25 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 101Elementary Spanish I4
A course designed for students who have had less than one year of Spanish in high school, or who wish to study Spanish as a new language. All four basic language skills - speaking, listening, reading, and writing - are addressed, with particular emphasis on satisfying immediate communicative needs in the language
A course designed for students who have a basic background in Spanish. All four basic language skills - speaking, listening, reading, and writing - are addressed, with particular emphasis on developing oral proficiency. Meets Foreign Language Intellectual Perspective requirement (FL).
SPA 301Spanish Advanced Conversation and Composition I4
A course in oral and written practice at the advanced level, designed to develop fluency in speaking and writing Spanish. The emphasis is on the reading of cultural and literary texts, as well as current periodicals, which serve as the basis for group discussion and for writing short essays.(FL)
An introduction to the technical vocabulary of international business, including the writing of business letters and the translation of magazine articles using the computer. Authentic documents and videos are used. The course also examines advertising images, immigration, and business ethics in their cultural and historical context. A competency examination will be given at the end of the course.
An introduction to major institutions of peninsular Spain in their historical context. The course examines the various factors (historical, social, economic, artistic) that have shaped contemporary cultural identity. The arts and popular culture are included. Meets Humanity and Culture Intellectual Perspective requirement (HC).
SPA 302 or consent of instructor. Intellectual Perspective: HC
SPA 352Culture of Hispanic America4
A study of the cultural diversity of Hispanic America presented through literature, film, and the arts. Attention is given to Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and the United States in the 20th century. Meets Humanity and Culture Intellectual Perspective requirement (HC).
SPA 431Introduction to Hispanic-American Literature and Culture4
A study of selected works by representative authors from Hispanic America with additional focus given to historical, cultural, and artistic considerations.
An in-depth study focusing on a major Hispanic American writer, a genre, the literary and artistic production of a particular country, or a significant theme.
A course required of all Spanish majors. Through work with members of the departmental faculty, each student will conduct a research project to examine in depth a topic in the language, literature, or culture of the Spanish-speaking world. The project will be developed in conjunction with an exploration of the student’s study abroad experience, as well as the student’s progress through the Spanish program as a whole. Written work for the course is done in both Spanish and English.
Courses designed for advanced students who are capable of undertaking individual projects in Spanish language or literature. A comprehensive report or scholarly paper in Spanish is required.
