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World Languages and Literatures All WL/WLAN courses are conducted in English.
| Chinese Culture and Literature |
WL 3310, 3312, 3325, 3395 |
| Francophone Cultures |
WL 3361 (SMU-in-Paris only), WL 3365, 3366 (Electives that do not count toward the French major.) |
| German Culture |
WL 3321, WL 3322, 4321, 4322, 5326 |
| Italian Culture and Literature |
WL 2201, WL 2395, WL 3390 (FILM 3390), WL 3391–WL 3394 |
| Russian Culture |
WL 2343, WL 3323 (HIST 2323) |
| Hispanophone Culture and Literature |
WL 3303, WL 3305, WL 3306, WL 3360, WL 3371, WL 3372, WL 3373, WL 3376, WL 3396, WL 4345 |
| Linguistics |
WL 3308, WL 3375 |
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WL 2395 - Italian Culture
Credits: 3
Significant aspects of Italian culture and thought, beginning with the age of Dante, are presented from poetry, prose, drama, journalism, architecture, the fine arts, music, and film.
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WL 3301 - Introduction to Literary Translation
Credits: 3
Explores the art and practice of literary translation by examining the ways in which language and ideas travel across linguistic and cultural boundaries. Students should have a working knowledge of a source language, in order to develop strategies to create clean and compelling literary translations into English.
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WL 3302 - Ethnoviolence: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
Credits: 3
An introduction to ethnoviolence (violence or the threat of violence based on one’s race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or sexual orientation) from a comparative, global, and critical framework that synthesizes sociology; colonial studies; communications; and ethnic, religious, historical, and gender studies.
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WL 3303 - Topics in Spanish Civilization
Credits: 3
A topical exploration of Spanish culture and society, with particular emphasis on artistic and sociological aspects. The topic explored varies by instructor.
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WL 3306 - Chicano Cultural Heritage
Credits: 3
A study of the Chicano/mestizo cultural identity in the Southwest. Includes readings from selected contemporary authors as well as from the early recorded contacts between Native Americans and their European conquerors.
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WL 3308 - Introduction to General Linguistics
Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to the field of linguistics, which is concerned with the study of human language in the broadest sense.
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WL 3309 - French Cinema: 1945 to the Present
Credits: 3
Uses cultural studies theory to explore the evolution of the French national identity from the end of the Nazi occupation of France in 1945 to the present day.
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WL 3310 - Transnational Chinese Cinema
Credits: 3
Introduces films produced in the People’s Republic, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. In considering cinema as a sign system for the construction of sociocultural and aesthetic meanings, this course examines different national identities and film genres. Students learn to understand non-Western cultural texts and to analyze cinematic representations.
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WL 3323 - Russian Culture
Credits: 3
Significant aspects of Russian thought and culture at its various stages of development are presented and illustrated by examples from literature, folklore, prose, drama, journalism, architecture, the fine arts, and music.
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WL 3325 - Perspective on Modern China
Credits: 3
Survey of China in the 20th century in terms of cultural trends, literature, and cinema. Stresses the interactions between reality and representation, between author and reader and/or audience, and between text and interpretation. Emphasizes close reading of texts or viewing of films, followed by critical analysis.
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WL 3330 - Migration, Occupation, and Independence in North African Cinema
Credits: 3
An introduction to the cinemas of Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Chad, and Mali. The course explores the themes of migration, occupation, and independence in both individual and national terms.
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WL 3331 - Survey: Russian Literature in Translation
Credits: 3
Russian literature from the 18th century to the present. Works by Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Chekhov, Solzhenitsyn, and others.
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WL 3332 - Special Topics: Russian Literature in Translation
Credits: 3
Texts, periods, and thematic and critical approaches vary from term to term.
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WL 3340 - Semiotics and Interpretation
Credits: 3
Semiotics is the study of how meaning is produced and communicated. This course explores semiotic approaches to the interpretation of the most complex of all human communications: literary texts.
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WL 3341 - The Failure of Humanity in Rwanda
Credits: 3
An introduction to 1994 Rwanda genocide that seeks to understand not only its origins but also its sociological, ethical, and human rights implications.
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WL 3349 - The African Diaspora: Literature and History of Black Liberation
Credits: 3
Black literature played an important role in bringing on the collapse of the European colonial order, and it remains a major force in the struggle against neocolonialism today. The course explores links between literature and politics, literature and history, and thought and action in 20th-century Africa and the Caribbean. Readings and lectures are supplemented by class discussion, films, and videotapes about the Caribbean and Africa.
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WL 3350 - Existentialism and Literature
Credits: 3
Existentialist perspectives on society, individual responsibility, politics, and war as presented in key literary texts by Kierkegaard, Dostoevsky, Malraux, Sarte, Camus, Ellison, and others.
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WL 3355 - Tradition, Community, and Identity in African Cinema
Credits: 3
Uses cultural studies theory to explore evolutions of African identity (individual, collective, and national) in the postcolonial period.
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WL 3359 - Masculinities: Images and Perspectives
Credits: 3
The representation of male sex roles in Western literature, from Achilles to James Bond. Open to juniors and seniors; sophomores by permission of instructor.
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WL 3360 - Immigrant Representations in Contemporary Spanish Cinema
Credits: 3
Analyzes the interaction between film, political discourse, and applied ethics in Spain. Students focus on and analyze filmic accounts of immigration as observed by Spaniards. Examines important ethical theories related to immigrant rights and their social perception. Provides a cross-cultural, interdisciplinary, and comparative framework of study. A special emphasis is placed on understanding cinema language, ethical, and philosophical theories. (*updated* 11/29/2018; effective Spring 2019)
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WL 3362 - Postcolonial France
Credits: 3
A multidisciplinary course providing an introduction to, or better understanding of, some of the most passionate debates on assimilation, difference, and multiculturalism that have emerged in France in recent years.
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WL 3363 - Figuring the Feminine
Credits: 3
The feminist inquiry in France from the Middle Ages to the present. Texts by women that bear witness to women’s struggles for civil, social, and political adulthood.
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WL 3364 - Cuban Civilization and Culture
Credits: 3
Introduces students to Cuba and deepens their understanding of Cuban culture. Students will become familiar with milestone events that have shaped the nation’s identity. An emphasis is placed on the role of the USA as an important factor affecting the Cuban society.
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WL 3365 - Special Topics French Literature in Translation
Credits: 3
Texts, periods, and thematic and critical approaches will vary from term to term.
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WL 3369 - Perspectives on Modern Germany
Credits: 3
A multidisciplinary survey of the German heritage, with emphasis on Germany’s quest for identity and unity. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
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WL 3371 - Latin America Through Film
Credits: 3
An exploration of key cultural themes, historical contexts, and cinematography concepts through the analysis of films portraying Latin American countries and their people. This course is an equivalent of SPAN 4365 . Students may only take WL 3371 or SPAN 4365 .
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WL 3372 - Relocating Latinos and Their Cultures
Credits: 3
Examines the multidisciplinary field of Latino/a Studies to better understand the place of Latinos in the U.S. A selection of texts from a variety of disciplines will inform our discussions of the major themes addressed: identity, immigration (history), language, education, and culture.
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WL 3373 - The Short Story in Latin America
Credits: 3
Introduces important writers from countries including Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Chile, and Puerto Rico, as well as U.S. Latino/a writers. Examines how these different authors articulate their perspectives about cultural, social, and political dynamics through short stories. Students may only take WL 3373 or SPAN 5338 .
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WL 3374 - Sex, Gender, and Identity in Germany from the Late 19th Century to the Present
Credits: 3
Explores the definitions of homosexuality and gender identities and the historical experiences of gays and women in Germany from the late 19th century to the present.
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WL 3375 - Introduction to Psycholinguistics
Credits: 3
Explores how the human brain learns, comprehends, and produces language. Employs a multidisciplinary approach that draws from linguistics, psychology, neurosciences, and philosophy.
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WL 3376 - Literature and Nation in Spanish America
Credits: 3
Examines the important historical role literature plays in Latin American nation-building projects.
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WL 3377 - Havana as Revolution: The Cuban Capital in the National and Global Imagination
Credits: 3
Examines ways in which Havana has functioned as a site for sustained cultural, social, and political revolution in both the national and global imagination from the late 19th century to the present. Students will study literary and historical texts, take field trips to significant sites, and engage in dialogue with members of the Havana community. (SMU-in-Havana)
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WL 3378 - Pompeii: Life Interrupted
Credits: 3
Explores aspects of the social, religious, political, and commercial life in Pompeii through graffiti, physical remains, and primary sources, as well as more contemporary visual and literary representations.
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WL 3379 - Modern German Culture From the Enlightenment to the Present
Credits: 3
Explores the history and culture of Germany from the late 18th century to the present. Focuses on conceptions of the nation and middle–class identities.
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WL 3380 - Classical Latin Literature in Translation
Credits: 3
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WL 3382 - Texas-Mexico Borderlands: A Social, Political, Cultural, and Economic Story
Credits: 3
Focuses on the relationship between Mexico and the US, and US-Mexico borderlands as historical, political, and cultural space. Special focus on Mexico and Texas.
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WL 3390 - Italian Cinema
Credits: 3
A chronological survey of Italian cinema from its beginnings to the present. Themes and cinematic styles of several internationally noted directors such as Rossellini, DeSica, Fellini, Antonioni, and Bertolucci, with attention to the Italian cinema as a reflection of sociopolitical trends.
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WL 3391 - Italian Literature in Translation: The Italian Novel
Credits: 3
A close reading of five representative works. While the novels are considered in light of historical events, students give special attention to form and rhetoric in order to understand the novel’s unique ability to express and create reality.
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WL 3393 - Dante’s Poetic Vision
Credits: 3
Students read “Inferno” and “Purgatory” in English translation and explore the cultural and poetic values that reflect a specific world vision strongly conditioned by religious and political philosophy.
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WL 3394 - Boccaccio’s Decameron and Medieval Storytelling
Credits: 3
Students read stories from the Decameron in English translation along with such narrative predecessors as the Roman exempla, hagiography, monks’ tales, sermons, and the bawdy French tales known as the fabliaux.
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WL 3396 - Leadership and Ethics in Literature
Credits: 3
Examines the intersection between leadership and ethics in selected literary texts and explores leadership in a variety of settings such as business, civic and political engagement, and education.
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WL 3397 - China Before 1850
Credits: 3
Examines changes and continuities from Neolithic times to 1850 in Chinese state, society, and religion, and the relations among the three spheres, through scholarly writings and primary sources.
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WL 4185 - Internship: World Languages
Credits: 1
Offers experience in organizations where knowledge of a foreign language and/or the culture of the language communities is relevant. Prerequisites: Rising sophomore, junior, or senior standing; an overall GPA of 3.000 or higher; and sponsorship of the organization, agency, or corporation. Corequisite: Beginning or intermediate world language course that is relevant to the internship.
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WL 4285 - Internship: World Languages
Credits: 2
Offers experience in organizations where knowledge of a foreign language and/or the culture of the language communities is relevant. Prerequisites: Rising sophomore, junior, or senior standing; an overall GPA of 3.000 or higher; and sponsorship of the organization, agency, or corporation. Corequisite: Beginning or intermediate world language course that is relevant to the internship.
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WL 4310 - French Muslim Citizens and the Algerian War: The Harkis
Credits: 3
Focuses on the Harkis, the Muslim Algerian loyalists who served as auxiliaries in the French Army during the Algerian War from 1954 to 1962. Examines the Harkis as neither fully French nor Algerian through historical readings, visual media (films and documentaries), and popular culture. Meet once a week for 3 hours.
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WL 4311 - Literature and Theology: Catholic Thought From Augustine to the Present
Credits: 3
Studies the Catholic vision of God and humanity in its development from antiquity to the present, through autobiographies, novels, poetry, film, and theology.
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WL 4345 - Gender and Human Rights in Latin American Women Writers
Credits: 3
Explores constructions of sexuality, gender, and identity in key historical moments in literature by Latin American women, with a focus on the intersecting themes of gender rights and human rights. This course is the equivalent of SPAN 5375 /HRTS 4345 . Students may only take WL 4345/HRTS 4345 or SPAN 5375 .
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WL 4365 - Introduction to French Cinema
Credits: 3
An introduction to French cinema’s major works, filmmakers, and trends with an emphasis on the historic and cultural context of this cinema.
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WL 4385 - Internship: World Language
Credits: 3
Offers experience in organizations where knowledge of a foreign language and/or the culture of the language communities is relevant. Prerequisites: Rising sophomore, junior, or senior standing; an overall GPA of 3.000 or higher; and sponsorship of the organization, agency, or corporation. Corequisite: Beginning or intermediate world language course that is relevant to the internship.
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World Languages All WL/WLAN courses are conducted in English.
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WLAN 1301 - Beginning Language (Languages Not Taught At SMU)
Credits: 3
Stresses the acquisition of basic skills: speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. Three classes a week. For SMU Abroad students only.
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WLAN 1302 - Beginning Language Term Two
Credits: 3
Stresses the acquisition of basic skills: speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. Three classes a week. Prerequisite: C- or better in WLAN 1301 (same language) or permission of program director. For SMU Abroad students only.
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WLAN 1401 - Beginning Language Term One (Languages Not Taught At SMU)
Credits: 4
Stresses the acquisition of basic skills: speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. Five classes a week. For SMU Abroad students only.
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WLAN 1402 - Beginning Language Term Two
Credits: 4
Stresses the acquisition of basic skills: speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. Five classes a week. Prerequisite: C- or better in WLAN 1401 (same language) or permission of the program director. For SMU Abroad students only.
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WLAN 3311 - Special Topics Abroad in World Languages
Credits: 3
Courses in SMU-approved international programs. Prior departmental approval required.
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WLAN 3313 - Special Topics Abroad in World Languages
Credits: 3
Courses in SMU-approved international programs. Prior departmental approval required.
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Elective Credit |
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BETC 10– - Business Elective Credit - Introductory (Transfer)
Credits: 0
Awarding of transfer credit as business electives for appropriate academic courses successfully completed with the grade of C- or better at regionally accredited colleges or universities and for which there is no equivalent discipline at SMU.
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BETC 20– - Business Elective Credit - Intermediate (Transfer)
Credits: 0
Awarding of transfer credit as business electives for appropriate academic courses successfully completed with the grade of C- or better at regionally accredited colleges or universities and for which there is no equivalent discipline at SMU.
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BETC 30– - Business Elective Credit - Advanced (Transfer)
Credits: 0
Awarding of transfer credit as business electives for appropriate academic courses successfully completed with the grade of C- or better at regionally accredited colleges or universities and for which there is no equivalent discipline at SMU.
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BETC 40– - Business Elective Credit - Advanced (Transfer)
Credits: 0
Awarding of transfer credit as business electives for appropriate academic courses successfully completed with the grade of C- or better at regionally accredited colleges or universities and for which there is no equivalent discipline at SMU.
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FESA 1000 - Free Elective Study Abroad Credit
Credits: 1
A series of free academic courses for general elective credit. Students complete a course, when there is not an equivalent SMU course, through an approved SMU Study Abroad program; the grade is included in the SMU GPA. Students can petition to have a FESA course applied toward a specific program or degree requirement. Oversight of FESA courses is provided by SMU’s Education Abroad Council.
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FESA 2000 - Free Elective Study Abroad Credit
Credits: 1
A series of free academic courses for general elective credit. Students complete a course, when there is not an equivalent SMU course, through an approved SMU Study Abroad program; the grade is included in the SMU GPA. Students can petition to have a FESA course applied toward a specific program or degree requirement. Oversight of FESA courses is provided by SMU’s Education Abroad Council.
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FESA 3000 - Free Elective Study Abroad Credit
Credits: 1
A series of free academic courses for general elective credit. Students complete a course, when there is not an equivalent SMU course, through an approved SMU Study Abroad program; the grade is included in the SMU GPA. Students can petition to have a FESA course applied toward a specific program or degree requirement. Oversight of FESA courses is provided by SMU’s Education Abroad Council.
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FESA 4000 - Free Elective Study Abroad Credit
Credits: 1
A series of free academic courses for general elective credit. Students complete a course, when there is not an equivalent SMU course, through an approved SMU Study Abroad program; the grade is included in the SMU GPA. Students can petition to have a FESA course applied toward a specific program or degree requirement. Oversight of FESA courses is provided by SMU’s Education Abroad Council.
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FETC 10– - Free Elective Credit - Introductory (Transfer Credit)
Credits: 0
Awarding of transfer credit as free electives for appropriate academic courses successfully completed with the grade of C- or better at regionally accredited colleges or universities and for which there is no equivalent discipline at SMU. It is also awarded for Advanced Placement Credit with scores of 4 or 5.
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FETC 20– - Free Elective Credit - Intermediate (Transfer)
Credits: 0
Awarding of transfer credit as free electives for appropriate academic courses successfully completed with the grade of C- or better at regionally accredited colleges or universities and for which there is no equivalent discipline at SMU.
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FETC 30– - Free Elective Credit - Intermediate (Transfer)
Credits: 0
Awarding of transfer credit as free electives for appropriate academic courses successfully completed with the grade of C- or better at regionally accredited colleges or universities and for which there is no equivalent discipline at SMU.
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FETC 40– - Free Elective Credit - Advanced (Transfer)
Credits: 0
Awarding of transfer credit as free electives for appropriate academic courses successfully completed with the grade of C- or better at regionally accredited colleges or universities and for which there is no equivalent discipline at SMU.
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Undergraduate Fulltime Status |
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UGRD 4099 - Undergraduate Full Time Status
Credits: 0
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University Honors Program |
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UHP 2100 - Honors Sophomore Seminar
Credits: 1
Honors students work on individual research projects and review the significant resources available to SMU students. Focuses on the liberal arts and science and helps students realize their full academic potential.
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UHP 3100 - Honors Junior Seminar
Credits: 1
Designed to guide academically promising students through the process of applying for competitive national and international scholarships and fellowships outside of SMU. Works with students on targeting a scholarship, developing a personal statement, and/or research proposal, as well as preparing for interviews. (*updated* 1/4/2019; effective Spring 2019)
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