Course descriptions and requirements

Modern and classical languages and literatures (MCLL)

Charlotte Baker-Shenk
Rafael Falcon, Department Chair, Professor of Spanish
Jan Humphrey
Kathleen Massanari, Adjunct Prof of French
Wendy Nice, Adjunct Prof. of ASL
Dean Rhodes, Assoc Professor of Spanish
Myron Yoder, Assoc Prof ASL Interpreting
Sheila Yoder, Asst Prof of ASL

The modern and classical languages and literatures department offers:

• major in American Sign Language and Interpreting
• major in Spanish
• minor in American Sign Language
• minor in Spanish

In addition the the majors and minors above, French courses and German courses are also offered.

Visit the American Sign Language Web site.

Major in American Sign Language & Interpreting

Core courses: (59 credit hours)
ASL 101	Elementary ASL I	4
ASL 102	Elementary ASL II	4
ASL 104	Deaf Culture	3
ASL 106	Introduction to the Interpreting Profession	2
ASL 201	Intermediate ASL I	4
ASL 202	Intermediate ASL II	4
ASL 205	Advanced Fingerspelling and Numbers	2
ASL 206	The Deaf Community, Church & Religion	2
ASL 301	Interpreting I	4
ASL 302	Interpreting II	4
ASL 304	Certification Overview	1
ASL 305	Linguistics of ASL	3
ASL 306	ASL Literature	3
ASL 401	Interpreting III	4
ASL 407	Topics in Interpreting	2
ASL 408	Specialized Vocabulary	2
ASL 409	Interpreting Internship	10
MCLL 410	Senior Seminar	1

Recommended electives:
Engl 315	English Language Problems
Engl 310	Introduction to Linguistics
SoAn 200	Principles of Sociology
SoAn 230	Cultural Anthropology
SoAn 334	Race, Class and Ethnic Relations
Comm 206	Communicating Across Cultures

Planning guide

*First year*	General education Elementary American Sign Language I and II Deaf Culture Introduction to the Interpreting Profession
*Second year*	General education SST (recommended) Intermediate American Sign Language I and II Other courses in major Recommended electives
*Third year*	Courses in major General education Recommended electives
*Fourth year*	Balance of general education Balance of major courses Interpreting Internship Senior Integrating Seminar

Minor in American Sign Language

(23 hours)
ASL 101	Elementary American Sign Language I	4
ASL 102	Elementary American Sign Language II	4
ASL 201	Intermediate American Sign Language I	4
ASL 202	Intermediate American Sign Language II	4
ASL 104	Deaf Culture	3
ASL 205	Advanced Fingerspelling and Numbers	2
ASL 206	The Deaf Community, Church and Religion	2

American Sign Language and Interpreting courses

ASL 101 Elementary ASL I 4
An introduction to American Sign Language and the deaf community; focuses on frequently used signs, basic rules of grammar, nonmanual aspects of American Sign Language and some cultural features of the deaf community.

ASL 102 Elementary ASL II 4
Emphasizes further development of receptive and expressive skills, vocabulary building and grammatical structures. Introduction to language forms used in American Sign Language poetry and theater.

ASL 104 American Deaf Culture 3
Explores the American deaf community, examining the educational, sociological and cultural features which shape this group of people.

ASL 106 Intro to Interpreting Profession 2
Introduces students to the professional field of interpreting: code of ethics, employment opportunities, professional organizations, etc.

ASL 201 Intermediate ASL I 4
Continues development of expressive and receptive language skills through student-led discussions and prepared reports on topics related to the deaf community. Prerequisite: ASL 102 or consent of instructor.

ASL 202 Intermediate ASL II 4
Develops further expressive and receptive language skills. Prerequisite: ASL 201 or consent of instructor.

ASL 205 Adv Fingerspelling & Numbering 2
Concentrated instruction and practice in expressive and receptive fingerspelling and the complex numbering system of ASL.

ASL 206 Deaf Community, Church & Religion 2
Explores the variety of deaf community's experiences with churches and religion. Models of ministry and mission in the deaf community will be presented and critiqued. Out-of-class visits to local deaf ministries are required.

ASL 301 Interpreting I 4
Introduces theory and skills of the interpreting process, presenting both consecutive and simultaneous methods.

ASL 302 Interpreting II 4
Introduces spontaneous ASL/English interpreting and provides extensive practice utilizing videotapes and audiotapes.

ASL 304 Certification Overview 1
Studies various quality assurance/state licensure assessments established across the United States. Prepares students for the written portion of the national certification of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.

ASL 305 Linguistics of ASL 3
Investigates the major grammar rules of American Sign Language. Studies specific aspects of phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. Prerequisites: ASL 202, Engl 310.

ASL 306 ASL Literature 3
Focuses on various genres of literature by and about deaf people. Concentrates on deaf characters and the influences deaf culture and deaf history have on literary works.

ASL 401 Interpreting III 4
Continues the development of interpreting skills through role-playing and participating in out-of-class interpreting opportunities.

ASL 407 Topics in Interpreting 2
Practical and ethical issues in interpreting. Decision-making, assignment assessment, environmental management, policies and procedures within agencies and organizations.

ASL 408 Specialized Vocabulary 2
Examines and develops the vocabulary necessary for interpreting in specific settings including education, medicine, mental health, legal, religious, etc. Taken during the first four weeks of the internship semester.

ASL 409 Interpreting Internship 10
Supervised interpreting experiences through placement in various community settings. Course offered the last 10 weeks of the senior year.

Major in Spanish

(40 credit hours)
Language courses			21
	202 level and higher: composition/conversation, literature, special projects (may include three hours any level of French or German)
MCLL 300		International Classics	3
MCLL 410		Senior Integrating Seminar	1

Upper-level related courses			12
	History (related to language countries), English (international literature, linguistics), history of art or music, aesthetics, themes in drama
Junior Year Abroad (or approved alternate)
Internship			3 or more
	Met by junior year abroad or other extended residence in country where the foreign language is spoken

Note: Most upper-level courses for the Spanish major are taken on location during the study abroad year through Brethren Colleges Abroad or other approved program. Spanish is an appropriate component of an interdisciplinary major.

Planning guide

*First year*	General education Level 202 or higher Second language (or second year)
*Second year*	General education Advanced language courses Second language SST (recommended)
*Third year*	Junior Year Abroad (advanced language and related courses)
*Fourth year*	Balance of general education Balance of major and related courses International Classics Senior Integrating Seminar

Planning notes

1.	While most language majors begin to study another language in high school, it is possible to complete the major successfully if the student begins at Goshen and participates in a Junior Year Abroad program (see international education).
2.	Generally no upper-level courses are offered in May.
3.	SST is recommended but not required of students who participate in Junior Year Abroad.

A secondary teacher-education major is available in Spanish.

For this major the student must complete 36 hours in the language area (this may include six hours of linguistics and/or credit by exam for high-school study above the 101-102 level in the major language). Teacher education majors must also participate in a two-semester study-abroad program in the language of the major. For more details see the Goshen College Teacher Education Handbook and the education department Web site.

Minor in Spanish

Twelve hours in Spanish selected from any courses numbered 202 and above. Participation in a one-semester study-abroad program (or an approved alternate such as SST or CASAS) is required for all minors.

Spanish courses

SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish I 4
Basic skills in understanding, speaking, reading and writing Spanish for beginners; class work includes collaborative learning.

SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish II 4
Basic skills in understanding, speaking, reading and writing Spanish for beginners; class work includes collaborative learning.

SPAN 199 Span Converstn Skills 3
Span Converstn Skills

SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I 3
A review of grammar and intensive oral practice. Prerequisite: Span 102 or equivalent.

SPAN 202 Intermed Spanish II 3
Reading and discussion of short story, drama and topics in Spanish culture. Major emphasis on improving reading, writing and conversational skills. Prerequisite: Span 201 or equivalent.

SPAN 203 Intermediate Spanish III 4
Continuation of grammar practice with emphasis on spoken Spanish. Normally offered only on SST. Prerequisite: Span 201 or equivalent.

SPAN 204 Span For Span Speakers 3
A course for native speakers of Spanish in orthography, syntax and lexicography with extensive practice in reading and composition. Fulfills prerequisite for any upper-level Spanish course in the department.

SPAN 205 Spanish Conversation & Culture 3
Extensive practice in spoken Spanish. Topics related to life in Spanish-speaking countries. Course especially designed to meet interests of returned SST students. Prerequisite: Span 201 or equivalent.

SPAN 301 Intro to Spanish Literature 3
A survey of the currents in Peninsular literature. Beginnings through Golden-Age writers.

SPAN 302 Intro to Spanish Literature 3
A survey of the currents in Peninsular literature. Late-19th and 20th-century writers.

SPAN 303 Spanish Composition I 3
A thorough review of Spanish grammar with exercises in composition.

SPAN 304 Spanish Composition II 3
A thorough review of Spanish grammar with exercises in composition.

SPAN 305 Culture of Hispanic World 3
Course focuses on culture, history, literature and music of the Hispanic world, with particular emphasis on Spanish-speaking SST locations. Comprehensive experience in written and spoken Spanish.

SPAN 309 Spanish-American Novel 3
A study of selected 20th-century Spanish-American novels representing various types emerging from the Spanish-American scene.

SPAN 322 Spanish-American Literature 3
A study of Spanish-American literature from 1880 to present time with special emphasis on the novels, the essay and the short story.

SPAN 349 Hispanic Short Stories 3
Presents Hispanic literature through short stories representative of the Hispanic world, originating in Spain, Latin America, United States and Canada, and integrating Spanish grammar and culture. Students read stories; review vocabulary and grammatical structures; study authors' lives and the historical context of the stories; and discuss cultural elements.

SPAN 350 Hispanic Film Studies 3
Presents Hispanic culture, conversation and grammar using films in Spanish. Prior to viewing, historical and cultural contexts, literary movements and influences of the era are discussed. Shows representative films, followed by activities which include written assignments, small-group presentations and discussions. Draws comparisons between books and the films based on them; encourages students to use vocabulary and grammar structures used in the films.

SPAN 400 Special Projects 1 (1-4)
Projects vary from studies in literature to advanced practice of language skills. Reserved for Spanish majors.

French courses

FREN 101 Elementary French I 4
Basic skills in understanding, speaking, reading and writing French for beginners.

FREN 102 Elementary French II 4
Basic skills in understanding, speaking, reading and writing French for beginners.

FREN 103 Elementary French III 4
Emphasis on basic communication skills in the target language and culture. Normally offered only on SST. Prerequisite: Fren 102 or equivalent.

FREN 201 Intermediate French I 4
Grammar review with reading and discussion French. Normally offered only on SST. Prerequisite: Fren 102 or equivalent.

FREN 202 Intermediate French II 4
Reading and discussion of prose, poetry and drama. Grammar review, oral and written practice. Normally offered only on SST. Prerequisite: Fren 201 or equivalent.

FREN 203 Intermediate French III 4
Emphasis on conversational French. Normally offered only on SST. Prerequisite: Fren 201 or equivalent.

German courses

GERM 101 Elementary German I 4
Basic skills in understanding, speaking, reading and writing German for beginners; class work includes collaborative learning.

GERM 102 Elementary German II 4
Basic skills in understanding, speaking, reading and writing German for beginners; class work includes collaborative learning.

GERM 103 Elementary German III 4
Emphasis on basic communication skills in the target language and culture. Normally offered only on SST. Prerequisite: Germ 102 or equivalent.

GERM 201 Intermediate German I 4
Review of grammar related to readings in German literature and cultural texts with discussion based on readings. Prerequisite: Germ 102 or equivalent.

GERM 202 Intermediate German II 4
Reading and discussion of prose and poetry and topics in German culture. Emphasis on further development of oral and written skills. Prerequisite: Germ 201 or equivalent.