Spanish

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate communication in Spanish through listening and speaking skills.
  2. Demonstrate writing skills in Spanish.
  3. Demonstrate reading comprehension in Spanish.
  4. Demonstrate awareness of Hispanic/Latino cultures.
  5. Demonstrate knowledge of the most important and influential writers and literary movements in Spain and Spanish America.

Degrees and Certificates

Classes

SPA 101: Elementary Language and Culture

Class Program
Credits 3
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.
Core Tags
LA
Semester Offered
Offered during fall semester and during Summer Session I.

SPA 102: Elementary Language and Culture

Class Program
Credits 3
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.
Core Tags
LA
Prerequisites
SPA 101 or placement
Semester Offered
Offered during spring semester and during Summer Session I.

SPA 103: Round Table

Class Program
Credits 1
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.
Semester Offered
Offered every semester.

SPA 105: Spanish for Teachers

Class Program
Credits 3
Intensive study of aural/oral skills designed to help future teachers communicate effectively with Hispanic students and parents.
Prerequisites
SPA 102 or equivalent, student in Teacher Education program
Semester Offered
Offered at departmental discretion.

SPA 201: Intermediate Language Study

Class Program
Credits 3
Intermediate Spanish reviews and expands grammar study, combining cultural and literary readings with class discussion to continue development of speaking and analytical skills.
Core Tags
LA
Prerequisites
SPA 102 or equivalent
Semester Offered
SPA 201 offered fall semester.

SPA 202: Intermediate Language Study

Class Program
Credits 3
Intermediate Spanish reviews and expands grammar study, combining cultural and literary readings with class discussion to continue development of speaking and analytical skills.
Core Tags
LA
Prerequisites
SPA 102 or equivalent
Semester Offered
SPA 202 offered spring semester.

SPA 301: Spanish and Spanish-American Civilization and History

Class Program
Credits 3
Chronological study of Spanish or Spanish-American culture and its manifestations (politics, socio-economic life, art, music, literature). Spain and Spanish-America offered alternately.
Core Tags
GL
Prerequisites
SPA 102 or equivalent
Semester Offered
Offered at departmental discretion.

SPA 302: Spanish and Spanish-American Civilization and History

Class Program
Credits 3
Chronological study of Spanish or Spanish-American culture and its manifestations (politics, socio-economic life, art, music, literature). Spain and Spanish-America offered alternately.
Core Tags
GL
Prerequisites
SPA 102 or equivalent
Semester Offered
Offered at departmental discretion.

SPA 305: Conversation and Composition

Class Program
Credits 3
Intensive course in the development of aural-oral and written skills.
Prerequisites
SPA 102 or equivalent
Semester Offered
Offered at departmental discretion.

SPA 307: An Introduction to Business Spanish

Class Program
Credits 3
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.
Prerequisites
SPA 102 or equivalent
Semester Offered
Offered at departmental discretion.

SPA 490: Special Studies

Class Program
Credits 1 12
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.

SPA 491: Independent Study

Class Program
Credits 1 3
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.
Prerequisites
senior standing and minimum of two 300-level Spanish courses
Semester Offered
Offered with approval of the professor.

SPA 492: Independent Study

Class Program
Credits 1 3
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.
Prerequisites
senior standing and minimum of two 300-level Spanish courses
Semester Offered
Offered with approval of the professor.

SPA 499: Senior Essay

Class Program
Credits 1 3
A project requiring scholarly research. Subject to Senior Essay rules and regulations.
Prerequisites
senior standing and minimum of two 300-level Spanish courses
Semester Offered
Offered with approval of the professor.