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46 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.
SPAN 101Spanish Language & Culture I3
This course is the first in a three-course series that offers an introduction to the Spanish language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking World.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall, Spring, & SummerThematic Thread(s): Citizenship & Social Problems, Cultural Literacy & Community Building, Human Diversity & Well-Being, Transfer Thread Completion Course, United Stated in Global Context
This is the second in a three-course series that offers an introduction to the Spanish language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking World.Prerequisites: minimum score of 15 in 'Placement in SPAN102' or SPAN 101D or SPAN 110D or SPAN 121D or SPAN 131DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Every TermThematic Thread(s): Citizenship & Social Problems, Cultural Literacy & Community Building, Human Diversity & Well-Being, Transfer Thread Completion Course, United Stated in Global Context
This course is the third in a three-course series that offers and introduction to the Spanish language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking World.Prerequisites: minimum score of 25 in 'Placement in SPAN103' or SPAN 102DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Every TermThematic Thread(s): Citizenship & Social Problems, Cultural Literacy & Community Building, Human Diversity & Well-Being, Transfer Thread Completion Course, United Stated in Global Context
This course provides the opportunity to learn practical application Spanish phrases and cultural aspects relevant to future careers in fields that have direct contact with the public, depending on situations specific to the different professional fields.Prerequisite: SPAN 102DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3
This course provides an introduction and essential tools for communicating with Spanish-speaking students, parents/guardians and school personnel to pre-service and in-service educators.Credits: 3Thematic Thread(s): Citizenship & Social Problems, Human Diversity & Well-Being, Transfer Thread Completion CourseEnrollment is limited to students with a program in Early Childhood Ed (PK-4), Health and Physical Education, Early Child/Spec Ed(PK-4)PK-8), Sec Education-English(7-12), Sec Education-French (K-12), Mid Level-Engl&Lang Arts (4-8), Mid Level-Mathematics (4-8), Mid Level-Social Studies (4-8), Middle Level-Science (4-8), Sec Ed-Social Stud-Hist (7-12), Secondary Educ-Spanish (K-12), SPED Transition Programming, Music Education (PK-12), Music Education (K-12) or K-12 Art Teacher Preparation. Enrollment limited to students in the College of Education or College of Liberal Arts colleges.
This course will explore occupational Spanish specializing in Health Care Professionals. This course provides an introduction and essential tools for communicating with Spanish-speaking patients. The course's context is health professions and communicative aspects within the field of Health. The topics presented are carefully selected/designed to help health care professionals manage various situations within the field while addressing Spanish-speaking patients. This course has no prerequisites. This course satisfies the prerequisite for Span 102.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Winter TermsThematic Thread(s): Citizenship & Social Problems, Human Diversity & Well-Being, Transfer Thread Completion Course, United Stated in Global ContextEnrollment limited to students in a Bachelor of Science degree.
This is the second in a three-course series that offers an introduction to the Spanish language and cultures for healthcare professionals. It provides an introduction and essential tools for communicating with Spanish-speaking patients. The course’s context is health professions and communicative aspects within the field of healthcare. The topics presented are carefully selected/designed to help future and current healthcare professionals manage various situation within the field while addressing Spanish-speaking patients. This course has the prerequisite of Spanish 101: Spanish Language and Culture I OR Spanish 121: Spanish for Health Professionals I. This course can be used as a prerequisite for courses requiring Span 102. Prerequisites: SPAN 101D or SPAN 121DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment limited to students in the College of Engineering & Science or College of Health Professions colleges.
This is the third in a three-course series that offers an introduction to the Spanish language and cultures for healthcare professionals. It provides an advanced and essential tools for communicating with Spanish-speaking patients. The course’s context is health professions and communicative aspects within the field of healthcare. The topics presented are carefully selected/designed to help future and current healthcare professionals manage various situation within the field while addressing Spanish-speaking patients. This course has the prerequisite of Spanish 101: Spanish Languages and Cultures I OR Spanish 121: Spanish for Health Professionals I. Spanish 102: Spanish Languages and Cultures II OR Spanish 122: Spanish for Health Professionals II. This course satisfies the prerequisite for Span 103. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: SPAN 102D or SPAN 122DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment limited to students in the College of Engineering & Science or College of Health Professions colleges.
This course is intended for students who wish to acquire knowledge of Spanish for use in a practical business context. This course provides an introduction and essential tools for communicating with Spanish-speaking clients and partners as well as culture background to succeed in a cross-cultural environment. The topics presented are carefully selected/designed to help business professionals manage various situations within the field while addressing Spanish-speaking clients and partners. This course has no prerequisites.Credits: 3Thematic Thread(s): Cultural Literacy & Community Building, Human Diversity & Well-Being, Transfer Thread Completion CourseEnrollment limited to students in a Bachelor of Science degree.
Foundations of Academic Discovery serves as the entry point to the Rock Integrated Studies Program. With its strong faculty-student interaction, the course promotes intellectual inquiry, critical and creative thinking, and computer skills needed for academic success. Through varied content, the course introduces students to academic discourse and information literacy while exploring topics such as diversity and inclusion and global awareness. This course will set students along the path to becoming engaged with issues and scholarship important to a 21st century education while they learn about themselves and their place in the world.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment limited to students with a semester level of Freshman 1 or Freshman 2. Enrollment limited to students with the ROCK STUDIES 2 STUDENT or ROCK STUDIES STUDENT attributes.
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
This course provides a review of basic Spanish grammar with an emphasis on developing writing skills for the professions.Prerequisites: minimum score of 35 in 'Placement in SPAN200 level' or SPAN 103D or SPAN 104DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall Terms
SPAN 201Speaking in Spanish for the Professions I3
A functional course in speaking and writing Spanish, stressing everyday vocabulary and sentence structure. Some grammar review.Prerequisites: SPAN 103D or SPAN 104D or minimum score of 35 in 'Placement in SPAN200 level'D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring Terms
This course provides insight into Hispanic cultures by examining the practices and traditions of the different countries that comprise the Hispanic world. This course is taught in English.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall TermsThematic Thread(s): Citizenship & Social Problems, Cultural Literacy & Community Building, Human Diversity & Well-Being, Institutions & Human Innovations, Transfer Thread Completion Course, United Stated in Global Context
SPAN 220Understanding Hispanic Cultures Through Reading3
In this course students develop a deeper understanding of the cultural diversity of the Hispanic World through a variety of texts and media related to different disciplines.Prerequisites: SPAN 200D or minimum score of 35 in 'Placement in SPAN200 level'D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring Terms
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
SPAN 300Writing in Spanish for the Professions II3
This course reviews intermediate-level grammar concepts while at the same time focusing on writing skills with an emphasis on developing writing proficiency for the professions.Prerequisites: minimum score of 45 in 'Placement in SPAN300 level' or minimum score of 457 in 'Placement in SPAN300 level' or SPAN 200DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
SPAN 301Speaking in Spanish for the Professions II3
This course is the second in a three-course sequence that focuses on developing students' oral proficiency, including fluency and functional competence.Prerequisites: SPAN 201D and (SPAN 200D or SPAN 220D) or minimum score of 457 in 'Placement in SPAN300 level'D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
SPAN 302Communication in Spanish for the Elementary Classroom3
This course is designed to offer the elementary education major specific language skills necessary for effective communication in the elementary education classroom. (open only to Ed majors).Prerequisites: SPAN 201D or minimum score of 45 in 'Placement in SPAN300 level' or minimum score of 457 in 'Placement in SPAN300 level'D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll. Enrollment is limited to students with a minor in Spanish (Elem Ed). Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: BSED11 BSED1100 BSED1189 BSED1192 BSED1231 BSED1233 BSED1234 BSED1235 BSED1284
SPAN 303Developing Communicative and Cultural Competence for the Workplace3
This course is designed to teach students the necessary skills to interact effectively in Spanish in a professional setting.Prerequisites: SPAN 200D and SPAN 201D and SPAN 220D or minimum score of 45 in 'Placement in SPAN300 level' or minimum score of 457 in 'Placement in SPAN300 level'D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A study of the history of Spain and of important components of its culture, such as art, architecture, and daily life.Prerequisites: (SPAN 200D or SPAN 201D) and SPAN 220D or minimum score of 45 in 'Placement in SPAN300 level' or minimum score of 457 in 'Placement in SPAN300 level'D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring Terms EvenStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A study of the cultural background of the members of the Spanish-speaking minorities in the United States, especially the Chicanos, Puerto Ricans and Cubans.Prerequisites: SPAN 220D and (SPAN 200D or SPAN 201D) or minimum score of 457 in 'Placement in SPAN300 level'D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
SPAN 309Hispanic Civilization for the K-12 Classroom3
This course, designed for the Elementary Education major, focuses on themes of Hispanic civilization and culture appropriate for inclusion in the K-12 classroom. Open to Spanish education majors only.Prerequisites: (SPAN 200D or SPAN 201D) and SPAN 220D or minimum score of 45 in 'Placement in SPAN300 level' or minimum score of 457 in 'Placement in SPAN300 level'D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll. Enrollment is limited to students with a program in Elementary Education (K-6), Early Childhood Ed (PK-4), Early Child/Spec Ed(PK-4)PK-8), Mid Level-Engl&Lang Arts (4-8), Mid Level-Mathematics (4-8), Mid Level-Social Studies (4-8), Middle Level-Science (4-8), Secondary Educ-Spanish (K-12) or Spanish (Elem Ed).
This course is designed for students who wish to study the Hispanic society firsthand. Students will study the culture, literature, history, art, and other issues concerning the country where the program is offered.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
SPAN 318Hispanic Children's Literature for the K-12 Classroom3
Students will read legends, fables, poems which are part of the Hispanic tradition and which are told to or read by young children and younger adolescents.Prerequisites: (SPAN 200D or SPAN 201D) and SPAN 220D or minimum score of 45 in 'Placement in SPAN300 level' or minimum score of 457 in 'Placement in SPAN300 level'D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll. Enrollment is limited to students with a minor in Spanish (Elem Ed). Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: BSED11 BSED1100 BSED1189 BSED1192 BSED1231 BSED1233 BSED1234 BSED1235 BSED1284
SPAN 326The Civilization of Spanish America: Precolumbian to 19th Century3
A study of the development of the civilization of Spanish America from Precolumbian times to the 19th century, including important aspects of their culture, such as art, architecture, and daily life.Prerequisites: (SPAN 200D or SPAN 201D) and SPAN 220D or minimum score of 45 in 'Placement in SPAN300 level' or minimum score of 457 in 'Placement in SPAN300 level'D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A study of the development of the civilization of Spanish America from the 19th century to the present, including important aspects of their culture, such as art, architecture, and daily life.Prerequisites: (SPAN 200D or SPAN 201D) and SPAN 220D or minimum score of 45 in 'Placement in SPAN300 level' or minimum score of 457 in 'Placement in SPAN300 level'D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring Terms OddStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A study of major writers genres and literary movements of Spain in this period.Prerequisites: SPAN 220D and (SPAN 200D or SPAN 201D) or minimum score of 45 in 'Placement in SPAN300 level'D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
SPAN 332Spanish American Literature - 19th Century to Present3
A study of major writers genres and literary movements of Latin American in this period.Prerequisites: SPAN 220D and (SPAN 200D or SPAN 201D) or minimum score of 45 in 'Placement in SPAN300 level' or minimum score of 457 in 'Placement in SPAN300 level'D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A study of Hispanic women authors and of Hispanic women as literary characters in Hispanic literature.Prerequisites: SPAN 220D and (SPAN 200D or SPAN 201D) or minimum score of 457 in 'Placement in SPAN300 level'D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
This course provides hands-on experience translating different types of texts to further develop Spanish language skills and intercultural competence.Prerequisites: SPAN 300D or minimum score of 45 in 'Placement in SPAN300 level' or minimum score of 457 in 'Placement in SPAN300 level'D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
In this course students will work on their Spanish pronunciation skills and will also learn about dialectal variations in the Spanish-speaking world.Prerequisites: SPAN 200D and (SPAN 201D or SPAN 220D) or minimum score of 45 in 'Placement in SPAN300 level' or minimum score of 457 in 'Placement in SPAN300 level'D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
SPAN 400Writing in Spanish for the Professions III3
This course provides an overview of intermediate- and advanced-level Spanish grammar with an emphasis on research and advanced writing skills.Prerequisite: SPAN 300DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
SPAN 401Speaking in Spanish for the Professions III3
This course is the third in a three-course sequence that focuses on developing students' oral proficiency, including fluency and functional competence.Prerequisite: SPAN 301DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A study and analysis of the most important works of representative Spanish authors of this period.Prerequisites: SPAN 300D and (SPAN 305D or SPAN 307D or SPAN 326D or SPAN 328D) and (SPAN 330D or SPAN 332D or SPAN 318D)D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring Terms EvenStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
SPAN 432Exploring Latin American Cultures through Media3
A study and analysis of the most important works of representative Spanish-American authors of this period.Prerequisites: SPAN 300D and (SPAN 305D or SPAN 307D or SPAN 326D or SPAN 328D) and (SPAN 330D or SPAN 332D or SPAN 318D)D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
Students have an opportunity to study selected areas in greater concentration. The nature of the topic selected and its treatment are determined in consultation with the instructor. credits) Independent Study courses give students the opportunity to pursue research and/or studies that are not part of the university's traditional course offerings. Students work one on one or in small groups with faculty guidance and are typically required to submit a final paper or project as determined by the supervising professor.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
