Boswell, Richard E., Assistant Professor Emeritus, PhD, 1964, Yale University: Grammar, phonetics, methods, civilization. (1969)
Coates, Carrol F., Professor, PhD, 1964, Yale University: 19th-century French poetry and novel; Francophone literature (Canadian, Caribbean, African), comparative literature. (1963)
Cocozzella, Peter, Professor, PhD, 1966, St. Louis University: Castilian and Catalan literatures of the 15th and 16th centuries, generation of ’98. (1970)
Erdman, E. George Jr., Associate Professor Emeritus, PhD, 1966, Johns Hopkins University: Language and civilization of contemporary Spain. (1967)
Fajardo, Salvador, J., Professor and Department Chair, PhD, 1968, University of Chicago: Cervantes, Spanish poetry, 20th-century Peninsular. (1990)
LaValva, Rosamaria, Associate Professor, PhD, 1986, Rutgers University: 19th- and 20th-century Italian literature, Italian theater film. (1987)
O’Connor, Thomas A., Professor, PhD, 1971, State University of New York at Albany: Spanish literature of the Golden Age: drama, narrative, poetry; hermeneutics; mythology. (1988)
Riobó, Carlos, Assistant Professor, PhD, 1998, Yale University: Colonial and 20th-century Latin American literature, film, philology. (1998)
Sobejano-Morán, Antonio, Associate Professor, PhD, 1987, Michigan State University: Contemporary Spanish literature, picaresque narrative, literary theory. (1986)
Stewart, Dana, Assistant Professor, PhD, 1994, Stanford University: Dante, early Italian lyric poetry, medieval and Renaissance literature. (1994)
Sticca, Sandro, Professor, PhD, 1966, Columbia University: French literature of the Middle Ages and Renaissance; Latin, Italian and French drama and lyric; philology, comparative literature. (1964)
The major programs in French, Italian and Spanish impart traditional skills in the language of specialization, provide a comprehensive knowledge of its literature and culture, and develop critical insights. In view of the diversity of student interests, the department offers various options for the major, each within the standard pattern of 10 required courses in the departmental specialization.
Students who intend to pursue a major are urged to make their declarations as early as possible, before the beginning of the junior year, whereupon they are assigned departmental advisers. Any variations from program requirements must be approved by the undergraduate committee.
Majors may benefit from a semester abroad in programs in France, Quebec, Italy, Mexico or Spain. Work done there is applied toward the major in consultation with departmental advisers.
Courses taken under the Pass/Fail grading option do not count toward the major or the minor.
Of the 10 courses required of all majors, a minimum of three 400-level courses in French and Spanish and two 400-level courses in Italian must be taken at this University.
For language course 491 (Teaching College French, Italian or Spanish), consent of the instructor or supervising coordinator is mandatory. This course is intended for students who are well advanced in the study of the language and who have studied abroad. It does not count toward the major or the minor.
This major consists of:
• Advanced courses in French language, such as 445 (Phonetics), 451 (Grammar), 453 (Stylistics) and 457 (Business French) 3
• LING 118 (Introduction to Linguistic Structures) and three other courses in linguistics, chosen
in consultation with advisers in French and linguistics 4• Courses in French literature and civilization, taught in French, such as 351 (Grammar, Composition and Civilization) 361 and/or 362 (Masterworks), any 460- or 480-series course 3
The major in Italian consists of 10 courses in language, culture and literature, and accommodates students with no previous preparation in the language (Option 1) and those with some previous knowledge, typically beginning with ITAL 211 (Option 2). A combined major with French or Spanish is also possible (Option 3).
OPTION 1
Students who begin at 111, 115 (if both are taken, they count as one) will take nine courses, four of which must be at the 400 level.
OPTION 2
Students who begin at 211 will take 10 courses, five of which must be at the 400 level.
(NOTE: In both Option 1 and 2, a student may occasionally substitute 360, 361, 370 or 397 for a 400-level course).
OPTION 3
Students take 211, 215; two courses at the 300 level (exclusive of 397); and any two 400-level courses. In addition students take two 200-level and two 300-level courses in French or Spanish.
• Courses at the 200 level include 211, 215 and 241.
• Courses at the 300 level include 344, 351, 360, 361, 370, 375 and 397.
• Courses at the 400 level include 451, 461, 462, 463, 469 and the 481 series.
The department offers an honors program to students of demonstrated motivation and ability within the fields of language and literature. For details consult the department.
The minor in French, Italian or Spanish consists of six courses beyond the level of 115; one must be in literature, two must be at the 300 or 400 level. Of the six courses, three must have been taken at Binghamton University, one at the 300 or 400 level. Courses taken as Pass/Fail do not count toward the minor.
The Romance Languages and Literatures Department provides instruction in the French, Italian and Spanish languages and their literatures. The programs leading to the MA degree primarily provide advanced training for teaching at the secondary school and junior college level, or for continuing on to the doctorate. While these programs are concentrated in the field of Romance languages and literatures, the student is expected to have some acquaintance with related disciplines, such as history, philosophy, art and general literature.
Students with their departmental advisers work out programs of study tailored to their own needs and objectives, within the general framework described herein. While the normal pattern of requirements for the MA degree is as outlined below, students may, with consent of the department, have certain courses waived by presenting themselves for examination in the relevant field(s). All applicants are expected to submit scores for the Graduate Record Examination aptitude test.
Recognizing that most recipients of higher degrees in Romance languages and literatures make a career of teaching as well as research, the department provides a teacher-training program for its graduate assistants. The program, under the direction of faculty supervisors, begins with a workshop before the start of classes in the fall, during which methodological issues are discussed and the trainees are given a chance at practice teaching. During the first semester, the trainees attend a formal course in methodology and teach in the elementary course. There are regular staff meetings, and classes are visited by a teaching supervisor who offers criticism and suggestions.
Through the program of courses and independent study both in undergraduate and graduate work, a candidate for the MA is expected to acquire oral and written proficiency in one Romance language; sound knowledge of the principal aspects of the literature in that language; and familiarity with various methods of scholarship and criticism. An elementary knowledge of a second Romance language and of Latin is desirable. Teaching assistants in the master’s program participate in the pedagogical training seminar conducted by a departmental supervisor of graduate assistants.
The requirements for the MA in French, Italian or Spanish may be satisfied according to Plan A or Plan B described below.
MA Plan A
Total courses required: 9 (exclusive of 591, 595 and 599)
Requirements courses
• Textual Analysis, Criticism
and Theory 1• Major literature 6
• Electives 2
a. FREN 501 or SPAN 501
b. RPHL 501B
c. 500-level courses in another
field with the consent of the
department• Comprehensive examination
TOTAL 9
MA Plan B
Total courses required: 9 (exclusive of 591 and 595)
Requirements courses
• Textual Analysis, Criticism 1
and Theory• Major literature 5
• Electives 2
a. FREN 501, or SPAN 501,
or RPHL 501b. RLIT 501 or any appropriate course in criticism.
c. 500-level courses in another
field with the consent of the
departmentd. Courses in another Romance literature
• Thesis 1
• Comprehensive examination
TOTAL 9
* Students majoring in Spanish must consult with their advisers to determine the required course distribution, currently defined as at least two courses from Latin American literature and two from Peninsular literature.
Comprehensive Examination
A written and an oral comprehensive examination in the major language and literature is offered once a year in January. This examination, based on an extensive reading list as well as coursework, tests the candidate’s familiarity with the masterworks of the major literature, knowledge of the general historical development of that literature, and ability to use the language correctly in writing and speaking. The comprehensive examination is normally taken at the end of the third semester of coursework for the degree and may be taken after the student has completed 20 credit hours of coursework (5 courses). For details regarding the comprehensive examination, consult the departmental graduate student handbook.
Thesis
Under Plan B, the student fulfills the thesis requirement by submitting a thesis, presented through the respective advisers to the chairperson of the departmental graduate committee, at least eight weeks before the last day of classes of the semester in which the degree is to be granted. The student may be required during this time to make corrections, additions or other alterations to bring the work up to the standard required for thesis credit.
The department cooperates with the program in the Division of Education in offering the MAT (master of arts in teaching) and the MST (master of science in teaching) degrees in French and in Spanish. For information and requirements, see the relevant section in this Bulletin. Inquiries about the programs should be directed to the appropriate adviser, School of Education and Human Development, Binghamton University. Attention is also invited to the dual degree possibility of combining the MA and MAT (see the section on "Double Degree Accounting" in this Bulletin).
FREN 111. FRENCH I
Communicative introduction to the language and its culture, with attention
to aural comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. No prerequisites.
FREN 115. FRENCH II
Continuation of a communicative introduction to the language and its
culture, with attention to aural comprehension, speaking, reading and writing.
Prerequisite: FREN 111 or one or two years of French in high school.
FREN 118. FRENCH FOR READING COMPREHENSION
Open to graduate students for no credit, and, for credit, to undergraduate
students with consent of instructor. French grammar and readings to develop
comprehension of written French. Prepares for foreign language proficiency exam;
does not prepare for any other French course; non-sequential.
FREN 211. FRENCH III
Final semester of a communicative introduction to the language and its culture,
with attention to aural comprehension, speaking, reading and writing.
Prerequisite: FREN 115 or two or three years of French in high school.
FREN 215. FRENCH IV
Intermediate-level language and culture course with emphasis on the reading of
literary and non-literary texts, grammar and writing. Prerequisite: FREN 211 or
three or four years of French in high school.
FREN 241. CONVERSATION, COMPOSITION, CIVILIZATION
Introduction to contemporary French culture. Written and audiovisual
materials are the basis of individual and group activities. Prerequisite: FREN
215 or equivalent.
FREN 251. GRAMMAR, COMPOSITION, CIVILIZATION
Readings and discussions on cultural topics of contemporary France and the
francophone world. Special attention to grammar and to writing skills.
Prerequisite: FREN 215 or equivalent.
FREN 341. CONVERSATION
Contemporary France and its problems. Topics and vocabulary related to
social, political, cultural life of French people. Prerequisite: FREN 241 or
equivalent.
FREN 344. INTRO TO CRITICAL READING
An introduction to the critical reading analysis of literary works of different
genres by a wide range of authors. Prerequisite: FREN 215 or equivalent.
FREN 351. GRAMMAR, COMPOSITION, CIVILIZATION
Writing practice based on topics drawn from contemporary France and the
French-speaking world, together with a re-examination of grammar. Prerequisite:
FREN 251 or equivalent.
FREN 361. MASTERWORKS OF FRENCH LITERATURE
Middle Ages through the 17th century. Readings, oral reports, compositions.
Prerequisite: FREN 351.
FREN 362. MASTERWORKS OF FRENCH LITERATURE
18th through 20th centuries. Readings,
oral reports, compositions. Prerequisite: FREN 351.
FREN 397. INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent reading and research on selected topic in consultation with
major adviser. Open to majors but may not count among required 10 courses of
major program (except, in special circumstances, by written consent of major’s
adviser).
FREN 399. JUNIOR HONORS
This program can be completed in one or two semesters for a maximum of four
credits.
FREN 445. FRENCH PHONETICS
Study of French sound system, pronunciation practice, discussion of articles
and videos dealing with contemporary France, writing. Prerequisite: one
300-level course.
FREN 451. ADVANCED GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION
In-depth examination of French grammar, syntax and stylistic constructions,
idiomatic usage, compositions. Prerequisite: at least one 300-level course.
FREN 453. STYLISTICS
Original writing based on stylistic analysis of modern authors. Guided
practice in various forms of prose writing. Prerequisites: at least one
300-level course and FREN 451.
FREN 457. BUSINESS FRENCH
Introduction to business French. A survey of basic procedures of typical
business settings in France, mastery of entry-level vocabulary of francophone
world of commerce. Special emphasis on language of career areas most likely to
be pursued: banking services, import-export operations, office management,
communications. Prerequisites: one 300-level course and FREN 451.
FREN 461. TOPICS IN FRENCH DRAMA
Genre course dealing with period, movement, tradition or theme. Topic to be
determined. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: two 300-level courses or
consent of instructor.
FREN 463. TOPICS IN FRENCH PROSE FICTION
Genre course dealing with period, movement, tradition or theme. Topic to be
determined. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: two 300-level courses or
consent of instructor.
FREN 481. SPECIAL TOPICS IN FRENCH LITERATURE
Major problem limited to one or more periods or movements, not restricted to
single genre. Topic to be determined. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites:
two 300-level courses or consent of instructor.
FREN 491. TEACHING COLLEGE var. cr.
FRENCH I
Participation in team teaching with more experienced personnel of
lower-division courses in order to gain practical and theoretical knowledge of
language learning. Pass/Fail grading option only. Course does not count toward
the major or minor. Normally only for advanced majors who have spent a semester
abroad. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
FREN 498-499. SENIOR HONORS
Student may complete his or her thesis in one or, if necessary, two
semesters, earning four credits per semester.
ITAL 105. PRACTICAL ITALIAN IN ITS 2 cr.
CULTURAL CONTEXT I
Basic Italian for everyday use in practical situations. Cultural milieu,
through short lectures, films and slides; peculiarly Italian aspects that differ
from our own. Two-and-a-half hours per week. No previous knowledge of Italian
assumed.
ITAL 106. PRACTICAL ITALIAN IN ITS 2 cr.
CULTURAL CONTEXT II
Basic Italian for everyday use in practical situations. Cultural milieu, through
short lectures, films, and slides; peculiarly Italian aspects that differ from
our own. Two-and-a-half hours per week. Prerequisite: ITAL 105 or equivalent.
ITAL 111. ELEMENTARY ITALIAN I
Comprehensive introduction (together with ITAL 115) to all aspects of
language. Basic vocabulary, essentials of grammar, graded readings, oral work;
use of language laboratory. Five hours a week, or equivalent.
ITAL 113. ACCELERATED ELEMENTARY ITALIAN
Overview of all fundamental structures of Italian grammar, conducted at a faster
pace than the traditional ITAL 111-115 sequence.
ITAL 115. ELEMENTARY ITALIAN II
Continuation of ITAL 111. Five hours a week, or equivalent. Prerequisite:
ITAL 111 or equivalent.
ITAL 211. INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN I
Review of grammar and extensive reading of literary and cultural texts.
Prerequisite: ITAL 115 or equivalent.
ITAL 215. INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN II
Reading and discussion of representative works; grammar review; reports.
Prerequisite: ITAL 211 or equivalent.
ITAL 241. CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION
A four-skills, communicative-oriented intermediate course designed to
facilitate oral and written expression through audiovisual and written materials
that reflect the culture of modern Italy. Prerequisite: ITAL 215 or equivalent.
ITAL 344. INTRODUCTION TO CRITICAL READING
Analysis of representative works of Italian literature in different genres
(poems, plays, essays, short stories). Emphasis on study of basic literary
concepts and terminology. Prerequisite: ITAL 215 or equivalent.
ITAL 351. ITALIAN ADVANCED COMPOSITION AND CONVERSATION
Practical problems of Italian grammar and syntax. Composition and
conversation in Italian. Prerequisite: ITAL 215 or 241.
ITAL 360. MASTERWORKS OF ITALIAN LITERATURE I
Development of Italian literature from Middle Ages to Late Renaissance, in
context of general intellectual history, coordinated with reading of
representative literary texts. Background lectures and literary analysis.
Prerequisite: ITAL 215 or equivalent.
ITAL 361. MASTERWORKS OF ITALIAN LITERATURE II
Development of Italian literature from Baroque to present, in context of
general intellectual history, coordinated with reading of representative
literary texts. Background lectures and literary analysis. Prerequisite: ITAL
215 or equivalent.
ITAL 370. CINEMA AND LITERATURE
Introduction to the contemporary novel and its reflection in film. Issues of
faithfulness and betrayal of the literary text; relationship between writer and
film director. Works chosen provide an overview of Italian culture. Conducted in
Italian. Prerequisites: ITAL 215 or equivalent.
ITAL 375. MODERN ITALY AND ITS CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION
Geographic, economic, sociopolitical structures that have affected the life,
history and culture of Italy from the unification (1870) to the present.
Prerequisite: ITAL 215 or equivalent.
ITAL 397. INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent reading and research on selected topic in consultation with
major adviser. Open to majors but may not count among required courses of major
program (except, in special circumstances, by written consent of major adviser).
ITAL 399. JUNIOR HONORS
This program can be completed in one or two semesters for a maximum of four
credits.
ITAL 451. SYNTAX AND STYLISTICS
Systematic analysis of language structures; direct and indirect discourse;
independent and subordinate clauses; elements of style. The course is designed
to enable native speakers of English to identify specific difficulties in
speaking and writing. Prerequisites: ITAL 215 or equivalent.
ITAL 461. DANTE: DIVINA COMMEDIA
Extensive reading of Commedia, consideration of its place in world
literature. Prerequisite: ITAL 360 or equivalent.
ITAL 462. PETRARCH AND BOCCACCIO
Italian works of Petrarch and Boccaccio and their place in world literature.
Prerequisite: ITAL 360 or equivalent.
ITAL 463. LITERATURE OF THE RENAISSANCE
Selected masterpieces of prose and poetry studied in their cultural context
and European significance. Prerequisite: ITAL 360 or equivalent.
ITAL 469. MODERN POETRY
Italian poetry from Leopardi to Montale. Prerequisite: ITAL 360 or
equivalent.
ITAL 481. TOPICS IN ITALIAN LITERATURE
Seminar study of one or two major writers or works. Prerequisite: one
400-level course in Italian literature. May be repeated for credit.
ITAL 491. TEACHING COLLEGE var. cr.
ITALIAN I
Participation in team teaching with more experienced personnel of
lower-division courses in order to gain practical and theoretical knowledge of
language learning. Pass/Fail grading option only. Course does not count toward
the major or minor. Normally only for advanced majors who have spent a semester
abroad. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
ITAL 498-499. SENIOR HONORS
Students may complete their thesis in one or, if necessary, two semesters,
earning four credits per semester.
Note: The following courses are not designed for students with a background of native Spanish: SPAN 111, 115, 211, 215 and 250.
SPAN 111. ELEMENTARY SPANISH I
First half of a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of the language. A
communicative, interactive classroom approach includes oral practice, group work
and use of audiovisual materials. Five hours a week. No prerequisite.
SPAN 115. ELEMENTARY SPANISH II
Continuation of SPAN 111. Five hours a week. Prerequisite: SPAN 111 or one
or two years of high school Spanish.
SPAN 211. INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I
Intermediate-level work on all aspects of the language. Continues the
communicative, interactive approach of introductory courses, including use of
audiovisual materials. Prerequisite: SPAN 115 or two or three years of high
school Spanish.
SPAN 215. INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II
Practical aspects and problems of grammar, syntax and style. Prerequisite: SPAN
211 or three or four years of high school Spanish.
SPAN 250. CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION
Conversation course based on oral and written analysis of the culture of Spain
and Latin America today. Prerequisite: SPAN 215 or equivalent.
SPAN 251. SYNTAX
Formal introduction to writing based on literary and non-literary texts.
Review of grammar through analysis of its function in spoken and written
discourse. Consolidation of language skills to prepare students for more
advanced work. Prerequisite: SPAN 215 or equivalent.
SPAN 351. ADVANCED SYNTAX AND COMPOSITION
Special aspects and problems of grammar, syntax and style. Prerequisite:
SPAN 251 or equivalent.
SPAN 480. SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPANISH LANGUAGE
Study of particular aspect of Spanish language. Prerequisite: SPAN 251 or
equivalent. May be repeated for credit if topic is different.
Note: The following courses develop native ability in students of Hispanic background. Open also to non-Hispanic students who demonstrate unusual proficiency, for example, through having spent a year of residence in school, or having lived with a family, in a Spanish-speaking country. Bilinguals should register for these courses rather than SPAN 111, 115, 211, 215 and 250.
SPAN 212 (formerly SPAN 116). ELEMENTARY SPANISH FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS
Designed especially for students raised in a bilingual environment. Concentrates
on basic grammar, syntax, reading and writing.
SPAN 213 (formerly SPAN 212). GRAMMAR AND WRITING
For students who have acquired some basic knowledge of Spanish in a bilingual
environment. Should be able to speak and understand Spanish in informal
conversation. Although the class provides an informal review of grammar, the
emphasis is on the improvement of formal writing skills.
SPAN 344 (ALSO LA&C 344). INTRODUCTION TO HISPANIC LITERATURE:
LITERARY ANALYSIS
Analysis of representative works of Peninsular and Latin American literature
(poems, plays, essays, narratives), emphasis on study of basic literary concepts
and terminology. Recommended for students planning to take SPAN 360 and/or 370.
Prerequisite: SPAN 215 or equivalent.
SPAN 360. SURVEY OF SPANISH LITERATURE
Survey of salient developments in literature of Peninsular Spain through reading
of representative texts. Prerequisite: SPAN 344 or equivalent.
SPAN 370 (also LA&C 370). SURVEY OF LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE
Selected readings reflecting historical developments of Latin American
literature from colonial to contemporary period. Prerequisite: SPAN 344 or
equivalent.
SPAN 397. INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent reading and research on selected topic in consultation with
major adviser. Open to majors, but may not count as one of 10 courses of major
program (except, in special circumstances, by written consent of major adviser).
SPAN 399. JUNIOR HONORS
This program can be completed in one or two semesters for a maximum of four
credits.
SPAN 460. MEDIEVAL LITERATURE
Such well-established masterpieces as Poema de Mio Cid, Libro de buen amor,
La Celestina, representative of Spanish literature from origins through 15th
century. Instructor announces area of concentration. Prerequisite: SPAN 360 or
equivalent.
SPAN 461. LITERATURE OF THE RENAISSANCE AND THE BAROQUE
Readings from Spanish prose, poetry, drama of 16th and 17th centuries.
Instructor determines area of concentration. Prerequisite: SPAN 360 or
equivalent.
SPAN 462. CERVANTES
In-depth study of Don Quijote within context of Cervantes’ literary
production. Prerequisite: SPAN 360 or equivalent.
SPAN 463. LITERATURE OF 18TH AND 19TH CENTURIES
Study of author, movement, genre or topic that characterizes development of
Spanish literature from Age of Enlightenment to post-Romantic realism. Readings
and subjects to be determined. Prerequisite: SPAN 360 or equivalent.
SPAN 464. GENERATION OF ’98
Texts from works of Ganivet, Unamuno, Valle-Inclán, Antonio Machado, Baroja,
Azorín, Ortega y Gasset. Prerequisite: SPAN 360 or equivalent.
SPAN 465. 20TH-CENTURY LITERATURE OF SPAIN
Representative works of contemporary poetry, drama and fiction.
Prerequisite: SPAN 360 or equivalent.
SPAN 477. LITERATURE OF THE CARIBBEAN
Literary and historical developments of Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and
Cuba in contemporary period. Prerequisite: SPAN 370 or equivalent.
SPAN 481. SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPANISH LITERATURE
Study of writer or movement not otherwise available at upper-division level.
Subjects to be determined. Prerequisite: SPAN 360 or equivalent. May be repeated
for credit.
SPAN 483. SPECIAL TOPICS IN LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE
Significant period, literary movement or group of authors. Specific subject
to be determined. Prerequisites: SPAN 344 and 370 or equivalent. May be repeated
for credit.
SPAN 491. TEACHING COLLEGE var. cr.
SPANISH I
Participation in team teaching with more experienced personnel of
lower-division courses in order to gain practical and theoretical knowledge of
language learning. Pass/Fail grading option only. Course does not count toward
the major. Normally only for advanced majors who have spent a semester abroad.
Prerequisite: consent of the supervisor.
SPAN 498-499. SENIOR HONORS
Student may complete his or her thesis in one or, if necessary, two
semesters, earning four credits per semester
RLIT 500. PROSEMINAR IN half course
METHODOLOGY
Bibliography; methods and problems of research.
RLIT 501. THEORY OF LITERATURE
Major literary theories from Plato to end of 19th century.
RL&L 589. CURRICULUM AND TEACHING
IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE
(formerly called "Methods in FL Pedagogy and Testing")
In-depth study of current teaching methods, practical application in all five
skills: listening and reading comprehension, speaking, writing and culture;
methods for evaluating written and spoken language.
RPHL 501. INTRODUCTION TO ROMANCE PHILOLOGY
Phonological and morphological development of Romance languages, from Vulgar
Latin to their early standards. Topics course. May be repeated for credit.
FREN 501. HISTORY OF THE FRENCH LANGUAGE
Development of French language (phonology, morphology, syntax) from Middle
Ages to present. Selected texts.
FREN 505. THE MAKING OF FRENCH CIVILIZATION
Examination of essential features of French civilization; development of
society, state and family in relation to land and literature; some consideration
of art, religion, philosophy, economics.
FREN 520. TEXTUAL ANALYSIS, CRITICISM
AND THEORY
Elements of critical reading and literary commentary applied to selected texts.
Examination of fundamental topics in contemporary literary and linguistic theory
as applied to the analysis of French literature.
FREN 551. THEORY AND PRAXIS OF FRENCH GRAMMAR
Analysis of grammatical structures, going beyond usual schemas, emphasizing
psychological aspects, inner dynamics of the language.
FREN 561. THE MIDDLE AGES
Topic to be determined. May be repeated for credit.
FREN 562. THE RENAISSANCE
Topic to be determined. May be repeated for credit.
FREN 563. THE 17TH CENTURY
Topic to be determined. May be repeated for credit.
FREN 564. THE 18TH CENTURY
Topic to be determined. May be repeated for credit.
FREN 565. THE 19TH CENTURY
Topic to be determined. May be repeated for credit.
FREN 566. THE 20TH CENTURY
Topic to be determined. May be repeated for credit.
FREN 570. STUDIES IN FRENCH CRITICISM
Topic to be determined. May be repeated for credit.
FREN 581. TOPICS IN FRENCH LITERATURE
Varied topics in French literature. May be repeated for credit when topic
varies. Normally offered as a seminar. Normal grading. Prerequisite: FREN 520
and one century survey course.
FREN 591. THE TEACHING OF var. cr.
COLLEGE FRENCH
Required of all teaching assistants. Course credit but no grade.
FREN 595. PEDAGOGICAL TUTORIAL 1 cr.
Supervision/mentoring by faculty of advanced graduate students in teaching
courses beyond the intermediate level (fourth semester). Available to teaching
assistants. Course credit but no letter grade. For advanced graduate students
who have taken RL&L 589 and FREN 591 or equivalent.
FREN 597. INDEPENDENT STUDY var. cr.
Reading and research on special topic, evidenced by a paper, under direction
of adviser.
FREN 599. MA THESIS var. cr.
Thesis, equivalent of four-credit course, may be completed in one semester or
two. Course credit, no grade.
FREN 700. CONTINUOUS REGISTRATION 1 cr.
Required for maintenance of matriculated status in graduate program. No
credit toward graduate degree requirements.
FREN 707. RESEARCH SKILLS var. cr.
Development of research skills required within graduate programs. May not be
applied toward course credits for any graduate degree. Prerequisite: approval of
relevant graduate program directors or department chairs.
ITAL 520. TEXTUAL ANALYSIS, CRITICISM
AND THEORY
Elements of critical reading and literary commentary applied to selected
texts. Examination of fundamental topics in contemporary literary and linguistic
theory as applied to the analysis of Italian literature.
ITAL 561. EARLY ITALIAN LITERATURE
Dante, Petrarch, Boccaccio, Dolce stil novo. May be repeated for credit with
different topics.
ITAL 562. RENAISSANCE ITALIAN LITERATURE
Poetry; prose; drama; chivalric romances. May be repeated for credit with
different topics.
ITAL 563. MODERN ITALIAN LITERATURE
Romanticism; modern poetry; modern novel; modern drama; Pirandello. May be
repeated for credit with different topics.
ITAL 581. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ITALIAN
STUDIES
Topic to be determined. May be repeated for credit.
ITAL 591. THE TEACHING OF var. cr.
COLLEGE ITALIAN
Required of all teaching assistants. Course credit but no grade.
ITAL 595. PEDAGOGICAL TUTORIAL 1 cr.
Supervision/mentoring by faculty of advanced graduate students in teaching
courses beyond the intermediate level (fourth semester). Available to teaching
assistants. Course credit but no letter grade. For advanced graduate students
who have taken RL&L 589 and ITAL 591 or equivalent.
ITAL 597. INDEPENDENT STUDY var. cr.
Reading and research on special topic, evidenced by a paper, under direction of
adviser.
ITAL 599. MA THESIS var. cr.
Thesis, equivalent of four-credit course, may be completed in one semester or
two. Course credit, no grade.
ITAL 700. CONTINUOUS REGISTRATION 1 cr.
Required for maintenance of matriculated status in graduate program. No credit
toward graduate degree requirements.
ITAL 707. RESEARCH SKILLS var. cr.
Development of research skills required within graduate programs. May not be
applied toward course credits for any graduate degree. Prerequisite: approval of
relevant graduate program directors of department chairs.
SPAN 501. HISTORY OF SPANISH-AMERICAN SPANISH
Linguistic situations in Latin America from Spanish conquest to present.
Effects of past and present bilingualism, especially Indian and African; of
linguistic varieties within Spanish immigration; of language contacts with
English, Portuguese, other languages. Pidgin and creole languages, extinct and
living, in Latin America. Effects of language planning. Linguistic varieties in
literature.
SPAN 505. TOPICS IN HISPANIC CIVILIZATION
Main factors of ethnicity, history, politics, intellectual developments
contributing to civilization of modern Spain and Spanish America, as background
for advanced study of Spanish language and literature. May be repeated for
credit with different topic.
SPAN 520. TEXTUAL ANALYSIS, CRITICISM
AND THEORY
Elements of critical reading and literary commentary applied to selected
texts. Examination of fundamental topics in contemporary literary and linguistic
theory as applied to the analysis of Spanish literature.
SPAN 551. THEORY AND PRAXIS OF SPANISH GRAMMAR
Significance and scope of prescriptive norms of traditional Spanish grammar,
their observance and non-observance in modern usage.
SPAN 552. PHONETICS AND VARIETIES OF SPANISH
Analysis of Spanish sound system. Phonetic transcription, drill in
pronunciation and intonation. Varieties of Spanish spoken in Spain and
Spanish-America, Spanish-based pidgins and creoles, Spanish spoken in U.S.
SPAN 561. TOPICS IN EARLY SPANISH LITERATURE
Poema de Mío Cid, Libro de buen amor; La Celestina; medieval lyric,
medieval drama. May be repeated for credit with different topics.
SPAN 562. TOPICS IN THE SPANISH RENAISSANCE AND BAROQUE
A study of the representative literary figures of the siglo de oro
(exclusive of Cervantes), such as Garcilaso, Gongora, Quevedo (in poetry), Lope,
Tirso, Calderon (in drama), the mystical writers, and the masters of the
picaresque. May be repeated for credit with different topics.
SPAN 563. CERVANTES
A study of Cervantes’ multiform production in the context of Spanish
literature of the siglo de oro; special emphasis on Don Quijote and on Cervantes’
art of the narrative. Instruction and concomitant class activities conducted in
Spanish.
SPAN 564. TOPICS IN THE SPANISH 18TH
AND 19TH CENTURIES
A study of representative works by Feijoo, Jovellanos, Espronceda, Becquer,
Clarin, Galdos and others; survey of salient characteristics of Spanish
"Enlightenment," romanticism and 19th-century realism. May be repeated
for credit with different topics.
SPAN 565. THE GENERATIONS OF ’98 AND ’27
A study of the outstanding authors — Unamuno, Baroja, Valle-Inclán and Garcia
Lorca, among others — who, during the first three decades of 20th century,
contributed to the most significant revival in Spanish literature since the
siglo de oro.
SPAN 566. TOPICS IN SPANISH LITERATURE
OF THE POST-CIVIL WAR PERIOD
Study of the salient developments in Spanish literature of 20th century from the
Generation of ’36 up to the present. Poets, playwrights, novelists such as
Hernandez, Felipe, Panero, Conde, Buero Vallejo, Sastre, Cela, Delibes, Matute,
the Goytisolo brothers and Benet, among others. May be repeated for credit with
different topics.
SPAN 571. LATIN AMERICAN NOVEL
Readings focus on selected topics, geographical areas and authors: A) Caribbean:
e.g., Carpentier, Sanchez; B) Mexico and Central America: e.g., Rulfo, Fuentes,
Asturias; C) South America: Cortazar, Garcia Marquez, Donoso; D) Special topics:
e.g., magical realism, boom of the 1960s, novel of Mexican Revolution. May be
repeated for credit when topic varies.
SPAN 572. LATIN AMERICAN POETRY
Readings focus on selected topics, geographical areas, and authors: A)
Caribbean: e.g., Pales Matos, Nicolas Guillén; B) Mexico and Central America:
e.g., Dario, Paz, Sor Juana; C) South America: e.g., Borges, Vallejo, Storni,
Neruda; D) Special topics: Surrealism, poetry of Revolution, Modernismo,
feminist poetry, etc. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
SPAN 573. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER
Readings focus on selected topics and authors: A) Contemporary theater:
e.g., Carballido, Marques, Triana; B) Special topics: e.g., existential theater,
Teatro Campesino, theater of revolution. May be repeated for credit when topic
varies.
SPAN 574. LATIN AMERICAN SHORT STORY
Readings focus on main trends and principal authors: e.g., Modernismo,
Cuento fantastico, Borges, Cortazar, contemporary trends.
SPAN 575. SPANISH AMERICAN ESSAY
Readings focus on main trends and principal authors: e.g., Positivismo,
modernismo, "Search for Identity," in works of selected authors such
as Montalvo, Hostos, Martí, Rodo, Reyes, Paz.
SPAN 581. SPECIAL TOPICS IN HISPANIC LITERATURE
Intensive examination of specialized topics in Peninsular or Spanish-
American studies (e.g., Colonial literature, Third Literatura Social, Chicano
and Puerto Rican studies, images of women). May be repeated for credit when
topic varies.
SPAN 591. THE TEACHING OF var. cr.
COLLEGE SPANISH
Required of all teaching assistants. Course credit but no grade.
SPAN 595. PEDAGOGICAL TUTORIAL 1 cr.
Supervision/mentoring by faculty of advanced graduate students in teaching
courses beyond the intermediate level (fourth semester). Available to teaching
assistants. Course credit but no letter
grade. For advanced graduate students who have taken RL&L 589 and SPAN 591
or equivalent.
SPAN 597. INDEPENDENT STUDY var. cr.
Reading and research on special topic, evidenced by a paper, under direction
of adviser.
SPAN 599. MA THESIS var. cr.
Thesis, equivalent of four-credit course, may be completed in one semester
or two. Course credit, no grade.
SPAN 700. CONTINUOUS REGISTRATION 1 cr.
Required for maintenance of matriculated status in graduate program. No
credit toward graduate degree requirements.
SPAN 707. RESEARCH SKILLS var. cr.
Development of research skills required within graduate programs. May not be
applied toward course credits for any graduate degree. Prerequisite: approval of
relevant graduate program directors or department chairs.