Modern Languages

ML 100/SW 100 Fundamentals
of Navajo Language I (3-0) 3
A course in the basic fundamentals of the Navajo language on the oral-aural approach. A native speaker is the instructor and much use is made of tapes, etc. Same as SW 100.

ML101/SW 101 Navajo Language II (3-0) 3
Continuation of Navajo I. Whereas Navajo I emphasized speaking, this course will center on reading and writing the Navajo language.Same as SW 101
Prerequisites: ML 100/SW 100 or consent of instructor.

ML 109 Introductory Latin I (4-0) 4
An introduction to the Latin Language. Fall term.

ML110 Introductory Latin II (4-0) 4
Continuation of ML 109. Winter term.
Prerequisites: ML 109 or equivalent.

ML 115 Elementary Spanish I (4-0) 4
A course in grammar, prose composition, reading, and conversation. Beginning Spanish for students with no previous exposure to Spanish. Development of all four language skills, especially listening and speaking. Fall and winter terms.

ML 116 Elementary Spanish II (4-0) 4
Continuation of ML 115. Fall and winter terms.
Prerequisites: ML 115 or equivalent.

ML 118R Spanish of the Southwest (4-0) 4
This course will teach Spanish by studying the Spanish language and culture of the Southwest. It is especially appropriate for students who have lived in a Spanish-speaking or bilingual environment. Students will be prepared in reading, prose composition, speaking, and grammar.

ML 123 Elementary German I (4-0) 4
A course in grammar, pronunciation, reading, and conversation. Fall term.

ML 124 Elementary German II (4-0) 4
Continuation of ML 123. Winter term.
Prerequisites: ML 123 or consent of instructor.

ML 128 Conversation I – German (1-0) 1
Instruction in everyday conversation. Optional.
Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in ML 123 Elementary German I, or obtain consent of instructor.

ML 129 Conversation II – German (1-0) 1
Continuation of ML 128. Optional.
Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in ML 124 Elementary German II, or obtain consent of instructor.

ML 130 Mexican Readings (4-0) 4
This course is offered as part of the Human service program in Mexico which is offered through the Sociology Department. Students read, discuss, and write about Mexican literature and poetry as well as newspaper and magazine articles while they live and do human service work in Mexico. Students enroll at the appropriate level.
Prerequisites: ML 116.

ML135 Introductory Japanese I (4-0) 4
An introduction to the Japanese language. Fall term.

ML136 Introductory Japanese II (4-0) 4
Continuation of ML 135. Winter term.
Prerequisites: ML 135 or consent of instructor.

ML 147 Elementary French I (4-0) 4
A course in grammar, prose composition, reading and conversation.

ML 148 Elementary French II (4-0) 4
Further study of French with emphasis on reading, composition, and conversation.
Prerequisites: ML 147 or consent of instructor.

ML 215 Intermediate Spanish I (4-0) 4
A course in second-year Spanish with emphasis on grammar review, reading, and conversation. Fall and winter terms.
Prerequisites: ML 116 or equivalent.

ML 216r Intermediate Spanish II (4-0) 4
Continuation of ML 215, with greater emphasis on reading and writing. Fall and winter terms.
Prerequisites: ML 215 or equivalent.

ML 219 Intermediate Spanish Conversation (4-0) 4
Students will engage in practical every day situations, as well as discussions on current issues and events through interaction. Fall and winter terms.
Prerequisites: ML 215 or concurrently with ML 216.

ML 223 Intermediate German I (3-0) 3
Second-year German with emphasis on reading, composition, and conversation. Fall term.
Prerequisites: ML 124 or consent of instructor.

ML 224R Intermediate German II (3-0) 3
Study of Germany as a multicultural society. Continuation of ML 223. Winter term.
Prerequisites: ML 223 or consent of instructor.

ML 235 Intermediate Japanese I (4-0)4
Second-year Japanese with emphasis on grammar review, reading, writing and conversation. Fall Term.
Prerequisite: ML 136 or permission of instructor.

ML 236 Intermediate Japanese II (4-0)4
Continuation of Intermediate Japanese I with emphasis on speaking, reading, writing. Winter term.
Prerequisite: ML 235 or permission of instructor.

ML 247 Intermediate French I (3-0) 3
A course in second-year French with emphasis on grammar review, reading, writing, and conversation.
Prerequisites: ML 148 or consent of instructor.

ML 248 Intermediate French II (3-0) 3
Continuation of ML 247.
Prerequisites: ML 247 or consent of instructor.

ML 301 French Composition and Syntax (3-0) 3
Emphasis on advanced reading, grammar, and composition.
Prerequisites: ML 248 or consent of instructor.

ML 303 French Conversation (3-0) 3
Emphasis on speaking everyday French to increase students’ abilities in maintaining ordinary conversations concerning current events and French Culture.
Prerequisites: ML 248 or consent of instructor.

ML 305 Survey of French Literature (3-0) 3
An historical and literary survey of the principal French works of literature from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
Prerequisites: ML 248 or consent of instructor.

ML 308 Topics in French Literature (3-0) 3
Topics will vary; the course may be repeated for a different topic. Offered on demand.
Prerequisites: ML 248 or consent of instructor.

ML 309 Business French (3-0) 3
The goal of this course is to familiarize students with the forms and vocabulary of the French business world such as economics, accounting, manufacturing, tourism, business correspondence, reports, marketing, and transportation.
Prerequisites: ML 301 or consent of instructor.

ML 319 Advanced Spanish Conversation
and Composition I (4-0) 4
A course designed to develop a higher level of proficiency in spoken Spanish based on critical analysis of literary works, cultural aspects, and current issues. Repeatable for credit. Fall and winter terms.
Prerequisites: ML 216R and/or ML 219.

ML 320W Advanced Spanish Conversation
and Composition II (4-0) 4
A course designed to improve the student’s writing skills in Spanish through the use of original essays, description, composition, letters, and the organization and delivery of research papers. This cannot be taken concurrently with ML 496. Winter term.
Prerequisites: ML 215, ML 216R, and ML 319.

ML 330 Mexican Readings (4-0) 4
This course is offered as part of the human service program in Mexico which is offered through the Sociology Department. Students read, discuss, and write about Mexican literature and poetry as well as newspaper and magazine articles while they live and do human service work in Mexico. Students enroll at the appropriate level.
Prerequisites: ML 215.

ML 331 Chicano Literature (4-0) 4
A course on the essays, novels, poetry, and theater of Chicanos in the Southwest. Literature is included from both rural and urban areas with an emphasis on contemporary literature.
Prerequisites: ML 216R or consent of instructor.

ML 332 German Culture (3-0) 3
German culture is an inquiry course exploring the question of German national identity through an examination of German culture. The course includes a historical overview of important trends in German culture and politics, but concentrates on present-day unified Germany.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and some background in German.

ML 333 Advanced German Composition
and Conversation (3-0) 3
Emphasis on advanced reading and conversation as well as on grammar and composition.
Prerequisites: ML 224R or consent of instructor.

ML 334 Topics in German Literature (3-0) 3
Topics will vary; may be repeated for a different topic. Offered on demand.
Prerequisites: ML 224R or consent of instructor.

ML 335 Seminar in German (3-0) 3
Advanced reading and research in selected areas of German Studies.
Prerequisites: ML 224R or consent of instructor.

ML 336 Survey of Spanish Literature (4-0) 4
A survey of Spanish Peninsular literature from the 10th century to the present. Fall term.
Prerequisites: ML 319 and ML 320W or consent of instructor.

ML 337 Survey of Spanish American Literature (4-0) 4
A course in the literature of Spanish America from the colonial period through Romanticism, Realism, Naturalism, Modernism, and 20th century literature with emphasis on the Mexican Revolution and the contemporary Spanish American writers.
Prerequisites: ML 319 and ML 320W.

ML 345 Hispanic Culture and Civilization I:
Spain (4-0) 4
An integrated, interdisciplinary study in Spanish of the culture of Spain as reflected in its history, language, philosophy, psychology, religions, and arts. This course gives students an appreciation of the ways of life and attitudes of contemporary Hispanic people. Fall term.
Prerequisites: ML 216R or consent of the instructor.

ML 346 Hispanic Culture and Civilization II:
Latin America (4-0) 4
An integrated, interdisciplinary study in Spanish of the cultures of Latin America as reflected in their history, language, philosophy, psychology, and arts. This course gives students an appreciation of the ways of life and attitudes of contemporary Hispanic American people. Winter term.
Prerequisites: ML 319 and ML 320W or consent of the instructor.

ML 350 Spanish for the Professions: Topics (4-0) 4
The goals of this course are to familiarize students with the forms and vocabulary of Spanish for the professions such as Business Spanish, Spanish for Education, Spanish for the Sciences, Spanish for the Social Sciences, or other professions. Repeatable under different topics.
Prerequisites: ML 215 and 216R or consent of the instructor.

ML 405 Seminar in French (3-0) 3
Advanced reading and research in selected areas of French Studies.
Prerequisites: ML 301 or consent of instructor.

ML 426 20th Century Hispanic Literature (4-0) 4
A course on contemporary Hispanic authors.
Prerequisites: ML 320W.

ML 427 Hispanic American Novel and Poetry (4-0) 4
A course on the contemporary novel, as well as the poetic masterworks of Spanish.
Prerequisites: ML 320W.

ML 429 Mexican Literature (4-0) 4
A survey of Mexican literature with emphasis on the works of the Revolution of 1910 and contemporary Mexican authors. Alternate years.
Prerequisites: ML 320W.

ML 496 Senior Seminar in Spanish (4-0) 4
Advanced study and research in selected topics. Winter term.
Prerequisites: Two literature courses, ML 320W. No exceptions.

ML 499 Independent Study in Spanish, French,
or German 1-3
Individual research conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Offered on demand for seniors only.
Prerequisites: Approval of department chair and senior standing.

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