The Department of Modern Languages is a focal point for study of inter-cultural communication and language learning. The need for professionals who are well trained in modern languages has increased in recent years given the new global context. The Department updated its modern language program to meet the needs of our current students.

The Department offers French and Spanish majors, as well as minors in German, Latin, Spanish, and Cajun French. The undergraduate major, with an advisor, can design a course of study in the following areas: French Language and Culture, Louisiana French, Commercial French, Francophone Studies, German, Peninsular Spanish Literature and Culture, Latin American Literature, and Commerical Spanish.

In order to obtain a degree in French-Francophone Studies or Spanish-Hispanic Studies a student must take 33-35 hours of French or Spanish and must also earn an 18 hour "minor" in another field that is in some way related to French or Spanish or the student's career interests. The curriculum also requires courses in such areas as English, math, history, communication, art, computer science, behavorial science, biological and physical science and humanities.

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French & Francophone Studies

Spanish & Hispanic Studies

German

Below are listed the course offerings for French and Spanish. Check links for offerings in other foreign languages: German, Greek, Italian, Latin, Portguese and Russian.

101.  Elementary French I.  (3, 2, 4).  Presentation of structures, vocabulary and culture based on four-skill development.  Prereq:  Eligibility for ENGL 101.  Rest:  Not open to native speakers of French.

102.  Elementary French II.  (3, 0, 3).  A continuation of the structures, vocabulary and culture based on four-skill development.  Prereq:  FREN 101.  Restr:  Not open to native speakers of French.  Prereq:   FREN 101.  Restr:  Not open to native speakers of French.

112.  Elementary French II Laboratory.  (0, 2, 1).

201.  Intermediate French.  (3, 0, 3).  A continuation of the presentation of structures, vocabulary and culture undertaken in FREN 102.  Prereq:  FREN 102.  Restr:  Not open to native speakers of French.

202.  French For Reading. (3, 0, 3).  Reading, writing, speaking and understanding French  based on literary or cultural readings.  Prereq: FREN 201.

211.  Intermediate French Laboratory.  (0, 2, 1).

216.  Intermediate Conversation.  (2, 0, 2).  Development of conversational skills with focus and practice of the French sound system.  Prereq:  FREN 201.

301.  Cajun French.  (3, 0, 3). Introduction to Cajun French language and culture. Prereq: FREN 201. May not be used as a substitute for FREN 202.

302.  Literary or Linguistic Studies I.  (3, 0, 3).  Prereq:  FREN 202.

311.  Introduction to French and Francophone Literature. (3, 0, 3). Prereq: FREN 202 or 203.

316.  Advanced Conversation. (2, 0, 2).  Prereq:  FREN 201

317.  Conversational French for Tourism.  (2, 0, 2)  Advanced conversation focuses on language of hospitality and cultural tourism in Louisiana and other Francophone areas. Prereq:  FREN 201.

322.  French and Francophone Popular Culture. (3, 0, 3)  An introduction to popular culture in the French and Francophone communities including cultural and social aspects of everyday life and their reflection in the media.  Prereq:  FREN 216, 202 or 203

340.  Louisiana French Folklore and Folk Music.  (3, 0, 3). This course examines the French language folklore, folklife and folk music of South Louisiana and includes individual student fieldwork among the Louisiana French folk.  Prereq:  Working knowledge of French, whether academic or a dialect of Louisiana French.

361.  Advanced French I.  (3, 0, 3).   Oral proficiency, reading, writing. Prereq: FREN 202.

362.  Advanced French II. (3, 0, 3).  Oral proficiency, reading, writing. Prereq: FREN 361.

381.  Introduction to Economic French. (3, 0, 3).  An introduction to economic French as used in business conversation.

382.  Commercial French.  (3, 0, 3).  An introduction to the technical language of commercial transactions as used in conversation and correspondence.

Courses numbered 400 and above will be offered as indicated when justified by the enrollment.To enroll in any 400-level course, students must be admitted to the Upper Division; to enroll in a 400(G)-level course in which there are graduate students, students must have junior or higher standing.

400(G).  Phonetics and Phonemics.  (3, 0, 3).  French pronunciation: theory and practice.  Prereq: FREN 362.

401(G).  Literary or Linguistic Studies II.  (3, 0, 3). May be repeated for credit.  Prereq: FREN 362.

421(G).  Culture and Civilization of the Contemporary Francophone World. (3, 0, 3). Emphasis upon contemporary, everyday Canada, Louisiana, and other areas of the French-speaking world.  Prereq:  FREN 362.

424(G). The Sociocultural Context of Louisiana French.  (3, 0, 3).  Introductory survey of social, cultural, and historical issues.  Fa.  Prereq:  FREN 362. 

425(G).  Francophone Oral Literature.  (3, 0, 3).  Includes France, Quebec, New Brunswick, Missouri, the West Indies, Africa, and especially Louisiana.   Prereq:  FREN 362.

431(G). Nineteenth Century Studies.  (3, 0, 3).  Content varies.  Prereq:  FREN 362.  Restr:  may be repeated for credit with permission of department head or graduate coordinator.

441(G). Survey of Twentieth Century Fiction.  (3, 0, 3).  Content varies. Prereq:  FREN 362.  Restr:  may be repeated for credit with permission of department head or graduate coordinator. 

449(G).  Louisiana Folklore Fieldwork.  (2, 6, 3).  Intensive directed fieldwork in a designated area. Classes will meet once a week for lectures and archiving, twice a week in the field. Prereq: FREN 340.

455(G).  French and Francophone Film.  (3, 0, 3). History and evolution of cinema. Prereq:  FREN 362.  Restr:  may be repeated once with permission of department head or graduate coordinator. 

457.  French Civilization to the 18th Century.  (3, 0, 3).  Prereq: FREN 362.

458.  French Civilization from 18th Century to the Present.  (3, 0, 3). Prereq: FREN 362.

460(G).  Advanced Composition and Stylistics.  (3, 0, 3).  Study and practice in exposition, description, narration, and argumentation, and stylistics.  Prereq:  FREN 362.

465(G).  Introduction to French Linguistics.  (3, 0, 3).  Basic concepts of linguistics, with emphasis on their application in the Francophone world.  Prereq:  FREN 362.

466(G).  History of the French Language.  (3, 0, 3).  Prereq:  FREN 362.

471.  Survey of French Literature I.  (3, 0, 3).  Prereq: FREN 362.

472.  Survey of French Literature II.  (3, 0, 3).  Prereq: FREN 362.

481(G). Topics in Quebec Literature and Civilization.  (3, 0, 3).  Content varies.  May be repeated for credit.  Typical coverage includes literary genres and varying aspects of Quebec Culture.  Prereq:  FREN 362.

483(G). Actualité Socio-Economique de la France. (3, 0, 3).  Study in French of the socio-economic structures of contemporary France as a preparation for the Diplome of the Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris.  Prereq:  FREN 362.

491(G). Topics in Antilles and French African Literature and Civilization.
(3, 0, 3).  May be repeated for credit.  Literary and cultural fields in Antilles and African regions of French and Creole language.  Prereq:  FREN 362.

492(G). Topics in Louisiana French Literature. (3, 0, 3).  Content varies.  May be repeated for credit.  Topics typically include special aspects of Louisiana French Literature, such as 19th century drama or novels, contemporary poetry, drama and film.  Prereq:  FREN 362.

101. Elementary German I. (3, 2, 4). Presentation of structures, vocabulary and culture based on four-skill development. Prereq: Eligibility for ENGL 101. Restr: Not open to native speakers of German.

102. Elementary German II. (3, 0, 3). Continuation of the structures, vocabulary and culture based on four-skill development. Prereq: GERM 101. Restr: Not open to native speakers of German.

112. Elementary German II Laboratory. (0, 2, 1).

201. Intermediate German. (3, 0,3). Continuation of the presentation of structures, vocabulary and culture undertaken in GERM 102. Prereq: GERM 102. Restr: Not open to native speakers of German.

202. German for Reading. (3, 0,3). Prereq: GERM 201.

211. Intermediate German Laboratory. (0, 2, 1).

303. Intermediate Conversation. (2, 0,2). Prereq: GERM 201.

305. Advanced Conversation. (2, 0, 2). Prereq: GERM 303.

311. Introduction to Literature. (3, 0, 3). Prereq: GERM 202.

360. Advanced Composition and Conversation. (3, 0, 3). Prereq: GERM 202.

To enroll in any 400-level course, students must be admitted to the Upper Division; to enroll in a 400(G)-level course in which there are graduate students, students must have junior or high standing.

401. Great Works of German Literature. (3, 0, 3). Content varies. May be repeated for credit up to six hours. Prereq: : GERM 311 and GERM 360. Restr: Permisson of instructor and/or department head required

405(G). Nineteenth Century Drama. (3, 0, 3). Prereq:; GERM 360.

419G)-442(G). Twentieth Century Literature I, II. (3, 0, 3 ea.). Prereq: GERM 360.

471-472. Survey of German Literature I, II. (3, 0, 3 ea.). Prereq: GERM 360.

101.  Elementary Spanish I. (3, 2, 4).  Presentation of structures, vocabulary and culture based on four-skill development.  Prereq:  Eligibility for ENGL 101.  Restr:  Not open to native speakers.  Heritage speakers must consult department head for appropriate placement.

102.  Elementary Spanish II.   (3, 0, 3).  A continuation of the structures, vocabulary and culture based on four-skill development.  Prereq:  SPAN 101.  Restr:  Not open to native speakers.  Heritage speakers must consult department head for appropriate placement.

112.  Elementary Spanish II Laboratory.  (0, 2, 1).

201.  Intermediate Spanish. (3, 0, 3). A continuation of the presentation of structures, vocabulary and culture undertaken in SPAN 102.  Restr:  Not open to native speakers of Spanish.  Heritage speakers must consult department head for appropriate placement.

203.  Spanish Readings. (3, 0, 3).  Review of basic grammatical concepts paired with an introduction to reading literary and cultural texts. Restr:  Not open to native speakers of Spanish.  Heritage speakers must consult department head for appropriate placement.  Prereq:  SPAN 201. 

211.  Intermediate Spanish Laboratory. (0, 2, 1).  Practicum of oral/aural skills and computerized drill in conjunction with SPAN 201. 

216.  Intermediate Conversation. (2, 0, 2).  Development of conversational skills (speaking and listening) within practical contexts for intermediate students.  Not open to native speakers of Spanish.  Prereq: SPAN 201.

301.  Spanish for Heritage Speakers.  (3, 0, 3).  This course substitutes the basic language sequence for native or heritage speakers who understand spoken Spanish and speak it to varying degrees but have limited or no formal exposure to grammar.  Students who complete SPAN 301 have satisfied the language requirement, and are eligible to enter upper level courses.

302.  Literary, Linguistic or Cultural Studies.  (3, 0, 3).  Special topics in language, literature or culture for students at the 300 level.  Prereq:  SPAN 203.

310.  Composition.  (3, 0,3).  Basic principles of Spanish composition, in the context of authentic readings, conversation, and grammar review.  Prereq:  SPAN 203 or permission of instructor.

316, 317.  Advanced Conversation I, II.  (2, 0, 2). Development of conversational skills within practical contexts for advanced students.  Suggested as companion courses to SPAN 310, 320, 361, 362.  Not open to native speakers of Spanish.  Prereq:  SPAN 216 or SPAN 203 and instructor permission. 

320.  Introduction to Hispanic Cultures.  (3, 0, 3).  An introduction to Hispanic societies with emphasis on cultural expression in its historical contexts.  Prereq:  SPAN 310.

330.  Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics.  (3, 0, 3).  Study of Hispanic linguistics and its fields of inquiry, such as phonology, semantics, syntax, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, and second-language acquisition.  Prereq:  Span 310 or permission of instructor.

332.  Spanish for Professionals. (3, 0, 3). May be repeated for credit.  Development of skills (written/oral/cultural) necessary to function in professional settings.   Prereq:  Either SPAN 216 or SPAN 203 and permission of instructor.

340.  Introduction to Hispanic Literature. (3, 0, 3).  Reading and discussion of short works in a variety of periods and genres (narrative, poetry, theatre, essay).  Strategies for thinking and writing about literature.  Issues in grammar and composition addressed as they arise from the reading and writing.  Prereq:  SPAN 310 of permission of instructor.

Courses numbered 400 and above will be offered as indicated when justified by the enrollment.  To enroll in any 400-level course, students must be admitted to the Upper Division; to enroll in a 400(G)-level course in which there are graduate students, students must have junior or higher standing.

402.  Literary, Linguistic or Cultural Studies.  (3, 0, 3).  Content varies.  May be repeated for credit.  Special topics in language, literature or culture for students at the 400 levels.  Prereq:  SPAN 340 or permission of instructor.

410.  Advanced Writing.  (3, 0, 3).  Advanced issues in grammar, vocabulary, and prose style.  Analysis of, and practice in, Hispanic writing conventions.  Prereq:  SPAN 340 or permission of instructor.

420.  History of the Spanish Language. (3, 0, 3).  Origins and development of the Spanish language, including phonological, morphological, syntactic and semantic changes.  Prereq:  SPAN 330 or permission of instructor.

431.  Survey of Spanish Literature I. (3, 0, 3).  An introduction to Medieval and Golden Age (1600 - 1700) literature.  Prereq: SPAN 340 or permission of instructor.

432.  Survey of Spanish Literature II. (3, 0, 3).  An introduction to the literature of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.  Prereq: SPAN 340 or permission of instructor.

441.  Latin American Literature: Pre-20th Century. (3, 0, 3).  Content varies.  May be repeated for credit. Prereq: SPAN 340 or permission of instructor.

442.  Latin American Literature: 20th Century. (3, 0, 3). Content varies.  May be repeated for credit.  Prereq: SPAN 340 or permission of instructor.

451(G).  Topics in Hispanic Culture.  (3, 0, 3).   Content varies.  May be repeated for credit.  Prereq: SPAN 340.  Restr:  If prerequisite not met, permission of instructor is required.

455(G).  Hispanic Cinema. (3, 0, 3).  Screenings, discussion, research, and writing on themes, movements, or directors in Hispanic cinema.  Prereq:  SPAN 340.  Restr:  If prerequisite not met, permission of instructor is required.

462(G).  Linguistic Studies. (3, 0, 3).  Content varies.  May be repeated for credit.  Morphosyntax, dialectology, applied linguistics, theories of second language acquisition, or evolution of the Spanish language.  Prereq:  SPAN 362.  Restr:  If prerequisite not met, permission of instructor is required.

480(G). Topics in Spanish American Literature.  (3, 0, 3).  Prereq: SPAN 362.  Restr:  If prerequisites not met, permission of instructor is required.

491(G).  Topics in Penisular Spanish Literature.  (3, 0, 3).  Content varies.  May be repeated for credit.  Reading, discussion, research, and writing on themes, movements, or authors in the literature of Span.  Prereq:  SPAN 340.  Restr:  If prerequisite not met, permission of instructor is required.

492(G).  Topics in Hispanic Literature.  (3, 0, 3).  Content varies. May be repeated for credit.  Reading, discussion, research and writing on themes, movements, or authors in the literature of Spain, Spanish America, and/or the Spanish speaking United States.  Prereq:  SPAN 340.  Restr:  If prerequisite not met, permission of instructor is required.

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette
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