12 courses with the subject SPAN, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
SPAN 101Elementary Spanish I3
Introduces spoken and written Spanish, emphasizing comprehension and communication. Classroom time devoted primarily to listening, speaking and some reading. Vocabulary presented and illustrated in meaningful contexts. Lab assignments provide practice in writing, as well as additional opportunities to hear and read Spanish. First half of a one-year course; intended for those who have no prior experience with Spanish. Conducted in Spanish.
Reviews first-semester Spanish and continues the comprehension and oral communication begun in Spanish 101. Intended for those who have already experienced a basic Spanish course. Conducted in Spanish.
Reviews first-year college Spanish (or high-school equivalent) with a view toward building competence and confidence in students who have been exposed to the basics of the language. Exploration of selected themes in modern Hispanic society, as well as intensive exercises in the oral and written language. Readings, discussions and brief essays on topics related to Hispanic culture. Conducted in Spanish.
Through the reading of varied texts of wide appeal and interest, students become acquainted with the literature and life experiences of Spanish-speaking peoples. Exploring such elements as the literary content, themes, figures of speech and tone of a text, students are assigned written work of a descriptive or interpretive nature based on such textual aspects of the works studied and discussed. Conducted in Spanish.
Designed for students seeking to work in the health professions. Students will learn the basic tools to communicate in Spanish in a medical setting. Through communicative practice, students will learn how to ask about pain, symptoms, medical histories, insurance, and patients' feelings. In addition, this course will help students to gain oral fluency and listening comprehension and also awareness about Spanish-speaking people's cultural perspectives around issues of health and illness.
Provides essential Spanish language skills to facilitate communication with Spanish-speaking clients and communities, focusing on social care contexts such as housing, child welfare, health services, public schools, and public assistance. Students will explore cultural dynamics and social justice issues affecting Latinx communities in the U.S. and Latin America.
Introduces students to Spanish language skills and cultural practices used in business contexts. It focuses on developing communicative abilities for professional settings, including key business vocabulary, formal writing, and speaking. Students will practice negotiating, presenting, and handling professional correspondence in Spanish. Cultural nuances, business etiquette, and business practices in Spanish-speaking countries will also be explored.
Focuses on the practice of spoken language. Students perfect oral communication skills by practicing idioms and conversational courtesies and improve understanding of spoken language.
Reinforces students' ability to express themselves in Spanish, both verbally and in writing. Develops students' awareness of complex syntactical structures, and emphasizes skills in composition and advanced reading comprehension. Conducted in Spanish.
Provides a general survey of the history of Spain in the broader context 3 cr of Mediterranean civilization through the colonial period. Looks at the present-day experience of Hispanics in the United States in the light of the past. Readings, discussions, written summaries, oral reports, brief essays and written examinations. Conducted in Spanish.
Discusses the artistic implications of Iberoamerican literature and develops basic techniques of critical reading and textual analysis. Also reviews literary notions and genres. The reading selection is aimed at fostering class discussion, and provides additional insight for the examination and the interpretation of texts. Conducted in Spanish. Attributes: Cross-Cultural and Social Justice (CCSJ)
SPAN 390Special Topics in Latin American/Latinx Culture and Society
Studies a specific aspect or period of Spanish literature and/or film in depth. Designed to provide advanced work in analysis, interpretation and research in selected areas of study. Course topic is identified by subtitle and may include areas such as Spanish and Latin American Cinema, Postmodernism in the Hispanic World and Contemporary Spanish Poetry. This course is conducted in Spanish (unless otherwise noted) and may be repeated when different topics are offered.
