66 courses with the subject SPN, 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.
SPN 101Elementary Spanish I3
This course is elementary level course designed for students with little or no previous Spanish education or experience. In this course, students as 3 will cultivate skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Spanish. In addition to cultivating language skills, students will gain insight into the diversity of Spanish-speaking peoples and cultures. Students will be immersed in language and cultures through classroom activities and homework assignments. Student output is emphasized in short simple 15 reading, speaking, and writing activities. Restriction(s): These courses are not intended for native or heritage speakers of Spanish Prerequisite(s): Little or no previous Spanish.
This course is an elementary level courses designed for students with little or no previous Spanish education or experience. In this course, students will cultivate skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Spanish. In addition to cultivating language skills, students will gain 15 insight into the diversity of Spanish-speaking peoples and cultures. Students will be immersed in language and cultures through classroom activities and homework assignments. Student output is emphasized in short simple reading, speaking, and writing activities. Restriction(s): These courses are not intended for native or heritage speakers of Spanish Prerequisite(s): SPN 101, equivalent, or departmental placement. 19
SPN 104Spanish For Nursing and Health Sciences II3
Credits SPN 201 Intermediate Spanish I 3 3 SPN 203 Spanish For Heritage Speakers 3 3 SPN 205 Intermediate Spanish For Nursing and Health 3 3 Sciences I 3 SPN 206 Intermediate Spanish For Nursing and Health 3
This course is an intermediate level courses. Students placed at the intermediate level have generally taken approximately two to three years of high school Spanish or the equivalent. In this course, students will further develop skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Spanish. In addition to developing language skills, students will gain insight into the diversity of Spanish-speaking peoples and cultures. Students will be immersed in language and cultures through classroom activities and homework assignments. Student output is emphasized in increased longer reading, speaking, and writing activities. Restriction(s): These courses are not intended for native or heritage speakers of Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPN 201, equivalent, or departmental placement.
SPN 206Intermediate Spanish For Nursing and Health Sciences II
This is an intermediate level II Spanish course designed for nursing and health sciences students. This course is a continuation of Intermediate Spanish for Nursing and Health Sciences I and will reinforce and build upon the grammar and vocabulary acquired in that course. Special emphasis will be placed on communicating in Spanish in health related contexts. The course will focus on developing the four language skills: reading, writing, listening comprehension, and speaking. Restriction(s): This course is not intended for native or heritage speakers of Spanish Prerequisite(s): SPN 205 or departmental placement
3 Total Credits 30 Students placing above the intermediate level will not take SPN 205 3 Intermediate Spanish For Nursing and Health Sciences I or SPN 206 0-3 Intermediate Spanish For Nursing and Health Sciences II. Instead of 12-15 these intermediate courses, students will take additional 300/400 level Spanish courses to fulfill their requirements. Heritage speakers of Spanish will take SPN 203 Spanish For Heritage Speakers and SPN 204 Spanish For Heritage Speakers II, Spanish for Heritage Speakers I and II, instead of SPN 301 Conversation and Composition I and SPN 302 Conversation and Composition II. 0-3
This course is an introduction to the study of peninsular Spanish literature from the Middle Ages to the Baroque period. Readings and discussions in Spanish are offered. Prerequisite(s): SPN 204, SPN 302, or equivalent
This course is an introduction to the study of peninsular Spanish literature from the Baroque period to present time. Readings and discussions in Spanish are offered. Prerequisite(s): SPN 204, SPN 302, or equivalent
This course involves reading and discussion of works from the colonial period to the 20th century, with special emphasis upon contemporary Latin American literature.
This is a survey course in which a wide selection of short stories from the late 19th century through the 21st century will be studied. The goal is to familiarize students with works written by a variety of Latin American authors. Themes such as love, gender roles and discrimination, among others, will be examined. Prerequisite(s): SPN 204, SPN 302, or equivalent
This course provides a cultural and historic study of Spain's past, examining the effects of Rome and Islam, the period of Spanish domination and later decline, and the status of present-day Spain. Prerequisite(s): SPN 204, SPN 302 or equivalent
This course provides a cultural and historic presentation of the diversity of Latin America from the Aztecs and Incas to the Conquest, the viceroyalties, and the establishment of independent nations; course concludes with a thorough study of today's Latin America. Prerequisite(s): SPN 204 or SPN 302 La Salle University Catalog 2023-2024 - Undergraduate 175
Second Language Teaching Methods is a general course in second language acquisition theories and teaching methodologies for students interested in a career in second language teaching - both ESL and foreign language. Students will review an familiarize themselves with the dominant theories of the field by linguists such as Stephen Krashen, Michael Long, Susan Gass, Bill VanPatten, Jim Lantolf, and others. This course provides students the opportunity to weigh the merits of the two competing camps within second language acquisition and apply these theories to their own teaching by creating appropriate lesson plans and testing materials to maximize student learning and outcomes in all of the four language skills--reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Prerequisite(s): SPN 204, SPN 302, or equivalent
SPN 351Introduction to Bilingual-Bicultural Studies
These courses use linguistic and cultural problems in teaching English to speakers of other languages. Emphasis on materials, techniques, and attitudes of teachers and students. Special emphasis on the vocabulary and idiom of the Caribbean. Cultural survey of present-day problems in Puerto Rico and other Caribbean countries will be presented. Prerequisite(s): SPN 204, SPN 302, or equivalent
SPN 352Introduction to Translation and Interpretation
This introductory translation and interpretation course provides students with an overview of translation theory while providing practice with a variety of texts. Students practice translating from Spanish language to English and vice versa in different topics. Basic concepts and problems in the area of translation studies are identified and discussed. Students also discuss different types and modes of translation as well as translation strategies and techniques. In addition, students are familiarized with the role and functions of translator and/or interpreter in the process of intercultural communication. Prerequisite(s): SPN 204, SPN 302, or equivalent
This course is a study of the formation of the language, its evolution and phonetic changes from Latin to the present modern pronunciations. Reading and discussion of the early Spanish texts and the development of the language in the early period will be provided. Prerequisite(s): SPN 204, SPN 302, or equivalent
This course introduces students to the study of Spanish language variation within its social context. Social factors such as geography, race, gender, age, social class, economics, education, as well as specific linguistic features belonging to certain Spanish speaking communities, will be discussed. Students will familiarize with sociolinguistic research methodology and theory including, but not limited to, sampling of speech community, data collection, types of linguistic variation, and the sociolinguistic variable. In addition to learning about the concepts, questions, and methods associated with sociolinguistic research as they are applied to language, students will discuss and review studies of language variation in different speaking communities. Finally students will examine language contact situations such as Spanish in the United States. Prerequisite(s): SPN 204, SPN 302, or equivalent
This course looks at the works of Boscan, Garcilaso, Encina, Nebrija, Torres Naharro, and Lope de Rueda, and such works as Tirant lo Blanc, Celestina, and Lazarillo de Tormes form the basis of this period of literary activity. Prerequisite(s): SPN 204, SPN 302, or equivalent
This course offers readings and discussions of Don Quixote. Other important works by Cervantes will also be discussed. Prerequisite(s): SPN 204, SPN 302, or equivalent
One 300/400 level Literature or Culture Course on Spain 3 Select one of the following: 3 One 300/400 level Literature or Culture Course on Latin America
This course presents the main aspects of Hispanic culture and history through various cultural productions that focus on many cinematographic representations and textual sources. The class covers the main social, political, and economic aspects of Hispanic life in various historical periods. The analysis of visual materials and textual sources will help to illustrate the interconnectivity and discontinuity of various periods of history of the contemporary period. Prerequisite(s): SPN 204, SPN 302, or equivalent
A study of the early 19th century that analyzes works of such authors and poets as Larra, Duque de Rivas, Zorilla, Espronceda, García Gutiérrez, Hartzenbusch, and Bécquer. Prerequisite(s): SPN 204, SPN 302, or equivalent
This course focuses on the works by Gabriel y Galán, de Castro, Dario, los Machado, Jiménez, Lorca, Guillén, Otero, and Salinas are considered. Prerequisite(s): SPN 204 or SPN 302
This course provides the student with an opportunity to do research with a faculty member. The student and the faculty member agree on the research project before the student registers for the course.
This course is a continuation of the 444 research course. It provides the student with an opportunity to continue to conduct research with a faculty member.
This course introduces students to the development of the contemporary Latin American novel through an analysis of the sociological and literary aspects of the work of various leading authors. Special attention is denoted to works by and about women. Class discussions and examinations will be given in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPN 204, SPN 302, or equivalent
SPN 457The Spanish Novel of the 19th And 20th Centuries
This course provides reading and discussion of Spanish authors, their ideology and philosophies: Fernán Caballero, Galdós, Valera, PÃo Baroja, Alas, Cela, Delibes, and Goytisolo. Prerequisite(s): SPN 204, SPN 302, or equivalent
During the academic semester, students will work in placements for a field experience directly related to the student's career interests in the Greater Philadelphia/ New Jersey Latino Community. The purpose of this course is to expose students to the professional settings so that they may be able to understand how their Spanish are vital in the workplace as well as beneficial to the community. Prerequisite(s): SPN 302 or SPN 204
