SPA - Spanish

Not open to native speakers of Spanish. A basic introduction to Spanish with an emphasis on the practice of speaking and listening skills. Basic grammar also is covered. This course is open only to those students who have had no previous coursework in Spanish. May be followed by SPA 101 or SPA 110. Graded on a pass/fail basis.

Not open to native speakers of Spanish or Portuguese. SPA 101 (or equivalent skills) is a prerequisite for SPA 102. May not be taken after SPA 105. Beginning Spanish with emphasis on Hispanic culture, as well as understanding and speaking Spanish in practical situations. Includes practice in reading and writing. Students who have successfully completed two or more years of Spanish in secondary school within the previous eight years may not enroll in Spanish 101 for credit, except by written permission of the instructor.

Not open to native speakers of Spanish or Portuguese. SPA 101 (or equivalent skills) is a prerequisite for SPA 102. May not be taken after SPA 105. Beginning Spanish with emphasis on Hispanic culture, as well as understanding and speaking Spanish in practical situations. Includes practice in reading and writing. Students who have successfully completed two or more years of Spanish in secondary school within the previous eight years may not enroll in Spanish 101 for credit, except by written permission of the instructor.

Not open to native speakers of Spanish. May not be taken after SPA 101. Review of Spanish for students who have studied the language in high school for at least two years. Emphases on accelerated grammar and speaking. Listening comprehension, reading and writing are included. Credit may not be earned for both Spanish 102 and 105.

Not open to native speakers of Spanish. Designed for students who wish to maintain or improve their conversational skills and improve their listening and speaking skills through structured materials. May be taken concurrently with SPA 201, but not after successful completion of SPA 201.

Not open to native speakers of Spanish. A basic introduction to Spanish for students who are interested in working in criminal justice and/or law enforcement. Emphasis on speaking and listening skills through the use of specialized vocabulary, simulations, paired activities, and interaction with native speakers. Cultural issues particular to the Spanish-speaking community will also be addressed.

Not open to native speakers of Spanish. A basic introduction to Spanish for students who are interested in working in the medical field. Emphasis on speaking and listening skills through the use of specialized vocabulary, simulations, paired activities, and interaction with native speakers. Cultural issues particular to the Spanish-speaking community will also be addressed.

Not open to native speakers of Spanish. Develops a greater understanding of Hispanic culture and everyday Spanish, as well as speaking, reading and writing skills.

Not open to native speakers of Spanish. Develops a greater understanding of Hispanic culture and everyday Spanish, as well as speaking, reading and writing skills.

Not open to native speakers of Spanish. Designed for students who wish to maintain or improve their conversational skills and to improve their listening and speaking skills through structured materials. May be taken concurrently with SPA 202, but not after successful completion of SPA 202. May not be taken concurrently with, or after successful completion of any 300-or 400-level course.

Content varies. May be repeated for additional credit.

SPA 300 not open to native speakers. Not open to students who received their secondary education in the Spanish language. Emphases in Advanced Spanish I are on oral expression, reading and vocabulary building. Emphases in Advanced Spanish II are on writing, vocabulary building and grammar. Either course may be taken out of sequence.

SPA 300 not open to native speakers. Not open to students who received their secondary education in the Spanish language. Emphases in Advanced Spanish I are on oral expression, reading and vocabulary building. Emphases in Advanced Spanish II are on writing, vocabulary building and grammar. Either course may be taken out of sequence.

Covers the theory and practice of pronunciation. A systematic analysis of the sounds of Spanish, including stress and intonation patterns, phonetic transcription and oral practice.

A study of the forms and syntax of Spanish. Involves training in composition and translation.

The study of the fundamentals of practical, commercial Spanish, including business report and letter writing, as well as the language of advertising, foreign trade, transportation, banking and finance. Also considers the cultural context of Hispanic business.

A study of 20th-century Hispanic cinema, taking into account the historical and cultural backgrounds of the different periods with an examination of how the changing historical times affect the Spanish-language film industry. The course includes the use of critical writing to carry out a comparative analysis of films from both Latin America and Spain. Class conducted in Spanish.

Introduction to reading literature and understanding poetry, prose, and drama in Spanish. Includes basic literary techniques, devices and verse forms. Selections are from Spanish and Latin American writers. Class conducted in Spanish.

This course consists of an exploration of the development of Hispanic women writers with an examination of the relationship between gender and literature. A selection of readings will be the foundation of the comprehension of these themes within a literary and social-cultural context. Class conducted in Spanish.

Content varies. May be repeated for credit.

An integrated picture of the political, economic, social, geographic and cultural forces that have shaped Spain and Latin America. SPA 421 covers Spain; SPA 422 covers Latin America. Class conducted in Spanish.

An integrated picture of the political, economic, social, geographic and cultural forces that have shaped Spain and Latin America. SPA 421 covers Spain; SPA 422 covers Latin America. Class conducted in Spanish.

A reading and discussion of selections by master writers of Spanish literature for an understanding of how ideas, feelings and social points of view are conveyed through literature. Reviews the historical and cultural background of each period. Class conducted in Spanish.

A reading and discussion of selections by master writers of Spanish literature for an understanding of how ideas, feelings and social points of view are conveyed through literature. Reviews the historical and cultural background of each period. Class conducted in Spanish.

An introductory survey of the main trends in contemporary Latin American literature through selected works of some of its most representative authors. Class conducted in Spanish.

The rise and influence of the Latin American novel in the 20th century is studied through a careful selection of representative works. Authors include Asturias, Carpentier, Cortázar, Donoso, Fuentes, García Márquez, Piglia, Peri Rossi, Poniatowska, Rulfo, Saer, Vargas Llosa and many others.

Content varies. May be repeated for credit.