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
CHNS 131 Elementary Chinese I (3 Credits)
Lecture: 3
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
CHNS 132 Elementary Chinese II (3 Credits)
Lecture: 3
Continuation of CHNS 131. Fundamentals of Chinese pronunciation and grammar along with development of listening/speaking and reading/writing skills.
Prerequisite(s): CHNS 131
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
CHNS 231 Intermediate Chinese I (3 Credits)
Lecture: 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.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
CHNS 232 Intermediate Chinese II (3 Credits)
Lecture: 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.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
French Courses
FR 131 Elementary French I (3 Credits)
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0
Fundamentals of French pronunciation and grammar with drills in spoken and written French. Listed as FREN 1311 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
FR 132 Elementary French II (3 Credits)
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0
Continuation of 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
FR 331 Review Grammar & Composition (3 Credits)
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0
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.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
FR 336 African Franchophone Literature (3 Credits)
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0
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
FR 347 Contemporary France I (3 Credits)
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0
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.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
FR 348 Contemporary Francophone Film (3 Credits)
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
FR 438 Directed Study (3 Credits)
Lecture: 1, Lab: 6
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.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
FR 439 French Influence in Africa (3 Credits)
Lecture: 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.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
Spanish Courses
SPAN 131 Elementary Spanish I (3 Credits)
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0
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
SPAN 132 Elementary Spanish II (3 Credits)
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0
Continuation of SPAN 131.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 131
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
SPAN 331 Review Grammar & Composition (3 Credits)
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0
Provision of intensive training in manipulating Spanish in speaking and writing. Conducted in Spanish.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
SPAN 332 Conversation & Diction (3 Credits)
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0
Communication practice designed to develop a superior level of oral proficiency. Conducted in Spanish.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
SPAN 333 Intro to Span Lit I (3 Credits)
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0
Survey of the great works of Spanish literature from the Middle Ages through the Golden Age. Conducted in Spanish.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
SPAN 334 Intro to Span Lit II (3 Credits)
Lecture: 3
Survey of the great works of Spanish literature from the Neoclassical period to the present. Conducted in Spanish.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
SPAN 335 Intro to Latin Amer Lit I (3 Credits)
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0
Survey of the great works of Latin American writers from colonial times to the beginning of the Mexican Revolution. Conducted in Spanish.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
SPAN 336 Intro to Latin Amer Lit II (3 Credits)
Lecture: 3
Survey of the great works of Latin American writers of the 20th century. Conducted in Spanish.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
SPAN 438 Masterpieces-Spanish Theatre (3 Credits)
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0
Study of selected dramas in modern theatre, focusing on the masterpieces of the twentieth century. Conducted in Spanish.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
SPAN 439 Cul & Civil of Latin America (3 Credits)
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
SPAN 441 Cult & Civ Of Spain (3 Credits)
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0
Survey of the culture and civilization of Spain from prehistoric times to the Civil War. Conducted in Spanish.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
SPAN 444 Masterpieces of Hispanic Lit (3 Credits)
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0
Study of great works from the Spanish-speaking nations and communities within the United States. Conducted in Spanish.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
SPAN 445 Directed Study (3 Credits)
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0
Study of a single topic, particular work, or author under the direction of a faculty member.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
SPAN 2311 Intermediate Spanish I (3 Credits)
Lecture: 2, Lab: 1
Application of grammar; elementary composition; media-aided listening and reading proficiency; focused development of aural-oral skills.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
SPAN 2312 Intermediate Spanish II (3 Credits)
Lecture: 2, Lab: 1
Analysis of grammar; translation; media-aided listening and reading proficiency; focused development of aural-oral skills.
Prerequisite(s): (SPAN 231 or SPAN 2311)
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages