Courses of Study - William Jewell College

Courses of Study – Languages
Total minimum semester credit hours: 19, 15 of
which must be completed in Japan.
A grade of C- or better in all courses required for
the minor.
Minor in Spanish
The Spanish minor is designed for students who
would like to improve their communicative ability
in Spanish, and to broaden their understanding of
the Hispanic cultures. The ability to communicate
in Spanish will enhance career possibilities for students
who are considering working in a variety of
human service fields, such as education, health,
business and counseling. Spanish minors must complete
16 hours of Spanish courses beyond Spanish
211, and a minimum of 12 hours of those must be
on the 300 level. One 300 level Spanish 320 course
on campus is a requirement for completion of the
minor in Spanish. A grade of C- or higher is
required in each course to complete the minor.
115, 215. Directed Study. 2-4 cr. hrs. For special
cases only, primarily upper-class or transfer students
who need partial credit to finish out the elementary
or intermediate courses, or students who have valid
scheduling problems. Prerequisites for 115: the
equivalent of 111 and consent of instructor.
Prerequisites for 215: the equivalent of 112 and
consent of instructor.
411, 412. Tutorial in French or Spanish.
1-4 cr. hrs. Extensive directed study in an area of
special interest to the student, with preparation and
presentation of reports. Prerequisite: consent of the
instructor. Offered either semester as needed.
French
111. Elementary French I. 4 cr. hrs. A complete
introductory college course in French covering
the skills of listening, speaking, reading and
writing French. Four class sessions per week plus
one conversation session with French Assistant.
Fall semester.
112. Elementary French II. 4 cr. hrs. A continuation
of French 111 using the same methods.
Prerequisite: FRE 111 or its equivalent. In addition
to class sessions with the instructor, there is one
weekly conversation session with French Assistant.
Spring semester.
211. Intermediate French I. 4 cr. hrs. Review of
grammar and vocabulary of the beginning level with
the addition of new elements and an emphasis on
proficiency in the four language skills and culture.
In addition to class sessions with the instructor,
there is one weekly conversation session with
French Assistant. Prerequisite: FRE 112 or its equivalent.
Fall semester.
212. Intermediate French II. 4 cr. hrs. A continuation
of French 211 using the same methods. In
addition to class sessions with the instructor, there is
one weekly conversation class with the French
Assistant. Prerequisite: FRE 211 or its equivalent.
Spring semester.
320. Special Topics in Francophone Literature.
4 cr. hrs. This literature course will address various
topics related to the history, civilization and literature
of Francophone countries. Prerequisite: Any
300 level French course. May be taken more than
once under a different topic. Fall semester every second
and third year.
323. Introduction to French Literature. 4 cr. hrs.
An integrated introduction to French literature for
students with no previous experience in the field. A
detailed study of literature relating to important
moments in French history; study and practice of
techniques of literary analysis; review of selected
grammar and sentence structure; and opportunities
to speak French. Prerequisite: French 212 or equivalent.
Fall semester.
324. French Novel of the l9th Century. 4 cr. hrs.
An integrated study of the French novel of the 19th
century through selected, representative works; supporting
study of the historical and cultural context
of the 19th century; review of selected grammar and
sentence structures; structured opportunities to
speak French. Prerequisite: any 300 level French
course. Spring semester, every third year.
351. French Theatre of the 17th and 20th
Centuries. 4 cr. hrs. An integrated study of French
theatrical literature of the 17th and 20th centuries
through selected, representative works; supporting
study of the historical and cultural context of the
17th century; review of selected grammar and sentence
structures; structured opportunities to speak
French. Prerequisite: any 300 level French course.
Fall semester, every third year.
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