18 courses with the subject STI, 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.
This course is designed to help the student develop basic skills in the Spanish language (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Topics include basic grammar, comprehension, formation of sentences, vocabulary, verbs, and simple readings about cultural issues.
This course is complementary to the basic Spanish course. It is developed within a context of total immersion. The classes are taught only in Spanish. Students develop basic skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing). It includes basic grammar and simple and more complex structures. Students practice: oral comprehension, pronunciation exercises and readings that include cultural topics. Students learn the basic vocabulary needed to function in Spanish.
This course aims to help students strengthen their grammatical knowledge and proper use of the Spanish language (listening, speaking, reading and writing). It includes intermediate grammar and practice in comprehension, sentence formation, vocabulary, verbs and readings that include cultural themes.
This course continues to develop skills in the Spanish language (listening, speaking, reading and writing). It includes language structures, more complex readings, advanced vocabulary, oral comprehension practices, pronunciation exercises, and advancement in the written expression of cultural themes.
This course provides students with the opportunity to increase their Spanish skills through interactions in a study abroad context. The course focuses specifically on student socialization and interaction within the host culture.
A survey of the biblical and theoretical basis for Christian mission with a special focus on the church’s ministry to the poor. Major attention will be given to key paradigms for mission and their application to the student’s ministry practicum context. Drawing on students’ experiences in their ministry sites, this course will address social, cultural, political and spiritual issues with an emphasis on holistic ministry responses and the gospel’s impact on both individuals and society. Special attention will be given to Latin American perspectives on ministry and unique aspects of ministering in Latin American contexts. This course is offered completely in Spanish.
In this class students will explore the full life of Costa Rican culture with special attention given to the history, politics, art, and religion of this Central American nation along with issues of race, immigration, class and family relationships that are unique to the country. Numerous course sessions will be led by Costa Ricans with expertise in each of these areas, and students will make visits to various sites of cultural significance.
In this class, which is offered completely in Spanish, students will explore the full life of Costa Rican culture with special attention given to the history, politics, art, and religion of this Central American nation along with issues of race, immigration, class and family relationships that are unique to the country. Numerous course sessions will be led by Costa Ricans with expertise in each of these areas, and students will make visits to various sites of cultural significance.
This course focuses on the development of oral and written fluency and vocabulary building. Weekly writing assignments such as compositions, journals, etc. Requires active class discussions on a variety of topics from current events or researched themes.
In this class, students will explore the Nicaraguan culture with special attention given to the history, politics and religion of this Central American nation along with issues of race, immigration, class and family relationships that are unique to the country. Nicaraguans with expertise in each of these areas will lead these course sessions, and students will make visits to various sites of cultural significance.
In this class students will explore the Guatemalan cultures with special attention given to the history, politics and religion of this Central American nation along with issues of race, immigration, indigenous peoples, class and family relationships that are unique to the country. The course will include numerous sessions led by Guatemalans with expertise in each of the course topics. Students will also make visits to various sites of cultural significance.
This course provides a survey of international development theory and practice focusing particularly on Christian perspectives on transformational development. Major attention will be given to theological perspectives on mission and their application to students’ ministry practicum context. Drawing on students’ experiences in their ministry sites, this course will address social, cultural, political and spiritual issues with an emphasis on holistic ministry responses and the gospel’s impact on both individuals and society. The theoretical components of the course will focus on theories of inequality, poverty and development. The practical components will stress holistic, contextualized responses that provide students with the analytical tools and basic skills needed for transformational development work.
A survey of international development theory and practice with special attention to Christian perspectives on transformational development. The theoretical components of the course will focus on theories of inequality, development and globalization with special attention given to issues related to religion, gender and education in development. The practical components will stress holistic, contextualized responses that provide students with the analytical tools and basic skills needed for transformational development work.
This course provides a historical survey of the political, social, economic, religious, and artistic life in Spanish America from the pre-Columbian times through the 19th century. Also provides students with an understanding of the various forces and events that have shaped life and culture in the Spanish-speaking territories of America. Studies the main literary genres of the period and covers elementary concepts of literary theory and analysis.
An intensive semester-long experience in which the student is fully immersed in Guatemalan culture, involved in hands-on service and guided by a mentor. Goal setting and journaling activities will help students engage in self-reflection and mentor evaluations will provide them with constructive feedback about their ministry and cultural skills.
An intensive experience in which the student is fully immersed in Nicaraguan culture, involved in hands-on service and guided by a mentor. Goal setting and journaling activities will help students engage in self-reflection and mentor evaluations will provide them with constructive feedback about their ministry and cultural skills.
An intensive experience in which the student is fully immersed in Costa Rican culture, involved in hands-on ministry and guided by a mentor. Goal setting and journaling activities will help students engage in self-reflection and mentor evaluations will provide them with constructive feedback about their ministry skills.
This course covers Spanish grammatical structures including studies in morphology, syntax and lexicon. Special attention is given to analysis and correction with discussions of specific structures of Spanish. It also includes oral and written practice.
Source: Crown College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
