FOREIGN LANGUAGE AT EUREKA

Courses in Foreign Language provide enrichment; students learn not only the language of the country but also its culture, thus gaining awareness of cultural diversity. By comparing the new language to their own, students also become more aware of their own language's structure. Completion of the study of a foreign language through the 225 level, either by course work or by placement, is required for all students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN FRENCH

24 semester hours including 150, 225, 250 by course work or placement plus all four 300-level courses. Students who by examination demonstrate proficiency at the level of one or more of these courses will have the appropriate course(s) entered on their transcript with the notation "by placement".

REQUIREMENTS FOR MINOR IN SPANISH

24 semester hours including 150, 225, 250 by course work or placement plus all four 300-level courses. Students who by examination demonstrate proficiency at the level of one or more of these courses will have the appropriate course(s) entered on their transcript with the notation "by placement".

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION WITH A FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SPECIALIZATION

24 semester hours of course work. Please refer to the Education section for a listing of required courses.

FRENCH COURSES

150 Introductory French -- 4 hours
Study of the sound system of French, the writing code, pronunciation, and basic grammatical structures. The student will learn to communicate using the fundamental forms of oral expression. Practice with language tapes to improve aural comprehension.

225 Intermediate French I -- 4 hours
Prerequisite: FRE 150 or placement.
Intensive practice of conversation and complex grammatical structures. Study of regular and irregular verbs in future, conditional, and subjunctive tenses. Practice with language tapes to improve aural comprehension.

250 Intermediate French II -- 4 hours
Prerequisite: FRE 225 or placement.
Reading of cultural and civilization materials. Review of grammar. Emphasis on irregular verbs, complex tenses, and vocabulary building. Intensive practice of the four skills and work with language tapes.

301W French Composition -- 3 hours
Prerequisite: FRE 250 or placement.
Emphasis on developing proficiency in written expression with expansion of vocabulary and grammar skills through compositions, letters, and reports. The course will be conducted in French.

302 French Conversation -- 3 hours
Prerequisite: FRE 250 or placement.
Emphasis on improving proficiency in oral expression and listening comprehension through free and guided conversation, discussion of French videos and texts, and oral reports. The course will be conducted in French.

304W Topics in French Literature -- 3 hours
Prerequisite: FRE 301 and 302 or placement.
Topics in major literary works, authors, and movements of France. Discussions and papers will be in French.

305W Topics in Francophone Literature -- 3 hours
Prerequisite: FRE 301 and 302 or placement.
Topics in major literary works and authors of French-speaking countries other than France. Discussions of texts and culture and subsequent papers will be in French.

GREEK COURSES

224 Ancient Greek I -- 3 hours
(Not offered every year.)
Recommended prerequisite: some experience in a foreign language.
Beginning study of the Ancient Greek language. Introduction to basic syntax, morphology, and vocabulary. Study aimed at acquiring the skill and knowledge necessary to read Greek texts.

225 Ancient Greek II -- 3 hours
(Offered immediately following GRK 224.)
Prerequisite: GRK 224 or placement.
Continuation of Ancient Greek I.

JAPANESE COURSES

JPN 101 Beginning Japanese -- 3 hours
Introduction to Japanese with emphasis on the spoken language. Some work with Japanese characters. Emphasis on obtaining knowledge necessary and useful for travel in Japan. (Currently offered on a year-to-year basis)

JPN 206 Japanese Culture -- 3 hours
Surveys the early history, traditional culture and contemporary issues of Japan. Topics covered include the visual arts, early literature, performing arts, and contemporary U.S. - Japan relations. (Currently offered on a year-to-year basis)

SPANISH COURSES

150 Introductory Spanish -- 4 hours
Study of the sound system of Spanish, the writing code and the pronunciation and the basic grammatical structures. The student will learn to communicate using the fundamental forms of oral expression. Practice with language tapes to improve aural comprehension is mandatory.

225 Intermediate Spanish I -- 4 hours
Prerequisite: SPA 150 or placement.
Intensive practice of conversation and of complex grammatical structures. Study of regular and irregular verbs in future, conditional, and subjunctive tenses. Practice with language tapes to improve aural comprehension is mandatory.

250 Intermediate Spanish II -- 4 hours
Prerequisite: SPA 225 or placement.
Reading of cultural and civilization materials. Review of grammar. Emphasis on irregular verbs, complex tenses, and vocabulary building. Intensive practice of the four skills and work with language tapes.

301W Conversation and Composition -- 3 hours
Prerequisite: SPA 250.
Emphasis on improving oral and written proficiency through grammar review, expansion of vocabulary, compositions, free conversation and oral presentations. Special emphasis will be placed upon correct idiomatic use of Spanish in everyday situations. The course will be conducted in Spanish.

303 Spanish and Spanish American Literature -- 3 hours
Prerequisite: SPA 250.
Reading of texts of Peninsular literature and Spanish-American literature in the three basic genres: poetry, narrative, and drama. The course will be conducted in Spanish.

304 Spanish Culture and Civilization I 3 -- hours
Prerequisite: SPA 250.
Focus on Spanish history, geography, literature, art, architecture, and culture from prehistoric times through the eighteenth century. Important Spanish cities and regions, with their unique cultural contributions and points of interest, will be examined, with emphasis on their diversity. Spanish history, including the Roman conquest and Muslim domination of the peninsula, the Christian Reconquest, and Spain's colonization of the New World, will be an integral part of the course.

305 Spanish Culture and Civilization II -- 3 hours
Prerequisite: SPA 250.
Spanish history, geography, literature, art, architecture, and culture from the eighteenth century to the present day, with emphasis on Spain's role in today's world. Course begins with the reign of Felipe V, continues through the Spanish War of Independence, eventually to the establishment of the Second Republic, the Spanish Civil War and its subsequent dictatorship, concluding with an examination of the social changes in Spain triggered by its transition to democracy.