Courses at the 300-level

The major political, social, cultural, and economic forces at work in France today are examined, as well as France's role in the European Union and the Francophone world. (Formerly French 330: French Civilization.)
3 credit hours

• FREN 202
• or consent of department chair.

Major writers and literary movements are studied in their historical and social context. Course activities include explications de texte, short papers, and discussion in French.
3 credit hours

• prior or concurrent enrollment in FREN 202
• or consent of department chair

This is a continuation of French 323. Major French and Francophone writers are studied, and the technique of close reading is presented. This course is conducted in French.
3 credit hours

• prior or concurrent enrollment in FREN 202
• or consent of department chair

Major historical periods, geopolitical events, and cultural movements are studied in order to understand the evolution of contemporary French society. This course is conducted in French.
3 credit hours

• Preceding or concurrent enrollment in FREN 201 or consent of department chair

The student selects a topic and undertakes concentrated research under the supervision of a faculty advisor.
1-3 credit hours

• Consent of department chair

This is the first half of a comprehensive introduction to the principal movements, genres, and authors of Portuguese literature.
3 credit hours

• PORT 202
• or consent of the department chair

This is a continuation of Portuguese 301.
3 credit hours

• PORT 202
• or consent of the department chair

The geography and the political and cultural history of Portugal and the Portuguese islands are traced from origins to modern times. This course is conducted in Portuguese. Formerly Portuguese 230.
3 credit hours

• PORT 202
• or consent of the department chair

This is the first half of a comprehensive introduction to the principal movements, genres, and authors of Brazilian literature.
3 credit hours

• PORT 202
• or consent of the department chair

This is a continuation of Portuguese 311.
3 credit hours

• PORT 202
• or consent of the department chair

The geography and the political and cultural history of Brazil are traced from origins to modern times. This course is conducted in Portuguese. Formerly Portuguese 231.
3 credit hours

• PORT 202
• or consent of the department chair

A chronological and thematic survey of literatures of Lusophone Africa is presented. Works and authors from Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, São Tomé and Príncipe, Angola, and Mozambique may be included. This course is conducted in Portuguese.
3 credit hours

• PORT 202
• or consent of the department chair

Practical application of grammar is offered in both oral and written form along with an intensive study of construction and idiomatic expressions.
3 credit hours

• PORT 202
• or consent of the department chair

The cultural, social, and historical aspects that define Spanish identity are examined from its inception to the end of the seventeenth century. In addition, the major literary currents associated with each period are studied.
3 credit hours

• SPAN 202
• or consent of the department chair

The cultural, social, and historical aspects that define Spanish identity are examined from the eighteenth century to the modern period. The major literary currents associated with each period are also studied.
3 credit hours

• SPAN 202
• or consent of the department chair

The history, culture, and most important literary movements of Latin America are examined from the pre-Columbian period to the wars of independence.
3 credit hours

• SPAN 202
• or consent of the department chair

The history, culture, and most important literary movements of Latin America are examined from the eighteenth century to modern times.
3 credit hours

• SPAN 202
• or consent of the department chair

The student selects a topic and undertakes concentrated research under the supervision of a faculty advisor.
3 credit hours

• Consent of department chair