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A review of the fundamentals of grammar, practice in written and oral expression, development of listening and reading skills, brief cultural components.

Prerequisites:

one year university level Spanish or equivalent

Graduation Requirements:

Goal Area 6 - Humanities and the Arts | Goal Area 8 - Global Perspective

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Spanish Teaching (BS)

A review of the fundamentals of grammar, practice in written and oral expression, development of listening and reading skills, brief cultural components. Prereq: One year university level Spanish or equivalent

Prerequisites:

one year university level Spanish or equivalent

Graduation Requirements:

Goal Area 6 - Humanities and the Arts | Goal Area 8 - Global Perspective

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• International Business (BS)
• Spanish Teaching (BS)

Includes basic communication exchanges, common vocabulary and experiences. Emphasis is on improving written expression through compositions related to socio-cultural topics of the countries in which Spanish is the primary language.

Graduation Requirements:

Goal Area 6 - Humanities and the Arts | Goal Area 8 - Global Perspective | Writing Intensive

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Hispanic Studies: Languages and Cultures Minor
• Spanish (BA)
• Spanish Minor
• Spanish Teaching (BS)

This course is an immersive and kinesthetic way to learn or review Spanish. Spanish is used as the language of instruction in order to teach students the basics to various types of Latin dancing, including salsa, bachata, and merengue. Students will learn about the history of each dance and will be able to identify each genre of music. Specific Spanish vocabulary covered includes lyrics to songs, names of dance steps, dancing commands, and phrases needed to participate in a Latin dance event in a Spanish-speaking country. Students will also learn about the cultural importance of dancing in different Spanish-speaking countries.

Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Spanish Teaching (BS)

This course explores a wide range of cultural topics such as race, gender, human rights, social conflict, mythology, imaginary worlds, etc. Topics vary every semester and will be explored from a global perspective involving at least 4 cultures (e.g. Dakota, German, Francophone, Scandinavian, Hispanic, Lusophone, etc.). The course is taught in English and exposes students to international and diverse points of view that prepare them to be global citizens.

Development of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills at the intermediate level. Content varies. May be repeated for credit. Study for credit must be approved by the department prior to departure.Pre: One year university level Spanish or equivalent

Prerequisites:

One year university level Spanish or equivalent

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Spanish Teaching (BS)

Development of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills at the intermediate level. Content varies. May be repeated for credit. Study for credit must be approved by the department prior to departure. Prereq: One year university level Spanish or equivalent

Prerequisites:

One year university level Spanish or equivalent

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Spanish Teaching (BS)

Topics will vary and course may be repeated for credit. Language topics include pronunciation and intonation, advanced grammar, Spanish for the marketplace, etc. The focus is on advanced oral or written communication. Prereq: Two years of university level Spanish or equivalent

Prerequisites:

Two years of university level Spanish or equivalent

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Linguistics Minor
• Spanish (BA)
• Spanish Minor
• Spanish Teaching (BS)

Emphasis on development of oral communication skills and improvement in writing.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Spanish (BA)
• Spanish Minor
• Spanish Teaching (BS)

Develop writing and reading skills for academic and professional settings for students with intermediate high oral language proficiency who would like to develop their critical reading skills and improve their writing for academic and professional purposes. Practice of orthography, stylistics, compositional elements characteristic of writing in Spanish for a variety of cultural settings, etc. and development of communicative competence for a Spanish-speaking audience based on multicultural readings.

Graduation Requirements:

Writing Intensive

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Hispanic Studies: Languages and Cultures Minor
• Spanish (BA)
• Spanish Minor

A critical analysis of cultural and historical events that have shaped the Hispanic world from a transatlantic perspective. We explore the multiple cultures that are part of the Spanish, Latin American, and US regions and examine concepts such as Hispanic identity, colonial/postcolonial discourses, immigration, race, etc. This course is in Spanish.

Prerequisites:

Two years of university-level Spanish or proof of equivalent proficiency.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Hispanic Studies: Languages and Cultures Minor
• Spanish (BA)
• Spanish Minor

Major cultural and historical aspects of Spain from ancient times to the present. Prereq: Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

Prerequisites:

Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Hispanic Studies: Languages and Cultures Minor
• International Relations (BA)
• International Relations Minor
• Spanish (BA)
• Spanish Minor
• Spanish Teaching (BS)

Major cultural and historical aspects of Latin America from pre-colonial times to the present. Prereq: Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

Prerequisites:

Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Hispanic Studies: Languages and Cultures Minor
• International Relations (BA)
• International Relations Minor
• Latin American Studies Minor
• Spanish (BA)
• Spanish Minor
• Spanish Teaching (BS)

Discussion and analysis of major themes and movements based on selected readings from representative authors from the Spanish speaking world. Prereq: Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

Prerequisites:

Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Spanish (BA)
• Spanish Minor
• Spanish Teaching (BS)

Increase proficiency of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Content varies. May be repeated for credit. Study for credit must be approved by the department prior to departure. Prereq: Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

Prerequisites:

Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Spanish (BA)
• Spanish Minor
• Spanish Teaching (BS)

Emphasis is on reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Content varies. May be repeated for credit. Study for credit must be approved by the department prior to departure. Prereq: Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

Prerequisites:

Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Spanish (BA)
• Spanish Minor
• Spanish Teaching (BS)

An introduction to reading literature in Spanish. Discussion and analysis of representative works by major authors from the Spanish speaking world.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Spanish (BA)
• Spanish Minor
• Spanish Teaching (BS)

This course will focus on acquisition of cultural, personal and universal dimensions of cultural learning that will lead to recognition and (appropriate) response to conditions of marginalized populations as they experience first-hand diverse cultures.

Prerequisites:

SPAN 201, SPAN 202

Graduation Requirements:

Diverse Cultures - Gold

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Spanish (BA)
• Spanish Minor

Topics may vary. Course may be repeated for credit. Discussion and analysis of Spanish linguistics (syntax, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, translation theory and practice.) Prereq: Completion of 4 credits of 300 level or equivalent

Prerequisites:

Completion of 4 credits of 300 level or equivalent

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Linguistics Minor
• Spanish (BA)
• Spanish Minor
• Spanish Teaching (BS)

A critical analysis of Hispanic literature from the different regions of the Hispanic world (Spain, Latin America, US). We explore the multiple literary trends that are part of the Spanish-speaking regions and examine concepts such as Hispanic identity, colonial/postcolonial discourses, immigration, etc. through literary discourses. This course is in Spanish.

Prerequisites:

Completion of 4 credits of 300 -level or equivalent proficiency level.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Hispanic Studies: Languages and Cultures Minor
• Spanish (BA)
• Spanish Minor

This course is targeted at language professionals including teachers, business professionals, health professionals, law enforcement professionals. The purpose is to improve overall oral proficiency and address communication issues and vocabulary associated with the students' field of expertise.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Hispanic Studies: Languages and Cultures Minor
• Spanish (BA)
• Spanish Minor
• Spanish Teaching (BS)

Variable topics. Prereq: Completion of eight 300-level credits, or equivalent

Prerequisites:

Completion of eight 300-level credits, or equivalent

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Spanish (BA)
• Spanish Minor
• Spanish Teaching (BS)

Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit. Study for credit must be approved by the department prior to departure. Prereq: Two years university level Spanish

Prerequisites:

Two years university level Spanish

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Spanish (BA)
• Spanish Minor
• Spanish Teaching (BS)

Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit. Study for credit must be approved by the department prior to departure.

Prerequisites:

Two years university level Spanish

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

• Latin American Studies Minor
• Spanish (BA)
• Spanish Minor
• Spanish Teaching (BS)