SPANISH

Course Index

SPA 050 Social and Cultural Spanish: Food Traditions and Dining
SPA 051 Social and Cultural Spanish: Travel
SPA 052 Social and Cultural Spanish: Cinema
SPA 053 Social and Cultural Spanish: Music
SPA 055 Language Study and Travel in Spain, Italy, and France
SPA 056 Social & Cultural Spanish: Dance from Pre-Columbian to Colonial
SPA 057 Social & Cultural Spanish: Dance from Post-Colonial to Contemporary
SPA 085 Introductory Spanish
SPA 101 Elementary Spanish I
SPA 101A Elementary Spanish I: Module A
SPA 101B Elementary Spanish I: Module B
SPA 101C Elementary Spanish I: Module C
SPA 101D Elementary Spanish I: Module D
SPA 102 Elementary Spanish II
SPA 102A Elementary Spanish II: Module A
SPA 102B Elementary Spanish II: Module B
SPA 102C Elementary Spanish II: Module C
SPA 102D Elementary Spanish II: Module D
SPA 103 Beginning Spanish for Spanish Speakers
SPA 106 Beginning Conversation
SPA 107 Intermediate Conversation
SPA 120 Spanish for Medical Personnel
SPA 121 Elementary Spanish for Business I
SPA 122 Elementary Spanish for Business II
SPA 126 Elementary Spanish for School Personnel I
SPA 127 Elementary Spanish for School Personnel II
SPA 201 Intermediate Spanish I
SPA 202 Intermediate Spanish II
SPA 203 Writing and Oral Skills for Spanish Speakers
SPA 206 Advanced Conversation
SPA 230 Introduction to Literature in Spanish
SPA 240 Grammar and Composition
SPA 250 Spanish Phonetics
SPA 251 Spanish for Majors
SPA 253 Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speakers
SPA 254 Intermediate Grammar and Writing for Spanish Speakers
SPA 296 Independent Study in Spanish
SPA 297 Spanish Language Seminar

SPA 050 Social and Cultural Spanish: Food Traditions and Dining

Introduction to the Spanish language presented in the context of food traditions and dining. Includes food in the culture of Spanish speaking countries, language of groceries and ingredients, and conversation for dining

Performance Objectives:

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to do the following:

1. Express in Spanish examples of foods of relevant countries and their ingredients.
2. Participate in role playing regarding use of the Spanish language in grocery shopping, ingredients, and discussing preparation.
3. Participate in a mock dining experience using appropriate words and phrases with both restaurant personnel and social companions.

Course Outline:

1. Food in the Culture of Spanish Speaking Countries
2. Context of traditional foods
3. Vocabulary of ingredients
4. Role of food in daily life
5. Regional food and drink
6. Language of Groceries and Ingredients
7. Words and phrases for shopping
8. Regional ingredients and seasonings
9. Monetary systems and making purchases
10. Recipes and the metric system
11. Language of the kitchen
12. Conversation for Dining
13. Traditions and terms regarding table service
14. Language and behavior before dining
15. Restaurant service and restaurant personnel
16. Social conventions and polite conversation

SPA 051 Social and Cultural Spanish: Travel

Introduction to the Spanish language presented in the context of travel, from planning a trip to returning home. Includes travel in Spanish speaking countries, words and phrases related to transportation, conversation for hotels, restaurants, and tourist services, and language of health and hygiene.

Performance Objectives:

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to do the following:

1. Identify the locations of Spanish speaking countries and their major cities.
2. Demonstrate in Spanish how to order an airline ticket to travel to a specific city, make a rail reservation for travel to another city, and reserve a local rental car for a specific destination.
3. Read in Spanish with accurate pronunciation a travel brochure featuring hotels, restaurants, and tours, including rates and "package deals."
4. Participate in a mock emergency situation requiring an ambulance and the location of the nearest hospital.

Course Outline:

1. Travel in Spanish Speaking Countries
2. Attitudes and behavior regarding tourists
3. Vocabulary for travel
4. Geography and place names of Spanish speaking countries
5. Behavior, customs, and conversational techniques
6. Words and Phrases Related to Transportation
7. Planning trips and ordering tickets
8. Modes of transportation and names of railways and airlines
9. Monetary system and paying for tickets
10. Regional and local transportation
11. Automobile rental services and driving with the metric system
12. Maps and directions
13. Conversation for Hotels, Restaurants, and Tourist Services
14. Hotel reservations and checking in
15. Discussions with hospitality personnel
16. Ordering food and interacting with waiters
17. Arranging for tours and guides
18. Monetary systems and money-related customs
19. Language of Health and Hygiene
20. Inquiries concerning restrooms
21. Requests for emergency services
22. Hospitals and physicians
23. Customs and practices regarding cleanliness and sanitation

SPA 052 Social and Cultural Spanish: Cinema

Viewing and discussing Spanish language films from regions throughout the Spanish-speaking world. Includes cinema of Spain, Cuba, Caribbean, South America, Mexico, and Central America. Also includes sociopolitical elements and cultural values of the regions expressed through films.

Performance Objectives:

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to do the following:

1. Discuss the features and trends of films from Spain.
2. Discuss the features and trends of films from Cuba and the Caribbean.
3. Discuss the features and trends of films from South America.
4. Discuss the features and trends of films from Mexico and Central America.
5. Develop Spanish speaking and some writing skills through instructor-guided conversation and writing activities, centered around characters and plots, and investigate (in English) sociopolitical elements of 20th-century Spanish language cinema of the Spanish-speaking world.

Course Outline:

1. Cinema of Spain
2. Sociopolitical themes of the region
3. Relation of regional sociopolitical themes to world events and cultural issues
4. Major writers, directors and actors of the region
5. Cinema of Cuba and the Caribbean
6. Sociopolitical themes of the region
7. Relation of regional sociopolitical themes to world events and cultural issues
8. Major writers, directors and actors of the region
9. Cinema of South America
10. Sociopolitical themes of the region
11. Relation of regional sociopolitical themes to world events and cultural issues
12. Major writers, directors and actors of the region
13. Cinema of Mexico and Central America
14. Sociopolitical themes of the region
15. Relation of regional sociopolitical themes to world events/cross-cultural issues
16. Major writers, directors and actors of the region

SPA 053 Social and Cultural Spanish: Music

Listening and discussing contemporary Spanish and Latin American songs from the earlier decades to the present. Includes rhythms, instruments, and composers.

Performance Objectives:

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to do the following:

1. Discuss the types of Spanish and Latin American music.
2. Identify all major types of rhythms for Spanish and Latin American music.
3. Name all major instruments used in Spanish and Latin American music.
4. Identify major Spanish and Latin American composers.

Course Outline:

1. Spanish and Latin American Music
2. Spanish Music
3. Argentinean Music
4. Chilean Music
5. Colombian Music
6. Peruvian Music
7. Mexican Music
8. Puerto Rican Music
9. Dominican Music
10. Panamanian Music
11. Cuban Music
12. Rhythms
13. Flamenco
14. Nouveau Flamenco
15. Tango
16. Milonga
17. El Samba
18. La Cueca
19. La Cumbia
20. El Vallenato
21. La Marinera
22. La Música Negra-peruana
23. El Corrido
24. La Ranchera
25. La Salsa
26. El Merengue
27. El Cha Cha Chá
28. La Rumba
29. La Parranda
30. El Son
31. El Bolero
32. Instruments
33. El bombo leguero
34. La guitarra
35. El charango
36. El cajón
37. Las castanuelas
38. La quijada de burro
39. Las maracas
40. El guiro
41. El acordeón
42. Los timbales
43. El bandoneón
44. Composers
45. Carlos Gardel
46. Alejandro Sanz
47. Marisol
48. Mercedes Sosa
49. Facundo Cabral
50. Los Tucu Tucu
51. Carlos Vives
52. Juan Luis Guerra
53. Mocedades

SPA 055 Language Study and Travel in Spain, Italy, and France

Introduction to French, Italian, and Spanish language presented in the context of travel through these three countries. Includes travel in Spain, Italy, and France, lodging, money, and transportation terminology, culinary traditions, restaurants and markets, and travel destinations.

Information: Prior language knowledge is not required.

Information: Same as FRE 055 and ITA 055.

Performance Objectives:

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to do the following:

1. Identify major cities and regions of Spain, Italy, and France.
2. Participate in role playing dealing with traveling, hotels, car rentals, seasons and pricing, and the monetary system in each country.
3. Describe culinary traditions of Italy, Spain, and France.
4. Participate in a mock dining experience using appropriate terms with both restaurant personnel and social companions.
5. Participate in a 17 day trip to Italy, France, and Spain.

Course Outline:

1. Travel in Spain, Italy, and France
2. Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla, Toledo, Andalucía, Granada, Galicia, Costa del Sol
3. Roma, Napoli, Firenze, Milano, Genoa, Pisa, Venecia, Sicilia, Cittá del Vaticano, Cinque Terre, The Italian RivieraParis, Ile de France, Dijon, Lyon, Limoges, Bordeaux, Reims, Rennes, Tours, Cote d'Azur
4. Lodging, Money, and Transportation Terminology
5. Words and phrases related to hotels and lodging accomodations
6. Words and phrases dealing with local and international transportation