24 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 10101020 ELEMENTARY SPANISH I, II ( per course) (GP)3
Development of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis on verbal and written skills for communicative purposes; the phonetic as well as the phonological features of Spanish are presented and practiced in both courses. Gradual introduction into the linguistic conventions used in the written form of the language. Each course consists of four class hours and one unsupervised laboratory hour per week. No native speakers or Spanish heritage speakers may take this course. Prerequisite for 1020: SPA 1010 or a satisfactory score on the placement test Offered: fall and spring
SPA 1040CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH I FOR BUSINESS 3 s.h
(GP) Emphasis is on pronunciation, vocabulary building, basic grammar and basic conversation for students studying business with very basic knowledge of the language. With permission of Chair, may be taken in conjunction with but not in lieu of SPA 1010 and/or 1020. This course is closed to native or advanced heritage speakers. Offered: as needed
SPA 1060CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE 3 s.h
(GP) Emphasis is on pronunciation, vocabulary building, basic grammar and basic conversation for students studying Criminal Justice with very basic knowledge of the language. With permission of Chair, may be taken in conjunction with but not in lieu of SPA 1010 and/or 1020. This course is closed to native or advanced heritage speakers. Offered: as needed
(GP) Emphasis is on pronunciation, vocabulary building, basic grammar and basic conversation for students studying professional golf management with very basic knowledge of the language. With permission of Chair, may be taken in conjunction with but not in lieu of SPA 1010 and/or 1020. This course is closed to native or advanced heritage speakers. Offered: as needed
SPA 1100CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH I FOR SOCIAL SERVICES 3 s.h
(GP) Emphasis is on pronunciation, vocabulary building, basic grammar and basic conversation for students studying social services with very basic knowledge of the language. With permission of Chair, may be taken in conjunction with but not in lieu of SPA 1010 and/or 1020. This course is closed to native or advanced heritage speakers. Offered: as needed MU Undergraduate Catalogue 2021–22 97
SPA 1120CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH FOR TEACHERS (3) (GP)
Emphasis is on pronunciation, vocabulary building, basic grammar and basic conversation for students studying education with very basic knowledge of the language. With permission of the department chair, may be taken in conjunction with but not in lieu of SPA 1010 and/or 1020. This course is closed to native or advanced heritage speakers. Offered: as needed
SPA 20102020 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I, II ( per course) (GP)3
Review and expansion of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Primary emphasis on oral skills for communicative purposes as in the 1000-level. Additional development of Return to Table of Contents
SPA 2510BUILDING ORAL PROFICIENCY IN SPANISH (2) (GP)
Structured conversation emphasizing practical classroom vocabulary and situations. Recommended for non- native teachers who want to conduct their classes in the target language and who must meet American Council for Teaching Foreign Languages (ACTFL) oral proficiency standards for licensure. May be taken more than once for credits. Offered: as needed
Two years of college-level Spanish or the equivalent or permission of the division head
SPA 3000PHONETICS, PHONOLOGY AND PRONUNCIATION (2) (GP)
A comprehensive study of the speech sounds that occur in Spanish and English: what these sounds are, what patterns they produce, how they are produced and how these sounds change in different circumstances. In addition to pronunciation practice, careful attention will be given to the study of the international phonetic alphabet and phonetic transcription and to the physiological properties of the speech apparatus. Recommended especially for those who are planning to teach. Offered: as needed
SPA 1010, 1020, 2010, 2020 or permission of division head.
SPA 3010SPANISH CONVERSATION AND GRAMMAR3
Accurate language use (form) and language usage (meaning) for communicative purposes. Syntax, phonetics, comprehension drills, grammatical structures, and structured conversation. Offered: fall
This course focuses on intensive writing practice through task-oriented compositions and a comprehensive review of grammatical forms and usage. This course must be taken before SPA 4020 Advanced Composition. Offered: as needed
Commercial Spanish vocabulary for business skills, such as letter writing, making reservations, billing, ordering, using the metric system, and working with various departments of a business in the Spanish language. Includes appropriate computer applications. Offered: as needed
SPA 3010 and 3050, or permission of the division head
SPA 3100CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE OF SPAIN (3) (GP)
The history, geography, arts, literature, and current political structure of Spain through readings in Spanish. Conducted in Spanish using A-V and Internet resources with required computer-generated applications. Offered: alternate years
SPA 3010 and 3050, or permission of the division head
SPA 3200CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE OF HISPANIC AMERICA3
The history and geography of Spanish America. The blend of Hispanic heritage and native civilizations in colonial times. Arts, literature, and current issues in different countries, with Internet resources and computer applications. Conducted in Spanish. Offered: alternate years
SPA 3010 and 3050, or permission of the division head
SPA 4010Advanced Spanish Grammar3
*Spanish 3010 and 3050 can be substituted with approval from the division head in the case of demonstrated proficiency. All upper-level classes are taught in Spanish. **Elective courses may also be chosen from the list of Required Literature Courses Note: All upper-level classes are taught in Spanish. Total: 24 credit hours
Writing clear and grammatical expository prose and translating accurately from Spanish into English and English into Spanish. For students preparing to teach Spanish and for bilingual education. Offered: as needed
SPA 3010 and 3050, or permission of the division head
SPA 4110Literature of Spain3
*Spanish 3010 and 3050 can be substituted with approval from the division head in the case of demonstrated proficiency. All upper-level classes are taught in Spanish. Return to Table of Contents
Study of interaction between literature and visual culture in Spanish speaking America. Foundational and recent texts, central themes, obsessions, genres, and Latin American culture stylistic strategies. Readings include canonical authors; recent writers who address contemporary issues. Ethical and political dilemmas will be constantly examined. Topics on single authors, genres, movements, or themes. Taught in Spanish and English. Offered: As Needed
Intro Latinx American Literature and how it reconfigures the study of the United States and the Americas. Considers literature, history, sociology, economics, politics, culture, and language in examining terms such as Latino, latinidad, Global South, transnational, globalization, and multiculturalism. Exploration of alignments and divergences of Latino/a Studies with African and African American Studies, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, and Critical US Studies. Taught in Spanish and English. Offered: As needed
formerly SPA 4210 Intro Latinx American Literature and how it reconfigures the study of the United States and the Americas. Considers literature, history, sociology, economics, politics, culture, and language in examining terms such as Latino, latinidad, Global South, transnational, globalization, and multiculturalism. Exploration of alignments and divergences of Latino/a Studies with African and African American Studies, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, and Critical US Studies. Taught in Spanish and English. Offered: As needed Return to Table of Contents
In-depth study of a specific subject in Spanish literature, culture and civilization, or linguistics as determined by the department. Credits to be determined. Prerequisite: permission of the division head Offered: as needed
18 Total credits **Spanish 3010 and 3050 can be substituted with approval from the Division Head in the case of demonstrated proficiency. All upper-level classes taught in Spanish. Placement testing: Students wishing to continue in a foreign language must take the department placement test if they have had more than two years of study of the language in high school or can demonstrate proficiency beyond the elementary level. Core requirements are satisfied in accordance with performance for those continuing with foreign language study. CLEP or ACTFL credits: applied as 1-4 courses (at the 1000/2000 level) in fulfillment of the core/ general education requirements. 120
