As a general introduction to Spanish linguistics, this course studies phonetic and phonological features as well as morphological and syntactic phenomena of the Spanish language. Building on the grammatical, social, and cultural knowledge about linguistics that students already have, students will develop a better understanding and control of language by comparative analysis of Spanish and English. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in 305 or 306.

This course is designed for students to demonstrate all the linguistic, social and cultural skills acquired in the Spanish program at Viterbo University. Students are expected to integrate their learning about language and social justice issues in the Spanish-speaking world. Students should work with a Spanish language faculty member to select and develop a theme to be presented at one of the undergraduate research events on campus. Prerequisite: grade of BC or higher in 405 and 406. May be repeated for credit. Most students should plan on two semesters to complete their capstone work.

This intermediate Spanish course develops conversational Spanish through the lens of social justice. Students examine issues both within the local community and beyond our national borders related to Latinx and Latin American and Spanish cultures in the world. Authentic materials such as audio, visual, text, guest speakers, etc. are used to facilitate intermediate spoken and written skills in Spanish for everyday conversations and interactions. By the end of the semester, students will reach the Intermediate Mid proficiency level established by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Students who complete 250 or 251 as their first college Spanish class with at least a C receive six retroactive credits for SPAN 101 and 102. Prerequisite: C or higher in 102 or 103 or by departmental placement exam.

A course offered on a special topic in Spanish on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomoer standing. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.

Non-classroom experiences in the field of Spanish. Placements are off-campus, and may be full- or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to occurrence, and learning contracts must be submitted before the end of the first week of the semester. See the experiential learning: internship section of this catalog for more details. Restricted to students with junior or senior standing. Graded CR/NC.

Guided reading and research on a topic selected by the student and approved by the instructor. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for credit.

A minimum of four-week language and/or cultural study in a Spanish speaking country to explore the realities of peoples in their context. Courses taken abroad should be transferrable to Spanish courses at Viterbo University, and they are expected to expand and enhance students social, political, historical, linguistic, and cultural perspective on Spanish speaking countries. It is strongly recommended that students pursuing a Spanish major do their Study Abroad the first or second summer after enrolling at Viterbo (See SPAN 100, 200, 400.)

A four-week, in-country summer course of study designed to explore the realities and cultures of the peoples of a particular area of the Spanish speaking world. This course will provide the students an opportunity to learn about social, political, historical, religious, and economic realities through visits to historic and contemporary sites, and interactions with the people.

This course works to incorporate higher level grammar skills into active spoken conversation by studying the process of building and conducting interviews with native speakers of Spanish. Coursework aims to take intermediate conversation skills and improve proficiency and includes some written composition. By the end of the semester, students will reach the Intermediate High proficiency level established by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Students who complete 305 or 306 as their first college Spanish class with at least a C receive 12 retroactive credits for SPAN 101 and 102, 250 and 251. Prerequisite: C or higher in 250 or 251 or by departmental placement exam.

This course emphasizes writing as students publish El Sol, Viterbos Spanish newspaper. This requires students to interact with the local Hispanic community, conduct research, read and watch culturally authentic materials, prepare oral presentations, and compose several written pieces. By the end of the semester, students will reach the Intermediate High proficiency level established by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Students who complete a 305 or 306 as their first college Spanish class with at least a C receive 12 retroactive credits for SPAN 101 and 102, 250 and 251. Prerequisite: C or higher in 250 or 251 or by departmental placement exam.