Course Descriptions 441 FL 1010 - First Year I (3) (N) Introductory course assuming no significant previous experience with the language. Beginners and students with less than two years of high school language should register for this class. Emphasis on everyday conversation and exposure to cultural perspectives. FL 1020 - First Year II (3) (N) Continuation of FL 1010. Basic language skills including listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. FL 1700 - Conversational Skills for Specific Purposes (1-3) (N) Specific vocabulary and speaking skills in one semester (e.g., nursing, law enforcement, medical, tourism, family language courses, etc.). May be repeated for credit under different titles. FL 1851 - Study Abroad (3) (N) Language and culture studies for students with no previous experience in the target language and culture. Most assignments are performed in English. Prior travel experience does not apply. FL 1852 - Study Abroad (1-3) (N) Language and culture studies for students with no previous experience in the target language and culture. Most assignments are performed in English. Prior travel experience does not apply. FL 2000 - Proficiency Development (1-2) (NH) (CR/NC) Non-graded courses for second-year students to augment foreign language instruction in stress-free activities appropriate to the linguistic level of second-year students. May be repeated under different titles. FL 2010 - Second Year I (3) (NH) Continuation of FL 1020. Assumes completion of first-year or equivalent experience. Students learn to understand and express ideas about their community and the world. Includes listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. FL 2020 HU - Second Year II (3) (NH) Continuation of FL 2010. The learning and application of strategies for acquiring a foreign language. Students also learn how cultural products and practices reflect a culture's attitudes, values, ideas and meaning. The process of language acquisition and the seeking of cross-cultural understanding provide insights into the commonalities of how the human family learns, thinks and communicates. FL 2021 - Second Year II (3) (NH) Continuation of FL 2010 without General Education Humanities credit. Offered through examination only. FL 2030 - Second Year Language Review (3) (NH) This course will prepare students who wish to continue language study. Emphasis on conversational skills and a review of language structure and usage. Prerequisite: FL 2020, though may be taken concurrently. FL 2550 - Cultural Heritage in Translation (3) Variable Title Studies in culture, history, geography, social customs, fine arts and civilization for students with no or very limited proficiency. This course will be taught in English. May be repeated for other non- English speaking cultures. FL 2600 HU - Introduction to Foreign Literature in Translation (3) Variable Title May be offered under any of the languages taught in the department. All Foreign Language HU2600 courses are taught in English and all texts are read in English translation in order to make some of the literature we normally would teach in a foreign language accessible to all students. These courses may introduce students to specific literary periods, literary themes or some prominent authors in specific areas of the world where languages other than English are spoken. May be repeated for credit under different titles. FL 2851 HU - Study Abroad (3) (NH) Language and culture studies for students whose minimal proficiency is Novice High. Language assignments at the Novice or Intermediate-Low levels are performed in the target language. All other assignments are performed in English. Prior travel experience does not apply. FL 2852 - Study Abroad (1-3) (NH) Language and culture studies for students whose minimal proficiency is at Novice High. Language assignments at the Novice or Intermediate-Low levels are performed in the target language. All other assignments are performed in English. Prior travel experience does not apply. FL 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. FL 2920S - Community Service (2) (NH) Students will receive an overview of community service and explore opportunities for service learning in the community. Five preparatory workshops (first week only) followed by 55 hours of approved community service. FL 3000 - Proficiency Development (3) (IL) This is a transition course to upper division. The course focuses on oral proficiency development. Students will learn a variety of techniques and strategies to increase their oral proficiency in a variety of social, educational and cultural settings. Native-speaking students or those who have acquired proficiency through residence in the target language community are not eligible to take this class. Prerequisite: Completion of or currently enrolled in FL 2020. FL 3060 - Grammar & Composition (3) (IL) Required of all majors and minors. Readings to develop conversation, composition and grammar skills. One sheltered section may be offered to students who have not had extensive in-country experience. FL 3160 - Introduction to Literature (3) (IL) Required of all majors and minors. 3160 may be taken concurrently with other literature courses. One sheltered section may be offered to students who have not had extensive in- country experience. FL 3190 - Foreign Language Journal (l) (IM) For foreign language students in the third year who work on publishing the foreign literary journal. Includes selecting articles, editing and preparing journal layout. FL 3220 - Phonetics and Phonology (3) (IL) Analysis of the sounds of language and word formation: practice of native like speech patterns. Required of all teaching majors and minors. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog