If you wish to schedule an official ACTFL OPI, download here the application form. Fill it in; coordinate with the department secretary or chair regarding the scheduling possibilities; and send the form in to ACTFL with payment. Details are explained on the form. You will take the OPI in the department's small conference room (Stroud 206) via a normal telephone there.

Bachelor of Arts with a French major—30 semester hours
Required major courses: FLFR 235, 315, 336, 343; 18 additional semester hours, three of which must be met with a 400-level literature course. (Language course 116 is not counted toward the major.)

Bachelor of Arts with a Spanish major—30 semester hours
Required major courses: FLSP 310, 315 (or 416), 336; FLNG 361; 18 additional semester hours, three of which must be met with a 400-level literature course. (Language course 116 is not counted toward the major.)

Note: All students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in French or Spanish must complete a minimum of twelve credits at ESU in their target language at a level higher than Language 215 (Language IV). Of these twelve credits, a minimum of three (3) credits must be at the 400 level. Students must maintain a minimum quality point average of 2.50 in the major. No grade less than C will be accepted in any course within the major. Additional information is in the Foreign Language Department and available upon request. The department strongly encourages students majoring in a language to participate in foreign study. Appropriate credit will be awarded for courses taken through programs approved by the department.

Required professional education courses: MCOM 262; PSED 161, 242, 316, 420, 421, 430, 431; REED 321.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has established new requirements for all candidates in teacher preparation programs. Please refer to the section The School of Professional Studies in the Undergraduate catalog for specific requirements for admission into teacher education programs.

Note: Certification encompasses kindergarten through grade twelve.

Bachelor of Science with a Spanish major (Education)—31 semester hours
Required major courses: FLSP 310, 315 (or 416), 336; FLNG 361, 499; 18 additional semester hours, three of which must be met with a 400-level literature course. (Language courses 116 and 117 are not counted toward the major.)

Required professional education courses: MCOM 262; PSED 161, 242, 316, 420, 421, 430, 431; REED 321.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has established new requirements for all candidates in teacher preparation programs. Please refer to the section The School of Professional Studies in this catalog for specific requirements for admission into teacher education programs.

Note: Certification encompasses kindergarten through grade twelve.

Note:  All students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in French or Spanish must complete a minimum of twelve credits at ESU in their target language at a level higher than Language 215 (Language IV). Of these twelve credits, a minimum of three (3) credits must be at the 400 level. Students seeking a Bachelor of Science degree or certification in French or Spanish must take the ACTFL Telephonic Oral Proficiency Interview Test before entering student teaching. It is expected that students will pass the test at the Advanced Low level. Candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree in Foreign Languages will also be required to demonstrate appropriate language proficiency through an interview conducted by faculty members within the appropriate language component. Students must maintain a minimum quality point average of 3.0 in the major. No grade less than B will be accepted in any course within the major.  Additional information is in the Foreign Language Department, and available upon request. The department strongly encourages students majoring in a language to participate in foreign study. Appropriate credit will be awarded for courses taken through programs approved by the department.

German Studies Interdisciplinary Minor                                                          

This minor provides an integrated program of studies which combines the study of German (9 credits) with relevant courses from other departments (9 credits). The nine German credits may be chosen from the following courses: FLGR 116, FLGR 117, FLGR 120, FLGR 214 or any upper-level German course approved by the Department. Corequisites may be chosen from Art 202, English 273, Geography 234, History 281, History 473, Philosophy 318, Philosophy 457, Political Science 222, and Political Science 426. Two of the corequisites should be at the 300 level or above. A minimum of 12 credits must be taken in residence. A minimum QPA of 2.50 must be maintained in program courses.

Elementary Education Concentration                                                              

This is a single subject area of concentration in French or Spanish. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 12 credits in the target language. Courses must include one of the following: FLFR/FLSP 235; FLFR/FLSP 315; FLFR/FLSP 336. Language levels 117 and above are counted toward the concentration. Students must maintain a 2.50 quality point average in their area of concentration. No grade less than C will be accepted in any course within the concentration.

Foreign Language General

The following courses may not be counted toward the major: FLFR 120; FLSP 120; FLFR 141; FLSP 141; FLSP 143; FLSP 233; FLSP 234. These courses do count toward General Education.

Departmental Authorization for Native/Near-native Speakers:             

This option is available only to native speakers of French or Spanish. Such a student will apply for authorization only after having spent at least two semesters at East Stroudsburg University and only after having completed two language courses at ESU at the 300 level or above, and having earned a grade of B or better. The student will be required to write a detailed statement, in the target language, concerning the extent of language experience and the relation of that language experience to a legitimate course of study. Each application will receive the consideration of the total Department membership, and the decision concerning the number of credits to be granted will, ultimately, rest with the Department Chair and the language group in question.

Regarding the policy on departmental authorization, the maximum number of credits which may be granted by the department is six (6). The Foreign Language Department may authorize credit only for those languages in which it offers a major, namely French or Spanish. This policy also applies to any credits granted through examination. (See Department of Foreign Languages for specific information.)

Native speakers choosing a major in their native language will be required to complete twelve (12) credits at the 300-400 level, in addition to required courses. Please note: Native speakers choosing courses in their native language (but not majoring in the language) will be placed in appropriate courses by Foreign Language Faculty.

General Education Offerings: Students with advanced language skills who start a language sequence at a level above the GE courses listed may substitute that course(s) as valid GE offerings.

This course examines the nature of language. Characteristics of phonological and grammatical systems and techniques of linguistic analysis are considered. The field of linguistics is discussed. Prerequisite: Advanced standing.

This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to work with a faculty member in the student’s primary Arts and Sciences discipline during the student teaching experience. The course will enhance the student’s ability to understand and maximize the relationship between disciplinary subject matter and pedagogy. Prerequisite: Qualification to student teach. Concurrent registration in PSED 430 or 431.

FLCH 116 GE: Chinese I (3:3:0)

This is a foundation course in the Chinese language. It will provide the students with the basic skills of speaking and listening. It will include extensive study of language structures and vocabulary aimed at facilitating authentic communication with native speakers. Use of the language lab as determined by the instructor will be required. Prerequisites: Students with no previous study of the language, or no more than 1 year of previous study, will be admitted.

This course will further develop skills acquired in Chinese I. It will provide the students with extended practice in speaking and listening. It will include extensive study of language structures and vocabulary aimed at facilitating authentic communication with native speakers. Use of the language lab as determined by the instructor will be required. Prerequisites: FLCH 116 or the equivalent of no more than one semester of college-level study.

This is a foundation course in the Japanese language. It will provide the students with the basic skills of speaking and listening. It will include extensive study of language structures and vocabulary aimed at facilitating authentic communication with native speakers. Use of the language lab as determined by the instructor will be required. Prerequisites: Students with no previous study in the language, or no more than 1 year of previous study, will be admitted.

This course will further develop skills acquired in Japanese I. It will provide the students with extended practice in speaking and listening. It will include extensive study of language structures and vocabulary aimed at facilitating authentic communication with native speakers. Use of the language lab as determined by the instructor will be required. Prerequisites: FLJA 116 or the equivalent of no more than one semester of college-level study.

FLFR 116 GE: French I (3:3:0)

This is a foundation course designed for the beginning student. It includes the study of grammar and reading materials and emphasizes social and cultural values. Use of the language laboratory as required by the instructor. Prerequisites: Students with no previous study of the language, or no more than 1 year of previous study, will be admitted.

This is a continuation of French I. Its purpose is to further reinforce previously acquired basic language skills. Use of the language laboratory as required by the instructor. Prerequisite: FLFR 116 or equivalent of one semester of college-level study, or no more than 2-3 years combined total of junior high/high school language.

FLFR 120 GE: French Masterpieces in Translation (3:3:0)

This is a general education course open to all students except French majors. It includes reading and analysis of representative French works, done in English translation, of the 19th and 20th centuries.

This course, in English translation, concentrates on original aesthetic texts which reveal the movement of ideas at two high points in French civilization. It shows the reasoning behind French Baroque, classicism, romanticism, symbolism, Dadaism, and Surrealism. This course is open to all students except French majors.

This is an intermediate-level course designed to improve the communicative skills of students who have studied French for one year in college or 4 years in high school. Students will practice patterns of grammatical structures both orally and in written exercises. Prerequisites: FLFR 117, or 4 years of high school French.

FLFR 215 GE: French IV (3:3:0)

This is a continuation of the French III course, and is designed to further develop those skills already learned. New grammatical concepts will be learned as well. Prerequisite: FLFR 214 or equivalent high school preparation.

This is an intermediate-level course designed to meet the needs of students who are interested in learning to read French. Students will develop both active and passive vocabulary through reading materials which are graded as to level of difficulty. Prerequisite: FLFR 214 or equivalent.

FLFR 231 GE: French for Travelers (3:3:0)

This is an intermediate language course designed for the student who wishes to acquire conversational skills which will enable the student to travel more efficiently and with greater language ease in French-speaking countries. Prerequisites: FLFR 116 and 117, or equivalent.

FLFR 235 Listening/Speaking French (3:3:0)

This is an intermediate course designed to develop listening/speaking skills in the target language. The exercises will include conversations, commercials, and formal speeches. Students will be able to distinguish between formal and colloquial language. Prerequisite: FLFR 214 or equivalent.

FLFR 251 Translation: French (3:3:0)

This is an intermediate course designed to develop the facility of translation into English with texts which are graded as to level of difficulty. Readings may include several modern short stories, current newspaper articles, magazine articles, and excerpts from various texts. Offered on demand. Prerequisite: FLFR 214 or equivalent.

FLFR 290 Special Topics (3:3:0) (Semester hours arranged.)

These courses are designed to meet specific needs of students. Such courses are offered on a trial basis to determine the demand for and value of introducing them as part of the curriculum.

This course includes reading and analysis of representative works of French and Francophone literature. Students will develop their linguistic skills through a series of interpretative essays and oral reports. Prerequisite: FLFR 215 or equivalent.

This course consists of a thorough review of grammar, verbs, and idioms with much practical exercise in composition; it is required for all majors. The course is offered on demand. Prerequisite: FLFR 235.

This course is designed to help the student attain fluency in French. It includes a presentation, discussion, and criticism of timed oral reports on a wide variety of subjects, as well as individual use of the language laboratory. The class limit is 12 students and is offered on demand. Prerequisite: FLFR 235.

FLFR 343 French Civilization (3:3:0)

This course covers the history, geography and cultural trends of France from early periods to the modern day. The course is offered on demand. Prerequisite: FLFR 215.

This course examines the backgrounds and distinctive features of Romantic and Realistic periods. It includes readings in prose and poetry from representative authors, including Hugo, Vigny, Musset, Stendhal, Balzac, Zola, Flaubert, and Maupassant. The course is offered on demand. Prerequisites: FLFR 215, 221.

FLFR 424 Twentieth Century French Literature (3:3:0)

This course surveys the significant writers of this century, including Proust, Gide, Colette, Sartre, Camus, and Beckett. The course is offered on demand. Prerequisites: FLFR 215, 221.

FLFR 425 Seventeenth Century French Literature (3:3:0)

This course includes readings from Corneille, Racine, Moliere, and other representative writers of the century, as well as supplementary readings and reports on historical backgrounds. The course is offered on demand. Prerequisites: FLFR 215, 221.

FLFR 426 Modern French Drama (3:3:0)

This course surveys the French Theatre from the late 19th century to the present. It includes a study of various dramatic forms as seen in the reading of significant plays. The course is offered on demand. Prerequisites: FLFR 215, 221.

FLGR 116 GE: German I (3:3:0)

This is a foundation course designed for the beginning student. It includes the study of grammar and reading materials and emphasizes social and cultural values. Use of the language laboratory as required by the instructor. Prerequisites: Students with no previous study of the language, or no more than 1 year of previous study, will be admitted.

FLGR 117 GE: German II (3:3:0)

This is a continuation of German I. Its purpose is to further reinforce previously acquired basic language skills. Use of the language laboratory as required by the instructor. Prerequisite: FLGR 116 or equivalent of one semester of college-level study, or no more than 2-3 years combined total of junior high/high school language.

FLGR 120 GE: German Masterpieces in Translation (3:3:0)

Readings in English translation may include works by Kafka, Mann, Hesse, Brecht, and others. This is a general education course open to all students except German majors. No prerequisite.

FLGR 214 GE: German III (3:3:0)

This is an intermediate-level course designed to meet the needs of students who are interested in reviewing German grammar. Students will practice patterns of grammatical structures both orally and in written exercises. Prerequisites: FLGR 117, or 4 years of high school German.

FLGR 215 GE: German IV (3:3:0)

This is a continuation of the German III course. The course is designed to further develop skills already learned as well as to introduce grammatical concepts of a more complex nature. Prerequisite: FLGR 214 or equivalent high school preparation.

FLGR 221 Reading German (3:3:0)

This is an intermediate-level course designed to meet the needs of students who are interested in learning to read German. Students will develop both active and passive vocabulary through reading materials which are graded as to level of difficulty. Prerequisite: FLGR 215 or equivalent.

FLGR 231 GE: German for Travelers (3:3:0)

This is an intermediate language course designed for the student who wishes to acquire conversational skills which will enable the student to travel more efficiently and with greater language ease in German-speaking countries. Prerequisites: FLGR 116 and 117, or equivalent.

This is an intermediate course designed to develop the listening/speaking skills in the target language. The exercises will include conversations, commercials, and formal speeches. Students will be able to distinguish between formal and colloquial language. Prerequisite: FLGR 215 or equivalent.

This is an intermediate course designed to develop the facility of translation into English with texts which are graded as to level of difficulty. Readings may include several modern short stories, current newspaper articles, magazine articles, and excerpts from various texts. Offered on demand. Prerequisite: FLGR 215 or equivalent.

FLGR 290 Special Topics (3:3:0) (Semester hours arranged.)

These courses are designed to meet specific needs of students. Such courses are offered on a trial basis to determine the demand for and value of introducing them as part of the curriculum.

FLGR 315 German Grammar and Composition (3:3:0)

This course is a thorough review of grammar with exercises in composition. Offered on demand. Prerequisite: FLGR 215 or equivalent.

FLGR 336 German Oral Practice (3:3:0)

This course is designed to help the student attain fluency in German. It includes the presentation, discussion, and criticism of timed oral reports on a wide variety of subjects, memorization of prose and poetry for improving diction, and individual use of the language laboratory. The class is limited to 12 students and is offered on demand. Prerequisite: FLGR 235.

FLIT 116 GE: Italian I (3:3:0)

This is a foundation course in elementary Italian. It will emphasize the development of conversational skills and the study of basic language structures within a cultural context. Use of the language lab as determined by the instructor will be required. Prerequisites: Students with no previous study of the language, or no more than 1 year of previous study, will be admitted.

This is a continuation of Italian I. Its purpose is to further reinforce previously acquired basic language skills. Use of the language lab as required by the instructor will be required. Prerequisites: FLIT 116 or equivalent of no more than one semester of college-level study.

FLLN 116 GE: Latin I (3:3:0)

This is a foundation course designed for the beginning student. It includes the study of grammar and reading materials and emphasizes social and cultural values. Use of the language laboratory as required by the instructor. Prerequisites: Students with no previous study of the language, or no more than 1 year of previous study, will be admitted.

FLLN 117 GE: Latin II (3:3:0)

This is a continuation of Latin I. Its purpose is to further reinforce previously acquired basic language skills. Use of the language laboratory as required by the instructor. Prerequisite: FLLN 116 or equivalent of one semester of college-level study, or no more than 2-3 years combined total of junior high/high school language.

FLLN 221 Reading Latin (3:3:0)

This is an intermediate-level course designed to develop reading skills in Latin while exploring the fundamental themes and remarkable diversity of Roman literary culture. A sequence of graded readings will include selections from Caesar, Cicero, Catullus, Ovid, and Virgil. Prerequisite: FLLN 117 or equivalent.

FLRU 116 GE: Russian I (3:3:0)

This is a foundation course designed for the beginning student. It includes the study of grammar and reading materials and emphasizes social and cultural values. Use of the language laboratory as required by the instructor. Prerequisites: Students with no previous study of the language, or no more than 1 year of previous study, will be admitted.

FLRU 117 GE: Russian II (3:3:0)

This is a continuation of Russian I. Its purpose is to further reinforce previously acquired basic language skills. Use of the language laboratory as required by the instructor. Prerequisite: FLRU 116 or equivalent of one semester of college-level study, or no more than 2-3 years combined total of junior high/high school language.

FLRU 120 GE: Masterpieces of Russian Literature in Translation (3:3:0)

This General Education course will introduce students to the extraordinary diversity and visionary depth of Russian literature within its historical context. Readings will be drawn from representative 19th and 20th century authors, including Pushkin, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Checkhov and Solzhenitsyn. Brief writing assignments will be required. Prerequisites: None

FLSP 116 GE: Spanish I (3:3:0)

This is a foundation course designed for the beginning student. It includes the study of grammar and reading materials and emphasizes social and cultural values. Use of the language laboratory as required by the instructor. Prerequisites: Students with no previous study of the language, or no more than 1 year of previous study, will be admitted.

FLSP 117 GE: Spanish II (3:3:0)

This is a continuation of Spanish I. Its purpose is to further reinforce previously acquired basic language skills. Use of the language laboratory as required by the instructor. Prerequisite: FLSP 116 or equivalent of one semester of college-level study, or no more than 2-3 years combined total of junior high/high school language.

FLSP 120 GE: Spanish Masterpieces in Translation (3:3:0)

This course is designed for non-Spanish majors in which English translations of peninsular and Latin American literature are read and discussed. Attention is given to cultural understanding and to the interrelationships of literary works. The course is offered on demand.

FLSP 141 GE: Spanish Folklore (3:3:0)

Through the medium of music, songs, folk tales and traditional dances, the student will be provided with a knowledge of the way in which Spaniards and Latin Americans think, as well as their view toward life. This course is open to all students except Spanish majors. The course is conducted in English and offered on demand.

FLSP 143 GE: Spanish Language and Culture Through Media (3:3:0)

This course is designed to develop an awareness and understanding of the differences between the cultures of the Spanish-speaking peoples and that of the student. These objectives are met through the use of media, including slides, films, filmstrips, and recordings. This course is open to all students except Spanish majors. The course is conducted in English and offered on demand.

FLSP 214 GE: Spanish III (3:3:0)

This is an intermediate-level course designed to meet the needs of students who are interested in reviewing Spanish grammar. Students will practice patterns of grammatical structures both orally and in written exercises. Prerequisites: FLSP 117, or 4 years of high school Spanish.

This is a continuation of the Spanish III course. The course is designed to further develop skills already learned, as well as to introduce grammatical concepts of a more complex nature. Prerequisite: FLSP 214 or equivalent high school preparation.

FLSP 221 Reading Spanish (3:3:0)

This is an intermediate-level course designed to meet the needs of students who are interested in learning to read Spanish. Students will develop both active and passive vocabulary through reading materials which are graded as to level of difficulty. Prerequisite: FLSP 215 or equivalent.

FLSP 231 GE: Spanish for Travelers (3:3:0)

This is an intermediate language course designed for the student who wishes to acquire conversational skills which will enable him to travel more efficiently and with greater language ease in Spanish-speaking countries. Prerequisites: FLSP 116 and 117, or equivalent.

FLSP 233 Conversational Spanish for Health Services (3:3:0)

Practical situations will be simulated in the classroom to provide individuals with basic conversational skills in Spanish in order to communicate with Spanish-speaking patients. Students will learn dialogues based upon typical hospital situations, i.e., parts of the body, useful phrases, and questions for testing, diagnosis, and treatment procedures. Students will also learn to respond more effectively to the needs and requests of the patient. The course may not be counted toward the major in Spanish. Prerequisites: FLSP 116 and 117, or high school equivalent.

Practical situations will be simulated in the classroom to provide opportunities for developing conversational skills useful for personnel in social services (i.e., criminal justice administration and social work). The focus will be on appropriate vocabulary, analysis of native mores, expectations of the U.S. system, and other areas that will promote Spanish communication between social service personnel and people of Spanish-speaking backgrounds. The course may not be counted toward the major in Spanish. Prerequisites: FLSP 116 and 117, or high school equivalent.

FLSP 235 Listening/Speaking Spanish (3:3:0)

This is an intermediate course designed to develop the listening/speaking skills in the target language. The exercises will include conversations, commercials, and formal speeches. Students will be able to distinguish between formal and colloquial language. Prerequisite: FLSP 215 or equivalent.

FLSP 251 Translation: Spanish (3:3:0)

This is an intermediate course designed to develop the facility of translation into English with texts which are graded as to level of difficulty. Readings include current newspaper articles, magazine articles, and excerpts from various texts. Offered on demand. Prerequisite: FLSP 215 or equivalent.

FLSP 290 Special Topics (3:3:0) (Semester hours arranged.)

These courses are designed to meet specific needs of students. Such courses are offered on a trial basis to determine the demand for and value of introducing them as part of the college curriculum.

FLSP 305 Spanish and Latin American Culture through Cinema (3:3:0)

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to examine and appreciate the rich and diverse cultures of Spain, Latin America and Latinos in the United States through films, videos and selected readings, as well as to improve their formal knowledge of the language. The course will combine lecture, film viewing and discussion in each class. Prerequisite: FLSP 235.

FLSP 310 A Critical Approach to Spanish Literature (3:3:0)

This is a course designed to acquaint Spanish students, advancing from skill courses in communication to liberated reading, with basic elements of literary appreciation and methods of literary evaluation. Prerequisite: FLSP 221.

FLSP 315 Spanish Grammar and Composition (3:3:0)

This course is a thorough and systematic survey of Spanish grammar. Composition themes will be based on important phases of Spanish life and culture. Prerequisite: FLSP 215 or equivalent.

FLSP 336 Spanish Oral Practice (3:3:0)

This course is designed to help the student attain fluency in Spanish. It includes the presentation, discussion, and criticism of timed oral reports on a wide variety of subjects, as well as one-to-one student-teacher conferences and individual sessions in the language laboratory. This class is limited to 12 students and is offered on demand. Prerequisite: FLSP 235.

This course is designed for upper-level students and will provide an overview of the most important periods, movements and genres in Spanish (peninsular) literature from the Middle Ages to the present. It will be presented chronologically and will focus on the analytical reading of major masterpieces. Prerequisites: FLSP 310.

This course surveys Spanish-American literature from the sixteenth to the twentieth centuries. It includes a short introduction to the indigenous literature and a brief historical background of each of the literary movements as well as of the outstanding writers. Analytical reading of the masterpieces of
the movements is considered. The course is offered on demand. Prerequisites: FLSP 310.

FLSP 416 Spanish Language for Native Speakers (3:3:0)

FLSP 421 Spanish Golden Age Literature (3:3:0)

This course includes reading and analysis of the important literary works of the Spanish Golden Age. These literary works are constantly referred to by both Spanish peninsular and Latin American contemporary writers. Prerequisites: FLSP 310.

FLSP 423 Mexican Literature (3:3:0)

This course is an intensive study of prose literature which has appeared in Mexico since the Revolution. Reading and discussion of major works by Paz, Rulfo, Azuela, Yanez, Fuentes, and Ruben Romero are included. This course is offered on demand. Prerequisites: FLSP 310.

This course is a study of the modern drama including the works of Frederico Garcia Lorca and Alejandro Casona, as well as Post-War dramatists. The course is offered on demand. Prerequisites: FLSP 310.

FLSP 427 The Representative Latin American Novel (3:3:0)

This course involves reading and analyzing significant Latin American novels which reflect social, political, intellectual, and cultural developments from the colonial period to the present. The course is offered on demand. Prerequisites: FLSP 310.

This course is an in-depth study of representative works of prose and poetry from the generation of 1898 to the present. The course is offered on demand. Prerequisites: FLSP 310.

This course consists of selected readings and discussion on the history, civilization, and general culture of Spain. Slides are used to give students a greater insight into geography and culture. This course is offered on demand. Prerequisites: FLSP 215, 221 or equivalent.

This course consists of selected readings and discussion on the history, geography, civilization, and general culture of Latin America. Prerequisites: FLSP 215, 221, or equivalent.