Undergraduate Courses

  • 1010 African Languages and Culture I (3)
    Studies in African language/culture. Everyday conversation in an African language, as well as the study of the culture and the arts of the specific country. May be taken twice for credit if languages are different.
  • 1020 African Languages and Culture II (3)
    Prerequisite: AF L 1010.
    Continuation of AF L 1010.
  • 1100 African Cultural Influences (3)
    Study of tropical African culture and customs as revealed in literature, art, music, and cinema. IAI: HF 904N.

Subject to change. Please refer to the CSU catalog for the most up-to-date, accurate information.

  • 1010 Elementary Arabic I /4 (3)
    Oral-aural mastery of basic grammar and vocabulary. Reading simple Arabic texts. Additional course fee.
  • 1020 Elementary Arabic II /4 (3)
    Prerequisite: ARAB 1010 or consent of the department.
    Continuation of ARAB 1010. Additional course fee.
  • 1030 Elementary Arabic III Lecture and Laboratory /4 (3)
    Prerequisite: ARAB 1020 or consent of the department.
    Continuation of ARAB 1020. Optional bridge course for students interested in continuing with Arabic at more advanced levels and who are not able to satisfy intermediate level proficiency.
  • 2010 Intermediate Arabic I Lecture and Laboratory /4 (3)
    Prerequisite: ARAB 1020 or consent of the department
    Intensive oral drill and recitation in Arabic grammar. Intermediate practice in reading and writing.
  • 2020 Intermediate Arabic II Lecture and Laboratory /4 (3)
    Prerequisite: ARAB 2010 or consent of the department.
    Continuation of ARAB 2010.
  • 2120 Arabic Cultures (3)
    Study of Arabic cultures and customs as revealed in readings, art, music, and film. Open to all students.

Subject to change. Please refer to the CSU catalog for the most up-to-date, accurate information.

  • 1092 Illinois Chines Teacher Certification Review (3)
    Prerequisites: CHIN 2020 or consent of the department.
    Review for the Chinese teaching certification examination in the state of Illinois.
  • 1010 Elementary Chinese I (3)
    Oral and written practice of Mandarin Chinese.
  • 1020 Elementary Chinese II (3)
    Prerequisite: CHIN 1010.
    Continuation of CHIN 1010.
  • 2010 Intermediate Chinese I /4 (3)
    Prerequisite: CHIN 1020.
    Study of intermediate grammar and vocabulary in a culture-based context. First of a sequence of two intermediate courses. Additional course fee.
  • 2020 Intermediate Chinese II /4 (3)
    Prerequisite: CHIN 2010.
    Study of intermediate grammar and vocabulary in a culture-based context. Second of a sequence of two intermediate courses. Additional course fee.
  • 3010 Chinese Conversation and Composition /4 (3)
    Prerequisite: CHIN 2020 or consent of the department. Development of speaking and writing skills in Chinese. Additional course fee.
  • 3020 Chinese for Progessionals /4 (3)
    Prerequisite: CHIN 2020 or consent of the department.
    Study of basic grammar and vocabulary in the context of social service, health service, business or other professions. Additional course fee.
  • 3130 Chinese Culture and Civilization (3)
    Prerequisite: CHIN 2020 or consent of the department.
    Study of Chinese culture and civilization through lecture, reading, video presentations, and discussions.
  • 3140 History of Chinese Art (3)
    Prerequisite: CHIN 2020 or consent of the department.
    Study of the history of Chinese art through reading, lecture, video presentations, and discussions.
  • 4220 Readings in Contemporary Chinese Literature (3)
    Prerequisite: CHIN 2020 or consent of the department.
    Study of contemporary Chinese literature through reading, lecture, and discussions.
  • 4230 Chinese Films (3)
    Prerequisite: CHIN 2020 or consent of the department.
    Examination of Chinese history, politics, and culture through film.
  • 4240 Reading in Classical Chinese Literature (3)
    Prerequisite: CHIN 2020 or consent of the department.
    Study of classical Chinese literature through reading, lecture, and discussions.
  • 4250 Chinese in the U.S (3)
    Prerequisite: CHIN 2020 or consent of the department.
    Study of the history and development of the Chinese in the US in the areas of literature, language, and culture.
  • 4260 History and Development of the Chinese Languages (3)
    Prerequisite: CHIN 2020 or consent of the department. Study of the history and development of the Chinese languages in phonetics and writing systems.
  • 4270 Materials for Teaching Chinese Language, Literature and Culture (3)
    Prerequisite: CHIN 2020 or consent of the department.
    Development of teaching materials through research and online design.
  • 4900 Special Topics in Chinese Studies (3-6)
    Prerequisite: CHIN 2020 or consent of the department.
    Special topics dealing with literature, culture, language, or foreign language methodology. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.
  • 4920 Advanced Chinese Seminar (3)
    Prerequisite: CHIN 2020 or consent of the department. Review of language usage, cultural concepts, literature, and principles for foreign language teaching. Major project required.

Subject to change. Please refer to the CSU catalog for the most up-to-date, accurate information.

  • 1500 Study Abroad: Beginning Orientation (1-3)
    Prerequisite: Good academic standing and consent of the department. No language prerequisite. Orientation for course work in beginning foreign languages and cultures undertaken as part of an approved university study-abroad program. May be repeated in different languages to a maximum of 12 credit hours.
  • 1510 Study Abroad: Beginning (1-6)
    Prerequisite: Good academic standing and consent of the department. No language prerequisite. Course work in beginning foreign languages and cultures undertaken as part of an approved university study abroad program. May be repeated in different languages to a maximum of 12 credit hours.
  • 2060 Fieldwork in Foreign Languages (3)
    Prerequisite: Eighteen hours of previous language study. Application of a foreign language in elementary school (FLES). Workshops in teaching FLES. Thirty clock hours field experience.
  • 2190 Afro-Hispanic Culture and Language (3) Afro-Hispanic culture and language as revealed in customs, history, speech, art, music, and religion. (An enrichment core course.) (Satisfies the elective course requirements for the African American Studies major or minor.) Credit will not be given for both SPAN 3190 and FL L 2190.
  • 2300 The Language and Culture of Hispanics in the United States (3)
    The course examines the linguistic features that are unique to the various Hispanic groups in the United States as well as their cultural heritage. Credit will not be given for SPAN 3300 and FL L 2300.
  • 2500 Study Abroad: Intermediate Orientation (3)
    Prerequisite: Good academic standing, a minimum of one year of college language study, and consent of the department. Orientation for course work in intermediate foreign languages and cultures undertaken as part of an approved university study-abroad program. May be repeated in different languages to a maximum of 12 credit hours.
  • 2510 Study Abroad: Intermediate (3)
    Prerequisite: Good academic standing, a minimum of one year of college language study, and consent of the department. Course work in intermediate foreign languages and cultures undertaken as part of an approved university study-abroad program. May be repeated in different languages to a maximum of 12 credit hours.
  • 2660 Afro-Hispanic Literature (3)
    Study of the outstanding Black writers of Peru, Ecuador, and the Caribbean Circle. (Satisfies the elective course requirements for the African American Studies major or minor.) Credit will not be given for both SPAN 3660 and FL L 2660.
  • 3100 Introduction to the Art of Translation (3)
    Prerequisite: Intermediate level in a foreign language and consent of the department. Techniques of translation and their practical application. Credit not given for both FL L 3100 and SPAN 3100.
  • 4000 Topics in Foreign Language Methods in Elementary School (3)
    Prerequisite: Eighteen hours of previous language study and admission to the College of Education. Methods, techniques, and materials for teaching foreign languages in elementary schools. May include elementary classroom observations. May be repeated under different topics for a total of 6 hours.
  • 4050 Romance Linguistics and Sociolinguistics (3)
    Syntax, semantics, phonetics, and phonology of Romance languages. Social aspects of the languages. Specialized projects dealing with students' language(s) of study.
  • 4200 Hispanic Literature in the US (3)
    Study of writings by United States Hispanic authors. Credit will not be given for both SPAN 4300 and FL L 4200.
  • 4310 Intercultural Communication (3) Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Major concepts and issues pertaining to communicating across cultural boundaries.
  • 4500 Study Abroad Advanced Orientation (1-3)
    Prerequisite: Good academics standing. A minimum of three years of college language and prior approval of the department. Orientation for course work in advanced foreign languages and cultures undertaken as part of an approved university study abroad program. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • 4510 Study Abroad Advanced (1-6)
    Prerequisite: Good academic standing, a minimum of three years of college language and prior approval of the department. Course work in advanced foreign languages and cultures undertaken as part of an approved university study abroad program. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours.
  • 4630 Methods of Teaching Foreign Language in Secondary School/Field (4)
    Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Education, ED 4500 and READ 4100 (or concurrent enrollment in ED 4500 and READ 4100). Corequisite: SPAN 1092 and CAS 2630. Methods, techniques, and materials for teaching foreign languages in secondary schools. Thirty clock hours of field experience in the school assigned for student teaching. No other courses may be taken during the semester of student teaching. Credit will not be given for both Spanish 4630 and FLL 4630.
  • 4675 Student Teaching and Seminar: K-12 /FIELD (6)
    Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Education; completion of all course work in the approved program; 2.5 grade point average in the area of specialization, in professional education, and in all course work required in the approved program; and a passing score on the subject matter/content area certification test within the last five years. Off-campus placement in elementary or secondary level schools in two or more grade levels. University and cooperating school supervision. Five full days, including seminar for 16 weeks. No other courses may be taken during the semester of student teaching.

Subject to change. Please refer to the CSU catalog for the most up-to-date, accurate information.

  • 1010 Elementary French I Lecture and Laboratory /4 (3)
    Oral-aural mastery of basic grammar and vocabulary. Reading simple French texts.
  • 1020 Elementary French II Lecture and Laboratory /4 (3)
    Prerequisite: FREN 1010 or consent of the department.
    Continuation of French 1010.
  • 1030 Elementary French III Lecture and Laboratory /4 (3)
    Prerequisites: FREN 1020 or consent of the department.
    Continuation of FREN 1020. Optional bridge course for students interested in continuing with French at more advanced levels and who are not able to satisfy intermediate level proficiency.
  • 1092 Illinois French Teacher Certification Review /3 (1)
    Review for the French content Certification Exam in the State of Illinois.
  • 1100 Intensive Beginning French (6)
    Intensive oral-aural mastery of basic grammar and vocabulary. Reading simple French texts. Course covers one year of college French. Credit may not also be given for French 1010 and 1020.
  • 1200 Elementary Business French I (3)
    Mastery of basic grammar and vocabulary in a business context. Reading of simple business related documents.
  • 1210 Elementary Business French II (3)
    Prerequisite: FREN 1200.
    Continuation of Elementary Business French I.
  • 1303 Francophone Black African Literature (3)
    Prerequisite: FREN 2102.
    Study of colonial and postcolonial African literature and film of French expression.
  • 1304 Francophone Literature and Film of the Maghreb (3) 
    Prerequisite: FREN 2102.
    Study of colonial and postcolonial literature and film of French expression from the Maghreb.
  • 2010 Intermediate French I Lecture and Laboratory /4 (3)
    Prerequisite: FREN 1020 or consent of the department.
    Intensive oral drill and recitation in French grammar. Advanced practice in reading and writing.
  • 2020 Intermediate French II Lecture and Laboratory /4 (3)
    Prerequisite: FREN 2010 or consent of the department.
    Continuation of FREN 2010. IAI: H1 900.
  • 2030 Intermediate French III Lecture and Laboratory  /4 (3)
    Prerequisite: FREN 2020 or consent of the department.
    Continuation of FREN 2020. Optional bridge course for students interested in continuing with French at more advanced levels and who are not able to satisfy advanced level proficiency.
  • 2102 Advanced French II (3)
    Prerequisite: FREN 2110 or consent of the department. Continuation of French 2110.
  • 2110 Advanced French I (3)
    Prerequisite: FREN 2020 or consent of the department.
    Continued study of grammar through proper idiomatic usage.
  • 2120 Culture of France (3)
    Prerequisite: FREN 2020 or consent of the department.
    Study of French culture and custom as revealed in readings, art, and music.
  • 2130 Contemporary French Society (3)
    Prerequisite: FREN 2120.
    Study of French attitudes and values regarding education, work, family, and institutions, as well as discussions about issues of gender, religion, and identity.
  • 2140 Medieval and Renaissance Literature (3)
    Prerequisite: FREN 2130.
    French Literature from its beginnings to the Renaissance. Special focus on the epic poem, lyric poetry, novel, theatre, and historiography of the period.
  • 2160 French Literature of the 17th and 18th Century (3)
    Prerequisite: FREN 2102 or consent of the department.
    Study of French classicism of the seventeenth century and the Age of Enlightenment of the eighteenth century.
  • 2210 Introductin to French Literary Criticism (3)
    Prerequisite: FREN 2020 or consent of the department.
    Literary analysis of French texts using different critical approaches. Frequent written reports.
  • 2270 French Literature from the  19th to the 21st Centrury (3)
    Prerequisite: FREN 2102 or consent of the department.
    Selected readings and main movements in French Literature from the nineteenth to the twenty-first century.
  • 2560 Conversational French I (3)
    Prerequisite: One year of French.
    Everyday conversation for the American living and traveling in France.
  • 2570 Conversational French II (3)
    Prerequisite: FREN 2560 or consent of the department.
    Continuation of FREN 2560. Everyday conversation for the American living and traveling in France.
  • 3150 Advanced Composition (3)
    Prerequisite: FREN 2020 or consent of the department.
    Original compositions in French. Translations from English to French.
  • 3220 Survey of French Literature I (3)
    Prerequisite: FREN 2020 or consent of the department.
    Selected masterpieces of French literature from its origins to 1700.
  • 3221 Survey of French Literature II (3)
    Prerequisite: FREN 2020 or consent of the department.
    Selected masterpieces of French literature from 1700 to the twenty-first century.
  • 3700 Advanced Conversation (3)
    Prerequisite: FREN 2570 or consent of the department.
    Continuation of French 2570.
  • 3990 Independent Study (3)
    Prerequisite: Consent of the department.
    Independent research in French on a selected topic suited to the student's needs and done under the direction of a faculty member.
  • 4140 Topics in Literature in the French Language (3)
    Prerequisite: FREN 2020 or consent of the department. Study of writings in French from various countries. May be repeated twice for credit.
  • 4301 French Presence and Cultral Influences in North America  (3)
    Prerequisite: FREN 2102. Study of French presence in Illinois and the Mississippi River regions and the study of representative travel writings of French explorers in North America from the fifteenth to the seventeenth century.
  • 4302 Francophone Literatures and Cultures of the Americas (3)
    Prerequisite: FREN 2102 or consent of the department.
    Selected readings of French-Canadian literature and the literatures of the French Antilles.
  • 4305 Teaching French Literature and Culture (3)
    Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Education or returning teacher.
    Methodologies for the integration of language, literature, and culture in the foreign language classroom and techniques for teaching.
  • 4306 Children's Literature in French (3)
    Prerequisite: FREN 3150 or consent of the department.
    Selected readings of children's literature from the French-speaking world.
  • 4307 Teaching Reading and Writing Skills in French (3)
    Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Education and FREN 3150.
    Methodologies and techniques for the development of reading and writing skills in the French classroom K-12.
  • 4308 French Cinema (3)
    Prerequisite: FREN 2102 or consent of the department.
    An introduction to the study of film and an in-depth chronological survey of the art of French cinema.
  • 4309 History of French Art (3)
    Prerequisite: FREN 2102 or consent of the department. Study of major artists, styles, and movements in French art from the 1500s to modern times. Teaching modules will also be developed by teaching candidates.

Subject to change. Please refer to the CSU catalog for the most up-to-date, accurate information.

  • 1010 Elementary German I Lecture and Laboratory /4 (3)
    Oral-aural mastery of basic grammar and vocabulary. Reading simple German texts.
  • 1020 Elementary German II Lecture and Laboratory  /4 (3)
    Prerequisite: GERM 1010 or consent of the department.
    Continuation of German 1010.
  • 2010 Intermediate German I Lecture and  Laboratory /6 (3)
    Prerequisite: GERM 1020 or consent of the department.
    Intensive oral drill and recitation in German grammar. Advanced practice in reading and writing.
  • 2020 Intermediate German II Lecture and Laboratory /4 (3)
    Prerequisite: GERM 2010 or consent of the department.
    Continuation of German 2010. IAI: H1 900.
  • 2060 Conversational German I (3)
    Prerequisite: GERM 1020.
    German for everyday situations; exposure to contemporary German life and culture.

Subject to change. Please refer to the CSU catalog for the most up-to-date, accurate information.

  • 1010 Elementary Italian I Lecture and Laboratory /4 (3)
    Oral-aural mastery of basic grammar and vocabulary. Reading simple Italian texts. Additional course fee.
  • 1020 Elementary Italian II Lecture and Laboratory /4 (3)
    Prerequisite: ITAL 1010 or consent of the department.
    Continuation of Italian 1010. Additional course fee.

Subject to change. Please refer to the CSU catalog for the most up-to-date, accurate information.

  • 1010 Elementary Japanese I (3)
    Oral mastery of basic grammar and vocabulary, written practice of the two basic syllabaries, and a basic understanding of some important sociolinguistic concepts.
  • 1020 Japanese Language (3)
    Prerequisite: JPN 1010 or equivalent.
    Continuation of Japanese 1010.
  • 1100 Intensive Beginning Japanese (6)
    Intensive aural-oral Japanese. Simple texts in Japanese. Course covers one year of college Japanese. Credit cannot be given for JPN 1010 and JPN 1100. Additional Course Fee.

Subject to change. Please refer to the CSU catalog for the most up-to-date, accurate information.

  • 1010 Elementary Russian I (3)
    Oral-aural mastery of Russian grammar and vocabulary. Readings of simple texts.
  • 1020 Elementary Russian II (3)
    Prerequisite: RUS 1010 or consent of the department.
    Continuation of RUS 1010.
  • 1200 Russian Culture and Conversation (3)
    Everyday Russian conversation and an overview of Russian culture including art, music, and literature in translation.
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