area of concentration that will serve as context for the master's thesis; (3) 6 credits outside this area of concentra- tion, which may constitute a minor taken in another aca- demic discipline; and (4) a thesis for which no more than 6 credits of REL 6971 are counted in the minimum require- ments for the degree. Students planning to apply for admis- sion should take the Graduate Record Examination Apti- tude Test well in advance of the desired date of matricula- tion. Further information may be obtained from the Graduate Coordinator, Departmentof Religion, 125 Dauer Hall (904/ 392-1625). Prospective students must submit to the Department a 1000-word statement indicating the area of specialization or type of program they wish to pursue, and their reasons for doing so. Applicants must have completed at least 24 semester hours of undergraduate study in the humanities and social sciences, including 12 semester credits in reli- gion which reflect preparation in Western and Asian reli- gious traditions. A minimum score of 600 on the verbal portion of the Graduate Record Examination is normally required for admission tothe program. For other admissions requirements, see the General Information section of this Catalog. REL 5137-Religion and American Culture (3; max: 6) Examina- tion of the religious bodies in the United States, from historical, sociological, and theological perspectives. REL 5195-Topics in Religion and Society (3; max: 6) Investiga- tion of the interaction between religious bodies and the structures of the societies in which they function, with particular attention to the United States. REL 5297-Topics in Biblical Studies (3; max: 9) Study of the methods of interpretation of particular texts or themes chosen from Hebrew scriptures or the Christian New Testament. REL 5365-Studies in Islam (3; max: 9) Historical study of development of selected doctrines, institutions, and practices, using primary and interpretative material. REL 5395-Topics in Asian Religions (3; max: 9) Study of the religious traditions which are indigenousto India, China, orJapan. REL 5495-Topics in Religious Thought (3; max: 9) Investigation of particular themes in a religious tradition or the comparative approach to intellectual dimensions of religious communities. REL 5549-Studies in Christianity (3; max: 9) Historical study of development of selected Christian practices, doctrines, and insti- tutions, using primary sources and interpretative material. REL 5696-Topics in Jewish Thought (3; max: 9) Themes, issues, and personalities in the Jewish tradition, from the biblical period through modern times. REL 5906-Individual Work (1-5; max: 12) Study of chosen materials under the individual direction of a member of the graduate faculty. Plan of study and method of evaluation must be approved by the graduate committee in advance. REL 5937-Topics in Religious Studies (3; max: 9) Issues and methods in the study of religion; generally morethan one religious tradition is studied. REL 6035-History, Philosophy, and Theories of the Study of Religion (3) Examination of classical formulations of various approaches to the academic study of religion. Required of all candidates for the M.A. degree. REL 6910-Supervised Research (1-5; max: 5) S/U. REL 6936-Seminar in Religious Studies (3; max: 9) Application of contemporary social scientific, historical, and cultural method- ologies to an understanding of a classical theme in religious studies. Required of all candidates for the M.A. degree. REL 6940-Supervised Teaching (1-5; max: 5) S/U. REL 6971-Research for Master's Thesis (1-15) Required of all candidates for the M.A. degree. S/U. ROMANCE LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES /163 ROMANCE LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES College of Liberal Arts and Sciences GRADUATE FACULTY 1992-93 Chairman: R. Gay-Crosier. Associate Chairman: R. L. Jimenez. Graduate Coordinators: E. Baker (Spanish); A. B. Smith (French). Graduate Research Professors:W. Calin; A. Prieto. Professors: A. O. Avellaneda; S. R. Baker; D. A. Bonneville (Emeritus); B.Cailler;J. Casagrande;G.T. Diller; D. Fenoaltea; R. Gay-Crosier; J. R. Johnson; G. C. Nichols; D. A. Pharies; A. B. Smith. Associate Professors: E. Baker; R. Jimenez; C. J. Murphy; C. A. Perrone. Assistant Profes- sors: E. Mallen; B. Fra-Molinero. The Department offers programs leading to the Ph.D. in Romance languages and literatures, with specialization in French or Spanish, and the M.A. in French or Spanish (either with or without thesis). Candidates for the master's degree in French or Spanish have a choice of two options, one oriented toward litera- ture, the other toward language. In conjunction with their master's or doctoral work, students specializing in Spanish may also earn a Certificate in Latin American Studies. Though a graduate degree is not given in Portuguese, extensive course offerings permit students to develop a strong minor in Portuguese language and literature (particu- larly Brazilian). Prerequisite for admission to graduate work is an under- graduate major in the language, including advanced courses in both literature and language, or the equivalent. Candi- dates for the Ph.D. are required to take FOL 6732 and FRW 6805 or SPW 6806. The foreign language requirement varies with degree and specialization; for details, consult the appropriate graduate coordinator. Every degree candidate is given the opportu- nity to gain teaching experience, either through a teaching assistantship or through participation in a departmental internship program. FOL 6735-Introduction to Romance Linguistics (3) Prereq: LIN 3010 or equivalent; knowledge ofat least one Romance language. Comparative study of the major Romance languages and their development from Latin. FOW 6930-Special Study in Romance Languages and Litera- tures (1-3; max: 9) Selected topic or problem (e.g., Medieval Romance lyric poetry) involving two or more Romance lan- guages. French FRE 6060-Beginning French for Graduate Students I (3) For students with no formal preparation who need a reading knowl- edge. S/U. FRE 6061--Beginning French for Graduate Students 11 (3) Prereq: FRE 6060 or the equivalent. For students who need proficiency in reading. S/U option. FRE 6466-Advanced Translation and Stylistics (3) Translation from English to French and French to English. Texts selected from modern authors. Various genres and styles. FRE 6730-Special Study in French Linguistics (3) FRE 6785-French Phonetics and Phonology (3) FRE 6845-History of the French Language (3) FRE 6855-Structure of French (3) FRE 6940-Supervised Teaching (1-5; max: 5) S/U. FRE 6943-Internship in College Teaching (2, 4, 6; max: 6) Prereq:graduate standing. Required for students needing practice and direction in college-level teaching. FRW 6215-French Prose of the Renaissance (3) FRW 6217-Seventeenth-Century French Prose (3)