University of North Texas

Undergraduate Catalog 2005-2006 Bulletin

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Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures

Main Departmental Office
Language Building, 101
P.O. Box 311127
Denton, TX 76203-1127
(940) 565-2404
Fax: (940) 565-2581

Web site: www.forl.unt.edu

Marie-Christine Koop, Chair

Faculty

Professors Koop, Nahrgang, Nash. Associate Professors Beckman, Marrero, Sirvent. Assistant Professors Anderson, Bustinza, Jato, Kaplan, Lee, Nelson, Williams, Yoon. Lecturers Caldwell, Church, DeLutri, Hirst, Martinez, Muniz, Price, Terry, Webb.

Introduction

The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures offers students instruction that enables them to understand, speak, read and write the language chosen for study. Further, the department helps the student to gain, through the use of these tools, a knowledge of the country where the language is spoken and, as a result of this knowledge, to gain an understanding of the people themselves.

The department’s place in the College of Arts and Sciences is based on the effective performance of the task of creating a climate of understanding between peoples separated by linguistic and cultural barriers. The department maintains and promotes a strong program of studies in French, Spanish and German, furnishing the appropriate courses in language, literature, culture and pedagogy.

Departmental Examination

Prior to enrollment in a foreign language course, a student who has earned high school credit for foreign language or who has acquired language skills will be required to take an examination to determine appropriate enrollment. Based on the results of the examination and if credit is desired, the student will pay a fee for the posting of 4-14 hours of credit corresponding to credit earned in courses 1010-2050. Students will be required to enroll for their first language course at UNT according to the course level indicated by the results of the examination. Any questions should be directed to the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.

Programs of Study

The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the following areas:

• Bachelor of Arts with majors in French, German and Spanish; and
• Master of Arts with majors in French and Spanish.

Bachelor of Arts with a Major in French or German

Degree Requirements

1. Hours Required and General/College Requirements: A minimum of 128 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree as specified in the “General University Requirements” in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Arts and Sciences requirements.

2. Major Requirements: 38 hours of foreign language, including: LANG 1010, 1020, 2040 and 2050, plus 24 semester hours of advanced work, including 6 hours in 4000-level courses or above. Placement or credit by examination may be used to satisfy 1010, 1020, 2040 and 2050.

3. Other Course Requirements: None.

4. Suggested Minors for BA with a Major in French or German: Students who wish to earn a minor are encouraged to choose a second foreign language, English, history, business, economics or computer science.

5. Electives: See four-year plan.

6. Other Requirements:

a. students majoring in French or German should consider taking history and geography courses that deal specifically with their language study;

b. a minimum grade of C is required for a course to count toward the major;

c. minimum GPA of 2.75 in French or German course work is required for graduation.

Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Spanish

Degree Requirements

1. Hours Required and General/College Requirements: A minimum of 128 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree as specified in the “General University Requirements” in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Arts and Sciences requirements.

2. Major Requirements: 38 hours of Spanish, including: SPAN 1010, 1020, 2040 and 2050, plus 24 semester hours of advanced work from the four categories listed below. Placement or credit by examination may be used to satisfy SPAN 1010, 1020, 2040 and 2050.

Category I - 6 hours from:

• Spanish 3060, Advanced Spanish Composition and Oral Practice (3 hours)
• Spanish 3070, Advanced Spanish Composition and Oral Practice (3 hours)

Category II - 9 hours from:

• Spanish 3040, Mexican Civilization and Culture (3 hours)
• Spanish 3150, Spanish Civilization and Culture 3 hours)
• Spanish 3160, Latin American Civilization and Culture (3 hours)
• Spanish 4010, Aspects of Contemporary Mexican Culture (3 hours)
• Spanish 4020, Aspects of Contemporary Spanish Culture (3 hours)
• Spanish 4080, Business Spanish (3 hours)
• Spanish 4120, Advanced Spanish Grammar (3 hours)
• Spanish 4210, Spanish Phonetics and Pronunciation (3 hours)
• Spanish 4330, Post-Franco Spain: Literature and Culture (3 hours)

Category III - 3 hours from (prerequisite for all courses listed in Category IV):

• Spanish 3030, Readings in Spanish American Short Story (3 hours)
• Spanish 3050, Readings in Hispanic Literature (3 hours)
• Spanish 3110, Introduction to Hispanic Literature (3 hours)

Category IV - 6 hours from:

• Spanish 4310, Survey of Spanish Literature I (3 hours)
• Spanish 4320, Survey of Spanish Literature II (3 hours)
• Spanish 4360, Survey of Spanish-American Literature I (3 hours)
• Spanish 4370, Survey of Spanish-American Literature II (3 hours)

3. Other Course Requirements: None.

4. Suggested Minors for BA with a Major in Spanish: Students who wish to earn a minor are encouraged to choose a second foreign language, English, history, business, economics or computer science.

5. Electives: See four-year plan.

6. Other Requirements:

a. students majoring in Spanish should consider taking history and geography courses that deal specifically with their language study;

b. a minimum grade of C is required for a course to count toward the major;

c. minimum GPA of 2.75 in Spanish course work is required for graduation.

Minor in Foreign Languages and Literatures

Students may pursue minors in French, German, Italian, Japanese or Spanish. A minor consists of a minimum of 18 semester hours in one foreign language, including 6 advanced hours. Demonstration of proficiency may be substituted for credit in courses equivalent to LANG 1010-2050. A minimum grade of C is required for a course to count toward the minor.

French Co-op Program

Students majoring or minoring in French have the opportunity to participate in the French Co-op Program:

1. Study in France:

• summer/spring session at the University of Caen;
• semester (fall/spring) at the Ecole Supérieure de Commerce International du Pas de Calais (ESCIP) in Longuenesse.

2. Exchange programs with paid internships: Institut Universitaire de Technologie of Le Havre.

Contact the departmental office for additional information.

Teacher Certification

The College of Arts and Sciences encourages students to explore teaching at the secondary level as a career option. The student’s academic adviser in the Dean’s Office for Undergraduates and Student Advising in GAB, Room 220, can assist students with specific requirements for teacher certification in French, German or Spanish. Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared to sit for the certification examinations in French, German or Spanish.

French

Requirements: FREN 1010, 1020, 2040, 2050 and 3060, plus 21 advanced hours (including 6 hours in 4000-level courses). See major for additional course work and GPA requirements.

German

Requirements: GERM 1010, 1020, 2040, 2050 and GERM 3060 or 3070, plus 21 advanced hours (including 6 hours in 4000-level courses). See major for additional course work and GPA requirements.

Spanish

Requirements: SPAN 1010, 1020, 2040, 2050, 3060, 3070; 9 hours from SPAN 3040, 3150, 3160, 4010, 4020, 4080, 4120, 4210, 4330; 3 hours from SPAN 3030, 3050, 3110; and 6 hours from 4310, 4320, 4360, 4370. See major for additional course work and GPA requirements.

All students seeking certification in a foreign language also must complete the required 21 hours in upper-level education courses (EDSE 3800, 3830, 4060, 4070, 4108, 4118, 4840) and meet all GPA requirements to apply for state certification. In order to enroll for the first required education course, the student must make application to the certification program in the College of Education in Matthews Hall, Room 105.

All state certification requirements and information on required examinations is available on the web site of the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC), www.sbec.state.tx.us.

Bilingual Education Concentration

Interested students should consult with the Department of Teacher Education and Administration in the College of Education for further information.

Graduate Degrees

The department offers major work in French and Spanish in a Master of Arts degree program. For information, consult the Graduate Catalog.

Courses of Instruction

All Courses of Instruction are located in one section at the back of this catalog.

Course and Subject Guide

The “Course and Subject Guide,” found in the Courses of Instruction section of this book, serves as a table of contents and provides quick access to subject areas and prefixes.