Course Descriptions

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: ENGLISH

ENG 100: INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE COMPOSITION. This is a three-credit, college-level English course that counts towards graduation hours.  A student with an ACT score below 19 will be placed in ENG 100.  This course prepares students to succeed in ENG 101 and ENG 102 by guiding them in refining their writing process, engaging in critical reading, thinking, and writing, and producing personal and text-based essays. The purpose of this course is to effectively prepare students for the rigors of college-level writing and introduce them to college expectations for writing and research. ENG 100 has both a classroom and workshop component.  Students must also complete ENG 101 and ENG 102 in order to satisfy the General Education requirement. Students must pass ENG 100 before advancing to ENG 101. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 101: COLLEGE COMPOSITION I. This course offers a study in oral and written expression. In English 101, students review grammar, mechanics, and paragraph development and engage in vocabulary building. A grade of “C” is required for passing this course and advancing to ENG 102.  ENG 101 cannot be taken simultaneously with ENG 102.  Offered each semester. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 102: COLLEGE COMPOSITION II. This course offers a study in oral and written expression. During English 102, students write multi-paragraph essays and document papers based on research. A grade of “C” is required for passing this course. Prerequisite: ENG 101 or ENG 103.  Offered each semester.  CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 103: ADVANCED COLLEGE COMPOSITION I. This honors course is designed to allow eligible students to fulfill freshman English requirements on an honors level. Attention is given to the development of linguistic proficiency and mastery of expository and critical writing through problem-centered and interdisciplinary techniques. CREDIT: FOUR SEMESTER HOURS EACH.

 

ENG 104: ADVANCED COLLEGE COMPOSITION II. This honors course is designed to allow eligible students to fulfill freshman English requirements on an honors level. Attention is given to the development of linguistic proficiency and mastery of expository and critical writing through problem-centered and interdisciplinary techniques. Prerequisite: ENG 103. CREDIT: FOUR SEMESTER HOURS EACH.

 

ENG 130: ENGLISH WORD POWER. The course presents an extensive study of prefixes, roots, and suffixes from different languages with a view toward strengthening and expanding the student’s operational English vocabulary. Foreign language roots to be used will be from Latin, Greek, French, Spanish, Italian, Anglo-Saxon, etc. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 200: Introduction to Creative Writing. This course introduces students to four major genres: poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, and drama. The focus is on learning and applying literary devices to original work, reading established writers in terms of learning from their craft, developing, editing, and revising skills, and developing workshop skills: giving suggestions to peers as well as applying suggestions for revision of one’s own work. Students are encouraged to experiment with styles, practice pastiches, and ultimately develop one’s own individual voice. Prerequisites: ENG 101-102 or 103-104. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 201: INTRODUCTION TO WORLD LITERATURE. This course is an introduction to a broad historical and multi-cultural range of ideas and experiences through the critical reading of a substantial body of literary works. Writing about the works studied is emphasized. Prerequisites: ENG 101-102 or 103-104. Required of all students. Offered each semester. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 205: HONORS WORLD LITERATURE. In this course, students read, explore, and discuss works written by authors from various cultural backgrounds and geographical spaces.  These works are to be considered “world literature” based on their representation of the world beyond America’s most familiar environments, borders, and perspectives.  This course observes how cultures collide through language, experience, context, etc. and how these collisions shape the literature.  The readings span from the ancient world into the late twentieth century connecting to one another through various themes and narrative illustrations.  Covering a wide variety of literary works – poems, short stories, and novels – class discussions will question and address notions of journey, nationhood, identity, globalization, love, and other troubles.  All readings are in English.  CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 210: RESEARCH METHODS IN ENGLISH. This course is an introduction to the scholarly methods and practices necessary for undergraduate and graduate study and an academic career in English. Required of all English majors.  Prerequisite: ENG 101-102 or 103-104, and ENG 201 or 205 as either prerequisite or co-requisite. Offered each year. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 211: AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE I. This course examines the literature of African Americans in its historical and aesthetic context and expose students to works from oral tradition to the Harlem Renaissance era.  Writers studied include Wheatley, Equiano, Chestnut, Hughes, McKay, and more. Required of all English majors. Co-requisites: ENG 201, 210.  Prerequisites: ENG 101-102 or 103-104. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 212: AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE II. This course examines the literature of African Americans in its historical and aesthetic context and expose students to works spanning from Realism to the Postmodernist era.  Required of all English majors. Prerequisites: ENG 101-102 or 103-104, ENG 201 or 205, ENG 210, and ENG 211. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 224: BRITISH LITERATURE I. This course offers an introduction to the early British literary canon, extending from the late medieval period through the eighteenth century.  Readings include but are not limited to Chaucer, More, Sidney, Shakespeare, Milton, Behn, and Swift.  Required of all English majors. Prerequisites: ENG 101, 102 (or 103, 104), ENG 201 or 205, and 210. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 225: BRITISH LITERATURE II. This course surveys works of British Literature from the Romantic period to the modernist novel.  It considers literary texts in relation to major historical developments such as the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, the rise of Imperialism, new print and transportation technologies, rapidly increasing literacy rates, and the emergence of mass culture. Required of all English majors. Co-requisites: ENG 201 (or 205). Prerequisites: ENG 101-102 or 103-104, ENG 201 or 205, ENG 210, ENG 224. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 226: AMERICAN FOLKLORE. This course studies American folklore and explores the theoretical concepts underlying the field. Texts exhibit the collection of American folklore, the contrast between oral and written genres, and the use of folklore and folk life in literary works. Prerequisites: None. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 250: PHONETICS. This course focuses on the sounds of American English, and the ways those sounds can be represented in writing. The course will cover the nature of consonants and vowels, how different sounds are produced, and how we perceive speech sounds. Required of all English majors. Prerequisites: ENG 101-102 or 103-104 and ENG 201 or 205. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 300: WRITING WORKSHOP. This course provides individualized tutoring and instruction for juniors and seniors who have failed the English/Writing Proficiency Examination one or more times. Students enrolled in the course will be required to pass all parts of the English/Writing Proficiency Examination at the specified level of competency. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and completion of ENG 101-102 or 103-104. CREDIT: NONE.

 

ENG 301: Forms of Fiction. Students study the history and aesthetics of fiction writing by reading the different forms of classic and contemporary authors. Students will write original pastiches of each form, practicing style, structure, narration, scene, dialogue, and voice. Prerequisites: ENG 101-102 or 103-104, and ENG 200, or by permission of instructor. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 302: Forms of PoetrY. Students study the history and aesthetics of poetry writing by reading the different forms of classic and contemporary poets. Students will write original pastiches of each form, practicing structure, meter, rhythm, rhyme, style, and voice. Prerequisites: ENG 101-102 or 103-104 and ENG 200, or by permission of instructor. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 303: Forms of Creative Non-Fiction. Students study the history and aesthetics of non-fiction writing by reading the different forms of classic and contemporary authors. Students will write original pastiches of each form, practicing style, structure, narration, scene, dialogue, and voice. Prerequisites: ENG 101-102 or 103-104 and ENG 200, or by permission of instructor. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 304: Forms of Dramatic Writing. Students study the aesthetics of dramatic writing, dramatic technique, and the history of dramatic forms such as tragedy, comedy, and the screenplay, as developed by classic and contemporary writers. Students will read different forms of dramatic writing while authoring original exercises in each of the forms studied. Prerequisites: ENG 101-102 or 103-104, and ENG 200, or by permission of instructor. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 311: SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENGLISH. This course offers the opportunity to study selected topics at an intermediate and advanced level. Special topics will vary from semester to semester. Special topics courses must possess different titles/topics to count separately for credit.  Prerequisites: ENG 101-102 or 103-104, and ENG 201 or 205. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 319: RICHARD WRIGHT. This course offers an in-depth study of the life, times, and works of Richard Wright and his influence on other authors. Prerequisites: ENG 101-102 or 103-104, ENG 201 or 205, and ENG 210.CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 322: GRAMMAR SEMINAR. This course provides an overview of grammatical terms and concepts as well as an in-depth analysis of their functions.  It is designed to improve students’ writing and use of clear, professional English in addition to improving reading comprehension and understanding of instructor feedback on written assignments.  Topics include parts of speech, inflectional endings, sentence structure, punctuation, and more. Required of all English majors. Prerequisites: ENG 101‑102 or 103‑104 and ENG 201 or 205.  CREDIT: FOUR SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 330: AMERICAN LITERATURE I.  This course examines the literature produced in pre-colonial, colonial, and post-revolutionary America from the period of early exploration and colonization through the Civil War (1600-1865).  This course also engages texts produced by America’s indigenous populations that predate European exploration.  Required of all English majors.  Prerequisites: ENG 101, 102 (or 103, 104), ENG 201 (or 205), and ENG 210.  CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS

 

ENG 332: AMERICAN LITERATURE II. This course examines the literature produced in America from post-Civil War through the Postmodernist era (1865-present day). Required of all English majors. Prerequisites: ENG 101-102 or 103-104, ENG 201 or 205, ENG 210, and ENG 330. Required of all English majors. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 333: AFRICAN DIASPORIC LITERATURE. This course focuses specifically on writings from across the African Diaspora including (but not limited to) the Caribbean, Australia, and continental Africa. All readings will be in English. Prerequisites: ENG 101-102 or 103-104, ENG 201 or 205.  CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 334: MYTHOLOGY. This course studies mythology and readings such as Joseph Campbell and Edith Hamilton to introduce the world of Greek and Roman mythology. Readings from several Greek playwrights display how classical mythology appears in literary works. Class discussions cover how mythology is not merely an ancient, outmoded concept, but one with operates in society. Prerequisites: None. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS

 

ENG 335: METHODS OF TEACHING ENGLISH. This course is designed to provide students with essential skills for teaching language arts in junior/senior high schools. Specific instructions will be provided on creating lesson plans for English and English related subjects, teaching the eight parts of speech as a unit of study, using kinds of sentences effectively, developing phrases and clauses that are meaningful and provide sentence variety, using internal and external punctuation correctly, and writing the three-part essay. Additionally, this course will examine innovative methods for teaching language arts and will provide some viable alternatives for the language arts teacher. This course is required for junior and senior level English/Secondary Education majors and will be offered each year. Prerequisites: ENG 101-102 or ENG 103-104. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 342: SHAKESPEARE. This course focuses on a selection of Shakespeare’s major plays representative of the various periods of his work in relationship to their own age and for their significance to the present. Prerequisites: ENG 101, 102 (or 103, 104) and ENG 201 (or 205). CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 401: Advanced Workshop: Fiction. Advanced students study only each other’s work through the workshop method. Each class period is dedicated to the discussion and analysis of original student short stories in terms of craft. Students are required to participate in the peer review as well as revise their own stories after they have been work-shopped. Prerequisites: ENG 200, ENG 301, or by permission of instructor. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 402: Advanced Workshop: Poetry. Advanced students study only each other’s work through the workshop method. Each class period is dedicated to the discussion and analysis of original student poems in terms of craft. Students are required to participate in the peer review as well as revise their own poems after they have been work-shopped. Prerequisites: ENG 200, ENG 302, or by permission of instructor. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 403: Advanced Workshop: Creative Non-Fiction. Advanced students study only each other’s work through the workshop method. Each class period is dedicated to the discussion and analysis of original student non-fiction in terms of craft. Students are required to participate in the peer review as well as revise their own pieces after they have been work-shopped. Prerequisites: ENG 200, ENG 303, or by permission of instructor. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 404: Advanced Workshop: Dramatic Writing. This workshop course is used to analyze student work in terms of craft. Advanced students study techniques of structure and dialogue in dramatic writing. Students are required to participate in peer review as well as revise their own written work after it had been work-shopped, and author an original one-act play. Prerequisites: ENG 200, ENG 304, or by permission of instructor. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 410, 411, 412, 413: Special Interests. These courses, developed by individual faculty members, offer advanced students the opportunity to delve deeply into a particular genre, technique, or subject matter, such as Novel Writing, Memoir Writing, Spoken Word and Performance, Dialogue and Scene, Exposition, Rhythm and Meter, etc. Prerequisites: ENG 200, at least one 300 level Forms Course, or by permission of instructor. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS EACH.

 

ENG 423: MAJOR AMERICAN AUTHORS. This upper level course examines the works of a particular American author and selected criticism about that author. The author will vary from semester to semester. Prerequisites: ENG 101-102 or 103-104, ENG 201 or 205, and ENG 210. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 433: THE ENGLISH NOVEL. This specialized course explores the rise and development of the English novel from the 18th Century to the present. Prerequisite: ENG 101-102 or 103-104, ENG 201 or 205, ENG 210, ENG 224 and 225. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 434: LITERARY CRITICISM. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the major critical methods and theories, especially those of modern times, embodying both readings in the major critics and practical criticism. Required of English majors who select OPTION A. Prerequisites: ENG 101-102 or 103-104, ENG 201 or 205, ENG 210, ENG 211, ENG 212, ENG 224, ENG 225, ENG 330, and ENG 332. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 435: THE HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. This course provides a description of the English language and its major attributes through its development from Indo-European to modern English. Prerequisite: ENG 101-102 or 103-104, ENG 201 or 205, ENG 210, ENG 250, and ENG 322. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 436: GENERAL LINGUISTICS. This is a structural approach to modern English grammar through phonology, morphology, syntax and transformations.  Required of English majors who select OPTION C. Prerequisites: ENG 101-102 or 103-104, ENG 201 or 205, ENG 210, ENG 250, ENG 322, and ENG 435. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 439: INDEPENDENT STUDY. This Individual research course covers topics from the entire range of literary studies according to the needs and interests of the student. Working with a faculty advisor, the student will read and discuss the works chosen for independent study and prepare a substantial paper. May be taken once for credit with permission of the Department Chair. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ENG 440: SENIOR SEMINAR I. This course is required of all senior English majors and offered in the fall semester, for seniors only. In this course, students conduct scholarly inquiry and research at an advanced level as they begin to write their senior thesis. Required of all English majors. Senior Status. CREDIT: ONE SEMESTER HOUR

 

ENG 441: SENIOR SEMINAR II. This course is the second component of the Senior Seminar series and is required of all senior English majors. ENG 441 is offered in the spring semester. In this course, students will complete and defend their senior thesis projects. Required of all English majors. Prerequisites: ENG 440.CREDIT: TWO SEMESTER HOURS

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: SPEECH

SPE 101: EFFECTIVE SPEAKING. This course is designed to develop the student's proficiency in communicating with others. Emphasis is placed on content, outlining, listening techniques, articulation and vocalization, vocabulary and body language. Activities include impromptu speaking, the prepared public speech, oral reading, and small group discussion. These activities will facilitate the organization of ideas, integration of information, and responsiveness to speakers and audience. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

SPE 102:  TOUGALOO ACADEMIC STUDIES. This is an elective course for all majors that will engage students in critical thinking skills for Academic Challenge Bowl and College Quiz Bowls.  The class will meet one day per week for one hour to review educational topics coming from different disciplines.  CREDIT: ONE SEMESTER HOUR 

 

SPE 201: ORAL INTERPRETATION OF LITERATURE. This course is designed to train students to communicate the intellectual and emotional content of various literary forms through the interpretive control of voice and gesture. In addition, training is provided in choric interpretation and reader's theater. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

SPE 202: PERFORMANCE. This is a course in basic acting, voice, movement, improvising, expressing, playwriting, and directing. Students work toward a short production to be presented at the end of the semester. This course may be taken twice for credit. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

SPE 203: ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE. In this course, debate is studied as a method of discussion and persuasion. The course focuses on the use of persuasion, resolutions, issues, contention, the objectives and duties of the speakers in debate, and the construction of opposing arguments. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

MODERN LANGUAGES: COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: ARABIC

ARB 101: ELEMENTARY ARABIC I. This course will introduce Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), which is spoken and written throughout the 21 countries of the Arabic world. It is designed to introduce students to the basic skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. The class focuses on pronunciation, phonology and writing the Arabic alphabet. Gradually, through drills, exercises and class discussion, students will develop oral and aural proficiency for communication and learn the fundamental structure of basic sentences. Culture across the Arabic world is an integral part of this course. Three hours of class and one hour of language/computer lab per week. Prerequisite: none. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ARB 102: ELEMENTARY ARABIC II. This course is a continuation of Elementary Arabic 101 with continued emphasis on reading, writing, listening and speaking. The goal is to develop your proficiency while providing you with a context within which to use and practice what you are learning. Cultural studies of the Arabic world will be continued. Immersion in a language is the best way to learn the language, in class we will always use the Arabic words we have learned. Three hours of class and one hour of language/computer lab per week. Prerequisite: Arabic 101. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ARB 201: INTERMEDIATE ARABIC I. This course is a continuation of Arabic 102 with continued emphasis on grammar and communication skill using everyday situations for intensified oral and written exercises. This course will widen the area of cultural studies. Three hours of class and one hour of language/computer lab per week. Prerequisite: Arabic 102. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

ARB 202: INTERMEDIATE ARABIC II.  This course is a continuation of Arabic 201 with continued coverage of basic, day-to-day communication skills and a focus on speaking and reading. Students will increase their proficiency in Arabic script and sound system, widen their working vocabulary, learn key grammatical points, practice conversation, and expand their knowledge of Middle Eastern cultures.  Three hours of class and one hour of language/computer lab per week. Prerequisite: Arabic 201. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: CHINESE

CHI 101: ELEMENTARY CHINESE I. This course will introduce the language through language and culture. Students will begin to develop proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing with an emphasis on listening and speaking skills. This course will begin with Pinyin, Chinese alphabet and tone. Materials on a variety of topics such as history, festivals, modern business, and family life will be offered to provide students with an understanding of Chinese cultures. Three hours of class and language/computer lab per week. Prerequisite: None. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

CHI 102: ELEMENTARY CHINESE II. This course is a continuation of Chinese 101 and continues to emphasize reading, writing, listening, and speaking with an emphasis on speaking and listening skills. Students will begin to compare Mandarin Chinese-speaking cultures’ practices, perspectives, and products to students’ own cultures. Three hours of class and one-hour language/computer lab per week. Prerequisite: Chinese 101.  CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

CHI 201: INTERMEDIATE CHINESE I. Intermediate Chinese will help students expand from their base in first year Chinese to continue to develop their four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Many of the grammatical constructions introduced in first year Chinese will be repeated in this course with increasing development. All the classroom activities will be carried out within a cultural context. Students will expand their use of the language to other disciplines. Three hours of class and one hour of language/computer lab per week. Prerequisite: Chinese 102. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

CHI 202: INTERMEDIATE CHINESE II. This course will introduce more advanced grammar structures and vocabulary. It will continue the development of listening and reading comprehension. There will be more of an emphasis on conversational skills and writing competency. Students will discover the uses and begin to interact with the Mississippi Chinese community. Three hours of class and one hour of language/computer lab per week. Prerequisite: Chinese 201. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: FRENCH

FRE 101: ELEMENTARY FRENCH I. This course is designed to teach the basic elements of French and the basic skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking using a vocabulary that reflects everyday life. Emphasis in this course is on basic conversational skills; therefore, classroom attendance is compulsory. Cultural lectures by the professor and native language speakers will introduce the students to France and the Francophone world. Students continue to write and perform skits and plays in this course using the video camera to document their progress. Three hours of lecture and one hour of language/computer lab per week. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

FRE 102: ELEMENTARY FRENCH II. This course is a continuation of French 101 with continued emphasis upon reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills with an intensified emphasis on oral and written exercises within a French-speaking environment. Students continue to write and perform skits and plays in this course using the video camera to document their progress. Three hours of lecture and one hour of language lab per week. Prerequisite: FRE 101.CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

FRE 201: INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I. This course is a continuation of FRE 102 with continued emphasis on and communication skills using everyday situations for intensified oral and written exercises. Students write and perform several skits and plays in this course using the video camera to document their progress. Three hours of lecture and one hour of language/computer lab per week. Pre-requisite: FRE 102. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

FRE 202: INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II. This course is a continuation of French 201 with a continued study of grammar and an intensified emphasis on speaking, reading and writing. Students continue to write and perform skits and plays in this course using the video camera to document their progress. Three hours of lecture and one hour of language/computer lab per week. Pre-requisite: FRE 201. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

FRE 311: SPECIAL TOPICS. This course is designed to give each student an opportunity to learn specialized vocabulary that deals with his/her major. Each semester, there are units that may include, but are not limited to, business French, every day manners in business and daily life, phonetics for music majors, and teaching French in the elementary classroom. This course also addresses topics for the International Studies Emphasis and Elementary Education Emphasis. Since topics will vary each semester, students may repeat course once for credit. This course will be conducted in French and English. Three hours of lecture and one-hour language/computer lab per week. Prerequisite: FRE 202 or permission of instructor. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: GERMAN

GER 101: ELEMENTARY GERMAN I. This course is designed to teach the basic elements of German and the basic skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking using a vocabulary that reflects everyday life. An introduction to the history and culture of the German speaking countries of Europe is also provided. Because the chief emphasis in this course is on basic conversational skills, classroom attendance is compulsory. The course consists of three hours or lecture and one hour of language/computer lab per week. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

GER 102: ELEMENTARY GERMAN II. This course is designed to teach the basic elements of German and the basic skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking using a vocabulary that reflects everyday life. An introduction to the history and culture of the German speaking countries of Europe is also provided. Because the chief emphasis in this course is on basic conversational skills, classroom attendance is compulsory. The course consists of three hours or lecture and one hour of language/computer lab per week. Prerequisite: GER 101. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

GER 201: INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I.  This course is a continuation of the study of the grammar and structure of the German language, combined with a review and expansion of grammatical and linguistic items covered in GER 101 and 102.  GER 201 also continues a study of the history and culture of the German speaking countries of Europe and provides an introduction to the literature of the German speaking countries of Europe through a suitable selection of readings from modern authors. Prerequisite: GER 101-102.CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

GER 202: INTERMEDIATE GERMAN II.  This course is a continuation of the study of the grammar and structure of the German language, combined with a review and expansion of grammatical and linguistic items covered in GER 101 and 102, and 201. GER 202 also continues a study of the history and culture of the German speaking countries of Europe and provides an introduction to the literature of the German speaking countries of Europe through a suitable selection of readings from modern authors. Prerequisite: GER 101-102, and 201.CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: JAPANESE

JPN 101: ELEMENTARY JAPANESE I.  This course is designed to introduce basic Japanese language, cultures and customs. Emphasis in the classroom is on listening and speaking skills through social and cultural context with native Japanese speakers. Also, Japanese writing systems, Hiragana and Katakana, are introduced from the beginning to ensure the overall development of reading and writing skills. By the end of the course, the student will be able to carry simple conversation and to read and write simple passages. No prerequisites are required. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

JPN 102: ELEMENTARY JAPANESE II.  This course is a continuation of JPN 101 and a link to the intermediate level of study. It is structured to deepen the understanding of Japanese cultures, and to develop four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing through communicative activities. By the end of the course, the student will have learned major patterns and structures of Japanese at a survival level.  In addition, the student will be able to read and write Hiragana and Katakana without use of the English alphabets. The student will have learned about 40 new kanji, also known as Chinese writing characters. Prerequisite: JPN 101. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

JPN 201: INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE I.  This course is a continuation of JPN 102 and functions as the bridge to the highest intermediate level, JPN 202. The main goal of this course is to understand Japanese culture, and to develop language proficiency in four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing in social and cultural context. It is structured to emphasize on communicating accurately and appropriately in Japanese. By the end of this course, the student will be able to maneuver a variety of tasks and situations. The student will have learned about 50 new kanji. Prerequisites: JPN 101 and JPN 102. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

JPN 202: INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE II.  This course is designed for those who have a basic mastery of JPN 201.Emphasis in this course is on improving your basic four language skills; listening, speaking, reading, and writing. By the end of this course, the student will be able to communicate effectively through cultural and contextual situations. The student will have learned about 45 new kanji and be able to read and write Hira gana, Katakana, and in total, about 150 kanji. Prerequisites: JPN 101, 102, and JPN 201. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: KOREAN

KOR 101: ELEMENTARY KOREAN I. First-year Korean is designed to introduce the Korean language and alphabet, Hangul. This course is for students without any or very little knowledge of the Korean language and provides a solid foundation in all aspects of the language, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students study the language’s orthographic and phonetic systems, grammar, syntax, and vocabulary within social and cultural contexts. Korean emphasizes a basic communication approach through conversation. Three hours of class and one hour /language/computer lab per week. Prerequisite: none. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

KOR 102: ELEMENTARY KOREAN II.  This course is a continuation of Korean 101 with continued emphasis on Hangui and conversational skills. Students will learn how to express simple ideas such as identities, locations, time, daily activates, weekend plans. During the course the students will continue to explore Korean culture. Three hours of class and language/computer lab per week. Prerequisite: Korean 101.CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

KOR 201: INTERMEDIATE KOREAN I.  This course is designed to assist students of the Korean language as they continue to learn skills in conversation, reading, and writing. Reading Korean newspapers and visiting Korean web sites are integrated as part of the course’s instruction. Students will continue to explore Korean culture and how it has influenced the state of Mississippi. Three hours of class and language/computer lab per week. Prerequisite: Korean 102.  CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

KOR 202: INTERMEDIATE KOREAN II.  This course is designed to improve students’ understanding of written and spoken Korean through exposure to various media sources, such as film, magazine, newspaper, TV, Internet, and user-created content. Students learn Korean sentence patterns and vocabularies from the sources and discuss various topics related to Korea. Class discussions help enhance students’ speaking proficiency as well. This course will expand their use of the Korean language outside of the classroom in a variety of contexts. Three hours of class and language/computer lab per week. Prerequisite: Korean 201.  CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: SPANISH

SPA 101: ELEMENTARY SPANISH I. This course is a beginning course in Spanish with study of pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary to develop the ability to understand, speak, read and write simple Spanish. Frequent oral drills, dictation, and supervised reading. Three class periods and one-hour language/computer lab per week. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

SPA 102: ELEMENTARY SPANISH II. This is a continuation of the essentials of the Spanish language in Spanish 101.It is structured to develop a solid foundation of the four basic skills with major emphasis on the oral and written communicative skills and understanding of Hispanic cultures. Three class periods and one-hour language/computer lab per week. Prerequisite: SPA 101.CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

SPA 201: INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I. This course is an intensive review of grammar, guided oral practice, composition, and a suitable selection of readings from modern authors. Three class periods and one-hour language/computer lab per week. Prerequisites: SPA 101-102. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

SPA 202: INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II. This is an extension of SPA 201 including a systematic review of troublesome grammatical topics. It is designed to develop the student’s ability to function linguistically within the Hispanic world. Three class periods and one hour language/computer lab per week. Prerequisites: SPA 101, SPA 102, SPA 201.CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

 

SPA 311: SPECIAL TOPICS. This course is designed to give each student an opportunity to learn specialized vocabulary that deals with his/her major. Each semester there are units that may include but are not limited to business Spanish, every day manners in business and daily life, phonetics for music majors, and teaching Spanish in the elementary classroom. This course also addresses topics for the International Studies Emphasis and Elementary Education Emphasis. Since topics will vary from semester, students may repeat course once for credit. This course will be conducted in Spanish and English. Three hours of lecture and one-hour language/computer lab per week. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or permission of Instructor. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.