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pleted courses at the college level in the same
language. Students who place at the 200- or
300-level on this exam earn from three to
nine hours of advanced placement credit after
completion of six credits of coursework at the
300-level (with grades of C or better) in that
language. Students who have taken the College
Board Advanced Placement Test in high school
and receive a four or five are placed at the
300-level of the appropriate language. Those
students will also receive an additional three
hours of 300-level credit.
Modern Language Center
The Modern Language Center (MLC) is a
multilingual facility to advocate and support
second language and culture acquisition. The
MLC (Jordan Hall, Room 391) includes a
comprehensive foreign feature and instructional
film collection, an up to date audio library, a
large group viewing area, film viewing stations
for individuals, multiregional VHS and DVD
players, Windows and Macintosh based computers
with foreign language capabilities, video
recording equipment, gaming systems (DSi XL,
Wii, etc.) with games in French and Spanish,
etc. The MLC staff is trained in academic technology
and research methodology to support
all facets of language learning and teaching at
Butler.
Courses in English
Language majors can count one FL course
towards a major. Courses taught in English do
not satisfy the foreign language competency
requirement in the College of Liberal Arts and
Sciences.
FL320, Chinese Civilization: An overview of
Chinese civilization from the early dynasties
through the present. This course is taught
in English and does not count toward the
language requirement. (U)(3). Occasionally.
FL380, Methodology in the Teaching of
Foreign Languages: Acquaints students with
current methods of teaching foreign languages.
Provides opportunities for use of the latest
technologies, practical work and discussion of
problems encountered when teaching foreign
languages and cultures. Course is applicable
for teacher certification. (U)(3). On a rotating
basis.
FL390, Seminar: Study in depth of a selected
topic in European, French, German or Hispanic
culture, such as historical or social conditions,
individual writers, artists, political figures
or literary genres. (U)(3). On a rotating basis.
FL480, Topics: Chinese Studies: Study of a
selected topic in the culture of China. Themes
may deal with literary, social, political, economic
and/or ethical concerns. Course may be
repeated with each different topic. This course
is taught in English and does not count toward
the language requirement. (U)(3). On a rotating
basis.
FL490, Seminar: In depth study of a selected
topic in European, French, German or Hispanic
culture such as historical or social conditions,
individual writers, artists, political figures or
literary genres. (U/G)(3). On a rotating basis.
Courses in Foreign Languages
To help students gain fluency, the target
language is used extensively from the first day.
Courses on the 300- and 400-levels are conducted
completely in the target language.
Chinese courses
CN101, Beginning Chinese I: Emphasis is on
spoken Chinese. Develops speaking, listening
and writing skills, and insights into Chinese
culture. Regular practice in the language center.
(U)(4). Annually.
CN102, Beginning Chinese II: Emphasis
is on spoken Chinese. Develops speaking,
listening, reading and writing skills, and
insights into Chinese culture. Regular practice
in the language center. (U)(4). Annually.
CN203, Intermediate Chinese I: Practice in
listening, speaking, reading and writing for
communication skills. Reviews fundamentals.
Uses the Language Center. Prerequisite: One
year of college Chinese or placement by
evaluation. (U)(4). Annually.
CN204, Intermediate Chinese II: Continuing
practice in listening, speaking, reading and
writing for communicative skills. Further
reviews fundamentals. Uses the Language
Center. Prerequisite: CN203, placement by
evaluation or the equivalent. (U)(4). Annually.
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