Department of Foreign Languages
The Department of Foreign Languages promotes global awareness and intercultural understanding by providing instruction in various languages. We prepare students to function effectively in a foreign language by offering courses in literature, culture, linguistics, and language for professional purposes. Students will not only develop their communicative skills, but they will also perform critical thinking and analysis, which will make them true citizens of the world.
The Department of Foreign Languages offers courses leading towards the Minor in French and Spanish. Chinese classes are also available as electives.
In selecting a minor in French or Spanish, students must register in the Department of Foreign Languages and seek advisement from departmental advisors.
Grades of “C” or better are required in all courses dedicated to the Minor Requirements.
To be eligible for graduation as a French minor or Spanish minor, students must follow a program of specific course requirements. Course requirements for the minor programs are summarized as follows:
Minor in French, click here.
Minor in Spanish, click here.
Chinese Courses
Elementary Chinese I (3) Fundamentals of Chinese pronunciation and grammar along with basic development of listening/ speaking and reading/writing skills. Three hours of lecture per week.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
Elementary Chinese II (3) Continuation of CHNS 131. Fundamentals of Chinese pronunciation and grammar along with development of listening/speaking and reading/writing skills Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: CHNS 131.
Prerequisite(s): CHNS 131
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
Intermediate Chinese I (3) Application of grammar, elementary composition, media-aided listening and reading proficiency; focused development of writing and oral skills with a study and analysis of culture. Three hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CHNS 131 and CHNS 132 or the equivalent.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
Intermediate Chinese II (3) Analysis of grammar; translation; media-aided listening and reading proficiency; focused development of writing and communicative skills with a study and analysis of culture. Three hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHNS 231.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
French Courses
Elementary French I (3) Fundamentals of French pronunciation and grammar with drills in spoken and written French. Three hours of lecture per week. Listed as FREN 1311 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
Elementary French II (3) Continuation of FR 131. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: FR 131. Listed as FREN 1312 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
Prerequisite(s): (FR 131)
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
Elementary Business French I (3) Fundamental language skills with emphasis on introduction to business French in order to set up base for further comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Focus on correct habits of pronunciation and oral presentation emphasizing on the vocabulary, cultural knowledge, and linguistic tools that a student needs in order to work and succeed in an international French-speaking environment. Preparation of the DFP Affaires (Business French Certificate), level A2 or B1 (Elementary / Intermediate) granted by the Paris International Chamber of Commerce (CCIP). Three hours of lecture per week. Practical alternative to FR 131 (Elementary French I).
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
Intermediate French I (3) Review of French pronunciation and grammar using a reader and more advanced classroom and laboratory materials. Two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: FR 132. Listed as FREN 2311 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
Prerequisite(s): (FR 132)
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
Intermediate French II (3) Continuation of FR 231. Two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: FR 231. Listed as FREN 2312 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
Prerequisite(s): (FR 231)
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
Review of French Grammar and Composition (3) Review of French grammar with emphasis on the more difficult structures and idioms. Concurrent practice in conversation and diction provided. Conducted in both English and French. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: FR 231 and FR 232.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
Scientific French (3) Individualized readings in the physical, natural, and social sciences to familiarize students with the specialized vocabulary of their field in translating from French to English. Graduate students may substitute the passing of this course with a grade of "B" or better for the graduate foreign language reading examination. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: FR 231 and FR 232 or consent of the instructor.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
Survey of the Literary movements and writers in Francophone Literature Africa from the French Colonization to the Independence. 3 credit hours.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
Contemporary France I (3) Study of French institutions and movements since the beginning of the twentieth century, including transportation, politics, education, geography, industrialization, social classes, world wars, and fine arts. Conducted in both English and French. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: FR 231 and FR 232 or consent of the instructor.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
Business French (3) Designed to present specialized vocabulary, methods, and techniques pertaining to how to conduct French business, to enable students to prepare business documents and letters. Conducted in both English and French. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: FR 231 and FR 232 or consent of the instructor.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
Directed Study (3) Study of a single topic, particular work, or author under the direction of a faculty member. Prior approval for enrollment needed from the Faculty Chair. May be retaken for credit. Prerequisites: Senior standing as a French major and consent of both the Faculty Chair and instructor.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
French Influence in Africa (3) Study of the importance of the French presence in French-speaking African countries utilizing critical and analytical approaches that will allow students to acquire an understanding of the language and culture of contemporary French Africa. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: Senior standing as a French major and consent of both the Faculty Chair and instructor.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
Spanish Courses
Elementary Spanish I (3) Fundamentals of Spanish pronunciation and grammar along with intensive listening/speaking and reading/writing skills development. Three hours of lecture per week. Listed as SPAN 1311 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
Elementary Spanish II (3) Continuation of SPAN 131. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: SPAN 131. Listed as SPAN 1312 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 131
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
Intermediate Spanish I (3) Application of grammar; elementary composition; media-aided listening and reading proficiency; focused development of aural-oral skills. Two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 131 and SPAN 132 or the equivalent. Listed as SPAN 2311 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
Intermediate Spanish II (3) Analysis of grammar; translation; media-aided listening and reading proficiency; focused development of aural-oral skills. Two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: SPAN 231. Listed as SPAN 2312 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 231
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
Study of Hispanic Film (3) Provision of critical examination of fi lms by representing directors in the Hispanic world, focusing on presentation of Hispanic culture, history and society through the lens of cinema. Elective course. Prerequisite: SPAN 231.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
Review of Grammar and Composition (3) Provision of intensive training in manipulating Spanish in speaking and writing. Conducted in Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 231 and SPAN 232.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
Conversation and Diction (3) Communication practice designed to develop a superior level of oral proficiency. Conducted in Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 231 and SPAN 232.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
Introduction to Spanish Literature I (3) Survey of the great works of Spanish literature from the Middle Ages through the Golden Age. Conducted in Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 331 and SPAN 332.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
Introduction to Spanish Literature II (3) Survey of the great works of Spanish literature from the Neoclassical period to the present. Conducted in Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 331 and SPAN 332.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
Introduction to Latin American Literature I (3) Survey of the great works of Latin American writers from colonial times to the beginning of the Mexican Revolution. Conducted in Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 331 and SPAN 332.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
Introduction to Latin American Literature II (3) Survey of the great works of Latin American writers of the 20th century. Conducted in Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 331 and SPAN 332.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
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Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
Masterpieces of World Theatre (3) Study of selected dramas in modern theatre, focusing on the masterpieces of the twentieth century. Conducted in Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 331 and SPAN 332.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
Culture and Civilization of Spain (3) Survey of the culture and civilization of Spain from prehistoric times to the Civil War. Conducted in Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 331 and SPAN 332.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
Masterpieces of Hispanic Literature (3) Study of great works from the Spanish-speaking nations and communities within the United States. Conducted in Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 331 and SPAN 332.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
Directed Study (3) Study of a single topic, particular work, or author under the direction of a faculty member. Prior approval for enrollment needed from the Faculty Chair. May be retaken for credit. Prerequisite: Senior standing as a Spanish major and consent of both the Faculty Chair and instructor.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages