| 101 Elementary Spanish |
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. Prerequisites: SPAN 101, placement exam result. Credit Hours: 4
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| 102 Elementary Spanish |
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. Credit Hours: 4
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| 201 Intermediate Spanish |
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. Prerequisites: SPAN 102, or placement. Credit Hours: 3
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| 202 Intermediate Spanish |
This course culminates the introduction and practice of basic oral, aural, reading and
writing skills. Prerequisites: SPAN 201, or placement. Credit Hours: 3
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| 250 Advanced Conversation |
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. Prerequisites: SPAN 202, concurrent enrollment or higher. Credit Hours: 1
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| 302 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. Prerequisites: SPAN 202, or placement. Credit Hours: 3
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| 309 Spanish Business |
Study of advanced Spanish language use —vocabulary, dialogues, reading
comprehension, writing, and correspondence— applied specifically to the business
world. Prerequisites: SPAN 202, or placement. Credit Hours: 3
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| 315 Culture and Civilization of Spanish America |
This course explores Spanish American cultural products and practices through an
examination of history and essays in Spanish. Prerequisites: SPAN 302, completion of or concurrent enrollment. Credit Hours: 3
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| 365 Spanish American Literature I |
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). Prerequisites: SPAN 302, completion of or concurrent enrollment. Credit Hours: 3
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| 366 Spanish American Literature II |
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. Prerequisites: SPAN 101, or placement, SPAN 302, completion of or concurrent enrollment. Credit Hours: 3
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| 368 Special Topics in Literature |
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. Prerequisites: SPAN 302, completion of or concurrent enrollment. Credit Hours: 3
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| 380 Methods of Teaching Spanish |
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: SPAN 302, completion of or concurrent enrollment. Credit Hours: 3
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| 400 Field Education |
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: SPAN 400, concurrent enrollment in Semester in Spain. Credit Hours: 2
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| 451 Senior Seminar |
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: SPAN 451, senior standing and instructor's consent. Credit Hours: 1
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