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An introductory course to the Spanish language that emphasizes a
communicative approach to the teaching of listening comprehension,
speaking, reading, and writing. Course work includes brief cultural
readings and is supplemented with audio tapes and a lab
manual/workbook. Offered sequentially each year. Prerequisite: None
Building upon the concepts introduced during the first year, this
course promotes continued development in all four skill areas: oral
comprehension, verbal production, reading comprehension and the
mechanics of writing in Spanish. Emphasis is on grammar
acquisition and vocabulary development. Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or
equivalent. Offered each Fall.
Building upon the concepts introduced during the first year, this
course promotes continued development in all four skill areas: oral
comprehension, verbal production, reading comprehension and the
mechanics of writing in Spanish. Emphasis is on grammar
acquisition and vocabulary development. Prerequisitie: SPAN 201
or equivalent. Offered each Spring.
An introductory course into contemporary Spanish and Spanish American
writers to familiarize students with enduring themes and issues in
literature, the various literary genres and the analytical skills
necessary in the study of Spanish and Spanish American thought and
culture. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or equivalent. May be taken
concurrently with SPAN 202. Offered each Spring.
A beginning/intermediate/advanced level Spanish course that places
students in small group intensive instruction in Spanish with a focus
on the oral skills needed for living in Guatemala. Students are grouped
according to skill level based on an interview and/or other assessment.
Offered during the teaching semester in Guatemala.
A study of the history and culture of Hispanic groups in the United
States, focusing on their political, social and religious institutions
as well as their value systems. This course is planned to assist
students in understanding the cultural contributions of each Hispanic
group within the broader American culture. Reading materials include
literary and non-literary sources. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or
equivalent. Offered Spring 2007 and alternate Spring semesters.
A writing workshop that focuses primarily on various writing styles.
This course offers practice in several expository modes and requires a
final paper. The main emphasis is placed on the process of writing.
Peer editing and revisions are essential components of this course,
resulting in more effective and targeted writing skills in Spanish.
Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or equivalent. Offered each Fall.
A comprehensive study of the many influences that make up the collage
that is Spain today, from the drawings of Altamira to contemporary
life. Focus is placed on the development of the arts, major ideologies,
religious traditions and geographical divisions. Prerequisite: SPAN 202
or equivalent. Offered Fall 2007 and alternate Fall semesters.
An inquiry into the cultural and historical development of the
main countries that comprise present-day Latin America. Starting with
the pre-colonial civilization through their struggle for independence
to present-day issues, the impact of culture will be analyzed as
represented in the arts, government and societal norms. Prerequisite:
SPAN 202 or equivalent. Offered Fall 2006 and alternate Fall
semesters.
Intensive study of a selected topic, genre, author or group of authors
in Spanish/ Spanish American literature. Subtitle will indicate
course content. Prerequisite: SPAN 211orequivalent.
Offered Spring 2008 and alternate Spring semesters.
An advanced-level course to develop greater understanding of Spanish
syntax, complex morphological and semantical structures, and idiomatic
expressions through a comparative study of English and Spanish. Stress
is on the correct application of grammar principles, fundamentals of
stylistics, and appropriate vocabulary use in both written exercises as
well as in translation assignments. Prerequisite: SPAN 342.
Offered Spring 2008 and alternate Spring semesters.
A practical, on- or off-campus experience in which a student assists a
professional in a field appropriate to the student’s area of interest,
such as conducting oral and written translations, preparing and
presenting lessons and sermons, participating in music and art
productions, working with Spanish speakers through health care and
social agencies, or conducting conversational practice with those who
need language help. The student is expected to participate in thirty
clock hours for each hour of credit. Prerequisite: junior or senior
standing. Offered on demand.
An examination and analysis of a particular genre, movement, author,
work or theme. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Offered at
department discretion.
An introduction to the study of linquistics through an examination
of the historical development of the Spanish language with particular
emphasis on phonetics and phonology. Includes a discussion of
regional dialects and other sociolinguistic issues.
Prerequisite: SPAN 342. Offered Fall 2006; then offered
Spring 2009 and alternate Spring semesters thereafter.
A supervised experience in a Spanish-speaking environment that provides
an advanced language experience through time spent in a
Spanish-speaking country or local Hispanic community, and/or enrollment
in an overseas study program. Emphasis is on the use of the Spanish
language in the every day affairs of the culture. The student is
expected to maintain 120 consecutive hours of immersion for each hour
of credit. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Offered on
demand.
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