Foreign Languages and Literatures

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College of Liberal Arts
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
907-474-7396 

Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures


B.A., Foreign Languages

Open new worlds of opportunity with a degree in foreign languages at UAF. As the northernmost department of modern languages on the planet, we offer unique insights and experiences that will take you around the world and prepare you for careers in the global economy of the 21st century.

Our program allows you to study French, German, Japanese, Russian and Spanish. Depending on your preference, you can focus your degree on one or two languages. As a foreign languages major, you’ll also have exciting opportunities to study abroad and experience other cultures firsthand.

Minimum Requirements for Foreign Languages Bachelor's Degree: 120 credits

Learn more about the bachelor’s degree in foreign languages, including an overview of the program, career opportunities and more.


B.A., Japanese Studies 

Students majoring in Japanese studies are required to successfully complete at least one semester of an exchange program in Japan. Spending a full academic year abroad is strongly encouraged.

Minimum Requirements for Japanese Studies Bachelor's Degree: 120 credits

Learn more about the bachelor’s degree in Japanese studies, including an overview of the program, career opportunities and more.


Courses

Chinese (CHNS F101+)

CHNS F101X      Elementary Chinese I      (h)
5 Credits

Offered Fall

First year spoken and written Chinese. Emphasis on the basic elements of the language to acquire skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. About 300 characters will be taught. Cultural aspects will be presented.

Attributes: UAF GER Humanities Req

Lecture + Lab + Other: 5 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

CHNS F102X      Elementary Chinese II      (h)
5 Credits

Offered Spring

First year spoken and written Chinese. Emphasis on the basic elements of the language to acquire skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Approximately 300 characters will be taught. Cultural aspects are presented.

Prerequisites: CHNS F101X.

Attributes: UAF GER Humanities Req

Lecture + Lab + Other: 5 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

CHNS F201      Intermediate Chinese I      (h)
4 Credits

Offered Fall Even-numbered Years

Continuation of CHNS F102X. Continue to gain language skills by learning more characters/vocabulary and broadened sentence patterns. About 200 characters and 700 vocabulary words will be taught.

Prerequisites: CHNS F102X.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 4 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

CHNS F202      Intermediate Chinese II      (h)
4 Credits

Offered Spring Odd-numbered Years

Continuation of CHNS F102. Continue to gain language skills by learning more characters/vocabulary and broadened sentence patterns. About 200 characters and 700 vocabulary words will be taught.

Prerequisites: CHNS F201.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 4 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

Foreign Languages (FL)

FL F200X      World Literature      (h)
3 Credits

Offered Fall, Spring and Summer

Introduction to a wide variety of literary texts from different world cultures. Includes a range of approaches to genres that may include myth, poetry, storytelling, drama and essays. Students will gain an understanding of cross-cultural differences and similarities. Course may be repeated for credit when content varies.

Cross-listed with ENGL F200X.

Attributes: UAF GER Humanities Req

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

FL F433      Studies in French and European Cinema      (h)
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

The course discusses the evolution of French and European cinema in historical and artistic contents.

Prerequisites: ENGL F217X or FLPA F217X; WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X or WRTG F214X; FREN F301 or FREN F302.

Cross-listed with FREN F433, FLPA F433.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 2 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

FL F451      Foreign Language Teaching Practicum
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Methodology workshop for the advanced second language student. Includes language acquisition and pedagogy and employment of these techniques in a lower level language classroom under the supervision of a classroom teacher. Enrollment subject to available classroom placement.

Prerequisites: Completion of FREN F302 or SPAN F302 or RUSS F302 language course.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 3-5

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

French (FREN)

FREN F101X      Elementary French I      (h)
4 Credits

Offered Fall and Spring

Introduction to French language and culture. Development of competence and performance in the language through understanding, recognition and use of linguistic structures; increasing emphasis on listening comprehension and speaking; basic vocabulary of approximately 1,000 words; exploration of the cultural dimension, implicitly through language, and explicitly through texts and audiovisual materials.

Attributes: UAF GER Humanities Req

Lecture + Lab + Other: 4 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

FREN F102X      Elementary French II      (h)
3 Credits

Offered Spring

Introduction to French language and culture. Development of competence and performance in the language through understanding, recognition and use of linguistic structures; increasing emphasis on listening comprehension and speaking; basic vocabulary of approximately 1,000 words; exploration of the cultural dimension, implicitly through language, and explicitly through texts and audiovisual materials.

Prerequisites: FREN F101X.

Attributes: UAF GER Humanities Req

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

FREN F201X      Revision/Early Intermediate French      (h)
3 Credits

Offered Fall

Revision of fundamental French skills via French-language films. Designed for students with previous exposure to French.

Prerequisites: FREN F102X.

Attributes: UAF GER Humanities Req

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

FREN F202X      Intermediate French II      (h)
3 Credits

Offered Spring

Increasing emphasis on reading ability and cultural material. Conducted in French.

Prerequisites: FREN F201X.

Attributes: UAF GER Humanities Req

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

FREN F203      Conversational French II      (h)
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Oral skills improvement. Includes group work, presentations, skits, discussions and vocabulary to improve speaking on specific topics. Does not satisfy core curriculum or foreign language major requirements.

Prerequisites: FREN F102X.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Pass/Fail Grades

FREN F301      Advanced French
3 Credits

Offered Fall

Discussions and essays on more difficult subjects or texts. Translations, stylistic exercises and special grammatical problems. Conducted in French.

Prerequisites: FREN F202X.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

FREN F302      Advanced French II      (h)
3 Credits

Offered Spring

Discussions and essays on more difficult subjects or texts. Translations, stylistic exercises and special grammatical problems. Conducted in French. Continuation of FREN F301.

Prerequisites: FREN F301.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

FREN F431      Studies in the Culture of the French Speaking World      (h)
3 Credits

Offered Fall

Intensive study of selected aspects of the culture of the French-speaking world. Course may be repeated for credit if topic varies.

Prerequisites: WRTG F111X; WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X or WRTG F214X; FREN F302; junior standing.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

Repeatable for Credit: May be taken unlimited times for up to 12 credits

FREN F432      Studies of French Literature      (h)
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Intensive study of authors, literary texts, movements, genres, themes and/or critical approaches. Course may be repeated for credit if topic varies.

Prerequisites: WRTG F111X; WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X or WRTG F214X; FREN F302; junior standing.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

Repeatable for Credit: May be taken unlimited times for up to unlimited credits

FREN F433      Studies in French and European Cinema      (h)
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

The course discusses the evolution of French and European cinema in historical and artistic contents.

Prerequisites: ENGL F217X or FLPA F217X; WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X or WRTG F214X; FREN F301 or FREN F302.

Cross-listed with FLPA F433, FL F433.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 2 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

German (GER)

GER F101X      Elementary German I      (h)
4 Credits

Offered Fall

Introduction to the German language and culture: development of proficiency in the language through understanding, recognition and use of linguistic structures; increasing emphasis on listening comprehension and speaking; basic vocabulary of approximately 500 words; exploration of the cultural dimension, implicitly through language, and explicitly through texts and audiovisual materials.

Attributes: UAF GER Humanities Req

Lecture + Lab + Other: 4 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

GER F102X      Elementary German II      (h)
3 Credits

Offered Spring

Introduction to the German language and culture: development of proficiency in the language through understanding, recognition and use of linguistic structures; increasing emphasis on listening comprehension and speaking; basic vocabulary of approximately 1,000 words; exploration of the cultural dimension, implicitly through language, and explicitly through texts and audiovisual materials.

Prerequisites: GER F101X.

Attributes: UAF GER Humanities Req

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

GER F103      Elementary German I Part I      (h)
2 Credits

Offered Summer

This is a 2 credit, 6-week online course in German language and culture, divided into 3 chapters. Essential parts are beginning communicative competence and performance, vocabulary and grammar, a high level of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as cultural competence.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

GER F104      Elementary German I Part II
2 Credits

Offered Summer

This is a 6-week online course in German language and culture. Essential components are beginning communicative competency and performance, vocabulary and grammar, a high level of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as cultural competence.

Prerequisites: GER F103.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

GER F105      Elementary German II Part I
2 Credits

Offered Summer

This is a 6-week online course in German language and culture. Essential components are communicative competence and performance, vocabulary and grammar, a high level of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as cultural competence.

Prerequisites: GER F104.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

GER F106      Elementary German II, Part II
2 Credits

Offered Summer

This is the continuation of Elementary German II, Part I, a 2 credit, 6-week online course in German language and culture. Essential components are some communicative competence and performance, vocabulary and grammar, a high level of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as cultural competence.

Prerequisites: GER F105.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

GER F201X      Intermediate German I      (h)
3 Credits

Offered Fall

Continuation of GER F102X. Increasing emphasis on reading ability and cultural material. Conducted in German.

Prerequisites: GER F102X.

Attributes: UAF GER Humanities Req

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

GER F202X      Intermediate German II      (h)
3 Credits

Offered Spring

Continuation of GER F201X. Increasing emphasis on reading ability and cultural material. Conducted in German.

Prerequisites: GER F201X.

Attributes: UAF GER Humanities Req

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

GER F301      Topics in Advanced German I      (h)
3 Credits

Offered Fall

Students begin to develop advanced-level German through reading, listening, speaking and writing. The content is organized around a variety of texts selected based on students’ interests. Provides review of intermediate grammar and introduces topics of advanced grammar. Class discussions and assignments will be in German.

Prerequisites: GER F202X.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

Repeatable for Credit: May be taken 2 times for up to 6 credits

GER F302      Topics in Advanced German II      (h)
3 Credits

Offered Spring

Students continue to develop advanced-level German through reading, listening, speaking and writing. The content is organized around award winning German movies and associated short texts. Provides intensive work in strengthening vocabulary and a systematic overview of advanced grammar. Class discussions and assignments will be in German.

Prerequisites: GER F202X.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

Repeatable for Credit: May be taken 2 times for up to 6 credits

GER F431      Studies in the Culture of the German Speaking World      (h)
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Study of the cultures of the German-speaking world. Students may repeat course for credit if topic varies.

Prerequisites: WRTG F111X; WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X or WRTG F214X; GER F301; junior standing.

Special Notes: Course may be repeated for credit if topic varies.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

Repeatable for Credit: May be taken unlimited times for up to unlimited credits

GER F432      Studies of German Literature      (h)
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Intensive study of authors, literary texts, movements, genres, themes and/or critical approaches. Student may repeat course for credit when topics vary.

Prerequisites: WRTG F111X; WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X or WRTG F214X; GER F302; junior standing.

Special Notes: Course may be repeated for credit if topic varies.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

Repeatable for Credit: May be taken unlimited times for up to 12 credits

GER F460      History of German Film      (h)
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

In-depth study of a representative selection of films from the 1920s to the present, taught in English and German (films will be in German with English subtitles). Students of German will have a special discussion session in German and will do reading and writing in German.

Prerequisites: Junior standing.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

Japanese (JPN)

JPN F100A      Japanese Culture and Conversation IA      (h)
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Courses JPN F100A and JPN F100B are introductory courses in the Japanese language and culture with an emphasis on the spoken and written language. Does not meet Perspectives on the Human Condition requirements, or Foreign Language major or minor requirements.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

JPN F100B      Japanese Culture and Conversation IB      (h)
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Courses JPN F100A and JPN F100B are introductory courses in the Japanese language and culture with an emphasis on the spoken and written language. Does not meet Perspectives on the Human Condition requirements, or Foreign Language major or minor requirements.

Prerequisites: JPN F100A.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

JPN F100E      Japanese Culture and Conversation IIA      (h)
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

This is the first semester of second-year exploration of Japanese culture and conversation and requires completion of JPN F100B with a grade of C- or higher. This course does not meet Perspectives on the Human Condition requirements, or Foreign Language major or minor requirements.

Prerequisites: JPN F100B.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

JPN F100F      Japanese Culture and Conversation IIB      (h)
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

This is the first semester of second-year exploration of Japanese culture and conversation and requires completion of JPN F100E with a grade of C- or higher. This course does not meet Perspectives on the Human Condition requirements, or Foreign Language major or minor requirements.

Prerequisites: JPN F100E.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

JPN F101X      Elementary Japanese I
4 Credits

Offered Fall

Introduction to spoken and written Japanese. Student will acquire a vocabulary of approximately 1,000 words and will learn to read and write the two syllabaries, hiragana and katakana, as well as 150 kanji. Cultural dimension is explored implicitly through language and explicitly through audiovisual materials. Courses are taught in Japanese.

Attributes: UAF GER Humanities Req

Lecture + Lab + Other: 4 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

JPN F102X      Elementary Japanese II      (h)
4 Credits

Offered Spring

Introduction to spoken and written Japanese. Student will acquire a vocabulary of approximately 1,000 words and will learn to read and write the two syllabaries, hiragana and katakana, as well as 150 kanji. Cultural dimension is explored implicitly through language and explicitly through audiovisual materials. Course is taught in Japanese.

Prerequisites: JPN F101X or equivalent.

Attributes: UAF GER Humanities Req

Lecture + Lab + Other: 4 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

JPN F201X      Intermediate Japanese I      (h)
4 Credits

Offered Fall

The student will learn to read and write an additional 250 kanji. Conversational ability and listening comprehension enhanced by using videotape materials. Course is taught in Japanese.

Prerequisites: JPN F102X.

Attributes: UAF GER Humanities Req

Lecture + Lab + Other: 4 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

JPN F202X      Intermediate Japanese II      (h)
4 Credits

Offered Spring

The student will learn to read and write an additional 250 kanji. Conversational ability and listening comprehension enhanced by using videotape materials. Course is taught in Japanese.

Prerequisites: JPN F201X.

Attributes: UAF GER Humanities Req

Lecture + Lab + Other: 4 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

JPN F210      Beginning Kanji      (h)
2 Credits

Offered Fall

Students will learn to read and write 500 basic kanji (Chinese characters) through studying their history, composition and artistic value.

Prerequisites: Hiragana and Katakana recognition.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

JPN F301      Advanced Japanese      (h)
3 Credits

Offered Fall

Development of advanced conversational and reading skills. Topics may include: modern Japanese prose fiction; newspaper Japanese; advanced conversation through the study of common contractions and idiomatic usage in the standard Tokyo dialect; and a study of television drama series. May be repeated with different topics.

Prerequisites: JPN F202X.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

Repeatable for Credit: May be taken 4 times for up to unlimited credits

JPN F302      Advanced Japanese      (h)
3 Credits

Offered Spring

Development of advanced conversational and reading skills. Topics may include: modern Japanese prose fiction; newspaper Japanese; advanced conversation through the study of common contractions and idiomatic usage in the standard Tokyo dialect; and a study of television drama series. May be repeated with different topics.

Prerequisites: COM F131X or COM F141X; JPN F301.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

Repeatable for Credit: May be taken unlimited times for up to unlimited credits

JPN F310      Intermediate Kanji      (h)
2 Credits

Offered Spring

Continuation of JPN F210 Beginning Kanji. Students will learn to read and write additional 500 kanji (Chinese characters) through studying their history, composition and artistic value.

Prerequisites: JPN F210.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

JPN F311      Advanced Kanji      (h)
2 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Continuation of JPN F310 Intermediate Kanji. Students will learn to read and write additional 1000 kanji (Chinese characters) through studying their history, composition and artistic value.

Prerequisites: JPN F310.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

JPN F330      Classical Japanese Literature      (h)
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

A survey of the major works and genres of Japanese prose and poetry from the 8th to 18th centuries including Heian tales (monogatari), medieval folk tales and military chronicles, and the playful literature of the Edo period. Major emphases include the Tale of Genji, the Tale of the Heike and mastering the conventions that continue to be both adapted and subverted in modern Japanese literature. Course is taught in English.

Prerequisites: Junior standing.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

JPN F331      Women's Voices in Japanese Literature      (h)
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Selected novels, short stories, poems and diaries by Japanese women from the tenth century to the present which reveal the personal, social, aesthetic and intellectual concerns of women in different periods of Japanese history. Focus on the changing role of women in Japanese society and the role of women writers.

Prerequisites: WRTG F111X; WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X or WRTG F214X; ENGL F200X or FL F200X.

Recommended: HIST F121, HIST F122X, HIST F331.

Cross-listed with WGS F331.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

JPN F332      Japanese Cultural Traditions and Arts      (h)
3 Credits

Offered Fall Even-numbered Years

A study of Japanese cultural traditions and arts as influenced by the religious and philosophical systems of Shinto, Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism. Lectures will cover a wide range of Japanese traditional arts such as tea ceremony, calligraphy, martial arts, Noh, Bunraku, and Kabuki. Course is taught in English.

Prerequisites: Junior standing.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

JPN F333      20th-Century Japanese Prose Fiction
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

A study of selected novels, short stories and film scripts in translation representative of styles and themes which characterize twentieth century Japanese literature. Analysis of each work in terms of characterization, themes, structure, style and as an expression of social problems or intellectual issues in modern Japanese society. Course is taught in English.

Prerequisites: Junior standing.

Special Notes: Course may be repeated for credit when topic varies.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

Repeatable for Credit: May be taken 3 times for up to unlimited credits

JPN F431      Studies in Japanese Culture      (h)
3 Credits

Offered Fall

Further study of advanced written and spoken Japanese through essays, newspaper and journal articles, and television documentaries dealing with topics in Japanese culture.

Prerequisites: JPN F302.

Special Notes: Course may be repeated for credit when topic varies.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

Repeatable for Credit: May be taken 3 times for up to unlimited credits

JPN F432      Studies in Japanese Language      (h)
3 Credits

Offered Spring

In-depth study of Japanese language or literature. Course may be repeated for credit when topics vary.

Prerequisites: JPN F302.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

Repeatable for Credit: May be taken 3 times for up to unlimited credits

JPN F475      Seminar on Contemporary Japan      (h)
3 Credits

Offered Spring

Ties together various threads of the Japanese studies program and gives students an opportunity to apply their knowledge to contemporary issues in Japan. Provides a forum for student presentations of research papers begun in Japan.

Prerequisites: Upper-division semester in Japan at pre-approved program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

JPN F482      Selected Topics in Japanese      (h)
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Focuses on topics not covered in JPN F431 or JPN F432.

Prerequisites: JPN F302; junior standing.

Special Notes: May be repeated for credit.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

Repeatable for Credit: May be taken 3 times for up to unlimited credits

Latin (LAT)

LAT F101X      Beginning Latin I      (h)
3 Credits

Offered Fall

Introduction to ancient Latin language and Roman culture, development of competence through reading original authors with emphasis on vocabulary, recognition and correct use of grammar.

Attributes: UAF GER Humanities Req

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

LAT F102X      Beginning Latin II      (h)
3 Credits

Offered Fall

Continuation of the introduction to ancient Latin language and Roman culture, development of competence through reading original authors with emphasis on vocabulary, recognition and correct use of grammar.

Prerequisites: LAT F101X.

Attributes: UAF GER Humanities Req

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

LAT F201      Intermediate Latin I      (h)
3 Credits

Offered Spring

Continuation of LAT F102X. Increasing development of competence through reading original authors with growing emphasis on grammar usage and vocabulary.

Prerequisites: First year college Latin.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

LAT F202      Intermediate Latin II      (h)
3 Credits

Offered Spring

Continuation of LAT F201. Increasing development of competence through reading original authors with growing emphasis on grammar usage and vocabulary.

Prerequisites: LAT F201.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

Russian (RUSS)

RUSS F100A      Elementary Russian 1A      (h)
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

An introductory course in the Russian language and culture with an emphasis on the spoken and written language. Does not meet Perspectives on the Human Condition requirements, or Foreign Language major or minor requirements.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

RUSS F100B      Elementary Russian 1B      (h)
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

An introductory course in the Russian language and culture with an emphasis on the spoken and written language. Does not meet Perspectives on the Human Condition requirements, or Foreign Language major or minor requirements.

Prerequisites: RUSS F100A.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

RUSS F101X      Elementary Russian I      (h)
4 Credits

Offered Fall

Introduction to language and culture: development of proficiency in the language through understanding, recognition and use of linguistic structures; increasing emphasis on listening comprehension and speaking; basic vocabulary of approximately 750 words; exploration of the cultural dimension, implicitly through language, and explicitly through texts and audiovisual materials.

Attributes: UAF GER Humanities Req

Lecture + Lab + Other: 4 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

RUSS F102X      Elementary Russian II      (h)
4 Credits

Offered Spring

Introduction to Russian language and culture: Development of proficiency in the language through understanding, recognition and use of linguistic structures; emphasis on listening comprehension and speaking; building up to a working vocabulary of approximately 1,500 words; exploration of culture, implicitly through language, and explicitly through texts and audiovisual materials.

Prerequisites: RUSS F101X.

Attributes: UAF GER Humanities Req

Lecture + Lab + Other: 4 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

RUSS F103      Conversational Russian I      (h)
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Verbal skills improvement. Vocabulary is presented to improve speaking on specific topics.

Prerequisites: RUSS F101X; RUSS F102X.

Special Notes: Does not satisfy core curriculum or foreign language major requirements.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Pass/Fail Grades

RUSS F201X      Intermediate Russian I      (h)
4 Credits

Offered Fall

Continuation of RUSS F102X. Increasing emphasis on reading ability and cultural materials. Conducted in Russian.

Prerequisites: RUSS F102X.

Attributes: UAF GER Humanities Req

Lecture + Lab + Other: 4 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

RUSS F202X      Intermediate Russian II      (h)
4 Credits

Offered Spring

Continuation of RUSS F201X. Increasing emphasis on reading ability and cultural materials. Conducted in Russian.

Prerequisites: RUSS F201X.

Attributes: UAF GER Humanities Req

Lecture + Lab + Other: 4 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

RUSS F203      Conversational Russian II      (h)
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Oral skills improvement. Vocabulary is presented to improve speaking on specific topics. Does not satisfy core curriculum or foreign language major requirements.

Prerequisites: RUSS F102X.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Pass/Fail Grades

RUSS F292      Russian Seminar
1-8 Credits

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1-8 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

Repeatable for Credit: May be taken unlimited times for up to 8 credits

RUSS F301      Advanced Russian I      (h)
3 Credits

Offered Fall

Discussions and essays on more difficult subjects or texts. Translations, stylistic exercises and special grammatical problems. Conducted in Russian.

Prerequisites: RUSS F202X.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

RUSS F302      Advanced Russian II      (h)
3 Credits

Offered Spring

Continuation of RUSS F301 Advanced Russian I. Discussions and essays on more difficult subjects or texts. Translations, stylistic exercises and special grammatical problems. Conducted in Russian.

Prerequisites: COM F131X or COM F141X; RUSS F301; WRTG F111X; WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X or WRTG F214X.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

RUSS F392      Russian Seminar
1-8 Credits

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1-8 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

Repeatable for Credit: May be taken unlimited times for up to 8 credits

RUSS F431      Studies in Russian Culture      (h)
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Study of the cultures of the Russian-speaking world. May be repeated for credit if topic varies.

Prerequisites: RUSS F301; junior standing.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

Repeatable for Credit: May be taken unlimited times for up to 6 credits

RUSS F432      Studies of Russian Literature      (h)
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Intensive study of authors, literary texts, movements, genres, themes and/or critical approaches. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

Prerequisites: RUSS F302 or equivalent, and at least junior standing.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

Repeatable for Credit: May be taken unlimited times for up to 6 credits

RUSS F476      Russian Culture and Society in the 21st Century      (h)
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Study of contemporary Russian culture and society through selected literary texts and media representations; examination of the idea of the "Russian North" and its place in Russian culture; consideration of Russian politics and current events. Students will gain knowledge about present-day Russia and its peoples from perspectives, sources and media. Russian Studies majors must complete RUSS F202 and Arctic and Northern Studies majors must complete two ACNS courses.

Prerequisite: WRTG F111X; WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X or WRTG F214X; COM F131X or COM F141X; junior standing.

Cross-listed with ACNS F476.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

RUSS F484      Russian and Soviet Cinema      (h)
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Study of Russian culture and society through the medium of film, focusing on the history of Russian cinema and genres. Designed to familiarize students with topics in film theory, and Russian history and culture from 1900s to the present. Readings and topics reflect issues of current interest.

Prerequisites: Junior standing.

Cross-listed with FLPA F484.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

RUSS F488      Individual Study: Senior Project      (h)
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Analysis and presentation, in the language, of a problem chosen by the student in consultation with the department. The student must apply for senior project and submit a project outline by the end of the sixth week of the semester preceding the semester of graduation. Conducted in Russian.

Prerequisites: At least 10 credits in upper division Russian.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

Spanish (SPAN)

SPAN F100A      Elementary Spanish 1A      (h)
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Spanish language and culture with an emphasis on spoken and written language. Does not meet Foreign Language major or minor requirements.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

SPAN F100B      Elementary Spanish 1B      (h)
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Spanish language and culture with an emphasis on spoken and written language. Does not meet Foreign Language major or minor requirements.

Prerequisites: SPAN F100A.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

SPAN F101X      Elementary Spanish I      (h)
4 Credits

Offered Fall and Spring

Introduction to the language and culture: development of competence and performance in the language through understanding, recognition and use of linguistic structures; increasing emphasis on listening comprehension and speaking; basic vocabulary of approximately 1,000 words; exploration of the cultural dimension, implicitly through language and explicitly through texts and audiovisual materials.

Attributes: UAF GER Humanities Req

Lecture + Lab + Other: 4 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

SPAN F102X      Elementary Spanish II      (h)
4 Credits

Offered Fall and Spring

Introduction to the language and culture: development of competence and performance in the language through understanding, recognition and use of linguistic structures; increasing emphasis on listening comprehension and speaking; basic vocabulary of approximately 1,000 words; exploration of the cultural dimension, implicitly through language and explicitly through texts and audiovisual materials.

Prerequisites: SPAN F101X.

Attributes: UAF GER Humanities Req

Lecture + Lab + Other: 4 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

SPAN F103      Conversational Spanish I      (h)
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Verbal skills improvement. Includes role-playing, problem-solving and situational conversation. Conducted entirely in Spanish.

Prerequisites: SPAN F102X.

Special Notes: Does not satisfy core curriculum or foreign language major requirements.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Pass/Fail Grades

SPAN F201X      Intermediate Spanish I      (h)
3 Credits

Offered Fall

Intermediate course designed for students with a basic knowledge of Spanish. SPAN F201X expands speaking, listening, reading, writing skills and broadens cultural understanding of the Spanish-speaking world for communicating at the intermediate level. Course conducted in Spanish.

Prerequisites: SPAN F102X.

Attributes: UAF GER Humanities Req

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

SPAN F202X      Intermediate Spanish II      (h)
3 Credits

Offered Spring

Continuation of SPAN F201X. Continues to develop speaking, listening, reading, writing skills and further broadens cultural understanding of the Spanish-speaking world in preparation for studies in advanced Spanish. Course conducted in Spanish.

Prerequisites: SPAN F201X.

Attributes: UAF GER Humanities Req

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

SPAN F203      SI SI! (Summer Intensive Spanish Immersion)      (h)
3 Credits

Offered Summer

Intensive two-week language immersion. Verbal skills improvement. Includes role-playing, problem-solving and situational conversation. Conducted entirely in Spanish.

Prerequisites: SPAN F201X; SPAN F202X.

Special Notes: Does not satisfy core curriculum.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

SPAN F204      Intermediate Spanish Reading      (h)
3 Credits

Offered Spring

Spanish reading for the intermediate level with an emphasis on comprehension, fluency and vocabulary building rather than analysis. This course will prepare students for critical analysis of Spanish literature in upper-division courses.

Prerequisites: SPAN F201X.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

SPAN F205      Spanish for Medical Professionals      (h)
3 Credits

Offered Spring Even-numbered Years

Spanish for professionals is a course designed for students with a low-intermediate level of Spanish with an extensive focus on medical vocabulary, grammar structures and Hispanic/LatinX cultures. This course will help prepare medical professionals to effectively interact with their patients and/or clientele.

Prerequisites: SPAN F101X.

Special Notes: Current medical professionals may take the course without prerequisites with instructor permission.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

SPAN F222      Cultures and Civilizations of Spain      (h)
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Designed to provide students of Spanish language and others interested in Hispanic culture with background in the geography, history, religions, cultures, and politics of Spain. Explores the changes and challenges facing contemporary Spanish society. Conducted in English.

Recommended: SPAN F102X.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

SPAN F301      Advanced Spanish Conversation and Comprehension      (h)
3 Credits

Offered Fall

Focus on increasing speaking and listening comprehension. Discussions, presentations and exercises to enhance verbal competence. Conducted in Spanish.

Prerequisites: COM F131X or COM F141X; SPAN F202X.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

SPAN F302      Advanced Spanish Reading and Literary Comprehension      (h)
3 Credits

Offered Spring

An introduction to the understanding and analysis of Hispanic literature, with particular emphasis on the forms of written Spanish. Conducted in Spanish.

Prerequisites: WRTG F111X; WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X or WRTG F214X; SPAN F202X.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

SPAN F311      Advanced Spanish Composition      (h)
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Practice of formal and informal writing styles in Spanish. Focus on vocabulary and stylistic issues.

Prerequisites: SPAN F202X.

Recommended: WRTG F111X.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

SPAN F317      Advanced Spanish Grammar      (h)
3 Credits

Offered Fall

Grammatical concepts in Spanish. Focus on more difficult grammatical structures.

Prerequisites: SPAN F202X.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

SPAN F321      Cultures of Latin America
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Designed to provide students with background in the cultures, history and politics of Latin America, as well as continued practice in the target language. Conducted in Spanish.

Prerequisites: SPAN F202X.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

SPAN F322      Cultures of Spain      (h)
3 Credits

Offered Fall

Designed to provide students with background in the culture, history and politics of Spain, as well as continued practice in the target language. Explores the changes and challenges facing contemporary Spanish society. Conducted in Spanish.

Prerequisites: SPAN F202X.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

SPAN F431      Senior Seminar      (h)
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Topics may include literature, arts and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Conducted in Spanish.

Prerequisites: COM F131X or COM F141X; SPAN F302; senior standing.

Special Notes: Students may repeat course for credit if topic varies.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

Repeatable for Credit: May be taken unlimited times for up to 15 credits

SPAN F432      Studies of Hispanic Literature      (h)
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Intensive study of authors, literary texts, movements, genres, themes and/or critical approaches.

Prerequisites: WRTG F111X; WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X or WRTG F214X; SPAN F302; junior standing.

Special Notes: Course may be repeated for credit if topic varies.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

Repeatable for Credit: May be taken unlimited times for up to 15 credits

SPAN F482      Selected Topics in Spanish      (h)
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Intensive course focusing on topics not covered in SPAN F431 or SPAN F432.

Prerequisites: SPAN F302; junior standing.

Special Notes: Course may be repeated for credit if topic varies.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

Repeatable for Credit: May be taken unlimited times for up to 15 credits

SPAN F488      Individual Study: Senior Project      (h)
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Analysis and presentation, in Spanish, of a problem chosen by the student in consultation with the department. The student must apply for senior project and submit a project outline by the end of the sixth week of the semester preceding the semester of graduation. Conducted in Spanish.

Prerequisites: At least 10 credits in upper-division Spanish.

Special Notes: Taught normally in the semester preceding the student's graduation.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

Faculty

Kimberly Aragon-Stewart

Instructor of Spanish

kstewart@alaska.edu
907-388-7371


Caroline Colquhoun, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Spanish

cbcolquhoun@alaska.edu
907-474-5432
Gruening  607B
Troth Yeddha' Campus


David Henry, Ph.D.

Department Chair, Associate Professor of Japanese

dahenry2@alaska.edu
907-474-7128
Gruening 612A
Troth Yeddha' Campus


Wendy Martelle, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics/Languages (Russian) 

wmmartelle@alaska.edu
907-474-6604
Gruening 866
Troth Yeddha' Campus


Yelena Matusevich, Ph.D.

Professor of French, Affiliate Professor of English

ymatusevich@alaska.edu
907-474-5851
Gruening 609C
Troth Yeddha' Campus


Chisato Murakami

Term Assistant Professor of Japanese

cmurakami@alaska.edu
907-474-7076
Gruening 607B
Troth Yeddha' Campus


Sabine Siekmann, Ph.D.

Professor of Linguistics/Foreign Languages (German)   

ssiekmann@alaska.edu
907-474-6580
Gruening 864
Troth Yeddha' Campus


Helga Wagenleiter

Term Assistant Professor of German

hwagenleiter@alaska.edu
907-450-5600
Gruening 609A
Troth Yeddha' Campus