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2022-2023 EIU Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EIU Course Descriptions

Generally, courses numbered 1000-1999 are freshman courses; 2000-2999, sophomore courses; 3000-3999, junior courses; 4000-4999, senior courses; and 5000-6999, graduate courses. However, if prerequisites are met, students may enroll according to the following schedule:

 

Class   Courses Numbered
Freshman   1000   2000 a a
Sophomore   1000   2000 3000 a
Junior   1000   2000 3000 4000
Senior   1000   2000 3000 4000/5000-5999b
Graduate       4750-4999c 5000-6999  
  • a – Courses numbered 3000-4999 in chemistry, foreign languages, mathematics, and military science may be taken by students who have prerequisites and permission of the department chairperson.
  • b – Courses numbered 5000-5999 may be taken by students who have a 2.75 GPA and permission of instructor and Dean of the Graduate School. Undergraduates, regardless of classification or GPA, may not enroll in any graduate courses numbered 5990 (independent study), 5980 (internship), 5950 (thesis) or any capstone graduate experience.
  • c– Courses numbered 4750-4999 are open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students.

Numbers in parentheses following the course title indicate the number of class hours per week, laboratory or studio hours per week, and credit hours. For example (3-0-3) indicates three hours of classroom work each week, no laboratory hours, and three semester hours credit. Students enrolled in courses whose meeting times are noted as “arranged” (Arr.) should contact the instructor by the beginning of the semester. Unless indicated as below, courses are offered every term. Offering times indicated are: Su – Summer Term; F – Fall Semester; S - Spring Semester. Writing-Intensive courses are designated “WI.”

Prerequisites for courses are printed immediately following the course description. Prerequisites are predicated upon the assumption that students require certain knowledge and/or skills gained in one or more previous courses. Of particular concern in this regard are courses numbered 3000 or above, especially those required in majors and minors. Such courses often connect to a series of prerequisites, and, in many cases, only the highest ranking prerequisite in the series is listed with the course description. Students must be aware that the listed prerequisite may itself have one or more prerequisites. It is the student’s responsibility to consult the catalog course descriptions to be sure that all prerequisites in a series have been met.

A student may not enroll in a course serving as a prerequisite for another course he or she has already completed. (This rule does not apply to students who do not earn grades of C or better in ENG 1001G, ENG 1002G, and/or CMN 1310G or in accepted substitutions.) A student may not enroll in a lower level course which substantially duplicates a higher level course already completed. Should a student violate this prescription, he/she may not receive credit for the course toward graduation.
 

Spanish (WLS)
  

  • WLS 2202G - Intermediate Spanish II.

    (4-0-4) F, S. Review of grammar; practice in conversation and composition; reading of selected material. Use of the language laboratory. No more than four years of high school Spanish allowed without permission of Department Chair. No more than four years of high school Spanish allowed without permission of Department Chair. H1 900 WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Must have successfully completed WLS 2201G or 2291G or three years of high school Spanish language or a course articulated as equivalent to WLS 2201G or 2291G.

    Credits: 4
  

  • WLS 2291G - Intermediate Spanish I Honors.

    (4-0-4) F, S. Review of grammar; practice in conversation and composition; reading of selected material. Use of the language laboratory. No more than three years of high school Spanish allowed without permission of Department Chair.  WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to the Honors Program. Must have successfully completed WLS 1102 or 1192 or two years of high Spanish language or a course articulated as equivalent to WLS 1102 or 1192.

    Credits: 4
  

  • WLS 2292G - Intermediate Spanish II, Honors.

    (4-0-4) F, S. Review of grammar; practice in conversation and composition; reading of selected material. Use of the language laboratory. No more than four years of high school Spanish allowed without permission of Department Chair. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to the Honors Program. Must have successfully completed WLS 2201G or 2291G or three years of high school Spanish language or a course articulated as equivalent to WLS 2201G or 2291G.

    Credits: 4
  

  • WLS 3000 - Spanish Grammar in Context.

    (4-0-4) F, S. This course is designed to develop students’ proficiency in the Spanish language in all four skills—listening, reading, speaking and writing—with a special focus on grammar. The student will deepen his or her knowledge and understanding of grammar.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    WLS 2202G or equivalent.

    Credits: 4
  

  • WLS 3010 - Spanish through Latin American Narrative and Film.

    (3-0-3) On Demand. This course is designed to develop students’ writing proficiency in the Spanish language.  Students will acquire advanced writing skills by studying and discussing Latin American narratives and films and writing about them. They will expand their vocabulary, strengthen their command of grammar, and gain confidence to express themselves in writing. 

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    WLS 3000 with a “C” or better, or its equivalent, or permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  

  • WLS 3012 - Medical Spanish for Healthcare and Allied Fields.

    (3-0-3). On Demand. A third-year Spanish course focused on the vocabulary and grammar needed by health care practitioners and professionals in allied fields to communicate with the Spanish-speaking community, taking into account its unique concerns, in order to support a culturally competent practice.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in WLS 2202G/WLS 2292G or a proficiency level equivalent to WLS 2202G. WLS 3012 is equivalent to WLS 3000, Spanish Grammar in Context. Students can take either WLS 3000 or WLS 3012 to meet the prerequisite to take upper-division Spanish content courses. Credit will not be granted for both WLS 3012 and WLS 3000. 

    Credits: 3
  

  • WLS 3050 - Spanish Pronunciation and Conversation.

    (4-0-4) F, S. Intensive drilling of Spanish pronunciation and further development of audio-lingual skills through conversation.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    WLS 2202G, its equivalent, or permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 4
  

  • WLS 3090 - Spanish Through Latin American Narrative and Film, Honors.

    (3-0-3) F. This course is designed to develop students’ writing proficiency in the Spanish language. Students will acquire advanced writing skills by studying literary works and writing about them. In so doing, they will expand their vocabulary, strengthen their command of grammar, and gain confidence to express themselves in writing. WI  

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in WLS 3000 or equivalent, and admission to Departmental Honors, EIU General Honors, or University Honors. Credit will not be granted for both WLS 3090 and WLS 3010. 

    Credits: 3
  

  • WLS 3201 - Business Spanish.

    (3-0-3) F or S. Oral and written communication in the Hispanic business world. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    WLS 3000 with a “C” or better, or its equivalent, or permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  

  • WLS 3250 - Introduction to Hispanic Literary Analysis.

    (3-0-3) On Demand. A study of the methods of literary criticism and interpretation in Spanish, including the technical vocabulary needed to analyze works in narrative, poetry and drama.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    WLS 3000 (May be taken concurrently with the permission of instructor or chair.)

    Credits: 3
  

  • WLS 3300 - Hispanic Cinema.

    (2-3-3) On Demand.  Introduction to the cinematic work of Latin American, Spanish and U.S.-Hispanic-Latino film artists. Development of critical and interpretative skills that enhance appreciation of films.  WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    WLS 3000 with a “C” or better, or its equivalent, or permission of the Department Chairperson. Credit will not be granted for both WLS 3300 and WLS 3390.

    Credits: 3
  

  • WLS 3390 - Hispanic Cinema, Honors.

    (2-3-3) S. Introduction to the cinematic work in Spanish of Latin American, Spanish, and U.S. Hispanic/Latino film artists. Development of cultural proficiency and critical and interpretive skills. 

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    WLS 3000 with a “C” or better, or its equivalent, or permission of the Department Chairperson, and admission to Departmental Honors or University Honors. Credit will not be granted for both WLS 3390 and WLS 3300. 

    Credits: 3
  

  • WLS 3401 - Cadet Teaching.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1-3) Observation and supervised micro-teaching in one of the department’s elementary courses or in one of the local area schools. Teaching majors and minors only. May be taken in more than one language.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite or co-requisite WLE 3400. Counts toward the major.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  

  • WLS 3402 - Advanced Spanish Oral Proficiency.

    (2-0-2) On Demand. Intensive oral interview preparation and practice.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Nine semester hours of upper-division Spanish including WLS 3050. The course may be repeated once for credit in Major for a maximum credit of 4 semester hours. Also, the course is restricted to majors in Foreign Languages with Concentration in Spanish, majors in Spanish with Teacher Licensure, and minors in Spanish.

    Credits: 2
  

  • WLS 3500 - Hispanic Short Story.

    (3-0-3) S-even-numbered years. The history, development and meaning of short stories in Spanish. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    WLS 3000 with a “C” or better, or its equivalent, or permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  

  • WLS 3501 - Spanish for Young Learners I.

    (Arr.-0-1-3) F, S. Supervised Spanish activities. Exploring Spanish language and culture for young learners. Equivalent course: WLS 3401.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    WLS 2202G or equivalent. May be repeated once for a maximum credit of six semester hours.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  

  • WLS 3501A - Spanish for Young Learners II.

    (Arr.-0-1-3) F, S. Supervised Spanish activities. Exploring Spanish language and culture for young learners. Equivalent course: WLS 3401.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    WLS 2202G or equivalent. May be repeated once for a maximum credit of six semester hours.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  

  • WLS 3501B - Spanish for Young Learners III.

    (Arr.-0-1-3) F, S. Supervised Spanish activities. Exploring Spanish language and culture for young learners. Equivalent course: WLS 3401.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    WLS 2202G or equivalent. May be repeated once for a maximum credit of six semester hours.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  

  • WLS 3510 - Introduction to Modern Spanish Literature.

    (3-0-3) F. Introduction to Spanish literature from the eighteenth to twentieth century. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    WLS 3000 with a “C” or better, or its equivalent, or permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  

  • WLS 3520 - Introduction to Modern Spanish American Literature.

    (3-0-3) F. Introduction to Spanish American literature from 1886 to present. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    WLS 3000 with a “C” or better, or its equivalent, or permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  

  • WLS 3530 - Spanish American Women’s Novel.

    (3-0-3) On Demand. This course introduces students to the novel genre in Spanish America. It explores how female writers utilized the novel as a primary forum through which they publicized their ideas and participated in the debate on the equality of the sexes and nation formation.  WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    WLS 3000 with a “C” or better, or its equivalent, or permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  

  • WLS 3540 - Race and Gender in Spanish American Literature.

    (3-0-3) On Demand. This course focuses on the evolution of racial and gender constraints as seen through legal documents, chronicles, religious literature, newspapers, as well as in poetry, fiction and theater.  WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    WLS 3000 with a “C” or better, or its equivalent, or permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  

  • WLS 3550 - Contemporary Latin American Drama.

    (3-0-3) On Demand. Development of major theatrical movements of Latin America during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Study of both text and performance.  WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    WLS 3000 with a “C” or better, or its equivalent, or permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  

  • WLS 3970 - Study Abroad.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1-15) See STA 3970.

    Credits: 1 to 15
  

  • WLS 4275A - Internship.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) (Credit/No Credit only) A foreign or domestically based language learning experience in which the student applies and develops skills learned in Spanish courses outside the traditional classroom.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Six semester hours beyond WLS 2202G or permission of the Department Chairperson. No more than four semester hours may be counted toward the major or three semester hours toward the minor. May be repeated once for maximum combined credit of 4 semester hours.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  

  • WLS 4275B - Internship.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) (Credit/No Credit only) A foreign or domestically based language learning experience in which the student applies and develops skills learned in Spanish courses outside the traditional classroom.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Six semester hours beyond WLS 2202G or permission of the Department Chairperson. No more than four semester hours may be counted toward the major or three semester hours toward the minor. May be repeated once for maximum combined credit of 4 semester hours.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  

  • WLS 4310 - Civilization and Culture of Spain.

    (3-0-3) F or S. Survey of Spanish civilization from prehistoric times through the present. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    WLS 3000 with a “C” or better, or its equivalent, or permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  

  • WLS 4320 - Civilization and Culture of Spanish America.

    (3-0-3) F or S. A survey of historical antecedents and current social and cultural patterns of the Spanish-speaking areas of the Americas. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    WLS 3000 with a “C” or better, or its equivalent, or permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  

  • WLS 44001 - Independent Study I.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1-3) Intensive individual study of a topic in Spanish selected by the student in collaboration with the instructor and under the general supervision of the instructor. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Minimum GPA of 2.5, junior standing and majoring in Foreign Languages or permission of the Department Chairperson. Maximum of three semester hours may be applied to major or minor. May be repeated once for a maximum combined credit of 3 semester hours.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  

  • WLS 44002 - Independent Study II.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1-3) Intensive individual study of a topic in Spanish selected by the student in collaboration with the instructor and under the general supervision of the instructor. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Minimum GPA of 2.5, junior standing and majoring in Foreign Languages or permission of the Department Chairperson. Maximum of three semester hours may be applied to major or minor. May be repeated once for a maximum combined credit of 3 semester hours.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  

  • WLS 44003 - Independent Study III.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1-3) Intensive individual study of a topic in Spanish selected by the student in collaboration with the instructor and under the general supervision of the instructor. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Minimum GPA of 2.5, junior standing and majoring in Foreign Languages or permission of the Department Chairperson. Maximum of three semester hours may be applied to major or minor. May be repeated once for a maximum combined credit of 3 semester hours.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  

  • WLS 4444 - Honors Independent Study.

    (Arr.-Arr.-3) Intensive study and writing on topics in foreign language, literature and culture approved by faculty supervisor and Departmental Honors Coordinator.  WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to the Departmental Honors Program and permission of the department chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  

  • WLS 4510 - Survey of Early Spanish Literature.

    (3-0-3) F or S. Survey of Spanish literature from the Twelfth to Seventeenth Century. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    WLS 3000 with a “C” or better, or its equivalent, or permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  

  • WLS 4520 - Survey of Early Spanish American Literature.

    (3-0-3) On Demand. Survey of Spanish American literature from the Colonial period to 1886. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    WLS 3000 with a “C” or better, or its equivalent, or permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  

  • WLS 4644 - Honors Thesis.

    (Arr.-Arr.-3) Intensive research and preparation of a thesis on a topic in foreign language, literature or culture approved by faculty supervisor and Departmental Honors Coordinator. May not be repeated. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to the Departmental Honors Program and permission of the department chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  

  • WLS 4645A - Topics in Hispanic Culture.

    (3-0-3) On Demand. Special topics in Hispanic culture not ordinarily treated in standard courses. Topic and course outline will vary. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    WLS 3000 with a “C” or better, or its equivalent, or permission of the Department Chairperson. May be repeated once for a maximum combined credit of 6 semester hours. Each course taken must represent a different topic.

    Credits: 3
  

  • WLS 4645B - Topics in Hispanic Culture.

    (3-0-3) On Demand. Special topics in Hispanic culture not ordinarily treated in standard courses. Topic and course outline will vary. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    WLS 3000 with a “C” or better, or its equivalent, or permission of the Department Chairperson. May be repeated once for a maximum combined credit of 6 semester hours. Each course taken must represent a different topic.

    Credits: 3
  

  • WLS 4645 - Topics in Hispanic Culture.

    (3-0-3) On Demand. Special topics in Hispanic culture not ordinarily treated in standard courses. Topic and course outline will vary.  WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    WLS 3000 with a “C” or better, or its equivalent, or permission of the Department Chairperson. May be repeated once for a maximum combined credit of 6 semester hours. Each course taken must represent a different topic.

    Credits: 3
  

  • WLS 4650A - Topics in Hispanic Literature.

    (3-0-1-3) F. Special topics in Hispanic literatures not ordinarily treated in standard courses. Topic and course outline will vary. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    WLS 3000 with a “C” or better, or its equivalent, or permission of the Department Chairperson. May be repeated once for a maximum combined credit of 6 semester hours. Each course taken must represent a different topic. 

    Credits: 1 to 3
  

  • WLS 4650B - Topics in Hispanic Literature.

    (3-0-1-3) F. Special topics in Hispanic literatures not ordinarily treated in standard courses. Topic and course outline will vary.  WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    WLS 3000 with a “C” or better, or its equivalent, or permission of the Department Chairperson. May be repeated once for a maximum combined credit of 6 semester hours. Each course taken must represent a different topic. 

    Credits: 1 to 3
  

  • WLS 4650 - Topics in Hispanic Literature.

    (3-0-1-3) F. Special topics in Hispanic literatures not ordinarily treated in standard courses. Topic and course outline will vary. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    WLS 3000 with a “C” or better, or its equivalent, or permission of the Department Chairperson. May be repeated once for a maximum combined credit of 6 semester hours. Each course taken must represent a different topic. 

    Credits: 1 to 3
  

  • WLS 4666 - Honors Seminar.

    (3-0-3) Reading, writing and discussion on selected topics in foreign language, literature and culture. A term paper and a seminar presentation are required. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to the Departmental Honors Program and permission of the department chairperson.  May be taken twice for a maximum combined credit of six semester hours.

    Credits: 3

Language/General (WLX)
  

  • WLX 1101A - Beginning Language Course I.

    (4-0-4) On Demand. This course is designed to provide students with basic knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and culture that will enable them to develop level-appropriate communicative skills and perform basic tasks in a society in which the target language is spoken.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Each instance of WLX 1101 must represent a different language. For example, WLX 1101A might be Arabic while WLX 1101B might be Japanese. Any instance of WLX 1101 can only be repeated for reasons of recalculation of GPA.

    Credits: 4
  

  • WLX 1101B - Beginning Language Course I.

    (4-0-4) On Demand. This course is designed to provide students with basic knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and culture that will enable them to develop level-appropriate communicative skills and perform basic tasks in a society in which the target language is spoken.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Each instance of WLX 1101 must represent a different language. For example, WLX 1101A might be Arabic while WLX 1101B might be Japanese. Any instance of WLX 1101 can only be repeated for reasons of recalculation of GPA.

    Credits: 4
  

  • WLX 1102A - Beginning Language Course II.

    (4-0-4) On Demand. This course is designed to provide students with further knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and culture that will enable them to develop level-appropriate communicative skills and perform tasks in a society in which the target language is spoken.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    WLX 1101 or equivalent course work. Each instance of WLX 1102 must represent a different language. For example, WLX 1102A might be Arabic while WLX 1102B might be Japanese. Any instance of WLX 1102 can only be repeated for reasons of recalculation of GPA.

    Credits: 4
  

  • WLX 1102B - Beginning Language Course II.

    (4-0-4) On Demand. This course is designed to provide students with further knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and culture that will enable them to develop level-appropriate communicative skills and perform tasks in a society in which the target language is spoken.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    WLX 1101 or equivalent course work. Each instance of WLX 1102 must represent a different language. For example, WLX 1102A might be Arabic while WLX 1102B might be Japanese. Any instance of WLX 1102 can only be repeated for reasons of recalculation of GPA.

    Credits: 4
 

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