Do not miss the opportunity
to take any of these Spanish courses Spring
2013:
SP101, Beginning Spanish:
TWRF 08:00 AM - 08:50 AM
This is the first course in the basic Spanish language sequence.
The focus is on developing the four skills of language acquisition:
listening, speaking, reading and writing production. Although
learning grammar is an important part of the process, it will be
used around everyday situations and cultural topics related to the
Spanish-Speaking world. Prerequisites: No previous Spanish
instruction or placement exam results. (U)(4).
SP102, First Year Spanish:
Section 01 TWRF 08:00 AM - 08:50 AM; Section 02 TWRF 09:00 AM -
09:50 AM
This is the second course in the basic Spanish language
sequence. The course continues to develop basic communication
skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing at a more
complex level. Prerequisite: SP101 or placement exam results.
(U)(4).
SP203, Intermediate Spanish I:
Section 01 TR 01:00 PM - 02:15 PM; Section 02 TR 11:00 AM -
12:15 PM; Section 03 MWF 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM; Section 04 MWF 11:00
AM - 11:50 AM
This is the first course in the intermediate Spanish language
sequence. After a review of fundamentals, the course develops
intermediate skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening
while building communicative competence and enhancing social and
cultural awareness of the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: One
year of college Spanish, SP102 or placement exam results.
(U)(3).
SP204, Intermediate Spanish II:
Section 01 MW 03:50 PM - 05:05 PM; Section 02 TR 09:35 AM -
10:50 AM; Section 03 TR 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM; Section 04 TR 01:00 PM
- 02:15 PM; Section 05 MWF 09:00 AM - 09:50 AM; Section 06 MWF
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM; Section 07 MWF 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM; Section 08
MW 02:25 PM - 03:40 PM; Section 50 TR 06:00 PM - 07:15 PM
This is the second course in the intermediate Spanish language
sequence. Further review of fundamentals. The course continues
development of intermediate skills in reading, writing, speaking
and listening while building communicative competence and enhancing
social and cultural awareness of the Spanish-speaking world.
Prerequisite: SP203 or placement exam results. (U)(3).
SP300, Spanish Grammar in Context:
Section 01TR 01:00 PM - 02:15 PM; Section 02 TR 02:25 PM - 03:40
PM
Study of grammatical structures to master language at
intermediate/advanced level. Students review, reinforce and
practice grammar within contextual framework so as to build
vocabulary, read cultural texts and create written material to see
the interaction of language. Prerequisite: Complete SP204 or
equivalent course or placement on 300-level in Spanish. (U)(3).
SP305, Spanish for Oral Communication:
Section 01 MWF 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM; Section 02 MW 01:00 PM -
02:15 PM
Practice in oral Spanish to increase fluency through activities
and discussion. Intensive controlled conversation and the
facilitation of debates and group discussions in relation to
audiovisual materials and cultural readings. Prerequisite: Complete
SP204 or equivalent course or placement on 300-level in Spanish.
(U)(3).
SP310, Spanish for Written Communication:
Section 01 TR 08:00 AM - 09:15 AM; Section 02 TR 09:35 AM -
10:50 AM; Section 03 MW 02:25 PM - 03:40 PM
Practice in written Spanish to facilitate the expression of
ideas with a review of grammatical structures. Analysis of various
writing styles and emphasis on the process of writing through
guided correction of drafts to enhance self-evaluation and
improvement of writing skills such as developing a good thesis, or
adapting the content to the reader. Prerequisite: Complete SP204 or
equivalent course or placement on 300-level in Spanish. (U)(3).
SP320S, Service Learning in Spanish:
Section 01 T 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
The general goal of this course is to increase students' fluency
in Spanish skills and to encourage them to frame their community
experience in meaningful ways. Class components: a supervised
volunteer tutoring work (24 hours/ semester) and weekly class
meetings to discuss topics pertaining Latino immigration. This is
an intensive writing class. Students elaborate journal and comment
papers. Prerequisite: Complete SP204 or equivalent course or
placement on 300-level in Spanish. (U)(3).
SP345 Analysis of Literary Genres
Section 01 TR 09:35 AM - 10:50 AM
Readings in selected works from well-known Spanish and Latin
American authors. Prerequisite: Two years of college Spanish or
placement on the 300-level. (U)(3).
SP350, Spanish American Culture
Section 01 MW 01:00 PM - 02:15 PM; Section 02 MW 02:25 PM -
03:40 PM
Mexico, Central America, Caribbean: The study of historical
events, and the literary and cultural productions of Mexico,
Central America and the Caribbean. Prerequisite: One 300-level
skills course in Spanish. (U)(3). On a rotating basis.
SP365, Hispanic Short Story
Section 01 MW 01:00 PM - 02:15 PM; Section 02 TR 01:00 PM -
02:15 PM
Study of selected stories by Spanish and Latin American authors.
Prerequisite: One 300-level skills course in Spanish. (U)(3). On a
rotating basis.
SP375, Spanish Pronunciation:
Section 01 TR 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
This course introduces the sounds of Spanish and its correct
pronunciation. It covers theory and practice. Prerequisite: One
300-level skills course in Spanish. (U)(3).
SP445 Topics in Hispanic Linguistics: History of Spanish
Language:
Section 01 TR 01:00 PM - 02:15 PM; Section 02 TR 11:00 AM -
12:15 PM
In this course we will study the development of Spanish from its
Latin roots to present. We will learn about the historical and
cultural events that formed Spanish as a language: the first
inhabitants of the Iberian Peninsula, the first speakers of
Spanish, the Roman Empire, the great influence of Arabic in
Spanish, why Spanish is basically "Castilian" and not necessarily
"Spanish", the Amerindian contributions to Spanish, etc. We will
learn about some peculiarities, such as the origin of the letter Ñ
and how a word like "ossu" in Latin became "hueso" in Spanish. We
will also unveil false misconceptions and myths about Spanish: the
origin of the Z sound in Spain and the story of the lisping king,
countries where "the best" Spanish is (supposedly) spoken, the
belief that Latin is a "dead" language, why we say "se lo" and not
"le lo", why we say "el agua" and not "la agua", Spanish as a
(supposed) phonetic language, etc. This course will be in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Two 300-level courses in Spanish. Taught by Dr. Álex
Quintanilla.
SP 460 Crimen y misterio en la literatura
latinoamericana (Crime and Mystery in Latin American
Literature)
Section 01 TR 08:00 AM - 09:15 AM; Section 02 TR 09:35 AM -
10:50 AM
From the fantastic fiction to the hard-boiled detective
literature, this seminar study exemplary texts, movies and art
works produced in Latin American countries (Argentina, México,
Chile and Cuba) We will cover various types of crime fiction
including the noir thriller, the psychological thriller and other
more current developments in this genre, to make inquiries about
notions such as: justice, violence, forensic practice, homicide,
corruption etc. We will read a short novel and
several short stories on the genre, of authors such as J.L. Borges,
Silvina Ocampo, A. Bioy Casares, L. Pardura Fuentes, Roberto Bolaño
and María Elvira Bermudez .
Spanish Majors can also count one FL course toward their
major:
FL390 Don Quixote in Translation
Section 01 T 2:25-5:05; Section 02 F 1-3:30
Don't graduate college without reading Don Quixote, the first
modern novel of the West. Written by Miguel de Cervantes, the
Quixote is truly a Renaissance yet postmodern parody that students
have enjoyed for centuries. In this class we will read both volumes
of this incredible book and share a rigorous and playful journey
into the rich world of this enduring character. This course counts
as the equivalent of one SP300-level course for all Spanish majors.
It also meets the World Literature requirement for all English
Lit/Cult majors. It is an excellent choice as a Humanities elective
for students in CCom, COE, JFA, and COB. No prerequisites.