22 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 I3
[GSR] A beginning course in the Spanish language, with extensive practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing and an introduction to Hispanic cultures. 3 Credit(s). 4 Contact Hour(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Global and Social Responsibility [GSR] requirement.
A beginning course in the Spanish language, with extensive practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing and an introduction to Hispanic cultures. 3 Credit(s). 4 Contact Hour(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Global and Social Responsibility [GSR] requirement.
SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I with a grade of “C” or higher. Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
SPA 201Intermediate Spanish3
An intermediate course in the Spanish language, with extensive practice in communication and a study of the culture of Spanish-speaking countries. 3 Credit(s). 4 Contact Hour(s).
SPA 102 - Elementary Spanish II or equivalent with a grade of “C” or higher. Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester
SPA 202Intermediate Language and Culture II3
An intermediate course in the Spanish language, with extensive practice in communication and a study of Hispanic cultures. 3 Credit(s). 4 Contact Hour(s).
SPA 201 - Intermediate Spanish with a grade of “C” or higher. Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
SPA 223Deportes en Espanol (Sports in Spanish)3
This course is designed to improve your oral and written proficiency in Spanish, with an emphasis on vocabulary acquisition and grammar control. It combines a review of Spanish grammar, oral expression practice, and composition writing. The communicative focus of this course is sports in the Spanish speaking countries and Hispanic contribution to US sports. It surveys such aspects of sports as entertainment, health, culture, marketing, politics, and more. 3 Credit(s).
This course provides flexibility to the Spanish curriculum by focusing on a timely topic of special interest that is not addressed in the regularly scheduled course offerings. Special Topics courses will provide students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of Spanish through in-depth study of narrowly defined topics. A student may repeat the course for credit only if the topics offered are different. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s).
[EA2, WE] This course will further develop grammar, vocabulary, speaking and listening, with a special focus on reading and writing skills. Students will use readings of current events and historical materials as topics for discussion and writing. Taught in Spanish. 3 Credit(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as addressing Exploration Area 2: How do we Interact with Different Cultures & Times [EA2], with Writing Emphasis [WE].
SPA 202 - Intermediate Language and Culture II with a grade of “C” or higher. Satisfactory completion of any Written Communication Core Competency course. Course Session Cycle: Occasionally
SPA 302Advanced Speaking and Comprehension3
[EA2, SE] A study of advanced composition, conversation, and phonetics in Spanish. This course uses analysis of various films to facilitate language development and a broader understanding of cultural topics. Literary or journalistic texts may be used to study grammar. Course may be directed in vocabulary and content to support areas of interest in the student’s major. Taught in Spanish. 3 Credit(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as addressing Exploration Area 2: How do we Interact with Different Cultures & Times [EA2], with Speaking Emphasis [SE].
SPA 202 - Intermediate Language and Culture II or equivalent or any 300-level Spanish course. Course Session Cycle: Occasionally
SPA 311Spanish for the Professions3
Prepares the advanced student for careers involving Spanish and for travel or residence in Spanish- speaking countries, with emphasis on fluency in the spoken language and proficiency in written Spanish. Taught in Spanish.
Any previous 300-level Spanish course with a grade of “C” or higher. Course Session Cycle: Occasionally
SPA 320Introduction to Literature in Spanish3
[EA3, SE] An introduction to selected readings in Spanish with an emphasis on becoming familiar with various genres and periods of Hispanic literature and the methods used in literary analysis. The course is conducted in Spanish with emphasis on oral and written expression by the student. Taught in Spanish. 3 Credit(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as addressing Exploration Area 3: How do we Evaluate and Solve Problems [EA3], with Speaking Emphasis [SE].
SPA 301 - Advanced Grammar and Composition or SPA 302 - Advanced Speaking and Comprehension .
SPA 326Latin American Civilization & Culture3
[EA1, SE] A study of Latin American civilizations and cultures as depicted in art, geography, history, and literature. Taught in Spanish. 3 Credit(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as addressing Exploration Area 1: What Shapes Human Identity [EA1], with Speaking Emphasis [SE].
SPA 202 - Intermediate Language and Culture II or equivalent or any 300-level Spanish course.
SPA 351Spanish Conversation Circle I1
An opportunity for concentrated practice in the spoken language. Taught in Spanish. (Note: 200-level students with a strong foundation in the language are encouraged to petition to enroll in the Conversation Circle.) 1 Credit(s).
SPA 202 - Intermediate Language and Culture II or equivalent or any 300-level Spanish course. Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester
SPA 352Spanish Conversation Circle II1
An opportunity for concentrated practice in the spoken language. Taught in Spanish. (Note: 200-level students with a strong foundation in the language are encouraged to petition to enroll in the Conversation Circle.) 1 Credit(s).
SPA 202 - Intermediate Language and Culture II or equivalent or any 300-level Spanish course.
SPA 353Spanish Conversation Circle III1
An opportunity for concentrated practice in the spoken language. Taught in Spanish. (Note: 200-level students with a strong foundation in the language are encouraged to petition to enroll in the Conversation Circle.) 1 Credit(s).
SPA 202 - Intermediate Language and Culture II or equivalent or any 300-level Spanish course. Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester
SPA 354Spanish Conversation Circle IV1
An opportunity for concentrated practice in the spoken language. Taught in Spanish. (Note: 200-level students with a strong foundation in the language are encouraged to petition to enroll in the Conversation Circle.) 1 Credit(s).
SPA 202 - Intermediate Language and Culture II or equivalent or any 300-level Spanish course. Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester
SPA 403Special Topics in Hispanic Culture3
An exploration of the short story in Spanish with an emphasis on historical trends within the genre. This course will strengthen the students’ ability with literary analysis and their Spanish language skills. Taught in Spanish. 3 Credit(s).
Any previous 300-level Spanish course with a grade of “C” or higher. Pre-/
Corequisite
Satisfactory completion of any Written Communication Core Competency course.
SPA 451452 - Directed Study3
An advanced directed study of an aspect of Spanish language or Hispanic literature or culture particularly suited to the student’s interests. Normally taught on an independent study basis, but may be offered as a seminar on demand. Taught in Spanish. 3 Credit(s).
An advanced directed study of an aspect of Spanish language or Hispanic literature or culture particularly suited to the student’s interests. Normally taught on an independent study basis, but may be offered as a seminar on demand. Taught in Spanish. 3 Credit(s).
An advanced directed study of an aspect of Spanish language or Hispanic literature or culture particularly suited to the student’s interests. Normally taught on an independent study basis, but may be offered as a seminar on demand. Taught in Spanish. 3 Credit(s).
This is a research-based capstone course, and must be taken in the senior year. Students will choose a research topic based on a cultural, historical, or literary topic of interest to them, based on research done for a previous Spanish course. Working closely with a faculty advisor, students will examine and evaluate their own work and identify strengths and weaknesses in order to expand their prior research into a longer, more in-depth project. They will focus on stating a clear thesis, formulating an argument, identifying and appropriately employing sources, and writing clearly and correctly in Spanish. As a culminating part of this process, students will have a public presentation of their work. 3 Credit(s).
Senior status and a declared Spanish major. Students must complete this course with a “C” or higher in order to complete the Spanish major.
SPA 499Internship3
The internship in Spanish can be taken on campus or off. Many internships in Spanish are taken as part of a Study Abroad experience. Internships involve work or volunteer experience through an approved organization or as a supervised on-campus project, and must be pre-approved by the supervising Spanish faculty member and the Dean. 3 Credit(s). The internship experience must be a minimum of 400 hours and ten weeks. Contact Hour(s).
