FL 3560. Cultural Heritage II (3) (IM) Variable Title Studies in culture, history, geography, social customs, fine arts, and civilization. May be repeated for other non-English speaking cultures. FL 3570. Special Topics in Culture (3) (IM) Variable Title In-depth studies in culture, history, geography, social customs, fine arts and civilization. May be repeated for other non-English speaking cultures. FL 3610. Literature Survey I (3) (IH) Variable Title A survey of the authors and works of a particular period or place. May be repeated under different titles. FL 3620. Literature Survey II (3) (IH) Variable Title A survey of the authors and works of a particular period or place. May be repeated under different titles. FL 3630. Literature Genres (3) (IM) Variable Title May be repeated under different titles. One literature course is required for regular and teaching majors. May be taken concurrently with 3160. FL 3650. Literature Periods (3) (IM) Variable Title May be repeated under different titles. One literature course is required for regular and teaching majors. May be taken concurrently with 3160. FL 3670. Literature Authors (3) (IM) Variable Title May be repeated under different titles. One literature course is required for regular and teaching majors. May be taken concurrently with 3160. FL 3690. Literature Special Topics in Literature (1-3) (IM) Variable Title May be repeated under different titles. One literature course is required for regular and teaching majors. May be taken concurrently with 3160. FL 3710. Business Language I (3) (IM) Business Language and Practices. Required of all commercial majors. FL 3720. Language for Specific Purposes I (3) (IM) Variable Title This course is content, vocabulary and culture-based. The course focuses on practical vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, professional terminology and cultural interactions on a variety of topics such as language for the medical professions, social workers, law enforcement or tourism. FL 3730. Language for Specific Purposes II (3) (IM) Variable Title This course is content, vocabulary and culture-based. The course focuses on practical vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, professional terminology and cultural interactions on a variety of topics, such as language for medical professions, social work, law enforcement or tourism. FL 3740. Translation/Interpreting I (3) (IM) Basic techniques and procedures used in bilingual translation of non-fiction texts. Written and oral translation of scientific and technical texts. Emphasis will be on the stylistic, syntactic, cultural, lexical, and terminological problems. FL 3850. Study Abroad (1-6) (IM) Language and culture studies for students whose language proficiency is Intermediate Low to Intermediate High. All Intermediate and Advanced tasks will be performed in the target language. All Superior tasks may be performed in English. Prior travel experience does not apply. FL 4190. Foreign Language Journal (1) (IM) For foreign language students in the fourth year who work on publishing the foreign language literary journal. Includes selecting articles, editing and preparing journal layout. 161 FL 4220. Special Topics in Linguistics (3) (IM) An introduction to linguistic structures and semantic elements. The course provides useful information and practice in the language, its structures and usage. The sub-disciplines of linguistics, other than phonetics and phonology (covered in FL 3220), will be studied. These may include lexical analysis, semantics, morphology, syntax, linguistic change and dialectal variation. FL 4340. Foreign Language Acquisition and Teaching for Proficiency (3) (IH) F Theories of Second Language Acquisition, particularly as they apply to the teaching of foreign languages. This course will also review various assessment techniques, the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and the National Standards for Foreign Language Learning. Offered fall semester only. FL 4400. Methods of Teaching a Foreign Language (3) (AL) Sp Practical Methods, techniques and strategies in teaching foreign languages. Emphasis is on planning, teaching and assessment. Offered spring semester only. Prerequisites: FL 3220, FL 4340, the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview and Writing Proficiency Test are required; the department standard is Advanced-Low Students must complete FL 4400 and complete the Praxis II Content Knowledge Exam in French, German or Spanish prior to student teaching. FL 4500/6500. Methods of Teaching a Foreign Language (4) This course presents theoretical premises and research on foreign language acquisition. It uses the standards for foreign language learning as the organizing principle for instructional methods; students design classroom lessons, projects and assessments based upon standards. FL 4500 is designed for students who are working toward a foreign language teaching degree or for teachers not desiring post-graduate credit. FL 6500 is designed for teachers who are seeking to recertify or to become endorsed at the graduate level. FL 4620. Survey of Literature I (3) (IH) Variable Title One literature course is required of regular and teaching majors. Prerequisite: 3160. FL 4630. Survey of Literature II (3) (IH) Variable Title One literature course is required of regular and teaching majors. Prerequisite: 3160. FL 4690. Special Topics in Literature (3) (IH) Variable Title Detailed analysis of a particular body of literature. For students whose proficiency in the target language is at least Intermediate High. May be repeated under different titles. Prerequisite: 3160. FL 4710. Business Language II (3) (IM) Advanced Business Language and Practices. Required of all commercial majors. FL 4740. Translation/Interpreting II (3) (IH) Advanced translation and practice in oral (simultaneous) interpreting of non-fiction texts. Emphasis will be on the stylistic, syntactic, cultural, lexical, and terminological problems. FL 4830. Directed Readings (1-3) (IH) FL 4850. Study Abroad (1-6) (A) Language and culture studies for students whose language proficiency is Advanced or Superior. All tasks are performed in the target language. Prior travel experience does not apply. FL 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) (minimal proficiency level varies with content) Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Engaged Learning & Interdisciplinary OUR/CBL HNRS/BIS ESL LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology AUSV/ATTC CMT CEET/EE CS MFET/ETM MET DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE Arts& Humanities MPC/MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business & Econ MBA MACC/MTAX ACTG BS AD/FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT/MED CHF AT/HLTH NUTR/PEP/REC HPHP COURSES ATHL/PE EDUC Health Professions MHA/MSN MSRS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM MLS NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS/ASTR ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2011-2012 Catalog