Upper Division Courses

FRENCH COURSES

MFL-311 French Composition and Conversation I  3.0 cr.

Fall. Prereq.: MFL-212 or instructor's permission. The first in a sequence of two semesters designed to foster improvement of functional skills with particular emphasis on writing, listening, and speaking. Development of techniques to explain, elaborate, support opinions, convince, and persuade in both writing and speaking. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY)

MFL-312 French Composition and Conversation II 3.0 cr.3.0 cr.

Spring. Prereq.: MFL 311 or instructor's permission. The second in a sequence of two semesters designed to foster improvement of functional skills with particular emphasis on writing, listening, and speaking. Development of techniques to explain, elaborate, support opinions, convince, and persuade in both writing and speaking. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY)

GERMAN COURSES

MFL-321 German Composition and Conversation I 3.0 cr.

Fall. Prereq.: MFL-224 or instructor's permission. The first in a sequence of two semesters designed to increase lexicon, to refine accuracy of linguistic forms, and to develop competency in language functions: to explain, elaborate, support opinions, convince, and persuade. The course integrates cultural studies using all skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing), with emphasis on academic writing. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY)

MFL-322 German Composition and Conversation II  3.0 cr.

Spring. Prereq.: MFL-321 or instructor's permission. The second in a sequence of two semesters designed to increase lexicon, to refine accuracy of linguistic forms, and to develop competency in language functions: to explain, elaborate, support opinions, convince, and persuade. The course integrates cultural studies using all skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing), with emphasis on academic speaking. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY)

SPANISH COURSES

MFL-330 Spanish Composition and Conversation I 3.0 cr.

Fall. Prereq.: MFL-233.1 or instructor's permission. The first in a sequence of two semesters designed to increase lexicon, to refine accuracy of linguistic forms, and to develop competency in language functions: to explain, elaborate, support opinions, convince, and persuade. The course integrates cultural studies using all skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing), with emphasis on academic writing. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY)

MFL-331 Spanish Composition and Conversation II  3.0 cr.

Spring. Prereq.: MFL-330 or instructor's permission. The second in a sequence of two semesters designed to increase lexicon, to refine accuracy of linguistic forms, and to develop competency in language functions: to explain, elaborate, support opinions, convince, and persuade. The course integrates cultural studies using all skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing), with emphasis on academic speaking. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY)

MFL-333 Literature of Latin America 3.0 cr.

 Fall. Alt years. Prereq.: MFL-330 and 331 or permission. A survey of major periods and genres through the works of representative Latin American authors. (HUMANITIES and CULTURAL DIVERSITY)

MFL-334 Literature of Spain 3.0 cr.

Fall. Alt. years. Prereq.: MFL-330.1 and 331.1 or permission. A survey of major periods and genres through the works of representative Spanish authors. (HUMANITIES and CULTURAL DIVERSITY)

MFL-399T.2 Latin America Today 3.0 cr.

Winter. Alt. years. The focus of this course is the study of specific aspects of contemporary Latin American culture, including history, art, literature, music, politics and social issues. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY)

MFL-399T.4 Human Rights for the First Generation 3.0 cr.

Winter.  Alt. years.  Prereq.: completion of at least one upper-division Spanish course.  This course focuses on the evolving awareness of human rights as an ethical issue in the United States with particular emphasis on the perspectives of first generation immigrants.  Topics for exploration include peace, justice, freedom, equality, security, dignity, tolerance, and a healthy environment.  Lecture, readings, and coursework in Spanish.  (CULTURAL DIVERSITY)

MFL-437 Spanish Literature & Society: Narrative & Film 3.0 cr.

Spring. Alt. years. Prereq.: MFL-333 or 334 or equivalent. A study of literary and cinematic narrative through representative works. Their relationships to Spanish and Spanish-American society and history will be emphasized. (HUMANITIES and CULTURAL DIVERSITY)

MFL-438 Spanish Literature & Society: Poetry, Drama and Song 3.0 cr.

Spring. Alt. years. Prereq.: MFL-333 or 334 or equivalent. A study of verse and drama through representative historical and contemporary works from Spain and Spanish America. (HUMANITIES and CULTURAL DIVERSITY)

MFL-493 Research in Spanish 1.0 to 3.0 cr.

Prereq.: Permission. A research project, arranged with an advisory committee, culminating in a paper written in accordance with the committee's guidelines. (INDEPENDENT WORK)

STUDIES IN MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES

MFL-398 Practicum in FL/ESL/Bilingual Education 1.0 to 3.0 cr.

(Same as EDU-398) Fall, winter, spring. Prereq.: Permission. This practicum extends pre-service teachers' cultural sensitivity, theoretical knowledge of second language acquisition, and skills in ESL and Bilingual methods through a professional experience with culturally/linguistically diverse students in a local school setting. The course is a collaborative venture among the college student, a bilingual or ESL teacher, and a college instructor. For each credit earned, participants spend 25 hours with elementary, middle school, or high school student(s) in local schools in addition to 20 hours involved in academic reading, writing, and seminar discussions. This field experience fulfills a requirement for the ESL and Bilingual Education endorsements for teacher certification in the state of Idaho. Students must complete an application packet prior to placement in a school. (if 3 credits, meets CULTURAL DIVERSITY requirement)

MFL-399 Readings in Modern Languages 1.0 to 3.0 cr.

Fall, winter, spring. Prereq.: Permission. Independent readings and weekly conferences with a faculty supervisor. Appropriate for authors/ topics/literatures of special interest. May be repeated for credit. This course does not fulfill the Liberal Arts Core requirement for independent work.

MFL-444 Second Language Acquisition Theory & Practice 3.0 cr.

(Same as EDU-444) Fall. Alt. years. An analysis of second language acquisition theory and practice. The course includes review of textbooks, preparation of units of instruction, microteaching of lessons and class visitations.

MFL-445 Foreign Language, ESL, & Bilingual Methods 3.0 cr.

Fall. Alt. years. Prereq.: MFL-444 strongly recommended. The course reinforces and extends students' knowledge of second language acquisition theory and practice in the context of standards-based language education. Course content also includes cross-cultural awareness and discussion of sociological issues pertaining to minority student education. Students will utilize ESL, Bilingual, and foreign language methods in lesson planning and microteaching, visit language classes, and create a theme-based unit that incorporates the multiple methods and strategies presented. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY)

MFL-446 Linguistics for Language Teachers 3.0 cr.

(Same as ENG-446) Spring. Alt. years. Prereq.: Junior or senior standing. A study of the central concepts of linguistic theory. Includes the theoretical areas of pragmatics, semantics, syntax, morphology, and phonology; and the applied areas of language variation, first language acquisition, second language acquisition, and written language. Students will acquire the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as an essential tool for disciplined examination of linguistic phenomena. Issues of sociolinguistics will be addressed as students wrestle with the relationship between language, thought, and culture, and the nature of the cognitive and brain systems that relate to language learning, language teaching, and language use.

MFL-447 Theoretical Foundations/Bilingual Ed/ESL 3.0 cr.

(Same as EDU-447) Spring. Alt. years. Prereq.: Junior or senior standing. An overview of legal mandates and an analysis of the models and typologies of bilingual education and second / foreign language programs that aim to achieve bilingualism and biliteracy in a multicultural society. The course examines the socio-cultural issues surrounding linguistic minority education from a historical perspective as well as from a contemporary and local perspective. The course explores the design, implementation, and adaptation of curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of the community in its demographic context. 

MFL-448 Teaching Academic Content to English Learners 3.0 cr.

(Same as EDU-448) Winter. Prereq.: Junior or senior standing with a strong foundation in pedagogy. The course prepares mainstream teachers to work effectively with culturally and linguistically diverse students in content area classrooms. Readings and discussions will explore best practices for students from the culture of poverty. Participants will develop lessons and units of study that incorporate the critical components of sheltered instruction for English learners. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY)

MFL-494 Independent Study 1.0 to 3.0 cr.

Fall, winter, spring. Prereq.: Permission. A special research project on a selected topic in literature or civilization. See independent study guidelines. (INDEPENDENT WORK)

MFL-497 Internship 1.0 to 3.0 cr.

Fall, winter, spring. Prereq.: MFL 312, or 322, or 333, or permission. Individually arranged and supervised service or research in a bilingual or target language environment. Internships will provide practical experience in the field of concentration. An extended analysis and periodic reports of the experience will be required. See internship guidelines. See internship guidelines. (INDEPENDENT WORK)