Spanish (SPAN)

An introductory course teaching the fundamentals of Spanish in order to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities.

Continuation of SPAN 1311.

This beginning-level Spanish Language Studies course is designed for students who grew up in an environment where Spanish was spoken frequently and are oftentimes capable of understanding spoken Spanish. This course will build upon students’ prior knowledge and skills to expand their ability to communicate in a wide variety of contexts. This course is inclusive of second-language learners.

This Spanish Language Studies course is designed for students who have developed some basic Spanish proficiency from previous classes and/or from community experiences. The primary purpose of the course is to identify and expand on students’ bilingual range through grammar review, vocabulary building, spelling and punctuation, and the development of composition skills. This is course is inclusive of second-language learners.

A review of Spanish grammar and expansion of basic language skills. Selected readings by Hispanic writers. Conducted in Spanish. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, Math, and Writing

Continuation of SPAN 2311. Conducted in Spanish. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, Math, and Writing

Spanish Language Studies III will focus on the development of academic reading and writing skills, conversation skills, and intercultural competency to develop bilingual and bicultural literacy.

Spanish Language Studies IV continues to focus on the development of academic reading and writing skills, conversation skills, and intercultural competency to develop bilingual and bicultural literacy. The course emphasizes the role of students as storytellers and communicators within their communities.

This course introduces students to the literature of Spanish-speaking cultures, from the Spanish Peninsula and the Americas.

This course helps students improve their oral and listening communicative abilities in Spanish. A variety of cultural texts, media, and music will serve as the foundation for classroom activities. TSI Restriction(s): Reading

A review of the basic principles of Spanish grammar to be followed by a detailed study of the finer points of grammar and syntax. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, Math, and Writing

This course explores the language, literature, and culture of the Spanish Speaking world. Students will produce writing in various forms and genres, including literary responses, expository essays, short stories (narrative), chronicle and media writing, while continuing to improve the use of correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, Math, and Writing

Enables students to interact and work effectively with the international and domestic Spanish-speaking medical, legal, and business worlds. Emphasizes interaction between both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking professional communities and within the Spanish-speaking professional community. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, Math, and Writing

This service learning class works with local partners to address issues of literacy and language within Latinx and Spanish-speaking communities. The course will guide students through the process of planning, drafting, and revising writing projects. It examines how race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status impact experiences with language. TSI Restriction(s): Reading

The history of Spanish literature from its beginning to the present. Conducted in Spanish. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, Math, and Writing

An introductory course teaching the history of film production, distribution, and the cinematic practices in Latin America. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, Math, and Writing

The history of Spanish-American literature from its beginning to the present. Conducted in Spanish. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, Math, and Writing

This course provides an introduction to the richness and diverse musical genres of Latin American and how they are adopted and adapted by US Latina/o/e communities. Conducted in Spanish. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, and Writing

Topics in Spanish-American and Spanish Peninsular literature. Conducted in Spanish. May be repeated as topics change. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, and Writing

Methods and techniques; fundamental theory and practice; Students micro-teach lessons and prepare teaching materials which emphasize integrating the four language skills for a communicative classroom. TSI Restriction(s): Reading and Writing

This advanced composition course focuses on different types of writing, including, descriptive, argumentative, and narrative genres. TSI Restriction(s): Reading

This course addresses topics related to Spanish and Indigenous languages, as well as Hispanophone, Latinx, and Indigenous culture. Conducted in Spanish. May be repeated as topics change. TSI Restriction(s): Reading

This course teaches the fundamentals for designing and completing a digital oral history research project. TSI Restriction(s): Reading