Modern Languages and Literatures French
German
Japanese
Italian
Courses of Instruction

Overview

Minors are available in French, German and Japanese. Lower-division language study is also available in Italian. Classical Greek is taught under the auspices of the Department of Religion.

Placement. Students with academic or life experience in a foreign language are urged to enroll at a level appropriate to their skills. In order to encourage students to enroll in a first course appropriate to their ability, TCU offers the following incentive-based placement policy:

Students whose first language class at TCU is beyond the first semester level may earn additional language credit (if credit has not already been awarded for transfer, CLEP, or AP work) as follows:

· If the first foreign language class is at the second semester level (10163) and a grade of B or higher is earned, as a reward for superior work, three semester hours credit will also be awarded for the first-semester course (10153).
· If the first foreign language class is at the third semester level (20053) and a grade of B or higher is earned, as a reward for superior work, six semester hours credit will also be awarded for the first and second semester courses (10153 and 10163).
· If the first foreign language class is at the fourth semester level (20063) and a grade of B or higher is earned, as a reward for superior work, nine semester hours credit will also be awarded for the first, second and third semester courses (10153, 10163 and 20053).
· If the first foreign language class is beyond the fourth semester level (numbered 30000 or above) and a grade of B or higher is earned, as a reward for superior work, nine semester hours credit will also be awarded for the second, third and fourth semester courses (10163, 20053 and 20063).

If the student takes a foreign language class at a level beyond the first one and earns a C or D, no additional credit will be awarded, but the student will be deemed to have satisfied the foreign language requirement of the UCR consistent with the level of the course passed. For example, if a student's first foreign language class at TCU is at the fourth semester level (20063), and the student earns a C as the final grade, the student will not receive additional credit, but will have satisfied the foreign language requirement at the sophomore level.

To determine proper placement level, students should consult consult with an advisor in the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures or take the computerized CAPE examination, available through the Department.

Additional credit may also be earned by means of exams administered by the College Board (AP or CLEP). Please consult the TCU Credit by Exam booklet, available through the Office of Admissions, for details.

Note: Students entering the program at a certain level may not receive credit for course work taken below that level.

Resident Study Abroad. The Department strongly supports foreign study and recommends certain summer study or semester/year programs abroad, particularly the summer study programs in French, German and Japanese. Other study abroad programs are available through the Institute of European and Asian Studies. Consult the Chairman and the Foreign Study Adviser. A maximum of nine credit hours transferred from study abroad programs may be counted toward the French minor.

Pass/No Credit Option. Students minoring in any of the languages in the Department are subject to the pass/no credit policy of their major department.

French

(FREN)

Requirements for a minor in French. A minimum of 18 semester hours, exclusive of courses on the 10000 level, and including at least one Survey of French Literature (FREN 40073, 40083, or 40093).

Requirements for teacher certification.

A. Texas Oral Proficiency Test (TOPT). Students seeking Texas teaching certification with an elementary specialization or secondary teaching field in French must take the TOPT. This test must be taken in addition to the ExCET exams required. Candidates who attain the TOPT's passing standard of advanced oral proficiency or higher will be recommended for certification. Candidates who do not meet the TOPT's passing criteria, but who have met all other course work and certification requirements, may be recommended for a general elementary certificate or a single secondary teaching field.

Students who plan to earn a teaching certificate requiring a passing score in the TOPT must submit a language assessment form from the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures when applying for admission to the Teacher Education Program of the University.

Candidates seeking teacher certification and preparing for the ExCET and TOPT exams are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the Resident Study Abroad program (French 30173). They are also advised to include Advanced French Conversation (French 30043) and French Culture and Civilization (French 30153 and 30163) in their course of study.

B. Students seeking certification for teaching French at the secondary school level should be advised by the departmental secondary certification advisor. Specific requirements for French as a teaching field follow:

10153 First Semester College French3
10163 Second Semester College French3
20053 Third Semester College French3
20063 Fourth Semester College French3
30053 Intermediate Reading and Writing3
30063 Readings in selected French genres3
Select six hours from the following:
 30033,30043,40073,40083,40093,30153,
 30163,30253,40123,40163,40173,40970
 50033 (when available)
6
Total hours18-24

Note: Some students will not have to take 10153-10163. Some will receive credit by exam for 20053-20063. No credit is given for 10153-10163 by exam.

For more information regarding elementary and secondary teacher certification in French, see the School of Education section of this bulletin.

German

(GERM)

Requirements for a minor in German. A minimum of 18 semester hours, exclusive of courses on the 10000 level. German 30053-30063 are prerequisites to all higher-numbered courses. All courses in the language sequence except 10153 require as prerequisite either satisfactory completion of the previous semester or the appropriate score on the CLEP Test, AP exam, G-CAPE placement test, or permission.

Japanese

(JAPN)

Requirements for a minor in Japanese. 18 semester hours including language courses JAPN 10153, 10163, 20053, 20063, 30123, and Japanese Culture and Civilization JAPN 30113. All courses in the language sequence require as prerequisite either satisfactory completion of the previous semester.

Italian

(ITAL)

Course Categories

Courses of Instruction
French
FREN 10033 Practical Conversational French.
FREN 10043 Practical Conversational French.
FREN 10053 French for Reading Knowledge
FREN 10063 French for Reading Knowledge.
FREN 10153 First Semester College French.
FREN 10163 Second Semester College French.
FREN 20053 Third Semester College French.
FREN 20063 Fourth Semester College French.
FREN 30003 Junior Honors Seminar.
FREN 30033 Phonetics
FREN 30043 Advanced Conversation
FREN 30053 Intermediate Reading and Writing
FREN 30063 Readings in Selected French Genres.
FREN 30153 French Culture and Civilization I.
FREN 30163 French Culture and Civilization II.
FREN 30176 French Culture and Civilization: Angers et L'Anjou.
FREN 30183 Introduction to French Cinema.
FREN 30253 Contemporary France as Reflected in the Press
FREN 40003 Senior Honors Research Paper.
FREN 40013 French Literature in Translation
FREN 40073 Survey of French Literature I.
FREN 40083 Survey of French Literature II.
FREN 40093 Survey of French Literature III.
FREN 40123 Seminar in French Studies
FREN 40133 Topical Readings: French Non-Fiction.
FREN 40143 Non-European French Prose and Poetry.
FREN 40163 Advanced French Grammar.
FREN 40173 Advanced French Composition
FREN 40970 Directed Study
FREN 50033 The Teaching of Modern Foreign Languages.
FREN 50163 Renaissance.
FREN 50173 Classical Period
FREN 50183 Enlightenment.
FREN 50203 Modern Novel.
FREN 50213 Modern Drama.
FREN 50293 Romanticism
German
GERM 10053 German for Reading.
GERM 10063 German for Reading.
GERM 10153 Beginning German I.
GERM 10163 Beginning German II.
GERM 10173 Beginning German III.
GERM 20063 Intermediate German.
GERM 20123 Topics in German Culture.
GERM 20973 Honors: The Afterlife of the Classical Greek Tradition.
GERM 30053 Third Year College German.
GERM 30063 Third Year College German.
GERM 30173 German Culture in Cologne, the Rhineland and Beyond.
GERM 40023 German Culture and Civilization.
GERM 40193 Introduction to German Literature.
GERM 40970 Directed Study.
GERM 50033 The Teaching of Modern Foreign Languages.
Italian
ITAL 10153 First Semester College Italian.
ITAL 10163 Second Semester College Italian.
ITAL 20053 Third Semester College Italian
ITAL 20063 Fourth Semester College Italian
ITAL 30970 Italian - Study Abroad.
Japanese
JAPN 10153 First Semester College Japanese.
JAPN 10163 Second Semester College Japanese.
JAPN 20053 Third Semester College Japanese.
JAPN 20063 Fourth Semester College Japanese.
JAPN 30113 Japanese Culture and Civilization.
JAPN 30123 Japanese for Daily Use.
JAPN 40970 Directed Study: Japanese.

Courses of Instruction

FREN 10033 Practical Conversational French. Emphasis on active skills, in a two-semester sequence. May not be used to satisfy the B.A. language requirement.

FREN 10043 Practical Conversational French. Continues FREN 10033. Prerequisite: FREN 10033 or equivalent.

FREN 10053 French for Reading Knowledge. Intensive reading in the humanities, the social sciences and the natural sciences. Intended for students preparing for graduate reading examination. May not be used to satisfy the B.A. language requirement.

FREN 10063 French for Reading Knowledge. Continuation of FREN 10053.

FREN 10153 First Semester College French. A beginning course in French intended for students with no previous knowledge of the language, or insufficient knowledge to qualify for placement into a more advanced course. The four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing are taught at the elementary level, with an emphasis on oral proficiency in everyday situations encountered in French-speaking countries. No prerequisite.

FREN 10163 Second Semester College French. Prerequisite: FREN 10153 or permission. Continuation of FREN 10153.

FREN 20053 Third Semester College French. Prerequisite: FREN 10163 or appropriate score on an approved placement test. Continues development of the skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing on the intermediate level. Includes regular language laboratory assignments.

FREN 20063 Fourth Semester College French. Prerequisite: FREN 20053 or permission. Enhances language skills on the intermediate level through a combination of readings and oral activities. Emphasizes acquisition of active and passive vocabulary.

FREN 30003 Junior Honors Seminar. Junior Honors Seminar.

FREN 30033 Phonetics. Prerequisite: FREN 20053-20063 or permission. Description and study of French sounds and intonation. Transcriptions using the International Phonetic Alphabet and orthophonic drills. Laboratory practice.

FREN 30043 Advanced Conversation. Prerequisite: FREN 30033 or permission. Essentially a performing class with emphasis on motivating the students to speak. Opportunity not only to hear but to use everyday spoken French and to acquire systematically the vocabulary and idioms necessary to express oneself correctly and comfortably in practical situations. This course will count toward the major in French, but does not replace either French 30053 or 30063.

FREN 30053 Intermediate Reading and Writing. Prerequisite: FREN 20063 or appropriate score on an approved college placement test. This course is a prerequisite to higher-numbered courses, although some higher-numbered courses may be taken concurrently with it. This course emphasizes the development of reading and writing skills in French, building on oral and listening comprehension skills developed in previous courses.

FREN 30063 Readings in Selected French Genres. Prerequisite: FREN 30053 or permission. This course further develops students' reading skills in French, exposing them to literary texts in a variety of genres from different periods. Includes an introduction to the study and analysis of literary works.

FREN 30153 French Culture and Civilization I. Prerequisite: FREN 30063 or permission. Study of French history, art, geography, government and customs to the revolution of 1789.

FREN 30163 French Culture and Civilization II. Prerequisite: FREN 30063 or permission. Continuation of 30153 from the revolution of 1789 to the present day.

FREN 30176 French Culture and Civilization: Angers et L'Anjou. Prerequisite: FREN 10163. A summer course conducted by TCU on the campus of the Universite Catholique de I'Ouest (Angers, France) in the heart of the Chateau country of the Loire Valley. The course, directed by members of the TCU faculty, offers students the opportunity to improve linguistic and cultural proficiency by interacting with natives of the culture. Students are directed to actively investigate topics highlighting various aspects of Angevin culture and history.

FREN 30183 Introduction to French Cinema. Prerequisite: FREN 20063 or equivalent. This course proposes the study of several films representative of modern French cinema. Terminology pertaining to filmmaking and an overview of cinematic techniques will be introduced at the beginning of the semester, enabling students to express their insights and impressions with accuracy, and to make meaningful cultural comparisons between French and American filmmaking styles. Films will be supplemented by readings selected to give additional insight into their cultural and artistic significance. These texts will consist primarily of 1) journalistic articles pertaining to historical events or social issues portrayed in the films, 2) historical documents pertaining to political situations addressed in the films, and 3) critical texts and interviews pertaining to the making of the film and their public reception.

FREN 30253 Contemporary France as Reflected in the Press. Prerequisite: FREN 30063 or permission. Reading of current newspapers, magazines and other periodical literature. Work with tapes of radio and television broadcasts. Emphasis on everyday, idiomatic French.

FREN 40003 Senior Honors Research Paper. Prerequisite: Admission to Honors Program in Modern Languages and senior standing or permission. Senior honors students will write a major paper on a topic agreed upon between the student and two professors, one of whom will direct the research and development of the paper. This paper, when completed, is to be read and approved by the two designated professors of the department.

FREN 40013 French Literature in Translation. Prerequisite of FREN 30053-30063 does not apply. Topic to be announced each time the course is offered. Lectures, discussions and readings in English. Open to French majors and minors for elective credit only.

FREN 40073 Survey of French Literature I. Prerequisite: FREN 30063 or permission. The study of early French literature from the Middle Ages through the 17th century. Readings of representative works of major French writers from each period or movement. Includes techniques of literary analysis and study.

FREN 40083 Survey of French Literature II. Prerequisite: FREN 30063 or permission. The study of French literature of the 18th and early 19th centuries through Romanticism. Readings of representative works of major French writers from each period or movement. Includes techniques of literary analysis and study.

FREN 40093 Survey of French Literature III. Prerequisite: FREN 30063 or permission. The study of French literature of the late 19th century and the 20th century. Readings of representative works of major French writers from each period or movement. Includes techniques of literary analysis and study.

FREN 40123 Seminar in French Studies. Prerequisite: FREN 30063 or permission. A specific author, genre, period or theme will be chosen for study.

FREN 40133 Topical Readings: French Non-Fiction. Prerequisite: FREN 30063 or permission. A specific author, genre, period or theme will be chosen for study.

FREN 40143 Non-European French Prose and Poetry. Prerequisite: FREN 30063 or permission. Study of French language writings from Africa, the Caribbean, Canada or other French-speaking areas. A specific author, genre, period or theme will be chosen for study.

FREN 40163 Advanced French Grammar. Prerequisite: FREN 30063 or permission. An intensive review of French grammar designed to clarify fine points of grammar while increasing proficiency in the four skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

FREN 40173 Advanced French Composition. Prerequisite: FREN 30053. Intensive practice in various forms of written expression in French, including correspondence, short essay, explication de texte, and problems of translation.

FREN 40970 Directed Study. Prerequisite: FREN 30063 or permission. Topic and credit hours announced yearly. Opportunity for independent study. 1-6 hours

FREN 50033 The Teaching of Modern Foreign Languages. Prerequisite: Junior standing, and FREN 30063 or concurrent enrollment. Analysis and consideration of values, objectives, content and methods, with special reference to the teaching of foreign languages in the high school. Demonstrations of modern techniques, use of audiovisual aids and realia, and operation of a foreign language laboratory. Required of students seeking Texas Public School Certification. Cross-listed under German 50033 and Spanish 50033.

FREN 50163 Renaissance. The literature of the 16th century and its major figures. Some attention to characteristics of the 16th century French language.

FREN 50173 Classical Period. The literature of the 17th century and its major figures, with emphasis on the drama of Corneille, Moliere and Racine and the critical theories of classicism.

FREN 50183 Enlightenment. The literature of the 18th century and its major figures, including consideration of scientific, philosophic and political thought of the period.

FREN 50203 Modern Novel. The development of the novel during the first half of the 20th century.

FREN 50213 Modern Drama. The development of the theatre from the 1920s to the present. Some consideration of the backgrounds of modern theatre and of the latest avant-garde trends.

FREN 50293 Romanticism. The literature of the Romantic period, including representative readings in prose, poetry, drama and critical theory of the first half of the 19th century.

GERM 10053 German for Reading. This course stresses the basic grammar of German and, with its heavy passive vocabulary load, serves those students who wish to develop very rapidly a reading ability so that translation and analysis of scientific, literary and other prose texts may be achieved as soon as possible. Recommended for graduate students preparing for the graduate reading examination. Open to minors in German for elective credit only.

GERM 10063 German for Reading. Prerequisite: GERM 10053, or permission. Continues GERM 10053.

GERM 10153 Beginning German I. A beginning course in German intended for students with no previous knowledge of the language, or insufficient knowledge to qualify for placement into a more advanced course. The four skills of comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing are taught at the elementary level, with an emphasis on oral proficiency in everyday situations encountered in German-speaking countries. Substantial language laboratory assignments required. No prerequisite.

GERM 10163 Beginning German II. Prerequisite: GERM 10153, or appropriate score on the CLEP test, AP exam or G-CAPE placement test, or permission. Continues GERM 10153. Further develops the skills of listening, comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Includes regular language laboratory assignments.

GERM 10173 Beginning German III. Prerequisite: GERM 10163, or appropriate score on the CLEP test, AP exam, or G-CAPE placement test, or permission. Continues GERM 10163. Further develops the skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Includes regular language laboratory assignments.

GERM 20063 Intermediate German. Prerequisite: GERM 10173 (20053), or appropriate score on the CLEP test, AP exam, or G-CAPE placement test, or permission. Enhances language skills on the intermediate level through a combination of readings and oral activities. Emphasizes acquisition of active and passive vocabulary.

GERM 20123 Topics in German Culture. Introduction to German culture through the study of various cultural themes. The particular topic may vary from semester to semester in accordance with the changing interests of students and instructor. Instruction in English. No knowledge of German required.

GERM 20973 Honors: The Afterlife of the Classical Greek Tradition. Students will examine examples from modern literature, film, architecture, art, psychology, philosophy, and archaeology that are not just a recuperation of the classical Greek past but also a critical appropriation of it. Students discover how the past is used to understand our present.

GERM 30053 Third Year College German. Prerequisite: GERM 20063, or appropriate score on the CLEP test, AP exam, or G-CAPE placement test, or permission. This course is a recommended prerequisite to all higher-numbered courses in German. It is not open to students whose native language is German. Extensive development of the language skills acquired in GERM 10153-10163 and 10173 (20053)-20063 or other elementary and intermediate training. Concentration on the spoken language.

GERM 30063 Third Year College German. Prerequisite: GERM 20063, or appropriate score on the CLEP test, AP exam, or G-CAPE placement test, or permission. Concentration on reading and writing.

GERM 30173 German Culture in Cologne, the Rhineland and Beyond. This site-enhanced course will offer participants an intensive immersion experience in the German culture, and is offered in tandem with GERM 40970. The program will last approximately 4 weeks in length, the first three weeks being spent in Cologne and other Rhineland sites, the last week being reserved for an excursion to another important German destination, such as Berlin or Munich.

GERM 40023 German Culture and Civilization. Prerequisite: GERM 30053 or GERM 30063 or permission. The main developments in German history, philosophy, science and the arts, with emphasis on the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. All class discussion and assignments in German, providing advanced practice in grammar and usage.

GERM 40193 Introduction to German Literature. Prerequisite: GERM 30053 or GERM 30063 or permission. Critical reading of representative works from various periods for the purpose of developing skill in the analysis and interpretation of literature in German.

GERM 40970 Directed Study. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. 1-6 hours

GERM 50033 The Teaching of Modern Foreign Languages. Prerequisite: junior standing, and GERM 30063 or concurrent enrollment. Analysis and consideration of values, objectives, content and methods, reference to the teaching of foreign languages in the high school. Demonstrations of modern techniques, use of audiovisual aids and realia, and operation of a foreign language laboratory. Required of students seeking Texas Public School certification. Cross-listed under FREN 50033 and SPAN 50033.

ITAL 10153 First Semester College Italian. A beginning course in Italian intended for students with no previous knowledge of the language, or insufficient knowledge to qualify for placement into a more advanced course. The four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing are taught at the elementary level, with an emphasis on oral proficiency in everyday situations encountered in Italy or any other Italian-speaking region (e.g., southern Switzerland). No prerequisite.

ITAL 10163 Second Semester College Italian. Prerequisite: ITAL 10153 or permission. Continuation of 10153.

ITAL 20053 Third Semester College Italian. Prerequisite: ITAL 10163 or appropriate score on a college-level placement test, or permission. Continuation of ITAL 10163. Further develops the skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Includes language laboratory assignments.

ITAL 20063 Fourth Semester College Italian. Prerequisite: ITAL 20053 or permission. Combines a "targeted" review of grammatical topics with work in reading and writing that goes beyond the level of third semester. Class discussions in Italian. In addition, there will be substantial assignments involving audio and video material.

ITAL 30970 Italian - Study Abroad. Credits taken at an approved study abroad site. Credit accepted only for graded courses taught in Italian. 1-6 semester hours.

JAPN 10153 First Semester College Japanese. No prerequisite. A beginning course in Japanese intended for students with no previous knowledge of the language or insufficient knowledge to qualify for placement in a more advanced course. Aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing are taught, with emphasis on Japanese as it is spoken today in Japan. Japanese kana will be introduced.

JAPN 10163 Second Semester College Japanese. Prerequisite: JAPN 10153 or permission. Continues JAPN 10153.

JAPN 20053 Third Semester College Japanese. Prerequisite: JAPN 10163 or permission, or acceptable score on appropriate competency test. Continues JAPN 10163. Further develops aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Assignments will include written work in Japanese.

JAPN 20063 Fourth Semester College Japanese. Prerequisite: JAPN 20053 or permission. Continues JAPN 20053.

JAPN 30113 Japanese Culture and Civilization. No prerequisite. This course emphasizes modern Japan from a sociocultural perspective, focusing on contemporary Japanese life and perceptions of the West. So as to allow maximum class time for discussion, substantial reading assignments are required. Taught in English.

JAPN 30123 Japanese for Daily Use. Prerequisite: JAPN 20063 or permission. This course is designed to advance students' overall ability in Japanese. Journal writing and speech making are emphasized.

JAPN 40970 Directed Study: Japanese. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Opportunity for work on one's own under supervision. (1-6 semester hours).

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