AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ASL 12100: INTRODUCTION TO SIGN LANGUAGE AND DEAF CULTURE I 4 hour(s)

This class in the introductory course for American Sign Language as a world language credit. This course will focus on the visual-spatial language of ASL with emphasis on expressive/receptive communication skill building, vocabulary development, and grammatical structure development. Deaf Culture awareness and understanding of the Deaf Community will also be featured throught the course.

ASL 12200: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE AND DEAF CULTURE II:UD 4 hour(s)

This course builds on the knowledge and skills developed in ASL I. this course focuses on increased speed, fluency, vocabulary receptive skills and knowledge of grammatical structures. this course provides opportunities for students to continue to increase expressive communicative effectiveness using ASL with as emphasis on non-manuals. Students will further receptive skills and voice simple ASL sentences and paragraphs. This course fulfills the Understanding Diversity in the USA requirement. Prerequisite: ASL 12100

ARABIC

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ARAB 10100: BEGINNING ARABIC I 4 hour(s)

This beginning Arabic course adopts a communicative approach, with emphasis placed on the functional use of the Arabic language. The introduction of various components of the language serves the ultimate goal of enabling students to communicate in Arabic at a level that conforms to the general proficiency guidelines of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).

ARAB 10200: ARABIC II 4 hour(s)

This course adopts a communicative approach where emphasis is placed on the functional use of the Arabic language. The introduction of various components of the language serves the ultimate goal of enabling students to communicate in Arabic at a level that conforms to the general proficiency guidelines of the Intermediate Low, even though some students might achieve a Novice High level and some others might achieve an Intermediate Mid level, as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). The course deals with various aspects of Arab culture. Prerequisite: Arabic 101 or 10100 or placement.

ARAB 18000: WORKSHOP: 1 hour(s)

Workshops may be taken Pass/No Credit only. Students may take no more than nine workshops for credit toward graduation. Workshops can be used as elective credit only.

ARAB 20100: INTERMEDIATE ARABIC I:EW 4 hour(s)

This third semester of the beginning Arabic course adopts a communicative approach where emphasis is placed on the functional use of the Arabic language. This is a continuation of the two semester intro sequence and is not taught via distance learning. The introduction of various components of the language serves the ultimate goal of enabling students to communicate in Arabic at a level that conforms to the general proficiency guidelines of the Intermediate Low, even though some students might achieve a Novice High level and some others might achieve an Intermediate Mid level, as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). The course deals with various aspects of Arab culture. You may view ACTFL description of each of these levels on WebCT in the folder titled "Speaking Guidelines". This course fulfills the Experiencing the World requirement. Prerequisite: Arabic 102 or 10200 or equivalent.

ARAB 20200: INTERMEDIATE ARABIC II:EW 4 hour(s)

A continuation of Intermediate Arabic I. The course will focus on the functional use of the Arabic language. This course fulfills the Experiencing the World requirement. Prerequisite: ARAB 103 or 10300, or, ARAB 201 or 20100, or equivalent.

ARAB 28000: SEMINAR 1 - 4 hour(s)

ARAB 28100: INDEPENDENT STUDY 1 - 4 hour(s)

ARAB 29800: FIELD EXPERIENCE 1 - 4 hour(s)

ARAB 38000: SEMINAR 1 - 4 hour(s)

ARAB 38100: SPECIAL TOPICS 1 - 4 hour(s)

ARAB 48000: SENIOR SEMINAR 1 - 4 hour(s)

ARAB 48100: INDEPENDENT RESEARCH 1 - 4 hour(s)

ARAB 49800: INTERNSHIP 4 hour(s)

CHINESE

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

CHIN 10000: INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE CONVERSATIONAL LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 2 hour(s)

Chinese 100 or 10000 is intended to help students develop their speaking ability in Chinese. This course is designed to teach fundamental Pinyin Chinese along with some simple pictograph Chinese characters. The course will begin with and emphasize proper pronunciation of the four tones, which is the most important skill for speaking Chinese. The students will acquire a large working vocabulary that will suit the daily life in a country where Chinese is the leading language. Chinese culture and useful Chinese idioms will be introduced during the classes.

CHIN 10100: BEGINNING MANDARIN CHINESE I 4 hour(s)

This is a beginning course in basic Mandarin Chinese. Development of four skills is emphasized: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This course provides an introduction to Chinese characters. Supplemental laboratory practice and drill sessions.

CHIN 10200: BEGINNING MANDARIN CHINESE II 4 hour(s)

A continuation of 101 or 10100, introducing basic grammar and Chinese calligraphy. Supplemental laboratory practice and drill sessions. Prerequisite: Chinese 101 or 10100 or equivalent.

CHIN 18000: WORKSHOP: 1 hour(s)

Workshops may be taken Pass/No Credit only. Students may take no more than nine workshops for credit toward graduation. Workshops can be used as elective credit only.

CHIN 20100: INTERMEDIATE MANDARIN CHINESE I:EW 4 hour(s)

A continuation of 102 or 10200. This course fulfills the Experiencing the World requirement. Prerequisite: Chinese 102 or 10200 or equivalent.

CHIN 20200: INTERMEDIATE MANDARIN CHINESE II:EW 4 hour(s)

This course is a continuation of Madarin Chinese I. This course fulfills the Experiencing the World requirement. Prerequisite: CHIN 103 or 10300, or, CHIN 201 or 20100, or equivalent.

CHIN 28000: SEMINAR 1 - 4 hour(s)

CHIN 28100: INDEPENDENT STUDY 1 - 4 hour(s)

CHIN 29800: FIELD EXPERIENCE 1 - 4 hour(s)

CHIN 38000: SEMINAR 1 - 4 hour(s)

CHIN 38100: SPECIAL TOPICS: 1 - 4 hour(s)

CHIN 48000: SENIOR SEMINAR 1 - 4 hour(s)

CHIN 48100: INDEPENDENT RESEARCH 1 - 4 hour(s)

CHIN 49800: INTERNSHIP 4 hour(s)

CLASSICAL STUDIES

Classical Studies can be undertaken via our affiliation with John Cabot University in Rome. Please consult with the Associate Dean’s office to discuss this exchange option.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

ENLA 18000: WORKSHOP: 1 hour(s)

Workshops may be taken Pass/No Credit only. Students may take no more than nine workshops for credit toward graduation. Workshops can be used as elective credit only.

ENLA 20000: INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH GRAMMAR 4 hour(s)

This course is designed for students whose first language is not English. It assists students as they develop and enhance knowledge of English and the American idiom through a systematic study of important grammatical concepts. Presentations of grammatical structures are supported by explanations and discussions about the rules that govern them and how they function in everyday usage. International students who must take ENLA 20000 will satisfy the Foreign Language requirement by merit of successful completion of this class. These activities are designed to provide students with the opportunity to use and internalize newly acquired language skills. Placement or permission of instructor

ENLA 28000: SEMINAR 1 - 4 hour(s)

ENLA 28100: INDEPENDENT STUDY 1 - 4 hour(s)

ENLA 29800: FIELD EXPERIENCE 1 - 4 hour(s)

ENLA 30000: ADVANCED ENGLISH GRAMMAR 4 hour(s)

This course is a continuation of ENLA 20000. Students refine skills in advanced grammar concepts and usage with an emphasis on college-level reading and written expression. Placement or permission of instructor. Prerequisite ESL (200 or 20000) or ENLA 20000

ENLA 38000: SEMINAR 1 - 4 hour(s)

ENLA 38100: SPECIAL TOPIC: 1 - 4 hour(s)

ENLA 49800: INTERNSHIP 4 hour(s)

FRENCH

Requirements for Major

As of 2018-19, this major is no longer available to students.

French Pathway

A major in French requires nine courses beyond French 20100, and must include advanced grammar and composition, phonetics, civilization, and literature. In addition, a senior capstone paper and a course in French history are required. Students are also encouraged to supplement their majors, as scheduling allows, by taking courses in such areas as: religion, philosophy, other literatures, art history, and music history. French majors are required to have a study experience abroad, either in France or another French-speaking country.

Requirements for Minor

A minor in French consists of a minimum of 18 hours beyond 20100.

In order to graduate with departmental honors in French, a student must fulfill the college’s grade-point requirements and initiate an individual honors project in association with a member of the French faculty. The honors project may not substitute for the FREN 49000 Senior Capstone.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

FREN 10100: BEGINNING FRENCH I 4 hour(s)

This course is an introduction to basic grammar and vocabulary. It provides development of skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing for the beginning student. Supplemental laboratory and practice drill sessions.

FREN 10200: BEGINNING FRENCH II 4 hour(s)

A continuation of French 101 or 10100. Supplemental laboratory and practice drill sessions. Prerequisite: French 101 or 10100 or equivalent.

FREN 18000: WORKSHOP: 1 hour(s)

Workshops may be taken Pass/No Credit only. Students may take no more than nine workshops for credit toward graduation. Workshops can be used as elective credit only.

FREN 20100: INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I:EW 4 hour(s)

Review and continuing study of grammar. Supplementary reading with conversation and composition. This course fulfills the Experiencing the World requirement. Prerequisite: French 102 or 10200 or equivalent.

FREN 20200: INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II:EW 4 hour(s)

Study of aspects of contemporary French and francophone culture. Grammar review with discussion of current topics, vocabulary building, and situational conversation. First course that counts toward the major or minor in French. This course fulfills the Experiencing the World requirement. Prerequisite: FREN 103 or 10300, or, FREN 201 or 20100 or equivalent.

FREN 20300: COMPOSITION AND CONVERSATION ABROAD:EW 3 hour(s)

Offered off campus only. Daily contact with native speakers in normal situations give students the opportunity to work naturally toward greater fluency. The reading and discussion of newspapers and weekly magazines, keeping a personal journal, help students to acquire vocabulary, awareness of current issues, and familiarity with everyday language. Prerequisite: French (104 or 10400) or (202 or 20200) or equivalent. This course fulfills the Experiencing the World requirement.

FREN 20500: FRENCH PHONETICS:EW 3 hour(s)

A study of French sounds, intonation, rules of pronunciation. Students will learn and use the international phonetic alphabet in order to correct and improve their accent, diction and pronunciation. The course will include intensive group and individual practice. This course fulfills the Experiencing the World requirement. Prerequisite: French (104 or 10400) or (202 or 20200) or equivalent.

FREN 21500: ADVANCED READING:EW 4 hour(s)

Readings in modern French literature. Representative works from 20th century writers from France and other francophone countries. The purpose of this course is to acquire the ability to read fluently and critically. This course fulfills the Experiencing the World requirement. Prerequisite: FREN (104 or 10400) OR (202 or 20200) or equivalent.

FREN 22000: ADVANCED COMPOSITION AND CONVERSATION:EW 4 hour(s)

Intensive oral and written practice. Advanced grammar and systematic acquisition of vocabulary. A choice of texts on a variety of topics (history, contemporary issues, art and music) as well as literary readings will be used as a basis for discussion, oral presentations and papers. Prerequisite: FREN (104 or 10400) or equivalent. This course fulfills the Experiencing the World requirement.

FREN 25000: HISTORY OF FRENCH CIVILIZATION:EW 4 hour(s)

A study of the important events in the political, cultural and artistic development of France. Prerequisite: French (104 or 10400) or equivalent. This course fulfills the Experiencing the World requirement.

FREN 28000: SEMINAR 1 - 4 hour(s)

FREN 28100: INDEPENDENT STUDY 1 - 4 hour(s)

FREN 29800: FIELD EXPERIENCE 1 - 4 hour(s)

FREN 32000: LYRIC POETRY 3 hour(s)

Introduction to the rules of versification, and study of lyric poetry from the Renaissance and the 19th and 20th centuries. Prerequisite: French (215 or 21500) or permission.

FREN 33000: STUDIES IN THE LITERATURE OF THE 17TH CENTURY 4 hour(s)

This course focuses on classicism: prose, the moralists, and theatre. Authors to be studied include Corneille, Racine, Moliere, LaFontaine, LaFayette, Pascal, LaRochefoucauld, and LaBruyere. Prerequisite: French (215 or 21500) or permission.

FREN 35000: STUDIES IN THE LITERATURE OF THE 19TH CENTURY 4 hour(s)

Development from the romantic novel to realism and naturalism. Constant, Balzac, Stendhal, Flaubert, Maupassant, Zola. Prerequisite: French (215 or 21500) or permission.

FREN 36000: STUDIES IN THE LITERATURE OF THE 20TH CENTURY 4 hour(s)

Study of representative authors in prose and theatre: possibilities include Proust, Gide, Mauriac, Malraux, Bernanos, Colette, Giraudoux, Anouilh, Beckett, Ionesco, Claudel, Camus, Sartre, Beauvoir, Duras. Prerequisite: FREN (215 or 21500) or permission.

FREN 38000: SEMINAR 1 - 4 hour(s)

This course may study a chosen theme or trace the development of a particular genre, and may include literature of other francophone countries. Possible topics: Romanticism, Women in literature, the novel of Quebec, French-language literature of Africa.

FREN 38100: SPECIAL TOPICS: 1 - 4 hour(s)

FREN 48000: SENIOR SEMINAR 1 - 4 hour(s)

FREN 48100: INDEPENDENT RESEARCH 1 - 4 hour(s)

FREN 49000: SENIOR PRESENTATION 1 hour(s)

Each senior major will research, prepare and present a paper on an approved topic involving the literature or culture of France or another French-speaking country. Students may register for one-credit hour in the fall and one-credit hour in the spring to fulfill capstone requirement.

FREN 49800: INTERNSHIP 4 hour(s)

Developed in consultation with the student’s major faculty advisor(s), the internship will be tailored to the interests and needs of the student and can be served in a wide variety of private and public organizations. Hiram College’s internship program permits students to bridge the distance between the theory they learn in the classroom and the application of their knowledge. The academic department establishes prerequisites for the application procedure. Students should check with individual departments for specific requirements and guidelines for the experience as they may vary by discipline. Prospective interns work with the faculty advisor who will monitor the experience and grade the academic component of the internship.

JAPANESE

Currently, the Japanese major and minor programs are not offered at Hiram.  Japanese can be undertaken via our affiliation with Kansai Gaidai University in Osaka, Japan.  Please consult with the Associate Dean’s office to discuss this exchange option, and the potential to build Japanese into a program of study at Hiram College.

LATIN COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

LATN 10100: BEGINNING LATIN I 4 hour(s)

An introduction to the basics of the language. Emphasis will be placed on acquiring Latin vocabulary and mastering elementary grammar so that simple Latin sentences can be read.

LATN 10200: BEGINNING LATIN II 4 hour(s)

Continuation of Latin 10100. More complex grammar, including an introduction to the subjunctive. Prerequisite: Latin 10100 or equivalent.

LATN 20100: INTERMEDIATE LATIN I 4 hour(s)

Continuation of Latin 102. Review and continuing study of new grammar, with an emphasis upon translating original Latin texts from various authors. Prerequisite: Latin 10200 or equivalent.

LATN 20200: INTERMEDIATE LATIN II: 4 hour(s)

Continuation of Latin 20100. Grammar will be reviewed as necessary, however, the emphasis rests upon translating and analyzing increasingly complex Latin texts from various authors. Both prose and poetry will be examined, and some attention will be given to the historical and cultural context of Latin literature. Prerequisite: Latin 20100 or permission.

LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION

The following courses are taught in English.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

LITR 12600: FRENCH LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION:IM,EW 3 hour(s)

The study of major works of French literature. Selections may also include works from francophone literature (Canada, Africa, Madagascar, the Caribbean, etc.). Course content may vary with each offering; it may treat a major theme or it may focus on major authors, or a literary movement. This course fulfills the Interpretive Methods and Experiencing the World requirements.

LITR 16000: JAPANESE LITERATURE 3 hour(s)

This course introduces students to traditional Japanese literature in translation and explores the influence of other cultures, such as Chinese and Western, in the development of the literature of Japan.Genres studied include the novel, poetry, and theatre.

LITR 18000: WORKSHOP 1 hour(s)

Workshops may be taken Pass/No Credit only. Students may take no more than nine workshops for credit toward graduation. Workshops can be used as elective credit only.

LITR 28000: SEMINAR 1 - 4 hour(s)

LITR 28100: INDEPENDENT STUDY 1 - 4 hour(s)

LITR 30200: THE QUIXOTE 4 hour(s)

Cervantes' classic novel, Part I and selections from Part II. Also offered as SPAN 30200. Prerequisite: Spanish (200 or 20000).

LITR 38000: SEMINAR 1 - 4 hour(s)

LITR 38100: SPECIAL TOPICS 1 - 4 hour(s)

SPANISH

Requirements for Major

As of 2018-19, this major is no longer available to students.

Spanish Pathway

A major in Spanish requires a minimum of nine courses (either 3- or 4 semester hour courses) beyond Spanish 20100 (103 or 10300). Also, it requires an approved study-abroad experience in the language with a family home-stay component (the approved courses, as long as they are given in Spanish, are included in the total of 9 courses). In addition, a senior Spanish capstone course, SPAN 49000, is required. As part of a capstone project, all majors will give a senior presentation (Spanish 49000) based on a written paper and portfolio. Students are expected to develop a satisfactory command of the Spanish language and to begin to understand the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking nations.

Course work must include American and Peninsular civilization and literature, as well as advanced grammar, and should be chosen in consultation with the Spanish department faculty. Phonetics is required for teaching certification and is strongly recommended for all non-native students. SPAN 20200 is usually followed by SPAN 21500, Advanced Reading and Introduction to Criticism, which will be the first upper-level course for students who place out of 20200 (104 or 10400). There are some exceptions to this rule; these should be made in consultation with faculty.

In order to graduate with departmental honors in Spanish, a student must fulfill the college’s grade-point requirements and initiate an individual honors project in association with a member of the Spanish faculty. The honors project may not substitute for the SPAN 49000 Senior Capstone. 

Requirements for Spanish Minor

There are many advantages in adding a Foreign Language minor to your degree path. Learning a second language provides you with linguistic skills and cultural knowledge necessary for thriving in an increasingly global community where languages are extremely useful in many differing areas, ranging from business and commerce to medicine. 

A minor in Spanish consists of at least 5 courses in Spanish beyond SPAN 20100-Intermediate Spanish I and totaling at least 18 hours, chosen in consultation with Spanish faculty.

Requirements of a Concentration in Spanish for the Professions within the Spanish Minor

The concentration in Spanish for the professions is designed for students who anticipate careers in which they will need to interact with Hispanic communities in the U.S. or abroad and who wish to continue the study of Spanish language and culture for specific professional purposes: business, industry, commerce, civil service, law, media, economics, health and social sciences.

The concentration in Spanish for the professions has the same basic requirements as the Spanish minor, but four of those 18 credit-hours must be fulfilled with one credit-hour courses focused on Spanish for the professions: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals, Spanish for Business, Spanish Translation and Advanced Spanish for Healthcare Professionals, Advanced Spanish for Business, or Advanced Spanish Translation.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

SPAN 10100: BEGINNING SPANISH I 4 hour(s)

An introduction to Spanish. Development of four basic skills: listening, reading, writing, speaking. Introduction to grammar. Course taught in Spanish. Supplemental laboratory drill sessions required.

SPAN 10200: BEGINNING SPANISH II 4 hour(s)

A continuation of Spanish 101 or 10100. Supplemental laboratory drill sessions required. Prerequisite: Spanish 101 or 10100 or equivalent (placement).

SPAN 18000: WORKSHOP: 1 hour(s)

Workshops may be taken Pass/No Credit only. Students may take no more than nine workshops for credit toward graduation. Workshops can be used as elective credit only.

SPAN 20100: INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I:EW 4 hour(s)

A continuation of Spanish 102 or 10200. Quick grammar review. Conversation and composition labs. This course fulfills the Experiencing the World requirement. Prerequisite: Spanish 102 or 10200, or equivalent (placement). Spanish 103 or 10300, 20100 or any course numbered higher than 103 or 10300, 20100 may be used to satisfy a humanities distributive requirement.

SPAN 20200: INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II:EW 3 hour(s)

A Continuation of Spanish (103 or 10300) or 20100. First course counted toward a Spanish major or minor. Continuing study of grammatical and idiomatic difficulties. Emphasis on vocabulary building through reading and discussion. This course fulfills the Experiencing the World requirement. Prerequisite: SPAN 103 or 10300, or SPAN 201 or 20100, or equivalent (placement).

SPAN 20300: CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION ON SITE ABROAD:EW 4 hour(s)

Offered only abroad in the twelve-week term, this course is a systematic approach to learning the contemporary language of the host company. Daily contact with native speakers, newspaper and magazine readings, daily journal entries, and compositions afford the student practice in communicating. Prerequisite: Spanish (104 or 10400) 20200. This course fulfills the Experiencing the World requirement.

SPAN 20400: CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION 4 hour(s)

An intensive course in oral and written practice designed to develop conversational and written skills by fostering a systematic acquisition of vocabulary and study of more complex grammatical structures. Our overall purposes are learning conversational techniques and strategies, improve student’s listening and pronunciation and strengthen students’ grasp of Spanish vocabulary and grammar with emphasis on building fluency in spoken and written work. Prerequisite: Spanish 202 or 20200 or equivalent (placement).

SPAN 21100: PHONETICS 4 hour(s)

Theory of Spanish phonetics, symbols, transcription, interpretation. Intensive pronunciation practice and student-taped exercises. A performance component will be included. This course is vital for prospective teachers of Spanish and of interest to all students desiring to correct their pronunciation. Prerequisite: Spanish (104 or 10400) 20200 or equivalent.

SPAN 21500: ADVANCED READING AND INTRODUCTION TO CRITICISM:IM,EW 4 hour(s)

An introduction to extensive reading in contemporary Spanish: vocabulary building, idiomatic usage, development of rapid comprehension, and critical analysis. A revised offering of this course is available as 20010 for four (4) credit hours. This course fulfills the Interpretive Methods requirement and the Experiencing the World requirement. Prerequisite: Spanish (104 or 10400) 20200 or equivalent (placement).

SPAN 23100: ADVANCED GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION 4 hour(s)

The study of advanced grammar and syntax in Spanish for non-native speakers to increase their grammatical accuracy and develop linguistic sophistication. Prerequisites: SPAN (104 or 10400) or SPAN 20200 or permission.

SPAN 25000: PENINSULAR SPANISH CIVILIZATION:CA 4 hour(s)

Cultural highlights from prehistoric times to the present day. Prerequisite: SPAN (200 or 20000) or SPAN 20010.

SPAN 25100: SPANISH AMERICAN CIVILIZATION:CA 4 hour(s)

Cultural highlights from pre-Colombian times to the present day. Prerequisite: SPAN (215 or 21500) or permission.

SPAN 28000: SEMINAR 1 - 4 hour(s)

SPAN 28100: INDEPENDENT STUDY 1 - 4 hour(s)

SPAN 29800: FIELD EXPERIENCE 4 hour(s)

SPAN 30300: GOLDEN AGE THEATRE 4 hour(s)

Prerequisite: Spanish (104 or 10400) or 20200

SPAN 30400: GOLDEN-AGE POETRY 4 hour(s)

This course presents a study of Golden-Age poetry, and will focus on the romances, including poetry by Góngora, Quevedo, Garcilaso, Herrera, Cervantes, Lope de Vega and the mystics: Sta. Teresa de Jesus and San Juan de la Cruz. Prerequisite: Spanish (104 or 10400) 20200 or permission.

SPAN 30500: GOLDEN AGE PROSE 4 hour(s)

Cervantes (but not the Quixote), Quevedo , Discovery. Prerequisite: Spanish (104 or 10400) 20200

SPAN 30600: 19TH CENTURY PENINSULAR LITERATURE 4 hour(s)

From Romanticism through Costumbrism and Realism to the Generation of '98. Prerequisite: Spanish (104 or 10400) 20200.

SPAN 30700: 20TH CENTURY PENINSULAR SPANISH DRAMA 4 hour(s)

From Lorca to Diosdado, including Casona, Buero, Sastre and Delibes. Prerequisite: Spanish (104 or 10400) 20200

SPAN 30800: 20TH CENTURY PENINSULAR SPANISH FICTION 4 hour(s)

Tremendismo, its precursors and its aftermath. Cela, Laforet, Matute, Aldecoa, Quiroga, Medio, Goytisolo, Castillo Puche and others. Prerequisite: Spanish (104 or 10400) 20200

SPAN 30900: 20TH CENTURY PENINSULAR SPANISH POETRY 4 hour(s)

The precursors of Alberti. Prerequisite: Spanish (104 or 10400) 20200

SPAN 38000: SEMINAR 1 - 4 hour(s)

This course provides an in-depth study of one author or one theme or literary movement or genre. Prerequisite: SPAN (300 or 30000)-level coursework and permission.

SPAN 38100: SPECIAL TOPICS 1 - 4 hour(s)

SPAN 48000: SENIOR SEMINAR 1 - 4 hour(s)

SPAN 48100: INDEPENDENT RESEARCH 1 - 4 hour(s)

SPAN 49000: SENIOR PRESENTATION 1 - 4 hour(s)

The Spanish senior seminar is an independently driven capstone experience required of all Spanish majors. During their senior year students will complete a directed project consisting of two components: 1.) an in-depth research paper and 2.) a personal portfolio as a means of self-assessment. This work will culminate in a formal, public presentation at the end of the academic year. The overall goals of the senior project are to work independently, to reflect on progress toward personal and professional goals, and to demonstrate mature communication skills.

SPAN 49800: INTERNSHIP 4 hour(s)

Developed in consultation with the student’s major faculty advisor(s), the internship will be tailored to the interests and needs of the student and can be served in a wide variety of private and public organizations. Hiram College's internship program permits students to bridge the distance between the theory they learn in the classroom and the application of their knowledge. The academic department establishes prerequisites for the application procedure. Students should check with individual departments for specific requirements and guidelines for the experience as they may vary by discipline. Prospective interns work with the faculty advisor who will monitor the experience and grade the academic component of the internship.