and intercultural assessments from GLCS 280; focus on interventions to ensure progress in all language skills and increase cross-cultural engagement. Portfolio features representative coursework, reflections, and intercultural assessment activities. Preliminary research work for language majors.
Typically offered: Fall and Spring Semesters, As Needed
GLCS 439 PEER INSTRUCTION (2-5 credits)
Advanced study opportunity for outstanding students to assist faculty members in the classroom. Focus on course content and pedagogy. May be repeated once for credit provided total credit number does not exceed 5.(S/U)
Prerequisites: Application and consent of instructor.
(EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING)
GLCS 480 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-5 credits)
A flexible course suited to the needs of the individual student. Reading and research on a special project. NOTE: The Independent Study Petition must be completed and approved before enrollment.
GLCS 483 ADVANCED CROSS-CULTURAL SEMINAR (4 credits)
Integration of students' personal experiences living in diverse communities in the U.S. or through study abroad with coursework completed for the chosen departmental major. Emphasis on the role of language, both verbal and non-verbal, in cross-cultural interactions. Discussion of global issues related to cultures of study. Reflection on application of department majors in professional settings. Completion of a capstone project and final language proficiency and intercultural assessments.
Total Course fees: $75.00
Prerequisites: Senior standing in a Global Languages and Cultural Studies major, and GLCS 380 or suitable substitution if exempted from study abroad.
Typically offered: Fall Semester, Annually
(MAJOR WRITING INTENSIVE)
GLCS 487 INTERNSHIP (1-3 credits)
Practical experience in a work setting drawing upon the specialized skills developed by language majors. Additional expertise as required for a given internship setting (marketing, communications, leadership potential, etc.). Preference given to language majors and minors. 40 hours on-site for each enrolled credit. (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Prerequisites: Advanced language proficiency and departmental approval required.
(EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING)
GLCS 490 SENIOR THESIS (2 credits)
Opportunity to extend the senior capstone project into a publishable senior thesis in English or in the target language. A 25 pg. research paper pertaining to a literary, linguistic, or cultural aspect of the target culture or in global perspective. Discussion of theoretical approaches and frameworks used in both humanities and social science disciplines as they pertain to individual topics. Written in close contact with the thesis director. Culminates in an oral defense before the language faculty. By invitation from language faculty only.
Total Course fees: $10.00
Typically offered: Spring Semester
French and Francophone African Studies Courses
GLFR 101 ELEMENTARY FRENCH I (4 credits)
Development of vocabulary, structures, and speaking/reading/writing strategies essential to answering questions; identifying, comparing, and describing people and things; expressing wants and needs; and discussing plans. Preparation for living in a French-speaking culture. Four class hours per week. ACTFL target: Novice High.
Total Course fees: $40.00
Typically offered: Fall Semester
GLFR 102 ELEMENTARY FRENCH II (4 credits)
Continuation of 101. Continued practice in reading, writing, and talking about activities, making plans and inquiries, expressing wants and needs. Some practice in narration of present, past, and future events. Four class hours per week. ACTFL target: Intermediate Low.
Total Course fees: $40.00
Prerequisites: GLFR 101.
Typically offered: Spring Semester
GLFR 105 INTENSIVE ELEMENTARY FRENCH (5 credits)
An accelerated one-semester course that covers the material of 101 and 102. Satisfies language requirement for BA degree. For students with some previous experience in the language but not enough to enroll in 201, and for students with superior language-learning ability. Five class hours per week. ACTFL target: Intermediate Low.
Total Course fees: $50.00
Typically offered: Fall Semester
GLFR 198 SPECIAL TOPICS: JAN TERM TRAVEL (4 credits)
Topics vary according to faculty availability and interest. Cityscapes and Cultural Encounters: Andalusian Spain and Morocco. Offered only as student interest and university resources permit. May be repeated for credit with different topics.
Prerequisites: IDST 098 required previous fall.
Typically offered: January Term
GLFR 200 SOUND LIKE A NATIVE SPEAKER: FRENCH PRONUNCIATION (2 credits)
Improves and perfects the pronunciation of modern standard French for students with at least a college semester of French. The course uses basic theory of French pronunciation and intonation under the culture and communication umbrella to help students develop and strengthen their conversational and listening skills. May be repeated once for credit if content is sufficiently different.
Prerequisites: At least one college semester of French required or place at GLFR 301 or above.
GLFR 201 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I (4 credits)
Review of skills and structures described in 101 and 102. Emphasis on building a large practical vocabulary and on using it to describe and narrate. Reading and aural exercises that include authentic materials; writing exercises that include narration, exposition and dialogue. Preparation for living for an extended period in a French-speaking culture. Four class hours per week.
Total Course fees: $40.00
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in GLFR 102 or GLFR 105, or placement test.
Typically offered: Fall Semester
GLFR 202 FRENCH CULTURE & FREE EXPRESSION (4 credits)
Continuation of 201, with strong emphasis on French oral and written expression through exploration of a contemporary novel, the current press, videos, and other materials selected from coverage of recent events in France.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in GLFR 201 or placement test.
Typically offered: Spring Semester
GLFR 211 INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH CIVILIZATION I (3 credits)
Introduction to the history and civilization of France from the early Renaissance period (XIIth century) to the fall of the Monarchy. History of the constitution of a national identity through the analysis of salient political and artistic movements. Study of cultural achievements and contributions to the world; consideration of special questions inherent in dealing with other European neighbors and the world beyond. Sources include literature, historical and political writing. Conducted in English.
Total Course fees: $15.00
Typically offered: Fall Semester
GLFR 250 TOPICS IN FRANOPHONE LITERATURE AND CULTURE IN ENGLISH (3 credits)
Study of a selection of literary texts and cultural products within a thematic framework related to either the Francophone world in general, a specific Francophone region, or a particular Francophone culture. Emphasis on the multifaceted relationship between literary writing and culture in today's Francophone societies. Taught in English.
Typically offered: Spring Semester
GLFR 298 SPECIAL TOPICS: JAN TERM TRAVEL (4 credits)
Topics vary according to faculty availability and interest. Cityscapes and Cultural Encounters: Andalusian Spain and Morocco. Offered only as student interest and university resources permit. May be repeated for credit with different topics.
Prerequisites: IDST 098 required previous fall.
Typically offered: January Term
GLFR 301 FRENCH COMPOSITION AND CONVERSATION I (4 credits)
Guided practice in expository and narrative writing as well as in aural comprehension of Francophone films and documentaries. Discussion of a variety of cultural topics based on selections from various Francophone countries. Speaking and writing practice involving describing, comparing, hypothesizing, supporting opinions, and functioning in unfamiliar situations. Review of grammar as a tool to improve writing. May be repeated once for credit with a different instructor and content. ACTFL target: Intermediate High.
Total Course fees: $40.00
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in GLFR 202 or placement test.
Typically offered: Fall Semester
(GLOBAL PLURALISM, MAJOR WRITING INTENSIVE)
GLFR 302 INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH AND FRANCOPHONE STUDIES (4 credits)
Introduction to Francophone literature and cultures with main emphasis on acquisition of techniques and tools to analyze recorded oral tradition, texts, and film as cultural artifacts from various Francophone countries. May be repeated once for credit with a different instructor and content. ACTFL target: Intermediate High.
Total Course fees: $40.00
Prerequisites: GLFR 301 or college equivalent.
Typically offered: Spring Semester
(CREATIVE STUDIES, GLOBAL PLURALISM)
GLFR 350 TOPICS IN FRENCH LITERATURE (4 credits)
Study of selected topics in French literature through reading and discussion of major works. Study of literary genres and movements. Practice in literary analysis. Recent topics have included: Albert Camus' Novels, Contemporary 2018-2019 p. 98 Theater and Society, Annie Ernaux's Social Autobiography, and the Bosnian War in Fiction. Conducted in French. GLFR 350 will be taught in conjunction with GLFR 250 but will require an additional hour taught in French.
Total Course fees: $20.00
Prerequisites: GLFR 302 or instructor consent.
(CREATIVE STUDIES, GLOBAL PLURALISM)
GLFR 398 SPECIAL TOPICS: JAN TERM TRAVEL (4 credits)
Topics vary according to faculty availability and interest. Cityscapes and Cultural Encounters: Andalusian Spain and Morocco. Offered only as student interest and university resources permit. May be repeated for credit with different topics.
Prerequisites: IDST 098 required previous fall.
Typically offered: January Term
GLFR 480 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-5 credits)
A flexible course suited to the needs of the individual. Reading and research on a specific topic. NOTE: The Independent Study Petition must be completed and approved before enrollment.
Total Course fees: $15.00
Prerequisites: GLFR 302 or instructor consent; plus completion of the Independent Study Petition.
GLFR 485 SENIOR SEMINAR (3 credits)
Reading, discussion, and writing on individual literary and/or cultural topics which will vary. Culminates in the writing of a long research paper. Recent topics have included Literature of the Occupation (1940-1944), The Francophone African and Caribbean Novel, and a collaborative project on French contemporary society. Mandatory for all seniors majoring in French.
Total Course fees: $15.00
Typically offered: Spring Semester
(CREATIVE STUDIES, GLOBAL PLURALISM, MAJOR WRITING INTENSIVE)
GLFR 498 SPECIAL TOPICS: JAN TERM TRAVEL (4 credits)
Topics vary according to faculty availability and interest. Cityscapes and Cultural Encounters: Andalusian Spain and Morocco. Offered only as student interest and university resources permit. May be repeated for credit with different topics.
Prerequisites: IDST 098 required previous fall.
Typically offered: January Term
GLFA 215 INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN CINEMA (4 credits)
Survey of African cinema. Critical analysis of cinematic works from North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. Comprehensive exploration of films across different regions of Africa in order to capture their richness and diversities, as well as their struggles, in terms of aesthetic, sociopolitical, environmental, economic and cultural significance. Examination of African film institutions with particular attention to their impact on African societies and global cinema. Conducted in English.
Typically offered: Spring Semester
(CREATIVE STUDIES, GLOBAL PLURALISM)
GLFA 230 INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN STUDIES (4 credits)
Interdisciplinary introduction to African studies. Survey of main figures of African Studies with a particular attention to historical periods and geographic particularities, discussion of the relations between Africa and the African diaspora with an emphasis on the necessity to understand "Africans" in their proper human historical and international contexts.
Total Course fees: $20.00
(CREATIVE STUDIES, GLOBAL PLURALISM)
Spanish Courses
GLSP 101 ELEMENTARY SPANISH I (4 credits)
Development of vocabulary, structures, and speaking/reading/writing strategies essential to basic language use. Situation-based practice in asking and answering questions; identifying, comparing, and describing people and things; expressing feelings, wants and needs and discussing plans. Preparation for living in a Spanish-speaking culture. ACTFL target: Novice High.
Total Course fees: $40.00
Typically offered: Fall Semester
GLSP 102 ELEMENTARY SPANISH II (4 credits)
Continuation of 101. Continued practice in reading, writing, talking about activities, making plans and inquiries, expressing wants and needs and discussing experiences. Some practice in narration of present, past and future events, and also in maintaining opinions. ACTFL target: Intermediate Low. A grade of C or better is required to continue to 201. A grade lower than C means a repeat of 105.
Total Course fees: $40.00
Prerequisites: GLSP 101 or placement test.
Typically offered: Spring Semester
GLSP 103 BEGINNING SPANISH FOR THE PROFESSIONS (4 credits)
A two-semester introductory Spanish sequence of courses conducted online. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish in order to gain comfort and increased proficiency in the basic communicative tasks needed in the workplace. Proficiency gained through exposure to linguistic and cultural communities in the online course platform, as well as virtual media and engagement with the greater community and world. Completion of GLSP 103 and GLSP 104 satisfies the B.A. language requirement. Open to OCE students only.
GLSP 104 BEGINNING SPANISH FOR THE PROFESSIONS (4 credits)
A two-semester introductory Spanish sequence of courses conducted online. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish in order to gain comfort and increased proficiency in the basic communicative tasks needed in the workplace. Proficiency gained through exposure to linguistic and cultural communities in the online course platform, as well as virtual media and engagement with the greater community and world. Completion of GLSP 103 and GLSP 104 satisfies the B.A. language requirement. Open to OCE students only.
GLSP 105 INTENSIVE ELEMENTARY SPANISH (5 credits)
An accelerated one-semester course that covers the material of 101 and 102, preparing students for intermediate-level work during the second semester. Satisfies language requirement for BA degree. For students with some previous experience in the language, but not enough to enroll in 201, and for students with superior language-learning ability. ACTFL target: Intermediate Low. A grade of C or better is required to continue to 201. A grade lower than C means a repeat of 105.
Total Course fees: $50.00
Typically offered: Fall and Spring Semesters
GLSP 198 SPECIAL TOPICS: JAN TERM TRAV (4 credits)
Topics vary according to faculty availability and interest. Cityscapes and Cultural Encounters: Andalusian Spain and Morocco. Offered only as student interest and university resources permit. May be repeated for credit with different topics.
Prerequisites: IDST 098 previous fall.
Typically offered: January Term
GLSP 201 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I (4 credits)
Review of skills and structures described in 101 and 102. Emphasis on building a large practical vocabulary, and on using it to describe, narrate, and start building connected discourse. Reading and aural exercises that use authentic materials; writing exercises that reflect real-world tasks. Preparation for living for an extended period in a Spanish-speaking culture. Four class hours per week. ACTFL target: Intermediate Mid.
Total Course fees: $40.00
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in GLSP 102 or 105 or placement test.
GLSP 202 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II (4 credits)
Continuation of 201. Four class hours per week. ACTFL target: Intermediate Mid.
Total Course fees: $40.00
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in GLSP 201 or placement test.
GLSP 290 SPANISH FOR BILINGUAL AND HERITAGE LEARNERS I (4 credits)
Exposure to formal uses of Spanish for native speakers. Development of reading and writing skills at an advanced level; work on advanced structural concepts and expansion of vocabulary in various formal registers. Study of salient Latinx communities in the U.S., patterns of migration and cultural contributions. Examination of Hispanic and Latinx concepts and completion of a project on bilingual/bicultural identities and heritage. Exposure to formal uses of Spanish for native speakers of the language. Development of reading and writing skills at an advanced level; work on advanced structural concepts and expansion of vocabulary in various formal registers.
Total Course fees: $40.00
Prerequisites: Placement Exam or consent of instructor.
Typically offered: Fall Semester, Annually
(U.S. PLURALISM)
GLSP 291 SPANISH FOR BILINGUAL AND HERITAGE LEARNERS II (4 credits)
New proposed language Further exposure to formal uses of Spanish for native speakers of the language. Development of reading and writing skills at an advanced level; Emphasis on Completion of a translation and/or community service project and research on bilingual and bicultural skills as professional assets. Study of literary selections and a memoir as well as engagement with creative writing exercises to explore linguistic and bicultural identities. Further exposure to formal uses of Spanish for native speakers of the language. Development of reading and writing skills at an advanced level; Emphasis on translation and community service.
Total Course fees: $40.00
Prerequisites: GLSP 290, Placement exam or consent of instructor.
Typically offered: Spring Semester, Annually
(CREATIVE STUDIES)
GLSP 298 SPECIAL TOPICS: JAN TERM TRAV (4 credits)
Topics vary according to faculty availability and interest. Cityscapes and Cultural Encounters: Andalusian Spain and Morocco. Offered only as student interest and university resources permit. May be repeated for credit with different topics.
Prerequisites: IDST 098 previous fall.
Typically offered: January Term
GLSP 301 SPANISH COMPOSITION AND CONVERSATION I (4 credits)
Study of advanced grammatical structures, idiomatic expressions, and more precise vocabulary. Discussion of a broad range of political, social, cultural and personal topics based on reading material. Speaking practice includes making more precise descriptions, narrating past events, hypothesizing, expressing and supporting opinions and functioning in unfamiliar situations. In Spanish. ACTFL target: Intermediate High.
Total Course fees: $40.00
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in GLSP 202 or placement test.
(MAJOR WRITING INTENSIVE)
GLSP 302 SPANISH COMPOSITION AND CONVERSATION II (4 credits)
Continuation of 301 with emphasis on more advanced grammar, vocabulary building, sentence connection, more informal and formal writing. Discussion of a broad range of political, social, cultural and personal topics based on reading material. Preparation of formal oral presentation. Reading and discussion of short novel. Recommended for students returning from Semester Abroad Program. In Spanish. ACTFL target: Advanced.
Total Course fees: $40.00
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in 301, equivalent course abroad, or placement test.
(MAJOR WRITING INTENSIVE)
GLSP 305 SPANISH FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS (4 credits)
Linguistic and cultural tools to prepare future health care providers to communicate with Spanish-speaking patients in a medical setting and in culturally appropriate contexts. Acquisition of medical terminology (specific to the digestive, respiratory, musculoskeletal, nervous, and integumentary systems), phrases, and questions to conduct patient interviews, physical exams and take medical history. Study of important cultural aspects of the Hispanic communities around the world to understand their view of health care.
Total Course fees: $15.00
Prerequisites: GLSP 301 or 290 or consent of instructor.
Typically offered: Spring Semester, Alternate Years
(GLOBAL PLURALISM, INDIVID/SYSTEMS/SOCIETIES)
GLSP 306 MEDICAL SPANISH ONLINE (4 credits)
Tools to help future healthcare professionals communicate with Spanish-speaking individuals in a medical setting. Medical terminology (specific to the cardiovascular, digestive, endocrine, reproductive, and excretory systems), linguistic awareness and improvement, and cultural exploration of the Hispanic community in the US related to the healthcare environment and body systems. Prerequisites: GLSP 301 or 290. Offered spring. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: GLSP 301 or GLSP 290.
(INDIVID/SYSTEMS/SOCIETIES, U.S. PLURALISM)
GLSP 311 SPANISH CULTURE & CIVILIZATION (4 credits)
Study of the historical/cultural background of peoples of Spain from early beginnings to present day; focus on ethnic regional distinctions and issues of regionalism and nationalism; examination of the interplay of culture, religion, and politics in historical perspective and in contemporary society. Class discussion conducted in English with readings, writing assignments, and one weekly discussion session in Spanish.
Total Course fees: $20.00
Prerequisites: GLSP 302 or consent of instructor.
(GLOBAL PLURALISM, VITAL PAST)
GLSP 312 MESOAMERICAN SOCIETIES (4 credits)
Study of the historical background of Latin American peoples, before and after the European conquest of the continent. Analyses of the relevant cultural aspects such as: art, music, religion, ritualistic life, festivities, beliefs, traditions, ethnic issues. In Spanish.
Total Course fees: $15.00
Prerequisites: GLSP 302 or consent of instructor.
(GLOBAL PLURALISM, INDIVID/SYSTEMS/SOCIETIES)
GLSP 315 DIASPORIC COMMUNITIES: HISPANIC, CARIBBEAN, AND THE UNITED STATES (4 credits)
Exploration of historical and contemporary experiences of intranational and international migration in the Hispanic Caribbean through the lens of literature, anthropology, and film studies. Emphasis on the, resistance, and adaptation of Cubans, Puerto Ricans, and Dominicans in the diaspora, especially in the US. Study of the interplay of migration and transnationalism in relation to identity, race, gender, class, legal statuses, and colonialism.
Total Course fees: $20.00
Prerequisites: Take GLSP*302 or completion of semester abroad or consent of instructor.
(CREATIVE STUDIES, GLOBAL PLURALISM)
GLSP 350 TOPICS IN LITERATURE (4 credits)
Study of selected topics in Latin American and Hispanic Caribbean literature through reading and discussion of various texts and genres. Focus on gender, class, ethnicity and other forms of difference in contemporary literary discourses. Practice in literary and cultural analysis. Recent topics have included Women's Writing, 20th Century Poetry and, Narratives of Migration. Repeatable for credit when the topic changes. In Spanish.
Total Course fees: $15.00
Prerequisites: GLSP 302, or completion of semester abroad, or consent of instructor.
Typically offered: Fall and Spring Semesters, As Needed
(CREATIVE STUDIES, GLOBAL PLURALISM)
GLSP 360 TOPICS IN CULTURAL STUDIES (4 credits)
Study of salient aspects of culture and societal change in the performative arts and texts produced in Spanish-speaking communities in the U.S. Latin America, the Hispanic Caribbean and in transatlantic and global contexts. Examination of issues of identity formation through the lens of race, gender, class, language and ethnicity. Course topics in recent years have included Music and Cultural Identity, Visual Cultures, and Revolutionary Women. Repeatable for credit when the topic changes. In Spanish.
Total Course fees: $15.00
Prerequisites: GLSP 302, or completion of semester abroad, or consent of instructor.
Typically offered: Fall and Spring Semesters, As Needed
(GLOBAL PLURALISM, INDIVID/SYSTEMS/SOCIETIES)
GLSP 362 LATIN AMERICAN CULTURES THROUGH FILM (4 credits)
Study of cultural identity in film through the lens of gender, class and race. Focus on marginal groups in different societies from Latin America, individual and collective history. Inquiry into relevant historical periods of countries studies. Screenings of films, student presentations, lectures and discussion. In Spanish.
Total Course fees: $20.00
Prerequisites: GLSP 302 or consent of instructor.
(GLOBAL PLURALISM, INDIVID/SYSTEMS/SOCIETIES)
GLSP 370 SPANISH IN THE US (4 credits)
Study of the linguistic landscape of Spanish in the United States from sociolinguistic, historical, and political perspectives. Exploration of Spanish varieties spoken in the U.S., including Mexican, Puerto Rican, and Cuban Spanish. Focus on language maintenance and loss, linguistic ideologies, attitudes toward Spanglish, language and educational policies, bilingualism, and the academic needs of heritage speakers. In Spanish.
Total Course fees: $20.00
Prerequisites: GLSP 302, 291, study abroad or consent of instructor.
Typically offered: Fall and Spring Semesters, Odd Years
(INDIVID/SYSTEMS/SOCIETIES, U.S. PLURALISM)
GLSP 398 SPECIAL TOPICS: JAN TERM TRAV (4 credits)
Topics vary according to faculty availability and interest. Offered only as student interest and university resources permit. May be repeated for credit with different topics.
Prerequisites: IDST 098 previous fall.
Typically offered: January Term
GLSP 400 TRANSLATION WORKSHOP: ENGLISH TO SPANISH (2 credits)
Introduction to the art of translation for specific professions according to student interest. Workshop format focusing on key grammatical aspects of Spanish and on techniques essential to translate texts from English into Spanish. Discussion of issues in translation studies.
Total Course fees: $10.00
Prerequisites: GLSP 302 or GLSP 291 or consent of instructor.
Typically offered: Fall Semester
GLSP 480 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-5 credits)
A flexible course suited to the needs of the individual student. Reading and research on a special project. NOTE: The Independent Study Petition must be completed and approved before enrollment.
Prerequisites: GLSP 302 or instructor consent; plus completion of the Independent Study Petition.
GLSP 485 SENIOR SEMINAR (3 credits)
Reading, discussion, and writing on cultural topics of the Spanish-speaking world, culminating in the writing of a senior thesis paper. Topics chosen while abroad in consultation with adviser. Mandatory for all seniors majoring in Spanish.
Total Course fees: $15.00
Prerequisites: Senior standing.
(MAJOR WRITING INTENSIVE)
GLSP 498 SPECIAL TOPICS: JAN TERM TRAV (4 credits)
Topics vary according to faculty availability and interest. Cityscapes and Cultural Encounters: Andalusian Spain and Morocco. Offered only as student interest and university resources permit. May be repeated for credit with different topics.
Prerequisites: IDST 098 previous fall.
Typically offered: January Term