Undergraduate Spanish
Undergraduate Spanish
2023 Spring Term
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BEGINNING SPANISH I
SPANISH 141
An elementary course with oral emphasis. Grammar, reading, writing, conversation.
BEGINNING SPANISH II
SPANISH 142
Continuation of SPANISH 141.
INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I
SPANISH 251
Grammar review, reading, oral and written exercises. Conversation.
INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II
SPANISH 252
Continuation of SPANISH 251. Grammar review, reading, oral and written exercises. Conversation.
SPECIAL STUDIES
SPANISH 296
Variable topics. Group activity. Not offered regularly in the curriculum but offered on topics selected on the basis of timeliness, need, and interest, and generally in the format of regularly scheduled Catalog offerings. Repeatable.
SPANISH PHONETICS
SPANISH 310
A study of the elements of speech sounds, the application of sounds to understanding and speaking, with emphasis on oral practice.
ADVANCED SPANISH LANGUAGE STUDY I
SPANISH 321
A thorough study of the structure of the language. Practical application through conversation and composition.
ADVANCED SPANISH LANGUAGE STUDY II
SPANISH 322
Continuation of SPANISH 321.
SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS
SPANISH 325
The course presents students with the opportunity to analyze and develop their sociolinguistic skills as bilingual and bicultural speakers of Spanish and English. Students enhance their verbal, written, listening and reading skills in Spanish. It also offers the exploration of topics pertaining to the linguistic and cultural identity of Spanish speakers in the United States.
WRITING FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS
SPANISH 326
This is a writing course designed for heritage speakers of Spanish. The goal of this course is to develop competence in writing skills through the reading and writing of different types of texts. Students will write practical, personal texts and argumentative texts. They will build confidence and skill in writing in Spanish so that they are prepared for advanced Spanish classes that require writing skills. The methodology for this course is based on the Critical Sociocultural Linguistic Literacy approach. Students will reflect on how language conveys denotative, connotative and social meaning when they write different texts for a specific audience.
INTRODUCTION TO THE LITERATURE OF SPAIN I
SPANISH 331
Introductory-level study of representative 19th Century literary texts of Spain. Emphasis on vocabulary acquisition.
INTRODUCTION TO THE LITERATURE OF SPAIN II
SPANISH 332
Introductory-level study of representative 20th Century literary texts of Spain. Emphasis on vocabulary acquisition.
SPANISH AMERICAN CIVILIZATION
SPANISH 360
An introduction to the geography, history, literature, sociology, economics and political life of Spanish America.
SPANISH FOR BUSINESS
SPANISH 370
A course for those students who plan to use or may need to use their proficiency in Spanish in a business career. This course provides an introduction to concepts and terminology associated with doing business in Spanish-speaking countries or with the Hispanic community in this country; affords practice in employing those concepts and terminology in the oral, reading and writing skills; and offers a brief overview of the culture and structure of the Hispanic business world.
INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH TRANSLATION
SPANISH 375
Students learn basics of English to Spanish and Spanish to English translation by studying the history of translation as well as linguistic, cultural, professional, and ethical aspects of translation. They will then apply these concepts to translate a variety of genres, from technical, medical, and legal texts to literary and audiovisual texts. Class is taught in Spanish and English.
SURVEY OF SPANISH AMERICAN LITERATURE
SPANISH 454
General survey of main developments, works and authors of the literature from 1888 until the present time.
INTERNSHIP IN SPANISH
SPANISH 493
Internships are available in business, government or social service agencies for suitably prepared students wishing to pursue a career that involves foreign languages. Repeatable. Satisfactory/No Credit Grade Basis Only.
SPECIAL STUDIES
SPANISH 496
Variable topics. Group activity. Not offered regularly in the curriculum but offered on topics selected on the basis of timeliness, need, and interest, and generally in the format of regularly scheduled Catalog offerings. Repeatable.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
SPANISH 498
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits in major/degree.