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2012-2013 Catalogue

Courses offered by the Romance Languages and Linguistics Department

Courses in French

FREN 001 - Elementary I: Fundamentals of French composition, comprehension, pronunciation, speaking, reading, writing. Structure of the basic French sentence. No prior knowledge expected.; Credits: 4.
FREN 002 - Elementary II: Continuation of 1. Prerequisite: 1 or equivalent.; Credits: 4.
FREN 009 - Basic French Grammar Review: Thorough review of French grammar in preparation for intermediate level. Considerable emphasis on written exercises.; Credits: 3.
FREN 051 - Intermed Rdg & Conversation I: Designed to help students move from a basic knowledge of French to the ability to read, speak, and understand French better. Some grammar review and short compositions. Prerequisite: 2 or 9 or equivalent.; Credits: 3.
FREN 052 - Intermed Rdg & Conversation II: Continues building on skills developed in 51. Less stress on grammar review. Reading selections and compositions are longer and more sophisticated than in 51. Prerequisite: 51 or equivalent.; Credits: 0-3.
FREN 095 - Introductory Special Topics: See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.; Credits: 1-18.
FREN 096 - Introductory Special Topics: See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.; Credits: 1-18.
FREN 101 - Writing Workshop: speaking. Prerequisite: FREN 052 or equivalent. Improvement of functional skills: writing, listening, and support opinions, convince, and persuade in both writing and speaking. Development of techniques to explain, elaborate,; Credits: 3.
FREN 107 - Focus on Oral Expression: pronunciation exercises, readings, and oral presentations. Writing exercises reinforce oral work. Prerequisite: FREN 052 or equivalent. Guided practice of oral-aural skills through vocabulary and; Credits: 3.
FREN 109 - French Grammar in Review: Grammar review and practice using a communicative approach to reinforce oral expression skills. Prerequisite: FREN 052.; Credits: 3.
FREN 113 - English/French Translation: Introduction to English-French translation strategies as basis for improving French writing skills. Prerequisite: FREN 052.; Credits: 3.
FREN 131 - French Civilization: Study of the fundamentals of French culture from historical and structural perspectives, including a review of sociopolitical institutions. Prerequisite: FREN 101.; Credits: 3.
FREN 132 - Contemporary France: Study of selected aspects of France today. Improvement of language skills; emphasis on reading, writing, and analysis of a variety of materials (literature, journalism, images). Pre/co-requisite: FREN 101.; Credits: 3.
FREN 141 - French Lit in Context I: A study of significant texts in the history of French literature from the Middle Ages through the 18th century, in their historical and cultural contexts. Pre/co-requisite: FREN 101.; Credits: 3.
FREN 142 - French Lit in Context II: A study of significant texts in the history of French literature from the French Revolution to the present, in their historical and cultural contexts. Pre/co-requisite: FREN 101.; Credits: 3.
FREN 195 - Special Topics: See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.; Credits: 1-18.
FREN 196 - Special Topics: See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.; Credits: 1-18.
FREN 197 - Readings & Research: Permission of chair required.; Credits: 1-6.
FREN 198 - Readings & Research: Permission of chair required.; Credits: 1-6.
FREN 201 - Adv Composition & Conversation: Course activities (discussions, exposes, written work, etc.) designed to lead to mastery of French oral and written expression. Prerequisite: FREN 101.; Credits: 3.
FREN 205 - Topics in Adv Lang Study: Varied topics devoted to a special area such as translation, creative writing, French for the professions (medicine, business, journalism, law), etc. Pre-requisites: FREN 101.; Credits: 3.
FREN 209 - Advanced Grammar: Comparative grammatical study centered on the specific problems encountered by Anglophones in written and spoken French. Prerequisite: FREN 101.; Credits: 3.
FREN 235 - Medieval/Renaissance Studies: Exploration of writing from Medieval/Renaissance France. Readings to include chivalric romances, heroic and comic epic, lyric poetry, tales by Marguerite de Navarre, essays by Montaigne. Prerequisites: FREN 141 or FREN 142.; Credits: 3.
FREN 237 - Early French Women Writers: Exploration of how women from the Middle Ages through the Revolution spoke of love, education, the place of women, the power of writing and more. Prerequisites: FREN 141 or FREN 142.; Credits: 3.
FREN 247 - Power/Desire in Class Fr Drama: How dramatists like Corneille, Moliere and Racine used history, legend and satire to explore questions of tyranny, freedom, passion, generosity, hypocrisy, truthfulness and more. Prerequisites: FREN 141 or FREN 142.; Credits: 3.
FREN 256 - EnlightenmentSocietyReimagined: How did 18C writers use the representation of social hierarchy, gender relations, the exotic, etc., to (re-)define French culture on the eve of the Revolution? Prerequisites: FREN 141 or FREN 142.; Credits: 3.
FREN 265 - Romanticism and Symbolism: Exploration of the idealistic tradition in 19th century French poetry and novels. Authors may include Constant, Chateaubriand, Stael, Hugo, Flaubert, Baudelaire, Verlaine, Mallarme. Prerequisites: 141 or 142.; Credits: 3.
FREN 266 - Rev&React in 19th C Narrative: Study of the representations of major social issues of the period, such as power, class, money, and women. Representative authors: Balzac, Flaubert, Sand, Stendhal, Zola. Prerequisites: FREN 141 or FREN 142.; Credits: 3.
FREN 269 - La Belle Epoque: The aesthetic and moral dilemmas of the turn-of-the-century "decadent" period in French literature, focusing especially on the changing representation of the artist and intellectual. Prerequisites: FREN 141 or FREN 142.; Credits: 3.
FREN 270 - Lyric Poetry:Harmony & Crisis: A consideration of the French lyric tradition. Authors may include the troubadours, Ronsard, Dubellay, Hugo, Baudelaire, Mallarme, Rimbaud, Valery, Roubaud. Prerequisite: FREN 141 or FREN 142.; Credits: 3.
FREN 275 - Morality&ItsDiscontents-20C Lt: 20C French authors who challenge traditional notions of morality or advance new modes of philosophical thought and ethics. May include Colette, Gide, Malraux, Beauvoir, others. Prerequisite: FREN 141 or FREN 142.; Credits: 3.
FREN 276 - Topics in Modern French Lit: Selected topics dealing with poetry and/or narrative related either to an historical period or a literary movement. Prerequisite: FREN 141 or FREN 142.; Credits: 3.
FREN 279 - Women's Autobiographies: Study of several autobiographies written by contemporary French/Francophone women. Representative authors include Colette, de Beauvoir, Sarraute, Duras, Ernaux, Martin. Prerequisite: FREN 141 or FREN 142.; Credits: 3.
FREN 280 - Francophone Crossings: Study of works in French that demonstrate multiple cultural influences. Topics may include: exile writings, cultural/linguistic mixing, colonialism and independence movements, human rights, immigration. Prerequisite: FREN 141 or FREN 142.; Credits: 3.
FREN 285 - Quebec Literature: Michel Tremblay, Jacques Godbout, Gaston Miron. Prerequisites: Either FREN 141 or FREN 142, or both. A study of contemporary (1960-1985) major works of fiction, poetry, and drama. Authors studied include Anne Hebert,; Credits: 3.
FREN 289 - African Lit: French Express: civilization as an expression of the Black experience in Study of West African poetry, theatre, novel, and the language of the French colonizer. Prerequisite: FREN 141 or FREN 142.; Credits: 3.
FREN 292 - Topics in French Culture: In-depth study of a major aspect of French culture. See Schedule of Courses for specific offering. Prerequisite: FREN 131 or FREN 132 or permission.; Credits: 3.
FREN 293 - Quebec Culture: Sociocultural study of the Francophone culture of Canada. Prerequisite: One 100-level French course.; Credits: 3.
FREN 294 - Topics in French Cinema: A topical approach to the study of French cinema and cinematographic aesthetics, from the medium's beginnings through contemporary films. Prerequisite: FREN 141 or FREN 142.; Credits: 3.
FREN 295 - Advanced Special Topics: Advanced courses or seminars on topics beyond the scope of existing departmental offerings. See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.; Credits: 1-18.
FREN 296 - Advanced Special Topics: Advanced courses or seminars on topics beyond the scope of existing departmental offerings. See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.; Credits: 1-18.
FREN 297 - Advanced Readings & Research: Permission of chair required.; Credits: 1-6.
FREN 298 - Advanced Readings & Research: Permission of chair required.; Credits: 1-6.
FREN 391 - Master's Thesis Research: Credits: 1-18.

Courses in Italian

ITAL 001 - Elementary I: Fundamentals of Italian composition, comprehension, pronunciation, speaking, reading, writing. Structure of the basic Italian sentence. No prior knowledge expected.; Credits: 4.
ITAL 002 - Elementary II: Continuation of ITAL 001. Prerequisite: ITAL 001 or equivalent.; Credits: 4.
ITAL 051 - Intermediate Rdg & Conv I: Designed to help students move from a basic knowledge of Italian to the ability to read, speak, and understand Italian better. Some grammar review and short compositions. Prerequisite: ITAL 002 or equivalent.; Credits: 3.
ITAL 052 - Intermediate Rdg & Conv II: Continues building on the skills developed in 51. Less stress on grammar review. Reading selections and compositions are longer and more sophisticated than in 51. Prerequisite: 51 or equivalent.; Credits: 3.
ITAL 095 - Introductory Special Topics: See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.; Credits: 1-18.
ITAL 096 - Introductory Special Topics: See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.; Credits: 1-18.
ITAL 101 - Reading and Writing Workshop: Improvement of reading and writing skills through the analysis and discussion of increasingly complex texts -- literary, filmic, cultural. Prerequisite: ITAL 052 or equivalent.; Credits: 3.
ITAL 121 - Issues in Italian Culture: An introduction to the cultural realities of Italy, equivalent. from politics to pop music, food to fashion. Emphasis on improving linguistic fluency. Prerequisites: ITAL 052 or; Credits: 3.
ITAL 122 - Italian Literature & Film: linguistic fluency. Prerequisites: ITAL 052 or equivalent. literary and cinematic texts and their role as a window on Italian culture. Emphasis on improving A study of the multiple relationships between; Credits: 3.
ITAL 157 - Modern Italian Fictions: cinema, and the Internet. Emphasis on improving linguistic fluency. Prerequisites: ITAL 052 or equivalent. An introduction to Italian literature from the 18th century to today, with attention to art, music,; Credits: 3.
ITAL 158 - Early Italian Lit in Context: An introduction to Italian literature from its beginnings through the early modern period. Authors may include Dante, Boccaccio, Macchiavelli. Emphasis on improving linguistic fluency. Prerequisites: ITAL 052 or equivalent.; Credits: 3.
ITAL 162 - Masters of Italian Renaissance: A study of the most representative authors of the 15th and 16th centuries in historical and artistic context. Emphasis on reading and class discussions. Prerequisite: ITAL 052.; Credits: 3.
ITAL 167 - Italian Poetry: Love, Etc.: A study of Italian poetry and related literary and cultural issues across the centuries. Emphasis on reading and discussion. Prerequisite: ITAL 052.; Credits: 3.
ITAL 170 - Cultures of Women in Italy: A study of Italian women writers, journalists, artists, and film directors. Emphasis on reading and discussion. Prerequisites: ITAL 052 or equivalent.; Credits: 3.
ITAL 195 - Intermediate Special Topics: See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.; Credits: 1-18.
ITAL 196 - Intermediate Special Topics: See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.; Credits: 1-18.
ITAL 197 - Readings & Research: Permission of department chair required.; Credits: 1-6.
ITAL 198 - Readings & Research: Permission of department chair required.; Credits: 1-6.
ITAL 295 - Advanced Special Topics: See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.; Credits: 1-18.
ITAL 296 - Advanced Special Topics: See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.; Credits: 1-18.

Courses in Spanish

SPAN 001 - Elementary I: Fundamentals of Spanish composition, comprehension, pronunciation, speaking, reading, writing. Structure of the basic Spanish sentence. No prior knowledge expected.; Credits: 4.
SPAN 002 - Elementary II: Continuation of 1. Prerequisite: 1 or equivalent.; Credits: 4.
SPAN 009 - Basic Spanish Grammar Review: Thorough review of Spanish grammar in preparation for intermediate level. Considerable emphasis on written exercises.; Credits: 3.
SPAN 010 - Elem Span for Special Purposes: Elementary language study targeted to specialized vocabulary needs, such as health, ecology, community development, etc.. Prerequisite: SPAN 002 or permission.; Credits: 1-3.
SPAN 011 - Elem Span Conversation Oaxaca: Elementary language study for students on the UVM Oaxaca program. Includes grammar study and attention to developing oral proficiency skills. Prerequisite: SPAN 001.; Credits: 3.
SPAN 051 - Intermediate Language Study I: Significant review of grammar, proceeding from basic knowledge of Spanish to increased proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading and writing. Compositions, oral practice, reading. Prerequisites: 02 or 09 or equivalent (Placement Exam, 2-3 years in high school, consultation).; Credits: 3.
SPAN 052 - Intermediate Language Study II: Continues building on the skills developed in Spanish 51. More emphasis on accurate language usage and more extensive readings. Prerequisite: 51 or equivalent (Placement Exam, 3-4 years in high school, consultation).; Credits: 3.
SPAN 090 - Intrm Span Conversation Oaxaca: Intermediate language study for students on the UVM Oaxaca program. Includes grammar study and attention to developing oral proficiency skills. Prerequisite: SPAN 002.; Credits: 3.
SPAN 095 - Introductory Special Topics: Introductory courses or seminars on topics beyond the scope of existing departmental offerings. See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.; Credits: 1-18.
SPAN 096 - Introductory Special Topics: Introductory courses or seminars on topics beyond the scope of existing departmental offerings. See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.; Credits: 1-18.
SPAN 101 - Composition & Conversation: Writing practice, sentence structure, correct expression, and guided discussions in Spanish of assigned topics. A good command of basic grammar expected. Prerequisite: SPAN 052 or permission.; Credits: 3.
SPAN 105 - Phonetics & Phonology: The sound system of Spanish: Spanish/English pronunciation contrasted; vowels, consonants, rhythms, intonation. Counts as major/minor elective, not for A&S language requirement. Prerequisite: 52 or permission.; Credits: 3.
SPAN 109 - Spanish Grammar: An intensive study of Spanish grammar. Topical approach. Prerequisite: SPAN 052 or permission.; Credits: 3.
SPAN 110 - Adv Span Conversation Oaxaca: Advanced language study for students on the UVM Oaxaca program. Includes grammar study and attention to developing oral proficiency skills. Prerequisite: SPAN 052.; Credits: 3.
SPAN 140 - Analyzing Hispanic Literatures: Introduction to basic genres of Hispanic literatures (narrative, poetry, drama, essay); development of analytical and critical reading/discussion skills. Short analytical papers and ample class discussion. Prerequisite: 101 or concurrent enrollment (with permission).; Credits: 3.
SPAN 141 - Intro To Literature of Spain: An introductory survey of major developments in Spanish peninsular literature. Readings and discussions focus on textual analysis, and historical and cultural contexts. Prerequisites: SPAN 140 pre- or co-requisite.; Credits: 3.
SPAN 142 - Intro To Lit Spanish America: Readings and discussion focus on textual analysis, and historical and cultural contexts. Prerequisites: SPAN 140 pre- or co-requisite.; Credits: 3.
SPAN 195 - Intermediate Special Topics: See Schedule of Courses for specific titles. Prerequisite: 140.; Credits: 1-18.
SPAN 196 - Intermediate Special Topics: See Schedule of Courses for specific titles. Prerequisite: 140.; Credits: 1-18.
SPAN 197 - Readings & Research: Permission of chair required. Prerequisite: 140.; Credits: 1-6.
SPAN 198 - Readings & Research: Permission of chair required. Prerequisite: 140.; Credits: 1-6.
SPAN 201 - Adv Composition & Conversation: To improve both written and oral proficiency. Textbook supplemented by panel discussions, debates, translation, and a weekly composition. Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or permission.; Credits: 3.
SPAN 202 - Topics in Spanish Lang Study: Varied topics devoted to a special area such as translation, creative writing, Spanish for the professions (medicine, business, journalism, law), etc. Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or permission.; Credits: 3.
SPAN 211 - History of Spanish Language: The evolution of the Spanish language from its origins to the present. Prerequisites: SPAN 140.; Credits: 3.
SPAN 212 - Intro to Hispanic Linguistics: Introduction to the field of Hispanic linguistics, exploring the structures, sounds, semantics, and history of Spanish and its varieties around the world. Prerequisite: 6 credits at 100 level.; Credits: 3.
SPAN 217 - Spanish Dialectology: Study of the dialectical features that differentiate Latin American and peninsular Spanish and factors that have contributed to this process. Prerequisite: 6 credits at 100 level.; Credits: 3.
SPAN 236 - Poetic Voices/Cultural Change: A topical approach to exploration of self and society in Spain's poetic voices before 1700. Verses range from humorous to amorous, from satirical to political. Prerequisite: 140.; Credits: 3.
SPAN 237 - Issues in Early Spanish Lit: An exploration of topics on Spain's richly diverse literature written before 1700. Prose and/or theatre texts from this highpoint of cultural development are the focus. Prerequisite: SPAN 140.; Credits: 3.
SPAN 246 - Reading Cervantes: A topical approach to the study of Cervantes, author of Don Quijote de la Mancha, and his works' significance as a reflection of/on Spain's literary-cultural landscape. Prerequisite: SPAN 140.; Credits: 3.
SPAN 250 - Dilemmas of Mdrnty in Span Lit: How Spanish writers since the Enlightenment have responded to the changes accompanying the arrival of "modernity". Topics may include questions of identity, democracy, traditional beliefs. Prerequisite: SPAN 140.; Credits: 3.
SPAN 252 - Span Lit:Dictatorshp-Democracy: Literature in Spain from the Franco dictatorship to the present. Topics to include censorship and dissidence, writing-in-exile, and contemporary trends. Prerequisite: 140. UG only.; Credits: 3.
SPAN 260 - Gender in Hispanic Literatures: A topical exploration of how Hispanic women writers and literary representations of gender-related issues reflect, expand and question literary and cultural norms. Prerequisite: SPAN 140.; Credits: 3.
SPAN 261 - Hispanic Writing from Margins: Exploration of writers and communities at the margins of mainstream Latin-America and/or Spanish culture. Topics may include indigenous, Afro-Hispanic, regionalist authors; testimonial literatures; censorship. Prerequisite: SPAN 140; Credits: 3.
SPAN 264 - Border Literatures: Introduction to border literatures of the Hispanic worlds. These texts partake of two or more cultural spheres, challenging traditional notions of linguistic, literary, cultural hegemony. Prerequisite: SPAN 140.; Credits: 3.
SPAN 274 - Latin-American Poetry: A topical exploration of Latin-American poetry. Possibilities include the innovations of modernismo, recent hypertextual trends and more. Prerequisite: SPAN 140.; Credits: 3.
SPAN 279 - Act Out:Perf Cult'l Pol Lat Am: A study of the relationship between Latin-American performance and its political contexts. Emphasis is placed on works particularly concerned with reshaping culture, politics, and aesthetics. Prerequisite: SPAN 140.; Credits: 3.
SPAN 281 - Contemp Spanish-Amer Fiction: A study of representative works by major authors tracing the development of narrative forms from their roots in the last century to the present. Prerequisite: 140.; Credits: 3.
SPAN 286 - Writing Revolution-Latin Amer: Topics may include early uprising against Spain, representation of revolutional figures (Simon Bolivar, Pancho Villa, etc.), contemporary resistance to imperialism, among others. Prerequisite: 140.; Credits: 3.
SPAN 287 - Early Span Narratives Americas: Readings and analysis of late 15th and 16th century narratives. Discussion of European and Native American perspectives, religious disputes, and the "Leyenda Negra" (Black Legend). Prerequisite: SPAN 140.; Credits: 3.
SPAN 290 - Hispanic Films in Context: Approaching film as reflection and shaper of Hispanic cultures through comparison with texts relevant to cultural context. Includes study of film terminology and analysis. Prerequisite: SPAN 140.; Credits: 3.
SPAN 291 - Early Cultures of Spain: A study of the Spanish cultures from earliest times through 1700, emphasizing major intellectual, political, and artistic developments. Prerequisite: 140.; Credits: 3.
SPAN 292 - Modern Cultures of Spain: A study of the cultures of Spain from the Enlightenment to the present, emphasizing the major intellectual, political, and artistic developments. Prerequisite: 140.; Credits: 3.
SPAN 293 - Early Latin-American Cultures: A study of colonial Latin American cultures from pre-Hispanic times through Independence. Emphasis on major intellectual, artistic, and cultural developments. Prerequisite: 140.; Credits: 3.
SPAN 294 - Modern Latin-American Cultures: An overview of the cultures of Latin America with a multidisciplinary approach to understanding cultural constructions. Themes included: the city, nationhood, subjectivity, marginality. Prerequisite: SPAN 140.; Credits: 3.
SPAN 295 - Advanced Special Topics: See Schedule of Courses for specific titles. Prerequisite: 140.; Credits: 1-18.
SPAN 296 - Advanced Special Topics: See Schedule of Courses for specific titles. Prerequisite: 140.; Credits: 1-18.
SPAN 297 - Advanced Readings & Research: Permission of chair required. Prerequisite: 140.; Credits: 1-6.
SPAN 298 - Advanced Readings & Research: Permission of chair required. Prerequisite: 140.; Credits: 1-6.
SPAN 299 - Topics in Hispanic Cultures: Focus on a particular cultural topic in the Hispanic world. Study might emphasize regional studies, current conflicts on ecology, ethnicity, and gender. Prerequisite: SPAN 140.; Credits: 3.

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