31 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 1100Hispanic Culture And Spanish Language1-3
Students acquire a basic understanding of the Hispanic culture and language. This course is taught in English, but basic Spanish expressions and Hispanic customs are emphasized. It is particularly suitable for students who have never studied a foreign language. The multidisciplinary composition of this course complements the study of all academic areas including International Studies.
Study and practice of the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Stress on pronunciation, basic grammatical forms, and language patterns. Special emphasis on the Hispanic culture and civilization. [Core Curriculum Goal Area 6 & 8]
Study and practice of the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Stress on pronunciation, basic grammatical forms, and language patterns. Special emphasis on the Hispanic culture and civilization. Prerequisite: SPAN 1111 or consent of instructor. [Core Curriculum Goal Area 6 & 8]
Continuation of practice in the development of the four basic language skills. Continued acquisition of grammatical forms. Strong emphasis on the culture and civilization of Spain and Latin America. Prerequisite: SPAN 1112 or consent of instructor. [Core Curriculum Goal Area 6 & 8]
This course is a continuation of Spanish 2211. Intensive review of basic grammar. Practice in oral and written communication and proficiency. Development of fluency with idiomatic expressions. Selected readings on culture and literature. For students whose native language is not Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2211 or consent of instructor. [Core Curriculum Goal Area 6 & 8]
Students will develop language skills and intercultural competency while living and studying in a Spanish language region. [Core Curriculum Goal Area 8]
Is a course designed to engage students in composing and communicating ideas using speech, writing, and visuals in an active learning environment. Students will practice composing, critiquing, and revising ideas to develop public speaking and interpersonal communication skills. [Core Curriculum Goal Area 6 & 8]
Is designed to help students improve their communicative abilities in Spanish. The course will also provide exposure to the other language skills (reading, listening comprehension, writing, vocabulary acquisition, and socio-cultural competence) which are integral to developing speaking fluency. These activities are designed to improve the students¿ conversational skills and practical knowledge about culture and language, bot
Students will expand their historical and cultural awareness of Latin America by reading, discussing, and viewing literary works, films, and art. Students will think critically about Latin America on a wide range of topics. Open to English speaking students. [Core Curriculum Goal Area 6 & 8]
A course designed to develop the Spanish vocabulary necessary for work in a specific field. Professional areas change as announced: medical professions, education, business and finance, social work, criminal justice, law, and the courtroom. May be retaken multiple times with different topic subtitles. Prerequisites: SPAN 2212 or consent of instructor. Might not be offered every year.
SPAN 3320Latin America and Spain Through Cinema1-3
Explores contemporary issues in the cultures and societies of Latin America and Spain by watching, analyzing, and critically reading film and visual texts. Includes films that address issues of ethnicity, class representation, immigration and exile, dictatorship, experiences of war and violence, globalization, gender, as well as sexual and racial identities among others. Provides opportunities to improve students' proficienc
SPAN 3330Traditional Folk Art of the Spanish-speaking World3
This course is designed for students who are interested in learning the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Students will learn and research on the historical significance of Hispanic art works. Besides that, students will create art works using every day, preferably recyclable, materials. Students will spend 1-2 hours on each creation and are required to present and exhibit their artwork at the end of the semester. This
SPAN 3830Voices of Women in the Spanish-speaking World3
A study of selected women writers of the Spanish-speaking world. Emphasis is given to their contributions to the development of Spanish and Latin American literature and culture as well as their visions of the world. This course focuses on the emergence of women's voices of Latin America and Spain through a collection of selected authentic materials such as: articles, films, documentaries, interviews, literature of testimony
SPAN 3840Contemporary Issues in the Spanish-speaking World3
An in-depth study of current issues in Latin America, Spain and the Latinx USA. A discussion of ongoing social-cultural issues and their influences in the past, present, and future. These may include topics relating to economics, politics, religion, and culture. Students will explore selected authentic materials such as: articles, films, documentaries, interviews, literature of testimony. Special attention will be given to c
SPAN 3850Art and Conflict in Spain and Latin America3
Explores instances of artistic resistance to violence in Spain and Latin America. The history of Spain and Latin America abounds in episodes of conflict: dictatorships, wars, forced displacement and human exploitation. This courses studies how artists, writers, musicians, and filmmakers represented and resisted censorship and repression in Spain and Latin America. Through primary sources (films, artwork, poetry, and other te
SPAN 3870Intensive Immersion Practicum: Concordia Language Villages1-12
Students will gain practical hands-on experience and develop work-related skills in the Spanish language programs of Concordia Language Villages, a language immersion learning center. This course offers students the opportunity to acquire teamwork abilities with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and communicate in Spanish. Through practical experiences, as well as readings, discussions, and written assignments, studen
Students can acquire first-hand experience with the Spanish Language and Spanish-speaking cultures in the U.S. or abroad by participating in an intercultural immersion internship. In this volunteer internship students will acquire intercultural soft skills, improve language skills, gain career experience in their field, and more. See department for more information. May be repeated for maximum of 4 credits. Prerequisites: SP
This course is designed for advanced students of Spanish. It provides students with structured and practical guidance to assist them in the process of writing academic essays and different types of texts such as: narratives, descriptions, expositive and argumentative essays. Through reading and analysis of texts, films, and other language samples, students will gain a deep understanding of the Spanish language and the divers
SPAN 4314Spanish Language Through Film and Literature4
Students develop their communicative skills in Spanish while examining selected films and literary works from Spanish-speaking countries. Students will acquire a better understanding of Latin American and Spanish societies and they will explore contemporary issues such as racial discrimination, gender roles, social justice, political agency, and imperialism among others. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3311or SPAN 3312 or consent of i
SPAN 4420Environment in Hispanic Literature and Culture3
Study of Hispanic cultural products that describe and express concerns about the environment. Topics discussed in this class include representations of nature, civilización o barbarie (civilization or barbarism), land appropriation, environmental justice, ecofeminism, and Buen Vivir (Good Living). Through primary sources (films, stories, artwork, poetry, and other texts) and historical accounts, students become familiar with
SPAN 4421Women in Hispanic Literature and Culture3
A study of selected literature from a broad range of Hispanic women writers from antiquity to the present. Prerequisite: SPAN 3312 or consent of instructor. (Might not be offered every year.)
SPAN 4422Latinos in the US: Literatures and Cultures3
Study of Latino cultural products created in the 20th and 21st centuries in the U.S. Students will examine literary and cultural works -stories, novels, drama, films, music, and paintings- by Chicanos, Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cuban Americans, and Dominican Americans. Topics explored in this class include race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, resistance and assimilation, migration and border conflict, political
History of Spanish American culture and civilization from antiquity to the present. Prerequisite: SPAN 3312 or consent of instructor. [Might not be offered every year.]
History of Spanish culture and civilization from antiquity to the present. Prerequisite: SPAN 3312 or consent of instructor. (Might not be offered every year.)
This course describes and analyzes the components of the Spanish linguistic system including the sounds of Spanish (phonetics and phonology), word formation (morphology), sentence structure, and word order (syntax). This course discusses key concepts of language use by studying the regional and social variations of Spanish (dialectology and sociolinguistics), the evolution of the Spanish language, and the use of Spanish in c
