Spanish
(SPAN)
100—Language Study in Mexico/Central
America, 3 Cr.
A four-week, in-country summer course
of language study instruction in small group classes with a native-speaking
instructor according to the individuals’ level of language proficiency for four–six
hours a day, five days a week for three–four weeks. Must be taken concurrently with
211 or 311. Placement is by assessment; registration for course number is
according to this placement. (See SPAN 200, 300, 400)
101, 102—Elementary Spanish, 4 Cr.
Culturally-authentic technology and
print materials at the introductory level are used to facilitate communicative
skills in Spanish for everyday conversations and interactions. Recommended for
students with no previous Spanish study. Prerequisite for 102: grade of C or
higher in 101 or departmental exam.
200—Language Study in Mexico/Central
America, 3 Cr.
A four-week, in-country summer course
of language study instruction in small group classes with a native-speaking
instructor according to the individuals’ level of language proficiency for four–six
hours a day, five days a week for three–four weeks. Must be taken concurrently with
211 or 311. Placement is by assessment; registration for course number is
according to this placement. (See SPAN 100, 300, 400)
250, 251—Intermediate Spanish, 3 Cr.
A continuation course of conversational
Spanish using culturally-authentic audio, video and text materials at an
intermediate level to facilitate communicative skills in Spanish for everyday
conversations and interactions. Prerequisite for 250: grade of C or higher in
102 or departmental exam. Prerequisite for 251: grade of C or higher in 250 or
departmental exam.
300—Language Study in Mexico/Central
America, 3 Cr.
A four-week, in-country summer course
of language study instruction in small group classes with a native-speaking
instructor according to the individuals’ level of language proficiency for four–six
hours a day, five days a week for three–four weeks. Must be taken concurrently with
211 or 311. Placement is by assessment; registration for course number is
according to this placement. (See SPAN 100, 200, 400)
305—Conversation and Grammar I, 3
Cr.
Intensive study of grammar for the
purpose of oral communication toward an “advanced” level of proficiency.
Includes some composition. Prerequisite: grade of BC or higher in 251 or
departmental exam.
306—Conversation and Grammar II, 3
Cr.
Intensive study of finer points of
grammar and idiomatic expressions for the purpose of oral communication toward an
“advanced” level of proficiency. Includes some composition. Prerequisite: grade
of BC or higher in 305 or departmental exam.
307—Civilization of Spain, 3 Cr.
An overview of the civilizations and
cultures of the Iberian Peninsula. The geography, topography, and demography of
the Peninsula will be studied as a backdrop to the historical and contemporary
issues discussed in the course. Prerequisite: grade of BC or higher in 306,
340.
308—Hispanic Films and Literature, 3
Cr.
This
course has been designed to introduce films and literature of the Spanish speaking
world. It will focus on the study of literary masterpieces of both peninsular
Literature and Latin America and their cinematic adaptations, considering the
text in autonomous, literary terms and their adaptation into a film.
Prerequisite: grade of BC or higher in 306, 340.
310—Latin American Civilization, 3
Cr.
An overview of the civilizations and
cultures of the Latin American countries. The geography, topography, and
demography of these countries will be studied as a backdrop to the historical
and contemporary issues discussed in the course. Prerequisite: grade of BC or
higher in 306, 340.
312—U.S. Hispanic Cultures, 3 Cr.
Life and culture of the
Spanish-speaking populations in the U.S. Focus is on the social, economic,
political, historical, and religious issues that these populations confront
within themselves and in relation to other cultural groups. Prerequisite: grade
of BC or higher in 306, 340.
314—Survey of Spanish Literature, 3
Cr.
Survey of writings from pre-medieval to
present. Poetry, prose, fiction and nonfiction writings present an overview of
the literary genre which reflect cultural and socio-political realities of
Spain. Prerequisite: grade of BC or higher in 306, 340. SPAN 307 recommended. ,
316—U.S. Latino Literature, 3 Cr.
Contemporary literature of men and
women from primarily the Mexican-American, Cuban-American, and Puerto
Rican-American cultures. Poetry, prose, fiction, and non-fiction writings reflecting
the current cultural realities of these groups focus this study. Prerequisite:
306, 340. SPAN 312 recommended.
318—Literature of Spanish America, 3
Cr.
Survey of Latin American writings from pre-Colombian
era to the present. Poetry, prose, fiction and non-fiction writings present an
overview of the literary genre which reflect cultural and socio-political
realities of the region. Prerequisite: grade of BC or higher in 306 or 340.
SPAN 310 recommended.
336—Perspectives of Latin America Thru
Film, 3 Cr.
This course has been designed to
introduce films focusing on the social, historical, and political dimensions of
Latin America during the last three decades. The core of the course will be
devoted to the examination of recent Latin American films and documentaries
that reflect on contemporary issues such as dictatorships in the 20th century,
neoliberal reforms, social movements, and immigration. This course is offered
in English. Audiovisuals materials are in Spanish with English subtitles.
Prerequisite: 100 and/or HIST 153 recommended. (See LASP 336)
340—Intermediate Reading and Writing,
3 Cr.
This course emphasizes the development
of reading and writing skills using authentic materials within the context of
Spanish speaking cultures. Students will work predominatly on the development
of main ideas using appropriate paragraph construction. Authentic readings will
provide the point of reference for engaging in the creative process of writing
critically and accurately. Students will acquire the skills to be able to
generate connected discourse including secondary topic development and
supporting examples. Students will build their vocabulary base while applying
grammar structure at the Intermediate High level of the ACTFL. Recommended to
be taken concurrently with 306. Prerequisite: grade of BC or higher in 305.
361—Spanish for Business, 3 Cr.
This course focuses on practical
Spanish intended to strengthen students’ communicative skills in Spanish for
professions with an emphasis on business. It will also increase students’
knowledge of the cultures of Spanish-speaking peoples and their awareness of
the needs/opportunities in our diverse communities. Prerequisite: 305.
364—Spanish for Social Work, 3 Cr.
This
course focuses on practical Spanish intended to strengthen students’
communicative skills in Spanish for professions with an emphasis on social
work. It will also increase students’ knowledge of the cultures of
Spanish-speaking peoples, ethical concerns, and their awareness of the needs/opportunities
in our diverse communities. Prerequisite: 305.
367—Spanish for Health Care Settings, 3
Cr.
This
course focuses on practical Spanish intended to strengthen students’
communicative skills in Spanish for professions with an emphasis on health care
settings. It will also increase their knowledge of the cultures of
Spanish-speaking peoples and their awareness of the needs/opportunities in our
diverse communities. Prerequisite: 305.
400—Language Study in Mexico/Central
America, 3 Cr.
A four-week, in-country summer course
of language study instruction in small group classes with a native-speaking
instructor according to the individuals’ level of language proficiency for four–six
hours a day, five days a week for three–four weeks. Must be taken concurrently with
SPAN 211 or 311. Placement is by assessment; registration for course number is
according to this placement. (See SPAN 100, 200, 300)
405—Advanced Conversation, 3 Cr.
A course designed to develop
conversational strategies and socio-linguistic competence, and to refine
grammatical and strategic accuracy for the “Advanced” level of the ACTFL Proficiency
Guidelines. Use of culturally-authentic technology and print materials of
current events, topics, and issues in Latin America and Spain to facilitate
learning communicative and socio-linguistic skills in Spanish. Prerequisite:
grade of BC or higher in 306.
406—Advanced Composition, 3 Cr.
A course designed to guide the learner
to an “Advanced” level writing skill according to the ACTFL Proficiency
Guidelines through varying forms of written Spanish, including copying,
note-taking, writing notes and letters, narratives and descriptions, and
essays. Use of culturally-authentic technology and print materials of current
events, topics, and issues in Latin America and Spain to facilitate learning
written communicative and socio-linguistic skills in Spanish. Prerequisite:
grade of BC or higher in 306.
410—Contemporary Issues in the
Spanish Speaking World, 3 Cr.
A seminar course focusing on the
social, cultural, political, economic, and/or religious realities of a
particular area of the Spanish-speaking world. Rooted in historical
perspectives and contemporary realities, this course provides an analysis and
synthesis of these realities. Topics and focus vary. Prerequisite: grade of BC
or higher in 307 or 310, or concurrent enrollment. May be repeated once for
credit.
412—Introduction to Translation and
Interpretation, 3 Cr.
This course is an introduction to the
theory, methods, techniques, and problems involved in translating and
interpreting, as well as a class where we will improve language skills by using
the translation as a tool. The emphasis is on general material taken from
journals, newspapers, with some consideration of specialized material from the
fields of business, literature, and the social sciences. Emphasis will be
placed on translating and interpreting from Spanish to English, with some
consideration given to English to Spanish translation. Required readings will
be in both languages. Prerequisites: grade of BC or higher in 306, 340.
415—Phonetics and Phonology, 2 Cr.
The
study of the phonetic and phonological features of the Spanish language with
emphasis on the development of sufficient control of its phonology. A comparative
analysis of Spanish and English, and basic principles of linguistic research
are included. Prerequisite: grade of BC or higher in 306.
416—Morphology and Syntax, 2 Cr.
The study of the morphological and
syntactic phenomena that underlie the structure of the Spanish language, as
well as the social and cultural influences on linguistic usage. A comparative
analysis of Spanish and English, and basic principles of linguistic research
are included. Prerequisite: grade of BC or higher in 306.
456—Social Movements in Latin America,
3 Cr.
Social movements in Latin America is a
course designed to explore the historical perspectives and the catalytic events
that made it possible for the disenfranchised to face up to powerful regimens.
The course will explore the historical background, the defining moments, and
the origin of peasant movements, indigenous movements, environmental movements,
feminism, and other movements now in gestation. National and global impact of
these movements will be explored through research and discussion. Prerequisite:
306.