SPANISH

The Spanish program develops a Christian perspective on Hispanic culture, history, and literature. Students majoring in Spanish are provided with sufficient knowledge, training, and practical experience for continued study at the graduate level. Spanish Education majors are prepared for teaching all levels of Spanish from kindergarten through the 12th grade. A minor or a second major in Spanish augments vocational skills and enhances employment opportunities in business, government, law, social work, and health industry, among others.

Lower-level courses are designed to bring the student's communicative proficiency in Spanish up to the level that makes advanced work feasible. These courses are sequential in nature, beginning with Spanish 101 and continuing through 102, 201 to 202. Upper-level courses (300 and above) fall within one of three broad categories: Language, Literature, and Culture. Minors are required to take one upper-level language course and two upper-level electives. Spanish majors are required to take two language courses, three literature courses and two culture courses from the upper-level selection. All majors and minors are also required to repeat the advanced conversation lab at least three times.

A cumulative 2.5 GPA is needed for students to attend Semester in Spain. All majors are required to fulfill part of their coursework through the Semester In Spain (SIS) program. For minors, SIS is optional.

Spanish education majors, in addition to the requirements for the Spanish major, must take one additional class in methods of teaching Spanish. All students are required to take the placement exam prior to taking a Spanish class.

Placement exam: All students must take the Web-CAPE, an on-line placement exam, prior to taking a Spanish course at Trinity. A link to Web-CAPE is available through the Spanish page of the College's website. This exam is to determine the best starting point in the lower-level courses. Students who demonstrate exceptional Spanish language proficiency may, with the instructor's consent, begin in an upper-level course.

Note: Semesters listed are when courses are normally offered. However, course offerings may change due to low course enrollment or unexpected staffing changes.

101 ELEMENTARY SPANISH (4)

FALL

A study of the basic grammatical structure of the language and vocabulary, with intensive oral and aural practice. Students will learn to train the ear to begin to recognize the sounds and thereby understand the language. In addition, students will begin to learn some basic geographical, historical and sociological facts in order to appreciate the language’s cultural context. This class may not be counted towards the major or minor in Spanish. Prerequisite: Placement exam result.

102 ELEMENTARY SPANISH (4)	SPRING
This continuation of Spanish 101 emphasizes speaking and understanding the language, while continuing to study the grammar. This class may not be counted towards the major or minor in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 101 or placement.

201 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH (3)	FALL
This continuation of the study of the Spanish language recycles and expands upon the basic grammatical structures and vocabulary groups learned at the 100 level. Emphasis is still placed on oral and aural communication. The skills for interpreting cultural products (film and texts) are introduced. Prerequisite: Spanish 102 or placement.

202 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH (3)	SPRING
This course culminates the introduction and practice of basic oral, aural, reading and writing skills. Prerequisite: Spanish 201 or placement.

250 ADVANCED CONVERSATION (1)

FALL/SPRING

This lab develops all general aspects of formal and informal oral communication. Majors and minors are required to repeat the lab three times. Students with an advanced level of oral proficiency, such as native or heritage speakers of the language, will be required to take another class in lieu of this lab. It may be repeated for credit up to five times. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in Spanish 202 (or SIS 252) or higher.

302 ADVANCED WRITING (3)

ADVANCED WRITING

The student will learn to write summaries, reports, précis and social and informal correspondence. The student will also learn to narrate and describe with detail in all major time-frames on topics related to interests and events of current, public, and personal relevance. Particular cultural nuances associated with formal Spanish writing style will also be presented. Prerequisite: Spanish 202 (or SIS 252) or placement.

309 SPANISH BUSINESS (4)	VARIES
Study of advanced Spanish language use —vocabulary, dialogues, reading comprehension, writing, and correspondence— applied specifically to the business world. Prerequisite: Spanish 202 (or SIS 252) or placement.

315 CULTURE & CIVILIZATION OF SPAN AMERICA (3)	SPRING
This course explores Spanish American cultural products and practices through an examination of history and essays in Spanish. Prerequisite: completion of or concurrent enrollment in Spanish 302.

365 SPANISH AMERICAN LITERATURE I (3)	SPRING-EVEN
This introductory study of Spanish American literature reviews the most representative passages of key works from the conquest to the independence (16th through 19th centuries). Prerequisite: completion of or concurrent enrollment in Spanish 302.

366 SPANISH AMERICAN LITERATURE II (3)	SPRING-ODD
This introductory study of Spanish American literature reviews the most significant passages of key works from independence to the present (19th through 21st centuries). This course satisfies the Spanish American literature requirement. Prerequisite: completion of or concurrent enrollment in Spanish 302.

368 SPECIAL TOPICS IN LITERATURE (3)	FALL
This course is an in-depth examination of some particular body of Spanish American literature. Topics vary from year to year, according to current interests within the department and the profession. Prerequisite: completion of or concurrent enrollment in Spanish 302.

380 METHODS OF TEACHING SPANISH (3)	SPRING
This course involves study, discussion, and application of theories, methods, and techniques of teaching Spanish in grades K-12. Specific topics include instructional strategies, objectives and planning, content and organization, methods of instruction, curriculum trends, teaching aids, and assessment. Prerequisites: Spanish 302.

399 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1)

400 FIELD EDUCATION (1)	FALL/SPRING
This course provides the opportunity to reflect upon the experience of living in a Spanish- Speaking culture through journaling and a final, summative paper. To be taken in conjunction with Semester in Spain. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Semester in Spain.

451 SENIOR SEMINAR (1)	FALL
This course provides the context for students to engage in summative reflection upon the Christian worldview from the perspective of Spanish. This course will also serve as a forum for discussing practical matters such as future careers, graduate schools, as well as testing the student’s exit proficiency in Spanish. Prerequisites: Senior standing and instructor’s consent.