SPA 121(3-0-3)
Beginner Spanish I
Elementary Spanish gives students a basic understanding of the Spanish language through listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction. The course also provides an understanding of the civilization, culture, and customs of Spanish-speaking people. The course is designed for beginners. A minimum of five hours of additional work in the language laboratory is required per term.
SPA 122(3-0-3)
Beginner Spanish II
This course continues the introduction of the grammatical structure in an attempt to give the student a basic understanding of and ability to use the language. Besides the emphasis on language skills, the course continues to provide an understanding of the civilization, culture, and customs of Spanish-speaking people. A minimum of five hours of additional work in the language laboratory is required per term.
PR: SPA 121 or permission of the instructor
SPA 125(3-0-3)
Conversational Spanish I
This is a beginning course in Spanish which emphasizes oral communication in a variety of topics at a basic level. It covers only that grammar and structure absolutely necessary for speaking. The course is intended for students taking the Beginner Spanish I language course. A minimum of five hours of additional work in the language laboratory is required per term.
SPA 221(3-0-3)
Intermediate Spanish I
This course furthers the knowledge of students' language skills through review of the fundamentals of Spanish structure, and by emphasizing oral reading comprehension and self-expression in speaking and writing.
The course also expands students' understanding of the civilization, culture, and customs of Spanish-speaking people. A minimum of five hours of additional work in the language laboratory is required per term.
PR: SPA 122 or permission of the instructor
SPA 222(3-0-3)
Intermediate Spanish II
This course, a continuation of Intermediate Spanish I, emphasizes the fundamentals of Spanish structure in written and oral communication. Readings give students a panoramic view of the literature and culture of Spanish-speaking people. A minimum of five hours of additional work in the language laboratory is required per term.
PR: SPA 222 or permission of the instructor
SPA 225(3-0-3)
Conversational Spanish II
The purpose of this course is to further the students' conversational skills in Spanish. In addition to new vocabulary, the past tense and other useful grammatical points will be covered. As in the first course, there will be great emphasis on developing the students' speaking ability. The students will create their own dialogues on specified topics, and will be responsible for several readings and several short compositions. A minimum of five hours of additional work in the language laboratory is required per term.
PR: SPA 222 or permission of instructor
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:
Express in Spanish examples of foods of relevant countries and their ingredients.
Participate in role playing regarding use of the Spanish language in grocery shopping, ingredients, and discussing preparation.
Participate in a mock dining experience using appropriate words and phrases with both restaurant personnel and social companions.
Course Outline:
Food in the Culture of Spanish Speaking Countries
Context of traditional foods
Vocabulary of ingredients
Role of food in daily life
Regional food and drink
Language of Groceries and Ingredients
Words and phrases for shopping
Regional ingredients and seasonings
Monetary systems and making purchases
Recipes and the metric system
Language of the kitchen
Conversation for Dining
Traditions and terms regarding table service
Language and behavior before dining
Restaurant service and restaurant personnel
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:
Identify the locations of Spanish speaking countries and their major cities.
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.
Read in Spanish with accurate pronunciation a travel brochure featuring hotels, restaurants, and tours, including rates and "package deals."
Participate in a mock emergency situation requiring an ambulance and the location of the nearest hospital.
Course Outline:
Travel in Spanish Speaking Countries
Attitudes and behavior regarding tourists
Vocabulary for travel
Geography and place names of Spanish speaking countries
Behavior, customs, and conversational techniques
Words and Phrases Related to Transportation
Planning trips and ordering tickets
Modes of transportation and names of railways and airlines
Monetary system and paying for tickets
Regional and local transportation
Automobile rental services and driving with the metric system
Maps and directions
Conversation for Hotels, Restaurants, and Tourist Services
Hotel reservations and checking in
Discussions with hospitality personnel
Ordering food and interacting with waiters
Arranging for tours and guides
Monetary systems and money-related customs
Language of Health and Hygiene
Inquiries concerning restrooms
Requests for emergency services
Hospitals and physicians
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:
Discuss the features and trends of films from Spain.
Discuss the features and trends of films from Cuba and the Caribbean.
Discuss the features and trends of films from South America.
Discuss the features and trends of films from Mexico and Central America.
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:
Cinema of Spain
Sociopolitical themes of the region
Relation of regional sociopolitical themes to world events and cultural issues
Major writers, directors and actors of the region
Cinema of Cuba and the Caribbean
Sociopolitical themes of the region
Relation of regional sociopolitical themes to world events and cultural issues
Major writers, directors and actors of the region
Cinema of South America
Sociopolitical themes of the region
Relation of regional sociopolitical themes to world events and cultural issues
Major writers, directors and actors of the region
Cinema of Mexico and Central America
Sociopolitical themes of the region
Relation of regional sociopolitical themes to world events/cross-cultural issues
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:
Discuss the types of Spanish and Latin American music.
Identify all major types of rhythms for Spanish and Latin American music.
Name all major instruments used in Spanish and Latin American music.
Identify major Spanish and Latin American composers.
Course Outline:
Spanish and Latin American Music
Spanish Music
Argentinean Music
Chilean Music
Colombian Music
Peruvian Music
Mexican Music
Puerto Rican Music
Dominican Music
Panamanian Music
Cuban Music
Rhythms
Flamenco
Nouveau Flamenco
Tango
Milonga
El Samba
La Cueca
La Cumbia
El Vallenato
La Marinera
La Música Negra-peruana
El Corrido
La Ranchera
La Salsa
El Merengue
El Cha Cha Chá
La Rumba
La Parranda
El Son
El Bolero
Instruments
El bombo leguero
La guitarra
El charango
El cajón
Las castanuelas
La quijada de burro
Las maracas
El guiro
El acordeón
Los timbales
El bandoneón
Composers
Carlos Gardel
Alejandro Sanz
Marisol
Mercedes Sosa
Facundo Cabral
Los Tucu Tucu
Carlos Vives
Juan Luis Guerra
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:
Identify major cities and regions of Spain, Italy, and France.
Participate in role playing dealing with traveling, hotels, car rentals, seasons and pricing, and the monetary system in each country.
Describe culinary traditions of Italy, Spain, and France.
Participate in a mock dining experience using appropriate terms with both restaurant personnel and social companions.
Participate in a 17 day trip to Italy, France, and Spain.
Course Outline:
Travel in Spain, Italy, and France
Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla, Toledo, Andalucía, Granada, Galicia, Costa del Sol
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
Lodging, Money, and Transportation Terminology
Words and phrases related to hotels and lodging accomodations
Words and phrases dealing with local and international transportation
