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 course designed to develop conversational strategies and socio-linguistic competence, and to refine grammatical and strategic accuracy for low-advanced speaking proficiency by studying variation in Spanish dialects. Use of technology and print materials such as blogs, websites, and videoconferencing as related to current events and issues in Latin America and Spain. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in 305 and 306.
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.
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 200, 300, 400.)
Culturally authentic technology and print materials at the introductory level are used to facilitate communication skills in Spanish for everyday conversations and interactions. Students will practice common words and phrases such as exchanging greetings, introducing themselves, and identifying everyday objects and occurrences. By the end of the semester, students will reach the Novice Mid proficiency level established by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Recommended for students with no previous Spanish study.