Foreign Language Department
Courses
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*Courses from other departments may be necessary to fulfill a
particular major/minor.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
| 101 |
English as a Second Language I (3). Prereq: English department chair approval.
For students to whom English is a second language. This course is required for students judged by the English department to need added instruction in writing skills before enrolling in ESL 102. For qualified students earning C- or above, this course fulfills three hours of foreign language toward the graduation requirements. Must be passed with a C- or above to enter ESL 102. Course may be repeated, but may only be taken once for credit. |
| 102 |
English as a Second Language II (3). Prereq: English department chair approval.
For students to whom English is a second language. Qualified students earning C- or above earn three hours of foreign language credit toward graduation requirements and may proceed to ENG 101 upon the recommendation of the professor. Course may be repeated, but may only be taken once for credit. |
French
| 101-102 |
Elementary French (3-3).
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the French language. The course aim is the development of communicative competence at the elementary level in the areas of writing and speaking and oral and reading comprehension. In this course the student is also exposed to an overview of the cultures of the French speaking areas of the world. |
| 201-202 |
Intermediate French (3-3). Prereq: FRE 101-102 or permission of instructor.
This course provides a review of and expansion on the communicative skills introduced in FRE 101-102. Students are also given an introduction to French literature through selected readings. The course is conducted primarily in French. |
Greek
| 101-102 |
Elementary Greek (3-3).
A study of the grammar and vocabulary of Hellenistic Greek. Primary focus will be on developing reading competency and facility in the Greek New Testament. Offered in alternate academic years. |
| 201-202 |
Intermediate Greek (3-3). Prereq: GRE 101-102 or permission of instructor.
A continuation of the study of the grammar and vocabulary of Hellenistic Greek. Primary focus will be on developing reading competency and facility in the Greek New Testament. |
Spanish
| 101-102 |
Elementary Spanish (3-3).
An introductory course designed to equip the student with the linguistic skills necessary for verbal and written communication at the elementary level of communicative competence in Spanish. SPA 101-102 also offers an overview of the culture of the Hispanic community throughout the world and an opportunity to consider the possibility of cross-cultural ministry within the context of the Hispanic community. SPA 102 is offered as a continuation to SPA 101. Students who have not completed SPA 101 at Belhaven must secure written permission from the instructor to take SPA 102. |
| 201-202 |
Intermediate Spanish (3-3). Prereq: SPA 101-102 or two years of Spanish in high school and the written permission of
instructor. Intermediate Spanish continues the introduction to Spanish language and the culture of the Hispanic community.
The course is designed to equip the student with the linguistic skills necessary for verbal and written communication at the
intermediate level of communicative competence. Comprehension skills are enhanced through the reading of selected portions
from the world of Hispanic literature. A continued examination of the culture of the Hispanic community and potential areas of
ministry in it are an integral part of this course. The course is conducted primarily in Spanish. |
| 390 |
Topics in Spanish (3). (Formerly Readings in Spanish Literature) Prereq: SPA 201-202 or written permission of the instructor.
Content varies to meet class needs. Specific content is entered on student transcripts. This course may be repeated for credit up to 18 hours. |