Modern Languages and Cultures

Faculty

Dianne P. Guenin-Lelle, chair and professor.
B.A., 1979, University of New Orleans; M.A., 1983, University of Louisiana, Lafayette; Ph.D., 1988, Louisiana State University. Appointed 1987.

Catherine C. B. Grimm, assistant professor.
M.A., 1992, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Ph.D., 1998, Northwestern University. Appointed 2003.

Julia M. Medina, assistant professor.
B.A., 1997, Ph.D., 2005, University of California, Davis. Appointed 2006.

Perry W. Myers, assistant professor.
B.A., 1979, M.B.A., 1981, Baylor University; M.A., 1997, Ph.D., 2002, University of Texas, Austin. Appointed 2004.

Kalen R. Oswald, assistant professor.
B.A., 1995, Utah State University; M.A., 1997, Ph.D., 2001, University of Arizona. Appointed 2002.

Rebecca Whitehead-Schwarz, assistant professor.
B.A., 1998, Berry College; M.A., 2000, Ph.D., University of Kentucky. Appointed 2006.

Emmanuel T. Yewah, professor of Modern Languages and Cultures and Howard L. McGregor, Jr., Professor of the Humanities. Licencié-es-Lettres, 1978, Ma�trise, 1979, Université de Yaoundé ; M.A., 1982, Ph.D., 1987, University of Michigan. Appointed 1986.

Introduction

A student of Modern Languages and Cultures at Albion can major in French, German or Spanish. The Department of Modern Languages and Cultures also offers courses in Latin and Japanese. A foreign language major entails extensive study of the literature and culture of a particular speech community, and it presupposes for all majors a high level of linguistic performance. Similar linguistic capabilities are expected of students who seek a minor. Specific curricula and other requirements are designed to help achieve these goals. The faculty has been chosen based on proven teaching ability, professional reputation, and varied backgrounds and points of view.

Students may obtain college credit according to their scores on a standardized Advanced Placement examination administered at their high schools. A score of 3 merits one-half unit, a 4 merits one unit and a 5 merits one and one-half units of credit at Albion College. A maximum of one unit may be applied toward credit for a major or minor in French, German or Spanish.

Before Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) and during the first week of fall semester, the department administers a placement test for students with prior study of French, German or Spanish. Any student with two or more years of high school foreign language course work must take the placement test before enrolling in language courses at Albion. This test does not give college credit; its purpose is to place such students at the appropriate level.

Special Features

Albion's off-campus programs in Argentina, Austria, Chile, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Senegal and Spain offer immersion in French, German or Spanish culture and language. Other international off-campus programs are available to students as well (e.g., Belgium, China, Japan and Russia).

Albion College numbers among its facilities the Gerstacker International House. This facility, commonly called the I-House, functions as a residence for foreign language teaching assistants and language students in French, German and Spanish. In this capacity, this special residence hall serves as a "living laboratory" where Albion College students can practice their conversational skills with fellow students and native speakers. While residing in the International House, the students pledge to speak the intended language within their respective houses. French, German, Japanese and Spanish students are encouraged (or sometimes required) to attend the Foreign Language Tables held once a week at noon.

Requirements for Major

A major may be earned in French, German or Spanish by completing a minimum of eight units of study at the 201 level or above, including the courses specified in the sections on each language (see the following pages). Only one unit of Advanced Placement credit can count toward a major or minor. Students considering a major in a foreign language are urged to consult with a faculty member in the department early in the freshman or sophomore year. All majors are required to study at least one semester abroad in an approved off-campus program. If individual situations prevent this, the student should consult with the department chair.

It is required that all majors have at least one semester, preferably a year, of residence in the Gerstacker International House and credit for Modern Languages and Cultures 110 (only one-quarter unit counts toward major requirements). If circumstances prevent a student from living in the I-House, then the student must consult with the department chair.

It is recommended that all majors take cognate courses, for example in English, history, anthropology and sociology, relating to their language of study. Double majors are also encouraged.

Modern Languages and Cultures

105 Intercultural Understanding and Global Issues (1)
Explores theoretical models of how cultures are derived and what it means to interact across cultural boundaries. Applies these theoretical models to selected global issues in order to demonstrate the potentialities and hazards of negotiation of global issues across borders. Useful for preprofessional students who want to attain the skills and knowledge to effectively function in an international/intercultural context. Taught in English. Myers.

107 "Our Americas": Crossing Borders, Cultures and Histories (1)
Serves as a conceptual foundation for the TransAmerican Latino Studies track. An introduction to the cultural dynamics between North and South America, focusing on the interconnectedness of the Western Hemisphere in terms of space, cultures and histories. Taught in English. Medina.

110 Gerstacker International House Residency and Participation in Programs (1/4) Fall, Spring
Includes residency in the Gerstacker International House for one semester and active participation in weekly programs in the student�s respective language house as well as in cultural events for all International House residents. Staff.

264 Masterworks of European Literature (in Translation) (1)
Masterworks of European literature which have contributed significantly to modern life and thought: Wolfram von Eschenbach, Dante, Ronsard, Cervantes, Montaigne, Moliere, etc. Staff.

266 Masterworks of World Literature (in Translation) (1)
Masterworks of world literature from the eighteenth century to the present: Rousseau, Goethe, Tolstoy, Kafka, Borges, Garcia Marquez, Laye, Mahfouz, Ba, Lu Xun, Kawabata, etc. Staff.

345 Methods of Teaching Modern Languages and Cultures (1)
Explores the role and purpose of the American educational system as it relates to foreign language teaching; teaches active learning strategies grounded in proficiency-oriented language instruction; allows students to begin to realize their potential as foreign language teachers. Offered every three years. Staff.

411, 412 Directed Study (1/2, 1) Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair. Staff.

French

Requirements for Major in French

In the French program students learn the language and culture of the French-speaking world. The 100- and 200-level courses focus on how to function within a French-speaking environment, through appropriate language use and cross-cultural understanding. Courses numbered 303-315 are designed to be taken before off-campus study in a French-speaking program and those numbered 351-355 to be taken after return from off-campus study.

The upper-level courses emphasize area studies. Interdisciplinary in scope, they focus on the culture of a particular area or time period and examine the relevant literature as well as social issues, artistic movements, political change, religious influences and film.

The intent is to prepare students for international careers in which they will draw on their communication skills in French, and on their understanding of the history and culture of the French-speaking world.

The specific requirements for the major are:

• A minimum of eight units at the 201-level or above, including: one unit from 303-315; one unit from 351-355 (the latter completed after off-campus study in a French-speaking program); and a Senior Seminar (1/4 unit). (See detailed description of requirements for major at beginning of Modern Languages and Cultures section.)
• Students are placed in the 200- or 300-level language courses according to proficiency. Students must fulfill the eight-unit requirement beginning at the level into which they are placed.
• A maximum of one unit of Advanced Placement credit can count toward the major.
• All courses for the major must be taken for a numerical grade.
• Study abroad in an approved off-campus program.
• Residence in the Gerstacker International House for at least one semester and successful completion of Modern Languages and Cultures 110.

Requirements for Minor in French

• A minimum of six units at the 201-level or above, including at least four units at the 301 level or above.
• Students are placed in the 200- or 300-level language courses according to proficiency. Students must fulfill the six-unit requirement beginning at the level into which they are placed.
• A maximum of one unit of Advanced Placement credit can count toward the minor.
• All courses for the minor must be taken for a numerical grade.
• Residence in the Gerstacker International House for at least one semester and successful completion of Modern Languages and Cultures 110.

Requirements for Major in French Language and Culture for the Professions

As the world continues to become increasingly diverse across traditional borders and cultural boundaries, there will be more demand in the workplace and for communities to effectively negotiate otherness--different ways of living lives--which will directly impact professional practices.

Knowledge of a foreign language and culture will continue to grow in importance as a foundation for functioning successfully in a global economy across many professions. This track in French is intended for those students who are pursuing preprofessional studies in fields such as economics and management, communication studies, science or public policy, among others, or for those students who are pursuing more traditional liberal arts fields and wish to add a practical component to their education. This track will provide a combination of preprofessional courses in the target language and cultural courses in order to prepare students for working in a culturally diverse world and economy. Students will be expected to attain high linguistic competence.

Qualified students may choose a "fast track" language program at an approved summer institution domestically or a language/internship program abroad during the summer after their freshman year. To qualify for this special program, a student must complete an interview to be conducted by the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures. For information about College policies on transfer credit, see the section of this catalog entitled General Academic Regulations.

The specific requirements for the major are:

• A minimum of nine units, including: Modern Languages and Cultures 105; French 201, 202, 301, or equivalent; French 303; an internship abroad (1/2 or 1 unit); a Senior Seminar (1/2 unit); and the remaining units selected from French 314, 315, 320, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355. The Senior Seminar must be taken after all other requirements have been met or in the final semester of completion of the major requirements.
• Students are placed in the 200- or 300-level language courses according to proficiency. Students must fulfill the nine-unit requirement beginning at the level into which they are placed.
• A maximum of one unit of Advanced Placement credit can count toward the major.
• All courses for the major must be taken for a numerical grade, except those offered only on a credit/no credit basis.
• Residence in the Gerstacker International House for at least one semester and successful completion of Modern Languages and Cultures 110.

Requirements for Minor in French Language and Culture for the Professions

• A minimum of six units, including: Modern Languages and Cultures 105 (OR French 303 with permission of the department); French 201, 202, 301, or equivalent; French 303; and the remaining unit selected from French 314, 315, 320, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355.
• A maximum of one unit of Advanced Placement credit can count toward the minor.
• All courses for the minor must be taken for a numerical grade.
• Residence in the Gerstacker International House for at least one semester and successful completion of Modern Languages and Cultures 110.

Requirements for Major in French with Elementary, Secondary or K-12 Education Certification

• A minimum of eight units at the 300-level, including: 301 and 302; one unit focusing on France (French 314, 315, 320); one unit focusing on the French-speaking world (French 352, 253, 354, 355); a Senior Seminar (1/4 unit). (See detailed description of requirements for major at beginning of Modern Languages and Cultures section.)
• A maximum of one unit of Advanced Placement credit can count toward the major.
• Modern Languages and Cultures 345 (elementary certification) or Education 339 (secondary or K-12 certification).
• All courses for the major must be taken for a numerical grade.
• Study abroad in an approved off-campus program.
• Residence in the Gerstacker International House for at least one semester and successful completion of Modern Languages and Cultures 110.
• Completion of all other requirements for teacher certification.

The K-12 certification program in French is being revised. Please see the chair of the Modern Languages and Cultures Department for updated information.

Requirements for Minor in French with Secondary or K-12 Education Certification

• A minimum of six units at the 300-level, including: 301 and 302, one unit focusing on France (French 314, 315, 320), one unit focusing on the French-speaking world (French 352, 353, 354, 355) and a one-quarter-unit senior seminar. (See detailed description of requirements for major at beginning of Modern Languages and Cultures section.)
• Modern Languages and Cultures 345 or Education 339.
• A maximum of one unit of Advanced Placement credit can count toward the minor.
• All courses for the minor must be taken for a numerical grade.
• Residence in the Gerstacker International House for at least one semester and successful completion of Modern Languages and Cultures 110.
• Completion of all other requirements for teacher certification.

Courses

101 Elementary French (1) Fall
Introduces the French language and the francophone cultures through the study of basic grammatical concepts and vocabulary. Develops the four skills--listening, speaking, reading and writing--necessary for effective interpersonal, interpretive and presentational communication. Conducted in French. Tutorials with teaching assistants are integrated into the course. French 101 is recommended for students with two years or less of high school French. Staff.

102 Elementary French, continued (1) Spring
Expected level of proficiency: French 101.
Continuation of French 101. Expands vocabulary, grammar and cultural knowledge to enable a more informed interpretation and production of spoken and written communication in French. Conducted in French. Tutorials with teaching assistants integrated into the course. Staff.

201 Intermediate French (1) Fall
Expected level of proficiency: French 102, equivalent or appropriate score on departmental placement test.
Continuation of the study of the French language and culture through the contextualized study of grammatical concepts and vocabulary. Continues the development of the four basic skills necessary for the interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes of communication. Authentic tapes and texts are the foundation of the teaching materials. Conducted in French. Tutorials with native speakers are integrated into the course. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.

202 Intermediate French, continued (1) Spring
Expected level of proficiency: French 201, equivalent or appropriate score on departmental placement test.
Continuation of French 201. Practice with more sophisticated dialogues, reading of unedited short stories, poems and other authentic materials reflecting the various cultures of the French-speaking world. Conducted in French. Tutorials with native speakers integrated into the course. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.

288, 289 Selected Topics (1/2, 1) Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
An examination of a special topic which is not included in the regular curriculum. Offered to meet the evolving needs and interests of students. Staff.

301 Advanced Oral and Written Expression I (1)
Expected level of proficiency: French 202, equivalent or appropriate score on departmental placement test.
Development of communication skills in French relative to grammar, syntax, appropriate registers, necessary vocabulary, non-verbal communication and culturally specific idiomatic usage. Also includes the processes of conversation development, thesis formation and strategies for argumentation within French cultural norms, as well as key contemporary issues of importance in the French-speaking world. Conducted in French. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.

302 Advanced Oral and Written Expression II (1)
Expected level of proficiency: French 301 or equivalent.
Development of communication skills in French relative to grammar, syntax, appropriate registers, necessary vocabulary, non-verbal cues and culturally-specific idiomatic usage, as well as skills in French/English and English/French translation. Also includes the processes of conversation development, thesis formation and strategies for argumentation operating within French cultural norms, especially relating to professional life and the workplace. Conducted in French. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.

303 French for the Professions (1)
Expected level of proficiency: French 301 or equivalent.
Offers insights on the French and other French-speaking countries' work environment and the specialized knowledge necessary to communicate effectively in specific professions. Conducted in French. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.

314 Multicultural France: Current Issues and Historical Perspectives (1)
Expected level of proficiency: French 301 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
Explores French society as a dynamic multicultural construct--France's changing place in the world, the changing role of women in French society and changing demographics, especially North African immigrants to France--through reading recent novels or short stories representing these issues. Studies the historical dimensions of the social phenomena and the historical reasons for the current situation. Conducted in French. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.

315 Writing/Filming France Inside Out (1)
Expected level of proficiency: French 301 or equivalent.
Applies various theories--narratology, explication de texte, and theories of adaptation--to critically inquire into the construction of literary texts and their filmic representations. Stresses oral and written communication in French. Conducted in French. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.

320 French Women Writers and Feminist Criticism (1)
Expected level of proficiency: French 301 or equivalent.
Analysis of works by French women writers from the Middle Ages to the present, as well as works of feminist critical theory. Offered every three years. Conducted in French. Guenin-Lelle.

330 French Louisiana: The Cajun and Creole Experiences (1) Spring
Expected level of proficiency: French 301 or equivalent.
A study of French Louisiana in both Acadiana and New Orleans, through literature, music, history and other avenues. Guenin-Lelle.

351 French Society from Marie de France to Louis XIV (1)
Expected level of proficiency: French 303, 314 or 315.
Incorporates literature, art, history and l'histoire des idées, or changing epistemologies, during the French ancien régime (the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the baroque and classical periods of the seventeenth century and the beginning of the Enlightenment in the early eighteenth century). Examines central issues such as the place of "the Divine" and humankind in the universe, the role of classical antiquity relative to traditions, identity and power, the role of women in society and the role of education as a vehicle for change. Conducted in French. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.

352 Francophone Cultures on the Internet: Fictionalité, Realité, Hypertextualité (1)
Expected level of proficiency: French 303, 314 or 315.
A study of the theoretical construction of francophone cultures, their representation on the World Wide Web and the problems associated with Web-based cultural research. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.

353 Francophone Africa (1)
Expected level of proficiency: French 303, 314 or 315.
A study of texts and contexts of francophone (Central and West) African societies through in-depth analyses of history, politics, music, art, film and literature, and especially, how those elements have shaped the people's contemporary world view. Conducted in French. Yewah.

354 The French Caribbean: Les Antilles créoles (1)
Expected level of proficiency: French 303, 314 or 315.
Surveys post-colonialism, la créolisation, le métissage and changing identities. Topics include history and geography of these islands, situating them as part of the New World as well as having enduring cultural, linguistic and political bonds with France; Aimé Césaire and his essentialist quest for identity via Africa and the past; la créolisation, as first proposed by Glissant; and contemporary social issues, represented in literature, art and cinema. Conducted in French. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.

355 Quebec: A World Apart (1)
Expected level of proficiency: French 303, 314 or 315.
Examines socioeconomic, political, cultural, literary and artistic forces as well as relevant historical situations that have shaped this French-speaking "island" in anglophone North America. Conducted in French. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.

388, 389 Selected Topics (1/2, 1) Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
An examination of a special topic which is not included in the regular curriculum. Offered to meet the evolving needs and interests of students. Staff.

391, 392 Internship (1/2, 1) Fall, Spring
Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.

398 Practicum (1/2) Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Experience in teaching French in the classroom or with individual students under the supervision of an instructor. Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.

400 Senior Seminar (1/4)
Prerequisite: Declared French major or minor.
Students will reflect on lessons learned in the French program, identify competencies they have developed in French and in other areas of study, understand the importance of these competencies in today's world, and leave Albion more confident in their preparedness to enter the next stage of their professional development. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.

401, 402 Seminar (1/2, 1) Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Special topics in languages, literature or civilization for advanced students. Conducted in French. Staff.

411, 412 Directed Study (1/2, 1) Fall, Spring
Staff.

German

Requirements for Major in German

Students in the German program study the German language and learn about the social and cultural history of the German-speaking world. Courses at the 100- and 200-level focus on acquiring a basic proficiency in German, an understanding of German culture and an insight into how language and culture are connected.

The upper-level courses are interdisciplinary in scope and focus on different areas of German cultural studies and intellectual history. Their intent is to provide students with a greater understanding of multicultural issues past and present, as well as an awareness of German literary and social history.

A major in German is an excellent preparation for students considering graduate school in a number of different fields, including but not limited to German, history and political science, as well as for international careers, which will draw on students� ability to read, write and speak German as well as their understanding of and ability to interact with German culture.

The specific requirements for the major are:

• A minimum of eight units at the 201-level or above, including 301. It is recommended that at least one German course be taken at Albion College after completion of off-campus study.
• Students are placed in the 200- or 300-level language courses according to proficiency. Students must fulfill the eight-unit requirement beginning at the level into which they are placed.
• A maximum of one unit of Advanced Placement credit can count toward the major.
• All courses for the major must be taken for a numerical grade.
• Study abroad in an approved off-campus program.
• Residence in the Gerstacker International House for at least one semester and successful completion of Modern Languages and Cultures 110.

Requirements for Minor in German

• A minimum of six units at the 201-level or above, including 301. It is recommended that at least one German course be taken at Albion College after completion of off-campus study.
• Students are placed in the 200- or 300-level language courses according to proficiency. Students must fulfill the six-unit requirement beginning at the level into which they are placed.
• A maximum of one unit of Advanced Placement credit can count toward the minor.
• All courses for the minor must be taken for a numerical grade.
• Residence in the Gerstacker International House for at least one semester and successful completion of Modern Languages and Cultures 110.

Requirements for Major in German Language and Culture for the Professions

As the world continues to become increasingly diverse across traditional borders and cultural boundaries, there will be more demand in the workplace and for communities to effectively negotiate otherness--different ways of living lives--which will directly impact professional practices.

Knowledge of a foreign language and culture will continue to grow in importance as a foundation for functioning successfully in a global economy across many professions. This track in German is intended for those students who are pursuing preprofessional studies in fields such as economics and management, communication studies, science or public policy, among others, or for those students who are pursuing more traditional liberal arts fields and wish to add a practical component to their education. This track will provide a combination of preprofessional courses in the target language and cultural courses in order to prepare students for working in a culturally diverse world and economy. Students will be expected to attain high linguistic competence.

Qualified students may choose a �fast track� language program at an approved summer institution domestically or language/internship program abroad during the summer after their freshman year. To qualify for this special program a student must complete an interview to be conducted by the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures. For information about College policies on transfer credit, see the section of this catalog entitled General Academic Regulations.

The specific requirements for the major are:

• A minimum of nine units, including: Modern Languages and Cultures 105; German 201, 202, 301, or equivalent; German 303; an internship abroad (1/2 or 1 unit); a Senior Seminar (1/2 unit); and the remaining units selected from German 306, 307, 310, 312, 314, 316, 350, 355. The Senior Seminar must be taken after all other requirements have been met or in the final semester of completion of the major requirements.
• Students are placed in the 200- or 300-level language courses according to proficiency. Students must fulfill the nine-unit requirement beginning at the level into which they are placed.
• A maximum of one unit of Advanced Placement credit can count toward the major.
• Residence in the Gerstacker International House for at least one semester and successful completion of Modern Languages and Cultures 110.

Requirements for Minor in German Language and Culture for the Professions

• A minimum of six units, including: Modern Languages and Cultures 105; German 201, 202, 301, or equivalent; German 303; and the remaining unit selected from German 306, 307, 310, 312, 314, 316, 350, 355.
• A one-unit or 1/2-unit internship abroad is recommended.
• A maximum of one unit of Advanced Placement credit can count toward the minor.
• Residence in the Gerstacker International House for at least one semester and successful completion of Modern Languages and Cultures 110.

Requirements for Major in German with Elementary, Secondary or K-12 Education Certification

• A minimum of eight units at the 300-level, including: 301 and 302; one unit from historical and cultural studies sequence (306, 307, 350); one unit from text and cultural production sequence (312, 316, 355); and one unit from German ethnic and environmental studies sequence (310, 314). (See detailed description of requirements for major at beginning of Modern Languages and Cultures section.)
• Modern Languages and Cultures 345 (elementary certification) or Education 339 (secondary or K-12 certification).
• A maximum of one unit of Advanced Placement credit can count toward a major.
• All courses for the major must be taken for a numerical grade.
• Study abroad in an approved off-campus program.
• Residence in the Gerstacker International House for at least one semester and successful completion of Modern Languages and Cultures 110.
• Completion of all other requirements for teacher certification.

Requirements for Minor with Secondary or K-12 Education Certification

• A minimum of six units at the 300-level or above, including: 301 and 302; one unit from historical and cultural studies sequence (306, 307, 350); one unit from text and cultural production sequence (312, 316, 355); and one unit from German ethnic and environmental studies sequence (310, 314). (See detailed description of requirements for major at beginning of Modern Languages and Cultures section.)
• Modern Languages and Cultures 345 or Education 339.
• A maximum of one unit of Advanced Placement credit can count toward the major.
• All courses for the minor must be taken for a numerical grade.
• Residence in the Gerstacker International House for at least one semester and successful completion of Modern Languages and Cultures 110.
• Completion of all other requirements for teacher certification.

Courses

101 Elementary German (1) Fall
Note: Students who have taken more than one year of German in high school must take the placement test before enrolling in this course. Introduction to German language and culture through the contextualized study of grammatical concepts and vocabulary. Study and practice in the four language skills--listening, reading, writing and speaking--necessary for the interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes of communication. Conducted primarily in German. Tutorials with native speakers are required. Myers.

102 Elementary German, continued (1) Spring
Expected level of proficiency: German 101 or equivalent.
Continuation of German 101. Expansion of vocabulary, work with more complex grammatical structures. Tutorials with native speakers are required. Grimm, Myers.

201 Intermediate German (1) Fall
Expected level of proficiency: German 102 or equivalent.
Continuation of the study of German language and culture through the contextualized study of grammatical concepts and vocabulary. Continues the development of the four basic skills necessary for the interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes of communication. Authentic tapes and texts are the foundation of the teaching materials. Conducted in German. Tutorials with native speakers are required. Grimm, Myers.

202 Intermediate German, continued (1) Spring
Expected level of proficiency: German 201 or equivalent.
Continuation of German 201. Practice with more sophisticated dialogues, reading of unedited short stories, poems and other authentic materials. Conducted in German. Tutorials with native speakers are required. Grimm, Myers.

288, 289 Selected Topics (1/2, 1) Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
An examination of a special topic which is not included in the regular curriculum. Offered to meet the evolving needs and interests of students. Staff.

301 German Conversation and Composition (1) Fall
Expected level of proficiency: German 202 or equivalent.
Development of speaking, listening and writing skills; selective review of complex grammatical structures. Practice speaking about everyday situations in different ways (e.g., role play, dialogues, skits, oral reports); use of audio tapes. Writing of exercises and compositions with emphasis on correctness of expression, stylistic appropriateness and idiomatic usage. Learning of specialized vocabulary and idioms; writing of different types (e.g., dialogues, letters, journals, essays). Grimm, Myers.

302 German Conversation and Composition, continued (1) Spring
Expected level of proficiency: German 301 or equivalent.
Continuation of practice in speaking, listening and writing skills; selective review of complex grammatical structures. Practice speaking about everyday situations in different ways (e.g., role play, dialogues, skits, oral reports); use of audio tapes. Writing of exercises and compositions with emphasis on correctness of expression, stylistic appropriateness and idiomatic usage. Learning of specialized vocabulary and idioms; writing of different types (e.g., dialogues, letters, journals, essays). Grimm, Myers.

303 German Language and Culture for the Professions (1)
Expected level of proficiency: German 301 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Intended to improve students� communicative skills in German and provide knowledge for the professions. Covers aspects of the German business world such as banking, marketing and organizational structures. Assignments include development of marketing strategies and development of a business plan for a start-up venture. Myers.

306 German Cultural History: From Germania to Nation State (1) Fall, Spring
Expected level of proficiency: German 301 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Introduces pivotal moments and figures in German cultural history from the Roman Empire to the creation of the first German nation-state in 1871. Provides a deeper understanding of German-speaking culture and society as well as the constructed nature of all forms of national identity. Grimm.

307 German Cultural History: Empire, Stunde Null, Reunification (1)
Expected level of proficiency: German 301 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Explores the radical transformations in German society and culture from the late Wilhelminian era to reunification at the end of the twentieth century through the combination of historical texts, literature, film and �eyewitness� documentation. Situates German cultural history in the larger context of world history. Offered every third year. Myers.

310 Germany and the Environment: Cultural and Social Perspectives (1)
Expected level of proficiency: German 301 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Explores why humanity's relationship to nature and the environment has long played a pivotal role in the collective psyche of the German people and how literary works of earlier eras can be understood as precursors to an emerging ecological consciousness in modern German society. Conducted in German. Grimm.

312 The Invention of Self in Eighteenth- and Nineteenth-Century Germany (1) Fall, Spring
Expected level of proficiency: German 301 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Investigates the cultural history and production of the eighteenth- and nineteenth-century German-speaking world. Includes literary, philosophical, musical and artistic examples from the following epochs: the Age of Enlightenment, the Age of Sensibility, the Storm and Stress movement, the Romantic movement and the Biedermeier era up until the Revolution of 1848. Conducted in German. Grimm.

314 Multiculturalism in Germany (World War II to present) (1)
Expected level of proficiency: German 301 or permission of instructor.
Explores how German society has become multiculturally constructed since World War II--from the Holocaust aftermath to current sociocultural debates about the role and treatment of women of color, the large Turkish immigrant population, and Islam and Islamic nationalism in Germany--through the study of various discourses (fiction, essay, speeches, poetry, film, TV news) representing these issues. Studies how perceptions of ethnic difference have evolved in Germany and have become intertwined with social and political debates of the day. Conducted in German. Myers.

316 Crisis in Language: A Literary Survey (1890-1945) (1)
Expected level of proficiency: German 301 or 302 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Includes a selection of German works from different genres (plays, short fiction, poetry, theoretical texts) and films from the era 1890-1945. Focuses on each work as a cultural representation of the historical context in which it was written or produced, exploring how each was engaged with the social, political and cultural transformations of the era (e.g., social Darwinism, crisis of narration and language, bourgeois morals, the individual and society, the role of the artist, the Third Reich). Myers.

350 German Women Writers from Past to Present (1) Fall, Spring
Expected level of proficiency: German 301 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Introduces some of the most influential and interesting women writers and poets from Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Focuses on the social, historical and cultural contexts underlying the works by these women and includes literary and aesthetic analysis. Grimm.

355 Germans and Jews (1)
Expected level of proficiency: German 301 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Explores the complicated relationship between Germans and Jews beginning briefly with its roots in the Middle Ages, moving to Luther�s anti-Semitism during the Reformation, and to Enlightenment principles of human progress and equality. Continues with the perception of Jews during the fin-de-si�cle period, gradually working toward the Holocaust and German Vergangenheitsbew�ltigung after World War II and to the present day. Myers.

388, 389 Selected Topics (1/2, 1) Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
An examination of a special topic which is not included in the regular curriculum. Offered to meet the evolving needs and interests of students. Staff.

391, 392 Internship (1/2, 1) Fall, Spring
Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.

398 Practicum (1/2) Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Experience in language teaching in the classroom or with individual students under the close supervision of a regular instructor. Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.

401, 402 Seminar (1/2, 1) Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Special topics in languages, literature or civilization for advanced students. Conducted in German. Staff.

411, 412 Directed Study (1/2, 1)
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair. Staff.

Spanish

Requirements for Major in Spanish

• A minimum of eight units at the 201-level or above, including: 301, at least two units from 302 through 315, and at least two units from 350 through 402. Courses taken abroad may fulfill part of these requirements. (See detailed description of requirements for major at beginning of Modern Languages and Cultures section.) It is recommended that at least one Spanish course be taken at Albion College after completion of off-campus study.
• Students are placed in the 200- or 300-level language courses according to proficiency. Students must fulfill the eight-unit requirement beginning at the level into which they are placed.
• A maximum of one unit of Advanced Placement credit can count toward the major.
• All courses for the major must be taken for a numerical grade.
• Study abroad for at least one semester in an approved off-campus program.
• Residence in the Gerstacker International House for at least one semester and successful completion of Modern Languages and Cultures 110.

Requirements for Minor in Spanish

• A minimum of six units at the 201-level or above, including: 301, at least one unit from 302 through 315, and at least one unit from 350 through 402.
• Students are placed in the 200- or 300-level language courses according to proficiency. Students must fulfill the six-unit requirement beginning at the level into which they are placed.
• A maximum of one unit of Advanced Placement credit can count toward the minor.
• All courses for the minor must be taken for a numerical grade.
• Residence in the Gerstacker International House for at least one semester and successful completion of Modern Languages and Cultures 110. All minors are encouraged to study abroad for a semester in an approved off-campus program.

All minors are encouraged to study abroad for a semester in an approved off-campus program.

Requirements for Major in Spanish Language and Culture for the Professions

As the world continues to become increasingly diverse across traditional borders and cultural boundaries, there will be more demand in the workplace and for communities to effectively negotiate otherness--different ways of living lives--which will directly impact professional practices.

Knowledge of a foreign language and culture will continue to grow in importance as a foundation for functioning successfully in a global economy across many professions. This track in Spanish is intended for those students who are pursuing preprofessional studies in fields such as economics and management, communication studies, science or public policy, among others, or for those students who are pursuing more traditional liberal arts fields and wish to add a practical component to their education. This track will provide a combination of preprofessional courses in the target language and cultural courses in order to prepare students for working in a culturally diverse world and economy. Students will be expected to attain high linguistic competence.

Qualified students may choose a �fast track� language program at an approved summer institution domestically or language/internship program abroad during the summer after their freshman year. To qualify for this special program a student must complete an interview to be conducted by the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures. For information about College policies on transfer credit, see the section of this catalog entitled General Academic Regulations.

The specific requirements for the major are:

• A minimum of nine units, including: Modern Languages and Cultures 105; Spanish 201, 202, 301, or equivalent; Spanish 303; an internship abroad (1/2 or 1 unit); a Senior Seminar (1/2 unit); and the remaining units selected from Spanish 304, 305, 306, 307, 315, 350, 360, 361, 362. The Senior Seminar must be taken after all other requirements have been met or in the final semester of completion of the major requirements.
• Students are placed in the 200- or 300-level language courses according to proficiency. Students must fulfill the nine-unit requirement beginning at the level into which they are placed.
• A maximum of one unit of Advanced Placement credit can count toward the major.
• Residence in the Gerstacker International House for at least one semester and successful completion of Modern Languages and Cultures 110.

Requirements for Minor in Spanish Language and Culture for the Professions

• A minimum of six units, including: Modern Languages and Cultures 105 or another Spanish course above 303; Spanish 201, 202, 301 or equivalent; Spanish 303; and the remaining units selected from Spanish 304, 305, 306, 307, 315, 350, 360, 361, 362.
• A maximum of one unit Advanced Placement credit can count toward the minor.
• Residence in the Gerstacker International House for at least one semester and successful completion of Modern Languages and Cultures 110.

Requirements for Major in TransAmerican Latino/a Studies

Contemporary North and South America have been and continue to be defined by the movement of people immigrating, migrating and transmigrating. As the United States continues to be impacted by the growing demographic, cultural, political and economic presence of Spanish-speaking communities, we face an increased demand to understand the dynamic cultural exchange between the northern and southern hemispheres of the Americas.

The TransAmerican Latino/a studies track is an interdisciplinary opportunity intended for students who seek to be proficient in the Spanish language, while acquiring an understanding of Chicano/a, U.S. Latino/a, Latin American and Caribbean identities. This program is designed to enable students in many fields (anthropology, business, communications, economics, education, health care, law, marketing, international relations, and political science, among others) to gain the linguistic competencies and the cultural aptitudes necessary to effectively work and develop productive ties in this rapidly changing world. By analyzing a broad array of Spanish-language cultural and literary productions, students will develop critical thinking skills in a second language. In addition to high linguistic competency, the TransAmerican Latino/a studies track provides an interdisciplinary perspective that may include courses in the fields of history, anthropology, sociology, English, political science and ethnic studies. This multifaceted approach to the cultures of the Americas and Spanish language will prepare students to engage in a lifelong dialogue on contemporary issues.

The specific requirements for the major are:

• A minimum of nine units, including: Modern Languages and Cultures 107; Spanish 201, 202, 301, or equivalent; Spanish 306 or 307, 362; an internship abroad (1/2 or 1 unit); a Senior Seiminar (1/2 unit); and the remaining units selected from Spanish 303, 304, 306 or 307, 315, 350, 361. The Senior Seminar must be taken after all other requirements have been met or in the final semester of completion of the major requirements.
• Students are placed in the 200- or 300-level language courses according to proficiency. Students must fulfill the nine-unit requirement beginning at the level into which they are placed.
• History 142, 270, or 301, or approved courses in anthropology and sociology, political science, English and ethnic studies may count toward the major with departmental permission.
• A maximum of one unit of Advanced Placement credit can count toward the major.
• All courses for the major must be taken for a numerical grade.
• Study abroad in an approved off-campus program in the Americas.
• Residence in the Gerstacker International House for at least one semester and successful completion of Modern Languages and Cultures 110.

Requirements for Minor in TransAmerican Latino/a Studies

• A minimum of six units, including: Modern Languages and Cultures 107; Spanish 201, 202, 301 or equivalent; Spanish 362; a Senior Seminar (1/2 unit); and the remaining units selected from Spanish 303, 304, 306, 315, 350, 361. The Senior Seminar must be taken after all other requirements have been met or in the final semester of completion of the major requirements.
• Students are placed in the 200- or 300-level language courses according to proficiency. Students must fulfill the six-unit requirement beginning at the level into which they are placed.
• History 142, 270, or 301, or approved courses in anthropology and sociology, political science, English and ethnic studies may count toward the minor with departmental permission.
• A maximum of one unit Advanced Placement credit can count toward the minor.
• All courses for the minor must be taken for a numerical grade.
• Study abroad in an approved off-campus program in the Americas is recommended.
• Residence in the Gerstacker International House for at least one semester and successful completion of Modern Languages and Cultures 110.

Requirements for Major in Spanish with Elementary, Secondary or K-12 Education Certification

• A minimum of eight units at the 300-level or above, including: 301 and 302, one unit from courses focusing on Latin America (306, 314, 361), one unit from courses focusing on TransAmerican Latino/a studies (307, 362) and one unit from courses focusing on Spain (305, 360). (See detailed description of requirements for major at beginning of Modern Languages and Cultures section.)
• Modern Languages and Cultures 345 (elementary certification) or Education 339 (secondary or K-12 certification).
• All courses for the major must be taken for a numerical grade.
• A maximum of one unit of Advanced Placement credit can count toward the major.
• Study abroad for at least one semester in an approved off-campus program.
• Residence in the Gerstacker International House for at least one semester and successful completion of Modern Languages and Cultures 110.
• Completion of all other requirements for teacher certification.

Requirements for Minor in Spanish with Secondary or K-12 Education  Certification

• A minimum of six units at the 300-level or above, including: 301 and 302, one unit from courses focusing on Latin America (306, 314, 361), one unit from courses focusing on TransAmerican Latino/a studies (307, 362) and one unit from courses focusing on Spain (305, 360). (See detailed description of requirements for major at beginning of Modern Languages and Cultures section.)
• Modern Languages and Cultures 345 or Education 339.
• A maximum of one unit of Advanced Placement credit can count toward the minor.
• All courses for the minor must be taken for a numerical grade.
• Residence in the Gerstacker International House for at least one semester and successful completion of Modern Languages and Cultures 110.
• Completion of all other requirements for teacher certification.

All minors are encouraged to study abroad for a semester in an approved off-campus program

Courses

For those students with previous experience in Spanish, a placement test will be used in order to determine the appropriate entry-level course. Only those students who have had no previous experience with Spanish may initially enroll in Spanish 101. In order to ensure classes of relatively equal skill levels, the professor reserves the right to reassign any student who does not seem appropriately qualified for the course in which he or she has enrolled.

101 Elementary Spanish (1) Fall, Spring
Introduces Spanish language and Hispanic culture through the contextualized study of grammatical concepts and vocabulary. Develops the four essential skills�reading, writing, listening and speaking�necessary for the interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes of communication. Conducted in Spanish. Tutorials with teaching assistants are integrated into the course. Staff.

102 Elementary Spanish, continued (1) Spring
Expected level of proficiency: Spanish 101, appropriate score on departmental placement test or permission of instructor.
Continuation of Spanish 101. Expands vocabulary, grammar and cultural knowledge to enable a more informed interpretation and production of written and spoken communication in Spanish. Conducted in Spanish. Tutorials with teaching assistants are integrated into the course. Staff.

201 Intermediate Spanish (1) Fall
Expected level of proficiency: Spanish 102, appropriate score on departmental placement test or permission of instructor.
Expansion of vocabulary and grammatical structures. Increased emphasis on conversation, composition and cultural awareness. Conducted in Spanish. Tutorials with teaching assistants are integrated into the course. Staff.

202 Intermediate Spanish, continued (1) Spring
Expected level of proficiency: Spanish 201 or permission of instructor.
Continued review of language structure, with particular emphasis on developing conversational skills. Improves fluency through conversation and discussion of writing assignments and literary and cultural readings. Conducted in Spanish. Tutorials with teaching assistants are integrated into the course. Staff.

288, 289 Selected Topics (1/2, 1) Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
An examination of a special topic which is not included in the regular curriculum. Offered to meet the evolving needs and interests of students. Staff.

301 Advanced Oral and Written Expression (1) Fall
Expected level of proficiency: Spanish 202, appropriate score on departmental placement test or permission of instructor.
Development of communication skills in Spanish relative to grammar, syntax, appropriate registers, necessary vocabulary, non-verbal cues and culturally specific idiomatic usage. Also includes the processes of conversation development, thesis formation and strategies for argumentation operating within Hispanic cultural norms, as well as key contemporary issues of importance to the Spanish-speaking world. Conducted in Spanish. Tutorials with teaching assistants are integrated into the course. Staff.

302 Advanced Oral and Written Expression through Hispanic Film (1) Spring
Expected level of proficiency: Spanish 301 or permission of instructor.
Development of communication skills in Spanish relative to grammar, syntax, appropriate registers, necessary vocabulary, non-verbal cues and culturally specific idiomatic usage. Also includes the processes of conversation development, thesis formation and strategies for argumentation operating within Hispanic cultural norms, as well as key contemporary issues of importance to the Spanish-speaking world. Improves fluency through the viewing, analysis and interpretation of Hispanic film. Conducted in Spanish. Tutorials with teaching assistants are integrated into the course. Staff.

303 Spanish for the Professions (1) Fall
Expected level of proficiency: Spanish 202 or permission of instructor. (Spanish 301 recommended.)
Designed for students who are interested in studying Spanish in the context of activities related to the professional world (business, health care, education, finance, law, social work, etc.). Emphasizes the specialized vocabulary of the professional world and requires a working knowledge of Spanish grammar. Includes topics ranging from specific professions, to generalized professional concerns, to translation. Conducted in Spanish. Staff.

304 Creative Writing Workshop (1) Spring
Expected level of proficiency: Spanish 301 or permission of instructor.
Rotates among �Spanish/Latin American/ U.S. Latino Theatre,� �Spanish/Latin American/ U.S. Latino Short Story� and �Spanish/Latin American/ U.S. Latino Poetry.� Introduces the respective genre through readings of literary works and critical and theoretical studies. Includes development of a portfolio of creative writing projects produced individually and collaboratively, and meetings with Hispanic artists and writers in Detroit and Chicago. Offered in alternate years. Oswald.

305 Multicultural Spain: Historical Perspectives and Current Issues (1) Spring
Expected level of proficiency: Spanish 301 or equivalent.
Explores Spanish society as a dynamic multicultural construct�Spain�s changing role in the world; the intersection of Castilian, Galician, Andalusian, Catalan and Basque cultures; shifting demographics, etc.�through the study of historical and literary texts, media sources, and other pertinent cultural artifacts. Studies the historical dimensions of the social phenomena and the historical reasons for the contemporary social, political and cultural situation. Conducted in Spanish. Offered every third year. Oswald.

306 South American Identities and Cultural Perspectives (1)
Expected level of proficiency: Spanish 301 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Examination of past, present and future struggles for identity and cultural perspective in South America, with a focus on the Southern Cone and Andes regions. Explores cultural artifacts such as music, visual arts, performance arts, literature, popular culture and folklore in South America from the pre-Columbian period to the twenty-first century. All readings, discussions and written work in Spanish. Offered every third year. Whitehead-Schwarz.

307 Cultural Encounters: Caribbean, Mexico and Central America (1)
Expected level of proficiency: Spanish 301 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Examines past, present and future struggles of cultural encounters and production in the Spanish-speaking Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. Explores cultural artifacts such as music, visual arts, performance arts, literature, popular culture and folklore from the legacy of the pre-Columbian period to the twenty-first century and considers this region�s growing interaction with the United States. All readings, discussions and written work in Spanish. Offered every third year. Medina.

314 Storytellers (1) Fall
Expected level of proficiency: Spanish 301 or permission of instructor.
An introduction to the workings of storytelling. Focuses on the short story as a genre to explore the different ways of narrating through key literary and cultural movements that have defined the Spanish-speaking world, including the oral and pre-Columbian traditions, romanticism, modernism and magical-realism. Medina.

315 Introduction to Hispanic Studies (1) Fall
Expected level of proficiency: Spanish 301 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
An introduction to the analysis, interpretation and appreciation of Hispanic literature and culture, focusing on a variety of cultural artifacts from the Spanish-speaking world (literature, painting, music, film, etc.). Special attention will be given to theoretical concerns. All readings, discussions and written work in Spanish. Staff.

350 Women in Hispanic Literature (1) Spring
Expected level of proficiency: Spanish 315 or permission of instructor.
Topics selected from the prose, poetry and drama of Hispanic literature focusing specifically on feminine issues. Emphasizes careful reading and discussion of the texts, with critical skills being applied particularly to the analysis of female characters and/or to the perspective of women authors. Writing assignments assess students� comprehension of texts and ability to apply analytical skills within the context of a gender-based theoretical framework. Conducted in Spanish. Offered in alternate years. Staff.

360 Key Issues in Spanish Literature and Culture (1) Fall
Expected level of proficiency: Spanish 315 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Analysis of a special problem, topic, issue, phenomenon, period, author, genre or movement in Spanish literature and/or culture from its beginning to the present. All reading, discussions and written work in Spanish. Offered every third year. Oswald.

361 Key Issues in Latin American Literature and Culture (1) Fall
Expected level of proficiency: Spanish 315 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Analysis of a special problem, topic, issue, phenomenon, period, author, genre or movement in Latin American literature and/or culture from its beginning to the present. All reading, discussions and written work in Spanish. Offered every third year. Whitehead-Schwarz.

362 Key Issues in U.S. Latino/Chicano Literature and Culture (1) Fall
Expected level of proficiency: Spanish 315 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Analysis of a special problem, topic, issue, phenomenon, period, author, genre or movement in U.S. Latino or Chicano literature and/or culture from its beginning to the present. All reading, discussions and written work in Spanish. Offered every third year. Medina.

388, 389 Selected Topics (1/2, 1) Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
An examination of a special topic which is not included in the regular curriculum. Offered to meet the evolving needs and interests of students. Staff.

391, 392 Internship (1/2, 1) Fall, Spring
Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.

398 Practicum (1/2) Fall, Spring
Experience in language teaching in the classroom or with individual students under the close supervision of a regular instructor. Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.

401, 402 Seminar (1/2, 1)
Expected level of proficiency: Spanish 315 or permission of instructor. Staff.

411, 412 Directed Study (1/2, 1)
Directed studies generally are reserved for those students who have schedule conflicts between two majors. They are also available for students pursuing honors theses. In specific cases, students may request directed studies that cover topics beyond the scope of the current curriculum. These students are expected to present their proposed plan of study to the instructor for approval well in advance of registration. Staff.

Japanese

101 Elementary Japanese (1)
Stresses the grammatical structures and vocabulary of spoken and written Japanese, and offers practice in conversation and in writing Chinese characters. Also emphasizes Japanese culture and intercultural understanding between Japanese and U.S. cultures. Includes how to interact in a culturally and socially appropriate manner in specific situations. Staff.

102 Elementary Japanese, continued (1)
Expected level of proficiency: Japanese 101 or permission of instructor.
Continuation of Japanese 101. Staff.

201 Intermediate Japanese (1)
Expected level of proficiency: Japanese 102 or permission of instructor.
Continuation of Japanese 102. Staff.

202 Intermediate Japanese, continued (1)
Expected level of proficiency: Japanese 201 or permission of instructor.
Continuation of Japanese 201. Staff.

Latin

101, 102 Elementary Latin (1 each)
Introduction to speaking, reading and writing Latin through texts emphasizing Roman life, customs and values. Presentation of fundamental grammatical concepts, intensive vocabulary development, study of derivation of English words from Latin roots. Staff.

201, 202 Intermediate Latin (1 each)
Expected level of proficiency: Latin 102 or equivalent.
Study of Roman myths as narrated in Ovid's Metamorphoses. Advanced grammar, practice in the spoken and written language. Staff.

412 Directed Study (1/2, 1) Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair. Staff.