25 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 111Elementary Spanish I (3 cr.)
Beginning study of Spanish with emphasis on speaking, listening, reading, and writing, while focusing on the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Open to students without previous knowledge of Spanish or placement by exam. Liberal Arts Cardinal Core Curriculum Category: Human Communities SUNY Framework: World Languages Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
Spanish 112 is an extension of SPA 111 beginning semester of Spanish study. The objectives of this course are to familiarize students with basic communicative skills involved in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, while focusing on grammatical form and to develop in students an understanding and appreciation of the cultures of the world. Liberal Arts
SPA 111 , or 85 or higher Regents Exam, or placement by exam Cardinal Core Curriculum Category: Human Communities SUNY Framework: World Languages Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
SPA 151Spanish for the Professions (3 cr.)
This course is a continuation of SPA 111 . Its main goals are to develop and reinforce elementary skills in the linguisticareas of listening, speaking, reading and writing and to provide future professionals with basic communicative tools tointeract in their working environment. This course will be particularly useful for students in Nursing, Social Work, andBusiness-related majors, but students from any major who have the prerequisites are welcome. Taught in Spanish. Liberal Arts
SPA 111 , or 2-3 years of Spanish in high school or placement by exam or POI. Cardinal Core Curriculum Category: Human Communities SUNY Framework: World Languages Semester(s) Offered: Varies
SPA 199Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
This course will be a continuation of SPA 112 . The main objectives of this course are to develop and reinforce intermediate skills in the four areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing and to provide students with cultural knowledge of the Hispanic world. Liberal arts
SPA 112 or placement by exam Cardinal Core Curriculum Category: Human Communities SUNY Framework: World Languages Semester(s) Offered: Fall or Spring
SPA 214Intermediate Spanish II (3 cr.)
This course will be a continuation of concepts from SPA 213 and preparation for Spanish composition and conversation. The main objectives of this course are to develop and reinforce intermediate skills in the four areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing and to provide students with cultural knowledge of the Hispanic world. Liberal Arts
SPA 213 , or placement by exam Cardinal Core Curriculum Category: Human Communities SUNY Framework: World Languages Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
SPA 215Spanish for Hispanics (3 cr.)
SPA 215 is designed for Hispanic-American students who have been exposed to Spanish at home or in their communities from an early age and who can understand and/or speak the language. It also welcomes students from non-Hispanic backgrounds who grew up in environments influenced by Spanish language and culture and have achieved an intermediate level of proficiency. The course focuses on developing formal language structures, deepening understanding of the Hispanic experience in the United States, and strengthening communicative skills applicable to professional settings. It is equivalent to the third or fourth semester of a traditional Spanish language sequence and is conducted entirely in Spanish. Can be taken concurrently with SPA 112 . Liberal Arts
SPA 112 or by placement exam or POI Cardinal Core Curriculum Category: Human Communities SUNY Framework: World Language Semester(s) Offered: Varies
SPA 299Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean. Semester(s) Offered: Fall
Expansion and improvement of oral expression through discussions and analysis of readings on popular culture, music, film, and everyday life in Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula; will include as well academic debates on specialized issues. Not for native speakers. Liberal arts
Extensive practice reading and writing in Spanish, with assignments involving a variety of genres, topics, and styles. Practical analysis of the more difficult grammatical structures, to develop greater skill in written expression. Liberal Arts
ENG 101 , SPA 214 , SPA 314 Meets Advanced Writing Requirement Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
SPA 385Introduccion to Hispanoamerica I: Epoca pre-Colonial-Siglo XIX (3 cr.)
A survey of the cultures and societies of Latin America and Spain studied through music, film, and texts from literary, economic, anthropological, and historical sources. Will examine the interaction of the Iberian Peninsula and the Hispanic worlds (16th to 18th centuries), and the formation of the new independent states (19th Century). Liberal arts
SPA 386Introduccion to Hispanoamerica II: Epoca Contemporanea (3 cr.)
A survey of contemporary Latin American and Spanish cultures and societies through their music, film, and television, and by means of texts from literary, economic, anthropological, and historical sources. Emphasis on current political, social, racial, and gender issues. Liberal arts
one 300 level course in Spanish or POI Semester(s) Offered: Spring
SPA 387Latino Issues (Latinos Hoy) (3 cr.)
Overview of Latino culture and politics, paying attention to emigration, ethnic relations, religion, food, and entertainment. Students will conduct interviews and write articles/reports targeted for social media. Liberal Arts
one 300 level course in Spanish or POI Semester(s) Offered: Every Three Semesters Spring
SPA 388History and Culture of Latin American Music (3 cr.)
Overview of Latin American music from pre-Modern Spain and pre-Hispanic New World to contemporary Latino music. Students will learn to prepare a music program or lesson on Latin American music applied to their careers. Course taught in Spanish. Liberal Arts
one 300 level course in Spanish or POI Semester(s) Offered: Every Three Semesters
SPA 399Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean. Semester(s) Offered: Fall
SPA 410Advanced Spanish Writing and Oral Proficiency (3 cr.)
A review of writing and oral skills for current and future teachers of Spanish. The course prepares students to sustain and excel at the Advanced Level or higher for the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview. Liberal arts
SPA 440Topicos en estudios hispanoamericanos (3 cr.)
An in-depth examination of relevant topics in contemporary Latin America. Introduction to analytical tools and their practical applications to literature, music, film, and popular culture. (May be taken more than once with different content.) Liberal arts
two 300 level courses in Spanish or POI Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
SPA 450Topicos en estudios peninsulares (3 cr.)
Analysis and discussions of events or periods that have defined Spanish society such as the Civil War, Franco’s government, La Nueva Ola, women in the arts, the role of cinema in creating an image of contemporary Spain. May be taken more than once with different content. Liberal arts
two 300 level courses in Spanish or POI Semester(s) Offered: Fall
SPA 470Topics in Hispanic Interdisciplinary Studies (3 cr.)
An intensive examination of selected topics in Hispanic studies from a distinctly interdisciplinary perspective. (May be taken more than once with different content.) Liberal arts
two 300 level courses in Spanish or POI Semester(s) Offered: Fall
SPA 496Spanish Foreign Language Methodology (3 cr.)
This course, conducted in a seminar setting, is designed to provide future foreign language teachers with communicative and proficiency-based pedagogical strategies pertaining to middle and high school foreign language classrooms. Although intended primarily for students completing adolescence education programs in Spanish (or the BA/MST Spanish/Adolescence Education program), Spanish majors and minors meeting the prerequisite requirements may enroll. Liberal arts
SPA 314 , SPA 315 , SPA 385 , and SPA 386 ; or 12 credits of upper-division Spanish courses, or by advisement. Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
SPA 497Spanish Practicum (3 cr.)
For advanced or graduate students in Spanish who will work under faculty supervision. In addition to conducting conversation sessions, students will gain experience in planning classroom activities, preparing materials for classroom use and working within various methodologies. A contract specifying the student’s responsibilities will be filed with the department chairperson. Liberal arts
By faculty invitation only, ACTFL oral proficiency rating of advanced-low or equivalent oral skills, minimum; 3.3 GPA (B+ average) in Spanish courses and 2.5 cumulative GPA. Felony Questionnaire Required Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
SPA 498Internship (3 cr.)
For advanced students of Spanish with background in education or business. Involves faculty-supervised field experiences, both on and off campus. Contract specifying student responsibilities, developed in consultation with the student, supervisor, and appropriate faculty advisor(s), will be filed in the department chairperson.
For advanced students of Spanish only with background in education or business; POI. Felony Questionnaire Required
SPA 499Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean. Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
Spanish grammar for present and future teachers of Spanish or students of Spanish who are at the advanced level. The course includes structural exercises, a review of challenges of translation, and a detailed inquiry of grammar. Liberal arts
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
