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FAMU 151 - Basic Voice
Credits: (1)
Basic instruction in voice or the selected instrument. Emphasis on technique, essential musicianship and reading skills. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. Music majors may enroll in a maximum of one 100-level course. Instructional fee.
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FAMU 152 - Basic Guitar
Credits: (1)
Basic instruction in voice or the selected instrument. Emphasis on technique, essential musicianship and reading skills. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. Music majors may enroll in a maximum of one 100-level course. Instructional fee.
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FAMU 153 - Basic Woodwinds
Credits: (1)
Basic instruction in voice or the selected instrument. Emphasis on technique, essential musicianship and reading skills. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. Music majors may enroll in a maximum of one 100-level course. Instructional fee.
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FAMU 154 - Basic Brass
Credits: (1)
Basic instruction in voice or the selected instrument. Emphasis on technique, essential musicianship and reading skills. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. Music majors may enroll in a maximum of one 100-level course. Instructional fee.
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FAMU 155 - Basic Percussion
Credits: (1)
Basic instruction in voice or the selected instrument. Emphasis on technique, essential musicianship and reading skills. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. Music majors may enroll in a maximum of one 100-level course. Instructional fee.
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FAMU 156 - Basic Strings
Credits: (1)
Basic instruction in voice or the selected instrument. Emphasis on technique, essential musicianship and reading skills. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. Music majors may enroll in a maximum of one 100-level course. Instructional fee.
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FAMU 200 - Special Topics- Black Music from Outer Space
Credits: (3)
Designed to supplement regular offerings in music history by permitting the study of topics of special interest suggested by faculty or students.
A survey of afro futurist artists whose music simultaneously drew on the music of Africa’s past while anticipating a cosmic future. This course in popular musicology will contextualize these artists within larger trends in music, society and popular culture. Readings will include texts on the civil rights movement, the history of science fiction, black music, and black science fiction. Concepts of identity, liberation, and framing will be discussed in the music of Sun Ra, Herbie Hancock, George Clinton (Parliament) and of course Janelle Monáe. (As needed)
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FAMU 201 - Music Theory III
Credits: (3)
A continuation of FAMU 101 Music Theory II (3) , with emphasis on chromatic harmony, and basic musical form. Required for a concentration in music. (Fall, even years)
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FAMU 205 - Music History I
Credits: (3)
An in-depth study of Western European art music from the Middle Ages to the Baroque. Required for a concentration in music. (Fall, even years)
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FAMU 206 - Music History II
Credits: (3)
An in-depth study of Western art music from the classical era to the beginning of the 20th century. Continuation of FAMU 205 Music History I (3) . Required for a concentration in music. Prerequisite(s): FAMU 205 Music History I (3) . (Spring, odd years)
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FAMU 209 - Musical Theatre History
Credits: (3)
Explore the history and development of this great American art form, from its origins in 19th century folk culture and immigrant experience through its Golden Era of the ‘40s-‘60s, its revival, and beyond. Open to all students.
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FAMU 221 - Mount St. Mary’s Wind Ensemble
Credits: (1-2)
The Wind Ensemble performs music from a variety of repertoires drawing from music for traditional bands, modern wind-ensembles as well as contemporary works. This ensemble “moonlights” as the Mountaineers Pep Band and often transforms into a Big Band to play swing and fusion standards for Mardi Gras. Available for 1 or 2 credits. (Fall and Spring)
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FAMU 222 - Mount St. Mary’s Lab Bands
Credits: (1-2)
The Lab Band is a collective of players interested primarily in popular music styles. This class forms a lot of different smaller groups over the course of any semester depending on the project we’re working on. Available for 1 or 2 credits. (Fall and Spring)
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FAMU 223 - Mount St. Mary’s String Ensemble
Credits: (1-2)
A group of string players dedicated to the string orchestra repertoire. All string players are invited to register: violins, violas, cellos and basses. Available for 1 or 2 credits. (Fall and Spring)
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FAMU 224 - Flute Ensemble
Credits: (1-2)
Accepting experienced flutists by permission of instructor. Instruments are available. Available for 1 or 2 credits. (Fall and Spring)
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FAMU 225 - Percussion Ensemble
Credits: (1-2)
Accepting experienced percussionists by permission of instructor. Available for 1 or 2 credits. (Fall and Spring)
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FAMU 230 - Mount St. Mary’s University Chorale
Credits: (1-2)
The University’s concert choir, performing small and large works that represent the wide repertory and many eras of choral music. Emphasis on performance, good vocal production and concepts of musicality and ensemble technique. A minimum of four contact hours per week is required. Prerequisite(s): Audition. Open to all students. (Fall and Spring)
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FAMU 250 - Intermediate Piano
Credits: (1)
Intermediate to advanced instruction in voice or the selected instrument. Emphasis on technique, development of repertory and musicality. Students must present a juried solo performance at the end of the semester. A public performance in the semester-end group recital is strongly recommended. Prerequisite(s): 100-level course or permission of instructor. Required for music major. Instructional fee. May be repeated for credit.
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FAMU 251 - Intermediate Voice
Credits: (1)
Intermediate to advanced instruction in voice or the selected instrument. Emphasis on technique, development of repertory and musicality. Students must present a juried solo performance at the end of the semester. A public performance in the semester-end group recital is strongly recommended. Prerequisite(s): 100-level course or permission of instructor. Required for music major. Instructional fee. May be repeated for credit.
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FAMU 252 - Intermediate Guitar
Credits: (1)
Intermediate to advanced instruction in voice or the selected instrument. Emphasis on technique, development of repertory and musicality. Students must present a juried solo performance at the end of the semester. A public performance in the semester-end group recital is strongly recommended. Prerequisite(s): 100-level course or permission of instructor. Required for music major. Instructional fee. May be repeated for credit.
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FAMU 253 - Intermediate Woodwinds
Credits: (1)
Intermediate to advanced instruction in voice or the selected instrument. Emphasis on technique, development of repertory and musicality. Students must present a juried solo performance at the end of the semester. A public performance in the semester-end group recital is strongly recommended. Prerequisite(s): 100-level course or permission of instructor. Required for music major. Instructional fee. May be repeated for credit.
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FAMU 254 - Intermediate Brass
Credits: (1)
Intermediate to advanced instruction in voice or the selected instrument. Emphasis on technique, development of repertory and musicality. Students must present a juried solo performance at the end of the semester. A public performance in the semester-end group recital is strongly recommended. Prerequisite(s): 100-level course or permission of instructor. Required for music major. Instructional fee. May be repeated for credit.
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FAMU 255 - Intermediate Percussion
Credits: (1)
Intermediate to advanced instruction in voice or the selected instrument. Emphasis on technique, development of repertory and musicality. Students must present a juried solo performance at the end of the semester. A public performance in the semester-end group recital is strongly recommended. Prerequisite(s): 100-level course or permission of instructor. Required for music major. Instructional fee. May be repeated for credit.
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FAMU 256 - Intermediate Strings
Credits: (1)
Intermediate to advanced instruction in voice or the selected instrument. Emphasis on technique, development of repertory and musicality. Students must present a juried solo performance at the end of the semester. A public performance in the semester-end group recital is strongly recommended. Prerequisite(s): 100-level course or permission of instructor. Required for music major. Instructional fee. May be repeated for credit.
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FAMU 300 - Advanced Seminar
Credits: (3)
Seminar course covering a specific genre, period, or composer. Emphasis on individual research and class presentation. Required for a concentration in music. Prerequisite(s): FAMU 205 and FAMU 206 , or permission of the instructor. (As needed)
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FAMU 301 - Music Theory IV
Credits: (3)
Application of skills acquired in previous theory classes to advanced techniques of harmonic and formal analysis, part writing, and composition. Topics of 20th Century techniques will also be explored. Required for a concentration in music. (Spring, odd years)
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FAMU 305 - Topics in Music Education
Credits: (3)
A substantial introduction to music education in the preschool, elementary and secondary classrooms. A broad survey of methods and materials from which students begin to formulate original concepts and philosophies of teaching. Addresses the Maryland Standards of Learning and the National Standards of Music Education as well as the fundamental elements of literature, ensemble direction and professional development. (As needed)
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FAMU 310 - Seminar in 20th Century Music
Credits: (3)
This course will offer a look at the development of 20th Century Music of the Western World while emphasizing the ever rising influence of technology on music making, performing, and disseminating. In addition to a study of scores, recordings and source writings the class will emphasize electronic music analysis and production. The class will provide an experiential component using ProTools recording and manipulation software. Although intended for majors, this class is open to anyone who wants to take an in-depth look at the last 100 years of music. (As needed)
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FAMU 350 - Advanced Piano
Credits: (1)
Advanced instruction in voice or the selected instrument. Emphasis on technique, development of repertory and musicality. Semester-end jury and performance on group recital required. Prerequisite(s): 200-level course or permission of instructor. Required for music major. Instructional fee. May be repeated for credit.
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FAMU 351 - Advanced Voice
Credits: (1)
Advanced instruction in voice or the selected instrument. Emphasis on technique, development of repertory and musicality. Semester-end jury and performance on group recital required. Prerequisite(s): 200-level course or permission of instructor. Required for music major. Instructional fee. May be repeated for credit.
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FAMU 352 - Advanced Guitar
Credits: (1)
Advanced instruction in voice or the selected instrument. Emphasis on technique, development of repertory and musicality. Semester-end jury and performance on group recital required. Prerequisite(s): 200-level course or permission of instructor. Required for music major. Instructional fee. May be repeated for credit.
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FAMU 353 - Advanced Woodwinds
Credits: (1)
Advanced instruction in voice or the selected instrument. Emphasis on technique, development of repertory and musicality. Semester-end jury and performance on group recital required. Prerequisite(s): 200-level course or permission of instructor. Required for music major. Instructional fee. May be repeated for credit.
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FAMU 354 - Advanced Brass
Credits: (1)
Advanced instruction in voice or the selected instrument. Emphasis on technique, development of repertory and musicality. Semester-end jury and performance on group recital required. Prerequisite(s): 200-level course or permission of instructor. Required for music major. Instructional fee. May be repeated for credit.
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FAMU 355 - Advanced Percussion
Credits: (1)
Advanced instruction in voice or the selected instrument. Emphasis on technique, development of repertory and musicality. Semester-end jury and performance on group recital required. Prerequisite(s): 200-level course or permission of instructor. Required for music major. Instructional fee. May be repeated for credit.
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FAMU 356 - Advanced Strings
Credits: (1)
Advanced instruction in voice or the selected instrument. Emphasis on technique, development of repertory and musicality. Semester-end jury and performance on group recital required. Prerequisite(s): 200-level course or permission of instructor. Required for music major. Instructional fee. May be repeated for credit.
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FAMU 398 - Independent Study
Credits: (1-3)
Open to senior music majors. Approval of instructor, chair and dean required. (As needed)
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FAMU 402 - Senior Project Tutorial
Credits: (3)
Prerequisite: Senior status and permission of lesson instructor. To be taken with a full time faculty member. (As needed)
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FAMU 480 - Internship
Credits: (credits to be determined)
Open to junior and senior music majors. Approval of chair and dean required. (As needed)
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FATH 103 - Introduction to Theatre
Credits: (3)
An introduction to the art of live theatre, encompassing the wide range of theatrical expression in human culture. Students will examine theatre and drama from an historical perspective, as literature, and as performance-both on stage and behind the scenes. Students will participate in various hands-on projects in conjunction with the Mainstage production, as well as other collaborative exercises. The emphasis of the class is on the relationship between theatre and the society that makes it. (Fall, even years)
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FATH 105 - Acting I
Credits: (3)
An introduction to fundamentals of acting and characterization through the use of theatre games. Students also begin to study the use of body and voice as an integrated whole in improvisation, scene study and monologues. (Fall, odd years)
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FATH 106 - Acting II
Credits: (3)
Study of the methods of character development in various genres of theatre. Emphasis on performance of scenes and monologues. Prerequisite(s): FATH 105 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Spring, even years)
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FATH 108 - Stagecraft
Credits: (3)
A beginning study of modern methods and materials for lighting, designing, and constructing costumes and scenery for the stage. Includes practical application of class material to an actual theatrical production. (Fall)
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FATH 133 - Voice
Credits: (1)
Private instruction. (Same as FAMU 151 .) (Fall and Spring)
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FATH 200 - Special Topics
Credits: (3)
Study of special topics in theatre. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. (As needed)
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FATH 208 - Stage Design
Credits: (3)
An exploration of the principles and practice of stage design. The course examines the role that various designers have in production practice. A background in the history and theory of design will lead to group and individual applications of theory in practice. (Spring)
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FATH 221 - History of Theatre
Credits: (3)
The theory and history of theatre and drama from ancient Greece through the 1800s. Beginning with the literature, students will examine theatre and drama as a reflection of culture and as a changing means of artistic expression. (Spring, odd years)
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FATH 241 - Theatre Production
Credits: (1-3)
Participation in production activities of the department, through technical studies and production/technical assignments or performance. Twenty contact hours in such areas as Mainstage, spotlight, children’s theatre and stage orchestra required per hour of credit. Audition may be required. May be repeated for credit. (Fall and Spring)
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FATH 242 - College Mountain Players
Credits: (3)
Participation in the annual College Mountain Players children’s theatre tour. Students may participate as actors, designers, or technicians. Rehearsal through the first half of the semester and performance in local elementary schools in the second half of the semester. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Audition may be required. May be repeated for credit. (As needed)
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FATH 308 - Technical Production
Credits: (3)
An examination of theatrical management practices, particularly as they relate to the function of the technical director. Subjects include personnel management, time and material estimations, purchasing procedures, touring considerations, facility scheduling and maintenance, and so on. Prerequisite(s): FATH 208 , or permission of instructor. (As needed)
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FATH 310 - Directing
Credits: (3)
An investigation of the analytical and practical aspects of stage direction. Classroom exercises include directing fundamentals: blocking, movement, business, tempo and rhythm, script selection and dramatic analysis. Students present laboratory productions of one-act plays or scenes from longer works. Prerequisite(s): FATH 105 and 3 credits of FATH 241 , or permission of instructor. (Fall, even years)
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FATH 398 - Independent Study
Credits: (1-3)
Open to senior theatre majors. Approval of instructor, chair is required. (As needed)
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FATH 402 - Senior Project Tutorial
Credits: (3)
Prerequisite(s): Senior status or permission of instructor. (As needed)
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FATH 480 - Internship
Credits: (credits to be determined)
Open to junior and senior theatre majors. Approval of chair (As needed)
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FL 101 - Beginning: Selected Language I
Credits: (3)
These introductory courses are aimed at developing basic communicative proficiency in a designated foreign language not regularly offered at the Mount. This course also offers insight into the culture. (As needed)
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FL 102 - Beginning: Selected Language II
Credits: (3)
These introductory courses are aimed at developing basic communicative proficiency in a designated foreign language not regularly offered at the Mount. This course also offers insight into the culture. (As needed)
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FL 200 - Cultural Approaches
Credits: (3)
A survey of contemporary life in French, German and Spanish-speaking countries. Topics may include customs, values, social structures, geography and current issues. Taught in English. (As needed)
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FLED 400 - Methods and Assessment of Learning World Languages
Credits: (4)
This course addresses the needs of teacher candidates who are preparing to teach a foreign language in the 7-12 school settings. The content of the course examines: past and current theories of second-language acquisition; the national and state standards for language learning; techniques for designing unit and daily lessons; the use of technology in the delivery of instruction; and, theories and practices for the design of performance-based assessment in the language classroom. Throughout the course students will receive practice in applying the theories examined both in simulation and in the field experience. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 210 (Spring during Internship I)
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FLGE 300 - Black Diaspora in Russia & Germany
Credits: (3)
This course focuses on African-descended people living in Russia and Germany over the last two-three centuries. This course examines the Black Experience in a European context. Some of the topics will include the slave trade, the invention of the Black Other, the colonization of Africa as well as immigration, national identity and integration. (As needed)
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FLGE 320 - Comparative Mythology
Credits: (3)
Provides an appreciation of the transcendent unity of all mythologies from around the globe by comparative analysis with the more familiar Greco-Roman mythology. (As needed)
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FLGE 363 - Macondo Experience
Credits: (3)
Students will read, during the first six weeks of the semester, the book Cien años de soledad/One Hundred Years of Solitude a novel by Gabriel García Márquez who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1982 with this work. Students will travel (trip is mandatory and part of this course) during Fall break to Cartagena, Colombia as our base to visit the town of the author’s childhood: Aracataca or the Macondo of the novela. During the semester students will analyze the novela from a literary point of view, as well as looking at how the town of his childhood influenced the creation of such a wonderful novel; once in Colombia and after the visit to Aracataca/Macondo, students will hand in a paper (two weeks after the Fall break) analyzing how the fame of the Literary Nobel Prize and its world recognition of the novela, affected this town. Cartagena is also the site of the famous novela by the same author called El amor en los tiempos del cólera/Love in the Times of Cholera. Students will be strongly recommended to read this novela, on their own, to appreciate more the beautiful historic city of Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. During the trip, students will take cultural excursions and activities related to the course, beside the visit to Aracataca/Macondo: Cartagena historic City Tour; Tour of Gabriel García Márquez and his life in Cartagena. This course will count as the Global Encounters. Course will be taught, once a week in Spanish (on Mondays) and in English (on Wednesdays). The course taken in Spanish will count also towards the Spanish minor or major. The course includes 6 weeks of classes at the university and the trip during fall break to complete the 3 credits.
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FREN 101 - Beginning French I
Credits: (3)
These introductory courses are aimed at developing basic communicative proficiency in French and also offer insight into French-speaking cultures. (Fall)
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FREN 102 - Beginning French II
Credits: (3)
These introductory courses are aimed at developing basic communicative proficiency in French and also offer insight into French-speaking cultures. Prerequisite(s): FREN 101 (Spring)
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FREN 201 - Intermediate French I
Credits: (3)
These intermediate courses review material typically covered in a first-year French course. They are aimed at building student proficiency in all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and enhancing knowledge of the cultures of French-speaking people. Upon completion of FREN 201 with C or better, eligible students will receive three credits prior learning for FREN 200. Prerequisite(s): FREN 102 or equivalent. (Fall)
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FREN 202 - Intermediate French II
Credits: (3)
These intermediate courses review material typically covered in a first-year French course. They are aimed at building student proficiency in all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and enhancing knowledge of the cultures of French-speaking people. Upon completion of FREN 201 with C or better, eligible students will receive three credits prior learning for FREN 200. Prerequisite(s): FREN 102 or equivalent. (Spring)
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FREN 210 - Intermediate French Conversation
Credits: (1)
Students learn vocabulary for a variety of daily conversational situations and strive toward intermediate speaking proficiency.
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FREN 250 - Study Tour: Selected Geographical Area
Credits: (1-3)
Group cultural study tour in a particular geographical area in the French-speaking world. Students will enhance their general cultural knowledge of that region with a Mount professor. This course is conducted in English. May be repeated for credit.
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FREN 270 - Study Abroad: Selected Geographical Area
Credits: (3-12)
Individual or group study in a particular geographical area in the French-speaking world. Students will complete language skills courses at an approved foreign language institute or university equivalent to 200-level foreign language Mount courses. May be repeated for credit.
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FREN 301 - Introduction to French Studies
Credits: (3)
The purpose of this course is to help students transition in their language ability from intermediate language learners to more advanced learners. Students will be given extensive practice in speaking and writing through reading, analysis and class discussion of a variety of contemporary texts which may include media articles, music, visual images, short stories, movies and broadcasts. Upon completion of FREN 301 with C or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for FREN 300. Prerequisite(s): FREN 202 or equivalent.
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FREN 302 - Writing Provence: Advanced Composition
Credits: (3)
This advanced review of French grammar examines the visual and literary arts of Provence and the ways in which its culture and geography have inspired numerous French writers and artists. Through the study of this region, students refine their ability to read and write a range of styles. Prerequisite(s): FREN 301 or equivalent.
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FREN 310 - La Bretagne et la Normandie
Credits: (3)
Taking the regions of Brittany and Normandy for its subject, this course will examine the cultural heritage that each of these distinct regions possesses and the ways in which their cultures have contributed to French national identity. Students will continue to cultivate their language proficiency as they engage with a broad range of cultural materials that include short stories, memoirs, folktales, music, art, photography, and film originating in the Breton and Norman regions. Prerequisite(s): FREN 202 Intermediate French II (3) or equivalent. (Occasionally)
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FREN 315 - French Civilization through the Vallée de la Loire
Credits: (3)
Taking the Loire Valley as its text, this course introduces students to the major historical and cultural developments of French civilization prior to 1880 through readings and discussions of selected texts of historical and literary importance, works of art, architecture and music originating in this region. Prerequisite(s): FREN 202 or equivalent.
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FREN 320 - Modern France: 1789 to 1890
Credits: (3)
Students develop an appreciation of the distinct national character of modern France through a study of exemplary works of literature, music, art, and cinema produced in the period extending from the French Revolution to the “Belle Epoque.” Prerequisite(s): FREN 301 or equivalent.
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FREN 330 - Contemporary France: Film and Culture
Credits: (3)
A study of contemporary French culture and civilization through the medium of film. The course uses representative films and contemporary literature in order to explore current issues such as the effects of the world wars, colonialism, and immigration on French national identity. Prerequisite(s): FREN 301 or equivalent.
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FREN 340 - Phonetics and Francophone Identities
Credits: (3)
This course examines the linguistic characteristics of the French-speaking communities around the world. After studying the basic elements of French linguistics, the International Phonetic Alphabet, the position of speech organs in the production of the principal phonemes of standard French, and speech intonation patterns, students analyze the French language as it is spoken in Africa, Canada, Belgium, Switzerland, Louisiana, and the Caribbean. Additionally, students consider the history of the French language, the development of French-based creoles, and the formation of vocabulary both formal and slang in a variety of French-speaking regions in order to gain further insight into the nature of Francophone identities. Prerequisite(s): FREN 301 or equivalent.
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FREN 350 - French Literary History
Credits: (3)
This course traces the literary development of France from the Middle Ages through the 18th century. In this survey, students acquire an appreciation of the major themes and literary movements of French letters through close readings of select excerpts from the Song of Roland to Candide. Prerequisite(s): FREN 301 or equivalent.
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FREN 360 - Modern French Short Fiction
Credits: (3)
This course examines representative nineteenth- and twentieth-century French short fiction by such authors as Sand, Mérimée, Balzac, Maupassant, Gide, Camus, Yourcenar, and Duras. While developing language abilities, this course provides students with foundational cultural knowledge about the literature and history of modern France. The course also introduces methods of analysis and criticism which provide students with tools for continued study of cultural products. Prerequisite(s): FREN 301 or equivalent.
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FREN 370 - Study Abroad: Selected Geographical Area
Credits: (3-12)
Individual or group study in a particular geographical area in the French-speaking world. Students will complete language skills courses at an approved foreign language institute or university equivalent to 300-level foreign language Mount courses. May be repeated for credit.
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FREN 398 - Independent Study
Credits: (1-3)
Supervised individual work in selected areas of French language, literature, or culture. Permission of the instructor, department chair and dean is required.
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FREN 400 - French in the Americas
Credits: (3)
This course examines one or more of the literary and cultural traditions of the French-speaking peoples of North America and the Caribbean; i.e., the Acadians, the Cajuns, the Québécois, the Haitians, and the French Antilleans. Prerequisite(s): FREN 301 or equivalent.
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FREN 410 - French Literary Conquest of Latin America
Credits: (3)
The Argentinean writer Manuel Ugarte characterizes the extensive French influence in Latin American letters and culture as a “conquest.” This course examines the sources of the “literary conquest” by studying several major cultural and literary achievements of 19th- and early 20th-century France that helped to shape the literary production of a number of Latin American authors. The course also examines several works by Latin American writers who have written in French or who have been translated into French. Prerequisite(s): FREN 301 or equivalent.
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FREN 415 - Francophone Europe
Credits: (3)
This course explores the importance of linguistic and cultural diversity of the French-speaking cultures in Europe outside of France, including Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland and the Vallée d’Aoste. What especially distinguish these francophone communities from their French neighbors is the official multilingual environments in which these cultures have taken shape. This course examines the diverse nature of each of these multilingual environments and considers the role that such issues as language contact, language prestige, multilingualism, regional variation, diglossia, and language socialization have played in the shaping of the cultural identity in each of these French-speaking communities. Materials studied include short stories, essays, newspaper articles, scholarly articles, film, documentary video and song. Prerequisite(s): FREN 301 or equivalent.
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FREN 420 - Francophone Africa and Its Literature
Credits: (3)
This course introduces students to the literatures and cultures of Subsaharan francophone Africa. Students explore notions of orality and orature through traditional texts as they examine in tandem through formal literary analysis representative works of written literature by authors from the Wolof, Mande, Fon and Ewe-speaking peoples in Sénégal, Mali, Guinée, Togo, and Bénin. While gaining an understanding of the distinctness of these cultures, students also consider ways in which the language of the colonizer has been appropriated and transformed to reflect a francophone African literary culture. Prerequisite(s): FREN 301 or equivalent.
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FREN 425 - Islamic Cultures in French-Speaking Africa: Mauritania, Chad & Djibouti
Credits: (3)
This course focuses on the often over-looked francophone countries of Mauretania, Chad and Djibouti which possess a common cultural heritage as bilingual nations using Arabic as their second official language alongside French. While considering the commonality of the cultural experiences of these countries, the course also examines the differences that geography and ethnography have produced in these Islamic francophone countries. Prerequisite(s): FREN 301 or equivalent.
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FREN 430 - Fictions of the Maghreb
Credits: (3)
This course introduces students to the literary and cultural contribution of the North African writers to French language letters. The course may also include works by French-speaking authors in Lebanon, Egypt, and the Middle Eastern diaspora. Prerequisite(s): FREN 301 or equivalent.
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FREN 435 - From Egypt to Lebanon: Francophone Cultural Expressions in the Levant
Credits: (3)
This course examines the political and cultural contributions of the French-speaking writers, visual artists (including filmmakers) and musicians to the mosaic of cultures in Lebanon, Syria, Palestine and Egypt. Beginning with the establishment of French-speaking communities during the Napoleonic invasions, this course examines ways in which the dialogue with Western culture particularly through the French tradition has shaped the contemporary experience of peoples in the Levant. Prerequisite(s): FREN 301 or equivalent.
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FREN 440 - Building Castles in Sand: Tahiti, and Other French speaking Islands
Credits: (3)
Through a selection of European and American histories and fictions about the French-speaking non-western insular bodies around the globe, this course examines the ways in which Western narratives have invented and molded the “island” others. Additionally, the course studies the literary texts, myths, and artistic traditions of the island cultures in an effort to understand the ways in which the indigenous cultural traditions are employed by the islanders as a response to the imposed identity. Prerequisite(s): FREN 301 or equivalent.
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FREN 445 - Imagining Isreal: The French-Jewish Experience
Credits: (3)
Georges Moustaki, Marcel Proust, Marc Chagall, and Simone Signoret are just a few of the many French musicians, writers, artists, and actors who find their heritage rooted in the Jewish faith. In fact, France possesses the fourth largest Jewish community in the world and presents a true mosaic of both Sephardic and Ashkenazic traditions through its blend of more firmly ensconced Jews from France joined with first- and second-generation Jewish immigrants from North Africa and Eastern Europe. This course will examine through a variety of cultural products (film, art, music and cinema), imagined portrayals of a Jewish home-land. Prerequisite(s): FREN 202 Intermediate French II (3) or equivalent. (Occasionally)
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FREN 460 - Topics in French Studies
Credits: (3)
A study of some aspect of literature from France-particular author(s), theme, work or genre. Prerequisite(s): FREN 301 or equivalent.
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FREN 465 - Topics in Francophone Studies
Credits: (3)
A study of some aspect of literature from French-speaking world-particular author(s), theme, work or genre. Prerequisite(s): FREN 301 or equivalent.
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FREN 475 - Study Abroad: Selected Geographical Area
Credits: (3-12)
Individual or group study in a particular geographical area in the French-speaking world. Students will complete culture or literature courses at an approved foreign language institute or university equivalent to 400-level foreign language Mount courses. May be repeated for credit.
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FREN 480 - Internship
Credits: (credits to be determined)
An off-campus work experience that develops French language proficiencies. Permission of the instructor, the department chair.
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FREN 498 - Senior Seminar
Credits: (1-3)
Through a review and reconsideration of significant cultural and literary readings studied throughout the major program, students will demonstrate in writing and speaking their ability to “read,” the products of a culture, to synthesize its practices, and finally to interpret and reflect upon the perspectives of the target Francophone cultures. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or permission of instructor.
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FSYM 101 - The First Year Symposium
Credits: (3)
The First-Year Symposium welcomes students into the Mount’s Catholic liberal arts community by asking them to explore a fundamental question: What does it mean to be human? Students gain insight into the human condition by reading, discussing, and writing about great literature. With small sections, one-on-one writing instruction, and close teacher/student interaction, the First-Year Symposium serves as first-year students’ introduction to college and to college-level writing.
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GE 200 - Mount Seminar
Credits: (3)
Mount Seminar is designed as an introduction to the Mount St. Mary’s curriculum for Continuing Studies students. It initiates students into the skills and habits of higher education as students make the transition to accelerated college-level work. The course includes units on writing, speaking, critical thinking, research, computer use and reading. Required as a first or second course for Continuing Studies students at Mount St. Mary’s University.
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GEOG 200 - Global Geography
Credits: (3)
A study of interactions between people, places and environments. Focuses on cultures of difference and diversity with respect to religion, language, food, industry and urbanization. Economic and political development, geodemography, natural resources and globalization will also be emphasized. (Spring)
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GERMN 101 - Beginning German I
Credits: (3)
Introductory courses aim at developing basic communicative proficiency in German and offer insight into German-speaking cultures. (Fall)
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GERMN 102 - Beginning German II
Credits: (3)
Introductory courses aim at developing basic communicative proficiency in German and offer insight into German-speaking cultures. Prerequisite(s): GERMN 101 . (Spring)
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GERMN 201 - Intermediate German I
Credits: (3)
These intermediate courses review material typically covered in a first-year German course. They aim at building student proficiency in all four language skills-listening, speaking, reading and writing-and enhancing knowledge of the cultures of German-speaking people. Upon completion of GERMN 201 with C or better, eligible students will receive three credits prior learning for GERMN 200. Prerequisite(s): GERMN 102 or equivalent. (Fall)
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GERMN 202 - Intermediate German II
Credits: (3)
These intermediate courses review material typically covered in a first-year German course. They aim at building student proficiency in all four language skills-listening, speaking, reading and writing-and enhancing knowledge of the cultures of German-speaking people. Upon completion of GERMN 201 with C or better, eligible students will receive three credits prior learning for GERMN 200. Prerequisite(s): GERMN 102 or equivalent. (Spring)
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GERMN 250 - Study Tour: Selected Geographical Area
Credits: (1-3)
Group cultural study tour in a particular geographical area in the German-speaking world. Students will enhance their general cultural knowledge of that region with a Mount professor. This course is conducted in English. May be repeated for credit.
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