Professors Jordahl, Talbot; Kalinoski, Ogier, Associate Professor Ruiz; Assistant Professor Scaer
A major in language is not offered at Roanoke College. The following courses may not be counted toward the French or Spanish majors.
101 English as a Second Language
A study of the fundamentals of English with special emphasis on speaking and understanding the language. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk.
This course should be taken as a prerequisite for GST 101: Language and Thought I by all international students whose first language is not English, UNLESS a student has attained a TOEFL score of 600 or above. The requirement may be waived if a student obtains high marks on a college-administered test of English for academic purposes, to be taken during orientation at Roanoke College.
105, 106 Tutorial
A guided study of a foreign language not normally offered at the College. (1,1)
Lecture: 2 hrs/wk.: Laboratory: 4 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department.
341 Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages
An evaluative study of language teaching methods. Development of teaching aids and a teacher’s resource book. Assignments will be made according to the student’s major language. All levels of instruction will be presented. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
405, 406 Independent Study
Guided reading and research of a particular facet of a foreign language, literature, and culture. (1/2, 1)
Prerequisite: Permission.
416 Internship
Field placement providing the student with practical experience in work areas in which a foreign language is applied. These areas may include embassies, government service, international business, education, industry, and the communications media. (1)
(May not be taken for major or minor credit.)