LCSL 101. CIC Course Share Foreign Language I. 4 hours.

Holding course for UIC students taking approved foreign language coursework at other institutions through the CIC CourseShare program. Course Information: May be repeated for credit. Students may register for more than one section per term. Consult with College of Liberal Arts and Sciences CIC coordinator regarding CourseShare opportunities. Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and meet prerequisite requirements of the offering institution and approval of the CIC CourseShare coordinator.

LCSL 102. CIC Course Share Foreign Langauge II. 4 hours.

Holding course for UIC students taking approved foreign language coursework at other institutions through the CIC CourseShare program. Course Information: May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Consult with College of Liberal Arts and Sciences CIC coordinator regarding CourseShare opportunities. Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and meet prerequisite requirements of the offering institution and approval of the CIC CourseShare coordinator.

LCSL 103. CIC Course Share Foreign Langauge III. 4 hours.

Holding course for UIC students taking approved foreign language coursework at other institutions through the CIC CourseShare program. Course Information: May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Consult with College of Liberal Arts and Sciences CIC coordinator regarding CourseShare opportunities. Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and meet prerequisite requirements of the offering institution and approval of the CIC CourseShare coordinator.

LCSL 104. CIC Course Share Foreign Langauge IV. 4 hours.

Holding course for UIC students taking approved foreign language coursework at other institutions through the CIC CourseShare program. Course Information: May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Consult with College of Liberal Arts and Sciences CIC coordinator regarding CourseShare opportunities. Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and meet prerequisite requirements of the offering institution and approval of the CIC CourseShare coordinator.

LCSL 207. European Cinema. 3 hours.

An overview of the major developments in European cinema from the post-World II period to the present. Course Information: Same as GER 207 and SPAN 207. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160. Creative Arts course, and World Cultures course.

LCSL 250. Introduction to Comparative Cultural Studies. 3 hours.

Debates in comparative cultural studies, global arts and world literatures. Emphasis on diverse worldviews across Europe, Latin America, Francophone cultures. Competencies developed: critical thinking, equity & inclusion, intercultural communication. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Completion of the English Composition requirement. Creative Arts course, and World Cultures course.

LCSL 275. Encoding Text Cultures: Reading with Computers in Text-based Humanities. 3 hours.

What does it mean to think about literary and cultural texts as data? Exploration of the ways in which computational approaches enrich, challenge, and transform how we read texts and engage with subjects in text-based humanities. Course Information: Extensive computer use required. Creative Arts course.

LCSL 285. Zombies, Plagues, and Other Pandemics in Literature and Visual Media. 3 hours.

Pandemics and their effects on human beings on a physical, emotional, and societal level, as seen through literature and visual media across nations. Course Information: Same as ITAL 285 and SPAN 285. Taught in English. Extensive computer use required.

LCSL 296. Independent Study. 1-3 hours.

Independent reading or research under the supervision of a faculty member. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above; and consent of the instructor.

LCSL 391. Internship in Global Studies. 3 hours.

Professional field experience with an international agency or organization in the private or public sector.

LCSL 392. Internship in Global Engagement and Public Humanities. 0-3 hours.

Professional field experience with an international agency or organization in the private or public sector. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite(s): Completion of one year of a basic language program and approval of a pre-arranged internship by the School of Literatures, Cultural Studies and Linguistics. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Conference and one Practice.

LCSL 406. History of European Standard Languages. 3 or 4 hours.

The phenomenon of the "standard language" in Western and Eastern Europe. Course Information: Same as CEES 406 and LING 406. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Taught in English. In cases where students speak languages other than English, they might receive tasks to research literature in that language (and on that language) and to present their research results. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above; or consent of the instructor.

LCSL 459. Topics in Linguistics. 3 or 4 hours.

Topics vary. Course Information: Same as LING 459. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated if topics vary. Only 6 hours may be counted towards a major or minor in the Department of Linguistics. Students may register for more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.

LCSL 483. Methodology of Second Language Teaching. 3 or 4 hours.

Approaches, methods, and techniques for teaching second languages with a focus on speaking, listening, writing, reading, and on assessment and curriculum/syllabus design. Course Information: Same as LING 483. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above and consent of the instructor.

LCSL 502. Theoretical and Research Foundations of Communicative Language Teaching. 4 hours.

Introduces students to contemporary theory and research on second language acquisition. Emphasis is on understanding the research and examining classroom practice. Course Information: Credit is not given for LCSL 502 if the student has credit for SPAN 450, FR 450, GER 407, SPAN 502, FR 502, or GER 502. Previously listed as SPAN 502. Taught in English. Prerequisite(s): Appointment as a teaching assistant. For students outside the department: consent of the instructor.

LCSL 503. Professional Development Workshop I. 1 hour.

Introduction to the academic profession for students of foreign languages and literatures. Course Information: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Previously listed as SPAN 503. Taught in English.

LCSL 504. Professional Development Workshop II. 1 hour.

Introduction to the academic profession for students of foreign languages and literatures. Focus on presentational skills and preparation for the job market. Course Information: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Previously listed as SPAN 504. Taught in English. Prerequisite(s): LCSL 503 or consent of the instructor.

LCSL 505. Teaching Professional Development Workshop. 1 hour.

Development of teaching pedagogy, methodology, and technology methods. Course Information: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 hours.

LCSL 506. Internship in Literatures, Cultural Studies and Linguistics. 1-4 hours.

Directed field experience in an approved professional setting. Encourages students to apply the skills and knowledge gained in previous language, literature, and culture courses within a working environment. Course Information: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated for credit. No more than 8 credit hours may be counted towards the degree. Field work required. Recommended background: Completion of 16 or more credit hours at the graduate level.

LCSL 510. Proseminar in Critical and Literary Theory. 4 hours.

Seminar that examines the major schools of literary and critical theory, with particular focus on those of the 20th and 21st centuries.

LCSL 558. Seminar in Applied Linguistics. 4 hours.

Advanced study in applied linguistics. Topics vary. Course Information: Same as LING 558. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours of credit, if topics vary. Prerequisite(s): LING 483 or CI 483 or FR 448 or GER 448 or SPAN 448; or FR 449 or GER 449 or SPAN 449; or consent of the instructor or LCSL 502 (or the equivalent).

LCSL 583. Materials and Curriculum Development in Second Language Teaching. 4 hours.

Focuses on students’ development of a systematic understanding and practical knowledge of materials and curriculum development for second language instruction. Course Information: Same as LING 583. Prerequisite(s): LING 483.