240 Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities FL 3740 - Translation/Interpreting I Credits: (3) Typically taught: (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 Credits: (1-6) Typically taught: (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 :arget language. All Superior tasks may be performed in English. Prior travel experience does not apply. May be repeated] jp to 10 times for credit. FL 4190 - Foreign Language Journal Credits: (l) Typically taught: (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. FL 4220 - Special Topics in Linguistics Credits: (3) Typically taught: (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 Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] (IH) 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 Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] (AL) Practical Methods, techniques and strategies in teaching foreign languages. Emphasis is on planning, teaching and assessment. Offered spring semester only. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: FL 3220 , FL 4340 , the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview FL 3650 - Literature Periods Credits: (3) Variable Title Typically taught: (IM) May be repeated under different titles. One literature course is required for regular and teaching majors. May be taken concurrently with FL 3160 . FL 3670 - Literature Authors Credits: (3) Variable Title Typically taught: (IM) May be repeated under different titles. One literature course is required for regular and teaching majors. May be taken concurrently with FL 3160 . FL 3690 - Literature Special Topics in Literature Credits: (1-3) Variable Title Typically taught: (IM) May be repeated under different titles. One literature course is required for regular and teaching majors. May be taken concurrently with FL 3160 . FL 3710 - Business Language I Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] (IM) Business Language and Practices. Required of all commercial majors. FL 3720 - Language for Specific Purposes I Credits: (3) Variable Title Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] (IM) 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 Credits: (3) Variable Title Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] (IM) 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. Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog