Undergraduate Catalog 2007-2008
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SPA 110 Introduction to Spanish I
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


An introduction to the language, including its sounds, writing system, vocabulary and structure. Students experience the four skills of speaking, listening, writing and reading in a practical scenario, with individualized attention, reinforced by the language laboratory. Emphasis is also focused on culture.
30000

SPA 111 Introduction to Spanish II
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


A continuation of SPA 110, building upon previously-acquired language fluency, and aimed at augmenting vocabulary and structure in a practical context. Increasing attention is devoted to individual student practice and needs. Culture will continue to be emphasized.
30000

SPA 112 Introduction to Spanish III
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


A third level of the language, permitting the student to utilize the target language in increasingly complex ways and in more rapid speech patterns. Continued exposure to the cultural heritage of the native speakers of the language.
30000

SPA 210 Spanish Conversation and Composition I
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


An intermediate level of Spanish focusing on increased structural accuracy in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students are exposed to unedited authentic materials (i.e. newspapers, books, movies, music, etc.) to augment proficiency in the four skill areas and gain an increased appreciation of cultural diversities.
30000

SPA 211 Spanish Conversation and Composition II
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


A continuation of SPA 210 integrating past vocabulary and structures into new and more sophisticated forms of speaking and enhanced listening comprehension. Students write cohesive summaries and resumes of material read or heard. Additionally, they increase their understanding of the cultures of the countries in which Spanish is spoken.
30000

SPA 215 Intermediate Business Spanish
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours

Prerequisites:
SPA 115
SPA 112, 115 or equivalent.


This course is designed to improve the language skill areas (speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing) in the business setting. Business cultural proficiency will be enhanced as well. Can be taken privately as well as in a group context.
30000

SPA 310 Advanced Spanish I
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours

Prerequisites:
SPA 212
SPA 212 or equivalent.


An advanced level of study in which students will create with the language by combining learned elements. They will understand details when listening to a spoken language, and connect discourse on a variety of topics. They will read and demonstrate comprehension of longer prose of several paragraphs in length. They will demonstrate a keen understanding of cultural differences between the represented countries and their own. Can be taken privately as well as in a group context.
30000

SPA 312 Advanced Spanish III
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours

Prerequisites:
SPA 311
SPA 311 or equivalent.


Students participating in this third level of advanced language study will exhibit pronounced accuracy in all four language skill areas and marked cultural proficiency. They will continuously expand vocabulary and master grammatical structures in order to communicate more effectively with native speakers not accustomed to dealing with foreigners. Can be taken privately as well as in a group context.
30000

SPA 315 Advanced Business Spanish
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours

Prerequisites:
SPA 215
SPA 212, 215 or equivalent.


An advanced level of business language study designed to increase precision and diminish anglicisms in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Advanced cultural themes are an integral part of course themes and vocabulary. Can be taken privately as well as in a group context.
30000

SPA 395 Advanced Conversation Spanish
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours

Prerequisites:
SPA 212
SPA 212 or equivalent.


An advanced level of language study, which focuses on improving participant’s oral/aural proficiency by having them initiate and sustain dialogue in diverse subjects pertaining to the represented cultures. Can be taken privately as well as in a group context.
10000

SPA 398 Advanced Spanish Reading/Writing
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours

Prerequisites:
SPA 212
SPA 212 or equivalent.


An advanced level of language in which selected short stories, poems and/or passages from contemporary literature are read, and comprehension of material is demonstrated through discussion. Can be taken privately as well as in a group context.
10000

SPA 399 Advanced Spanish Culture
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours

Prerequisites:
SPA 212
SPA 212 or equivalent.


An advanced level of language study, which focuses on contemporary cultural themes presented in varying art forms including film, theater, music and the visual arts. Can be taken privately as well as in a group context.
10000

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