Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook · Courses
SPA
9 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 401Elementary Spanish I
This course has as its goal the development of speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing skills on an introductory language level. The simple present and past tenses are studied, and a general introduction to the subjunctive mood is included. The treatment of all language acquisition skills in this course begins to establish a sound working knowledge of pastoral vocabulary. A concentration in Spanish on celebration of the Eucharist, prayers, liturgical feasts, and cultural celebrations particular to Hispanic communities begins at this course level. This concentration progresses throughout each subsequent course thus initiating the process of integrating pastoral/cultural awareness and effective language learning. 143
This course begins with a thorough review of material covered in Basic Spanish I. It improves proficiency in all language acquisition skills targeted in SPA 401. All tenses, both simple and compound, are studied. A more comprehensive treatment and correct usage of the subjunctive mood is focused upon. Pastoral vocabulary introduced in SPA 401 is more directly applied in both oral and written assignments. Concentration on prayers, parts of the Mass, and the liturgical calendar in Spanish continues SPA 401 with greater opportunity for class participation on a personal and collective level. Program: College: Department: Spanish; Credits 3
This course has as its goal the development of speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing skills on an introductory language level. The simple present and past tenses are studied, and a general introduction to the subjunctive mood is included. The treatment of all language acquisition skills in this course begins to establish a sound working knowledge of pastoral vocabulary. A concentration in Spanish on celebration of the Eucharist, prayers, liturgical feasts, and cultural celebrations particular to Hispanic communities begins at this course level. This concentration progresses throughout each subsequent course thus initiating the process of integrating pastoral/cultural awareness and effective language learning. Program: Pre-Theology; Department: Spanish; Credits 3
M.A.P.S. Students will also complete comprehensive Oral and Written Examinations. These are (0) credits and will be administered prior to (or concurrent with) the second half of their Pre-Theology II Spring Semester, depending on available scheduling.
This class targets effective use of pastoral vocabulary through drills, writing assignments, and grammar and dialogue exercises to impart basic-to-intermediate proficiency in pastoral Spanish. Program: Theology, Department: Spanish; Credits 3
This class continues the enhancement of pastoral Spanish through the ACTFUL proficiency guidelines by using vocabulary drills, writing assignments, and grammar and dialogue exercises to encourage intermediate-to-advanced proficiency in pastoral Spanish. Program: Theology; Department: Spanish; Credits 3
This course is designed for students of Spanish who have successfully completed the introductory and intermediate level courses or the equivalent. It aims at further developing all skills of the target language to equip the student with more effective cultural and linguistic competencies in pastoral settings. Classes will include advanced interactive conversation based upon authentic pastoral experiences. In addition, students will improve writing skills that will assist in pastoral ministry. Also, there will be ample opportunity to access social media resources dealing with current issues among the Hispanic Community presented by native speakers of Spanish. Program: Theology; Department: Spanish: Credits 3
This class emphasizes the development of priestly skills for work in the Hispanic apostolate by focusing on the practical aspects of Spanish ministry, especially language training for celebration of Mass, administration of sacraments, and preaching, and a working knowledge of parish documents written in Spanish. Program: Theology; Department: Spanish; Credits 3
A continuation of Advanced Pastoral Spanish I, this course is designed to further develop all skills of the target language to equip the student with more effective cultural and linguistic competencies in pastoral settings. Classes will include advanced interactive conversation based upon authentic pastoral experiences. In addition, students will improve writing skills that will assist in pastoral ministry. Also, there will be ample opportunity to access social media resources dealing with current issues among the Hispanic Community presented by native speakers of Spanish. Program: Theology; Department: Spanish; Credits 3
