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.
This course emphasizes writing as students publish El Sol, Viterbo's 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.
Using critical analysis this course explores literature produced in the Spanish speaking world, emphasizing its aesthetic and linguistic characteristics. Samples of major works from Spain, Latin America, and/or Latinx authors will be studied. Prerequisite: BC or higher in 306 or by departmental exam. LA
In this course students will use critical analysis categories leading to a deeper understanding of cultures in the Spanish speaking world from geography, topography and demographics to history, art, politics, religion, and economy, among other relevant subjects. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in 305 or 305 or by departmental placement exam.
This course is for heritage Speakers of Spanish, which means students who were raised in a home where Spanish was spoken and who are to some degree bilingual in Spanish and English. The course focuses on the common difficulties specific to heritage speakers, including, but not limited to, complex grammar structures, diverse vocabulary, varying registers, code-switching, etc. Students build on already high proficiency skills to speak and write the language in varying social contexts.
This high-intermediate course focuses on practical Spanish intended to strengthen students' communicative skills in Spanish for the professions. Topic areas will vary depending on semester (Health Care, Business, Social Work, Criminal Justice, etc.). It will also increase students' knowledge of the cultures of Spanish speakers and their awareness of the needs/opportunities in our diverse communities. Prerequisite: 305 or 306.
Students will intern in a domestic Spanish-immersion context. Time commitment is equal to the time commitment for a three-credit Viterbo internship. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in 305 or 306 or by departmental exam, or department consent.
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, 300)
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, 300, 400.)
Students will apply intermediate level language skills with an emphasis on speaking and listening to discuss civic engagement issues related to the Spanish speaking world both in and outside the United States. This course will use culturally authentic audio, video, and text materials as well as guest speakers to expose students to current Spanish language practices. By the end of the semester, students will reach the Intermediate Low proficiency level established by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.