Spanish
NOTE: See the beginning of Section F for abbreviations, course numbers and coding.
| SPAN1203 | Introductory Spanish I | 3 ch (3C) |
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Designed to give beginners a sound basic knowledge of Spanish. Emphasis will be placed on developing the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about certain aspects of Hispanic and Latino cultures. | ||
| SPAN1204 | Introductory Spanish II | 3 ch (3C) |
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Students will reinforce and build on the materials covered in SPAN 1203. Emphasis will be placed on improving the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about certain aspects of Hispanic and Latino cultures. Prerequisite: SPAN 1203 or equivalent. | ||
| SPAN2203 | Intermediate Spanish I | 3 ch |
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Designed to consolidate and to develop language skills acquired in SPAN 1203 and SPAN 1204 . Fundamentals of grammar will be completed and modern Spanish and Spanish American authors read. Audio-visual materials are also used. Prerequisite: SPAN 1204 or equivalent. | ||
| SPAN2204 | Intermediate Spanish II | 3 ch |
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Continuation of SPAN 2203. Prerequisite: SPAN 2203 or equivalent. | ||
| SPAN3007 | Fundamentals of Spanish Language and Culture (O) | 3 ch (3C) |
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This intensive course combines the study of language and culture and targets the development of all four basic skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing to extend intermediate-level proficiency. It also offers an opportunity to create a contemporary, and interesting context for meaningful communication with the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: SPAN 2204 or permission of the instructor. | ||
| SPAN3011 | Hispanic American Civilization | 3 ch |
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Various aspects of Hispanic American civilization are examined, including geography, history, art, literature, society and contemporary problems. Prerequisite: SPAN 2204 or permission of the instructor. | ||
| SPAN3101 | Special Topics | 3 ch |
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This course focuses on specialized areas of interest. Taught primarily in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2204 or permission of the instructor. | ||
| SPAN3974 | Contemporary Spanish American Prose Fiction | 3 ch (3S) |
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Representative novels and short stories by Spanish-American writers including Borges, Vargas, Llosa, Garcia Marquez, and Paz, whose works exemplify the social conflicts and ideological contradictions of the region. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2204 or permission of the instructor. | ||