UG Course Descriptions

Contemporary overview of Spanish language, syntax, and grammar with materials selected for exploring Hispanic culture. Emphasis on development of student autonomy in Spanish, especially in speaking and writing. Laboratory work required. (Prerequisite: SPAN 102, or 104, or 152 or instructor’s approval)

Continuation of contemporary overview of Spanish language, syntax, and grammar with materials selected for exploring Hispanic culture. Emphasis on development of student autonomy in Spanish, especially in speaking and writing. Laboratory work required. (Prerequisite: SPAN 201 or instructor’s approval)

Advanced communication skills for those involved in medicine, nursing, and allied medical services in the Hispanic communities. Emphasis on functional, situational conversation and grammar. Study of culture in relation to medical issues. The class will be conducted entirely in Spanish. It is designed for Native and Heritage Speakers and students with intermediate-advanced level of the language. New Federal Laws require 42 hours of instructions for 3 credits class. In case of cancelation due to weather, faculty illness or any other event, the instructor will indicate what activities will replace the classroom time missed. Federal Laws also require 3 hours of homework for every hour of class instruction.

Topics concerning Hispanic females in the U.S., the restrictions imposed on them by the roles ascribed by American society, and how they adapt to or rebel against such limitations. Themes of exile, machismo, marginalization, integration and freedom will be explored. Students will be able to contrast and compare their own experiences in American society with those of the many Latin-American cultures in the United Sates in order to discover a universal global female experience. The course will be conducted in Spanish. (Prerequisite: SPAN 305 or 333, or instructor approval.)

Study/travel immersion course conducted in English with the option of receiving credit in Spanish. Classes meet once a week in the spring. Travel in May with final paper required to receive credit. Limited enrollment. Travel costs additional. Students who opt for Spanish credit will utilize the Spanish versions of the readings and films where available. (Prerequisite for Spanish credit: SPAN 201-202 and departmental approval. Students may be enrolled in 202 simultaneously with this course. This course is cross-listed with HIST 301. No prerequisite required for history credit)

Study/travel immersion course conducted in Spanish. Classes meet once a week in the spring. Travel in May/June and final paper required to receive credit. Limited enrollment. Travel costs additional. (Prerequisite: SPAN 201-202 and departmental approval)

Intensive group discussions, oral and written reports revolving around current themes and issues. Review of subtleties of Spanish grammar. Emphasis on oral proficiency and use of specialized vocabulary and idioms. (Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or instructor approval).

A continuation of Intensive oral practice and written reports revolving around current themes and issues. Further review of subtleties of Spanish grammar and emphasis on proficiency with using specialized, field-specific vocabulary and idiomatic expressions. (Prerequisite: SPAN 304)

This course is designed specifically for native or heritage speakers of Spanish with oral proficiency but little or no formal training in the language. Generally, these are learners who were raised in homes where Spanish was spoken. The course is designed to build on the language base students already possess. Spanish-speaking students are not viewed as using an “improper” form of Spanish that is incorrect or needs to be eliminated. Rather, their language is viewed as an extremely valid means of oral communication. The primary purpose of the course is to develop reading and writing skills, although all of four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are emphasized via cultural and community activities.

Exploration of the Spanish speaking world through film. Study of people, places and contributions of Hispanic and Latino speakers from around the globe. Discussions of similarities and differences among Latino cultures and in comparison with American culture. (Prerequisite: SPAN 305 or 333, or instructor approval)