Courses

LGEN 114  First-Year Language I  Credits: Var[1-10] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Critical language immersion courses taught abroad by members of the Council of American Overseas Research Centers.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Offered as an online course only.
Term Offered: Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 115  First-Year Language II  Credits: Var[1-10] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Critical language immersion courses taught abroad by members of the Council of American Overseas Research Centers.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Offered as an online course only.
Term Offered: Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 150  Global Pop Culture and World Languages in US  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Gateway to multiple world languages spoken in the United States, such as American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Spanish (all taught at CSU). Introduction to the basics of five languages featuring their pop cultures, arts, music, film, and food. Discussions of pop culture are in English.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: May be taken three times for credit. Sections may be offered: Online.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 192  Modern Languages/Cultures: Italian and Japanese  Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: Language, cultural issues, and historical heritage of modern Italian and Japanese societies.
Prerequisite: None.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 214  Second-Year Language I  Credits: Var[1-10] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Critical language immersion courses taught abroad by members of the Council of American Overseas Research Centers.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Offered as an online course only.
Term Offered: Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 215  Second-Year Language II  Credits: Var[1-10] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Critical language immersion courses taught abroad by members of the Council of American Overseas Research Centers.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Offered as an online course only.
Term Offered: Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 250  Global Cities (GT-AH2)  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Recent decades have brought about a dramatic shift in the world’s population as more and more people move to cities. Explore an interdisciplinary approach to the cultural, social, political, and economic challenges facing cities as they expand to contain this vast new population. Examine how cities are represented in the media and the arts and how they are linked to one another as never before through networks of communication, migration, and global capital.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Sections may be offered: Online.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Arts & Humanities 3B, Literature & Humanities (GT-AH2).

LGEN 290  Theatre Workshop in a Second Language  Credits: Var[1-3] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Production of a theatrical play in a language offered in the department, to develop communication skills in that language through informal staging of dramatic scripts.
Prerequisite: LARA 100 or LARA 105 or LCHI 100 or LCHI 105 or LFRE 100 or LFRE 105 or LGER 100 or LGER 105 or LITA 100 or LITA 105 or LJPN 100 or LJPN 105 or LKOR 100 or LKOR 105 or LRUS 100 or LRUS 105 or LSPA 100 or LSPA 105.
Registration Information: Written consent of instructor.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 296  Group Study-General  Credits: Var[1-5] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Group study in language/literature/culture.
Prerequisite: None.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 314  Third-Year Language I  Credits: Var[1-10] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Critical language immersion courses taught abroad by members of the Council of American Overseas Research Centers.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Offered as an online course only.
Term Offered: Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 315  Third-Year Language II  Credits: Var[1-10] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Critical language immersion courses taught abroad by members of the Council of American Overseas Research Centers.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Offered as an online course only.
Term Offered: Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 365  Introduction to Cinema Studies  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Terminology, techniques, and approaches specific to foreign cinema. Taught in English.
Prerequisite: LCHI 305 or LFRE 310 or LFRE 335 or LGER 310 or LGER 335 or LJPN 305 or LRUS 305 or LSPA 310 or LSPA 335.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 382  Italian Ethnic Identity, Culture, and Gender  Credits: 3 (2-0-1)

Also Offered As: ETST 382.
Course Description: Different ethnic identities in southern and northern Italy. Historical and contemporary culture and feminism. Enhancement of linguistic skills.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Must register for lecture and recitation. Credit not allowed for both ETST 382 and LGEN 382.
Term Offered: Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 414  Fourth-Year Language I  Credits: Var[1-10] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Critical language immersion courses taught abroad by members of the Council of American Overseas Research Centers.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Offered as an online course only.
Term Offered: Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 415  Fourth-Year Language II  Credits: Var[1-10] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Critical language immersion courses taught abroad by members of the Council of American Overseas Research Centers.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Offered as an online course only.
Term Offered: Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 465A  Studies in Foreign Film: The Americas  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Representation of foreign societies through film, taught in English.
Prerequisite: None.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 465B  Studies in Foreign Film: Asia  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Representation of foreign societies through film, taught in English.
Prerequisite: None.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 465C  Studies in Foreign Film: Europe  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Representation of foreign societies through film, taught in English.
Prerequisite: None.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 465D  Studies in Foreign Film: Africa  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Representation of foreign societies through film, taught in English.
Prerequisite: None.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 465E  Studies in Foreign Film: Global  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Analysis of films from various world regions. Examination of the relationship between the local, the national and the global with a focus on the intersections that inform individual and communal identities. Discussion and writing about films and culture.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Sophomore standing. Sections may be offered: Online. Credit not allowed for both LGEN 480A1 and LGEN 465E.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 484  Supervised Undergraduate College Teaching  Credits: 3 (0-0-7.5)

Course Description: Acquire hands-on teaching experience and assist an instructor as a Learning Assistant (range 100-400 level). Support instructor in the class environment, attend a weekly preparation meeting, and attend a weekly class on teaching pedagogies.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Undergraduate.
Registration Information: A maximum of 10 combined credits for all 384 and 484 courses are counted toward graduation requirements. Sections may be offered as Mixed Face-to-Face or Online.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 487  Internship  Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Supervised work experience in professional organizations or on campus in areas related to languages, literatures, and cultures.
Prerequisite: LSPA 100 to 499 - at least 9 credits or LGER 100 to 499 - at least 9 credits or LFRE 100 to 499 - at least 9 credits or LJPN 100 to 499 - at least 9 credits or LCHI 100 to 499 - at least 9 credits or LARA 100 to 499 - at least 9 credits or LRUS 100 to 499 - at least 9 credits or LITA 100 to 499 - at least 9 credits or LSGN 100 to 499 - at least 9 credits or LKOR - at least 9 credits or LLAT - at least 9 credits.
Restriction: Must be a: Undergraduate.
Registration Information: Written consent of department chair.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 492  Language, Literature, and Society-General  Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: Integrative study of language, literature and society.
Prerequisite: (LFRE 310 or LGER 310 or LSPA 310) and (LFRE 400 to 481 - at least 2 courses or LGER 400 to 481 - at least 2 courses or LSPA 400 to 481 - at least 2 courses).
Registration Information: Senior standing.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 505  Methods/Technologies in Language Instruction  Credits: 2 (2-1-0)

Course Description: Theory and methodology of teaching foreign languages and cultures, including video and computer-assisted technology.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to Summer Institute for Foreign Language Teaching. Must register for lecture and laboratory.
Term Offered: Summer.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 510  Research Methods  Credit: 1 (1-0-0)

Course Description: Resources and reference tools appropriate to research in foreign languages and literatures.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Written consent of instructor.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 516  Theory/Methods-Foreign Language Instruction  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Foreign language teaching methodology.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to graduate studies in foreign language.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 530  Literary and Cultural Theory  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Theoretical approaches to contemporary literary and cultural criticism.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Written consent of instructor.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 535  Graduate Studies in Civilization  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Critical and analytical approaches to a foreign civilization and culture. Research related to language of specialization.
Prerequisite: LFRE 433A or LFRE 433B or LGER 434 or LSPA 436 or LSPA 437.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 545  Translation–Theory and Practice  Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: Theory and practice of translation. Fundamental concepts of translation and the translation profession. Translation practice. A variety of texts are analyzed, and different translation problems and techniques are presented and put into practice to translate real texts.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Graduate standing. Reading knowledge of a foreign language required. May be repeated for up to 9 credits. Sections may be offered: Online.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 684  Supervised College Teaching  Credits: Var[1-18] (0-0-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 687  Internship  Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Supervised work experience in professional organizations or on campus in areas related to languages, literatures, and cultures.
Prerequisite: LSPA 500 to 699 - at least 9 credits or LFRE 500 to 699 - at least 9 credits or LGER 500 to 699 - at least 9 credits.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Written consent of department chair.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 694  Independent Study: Portfolio  Credits: Var[1-6] (0-0-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 698  Research: Project  Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: LGEN 510.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 699  Thesis  Credits: Var[1-6] (0-0-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.