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  • HUM 499: Special Topics in Humanities

    3.00 Credits
    Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

    3 Credit Hours d.b.a. Students will study topics chosen from the traditional humanities courses, such as literature, art, architecture, ethics, linguistics, language, history, archaeology, and anthropology. This course is more advanced than Special Topics in Humanities (HUM 299) and assumes a deeper and broader background in the enrolled student. It is intended to augment and supplement those designated humanities courses described in this catalog. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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  • LAN 101: Elementary Spanish I

    3.00 Credits
    Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

    3 Credit Hours Fall/Spring Sems. Elementary Spanish I is designed to give students with little or no background a basic introduction to Spanish phonology, grammar, and syntax, as well as a basic vocabulary. Students are also introduced to some of the varied Spanish culture and history of Spain, Latin America, and Mexico. Some attention is also devoted to Latino in the United States. (3 hours lecture).
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  • LAN 102: Elementary Spanish II

    3.00 Credits
    Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

    3 Credit Hours Spring Sem. Building on a basic understanding of Spanish phonology, grammar, and syntax, Elementary Spanish II extends the student's knowledge of Spanish to include, as examples, an understanding of the different uses of the preterit and imperfect;direct and indirect object pronouns; constructions with gustar; uses of por and para; the present subjunctive;an expanded vocabulary for carrying on extended conversations; and a further understanding of Spanish cultures in and outside of the United States. An increased emphasis is placed on oral proficiency and the ability to carry on extended conversations in Spanish. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Elementary Spanish I (LAN 101)
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  • LAN 103: Elementary French I

    3.00 Credits
    Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

    3 Credit Hours Fall/Spring Sems. This is a proficiency-oriented beginning French course intended for students with no previous background in French. As the first half of the elementary French sequence, it introduces the basics of the French language using a proficiency-oriented approach to practice vocabulary, common expressions, reading and writing. Students will also make comparisons between French culture and North American culture. (3 hours lecture).
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  • LAN 104: Elementary French II

    3.00 Credits
    Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

    3 Credit Hours Spring Sem. As the second half of the elementary French sequence, this proficiency-oriented course expands on the basics learned in Elementary French I through cumulative expansion of vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and commonly used expressions, as well as increasing cultural understanding through continued comparison of French and North American culture and customs. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Elementary French I (LAN 103)
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  • LAN 201: Intermediate Spanish I

    3.00 Credits
    Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

    3 Credit Hours d.b.a. This course will review basic Spanish grammar while introducing more complex structures. Vocabulary expansion will also be a major objective as students practice the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing on an increasingly sophisticated level. To the extent possible, in-class discussion will be in Spanish. Readings will encompass a variety of literary genres such as essays, poetry, and short stories, with a major objective being to introduce students to such icons of Spanish culture as Octavio Paz and Pablo Neruda. Reading and writing skills will be refined as students translate, write and respond to these readings. As well, through these and other course activities, such as the appropriate use of video and music, students will enrich their understanding of the Spanish-speaking world. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: LAN 102 Elementary Spanish II
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  • LAN 202: Intermediate Spanish II

    3.00 Credits
    Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

    3 Credit Hours d.b.a. Intermediate Spanish II will increasingly emphasize oral comprehension and expression with classes conducted almost entirely in Spanish. Class discussion and reading will be centered on a selection of short literary readings from a variety of well-known Spanish authors. Selected review of key grammatical differences between Spanish and English will occur in the context of the study of Spanish literature. Also, the class will study lexical options in context (i.e., denotational vs. connotational, colloquial and dialectical, the dangers of false cognates, etc.). (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Intermediate Spanish I (LAN 201), or permission of the instructor.
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  • LAN 203: Intermediate French I

    3.00 Credits
    Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

    3 Credit Hours d.b.a. This course will provide a thorough review of basic grammar while introducing more complex structures and greatly expanding vocabulary. The four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing will be developed at a more sophisticated level. In-class discussions will be conducted in French with few exceptions, giving students abundant practice in oral communication. To refine writing skills, there will be frequent written compositions based on a variety of subjects. Reading activities will encompass various literary genres such as poetry, comic strips, songs, short stories, newspaper articles, etc. Students will learn proper usage of a bilingual dictionary. Course materials and activities will greatly enrich students' understanding and appreciation of the vast French-speaking world. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: Elementary French I & II (LAN 103, LAN 104), or permission of the instructor.
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  • LAN 204: Intermediate French II

    3.00 Credits
    Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

    3 Credit Hours d.b.a This course completes the Intermediate French sequence. Basic grammar will continue to be reviewed while new, more complex structures are introduced. Vocabulary will be further expanded. French texts from various genres will be used for reading activities and as a springboard for class discussions and written compositions. Class discussions will be conducted in French, giving students the opportunity to greatly advance their oral proficiency. Proper use of the bilingual dictionary will continue to be addressed. Students will continue to learn about and discuss numerous aspects of French and francophone culture, which will be presented through various sources, such as music, literature, newspaper articles, film and other media. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to function successfully in a French-speaking environment and should have a solid foundation for attaining fluency. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Intermediate French I (LAN 203), or permission of the instructor.
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  • MAT 098: Fundamentals of Mathematics I

    0.00 Credits
    Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

    0 Credit Hours Fall/Spring/Summer Sems. This pre-algebra course takes a problem solving approach that emphases the importance of mathematical reasoning and modeling in solving real world problems drawn from a variety of disciplines. Topics include arithmetic, elementary algebra (solving first degree equations, rule of exponents, plotting ordered pairs) and fundamental concepts of geometry as well as numeracy (estimation, dimensional analysis), data analysis (gathering, using and interpreting data tables), and interpreting graphs. The course is intended for students with little or no algebra background and may be offered in a guided self paced format. (5 hours lecture).
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