Department of MODERN AND CLASSICAL LANGUAGES
Department Chair: Kin S. Chan
Associate Professors: Michèle Boškovic, Sonia Cintrón-Marrero
Assistant Professor: Agustín Bernal
Objectives
The Department of Modern and Classical languages (MCL) seeks to promote an understanding and appreciation
of other civilizations and cultures. Our language courses provide rigorous training at several
levels stressing proficiency in all the linguistic skills. Offerings also include literature, civilization and cinema
courses in classes conducted in the target language and English. Class size allows close contact between
students and faculty.
Students in our programs will gain professional skills that will prepare them to enter a wide range of careers.
Students in the program may become teachers, prepare for graduate study, or combine their language
with majors or minors in other disciplines to compete successfully in many fields, e.g., business,
publishing, government or social work.
Major: Spanish (BA)
Candidates will complete a planned program of 36 credits in Spanish, exclusive of introductory-level
courses. Courses will be chosen in consultation with the major advisor, and areas of emphasis will
depend on the student’s preference and objectives. Elective courses in related areas will also be chosen in
conjunction with the advisor.
An internship program provides advanced students with the opportunity to assist professors at Eastern in
introductory and intermediate courses while receiving academic credit. Students may choose a field-experience
program in which they will work as aides in language classes in the local school systems. They
may also receive academic credit for work in other community-based social agencies/businesses or may
participate in co-op programs in the United States or abroad.
Degree Requirements
I. Requirements (or equivalents)
A basic linguistic core preparation will be required of all students (certain students, including native
speakers, may offer equivalencies for these courses with formal approval from the department):
SPA 310/311 Advanced Spanish
II. Other Required Courses
SPA 316 Spanish Civilization
SPA 318 Latin American Civilization
SPA 320 Spanish Literature I
SPA 321 Spanish Literature II
SPA 401 Phonetics
One Latin American Literature Course
A study abroad experience is strongly recommended.
Education students are also required to take SPA 430 Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages.
Upon completion of the basic linguistic core and in close consultation with the department, students
will choose from among regular and 1 credit courses to complete the 36-credit major requirement.
No Spanish course graded below a 2.0 in courses numbered 200 and above will be allowed for credit
toward the 36-credit requirement.
Recommended Course Sequence: Spanish Major (B.A.)
Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Discuss all selections
with advisor. Courses taken abroad can count towards requirements and electives. It is recommended
that Spanish majors study abroad after their second year. Freshmen may place into the second or third
year level. Consult with Chairperson as to the recommended sequence.
First Year
SPA 110 Elementary Spanish I 3 credits
SPA 111 Elementary Spanish II 3 credits
General Education Requirements 12-18 credits
Electives 6-12 credits
Total 30 credits
Second Year
SPA 210 Intermediate Spanish I 3 credits
SPA 211 Intermediate Spanish II 3 credits
MCL 365 Special Topics 3 credits
General Education Requirements 12-15 credits
Electives 6-9 credits
Total 30 credits
Third Year
SPA 310 Advanced Spanish I 3 credits
SPA 311 Advanced Spanish II 3 credits
SPA 312 Conversation & Composition 3 credits
SPA 315 Spanish for Spanish-Speaking Students 3 credits
SPA 3** Spanish Elective 3 credits
MCL 3** MCL Elective 3 credits
General Education Requirements 6-9 credits
Electives 3-6 credits
Total 30 credits
Fourth Year
SPA 320 Spanish Literature I 3 credits
SPA 316 Spanish Civilization 3 credits
SPA 318 Latin American Civilization 3 credits
SPA 401 Phonetics 3 credits
SPA 321 Spanish Literature II 3 credits
SPA 3** Spanish Elective 3 credits
Electives 9 credits
SPA 430 Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages 3 credits
(prospective teachers only)
Total 30 credits
Minors: French, Modern Languages, Spanish, Latin American Studies
The Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies offers minors in French, Latin American
Studies, Spanish, or Modern Languages (a combination of languages). It is expected that students will
enroll at the intermediate level of the language for 6 credits and choose 9 other credits according to their
interests. Minoring students will have an advisor with whom they will work out the program most
suited to their needs.
Minor: French
15 credits beyond elementary level (i.e., FRE 110/111)
Minor: Latin American Studies
Latin American Studies is an interdisciplinary minor specializing in the histories, cultures, and social
structures of the region.
The minor consists of 15 credits. The courses that may be used to fulfill the requirement include:
1. Up to 6 credits may be counted from intermediate (200 level) or above-level courses in one or
more of the languages of the region.
2. The following courses currently taught at ECSU:
SPA 318 Latin American Civilization
SPA 323 Latin American Literature
HIS 345 History of Mexico
HIS 346 Central America
PSC 240 Latin American Politics
SOC 355 Latin America: Structure, Change, and Development
SOC/SPA 356 America Latina (taught in Spanish)
MCL/ENG/WST 324 Literature by Women Authors of Latin America
3. Other Latin America-related courses from ECSU or other universities with the consent of the
Coordinator.
4. Independent studies courses that focus on a Latin America-related issue.
Minor: Modern Languages
9 credits in one language beyond elementary level; 6 credits in another language
Minor: Spanish
15 credits beyond elementary level (i.e., SPA 110/111)
Courses of Instruction: French Language and Literature
FRE 110/111 INTRODUCTORY FRENCH I/II 3/3 CREDITS
Communication-oriented multimedia course that includes elements of grammar, reading for
comprehension, and introduction to the cultures of the French-speaking world.
FRE 116 INTRODUCTION TO THE FRENCH-SPEAKING WORLD* 3 CREDITS
Presentation of the French-speaking world through films; discussion of how these films represent and
illustrate political, social and cultural issue. Topics include colonization and decolonization, ethnic
minorities, racism, feminism, cinema, television, painting, music and songs, and popular culture.
Taught in English; film with English subtitles.
* = GER Course
FRE 210/211 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I/II 3/3 CREDITS
PREREQUISITE: 2 YEARS OF HS FRENCH OR 1 YEAR OF COLLEGE FRENCH OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR.
Development of the four basic skills, grammar review, and reading of selected materials of cultural and
literary interest.
FRE 231 (MCL 231, WST 231) WOMEN WRITERS FROM FRENCH-SPEAKING COUNTRIES* 3 CREDITS
Course will emphasize themes, style, society and culture in works of fiction by contemporary
Francophone women writers from North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia.
This course is taught in English and may be repeated for credit with change in content.
FRE 310/311 ADVANCED FRENCH I/II 3/3 CREDITS
PREREQUISITE: FRE 210-211 OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR
Development of speaking and writing skills, consolidation of grammatical knowledge, and enrichment
of vocabulary through study of a selection of cultural and literary readings.
FRE 313 LANGUAGE AND STYLE I: CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION 3 CREDITS
PREREQUISITE: FRE 210-211 OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR
Intense study of conversational French. Learning of oral techniques of communication in conjunction
with bi-weekly topics of conversation and composition.
FRE 314 LANGUAGE AND STYLE II: STYLISTICS 3 CREDITS
PREREQUISITE: FRE 210-211 OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR
Intense study of language and style in texts of different genres and periods. Includes written exercises
such as pastiches, and occasional translation exercises.
FRE 316 CULTURES OF THE FRENCH-SPEAKING WORLD 3 CREDITS
PREREQUISITE: FRE 210-211 OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR
Aims to introduce students to French civilization and to familiarize students with today’s cultures of
French-speaking countries from a historical, political, social, and artistic perspective.
FRE 320 LITERATURE I: FRANCE 3 CREDITS
PREREQUISITE: FRE 210-211 OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR
French literature in a historical-cultural perspective, from the Middle Ages to the present, with a
particular emphasis on the 19th and 20th century.
FRE 321 LITERATURE II: FRENCH-SPEAKING WORLD 3 CREDITS
PREREQUISITE: FRE 210-211 OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR
Literature of French Canada, the Caribbean, and North and Sub-Saharan Africa, in a historical-cultural
perspective.
FRE 365 TOPICS IN FRENCH AND FRANCOPHONE STUDIES 3 CREDITS
PREREQUISITE: FRE210-211 OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR.
Note: May be repeated with credit with a change of topic.
Selected topics in French literature, language, or culture
FRE 430 METHODS OF TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGE 3 CREDITS
Course designed to introduce student to current methodologies (K-12) with special emphasis given to
the proficiency-oriented classroom. Emphasis placed on rapidly changing contemporary pedagogy.
Course includes readings, awareness of professional journals and organizations, observation of FL classes,
and a class project. Cross-listed with MCL 430 and Spanish 430. Taught in English.
FRE 480 INDEPENDENT STUDY 3-6 CREDITS
PREREQUISITE: CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR REQUIRED
Independent study in literature, culture, or linguistics.
FRE 490 INTERNSHIP 3 CREDITS
Note: Open only to advanced students with Department approval.
Students serve as aides, usually in first and second year classes. Objective is to give students practical
experience in a classroom setting.
FRE 492 DIRECTED STUDY 3-6 CREDITS
PREREQUISITE: CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR REQUIRED
FRE 495 FIELD EXPERIENCE 3-6 CREDITS
PREREQUISITE: APPROVAL OF DEPARTMENT
Note: Open only to advanced students with Department approval.
ITA 110 INTRODUCTORY ITALIAN I 3 CREDITS
A beginning-level Italian course designed to stress the four basic language skills and cultural awareness of
Italian civilization. It will emphasize intensive oral and written practice as well as multimedia learning
activities.
ITA 111 INTRODUCTORY ITALIAN II 3 CREDITS
PREREQUISITE: ITA 110 OR CONSENT OF THE INSTRUCTOR
Introductory Italian II, a continuation of Italian I, is designed to stress the four basic language skills and
cultural awareness of Italian civilization. It will emphasize intensive oral and written practice, as well as
multimedia learning activities.
Courses of Instruction: Modern and Classical Languages
FRE 231 (MCL 231, WST 231) WOMEN WRITERS FROM FRENCH-SPEAKING COUNTRIES* 3 CREDITS
Course will emphasize themes, style, society and culture in works of fiction by contemporary
Francophone women writers from North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean, and Southeast
Asia. This course is taught in English and may be repeated for credit with change in content.
MCL 324 (ENG 324, WST 324) LITERATURE BY WOMEN AUTHORS OF LATIN AMERICA* 3 CREDITS
Course will emphasize theme, style, and society in the works of fiction written by Latin American
women. Taught in English.
MCL 365 TOPICS IN LITERATURE, LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 1-3 CREDITS
Special topics in modern and classical languages and cultures.
MCL 375 (ENG 375) LANGUAGE ACQUISITION IN YOUNG CHILDREN 3 CREDITS
Study of the development of first and second language (L1 and L2) in young children (birth through
puberty). Includes infants’ abilities at birth, pre-linguistic development, the first words, and
phonological, syntactic and semantic development. Study of the major issues in L1 and L2 acquisition
theory, such as the critical period hypothesis. Comparison of various theoretical models of acquisition
for L1 and L2. Consideration of social and cultural factors affecting language acquisition.
MCL 492 DIRECTED STUDY 3 CREDITS
PREREQUISITE: CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR
Courses of Instruction: Spanish Language and Literature
SPA 110/111 INTRODUCTORY SPANISH I/II 3/3 CREDITS
A multi-media approach to learning Spanish using video, audio tapes, computer software, and the
laboratory. This course introduces students to Hispanic cultures as they acquire basic skills in the
language.
SPA 113/114 CAREER SPANISH I/II 3/3 CREDITS
Note: Course fulfills college entrance requirement.
Two-semester course designed for those in medical field, business, law enforcement, social work, and
teaching. Textbook covers basic grammar of regular beginner’s course, accompanied by workbooks and
tapes (with vocabulary, dialogues and exercises) on each of above fields.
SPA 210/211 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I/II 3/3 CREDITS
PREREQUISITES: TWO YEARS OF HIGH SCHOOL OR ONE YEAR OF COLLEGE SPANISH,
OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR
Using a multi-media approach, students review and refine skills in Spanish as they continue to learn
about the Hispanic world.
SPA 213/214 CONTINUING SPANISH FOR CAREERS I/II 3/3 CREDITS
Course is designed for students who have studied basic Spanish grammar and want to expand on these
skills while acquiring specific vocabulary and knowledge pertaining to the following careers: social
services, medical services, teaching, law enforcement, business. Emphasis is on conversation. Students
will prepare skits for videotaping as part of their midterm and final exams.
SPA 310 ADVANCED SPANISH I 3 CREDITS
PREREQUISITE: SPA 210/211 OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR
Course will offer an intensive grammar review within a proficiency based context. Emphasis will be on
task-performance, supplemented by multi-media materials and practice in the language laboratory.
* = GER Course
SPA 311 ADVANCED SPANISH II 3 CREDITS
PREREQUISITE: SPA 310 OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR
Course will continue to offer an intensive grammar review within a proficiency-based context. Emphasis
will be on task-performance, supplemented by multi-media materials and practice in the language
laboratory.
SPA 315 SPANISH FOR SPANISH-SPEAKING STUDENTS 3 CREDITS
Note: Taught in Spanish. May be repeated for credit with a change in content.
Designed to improve command of the language by native speakers. Grammar, composition and readings
on Hispanic literature and culture. (may substitute for 310 or 311)
SPA 316 SPANISH CIVILIZATION* 3 CREDITS
PREREQUISITE: SPA 310, 311 OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR
Study of development of Spanish culture.
SPA 318 LATIN AMERICAN CIVILIZATION* 3 CREDITS
PREREQUISITE: SPA 310, 311 OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR
Study of development of Latin American culture.
SPA 320 SPANISH LITERATURE I* 3 CREDITS
PREREQUISITE: SPA 310, 311 OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR
Introduction to Hispanic literature in historical-cultural perspective.
SPA 321 SPANISH LITERATURE II* 3 CREDITS
PREREQUISITE: SPA 320 OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR
A survey of Spanish literature in historical-cultural perspective.
SPA 323 READINGS IN LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE* 3 CREDITS
PREREQUISITE: SPA 320 OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR
Note: This course may be repeated for credit with change in topic.
Course will emphasize theme, style and society in the works of Latin American authors.
Taught in English or Spanish.
SPA 356 (SOC 356) AMERICA LATINA: ESTRUCTURA, CAMBIO Y DESARROLLO* 3 CREDITS
Analysis of the development of economic, social, and political structure.
SPA 365 HISPANIC STUDIES: SELECTED TOPICS* 1-3 CREDITS
Note: This course may be repeated for credit with change in topic.
Selected topics in literature, language and culture. Taught in English or Spanish.
SPA 401 PHONETICS 3 CREDITS
PREREQUISITE: SPA 310-311 OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR
Course designed to make student aware of intonation patterns and sound differences between English
and Spanish and to diagnose and correct individual speech problems. Includes laboratory work.
SPA 402 SYNTAX 3 CREDITS
PREREQUISITE: SPA 310-311 OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR
Designed to increase student’s grammatical proficiency emphasizing the unique features of Spanish
grammar. Will stress composition aimed at accuracy of expression.
SPA 430 (FRE 430, MCL 430) METHODS OF TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGE 3 CREDITS
Course designed to introduce student to current methodologies (K-12) with special emphasis given to
the proficiency-oriented classroom. Emphasis placed on rapidly changing contemporary pedagogy.
Course includes readings taught in English, awareness of professional journals and organizations,
observation of FL classes, and a class project.
SPA 480 INDEPENDENT STUDY 3-6 CREDITS
PREREQUISITE: CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR
Independent study in literature or linguistics.
SPA 490 INTERNSHIP 3 CREDITS
Note: Open only to advanced students with Department approval.
Students serve as aides, usually in first and second year classes. Objective is to give students practical
experience in a classroom setting.
SPA 492 DIRECTED STUDY 3-6 CREDITS
PREREQUISITE: CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR
SPA 495 FIELD EXPERIENCE 3-6 CREDITS
PREREQUISITE: APPROVAL OF DEPARTMENT
Note: Open only to advanced students with Department approval.
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