Foreign Languages and Literatures
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
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