17 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.
3 sem. hrs. Offered annually, fall semester. This course is for beginners with little or no prior experience with the Spanish language. It focuses on oral and written language development and practice, basic readings on Hispanic culture and civilization, and essentials of grammar. Oral training, grammar essentials, and practice in writing and reading.
3 sem. hrs. Offered annually, spring semester 180 CO URSES
3 sem. hrs. This course serves as an introduction to Latin American literatures and culture through texts of varied length from different genres during the 20th and 21st centuries. Representative texts examine images of Latin America from various critical perspectives. By critically analyzing works from a range of genres and cultural expressions including poetry, fiction, memoirs, film, and performance, along with recent literary and cultural theory works, the course will explore some of the major themes and issues that inform the cultural production of Latinx communities. Topics to be discussed include identity, race, gender, and class; diaspora and emigration; and activism through art. This course will be conducted in English.
3 sem. hrs. Offered annually, fall semester. Designed to improve the student’s ability to understand, speak, read, and write Spanish, while concentrating on social and cultural aspects of Hispanic society. This course aims to expand the oral and written communication skills acquired in earlier classes and to broaden students’ understanding of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world, including the Hispanic/Latinx communities in the U.S.
3 sem. hrs. Offered annually, spring semester. Designed to improve the student’s ability to understand, speak, read, and write Spanish, while concentrating on social and cultural aspects of Hispanic society. The second semester places increased emphasis on reading and writing. Three meetings per week and language laboratory, films, drills.
3 sem. hrs. CO UR S E S 181
3 sem. hrs. The course focuses on the importance of bilingualism in the U.S., strategies for lifelong learning, and culture; it includes a review of relevant language. The students will gain necessary skills to read, write and translate documents related to different fields.
3 sem. hrs. Offered annually, fall semester. Spanish 203 studies the structural principles of Spanish. It makes use of current audiovisual technology and provides practice in writing, reading comprehension, and conversation aimed at the development of a reasonable competence in writing and speaking correct Spanish.
3 sem. hrs. Offered alternate years. The course aims to give students a new appreciation of Spanish language cinema and Hispanic culture while improving their written and conversational skills.
3 sem. hrs. A study of the most pertinent literary works of the Spanish speaking world, giving special attention to the social, ideological, cultural and economic background. Students will also be introduced to literary criticism to apply to reading assignments.
3 sem. hrs. This course offers students the fundamentals of the Hispanic culture, utilizing different perspectives and critical readings. Taught in Spanish, its mission is to synthesize the history and traditions of Spain, Latin America, and the Hispanic Caribbean.
3 sem. hrs. This course is an introduction to basic concepts in Spanish Linguistics and the methodology of its Acquisition. It explores fundamental aspects of Spanish linguistics including Spanish variation, Acquisition, phonology among other crucial topics.
3 sem. hrs. This course helps students attain reading and listening proficiency, as well as translation skills of speech, texts and media in Spanish. There is a review of crucial grammar topics that can present difficulty to a translator of Spanish.
3 sem. hrs. May be repeated for credit. In-depth study of a selected topic in Spanish and Latin American Studies. Topics may include Spanish linguistics, topics in Hispanic literature and culture.
2-4 sem. hrs. Offered as needed. Graded: S/U. Students wishing to investigate careers in which the Spanish language and culture play an important role may work out a project in consultation with the Spanish Department. In order to be considered for this program the student should have an appropriate background in Spanish.
1 sem. hr. Offered as needed. May be repeated for credit. In-depth study of an area of special interest. Topic determined jointly by a faculty member and student(s) in consultation. Meets weekly for one hour. CO UR S E S 183
Source: Wells College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
