14 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.
Exercises in pronunciation; fundamental grammar; reading, composition, and simple conversation. 3 hours of classroom work and 1 hour of laboratory work each week.
Continuation of SPAN 101G.
3 SH This is an intermediate level course intended to improve the conversation skills needed for a wide variety of communicative contexts. To accomplish this goal, classes are devoted primarily to speaking and listening activities designed to give students practice in different conversational registers: Every day and practical interaction, expressing and defending opinions, and literary and cultural analysis. This course uses learning tools such as movies and music, paintings, and photography. Readings include periodical articles, essays, short stories, and poetry. Prerequisite: Spanish 101G and 102G or the equivalent in the Spanish placement exam.
3 SH This intermediate writing course is designed to develop a student’s abilities in narrative, expository and argumentative writing through a review of grammar, development of vocabulary, and discussion of rhetorical techniques. The writing process will be explored through multiple drafts of compositions with the help of peer- editing and comments from the instructor. By reading different genres the student will analyze various writing styles and view authentic writing strategies. The student will be expected to work individually and collaboratively on various projects that are designed to enhance his or her written communication skills. Prerequisite: SPAN 301 or the equivalent in the Spanish Placement exam.
S even 3 SH Oral and written practice of Spanish with a focus on the presentation of current issues in Peninsular and Latin American popular media. Prerequisite: SPAN 210G or may be taken concurrently with SPAN 211G.
F odd 3 SH This course introduces students to Latin American, Spanish and Latino cultural, political and socioeconomic issues as portrayed in cinema. The course aims at exploring issues such as immigration and exile, globalization, experiences of repression, war and violence, women’s roles in contemporary society, and the role that United States’ political and economic policies play in Latin American societies. Prerequisite: SPAN 210G or taken concurrently with SPAN 211G.
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(3 SH) Content Varies.
F even 3 SH Oral and written practice of Spanish through the use of specialized vocabularies of the medical, commercial, legal and social services professions. Prerequisite: SPAN 211G.
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S odd 3 SH This course is designed to discuss Latino identity within and outside of the US. Through the works of a variety of Latino authors, and multiple media venues-literature, films, historical and cultural studies- this course looks at how issues such as race, gender, religion, class, language, and the historical, political and socioeconomic specifics of the immigration patterns of each group shape their identity. Students will be expected to work individually and collaboratively on various projects that are designed to enhance their knowledge and understanding of the works analyzed in class. Prerequisite: SPAN 210g or the equivalent in the Spanish Placement Exam (may be taken concurrently with SPAN 211G).
S odd 3 SH Intensive practice in written Spanish with study of syntax and semantics. Prerequisites: at least two courses numbered 217-320.
UD 3 SH Intensive oral practice combined with study of Spanish pronunciation, intonation, oral proficiency dialectology and production of sounds. Prerequisite: at least two courses numbered 217-320.
Spanish minors are encouraged to spend a semester studying abroad. Course equivalents and credits awarded towards the minor in Spanish will be determined on an individual basis prior to a student’s departure for the semester abroad.
Source: Pfeiffer University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
