A beginning course designed for students with no previous experience in German. Introduces the fundamental elements of the German language within a cultural context. Emphasis is on the development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing competencies. Taught in German.
3.0 Credits

This course is a continuation of GER 150. Emphasis is on the progressive development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing competencies within a cultural context. Taught in German. (P: GER 150 or equivalent)
3.0 Credits

This course provides a review and expansion of the essential skills of the German language. Emphasis is on the study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts. Taught in German. (P: GER 151 or equivalent)
3.0 Credits

This course is a continuation of GER 219. Emphasis is on the continuing study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts. Taught in German. (P: GER 219 or equivalent)
3.0 Credits

Variable CH available (1-4 CH). Students with a satisfactory GPA may, with the consent of the instructor and the Chair of the department, register for this course. Individual work in German will be assigned on the basis of the student’s academic need and interests.
3.0 Credits

A beginning-level Spanish course designed for students who are pursuing a career in a medical field. Emphasis is on developing a strong foundation in speaking, listening, reading, and writing all within the context of effective interaction and communication with Spanish-speaking patients and their families. Students will learn basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary applicable to a broad range of medical situations, to ask and respond to basic medical questions as well as appropriate protocols and cultural norms that may apply when treating people from a variety of Spanish-speaking countries. No prior knowledge of the Spanish language is necessary.
3.0 Credits

A beginning course designed for students with no previous experience in Spanish. Introduces the fundamental elements of the Spanish language within a cultural context. Emphasis is on the development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing competencies. Taught in Spanish.
3.0 Credits

This course is a continuation of SPAN 150. Emphasis is on the progressive development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing competencies within a cultural context. Taught in Spanish. (P: SPAN 150 or equivalent)
3.0 Credits

This course is designed for those students who have already gained a working knowledge of the language. In this course, students will further practice and develop their oral (speaking and listening) and literacy (reading and writing) skills acquired in earlier classes as well as broaden their understanding of the varied history, culture, and geography of the Spanish-speaking world through various in-class and homework activities. Taught in Spanish. (P: SPAN 151 or equivalent)
3.0 Credits

This course, a continuation of SPAN 214, is designed for students who have already gained a working knowledge of the language. In this course, students will continue to practice and develop their oral (speaking and listening) and literacy (reading and writing) skills acquired in earlier classes as well as further broaden their understanding of the varied history, culture, and geography of the Spanish-speaking world through various in-class and homework activities. Taught in Spanish. (P: SPAN 214 or equivalent)
3.0 Credits

In this course, students will broaden their knowledge of the spoken language. Specifically, students will learn basic phonetic theory and acquire practical knowledge of the language’s basic structural and phonetic patterns (all in contrast to American English) in an effort to further improve oral proficiency and listening skills. In addition, we will examine how the spoken language varies between different countries and regions of the Spanish-speaking world. Taught in Spanish. (P: SPAN 224 or equivalent)
3.0 Credits

In this course, students will gain insight into the vibrant and tumultuous history of Spanish culture and civilization from its prehistory to the present, including its varied geography, ethnically- and religiously-diverse society, deep-seeded political, regional and cultural divisions, proliferation of world-renowned art, architecture and literature as well as its unique festivals and traditions. Taught in either English or Spanish. (P: SPAN 224 or equivalent)
3.0 Credits

This course will assist English language learners in developing their English reading and vocabulary-building skills so they have a solid foundation for both general and college-level academic reading. Students will read from a variety of sources and will practice reading strategies such as skimming and using context clues. Students who earn below a grade of C- must retake the course, but may enroll in ESOL 101 before doing so.
3.0 Credits

This companion course to ESOL 100 provides a second semester for English language learners to improve their reading abilities. Through vocabulary building, reading from a variety of sources and learning reading strategies designed to make them more efficient readers, students will build a foundation for both general and academic reading. Students must earn a minimum grade of C- to successfully complete the course. Students who enter Thiel in the spring may be required to take ESOL 100 as well.
3.0 Credits

This course will provide English language learners with instruction, guidance and practice in listening to and speaking English so that students can be better prepared for academic life; in lectures, in discussions and in conversations. Students will build meaningful vocabulary, listen to and take notes on mock lectures, discuss lecture material, read aloud, speak in a variety of circumstances and practice pronunciation. Students who earn below a grade of C- must retake the course but may enroll in ESOL 104 before doing so.
3.0 Credits

This companion course to ESOL 103 provides English language learners with an additional semester to practice and strengthen English speaking and listening skills at a college level. Learning vocabulary, practicing conversations, listening to lectures, taking notes, discussing course material, reading aloud, making oral presentations and working individually with the instructor are essential elements to the course. Students must earn a minimum grade of C- to successfully complete the course. Students who enter Thiel in the spring may be requirement to take ESOL 103 as well.
3.0 Credits

Writing I is designed to assist English language learners with important aspects of writing in English; developing vocabulary, selecting proper word forms and English expressions, and refining sentence structure. Further, students will gain experience with the stages of the writing process-inventing, drafting and revising-and focus on producing clear, coherent, well-developed paragraphs and short essays. Students who earn below a grade of C- must retake the course but may enroll in ESOL 107 before doing so.
3.0 Credits

As the companion course to ESOL 106, this course also assists English language learners with English composition. Students will learn about and practice all stages of the writing process, as well as focus on points of grammar that are typically difficult for English language learners. Throughout the semester, students will focus on producing clear, coherent, well-developed paragraphs and short essays. Students must earn a minimum grade of C- to successfully complete the course. Students who enter Thiel in the spring may be required to also take ESOL 106.
3.0 Credits