FLAN - Foreign Language

FLAN-10300 First-Year Spanish 1

An introduction to the Spanish language, with an emphasis on oral proficiency. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the use of Spanish. This course is also offered in a format specifically designed to include vocabulary useful to selected groups of professionals, for example, teachers, nurses or law enforcement officers. Not open to students with a background in Spanish.

3

FLAN-10400 First-Year Spanish 2

Further study of the Spanish language, with emphasis on communication. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the use of Spanish. This course is also offered in a format specifically designed to include vocabulary useful to selected groups of professionals, for example, teachers, nurses or law enforcement officers.
3

Prerequisites

FLAN 10300

FLAN-10500 Spanish Grammar 1

This course is primarily intended for students majoring in Spanish Language and Culture. Its main goal is to consolidate grammatical skills previously attained. The following verb tenses for regular and irregular indicative verbs will be taught: present, preterite, imperfect, future, conditional. In addition the following material will also be included: possessive adjectives and pronouns; demonstrative adjectives and pronouns; interrogative pronouns; por and para; ser and estar; and relative pronouns. The course will be accompanied by a component of readings and discussions.
3

Prerequisites

FLAN 10400

Corequisites

FLAN 30300 or FLAN 28200 recommended

FLAN-10600 Foreign Language Literature Proficiency

Students whose scores on foreign language literature examinations meet or exceed standards published in this Catalog in Advanced Placement, CLEP, and International Baccalaureate Higher Level tests (or equivalent tests) may be awarded college credits if and when certain university requirements are met. Consult the Office of Admission.

3

Prerequisites

Successful completion of a standardized foreign language literature test

FLAN-10700 First-Year Arabic 1

Introduction to the Arabic language, with an emphasis on oral proficiency. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the language. Not open to students with a background in Arabic.

3

FLAN-10800 First-Year Arabic 2

Further study of the Arabic language, with emphasis on communication. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the use of Arabic.

3

Prerequisites

FLAN 10700

FLAN-10900 First-Year Chinese 1

Introduction to the Chinese language, with an emphasis on oral proficiency.  The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the language. Not open to students with a background in Chinese.

3

FLAN-11200 First-Year Chinese 2

Further study of the Chinese language, with emphasis on communication. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the use of Chinese.

3

Prerequisites

FLAN 10900

FLAN-11300 First-Year Japanese 1

Introduction to the Japanese language, with an emphasis on oral proficiency. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the language. Not open to students with a background in Japanese.

3

FLAN-11400 First-Year Japanese 2

Further study of the Japanese language, with emphasis on communication. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the use of Japanese.

3

Prerequisites

FLAN 11300

FLAN-11700 First-Year Polish 1

Introduction to the Polish language, with an emphasis on oral proficiency. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the language. Not open to students with a background in Polish.

3

FLAN-11800 First-Year Polish 2

Further study of the Polish language, with emphasis on communication. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the use of Polish.

3

Prerequisites

FLAN 11700

FLAN-12100 First-Year Russian 1

Introduction to the Russian language, with an emphasis on oral proficiency. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the language. Not open to students with a background in Russian.

3

FLAN-12200 First-Year Russian 2

Further study of the Russian language, with emphasis on communication. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the use of Russian.

3

Prerequisites

FLAN 12100

FLAN-12300 First-Year French 1

Introduction to the French language, with an emphasis on oral proficiency. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the language. Not open to students with a background in French.

3

FLAN-12400 First-Year French 2

Further study of the French language, with emphasis on communication. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the use of French.

3

Prerequisites

FLAN 12300

FLAN-12500 First-Year Italian 1

Introduction to the Italian language, with an emphasis on oral proficiency. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the language. Not open to students with a background in Italian.

3

FLAN-12600 First-Year Italian 2

Further study of the Italian language, with emphasis on communication. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the use of Italian.

3

Prerequisites

FLAN 12500

FLAN-12700 First-Year German 1

Introduction to the German language, with an emphasis on oral proficiency. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the language. Not open to students with a background in German.

3

FLAN-12800 First-Year German 2

Further study of the German language, with emphasis on communication. The course includes small-group activities to ensure opportunities to practice the use of German.

3

FLAN-19100 First-Year Language in Location 1

Introduction to the study and practice of a selected foreign language in a country where the target language is the primary language. Emphasis is on oral proficiency, and on-site learning ensures numerous opportunities to practice the language. This course is part of a Study Abroad experience. Not open to students with a background in the target language.

3

Prerequisites

Prior approvals of both the Director of the Foreign Language Program and the director of the Study Abroad Program

FLAN-19200 First-Year Language in Location 2

A second course in the introduction to the study and practice of a selected foreign language in a country where the target language is the primary language. Emphasis is on oral proficiency, and on-site learning ensures numerous opportunities to practice the language. This course is part of a Study Abroad experience.
3

Prerequisites

FLAN 19100 and prior approvals of both the director of the Foreign Language Program and the Director of the Study Abroad Program

FLAN-20300 Spanish for Heritage Speakers 1

A language maintenance and development course intended for bilingual students who grew up in a Spanish-speaking home and speak or understand the language to some extent, but have not had prior instruction in the Spanish language and want to improve their language skills through formal study. The course focuses on vocabulary development, literacy skills, grammar, reading and writing, using short stories and other professional publications as texts to examine. The course includes consideration of the relationship between language and culture. Students discuss, write reports, and give oral presentations in Spanish on the stories they have read and analyzed. This course does not fulfill the General Education requirement for Humanities. Restricted to heritage speakers of Spanish.

3

FLAN-20400 Spanish for Heritage Speakers 2

The course focuses on vocabulary development, literacy skills, grammar, reading and writing and includes consideration of the relationship between language and culture. Students are expected to view films from Latin American and Spain outside of class. In class, students discuss the significance and meaning of the films and examine language patterns. Students discuss, write reports, and give oral presentations in Spanish on the films they have viewed and analyzed. This course does not fulfill the General Education requirement for Humanities. Restricted to heritage speakers of Spanish.

3

FLAN-20600 Spanish Grammar 2

This course is primarily intended for students majoring in Spanish Language and Culture. Its main goal is to consolidate grammatical skills attained in Spanish Grammar 1 and advance students to greater competency in understanding and using Spanish grammar. The following verb tenses for indicative regular and irregular verbs will be covered: present perfect tense; pluscuamperfect tense; future perfect tense. The present, imperfect, and pluperfect subjunctive will be included as well as the use of the subjunctive with "if clauses." This learning will be accompanied by a component of readings and discussions.
3

Prerequisites

FLAN 10500

Corequisites

FLAN 20400 or FLAN 28300 recommended

FLAN-20800 Second-Year Arabic 1

This course is designed to increase proficiency in Arabic, expanding vocabulary and enhancing clarity and precision in the use of the language.

3

Prerequisites

FLAN 10800

FLAN-20900 Second-Year Arabic 2

This course is designed to further increase proficiency in Arabic, expanding vocabulary and enhancing clarity and precision in the use of the language.

3

Prerequisites

FLAN 20800

FLAN-21300 Second-Year Chinese 1

This course is designed to increase proficiency in Chinese, expanding vocabulary and enhancing clarity and precision in the use of the language.

3

Prerequisites

FLAN 11200

FLAN-21400 Second-Year Chinese 2

This course is designed to further increase proficiency in Chinese, expanding vocabulary and enhancing clarity and precision in use of the language.

3

Prerequisites

FLAN 21300

FLAN-21600 Foreign Language Workshop

A Foreign Language workshop provides beginning students in a foreign language with practice in reading, writing, and speaking in the target language. Opportunities for practice in pronunciation and conversation enhance oral/aural skills. Consult the Director of the Foreign Language Program for the relevant syllabus in the target language. A variety of workshops are offered.

1

Prerequisites

FLAN 10400, FLAN 10800, FLAN 11200, FLAN 11400, FLAN 11800, FLAN 12200, FLAN 12400, FLAN 12600, FLAN 12800, FLAN 13600, FLAN 19200, FLAN 20300, FLAN 20400, FLAN 23100 or permission of instructor.

FLAN-22300 Second-Year Japanese 1

This course is designed to increase proficiency in Japanese, expanding vocabulary and enhancing clarity and precision in the use of the language.

3

Prerequisites

FLAN 11400

FLAN-22400 Second-Year Japanese 2

This course is designed to further increase proficiency in Japanese, expanding vocabulary and enhancing clarity and precision in use of the language.

3

Prerequisites

FLAN 22300

FLAN-23100 Polish for Heritage Speakers

A language maintenance and development course intended for bilingual students who grew up in a Polish-speaking home and speak or understand the language to some extent, but have not had prior instruction in the Polish language and want to improve their language skills through formal study. The course focuses on vocabulary development, literacy skills, grammar, reading and writing, and it includes consideration of the relationship between language and culture. This course does not fulfill the General Education requirement for Humanities. Restricted to heritage speakers of Polish.

3

FLAN-23300 Second-Year Polish 1

This course is designed to increase proficiency in Polish, expanding vocabulary and enhancing clarity and precision in the use of the language.

3

Prerequisites

FLAN 11800

FLAN-23400 Second-Year Polish 2

This course is designed to further increase proficiency in Polish, expanding vocabulary and enhancing clarity and precision in the use of the language.

3

Prerequisites

FLAN 23300

FLAN-24300 Second-Year Russian 1

This course is designed to increase proficiency in Russian, expanding vocabulary and enhancing clarity and precision in the use of the language.

3

Prerequisites

FLAN 12200

FLAN-24400 Second-Year Russian 2

This course is designed to further increase proficiency in Russian, expanding vocabulary and enhancing clarity and precision in the use of the language.

3

Prerequisites

FLAN 24300

FLAN-24800 Second-Year French 1

This course is designed to increase proficiency in French, expanding vocabulary and enhancing clarity and precision in the use of the language.

3

Prerequisites

FLAN 12400

FLAN-24900 Second-Year French 2

This course is designed to further increase proficiency in French, expanding vocabulary and enhancing clarity and precision in the use of the language.

3

Prerequisites

FLAN 24800

FLAN-25300 Second-Year Italian 1

This course is designed to increase proficiency in Italian, expanding vocabulary and enhancing clarity and precision in the use of the language.

3

Prerequisites

FLAN 12600

FLAN-25400 Second-Year Italian 2

This course is designed to further increase proficiency in Italian, expanding vocabulary and enhancing clarity and precision in the use of the language.

3

Prerequisites

FLAN 25300

FLAN-25800 Second-Year German 1

This course is designed to increase proficiency in German, expanding vocabulary and enhancing clarity and precision in the use of the language.

3

Prerequisites

FLAN 12800

FLAN-25900 Second-Year German 2

This course is designed to further increase proficiency in German, expanding vocabulary and enhancing clarity and precision in the use of the language.

3

Prerequisites

FLAN 25800

FLAN-28200 Second-Year Spanish 1

This course is designed to increase proficiency in Spanish, expanding vocabulary and enhancing clarity and precision in use of the language.
3

Prerequisites

FLAN 10400

Corequisites

FLAN 10500 recommended

FLAN-28300 Second-Year Spanish 2

This course is designed to further increase proficiency in Spanish, expanding vocabulary and enhancing clarity and precision in use of the language.
3

Prerequisites

FLAN 28200

Corequisites

FLAN 20600 recommended

FLAN-29100 Second-Year Language in Location 1

Intermediary course in the study and practice of a selected foreign language in a country where the target language is the primary language.  Emphasis is on oral proficiency and onsite learning ensures numerous opportunities to practice the language.  This course is part of a Study Abroad experience.

3

Prerequisites

Two semesters' proficiency in the target language. Prior approvals of both the Director of the Foreign Language Program and the Director of the Study Abroad Program are required.

FLAN-29200 Second-Year Language in Location 2

A more demanding intermediary course in the study and practice of a selected foreign language in a country where the target language is the primary language. Emphasis is on oral proficiency and onsite learning ensures numerous opportunities to practice the language. This course is part of a Study Abroad experience.

3

Prerequisites

Three semesters' proficiency in the target language. Prior approvals of both the Director of the Foreign Language Program and the Director of the Study Abroad Program are required.

FLAN-29900 Intermediate Practice Language in Location

This course provides for intermediate study in a target language in location.  Intended for Study Abroad students, content will depend upon the university in which the student is enrolled.

1-4

Prerequisites

Completion of four semesters of the target language. With permission, may be taken simultaneously with the fourth semester. Prior approvals of both the Director of the Foreign Language Program and the Director of the Study Abroad Program are required.

FLAN-30000 Topics in a Foreign Language

This topics course focuses on issues relevant to the study of a foreign language and the cultures which communicate in it. This course is intended for foreign language minors or any other students who want to enhance foundation skills in reading, writing, and speaking in a foreign language. Consult the Director of the Foreign Language Program for relevant details. The course is taught in the target language. Topics will vary.

3

Prerequisites

FLAN 20300, FLAN 20400, FLAN 28300, FLAN 20900, FLAN 21400, FLAN 22400, FLAN 23100, FLAN 23400, FLAN 24400, FLAN 24900, FLAN 25400, FLAN 25900, FLAN 29100, FLAN 29200 OR FLAN 29900

FLAN-30100 Spanish Conversation and Composition 1

This course is primarily intended for students majoring in Spanish Language and Culture.  Its main goal is to assist students to reach Intermediate Mid-Proficiency in Speaking/Listening and Writing Spanish.
3

Prerequisites

FLAN 20400, FLAN 28300 and FLAN 10500

FLAN-30300 Spanish Conversation and Composition 2

This course is primarily intended for students majoring in Spanish Language and Culture.  Its main goal is to assist students to reach Intermediate High-Proficiency in Speaking/Listening and Writing Spanish.
3

Prerequisites

FLAN 20600, FLAN 30100 and FLAN 20400 or FLAN 28300

FLAN-31100 Reading and Writing Chinese 1

This course is primarily intended for students minoring in Chinese. Its main goals are to develop skills in reading and writing Chinese characters and to assist students in reaching Intermediate Level Proficiency in these same areas. It is the first course of two. Both courses focus on intensive practice in reading and writing in Chinese characters. Students will read narratives using Chinese characters, and these narratives will facilitate students' access to Chinese culture and literary tradition. Students will learn to write approximately 500 characters and type approximately 800.  This course does not satisfy the General Education requirement for Humanities.
3

Prerequisites

FLAN 21400

FLAN-31400 Reading and Writing Chinese 2

This course is a continuation of FLAN 31100 and is primarily intended for students minoring in Chinese. Its main goal, in conjunction with its prerequisite, is to assist students in reaching Intermediate Level Proficiency in reading and writing in Chinese. Narratives using Chinese characters will provide more information on Chinese culture and further access to Chinese literary tradition.  Students will learn to write 500 more characters and type nearly 800 additional characters. This course does not satisfy the General Education requirement for Humanities.

3

Prerequisites

FLAN 31100

FLAN-31500 Third-Year Japanese 1

This course is designed for advanced students to further increase proficiency in Japanese, expanding vocabulary and enhancing clarity and precision in the use of the language.

3

Prerequisites

FLAN 22400

FLAN-34200 Russian Conversation and Composition 1

This course is designed for advanced students to further increase proficiency in Russian, expanding vocabulary and enhancing clarity and precision in the use of the language.  It is primarily intended for students minoring in Russian.  Its main goal is to assist students to reach Intermediate Mid-Level proficiency in Speaking/Listening and Writing Russian. Knowledge and use of the Cyrillic alphabet is enhanced. Readings from the contemporary Russian press and historically important short cinematic performances reflecting aspects of Russian culture are included for practice in reading, speaking, and writing.  This course does not satisfy the General Education requirement for Humanities.

3

Prerequisites

FLAN 24400

FLAN-34300 Russian Conversation and Composition 2

This course is primarily intended for students minoring in Russian and is a sequel to FLAN 34200 Russian Conversation and Composition 1. Students will develop more intense facility in reading, speaking, and writing Russian. Students will expand their vocabulary base, learn more idiomatic expressions, and read and write more difficult prose. The main goal of this course is to assist students to reach Intermediate High-Level proficiency in Speaking, Listening, and Writing Russian. Russian short fiction and other readings reflecting aspects of Russian culture are included for practice in reading, translating, speaking, and writing. This course does not satisfy the General Education requirement for Humanities.

3

Prerequisites

FLAN 34200

FLAN-36300 Spanish Linguistics

This course will delve into the study of phonetics (the minimal unit that makes up languages);  phonology (how speech sounds are produced) and improving pronunciation; morphology (how words are formed out of smaller meaningful units);  syntax (how sentences and other phrases can be constructed out of smaller phrases and words).  Additionally the course will include major pronunciation differences across the Spanish-speaking world with special attention paid to Latin America, Basque, Gallego, and Catalan Spanish.
3

Prerequisites

FLAN 20600

FLAN-37200 Spain and Its Literature

Spanish majors will familiarize themselves with the literature of Spain from the epic poem Cantar de Mio Cid, to the works of Juan Ruiz, the Arcipreste de Hita, Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, Lope de Vega, José de Espronceda and other realist poets; and Miguel de Unamuno, José Ortega y Gasset, and Gabriel Miró, among other prominent writers.
3

Prerequisites

ENGL 11200 and FLAN 30300, FLAN 39200 or permission of instructor

FLAN-38000 ePortfolio

An electronically designed and rhetorically selected presentation of the student's writing following program guidelines is submitted with the assistance of the advisor. A specific, original research project may be included. Oral presentation is required. Foreign Language majors only. Pass/No Pass.
0

Prerequisites

Senior status (90+ hours).

FLAN-39100 Third-Year Language in Location 1

This course provides for advanced study in a target language in location. Intended for Study Abroad students, content will depend upon the university in which the student is enrolled.
3

Prerequisites

Four semesters' proficiency in the target language. Prior approvals of both the Director of the Foreign Language Program and the director of the Study Abroad Program are required.

FLAN-39200 Third-Year Language in Location 2

This course provides for advanced study in a target language in location. Intended for Study Abroad students, content will depend upon the university in which the student is enrolled.
3

Prerequisites

Five semesters' proficiency in the target language. Prior approvals of both the Director of the Foreign Language Program and the director of the Study Abroad Program are required.

FLAN-39900 Advanced Practice Language in Location

This course is intended for Study Abroad students who are highly proficient in the target language. Content will depend upon the university in which the student is enrolled.
1-4

Prerequisites

Third year proficiency in the target language. May be taken at the same time as third year courses if approved. Prior approvals of both the Director of the Foreign Language Program and the Director of the Study Abroad Program are required.

FLAN-40500 Community Internship for Spanish Majors

Senior Spanish majors who wish to earn credit through hands-on experience in the many agencies in Chicagoland serving the Latino population will take this course.  150 hours of internship is required, together with other academic requirements, one of which is an acceptable report written in Spanish on the experience.  Students must apply to the Foreign Language Program Director for permission to take an internship.
3

Prerequisites

FLAN 30300, FLAN 36300, at least one culture course taught in Spanish and permission of the Director of the Foreign Language Program

FLAN-45000 Advanced Spanish

This course is primarily intended for students majoring in Spanish Language and Culture. Its main goal is to assist students to reach Low Advanced Proficiency in Speaking/Listening and Writing in Spanish. Students will read and discuss international scholarship on a variety of topics related to studies on Spanish language and culture. An acceptable term paper is required.
3

Prerequisites

FLAN 30300, FLAN 36300, at least one culture course taught in Spanish and permission of the Director of the Foreign Language Program

FLAN-47600 Spanish Seminar

This course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of Spanish-speaking countries worldwide. It will focus on these countries’ most recent social, political, and/or cultural developments. Characteristics of each country studied during the semester will be highlighted for a deeper awareness of their cultural differences and similarities. Spanish major seniors that complete this seminar are provided with unique opportunities to be exposed to the culture of Spanish-speaking countries as well as to work on a focused topic of interest that arises from seminar discussions and readings. The student submits an acceptable research paper and must present the research to the class or preferably at a local or national conference. 
3

Prerequisites

FLAN 30300, FLAN 36300, at least one culture course taught in Spanish and permission of the Director of the Foreign Language Program

FLAN-49800 Independent Study in a Foreign Language

This course provides capable students with an in-depth understanding of the research and writing needed in preparation for graduate studies in a foreign language.  Language major seniors that complete this capstone course are provided with unique opportunities to broaden their knowledge of the target language and its influence on cultures around the globe.  Students in consultation with their advisor or mentor will select a narrow topic to explore throughout the semester. Topics may include issues in history, literature, political science, social justice, sociology, and so forth. The research product (a paper) must be a sustained study with a Works Cited page, using an appropriate parenthetical documentation style.  Quality research could result in publication, a desirable goal. The student who applies for an independent study in a foreign language must have achieved Low High-Proficiency in the target language. 
3

Prerequisites

At least four 300- or 400-level courses completed in the target language. Consent of the mentor and the Director of the Foreign Language Program. To qualify for an Independent Study, a student must have successfully completed 60 credit hours, at least 12 of which were earned at Lewis, and have earned at Lewis University a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.