Spanish (SPA)
Prerequisite / corequisite: ENG 101. An introductory Spanish course with emphasis on elementary grammar, vocabulary building, reading and listening comprehension. Not for students with prior background in Spanish
Continuation of SPA 201 with greater emphasis on pronunciation and oral expression. Conducted in both Spanish and English
This course is the first semester of Spanish at the beginning level for health care professionals. It is equivalent to SPA 101 and, therefore, cannot be taken as a second semester language to fulfill the foreign language requirement.
This course is the second semester of Fpanish at the beginning level for health care professionals. It is equivalent to SPA 102.
This course provides an opportunity to enhance acquisition of the fundamental elements of the Spanish language. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through the use of various supplementary learning media and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken Spanish and demonstrate cultural awareness. Semester Hours Credit, 1.
This course provides an opportunity to enhance acquisition of the fundamental elements of the Spanish language. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through the use of various supplementary learning media and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken Spanish and demonstrate cultural awareness. Semester Hours Credit, 1.
More advanced work in grammar, vocabulary building, reading and listening comprehension, beginning emphasis on pronunciation and oral expression. Conducted in both Spanish and English.
Continuation of SPA 201 with greater emphasis on pronunciation and oral expression. Conducted in both Spanish and English.
This course offers a comprehensive overview of the historical, cultural, social, and political dynamics that have shaped the Latino presence in the United States. We will explore the profound connections between U.S. foreign policy and the significant migration flows from Latin America. Through examining the histories and experiences of key Latino groups—including those from Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, El Salvador, and Guatemala—students will gain an understanding of the factors that have driven migration, the settlement patterns in U.S. cities, and the diverse challenges and contributions of Latino communities. This course aims to provide a humanistic perspective on the Latino experience, highlighting the interplay between U.S. imperialism and the formation of Latino identity in America. 3 credit hours
This course is specifically designed for students who have grown up in environments where Spanish was frequently spoken. This course leverages students' pre-existing understanding of spoken Spanish to enhance their ability to communicate effectively in a variety of contexts. Employing a multifaceted approach, the course promotes the development of the four key language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. By the end of the semester, students will be able to comprehend, speak, read, and write Spanish more proficiently, building on their prior knowledge and experiences from home and community interactions. This course emphasizes the use of Spanish as the primary language of communication in the classroom, requiring consistent attendance, daily pre-class preparation, and active participation.
Intensive review of grammatical structures, with emphasis on reading, writing, speaking, and listening comprehension. Conducted in both Spanish and English.
Intensive conversational practice to develop fluency, clarity, and precision in oral expression of ideas. Conducted in Spanish.
This core course studies the history, art culture, and everyday life of Spain and Latin American beginning with Prehistoric Spain and Latin America into the 21st century. Conducted in Spanish.
This course is an introduction to the science of Spanish linguistics, including phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics of the Spanish language as well as the history of the language. Conducted in Spanish.
This course is designed for students studying outside the United States in a Spanish-speaking location.
This course is an intensive study of grammar and sentence structure with emphasis on learning how to research topics and write compositions in Spanish. Conducted in Spanish.
This course consists of conversations on daily subjects of current interest pertaining to the Spanish speaking world. Students will acquire new vocabulary through the reading of current material and its usage in oral work. Conducted in Spanish.
A study of the social, economic, cultural and political life of Spain, combined with a study of representative authors and movements. Conduced in Spanish.
A study of the social, economic, cultural and political life of Latin-America and Brazil, combined with a study of representative authors and movements. Conducted in Spanish.
This course provides the student with basic knowledge of major films and works of art by well-known artists. Conducted in Spanish.
This course provides the reading, analysis, and discussion of literary masterpieces by major Spanish and Latin American authors. Conducted in Spanish.
An intense study of one or two authors considered to be among the greatest and most influential of writers in Peninsular or Latin American literature. Not for Spanish Education majors. Conducted in Spanish. May be repeated.
An integral capstone course in Spanish. A review of key components of Spanish grammar, culture, literature, and of issues related to proficiency in Spanish (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) and to career opportunities for Spanish majors. Conducted in Spanish.