Academic Catalog

Spanish (SPA)

SPA-101  ELEMENTARY SPANISH I  (4 Credits)  
An elementary-level Spanish course in which the four basic skills in language are taught: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Prerequisite: None  
SPA-102  ELEMENTARY SPANISH II  (4 Credits)  
An elementary-level Spanish course that builds on SPA 101. More sophisticated grammar concepts are presented in a communicative setting.
Prerequisite: SPA-101  
SPA-201  INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I  (4 Credits)  
Intermediate Spanish I builds upon existing knowledge of Spanish grammar and vocabulary, propelling the student toward fluency and deeper cultural understanding. This course focuses on developing all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing, within a rich cultural context. This course will explore diverse topics ranging from daily life and current events to art, literature and history. Students will engage in interactive activies, discussions and presentations, gaining confidence in expressing themselves clearly and naturally in Spanish.
Prerequisite: SPA-102  
SPA-221  CURRENT EVENTS  (1 Credit)  
In this workshop course, students will expand vocabulary and understanding of the current situation in Spanish speaking countries (including the US) through the news - both written as well as radio and TV shows.
Prerequisite: Take SPA-102 or one course in spanish, minimum 200 level  
SPA-222  LITERARY ANALYSIS  (3 Credits)  
Students will expand literary vocabulary in order to appreciate literature in Spanish as well as English. Through poems, short stories and short movies, students will learn to analyze in Spanish different narratives.
Prerequisite: Take SPA-102 or one spanish course, minimum 200 level  
SPA-223  SPANISH FOR PROFESSIONS  (3 Credits)  
Students will expand relevant vocational vocabulary and understanding the expectations of the Latino communities in particular professional settings.
Prerequisite: Take SPA-102 or one course in spanish, minimum 200 level  
SPA-224  GRAMMAR & CREATIVE WRITING  (3 Credits)  
Students will review grammatical points through short stories and will expand vocabulary in order to appreciate and write literature in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Take SPA-102 or one spanish course, minimum 200 level  
SPA-225  LINGUISTICS THEMED COURSE  (1 Credit)  
Students will deepen their understanding of the Spanish language through the study of various topics in theoretical and applied linguistics, including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, sociolinguistics or second language acquisition.
Prerequisite: Take SPA-102 or one course in spanish, minimum 200 level  
SPA-312  LATIN-AMERICAN VOICE  (3 Credits)  
This course will submerge the student in the creation of the nation and identity in Latin-American from the beginning of the Colony up to end of it. Native and Spaniard texts will be analyzed in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Take SPA-202 OR two 200 level spanish courses OR one 300 level spanish course  
SPA-313  SPANISH CONV AND COMP I  (3 Credits)  
A communicative-based course focusing on the development of advanced grammar, vocabulary and oral fluency through extensive written and oral practice, focusing on narrative and descriptive writing and speaking. Special emphasis placed on linguistic variation within the broader Spanish-speaking community.
Prerequisite: SPA-201 or equivalent proficiency in Spanish  
SPA-314  EVOLUTION DIVERSITY IN SPANISH  (3 Credits)  
This course will explore examples of Spanish literature from medieval times up to the XIX century. The course will cover linguistic change, including an exploration of attitudes and perceptions that may still be present today.
Prerequisite: Take SPA-202 OR two 200 level spanish courses OR one 300 level spanish course  
SPA-315  LATIN AMERICAN DIVERSITY  (3 Credits)  
Spanish speaking Latin America is comprised of 20 countries. In this class, students will embark on a journey to see commonalities, differences and uniqueness of many of these countries by interviewing native speakers on campus and in the surrounding cities as well as readings from Latin American texts (short stories, poems, essays, etc) from the XIX, XX and XXI centuries.
Prerequisite: Take SPA-202 OR two 200 level spanish courses OR one 300 level spanish course  
SPA-316  CONVERSATION IN THE CITY  (3 Credits)  
The course will allow students to connect with Latin American/Latino families in the city. Students will interview them on a series of topics ranging from religious beliefs, cultural practices and personal history. Students will also visit church with them, go to the supermarket, leisure activities, etc. Conversations will be conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Take SPA-202 OR two 200 level spanish courses OR one 300 level spanish course  
SPA-317  CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES  (3 Credits)  
This online course - either in Spanish or English - will help students gain cultural understanding of the Latino communities here in the city. Students will embark on a journey to see commonalities, difference and uniqueness of many Latin American peoples.
Prerequisite: Take SPA-202 OR two 200 level spanish courses OR one 300 level spanish course  
SPA-318  WRITING WORKSHOP  (3 Credits)  
Students will develop written communication skills for a variety of purposes by analyzing different articles, excerpts from books, newspapers in order to identify patterns, format, context of idiomatic expressions, specific usage of grammatical structures and contemporary use of vocabulary. These will serve as examples to strengthen their writing as well as develop their editing skills.
Prerequisite: Take SPA-202 OR two 200 level spanish courses OR one 300 level spanish course  
SPA-323  SPANISH CONVERSATION & COMP II  (3 Credits)  
A communicative-based course focusing on the development of advanced grammar, vocabulary and oral fluency through extensive written and oral practice, focusing on opinion and essay writing. Special emphasis placed on linguistic variation within the broader Spanish-speaking community.
Prerequisite: SPA-201 or equivalent proficiency in Spanish  
SPA-334  SELECTED TOPICS IN SPANISH LIT & CULTUR  (3 Credits)  
Rotating course that will provide students an in-depth study of interesting and relevant topics ranging from Spanish Linguistics to Hispanic culture, literature and history. This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Take SPA-202 OR two 200 level spanish courses OR one 300 level spanish course  
SPA-380  INTERNSHIP  (1-6 Credits)  
Academic credit and evaluation for practical work learning experience developed in cooperation with Spanish majors and minors, the internship coordinator and a sponsoring organization.
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status required  
SPA-411  INTRO TO HISPANIC LIT  (3 Credits)  
A survey course studying the major works of Spanish and Latin American literature. Hispanic worldview will be contrasted with Christian worldview.
Prerequisite: SPA-313 or equivalent proficiency in Spanish  
SPA-412  SPANISH CIV/CULTURE  (3 Credits)  
A comprehensive study of Peninsular culture and society and the role of culture in the formation of Spanish national character and attitudes.
Prerequisite: SPA-313 or equivalent proficiency in Spanish  
SPA-465  WORLD LANGUAGE TEACHING METHODOLOGY  (3 Credits)  
This course will look at methods and techniques used to teach language components (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation) and language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking). Practice in developing and implementing balanced and effective language lesson plans will be provided along with evaluating and selecting appropriate ESL and/or Spanish teaching materials. Special focus on the use of technology will be discussed.
Prerequisite: EDU-230 and acceptance into teacher ed program  
SPA-470  DIRECTED READINGS  (1-3 Credits)  
Guided faculty supervision in student areas of interest (Literature or language).
Prerequisite: None  
SPA-490  INDEPENDENT STUDY  (1-3 Credits)  
With faculty supervision, the student researches and/or writes on a specific area of interest.
Prerequisite: SPA-313 and SPA-323