Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2010 - Immaculata University

Foreign Languages
and Literatures
Marisa N. Pereyra, Chair
Kathleen M. Clark
Israel Rolon-Barada
Sister Marie Lorraine Bruno, Emerita
OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of our major programs in foreign
languages and literatures and in international business foreign
language, students will:
• demonstrate a knowledge of and an appreciation for the
language and culture of peoples other than their own by means
of a program of integration and cooperation for the purpose of
better human relations and world peace
• respond to the challenges of globalization facing our
contemporary society by achieving the ability to interact with
the world community and be prepared with specialized
cultural and linguistic training to assume careers in business
and industry in the global marketplace, in government and
social service work, in libraries and translation, and in
education
• integrate and synthesize their foreign language experience
with business, education, political science, and other
disciplines within the liberal arts
• demonstrate a basic knowledge of the language and content of
the great works of ancient and modern authors in their
historical setting, recognizing that this heritage impacts the
present and future.
CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS
• Concentrations are available in French and Spanish. For
requirements, see listings under each language section.
• Concentration in International Business Foreign Language, an
interdisciplinary program, is available to students who fulfill the
requirements in the foreign language (French or Spanish) and
the business/accounting/economics requirements. See lists of
course requirements under each language section and under the
Business, Accounting, and Economics Department offerings.
• Students concentrating in foreign languages may obtain
teaching certification insecondary education (K-12). See the
education requirements listed under the Education Department.
• Students concentrating in major programs offered by the
university are eligible to complete a minor field in French or
Spanish. See requirements listed under each language section.
STUDY ABROAD
Immaculata University co-sponsors study abroad programs at
universities throughout the world. These sessions have been
designed to meet the needs of students who wish to continue the
study of a language in the country in which it is spoken or pursue
study of a discipline other than language in another country.
Students who achieve satisfactory grades may receive academic
credit for this program.
CERTIFICATE AND MINOR PROGRAMS
Certificates and minors in one or more foreign languages are
available to students who successfully complete 18 semester hours
chosen from departmental offerings with approval of the
department.
COURSES CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH
CROSS CULTURAL STUDIES
CCS 103 Comparing Cultures-U.S./Others (3)
Study of the assumptions and values of mainstream U.S. culture
as contrasted with other cultures of the world. Oral presentations,
roundtable discussions, and written essays to encourage contrastive
analysis of U.S. and other cultures. Open only to international students.
CCS 300 Crossing Borders: Hispanic Women’s Images in the
U.S. (3)
Topics concerning Hispanic females in the U.S., the restrictions
imposed on them by the roles ascribed by American society, and
how they adapt to or rebel against such limitations. Themes of
exile, machismo, marginalization, integration and freedom will be
explored. Students will be able to contrast and compare their own
experiences in American society with those of the many Latin-
American cultures in the United Sates in order to discover a
universal global female experience. The course will be conducted
in English. Students may receive credit for Spanish 300, with
approval from the department, only if written assignments are
submitted in Spanish. (offered on-line)
CCS 320 Hispanic Cultures (3)
Students will learn the most important traits of the cultures of
the Spanish-speaking world within and outside of the United States.
They will further develop their sensitivity toward and appreciation
of Hispanic cultures. Offered only through corporate training
opportunities. (Prerequisites: SPAN 160, 161, 162)
CCS 335 HON: Global Studies (3)
This is a course in theories of globalization. As the peoples of
the world become more interdependent in terms of technology,
economics, and cross-cultural exchange, various issues arise. We
will examine the major views of globalization and its critics and
examine how the process occurs in the context of one particular
non-Western city. (Cross-cultural studies course)
CCS 340 Cross Cultural Communication (3)
Exploration of the dynamics of international diversity and
intercultural communication within the context of the globalization
of the world economy. (Meets cross cultural course requirement)
CCS 341 Cultural Modes of Expression (3)
An exploration of the nuances of intercultural expression in the
global community for an awareness and sensitivity needed for
mutual understanding in international affairs. (Offered only in
ACCEL ® accelerated format.)
CCS 380 International Business Seminar (3)
In-depth analysis and application of conducting business in a
foreign country.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
ESL 215 Advanced Oral English (3)
Vocabulary development and emphasis on idiomatic use of
spoken English. Improvement of pronunciation through class work
and recordings prepared by students. Appropriate written exercises.*
ESL 220 Advanced Written/Oral English (3)
Exercises aimed at developing facility in written and spoken
English. Grammar review. Vocabulary development.*
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