507. Teaching French Through French Literature
Pr. 353 or permission of instructor.
Strategies for teaching the French language through its literature. All major genres represented.

511. The Practice of French Translation and Interpretation
Pr. 300-level French course or permission of instructor.
An exploration and application of the practices of translation from and into French.

532, 533. French Civilization
Pr. 332 or 353 or permission of instructor.
France and the French people. Historical and geographical background, intensive study of national traits, home life, institutions, and culture. Stress on present-day France.

553. Topics in French Literary Movements
Pr. 353 or permission of instructor.
In-depth study of a major literary trend: classicism, mannerisms, realism, naturalism, and others. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

554. Topics in French Fiction
Pr. 353 or permission of instructor.
Studies in prose fiction—roman, conte, nouvelle, etc.—through a variety of critical and historical approaches, each topic focusing on one such approach. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

555. Topics in French Poetry
Pr. 353 or permission of instructor.
Studies in French poetry through a variety of critical and historical approaches. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

556. Topics in French Theatre
Pr. 353 or permission of instructor.
Studies in French theatre through a variety of critical and historical approaches. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

557. Advanced Topics in French Literature
Pr. 353 or permission of instructor.
Nontraditional perspectives on literature in the French language: thematic topics, and others. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

558. Topics in Francophone Literature
Pr. 353 or permission of instructor.
Studies in Francophone literature through a variety of aspects or genres, each topic focusing on one such aspect or genre. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

561. The Auteur Director
Pr. BCT 171 or ENG 330 or permission of instructor.
Works of an individual film director. Subject differs from offering to offering. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. (Same as SPA 561)

562. Studies in Film Genre
Pr. BCT 171 or ENG 330 or permission of instructor.
Technical, dramatic, social, and rhetorical dimensions of a film genre or genres. Subject differs from offering to offering. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. (Same as SPA 562)

589. Experimental Course
This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings.

600. Methods of Teaching French
Pr. permission of instructor.
Methods and techniques for teaching French on the college level. (Graded on S-U basis)

615, 616. Advanced Composition for Graduate Students
French syntax; principles of expository and analytical writing. Training in written French for the preparation of papers, examinations, and theses.

653. Seminar in French Literature, Fall
Advanced study and investigation of current scholarship on a topic of French literature.

654. Seminar in French Literature, Spring
Advanced study and investigation of current scholarship on a topic of French literature.

671. French Literary Criticism
Developments in French literary criticism from Saint-Beuve to the present; issues of contemporary criticism and theory in France.

693. Special Problems in French Language and Literature
Problems and areas of French language and literature.

695. Independent Study
Pr. permission of instructor and Director of French Graduate Study.
Directed program of reading or research in an area of special interest in French studies.

699. Thesis

711. Experimental Course
This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings.

801. Thesis Extension

803. Research Extension

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517. The Auteur Director
Pr. BCT 171 or ENG 330 or permission of instructor.
Works of an individual film director. Subject differs from offering to offering. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. (Same as FRE and SPA 561)

518. Studies in Film Genre
Pr. BCT 171 or ENG 330 or permission of instructor.
Technical, dramatic, social, and rhetorical dimensions of a film genre or genres. Subject differs from offering to offering. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. (Same as FRE and SPA 562)

589. Experimental Course.
This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings.

711. Experimental Course.
This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings.

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(ROM) Courses for Advanced Undergraduates and Graduates

600. Methods of Teaching Romance Languages
Pr. departmental appointment as a TA or any graduate student with an interest in applied linguistics.
Methods and techniques for teaching Romance Languages at the college level.

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All courses taught in Spanish unless otherwise indicated.

502. Topics in Spanish Literature
Pr. one 400-level Hispanic literature course or departmental permission.
In-depth study, through a variety of critical and historical approaches, based on themes, geographical areas, outstanding figures, genres, or periods. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

504. Topics in Spanish-American Literature
Pr. one 400-level Hispanic literature course or departmental permission.
In-depth study, through a variety of critical and historical approaches, based on geographical areas, outstanding figures, genres, or periods. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

516. Introduction to Spanish Syntax
Pr. 415 or departmental permission.
Analysis of Spanish grammar: syntactic categories and phrase structure.

532. Spanish Civilization
Pr. one 400-level Hispanic literature course or departmental permission.
Development of Spanish culture. Historical and geographical background for study of 20th century Spain. Special emphasis on customs, national traits, arts, and institutions.

534. Spanish-American Civilization
Pr. one 400-level Hispanic literature course or departmental permission.
Development of Spanish-American culture.

561. The Auteur Director
Pr. BCT 171 or ENG 330 or permission of department.
Works of an individual film director. Subject differs from offering to offering. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. (Same as FRE 561)

562. Studies in Film Genre
Pr. BCT 171, or ENG 330, or permission of department.
Technical, dramatic, social, and rhetorical dimensions of a film genre or genres. Subject differs from offering to offering. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. (Same as FRE 562)

589. Experimental Course.
This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings.

600. Methods of Teaching Spanish
Pr. permission of department.
Methods and techniques for teaching Spanish on the college level. (Graded on S-U basis)

603. Seminar in Spanish Literature
Advanced study and investigation of current scholarship on a topic of Spanish literature. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

604. Seminar in Spanish American Literature
Advanced study and investigation of current scholarship on a topic of Spanish American literature. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

610. History of the Spanish Language
Phonological and morphological development of Spanish, with readings in the external history of the language.

693. Special Topics in Spanish Language and/or Literature
Pr. permission of instructor and Director of Spanish Graduate Study.
Study of Hispanic language and literature.

695. Directed Study
Pr. permission of instructor and Director of Spanish Graduate Study.
Directed program of reading or research in an area of special interest in Hispanic studies. Regular conferences with the instructor will be scheduled.

699. Thesis

711. Experimental Course.
This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings.

801. Thesis Extension

803. Research Extension

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