UW-Milwaukee Graduate School | Foreign Language and Literature

Foreign Language and Literature

School/College: College of Letters and Science

Degree Conferred:

MA in Foreign Language and Literature

Graduate Faculty
Master of Arts in Foreign Language and Literature
MAFLL/MLIS Coordinated Degree Program
Graduate Certificate in Translation
Courses - Foreign Language and Literature
Courses - Classics
Courses - Comparative Literature
Courses - French
Courses - German
Courses - Greek
Courses - Hebrew Studies
Courses - Italian
Courses - Latin
Courses - Linguistics
Courses - Russian
Courses - Spanish
Courses - Translation

Overview

The Departments of Foreign Languages and Linguistics, of French, Italian and Comparative Literature, and of Spanish and Portuguese — under the guidance of a Coordinating Committee — cooperate in offering an interdepartmental, interdisciplinary master's program designed for the student who wishes to focus on language and literature as areas of study broader than national or linguistic borders and to study language and literature on a cross-cultural basis. Students may complete one of the following concentrations: Classical Greek; Classics; Comparative Literature; French and Francophone Language, Literature, and Culture; German Language, Literature, and Culture; Latin; Linguistics; Spanish and Hispanophone Language, Literature, and Culture; and Translation. In addition to these specific concentrations, students may pursue course work in Hebrew Studies, Italian Studies, and Slavic Languages.

Inquiries concerning this program should be directed to the Coordinator of the Foreign Language and Literature program.

Graduate Faculty

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Arabic

Assistant Professor: Seymour-Jorn, Caroline, Ph.D., University of Chicago

Classics

Professors: Monti, Richard C., Ph.D., Harvard University; Mulroy, David D., Ph.D., Stanford University

Assistant Professor: Muse, Kevin, Ph.D., University of North Carolina; Cova, Elisabetta, Laurea, Università degli Studi di Bologna

Comparative Literature

Professors: Baldassaro, Lawrence, Ph.D., Indiana University; Pickering-Iazzi, Robin, Ph.D., University of Washington; Verdier, Gabrielle, Ph.D., Yale University

Associate Professor: Alkhas, Anita, Ph.D., Michigan State University; Paik, Peter, Ph.D., Cornell University; Rascon, Susan, J.D., Marquette University; Xu, Jian, Ph.D., University of Iowa

Assistant Professors: Bolduc, Michelle, Ph.D., University of Oregon; Pitt, Kristin, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin - Madison; Seymour-Jorn, Caroline, Ph.D., University of Chicago

French

Professor: Verdier, Gabrielle, Ph.D., Yale University

Associate Professors: Alkhas, Anita, Ph.D., Michigan State University; Kuiper, Lawrence, Ph.D., Michigan State University; Mileham, James W., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Assistant Professors: Terando, Lorena, Ph.D., State University of New York-Binghamton; Vatan, Florence, Ph.D., University of Chicago

German

Professor: Schwertfeger, Ruth, B. Litt., Oxford University

Associate Professor: Davis, Garry W., Ph.D., University of Michigan

Assistant Professors: Schueller, Jeanne, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin - Madison; Watson, Jennifer, Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign

Hebrew Studies

Professor: Mazor, Yair, Ph.D., Tel Aviv University

Italian

Professors: Baldassaro, Lawrence, Ph.D., Indiana University; Pickering-Iazzi, Robin, Ph.D., University of Washington

Linguistics

Professors: Eckman, Fred R., Ph.D., Indiana University; Iverson, Gregory K., Ph.D., University of Minnesota; Moravcsik, Edith, Ph.D., Indiana University; Vaux, Bert, Ph.D., Harvard University

Assistant Professors: Chen, Yea-Fen, Ph.D., Indiana University; Ouali, Hamid, Ph.D., University of Michigan

Slavic Languages

Professor: Mikos, Michael J., Ph.D., Brown University

Assistant Professor: Peschio, Joseph, Ph.D., University of Michigan

Spanish and Portuguese

Professor: Oxford, Jeffrey, Ph.D., Texas Tech University

Associate Professors: Ferreira, Cesar, Ph.D., University of Texas-Austin; McCaw, John, Ph.D., Princeton University; Rei-Doval, Gabriel, Ph.D., University of Santiago de Compostela, Galicia; Wheatley, Kathleen, Ph.D., University of Michigan

Assistant Professors: Bird-Soto, Nancy, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Crosby, Margaret, Ph.D., University of New Mexico; Kennedy, Bryan, Ph.D., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

Master of Arts in Foreign Language and Literature

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Admission

An applicant must meet Graduate School requirements plus these program requirements to be considered for admission to the program:

Knowledge of a language other than English. Entrance competencies for specific concentrations are as follows:
- Language concentrations: an undergraduate major in the language, or comparable background, such as coursework, a significant immersion experience, or native fluency combined with appropriate academic training.
- Translation concentration: competence on a qualifying examination.
- Comparative Literature concentration: an undergraduate major in comparative literature, including advanced study of a language other than English, or equivalent literary and language preparation.
- Linguistics concentration: an undergraduate major in linguistics or in a related field, such as English, a foreign language, psychology, philosophy, or anthropology; and at least a basic-level familiarity with a language other than English, as evidenced by coursework, immersion experience or native fluency.
Submission to the MAFLL Program of three letters of recommendation, at least two of which should be from instructors acquainted with the student's academic work.
Submission to the MAFLL Program of a well-developed statement of approximately 500 words outlining the applicant's academic background and interests, reasons for graduate study in the MAFLL program, intended concentration and professional goals.

Applicants who meet general Graduate School requirements (an undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.75) and the above program requirements may be admitted in good standing.

Upon recommendation of the Coordinating Committee, an applicant lacking in course background may be admitted with specified deficiencies in the above on the condition that the deficiencies be made up by the end of the first full semester (9-12 credits). Credits earned in making up deficiencies do not count toward the degree. If an applicant furnishes substantial evidence of capacity to do satisfactory graduate work despite a deficiency in GPA on admission, probationary admission may be recommended.

Transfer of Credits

Any course submitted for transfer must be no more than five years old at the time of the student's admission to the MAFLL Program, must have been taken at the graduate level in a recognized institution, and must have been completed with a grade of B or better. Since Graduate School regulations allow the transfer of only 12 non-degree graduate credits to a master's program, students are advised to apply for degree candidacy in the MAFLL program before completion of 12 credits of course work.

Major Professor as Advisor

The student must have a major professor to advise and supervise the student's studies as specified in Graduate School regulations.

The Coordinating Committee refers each incoming student to a temporary advisor, normally the Graduate Advisor in the student's chosen concentration, as stated in the application. The Graduate Advisor assists in assessing the student's competencies, interests, and future academic or professional needs. Normally, the Graduate Advisor recommends a Major Professor after his/her initial meeting with the student.

The Major Professor and the student establish a plan of study by the end of the student's first semester of graduate work. The plan will be reviewed by the Major Professor and the student after the successful completion of 12 credits and the removal of any deficiencies that may have been assessed at admission. At the time of the review, the student may request another Major Professor in the event that his/her programmatic needs have been modified or altered. Subsequent minor changes must be approved by the Major Professor.

The Major Professor evaluates and updates the student's progress after completion of every six (6) credits or every semester of subsequent work. The student may not register for any courses without this advisor's prior approval.

Credits and Courses

No credits carrying a grade below B- may be counted toward meeting the MAFLL degree requirement of 30 credits.

The MAFLL degree offers two tracks: the Standard Track within which students may complete one of eight concentrations and the Translation track, which will be designated as a concentration on the student's transcript. Students are not obligated to elect a concentration, but many will find it beneficial to do so. They also have the option of completing two concentrations, but, in doing so, students must complete all requirements for each concentration and a minimum of 36 credits for the degree.

Standard Track

Thirty graduate credits are required, 6 of which must be in core seminars in the Foreign Language, Literature, and Linguistics areas. The student develops a program of study in consultation with the Major Professor, normally including the following:

Two core seminars as a foundation in basic aspects of languages, literatures, and linguistics.
Five to eight courses in a language, literature, or linguistics area to permit concentration in the student's major area of interest.
Up to three courses in related areas to give the program breadth.

The following are the minimum course requirements for a concentration within the Standard Track:

Classical Greek: at least 15 graduate credits in Greek
Classics: at least 18 credits of graduate level course work consisting of an equal number of credits in classical Greek and in Latin
Comparative Literature: at least 15 graduate credits in Comparative Literature
French and Francophone Language, Literature, and Culture: at least 15 graduate credits in French
German Language, Literature, and Culture: at least 15 graduate credits in German
Latin: at least 15 graduate credits in Latin
Linguistics: the two core seminars selected from Linguis 708(701), MAFLL 706, CurrIns 800, and Philos 681; five courses in Linguis, including 460, 464, and three additional linguistics courses in or outside the Department of Foreign Languages and Linguistics; 9 cr electives selected in consultation with the student's advisor (may include up to 6 cr in MAFLL 790 Thesis)
Spanish and Hispanophone Language, Literature, and Culture: at least 15 graduate credits in Spanish

Translation Track

Thirty graduate credits are required, distributed as indicated below. Students may not count credits earned as advanced undergraduates in the Translation Certificate Program toward the MAFLL degree. Admission is based in part on a qualifying examination that is consistent with examinations used by the American Translation Association, and is administered by the coordinator and the appropriate member of the translation program coordinating committee.

Core Courses (9 credits): MAFLL 709 Seminar in Literary and Cultural Translation, 3 cr; MAFLL 726 Computer-Assisted Translation, 3 cr (title change in progress); CompLit 820 Translation Theory, 3 cr

Language-Specific Courses (9 credits) - select one of the following concentrations:

French: French 425 Introduction to Translation; French 450 Institutions and Culture of Contemporary France; French 526 Seminar in Advanced Translation

German: German 425 Introduction to Translation; German 461 German for Professional Purposes; German 525 Seminar in Advanced Translation

Spanish: One of:; Spanish 347 Introduction to Translation: Spanish to English; Spanish 348 Introduction to Translation: English to Spanish; and both:; Spanish 447 Seminar in Advanced Spanish Translation; A graduate course in Hispanic, Spanish, or Spanish-American culture

Work in other languages may be possible, depending upon the availability of faculty for language-specific independent study, with the approval of the coordinator.

Required Practical Experience(3 credits): MAFLL 730 Translation Internship

Electives (9 credits). select any of the following courses:: English 434 Editing and Publishing; English 439 Document Design; English 708 Advanced Professional Writing; English 709 Rhetoric, Writing and Information Technology; FLL 525 Business and Professional Aspects of Translation; Linguis/MAFLL 708(701) Proseminar in Linguistics; MAFLL 790 Thesis (up to 6 cr); Spanish 347 Introduction to Translation: Spanish to English, if not taken as a language-specific course (see above); Spanish 348 Introduction to Translation: English to Spanish, if not taken as a language-specific course (see above); Spanish 349 Introduction to Interpreting; Spanish 449 Advanced Court Interpreting; A course in the student's area of translation specialization, 3 c; Translation course(s) in another language, 3-6 cr

Students in the Spanish concentration may apply Spanish 349 and either 347 or 348 (whichever is not a required course in the student's concentration) to the electives requirement.

Thesis

Up to 6 graduate credits may be earned by presentation of a satisfactory thesis. The student's Major Professor, in consultation with the student, will recommend the names of a Thesis Director and two readers who, upon approval by the Coordinating Committee, will constitute the ad hoc Thesis Committee.

Comprehensive Examination

The student must pass both written and oral examinations, prepared and administered by an Examining Committee. The composition of the committee is approved by the Coordinating Committee. If the student fails the examination, s/he may repeat it once, but no sooner than three months from the date of the first examination.

Comparative Literature students must demonstrate a reading knowledge of a second language other than English prior to taking their Comprehensive Examinations. Reading knowledge may be demonstrated by coursework in the specific language program or by written examination, to be determined with the Major Professor.

Time Limit

The student must complete all degree requirements within five years of initial enrollment.

MAFLL/MLIS Coordinated Degree Program

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In cooperation with the School of Information Studies, MAFLL offers a MAFLL/MLIS program to prepare students for specialized positions in libraries. Students enrolled in this program will concurrently pursue a MA degree in Foreign Language and Literature and a MLIS degree. Candidates for the coordinated degree program will be expected to fulfill the degree requirements of both graduate programs. Degrees will be awarded simultaneously.

Students interested in the MAFLL/MLIS program will be expected to follow all of the requirements and standards as described in this section of the Bulletin. Nine of the 30 credits normally required for a MAFLL degree will be satisfied by courses taken in SOIS. In the coordinated degree program, MAFLL thesis option credits will be in addition to the 21 required MAFLL credits. Courses in related areas must be approved by the Coordinator of MAFLL.

Certificate in Translation

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The Certificate in Translation offers professional training to students in French, German and Spanish who wish to pursue careers in translation or in areas of government or business requiring professional use of a language other than English.

Applicants to the Certificate Program must hold a bachelor's degree with an overall GPA of 2.75 or must provide substantial evidence of ability to succeed in graduate level work. They may apply to the Graduate School as candidates for the Translation Certificate in non-degree status or pursue the Certificate while enrolled in another graduate program. Certificate coursework may be applied toward an MA degree in the MAFLL Program. Required foundation coursework may be taken at the undergraduate or graduate level, but no work taken at the undergraduate level may count toward the MA degree.

A degree in the foreign language of concentration, or advanced study in that area, is desirable. In addition, admission to the program is based in part on a proficiency examination administered by the Program coordinator and an appropriate member of the Advisory Committee. The two-hour exam consists of a 300-word translation from the source to the target language and one 150-word essay in the target language.

Program Requirements

Students must complete 12 credits of foundation courses (as U or G) and 12 credits of graduate credits in required certificate courses. Students must earn at least a 3.0 GPA in the 12 credits of certificate courses and a 3.0 GPA in foundation courses (U and G) and certificate courses combined.

Foundation Courses, 12 credits

Foundation courses offer the background necessary to pursue the Certificate. They may be taken at either the undergraduate or graduate level. If taken at the graduate level, they count in the Certificate GPA.

Language-Specific Courses (9 credits)

Students who wish to concentrate in more than one language must take the language-specific courses for all languages in which they seek to earn the certificate. The certificate may be available in languages other than French, Spanish, and German, if faculty are available for language-specific independant study and the coordinator approves.

French: French 425 Introduction to Translation, 3 cr; French 526 Seminar in Advanced Translation, 3 cr; French 450 Institutions and Culture of Contemporary France, 3 cr

German: German 425 Introduction to Translation, 3 cr; German 526 Advanced German Stylistics, 3 cr; German 411 Modern Day Germany, 3 cr

Spanish: Spanish 347 Introduction to Translation, 3 cr; Spanish 447 Seminar in Advanced Translation, 3 cr; A U or G course in Hispanic, Spanish, or Spanish-American Culture, 3 cr

One of the following electives, selected in consultation with the Program coordinator.

Electives, 3 cr: English 434 Editing and Publishing, 3 cr; English 439 Document Design, 3 cr; English 708 Advanced Professional Writing, 3 cr; English 709 Rhetoric, Writing and Information Technology, 3 cr; FLL 525 Business and Professional Aspects of Translation, 3 cr; Spanish 349 Introduction to Interpreting, 3 cr; Spanish 449 Advanced Court Interpreting, 3 cr; One course in student's area of translation specialization, 3 cr; One translation course in another language, 3 cr

Required Certificate Courses, 12 cr

Required core courses (6 credits):: MAFLL 709 Seminar in Literary and Cultural Translation, 3 cr; MAFLL 726 Terminology Management and Computer Use in Translation, 3 cr

Electives, 3 cr: English 434 Editing and Publishing, 3 cr; English 439 Document Design; English 708 Advanced Professional Writing, 3 cr; English 709 Rhetoric, Writing and Information Technology 3 cr; FLL 525 Business and Professional Aspects of Translation, 3 cr; Linguistics 701 Proseminar in Linguistics, 3 cr; Spanish 349 Introduction to Interpreting, 3 cr; Spanish 449 Advanced Court Interpreting, 3 cr; One course in student's area of translation specialization, 3 cr; One translation course in another language, 3 cr

Required practical experience (3 credits):: MAFLL 730 Translation Internship, 3 cr

MA Option in MAFLL

The Certificate Program in Translation includes 12-15 credits in U/G courses and 9-12 credits in G-only courses. Students who have completed the certificate requirements (12 credits in foundations, 12 credits in program requirements) for G credit and who have been accepted into the MAFLL Program can earn an MA with a concentration in French, German, or Spanish translation by completing 6 additional credits and passing a comprehensive examination. Fifteen credits in G-only courses are required for an MA in the MAFLL program (30 credits total). For the MA, the following additional courses are required:

CompLit 820: Translation Theory

One course in the student's language/literature area, 3 cr, U/G or G, depending if the student needs an additional G-only course to meet the 15 credit minimum.

Since Graduate School regulations allow the transfer of only 12 non-degree graduate credits to a master's program, students are advised to apply for degree candidacy in the MAFLL program before completion of 12 credits of coursework toward the Certificate.

Courses - Foreign Language and Literature

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Courses numbered 300-699 are Undergradute/Graduate. Courses numbered 700 and above are Graduate only.

700 Language Teaching Methods. 3 cr. G.: Introduction to practical issues of language instruction for new teaching assistants and language teachers; explores some theoretical issues related to second- and foreign language learning. Prereq: grad st; cons MAFLL coord comm chair

702 Seminar in Literary Forms: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Study of specific forms and genres (narrative, epic, lyric, dramatic, etc) stressing the effects of compositional patterns and expressive modes on the representation of content. Specific topics and any additional prerequisites announced in schedule of classes each time course is offered. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st & cons MAFLL coord comm chair.

703 Seminar in Language and Communication: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Survey of basic theories on the nature of language and of the modes of verbal communication, with emphasis on the socio-cultural aspects. Prereq: grad st; cons MAFLL coordinator; proficiency in a language other than english.

704 Seminar in Cultural Studies: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Investigation of cultural phenomena in their socio-historical contexts and in their symbolization in folklore, literature, and art. Specific topics and any additional prereqs announced in the Schedule of Classes each time course is offered. CompLit 704 & MAFLL 704 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st; cons MAFLL coord comm chair.

706 Seminar in Foreign Language Methodology and Pedagogy. 3 cr. G.: Nature and direction of recent developments in foreign language methodology and instructional principles. Prereq: grad st; cons MAFLL coord comm chair.

707 (701) Seminar in Methods of Literary Analysis: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Two or more theoretical and methodological approaches to literature, with application to selected literary texts. Specific topics and any additional prerequisites announced in Timetable each time course is offered. CompLit 707 & MAFLL 707(701) are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st & cons MAFLL coord comm chair.

707 (701) (effective 05/19/2008) Seminar in Methods of Literary Analysis: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Two or more theoretical and methodological approaches to literature, with application to selected literary texts. Specific topics and any additional prerequisites announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered. CompLit 707 & MAFLL 707(701) are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st & cons MAFLL coord comm chair.

708 (effective 05/19/2008) Proseminar in Linguistics. 3 cr. G.: Presents a range of linguistic constructs, demonstrating through readings, problems, and exercises how these concepts can be used in the analysis of language. Linguis 708(701) & MAFLL 708 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: grad st.

708 (Linguis 701) Proseminar in Linguistics. 3 cr. G.: Presents a range of linguistic constructs, demonstrating through readings, problems, and exercises how these concepts can be used in the analysis of language. Linguis 708(701) & MAFLL 708 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: grad st.

709 Seminar in Literary and Cultural Translation. 3 cr. G.: Study and practice of literary translation in its cultural setting. Discussion of essays, analysis of published translations, translation practice, and collegial discussion of students' work. MAFLL 709 & Trnsltn 709 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: grad st.

710 Comparative Systems for Translation. 3 cr. G.: Comparative systems in society; how those systems relate to field of translation; how to make informed translation choices based on subtle differences in systems. MAFLL 710 & Trnsltn 710 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: grad st

712 Bibliographic and Research Methodology in Foreign Language and Literature. 1 cr. G.: Discussion of types of research in languages and literatures, bibliographic resources and sources of research support. Prereq: grad st; cons FLL coord comm chair.

713 Literary Interpretation in a Foreign Language. 1 cr. G.: Discussion of issues in the study of literature in a foreign language. Prereq: grad st; cons FLL coord comm chair.

721 The Old Testament in Literature and the Arts. 3 cr. G.: The impact of the Old Testament on literature and the arts; its influence on major subsequent reliqious classics and through them on music, philosophy, and the visual arts. Prereq: grad st.

725 Computers in Language and Literature Research. 3 cr. G.: Discusses the scope of linguistic and literary computing, available package programs and the suitability of various computer languages. Offers hands-on programming. Prereq: grad st; CompSci 151 or equiv.

728 Literary Translation. 3 cr. G.: Seminar in literary translation focusing on various genres including prose, poetry, essays, and theater; publication and copyright matters. Prereq: grad st; admission to Translation Program.

740 Approaches to the Modern I. 3 cr. G.: Seminar on the major figures and intellectual forces that have shaped multiple approaches to the modern across the academy. English 740, Hist 740, & MAFLL 740 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: grad st.

741 Approaches to the Modern II. 3 cr. G.: Seminar on major figures and intellectual forces that have shaped approaches to the modern across periods. English 741, Hist 741 & MAFLL 741 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: grad st.

781 Graduate Study Abroad: Language and Culture: (Subtitled). 1-3 cr. G.: Coursework in a foreign language or culture taken in a UWM exchange program at a foreign university; subject to review and evaluation of the MAFLL program faculty. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st; cons MAFLL coord comm chair.

782 Graduate Study Abroad: Pre-1900 Literature: (Subtitled). 1-3 cr. G.: Coursework in pre-1900 literature taken in a UWM exchange program at a foreign university; subject to review and evaluation of the MAFLL program faculty. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st; cons MAFLL coord comm chair.

783 Graduate Study Abroad: Post-1900 Literature: (Subtitled). 1-3 cr. G.: Coursework in post-1900 literature taken in a UWM exchange program at a foreign university; subject to review and evaluation of the MAFLL program faculty. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st; cons MAFLL coord comm chair.

790 Thesis. 1-6 cr. G.: Independent study and research on a master's thesis under supervision of the student's advisory committee. Retakable to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st; cons advisory committee.

791 Reading and Research - Greek or Latin. 1-3 cr. G.: Reading and research under the direction of a member of the MAFLL faculty. Prereq: grad st.

792 Reading and Research - Comparative Literature. 1-3 cr. G.: Reading and research under the direction of a member of the MAFLL faculty. Prereq: grad st.

793 Reading and Research - French or Italian. 1-3 cr. G.: Reading and research under the direction of a member of the MAFLL faculty. Prereq: grad st.

794 Reading and Research - German. 1-3 cr. G.: Reading and research under the direction of a member of the MAFLL faculty. Prereq: grad st.

795 Reading and Research - Hebrew or Arabic. 1-3 cr. G.: Reading and research under the direction of a member of the MAFLL faculty. Prereq: grad st.

796 Reading and Research - Language. 1-3 cr. G.: Reading and research under the direction of a member of the MAFLL faculty. Prereq: grad st.

797 Reading and Research - Polish or Russian or Serbo-Croatian. 1-3 cr. G.: Reading and research under the direction of a member of the MAFLL faculty. Prereq: grad st.

798 Reading and Research - Spanish or Portuguese. 1-3 cr. G.: Reading and research under the direction of a member of the MAFLL faculty. Prereq: grad st.

799 Reading and Research. 1-3 cr. G.: Directed reading and research on a topic selected by the student in consultation with his/her advisory committee. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

885 Modern Literary Theory. 3 cr. G.: The determining critical and theoretical perspectives of the 20th century, including the new criticism, the new rhetoric, and the newer criticism: psychoanalysis, revisionist Marxism, deconstruction, semiotics, and feminism. Not open to students who have cr in English 885(ER), which is identical to MAFLL 885. Prereq: grad st.

888 Candidate for Degree. 0 cr. G.: Available for graduate students who must meet minimum credit load requirement. Fee assessed for 1 cr. Prereq: grad st.

Courses - Classics

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Courses numbered 300-699 are Undergradute/Graduate. Courses numbered 700 and above are Graduate only.

304 The Graeco-Roman World: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Life and literature (in translation) of the ancient Greco-Roman world. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; Classic 301(R), 302(R), or 303(R).

497 Study Abroad: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U/G.: Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.

Courses - Comparative Literature

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Courses numbered 300-699 are Undergradute/Graduate. Courses numbered 700 and above are Graduate only.

309 Great Works of Modern Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Literature of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, with emphasis on theme, movement, trend, genre, or mode. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; CompLit 207(R) or 208(R).

320 Mediaeval Literature and Culture: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Major genres, themes, and figures of the Middle Ages through representative literary works, devotional writings, visual art, architecture, and other examples of cultural production. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st.

321 Renaissance Literature and Culture: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Major genres, themes, figures, tenets, aspects, influences, and trends in Renaissance literature through representative literary works, visual art, architecture, and other examples of cultural production. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st.

350 Topics in Comparative Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: One or more areas of comparative literature across periods, genres, or regions. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: jr st.

360 Seminar in Literature and Cultural Experience: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: How culture is expressed in literary works with specific emphasis on how dominant and marginalized groups are represented in literature. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: jr st.

362 Transnational Asian Cinemas: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Critical study of the cinemas of Asia, their film masters, avant-garde genres, and movements in relation to world cinema culture. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st.

363 Chinese Literature in the Global Context: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Modern or contemporary Chinese literature; focus on a period, theme, genre, or movement in relation to literary cultures of other countries and regions or world events. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st.

365 (effective 09/02/2008) Literatures and Cultures of the Americas: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Comparative study of the literatures and cultural expressions of three or more national, ethnic, or linguistic traditions within North and South America and the Caribbean. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st.

410 Classical Backgrounds of Modern Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Influences of classical literature and art upon modern literature. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st.

433 Comparative Mythology. 3 cr. U/G.: Various mythologies and their relations to religion, psychology, the new physics, and selected fictional personages (e.g. Wandering Jew, Tarzan); graduate students do research in theories of myth. Prereq: jr st; Classic 170(R) or CompLit 240(R).

443 Mediaeval Irish Literature and Its Influences. 3 cr. U/G.: The earliest Irish hero-king cycles and the earliest Irish poetry; their relationship to the Continental literature of the Middle Ages. Prereq: jr st.

444 Myths, Legends and Poems of the Celts. 3 cr. U/G.: Reading of the earliest literature of three sister Celtic countries: Ireland, Wales, and Scotland. Analysis of thematic and stylistic elements in the literature and their inter-relationships. Prereq: jr st.

449 Modern and Contemporary Drama. 3 cr. U/G.: Developments in modern drama from the close of the nineteenth century to the present. Readings and analyses of representative plays. Prereq: jr st.

461 Film-Fiction Interaction: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Growth and development of film in conjunction with literary devices (narrative, setting, etc.), novels, plays, biographies, and poetry. Mutual influences of literary and cinematic arts. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st.

463 Literary Criticism: Major Authors. 3 cr. U/G.: The development of critical theories from Plato to the present. Prereq: jr st.

464 Seminar in Comparative Literary Criticism: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Principles and theories of literary criticism in a given period; major approaches to literature. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st.

497 Study Abroad: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U/G.: Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.

501 Seminar in Literary Research in the Humanities. 3 cr. U/G.: Introduction to bibliographic methods: theory and historiography of comparative literature and its practical application to study of humanistic disciplines. Practice in research, information-retrieval, and editing. Prereq: jr st.

504 Seminar in the Novel: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: The novel in its international development from antiquity to the present, with special attention each semester to a particular period or movement. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st.

505 Seminar in Forms of Narrative Fiction from 1945 to the Present. 3 cr. U/G.: Critical analysis of works of fiction that have gained prominence since World War II. Prereq: jr st.

506 Seminar in the Shorter Forms of Fiction. 3 cr. U/G.: Historical survey of the development of the short story and the novella; close analysis of genre theory in the topic area. Prereq: jr st.

533 Seminar in Trends in Modern Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Development of important trends, ideas, and forms of world literature, and their contributions to cultural modernity. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st.

701 Literature and the Other Arts: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: The relationships of literature with architecture, music, painting, photography, sculpture, etc. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

702 Literature and the Other Disciplines: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: The relations of literary studies to various academic disciplines (e.g., anthropology, philosophy, political science, sociology, mathematics, etc.). Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

704 Seminar in Cultural Studies: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Investigation of cultural phenomena in their socio-historical contexts and in their symbolization in folklore, literature, and art. Specific topics and any additional prereqs announced in the Schedule of Classes each time course is offered. CompLit 704 & MAFLL 704 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st & cons MAFLL coord comm chair.

707 (701) Seminar in Methods of Literary Analysis: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Two or more theoretical and methodological approaches to literature, with application to selected literary texts. Specific topics and any additional prerequisites announced in Timetable each time course is offered. CompLit 707 & MAFLL 707(701) are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st & cons MAFLL coord comm chair.

707 (effective 05/19/2008) Seminar in Methods of Literary Analysis: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Two or more theoretical and methodological approaches to literature, with application to selected literary texts. Specific topics and any additional prerequisites announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered. CompLit 707 & MAFLL 707(701) are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st & cons MAFLL coord comm chair.

723 International Literary Relations: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Advanced study of literary crosscurrents on an international scale (e.g., 'existentialist literature in europe and north America', 'English literature in European translations', etc.). Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

820 (effective 09/02/2008) Translation Theory. 3 cr. G.: The role of translation in the development of languages, cultures, and societies; cultural and ideological forces shaping translations; contemporary theories of translation. CompLit 820 & Trnsltn 820 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: grad st.

820 Translation Theory. 3 cr. G.: The role of translation in the development of languages, cultures, and societies; cultural and ideological forces shaping translations; contemporary theories of translation. Prereq: grad st.

860 Literary Concepts and Genres: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Detailed study of literary concepts. (e.g., realism, symbolism, cubism) and literary genres, with special attention to their history and development of various literary traditions. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

Courses - French

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Courses numbered 300-699 are Undergradute/Graduate. Courses numbered 700 and above are Graduate only.

410 French Immersion: Advanced. 1 or 2 cr. U/G.: Concentrated, structured practice of spoken French; contemporary topics; small-group setting with native speakers simulates immersion experience. Build vocabulary, improve communication skills. Weekend, interim, or short-term summer modules. Specific credits announced in Schedule whenever course is offered. Retakable to 4 cr max. Prereq: French 324(327)(P) & 325(P), or cons instr.

415 (425) Introduction to Translation: French to English. 3 cr. U/G.: Introduction to basic skills necessary to professional translation. Translation of texts from French into English. Summarizing texts. Sight translation. French 415(425) & Trnsltn 415 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: jr st; grade of B or better in French 325(P); French 324(327)(P) or 332(322)(P).

426 (326) Growing Up French. 3 cr. U/G.: French civilization from the point of view of the French child, with emphasis on materials familiar to French children and adolescents. Prereq: jr st; two French courses numbered 320 or above or cons instr.

427 Advanced Written Expression. 3 cr. U/G.: Development of writing proficiency in a variety of genres through close analysis and imitation of good French writing; emphasis on usage, syntax, and authentic French expression. Prereq: jr st & French 324(327)(P) & 325(P), or grad st.

428 Castles, Cathedrals, and Common People: The Foundations of French Culture. 3 cr. U/G.: Study of major aspects of French society and its cultural expressions from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance. Prereq: jr st; French 332(322)(P); French 324(327)(P) or 325(P); or cons instr.

429 Royalty, Reason, and Revolution: The Golden Age of French Culture. 3 cr. U/G.: Major aspects of French society and its cultural expressions from the Renaissance through the Revolution. Prereq: jr st; French 332(322)(P); French 324(327)(P) or 325(P); or cons instr.

430 Reaction and Innovation: French Culture of the 19th and 20th Centuries. 3 cr. U/G.: French politics, society, and culture from Napoleon's First Empire to De Gaulles's Fifth Republic, 1904-1958. Prereq: jr st; French 332(322)(P); French 324(327)(P) or 325(P); or cons instr.

450 Institutions and Culture of Contemporary France. 3 cr. U/G.: Major political, social, cultural and economic forces shaping France today. France within the European Union and the Francophone world. Prereq: jr st; French 325(P); one add'l 300-level French course or cons instr.

451 (351) Cinema of the French-Speaking World: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Narrative techniques and thematic content of French-language cinema. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. First enrollment only counts toward French major. Prereq: jr st; two of French 324(327)(P), 325(P), 332(322)(P) or cons instr.

457 Topics in French and Francophone Studies in Translation: (Subtitled). 1-3 cr. U/G.: Critical reading, lectures, and discussion of important works on a topic, genre, or historical period, with particular emphasis on intellectual and cultural context. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st or cons instr.

465 Introduction to Translation: English to French. 3 cr. U/G.: Translation of texts from English into French. Comparative study of French and English syntax and comparative culture. French 465 & Trnsltn 465 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Counts as repeat of French 499 with "Intro to English to French Translation" topic. Prereq: jr st; grade of B or better in French 325(P); French 427(P) or cons instr.

510 Seminar on Masterpieces of Literature Written in French: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Representative works of a major writer or writers. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; French 325(P) & 332(322)(P); or cons instr.

515 (526) Seminar in Advanced Translation: French to English. 3 cr. U/G.: Translation from French into English; advanced grammar; techniques of documentation. French 515(526) & Trnsltn are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: jr st; French 415(425)(P) or cons instr.

520 Seminar in Contemporary French Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Trends and schools in contemporary novels, theatre, and poetry. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; French 325(P) & 332(322)(P); or cons instr.

527 Seminar on Prose Written in French: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Read, analyze, discuss, and report on selected novels, essays, journals, and other documents written in French. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; French 325(P) & 332(322)(P); or cons instr.

528 (657) Seminar on Poetry Written in French: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Read, analyze, discuss, and report on selected poems written in French as well as works written about them, such as criticism and biographies of poets. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; French 325(P) & 332(322)(P); or cons instr.

529 (643) Seminar on Dramatic Works Written in French: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Read, analyze, discuss, and report on selected plays written in French as well as historical or critical works written about them. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; French 325(P) & 332(322)(P); or cons instr.

592 Seminar in French Language: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Historic, social, geographic, phonological, and lexical evolution of French. How French fits into global and regional contexts. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; two of French 324(327)(P), 325(P), & 332(322)(P); French 392(P); or cons instr.

700 (706) Practicum in French Language Teaching Methods. 1 cr. G.: Practical application within French of methods and concepts taught in MAFLL 700. Retakable to 2 cr max. Prereq: grad st; MAFLL 700(C) or cons instr.

731 Seminar in Literature of the Francophone World: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Works written in French by writers of Africa, North Africa, the Caribbean, and Quebec. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

732 Topics in French and Francophone Culture: (Subtitled). 1-3 cr. G.: Advanced study of selected topics in the cultures of France or french-speaking countries. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Not open for cr to students w/cr in French 432 w/same subtitle. Prereq: Grad st; cons instr.

733 Seminar in French Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: In-depth study of important works of French literature. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

797 Study Abroad: (Subtitled). 1-6 cr. G.: Designed to enroll graduate students in UWM sponsored program before course work, level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially-prepared program course work. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.

799 Independent Study: (Subtitled). 1-3 cr. G.: Supervised study with a member of the graduate faculty. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st; cons instr.

Courses - German

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Courses numbered 300-699 are Undergradute/Graduate. Courses numbered 700 and above are Graduate only.

410 German Cultural History. 3 cr. U/G.: Major aspects of German culture from the Middle Ages to the end of the 18th century. Prereq: jr st; German 332(426)(P); German 333(R) & 334(R).

411 Modern-Day Germany. 3 cr. U/G.: Continuation of German 410; the 19th and 20th centuries. May be taken before or after German 410. Prereq: jr st; German 332(426)(P); German 333(R) & 334(R).

415 Topics in German Civilization: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: In-depth study of selected topics of German civilization. Critical analysis and practical application of texts and teaching aids. Recommended for present and future high school teachers. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; German 332(426)(P); German 333(R) & 334(R).

425 Introduction to German Translation. 3 cr. U/G.: Introduction to basic skills necessary to professional translation. Translation of texts from German into English and from English into German. Summarizing texts. Sight translation. German 425 & Trnsltn 425 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: jr st; German 332(426)(P), 333(P), & 334(P).

451 Introduction to German Linguistics. 3 cr. U/G.: The nature of linguistics; aspects of phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics; discourse and text; varieties of German; acquisition of German as a foreign language. Prereq: German 332(426)(P).

460 German Literature from 1965 to the Present: 3 cr. U/G.: Literary writers and works of the German-speaking countries from 1965 to the present. Prereq: jr st; German 332(426)(P) , 333(P), & 334(P).

488 Topics in German Philology: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Topics pertaining to advanced German language study or to the development of the German language in its spoken or written form. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: jr st; German 332(426)(P); German 333(R) & 334(R).

497 Study Abroad: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U/G.: Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work levels, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.

511 Survey of German Literature from the Middle Ages to the Baroque. 3 cr. U/G.: The major writers of the medieval period, the Reformation, and the Baroque in the context of the European literary tradition. Prereq: jr st, & one course from the group German 450-458(P).

525 Seminar in Advanced German Translation. 3 cr. U/G.: Refinement of translation skills; concentration on specific types of texts. German 525 & Trnsltn 525 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: jr st; German/Trnsltn 425(P).

626 (526) Advanced German Grammar and Usage. 3 cr. U/G.: Analysis and discussion of a variety of text topics and genres. Practice in speaking and writing German; attention to written accuracy and sophistication of form. Prereq: jr st; German 332(426)(C). Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (14 retro cr).

641 Seminar in the Intellectual Tradition in German Literature and Thought: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Major philosophical and social movements in relation to literature. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; one course from the group German 450-458(C).

643 Seminar on Genre Studies: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Major genres in German literature -- the drama, the novel, the novelle, poetry and film. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; one course from the group German 450-458(C).

645 Seminar on Representative German Authors: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Works of representative authors. Any add'l prereqs announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered. Retakable w/chg in topic: undergrad, unlimited; grads, 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; one course from the group German 450-458(P).

647 Seminar on Themes and Motifs in German Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Recurring patterns and figures in the major genres. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; one course from the group German 450-458(C).

649 Seminar on Theoretical Approaches to German Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Particular theoretical ideas and methods applied to selected texts; literary movements in relation to philosophy and aesthetics. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; one course from the group German 450-458(C).

651 Seminar on Contemporary German Literature: 1965 to the Present. 3 cr. U/G.: Recent developments in German literature. Prereq: jr st; one course from the group German 450-458(C).

671 Seminar on Phonetics. 3 cr. U/G.: Articulatory phonetics and phonemics, emphasis on English-German contrasts and pronunciation difficulties; phonetic transcription; drills in pronunciation. Prereq: jr st; German 331(P).

672 (461) German for Professional Purposes. 3 cr. U/G.: Language and structures of Germany's professional world. Historical, political, legal, economic, social and cultural forces shaping Germany today. Prereq: jr st; German 332(426)(P), 333(P)& 334(P).

681 Seminar on the History and Structure of German. 3 cr. U/G.: Historical development of the German language from its beginnings to the present. Prereq: jr st; German 204(P).

700 (706) Practicum in German Languate Teaching Methods. 1 cr. G.: Practical application within German of methods and concepts taught in MAFLL 700. Retakable to 2 cr max. Prereq: grad st; MAFLL 700(C) or cons instr.

730 Twentieth-Century Literary Studies: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Topics from 1889 to the present, e.g. naturalism; expressionism; the twenties; the literature of the emigrants; postwar literature; the contemporary scene; etc. Specific topic and any additional prerequisites will be announced in schedule of classes each time course is offered. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

Courses - Greek

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Courses numbered 300-699 are Undergradute/Graduate. Courses numbered 700 and above are Graduate only.

372 The New Testament. 1-2 cr. U/G.: Study of Koine Greek and quantitative readings in the Greek New Testament. 1 grad cr allowed for grad students conc enrolled in Classic 304; 2 cr for undergrads. Prereq: jr st; Greek 104(P).

501 Readings in Classical Greek Prose: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Extensive reading in a major author, or in related authors, of ancient Greek prose; e.g., Herodotus, Thucydides, Plato, the Attic Orators, Aristotle, Lucian. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; Greek 306(P) or equiv; equiv H.S. prep determined by placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (14 retro cr).

502 Readings in Ancient Greek Poetry: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Extensive reading in a major author, or related authors, of ancient Greek poetry; e.g., Homer, the Greek lyric poets, the Attic tragedians, Aristophanes, Menander, Theocritus. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; Greek 306(P) or equiv; equiv H.S. prep determined by placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (14 retro cr).

Courses - Hebrew Studies

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Courses numbered 300-699 are Undergradute/Graduate. Courses numbered 700 and above are Graduate only.

311 Fourth-Year Hebrew. 3 cr. U/G.: Problems in Hebrew literature. Conducted in Hebrew. Prereq: jr st & Hebr St 302(P). Not available for grad cr.

312 Fourth-Year Hebrew. 3 cr. U/G.: Problems in Hebrew literature. Conducted in Hebrew. Prereq: jr st & Hebr St 302(P). Not available for grad cr.

411 Old Testament Texts: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Reading of Hebrew text through grammatical and critical analysis. Specific topics and any additional prerequisites will be announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; Hebr St 106(P) or 202(P).

413 Literary Analysis of Biblical Narrative. 3 cr. U/G.: The nature of biblical narrative. Structure and message. Repetition and analogy. Artistic devices. Prereq: Hebr St 411(P). Not available for grad cr.

415 Survey of Hebrew Poetry. 3 cr. U/G.: Principal works and authors of Hebrew poetry in biblical and payyetnic period. Original Hebrew texts are analyzed. Prereq: jr st; Hebr St 106(P) or 202(P).

416 Survey of Hebrew Poetry. 3 cr. U/G.: Principal works and authors of Hebrew poetry in medieval and modern periods. Original Hebrew texts are analyzed. Prereq: jr st; Hebr St 106(P) or 202(P).

420 Introductory Aramaic - Biblical. 3 cr. U/G.: Introduction to Aramaic language. Biblical passages in Aramaic analyzed for understanding of this Semitic language used throughout ancient Near East in fifth century B.C.E. Prereq: jr st; Hebr St 202(P) or 206(P).

471 Introduction to the Midrash: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Reading and interpretation of selected Hebrew and Aramaic texts from the Midrashic literature (Mekhilta, Sifre, Bereshit Rabba) with special regard to the method and terminology of rabbinic exegesis. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; Hebr St 106(P) or 202(P).

472 Introduction to the Midrash: 3 cr. U/G.: Continuation of Hebr St 471. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; Hebr St 106(P) or 202(P).

474 Introduction to the Mishna. 3 cr. U/G.: Continuation of Hebr St 473. Prereq: jr st; Hebr St 202(P) or 206(P).

475 Introduction to the Targum. 3 cr. U/G.: Survey of targumic literature, linguistic analysis of its Aramaic dialect, and examination of its place in rabbinic literature and textual biblical criticism. Prereq: jr st; Hebr St 202(P) or 206(P).

476 Introduction to the Targum. 3 cr. U/G.: Continuation of Hebr St 475. Analysis of the Targum Jonathan to the prophets and the various Midrashic Targumim to the Hagiographa. Prereq: Hebr St 202(P) or 206(P). Not available for grad cr.

497 Study Abroad: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U/G.: Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored programs before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.

Courses - Italian

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Courses numbered 300-699 are Undergradute/Graduate. Courses numbered 700 and above are Graduate only.

333 Dante's Divine Comedy in Translation. 3 cr. U/G.: A close reading of the Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. Grad students specializing in Italian will fulfill course requirements in Italian. Prereq: jr st.

391 Phonetics. 2 cr. U/G.: Theory of Italian sounds; phonetic transcription; practice in pronunciation. Language lab may be required. Prereq: jr st & Italian 311(P) or 312(P); or grad st.

457 Topics in Italian Literature and Culture in Translation: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Critical reading, lectures, and discussion of major works on a topic, genre, or period; attention to cultural and historical context. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st.

460 The Italian Novel from Manzoni to the Present. 3 cr. U/G.: Major trends and critical problems. Prereq: jr st, Italian 321(P) & 322(P), & cons instr; or grad st.

463 Italian Poetry from Romanticism to Hermeticism. 3 cr. U/G.: Foscolo, Leopardi, Carducci, Pascoli, D'Annunzio, Marinetti, Campana, Ungaretti, Montale, Quasimodo. Prereq: jr st & Italian 321(P) & 312(P); or grad st.

497 Study Abroad: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U/G.: Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.

552 The Renaissance: 3 cr. U/G.: One or more aspects of intellectual, literary, and artistic production in Italy from Petrarch and Humanism to the Counter-Reformation. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st & Italian 311(P) & 312(P); or grad st.

659 The Divine Comedy. 3 cr. U/G.: Lectures on the life and times of Dante and reading of selected passages from his minor works. Prereq: jr st & Italian 311(P) & 312(P); or grad st.

660 The Divine Comedy. 3 cr. U/G.: Continuation of Italian 659. Prereq: jr st & Italian 659(P) or cons instr; or grad st.

670 Studies in Italian Literature: 3 cr. U/G.: Major movements or periods, criticism, studies in genres, relations between literature and other disciplines/arts. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st & Italian 311(P) & 312(P); or grad st.

729 Major Film Directors: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Thematic, stylistic, and aesthetic study of outstanding figures of the Italian cinema. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st

Courses - Latin

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Courses numbered 300-699 are Undergradute/Graduate. Courses numbered 700 and above are Graduate only.

501 Readings in Latin Prose: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Extensive reading in a major author or related major authors; e.g., Cicero, Caesar, the historians, Seneca, Pliny the Younger. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; Latin 306(P) or equiv; equiv H.S. prep determined by placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (16 retro crs).

502 Readings in Latin Poetry: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Extensive reading in a major or related major authors, e.g., the comic dramatists, the lyric poets, the elegists, the satirists, the writers of epic. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; Latin 306(P) or equiv; equiv H.S. prep determined by placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (16 retro crs)..

508 Latin Prose Composition. 3 cr. U/G.: Survey of Latin syntax and idioms, with appropriate exercises in prose composition. Required of Latin majors. Prereq: Latin 310(P) or equiv prep as judged by instr.

Courses - Linguistics

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Courses numbered 300-699 are Undergradute/Graduate. Courses numbered 700 and above are Graduate only.

370 General Phonetics and Phonetics Practicum. 3 cr. U/G.: Study of linguistic phonetics, including articulatory physiology, acoustics, and speech perception. Practice in production and transcription of a wide variety of speech sounds. 3 hrs lec with practicum. Prereq: jr st.

390 Fundamentals of Linguistic Analysis. 3 cr. U/G.: Introduction to the systematic analysis of language. Principles and methods of describing phonological and syntactic processes. Prereq: jr st & Linguis 350(P) or 400(P).

398 Topics in Linguistics: (Subtitled). 1-6 cr. U/G.: Topics in any of several recognized areas of linguistics. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st.

400 Introduction to English Linguistics. 3 cr. U/G.: Application of linguistic theory and techniques to modern English. Linguis/English 400 required of all English majors and minors in School of Education. Jointly-offered with & counts as repeat of English 400. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

410 Linguistics and Grammar in ESL Education. 3 cr. U/G.: Grammatical and other linguistic concepts relevant to ESL education; implications for teaching language, reading and composition. Topics include language acquisition and grammatical problems in language/dialect variation. Prereq: jr st & Linguis 350(P).

412 Applied Phonology. 3 cr. U/G.: An introduction to the application of phonetic and phonological principles to problems concerning disordered speech, language learning, and inter-language. Prereq: jr st & Linguis 350(P) & 370(P).

420 Introduction to Second Language Acquisition. 3 cr. U/G.: Principles and methods of describing and comparing the structure of two or more languages with emphasis on the implications of this comparison for language learning. Prereq: jr st; Linguis 350(P) or equiv.

430 Language and Society. 3 cr. U/G.: The influence of society on language and of language on society. Language as social interaction, speech styles, social dialects; effects on language change. Prereq: jr st & Linguis 350(P).

440 Psycholinguistics. 3 cr. U/G.: A survey of the history, goals, methods, and findings of psycholinguistics. Principal topics: phonetic perception, speech production, syntactic processing, linguistic memory, meaning, and language acquisition. Prereq: jr st; Linguis 350(R) or Psych 101(R); or grad st & cons instr.

460 Sounds and Sound Systems. 3 cr. U/G.: Basic properties of sounds, sound patterns, and sound processes of spoken language. Prereq: jr st & Linguis 350(P); or grad st & cons instr.

464 Word and Sentence Structure. 3 cr. U/G.: Study of word and sentence formation in languages. Practice in analysis and argumentation using data from various languages. Prereq: jr st & Linguis 350(P); or grad st & cons instr.

466 Semantics. 3 cr. U/G.: The study of meaning in language; its role in grammatical description. Basic concepts used in semantic analysis and discussion of their place in grammatical theory. Prereq: jr st & Linguis 260(P) or 350(P) or Philos 211(P), or grad st & cons instr.

468 Language in its Various Forms: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Analysis and description of various language types. Topics may include language change, language development, dialectology, and language typology. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st & Linguis 350(P); or grad st & cons instr.

470 Historical/Comparative Linguistics. 3 cr. U/G.: The study of language change; introduction to internal reconstruction and the comparative method; generative approaches to historical change. Prereq: jr st & Linguis 350(P); or grad st & cons instr.

474 Language Typology and Language Universals. 3 cr. U/G.: Comparison of phonetic, syntactic, and lexical patterns of different languages, with emphasis on deriving statements about properties of all languages or of significant subclasses of languages. Prereq: jr st & Linguis 350(P); or grad st & cons instr.

476 Linguistic Theory. 3 cr. U/G.: Survey of twentieth century American linguistic theories from traditionalism through American structuralism to generative grammar, including discussion of some current issues. Prereq: jr st & Linguis 350(P); or grad st & cons instr.

490 Field Methods. 3 cr. U/G.: Work with a native speaker of a foreign language. Gathering and collation of data. Evaluation of possible phonemic and grammatical analyses. Prereq: jr st & Linguis 350(P); or grad st & cons instr.

492 Structure of a Language: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Structure of a non-Indo-European language or an uncommonly-taught Indo-European language such as Hindi, Persian, Yiddish, etc. Retakable w/chg in language to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st & Linguis 350(P), or grad st & cons instr.

497 Study Abroad: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U/G.: Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.

560 Advanced Phonology. 3 cr. U/G.: Fundamental issues in generative phonology; emphasis on comparing alternative models of phonological description. Prereq: jr st; Linguis 460(P).

564 Advanced Syntax. 3 cr. U/G.: Continuation of Linguis 464, with greater emphasis on the evaluation and justification of competing solutions and competing models of grammar. Prereq: jr st & Linguis 464(P).

565 Introduction to Adult/University Level TESOL. 3 cr. U/G.: Overview of the various approaches to teaching English as a second language (ESL) to adult/university-level learners. Jointly-offered w/& counts as repeat of English 565. Does not satisfy requirements in School of Educ. Prereq: jr st; cons instr.

708 (701) (effective 05/19/2008) Proseminar in Linguistics. 3 cr. G.: Presents a range of linguistic constructs, demonstrating through readings, problems, and exercises how these concepts can be used in the analysis of language. Linguis 708(701) & MAFLL 708 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: grad st.

708 (Linguis 701) Proseminar in Linguistics. 3 cr. G.: Presents a range of linguistic constructs, demonstrating through readings, problems, and exercises how these concepts can be used in the analysis of language. Linguis 708(701) & MAFLL 708 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: grad st.

799 Independent Reading and Research. 1-3 cr. G.: Open to graduate students in other departments to study a linguistics topic relating to an area of their specialization within their discipline. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

Courses - Russian

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Courses numbered 300-699 are Undergradute/Graduate. Courses numbered 700 and above are Graduate only.

310 (effective 09/02/2008) Advanced Russian Reading and Conversation: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Development of advanced reading, speaking, and writing skills. Readings and films focus on Russian life and culture. Topic varies each semester. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; Russian 202(P), 210(P), or cons instr.

311 (effective 09/02/2008) Contemporary Russian Language: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Development of practical communication skills. Focus varies each semester. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; Russian 202(P), 210(P), or cons instr. Generates L&S cr for demonstrated equiv preparation (14 cr).

411 Fourth Year Russian I. 2 cr. U/G.: Composition, conversation, reading, and stylistics. Prereq: jr st; Russian 306(P). Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (14 retro cr).

412 Fourth Year Russian II. 2 cr. U/G.: Composition, conversation, reading, and stylistics. Prereq: jr st; Russian 411(P). Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (14 retro cr).

497 Study Abroad: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U/G.: Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.

511 Russian Phonetics. 2 cr. U/G.: Analysis of various systems of transcription of spoken Russian. Prereq: jr st & Russian 306(C).

515 The Structure of Russian. 2 cr. U/G.: Analysis of phonological, morphological, and syntactic aspects of modern Russian, with some historical perspective. Prereq: jr st & Russian 306(P).

Courses - Spanish

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Courses numbered 300-699 are Undergradute/Graduate. Courses numbered 700 and above are Graduate only.

341 Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics. 3 cr. U/G.: Spanish linguistics, including phonetics, phonology, syntax, morphology, semantics, and sociolinguistics. Generates L&S credits for demonstrated equivalent preparation (14 retro cr). Prereq: jr st; Spanish 308(P).

347 Introduction to Translation: Spanish to English. 3 cr. U/G.: Basic skills necessary for professional translation. Translation of texts from Spanish into English. Summarizing texts; sight translation. Prereq: jr st; Spanish 308(P); grade of C or better in English 102(R) or score at level 4 on EPT recom.

348 Introduction to Translation: English to Spanish. 3 cr. U/G.: Basic skills necessary for professional translation. Translation of texts from English into Spanish. Summarizing texts; sight translation. Prereq: jr st; Spanish 308(P); grade of C or better in English 102(R) or score at level 4 on EPT recom.

349 (effective 09/02/2008) Introduction to Interpreting. 3 cr. U/G.: Spanish-English interpreting in legal, medical, social service, and education contexts. Consecutive interpreting with some attention to simultaneous interpreting. Spanish 349 & Trnsltn 349 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: jr st; Spanish 318(P) or 319(P) or cons instr.

349 Introduction to Interpreting. 3 cr. U/G.: Spanish-English interpreting in legal, medical, social service, and education contexts. Consecutive interpreting with some attention to simultaneous interpreting. Prereq: jr st; Spanish 318(P) or 319(P) or cons instr.

377 Introduction to Galician Culture. 3 cr. U/G.: Main concepts and issues in understanding the unique culture of Galicia, in northwestern Spain, from a variety of perspectives. Prereq: jr st; Spanish 308(P); Spanish 318(P) or 319(P); cons instr.

411 The Enlightenment in Spain: 3 cr. U/G.: Topics on the poetry, the narrative, and the didactic prose and/or the drama of the 18th century. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: Spanish 350(P) & 351(P), or writ cons dept.

441 History and Dialects of the Spanish Language. 3 cr. U/G.: External and internal history of the language, including an introduction to the study of Spanish dialects. Prereq: jr st; Spanish 341(P).

443 (340) Spanish Phonetics and Phonology. 3 cr. U/G.: Theory of Spanish sounds; phonetic transcription; practice in pronunciation. Language lab may be required. Prereq: jr st; Spanish 341(P).

444 (344) Spanish Syntax and Morphology. 3 cr. U/G.: Comprehensive review of Spanish syntax and morphology; the meaning of words, sentences, and discourse. Prereq: jr st; Spanish 341(P).

446 Hispanic Sociolinguistics. 3 cr. U/G.: Critical analysis of the relationship between language and society in the Hispanic world. Prereq: jr st; Spanish 341(P).

447 Seminar in Advanced Translation: Spanish to English. 3 cr. U/G.: Comparative study of Spanish and English syntax; advanced translation (Spanish to English) of texts from the humanities, social and political sciences, technical writing, advertising. Satisfies L&S Seminar req. Prereq: jr st; Spanish 347(P) or writ cons dept; grade of C or better in English 102(R) or score at level 4 on EPT recom.

448 Seminar in Advanced Translation: English to Spanish. 3 cr. U/G.: Comparative study of Spanish and English syntax; advanced translation (English to Spanish) of texts from the humanities, social and political sciences, technical writing, advertising. Prereq: jr st; Spanish 348(P) or writ cons dept; grade of C or better in English 102(R) or score at level 4 on EPT recom.

449 Advanced Court Interpreting. 3 cr. U/G.: Theory and practice of court interpreting; vocabulary building; development of skills necessary for consecutive and simultaneous interpretation and sight translation. Listening skills, note-taking, memory techniques. Prereq: Spanish 349(P) or cons instr.

461 (365) Topics in Hispanic Culture: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: The culture of a group of Hispanic people from a particular social and/or historical perspective, with a focus on one or more manifestations of that culture. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st & 6 crs of 400-level Spanish.

470 Survey of Hispanic Literature and Civilization. 3 cr. U/G.: Literature in Spain and Spanish America from the Middle Ages to 1880. Prereq: jr st; Spanish 350(P).

472 Survey of Spanish-American Literature and Civilization. 3 cr. U/G.: Literature in Spanish America from Modernism to the present. Prereq: jr st; Spanish 350(P).

474 Survey of Spanish Literature and Civilization. 3 cr. U/G.: Literature in Spain from Realism to the present. Prereq: jr st; Spanish 350(P).

497 Study Abroad: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U/G.: Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, contact, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.

506 Seminar on Spanish Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: One or more areas of Spanish peninsular literature across periods, genres, or regions. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: jr st; Spanish 470(P) & 474(P).

507 Seminar on Spanish-American Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: One or more areas of Spanish-American literature across periods, genres, or regions. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: jr st; Spanish 470(P) & 472(P), & 474(P).

508 Seminar on Hispanic Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: A literary subject with manifestations in more than one Hispanic literature, including Latino literature, with focus on the differences between/among them. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: jr st; Spanish 470(P), 472(P), & 474(P).

545 (445) Seminar on Hispanic Linguistics: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: One or more branches of linguistics, such as dialectology, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, etc., in relation to the Hispanic languages. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: 6 cr from Spanish 441(P), 443(P), 444(P), & 446(P).

570 (405) Seminar in Spanish Golden Age Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Topics on the poetry and/or the narrative and didactic prose of the late sixteenth and the seventeenth centuries. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; Spanish 470(P) & 474(P).

571 (453) Seminar in Spanish-American Colonial Literature and Civilization: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Poetry, narrative, didactic prose, and dramatic literature of Spanish America up to the eighteenth century. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; Spanish 470(P) & 472(P).

572 (409) Seminar on Cervantes: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: 'Don Quixote' and/or other works by Cervantes. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; Spanish 470(P) & 474(P).

575 (455) Seminar on 18th & 19th Century Spanish-American Literature & Civilization: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Topics on the poetry, fiction, drama and/or essay of the Spanish-American countries during the 18th and 19th centuries. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; Spanish 470(P) & 472(P).

577 (457) Seminar on Modern Spanish-American Literature and Civilization: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Topics on the poetry, fiction, essay, and/or drama of the Spanish American countries after 1888. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; Spanish 470(P) & 472(P).

578 (417) Seminar on Modern Spanish Literature and Civilization: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Topics on the poetry, fiction, and/or drama of twentieth- and twenty-first-century Spain. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; Spanish 470(P) & 474(P).

580 (415) Seminar on Spanish Romanticism and Realism: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Topics on the poetry, fiction, and/or drama of the nineteenth century in Spain. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; Spanish 470(P), 472(P) & 474(P).

700 (706) Practicum in Spanish Language Teaching Methods. 1 cr. G.: Practical application within Spanish of methods and concepts taught in MAFLL 700. Retakable to 2 cr max. Prereq: grad st; MAFLL 700(C) or cons instr.

701 Historical Grammar. 3 cr. G.: Evolution of grammatical structures from Latin to medieval Spanish and from medieval to modern Spanish. Prereq: grad st; Spanish 340(R) & 344(R).

703 (effective 09/02/2008) Seminar on Language and Society: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Analysis and discussion of advanced issues on the interaction between language and society in the Hispanic world and/or different areas of interest. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

705 Seminar in the Structure of the Spanish Language: 3 cr. G.: Selected problems in Spanish linguistics. Prereq: grad st.

707 Introduction to Translation: Spanish to English. 3 cr. G.: Basic skills necessary for professional translation. Translation of texts from Spanish into English. Summarzing texts; sight translation. Spanish 707 & Trnsltn 707 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Not open for cr to students w/grad cr in Spanish 347. Prereq: grad st; Spanish 308(P) or equiv.

717 Seminar in Advanced Translation: Spanish to English. 3 cr. G.: Comparative study of Spanish and English syntax; advanced translation (Spanish to English) of texts from the humanities, social and political sciences, technical writing, advertising. Spanish 717 & Trnsltn 717 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Not open for cr to students w/grad cr in Spanish 447. Prereq: grad st; Spanish 707(P) or grad cr in Spanish 347(P), or writ cons Trnsltn coord.

751 Seminar in Medieval Literature and Related Topics: 3 cr. G.: - Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

755 Seminar in Renaissance Literature and Related Topics: 3 cr. G.: - Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

757 (753) Seminar in One or More Areas of Siglo de Oro Literature and Related Topics: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: - Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

759 Seminar in the Literature of the Enlightenment and Related Topics: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: - Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

763 Seminar-Romantic Literature in Spain &/or Spanish America & Related Topics: 3 cr. G.: - Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

767 Sem on Realistic Literature in Spain &/or Spanish America & Related Topics: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: - Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

768 (effective 09/02/2008) Naturalism and Its Influences. 3 cr. G.: A study of Naturalism and its influences in Spain during the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. Prereq: grad st.

769 (765) Seminar in 20th Century Literature of Spain and/or Spanish America & Related Topics: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: - Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

770 (effective 09/02/2008) The Modern Spanish Novel. 3 cr. G.: A study of the novel in Spain since the death of Franco in 1975. Prereq: grad st.

771 Seminar in Early Spanish American Literature and Related Topics: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: - Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

781 Seminar in Hispanic Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: - Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

782 (effective 09/02/2008) Modern Spanish Women Writers. 3 cr. G.: A study of women writers of Spain during the 20th and 21st centuries. Prereq: grad st.

783 Seminar in Latino Literature and Related Topics: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: - Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

785 (effective 09/02/2008) Detective Fiction of Spain. 3 cr. G.: A study of the detective genre in the literature of Spain. Prereq: grad st.

791 Spanish Culture and Related Topics: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: An in-depth examination of the culture of Spain with special attention paid to the history of the country and to the formation of a Spanish identity. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

793 Spanish American Culture and Related Topics: 3 cr. G.: In-depth examination of the development of a Latin American culture with a focus on key aspects of that culture after independence. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

795 Hispanic Culture: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: The culture of the Hispanic people from a variety of perspectives with a focus on one or more manifestations of it. Topic to be announced. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

799 Independent Work. 1-3 cr. G.: Supervised study with a member of the graduate faculty. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st; cons instr.

799 (effective 01/26/2009) Independent Study. 1-3 cr. G.: Individual program of supervised study in the student's area of emphasis or interest, different from content of course offerings, supervised by a graduate faculty. Topics selected in agreement with and the approval of supervising professor. Retakable w/chg in topic to 3 cr max. Prereq: grad st; 3.0 gpa in Spanish grad courses, writ cons instr & dept chair.

Courses - Translation

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Courses numbered 300-699 are Undergradute/Graduate. Courses numbered 700 and above are Graduate only.

349 (effective 09/02/2008) Introduction to Interpreting. 3 cr. U/G.: Spanish-English interpreting in legal, medical, social service, and education contexts. Consecutive interpreting with some attention to simultaneious interpreting. Spanish 349 & Trnsltn 349 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: jr st; Spanish 318(P) or 319(P) or cons instr.

415 Introduction to Translation: French to English. 3 cr. U/G.: Introduction to basic skills necessary to professional translation. Translation of texts form French into English. Summarizing texts. Sight translation. French 415(425) & Trnsltn 415 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: jr st; grade of B of better in French 325(P); French 324(327)(P) or (332)(P).

425 Introduction to German Translation. 3 cr. U/G.: Introduction to basic skills necessary to professional translation. Translation of texts from German into English and from English into German. Summarizing texts. Sight translation. German 425 & Trnsltn 425 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: jr st; German 332(426), 333(P), & 334(P).

465 Introduction to Translation: English to French. 3 cr. U/G.: Translation of texts from English into French. Comparative study of French and English syntax and comparative culture. French 465 & Trnsltn 465 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Counts as repeat of French 499 with "Intro to English to French Translation" topic. Prereq: jr st; grade of B or better in French 325(P); French 427(P) or cons instr.

515 Seminar in Advanced Translation: French to English. 3 cr. U/G.: Translation from French into English; advanced grammar; techniques of documentation. French 515(526) & Trnsltn 515 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: jr st; French 415(425)(P) or cons instr.

525 Seminar in Advanced German Translation. 3 cr. U/G.: Refinement of translation skills; concentration on specific types of texts. German 525 & Trnsltn 525 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: jr st: German/Trnsltn 425(P).

530 (FLL 525) Business and Professional Aspects of Translation. 3 cr. U/G.: Practical knowledge needed to succeed as free-lance or in-house translators; marketing, advertising, negotiating as well as legal and tax issues. Prereq: jr st; French 415(425)(P), or German 425(P), or Spanish 347(P) or 707(P), or Trnsltn 415(P), 425(P), or 707(P).

707 Introduction to Translation: Spanish to English. 3 cr. G.: Basic skills necessary for professional translation. Translation of texts from Spanish into English. Summarzing texts; sight translation. Spanish 707 & Trnsltn 707 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Not open for cr to students w/grad cr in Spanish 347. Prereq: grad st; Spanish 308(P) or equiv.

709 Seminar in Literary and Cultural Translation. 3 cr. G.: Study and practice of literary translation in its cultural setting. Discussion of essays, analysis of published translations, translation practice, and collegial discussion of students' work. MAFLL 709 & Trnsltn 709 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: grad st.

710 Comparative Systems for Translation. 3 cr. G.: Comparative systems in society; how those systems relate to field of translation; how to make informed translation choices based on subtle differences in systems. MAFLL 710 & Trnsltn 710 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: grad st.

717 Seminar in Advanced Translation: Spanish to English. 3 cr. G.: Comparative study of Spanish and English syntax; advanced translation (Spanish to English) of texts from the humanities, social and political sciences, technical writing, advertising. Spanish 717 & Trnsltn 717 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Not open for cr to students w/grad cr in Spanish 447. Prereq: grad st; Spanish 707(P) or grad cr in Spanish 347(P), or writ cons Trnsltn coord.

720 Topics in Translation: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Advanced and specialized translation skills courses targeting the translation industry. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st; French 515(526)(C), German 525(C), or Spanish 447(C) or 717(C); or cons Trnsltn coord.

720 (effective 01/26/2009) Topics in Translation: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Advanced and specialized translation skills courses targeting the translation industry. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st; add'l prereqs depending on topic

726 (MAFLL 726) Computer-Assisted Translation. 3 cr. G.: How computer technology can be combined with human skills for language translation through the automation of data storage, file analysis, data application and retrieval. Prereq: grad st; French 526(C), German 525(C), or Spanish 447(C).

730 (MAFLL 730) Internship in Translation. 3 cr. G.: Internship offering on-the-job experience to students in the graduate certificate program in translation. Retakable to 6 cr max. Prereq: Trnsltn (MAFLL) 726(P); French 515(526)(P), German 525(P), Spanish447(P), or Spanish 448(P).

820 (effective 09/02/2008) Translation Theory. 3 cr. G.: The role of translation in development of languages, cultures, and societies; cultural and ideological forces shaping translations; contemporary theories of translation. CompLit 820 & Trnsltn 820 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: grad st.

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