SPA - Spanish

Spanish I and Lab. Introduction to pronunciation, basic language structure and vocabulary, simple conversation, reading, writing and culture. Special emphasis on oral comprehension to serve as an introductory model for speaking. Extensive practice with audio tapes outside class.

With lab. Continuation of Elementary Spanish I.

Advanced language structure, expanded vocabulary, intensive reading, continuing emphasis on oral comprehension and speaking, directed and free composition practice, and advanced study of Hispanic cultures. Extensive practice with audio tapes outside of class.

Continuation of Intermediate Spanish I with supplementary work in discipline specific vocabulary and style. Optional introduction to Hispanic literature.

Students explore special topics of interest. Course may include readings from newspapers, magazines or other selected materials with an emphasis on vocabulary, structure and composition. Prerequisite: SPA 20223 Intermediate Spanish II.

This course covers selected texts and authors belonging to the main cultural periods of Spanish and Latin American history. Students will be exposed to different genres including poetry, drama, narrative, and the essay. They will also be introduced to basic concepts of literary criticism and textual interpretation.

Capstone course that guides student in the development of an integrative project that demonstrates achievement of learning outcomes in the Spanish Studies major. Course is organized around language, selected cultural themes, and literary genres.