Major in Languages
BA Degree
Students may earn a BA in French or Spanish: 30 semester hours, at least 24 0f which must be advanced (3300-4300) level. 1301-1302 may not count toward the major. Courses 2301 and 2302 or 2303 and 2304 must be completed in a language other than the major in order to fulfill the Liberal Arts language requirements. The Spanish major must include 1) SPAN 3300 and SPAN 3357; 2) SPAN 3320 or SPAN 3330; 3) at least two of the following: SPAN 3301, SPAN 3302, SPAN 3303, SPAN 3304; 4) at least one of the following: SPAN 3309, SPAN 3311, SPAN 3315; and 5) at least six hours of 4300-level courses. PORT 4390 and/or any one translation (TRAN) course may count toward the Spanish major.
Minor in Languages
The basic requirement is 18 hours in a language, at least 12 of which must be advanced (3300-4300) level. SPAN 3357 is required for the Spanish minor.
Major in Linguistics
BA Degree
LING 2320, LING 3301, LING 3302, LING 4316, and either (1) an additional 15 semester hours in Linguistics courses at 3000-4000 level, or (2) an additional 12 semester hours in Linguistics courses at the 3000-4000 level plus LING 2322.
Minor in Linguistics
LING 2320, and either LING 3301 or LING 3302, and either (1) an additional 15 semester hours in Linguistics courses at the 3000-4000 level, or (2) an additional nine semester hours in Linguistics courses at the 3000-4000 level plus LNG 2322.
Placement Examinations
Spanish
Courses at the elementary and intermediate level in Spanish are two types: Spanish for Non-Native Speakers (SPAN 1301-1302-2301-2302) and Spanish for Spanish Speakers (SPAN 2303-2304). Students with no knowledge or very little knowledge of Spanish will register for SPAN 1301. Thos who have acquired a significant knowledge of the language (by taking two or more years of high school Spanish) are strongly urged to take the Placement Exam. Thos who know Spanish by virtue of using it with family or friends MUST take the Spanish Placement Exam before enrolling. The placement Exam is offered by the Student Assessment and Testing Office, 210 Education (915-747-5009 for schedule). The Department of Languages and Linguistics reserves the right to rectify errors in placement causes by a student’s failure to observe guidelines, including the option to drop student enrolled in an inappropriate course. Students who take the Placement Exam and place out of one or more courses will receive equivalent credit upon completion, with a grade of “C” or better, of the course into which they have placed. No credit is granted by examination only. For further information, including information about the CLEP and AP exams, students should consult the department.
French
Students who have acquired a significant knowledge of French through high school study (usually two years or more) or by some other means are urged to take the French Placement Exam before enrolling. The Exam is offered by the Student Assessment and Testing Office, 210 Education (915-747-5009 for schedule). The Department of Languages and Linguistics reserves the right to rectify errors in placement caused by a student’s failure to observe these guidelines, including the option to drop a student enrolled in an inappropriate course. Students who take the Placement Exam and place out of one or more courses will receive equivalent credit upon completion, with a grade of “C” or better, of the course into which they have placed. No credit is granted by examination only. For further information, including about the CLEP and AP exams, students should consult the department.
German
Students who have acquired a significant knowledge of German through high school study (usually two years or more) or by some other means are urged to take the German Placement Exam before enrolling. Students should contact the Department of Languages and Linguistics for scheduling information. The Department of Languages and Linguistics reserves the right to rectify errors in placement caused by a student’s failure to observe these guidelines, including the option to drop a student enrolled in an inappropriate course. Students who take the Placement Exam and place out of one or more curses will receive equivalent credit upon completion, with a grade of “C” or better, of the courses into which they have placed. No credit is granted by examination only. For further information, including information about the CLEP and AP exams, students should consult the department.
Latin and Portuguese
Students who have acquired a significant knowledge of any of these languages through high school study (usually two years or more) or by some other means are urged to consult the department's placement director for advising. Students with no or inadequate knowledge of either of these languages should enroll in the first-semester course.
ESOL
A placement exam is required of all students who were admitted based on TOEFL (less than 600) or PAA scores. Information about testing schedules is available from the Student Assessment and Testing Office (915-747-5009).
Teacher Certification
Programs, which combine the BA degree with secondary certification, are available in French and Spanish. An endorsement is also available for ESL. Several
Linguistics/Spanish courses are required for certification in Bilingual Education.
Interested students must consult with the departmental undergraduate advisor.
Certification for secondary teaching in the following three areas requires the courses listed.
French
All requirements for the BA degree, as described above, must be met.
Secondary certification requires 36 hours in the major (which may include
FREN 1301, FREN 1302, FREN 2301, and FREN 2302). FREN 3301 or
FREN 3303 and FREN 3357 are required; FREN 3320 is highly
recommended. FREN 3305 and FREN 3355 are recommended for students
who are not native speakers of French. Note that FREN 4301 may not be
counted as part of the major since it is a required course for the minor in
Education. In addition, a passing score on the Texas Oral Proficiency Test
(TOPT) is required for certification.
Spanish
All requirements for the BA degree, as described above, must be met.
Secondary certification requires 36 hours in the major (which may include
SPAN 1301, SPAN 1302, and SPAN 2301 and SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2303
and SPAN 2304). Note that SPAN 4301 may not be counted as part of the
major since it is a required course for the minor in Education. In addition, a
passing score on the Texas Oral Proficiency Test (TOPT) is required for
certification.
Approved supporting fields for languages are any other language or the 12 hours of
course work approved for the ESL endorsement. For further information on certification
requirements, students should consult the catalog sections for the College of Liberal
Arts and the College of Education.
3300 Critical Introduction to Hispanic Literature (3-0)
An overview of major literary movements, genres, and writers from the Middle Ages to the present. Introduction to literary analysis, with special emphasis on uniquely Hispanic elements such as Spanish prosody, the romances, the auto sacramental, character types and the like. Required of all Spanish majors, to be taken preferably before other upper-division literature courses. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304 or department placement exam.
3301 Spanish Literature before 1700 (3-0)
Main literary trends and principal writers from the Middle Ages through the
Golden Age. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304 or department placement exam.
3302 Spanish American Literature to Modernism (3-0)
Main literary trends and principal writers in Spanish America from the sixteenth century to Modernism. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304 or department placement exam.
3303 Spanish Literature since 1700 (3-0)
Main literary trends and principal writers from the eighteenth century to the
contemporary period. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304 or department placement exam.
3304 Spanish American Literature since Modernism (3-0)
Main literary trends and principal writers in Spanish America from the Modernist period to the present. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304 or department
placement exam.
3309 Structure of Spanish for Language Professionals (3-0)
Linguistic analysis of Spanish morphology and syntax. Course oriented toward needs of teachers of Spanish at all levels. Same as LING 3309. Prerequisites: (1) SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304 or department placement exam and (2) department approval.
3311 Spanish Phonetics and Phonology (3-0)
Linguistic analysis of the orthography and the sound system of Spanish. Course oriented toward the needs of teachers of Spanish at all levels. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304 or department placement exam.
3315 History of the Spanish Language (3-0)
A survey of the development of the Spanish language from Vulgar Latin to modern Spanish. Same as LING 3315. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304 or department placement exam.
3320 Culture and Civilization of Spain (3-0)
A survey of the country and its peoples, emphasizing historical, geographic, political, social, and artistic elements. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304 or department placement exam.
3325 The Confluence of Mexican and Chicano Literature (3-0)
Comparative study of representative works in both Mexican and Chicano literature, stressing differences and correlations between the two. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304 or department placement exam.
3330 Spanish American Civilization (3-0)
A survey of historical, geographic, political, social, and artistic elements of Spanish America, including the cultures of Spanish-speaking groups in the United States. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304 or department placement exam.
3357 Advanced Composition (3-0)
Review of aspects of grammar essential to effective writing, introduction to elements of style and rhetoric, vocabulary building, and intensive practice with written assignments and graded compositions. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304 or department placement exam.
3361 Introduction to Creative Writing in Spanish (3-0)
Basic techniques of imaginative writing applicable to fiction, poetry and non fiction. For students wishing to pursue an interest in writing through advanced workshop courses and/or expand their powers of written expression through exercise of the senses, memory, and imagination. The course introduces students to the uses of concrete language, imagery, character portrayal, and plotting techniques. Writing assignments and readings in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or 2304 or department placement exam.
4301 Methods of Foreign Language Instruction (3-0)
Practical application of linguistic principles to the teaching of modern foreign languages. Classroom techniques, and development and evaluation of teaching
and testing materials appropriate to the written and spoken languages. May not
be counted for credit in addition to FREN 4301 or LING 4301. Prerequisite:
ENGL 1312 or ENGL 1313 or ESOL 1312.
4324 The Literature of Mexico (3-0)
Principal genres and major works of Mexican literature. Prerequisite: Six hours of advanced Spanish.
4328 Golden Age Drama (3-0)
A study of the leading dramatists: Lope de Vega, Tirso de Molina, Calderon de la
Barca, Ruiz de Alarcon, Moreto, and others. Prerequisite: Six hours of advanced Spanish.
4335 19th Century Spanish Literature (3-0)
Consideration of the two major literary movements of the century: Romanticism
and Realism. Readings from representative authors, including Lara, Becquer, and others. Prerequisite: Six hours of advanced Spanish.
4339 The Short Story (3-0)
Shorter fictional forms in Spain and Spanish America from Juan Manuel to the present. Prerequisite: Six hours of advanced Spanish.
4341 Modern Drama (3-0)
Readings from representative Spanish American and Spanish dramatists. Prerequisite: Six hours of advanced Spanish.
4358 Twentieth Century Spanish Literature (3-0)
Readings in outstanding works by the principal authors of Spain in this century. Emphasis on a genre or type. Prerequisite: Six hours of advanced Spanish.
4360 Twentieth Century Spanish American Novel (3-0)
Reading and analysis of works by some major Spanish American novelists of the twentieth century. Emphasis on the development and evolution of major themes and techniques in these works, as typified by the novels of such writers as Juan Rulfo, Carlos Fuentes, Mario Vargas Llosa, Gabriel Garcfa Marquez, Isabel Allende, and others. Prerequisite: Six hours of advanced Spanish.
4361 Cervantes (3-0)
The literary value and influence of the Quixote and the Novelas ejemplares. Traditional and modern interpretations. The life and times of Cervantes. Prerequisite: Six hours of advanced Spanish.
4363 Spanish American Poetry (3-0)
Study and interpretation of major poets and movements from the Colonial period
to the present. Emphasis on the Modernist period and contemporary poetry. Prerequisite: Six hours of advanced Spanish.
4372 Contrastive Linguistics: Spanish/English (3-0)
The contrastive study of the phonological, morphological, and syntactic systems
of Spanish and English. Recommended background: LING 2320, ENGL 2320, or
ANTH 2320 and LING 3309 or SPAN 3309. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or SPAN
2304.
4390 Topics in Spanish (3-0)
May be repeated when topics vary. Prerequisites: Six hours of advanced Spanish and department approval.
See the Graduate Catalog for graduate programs and courses.
Translation and Interpretation Program
The program in Spanish-English, English-Spanish translation is designed to
complement any academic major and to provide qualified students with the opportunity
to acquire skill and experience in translating and interpreting. It may be taken as a minor to satisfy the BA degree requirements of the College of Liberal Arts. Students will receive instruction primarily in the practice of translation, including utilization of available resource materials, but will also examine translation theory and issues of
professional ethics and responsibilities. A second objective of the program is to develop students' writing ability in both English and Spanish. Students normally begin with
TRAN 3359 and then take senior-level classes. Those who wish to take 4300-level classes first must consult the Program Coordinator.
Program participants who have completed at least two (2) semesters of work in translation are eligible to take professional-level certification examinations, either English to Spanish or Spanish to English or both. Translation Certificates will be awarded to those who demonstrate professional-level competency in this manner. Students should consult the Program Coordinator for additional information about certification testing.
The Minor in Translation will consist of 18 hours, which includes TRAN 4390 and five courses chosen from the following: TRAN 3359, TRAN 4381, TRAN 4382, TRAN 4383, TRAN 4384, and TRAN 4389.
Translation (TRAN)
3359 Introduction to Translation (3-0)
Traditional and modern interpretations. The life and times of Cervantes.
Prerequisite: Six hours of advanced Spanish.
4363 Spanish American Poetry (3-0)
Study and interpretation of major poets and movements from the Colonial period
to the present. Emphasis on the Modernist period and contemporary poetry.
Prerequisite: Six hours of advanced Spanish.
4372 Contrastive Linguistics: Spanish/English (3-0)
The contrastive study of the phonological, morphological, and syntactic systems
of Spanish and English. Recommended background: LING 2320, ENGL 2320, or
ANTH 2320 and LING 3309 or SPAN 3309. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or SPAN
2304.
4390 Topics in Spanish (3-0)
May be repeated when topics vary. Prerequisites: Six hours of advanced
Spanish and department approval.
See the Graduate Catalog for graduate programs and courses.
Translation and Interpretation Program
The program in Spanish-English, English-Spanish translation is designed to
complement any academic major and to provide qualified students with the opportunity
to acquire skill and experience in translating and interpreting. It may be taken as a
minor to satisfy the BA degree requirements of the College of Liberal Arts. Students will
receive instruction primarily in the practice of translation, including utilization of
available resource materials, but will also examine translation theory and issues of
professional ethics and responsibilities. A second objective of the program is to develop
students' writing ability in both English and Spanish. Students normally begin with
TRAN 3359 and then take senior-level classes. Those who wish to take 4300-level
classes first must consult the Program Coordinator.
Program participants who have completed at least two (2) semesters of work in
translation are eligible to take professional-level certification examinations, either
English to Spanish or Spanish to English or both. Translation Certificates will be
awarded to those who demonstrate professional-level competency in this manner.
Students should consult the Program Coordinator for additional information about
certification testing.
The Minor in Translation will consist of 18 hours, which includes TRAN 4390 and five courses chosen from the following: TRAN 3359, TRAN 4381, TRAN 4382, TRAN 4383, TRAN 4384, and TRAN 4389.
Translation (TRAN)
3359 Introduction to Translation (3-0)
Exploration of basic notions of translation, with special emphasis on defining the
translator's goals, resources, and methods. Practice in rendering texts, with
careful attention to grammatical and lexical correctness in both Spanish and
English. Prerequisites: SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304 or department placement and
ENGL 1312 or ESOL 1312.
4381 Commercial and Legal Translation (3-0)
Consideration of the particular characteristics of business and legal texts
(commercial correspondence, company policy documents, advertising copy,
product-related literature, contracts, official documents, law enforcement, etc.) as
they differ in English and Spanish. Study of specialized vocabulary and
conventions governing such texts. Careful attention to the translator's
responsibility to the client. Practice in translating a wide variety of authentic
materials. Prerequisite: TRAN 3359 or permission of the Program Coordinator.
4382 Translation from the Information Media (3-0)
This course deals with material taken from newspapers, magazines, and other media. Journalistic practices in English- and Spanish-language publications will be compared and contrasted. Special emphasis on the vocabulary of current events, public issues, and news reporting. Prerequisite: TRAN 3359 or permission of the Program Coordinator.
4383 Literary Translation (3-0)
An introduction to the theory and practice of translating literature, emphasizing short fiction, the essay, and poetry. Comparative study of the role of essential rhetorical devices in Spanish and English. Students will have the opportunity to analyze reliable models (published translations) as well as to generate their own original versions of various works. Prerequisite: TRAN 3359 or permission of the Program Coordinator.
4384 Introduction to Interpreting (3-0)
Examination of the special nature of interpreting (translating orally) and the particular skills the interpreter must develop. Overview of the role and responsibilities of interpreters in the judicial setting. Extensive practice in sight translation and in simultaneous as well as consecutive interpreting. Prerequisite: TRAN 3359 or permission of the Program Coordinator.
4389 Topics in Translation (3-0)
Examination of a particular area or skill in translation/interpretation, such as technical, scientific, or medical translation, translation into English, translation into Spanish, consecutive interpreting, simultaneous interpreting, and the like. Course may be repeated once for credit as topic varies. Prerequisite: TRAN 3359.
4390 Senior Project in Translation (3-0)
Students will take this course during their last semester of enrollment in the
Translation Program. In consultation with the instructor, they will select an area of interest and define a task within that area. Project translations will normally be exclusively into the student's dominant language. The instructor and student will confer on a frequent basis throughout the course of the semester. A copy of the final project will be bound and retained as part of the departmental Translation Program Library. Prerequisites: At least two of the following: TRAN 4381, TRAN 4382, TRAN 4383, TRAN 4384, and department approval.
French (FREN)
1301 French One (3-2)
(FREN 1311)
An introductory course with emphasis on pronunciation and the basic elements of grammar; practice in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing.
1302 French Two (3-2)
(FREN 1312)
A continuation of FREN 1301, with the introduction of more complex elements of grammar; additional practice in the four basic skills. Prerequisite: FREN 1301 or the department placement test.
2301 French Three (3-0)
(FREN 2311)
Oral and written work in French; grammar review; reading from modern French authors. Prerequisite: FREN 1302 or the department placement test.
2302 French Four (3-0)
(FREN 2312)
Grammar review; reading from modern French authors. Prerequisite: FREN 2301 or the department placement test.
3301 French Literature To 1715 (3-0)
Introduction to French literature through the seventeenth century. Prerequisite: FREN 2302.
3303 French Literature Since 1715 (3-0)
Introduction to French literature from 1715 to the present. Main literary trends and principal writers from the Romantic Period to the present. Prerequisite: FREN 2302.
3305 French Phonology and Phonetics (3-0)
Analysis of the sound structure of French, as well as corrective phonetics directed toward individual students in the class. The course is intended to improve the student's pronunciation as well as to give a theoretical basis for teaching the sounds of French. Prerequisite: FREN 2302. FREN 2302 may be taken concurrently with FREN 3305.
3320 French Civilization (3-0)
A survey of the political, social, intellectual, and artistic history of France and the francophone world. Prerequisite: FREN 2302.
3355 Advanced Conversation (3-0)
Practice in pronunciation, comprehension, and oral expression. Selected readings and written exercises designed to promote development of oral skills. Recommended for non-native speakers before progressing to other advanced courses. Prerequisite: FREN 2302.
3357 Advanced Composition (3-0)
Review of aspects of grammar essential to effective writing, introduction to elements of style and rhetoric, vocabulary building, and intensive practice with written assignments and graded compositions. Prerequisite: FREN 2302.
4301 Methods of Foreign Language Instruction (3-0)
Practical application of linguistic principles to the teaching of modern foreign languages. Classroom techniques, and development and evaluation of teaching and testing materials appropriate to the written and spoken language. May not be counted for credit in addition to SPAN 4301 or LING 4301, Prerequisite: ENGL 1312 or ENGL 1313 or ESOL 1312.
4387 Poetry (3-0)
May be repeated once for credit when the topic varies. Prerequisite: Six hours of advanced French courses.
4388 Prose (3-0)
May be repeated once for credit when the topic varies. Prerequisite: Six hours of advanced French courses.
4389 Theatre (3-0)
May be repeated once for credit when the topic varies. Prerequisite: Six hours of advanced French courses.
4390 Topics in French (3-0)
May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Prerequisites: Six hours of
advanced French and instructor approval.
Linguistics (LING)
2303 Intensive Language Study (3-0)
Presentation and analysis of the fundamentals of a language that is structurally distinct from modern English and other modern European languages. Reading of elementary texts. May be repeated for credit as language varies.
2304 Intensive Language Study (3-0)
Presentation and analysis of the fundamentals of a language that is structurally distinct from modern English and other modern European languages. Reading of elementary texts. May be repeated for credit as language varies.
Prerequisite: LING 2303 with a grade of "C" or better.
2320 An Introduction to Linguistics (3-0)
Introduction to basic concepts and techniques of modern linguistics. (May be taken as ENGL 2320 or ANTH 2320.)
2322 The Academic Vocabulary of English (3-0)
The study of English vocabulary with emphasis on the academic lexicon.
Systematic review of Greek and Latin elements in English. Close attention to
derivational patterns and lexical families. Prerequisites: ENGL 1312 or ENGL
1313 or ESOL 1312 with a grade of "C" or better.
3301 Phonological Analysis (3-0)
Techniques of analyzing sound patterns in a variety of languages. Formulating
phonological rules, including the use of distinctive features. Prerequisite: LING 2320, ANTH 2320, or ENGL 2320.
3302 Syntactic Analysis (3-0)
Techniques of analyzing syntax and aspects of morphology, as applied to English and a variety of other languages. Emphasis on understanding the range of possible syntactic phenomena in language. Prerequisite: LING 2320, ANTH 2320, or ENGL 2320.
3307 English Phonetics and Phonology (3-0)
Linguistic analysis of the sound system and the orthography of English. Course oriented toward the needs of teachers of English at all levels. Same as ENGL
3307. Prerequisite: ENGL 1312 or ENGL 1313 or ESOL 1312 with a grade of "C" or better.
3308 Methods of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (3-0)
Modern foreign language teaching techniques with particular attention to the problems of the learner of English. Theories of language learning and testing, and the practical use of audio-visual equipment. (May be taken as ENGL 3308.) Prerequisite: ENGL 1312 or ENGL 1313 or ESOL 1312.
3309 The Structure of Spanish (3-0)
Linguistic analysis of Spanish morphology and syntax. Course oriented toward needs of teachers of Spanish at all levels. Same as SPAN 3309. Prerequisites: (1) SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304 or department placement exam and (2) department approval.
3311 Spanish Phonetics and Phonology (3-0)
Linguistic analysis of the orthography and the sound system of Spanish. Course oriented toward the needs of teachers of Spanish at all levels. Same as SPAN
3311. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304 or department placement exam.
3313 English Historical Linguistics (3-0)
The development of English from its beginnings to Modern English. A study of the changes in the phonological, morphological, and syntactic systems. Prerequisites: ENGL 2311 and ENGL 2312, or LING 2320, ANTH 2320, or ENGL 2320.
3314 The Structure of English for Language Professionals (3-0)
An examination of the structure of English in a descriptive framework. Structural phenomena analyzed in the context of teaching grammar to native and non-native speakers of English. Same as ENGL 3314. Prerequisite: ENGL 1312 or ENGL 1313 or ESOL 1312 with a grade of "C" or better.
3315 History of the Spanish Language (3-0)
A survey of the development of the Spanish language from Vulgar Latin to
modern Spanish. (May be taken as SPAN 3315.) Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or SPAN 2304 or department placement exam.
3357 Sociolinguistics (3-0)
Language variables and sociological correlates, a review of current research, theories, and applications. Recommended background: LING 2320.
4306 Language Acquisition (3-0)
Overview of recent findings in child language acquisition. Includes theories of acquisition, application of linguistic theory, and research techniques. Prerequisites: LING 2320, and LING 3301 or LING 3302.
4316 Language and Cognition (Cross-listed PSYC 4316)
An investigation of language as a cognitive capacity. Topics will include perception, processing, acquisition, and mental representation of language.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1301 or LING 2320.
4348 Analyses of Second Language Acquisition (3-0)
A theoretical and practical examination of various (though complementary)
theories of second language learning, with their implications for the second language classroom.
4371 Studies in Linguistics (3-0)
Topics to be discussed will be selected. May be repeated for credit when topic
varies. Prerequisites: Six hours of 3300-4300 linguistics and department approval.
4372 Contrastive Linguistics: Spanish/English (3-0)
The contrastive study of the phonological, morphological, and syntactic systems of Spanish and English. Recommended background: LING 2320, ENGL 2320, or
ANTH 2320 and LING 3309 or SPAN 3309. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or SPAN
2304.
Bilingual Professional Writing Certificate
Students in any major who have some fluency in both English and Spanish are eligible to pursue certification. They are required to pass, with a "B" or better, a combination of two English classes and two Translation classes. They then pass an exit exam to receive the certificate. For further information, consult either the Department of English or the Department of Languages and Linguistics.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
1305 Oral Communication Skills for Non-Native Speakers of English (3-0)
Practice in spoken English to improve fluency and develop strategies to improve communication skills. Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Prerequisite: ESOL 1610 with a grade of "C" or better.
1309 Writing and Reading in English for Non-Native Speakers (3-0)
Development of writing ability, strategies for the writing process, reading fluency, and vocabulary for non-native speakers of English. Corequisite: ESOL 1406.
Prerequisite: ESOL 1610 with a grade of "C" or better or placement exam.
1310 Reading English as a Second Language (3-0)
Practice in reading academic, informative, and literary texts, with emphasis on vocabulary development, textual analysis, and critical thinking. Study of library research and documentation techniques. Prerequisites: ESOL 1309 and ESOL 1406, each with a grade of "C" or better, or placement exam. This course is obligatory for all ESOL students and must be taken prior to or concurrently with ESOL 1312.
1311 Expository English Composition for Speakers of ESL (3-0)
(ENGL1306)
Practice in composition with emphasis on rhetorical and writing principles for the different expository modes; emphasis on style and variety in sentences, paragraphs, and essays; stress on reading comprehension and outlining. Prerequisites: ESOL 1406 and ESOL 1309, each with a grade of "C" or better, or placement exam.
1312 Research and Critical Writing for Speakers of ESL (3-0)
(ENGL1307)
Study and practice in the use of library facilities and research and documentation techniques; emphasis on research papers and on critical essays. Prerequisites: ESOL 1311 and ESOL 1310, each with a grade of "C" or better. ESOL 1310 may be taken concurrently with ESOL 1312.