Apr 25, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

Modern Languages and Cultures

  
  • MLC 192 - Introduction to World Literature in Translation (3 cr.)


    An introduction to poetry, fiction, and drama selected from primarily non-English-speaking cultures.
    Liberal arts
    General Education Category: Humanities
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter
  
  • MLC 199 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)


    Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
  
  • MLC 220 - Latin American and Spanish Literature (in English) (3 cr.)


    Study of Latin American and Spanish literary works in translation, examining representative texts, authors, genres or themes to promote better understanding of these cultures, both in the past and present.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): Another literary course in English or Spanish, or POI.
    General Education Category: Humanities
    Semester(s) Offered: Summer
  
  • MLC 240 - German Films (3 cr.)


    A series of German films centered around topics which may include gender and race relationships, war, social and political agendas, literature and film.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring
  
  • MLC 245 - Latin American Culture Through Films (3 cr.)


    Study of films as they represent Latin American social, cultural and political practices and concepts. We will analyze images in films from various countries or in terms of common themes. Taught in English.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    General Education Category: World Systems
  
  • MLC 250 - Gender and Sexuality in Hispanic Film (3 cr.)


    An introduction to the representation of gender and sexuality in films of Spain and Spanish speaking Latin America.
    Liberal arts
    General Education Category: Humanities
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall
  
  • MLC 260 - Topics in Latin American Art (3 cr.)


    Examination of the impact of historical events on sculpture, architecture, ceramics and painting in different periods of Latin American history.
    Liberal arts
    General Education Category: Arts
    Semester(s) Offered: Once per Year
  
  • MLC 270 - Global Film Studies I: Film Analysis (3 cr.)


    An introduction to film analysis through films primarily in languages other than English from the 1910s to the present. Using films from a variety of non-Anglophone countries, the course examines the various stages of moving image creation; the material world inside the moving image, the mise-en-scene, framing, cinematography, editing, and sound. Course will be taught in English.
    Liberal arts
    General Education Category: Arts
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall
  
  • MLC 280 - Global Film Studies II: Narrative, Documentary and Experimental Films (3 cr.)


    An examination of conventions in narrative, documentary, and experimental films primarily in languages other than English. As film conventions very across the world, the course takes a transnational perspective to examine the history and elements of narrative films; the history of documentary practices and avant-garde movements; and the conventions, formulas and expectations of movie genres from at least three continents. The course will be taught in English.
    Liberal arts
    General Education Category: Humanities
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring
  
  • MLC 285 - World Cinema (3 cr.)


    Examination of a wide range of films from various countries in order to offer a broad spectrum of trans-national and trans-cultural issues, such as race, gender and class divisions. Close analysis of the medium film in its cultural context. Includes films from Asia, Africa, Europe, and North and South America.
    Liberal arts
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • MLC 299 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)


    Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
  
  • MLC 300 - Topics: Modern Languages and Cultures (3 cr.)


    Liberal Arts
  
  • MLC 340 - European Films (3 cr.)


    A series of films centered around a topic or topics which may include: relationships between the sexes; race relationships; war, social and political agenda; literature and film; etc. Films would be chosen from various countries. Literature, essays and articles will accompany the films.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
  
  • MLC 399 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)


    Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
  
  • MLC 496 - Foreign Language Methodology (3 cr.)


    This course, conducted in a seminar setting, is designed to provide future foreign language teachers with communicative and proficiency-based pedagogical strategies pertaining to middle and high school foreign language classrooms. Although intended primarily for those students completing B.S. Adolescence programs in French and Spanish, foreign language majors meeting the prerequisite requirements may enroll.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum of 12 hours of upper-level Spanish or French language courses.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall
  
  • MLC 499 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)


    Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.