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| ESL101 |
Introduction to American Culture |
2 credits |
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An introduction to American cultural traits and social and religious
customs for international students beginning their studies in the United
States. Special focus will be given to local Midwestern culture and rural
issues. This course is limited to students studying English as a Second
Language. (2 credits)
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| ESL201 |
Oral English |
4 credits |
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Extensive training and practice in speaking English and comprehending
spoken English. Emphasis upon the development of listening comprehension
strategies; idiomatic vocabulary; and skills in rephrasing,
interrogation and verification. Each student will be pretested in
pronunciation, listening comprehension, speaking and vocabulary.
Tutorials and materials appropriate to the student's present proficiency
will be utilized, as well as large group presentations and activities.
Prerequisites: This class is open only to ESL students with a concurrent
enrollement in ESL101, or permission of instructor. (4 credits)
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| ESL202 |
ESL Bible |
4 credits |
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The Bible is the foundation for the Jewish and Christian traditions, and
has powerfully influenced every dimension of Western Civilization. By
studying the Bible, students gain access to the heart of the
Judaic-Christian traditions and build a foundation for better
understanding Western philosophy, literature, art, music, law and
history. In this course, ESL students read selections from the English
Bible as well as short excerpts from pieces of Western Literature that
have been inspired by the Bible. The aim is both to improve English
reading, writing and speaking skills and also better appreciate the
cultural importance of the Jewish and Christian scriptures. Time
permitting, students may rehearse and perform in English a short one-act
drama based upon a classic Bible story. Prerequisites: ESL 101, 201,
and 203, or permission of instructor. (4 credits)
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| ESL203 |
ESL Writing |
4 credits |
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The study and practice of formal and informal modes of written
communication accepted in American academic work. Intensive work will be
done to develop fluency in writing and reading, expand vocabulary,
diagnose and remediate grammatical deficiencies and train students to
identify and correct their own mistakes. Prerequisites: this class is
open only to ESL students with a concurrent enrollment in ESL 201 or ESL
251, or permission of instructor. (4 credits)
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| ESL204 |
ESL Literature |
4 credits |
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A study at the intermediate level of English language literature;
emphasis will be placed on the development of reading skills and reading
strategies through an introduction to literature in the English language.
Students will learn how to effectively read a literary text in English,
including the development of vocabulary and grammar recognition.
Prerequisites: ESL 101, 201, and concurrent enrollment in ESL 203, or
permission of instructor. (4 credits)
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| ESL205 |
Business English |
2 credits |
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This course is designed to meet the needs of international students who
intend to study business at an American institution or whose primary
reason in learning English is for conducting business. The course focuses
on learning business concepts and terminology as well as improving
communication skills. Prerequisites: ESL 251 or 201, and concurrent
enrollment in ESL 203, or permission of instructor. (2 credits)
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| ESL206 |
English for Academic Purposes |
4 credits |
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This course is designed to meet the needs of international students who
intend to pursue undergraduate and/or graduate studies in the United
States. The course focuses on preparing students for the demands of
academic lecture comprehension, note-taking, and also on improving
writing skills in evaluating and organizing material as well as
predicting upcoming information. In addition, students will practice
reading strategies to improve textbook comprehension. Prerequisites: ESL
101, 201, and 203, or permission of instructor. (4 credits)
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| ESL251 |
Advanced Oral English |
4 credits |
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Continued training and practice in speaking English and comprehending
spoken English. Emphasis upon the development of listening comprehension
strategies; development of idiomatic vocabulary; skills in paraphrasing,
initiating conversation, interrogation, note taking, and verification;
and the writing of short essays on comparative-cultural topics. Training
and practice in college reading strategies toward the dual goal of
increased speed and comprehension. Individual work on pronunciation
problems. Required of students with TOEFL scores under 525. Prerequisite:
This class is open only to ESL students with the prerequisite of ESL 201
or permission of instructor. (4 credits)
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| ESL398 |
Directed Study |
2-4 credits |
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| FRE101 |
Beginning French Language and Culture |
3 credits |
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Combined study of language and culture. Study of major social systems and
themes of the culture. An elementary study of the language in a
communicative context. Emphasis upon integration of developing language
skills with cultural understanding and sensitivity in oral communication
settings. Required weekly drill sessions to practice material studied in
class. Prerequisite: no previous study of French, or placement by the
foreign language placement exam. (3 credits)
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| FRE102 |
Beginning French Language and Culture |
3 credits |
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Combined study of language and culture. Study of major social systems and
themes of the culture. Building on previously acquired ability in French,
an elementary study of the language in a communicative context. Emphasis
upon integration of developing language skills with cultural
understanding and sensitivity in oral communication settings. Required
weekly drill sessions to practice material studied in class.
Prerequisite: French 101, or placement by the foreign language placement
exam. (3 credits)
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| FRE201 |
Intermediate French Language and Culture |
3 credits |
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(general education option under language) Combined study of French
language and culture. Building on previously acquired ability in French,
integration of language skills with cultural understanding and
sensitivity in oral communication settings with emphasis on
pronunciation. Development of reading and writing skills. Prerequisite:
French 102, or placement by the foreign language placement exam. (3 credits)
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| FRE202 |
Intermediate French Language and Culture |
3 credits |
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Combined study of French language and culture. Building on previously
acquired ability in French, integration of language skills with cultural
understanding and sensitivity in oral communication settings with
emphasis on pronunciation. Development of reading and writing skills.
Prerequisite: French 201, or placement by the foreign language placement
exam. (3 credits)
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| FRE308 |
Methods of Teaching Secondary Foreign Language |
3 credits |
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| GER101 |
Beginning German Language and Culture |
3 credits |
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Along with instruction in the German language, beginning German offers
students enhanced cognitive skills and insight into another culture.
Classes foster communicative competence by emphasizing speaking,
listening, reading and writing. Students begin to acquire the
linguistic and cultural fluency necessary for basic communication in a
German speaking country. Prerequisite: No previous study of German, or
placement by the foreign language placement exam. (3 credits)
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| GER102 |
Beginning German Language and Culture |
3 credits |
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Instruction in the German language and enhanced cognitive skills and
insight into another culture. Classes foster communicative competence by
emphasizing speaking, listening, reading and writing. Building on
previously acquired ability in German, students acquire the linguistic
and cultural fluency necessary for basic communication in a German
speaking country. Prerequisite: German 101, or placement by the foreign
language placement exam. (3 credits)
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| GER201 |
Intermediate German Language and Culture |
3 credits |
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An intermediate course in German language and culture, German 201
continues the sequence begun by German 101 and 102. After a review of
grammar and vocabulary, students will augment their knowledge of German
by practicing the four language skills: speaking, reading, writing and
listening. In addition to the textbook, students will be exposed to
primary sources including news media, film and short stories. Special
attention wil be given to developing conversational skills and exploring
differences between American and German culture. Prerequisite: German
102, or placement by the foreign language placement exam. (3 credits;
alternate years, consult department)
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| GER202 |
Intermediate German Language and Culture |
3 credits |
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Intermediate-level instruction in German language and culture. Study of
primary sources such as short stories, newspapers, songs and movies to
explore German culture and increase linguistic ability. Special emphasis
on conversation, reading and idiomatic expression. Prerequisite: German
201, or placement by the foreign language placement exam. (3 credits;
alternate years, consult department)
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| GER308 |
Methods of Teaching Secondary Foreign Language |
3 credits |
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| LAN365 |
Special Topics in Language |
2-4 credits |
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A study of topics in Spanish language and culture not fully covered in
other Spanish courses in response to student or faculty interests; or,
specialized study in other modern foreign languages not offered in the
Northwestern College catalog. May be taken more than once, provided a
different topic is studied. (Prefix for LAN365 can also be SPA, FRE or
GER) (2-4 credits)
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| SPA101 |
Beginning Spanish Language and Culture |
3 credits |
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Combined study of language and culture. Study of major social systems and
themes of Hispanic culture. Elementary study of the language in a
communicative context. Emphasis upon integration of developing language
skills with cultural understanding and sensitivity in oral communication
settings. Prerequisite: No previous study of Spanish, or placement by the
foreign language placement exam. (3 credits)
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| SPA102 |
Beginning Spanish Language and Culture |
3 credits |
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Combined study of language and culture. Study of major social systems and
themes of Hispanic culture. Building on previously acquired ability in
Spanish, elementary study of the language in a communicative context.
Emphasis upon integration of developing language skills with cultural
understanding and sensitivity in oral communication settings.
Prerequisite: Spanish 101, or placement by the foreign language
placement exam. (3 credits)
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| SPA201 |
Intermediate Spanish Language and Culture |
3 credits |
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(general education option under language) Combined study of intermediate
language and culture. Study of primary sources in print, audio and
visual forms to develop appreciation for the ways culture in general and
the language's culture in particular shape a variety of social contexts.
Building on previously acquired ability in Spanish, continued study of
language in a communicative context with considerable emphasis upon
precision and expansion of linguistic skills. Prerequisite: Spanish 102,
or placement by the foreign language placement exam. (3 credits)
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| SPA202 |
Intermediate Spanish Language and Culture |
3 credits |
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Combined study of intermediate language and culture. Study of primary
sources in print, audio and visual forms to develop appreciation for the
ways culture in general and the language's culture in particular shape a
variety of social contexts. Building on previously acquired ability in
Spanish, continued study of language in a communicative context with
considerable emphasis upon precision and expansion of linguistic skills.
Prerequisite: Spanish 201, or placement by the foreign language placement
exam. (3 credits)
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| SPA308 |
Methods of Teaching Secondary Foreign Language |
3 credits |
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| SPA311 |
Advanced Spanish Conversation |
1 credit |
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The main goal of this course is to improve oral communication, which
includes speaking as well as listening, comprehension. Since successful
communication also involves cultural awareness of the Spanish speaker's
feelings, thoughts and attitudes, part of this course involves studying
sources of these important underlying constructs. Taught in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Spanish 202 or equivalent proficiency. Course repeated
a minimum of 3 semesters. Graded on a pass/no pass basis. (1 credit)
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| SPA312 |
Advanced Grammar and Composition |
3 credits |
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Advanced development of writing skills and a review of difficult grammar
concepts. Students will be expected to write in a variety of contexts.
Emphasis will be on the writing process. The majority of the assignments
will be completed in steps including multiple drafts. Additionally,
students will be expected to review grammar and complete some grammar
exercises. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 202 or equivalent
proficiency. (3 credits)
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| SPA314 |
Introduction to Reading Hispanic Literature |
3 credits |
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Advanced development of reading skills and strategies and an introduction
to Hispanic literature and literary topics. Students will learn how to
effectively read a literary text in Spanish. Attention will be paid to
strategies for understanding context through vocabulary and grammar
recognition. Additionally students will be introduced to the literary
genres and cultural contexts of the texts they study as well as pertinent
critical commentary. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 202 or
equivalent proficiency. (3 credits)
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| SPA325 |
Oral Spanish Interpretation |
3 credits |
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An in-depth study of interpretation between Spanish and English, with
both theoretical background knowledge and applied practice included.
Specific topic areas covered involve legal, medical and religious
interpretation. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisites: Spanish 202 and one
3-credit 300-level course. (3 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| SPA326 |
Spanish Phonetics |
3 credits |
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An in-depth study of Spanish phonetics. Topics include techniques and
rules of Spanish articulation, analysis of the sounds of vowels and
consonants in Spanish and their differences from English pronunciation,
syllabication, rhythm, stress, pitch and intonation. Taught in Spanish.
Prerequisites: Spanish 202 and one 3-credit 300-level course. (3 credits;
alternate years, consult department)
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| SPA327 |
Hispanics in the United States |
3 credits |
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A wide-ranging study of the current situation of Hispanics in the United
States. After an historical overview, a thematic approach will be taken
to better understand the role of Hispanics in the United States and their
growing influence. Possible topics include demographics, voting
tendencies, purchasing power, Hispanic media, religion, labor laws,
immigration, Spanglish and bilingualism, among others. Using interviews
and research, the course will conclude with a study of our Hispanic
neighbors here in northwest Iowa. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisites:
Spanish 202 and one 3-credit 300-level course. (3 credits; alternate
years, consult department)
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| SPA328 |
Written Spanish Translation |
3 credits |
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This course is an introduction to the theory, methods, techniques and
problems involved in basic translation. The first half of the semester
will focus mostly on translating from Spanish to English. The second half
of the course will involve general material from specific areas of life:
popular culture, music, social sciences, education, business, medicine,
the legal profession, etc., with translation exercises from both Spanish
to English and English to Spanish. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisites:
Spanish 202 and one 3-credit 300-level course. (3 credits; alternate
years, consult department)
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| SPA344 |
Practicum in Spanish |
2 credits |
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Designed for advanced Spanish students, this practicum gives students the
opportunity to practice their Spanish on a daily basis in a Spanish
speaking environment. Emphasis is placed on the development of oral
communication, both speaking and listening. Placement opportunities
include, but are not limited to, living in the Northwestern College
Spanish house or with a Spanish speaking Hispanic family. Prerequisite:
Spanish 202. Enrollment through permission of modern foreign languages
department. Minimum 14 week placement to receive credit. Graded on a
pass/no pass basis. May be repeated. Up to four credits may be applied to
the major. (2 credits)
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| SPA351 |
Survey of Spanish Literature I |
3 credits |
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A study of peninsular Spanish literature from El Cid to the present.
Emphasis upon major literary movements and their representative
masterpieces. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 340 or permission of
instructor. (3 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| SPA352 |
Survey of Spanish Literature II |
3 credits |
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A study of Spanish Latin-American literature from the colonial period to
the present. Emphasis upon major literary movements and their
representative masterpieces. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 340 or
permission of instructor. (3 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| SPA365 |
Special Topics in Language |
3 credits |
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| SPA398 |
Directed Study |
2-4 credits |
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| SPA417 |
Internship |
4-8 credits |
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(2 credits may apply toward the major or minor)
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| SPA499 |
Honors Research |
2-4 credits |
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| TSL207 |
TESL Grammar |
2 credits |
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Study of English grammar as it applies to the teaching of English as a
second language. Designed for active speakers of English who anticipate
teaching ESL and wish to learn about those grammar topics of concern to
ESL students. (2 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| TSL222 |
Practicum in TESL |
2 credits |
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Designed primarily for students who plan to teach English as a second
language but who are not part of the TESL Endorsement, this practicum
places TESL Minor students in an ESL teaching setting, primarily with
recent immigrants in Sioux County. Students teach ESL to immigrants,
either on a one-to-one basis or with small groups. Not applicable to the
TESL Endorsement. May be repeated. Prerequisite: 201 proficiency in a
foreign language, TESL 307, or permission of instructor. Graded on a
pass/no pass basis. (1/2 or 1 credit)
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| TSL224 |
Applied Linguistics in Language Education |
4 credits |
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The course is a survey of key issues in socio-and applied linguistic
inquiry on case studies of topics such as the nature of language,
bilingualism and bilingual education as well as language planning and
language policy. (4 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| TSL225 |
Language Development and Acquistion |
3 credits |
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This course will examine the similarities and differences between the
acquisition of first and second languages. (3 credits; alternate years,
consult department)
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| TSL307 |
Methods in Teaching English as a Second Language |
3 credits |
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Study of the unique problems and opportunities in teaching English to
classes made up of individuals from heterogeneous language backgrounds.
Discussion of recent research, methodology, and grammar concepts unique
to ESL. Intended for those contemplating teaching ESL. Prerequisite: one
year of a foreign language or permission of instructor. (3 credits;
alternate years, consult department)
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