For Chinese, Hebrew, Hmong, Japanese, and Sanskrit course listings, see
Linguistics Department.
Armenian (Arm)
1A-B. Elementary Armenian (4)
Not open to those with previous training in Armenian. Beginning course of
graded lessons acquainting the student with basic structure and pronunciation
of Armenian through practice, reading, and writing.
2A-B. Intermediate Armenian (4-4)
Prerequisites: Arm 1A-B. Grammar review; selected readings; compositions
and conversation on assigned topics; pronunciation drill.
111. Composition and Conversation (3)
Prerequisite: Arm 2B. Idioms, written translations in Armenian, compositions
on assigned topics, oral exercises. Emphasis on grammar and syntax.
112. Advanced Composition and Conversation (3)
Prerequisite: Arm 111. Style in composition; written and oral reports on
assigned topics.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
Armenian (Arm)
290. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
Chinese (Chin)
See Linguistics.
135. Pronunciation and Phonetics (3)
Intensive practice in the pronunciation, enunciation, and intonation at
French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish to meet the needs of students
in other areas.
139. A Cultural Introduction to Foreign Languages (3)
A study of the effects of language on thought; differing philosophical systems
in relation to basic language organization; sexist orientation of language;
language and science; language and literature; language and music, art and
films of major languages.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
1A-I. Intensive French (8)
For students who wish to complete two semesters of elementary French
in one. Emphasis on oral communication through small group discussion; two
hour sessions allow greater exposure and practice in the language.
2A. Basic Grammar Review (3)
Prerequisite: Fren 1B. Opportunity to build upon previously acquired
knowledge of fundamental structures of French. Course designed for students
with one year of college French or high school equivalent.
4. Writing (3)
Prerequisite: Fren 1B. May be taken concurrently with Fren 2, 3, or
5. Opportunity to increase writing skills preparation for upper-division
course work in French.
20. Contemporary France: Its Heritage and Influence (3)
Special attention paid to students' interests in formulating topics for
this course to include French theatre, music, art, politics, economics,
cuisine, education and youth. Guest lecturers. Taught in English.
50. Conversation (3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: Fren 1B. May be taken concurrently with Fren 2A , 2B, or 4.
Development of listening and speaking skills. Exclusive use of French in
an in formal class atmosphere. Conversations on assigned topics, extemporaneous
discussions.
AREA I. Language and Culture
101. Advanced Composition (3)
Prerequisite: two semesters of Intermediate French. Written assignments
in French on varied topics with emphasis on composition. Written exercises
in French on specific points of grammar. (Fall semester)
102. Translation (3)
Prerequisite: Fren 101. Problems and techniques of translation from English
into French and French into English. Materials to be translated taken from
the fields of science, literature, economics, and politics. (Spring semester)
120T. Topics in French Civilization
(3; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: Fren 101 or permission of instructor. Possible topics: French
contributions to Western Civilization (art, music, architecture, history,
science). Special emphasis on contemporary France. The history of Anglo-French
and Franco-American relations. Linguistic, cultural, intellectual, political,
commercial, and diplomatic similarities and differences explored. Taught
in French.
130. Phonetics and Pronunciation (3)
Prerequisite: Intermediate French. Articulatory phonetics as a means to
forming native French pronunciation habits. Emphasis upon the difficulties
encountered by speakers of American English.
137. Applied Linguistics (3)
rerequisite: intermediate French. Phonological, morphological, syntactical,
and lexical structure of French; conflicts with English structure; linguistics
problems in design of teaching
150. Advanced Conversation (3)
Prerequisite: two semesters of Intermediate French. Intensive practice in
oral expression in French. Emphasis on current affairs in France.
AREA II. Literature
109A-B. Introduction to French Literature (3)
Prerequisite: intermediate French. Principal movements and major figures
in the development of French literature from the earliest periods to the
present. Taught in French.
140. Age of Louis XIV (3)
Prerequisite: Fren 109A. Literary developments from Baroque to high
point of French Classicism. The Golden Age of French Drama; Corneille, Rancine,
Moliére. Representative readings and discussions. (Former Fren 110A-B)
141. Readings in the French Enlightenment (3)
Prerequisite: Fren 109A. Important liberal and social though in the writings
of the most representative, 18th Century writers: Montesquieu, Voltaire,
Rousseau, and Dideroi. Emphasis on the history of some great ideas: religious
tolerance, public opinion, and constitutional government. (Former Fren 111A-B)
142. Nineteenth Century French Poetry and Drama (3)
Prerequisite: Fren 109B. Exploration of poetic themes and movements (Romanticism,
Symbolism) and their relationship to art of the period, and a study of the
dramas of Musset, Hugo, and Becque.(Former Fren 112A)
143. The French Novel (1830-1900) (3)
Prerequisite: Fren 109B. Analysis of the major novelists of the period with
emphasis on the novel as a reflection of values (such as moneymaking, social
climbing) predominant at the time. Balzac, Hugo, Stendahl, Flaubert, Zola.
(Former Fren 112B)
144. Twentieth Century-Theater in France (3)
The "renaissance" of French Theater (1900-1940); the "theatre
des ideas" reflecting political and social concerns; the "theatre
de l'absurde" and (he "nouveau theatre" experiments in structure
and staging. (Former Fren 118A)
145. Twentieth Century Poetry (3)
Surrealism and post First World War expression; great independent poets
Claudel, Saint-John Perse, Reverdy. (Former Fren 118B)
146. Twentieth Century; The French Novel (3)
Prerequisite: Fren 109B. The spectrum at 20th Century fiction in France
from the psychological tradition at Proust and Gide through the philosophic
novels of Sartre and Camus to the exploration of new literary forms by the
New Novelists: Robbe-Grillet, Butor, Duras, et al.
148T. Topics of French Literature in Translation (3; max total 9 if
no topic repeated)
Three units credit may be applied to French major or minor upon request.
Studies of literary movements, genres or major authors; selected readings,
discussions, written analyses.
160T. Selected Topics in French Studies
(1-3; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: Fren 101 or permission of instructor. Topics chosen from French
literature (genre, themes, movements), from French linguistics (History
of the Language; Contrastive Analysis: English/French), or French Culture
and Civilization.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
(See Course Numbering System.)
French (Fren)
204. Literary Theory and Criticism (3)
Prerequisite: undergraduate major in French. Critical approaches to
literature; analysis of literary doctrines; techniques of research and bibliography.
211. Historical Linguistics (3)
Prerequisite; 24 upper-division units in French. History of the phonological,
morphological, syntactical, and lexical development of the French language
from its origins to the present, through study of representative texts.
212. Comparative Synchronic Linguistics (3)
Prerequisite; undergraduate major. Language learning problems as seen through
comparison of the structure of American English and French.
220T. Seminar in French Literature
(3; max total 9 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: 24 upper-division units in French.
250. Directed Reading (3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: 24 upper-division units in French.
290. Independent Study (3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
299. Thesis (2-6; max total 6)
Prerequisite: See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion,
and submis sion of an acceptable thesis for the master's degree.
German (Germ)
1A-B. Elementary German (4-4)
Beginning course with graded lessons acquainting the student with the basic
structure and pronunciation of German through practice in speaking, reading,
and writing.
2A-B. Intermediate German (3-3)
Prerequisite: Germ 1B. Grammar review; reading and conversation. May be
taken concurrently with German 50.
20. Germany: Heritage and Influence (3)
The contribution of Germany in education, music, art, and other aspects
of German civilization. The uniqueness of its contribution and influence
is emphasized. Lectures and short reports. Conducted in English.
50A-B. Conversation (3-3)
Prerequisite: Germ 1B. May be taken concurrently with Germ 2A or 2B. Conversation
on assigned topics, brief talks by students, short scenes from plays.
101A-B. Composition (3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: Germ 2B. Idioms; written translations in German; compositions
on assigned topics; oral exercises. Emphasis on grammar and syntax.
102. Advanced Composition and Translation (3)
Prerequisite: Germ 101A-B. Emphasis on style in composition and introduction
to problems.
103T. German Culture and Civilization
(3; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
Studies in principal aspects of German (also Austrian and Swiss) history,
thought, customs, institutions, film, arts, music, folklore, contemporary
life; influence on Western civilization. Taught in English.
112. German Literature to 1750 (3)
Prerequisite: Germ 2B. Lectures and discussions; selected readings.
114. Classical Age of German Literature (3)
Prerequisite: Germ 2B. Reading and discussion of representative writings
of Lessing, Goethe and Schiller.
116. Nineteenth Century Literature (3)
Not open to students with credit in 116A-B, Prerequisite; Germ 2B. Reading
and discussion of representative selections from major 19th Century German
authors.
118A-B. Twentieth Century Literature (3-3)
Prerequisite: Germ 2B. Analytical and critical study o1 twentieth century
literary production of Germany. Discussion and short reports.
135. History of the German Language (3)
Prerequisite; Germ 2B. Development of the German language from earliest
times to the present.
137. Applied Linguistics (3)
Prerequisite: Germ 2B. Analysis of the phonological, morphological, syntactical
and lexical structure of German; conflicts with English structure; linguistic
problems
146T. Germanic Literature in Translation (3; max total 12 if no topic
repeated)
Major Germanic authors, movements, and genre. Selected readings, lectures
and discussions in English. Only 3 units of credit may be applied to German
major.
148. Masterpieces of Germanic Literature (3)
Masterpieces of German, Austrian, Swiss, and Scandinavian literature read
and studied in English translation. May include works by Goethe, Kafka,
Mann, Brecht, Strindberg and other important literary figures. (Formerly
Germ 146T section)
150. Advanced Conversation (3)
Prerequisite: Germ 2B or concurrently or permission of instructor. Intensive
practice in advanced oral German to cultivate ease within a number of speech
situations. Emphasis on current affairs in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
160T. Selected Literary Topics
(1-3; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: Germ 2B. Intensive study of significant topics through selected
literary texts; analysis, discussion, and evaluation of specific genres,
themes, movements and literary problems.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
(See Course Numbering System.)
German (Germ)
220T. Seminar in Literature
(3; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: completion of an undergraduate major in German. Study of an
aspect of literary history: genre, period, movement, or individual author.
240T. Seminar in Germanic Languages
(3; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Study of older Germanic languages and special linguistic problems.
290. Independent Study (1-3)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study.
Greek (Grk)
1A-B. Elementary Greek (3-3)
Fundamentals of Classical and New Testament Greek with practice in reading
and writing the Greek language.
2A-B. Intermediate Greek (3-3)
Prerequisite: Grk 1B. Intensive study of grammar and syntax. Readings of
intermediate difficulty with selections from Classical and New Testament
writers.
148. Greek Literature in Translation (3)
Analysis of selected works of major Greek poets, writers, and thinkers from
Homer to Luclan. Lectures, discussions, reports on readings.
Hebrew (Hebr)
See Linguistics.
Japanese (Japn)
See Linguistics.
2A-B. Intermediate Latin (3-3)
Prerequisite: Latin 1B. Intensive study of grammar and syntax. Readings
of the subjunctive mood in clause construction. Selected readings from Latin
authors.
31. Latin and Greek for English Vocabulary (3)
Previous knowledge o1 Latin and Greek unnecessary. Analysis of Latin and
Greek elements in English words; emphasis on practical use.
131T. Classical, Medieval, Renaissance Latin
(3; max total 9 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: Latin 2B. Readings in prose and poetry of representative writers
in Classical, Medieval, and Renaissance Latin literature..
132. Classical Mythology (3)
Greco-Roman myths, emphasis on their impact on the fine arts and literatures
of the Western World. Illustrated lectures. Taught in English.
148. Roman Literature in English Translation (3)
Analysis of selected works of major Roman authors from Plautus to St. Augustine.
Lectures, discussions, readings. Conducted in English.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
50. Oral Russian (3)
Prerequisite: Russ 1B, 2A, or 2B. Oral drill for intonation and pronunciation;
conversation on assigned topics, brief talks; extemporaneous discussions.
101. Composition and Conversation (3; max total 9)
Prerequisite: Russ 2B. Continuation of prose composition and composition
and oral-aural practice for mastery of the finer points in grammar and syntax.
103T. Topics in Russian Culture
(3; max total 9 if no topic repeated)
(A) Russian folklore and folk arts. (B) Russian fine arts. (C) The evolution
of Russian culture from 1917 to the present.
110. Landmarks in Russian Literature (3)
Chronicles, Byliny, Tales, Kievan Literature, Moscovite Literature, the
Petrine Epoch, the Epoch of Catherine II and the rise of the 19th century
literary giants.
118A-B. Twentieth Century Literature (3-3)
Prerequisite: Russ 2B. Analytical and critical study of the 20th century
literary production of Russia. Outside readings.
127T. Soviet Russian Topics
(3; max total 9 if no topic repeated)
Sections designated as emphasizing landmarks in Russian literature. Russian
underground, protest, and emigre works. Lectures illustrated with films
and other audiovisual media. Taught in English.
148A-B. Russian Literature in Translation (3-3)
Prerequisite: upper-division standing. Selective readings o1 major Russian
literary works. Lecture, discussion. (A) Pushkin, Tolstoy, Dostoyevski.
(B) Nobel prize winners: Solzhenitzyn, Pasternak, Sholokhov.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
IA-I. Intensive Spanish (8)
For students who wish to complete two semesters of elementary Spanish in
one. Emphasis on oral communication through small group discussion. Two
hour sessions allow greater exposure and practice in the language.
2A-B. Reading and Speaking in Spanish (3-3)
Not open to students with credit in Span 4A-B. Prerequisite: Span 1B or
permission of instructor. Development of the student's ability to understand,
speak, read, and write Spanish.
2A-I. Intensive Spanish (8)
Not open to students with credit in Span 4A-B. For students who wish
to complete two semesters of elementary Spanish in one. Emphasis on reading,
conversation, and writing. Two hour sessions allow rapid development of
these skills.
4A-B. Spanish for the Bilingual Student (3-3)
For students with a bilingual background. Emphasis on reading and writing,
some grammar review and conversation.
5. Spanish for Conversation (3)
Prerequisite: Span 1B. Emphasis on spoken Spanish; development of oral fluency
through class discussion, conversation games, and vocabulary exercises.
AREAS I-V
AREA I. Bilingual Studies
100. Bilingual Studies (3)
(See Ling 100.)
102. The Bilingual Child (3)
Understanding of the linguistic, social, psychological, and cultural
components of bilingual programs at the elementary level. Educational considerations
for teachers of Spanish as a native language and as a second language. (Former
Span 132)
104. Spanish in Bilingual Schools (3)
Prerequisites: Span 118 or 120, and 122. Emphasis on Spanish language development
for bilingual teachers at the elementary level. Presentation of specialized
vocabulary in teaching elementary courses. Development and evaluation of
bilingual teaching materials in Spanish.
106T. Children's Literature in Spanish (3)
Prerequisites: Span 2A, 2B or 4A, 4B. Examination of children's stories,
poems, rhymes, and songs written, composed, or available in Spanish. Practice
in the techniques of storytelling. Dramatizations of children's stories
in Spanish. Presentation of puppet plays.
AREA II. Language and Translation
110T. Practical Spanish for Professions
(3; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Applicable for minor. Preparation of professionals and paraprofessionals
in California Spanish to work with the Spanish speaking in the following
fields: health, education, social work, business, law, agriculture, and
psychology.
113. Patterns of Spanish (3)
Prerequisite: Span 3 or 4B. Recommended as the first upper-division course.
Verb synonyms. Quantitative and qualitative usage of verbs. Acquisition
of the following skills: narration, description, argumentation, and expression
of feelings through syntactical variations and substitution of verbs. Attention
is focused on the formation of a sentence, not on the composition of a paragraph.
115. Basic Principles of Translation (3)
Prerequisite: Span 3 or 4B. Specific problems of Spanish to English and
English to Spanish translation, with emphasis on idiomatic expressions.
Some attention to specialized vocabulary. Use of bilingual dictionaries.
116. The Art of Translation (3)
Prerequisite; Span 2A, 2B or 4A-B. Not open to students with credit in Span
116A-B. Mini-projects dealing with the differences between oral and written
styles, idioms, metaphors, slang, technical vocabulary, as well as structural
and semantic factors.
117. Problems in Translating from English into Spanish (3)
Prerequisite: Span 2A-B or 4A-8. Open only to students with credit in Span
116. Advanced work in translating a variety at materials into Spanish. Analysis
of the special problems encountered in different fields. Emphasis on the
translation of public documents.
118. Spanish Composition for Bilinguals (3)
Prerequisite: Span 3 or 4B. Not open to students with credit in Span 120.
Refinement of writing skills through vocabulary development, spelling exercises,
and composition. Special emphasis on problems created by differences between
the spoken and written language.
120. Grammar and Composition (3)
Special emphasis on grammar review and development of writing skills. Analysis
of grammatical constructions. (NOTE: This course was listed as SPAN 122
in the 1979-80 General Catalog.)
122. Composition and Reading (3)
Development and refinement of writing skills. Intensive practice in expository
and imaginative composition. Analysis of original compositions with attention
to common problems of accentuation, spelling, and grammar. (NOTE: This course
was listed as SPAN 120 in the 1979-80 General Catalog.)
123. Advanced Conversation and Reading (3)
Prerequisite: Span 3 or 4B. Reading and discussion of current periodicals,
newspapers, and magazines that reflect the cultural patterns of the Spanish-speaking
countries.
AREA III. Hispanic Culture
125. Spanish Culture (3)
Examination of the cultural values of Spain athrough readings, lectures,
films, and other media. Frequent written and oral reports by students.
126. Spanish-American Culture (3)
Examination of the cultural values of Spanish-America through readings,
lectures, films, and other media. Oral and written participation by students.
129. Mexican Culture (3)
The development of modern Mexico seen through art, architecture and political
institutions. Special emphasis on the pre-Colombian era, Independence and
Revolution. Study of the mestizo concept, the Cult of Death and machismo.
Taught in Spanish.
AREA IV. Spanish Linguistics
130. Phonetics and Pronunciation (3)
Prerequisite; Span 2A-B or 4A-B. Analysis of the Spanish sound system.
Practice in pronunciation and discussion of problems encountered by English
speakers. Development of techniques and materials in teaching Spanish pronunciation.
137. Applied Spanish Linguistics (3)
Prerequisite: Span 3 or 4B. Analysis of Spanish with emphasis on areas of
phonetics, pronunciation, and grammar which cause the greatest problems
in learning and teaching the language. Readings and practice in the development
of instructional strategies and materials.
139. Spanish of the Southwest (3)
Prerequisite: Span 3 or 4B. Research on dialect differences in California
and the Southwest, including the linguistic, social, and cultural determinants.
Emphasis on the Spanish of the San Joaquin Valley.
AREA V. Hispanic Literature
140. Hispanic Fiction and Poetry (3)
Prerequisite: Span 3 or 4B. Readings and appreciation of Hispanic literature
to familiarize the student with fiction and poetry as art forms.
142. Introduction to Spanish Literature (3)
Prerequisite: Span 3 or 4B. Selected readings from those literary works
which have fundamentally affected the development of Spanish civilization,
from El Cid to Lorca. Provides a historical framework for the study of Spanish
literature.
143. Introduction to Spanish-American Literature (3)
Prerequisite: Span 3 or 4B. Selected readings from those literary works
which have fundamentally affected the development of Spanish American civilization,
from Hernán Cortés to Octavio Paz. Provides a historical framework
for the study of Spanish American literature.
145. Mexican Literature (3)
Prerequisite: Span 3 or 4B. Study of the works of such major Mexican literary
figures as Sor Juana, Gutiérrez Nájera, Azuela, and Fuentes.
147. Twentieth Century Spanish-American Literature (3)
Prerequisite: Span 3 or 4B. Intensive study of selected Spanish-American
works including writings of Azuela, Fuentes, Carpenter, Vargas Llosa; outstanding
poets such as Neruda, Vallejo, and Paz.
148T. Major Figures in Hispanic Literature
(3; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: Span 3 or 4B. Reading and analysis of the works of one major
Hispanic author such as Cervantes, Unamuno, Neruda.
149. The Golden Age (3)
Prerequisite: Span 3 or 4B. A study of Spanish Renaissance Man and his environment.
His sociopolitical, esthetic, and literary ideas are studied through readings
in Garcilaso, San Juan de la Cruz, and other authors. (Formerly Span 149T)
150. Twentieth Century Spanish Literature (3)
Prerequisite: Span 3 or 4B. A study of Spanish Existential Man. His sociopolitical,
esthetic, and literary ideas are studied through readings in Unamuno, Ortega
y Gassett, Lorca, José Hierro, and other authors. (Formerly Span
150T)
170. Senior Seminar in Spanish Studies (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing, permission of instructor, 20 upper-division
units of Spanish coursework or graduate standing. Designed to meet the individual
needs of students about to graduate. Diagnostic testing in language, linguistic,
cultural, and literary proficiency. Readings, research projects, and assignments.
Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A. in Spanish.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
(See Course Numbering System.)
Spanish (Span)
215T. Hispanic Culture (3; max total 6)
Selected topics on the elements of Spanish and Spanish American culture,
the expression of culture at different social levels, and differences between
Anglo-Saxon and Hispanic values.
220. Hispanic Linguistics (3; max total 9 if no topic repeated)
In-depth analysis of the Spanish language through the study of the following
areas: diachronic linguistics, synchronic linguistics, and dialectology.
230. Spanish Literature (3; max total 9 if no topic repeated)
Seminar in critique and analytical study of selected topics, genres, or
specific literary figures in each of the following areas: Medieval Period,
Renaissance Period, Golden Age, l5th-19th century, and 20th century.
240. Spanish-American Literature (3; max total 9 if no topic repeated)
Seminar in critique and analytical study of selected topics, genres, or
specific literary figures in each of the following areas: Colonial Period
to 1810, 19th century to 1910, 20th century.
250. Directed Reading (3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: Approval of the M.A. student's graduate committee chairman.
Reading from a selected reading list in preparation for comprehensive master's
degree examination.
290. Independent Study (2-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
298. Project (3-6; max total 6)
See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Writing and/or editing materials suitable
for school programs from elementary through high school level, such as children's
literature, original poetry, testing devices, and translations.
299. Thesis (3-6; max total 6)
Prerequisite: See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion,
and submission of an acceptable thesis for the completion of the master's
degree.
(See Course Numbering System.)
Spanish (Span)
301. Conversation and Composition Review
(2; max total 8 if no language repeated)
304. Theory and Practice (2; max total 8)