An introduction to the language and history of one of the most ancient and unique cultures of Europe: Basque. In this course, students will learn the basics of the Basque language "Euskera" in order to engage in first-level conversations. They will also explore basic elements of Basque culture. Corequisite: BASQ 1001.

Language laboratory to accompany BASQ 1000. Corequisite: BASQ 1000.

Students will continue their study of the Basque language "Euskera" and further explore Basque history and culture. Students will also explore the impact of the Basque diaspora in California and surrounding areas. Prerequisite: BASQ 1000 with grade of C- or better, placement, or consent of chair. Corequisite: BASQ 1011.

Language laboratory to accompany BASQ 1010. Corequisite: BASQ 1010.

A review of fundamentals and a more in-depth examination of the Basque language leading to student performance at the intermediate-low level. Continued focus on reading, speaking, listening, writing, and increasing knowledge of Basque culture. Active use of language skills. Prerequisite: BASQ 1010 with grade of C- or better, placement, or consent of chair. Corequisite: BASQ 2001.

Language laboratory to accompany BASQ 2000. Corequisite: BASQ 2000

Continued examination of the Basque language leading to student performance at the intermediate-mid level. Focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing, and increasing knowledge of Basque culture. Active use of language skills. Prerequisite: BASQ 2000 with grade of C- or better, placement, or consent of chair. Corequisite: BASQ 2011

Language laboratory to accompany BASQ 2010. Corequisite: BASQ 2010.

Course designed for lower-level study abroad credit in Basque. May be repeated up to a maximum of 6 units. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.

An introduction to the nature of the discipline and the fundamentals of language and culture. The main goal of this course is to begin to learn to speak, read, write, and comprehend spoken Chinese at the novice-low level. Special emphasis is placed on developing communication skills and on increasing awareness of cultures in the Chinese-speaking world. Corequisite: CHIN 1001

Language laboratory to accompany CHIN 1000. Offered on a credit/no-credit grade basis. Corequisite: CHIN 1000.

A continuation of CHIN 1000. This course continues to develop the student's ability to speak, read, write and comprehend spoken Chinese. Students should achieve the novice-mid skill level. Special emphasis is placed on developing communication skills and on increasing awareness of cultures in the Chinese-speaking world. Prerequisite: CHIN 1000 with grade of C- or better, placement, or consent of chair.

Language laboratory to accompany CHIN 1010. Offered on a credit/no-credit grade basis. Corequisite: CHIN 1010.

A review of fundamentals and a more in-depth examination of the Chinese language leading to student performance at the novice-high level. Continued focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and increasing knowledge of Chinese-speaking cultures. Active use of language skills. Prerequisite: CHIN 1010 with grade of C- or better, placement, or consent of chair.

Language laboratory to accompany CHIN 2000. Offered on a credit/no-credit grade basis. Corequisite: CHIN 2000.

A continuation of CHIN 2000. Continued examination of the Chinese language leading to student performance at the intermediate-low level. Focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and increasing knowledge of Chinese-speaking cultures. Active use of language skills. Prerequisite: CHIN 2000 with grade of C- or better, placement, or consent of chair.

Language laboratory to accompany CHIN 2010. Offered on a credit/no-credit grade basis. Corequisite: CHIN 2010.

Course designed for lower level study abroad credit in Chinese. May be repeated up to a maximum of 6 units. Prerequisite: Consent of chair.

Beginning study of French designed for students with minimal or no experience in French. The main goal of this course is to begin to learn to speak, read, write, and comprehend spoken French at the novice-mid level. Special emphasis is placed on developing communication skills and on increasing awareness of cultures in the French-speaking world. Corequisite: FREN 1001.

Language laboratory to accompany FREN 1000. Offered on a credit/no-credit grade basis. Corequisite: FREN 1000.

This course continues to develop the student's ability to speak, read, write and comprehend spoken French. Students should achieve the novice-high skill level. Special emphasis is placed on developing communication skills and on increasing awareness of cultures in the French-speaking world. Prerequisite: FREN 1000 with grade of C- or better, placement, or consent of chair. Corequisite: FREN 1011

Language laboratory to accompany FREN 1010. Offered on a credit/no-credit grade basis. Corequisite: FREN 1010.

A review of fundamentals and a more in-depth examination of the French language leading to student performance at the intermediate-low level. Continued focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and increasing knowledge of Francophone cultures. Active use of language skills. Prerequisite: FREN 1010 with grade of C- or better, placement, or consent of chair. Corequisite: FREN 2001

Language laboratory to accompany FREN 2000. Offered on a credit/no-credit grade basis. Corequisite: FREN 2000.

Continued examination of the French language leading to student performance at the intermediate-med level. Focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and increasing knowledge of Francophone cultures. Active use of language skills. Prerequisite: FREN 2000 with a grade of C- or better, placement, or consent of chair. Corequisite: FREN 2011.

Language laboratory to accompany FREN 2010. Offered on a credit/no-credit grade basis. Corequisite: FREN 2010.

A course designed to develop fluency in oral communication and to enhance command of vocabulary and grammatical structures. Prerequisite: FREN 2000 or higher.

Course designed for lower level study abroad credit in French. May be repeated up to a maximum of 6 units. Prerequisite: Consent of chair.

An intensive review of French grammar and focus on oral and written language production. Coursework is designed to further develop fluency in the four areas of French and to prepare students for more advanced language classes. Prerequisite: FREN 2010 with grade of C- or better, placement, or consent of chair.

An overview of French literature from the Middle Ages to 1800. Prerequisite: FREN 3000 or consent of chair.

An overview of French literature from 1800 to the present. Prerequisite: FREN 3000 or consent of chair.

An introduction to conventional and theoretical linguistics, with a contrastive approach to French and English structure. Prerequisite: FREN 3000 or consent of chair.

A course in written and verbal stylistics with emphasis on French syntax. Prerequisite: FREN 3000 or consent of chair.

An examination of the music, arts, literature, folklore, customs, institutions, and peoples, past and present of French and Francophone cultures. Prerequisite: FREN 3000 or consent of chair.

A study of a selection of Colette's novels with emphasis on her career as a major French novelist. Attention will be given to the history of the novel in France and to Colette's contribution to the twentieth century French novel. Prerequisite: FREN 3000 or consent of chair.

A study of twentieth century French women novelists with a special emphasis on the history and role of the female novelist in France. Attention is given to methods of female and male characterization as well as to the exploration of common themes found in these novels. Prerequisite: FREN 3000 or consent of chair.

An analysis of the French sound system and intonation patterns. Intensive laboratory practice. Contrastive aspects of the English and French languages. Prerequisite: FREN 3000 or consent of chair.

A study of the components of French grammar in view of practical translation exercises consisting of both French and English texts to be rendered fluently into the opposite language. Prerequisite: FREN 3000 or consent of chair.

Advanced thematic study of topics in French and Francophone literature, language, or cultures. Prerequisite: FREN 3000 or consent of chair. May be repeated for credit with different topics.

Course designed for study abroad credit. May be repeated up to a maximum of 6 units. Prerequisite: Consent of chair.

Course designed for independent study of approved topics leading to a written report or course project. May be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisite: Consent of chair.

Course designed for language-related community internships. May be repeated with different topics. Prerequisite: Consent of chair.

Capstone course that integrates knowledge and experience acquired through study and trajectory of French coursework. Students are required to complete the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview at their own expense. Prerequisite: At least 90 units, completion of JYDR; FREN 3000 and concluding semester of special major in French. Satisfies general education requirement Senior Capstone.

An introduction to the nature of the discipline and the fundamentals of language and culture. The main goal of this course is to begin to learn to speak, read, write, and comprehend spoken German at the novice-mid level. Special emphasis is placed on developing communication skills and on increasing awareness of cultures in the German-speaking world. Corequisite: GERM 1001.

Language laboratory to accompany GERM 1000. Offered on a credit/no-credit grade basis. Corequisite: GERM 1000

A continuation of GERM 1000. This course continues to develop the student's ability to speak, read, write and comprehend spoken German. Students should achieve the novice-high skill level. Special emphasis is placed on developing communication skills and on increasing awareness of cultures in the German-speaking world. Prerequisite: GERM 1000 with grade of C- or better, placement, or consent of chair. Corequisite: GERM 1011.

Language laboratory to accompany GERM 1010. Offered on a credit/no-credit grade basis. Corequisite: GERM 1010.

A review of fundamentals and a more in-depth examination of the German language leading to student performance at the intermediate-low level. Continued focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and increasing knowledge of German-speaking cultures. Active use of language skills. Prerequisite: GERM 1010 with grade of C- or better, placement, or consent of chair. Corequisite: GERM 2001.

Language laboratory to accompany GERM 2000. Offered on a credit/no-credit grade basis. Corequisite: GERM 2000.

A continuation of GERM 2000. Continued examination of the German language leading to student performance at the intermediate-mid level. Focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and increasing knowledge of German-speaking cultures. Active use of language skills. Prerequisite: GERM 2000 with grade of C- or better, placement, or consent of chair. Corequisite: GERM 2011.

Language laboratory to accompany GERM 2010. Offered on a credit/no-credit grade basis. Corequisite: GERM 2010.

Course designed for lower level study abroad credit in German. May be repeated up to a maximum of 6 units. Prerequisite: Consent of chair.

An introduction to the fundamentals of Classical and New Testament Greek, with practice in reading and writing the Greek language. Typically offered Fall, Spring.

Second semester course in Classical and New Testament Greek; completion of the fundamentals of Greek grammar. Emphasis on translation practice and composition skills. Prerequisite: GRK 1000 or permission of instructor. Typically offered Fall, Spring.

An introduction to the nature of the discipline and the fundamentals of language and culture. Development of the basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing. Two hours of independent laboratory practice per week. Corequisite: JPNS 1001

Language laboratory to accompany JPNS 1000. Offered on a credit/no-credit grade basis. Corequisite: JPNS 1000.

A continuation of JPNS 1000. Oral drills, reading of selected texts, written exercises. Two hours of independent laboratory practice per week. Prerequisite: JPNS 1000. Corequisite: JPNS 1011.

Language laboratory to accompany JPNS 1010. Offered on a credit/no-credit grade basis. Corequisite: JPNS 1010.

A continuation of JPNS 1000 and 1010. Continued development of the four language skills with two hours of independent laboratory practice per week. Prerequisite: JPNS 1010. Corequisite: JPNS 2001

Language laboratory to accompany JPNS 2000. Offered on a credit/no-credit grade basis. Corequisite: JPNS 2000

A continuation of JPNS 2000. Continued examination of the Japanese language leading to student performance at the intermediate-mid level. Focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and increasing knowledge of Japanese-speaking cultures. Active use of language skills. Prerequisite: JPNS 2000 with grade of C- or better, placement, or consent of chair. Corequisite: JPNS 2011.

Language laboratory to accompany JPNS 2010. Offered on a credit/no-credit grade basis. Corequisite: JPNS 2010.

Course designed for lower level study abroad credit in Japanese. Prerequisite: Consent of chair. May be repeated up to a maximum of 6 units.

Beginning study of Spanish designed for students with minimal or no experience in Spanish. The main goal of this course is to begin to learn to speak, read, write, and comprehend spoken Spanish at the novice-mid level. Special emphasis is placed on developing communication skills and on increasing awareness of cultures in the Spanish-speaking world. Corequisite: SPAN 1001

Language laboratory to accompany SPAN 1000. Offered on a credit/no-credit grade basis. Corequisite: SPAN 1000

Continuation of SPAN 1000. This course continues to develop the student's ability to speak, read, write and comprehend spoken Spanish. Students should achieve the novice-high skill level. Special emphasis is placed on developing communication skills and on increasing awareness of cultures in the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: SPAN 1000 or placement. Corequisite: SPAN 1011

Language laboratory to accompany SPAN 1010. Offered on a credit/no-credit grade basis. Prerequisite: SPAN 1000 or placement. Corequisite: SPAN 1010.

A review of fundamentals and a more in-depth examination of the Spanish language leading to student performance at the intermediate-low level. Continued focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and increasing knowledge of Latin American, Caribbean, Spanish, and U.S. Latino cultures. Active use of language skills. Prerequisite: SPAN 1010 with grade of C- or better, placement, or consent of chair. Corequisite: SPAN 2001

Language laboratory to accompany SPAN 2000. Offered on a credit/no-credit grade basis. Prerequisite: SPAN 1010 or placement. Corequisite: SPAN 2000

A continuation of SPAN 2000. Continued examination of the Spanish language leading to student performance at the intermediate-mid level. Focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and increasing knowledge of Latin American, Caribbean, Spanish, and U.S. Latino cultures. Active use of language skills. Prerequisite: SPAN 2000 with grade of C- or better, placement, or consent of chair. Corequisite: SPAN 2011

Language laboratory to accompany SPAN 2010. Offered on a credit/no-credit grade basis. Prerequisite: SPAN 2000 or placement. Corequisite: SPAN 2010.

Accelerated study of formal Spanish at the beginning levels for those who already speak Spanish, designed specifically for heritage speakers. Special attention given to rules of grammar, basic reading and writing skills, and enhancement of cultural knowledge. Designed to prepare students for intermediate Spanish language study. To be taken in place of the SPAN 1000, SPAN 1010, SPAN 2000 series. Prerequisite: Knowledge of spoken Spanish and placement or consent of chair.

A continuation of SPAN 2020. Accelerated study of formal Spanish at the intermediate level for those who already speak Spanish, designed specifically for heritage speakers. Special attention given to rules of grammar, reading and writing skills, and enhancement of cultural knowledge. Designed to prepare students for more advanced Spanish language study. To be taken in place of SPAN 2010. Prerequisite: SPAN 2020 with grade of C- or better, knowledge of spoken Spanish and placement, or consent of chair.

A course designed to develop fluency in oral communication and vocabulary building. Conversations in small groups and discussion of a wide range of topics from contemporary issues, literature, and cultural concerns. Prerequisite: SPAN 1010 with grade of C- or better, placement, or consent of chair.

The course is designed to meet the communication needs of those in health professions. The course reinforces grammatical structures of Spanish and focuses on the vocabulary associated with the medical field. Prerequisite: SPAN 1010 with grade of C- or better, placement, or consent of chair.

The course is designed to meet the communication needs of those in law enforcement. The course reinforces grammatical structures of Spanish and focuses on the vocabulary associated with law enforcement. Prerequisite: SPAN 2000 or higher.

The course is designed to meet the communication needs of those in business fields. The course reinforces grammatical structures of Spanish and focuses on the vocabulary associated with professional settings. Prerequisite: SPAN 2000 or higher.

Course designed for lower level study abroad credit in Spanish. Prerequisite: Consent of chair. May be repeated up to a maximum of 6 units.

An intensive review of Spanish grammar and focus on oral and written language production. Coursework is designed to further develop fluency in the four areas of Spanish and to prepare students for more advanced language classes. Prerequisite: SPAN 2010 or 2030 with grade of C- or better, placement, or consent of chair.

An overview of Spanish literature from medieval times to the 18th century. Prerequisite: SPAN 3000 or consent of chair.

An overview of Spanish literature from the ideological renewal of the 18th century to the present. Prerequisite: SPAN 3000 or consent of chair.

An overview of Latin American literature ranging from the Pre-Columbian era through the independence movements in Latin America. Prerequisite: SPAN 3000 or consent of chair.

An overview of Latin American literature post-independence. Prerequisite: SPAN 3000 or consent of chair.

Textual reading and examination of U.S. Latino literature, including poetry, short story, novel, and theatre. Prerequisite: SPAN 3000 or consent of chair.

Introduction to phonology, morphology and syntax, as well as historical and sociolinguistic aspects of the Spanish language. Prerequisite: SPAN 3000 or consent of chair.

Study of the Spanish sound system, especially as contrasted with English, through phonetic transcription. basic linguistic terminology, and accurate description of the production and perception of Spanish sounds. Also introduces contemporary variants of spoken Spanish in the U.S. and world. Prerequisite: SPAN 3000 or consent of chair.

A course focused on Spanish grammar in its social context, including how it varies by social group and situational factors. Students learn to identify and describe grammatical categories and features, as well as how they connect to prestige hierarchies. Prerequisite: SPAN 3000.

An examination of the historical processes and demographic trends that have shaped the use of Spanish in the United States. Students study the impact of language attitudes and Spanish-English contact on Spanish speakers and their language varieties. Prerequisite: SPAN 3000 or consent of chair.

An overview of the social, political, economic, religious, and artistic components of historical to modern Spain. Will include discussion of the balancing of relations with Latin America, the United States and the European Union. Prerequisite: SPAN 3000 or consent of chair.

An overview of arts, literature, customs, institutions, and peoples, past and present, as they affect the development of Latin American culture and civilization. Prerequisite: SPAN 3000 or consent of chair.

An examination of the music, arts, literature, folklore, customs, institutions, and peoples, past and present of Mexico and the Chicano/Mexican-American. Prerequisite: SPAN 3000 or consent of chair.

An introduction to the study of folklore and a survey of the major Southwest Hispanic folklore genres, including folk literature, folk speech, folk belief, folk art, folk music, and custom. Prerequisite: SPAN 3000 or consent of chair.

Interactive course where students review and further their Spanish language skills through dramatic production. Students will read, write, rehearse and perform one-act plays in Spanish, as well as critically evaluate Hispanic dramatic works. Prerequisite: SPAN 3000 or consent of chair.

Theme course that focuses on specific topics in Spanish, Latin American, or U.S. Latino Literature. May be repeated with different course content. Prerequisite: SPAN 3000 or consent of chair.

Theme course that focuses on specific topics in Spanish linguistics. May be repeated with different course content. Prerequisite: SPAN 3000 or consent of chair.

Theme course that focuses on specific topics related to Spanish, Latin American, or U.S. Latino cultures. May be repeated with different course content. Prerequisite: SPAN 3000 or consent of chair.

An overview of outstanding Spanish works of the 16th and 17th centuries: prose, poetry and theatre. Prerequisite: SPAN 3000 or consent of chair.

An exploration of significant works in contemporary Spanish literature, relationships between the essay and novel, and politics and society since 1975. Prerequisite: SPAN 3000 or consent of chair.

A study of Modernismo and its poetic motifs in verse and prose; Representative significant works of Rubén Darío and others. Prerequisite: SPAN 3000 or consent of chair.

An exploration of the works of contemporary Latin American authors like Cortázar and García Márquez, among others, and their impact on the field of Latin American literature. Prerequisite: SPAN 3000 or consent of chair.

Introduction to the theory and practice of translation and interpretation. Students will experience different modes of interpretation and gain experience with community and group translation and interpretation. Prerequisite: SPAN 3000 or consent of chair.

The descriptive study of the effect of any and all aspects of society, including cultural norms, expectations, and context, on the way language is used and the effects of language use on society. Themes like bilingualism, languages in contact, and linguistic attitudes will be explored. Prerequisite: SPAN 3000 or consent of chair.

Study of the evolution of the Spanish language from its Latin roots through the Romance dialectology of the Middle Ages up to the codification of modern Castilian and Latin American Spanish. The course will emphasize the sociolinguistic aspects of language change. Prerequisite: SPAN 3000 or consent of chair.

An examination of variant features within the Spanish language, their history, differences of form and meaning, interrelationships, distribution, and distinctions in spoken and literary forms. Prerequisite: SPAN 3000 or consent of chair.

An examination of the stimuli that prompted widespread revolution in Latin American societies and its effect on subsequent generations and movements. Prerequisite: SPAN 3000 or consent of chair.

Study of Spanish and/or Latin American cinema, their aesthetics, and the sociocultural factors that engendered them. Prerequisite: SPAN 3000 or consent of chair.

Critical examination of Mexican Americans in the United States, including immigration and the historical inclusion of Mexican citizens in U.S. society, the Chicano movement, and Mexican American identity and cultural production in a post-movement society. Prerequisite: SPAN 3000 or consent of chair.

An examination of border lives, specifically the impacts of geographical and metaphorical borders in the lives and livelihoods of Latin Americans and Latinos in the U.S. Prerequisite: SPAN 3000 or consent of chair.

Advanced Prerequisite: SPAN 3000 or consent of chair. May be repeated for credit with different topics.

Course designed for independent study of approved topics leading to a written report or course project. May be repeated for credit with different topics up to a maximum of 20 units. Prerequisite: Consent of chair.

Course designed for language-related community internships. May be repeated up to a maximum of 15 units. Prerequisite: Consent of chair.

Capstone course that integrates knowledge and experience acquired within the student's major area. Students are required to complete the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview at their own expense. Prerequisite: At least 90 units and completion of JYDR. Satisfies general education requirement Senior Capstone.

An introduction to research at the graduate level including principles for undertaking empirical research, quantitative and qualitative methods for conducting research, hands-on experience with research design, instruments for data collection, data analysis, evaluation of published research, and writing research reports. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

An examination of various theoretical approaches and concepts of narrative and poetic analysis and practice of their application in Peninsular Spanish, Latin American, and U.S. Latino literatures. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Advanced methods, techniques and skills necessary for teachers at the secondary and adult levels to promote culturally sensitive second-language instruction and development. Presentation of second-language development philosophy and theory will be covered, in addition to the use of emerging technology in language instruction. Students will develop and practice implementing teaching techniques. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

An exploration of selected masterpieces of Peninsular Spanish literature. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

An exploration of selected masterpieces of Latin American Spanish literature. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

An exploration of selected masterpieces of U.S. Latino literature. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

An overview of outstanding Spanish works of the 16th and 17th centuries: prose, poetry and theatre. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

An exploration of significant works in contemporary Spanish literature, relationships between the essay and novel, and politics and society since 1975. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

A study of Modernismo and its poetic motifs in verse and prose; Representative significant works of Rubén Darío and others. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

An exploration of the works of contemporary Latin American authors like Cortázar and García Márquez, among others, and their impact on the field of Latin American literature. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Introduction to the theory and practice of translation and interpretation. Students will experience different modes of interpretation and gain experience with community and group translation and interpretation. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

The descriptive study of the effect of any and all aspects of society, including cultural norms, expectations, and context, on the way language is used and the effects of language use on society. Themes like bilingualism, languages in contact, and linguistic attitudes will be explored. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Study of the evolution of the Spanish language from its Latin roots through the Romance dialectology of the Middle Ages up to the codification of modern Castilian and Latin American Spanish. The course will emphasize the sociolinguistic aspects of language change. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

An examination of variant features within the Spanish language, their history, differences of form and meaning, interrelationships, distribution, and distinctions in spoken and literary forms. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

An examination of the stimuli that prompted widespread revolution in Latin American societies and its effect on subsequent generations and movements. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Study of Spanish and/or Latin American cinema, their aesthetics, and the sociocultural factors that engendered them. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Critical examination of Mexican Americans in the United States, including immigration and the historical inclusion of Mexican citizens in U.S. society, the Chicano movement, and Mexican American identity and cultural production in a post-movement society. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

An examination of border lives, specifically the impacts of geographical and metaphorical borders in the lives and livelihoods of Latin Americans and Latinos in the U.S. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Advanced thematic study of topics in Spanish, Latin American, or U.S. Latino literature, language, or cultures. May be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Course designed for independent study of approved topics leading to a written report or course project. Prerequisite: Consent of chair and graduate standing.

Culminating course that integrates knowledge and experience acquired over the course of graduate study and results in an approved culminating experience (i.e. thesis, culminating project, comprehensive exam, etc.). To be completed in the final semester of graduate study.

Graduate students who have completed the majority of their coursework but have not completed their culminating experience or thesis may enroll in this 0-unit course for the purpose of maintaining continuous enrollment. Prerequisite: approval of the Program Coordinator.