Languages

Professor R. Berg; Associate Professor C. Lepeley; Instructors C. Maiberger, S. Hampp; Heidelberg staff abroad: B. Tracy, H. Heckmann and H. Doerr.

In a world of increasing interdependence, we seek political, economic and humanitarian solutions to complex global and regional issues. For this, we need more people who have acquired a sensitivity toward other cultures, and tolerance for other points of view and behavior patterns. An effective way to achieve this is through the study of foreign languages and their cultures, through residence and travel abroad, and through acquaintances and friendships with citizens of other countries.

At Heidelberg College the disciplines of Greek, French, German, Japanese and Spanish have been combined into the Department of Languages. This combination implies that these disciplines share many of the cultural values and aspirations of the humanities; that instructors may have overlapping competencies, thus teaching in several areas; and, that students in these areas of study may often make curricular plans which include double majors in these disciplines.

CHINESE (CHI)

101-102. Elementary Chinese (3 sem. hrs.). These courses introduce students to the fundamentals of Chinese language and culture. CHI 101 is for students with no previous training in chinese. CHI 102 is for students who have completed CHI 101 or one to two years of Chinese in high school.

FRENCH (FRN)

French courses help the student to assimilate the French language and to enjoy the literature, culture and art of France and the more than 37 Francophone countries.

Placement Test: Students with previous training in French who wish to continue the language at Heidelberg University should take the French Placement test. The results of the test and consideration of the student’s previous training in French will form the basis for placement at the appropriate level.

Credit by Examination: Students who have completed three or more years of French in high school may apply for credit by examination for courses beyond FRN 101-102. Students must make arrangements with the French faculty, complete the appropriate form in the Registrar’s Office and pay the prescribed fee at the Business Office. The results of the test should be submitted to the Registrar’s Office within the first four weeks of the semester in which the student is taking the next higher level French course. Therefore, the application procedure should be completed as early as possible.

101-102. Elementary French (3 sem. hrs.). This course introduces students to the basic structures and vocabulary of the French language, including colloquial French expressions, as well as culture. All four skills are addressed: listening, speaking, reading and writing. French 101 is for students with no previous training in French; 102 is for students who have completed 101 or one year of high school French. (Every year)

201-202. Intermediate French (3 sem. hrs.). This course continues the study of French language and culture. A grammar review is included. Prerequisite: French 102 or two years of high school French. (Every year)

GERMAN (GER)

Many Americans have cultural ties to the German-speaking peoples of Central Europe, and recent history calls for a deeper understanding of the unique cultural and political significance of these countries. Significant commercial ties and cooperation in research, especially with the Federal Republic of Germany, but also with Switzerland and Austria, underscore the usefulness of German as a vocational asset. Students majoring in German reap these rewards; and they gain access to the wealth of German civilization.

The University’s chapter of Delta Phi Alpha, the national German honorary society, is open to outstanding students who are invited to membership.

Sponsored by Heidelberg University, the American Junior Year/Semester at Heidelberg University provides an opportunity for students to study at one of Europe’s most illustrious centers of learning. A six-week summer session in May and June offers students the opportunity to earn
6-8 semester hours of credit on the intermediate and advanced levels. See the website for more information: http://www.heidelberg.edu/ajy.

Major: 30 hours in German beyond the introductory level (101-102), including the following: GER 290, 335 (for Education majors only) 489 (Junior level discipline specific communication requirement), 490 (Senior capstone experience) and two German literature courses taken in Heidelberg, Germany; two semesters at the American Junior Year at Heidelberg; and one of the following allied courses: ANT 200, ENG 102, HIS 106, NDI 301, NDI 302, POL 263 or any course in another language.

Minor: 15 hours beyond the six-hour introductory sequence (GER 101-102). It is recommended that students spend at least a semester or a summer at the American Junior Year at Heidelberg, Germany or another site approved by the Department of Languages. Allied/Prerequisite Course: GER 101-102 or equivalent.

Provisional Teaching Licensure: The State of Ohio offers K-12 provisional teaching licensure in foreign languages. To qualify for this license, candidates must complete requirements prescribe by the Language Department and by the Education Department. Students should meet early in their first year with chairmen of both departments to obtain documents explaining the requirements and to ensure appropriate planning so that requirements, including the junior year abroad, can be met in a timely fashion.

Placement Test: Students with previous training in German who wish to continue the language at Heidelberg University should take the German Placement test. The results of the test and consideration of the students’ previous German training will form the basis for placement at the appropriate level.

Credit by Examination: Students who have completed three or more years of German in high school may apply for credit by examination for courses beyond GER 101, 102. Students must make arrangements with the department faculty, complete the appropriate form in the Registrar’s Office and pay the prescribed fee at the Business Office. The results of the test should be submitted to the Registrar’s Office within the first four weeks of the semester in which the student is taking the next higher level German course. Therefore, the application procedure should be completed as early as possible.

101-102. Introduction to German (3 sem. hrs.). Students receive basic training in listening, speaking, reading and writing German with emphasis on communication. Rudiments of grammar are introduced. GER 101 is for students with no previous training in German. GER 102 is for students who have completed 101 or one year of high school German. (Every year)

201, 202. Intermediate German (3 sem. hrs.). Students practice all four language skills, review basic grammar and receive an introduction to more advanced forms and vocabulary. Prerequisite for GER 201: GER 102. Prerequisite for GER 202: GER 201. (Every year)

205, 206. Reading German (1 sem. hr.). Students read literary, journalistic and scientific texts to build vocabulary and gain proficiency in understanding advanced syntactical structures, such as the passive with modal verbs, extended participial modifiers and complex dependent clauses. (On demand)

290. Preparation for Study Abroad (1 sem. hr.). This course prepares students for their study abroad experience in Germany through readings and reflections on the cultural differences that they are likely to experience. Students will develop a viable proposal for their capstone course projects, which will include data collected while abroad. The final capstone paper and presentation will be completed upon the student’s return to campus in GER 490, German Capstone Course.

301, 302. Advanced German (3 sem. hrs.). Practice in conversation, composition and manipulation of advanced grammatical forms and vocabulary on the basis of texts dealing with everyday life in German-speaking countries. Prerequisite: GER 202 or three or four years of high school German.

306, 307. Guided Study (1-3 hrs.). An opportunity for students to improve proficiency by independent study or tutorial arrangements. Permission of the staff is required.

317, 318. Germany, Present and Past (3 sem. hrs.). Texts providing insight into German history, civilization and current experience form the basis for exercises in advanced German grammar, speaking and writing. Alternates every second year with 301, 302. Prerequisite: GER 202 or three or four years of high school German.

335. German Literature for Children and Young People (3 sem. hrs.) Familiarization with significant classical and contemporary German texts from a variety of genres for children and young people; practice in planning and implementing strategies for sharing these texts with an audience, especially with children and young people in the schools; experience in use of appropriate technology to gather information, keep abreast of new developments, prepare and deliver presentations. Prerequisite: three hours of German at the 300 level.

406, 407. Independent Study (1-3 sem. hrs.). Independent projects in German language, literature and civilization. By prior arrangement with the staff.

415, 416. Topics in German Literature and Civilization (3 sem. hrs.). An opportunity to explore material and topics not available through regular course offerings. Possible topics include: Faust, Twentieth Century German Drama, German Literature as film. (Offered on demand)

417. Periods in German Literature (3 sem. hrs.). Students read and discuss significant texts to gain an understanding of the characteristics of the German literature from the beginning through the Storm and Stress period. Prerequisites: GER
301 and 302 or GER 317 and 318.

418. Periods in German Literature (3 sem. hrs.). A continuation of 417 from Classicism to the present. Prerequisites: GER 301 and 302 or GER 317 and 318.

475, 476. Honors Course (3 sem. hrs.). A major research project. By prior arrangement with the staff.

489. German Portfolio (1 sem. hr.). The course encourages and supports students in developing speaking and writing skills in the target language. It monitors their progress toward the goal of achieving the ACTFL Advanced Level of Proficiency in speaking and writing by the time they graduate. Freshmen get acquainted with the objectives of the course during a meeting of majors. Sophomores collect baseline speaking and writing samples in GER 290. Juniors generate and collect a large number of speaking and writing samples during their study abroad. Seniors register for the course, add speaking and writing samples completed during their senior year and organize their language samples into a portfolio. Offered every year, usually first semester. Completion of the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and the Writing Proficiency Test (WPT) is required for this course. Prerequisite: completion of study abroad experience. Satisfies the junior level discipline-specific communications requirement.

490. German Capstone Course (1 sem. hr.). This is a culminating course for students completing the German major. In the format of a writing workshop, students prepare a paper based on the original research project, which they proposed during their sophomore year in GER 290, Study Abroad Preparation. During the time abroad, students collect data for the project, which is written, revised and presented in GER 490. This course complements GER 489, German Portfolio. Offered every year, usually during the first semester. Prerequisite: Completion of study abroad.

GREEK (GRK)

The study of ancient Greek language and literature enriches liberal education by helping students understand the structure of the Indo-European family of languages and appreciate the contributions of classical culture to the modern world. (Greek courses are offered when student demand is sufficient.)

101-102. Elementary Greek (3 sem. hrs.). Introduction to classical (Attic) Greek and reading of elementary passages.

111-112. New Testament Greek (3 sem. hrs.). Introduction to New Testament (Koine) Greek and reading of elementary passages.

201, 202. Intermediate Greek (3 sem. hrs.). Readings of selections from Homer’s Odyssey, Platos’ Apology and the New Testament.

JAPANESE (JPN)

101-102. Beginning Japanese (3 sem. hrs.). Spoken Japanese and listening skills are emphasized in the first semester, but reading and writing skills are also developed. Students begin to acquire hiragana and katakana in first semester. Kanji characters are introduced throughout the year. JPN 101 or the equivalent is the prerequisite for JPN 102.

SPANISH (SPA)

In view of the historical, social, economic, political, geographical, linguistic and cultural ties and relations of the United States with Spain and all the Spanish speaking countries in America, the study of the Spanish language and the Hispanic Culture in general has become a very
desirable and indispensable asset for any American college student.

The Spanish Section of the Language Department at Heidelberg University provides students a variety of opportunities to achieve proficiency in the language and acquire a deeper understanding of the Hispanic cultures and literatures.

Besides the course offerings at Heidelberg, students can spend a year, a semester or a summer studying at The Center for Cross-Cultural Study in Seville, Spain; Alicante, Spain; or Córdoba, Argentina. Three-week summer and semester-long courses are also offered at Cemanahuac in Cuernavaca, Mexico.

Outstanding students are invited to join Chi Psi, the campus chapter of Sigma Delta Pi the National Spanish Honorary Society.

Beeghly Library has a sizable collection of Spanish and Latin American books and periodicals.

Major: 30 hours in Spanish beyond the introductory sequence (101-102), including the following: SPA 290, 489 (Junior level discipline specific communication requirement), 490 (Senior capstone experience); one Spanish course in Latin American or Spanish (Peninsular) literature and one in Latin American or Spanish (Peninisular) culture; SPA 335 (required for Education majors only) and one of the following allied courses: HIS 251, 252, 321, 322,
361; ENG 206, 382; BIO 375; POL 250, 263; NDI 115, 120, 206, 301, 302, 340, 345, or any course in another language. Students are required to spend one semester studying abroad at an approved site in Spain or Latin America.

Minor: 15 hours beyond the six-hour introductory sequence (SPA 101-102). It is recommended that students spend at least a semester or a summer at a foreign study site approved by the Department of Languages.

Placement test: Students with previous training in Spanish who wish to continue the language at Heidelberg University should take the Spanish Placement test. The results of the test and consideration of the student’s previous training in Spanish will form the basis for placement at the appropriate level.

Provisional Teaching Licensure: The State of Ohio offers K-12 provisional teaching licensure in foreign languages. To qualify for this license, candidates must complete requirements prescribed by the Language Departmnt and by the Education Department. Students should meet early in their first year with chairmen of both departments to obtain documents explaining the requirements and to ensure appropriate planning so that requirements, including the semester abroad, can be met in a timely fashion.

Credit by examination: Students who have completed three or more years of Spanish in high school may apply for credit by examination for courses beyond Spanish 101-102. Students must make arrangements with the Spanish faculty, complete the appropriate form at the Registrar’s Office and pay the prescribed fee at the Business Office. The results of the test should be submitted to the Registrar’s Office within the first four weeks of the semester in which the student is taking the next higher level course, therefore the application procedure should be completed as early as possible.

Courses:

101-102. Elementary Spanish (3 sem. hrs.). These courses introduce students to the fundamentals of the language and culture through the basic skills: listening comprehension, reading, writing and speaking. SPA 101 is for students with no previous training in Spanish. SPA 102 is for students who have completed SPA 101 or one to two years of high school Spanish. (Every year)

201-202. Intermediate Spanish (3 sem. hrs.). Review and further study of fundamentals in Spanish. Emphasis on reading and writing. Prerequisite: 101, 102 or two years of high school Spanish or equivalent. (Every year)

290. Study Abroad Preparation (1 sem. hr.). This course prepares students for their study abroad experience in a Spanish-speaking country through readings and reflections on the cultural differences that they are likely to experience. Students will also develop a viable proposal for their capstone research projects, which will include data collected while abroad. The final capstone paper and presentation will be complete upon students’ return to campus in SPA 490, Spanish Capstone Course.

305. Introduction to Conversation (3 sem. hrs.). Oral practice to develop communicative proficiency. Vocabulary building and role playing dealing with practical situations. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent.

307. Composition I (3 sem. hrs.). Selected grammar review and application through controlled writings. Prerequisite: SPA 202.

319. Spanish Inside Out I (3 sem. hrs.). Development of reading skills by reading, discussing, and writing about a variety of texts, vocabulary building and study of difficult grammatical structures. Prerequisite: SPA 202.

320. Spanish Inside Out II (3 sem. hrs.). Development of reading skills by reading, discussing, and writing about a variety of texts, vocabulary building and study of difficult grammatical structures. Prerequisite: SPA 202.

321. Survey of Latin American Literature (3 sem. hrs.). A survey of Latin American literature from the pre-colonial period to the present. Prerequisite: SPA 202.

325. Spanish Literature Survey (3 sem. hrs.). A survey study of Spanish (Peninsular) Literature from Golden Age to the present. Prerequisite: SPA 202.

330. Contemporary Latin American Narrative (3 sem. hrs.). Socio-historical and ideological study of the New Latin American Narrative with emphasis on “Magic Realism” and “Post - Boom” works. Prerequisite: SPA 202.

333. Spanish Culture and Civilization (3 sem. hrs.). A study of the culture and civilization of Spain from its origins to the present. Topics include geography, history, art, architecture, music, literature. Prerequisite: SPA 202.

334. Latin American Culture and Civilization (3 sem. hrs.). A study of the culture and civilization of Latin America from its origins to the present. Topics include geography, history, art, architecture, music, literature. Prerequisite: SPA 202.

335. Hispanic Literature for Children and Young People. (3 sem. hrs.). Familiarization with significant classical and contemporary Spanish texts from a variety of genres for children and young people; practice in planning and implementing strategies for sharing these texts with an audience, especially with children and young people in the schools; experience in use of appropriate technology to gather information, keep abreast of developments, prepare and deliver presentations. Prerequisite: SPA 202.

340. Guided Study (3 sem. hrs.). Study of topics in literature or language not covered by regular course offerings. Independent work under close supervision and tutorial arrangements. Previous approval of faculty necessary for enrollment. Prerequisite: SPA 202.

370. Internships (3 to 15 sem. hrs.). Practical on-the-job experience for upperclass students. Previous approval of Department faculty and The Office of Career Planning and Placement necessary.

401, 402. Independent Study (1-3 sem. hrs.). Independent research and final paper on subjects in literature or language not covered by regular course offerings. Previous approval of faculty necessary for enrollment. Prerequisite: SPA 202.

411. Special Topics in Hispanic Literature (3 sem. hrs.). An in-depth study of specialized topics in Spanish (Peninsular) or Latin American Literature as selected by the Spanish faculty. Prerequisite: SPA 202.

412. Special Topics in Spanish Language (3 sem. hrs.). An in-depth study of specialized topics in the Spanish language as selected by the Spanish faculty. Prerequisite: SPA 202.

475-476. Honors Course (3 sem. hrs.). A major research project. By prior arrangement with the staff.

489. Spanish Portfolio (1 sem. hr.). The course encourages and supports students in developing speaking and writing skills in the target language. It monitors their progress toward the goal of achieving the ACTFL Advanced Level of Proficiency in speaking and writing by the time they graduate. Freshmen get acquainted with the objectives of the course during a meeting of majors. Sophomores collect baseline speaking and writing samples in SPA 290. Juniors generate and collect a large number of speaking and writing samples during their study abroad. Seniors register for the course, and speaking and writing samples completed during their senior year and organize their language samples into a portfolio. Offered every year, usually first semester. Prerequisite: completion of study abroad. Satisfies the junior level discipline-specific communication requirement. Completion of the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and of the Writing Proficiency Test (WPT) is required for this course.

490. Spanish Capstone Course (1 sem. hr.). This is a culminating course for students completing the Spanish major. In the format of a writing workshop, students prepare a paper based on the original research project which they proposed in SPA 290, Study Abroad Preparation. During their time abroad, students collect data for the project, which is written, revised, and presented in SPA 490. This course also complements SPA 489, Spanish Portfolio. Offered every year, usually during the first semester. Prerequisite: completion of study abroad.