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Courses in Spanish (designated SPAN) may be applied as appropriate, for example, toward:
- the general education requirement in the arts and humanities;
- a major or minor in humanities;
- a Foreign Language Area Studies Certificate; and
- electives.
A basic foundation in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish. Spanish culture, history, current events, and geography provide the context for instruction in grammatical structures, vocabulary, pronunciation, and writing. Focus is on acquiring the skills necessary to communicate with native Spanish speakers orally and on writing at an elementary level. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: SPAN 101 or SPAN 111.
Prerequisite: SPAN 111. A continuation of the development of basic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish. Spanish culture, history, current events, and geography provide the context for instruction in grammatical structures, vocabulary, pronunciation, and writing. Focus is on acquiring the skills necessary to communicate with native Spanish speakers orally and on writing at an advanced elementary level. Much of the class is conducted in Spanish. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: SPAN 102 or SPAN 112.
Prerequisite: SPAN 112. Further development of skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish. Spanish culture, history, current events, and geography provide the context for instruction in grammatical structures, vocabulary, pronunciation, and composition. Focus is on acquiring the skills necessary to communicate with native Spanish speakers orally and on writing at an intermediate level. Class is conducted primarily in Spanish. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: SPAN 201, SPAN 114, or SPAN 211.
(Serves as preparation for upper-level courses in Spanish language, culture, and literature.) Prerequisite: SPAN 211. Improvement of skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish. Spanish culture, history, current events, and geography provide the context for instruction in grammatical structures, vocabulary, pronunciation, and composition. Focus is on acquiring the skills necessary to communicate with native Spanish speakers orally and on writing at an advanced intermediate level. Class is conducted almost entirely in Spanish. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: SPAN 115, SPAN 202, or SPAN 212.
Prerequisite: SPAN 212. Further development of conversational skills in Spanish. Focus is on comprehending and responding to questions seeking concrete information (such as personal background, interests, needs, family, and work), comprehending media announcements and reports, and describing visual situations. Emphasis is on vocabulary building and idiomatic expression. Short readings from a variety of increasingly sophisticated formal and informal sources are used. Students who have already successfully completed SPAN 201 may not earn credit for this course.
Prerequisite: SPAN 212. A systematic and thorough review of grammar with emphasis on the more idiomatic and difficult points of syntax.
Prerequisite: SPAN 212 or an appropriate score on placement test. A study of Spanish business terminology, vocabulary, formats, and practices. Emphasis is on everyday spoken and written workplace Spanish, using authentic text from native speakers. Written and oral practice is provided in finding and communicating information, especially on commercial topics in business and other workplace situations. Assignments include a project involving specific vocabulary, forms of professional communication, and cultural protocols relevant to the student‘s workplace or major. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: SPAN 315 or SPAN 318.
(Conducted in English.) A study of Spanish culture as embodied in its literary, artistic, and social traditions. Emphasis is on historical development. Field trips may be included.
(Conducted in English.) A study of Spanish culture as embodied in its literary, artistic, and social traditions. Emphasis is on contemporary Spain. Field trips may be included.
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