Spanish

Elementary Spanish present the essentials of grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary, with practice in listening, reading, writing, and speaking at the basic level. Brief cultural readings with class discussion.

The second semester of elementary Spanish continues to present essentials of grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary, with practice in listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Brief cultural readings with class discussion.

One hour a week of conversation and vocabulary building. The goal of this activity is to achieve greater fluency in the spoken language. A maximum of three hours can be earned. Mandatory two semesters for majors and one semester for minors.

Intensive study of aural/oral skills designed to help future teachers communicate effectively with Hispanic students and parents.

Intermediate Spanish reviews and expands grammar study, combining cultural and literary readings with class discussion to continue development of speaking and analytical skills.

Intermediate Spanish reviews and expands grammar study, combining cultural and literary readings with class discussion to continue development of speaking and analytical skills.

Chronological study of Spanish or Spanish-American culture and its manifestations (politics, socio-economic life, art, music, literature). Spain and Spanish-America offered alternately.

Chronological study of Spanish or Spanish-American culture and its manifestations (politics, socio-economic life, art, music, literature). Spain and Spanish-America offered alternately.

Study of the literature of the Spanish-speaking world from its beginnings to the present.

Study of the literature of the Spanish-speaking world from its beginnings to the present.

Intensive course in the development of aural-oral and written skills.

Readings from the 20th century to the present.

Basic business vocabulary and usage and reading and writing skills for everyday office operations. Students acquire practical skills that can enable them to participate in the Spanish speaking business world.

Intensive study of aural-oral skills, with additional practice in the Spanish sound system.

Intensive study of aural-oral skills, with additional practice in the Spanish sound system.

Studies in specific disciplines taught on an individual basis or in various settings, including study-abroad programs. May repeat two times maximum. Proposals for Special Studies require prior approval of the Department Chair and the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Additional costs may apply when studies involve travel or off-campus settings.

Independent Study courses may be taken for six hours maximum. SPA 491 or 492 are intensive reading and research courses designed for the senior year. Regular consultations with professor and Level 3 research paper required. Subject to Independent Study rules and regulations on page 64.

Independent Study courses may be taken for six hours maximum. SPA 491 or 492 are intensive reading and research courses designed for the senior year. Regular consultations with professor and Level 3 research paper required. Subject to Independent Study rules and regulations on page 64.

A project requiring scholarly research. Subject to Senior Essay rules and regulations.