Bates College: The Catalog: Classical and Romance Languages and Literature: Other Languages

The material on this page is from the 1998-99 catalog and may be out of date. Please check the current year's catalog for current information.

Other Languages

[For more information about major requirements, see Classical and Romance Languages and Literature or German, Russian, and East Asian Languages and Literature]

141-142-143-144. Self-Instructional Program in Less Commonly Taught Languages. Learning languages through the use of tapes, textbooks, and conventional classroom procedures, with consultants proficient in the language, under the supervision of a member of the department. Where appropriate, final testing is by a visiting examiner of recognized qualifications, who consults with the department chair on the testing. One course credit is granted upon completion of two consecutive semesters. For the academic year 1998-99 no languages are offered. Written permission of the department chair is required.

360. Independent Study. Individual study, under the direction of a staff member, of a language not included in the regular course offerings. Permission of the department is required. Students are limited to one independent study per semester. Staff.

370. Practicum in Foreign-Language Teaching. This course is intended for foreign-language students who are interested in teaching at the secondary school level or above. The course focuses on current issues in foreign-language pedagogy, with emphases on oral proficiency, authentic texts, and learner-centered instruction. Students design course syllabi and daily lesson plans, compose exams, review textbooks and related instructional materials, observe various levels of instruction at Bates and other schools, and teach practice sessions to other members of the practicum. Prerequisite(s): at least one year of a foreign language at Bates beyond the second-year level. Recommended background: at least two years of college-level foreign language. Staff

Short Term Units

s50. Individual Research. Registration in this unit is granted by the department only after the student has submitted a written proposal for a full-time research project to be completed during the Short Term and has secured the sponsorship of a member of the department to direct the study and evaluate results. Students are limited to one individual research unit. Staff.