Gannon University

CARLOS MAMANI, Ph.D., Chairperson
FACULTY: Assistant Professor: Carlos Mamani. Instructor: Marta E. Acosta, Jack Marcus. Adjunct Faculty: Emily K. Gunter, Margaret F. Juang.

Aims and Objectives:
The Department of Foreign Languages and Cultures offers the following programs: Foreign Language and Literature, Foreign Language Teaching, and Foreign Languages and International Studies in two options: A. Government and B. Business. The staff offers courses in language, literature and linguistics as well as specialized courses in terminology and practices in such fields as business, criminal justice, social services, and health sciences. Courses in political science, business and education are presented in conjunction with the respective departments. The languages offered are French, German, Spanish, Latin, Chinese, Greek, and Hebrew.

Two state-of-the-art Language Laboratories and a computer lab are used during and outside of regular class sessions and provide opportunity for the showing of slides, films, video films and audio-taped programs. State-of-the-art computers are available for computer assisted translation and work on the Internet.

The college maintains affiliations with programs for study abroad and encourages students to spend a summer or a semester at a university in Europe, Latin America, French Canada, or worldwide.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Employment here and abroad with governmental and private agencies; multinational business; in tourism and travel industry; in communication and translation; in education on the primary and secondary level and in bilingual/bicultural agencies. Excellent preparation for graduate studies in languages, international business, law, international relations and global studies.

  Foreign Language and International Studies Program

This program is available in two options: A. Government and B. Business.

1. International Studies/Government Option:
   In an increasingly complex world, learning about the ways in which other nations live, think and conduct their affairs is of the greatest importance. In recognition of this fact, this program option is offered jointly by the Department of Foreign Languages and the Department of Political Science. Thorough study of one modern language is combined with courses in political science, geography, history, economics and the appropriate area studies. A working knowledge of a second foreign language may be acquired through electives. Internships on the state and federal level are available and recommended, as is study abroad. This program provides excellent preparation for entry level positions in government service, as well as for graduate studies in political science, international relations, intercultural/global studies and law.

2. International Studies/Business Option:
   In recognition of the ever increasing interdependence of the economies of the nations of the world, and of the vital role of cross-cultural understanding in managing international cooperation, this program is offered in conjunction with the School of Business. The program prescribes competency in one or two modern languages including orientation in the culture of the regions where these languages are spoken and in the ways they conduct their business affairs. Internships are recommended and provide practical experience. Study abroad is also recommended. This program provides excellent preparation for entry level positions in companies doing business internationally, in government service and international agencies, and for graduate studies in business as well as public and international affairs.
    

The literature course offerings are designed to develop the student’s appreciation of the cultural and aesthetic system of the people under study. They are supported by courses in linguistics as well as by cognate courses in philosophy, psychology, sociology, history and the arts.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Graduate School, college teaching and professional translation.

  Foreign Language Teaching Program - Spanish K-12

The objectives of the program are: (1) to give the students an opportunity to become broadly educated in the areas of Spanish language and culture, and (2) to provide a program of teacher education which promotes growth, development, professionalism and expertise for successful teaching.

Students who wish to prepare themselves as secondary Spanish teachers must make formal application to the teacher education program through the School of Education. For a detailed explanation of all requirements refer to the catalog portion under Education.

Students who wish to enter the Language Teaching Program, Spanish K-12, must make this decision by the end of the first semester of their sophomore year. Due to strict Pennsylvania Certification requirements and the degree of mastery necessary to teach a foreign language, specific preparation for this profession must begin no later than the above deadline.

Majors in the Foreign Language Teaching program must take a proficiency test in Spanish during the second semester of the sophomore year. Students who do not achieve a grade of C plus or better will be asked to change to another language program or a different major.

Special Regulations apply to native speakers of Spanish who wish to become certified to teach their native language:

Oral fluency is not considered adequate preparation to enter the teaching program. Such applicants must prove that they understand and can explain the grammatical structure of their native language and of English by passing a written test, given in the language department, with a grade of B or better. If successful, they will receive credit for SPAN 211 and will be accepted into the program. Applicants who test below this minimum will be advised to choose another major. The Advanced Course SPAN 211 is closed to native speakers of Spanish since it is geared to the needs of American students of the foreign language. Once accepted into the program, native speakers may take challenge exams in composition, conversation, civilization, literature, when appropriate, however, introductory and intermediate Spanish courses may not be challenged for credit.

The regulations apply to incoming freshmen as well as all other applicants.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Public and private school teaching in Kindergarten through grade 12. These opportunities have been increasing as more and more school districts realize the importance of improving or re-establishing their foreign language offerings. For students of Spanish, there exist additional career possibilities in agencies with Hispanic clientele, especially for graduates with some background in social work. For teaching on the college level, graduate studies are required, for which assistantships and scholarships are usually available to well qualified applicants.

  Foreign Language Minor

The department grants a minor to qualified seniors upon graduation. Seniors who major in fields other than foreign languages but who have successfully passed five upper level courses plus FL 211 in one foreign language qualify for the minor. A maximum of six hours (two upper level courses) may be challenged by students entering with prior foreign language experience. The last six hours of foreign language must be taken at Gannon. Students interested in this minor should consult with the chairperson of the language department early in their academic career for advice on the sequence of courses to take and must complete an application form for a minor in the Dean's office.

GUIDELINES FOR PLACEMENT IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSES

Advisors please follow these guidelines or consult the Language Department.

All students who have studied a foreign language for a year or less in high school should take CHIN 111, FREN 111, GREK 111, GRMN 111 or SPAN 111. Those who have studied 2 years should begin with 112. Students who have taken 3 or 4 years in high school and wish to continue with the same language, should begin at the intermediate level. Students with more than 4 years should start at the Reading level. Native speakers cannot fulfill requirements with CHIN 314, FREN 314, GRMN 314, or SPAN 314 Conversation. They must substitute another foreign language course in its place.

PLEASE NOTE THAT STUDENTS SHOULD FULFILL THEIR LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT NO LATER THAN THE JUNIOR YEAR.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

Foreign Language Program

Chinese Language

CHIN 111: Introductory Chinese I
Acquisition of basic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese. For students with no background in Chinese or only one year of high school Chinese.
3 credits

CHIN 112: Introductory Chinese II
Acquisition of basic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese. For students with one semester of university level Chinese or equivalent.
Prerequisite: CHIN 111
3 credits

CHIN 314: Chinese Conversation
Increased practice in spoken Chinese to increase fluency and idiomatic and cultural authenticity in speech.
Prerequisites: Director permission, not open to native speakers, CHIN 112.
3 credits

CHIN 390-395: Independent Study/Special Topics
Prerequisites: CHIN 111, CHIN 112, CHIN 314
1-3 credits

  French Language

FREN 111: Introductory French I
Acquisition of basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing French. For students with no background in French or only one year of high school French.
Prerequisite: Directors permission.
3 credits, Fall

FREN 112: Introductory French II
Acquisition of basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing French. For students with no background in French or only one year of high school French.
Prerequisite: FREN 111 or equivalent or Directors permission.
3 credits, Spring

FREN 210: Intermediate French I
Continuation of skills acquisition with emphasis on spoken French.
Prerequisites: FREN 112 or equivalent or Directors permission.
3 credits, Fall

FREN 211: Intermediate French II
Review of the language skills and study of advanced French grammar. A prerequisite for all other upper level French courses.
Prerequisite: FREN 210 or 4 years of high school French, or Director's permission.
3 credits, Spring

FREN 232: Reading French
Preparation for more advanced reading in French.
Prerequisite: FREN 211 or equivalent.
3 credits

FREN 240: French Phonetics
Theory of speech production; discrimination of oral styles including voice inflection and gesture.
Prerequisite: FREN 211 or equivalent
3 credits

FREN 312: French Civilization I
French civilization from beginning to French Revolution.
Prerequisites: FREN 211, FREN 232 or equivalent
3 credits

FREN 313: French Civilization II
Contemporary society in France.
Prerequisites: FREN 211, FREN 232 or equivalent
3 credits

FREN 314: French Conversation
Increased fluency, idiomatic and cultural authenticity are emphasized.
Prerequisites: FREN 211 or equivalent, not open to native speakers.
3 credits

FREN 315: Advanced French Grammar
Further training in correct grammar, speech, and composition. Required for majors.
Prerequisites: FREN 211 or equivalent
3 credits

FREN 316: French Composition
Advanced training in composition and stylistics.
Prerequisites: FREN 211, 315 or equivalent
3 credits

FREN 317: French for Business I
Introduction to general business vocabulary to cover the organization of French businesses, banking, transport, international business, stock market, insurance, looking for a job, business letters.
Prerequisite: FREN 211 or Director's permission.
3 credits

FREN 318: French for Business II
A continuation of FREN 317 with further development of French business culture, case studies of businesses, study of overall French economy, and its links in the global economy.
Prerequisite: FREN 317 or equivalent
3 credits

French Literature

FREN 320: Popular French Fiction
Study of the popular short story and novel in post-war France.
Prerequisite: FREN 211, FREN 232 or equivalent
3 credits

FREN 331: Survey of French Literature, Part I
Major movements and figures. Reading of representative works from the beginnings to 1800.
Prerequisites: FREN 211, FREN 232 or equivalent
3 credits

FREN 332: Survey of French Literature, Part II
Major movements and figures. Reading of representative works.
Prerequisites: FREN 211, FREN 232 or equivalent
3 credits

FREN 335-338: Readings in French Literature and Culture
Topics for this advanced course will vary from semester to semester by genre and literary period.
Prerequisites: 3 upper level French courses or Director's permission
3 credits

FREN 390-395: Independent Studies/Special Topics
1-3 credits

FREN 396-397: Study Abroad
Credit awarded for participation in classes and activities taught in French and arranged abroad by the University, either for a semester or in the summer.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department.
12-18 credits, Fall and Spring
6-9 credits, Summer

FREN 399: Senior Oral
Required of all foreign language majors except teacher candidates, in the semester immediately prior to graduation. Independent study/research on a topic approved by the department, resulting in a paper written in the foreign language and defended in the language during the oral examination. A written foreign language skills test is part of this requirement.
1 credit

  German Language

GRMN 111: Introductory German I
Acquisition of basic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing German. For students with no background in German or only one year of high school German.
Prerequisite: Director's permission
3 credits, Fall

GRMN 112: Introductory German II
Acquisition of basic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing German.
Prerequisite: GRMN 111 or equivalent or Director's permission.
3 credits, Spring

GRMN 210: Intermediate German I
Continuation of skills acquisition with emphasis on spoken German.
Prerequisites: GRMN 111, 112 or equivalent or Director's permission
3 credits, Fall

GRMN 211: Intermediate German II
Review of language skills and study of advanced German grammar. A prerequisite for all upper level German courses.
Prerequisite: GRMN 210, or 4 years of high school German or Director's permission.
3 credits, Spring

GRMN 232: Reading German
Preparation for more advanced reading in German.
Prerequisite: GRMN 211 or equivalent.
3 credits

GRMN 312: German Civilization I
Contemporary society in the German-speaking countries.
Prerequisites: GRMN 211 or equivalent
3 credits

GRMN 313: German Civilization II
Contemporary society in the German-speaking countries.
Prerequisites: GRMN 211 or equivalent
3 credits

GRMN 314: German Conversation
Increased fluency, idiomatic and cultural authenticity are emphasized.
Prerequisites: GRMN 211 or equivalent, not open to native speakers
3 credits

GRMN 315: Advanced German Grammar
Further training in correct grammar, composition and speech.
Prerequisite: GRMN 211 or Director's permission or equivalent
3 credits

GRMN 316: German Composition
Advanced training in composition and stylistics.
Prerequisites: GRMN 211, 315
3 credits

GRMN 317: German for Business I
Introduction to general business vocabulary to cover the organization of German businesses, banking, transport, international business, stock market, insurance, looking for a job, business letters.
Prerequisite: GRMN 211 or Director's permission.
3 credits

GRMN 318: German for Business II
A continuation of GRMN 317 with further development of German business culture, case studies of businesses, study of overall German economy, and its links in the global economy.
Prerequisite: GRMN 317 or Director's permission .
3 credits

German Literature

GRMN 322: Modern German Fiction
Prose works of Mann, Kafka, Dölin, Frisch, and others.
Prerequisites: GRMN 211, GRMN 232 or equivalent
3 credits

GRMN 331: Survey of German Literature I
Major movements and figures to 1800. Readings of representative works.
Prerequisites: GRMN 211, GRMN 232 or equivalent
3 credits

GRMN 332: Survey of German Literature II
Major movements and figures. Reading of representative works.
Prerequisites: GRMN 211, GRMN 232 or equivalent
3 credits

GRMN 335-338: Readings in Literature and Culture
This advanced course will vary from semester to semester by genre and literary period.
Prerequisites: 3 upper level German courses
3 credits

GRMN 390-395: Independent Study/Special Topics
1-3 credits

GRMN 396-397: Study Abroad
Credit awarded for participation in classes and activities taught in German and arranged abroad by the University, either for a semester or in the summer.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department.
12-18 credits, Fall or Spring
6-9 credits, Summer

GRMN 399: Senior Oral
Required of all foreign language majors except teacher candidates, in the semester immediately prior to graduation. Independent study/research on a topic approved by the department, resulting in a paper written in the foreign language and defended in German during the oral examination. A written foreign language skills test is part of this requirement.
1 credit

Greek

GREK 111: Introductory Greek I
Introduction to the language of the Greek New Testament.
3 credits

GREK 112: Introductory Greek II
Advanced syntax and reading of selected passages of the New Testament, and patristic writers.
Prerequisite: GREK 111
3 credits

GREK 390-395: Independent Study/Special Topics
Prerequisite: GREK 112
1-3 credits

Hebrew

HEBR 111: Introductory Hebrew I
An introduction to Biblical Hebrew grammar, syntax, and vocabulary with selected passages from original writings (Hebrew Bible/Old Testament) read throughout the course.
3 credits

HEBR 112: Introductory Hebrew II
Advanced grammar, syntax, and reading of selected passages of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, allowing students to gain a familiarity not only with the language itself but also with important aspects of Ancient Near Eastern Thought and Culture.
Prerequisite: HEBR 111 or equivalent
3 credits

HEBR 390-395: Independent Study/Special Topics
1-3 credits

Latin

LATN 111: Introductory Latin I
Acquisition of the morphology and syntax.
3 credits, Fall

LATN 112: Introductory Latin II
Language and Civilization of Ancient Rome, selected readings.
Prerequisite: LATN 111
3 credits, Spring

LATN 121: Intermediate Latin I
Prerequisite: LATN 1112 or equivalent
3 credits, Fall

LATN 122: Intermediate Latin II
Review of grammar with selected readings.
Prerequisite: LATN 121 or equivalent
3 credits, Spring

LATN 391: Independent Study/Speical Topics
1-3 credits

Multidisciplinary

MDFL 290-295: Independent Study/Special Topics in English
Taught in English. No foreign language credit. These courses can only be used as free electives
1-3 credits

  Spanish Language

SPAN 111: Introductory Spanish I
Acquisition of basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing Spanish. For students with no background in Spanish or only one year of high school Spanish.
Prerequisite: Director's permission.
3 credits

SPAN 112: Introductory Spanish II
Acquisition of basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing Spanish.
Prerequisite: SPAN 111 or equivalent or Director's permission.
3 credits

SPAN 210: Intermediate Spanish
Continuation of skills acquisition with emphasis on spoken Spanish.
Prerequisite: SPAN 112 or equivalent or Director's permission.
3 credits

SPAN 211: Intermediate Spanish II
Review of language skills and study of advanced Spanish grammar.
Prerequisite: SPAN 210 or equivalent
3 credits

SPAN 232: Reading Spanish
Preparation for more advanced reading in Spanish.
Prerequisite: SPAN 211 or equivalent
3 credits

SPAN 235: Spanish for Medical Personnel
Basic skills for medical communication with Spanish-speaking clientele.
Prerequisite: SPAN 112 or Director's permission. Non-credit course for Spanish majors.
3 credits

SPAN 236: Spanish for Social Work and Mental Health Majors
This course is designed for majors in social work and health sciences. It stresses job related vocabulary and conversational patterns in simulated career situations.
Prerequisite: SPAN 112 or Director's permission. Non-credit course for Spanish majors.
3 credits

SPAN 237: Spanish for Law Enforcement Careers
For Criminal Justice majors and law enforcement personnel. Job related Spanish in simulated career situations.
Prerequisite: SPAN 112 or Director's permission. Non-credit course for Spanish majors.
3 credits

SPAN 240: Spanish Phonetics
Theory of speech production; discrimination of oral styles including voice inflection and gesture.
Prerequisite: SPAN 211 or equivalent
3 credits

SPAN 312: Latin-American Civilization
Historic and contemporary society of Latin American countries.
Prerequisites: SPAN 211 or equivalent
3 credits

SPAN 313: Spanish Civilization
Historic and contemporary society in Spain.
Prerequisites: SPAN 211 or equivalent
3 credits

SPAN 314: Spanish Conversation
Increased fluency, idiomatic and cultural authenticity are emphasized.
Prerequisites: SPAN 211 or equivalent, not open to native speakers
3 credits

SPAN 315: Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition
Further training in correct grammar, composition, and speech. Required for majors.
Prerequisite: SPAN 211 or Director's permission.
3 credits

SPAN 316: Spanish Composition
Advanced training in composition and stylistics.
Prerequisites: SPAN 211, 315
3 credits

SPAN 317: Spanish for Business I
Introduction to general business vocabulary to cover the organization of Spanish businesses, banking, transport, international business, stock market, insurance, looking for a job, business letters.
Prerequisite: SPAN 211, SPAN 315 or Director's permission
3 credits

SPAN 318: Spanish for Business II
A continuation of SPAN 317 with further development of Spanish business culture, case studies of businesses, study of overall Spanish economy, and its links in the global economy.
Prerequisite: SPAN 317 or Director's permission
3 credits

SPAN 333: Mexican Civilization
Historic and contemporary society in Mexico.
Prerequisites: SPAN 211, SPAN 232 or equivalent
3 credits

Spanish and Latin American Literature

SPAN 331: Survey of Spanish Literature, Part I
Major works and their historic context.
Prerequisites: SPAN 211, SPAN 232 or equivalent
3 credits

SPAN 332: Survey of Spanish Literature, Part II
Major works and their historic context.
Prerequisites: SPAN 211, SPAN 232 or equivalent
3 credits

SPAN 335: Survey of Latin American Literature I
Representative works from the pre-Columbian era through the 18th Century.
Prerequisites: SPAN 211, SPAN 232 or equivalent
3 credits

SPAN 336: Survey of Latin American Literature II
Representative literary works from the 19th Century to the present.
Prerequisites: SPAN 211, SPAN 232 or equivalent
3 credits

SPAN 337: Golden Age of Spanish Literature
Novel and Theater. Principal emphasis on Cervantes and Lope de Vega.
Prerequisites: SPAN 211, SPAN 232 or equivalent
3 credits

SPAN 340: Spanish American Novel
Major movements and representative works.
Prerequisites: SPAN 211, SPAN 232 or equivalent
3 credits

SPAN 390-395: Independent Study/Special Topics
Prerequisite: SPAN 112 or equivalent
1-3 credits

SPAN 396-397: Study Abroad
Credit awarded for participation in classes and activities taught in Spanish and arranged abroad by the University, either for a semester or in the summer.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department.
12-18 credits, Fall or Spring
6-9 credits, Summer

SPAN 399: Senior Oral
Required of all foreign language majors except teacher candidates, in the semester immediately prior to graduation. Independent study/research on a topic approved by the department, resulting in a paper written in the foreign language and defended in Spanish during the oral examination. A written foreign language skills test is part of this requirement.
1 credit

Foreign Language

(Numerals in front of courses indicate credits)

Foreign Language Teaching Curriculum, Spanish K-12

(Numerals in front of courses indicate credits)

*31 credits in single language, 24 credits at FL 211 level or higher.

Foreign Language/Government Option Curriculum