DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES
The mission of the Department of Foreign Languages is to provide cultural studies and training in foreign language arts
and literature. Through courses and extra-curricular activities, the Department of Foreign Languages promotes fluency in
French and Spanish to make students sensitive to other cultures; to develop their skills in communication, critical
thinking, cultural understanding, and reading, and to help them to succeed professionally in the global community.
The Department of Foreign Languages offers courses leading towards two undergraduate degrees: the Bachelor of Arts
(B.A.) Degree in French, and the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Spanish.
In selecting a French or Spanish major or minor, students must register in the Department of Foreign Languages and seek
advisement from departmental advisors. For the baccalaureate or undergraduate degree, students must satisfactorily
complete a minimum of 121 semester hours for the B.A. Degree in French or Spanish. Students majoring in French or
Spanish are required to declare a minor. Grades of "C" or better are required in all courses dedicated to either the
major or the minor program. No course offered through the Department can be used to satisfy both a core curriculum
requirement and a major requirement for graduation.
To be eligible for graduation as French or Spanish majors, students must follow a program of specific course
requirements. Course requirements for the major and minor programs are summarized as follows:
1. For the major in French, 121 semester hours are required, including the following three-credit courses: FR
131, FR 132, FR 231, FR 232, FR 331, FR 335, FR 347, FR 432, FR 438, and FR 439.
2. For the major in Spanish, 121 semester hours are required. Students must take a total of twelve three-credit
courses. Students must take sequentially: SPAN 131, SPAN 132, SPAN 231, and SPAN 232. After taking SPAN
331, SPAN 332, they will have to take six more courses from the following list: SPAN 333, SPAN 334, SPAN
335, SPAN 336, SPAN 438, SPAN 441, SPAN 444, and SPAN 445.
3. For the minor in French, 21 semester credit hours are required, including the following three-credit courses:
FR 231, FR 232, FR 331, FR 335, FR 347, FR 432, FR 438, and FR 439.
4. For the minor in Spanish, 21 semester hours are required. Students must take a total of seven three-credit
courses. Students must take sequentially SPAN 231 and SPAN 232. After taking SPAN 331 and SPAN 332,
they will have to take three more courses from the following list: SPAN 333, SPAN 334, SPAN 335, SPAN 336,
SPAN 438, SPAN 441, SPAN 444, and SPAN 445.
The offices of the Department of Foreign Languages and of the faculty of the Department are located on the third
floor of Martin Luther King Center with the Department Office located in Room 301. Questions may be directed to
the Department Office at (713)-313-1324.
LISTING OF FACULTY IN THE DEPARTMENT
Boles, Miryan
Visiting Instructor
B.A., Central University, Quito Ecuador
M.A., Universidad de Salamanca
bolesmi@tsu.edu
713-313-7615
MLK 315
Gonzales, Antonio
Visiting Assistant Professor
B.A., University of Maryland
M.A., University of Tennessee
J.D., Miles College School of Law
gonzaleza@tsu.edu
713-313-1335
MLK 315
Caussinus, Marylise
Assistant Professor
B.A., M.A., La Sorbonne, Paris
Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Lafayette
caussinusm@tsu.edu
713-313-7650
MLK 306
Samano, Alfredo
Visiting Instructor
B.A., M.A., University of Texas Pan American
713-313-7287
MLK 323
Erwin, Tommy
Visiting Instructor
B.A., M.A., Texas Southern University
M.A., School for International Training
A.B.D., Union Institute and University
erwintg@tsu.edu
713-313-7612
MLK 308
Sun, Haiqing
Associate Professor
B.A., M.A., Peking University, Beijing
Ph.D., University of Southern California
sunh@tsu.edu
713-313-7022
MLK 307
Garcia, Maria Carmen
Assistant Professor
B.A., M.A., University of Texas at Brownsville
Ph.D., University of Houston
garcia_mc@tsu.edu
713-313-7064
MLK 300
FRENCH COURSES
FR 131
Elementary French I
(3)
Fundamentals of French pronunciation and grammar with drills in spoken and written French.
Three hours of lecture per week. Listed as FREN 1311 in the Texas Common Course
Numbering System.
FR 132
Elementary French II
(3)
Continuation of FR 131. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: FR 131. Listed as FREN
1312 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
FR 231
Intermediate French I
(3)
Review of French pronunciation and grammar using a reader and more advanced classroom and
laboratory materials. Two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: FR
132. Listed as FREN 2311 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
FR 232
Intermediate French II
(3)
Continuation of FR 231. Two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory per week. Prerequisite:
FR 231. Listed as FREN 2312 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
FR 331
Review of French Grammar and Composition
(3)
Review of French grammar with emphasis on the more difficult structures and idioms.
Concurrent practice in conversation and diction provided. Conducted in both English and French.
Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: FR 231 and FR 232.
FR 335
Scientific French
(3)
Individualized readings in the physical, natural, and social sciences to familiarize students with
the specialized vocabulary of their field in translating from French to English. Graduate students
may substitute the passing of this course with a grade of "B" or better for the graduate foreign
language reading examination. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: FR 231 and FR
232 or consent of the instructor.
FR 347
Contemporary France I
(3)
Study of French institutions and movements since the beginning of the twentieth century,
including transportation, politics, education, geography, industrialization, social classes, world
wars, and fine arts. Conducted in both English and French. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisites: FR 231 and FR 232 or consent of the instructor.
FR 432
Business French
(3)
Designed to present specialized vocabulary, methods, and techniques pertaining to how to
conduct French business, to enable students to prepare business documents and letters. Conducted
in both English and French. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: FR 231 and FR 232 or
consent of the instructor.
FR 438
Directed Study
(3)
Study of a single topic, particular work, or author under the direction of a faculty member. Prior
approval for enrollment needed from the Faculty Chair. May be retaken for credit. Prerequisites:
Senior standing as a French major and consent of both the Faculty Chair and instructor.
FR 439
French Influence in Africa
(3)
Study of the importance of the French presence in French-speaking African countries utilizing
critical and analytical approaches that will allow students to acquire an understanding of the
language and culture of contemporary French Africa. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisites: Senior standing as a French major and consent of both the Faculty Chair and
instructor.
SPANISH COURSES
SPAN 131
Elementary Spanish I
(3)
Fundamentals of Spanish pronunciation and grammar along with intensive listening/speaking and
reading/writing skills development. Three hours of lecture per week. Listed as SPAN 1311 in the
Texas Common Course Numbering System.
SPAN 132
Elementary Spanish II
(3)
Continuation of SPAN 131. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: SPAN 131. Listed as
SPAN 1312 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
SPAN 231
Intermediate Spanish I
(3)
Application of grammar; elementary composition; media-aided listening and reading proficiency;
focused development of aural-oral skills. Two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory per
week. Prerequisites: SPAN 131 and SPAN 132 or the equivalent. Listed as SPAN 2311 in the
Texas Common Course Numbering System.
SPAN 232
Intermediate Spanish II
(3)
Analysis of grammar; translation; media-aided listening and reading proficiency; focused
development of aural-oral skills. Two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: SPAN 231. Listed as SPAN 2312 in the Texas Common Course Numbering
System.
SPAN 331
Review of Grammar and Composition
(3)
Provision of intensive training in manipulating Spanish in speaking and writing. Conducted in
Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 231 and SPAN 232.
SPAN 332
Conversation and Diction
(3)
Communication practice designed to develop a superior level of oral proficiency. Conducted in
Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 231 and SPAN 232.
SPAN 333
Introduction to Spanish Literature I
(3)
Survey of the great works of Spanish literature from the Middle Ages through the Golden Age.
Conducted in Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 331 and SPAN 332.
SPAN 334
Introduction to Spanish Literature II
(3)
Survey of the great works of Spanish literature from the Neoclassical period to the present.
Conducted in Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 331 and SPAN 332.
SPAN 335
Introduction to Latin American Literature I
(3)
Survey of the great works of Latin American writers from colonial times to the beginning of the
Mexican Revolution. Conducted in Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites:
SPAN 331 and SPAN 332.
SPAN 336
Introduction to Latin American Literature II
(3)
Survey of the great works of Latin American writers of the 20th century. Conducted in Spanish.
Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 331 and SPAN 332.
SPAN 438
Masterpieces of World Theatre
(3)
Study of selected dramas in modern theatre, focusing on the masterpieces of the twentieth
century. Conducted in Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 331 and
SPAN 332.
SPAN 441
Hispanic Culture and Civilization
(3)
Survey of the culture and the civilization of the Hispanic world from prehistoric times to the
modern era. Conducted in Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 331
and SPAN 332.
SPAN 444
Masterpieces of Hispanic Literature
(3)
Study of great works from the Spanish-speaking nations and communities within the United
States. Conducted in Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 331 and
SPAN 332.
SPAN 445
Directed Study
(3)
Study of a single topic, particular work, or author under the direction of a faculty member. Prior
approval for enrollment needed from the Faculty Chair. May be retaken for credit. Prerequisite:
Senior standing as a Spanish major or minor and consent of both the Faculty Chair and instructor.
CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN FRENCH
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 122
CORE CURRICULUM
(STANDARD)*
44 credits
ENG 131 (3)**
ENG 132 (3)
SC 135 or 136 (3)
MATH 133 (3)
BIOL 143 or
CHEM 111, 131 (4)
PHYS 101 or
GEOL 141 (4)
THC 130 or
ART 131 or
ART 132 or
MUSI 131 or
MUSI 239 (3)
HIST 231 (3)
HIST 232 (3)
POLS 231 (3)
POLS 232 (3)
PSY 131 or
SOC 157 (3)
CS 116 (3)
ENG 230 (3)
MAJOR
(FRENCH)
30 credits
FR 131 (3)
FR 132 (3)
FR 231 (3)
FR 232 (3)
FR 331 (3)
FR 335 (3)
FR 347 (3)
FR 432 (3)
FR 438 (3)
FR 439 (3)
OTHER
REQUIREMENTS
27 credits
ENG 231 (3)
HED 233 (2)
HIST 131 (3)
HIST 132 (3)
MATH 134 (3)
SPAN 131 (3)
SPAN 132 (3)
Literature Electives (6)
FS 102 (1)
MINOR
REQUIREMENTS
21 credits
Contact
department of
choice after
being admitted
as a major
and after receiving
advisement from
either the
Faculty Advisor or
the Faculty Chair.
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly for any core curriculum
credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
College of Liberal Arts and Behavioral Science
Texas Southern University
First Year
Bachelor of Art Degree in French
Four Year Degree Plan - Total Credits: 122
First Semester
French 131
English 131
History 131
Biology 143 or Chemistry 111 and 131
Math 133
FS 102 Freshman Seminar
Third Year
Second
Year
Third Semester
French 231
English 231
History 231
THC 130, Art 131 or Art 132 or Music 131
Or Music 239
Political Science 231
French 331
French 335
English 230
Spanish 131
Minor course
Lit Electives
Fifth Semester
3
3
3
4
3
1
17 hrs
3
3
3
3
3
15 hrs
3
3
3
3
3
3
18 hrs
Seventh Semester
French 432
Lit Electives
Minor courses
Fourth
Year
3
3
6
Second Semester
French 132
English 132
History 132
Math 134
Physics 101 or Geology 141
Health 233
Fourth Semester
French 232
History 232
Psychology 131 or Sociology 157
SC 135 or 136
Political Science 232
3
3
3
3
3
15 hrs
Sixth Semester
French 347
CS 116
Spanish 132
Minor courses
3
3
3
6
15 hrs
Eighth Semester
French 438
French 439
Minor courses
12 hrs
Name:_____________________________________ T#:
3
3
3
3
4
2
18 hrs
3
3
6
12 hrs
Phone:
Address:
Advisor:
Date:
Approved:
Chair, Department of Foreign Languages:
Date:_______________
Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Behavioral Sciences:
Date:_______________
Rev: 03-10-08
CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN SPANISH
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 122
CORE CURRICULUM
(STANDARD)*
44 credits
ENG 131 (3)**
ENG 132 (3)
SC 135 or 136 (3)
MATH 133 (3)
BIOL 143 or
CHEM 111, 131 (4)
PHYS 101 or
GEOL 141 (4)
THC 130 or
ART 131 or
ART 132 or
MUSI 131 or
MUSI 239 (3)
HIST 231 (3)
HIST 232 (3)
POLS 231 (3)
POLS 232 (3)
PSY 131 or
SOC 157 (3)
CS 116 (3)
ENG 230 (3)
MAJOR
(SPANISH)
36 credits
SPAN 131 (3)***
SPAN 132 (3)***
SPAN 231 (3)
SPAN 232 (3)
SPAN 331 (3)
SPAN 332 (3)
SPAN 333 or 334 (3)
SPAN 335 or 336 (3)
SPAN 441 (3)
SPAN 438 or 444 (3)
SPAN 445 (3)
Elective (3)
OTHER
REQUIREMENTS
21 credits
ENG 231 (3)
HED 233 (2)
HIST 131 (3)
HIST 132 (3)
MATH 134 (3)
FR 131 (3)
FR 132 (3)
FS 102 (1)
MINOR
REQUIREMENTS
21 credits
Contact
department of
choice after
being admitted
as a major
and after receiving
advisement from
either the
Faculty Advisor or
the Faculty Chair.
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly for any core curriculum
credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
*** These courses may be replaced by an approved substitute at the time of advisement either by the major advisor or by
the Faculty Chair.
Rev: 03-10-08
College of Liberal Arts and Behavioral Sciences
Texas Southern University
First Year
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Spanish
Four Year Degree Plan - Total Credits: 122
First Semester
Spanish 131
English 131
History 131
Biology 143 or Chemistry 111 and 131
Speech 135 or 136
FS 102 Freshman Seminar
Second
Year
Third Semester
Spanish 231
English 230
History 231
Math 133
Psychology 131 or Sociology 157
Seventh Semester
Spanish 333 or 334
Spanish 335 or 336
Spanish Elective
Minor Course
Year
Fourth
Third
Year
Fifth Semester
Spanish 331
French 131
Political Science 231
Health 233
Minor courses
3
3
3
4
3
1
17 hrs
3
3
3
3
3
15 hrs
3
3
3
2
6
17 hrs
Second Semester
Spanish 132
English 132
History 132
Physics 101 or Geology 141
Theatre 130 or Art 131 or 132 or Music
131 or 239
Fourth Semester
Spanish 232
English 231
History 232
Math 134
Computer Science
Sixth Semester
Spanish 332
French 132
Political Science 232
Minor courses
3
3
3
4
3
16 hrs
3
3
3
3
3
15 hrs
3
3
3
9
18 hrs
Eighth Semester
3
3
3
3
12 hrs
Name:_____________________________________ T#:
Spanish 441
Spanish 438 or 444
Spanish 445
Minor Course
3
3
3
3
12 hrs
Phone:
Address:
Advisor:
Date:
Approved:
Chair, Department of Foreign Languages:
Date:_______________
Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Behavioral Sciences:
Date:_______________
Rev: 03-10-08