Courses marked with ++ are part of the University's General Education program.

French

FR 101 Beginning French I (4)
Introduction to conversation, reading, grammar, and composition. Development of oral/aural skills. Particular emphasis on contemporary culture and social customs in the French-speaking countries. A tape program to develop phonological skills is a component of this course. No prerequisite. Offered fall semester only.

++FR 102 Beginning French II (4)
Continuation of French 101. Prerequisite: French 101 or two years of high school French, or consent of instructor. Offered spring semester only.

FR 207 French Conversation (3)
Vocabulary expansion, stressing everyday practical usage. Development of oral/aural skills in conversations on cross-cultural topics. Stress on traditions and current political/social developments in French-speaking countries. Use of magazines, newspapers, and other topical materials as basis for conversation. Prerequisite: FR 102 or three years of high school French, or consent of instructor.

FR 209 French Reading and Conversation (3)
Development of proficiency in composition and oral expression through discussion of unabridged short literary works from French-speaking countries. Prerequisite: FR 211 or consent of instructor.

++FR 211 Intensive Grammar Review (3)
Comprehensive review of French grammar with emphasis on the development of free composition. Stress on grammatical accuracy, clarity, and the appropriate use of idioms and syntax. Prerequisite: FR 102 or consent of instructor. Offered fall semester only.

++FR 212 French Composition (3)
Development of grammatical accuracy and proficiency in composition. Use of readings to illustrate grammatical points and form the basis for composition and discussion. Prerequisite: FR 211 or consent of instructor. Offered spring semester only.

FR 274 Independent Study (1-3)
Directed study. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

FR 290 STUDY ABROAD IN FRANCE (6-15)
Students who are planning to study in France at the University Blaise-Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand, should enroll under this number after consultation with their major advisor. Prerequisite: 1st year university-level French (FR 101-102) or equivalent.

FR 300 French for Business (3)
This course is meant for the student of French who already has a good command of written and oral French and who wants to acquire the vocabulary of the business world. Topics such as banking, insurance, transportation are covered in the course. Prerequisite: FR 212 or consent of instructor.

FR 302 Introduction to French Literature (3)
Analysis of selected texts from various genres, poetry, theatre and novels. Emphasis on Explication de textes. Prerequisite: FR 212 or consent of instructor.

FR 304 French Civilization (3)
A systematic study of France from its beginning to the present from a historical and social perspective. Prerequisite: FR 212 or consent of instructor.

FR 306 La France Contemporaine (3)
Readings from contemporary sources, including magazines and newspapers for discussion and composition. Prerequisite: FR 212 or consent of instructor.

FR 310 Translation (3)
French-English and English-French translation of a variety of texts. Focus on techniques of translation and improving French grammar, syntax and idioms. Prerequisite: FR 212 or consent of instructor.

FR 320 French Phonetics (3)
Systematic study of the sound system of the French language meant for the student of French who wants to improve his/her pronunciation and learn how the sounds are formed. Prerequisite: FR 212, or consent of instructor.

FR 350 Masterpieces of French Literature (3)
Readings of unabridged works from the Middle Ages through the 19th century. Written and oral discussion of the literary significance of the works, as well as their socio-historical background. Prerequisite: FR 212 or consent of instructor.

FR 353 Survey of 20th Century French Literature (3)
Readings of 20th century unabridged novels, plays, and poetry. Written and oral discussion of the literary significance of the works, as well as their socio-historical background. Prerequisite: FR 212 or consent of instructor.

FR 374 Independent Study (1-3)
Directed study. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

FR 375 French Seminar (3)
Application of the techniques of literary analysis to particular authors or literary movements. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

FR 390 Study Abroad in France (6-15)
Students who are planning to study in France at the University Blaise-Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand, should enroll under this number after consultation with their major advisor. Prerequisite: 2nd year of university-level French (FR211-212) or equivalent.

FR 399 Special Topics (3)
Study of individual authors or literary topics. May be repeated. See chairperson and/or schedule for current offerings. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

FR 400 Senior Thesis (3-6)
A major research project culminating in a thesis which deals with a literary topic, or other topics as approved by the thesis director. May be presented to the departmental faculty for consideration for departmental honors. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

FR 574 Independent Study (3)
Directed study. May be repeated.Prerequisites: admission to the MLS program and consent of instructor.

FR 599 Special topics (3)
Study of individual authors or literary topics. Prerequisites: admission to the MLS program and consent of instructor

German

GE 101 Beginning German I (4)
Introduction to conversation, reading, grammar, and composition. Development of oral/aural skills. Particular emphasis on contemporary culture and social customs in the German-speaking countries. A tape program to develop phonological skills is a component of this course. No prerequisite. Offered fall semester only.

++GE 102 Beginning German II (4)
Continuation of German 101. Prerequisite: German 101 or two years of high school German, or consent of instructor. Offer spring semester only.

GE 207 Basic German Conversation (3)
Vocabulary expansion, stressing everyday practical usage. Development of oral/aural skills in conversations on cross-cultural topics. Stress on traditions and current political/ social developments in German-speaking countries. Use of magazines, newspapers, and other topical materials as basis for conversation. Prerequisite: GE 102 two years of high school German or consent of instructor.

GE 209 German Reading and Conversation (3)
Prose and poetry selected from German literature, folk culture and public media form the topics for conversation. Prerequisite: GE 102 or consent of instructor.

++GE 211 German Grammar Review (3)
Comprehensive review of German grammar with emphasis on the development of free composition. Stress on grammatical accuracy, clarity, and the appropriate use of idioms and syntax. Readings illustrate grammatical points and form the basis for composition and discussion. Prerequisite: GE 102 or consent of instructor. Offered fall semester only.

++GE 212 Contemporary Written German (3)
Readings from contemporary sources, including magazines, newspapers, and literature form basis for discussion and composition. Development of written style as well as grammatical accuracy and the proper use of idioms. Prerequisite: GE 211 or consent of instructor. Offered spring semester only.

GE 274 Independent Study (1-3)
Directed study. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor

GE 290 Study Abroad in Austria (6-15)
Students who are planning to study at the University of Klagenfurt, Austria, must enroll under this number after consultation with their major advisor. Prerequisite: 1st year university-level German (GE 101-102) or equivalent.

GE 300 Business German (3)
Introduction to concepts, vocabulary and language practices basic to doing business with German-speaking people. This course will include components to tie abstract concepts to realities of international business in Kansas. Prerequisite: GE 212 or consent of instructor.

GE 302 Introduction to German Literature (3)
Reading of selected works from various genres, including poetry, theater, and narrative prose fiction, with an emphasis on literary analysis. Prerequisite: GE 212 or consent of instructor.

GE 304 German Civilization (3)
Study of geography, the visual arts, architecture, music, literature, the economy, customs, and politics from a historical perspective in order to understand present conditions in German-speaking countries. This course will examine these aspects of German civilization from its beginning to the middle of the twentieth century. Prerequisite: GE 212 or consent of instructor.

GE 306 Contemporary German and Austrian Civilization (3)
This course is a continuation of GE 304 and it deals with the politics, the economy, the social structures, the arts and the geography of these countries from the mid-twentieth century to the present. Prerequisite: GE 212 or consent of instructor.

GE 310 Translation (3)
German-English and English-German translation of texts from diverse areas. Focus on techniques of translating German prose texts and improving German grammar, syntax and the use of idioms. Prerequisite: GE 212 or consent of instructor.

GE 350 Masterpieces of German Literature (3)
Readings of unabridged works from the Middle-Ages through the 19th century. Written and oral discussion of the works as well as their socio-historical background. Prerequisite: GE 212 or consent of instructor.

GE 353 German Literature of the 20th Century (3)
Readings of modern unabridged novels, plays, short stories and poetry. Written and oral discussion of the literary significance of the works as well as their socio-historical background. Prerequisite: GE 212 or consent of instructor.

GE 374 Independent Study (1-3)
Directed study. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

GE 375 German Seminar (1-3)
Application of the techniques of literary analysis to particular authors or literary movements. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

GE 390 Study Abroad in Austria (6-15)
Students who are planning to study in Austria at the University of Klagenfurt should enroll under this number after consultation with their major advisor. Prerequisite: 2nd year university-level German (GE 211-212) or equivalent.

GE 399 Special Topics (1-3)
Study of individual authors or topics. May be repeated. See chairperson and/or schedule for current offerings. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

GE 400 Senior Thesis (3-6)
A major research project culminating in a thesis which deals with a literary topic, or other topics as approved by the thesis director. May be presented to the departmental faculty for consideration for departmental honors. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

GE 574 Independent Study (3)
Directed study. May be repeated. Prerequisites: admission to the MLS program and consent of instructor.

GE 599 Special Topics (3)
Study of individual authors or topics. May be repeated. Prerequisites: admission to the MLS program and consent of instructo

Spanish

SP 101 Beginning Spanish I (4)
Introduction to conversation, reading, grammar, and composition. Development of oral/aural skills. Particular emphasis on contemporary culture and social customs in the Spanish-speaking world. A tape program to develop phonological skills is a component of this course. No prerequisite.

++SP 102 Beginning Spanish II (4)
Continuation of Spanish 101. Prerequisite: SP 101 or two years of high school Spanish, or consent of instructor.

SP 207 Basic Spanish Conversation (3)
Development of oral skills with emphasis on practical vocabulary. Use of magazines, newspapers, and other topical materials as basis for conversation. Prerequisite: SP 102 or two years of high school Spanish, or consent of instructor. Offered fall semester only.

SP 209 Introduction to Spanish Reading (3)
Development of proficiency in reading and expression through discussion of unabridged short literary works from Hispanic counties. Comparison between material read and life patterns and customs in the Hispanic world. Prerequisite: SP 102 or consent of instructor. Offered spring semester only.

++SP 211 Spanish Grammar Review (3)
Comprehensive review of Spanish grammar with emphasis on the development of free composition. Grammatical accuracy, clarity, and the appropriate use of idioms and syntax are stressed. Prerequisite: SP 102 or consent of instructor. Offered fall semester only.

++SP 212 Spanish Composition (3)
Development of grammatical accuracy and proficiency in composition. Use of readings to illustrate grammatical points and form the basis for composition and discussion. Prerequisite: SP 211 or consent of instructor. Offered spring semester only.

SP 274 Independent Study (1-3)
Directed study. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

SP 290 Study Abroad in Costa Rica (6-15)
Students who are planning to study in Costa Rica at the University of Costa Rica should enroll under this number after consultation with their major advisor. Prerequisite: 1st year of university-level Spanish (SP 101-102) or equivalent.

SP 291 Study Abroad in Spain (6-15)
Students who are planning to study in Spain at the University of Cantabria should enroll under this number after consultation with their major advisor. Prerequisite: 1st year of university-level Spanish (SP 101-102) or equivalent.

SP 300 Spanish for business (3)
Upper-level Spanish course applied to the world of business from a Hispanic cultural perspective, focusing on grammar review, vocabulary, cultural protocols and business concepts. Prerequisite: SP 212 or consent of instructor.

SP 302 Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition (3)
Advanced grammar and creative writing on assigned topics. Focus on syntactic structure and lexicon as reflection of writer's view of the world. Prerequisite: SP 212 or consent of instructor.

SP 304 Civilization of Spain (3)
Oral and written treatment of geography, history, art, economy, and customs in order to understand present conditions in this country. Use of slides and realia. Prerequisite: SP 212 or consent of instructor.

SP 305 Civilization of Mexico (3)
Oral and written treatment of geography, history, art, economy, and customs in order to understand present conditions in this country. Use of slides and realia. Prerequisite: SP 212 or consent of instructor.

SP 306 Civilization of Latin America (3)
Oral and written treatment of geography, history, art, economy, and customs in order to understand present conditions in this area of the world. Use of slides and realia. Prerequisite: SP 212 or consent of instructor.

SP 310 Translation (3)
Spanish-English and English-Spanish translation of a variety of texts. Focus on techniques of translation and improving Spanish grammar, syntax and idi oms. Prerequisite: SP 212 or consent of instructor.

SP 331 Introduction to Hispanic Literature (3)
Intensive readings in modern Hispanic literature to give students critical methods for dealing with Hispanic literary genres. Prerequisite: SP 212 or consent of instructor.

SP 350 Spanish Peninsular Literature through the 19th Century (3)
Readings of unabridged works from the Middle Ages through the 19th century. Written and oral discussion of the literary significance of the works, as well as their socio-historical background. Prerequisite: SP 212 or consent of instructor.

SP 353 20th Century Spanish Peninsular Literature (3)
Readings and discussion of unabridged novels and plays as well as short stories and poetry of modern writers. Focus on the expression of contemporary problems and aspirations. Prerequisite: SP 212 or consent of instructor.

SP 370 Latin-American Literature through the 19th Century (3)
Readings and discussion of unabridged novels, short stories, plays and poetry of Latin American writers from Pre-Hispanic to 19th century Latin America. Focus on how the past has shaped the contemporary traditions. The class will include discussion of Modern adaptations of classic works (i.e., movies). Prerequisite: SP 212 or consent of instructor.

SP 372 20th Century Latin- American Literature (3)
Readings and discussion of unabridged novels, plays, short stories, and poetry of modern writers. Focus on the expression of contemporary problems and aspirations. Prerequisite: SP 212 or consent of instructor.

SP 374 Independent Study (1-3)
Directed study. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

SP 375 Spanish Seminar (3)
Application of the techniques of literary analysis to particular authors or literary movements. May be repeated. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

SP 390 Study Abroad in Costa Rica (6-15)
Students who are planning to study in Costa Rica at the University of Costa Rica, should enroll under this number after consultation with their major advisor. Prerequisite: 2nd year of university-level Spanish (SP 211-212) or equivalent.

SP 391 Study Abroad in Spain (6-15)
Students who are planning to study in Spain at the University of Cantabria, should enroll under this number after consultation with their major advisor. Prerequisite: 2nd year of university-level Spanish (SP 211-212) or equivalent.

SP 399 Special Topics (3)
Study of individual authors or literary topics. May be repeated. See chairperson and/or schedule for current offerings. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

SP 400 Senior Thesis (3-6)
A major research project culminating in a thesis which deals with a literary topic, or other topics as approved by the thesis director. May be presented to the departmental faculty for consideration for departmental honors. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

SP 574 Independent Study (3)
Directed study. May be repeated.Prerequisites: admission to the MLS program and consent of instructor.

SP 599 Special Topics (3)
Study of individual authors or literary topics. Prerequisites: admission to the MLS program and consent of instructor.

Foreign Languages (Non-major FL Courses)

FL 100- Specified Topics (2-4)
Custom designed curriculum for elementary-level training in foreign language.

++FL 101 Beginning Foreign Language I (4)
Introduction to conversation, reading, grammar and composition in foreign languages not regularly offered, e.g., Chinese, Japanese. Development of aural/oral skills and emphasis on contemporary culture and social customs of the language area. No prerequisite.

FL 102 Beginning Foreign Language II (4)
Continuation of FL 101. Prerequisite: FL 101 or consent of instructor.

FL 200 Specified Topics (3)
Continuation in the specified topic of FL 100. Prerequisite: FL 100.

FL 399 Special Topics in Foreign Literature or Culture (3)