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JPN-403 Advanced Japanese III
Prerequisite: JPN-402
A continuation of JPN-402 , emphasizing all four language skills. Students will read from a wide range of genres and write compositions in varied modes, and continue to work on their communicative skills through group discussion, presentations, as well as interviewing native/advanced speakers of Japanese. 4 credits.
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JPN-404 Advanced Japanese IV
Prerequisite: JPN-403
A continuation of JPN-403 , emphasizing all four language skills. Students will read from a wide range of genres and write compositions in varied modes, and continue to work on their communicative skills through group discussion, presentations, as well as interviewing native/advanced speakers of Japanese. 4 credits.
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JPN-470 Japanese Studies Thesis
Prerequisite: instructor permission
Guided research, translation, and writing on a topic in a field of Japanese Studies in which the student has had previous course work. The student will propose a thesis project to a faculty member in the field of Japanese Studies who by approving it becomes the thesis advisor. 4 credits.
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JPN-504 Directed Independent Study
Prerequisite: two Japanese courses numbered 201 or greater.
Variable credit.
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LNG-210 General Linguistics
GER: HB (Empirical Study of Human Behavior)
Introduction to the nature, structure, and functions of human language. Topics include: design features of language; phonology, morphology, and syntax; semantics; and language variability. 4 credits.
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LNG-220 Linguistic Analysis
GER: HB (Empirical Study of Human Behavior)
Prerequisite: LNG-210
Builds upon the principles presented in General Linguistics and applies them in the analysis of further topics such as writing systems, language comparison and change, language acquisition and learning, and artificial and non-human communication systems. 4 credits.
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LNG-230 Language as Cultural Phenomenon
Prerequisite: LNG-210 or ENG-362
An introduction to sociolinguistics, the study of the relationship between language and society. Readings, lectures and discussions will focus on variation at all levels of language and how this variation helps to create and is created by a multitude of factors with possible educational, political and social repercussions. 4 credits.
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LNG-240 The Origin of Language
Prerequisite: LNG-210
Spoken language has been called the most important achievement of humanity. The origin of language may be found in the gestures of hominids millions of years ago. An investigation of how these simple gestures may have developed into the modern spoken, written, and signed languages of today. 4 credits.
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LNG-250 Second Language Learning and Acquisition
Prerequisite: LNG-210
In-depth investigation of the linguistic processes and considerations involved in second and subsequent language learning and acquisition in both the classroom environment and in a natural setting. 4 credits.
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LNG-405 Introduction to Romance Linguistics
GER: HB (Empirical Study of Human Behavior)
Prerequisite: at least two courses numbered 210 or greater in French or Spanish
An introduction to descriptive, historical, and applied linguistics with reference to the romance languages, specifically French and Spanish. 4 credits.
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LNG-504 Directed Independent Study
Variable credit.
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MLL-050 Community Based Learning
Community-based service or teaching project linking the classroom to the community in a process of experiential learning. 0 credits.
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MLL-120 Reading Literature in Translation
GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts)
Reading and analyzing literature in translation. Introduction to such concepts as point of view, plot, character, imagery, symbolism, rhyme scheme and dialogue, and to various interpretive approaches. Written assignments provide practice in clarifying the understanding of literature. Topics are published prior to each term. 4 credits.
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MLL-221 Language and Identity: Spain
Prerequisite: SPN-201 or higher
Study of how language relates to culture and the formation of identity. Students typically travel to a Spanish-speaking country or a Spanish-speaking region in the U.S. to examine extant minority language(s) alongside the various regional practices and notions of identity in areas of language contact with Spanish. Instruction in English. May Experience ONLY 2 credits.
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MLL-223 Slow Food, Italian Style
On-campus study of contemporary food production and consumption, as well as principles and practices of the Slow Food movement, followed by stay on an organic farm in Italy, to observe and participate in traditional food production and preparation. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
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MLL-235 French Cinema
GER: VP (Visual and Performing Arts)
Prerequisite: any first year writing seminar
Survey of French and Francophone cinema from the 1920s to the present day. Topics will include the historical context of each era, the principal film genres, directors, actors, film theory and criticism. All readings and lectures will be in English; all films will be subtitled. Students may not receive credit for both FRN-465 and MLL-235 . 4 credits.
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MLL-236 Nazi Cinema and Culture
GER: VP (Visual and Performing Arts)
Prerequisite: any first year writing seminar
Exploration of the history and the aesthetics of fascist cinema. During the years between the Nazis’ rise to power in 1933 and the end of World War II in 1945, cinema was part and parcel of the fascist state, leading some critics to speculate whether the “Third Reich” was perhaps “moviemade.” All readings and lectures will be in English; all films will be subtitled. Students may not receive credit for both GRM-466 and MLL-236 . 4 credits.
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MLL-245 African Literature
GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts) and WC (World Cultures)
The development of African Literature from the early 1900s to the present. Focus on the representation of society, culture and peoples of African ancestry, the tumultuous changes resulting from colonial and neocolonial influences, the question of language vis-Ã-vis African creative writing, and the emergence of national and transnational identities. Authors include: Achebe, Mariama Ba, Emecheta, Bessie Head, Ngugi, Oyono, Sembene, and newly established writers. 4 credits.
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MLL-350 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages: Methods
Prerequisite: ENG-362 , FRN-405 , GRM-405 , LNG-210 , LNG-405 or SPN-405
Development of linguistic, cultural, and pedagogical competence in teaching English as a second or foreign language. 4 credits.
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MLL-450 Teaching Foreign Languages K-12: Methods
Prerequisite:EDU-111 , EDU-120 , EDU-221 and admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Introduction to a variety of language learning theories, with opportunities to develop materials and practice techniques appropriate to teaching foreign languages on any level. Field observations required. Emphasis on the teaching of the four skills, testing, culture, technology, and the development of foreign language proficiency. 3 credits.
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MLL-501 Independent Study
Variable credit.
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SPN-110 Elementary Spanish I
Introduction to the sound system and grammatical structure necessary to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish. An appreciation of Spanish-speaking culture underlies the orientation of the course. 4 credits.
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SPN-115 Intensive Elementary Spanish
Prerequisite: appropriate placement
Designed to prepare students with some background in Spanish for the first intermediate level course. 4 credits.
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SPN-120 Elementary Spanish II
GER: FL (Foreign Language) for students seeking the Bachelor of Science degree ONLY
Prerequisite: SPN-110
Continuation of the skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) developed in first elementary course, with increased emphasis on vocabulary expansion, idiomatic expression, and cultural differences. 4 credits.
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SPN-201 Intermediate Spanish I
GER: FL (Foreign Language)
Prerequisite: SPN-115 or SPN-120
Continuation of the development of proficiency in listening and speaking, while expanding the reading and writing skills. 4 credits.
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SPN-205 Medical Spanish
Prerequisite: SPN-201 or higher
Introduction to the specialized vocabulary of the healthcare professions for taking a medical history; conducting a physical exam; and discussing pharmaceuticals, nutrition, and various infirmities. Cultural topics will also be covered. Students will spend two weeks in the classroom, then spend the final week shadowing interpreters in a healthcare setting in the Greenville community. Daily instruction in Spanish. Invited speakers may use either Spanish or English or both. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
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SPN-210 Introduction to Readings
GER: FL (Foreign Language)
Prerequisite: SPN-201
Builds upon the basic skills developed through the first intermediate course. By reading numerous short works of fiction and nonfiction and through discussions and short written assignments in Spanish, students enhance their critical listening, speaking, reading, writing skills while expanding vocabulary and cultural skills necessary for further study. 4 credits.
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SPN-215 Composition and Conversation
GER: FL (Foreign Language)
Prerequisite: SPN-201
Emphasis on idiomatic expression through guided oral and written practice. Review of basic phonology, grammar and syntax included. 4 credits.
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SPN-220 Spanish Civilization
Prerequisite: SPN-201
Survey of the culture and civilization of Spain. Areas of study include history, geography, politics, the arts, daily life, traditions, and cultural values. 4 credits.
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SPN-240 Latin American Civilization
GER: WC (World Cultures)
Prerequisite: SPN-201
Introduction to Latin America through its Iberian, indigenous, and African heritage; its social institutions; its religious and social customs, festivals, and folklore; its languages and other systems of communication; its literature and arts; and its diversions and cuisine. 4 credits.
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SPN-265 Spanish Language House
Prerequisite: at least one Spanish course numbered 200 or greater and residential assignment to language house.
Media such as newspapers, magazines, film, and television help focus regular discussions on current topics of concern to Hispanic society. Student journals are presented in both oral and written form. Spanish is used for all discussions and written work. 2 credits.
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SPN-266 Spanish Language House
Prerequisite: at least one Spanish course numbered 200 or greater and residential assignment to language house. Media such as newspapers, magazines, film, and television help focus regular discussions on current topics of concern to Hispanic society. Student journals are presented in both oral and written form. Spanish is used for all discussions and written work.
2 credits.
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SPN-270 Introduction to Literary Analysis
GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts)
Prerequisite: SPN-215
Introduction to the analysis of literary texts written in Spanish. Emphasis on techniques for analyzing the for major genres (narrative, drama, poetry, essay), as well as in-depth study of relevant representative texts. Includes a general introduction to the study of literature through the lens of literary periods or movements. 4 credits.
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SPN-300 Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics
GER: HB (Empirical Study of Human Behavior)
Prerequisite: SPN-215
A systematic linguistic study of Spanish phonology, morphology, and syntax. Also considers the historical development of Spanish from its earliest stages to the present, as well as the language’s regional, social, and contextual variations, and its presence in the United States. 4 credits.
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SPN-301 Travel Study in Spanish Language
Prerequisite: SPN-201
Emphasis on idiomatic expression in speech and writing with review of fundamentals of Spanish grammar. Part of the study away curriculum. May be repeated for credit based on change in travel destinations. 4 credits.
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SPN-304 The Sounds of Spanish
Prerequisite: SPN-215
Introduction to the sound system of Spanish, including comparison between English and Spanish pronunciation, and phonetic/phonological variation across dialects. Includes a variety of activities/assignments, which involve self-recordings and analysis of speech. All assignments, readings, and projects are designed to help students improve pronunciation by becoming more aware of fine-grained phonetic details. 4 credits.
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SPN-305 Advanced Spanish Oral and Written Expression
Prerequisite: SPN-215 or SPN-301 and one other Spanish course numbered 300 or greater
This course is designed for advanced students to refine their spoken and written Spanish. Emphasis is on sustained expository, persuasive and rhetorical communication; on advanced grammar usage and syntax; and on precision in the production of phonological and intonational patterns of modern Spanish. 4 credits.
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SPN-306 Translation Theory and Practice
Prerequisite: SPN-215 or SPN-301 and one other Spanish course numbered 300 or greater
Spanish/English and English/Spanish translation using a variety of texts in both languages. Emphasis on advanced Spanish grammar, stylistics, and points of contrast between English and Spanish. Different approaches to translation and their impact on meaning and comprehensibility will be studied. 4 credits.
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SPN-310 Travel Study in Spanish Literature
GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts)
Overview of contemporary peninsular literature, with concentration on the drama. Readings and discussion of modern plays, with viewing of selected works in Madrid theaters. Part of the study away curriculum. 4 credits.
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SPN-320 Travel Study in Spanish Civilization
GER: VP (Visual and Performing Arts)
Cultural history of Spain, with emphasis on Spanish art and architecture. Visits to museums and historic sites in Madrid and throughout Spain. Part of the study away curriculum. 4 credits.
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SPN-331 Survey of Spanish Literature I
GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts)
Prerequisite: two Spanish courses numbered 210 or greater
Introduction to representative authors and works from Spanish Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque literature. 4 credits.
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SPN-332 Survey of Spanish Literature II
GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts)
Prerequisite: two Spanish courses numbered 210 or greater
Survey of the major movements, principal authors, and representative works in Spanish literature since 1700. 4 credits.
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SPN-335 Cuéntame: Spain, TV, and National Memory
Using the popular Spanish TV series “Cuéntame cómo pasó” (Tell Me How It Happened) as a vehicle, this course examines fundamental cultural aspects of the latter years of the Franco dictatorship and Spain’s transition to democracy (1968-1982) as portrayed through the fictional yet representative Alcántara family. The course will enrich student understanding of the dramatic social changes which accompanied the political transition, as well as current debate about the importance of historical memory in Spain. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
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SPN-340 Travel Study in Spanish-American Literature
GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts)
Overview of contemporary Spanish-American literature, focusing on the poetry, narrative, and drama of the country. Readings and discussions of representative texts complemented by viewing selected works in the theatre. Part of the study away curriculum. 4 credits.
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SPN-350 Travel Study in Contemporary Spanish-American Culture
GER: WC (World Cultures)
Prerequisite: two Spanish courses numbered 210 or greater
Through lectures, literary readings, and visits to areas of cultural interest, students familiarize themselves with contemporary Spanish-American life, as well as with the contributions of indigenous cultures to contemporary Spanish-American society. Research on a cultural topic will culminate in a written project. Part of the study away curriculum. 4 credits.
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SPN-351 Hispanic Cuisine and Culture
Exploration of different aspects of food production and consumption as they relate to Spanish and Spanish American cultures. Through readings, discussions, small field trips to local markets and restaurants and the act of shopping for and preparing authentic Spanish and Spanish American dishes we will explore the complex web of connections between crops, ecology, farming life, politics and what have come to be called fast or slow food cultures. Conducted entirely in Spanish, a culinary study trip to Guatemala is typically required. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
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SPN-361 Survey of Spanish-American Literature
GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts)
Prerequisite: two Spanish courses numbered 210 or greater
Introduction to the major authors and representative works of Spanish America, with concentration on the age of Modernism to the present. 4 credits.
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SPN-400 Advanced Studies in Hispanic Linguistics
GER: HB (Empirical Study of Human Behavior)
Prerequisite: two Spanish courses numbered 210 or greater
In-depth study of an area of Hispanic linguistics with an emphasis on both theory and empirical research. Students may participate in a research project for a more profound understanding of course material. May be repeated with change of topic. 4 credits.
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SPN-405 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics
GER: HB (Empirical Study of Human Behavior)
Prerequisite: two Spanish courses numbered 210 or greater
A systematic linguistic study of Spanish phonology, morphology, and syntax. Also considers the historical development of Spanish from its earliest stages to the present as well as the language’s regional, social, and contextual variations, and its presence in the United States. 4 credits.
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SPN-411 Golden Age Spanish Drama
GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts)
Prerequisite: SPN-331 , SPN-332 , or SPN-361
Readings and discussion of Spanish dramatic works of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, including selections by Lope de Vega, Tirso de Molina, Ruiz de Alarcón, and Calderón. 4 credits.
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SPN-412 Cervantes
GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts)
Prerequisite: SPN-331 , SPN-332 , or SPN-361
Emphasis on Don Quixote with additional readings from Cervantes’s Novelas ejemplares and Entremeses. 4 credits.
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SPN-417 Nineteenth Century Spanish Realism and the Generation of 1898
GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts)
Prerequisite: SPN-331 , SPN-332 , or SPN-361
Readings and discussion of major works of Spanish peninsular literature from the age of Realism (c. 1850) through the Generation of 1898, including works by Galdós, Unamuno, Benavente, Valle-Inclán, and Pío Baroja. 4 credits.
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SPN-420 Spanish Literature of the Twentieth Century
GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts)
Prerequisite: SPN-331 , SPN-332 , or SPN-361
Survey of predominant literary movements, writers, and works (essay, short story, novel, drama, and poetry) of twentieth century. Spain from the period following the Generation of 1898 to the present. 4 credits.
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SPN-430 Readings in Spanish Literature
GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts)
Prerequisite: SPN-331 , SPN-332 , or SPN-361
In-depth focus on a period, movement, author, or genre. Possible topics include: Spanish Picaresque Literature, Literature after the Spanish Civil War, Twentieth Century Spanish Drama, etc. May be repeated once with change of topic. 4 credits.
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SPN-440 Spanish-American Narrative
GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts)
Prerequisite: SPN-331 , SPN-332 , or SPN-361
The development of the Spanish-American narrative from the period of Discovery and Conquest to the present, with emphasis on contemporary writing. Indigenous works such as the Mayan Popol Vuh are also considered. Examination of historiography, the essay, novels, and short stories. 4 credits.
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SPN-445 Latin American Women’s Literature
GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts)
Prerequisite: SPN-331 , SPN-332 , or SPN-361
Survey of literature by Latin American women from Colonial times to the present, including all major genres. Study of the evolution of women’s thought from the private realm of convent and home to the public arena of politics, women’s rights and the environmental movement. 4 credits.
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SPN-448 Spanish-American Short Story
GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts)
Prerequisite: SPN-331 , SPN-332 , or SPN-361
In-depth consideration of the development of the short story in Spanish America, with a primary focus on the definitive works of the Twentieth Century by authors such as Borges, Cortázar, García Márquez, and Valenzuela. Includes a brief overview of short fiction in colonial and nineteenth-century Spanish America. 4 credits.
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SPN-450 Studies in Hispanic Civilization
Prerequisite: three spanish courses number 215 or above
Close examination of a particular aspect of Hispanic civilization through a variety of disciplinary perspectives and media. Critical assessment of phenomena of cultural importance in Spain and/or Latin America. May be repeated for credit with a change of instructor/topic. 4 credits.
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SPN-460 Readings in Spanish-American Literature
GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts)
Prerequisite: SPN-331 , SPN-332 , or SPN-361
In-depth focus on a period, movement, author, or genre. Possible topics might include Contemporary Spanish American Poetry, Gabriel García Márquez, Dissidence in Spanish American Literature, etc. May be repeated for credit based on change of topic. 4 credits.
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SPN-465 Film Studies
Prerequisite: SPN-331 , SPN-332 , or SPN-361
A historical, critical, and theoretical survey of the cinema of Spain and/or Latin America. Films studied through formal properties of representation– mise-en-scène, cinematography, editing, sound– as well as through context, theme, and application. Includes examination of the relationship to other national and regional cinemas. 4 credits.
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SPN-470 Senior Seminar in Spanish
GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts)
Prerequisite: SPN-331 , SPN-332 , or SPN-361
The opportunity to address a topic, period, author, or genre n depth. The student is provided a chance to synthesize the experience of previous course work in a research project. 4 credits.
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SPN-503 Individualized Internship
Prerequisite: instructor permission
Individualized internships are typically developed by seniors and juniors and approved by a faculty member in the Spanish section. General objectives for the internship experience are o provide exceptional Spanish students with an opportunity to use Spanish language skills in a professional setting and to offer students additional preparation and training for future endeavors. In addition, students, together with their on site supervisor and faculty sponsor, will develop a list of objectives for the specific internship, maintain a log and reflective journal, meet weekly with the faculty member in person or virtually, submit an academic paper at the conclusion of the internship related to their internship work, and summarize their activities orally in Spanish for their faculty supervisor or for a larger audience as a scholarly presentation. Fifty hours of on-site activities per credit up to four credits. Cannot be completed through the pass-no pass grading option. Only four credits of either SPN-503 or SPN-505 may be applied toward the Spanish major. Variable credit.
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SPN-504 Directed Independent Study
Variable credit.
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SPN-505 Structured Internship
Prerequisite: instructor permission
Internships at sites approved by a faculty member in the Spanish section to provide students with an opportunity to use Spanish language skills in a professional setting and offer additional preparation and training for postgraduate work or study. Students, primarily seniors and juniors, together with their on-site supervisor and faculty sponsor, will develop a list of specific objectives for the internship, work approximately 200 hours each at their site, attend a weekly seminar to discuss their work and related literature, maintain a log and reflective journal, submit an academic paper at the conclusion of the internship related to their internship work, and summarize their activities orally in Spanish for their seminar. This course may be taken only once and cannot be completed through the pass-no pass grading option. Only four credits of either SPN-503 or SPN-505 may be applied toward the Spanish major. 4 credits.
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MUS-050 Recital Attendance
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MUS-051 Freshman Music Colloquium
0 credits.
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MUS-060 Symphony Orchestra
0 credits.
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MUS-061 Furman Band
0 credits.
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MUS-062 Furman Singers
0 credits.
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MUS-063 Men’s Chorale
0 credits.
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MUS-064 Women’s Chorale
0 credits.
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MUS-065 Chamber Choir
0 credits.
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MUS-066 Oratorio Chorus
0 credits.
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MUS-067 Jazz Ensemble
0 credits.
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MUS-068 Jazz Combo
0 credits.
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MUS-069 Brass Ensemble
0 credits.
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MUS-070 Woodwind Ensemble
0 credits.
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MUS-071 Percussion Ensemble
0 credits.
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MUS-072 String Ensemble
0 credits.
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MUS-073 String Quartet
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MUS-074 Saxophone Quartet
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MUS-076 Guitar Ensemble
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MUS-101 Introduction to Music
GER: VP (Visual and Performing Arts)
Introduction to the fundamentals of music, exploring a variety of musical genres, and developing an appreciation of the diverse musical genres. Although the focus for each section varies, all sections address certain fundamentals of music: listening skills, cultural context, historical development, musical vocabulary, musical structure, and style. Requires out-of-class listening and attendance at live concerts. 4 credits.
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MUS-102 Introduction to Jazz
GER: VP (Visual and Performing Arts)
Historical overview of the development of jazz. Intended for non-music majors. Includes the study of significant artists and their recordings in a social and historical context. 4 credits.
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MUS-104 Voice Class I
Basic fundamentals of correct singing (posture, breathing, tone production). Beginning studies in vocal repertoire. 2 credits.
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MUS-105 Voice Class II
Continuation development of principles and techniques studied in first voice class. Designed for students with prior singing experience. 2 credits.
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MUS-106 Piano Class I
Basic piano for students with little or no keyboard knowledge. Early study is devoted to keyboard orientation and functional keyboard skills. Later, the study of the styles and literature of the piano is pursued through standard repertoire. 2 credits.
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MUS-107 Piano Class II
For students with some previous keyboard training. Knowledge of basic rudiments of music is assumed. Emphasis is placed on developing pianistic fluency through standard repertoire and finger exercises. 2 credits.
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MUS-108 Class Guitar I
Introduction to guitar skills. Intended for students with no guitar skills. Emphasis is on achievement of basic proficiency in chord playing, note reading, strumming patterns, and basic finger styles. 2 credits.
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MUS-109 Class Guitar II
Continuation of MUS-108 . Emphasis is on chord playing, note reading, strumming patterns and basic finger styles through learning various songs. Also designed for students with prior guitar playing experience. 2 credits.
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MUS-111 Basic Musicianship I
GER: VP (Visual and Performing Arts)
Prerequisite: Department Permission
Introduction to music fundamentals, basic principles of voice leading, and harmonic progression through development of complementary skills in analysis, composition, improvisation music technology, sight-singing, ear training and at the keyboard. Comprised of three separate components, written/analytical, aural and keyboard skills. Designed for prospective majors 4 credits.
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MUS-112 Basic Musicianship II
Prerequisite: MUS-111
Ongoing study of voice leading, diatonic harmony, basic modulation, and small forms through continued development of complementary skills in analysis, composition, improvisation, music technology, sight-singing, ear training, and at the keyboard. 4 credits.
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MUS-113 Composition Seminar
Prerequisite: instructor permission
Issues and topics relevant to contemporary music in general, current day compositional methods, techniques and literature in particular, and forum for presentation and discussion of works by invited guests, faculty, and students. May be repeated for credit. 1 credit.
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MUS-120 Introduction to Music Literature
Prerequisite: MUS-111
Exploration of important composers and works, topics will include: recurring cycles of classicism and romanticism, performance practice, sacredness in music, the nature of creativity, translations of vocal music and the changing roles of the composer, performer and audience in society. 2 credits.
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MUS-211 Basic Musicianship III
Prerequisite: MUS-112
On-going study of voice leading, chromatic harmony, advanced modulation, and small forms through continued development of complementary skills in analysis, composition, improvisation, music technology, sight-singing, ear training, and at the keyboard. 4 credits.
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MUS-212 Basic Musicianship IV
Prerequisite: MUS-211
Overview of large musical forms and contemporary compositional techniques through continued development of complementary skills in analysis, composition, improvisation, music technology, sight-singing, ear training, and at the keyboard. 4 credits.
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MUS-220 World Music I
GER: WC (World Cultures)
Prerequisite: MUS-211
Examination of music from selected regions of the world. Emphasis on understanding the culture, meaning, and identities found in music outside the western European paradigm. 4 credits.
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MUS-221 Music History I
Prerequisite: MUS-112
The development of musical style, covering the period from Antiquity to c. 1650. Representative examples of music are discussed, with an emphasis on social-historical context and the philosophical origins of Western music. 2 credits.
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MUS-310 Form and Analysis
Prerequisite: MUS-211
Prelude, reductive analysis, fugue, motivic analysis, continuous variation, binary (simple, rounded, continuous rounded, etc.), sonata (articulated binaries), theme groups, rondo, hybrid forms, concerto, concerted forms, Lieder, song forms, detailed phrase analysis, miniatures, ternary forms, associations to twentieth century music. 4 credits.
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MUS-311 Composition
Prerequisite: MUS-310
Emphasis on applied study in the craft and technique of composition. Revolving topics include choral/vocal music, chamber music, consorts and mixed ensembles, large ensembles, and electronic music, complemented by analysis of representative works from classical and modern literature. May be repeated for credit. 2 credits.
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