26 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 110Spanish Language and Intercultural Communication I
This course is designed to promote intercultural competence through language study. Students will learn to appreciate the diversity of cultures present in a language-speaking region (including their own). They will investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship between the products, practices, and perspectives of the cultures studied, and will interact meaningfully with members of that culture. Basic proficiency in all four areas of verbal communication will be developed, in addition to some non-verbal forms of cultural communication.
SPA 111 or placement by exam. All SPA 2xx courses will use authentic materials (short stories, novellas, and videos; pieces of journalism; advertisements; song lyrics and poems, etc.) to complete the introduction of grammatical structures begun in SPA 110 / SPA 111 , while also reviewing and practicing earlier elements. This course focuses on how change (whether social, political, environmental, artistic, etc.) is experienced in Spanish-speaking cultures. In regular rotation with other 200-level classes. Hours: 3
SPA 111 or placement by exam. All SPA 2xx courses will use authentic materials to complete the introduction of grammatical structures begun in SPA 110 / SPA 111 , while also reviewing and practicing earlier elements. This course focuses on the presence in Spanish-speaking cultures of media of all kinds (social, news, internet, print, radio, television, etc.). In regular rotation with other 200-level classes. Hours: 3
SPA 111 or placement by exam. All SPA 2xx courses will use authentic materials (short stories, novellas, and videos; pieces of journalism; advertisements; song lyrics and poems, etc.) to complete the introduction of grammatical structures begun in SPA 110 / SPA 111 , while also reviewing and practicing earlier elements. This course concentrates on the presence of memory in Spanish-language cultural expression. In regular rotation with other 200-level classes. Hours: 3
SPA 315Advanced Composition and Creative Writing
One course at 200-level, or instructor permission. This course offers students the opportunity to practice their writing in a number of different styles and formats, such as: investigative and imaginative news reports; dialogues; book, movie, and music reviews; opinion essays; poetry; short stories; and advertisements. Students will have the opportunity to share and receive feedback on some of their writing from other students living abroad and from other members of Spanish-speaking cultures.
SPA 320Adventures in Modern and Contemporary Literature
Students will read selections of excellent literature from both Spain and Latin America that highlight important and interesting cultural issues. They will also be able to share their understandings of the readings with members of Spanish-speaking cultures. Three credits. (Even Spring)
One course at 200-level, or instructor permission.
SPA 321Adventures in Early Literature
Reading selections from such early Spanish literature as El Cantar del Mío Cid, El libro de buen amor, and La Celestina, as well as some of the first literature written in Latin America, such as Columbus’ diary and other early takes on the Spanish colonial endeavor, and concluding with a look at the world-famous Don Quijote, students will be able to draw comparisons and connections to issues of their own times. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the works and issues studied through both written and oral communication, with the professor as well as with members of Spanish- speaking cultures. Three credits. (Odd Spring)
One course at 200-level, or instructor permission. Rotating courses on Mexico and Central America; Spain; the Caribbean; the Andean Countries and the Southern Cone. Courses focus on the regions’ indispensable historical and geographic backgrounds, as well as interesting issues of cultural (religious, environmental, social, political, economic, artistic, etc.) relevance. In their efforts to explore and understand these issues, students will be in communication with members of the target cultures.
One course at 200-level, or instructor permission. Students will view and discuss feature-length films and some shorter videos in Spanish. The objectives of the course are to develop students’ linguistic skills; their understanding of Latin American and Spanish societies and some of their relevant contemporary issues; as well as to practice the critical thinking necessary to reflect on and evaluate the films. In their process of development, students will have the opportunity to discuss their findings with members of Spanish-speaking cultures.
Additional Major Electives (any course not taken from the above list or any of the following or special topics courses, with approval of the program 12 coordinator) for a minimum of 12 credit hours:
SPA 356Adventures in Modern and Contemporary Literature
One course at 200-level, or instructor permission. Students will read selections of excellent literature from both Spain and Latin America that highlight important and interesting cultural issues. They will also be able to share their understandings of the readings with members of Spanish-speaking cultures.
One course at 200-level, or instructor permission. Reading selections from such early Spanish literature as El Cantar del Mío Cid, El libro de buen amor, and La Celestina, as well as some of the first literature written in Latin America, such as Columbus’ diary and other early takes on the Spanish colonial endeavor, and concluding with a look at the world-famous Don Quijote, students will be able to draw comparisons and connections to issues of their own times. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the works and issues studied through both written and oral communication, with the professor as well as with members of Spanish speaking cultures.
One course at 200-level, or instructor permission. Este curso está diseñado específicamente para hispanohablantes que utilizan el español de modo informal, pero que no han estudiado formalmente sus elementos gramaticales y tienen limitaciones al utilizar, oralmente o por escrito, los registros formales del idioma. Se hará énfasis en la lectura, la gramática, el desarrollo del vocabulario, la expresión oral formal y la escritura. (This course is designed specifically for Spanish speakers who use the language conversationally but, because they have not had any formal study of its grammatical elements, are limited when it comes to speaking or writing it formally. Emphasis is on reading, grammar, vocabulary development, formal oral expression, and writing.
Este curso está diseñado específicamente para hispanohablantes que utilizan el español de modo informal, pero que no han estudiado formalmente sus elementos gramaticales y tienen limitaciones al utilizar, oralmente o por escrito, los registros formales del idioma. Se hará énfasis en la lectura, la gramática, el desarrollo del vocabulario, la expresión oral formal y la escritura. (This course is designed specifically for Spanish speakers who use the language conversationally but, because they have not had any formal study of its grammatical elements, are limited when it comes to speaking 351
One course at 200-level, or instructor permission. Rotation of courses taught when desired such as Using Spanish in the Community; US Latino Studies; Special Literary Topics; Commercial/Professional Spanish; etc.
