Language-General-LGEN (LGEN) | Colorado State University Catalog

Courses

LGEN 150 Global Pop Culture and World Languages in US Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Gateway to multiple world languages spoken in the United States, such as American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Spanish (all taught at CSU). Introduction to the basics of five languages featuring their pop cultures, arts, music, film, and food. Discussions of pop culture are in English.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: May be taken three times for credit. Sections may be offered: Online.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 192 Modern Languages/Cultures: Italian and Japanese Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: Language, cultural issues, and historical heritage of modern Italian and Japanese societies.
Prerequisite: None.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 250 Global Cities Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Recent decades have brought about a dramatic shift in the world’s population as more and more people move to cities. Explore an interdisciplinary approach to the cultural, social, political, and economic challenges facing cities as they expand to contain this vast new population. Examine how cities are represented in the media and the arts and how they are linked to one another as never before through networks of communication, migration, and global capital.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Sections may be offered: Online.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Arts & Humanities 3B.

LGEN 290 Theatre Workshop in a Second Language Credits: Var[1-3] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Production of a theatrical play in a language offered in the department, to develop communication skills in that language through informal staging of dramatic scripts.
Prerequisite: LARA 100 or LARA 105 or LCHI 100 or LCHI 105 or LFRE 100 or LFRE 105 or LGER 100 or LGER 105 or LITA 100 or LITA 105 or LJPN 100 or LJPN 105 or LKOR 100 or LKOR 105 or LRUS 100 or LRUS 105 or LSPA 100 or LSPA 105.
Registration Information: Written consent of instructor.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 296 Group Study-General Credits: Var[1-5] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Group study in language/literature/culture.
Prerequisite: None.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 465B Studies in Foreign Film: Asia Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Representation of foreign societies through film, taught in English.
Prerequisite: None.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 465C Studies in Foreign Film: Europe Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

LGEN 465D Studies in Foreign Film: Africa Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Representation of foreign societies through film, taught in English.
Prerequisite: None.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 465E Studies in Foreign Film: Global Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Analysis of films from various world regions. Examination of the relationship between the local, the national and the global with a focus on the intersections that inform individual and communal identities. Discussion and writing about films and culture.
Prerequisite: CO 150.
Restriction: Must not be a: Freshman.
Registration Information: Completion of AUCC 2. Sophomore standing. Sections may be offered: Online. Credit not allowed for both LGEN 480A1 and LGEN 465E.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 484 Supervised Undergraduate College Teaching Credits: 3 (0-0-7.5)

Course Description: Acquire hands-on teaching experience and assist an instructor as a Learning Assistant (range 100-400 level). Support instructor in the class environment, attend a weekly preparation meeting, and attend a weekly class on teaching pedagogies.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Undergraduate.
Registration Information: A maximum of 10 combined credits for all 384 and 484 courses are counted toward graduation requirements. Sections may be offered as Mixed Face-to-Face or Online.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 487 Internship Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Supervised work experience in professional organizations or on campus in areas related to languages, literatures, and cultures.
Prerequisite: LSPA 100 to 499 - at least 9 credits or LGER 100 to 499 - at least 9 credits or LFRE 100 to 499 - at least 9 credits or LJPN 100 to 499 - at least 9 credits or LCHI 100 to 499 - at least 9 credits or LARA 100 to 499 - at least 9 credits or LRUS 100 to 499 - at least 9 credits or LITA 100 to 499 - at least 9 credits or LSGN 100 to 499 - at least 9 credits or LKOR - at least 9 credits or LLAT - at least 9 credits.
Restriction: Must be a: Undergraduate.
Registration Information: Written consent of department chair.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 492 Languages and Careers Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: Explores the professional applications of advanced language study in global and multilingual workplaces. Examine career pathways, workplace communication, and ethical and intercultural challenges across fields such as business, education, healthcare, and public service. Emphasis is placed on identifying and articulating transferable skills developed through language learning, with a project connecting language proficiency, academic preparation, and professional goals.
Prerequisite: LASL 300 to 499 - at least 6 credits or LCHI 300 to 499 - at least 6 credits or LFRE 300 to 499 - at least 6 credits or LGEN 300 to 499 - at least 6 credits or LGER 300 to 499 - at least 6 credits or LJPN 300 to 499 - at least 6 credits or LKOR 300 to 499 - at least 6 credits or LSPA 300 to 499 - at least 6 credits.
Restriction: Must not be a: Freshman, Sophomore.
Registration Information: Junior standing.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 510 Research Methods Credit: 1 (1-0-0)

Course Description: Resources and reference tools appropriate to research in foreign languages and literatures.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Written consent of instructor.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 516 Theory/Methods-Foreign Language Instruction Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Foreign language teaching methodology.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to graduate studies in foreign language.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 530 Literary and Cultural Theory Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Theoretical approaches to contemporary literary and cultural criticism.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Written consent of instructor.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 684 Supervised College Teaching Credits: Var[1-18] (0-0-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 687 Internship Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

LGEN 694 Independent Study: Portfolio Credits: Var[1-6] (0-0-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 698 Research: Project Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: LGEN 510.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 699 Thesis Credits: Var[1-6] (0-0-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

LGEN 704 VM Cultural Awareness and Access to Care Credit: 1 (1-0-0)

Course Description: Develops awareness of diverse perspectives that are inherent to intercultural communication in veterinary settings. Focus on the unique cultural considerations of veterinary professionals who engage with Limited English Proficient (LEP) Spanish-speaking pet owners and animal caretakers. Additionally, leads the learner through a big picture evaluation of how veterinary professionals can increase access to care for these community members. Delivered in English.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Admission to professional curriculum in veterinary medicine. Sections may be offered: Online.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.