Foreign Language Course Descriptions
NOTE: Students who are judged to have native proficiency in any language
offered by the Foreign Language and Global Studies Program at SCC may
not enroll nor be given credit for foreign language courses in their
native language.
Arabic
ARB 101 Arabic Language & Culture
I... 4
Basic Arabic language skills includes speaking, listening comprehension, reading
and writing, with emphasis on effective linguistic functioning in real situations. Explores
cultures of Arabic-speaking countries.
ARB 102 Arabic Language & Culture
II... 4
Continuation of ARB 101. Explores cultures of Arabic-speaking countries.
ARB 201 Arabic Language and Culture III...4
Prerequisite: ARB 102 or equivalent. Follow-up to ARB 102. Expanded
opportunities for listening to, speaking, reading, and writing Modern Standard
Arabic. Continued exploration of culture, with an emphasis on Arab intellectuals,
poets and writers. Emphasis remains on linguistic functioning in real situations.
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ARB 202Arabic Language and Culture IV...4
Prerequisite: ARB 201 or equivalent. Follow-up to ARB 201. Precise and
coherent use of Modern Standard Arabic language through development
of the speaking, reading, writing and listening skills; more focus
on syntax, morphology, and grammar. Students will take part in meaningful,
functional communication that might be encountered in real life complex
situations. Varied reading and writing activities representing cultural
topics will be included. Media Arabic will be introduced.
French
*A grade of C or better in the prerequisite course is recommended
for the French courses listed below.
FRN 101 French Language
and Culture I ... 4
Beginning French course that presents basic language skills of speaking,
listening comprehension, reading and writing, with emphasis on effective
linguistic functioning in real situations. Includes culture unit on
Paris. Opportunity provided for audio-lingual practice outside of class.
FRN 102 French Language
and Culture II ... 4
Prerequisite: FRN 101 or 1 to 1 1/2 years minimum high school language
study. Continuation of French 101, including culture unit on France.
FRN 190 Topics in French Language & Culture … 1-3
Exploration of special topics and/or activities in 100 level French language
and culture. Prerequisite and corequisite dependant on topic.
FRN 195 French Language
and Civilization I ... 1-9
Involves travel and/or study in Francophone or French culture area.
May have prerequisites and may be repeated for credit. Will not satisfy
General Education requirements.
FRN 201 French Language
and Culture III ... 4
Prerequisite: FRN 102 or 1 1/2 to 2 years minimum high school language
study.* Follow up to French 102. Provides expanded opportunities for
listening to, speaking, reading, and writing French. Continues exploration
of culture, with emphasis on Francophone world. Emphasis remains on
linguistic functioning in real situations.
FRN 202 French Conversation
and Composition ... 4
Prerequisite: FRN 201 or 2 years minimum high school language study.*
Intensive one-semester course focusing on conversational skills, grammar
review, and composition. Exploration of role of French in North America.
FRN 210 Introduction to French Cinema ... 3
Study of the history and artistic elements of French cinema through critical
examination of directors, themes, and techniques. Lectures in English with
films in French with English subtitles. French students must complete selected
assignments in French. Credit for both FRN 210 and GLC 210 not allowed.
FRN 215 Reading in French ... 3
Prerequisite: FRN 201 or two years minimum high school language study.*
Reading and discussion of various short selections and at least one
complete work in the original French. Reading strategies specific to
French language, including vocabulary building, reading for comprehension,
and use of literary tenses.
FRN 220 French Culture
and Civilization ... 3
Prerequisites: One of the following must be completed: FRN 201, FRN
202, FRN 215, or three to four years high school language study.* Survey
of history of French civilization and influence throughout world, with
emphasis on culture of present-day France and Quebec. Exercises and
activities to practice and improve French language skills. (Taught
in French.)
FRN 290 Topics in Intermediate French Language & Culture … 1-6
Exploration of special topics in 200 level French language and culture. Prerequisite
and corequisite dependant on topic.
German
* A grade of C or better in the
prerequisite course is recommended
for the German courses listed below.
GRM 101 German Language
and Culture I ... 4
Beginning German course that presents basic language skills of speaking,
listening comprehension, reading and writing, with emphasis on effective
linguistic functioning in real situations. Opportunity provided for
audio-lingual practice outside of class.
GRM 102 German Language and Culture II ... 4
Prerequisite: GRM 101 or 1 to 1 1/2 years minimum high school language
study.* Continuation of German 101.
GRM 195 German Language
and Civilization Experiences ... 1-9
Involves travel and/or study in German speaking or German culture area.
May have prerequisites and may be repeated for credit. Will not satisfy
general education requirements.
GRM 201 German Language
and Culture III ... 4
Prerequisite: GRM 102 or 1 1/2 to 2 years minimum high school language
study.* Intensive course with emphasis on conversational proficiency.
Grammar review and expansion. Variety of literary and cultural readings
used for vocabulary building and as basis for classroom discussion.
Opportunity provided for audio-lingual practice outside of class. Fall.
GRM 202 German Conversation
and Composition ... 4
Prerequisite: GRM 201 or two years minimum high school language study.*
Continuation and completion of materials presented in German 201. Spring.
GRM 215 Reading in German ... 3
Prerequisite: GRM 201 or two years minimum high school language study.*
Reading and discussion of short selections and at least one complete
work in the original German. Exploration of reading strategies specific
to German language, including vocabulary building, reading for comprehension,
and the use of literary tenses. Summer.
GRM 290 Topics in Intermediate German Language & Culture … 1-3
Exploration of special topics in 200 level German language and culture. Prerequisite
and corequisite dependant on topic.
Spanish
* A grade of C or better in the
prerequisite course is recommended
for the Spanish courses listed above.
SPN 101 Spanish Language
and Culture I ... 4
Beginning Spanish course that presents basic language skills of speaking,
listening comprehension, reading and writing, with emphasis on effective
linguistic functioning in real situations. Opportunity provided for
audio-lingual practice outside of class.
SPN 102 Spanish Language
and Culture II ... 4
Prerequisite: SPN 101 or 1 to 1 1/2 years minimum high school language
study.* Continuation of Spanish 101.
SPN 190 Topics in Spanish Language & Culture … 1-3
Exploration of special topics and/or activities in 100 level Spanish language
and culture. Prerequisite and corequisite dependant on topic.
SPN 195 Spanish Language and Civilization Experiences ... 1-9
Involves travel and/or study within Hispanic or Latin American culture
area. May have prerequisites and may be repeated for credit.
SPN 201 Spanish Language
and Culture III ... 4
Prerequisite: SPN 102 or 1 1/2 to 2 years minimum high school language
study.* Follow up to SPN 102. Provides expanded opportunities for listening,
speaking, reading, and writing. Opportunity provided for audio-lingual
practice outside of class.
SPN 202 Spanish Conversation
and Composition ... 4
Prerequisite: SPN 201 or two years minimum high school language study.*
Intensive one-semester course focusing on conversational skills, grammar
review and composition. Exploration of role of Hispanic world. Spring.
SPN 215 Reading in Spanish ... 3
Prerequisite: SPN 201 or two years of high school Spanish.* Reading
and discussion of various short selections and at least one complete
work in the original Spanish.
SPN 220 Latin American Culture
and Civilization ... 3
Prerequisite: SPN 202 or three to four years high school language study.*
Overview of history, geography, culture and social development of peoples
of Latin America . Exercises and activities reinforce and develop Spanish
language skills. (Taught in Spanish.)
SPN 230 Spanish Culture
and Civilization ... 3
Prerequisite: SPN 202 or three to four years high school language study.*
Overview of history, geography, culture, and social development of
peoples of the Iberian Peninsula. Exercises and activities reinforce
and develop Spanish language skills. (Taught in Spanish.)
SPN 290 Topics in Intermediate Spanish Language & Culture … 1-6
Exploration of special topics in 200 level Spanish language and culture. Prerequisite
and corequisite dependant on topic.
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