28 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 1101Spanish for Global Communication3
A beginning course in spoken and written Spanish with emphasis on oral expression. Students learn basic language skills while learning about Spanish culture. Oral practice in the classroom combined with a solid foundation of grammar and vocabulary prepare students for advanced training in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. For students who are beginning Spanish and for those who have studied Spanish for no more than two years in high school. Bilingual students will not receive credit fo this course. A placement exam in Spanish is available to students who have taken 3 years of high school Spanish or beyond. Typically offered: All Sessions
An in-depth study of Spanish grammar with emphasis on reading and writing for students proficient in spoken Spanish whose formal education has been in English. Vocabulary and critical thinking are developed through literary and cultural readings and put into practice in class discussions and compositions. Typically offered: Fall Only
SPA 1117Basic Conversational Spanish for Education I3
A course designed for majors in education programs to promote the attainment of audio-lingual skills in the Spanish language; specifically, speaking and understanding the language at a level apropriate for daily conversation in and around the classroom. Bilingual students and those with more than two years of high school Spanish will not receive credit for this course. They should seek placement in the appropriate advanced Spanish courses by the Foreign Language department.
Intended to promote speaking, understanding, and reading skills in the Spanish language used in daily communications within the business world. Also an exploration of the cultural practices, customs, and traditions of the Latin American business and social world. A comparison will be made with the same practices in the U.S.
Spanish for Health Professionals I is an introductory course designed for students in medical fields. This is the first of two courses needed to complete the health professional language program. These courses must be taken in sequence. This course will help students to develop the skills necessary to understand and communicate in Spanish (at the beginning level) in a health care environment. A relevant and precise vocabulary will be introduced as well as cultural innuendos related to Hispanic patients. Typically offered: As Needed SFC Catalogue 2024-2025 - DRAFT COPY 251
Requisite(s): SPA-1129 Spanish for Health Professionals II is a continuation of Spanish for Health Professionals I. These courses are designed for students in medical fields. Students must complete Spanish for Health Professionals I. If the student is of Spanish heritage and has basic knowledge of the language, he or she will be placed in this course only after taking and passing a placement exam. This exam is administered by the Language Coordinator. Spanish for Health Professionals II will help students to develop and strengthen the skills necessary to understand r and communicate in Spanish at an intermediate level in a health care environment. A relevant and precise vocabulary will be introduced as well as cultural innuendos related to Hispanic patients. The course offers health professionals the practical vocabulary and medical terminology to gather patient's medical information, to be able to explain medical conditions, body parts that are affected, the illness that is 2 diagnosed, and the process to be followed: surgery, rehabilitation, and other treatments. The main emphasis of the course is communication and a relation between health professionals and patients that leads to excellence in treatment, comfort and positive patient outcomes. Typically offered: As Needed
Requisite(s): SPA-1102 The control of elementary audio-lingual skills and their further development; emphasis on developing reading skills. Students should have three years of language reading and conversation in high school, a passing score on a placement test, or SPA-1102 before enrolling in this course. Typically offered: Fall Only
Requisite(s): SPA-2104 or SPA-1105 A conversation course based on everyday topics and readings from a wide range of literary and non-literary sources. Typically offered: Spring Only
Requisite(s): ICS-1240,ICS-1241 A study of the characteristics of Spanish culture based upon anthropological and sociological studies; humanistic and scientific contributions to civilization; reading and reports. Typically offered: Fall Only
SPA 3411Latin American Nobel Laureates in Literature3
In 1945, Gabriela Mistral, a Chilean poet, was the first Latin American to win the Nobel Laureate for literature. Subsequently, several Latin American authors have been recognized internationally for their literary accomplishments. In this course we will read, listen to, and view works of prose, poetry, and drama from Latin American Nobel Laureates. Typically offered: Spring Only
SPA 3414Hispanic Caribbean Culture and Literature3
A study and analysis of the culture and literature of the Hispanic ethnic groups living in metropolitan New York, the West Coast, Southwest, and South Florida, including Puerto Ricans, Cubans, Dominicans, Mexicans, Central and South Americans. The course will explore their contributions to literature, art, music, and film. Typically offered: Fall Only
Requisite(s): SPA-2202 A course to develop the technique and vocabulary of discussion as a supplement to expression in the areas of expertise. Typically offered: Fall Only
Requisite(s): SPA-2103 An analysis of Cervantes' works and their importance in the literature of the Siglo de Oro; readings and discussions; reports. Typically offered: Spring Only
SPA 4415Puerto Rican Literature: Ethnicity and National Identity in
Poetry, Fiction, And Essays (3 Credits) Readings and discussions on the culture and history of Puerto Rico and its development in contemporary times. Topics on the relations between national identity, literature, and politics will be presented for discussion Typically offered: Fall Only
A study of Latin American painting and film in relation to the emergence of national identities and values. This course is devoted to the works of the most important Latin American artists, writers, and directors. Typically offered: As Needed
A research and reading project, agreed upon by professor and student, is carried out under the professor's supervision. The student's progress is monitored by regular meetings and reports. Evaluation by means of any of several methods: examinations, written assignments, term papers, oral reports. Typically offered: On Demand
General electives 24 Total Hours 124-130 Choose from French, Italian, or Latin. Students may take all 12 credits in another language. No CLEP, NYU, Advanced Placement or other examinations may replace this requirement. Students who speak Spanish must select Group B. If the student has language skills beyond the Intermediate level he/she can proceed to the advanced courses. Students majoring in Spanish must complete a total of 27 credits, including the thesis. If these course requirements are waived, the credits must be completed as free electives. Please speak with the Chairperson for appropriate language placement. s Students must see Department for Group B placement. LB Lower Beginning, UB Upper Beginning, LI Lower Intermediate, UI Upper Intermediate. The successful completion of SPA-4998 Senior Thesis in 6 Spanish satisfies the College’s Comprehensive Examination/Thesis 3-4 requirement. 6 In keeping with our mission at St. Francis College, the courses you take courses across the liberal arts ensure that you are well-rounded, able to engage in meaningful thought and conversation both within and outside of your area of expertise, and building a foundation for future success by deepening and broadening your knowledge. Building on First Year Foundations and augmenting your major field of study, the 6 combination of courses in the Bodies of Knowledge prepares you to meet 6 the challenges the world presents to you with intelligence, clarity, and 2-3 empathy. They will equip you to solve complex problems, contribute to 3 your community, and improve the world you inhabit.
Cross-listed with: ICS-5341. This course explores cultural and literary expressions of Latinos in the United States. It analyzes the artistic, cultural, social and economic impact of the immigrant experience and the incorporation of Latinos into United States society. Various genres will be studied from a social and cultural context: autobiographical essays, poetry, novels, stories, documentaries, film, music and art. Topics include: identity in relation to ethnicity, nationality and race and their impact on cultural expression; struggle for self-determination; class and gender struggle; and being bilingual/bicultural or living within a margin. Representative authors and artists to be studied: Julia Alvarez, Cherie Moraga, Cristina Garca, Achy Obeja, Rosario Ferr, Gloria Anzalda and James de la Vega. Open to students in the Honors Program only. Fulfills General Education Requirement: HCE, WHG Typically offered: Spring Only
