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Professor, S. Lhotzky (Chair)
Associate Professors, S. Fish
Assistant Professors, E. Herman, B. Nedelsky, T. Vivancos
Instructors, S. Ogdie, V. Wempe
An essential part of a liberal arts education is the study of world languages, cultures, and literatures. In addition to preparing students for careers in teaching or for advanced language study at the graduate level, knowledge of a world language is a strong asset and an increasingly essential skill in many career fields. Because proficiency in one or more world languages can provide students with a significant competitive edge in the global job market, the department encourages students to combine their major in economics, business administration, finance, marketing, education, English and journalism, government and international affairs, history, nursing, psychology, or sociology, for example, with a second major or minor in French, German or Spanish. Students who took French, German or Spanish in high school are strongly encouraged to continue studying that language during their first semester so that they strengthen their language proficiency and avoid losing knowledge previously attained.
Modern Foreign Language (MDFL) Placement Exam. Students who took French, German or Spanish in high school sit a MDFL placement exam during freshman registration. The exam is free and serves two purposes. First, the exam helps students who want to continue studying French, German or Spanish to determine the appropriate course in which to enroll during their first semester. Second, the exam allows those students who no longer wish to study a world language begun in high school to attempt to place out of one or both semesters of Augustana's two-semester language requirement in Area 3.4. For additional information on MDFL Placement Exams, CLEP Exams, or AP credit in world languages, consult the Academic Advising web page: www.augie.edu/dept/acad_services/acad_adv/index.html
Certification. Students who plan to teach with a major or minor concentration in a world language should be aware that the minimum number of credit hours necessary for certification in South Dakota is 18. Since minimum requirements in most other states are higher, students who plan to teach are strongly advised to obtain a language major.
The Department of Modern Foreign Languages has set student learning outcomes for its language majors based on proficiency guidelines established by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). The department continually reviews the applicability of those guidelines and assesses how well its majors are achieving the intended outcomes. Additional information can be obtained by visiting the department's website.
French, German or Spanish Major: A minimum of 32 credit hours in one language, including: (1) one course of conversation and composition, (2) one literature course, (3) either MDFL 100 or MDFL 200, and (4) MDFL 400.
French, German or Spanish Minor: A minimum of 25 credit hours in one language, including one course of conversation and composition, and either MDFL 100 or 200.
Modern Foreign Languages Major: A minimum of 37 credit hours consisting of a minimum of 22 credit hours in one language (including one course of conversation and composition), 12 hours in a second language, and either MDFL 100 or 200.
Modern Foreign Languages Minor: A minimum of 27 credit hours consisting of a minimum of 18 credit hours in one language (including one course of conversation and composition), 6 hours in a second language, and either MDFL 100 or 200.100. INTERNATIONAL CINEMA. 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course covers forty years of international cinema (1949-1988) and examines such significant movements as Italian neorealism, French nouvelle vague, Czech new wave, Brazilian cinema novo as well as Spanish, German, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Yugoslav, Indian and Japanese films. There is an even division between Western and Non-Western countries with a comparative-contrastive approach to analysis. Conducted in English. May be applied to Area 3.6.
200. NON-WESTERN CINEMA. 3 Cr. Hrs.
Non-Western films will be divided into three geographical areas: Eastern Europe ( Russia, Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, Rumania, Estonia, the former Czechoslovakia, the former Yugoslavia); Middle and Far East ( Israel, India, China, Japan); Latin America ( Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Argentina, Brazil). The unifying element in the course is cultural change, but the perspectives of that theme are varied and multidimensional, including economic, political, sociological, ecological, psychological and attitudinal change. Conducted in English. May be applied to Area 3.6.
400. SENIOR PROJECT. 1 Cr. Hr.
Designed with and approved by a supervising MDFL faculty member, the senior project allows students to pursue additional study and research in world languages, cultures and literatures. Students work under the supervision of an individual faculty member. A public presentation in the target language is required. Prerequisites: a 300-level MDFL course, senior standing, and consent of the supervising faculty member. Conducted in the target language. Grading System: S-U only.120, 121. INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH I, II. 3 Cr. Hrs. each
This two-semester sequence is designed to help students develop beginning language proficiency in French through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will also gain a basic knowledge of French geography and an initial awareness of French and Francophone cultures. No prerequisite for 120. Prerequisite for 121: MDFL 120, appropriate score on MDFL Placement exam, or permission of instructor. May be applied to Area 3.4
220, 221. INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I, II. 4 Cr. Hrs. each
This sequence is designed to further develop students' proficiency in French through speaking, listening, reading, and writing, and to expand students' knowledge of French and francophone cultures. Conducted in French. Prerequisite for 220: 3 years of high school French, MDFL 121, appropriate score on MDFL Placement exam, or permission of instructor. Prerequisite for 221: MDFL 220, appropriate score on MDFL Placement exam, or permission of instructor.
321. (W), 322. (W) FRENCH CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION I, II. 4 Cr. Hrs. each
These two courses are designed to help students increase the accuracy and proficiency of their oral and written expression. A wide variety of topics (short stories, plays, newspaper and magazine articles, films, etc.) and activities (individual research topics, varying styles of compositions, individual and group presentations, radio drama, etc.) help students to master strategies for improved oral and written communication. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: MDFL 221 or permission of instructor.
323, 324. HISTORY OF THE LITERATURE OF FRANCE I, II. 3 Cr. Hrs. each
Survey of literary movements, and discussion and analysis of some of the key poems, novels and plays from six centuries of French literature. The first course will cover French literature from le moyen âge to 1789. The second will concentrate on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: MDFL 221 or permission of instructor. May be applied to Area 3.5.
325. CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE OF FRANCE. 3 Cr. Hrs.
An examination of the artistic, economic, intellectual, political, and social influences that have helped to shape the framework of contemporary civilization and culture in France. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: MDFL 221 or permission of instructor.
326. FRANCOPHONE CULTURES AND LITERATURES. 3 Cr. Hrs.
Discussion of selected literary contributions from African, Asian, Québécois, Caribbean and Polynesian Francophone authors, and analysis of important cultural, historical, political and social issues. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: MDFL 221 or permission of instructor.
327. FRENCH SEMINAR. 3-4 Cr. Hrs.
Individual courses designed for advanced students to concentrate on specific areas of French language, and Francophone literature and cultures. Course content will vary. Possible areas include, but are not restricted to, the following: French Autobiography; French Classicism; Modern French Novel; French Painting and Literature; Francophone Poetry; French Film; Individual Authors (Corneille, Molière, Diderot, Balzac, Gide, Guibert, Duras, etc.). Conducted in French. Prerequisite: MDFL 221 or permission of instructor.
197, 297, 397. TOPICS IN FRENCH. 2-4 Cr. Hrs.
199, 299, 399. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 2-4 Cr. Hrs.
Opportunity for students to study a particular subject under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisites: permission of instructor and department chair.
395, 495. INTERNSHIP. 2-4 Cr. Hrs.
Opportunity for students to improve language proficiency and to acquire practical knowledge through off-campus work in public or private settings. Prerequisites: permission of instructor and department chair.
130, 131. INTRODUCTION TO GERMAN I, II. 3 Cr. Hrs. each
This two-semester sequence is designed to help students develop beginning language proficiency in German through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will also gain a basic knowledge of German geography and an initial awareness of German culture. No prerequisite for 130. Prerequisite for 131: MDFL 130, appropriate score on MDFL Placement exam, or permission of instructor. May be applied to Area 3.4.
230, 231. INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I, II. 4 Cr. Hrs. each
This sequence is designed to develop further students' proficiency in German through speaking, listening, reading, and writing, and to expand students' knowledge of German culture. Conducted in German. Prerequisite for 230: 3 years of high school German, MDFL 131, appropriate score on MDFL Placement exam, or permission of instructor. Prerequisite for 231: MDFL 230, appropriate score on MDFL Placement exam, or permission of instructor.
331. (W), 332. (W) GERMAN CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION I, II. 4 Cr. Hrs. each
Developing fluency in the use of German as a means of oral and written expression. Conducted in German. Prerequisite: MDFL 231 or permission of instructor.
333, 334. HISTORY OF GERMAN LITERATURE I, II. 3 Cr. Hrs. each
A historical survey of literature and readings from the various periods. Conducted in German. Prerequisite: MDFL 231 or permission of instructor. May be applied to Area 3.5.
336. GERMAN CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE. 3 Cr. Hrs.
A study of the social, cultural, and political influences that have shaped present-day Germany. Includes geography and a survey of German history. Conducted in German. Prerequisite: MDFL 231 or permission of instructor.
337. GERMAN SEMINAR. 3-4 Cr. Hrs.
Individual courses designed for advanced students to concentrate on specific areas of German language, culture, literary genres or authors. Course content will vary. Possible areas include, but are not restricted to, the following: The German Song in History; Germany and the New Europe; History of the German Language; History of German Drama; Medieval German Literature; The German Novel; Business German; The Third Reich; Specific Authors (Goethe, Schiller, Mann, Kafka, etc.). Conducted in German. Prerequisite: MDFL 231 or permission of instructor.
197, 297, 397. TOPICS IN GERMAN. 2-4 Cr. Hrs.
199, 299, 399. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 2-4 Cr. Hrs.
Opportunity for students to study a particular subject under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisites: permission of instructor and department chair.
395, 495. INTERNSHIP. 2-4 Cr. Hrs.
Opportunity for students to improve language proficiency and to acquire practical knowledge through off-campus work in public or private settings. Prerequisites: permission of instructor and department chair.
170, 171. INTRODUCTION TO RUSSIAN I, II. 3 Cr. Hrs. each
This two-semester sequence is designed to help students develop beginning language proficiency in Russian through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will also gain a basic knowledge of Russian geography and an initial awareness of Russian culture. No prerequisite for 170. Prerequisite for 171: MDFL 170 or permission of instructor. May be applied to Area 3.4.
197, 297, 397. TOPICS IN RUSSIAN. 2-4 Cr. Hrs.
199, 299, 399. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 2-4 Cr. Hrs.
Opportunity for students to study a particular subject under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisites: permission of instructor and department and chair.
395, 495. INTERNSHIP. 2-4 Cr. Hrs.
Opportunity for students to improve language proficiency and to acquire practical knowledge through off-campus work in public or private settings. Prerequisites: permission of instructor and department chair.180, 181. INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH I, II. 3 Cr. Hrs. each
This two-semester sequence is designed to help students develop beginning language proficiency in Spanish through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will also gain a basic knowledge of Spanish geography and an initial awareness of Spanish and Latin American culture. No prerequisite for 180. Prerequisite for 181: MDFL 180, appropriate score on MDFL Placement exam, or permission of instructor. May be applied to Area 3.4.
280, 281. INTERMEDIATE SPANISH: LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND LITERATURE I, II. 4 Cr. Hrs. each
This sequence is designed to develop further students' proficiency in Spanish through speaking, listening, reading, and writing, and to expand students' knowledge of Spanish and Latin American cultures. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite for 280: 3 years of high school Spanish, MDFL 181, appropriate score on MDFL Placement exam, or permission of instructor. Prerequisite for 281: MDFL 280, appropriate score on MDFL Placement exam, or permission of instructor.
380. MODERN SPANISH GRAMMAR. 3 Cr. Hrs.
An in-depth explanation of the structure of Spanish grammar, emphasizing problematic areas and proficiency in verb tenses. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: MDFL 281 or permission of instructor.
381. (W), 382. (W) SPANISH CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION I, II. 4 Cr. Hrs. each
The purpose of these two courses is to improve the use of oral and written Spanish by classroom discussion, individual research topics for oral presentations and written compositions. Spanish 381 will concentrate on Spanish history and civilization as a basis for conversation and composition. Spanish 382 will consider Latin American history and civilization. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: MDFL 281 or permission of instructor.
383, 384. HISTORY OF THE LITERATURE OF SPAIN I, II. 3 Cr. Hrs. each
A survey of the literary movements of Spain. The first course will cover Spanish literature from the Poema del Cid through the Golden Age drama. The second semester will concentrate on the nineteenth century and contemporary Spanish writers. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: MDFL 281 or permission of instructor. May be applied to Area 3.5.
385. MODERN LATIN AMERICAN NOVEL. 3 Cr. Hrs.
A study of important novelists of the twentieth century from a number of Latin American countries. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: MDFL 281 or permission of instructor.
386. HISTORY OF THE LITERATURE OF LATIN AMERICA. 3 Cr. Hrs.
Background material on the literary movements of the colonial period. Special emphasis on the modernists of the late nineteenth century and contemporary South America writers. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: MDFL 281 or permission of instructor.
387. SPANISH SEMINAR. 3-4 Cr. Hrs.
Individual courses designed for advanced students to concentrate on specific areas of Spanish language, culture and literary genres. Course content will vary. Possible areas include, but are not restricted to, the following: Medical Spanish; Spanish Phonetics; Spanish Civil War; Medieval Spanish Literature; Golden Age Comedia; Picaresque Novel; Spanish Short Story; Modern Spanish Novel; Modern Spanish Drama; Spanish Realism and Naturalism. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: MDFL 281 or permission of instructor.
388. SPANISH CINEMA. 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course surveys the evolution of Spanish cinema from the silent era to the contemporary scene (1928-1992) within the framework of the complex political history of the country: the Primo de Rivera dictatorship; the Second Republic; the civil war; the Franco era; the restoration of a constitutional monarchy. Special emphasis will be placed on the films of the three directors who have gained international reputations: Luis Buñuel; Carlos Saura; Pedro Almodóvar. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: MDFL 280 or permission of instructor.
389. LATIN AMERICAN CINEMA. 3 Cr. Hrs.
The first half of the course will be devoted to the evolution of the cinema in the four Latin American countries that gained international recognition by studying the films of the directors responsible for this achievement: Luis Buñuel ( Mexico); Nelson Pereira dos Santos ( Brazil); Tomas Gutiérrez Alea ( Cuba); Leopoldo Torre Nilsson ( Argentina). The second half will examine contemporary films from those four countries and the newly emerging national cinema in Colombia, Chile, Peru, and Venezuela. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: MDFL 280 or permission of instructor.
197, 297, 397. TOPICS IN SPANISH. 2-4 Cr. Hrs.
199, 299, 399. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 2-4 Cr. Hrs.
Opportunity for students to study a particular subject under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisites: permission of instructor and department chair.
395, 495. INTERNSHIP. 2-4 Cr. Hrs.
Opportunity for students to improve language proficiency and to acquire practical knowledge through off-campus work in public or private settings. Prerequisites: permission of instructor and department chair.