Albertson College of Idaho
2006 - 2007 Catalog
Lower Division Courses
IND-210 France, Medieval to Modern: Culture and Economy 6.0 cr.
Winter. Prereq: Permission. An interdisciplinary course that provides description and analysis of the evolution of France´s economy from the medieval to the contemporary period. In addition, the class will explore major cultural trends (particularly literature, painting, and sculpture) in their historical context during the same period. The first three weeks involve intense academic preparation on campus, including basic practical French communication skills for beginners and more advanced language preparation for non-beginners. The final three weeks will be spent in France visiting museums and cultural and historical sites as well as meeting with academic and other specialists. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY)
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE COURSES
MFL-101-102 English As a Second Language 3.0 cr. each
Fall, spring. A course for nonnative speakers to develop further proficiency in speaking, understanding, reading and writing English. Includes phonetics, idioms, lexical expansion, and grammar review. Readings and discussions are focused on aspects of contemporary American culture. Not to be taken concurrently with any course in the English Department.
MFL-200 Advanced English Language Development 2.0 cr.
Fall. Prereq: MFL-102 or permission. A rigorous course in English as a Second Language at an advanced level. All four skill areas of reading, writing, speaking, and aural comprehension receive equal focus. This course is designed to promote nonnative speaker proficiency in the cognitive academic language needed to perform in context reduced, linguistically demanding situations. It is appropriate for international students who wish to refine American English skills needed for upper-division course work as well as for students anticipating entrance into graduate school or English demanding career paths.
MFL-204 Phonetics for English As a Second Lang 1.0 cr.
Winter. Prereq: MFL-101 or 201 or permission. A systematic review of the phonetic system of English. The International Phonetic Alphabet will be used for prescriptive and corrective training in oral English at multiple levels of diction. May be repeated once for credit.
FRENCH COURSES
MFL-111-112 Elementary French I & II 3.0 cr. lecture, 1.0 cr. laboratory
Fall, spring. MFL-111 is a prerequisite for MFL 112. Semester-sequenced beginning courses in speaking, understanding, reading and writing French, focused on cultural understanding and proficiency in communication. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY)
MFL-111B Intensive Elementary French 3.0 cr.
Winter. Prereq: Permission. A beginning course in speaking, understanding, reading and writing French, primarily designed for students with some prior knowledge of the language. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY)
MFL-198 Basic French Communication Skills 1.0 cr.
Winter. Required for study tour participants who have had no prior French language training. A course developing basic and practical communication skills for travelers. Emphasis will be placed on rapid acquisition of French lexical units and culturally appropriate practices. Taught in France.
MFL-211-212 French Language & Civilization I & II 3.0 cr. each
Fall, spring. Prereq: MFL-112 or equivalent. MFL-211 is prerequisite for MFL-212. Using civilization, contemporary society and the cultural heritage for context, this course focuses on increasing fluency at the intermediate level while providing additional training in grammar. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY)
MFL-215 French Civilization 2.0 to 3.0 cr.
Winter. Prereq: Permission. Readings, discussion, and guest lectures in English or French. Requires considerable individual exploration as well as group field trips. Taught in France. (IF 3 CREDITS, MEETS CULTURAL DIVERSITY)
GERMAN COURSES
MFL-121-122 Elementary German I & II 3 credits lecture, 1 credit laboratory
Fall, spring. MFL-121 is a prerequisite for MFL-122. Semester-sequenced beginning courses in speaking, understanding, reading and writing German, focused on cultural understanding and proficiency in communication. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY)
MFL-121B Intensive Elementary German 3.0 cr.
Winter. Prereq: Permission. A beginning course in speaking, understanding, reading and writing German, primarily designed for students with some prior knowledge of the language. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY)
MFL-197.1 German Culture & Basic German Communication 3.0 cr.
Winter. Prereq: Permission. Required for study tour participants who have had no prior German language training. A course developing basic and practical communication skills for travelers. Emphasis will be placed on rapid acquisition of German lexical units and culturally appropriate practices. Cultural readings and lectures in English. Taught in Germany. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY)
MFL-223-224.1 German Language & Civilization I & II 3.0 cr. each
Fall, spring. Prereq: MFL-122 or equivalent. MFL-223 is prerequisite for MFL-224.1. Using civilization, contemporary society and the cultural heritage for context, this course focuses on increasing fluency at the intermediate level while providing additional training in grammar. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY)
MFL-297 Intermediate German Language & Civilization 3.0 cr.
Winter. Prereq: Permission. For students at or above intermediate-level German. Requires considerable research on geographical, historical, and cultural aspects of study locations in Europe prior to departure. Students will serve as cultural informants and interpreters for less proficient participants during the study tour. Field trips, readings, discussion, and guest lectures in German or English. Taught in Germany. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY)
SPANISH COURSES
MFL-131-132 Elementary Spanish I & II 3 credits lecture, 1 credit laboratory
Fall, spring. MFL-131 is a prerequisite for MFL-132. Semester-sequenced beginning courses in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Spanish, focused on cultural understanding and proficiency in communication. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY)
MFL-131B Intensive Elementary Spanish 3.0 cr.
Winter. Prereq: Permission. A beginning course in speaking, understanding, reading and writing Spanish, primarily designed for students with some prior knowledge of the language. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY)
MFL-232-233.1 Spanish Language& Civilization I & II 3 credits each
Fall, spring. Prereq: MFL-132 or equivalent. MFL-232 is a prerequisite for MFL-233.1 Using civilization, - contemporary society, and the cultural heritage - for context, this course focuses on increasing fluency at the intermediate level while providing additional training in grammar and writing. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY)
STUDIES IN MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES
MFL-294 Independent Study 1.0 to 3.0 cr.
Independent study in ESL, French, German or Spanish for those students who may still require considerable assistance with communication in the target language. This course does not fulfill the Liberal Arts Core requirement for independent work. See independent study guidelines.
MFL-299 Intermediate Readings in Modern Languages 1.0 to 3.0 cr.
Fall, winter, spring. Prereq: Permission. Special topics for intermediate students who want to improve their reading skills working in German, French, Spanish, or English as a Second Language. Students read fiction and non-fiction works. May be repeated for credit.