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(CHIN) College-Program: 12-55. Check with Department of Modern Languages for the quarter these courses are offered.
(FREN) College-Program: 12-30. Read each course description for prerequisites. Check with Department of Modern Languages for the quarter these courses are offered.
110, 111, 112 ELEMENTARY FRENCH (4,4,4 credits). For students with no previous knowledge of French. Practice in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing, including work with pronunciation, grammar, and culture. The language laboratory is used to reinforce classroom instruction. Prerequisite: For courses at the 100-level, please consult program faculty for appropriate beginning course. (Applies to Liberal Education Area II ).
210, 211, 212 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH (4,4,4 credits). Continuation of practice in the basic language skills, exposure to French culture, and literary texts. Prerequisite: FREN 112 or consent of instructor. (Applies to Liberal Education Area II, Area VII ).
301 STUDY ABROAD (Arr. credits). Variable quarter hours up to 24 hours to be granted to students of Bemidji State University for resident work and/or study in a French language area.
310 ADVANCED SKILLS (4 credits). Concentration on listening comprehension, pronunciation and diction, and a systematic study of the sounds and sound patterns of French. This course or departmental exemption is a prerequisite for enrollment in FREN 311 and above. Prerequisite: FREN 212 or consent of instructor. (Applies to Liberal Education Area II Area VII ).
311 SURVEY OF FRENCH CULTURE AND INSTITUTIONS (4 credits). A survey of French life and institutions from the origins of French civilization to the present. Prerequisite: FREN 310 or consent of instructor. (Applies to Liberal Education Area II, Area VII ).
312 INTRODUCTION TO LITERARY TEXTS (4 credits). Stylistic analysis and "explication de texte" of selections representing the major literary genres. Prerequisite: FREN 311 or consent of instructor. (Applies to Liberal Education Area II, Area VII ).
410 20TH CENTURY FRENCH LITERATURE (4 credits). A study of principal writers and literary movements of the 20th century. (May not be offered every year.) Prerequisite: FREN 312 or consent of instructor. (Applies to Liberal Education Area II, Area VII ).
411 19TH CENTURY FRENCH LITERATURE (4 credits). A study of principal writers and literary movements of the 19th century. Prerequisite: FREN 312 or consent of instructor. (Applies to Liberal Education Area II, Area VII ).
412 18TH CENTURY FRENCH LITERATURE (4 credits). A study of principal writers and literary movements of the 18th century. (May not be offered every year.) Prerequisite: FREN 312 or consent of instructor. (Applies to Liberal Education Area II, Area VII ).
413 17TH CENTURY FRENCH LITERATURE (4 credits). A study of principal writers and literary movements of the 17th century. (May not be offered every year.) Prerequisite: FREN 312 or consent of instructor. (Applies to Liberal Education Area II, Area VII ).
414 FRENCH LITERATURE OF THE "MOYEN AGE" AND THE RENAISSANCE (4 credits). A study of principal writers of the "Moyen Age" and the Renaissance. (May not be offered every year.) Prerequisite: FREN 312 or consent of instructor. (Applies to Liberal Education Area II, Area VII ).
415 SENIOR SEMINAR (4 credits). A study of advanced grammar and composition. Consideration given to special problems and interest of the class. Course required for all majors and minors. (May not be offered every year.) Prerequisite: FREN 312 or consent of instructor.
462 MODERN LANGUAGE HONORS (arr. credits). See Department Chair for course requirements. (May not be offered every year.)
(GER) College-Program: 12-31. Read each course description for prerequisites. Check with Department of Modern Languages for quarter when these courses are offered.
110, 111, 112 ELEMENTARY GERMAN (4,4,4 credits). An introductory course in listening, speaking, understanding, and writing German. The cultures of German-speaking countries are introduced. Regular use of the tape-program is an integral part of the course. (Applies to Liberal Education Area II ).
210, 211, 212 INTERMEDIATE GERMAN (4,4,4 credits). Advancement of the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Deeper understanding of German culture. Selections from German literature, as well as other fields, are used as topics for discussion. Prerequisite: GER 112 or consent of instructor. (Applies to Liberal Education Area II, Area VII ).
301 STUDY ABROAD (arr. credits). Variable quarter hours up to 24 hours to be granted to students of Bemidji State University for resident work and/or study in a German language area.
310 CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION (4 credits). Advancement of the production skills of speaking and writing to the Intermediate-High level and the passive skills of reading and listening to the Advanced level. Emphasis on the more complex grammatical points to give the student greater accuracy and control of the language. Development of good control over elementary vocabulary (1000 word basic vocabulary). Contemporary topics will form the core of language use. Practice with accurate use of present, past and future time. Development of ability to use dictionary effectively. Prerequisite: GER 212 or consent of instructor. (Applies to Liberal Education Area II Area VII ).
311 INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF GERMAN CULTURE (4 credits). A study of the educational, political, religious, and social institutions of German-speaking countries and their historical roots. Continued advancement of all four skills: speaking, listening, writing, and reading as indicated for 310. Prerequisite: GER 310 or consent of instructor. (Applies to Liberal Education Area II, Area VII ).
312 INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF GERMAN LITERATURE (4 credits). An introduction to the study of literature and basic literary concepts and genres. Representative works will be chosen from the three major literary genres of drama, novella, and lyric poetry. Continued advancement of all four skills: speaking, listening, writing, and reading as indicated for 310. Prerequisite: GER 311 or consent of instructor. (Applies to Liberal Education Area II, Area VII ).
320 ADVANCED CONVERSATION AND VOCABULARY BUILDING (2 credits). Intensive oral practice to develop speaking ability to the advanced level. Vocabulary building through use of assigned topics. Prerequisite: GER 312 or consent of instructor or Intermediate Mid-rating on oral proficiency.
321 ADVANCED LISTENING COMPREHENSION (2 credits). Development of listening skills to the Advanced-High level through use of video and tape material, including news broadcasts, drama, radio plays, and films. Prerequisite: GER 312 or consent of instructor or Intermediate High rating on listening proficiency.
322 ADVANCED COMPOSITION (2 credits). Intensive practice in writing German to develop skill to the advanced level. Emphasis on grammatical accuracy, cohesive devices, coherent structure, and precision in vocabulary selection. Prerequisite: GER 312 or consent of instructor or Intermediate Midrating in writing proficiency.
410 CONTEMPORARY GERMANY (4 credits). A study of post-war Germany (the "Wirtschaftswunder", the wall, reunification) through cultural and literary texts, including the writers of post-war literature, "Gruppe 47", and the literature of east and west. Advancement of all four skills. (May not be offered every year.) Prerequisite: GER 312 or consent of instructor. (Applies to Liberal Education Area II, Area VII ).
411 GERMAN UNIFICATION THROUGH WORLD WAR II: 1870-1945 w (4 credits). A study of the historical and cultural events of the period, including the unification of Germany, World War I, the rise of Nazism, and World War II using cultural and literary texts. Advancement of all four skills. (May not be offered every year.) Prerequisite: GER 312 or consent of instructor. (Applies to Liberal Education Area II, Area VII ).
412 REALISM AND NATURALISM (4 credits). A study of the major authors and cultural background of the late nineteenth century, including Droste-Hulshoff, Fontane and Hauptmann. Advancement of all four skills. (May not be offered every year.) Prerequisite: GER 312 or consent of instructor. (Applies to Liberal Education Area II, Area VII ).
420 ROMANTICISM, BIEDERMEIER, AND JUNGES DEUTSCHLAND w (4 credits). A study of the major authors and cultural background of Romanticism, Biedermeier, and Junges Deutschland, including Eichendorff, Grillparzer, Heine. Advancement of all four skills. (May not be offered every year.) Prerequisite: GER 312 or consent of instructor. This course may be used to fulfill Liberal Education requirements.
421 THE ENLIGHTENMENT AND CLASSICISM w (4 credits). Literary works and cultural background of the period between 1700 and 1832, emphasizing the works of Lessing, Goethe, and Schiller. Advancement of all four skills. (May not be offered every year.) Prerequisite: GER 312 or consent of instructor. This course may be used to fulfill Liberal Education requirements.
422 THE EARLY YEARS: 800-1700 (4 credits). A study of the origins of the German language, culture, an literature through texts of the period. Advancement of all four skills (May not be offered every year.). Prerequisite: GER 312 or consent of instructor. This course may be used to fulfill Liberal Education requirement.
430 GERMAN LINGUISTICS (4 credits). A study of the structure and history of the German language, particularly in the areas of phonology, syntax, lexicology, lexicography, and contrastive analysis. Emphasis will be on aspects of the language which enhance the teaching of German to English-speaking students. Advancement of all four skills. (May not be offered every year.) Prerequisite: GER 312 or consent of instructor. Required for German teaching majors and minors.
462 MODERN LANGUAGE HONORS (arr. credits). See Department Chair for course requirements. (May not be offered every year.)
463 STUDIES IN THE GERMAN LANGUAGE (4 credits). Possible topics: War and Language; the effect of political upheaval on language; Germanic beginnings and the German language. Consideration given to special problems and interests of the students. (May not be offered every year.) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
464 STUDIES IN GERMAN LITERATURE (4 credits). Possible Topics: The German Democratic Republic and its Literature, political thought and literature of 18th, 19th, or 20th century, literature as social comment/Brecht and Grass. Consideration given to special problems and interests of students. (May not be offered every year.) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
(JPNS) College-Program: 12-60. Read each course description for prerequisites. Check with Department of Modern Languages for quarter when these courses are offered.
(OJIB) College-Program: 12-34. Read each course description for prerequisites. Check with Department of Modern Languages for quarter when these courses are offered.
210, 211, 212 INTERMEDIATE OJIBWE (4,4,4 credits). Continuation of emphasis on oral-aural skills, as well as non-linguistic aspects of the cultural background and surroundings of the Ojibwe. Prerequisite: OJIB 112 or consent of instructor. Check with department for quarter when these courses are offered. (Applies to Liberal Education Area II, Area VII ).
310, 311, 312 ADVANCED OJIBWE (4,4,4 credits). Continued development of all skills in Ojibwe with special attention to grammar and oral tradition. Prerequisite: OJIB 212 or consent of instructor. Check with department for quarter when these courses are offered. (Applies to Liberal Education Area II, Area VII ).
(SPAN) College-Program: 12-32. Read each course description for prerequisites. Check with Department of Modern Languages for quarter when these courses are offered.
110, 111, 112 ELEMENTARY SPANISH (4,4,4 credits). Study and practice of the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Stress on pronunciation, basic grammatical forms, and language patterns. Writing within learned structural patterns. The language laboratory is used to reinforce classroom instruction and out-of-class laboratory practice is required. Prerequisite: For courses at the 100-level, please consult program faculty for appropriate beginning course. (Applies to Liberal Education Area II ).
210, 211, 212 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH (4,4,4 credits). Continuation of practice in the development of the four basic language skills. Continued acquisition of grammatical forms. Writing within the patterns of the language, culture through selected readings supplemented by language laboratory exercises. Prerequisites: SPAN 112 or consent of instructor. (Applies to Liberal Education Area II, Area VII ).
301 STUDY ABROAD (arr. credits). Variable quarter hours of credit up to 24 hours to be granted to students of Bemidji State University for resident work and/or study in a Spanish language area.
310 ADVANCED SKILLS (4 credits). A course designed to refine the basic skills, emphasizing listening comprehension through concentrated laboratory practice, continued study of structure, supplementary reading, writing exercises, and conversation practice. This course, or departmental exemption, is a prerequisite for enrollment in SPAN 311 and above. (Applies to Liberal Education Area II, Area VII ).
311 COMPOSITION AND CONVERSATION (4 credits). The development of basic composition skills through controlled and free writing exercises. Conversation practice based on supplementary readings. Continued language laboratory practice. Prerequisite: SPAN 310 or consent of instructor. (Applies to Liberal Education Area II, Area VII ).
312 ADVANCED READINGS AND CONVERSATION (4 credits). Continuation of practice in the skills of speaking, listening, and writing, with emphasis on reading both Spanish and Latin American short stories. Continued language laboratory drills, oral reports and written book reviews. Prerequisite: SPAN 310 and 311 or consent of instructor. (Applies to Liberal Education Area II, Area VII ).
410 LITERATURE OF THE 20TH CENTURY (4 credits). A study of selected works of twentieth century Spanish and/or Latin American authors (May not be offered every year.) Prerequisite: SPAN 312 or consent of instructor. (Applies to Liberal Education Area II, Area VII ).
411 REPRESENTATIVE LITERATURE (4 credits). A study of selected works representative of the major literary movements of Spanish and/or Latin American literature and/or content determined by instructor to meet specific needs of students and a particular class. (May not be offered every year.) Prerequisite: SPAN 312 or consent of instructor. (Applies to Liberal Education Area II, Area VII ).
412 EARLY SPANISH LITERATURE (4 credits). A study of selected works of early Spanish literature and the Siglo de Oro and/or content determined by instructor to meet specific needs. (May not be offered every year.) Prerequisite: SPAN 312 or consent of instructor. (Applies to Liberal Education Area II, Area VII ).
413 18TH AND 19TH CENTURY SPANISH LITERATURE (4 credits). A study of selected works representative of the Spanish literary movements of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and/or content determined by instructor to meet specific needs of students and a particular class. (May not be offered every year.) Prerequisite: SPAN 312 or consent of instructor. (Applies to Liberal Education Area II, Area VII ).
414 GENERATION OF '98 AND AFTER (4 credits). A study of selected works of nineteenth and early twentieth century Spanish literature and/or content determined by instructor to meet specific needs of students and a particular class. (May not be offered every year.) Prerequisite: SPAN 312 or consent of instructor. (Applies to Liberal Education Area II, Area VII ).
415 SENIOR SEMINAR (4 credits). Advanced grammar and structural problems; content determined by the particular needs of the students. Treatment of special problems related to the teaching of Spanish. Recommended to be taken prior to or concurrent with ED 317. Course required for all majors and minors to deal with special language problems. Prerequisite: SPAN 312 or consent of instructor.
462 MODERN LANGUAGE HONORS (arr. credits). See Department Chair for course requirements. (May not be offered every year.)