02429/Spanish

LOWER LEVEL

0051. Basic I (4 s.h.) F S. Core: LA

Introduction to the use of Spanish as a spoken language. Basic patterns of communication introduced by a variety of instructional methods. The greatest emphasis is on listening and speaking skills. There is a strong laboratory component. The goal is to enable students to function using grammatical Spanish under circumstances of simple communication. Ample classroom practice will be provided to enable students to achieve this communicative competence.

0052. Basic II (4 s.h.) F S. Core: LA

Introduction to the use of Spanish as a spoken language. Instructional method as in Spanish 0051, with the introduction of simple patterns of writing. Emphasis remains on listening and speaking skills.

C061. Intermediate I (3 s.h.) F S. Core: LB

A continuation of the activities designed to achieve communicative competence in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). There is review of material covered in the 51-52 sequence, and a study of more sophisticated grammatical material. Listening and speaking skills continue to be the most emphasized area. Improved communicative competence in grammatical Spanish provides the base for continuation to more advanced levels of study.

0076. Intensive Practice (9 s.h.) S

Prequisite:Admittance to Latin American studies semester.

Intensive practice in Spanish, using methods, materials, and small class sections tailored to the varied linguistic needs of the students. Given in conjunction with Latin American Studies 0100, Latin America through Film and Fiction, and Sociology 0163 Area Studies.This combination of language study, area study (taught in Spanish), and a field trip opportunity to use Spanish in a total immersion atmosphere, affords a unique opportunity for personal enrichment and language acquisition.

0088. Language Skills for Spanish Speakers (3 s.h.) F

Designed for the needs of heritage speakers of Spanish with little or no formal training in Spanish. Spelling, accentuation, and standard sentence-level grammar plus opportunities for Spanish conversation.

UPPER LEVEL

0101. Conversational Review (3 s.h.) F S

Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish C061 or sufficient score on the placement examination.

This course is one of a trilogy (0101, W102, 0103) which may be taken at the same time. It reviews grammatical material complementary with what is reviewed in W102, and time is devoted to reading comprehension and writing. However, the main thrust of the course is oral practice for the purpose of improving the non-native student's control of grammatical Spanish, including pronunciation.

Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish C061 or sufficient score on the placement examination.

This course is one of a trilogy (0101, W102, 0103) which may be taken at the same time. It reviews grammatical material complementary with what is reviewed in 0101, and time is devoted to reading comprehension and oral expression. However, the main thrust of the course is practice in writing short essays in grammatical Spanish.

0103. Hispanic Readings (3 s.h.) F S

Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish C061 or satisfactory score on the placement examination.

This course is one of a trilogy (0101, W102, 0103) which may be taken at the same time. The course involves listening, speaking, and writing, but the main emphasis is put on reading comprehension. Students are expected to read large quantities of m aterial in Spanish for the acquisition of a broad reading comprehension skill, without the necessity of understanding every word in the text, and not for the purpose of translation or literary analysis.

0176. Advanced Intensive Practice in the Four Skills (9 s.h.) S

Prequisite: Admittance to Latin American studies semester.

Designed to meet the needs of the participants in the Latin American Studies Semester (LASS) program. Emphasis on intensive practice in Spanish tailored to the variable linguistic requirements of the students. A companion to Spanish 0076; for advanced students only.

0209. Advanced Skills for Spanish Speakers (3 s.h.) S

Prerequisite: Spanish 0089 or equivalent.

To enhance and strengthen control of standard Spanish grammar and orthography through the study of representative samples of essays, prose, poetry, business letters, formal written communiques, etc., in Spanish. Vocabulary acquisition essential.

0212. Spanish for Health and Human Services (3 s.h.)

This course assists medical and human-services personnel and students in interacting and communicating effectively with Spanish-speaking people. Conversation skills, cultural information, and medical and social-services terminology are integrated as they apply to real situations. Students practice verbal and non-verbal skills in simulated role-playing situations.

0213. Contemporary Spain through Film (3 s.h.) F98 and alternate F

Prerequisite: Completion of W102 or satisfactory score in the achievement examination.

The course is designed for the development of all language skills by studying modern Spanish culture through films.

W215. Advanced Writing Skills (3 s.h.) F S Core: WI

Prerequisites: Completion of Spanish 0101, W102, 0103, or 0209, or satisfactory score on the achievement examination.

This is the most advanced language skills course. Attention is given to listening and speaking, but emphasis is put on reading comprehension and writing. This course contains an introduction to literary analysis, and is a prerequisite for all advanced literature courses. (Capstone W course)

0216. Spanish for Business Professions (3 s.h.)

An introduction to aspects of the Spanish language and Hispanic culture for business students and business professionals. Emphasis on the development of vocabulary and conversation skills.

0220. Business Spanish I (3 s.h.) F

An introduction to basic commercial practices. Business correspondence, orders, drafts, letters of credit, import-export permits, bills of lading, invoices, and other common instruments of international commerce. Designed for students who desire a career as translators and need training in technical vocabulary, as well as for those who plan to enter business. No background in business required.

0221. Business Spanish II (3 s.h.) S

Credit documents, transportation of merchandise, contracts; the formation and operation of corporations; translation of business correspondence. No background in business required. Spanish 0220 is not a prerequisite. Also open to students with other Business Spanish courses in this sequence.

0222. Business Spanish III (3 s.h.) S

Translation of business correspondence. Insurance and banking institutions, labor law, tax policies, and regulation of business and industry, as applicable to contemporary commercial practices in Latin America. No background in business required. Business Spanish 0220 and 0221 are not prerequisites. Also open to students who have had other Business Spanish courses in this sequence.

0225. Translation Skills I (3 s.h.) S

Translation skills through familiarity with different types of language taken mainly from Spanish newspapers: reporting, sports, columns, advertisements, correspondence, etc. Models of each and their inherent problems in translation. Essays on translation to examine theories of translation.

0230. Spanish-American Culture and Civilization (3 s.h.) F

Study of the Spanish-American people through their literature, history, architecture, art, music, and European/indigenous traditions and institutions.

0235. Spanish Culture and Civilization (3 s.h.) S

The Spanish character as revealed in its language, art, music, and ethnic traditions. Geography and sociology of Spain. Lectures, readings, and discussions.

0240. Introduction to Spanish American Literature (3 s.h.) F 2000 and alternate F

Prerequisite: Spanish W215 taken previously or concurrently

A panoramic view of Spanish American literature.

0241. Introduction to Spanish Literature (3 s.h.) F and alternate F

Prerequisite: Spanish W215 taken previously or concurrently

A panoramic view of Spanish literature.

0303. Directed Readings (2 - 3 s.h., respectively) F S

By arrangement with appropriate course director and special permission of department chair. Readings must be at the 300 level.

0330. Spanish Phonetics (3 s.h.)

An articulatory study of the sounds of Spanish with attention to regional variation and comparisons with English.

0331. Grammatical Structure of Spanish I (3 s.h.)

Concepts and procedures of linguistic description applied to the Spanish language.

0332. Grammatical Structure of Spanish II (3 s.h.)

A descriptive linguistic study of Spanish/English contrasts.

0333. Spanish Applied Linguistics (3 s.h.) S

This course will explore a number of theories accounting for language learning from classical times to the present. Students will examine not only the teaching of Spanish in accordance with these theories, but also the acquisition of Spanish by the second language learner.

0334. History of the Spanish Language (3 s.h.)

A study of chronological developments in the linguistic and social history of Spanish.

0335. Spanish Sociolinguistics (3 s.h.) F

This course will provide an introduction to the study of language in society as represented in sociolinguistic research from Spain, Latin America, and the United States. Emphasis is on linguistic variation.

0342. Spanish American Short Story (3 s.h.)

The evolution of the Spanish American short story.

0343. Spanish American Novel (3 s.h.) F

This course will focus on the novel as genre seen from different perspectives, according to instructor's choice.

0344. Contemporary Spanish-American Fiction (3 s.h.)

Topics in contemporary Spanish American fiction.

0345. National Literatures of Spanish America (3 s.h.) S

This course will select a Spanish American country and explore its literary development. The country of choice will vary according to the instructor's preference.

0351. Latin American Literature of Social Conflict (3 s.h.)

Class, ethnic, gender, and other social conflicts in Latin American Literature.

0360. Medieval Spanish Text (3 s.h.)

This course will analyze Spanish texts of the Middle Ages and provide an introduction to paleography.

0365. Cervantes: Don Quixote (3 s.h.)

Cervantes' literary masterpiece, its historical context and impact on Spanish culture.

0371. Contemporary Spanish Issues. (3 s.h.)

An overview of major issues and figures on the Spanish cultural scene. Readings from a variety of genres.

0375. Contemporary Spanish Issues. (3 s.h.)

An overview of major issues and figures on the Spanish cultural scene. Readings from a variety of genres.

0377. Hispanic Literature through Art (3 s.h)

Comparative study of Hispanic literature in the context of trends and styles in the history of Art.