 | | Course ID: | ROML 2150. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Language Diversity and Linguistic Identity: Romance Languages in the United States | Course
Description: | Issues of language diversity and linguistic identity, with a
special focus on the Romance Languages spoken in the United
States. This course explores the history, demographics, and
structure of French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish in the
United States, adopting current techniques in sociolinguistics
and dialectology. Taught in English. | | Athena Title: | Romance Languages in the U.S. | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in SPAN 2150 | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ROML 2550. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Latino Literature, Language, and Culture | Course
Description: | Critical analysis of the literary, socio-linguistic, and cultural presence of representative Hispanic groups in the United States. Designed for non-speakers of Spanish. Given in English. | | Athena Title: | LATINO LIT LANG | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in SPAN 2550 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ROML 3000. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Topics in Romance Languages | Course
Description: | Selected topics in the Romance Languages. Taught in English. No credit allowed to majors and minors in the Romance Languages. | | Athena Title: | TOPICS ROMANCE LANG | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ROML 4030. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Topics in Latino Literatures and Cultures | Course
Description: | The study of specific areas of major importance in the
cultural, linguistic, and literary developments of ethnic
Latino/a(s) in the United States. The approach will
contextualize relevant literary examples within historical,
philosophical, linguistic, political, and ideological issues. | | Athena Title: | ADV TOP LAT LIT CUL | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in SPAN 4030 | | Prerequisite: | ROML 2550 or SPAN 2550 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ROML 4120/6120. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Topics in Culture, Language, and Literature | Course
Description: | Selected topics in culture, civilization, language,
linguistics, literature, or literary theory. Given in English. | | Athena Title: | TOP CULT LANG & LIT | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | AFAM(ROML) 4860/6860. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Topics in Afro-Hispanic Identity | Course
Description: | Representations of Africa and African American culture in Hispanic Literature by writers of African descent. By covering a variety of genres, the course will provide discussion about a cultural identity that is constantly in dialogue with dominant discourses. The course will incorporate critical texts. | | Athena Title: | AFR HISPANIC IDENT | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ROML 4960R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 16 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that
requires
students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data and
to
present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research I | | Nontraditional Format: | This course belongs to a progressive research course sequence
to
promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability.
This course requires the close supervision of a faculty member
as the student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry
into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will
gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and
meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ROML 4970R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research II | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that
requires
students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data and
to
present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research II | | Nontraditional Format: | These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence
to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth
of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability.
The
courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as
the
student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will
gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and
meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ROML 4980R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research III | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that
requires
students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data and
to
present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research III | | Nontraditional Format: | These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence
to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth
of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability.
The
courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as
the
student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will
gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and
meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ROML 4990R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Undergraduate Research Thesis (or Final Project) | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that
requires
students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data.
Students will write or produce a thesis or other professional
capstone product, such as a report or portfolio that describes
their systematic and in-depth inquiry. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Thesis | | Nontraditional Format: | This is a capstone course under the direct supervision of a
faculty member. This course may be the culmination of the
4960R-
4980R sequence. Students will write a thesis or other
professional capstone product, such as a report or portfolio,
that describes their systematic and in-depth inquiry into an
unknown, fundamental, or applied problem. The thesis or
capstone
product is written in close collaboration with the faculty
member and must be approved by that faculty member and/or the
department. The student will apply understanding of the
discipline to identify or shape the research question and
apply
skills and techniques learned to complete the research
project.
The student will have gathered data, synthesized relevant
literature and materials, analyzed, and interpreted data. The
student will demonstrate in writing the contribution of their
work to the discovery and interpretation of knowledge
significant to their field of study. The student will have
presented results in the form of a properly formatted,
professionally rigorous thesis document or other appropriate
professional capstone product and through the formal
presentation of the thesis or product to faculty and peers
during an approved event. The student will receive feedback
from
the faculty member on the overall execution of their thesis
project, the written thesis, and their presentation. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ROML 6091. 3-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 18 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Graduate Practicum in Study Abroad | Course
Description: | Mentoring and tutoring of undergraduate students participating
in study abroad programs sponsored by the Department of Romance Languages. Graduate students work directly with the students abroad in order to ease their transition, and tutor them in an assigned subject. Written final report required. Course does not count towards the program of study. | | Athena Title: | GRAD PRAC ST ABROAD | | Nontraditional Format: | Practicum will be monitored by the Director of the study abroad program who will serve as the instructor of record, but there will be no traditional classroom activities or course assignments, such as exams, and quizzes.
Specifically, students will be evaluated as follows:
1) Weekly meetings with and evaluation by the Director of the program.
2) On site supervision by the Director to include: graduate students' performance in their direct supervision of undergraduates and tutoring sessions; approval of extracurricular activities proposed and planned by the graduate students; supervision of daily interactions with the undergraduate students.
3) A final written review of the program will be submitted by each graduate student to the Director. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | ROML(LING) 6350. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Romance Linguistics: Theory and Analysis | Course
Description: | The scientific study of the nature and characteristics of human
languages with a specific focus on the linguistic structures
(phonological, morphological, syntactic, semantic) of one or
more Romance Languages and their use and variation, historical
development, and acquisition. Given in English. | | Athena Title: | ROM LING THEORY ANA | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in SPAN 6350 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ROML 7000. 1-15 hours. Repeatable for maximum 36 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Master's Research | Course
Description: | Research while enrolled for a master's degree under the direction of faculty members. | | Athena Title: | Master's Research | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research under the direction of a faculty member. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | ROML 7005. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 45 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Graduate Student Seminar | Course
Description: | Advanced supervised experience in an applied setting. This
course may not be used to satisfy a student's approved program of
study. | | Athena Title: | GRAD STUDENT SEM | | Nontraditional Format: | Seminar. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | ROML 7010. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 45 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Master's Professional Development Seminar | Course
Description: | Professional development training for M.A. students. This course
may not be used to satisfy a student’s approved program of study. | | Athena Title: | Master's Prof Develop Seminar | | Nontraditional Format: | Series of workshops and presentations regarding professional
development skills and materials. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | ROML 7300. 1-15 hours. Repeatable for maximum 36 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Master's Thesis | Course
Description: | Thesis writing under the direction of the major professor. | | Athena Title: | Master's Thesis | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research and thesis preparation. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | ROML(LING) 7700. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Romance Languages Pedagogy | Course
Description: | Principles and methods of second language teaching applied to
Romance languages. An analysis of techniques used to teach
listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture, with an
examination of current theories of language acquisition. Given in
English. | | Athena Title: | ROM LANG PEDAGOGY | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ROML 8000. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Topics in Romance Languages | Course
Description: | Specific aspects of Romance languages, linguistics, literatures, or cultures. | | Athena Title: | Topics in Romance Languages | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ROML 8500. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Readings and Research in Romance Languages | Course
Description: | Extensive readings in the field of the student's program of study determined by the student's previous background, presuming that the student is capable of reading rapidly with comprehension. | | Athena Title: | READINGS & RESEARCH | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ROML 9000. 1-15 hours. Repeatable for maximum 100 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Doctoral Research | Course
Description: | Research while enrolled for a doctoral degree under the direction of faculty members. | | Athena Title: | Doctoral Research | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research under the direction of a faculty member. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | ROML 9005. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 45 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Doctoral Graduate Student Seminar | Course
Description: | Advanced supervised experience in an applied setting. This
course may not be used to satisfy a student's approved program of
study. | | Athena Title: | DOC GRAD STU SEM | | Nontraditional Format: | Seminar. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | ROML 9010. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 45 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Doctoral Professional Development Seminar | Course
Description: | Professional development training for Ph.D. students. This course
may not be used to satisfy a student’s approved program of study. | | Athena Title: | Doctoral Prof Develop Seminar | | Nontraditional Format: | Series of workshops and presentations regarding professional
development skills and materials. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | ROML 9300. 1-15 hours. Repeatable for maximum 100 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Doctoral Dissertation | Course
Description: | Dissertation writing under the direction of the major professor. | | Athena Title: | Doctoral Dissertation | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research and preparation of the doctoral dissertation. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
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