Bulletin 2007-2008 - Austin College

CLASSICAL AND MODERN LANGUAGES453 Understanding Japanese SocietyThrough Pop CultureThis course studies modern Japanese societythrough examination of popular cultural artifacts,including popular literature, comics, magazines,films, and animation (anime). Readings, discussions,and class assignments help increasestudent’s understanding of current events andsocial issues in Japan.454 Studies in Japanese ProseThis course will introduce students to a varietyof prose styles in Japanese and will explorethe ways in which the written language is usedto achieve various ends. Readings taken fromdifferent sources cover a range of topics includingJapanese culture, arts, current events, andsocial issues.455 Studies in Japanese PoetryThis course is an introduction to Japanese poeticforms from the ancient era to the modernperiod. Readings will include poetry by premodernmasters as well as modern poets. Classsessions incorporate discussions of the eventsand social issues impacting poetry throughoutJapanese history.460 Advanced DirectedStudy in Japanese(Variable course credit)464 Teaching/Learning ParticipationAn individualized study that includessharing in the instructional process for aparticular Japanese course under the supervisionof the faculty member teaching thecourse. Open only to certain highly qualifiedjuniors and seniors by invitation. (Additionaldetails given in the section on Other LearningOpportunities.)490 Independent Study491 Japanese Honors Thesis492 Independent StudyOff-Campus/NSOCSPANISHA major in Spanish consists of a minimumof eight approved course creditunits. At least seven units must be inSpanish above Spanish 201. At leastthree of these seven must be at the300-level or above and must includeSpanish 481. Only one of the sevenunits may be from among Spanish226, 227, and/or 237, or an approvedimmersion course. At least one ofthe eight courses must relate to Spain;at least one must relate to LatinAmerica. Up to three credits taughtin Spanish that treat Spanish or LatinAmerican history, philosophy, sociology,political science, art history, or economicsmay count for the major withdepartmental approval. One approvedcourse taught in English may alsocount toward the major. Spanish 101,102, and 201 may not count towardthe major.A minor in Spanish consists of a minimumof five approved course creditunits in Spanish above Spanish 201,including at least one course at the300-level or above. Only one creditmay be allowed from among Spanish226, 227, and/or 237, or an approvedimmersion course.Majors and minors are urged toenroll in an approved study abroadprogram in a Spanish-speaking country.Those who do not are advised tospend some summers or Januaryterms in a Spanish-language environment.A student returning from astudy abroad program must take atleast one course in advanced Spanishduring the student’s remaining timeat Austin College.101, 102 Beginning SpanishAn introduction to the Spanish language,oriented toward developing proficiency inlistening, speaking, reading, and writing. (101,summer only; 102, each fall and spring)201, 202 Intermediate SpanishContinues development of proficiency in thefour areas of listening, speaking, reading, andwriting. Prerequisite: Spanish 102 or equivalent.(Each fall and spring)94 |COURSES OF INSTRUCTION