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99 courses with the subject SPA, 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.

SPA 101102 BEGINNING SPANISH I, II3

(formerly SPA 115, 125; formerly Spanish for Everyday I, II) These are introductory courses that focus on the development of communicative proficiency in the Spanish language. These courses afford students the opportunities to practice speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in Spanish, as well as to gain knowledge and understanding of the culture. Particular emphasis is placed on the systematic mastery of vocabulary grammatical structures and conversational skills. SPA 101 is intended for students with little or no previous experience in the language. SPA 102 is intended for students who have taken SPA 101 or with 3 or more years of Spanish at the secondary level. Fee-$40.00 each course. 3,

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 1010Beginning Spanish I3

Spanish 1010 is the first course in a sequence of three beginning courses (SPA 1010, 1020, 2010) designed to initiate the students in the basic structures and vocabulary to begin to develop their communication skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing as they build a foundation for continued language learning. Students will be able to accomplish real-world communicative tasks in culturally appropriate ways as they gain familiarity with and understanding of products, practices, and perspectives of Hispanic culture(s). Students will met functional performance goals at the novice-low level. SPA 1010 is intended for students with little or no previous experience in the language. NOTE: Open to first and second year students only, or to students enrolled at Molloy prior to Fall 2019.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 102Beginning Spanish II
Subject
SPA
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 1020Beginning Spanish II3

Spanish 1020 is the second course in a sequence of three beginning courses (SPA 1010, 1020, 2010) designed to reinforce and expand the necessary communication skills acquired in previous courses in order to begin to achieve the next step towards communicative proficiency (Novice-High). Students will be able to accomplish real-world communicative tasks in culturally appropriate ways as they gain familiarity with and understanding of products, practices, and perspectives of Hispanic culture(s). Students will learn grammar, vocabulary, and structures to enable them to meet functional performance goals at the novice level in listening, speaking, reading and writing as they build a foundation for continued language learning. NOTE: Open to first and second year students only, or to students enrolled at Molloy prior to Fall 2019.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 103Beginning Spanish for the Healthcare

*

Subject
SPA
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 1030Beginning Spanish for the Healthcare Professions I3

This is an introductory course that focuses on the development of communicative proficiency in the Spanish language. This course affords students the opportunity to practice speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in Spanish, as well as to gain knowledge and understanding of the culture. Particular emphasis is placed on the systematic mastery of vocabulary, and conversational skills for healthcare professionals. SPA 1030 is intended for students with little or no previous experience in the language. SPA 1030 is equivalent to SPA 1010 or SPA 1050 and students can take only ONE of these courses. NOTE: Open to first and second year students only, or to students enrolled at Molloy prior to Fall 2019.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 104Beginning Spanish for the Healthcare

*

Subject
SPA
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 1040Beginning Spanish for the Healthcare Professions II3

This course focuses on continuing to develop basic communicative competency in Spanish. Students practice speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in Spanish, as well as gain knowledge and understanding of the culture. Particular emphasis is placed on the systematic master of vocabulary and conversational skills. SPA 1040 is intended for students who have taken SPA 1010 or 1030 or 3+ years of Spanish at the secondary level. SPA 1040 is equivalent to SPA 1020 or SPA 1060 and students can take only ONE of these courses. NOTE: Open to first and second year students only, or to students enrolled at Molloy prior to Fall 2019.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 105Beginning Spanish for Social Services
Subject
SPA
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 1050Beginning Spanish for Social Services I3

This is an introductory course designed for students in the social services professions who seek basic conversational skills in Spanish. It affords students the opportunity to practice speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in Spanish, as well as gain knowledge and understanding of the culture in a wide variety of practical contexts. Students will be presented with everyday situations that pre-professionals and professionals may encounter when dealing with Spanish-speaking clients, patients, and personnel in the U.S. at work settings such as hospitals, schools and social service offices. Particular emphasis is placed on the systematic mastery of practical vocabulary for on-the-job situations and the application of grammatical structures in conversational situations. SPA 1050 is intended for students with little or no previous experience in the language. SPA 1050 is equivalent to SPA 1010 or SPA 1030 and students can take only ONE of these courses. NOTE: Open to first and second year students only, or to students enrolled at Molloy prior to Fall 2019.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 106Beginning Spanish for Social Services

**

Subject
SPA
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 1060Beginning Spanish for Social Services II3

This course focuses on continuing to develop basic communicative competency for students in the social services professions who seek basic conversational skills in Spanish. It affords students the opportunity to practice speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in Spanish, as well as gain knowledge and understanding of the culture. Particular emphasis is placed on the systematic master of vocabulary for on-the-job situations and conversational skills. SPA 1060 is intended for students who have taken SPA 1010 or 1050 or 3+ years of Spanish at the secondarylevel. SPA 1060 is equivalent to SPA 1020 or SPA 1040 and students can take only ONE of these courses. NOTE: Open to first and second year students only, or to students enrolled at Molloy prior to Fall 2019.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 118BEGINNER CONVERSATION SKILLS1

This beginner level course affords the students the opportunity to practice and improve their oral communicative skills in Spanish. Through oral practice of basic Spanish speech patterns and pronunciation, students will learn to speak clearly, accurately and effectively and gain confidence in their oral expression. It is not intended for Heritage students.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
Chairperson’s approval.
SPA 1180Beginner Conversation Skills1

This beginner level course affords the students the opportunity to practice and improve their oral communicative skills in Spanish. Through oral practice of basic Spanish speech patterns and pronunciation, students will learn to speak clearly, accurately and effectively and gain confidence in their oral expression. It is not intended for Heritage students. NOTE: Open to first and second year students only, or to students enrolled at Molloy prior to Fall 2019.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 119BEGINNER WRITING SKILLS1

This course is a beginner level class that provides the students with the basic structures and constructions to further develop their communicative writing skills. Students will have the opportunity to practice through short compositions, including letters, descriptions and narrations. This course includes the review of Spanish common mistakes and the grammatical structures that interfere with the writing process.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
Chairperson’s approval.
SPA 1190Beginner Writing Skills1

This course is a beginner level class that provides the students with the basic structures and constructions to further develop their communicative writing skills. Students will have the opportunity to practice through short compositions, including letters, descriptions and narrations. This course includes the review of Spanish common mistakes and the grammatical structures that interfere with the writing process. NOTE: Open to first and second year students only, or to students enrolled at Molloy prior to Fall 2019.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 201Spanish for Communication

Music History (Music History courses only) Highly recommended:

Subject
SPA
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 2010Intermediate Spanish I3

Spanish 2010 is the last course in a sequence of three beginning courses (SPA 1010, 1020, and 2010) designed to reinforce and expand the necessary communication skills acquired in previous courses in order to begin to achieve the next step towards communicative proficiency (Intermediate-Low). Students will be able to accomplish real-world communicative tasks in culturally appropriate ways as they gain familiarity with and understanding of products, practices, and perspectives of Hispanic culture(s). Students will learn grammar, vocabulary, and structures to enable them to meet functional performance goals at the Novice-High/Intermediate-Low level in listening, speaking, reading and writing as they build a foundation for continued language learning.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 209SPANISH FOR HERITAGE STUDENTS3

(formerly Spanish for Spanish Speakers; formerly SPA 147, 148, 309) Designed for students who speak Spanish at home but have been educated primarily in English, this course enhances oral and written expression as well as reading comprehension. It includes extensive practice with the conventions of written Spanish and many activities designed to expand vocabulary. Course materials include literary and journalistic readings, films and videos selected to provide an understanding of the Spanish-speaking community in the United States, Latin America and Spain. This class is accepted in lieu of SPA 201 and 215 for the Spanish major.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2017-undergraduate
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 2090Spanish for Heritage Students3

Designed for students who speak Spanish at home but have been educated primarily in English, this course enhances oral and written expression as well as reading comprehension. It includes extensive practice with the conventions of written Spanish and many activities designed to expand vocabulary. Course materials include literary and journalistic readings, films and videos selected to provide an understanding of the Spanish-speaking community in the United States, Latin America and Spain. This class is accepted in lieu of SPA 2010 and 2150 for the Spanish major.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 215Intermediate Spanish Conversation I *

een SPA 218 Intermediate Conversation Skills (1 * will also credit) PA 307. SPA 219 Intermediate Writing Skills (1 credit) *

Subject
SPA
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 2150Intermediate Spanish Conversation I3

These courses are designed to reinforce oral expression and comprehension. Spoken Spanish is stressed by a review of grammar and idiomatic strategies for self-expression and the expression of ideas on topics of current interest and cultural significance in the Spanish-speaking world. Materials used include journalistic texts, films, videos, audiotapes, songs and short stories. The Department may change placement into a language course based upon individual previous language experience.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 2160Intermediate Spanish Conversation II3

These courses are designed to reinforce oral expression and comprehension. Spoken Spanish is stressed by a review of grammar and idiomatic strategies for self-expression and the expression of ideas on topics of current interest and cultural significance in the Spanish-speaking world. Materials used include journalistic texts, films, videos, audiotapes, songs and short stories. The Department may change placement into a language course based upon individual previous language experience.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 218INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION SKILLS1

This intermediate level course affords the students the opportunity to further advance their conversation skills in Spanish. Students will develop the ability to speak effectively and will become familiar with idioms and expressions that are used in real life situations and gain more confidence in their ora expression through basic role-play and other conversational activities. It is not intended for Heritage students. Prerequisite Chairperson’s approval.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2017-undergraduate
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 2180Intermediate Conversation Skills1

This intermediate level course affords the students the opportunity to further advance their conversation skills in Spanish. Students will develop the ability to speak effectively and will become familiar with idioms and expressions that are used in real life situations and gain more confidence in their oral expression through basic role-play and other conversational activities. It is not intended for Heritage students.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 219INTERMEDIATE WRITING SKILLS1

This course is an intermediate level class that provides the students with the writing techniques to further develop their communicative writing skills. This hands-on course includes the review of Spanish punctuation and spelling rules and the fundamental grammatical structures that interfere with the writing process. Students will have the opportunity to practice different writing genres.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
Chairperson’s approval.
SPA 2190Intermediate Writing Skills1

This course is an intermediate level class that provides the students with the writing techniques to further develop their communicative writing skills. This hands-on course includes the review of Spanish punctuation and spelling rules and the fundamental grammatical structures that interfere with the writing process. Students will have the opportunity to practice different writing genres.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 220INTERMEDIATE SPANISH3

This course is designed to develop an accurate use of Spanish grammar. Building on work in previous levels, the students will learn more subtle and idiomatic uses of grammatical forms. This course will review and strengthen the understanding and use of major concepts of Spanish grammar including grammatical tenses, the subjunctive, pronouns and prepositions, among other grammatical points. In addition, culture-related readings in Spanish will provide opportunities to learn new vocabulary in context and to practice conversation by means of in-class discussions. The student will also learn and practice the general guidelines of how to write a composition, including organization and structure, coherence, sentence structure, word choice, accentuation, etc. The class will be conducted in Spanish.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2017-undergraduate
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
SPA 201 or Chairperson’s approval. Fee- $40.00.
SPA 2200Intermediate Spanish II3

Spanish 2200 is the first course in a sequence of two intermediate courses (SPA 2200 and 3050) designed to reinforce and expand the necessary communication skills acquired in previous courses in order to begin to achieve the next step towards communicative proficiency (Intermediate-mid). Students will be able to accomplish real-world communicative tasks in culturally appropriate ways as they gain familiarity with and understanding of products, practices, and perspectives of Hispanic culture(s). Students will learn more subtle and idiomatic expressions and grammatical structures. In addition, through culture-related readings and audio-visual texts in Spanish, this course will provide opportunities to learn new vocabulary in context and for students to perform at the Intermediate-low level.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 224Intermediate Spanish for the3
Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 2240Intermediate Spanish for the Healthcare Professions3

While reviewing, practicing and building upon previously learned vocabulary and basic grammatical concepts in Spanish, this course aims at strengthening the students' knowledge of the language to further develop communicative competency in the healthcare field at the intermediate level. Students will hone their conversational skills through role-playing exercises and real-life scenarios. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to read and listen to a variety of texts related to healthcare. Cultural topics related to health issues in the Hispanic community will be discussed in the courses as well.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 250LATINO CULTURE IN THE UNITED STATES3

This course will examine the cultural production of representative works by U.S. Latino writers, visual artists and filmmakers, focusing on the social and historical construction of Latino identity. Readings of theoretical works that explore issues of immigration, gender, race and ethnicity will serve as basis for the methodological approach that will guide the analysis of the various cultural texts. This course will be of great interest for Nursing, Social Work, Sociology, Education, Psychology, Communication and Criminal Justice majors as an elective. This course does not fulfill the foreign language general education l requirement, except for the students who are exempt from taking a foreign language because of a documented learning : disability. This course is taught in English.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 2500Latino Culture in the United States3

This course will examine the cultural production of representative works by U.S. Latino writers, visual artists and filmmakers, focusing on the social and historical construction of Latino identity. Readings of theoretical works that explore issues of immigration, gender, race and ethnicity will serve as basis for the methodological approach that will guide the analysis of the various cultural texts. This course will be of great interest for Nursing, Social Work, Sociology, Education, Psychology, Communication and Criminal Justice majors as an elective. This course does not fulfill the foreign language general education requirement. This course is taught in English.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 305Grammar for Communication3

0

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 3050Grammar for Communication3

Spanish 3050 is the second course in a sequence of two intermediate courses (SPA 2200 and 3050) designed to reinforce and expand the necessary communication skills acquired in previous courses in order to begin to achieve the next step towards communicative proficiency (Advanced-Low). Students will be able to accomplish real-world communicative tasks in culturally appropriate ways as they continue to gain familiarity with and understanding of products, practices, and perspectives of Hispanic culture(s). Students will review grammar, vocabulary, and structures to enable them to meet functional performance goals at Intermediate-High/Advanced-Low level in listening, speaking, reading and writing as they continue to build a foundation for continued language learning.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 307Introduction to the Analysis of Spanish3

** Literary Texts

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 3070Introduction to the Analysis of Spanish Literary Texts3

This course is designed to introduce intermediate students of Spanish to the critical analysis of literary texts. Firstly, students will learn reading skills and textual comprehension. Secondly, the course will focus on the acquisition and application of techniques of textual analysis. A practical approach through the analysis of a range of texts of the four basic genres: narrative, drama, poetry and essay will develop students' abilities to study literary texts from a stylistic and critical point of view.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 310ADVANCED CONVERSATION SKILLS1

(formerly Conversation Skills) This course affords the advanced students the opportunity to develop and further advance their conversation skills in Spanish in formal and informal settings and styles. Students will have the opportunity of practicing the style of conversation that would be appropriate within a particular context. Speaking activities include interviews, discussions, debates and complex role-play situations.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
Chairperson’s approval.
SPA 3100Advanced Conversation Skills1

This course affords the advanced students the opportunity to develop and further advance their conversation skills in Spanish in formal and informal settings and styles. Students will have the opportunity of practicing the style of conversation that would be appropriate within a particular context. Speaking activities include interviews, discussions, debates and complex role-play situations.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 311ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS1

(formerly Writing Skills) This course provides advanced students with the writing techniques to enhance and further develop confidence using written Spanish as a vehicle for expression. This hands-on course includes a review of complex structures in Spanish through lexical and grammatical workshops focused on improving the accuracy of the written communication. Students will have the opportunity of practicing different writing genres, subgenres and styles. Prerequisite: Chairperson’s approval. 1 credit 401

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 3110Advanced Writing Skills1

This course provides advanced students with the writing techniques to enhance and further develop confidence using written Spanish as a vehicle for expression. This hands-on course includes a review of complex structures in Spanish through lexical and grammatical workshops focused on improving the accuracy of the written communication. Students will have the opportunity of practicing different writing genres, subgenres and styles.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 312HISPANIC WORLD THROUGH LITERATURE

ART, AND POPULAR CULTURE (formerly SPA 320) This is an interdisciplinary course that explores different aspects of the Hispanic contemporary culture. Its aim is to introduce the student to different cultural manifestations such as music, art, film, food and daily life through different Spanish and Latin American contemporary literary readings. This course is intended for the high-intermediate student of Spanish.

Subject
SPA
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
SPA 201 or Chairperson’s approval. 3 credits
SPA 3120Hispanic World Through Literature, Art, and Popular Culture3

This is an interdisciplinary course that explores different aspects of the Hispanic contemporary culture. Its aim is to introduce the student to different cultural manifestations such as music, art, film, food and daily life through different Spanish and Latin American contemporary literary readings. This course is intended for the high-intermediate student of Spanish.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 313Cultures of Spain3

** SPA 314 Cultures of Latin America 3 ** SPA 351 Iberian Literature Survey 3 ** SPA 352 Latin American Literature Survey 3 ** Complete 12 credits* from the following (12 ** credits):

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 3130Cultures of Spain3

This course offers the student an introduction to the cultures of Spain from a variety of perspectives: its history, geography, society, arts, economy, popular culture, folklore, political and value systems, its role as a member of the European Union and, in a larger scope, its place in the global community. The course is an exploration of Spain that goes back in time in order to study its cultural origins and historical evolution and to analyze the factors that have made what Spain is today: a pluralistic, multicultural, and multilingual nation.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 314CULTURES OF LATIN AMERICA3

(formerly SPA 144, 206 Hispanic Civilization II; formerly Culture an Civilization of Latin America) This course offers the student an introduction to the cultures of Latin America from a variety of perspectives: its history, geography, society, arts, economy, popular culture, folklore, political and value systems, and, in a larger scope, its place in the global community. The course is an exploration of Latin America that goes back in time to study its cultural origins and historical evolution and to analyze the factors that have made Latin America what it is today: a pluralistic, multicultural and multilingual group of nations.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2017-undergraduate
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
SPA 307 or Chairperson’s approval.
SPA 3140Cultures of Latin America3

This course offers the student an introduction to the cultures of Latin America from a variety of perspectives: its history, geography, society, arts, economy, popular culture, folklore, political and value systems, and, in a larger scope, its place in the global community. The course is an exploration of Latin America that goes back in time to study its cultural origins and historical evolution and to analyze the factors that have made Latin America what it is today: a pluralistic, multicultural and multilingual group of nations.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 315Cultural Competence in the Healthcare3
Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 3150Cultural Competence in the Healthcare Environment3

This course is designed for students who want to improve their knowledge of the Hispanic world through cultural topics related to the Spanish healthcare environment. The course is divided in three different sections providing students with an overview of different topics, such as family, religion, race, language, superstition and ethical concerns, among others. Students will have the opportunity to learn, examine and discuss these social and cultural factors present in the Spanish-speaking community. The main goal of this course is to acquire and develop a cultural and intercultural competence necessary in the medical work setting.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 324Advanced Spanish for the Healthcare3
Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 3240Advanced Spanish for the Healthcare Professions3

This course is designed to further develop an advanced proficiency and increase the ability to communicate accurately in Spanish within the medical context. A task-based approach will allow the students to acquire and practice more sophisticated vocabulary related to health care and to use more complex linguistic structures. Discussions about health issues in the Hispanic culture will also be an important component of this course.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 329POST-FRANCO SPAIN3

(also HIS 329; formerly SPA 429) This course examines post-totalitarian Spanish Literature, Arts and Popular Culture made possible by the political transition to democracy. This course focuses on how after 1975 Spaniards began to explore and question their cultural and historical identity. This course meets the History General Education requirement. Prerequisite: SPA 307 or Chairperson’s approval.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 3290Post-Franco Spain3

(also HIS 3290) This course examines post-totalitarian Spanish Literature, Arts and Popular Culture made possible by the political transition to democracy. This course focuses on how after 1975 Spaniards began to explore and question their cultural and historical identity. This course meets the History General Education requirement.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 330Study Abroad: Spanish Grammar and3

been 3

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 3300Study Abroad: Spanish Grammar and Composition I3

A Study Abroad course in Spanish to develop communication skills by building grammar, reading and writing skills.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 331Study Abroad: Spanish Conversation3

and Culture Complete three credits* for a Language Elective from the following (3 credits): redits SPA 118 Beginner Conversation Skills (1 credit) *

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 3310Study Abroad: Spanish Conversation and Culture I3

A Study Abroad course in Spanish to further develop communications skills through speaking and listening, while exploring the Spanish culture.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 335Study Abroad: Spanish Grammar and

Credits **

Subject
SPA
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 3350Study Abroad: Spanish Grammar and Composition II3

A continuation of study at a more advanced level than SPA 3300, this Study Abroad course in Spanish further develops communication skills by building grammar, reading and writing skills.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 336Study Abroad: Spanish Conversation

and Culture II

Subject
SPA
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 3360Study Abroad: Spanish Conversation and Culture II3

A continuation of study at a more advanced level than SPA 3310, this Study Abroad course in Spanish further develops communications skills through speaking and listening, while exploring the Spanish culture.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 337STUDY ABROAD: SPANISH GRAMMAR AND
Subject
SPA
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 3370Study Abroad: Spanish Grammar and Composition III3

A continuation of study at the most advanced level for students who have completed SPA 3350, this Study Abroad course in Spanish further develops communication skills by building grammar, reading and writing skills.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 338STUDY ABROAD: SPANISH CONVERSATION
Subject
SPA
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 3380Study Abroad: Spanish Conversation and Culture III3

A continuation of study at the most advanced level for students who have completed SPA 3360, this Study Abroad course in Spanish further develops communications skills through speaking and listening, while exploring the Spanish culture.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 341Advanced Spanish Grammar and3

0 Composition

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 3410Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition3

This writing-intensive course offers an advanced study of complex aspects of Spanish grammar, focused on morphology and syntax. Students will analyze morphological and syntactical structures using texts and readings and will practice grammar rules through written exercises and compositions. By the end of the semesters, students will see their Spanish skills reinforced, especially those related to their writing style.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 3500The Hispanic World Through Film3

(also COM/HIS 3500) This course provides an introduction to the cinema of Latin America and Spain. Its main focus is the exploration of the Hispanic culture, history, society and political issues as represented in different films from Mexico, Cuba, Argentina, Spain, among other Hispanic countries. This course includes selected readings on film theory and representation of gender, race and class, as well as on Latin American and Spanish history and culture.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 351IBERIAN LITERATURE SURVEY3

(formerly Spanish Literature From the Middle Ages to Contemporary Literature; formerly Hispanic Literature from the Nineteenth Century to the Twenty-First Century) This course is a multi-genre introduction to literary analysis with readings, discussions, and writing assignments related to the Hispanic literatures. This course will provide students with the necessary tools for literary appreciation and interpretation in the field of Hispanic literary studies. Students will become familiar with the technical vocabulary of literary criticism and will gain understanding of the artistic, cultural, and political implications of literature in Spain. Discussions on the different periods, movements, and literary currents will complement the understanding of the texts.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
SPA 307 or Chairperson’s approval.
SPA 3510Iberian Literature Survey3

This course is a multi-genre introduction to literary analysis with readings, discussions, and writing assignments related to the Hispanic literatures. This course will provide students with the necessary tools for literary appreciation and interpretation in the field of Hispanic literary studies. Students will become familiar with the technical vocabulary of literary criticism and will gain understanding of the artistic, cultural, and political implications of literature in Spain. Discussions on the different periods, movements, and literary currents will complement the understanding of the texts.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 352LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE SURVEY3

(formerly Latin American Literature From the Pre-Columbian Era to the Twenty-First Century; formerly Hispanic Literature From the Nineteenth Century to the Twenty-First Century) This course is a multi-genre introduction to literary analysis with readings, discussions, and writing assignments related to the Hispanic literatures. This course will provide students with the necessary tools for literary appreciation and interpretation in the field of Hispanic literary studies. Students will become familiar with the technical vocabulary of literary criticism and will gain understanding of the artistic, cultural, and political implications of literature in the Spanish-speaking countries of Latin America. Discussions on the different periods, movements and literary currents will complement the understanding of reading and interpreting the texts from the pre-Columbian era to contemporary literature.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
SPA 307 Chairperson’s approval. (Offered Fall)
SPA 3520Latin American Literature Survey3

This course is a multi-genre introduction to literary analysis with readings, discussions, and writing assignments related to the Hispanic literatures. This course will provide students with the necessary tools for literary appreciation and interpretation in the field of Hispanic literary studies. Students will become familiar with the technical vocabulary of literary criticism and will gain understanding of the artistic, cultural, and political implications of literature in the Spanish-speaking countries of Latin America. Discussions on the different periods, movements and literary currents will complement the understanding of reading and interpreting the texts from the pre-Columbian era to contemporary literature.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 353Latin American Short Story **3

This course will offer an overview of the Latin American short story, from its origins in the late 19th century to our days. Attention will be given to the themes, as well as the literary and cultural contexts that have informed literary trends such as costumbrism, realism, magic realism and the fantastic. A selection of readings on literary theory will guide our analysis of specific aspects of the genre.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2017-undergraduate
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
SPA 307 or Chairperson’s approval. (Offered Summer)
SPA 3530Latin American Short Story3

This course will offer an overview of the Latin American short story, from its origins in the late 19th century to our days. Attention will be given to the themes, as well as the literary and cultural contexts that have informed literary trends such as costumbrism, realism, magic realism and the fantastic. A selection of readings on literary theory will guide our analysis of specific aspects of the genre.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 370LATIN AMERICAN AND SPANISH LITERATURE
Subject
SPA
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 3700Latin American and Spanish Literature in Translation3

This course offers students the opportunity to read and study the literary works of worldwide renowned Latin American and Spanish authors that, due to the language barrier, they would have never encountered: from Cervantes and Garcia Lorca to Jorge Luis Borges and Garcia Marquez, among many others. This course does not fulfill the foreign language requirement.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 381SPANISH LINGUISTICS

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of Spanish linguistics. Students will be introduced to the basic theoretical concepts of phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics, and how these different areas interact in Spanish. The course will focus on different methods of language analysis and will bring up the main points of contrast with English.

Subject
SPA
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
SPA 341 or Chairperson’s approval. 3 credits
SPA 3810Spanish Linguistics3

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of Spanish linguistics. Students will be introduced to the basic theoretical concepts of phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics, and how these different areas interact in Spanish. The course will focus on different methods of language analysis and will bring up the main points of contrast with English.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 409Translation *6

6 SPA 461 Language Internship * Complete six credits** of Culture/Literature courses from the following (6 credits):

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 4090Translation3

This course is intended as an introduction to translation from English into Spanish and vice versa for students that already have considerable linguistic resources in both languages. Even though this is mainly a practical and hands-on course, it also involves discussion of issues related to Linguistics and Translation Theory that directly concern specific problems encountered in the translating process. The student will develop translation skills and strategies by being exposed to different types of authentic texts: journalistic, scientific, technological, literary, commercial and cinematic. In order to further improve the student's reading and writing skills, in both the Source Language and the Target Language, the course will also focus on grammatical and stylistic issues, as well as on textual analysis.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 421HISPANIC THEATRE3

This course offers a study of a varied selection of Hispanic plays from the Middle Ages to the present day. The focus of this study is placed in the historical and cultural context of the texts and their performances. Students will be introduced to the theoretical and analytical aspects of theatre, as well as performance. Prerequisite: SPA 307 or Chairperson’s approval.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 4210Hispanic Theatre3

This course offers a study of a varied selection of Hispanic plays from the Middle Ages to the present day. The focus of this study is placed in the historical and cultural context of the texts and their performances. Students will be introduced to the theoretical and analytical aspects of theatre, as well as performance.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 424CULTURE AND MEDICINE IN LATIN AMERICA3

This is the highest level course for the Spanish in the Health Professions minor. In it, students will analyze historical and contemporary medical discoveries, study health system regulations and ethics, discuss traditional medical techniques and concepts of medical care, and examine popular beliefs applied to medicine in Hispanic societies. The course will be conducted solely in Spanish, as it will enable students to acquire greater linguistic proficiency and cultural competence in the medical context through classroom discussions and reading comprehension exercises. Language learning in this course will focus on practicing more advanced communication skills, using medical vocabulary with accuracy and reviewing intermediate to advanced grammatical structures.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2017-undergraduate
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
SPA 324 or Chairperson’s approval.
SPA 4240Culture and Medicine in Latin America3

In this course students will discuss historical and contemporary medical discoveries, study health system regulations and ethics, discuss traditional medical techniques and concepts of medical care, and examine popular beliefs applied to medicine in Hispanic societies. The course will be conducted solely in Spanish, as it will enable students to acquire greater linguistic proficiency and cultural competence in the medical context through classroom discussions and reading comprehension exercises. Language learning in this course will focus on practicing more advanced communication skills, using medical vocabulary with accuracy and reviewing intermediate to advanced grammatical structures.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 425Hispanic Women Writers12
Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
12
Credits (max)
12
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 4250Hispanic Women Writers3

This course explores the literary works of a wide variety of Hispanic women writers from the seventeenth century to the present. Throughout the history of Hispanic literature, women writers have been creating spaces of power in their texts in a very original way. The course will study these spaces in relation to gender, class and race representation in different political and historical periods. Readings will include different genres: poetry, novels, short stories, dramas and essays.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 427THE HISPANIC WORLD THROUGH FILM3

(also COM 427) This course provides an introduction to the cinema of Latin America and Spain. Its main focus is the exploration of the Hispanic culture, history, society and political issues as represented in different films from Mexico, Cuba, Argentina, Spain, among other Hispanic countries. This course includes selected readings on film theory and representation of gender, race and class, as well as on Latin American and Spanish history and culture.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
SPA 307 or Chairperson’s approval.
SPA 429Post-Franco Spain
Subject
SPA
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 4600Language Internship I, II3

This course offers students the opportunity to put into practice and to further develop their Spanish language skills and cultural competence while being involved in selected professional, cultural and/or business organizations in the community. The course provides supervised fieldwork of 100 hours and at least four regular meeting with the faculty sponsor.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 461462 LANGUAGE INTERNSHIP I, II3

(formerly SPA 261) This course offers students the opportunity to put into practice and to further develop their Spanish language skills and cultural competence while being involved in selected professional, cultural and/or business organizations in the community. The course provides supervised fieldwork of 100 hours and at least four regular meeting with the faculty sponsor.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2017-undergraduate
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
Chairperson’s approval. 3,
SPA 4610Language Internship I, II3

This course offers students the opportunity to put into practice and to further develop their Spanish language skills and cultural competence while being involved in selected professional, cultural and/or business organizations in the community. The course provides supervised fieldwork of 100 hours and at least four regular meeting with the faculty sponsor.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 470INDEPENDENT STUDY3

(formerly SPA 291, 471) Independent study is offered in a selected area of interest with Chairperson approval. The student works under the guidance of a faculty member, who must consent to sponsor student prior to approval by the Chairperson.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 4701Independent Study1

Independent study is offered in a selected area of interest with Chairperson approval. The student works under the guidance of a faculty member, who must consent to sponsor student prior to approval by the Chairperson

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 4702Independent Study2

Independent study is offered in a selected area of interest with Chairperson approval. The student works under the guidance of a faculty member, who must consent to sponsor student prior to approval by the Chairperson.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 4703Independent Study3

Independent study is offered in a selected area of interest with Chairperson approval. The student works under the guidance of a faculty member, who must consent to sponsor student prior to approval by the Chairperson.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 490RESEARCH IN HISPANIC LANGUAGES AND1

CULTURES - SEMINAR I This course provides students with the research tools and methodology in qualitative analysis, historical analysis and textual-based methodologies to conduct a research project. Students will choose a topic in the field of Latin American and Spanish literature, history and culture, or language, and will begin the research process. The project will be completed in SPA 491. Limited to senior Spanish majors.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
Chairperson’s Approval. (Offered Fall)
SPA 4900Research in Hispanic Languages and Cultures - Seminar I1

This course provides students with the research tools and methodology in qualitative analysis, historical analysis and textual-based methodologies to conduct a research project. Students will choose a topic in the field of Latin American and Spanish literature, history and culture, or language, and will begin the research process. The project will be completed in SPA 4910. Limited to senior Spanish majors.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 491Hispanic Languages and Cultures3
Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2017-2019
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com
SPA 4910Hispanic Languages and Cultures - Seminar II3

This is a capstone course that serves as a culmination of the students' experiences in the study of the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures and literatures. Students will continue and complete the research project they started in SPA 490. The research paper has to be reflective of the methodology, documentation and organization discussed in this and in the previous course. Students are required to participate in weekly presentations, group discussions and readings. Limited to senior Spanish majors.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
molloy.smartcatalogiq.com

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