Spanish

Introduction to basic skills to communicate about personal and everyday topics and exploration of cultural diversity within the contemporary Span-ish-speaking world. For students with no prior knowledge of Spanish. Does satisfy the Arts and Humanities language requirement. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Introduction to basic skills to communicate about personal and everyday topics, including informal conversations with native speakers, finding and reading information in newspapers and Internet sites, and exploring the contemporary Spanish-speaking world. For students with little or no prior knowledge of Spanish. Fall, Spring.

Development of skills to communicate about personal and everyday topics, including informal conversations with native speakers, finding and reading information in newspapers and Internet sites, and exploring contemporary issues in the Spanish-speaking world. Students should have prior knowledge of basic Spanish. Fall, Spring.

Study of selected topics in Spanish. May be repeated as topics change. Occasionally.

Selected readings in Spanish from literary texts, scholarly journals, magazines, newspapers, and websites. Class discussions are mainly in English. This course meets the Arts and Humanities language requirement and does not count for the Spanish major. Students should have an elementary knowledge of Spanish. Fall, Spring.

Development of skills to converse with native speakers, explore contemporary issues in the Spanish-speaking world, narrate events in present and past tenses, and to read newspapers, websites, and short fiction with a dictionary. Students should have prior knowledge of elementary Spanish. Fall, Spring.

Continuation of the development of the four basic language skills. Fall, Spring.

Study of selected topics in Spanish. May be repeated as topics change. Occasionally.

An opportunity for a qualified student to explore work in an area of individual interest, selected and pursued in consultation with a faculty member. Consent required of the instructor who will supervise the independent study. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits.

The vocabulary of spoken Spanish and guided practice to increase oral proficiency. Prerequisite: SP 202 or permission of instructor. Fall, Spring.

Study and practice of Spanish writing styles for various purposes: journals, letters, essays, and creative pieces. Prerequisite: SP 315 or permission of instructor. Spring.

Study of various critical approaches to Spanish literature. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SP 315 and SP316 or permission of instructor.

The cultural backgrounds, literary contributions, and social struggle of Latino population in the U.S. Specific focus on Chicanos, Puerto Ricans, and Cubans. Readings in Spanish and English; class discussion in Spanish. Prerequisite: SP 315 or 316 or permission of instructor. Fall.

Maximum of 18 credits per semester. Study in a College-approved program. May be used to meet the Arts and Humanities language requirement. Students must meet with Modern Languages faculty for preapproval of their program of study and for an exit interview upon their return. Fall, Spring.

Advanced study of syntax, semantics, and lexicon based on actual usage in the contemporary Hispanic world. Prerequisite: SP 315 or equivalent. Occasionally.

A study of contemporary Spanish grammar, and a treatment of the typical pitfalls for nonnative users of Spanish. Prerequisite: SP 405, or permission of instructor. Occasionally.

The capstone experience for Spanish majors. Topics based on needs and interests of the group. Prerequisites: SP 405 and senior status. Spring.

Intensive study of some aspect of Spanish language, literature, or culture adapted to the student's needs. May be repeated to a total of 8 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.