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 0100INTRODUCTORY SPANISH I
An introduction to a practical, everyday beginning language experience and to the Spanish-speaking cultures. Emphasis in acquiring the basic skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Offered fall semester.
Student Learning Outcomes: After completing a Global Awareness course in the Rosemont College Core Curriculum, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of multiple cultural worldviews and experiences in relation to their history, artistic traditions, rituals, values, politics, communication styles, economy, and/or beliefs and practices. 2. Analyze global issues and experiences from the perspective of more than one worldview. 3. Apply knowledge and skills to examine a problem or issue in today’s world and/or in past historical periods from multiple cultural worldviews in a systematic and comprehensive way. “Rooted in Catholicism” (THE courses) Catholic Theology
This is a course for the student with some study of Spanish within the previous years. Intense review and introduction of more complex grammatical constructions, development of listening and speaking skills in practical everyday situations. Partially fulfills the Global Awareness/Foreign Language requirement in the Undergraduate College’s General Education program. This course is not for heritage speakers.
This is a course for the student with some study of Spanish within the two previous years. Development of listening and speaking skills in practical, everyday situations. Review and improvement of grammar. Audiovisual support materials. Offered fall semester.
A continuing emphasis on practical use of language in everyday situations and improvement of grammar control. Enrichment of vocabulary, reading proficiency, and knowledge of the Spanish-speaking cultures through songs and short selections of fiction on the Spanish-speaking civilizations. Offered spring semester. 615
SPA 0300REPRESENTATIVE WORKS IN SPANISH & SPANISH AMERICAN LITERATURE
This is a foundation course designed to introduce students to literary analysis in Spanish and to develop cultural and literary history background. Written and oral practice of Spanish through compositions and class discussion, on literary selections representing major genres and periods in Spanish and Spanish-American literature. Offered every other year.
A course providing guided composition activities on different kinds of written messages as well as grammar activities needed for articulate communication both oral and written. Integration of one or more activities outside of the classroom. Offered every third year.
This course traces the development and evolution of the Spanish nation from prehistoric times to the 18th century. The geography, history, and arts of Spain are studied through class discussion, video activities, compositions, and presentations. Field trip or activity outside of the classroom. Prerequisite: SPA-0301. Offered every other year.
A study of the cultural, social, and political development of Latin America as well as significant aspects of current life and culture in three representative countries. Class discussion, video activities, compositions, and presentations. Field trip or activity outside of the classroom. Prerequisite: SPA-0301. Offered every other year. SPA 0410 - WOMEN IN SPANISH & SPAN/AMER. LIT. A study in the representation of women in several major Spanish works: epic poetry, romance, and contemporary narratives. Taught in English, using texts in English translation (see FLL-0310). Students can earn credit toward major or minor when doing all coursework in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPA-0300
A reading, analysis, and discussion of works of outstanding authors from the schools of Lope de Vega and Calderon. The influence of social and didactic themes of the period, originality and creativity of the playwrights. 616