Students with no previous training in their desired language must enroll in 1010-numbered language courses. Students with one, two, three or four high school credits must take the departmentally administered placement exam. Students must place out of the 2050 level to satisfy the language requirement.
1010-1020. Elementary Arabic. 4 hours each. (4;1)
1010 (ARAB 1311 or 1411 or 1511). Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice. Satisfies a portion of the Understanding the Human Community requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
1020 (ARAB 1312 or 1412 or 1512). Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice.
2040-2050. Intermediate Arabic. 3 hours each.
2040 (ARAB 2311). Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice.
2050 (ARAB 2312). Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice.
2900-2910. Special Problems. 1–3 hours.
3040. Advanced Topics in the Culture of the Middle East. 3 hours. Explores the history and culture of the Near East, from the time of Muhammad to the present. Examines the rise and definition of Islamic civilization and the spread of Islam. Topics include major political figures and historical events, institutions, economic developments, social issues (education, family, women), history of ideas, literary movements, art history, and music history. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
3060. Advanced Topics in Arabic Language. 3 hours. Study of authentic materials in classical prose to create a foundation for the mastery of classical Arabic. Also involves more extended readings and discussions of contemporary and historical cultural topics. In addition to a review of syntax and morphology, the course intends to increase the range and accuracy of oral and written expression and aural comprehension. Classes are conducted entirely in Arabic. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
4900-4910. Special Problems. 1–3 hours.
1010-1020. Elementary Chinese. 4 hours each. (4;1)
1010 (CHIN 1311 or 1411 or 1511). Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice. Satisfies a portion of the Understanding the Human Community requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
1020 (CHIN 1312 or 1412 or 1512). Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice.
2040-2050. Intermediate Chinese. 3 hours each.
2040 (CHIN 2311). Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice.
2050 (CHIN 2312). Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice.
3040. Advanced Topics in Culture. 3 hours. Focus on deepening students’ understanding of Chinese culture and society today through a study of Chinese history, social dynamics, business practices and advanced readings from sources in contemporary and mainstream Chinese media.
3060. Advanced Topics in Language. 3 hours. Focus on Chinese grammar and intense practice to develop fluency in reading, writing and comprehension of modern Chinese beyond the intermediate level.
4900-4910. Special Problems. 1–3 hours.
1010-1020. Elementary French. 4 hours each. (4;1)
1010 (FREN 1311 or 1411 or 1511). Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice. Satisfies a portion of the Understanding the Human Community requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
1020 (FREN 1312 or 1412 or 1512). Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice.
2040-2050. Intermediate French. 3 hours each.
2040 (FREN 2311). Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings.
2050 (FREN 2312). Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings.
2900. Special Problems. 1–3 hours.
3100. French for Tourism. 3 hours. Major facets of tourism in France and French overseas territories: overview of French regions with their characteristics, landmarks for visits and excursions, transportation, types of accommodation available to tourists, and cuisine. The tourism industry and the organization of guided tours.
3040. Advanced Readings in French Culture. 3 hours. Selected readings in contemporary French culture and literature with emphasis on conversational and written practice.
3050. Advanced Readings in French Literature. 3 hours. Selected readings in contemporary French literature with emphasis on conversational and written practice.
3060. French Phonetics and Pronunciation. 3 hours. Focus on French phonetic system and pronunciation practice.
3070. Advanced French Grammar and Composition. 3 hours. Focus on French grammar and intensive practice through various composition assignments and grammar exercises.
3075. Writing in French: Style and Technique. 3 hours. Perfection of writing skills and strategies through various forms of composition.
3080. Advanced French Conversation. 3 hours. Study of themes related to contemporary French experience and heavily oriented toward conversation on topics of interest to contemporary youth.
4030. Survey of French Literature I. 3 hours. French Literature to 1600. Readings, lectures, discussions and term projects.
4040. Survey of French Literature II. 3 hours. French Literature from 1600 to 1800. Readings, lectures, discussions and term projects.
4050. Survey of French Literature III. 3 hours. French Literature since 1800. Readings, lectures, discussions and term projects.
4070. French Culture and Literature through Film. 3 hours. The thematic and chronological study of French literature and culture through films. Relations between literature/culture and film are explored.
4080. Business French. 3 hours. Students become familiar with business terminology in French. They also learn to function in a French business environment, including writing business letters, conducting telephone conversations and business meetings. This course serves as preparation for the exam leading to the Certificat Pratique of the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
4100. The Nineteenth-Century French Novel. 3 hours. Readings, lectures and term projects.
4150. Foreign Language Teaching Methods. 3 hours. Study of foreign language curriculum, instruction and assessment for future and current teachers of French. Designed for students in a teacher preparation program.
4200. 20th-Century French Novel. 3 hours. Readings, lectures and discussions of 20th-century French novels.
4310. Contemporary French Civilization. 3 hours. A survey of contemporary French society including institutions, the value system and current issues. Readings, discussions and audiovisual materials.
4400. French Linguistics and Translation. 3 hours. Study of French grammar, semantics, stylistics and syntax through linguistic problem solving and translation from English to French and vice versa.
4500. The French Short Story. 3 hours. Close study of the French short story, with emphasis on oral discussion and oral testing as preparation for the Texas Oral Proficiency Test (TOPT) required for teacher certification in French. Required for teaching majors.
4900-4910. Special Problems. 1–3 hours each.
4920. Cooperative Education in French. 1–3 hours. Supervised work in a job directly related to the student’s major, professional field of study or career objective.
4951. Honors College Capstone Thesis. 3 hours. Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis.
1010-1020. Elementary German. 4 hours each. (4;1)
1010 (GERM 1311 or 1411 or 1511). Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice. Satisfies a portion of the Understanding the Human Community requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
1020 (GERM 1312 or 1412 or 1512). Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice.
2040-2050. Intermediate German. 3 hours each.
2040 (GERM 2311). Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings.
2050 (GERM 2312). Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings.
2900. Special Problems. 1–3 hours.
3020. Topics in German Studies. 3 hours. Continued general studies with varying emphasis on readings, conversation, aural and written practice.
3040. Topics in German Culture. 3 hours. Readings in Austrian, German and Swiss culture with emphasis on conversational practice.
3050. Topics in German Literature. 3 hours. Readings in contemporary German-language literature with emphasis on conversational practice.
3060-3070. Advanced German Composition and Oral Practice. 3 hours each. Composition, oral reports and discussions of German civilization topics.
3180. Introduction to Business German. 3 hours. Oral, written and reading skills in German for business purposes, as well as cultural understanding of how business transactions are conducted in the German speaking business environment.
4150. Foreign Language Teaching Method. 3 hours. Study of foreign language curriculum, instruction and assessment for future and current teachers of German. Designed for students in a teacher preparation program.
4180. Advanced German for Business. 3 hours. Advanced listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural skills with an emphasis on German for business in German-speaking business environments.
4310. Topics in Advanced German Culture. 3 hours. Topics include German-language literature, music, art, literature as film, philosophy and historical developments.
4330. Topics in Advanced German Language. 3 hours. Topics include German grammar, syntax, language history, dialects and linguistics.
4350. Topics in Advanced German Literature. 3 hours. Topics include study of a period, movement, theme, genre or author.
4900-4910. Special Problems. 1–3 hours each.
4951. Honors College Capstone Thesis. 3 hours. Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis.
1010-1020. Elementary Hebrew. 4 hours each. (4;1)
1010. Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice. Satisfies a portion of the Understanding the Human Community requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
1020. Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice.
2040-2050. Intermediate Hebrew. 3 hours each.
2040. Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice.
2050. Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice.
1010-1020. Elementary Italian. 4 hours each. (4;1)
1010 (ITAL 1311 or 1411 or 1511). Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice. Satisfies a portion of the Understanding the Human Community requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
1020 (ITAL 1312 or 1412 or 1512). Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice.
2040-2050. Intermediate Italian. 3 hours each.
2040 (ITAL 2311). Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings.
2050 (ITAL 2312). Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings.
2900-2910. Special Problems. 1–4 hours each.
3040. Topics in Italian Culture. 3 hours. Readings in Italian culture with emphasis on conversational and written practice. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
4900-4910. Special Problems. 1–3 hours each.
1010-1020. Elementary Japanese. 4 hours each. (4;1)
1010 (JAPN 1311 or 1411 or 1511). Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice. Satisfies a portion of the Understanding the Human Community requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
1020 (JAPN 1312 or 1412 or 1512). Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice.
2040-2050. Intermediate Japanese. 3 hours each.
2040 (JAPN 2311). Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings.
2050 (JAPN 2312). Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings.
2900-2910. Special Problems. 1–4 hours each.
3040. Advanced Topics in Culture. 3 hours. Focus on deepening students’ understanding of Japanese culture and society today through a study of Japanese history, social dynamics, business practices and advanced readings from sources in contemporary and mainstream Japanese media.
3060. Advanced Topics in Language. 3 hours. Focus on Japanese grammar and intensive practice to develop fluency in reading, writing and comprehension of modern Japanese beyond the intermediate level.
4900-4910. Special Problems. 1–3 hours each.
1010-1020. Elementary Language. 4 hours each. (4;1)
1010. Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice.
1020. Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice.
2040-2050. Intermediate Language. 3 hours each.
2040. Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings.
2050. Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings.
2900-2910. Special Problems. 1–4 hours each.
4000. Foreign Language Teaching Methods. 3 hours. Study of foreign language curriculum, instruction and assessment for future and current teachers of French, German and Spanish. Designed for students in a teacher preparation program.
4900-4910. Special Problems. 1–3 hours each.
1010-1020. Elementary Latin. 4 hours each. (4;1)
1010 (LATI 1311 or 1411 or 1511). Grammar and basic vocabulary.
1020 (LATI 1312 or 1412 or 1512). Grammar and basic vocabulary.
2040-2050. Intermediate Latin. 3 hours each.
2040 (LATI 2311). Grammar principles and readings from representative Roman authors; Vergil.
2050 (LATI 1312). Grammar principles and readings from representative Roman authors; Livy.
4900-4910. Special Problems. 1–3 hours each.
1010-1020. Elementary Portuguese. 4 hours each. (4;1)
1010 (PORT 1311 or 1411 or 1511). Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice. Satisfies a portion of the Understanding the Human Community requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
1020 (PORT 1312 or 1412 or 1512). Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice.
2040-2050. Intermediate Portuguese. 3 hours each.
2040 (PORT 2311). Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice.
2050 (PORT 2312). Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice.
4900-4910. Special Problems. 1–3 hours each.
1010-1020. Elementary Russian. 4 hours each. (4;1)
1010 (RUSS 1311 or 1411 or 1511). Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice. Satisfies a portion of the Understanding the Human Community requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
1020 (RUSS 1312 or 1412 or 1512). Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice.
2040-2050. Intermediate Russian. 3 hours each.
2040 (RUSS 2311). Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings.
2050 (RUSS 2312). Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings.
2900-2910. Special Problems. 1–4 hours each.
3070. Russian Composition and Conversation. 3 hours. Focuses on writing, grammar and conversation skills through a review of Russian syntax and the use of authentic Russian readings to build vocabulary, develop writing skills, and increase conversational fluency.
3080. Russian Through Music and Film. 3 hours. Focuses on listening and conversation skills, using authentic Russian films, music and television programs to build vocabulary, enhance listening comprehension and develop discussion skills.
4900-4910. Special Problems. 1–3 hours each.
1010-1020. Elementary Spanish. 4 hours each. (4;1)
1010 (SPAN 1311 or 1411 or 1511). Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice. Satisfies a portion of the Understanding the Human Community requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
1020 (SPAN 1312 or 1412 or 1512). Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice.
2040-2050. Intermediate Spanish. 3 hours each.
2040 (SPAN 2311). Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings.
2050 (SPAN 2312). Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings.
2900. Special Problems. 1–3 hours.
3030. Readings in Spanish-American Short Story. 3 hours. Selected readings in Spanish-American short stories with emphasis on techniques for gaining reading fluency in Spanish.
3040. Mexican Culture and Civilization. 3 hours. Study of the politics, social structures and traditions of the Mexican world from the pre-Columbian period until today, with a special focus on their contemporary life in order to build a foundation for a more in-depth study of the life, literature and culture of Mexico. Taught entirely in Spanish.
3050. Readings in Hispanic Literature. 3 hours. Selected readings in modern Spanish and Spanish-American literature with emphasis on conversational and written practice.
3060-3070. Advanced Spanish Composition and Oral Practice. 3 hours each. Composition, oral reports, and Spanish and Spanish-American topics.
3080. Advanced Spanish Composition and Grammar for Bilinguals. 3 hours. Principles of academic writing, spelling and grammar in Spanish, directed specifically toward bilinguals (Spanish heritage and native speakers). Taught in Spanish.
3110. Introduction to Hispanic Literature. 3 hours. Literary terminology, analysis of text, and differences among the genres. Readings include writings from a wide variety of Hispanic authors (both traditional and contemporary, from Spain and Latin America).
3150. Spanish Culture and Civilization. 3 hours. Study of the politics, social structures and traditions of the Spanish world from the Paleolithic period until today, with a special focus on their contemporary life in order to build a foundation for a more in-depth study of their life, literature and culture. Taught entirely in Spanish.
3160. Latin American Culture and Civilization. 3 hours. Study of the politics, social structures and traditions of Latin America from the indigenous period until today, with a special focus on their contemporary life in order to build a foundation for a more in-depth study of Latin American culture. Taught entirely in Spanish.
4010. Aspects of Contemporary Mexican Culture. 3 hours. Study of topics in Mexican culture, including historical, literary, political and economic arenas. May be offered at UNT or in Mexico as part of a total-immersion study abroad experience, including field trips to cultural sites.
4020. Aspects of Contemporary Spanish Culture. 3 hours. Study of topics in Spanish culture, including historical, literary, artistic, political and economic arenas. May be offered at UNT or in Spain as part of a total-immersion study abroad experience, including field trips to sites of cultural importance.
4030. Spanish for Law Enforcement. 3 hours. Emphasizes the Spanish language capabilities needed in the law enforcement field to communicate with the Spanish speaking population. Specialized vocabulary, scenarios, sample dialogues and information on Hispanic culture as they relate to law enforcement.
4040. Spanish Writing for the Mass Media Professions. 3 hours. Emphasizes the writing skills needed in the mass media profession to communicate with a wider Hispanic community. Cultural differences and writing styles are addressed through authentic oral and written ads.
4060. Spanish for Social Services. 3 hours. Emphasis on Spanish language skills needed in the area of social services to communicate with Hispanic clients and staff. Includes specialized vocabulary, workplace scenarios, dialogues and information on Hispanic culture related to this profession.
4070. Spanish for Hotel and Restaurant Management. 3 hours. Emphasizes the Spanish language capabilities needed in the hotel and restaurant management fields to communicate with Hispanic customers and staff. Includes specialized vocabulary, hotel and restaurant scenarios, sample dialogues and information on Hispanic culture related to these two industries.
4075. Spanish for Travel and Tourism. 3 hours. Emphasis on Spanish language skills needed in the travel and tourism industry to communicate with Hispanic clients and staff. Includes specialized vocabulary, travel scenarios, dialogues and information on Hispanic culture related to those industries.
4080. Business Spanish. 3 hours. Oral, written and reading skills in Spanish for business purposes, as well as a cultural understanding of how business transactions are conducted in the Hispanic world.
4090. Spanish for the Medical Professions I. 3 hours. Emphasizes the Spanish language capabilities needed in the medical field to communicate with Hispanic patients. Includes specialized medical vocabulary, medical scenarios, sample dialogues and information on Hispanic culture related to health care.
4091. Spanish for the Medical Professions II. 3 hours. Extension of Spanish for the Medical Professions I, further building the Spanish language skills needed in the medical field to communicate with Hispanic patients and/or employees. Focuses on specialized medical vocabulary, medical scenarios, sample medical dialogues and information on Hispanic culture as it relates to health care.
4120. Advanced Spanish Grammar. 3 hours. Pronunciation principles, orthography and punctuation; syntactical, lexical and stylistic aspects.
4150. Foreign Language Teaching Methods. 3 hours. Study of foreign language curriculum, instruction and assessment for future and current teachers of Spanish. Designed for students in a teacher preparation program.
4210. Spanish Phonetics and Pronunciation. 3 hours. Study of the Spanish sound system and how it corresponds to Spanish orthography and pronunciation.
4250. Acquisition of Spanish as a Second Language. 3 hours. Overview of prominent linguistic principles in the acquisition of Spanish as a second language. Application of theory to language acquisition, pragmatics, and teaching/learning Spanish grammar such as verbal morphology system, indicative/subjunctive mood system and pronominal system in Spanish.
4260. Linguistic Structures of Spanish. 3 hours. Introduction to core areas of linguistic study of Spanish (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics) and consideration of sub-fields (language variation and change).
4310-4320. Survey of Spanish Literature. 3 hours each. Readings, lectures, discussions and term projects.
4310. Spanish literature to 1700.
4320. Spanish literature since 1700.
4330. Post-Franco Spain: Literature and Culture. 3 hours. Study of the literature, culture and lifestyle of the Spanish people since the death of Franco and the country’s return to democracy. Readings, discussions and audiovisual materials.
4360-4370. Survey of Spanish-American Literature. 3 hours each. Readings, lectures, discussions and term projects.
4360. Spanish-American literature from the colonial period to 1888.
4370. Spanish-American literature since 1888.
4380. Latin American and Spanish Film for Advanced Oral and Written Practice. 3 hours. Spanish-language films are used as a platform for advanced oral, written and listening comprehension, with an emphasis on critical thinking skills through analysis of linguistic and cultural variety in the Spanish-speaking world.
4430. Sexualities in Contemporary Spanish Cinema. 3 hours. Study of sexualities in contemporary Spanish cinema in the light of the socio-political and historical context of Spain, carried out in relation to topics such as gender, identity, class, politics, feminism.
4500. Spanish for Teachers. 3 hours. Emphasizes the Spanish language skills needed in the teaching field to communicate with Spanish speaking students and their parents/guardians. Includes specialized vocabulary, scenarios, sample dialogues and information related to a variety of school-related settings.
4900-4910. Special Problems. 1–3 hours each.
4951. Honors College Capstone Thesis. 3 hours. Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis.
4970. Contemporary Spanish Culture Through Cinema. 3 hours. Study of different cultural topics relevant in contemporary Spain. Topics include women in contemporary Spanish cinema, religion and Spain in contemporary Spanish cinema, globalization, Spain and Spanish cinema.
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