SPANISH 101, BEGINNING SPANISH I (8:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Undergraduate, 3 semester hours of credit: 45 classroom contact hours.
Students are automatically enrolled in SPAN 102 for a total of 6 credit hours and 90 contact hours.
It is the equivalent of the first and second semester of college Spanish. Designed for students with no formal training in Spanish or who studied it long ago. Students will study basic aspects of Spanish grammar and structure with emphasis in speaking.
SPANISH 102, BEGINNING SPANISH II (8:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Undergraduate, 3 semester hours of credit: 45 classroom contact hours.
Prerequisite: Spanish 101 or equivalent.
Students who enroll in 102 will automatically be enrolled in SPAN 203 for a total of 6 credit hours and 90 contact hours.
Second and third semester of college Spanish. It is a continuation of Spanish 101 and is designed for students who have had at least one semester of Spanish or the equivalent, with a minimum of a C. Students will study the basic structure and grammar of the Spanish language to achieve competency in written and oral form.
SPANISH 203, INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I (8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Undergraduate, 3 semester hours of credit: 45 classroom contact hours.
Prerequisite: Spanish 102 or equivalent.
Students who enroll in 203 are automatically enrolled in 204 for a total of 6 credit hours and 90 contact hours.
It is the equivalent of the third and fourth semester of college Spanish. Further development of audio-lingual skills, through conversation; increased command of written Spanish, and acquisition of greater reading speed and comprehension. Further acquisition of grammatical principles combined with varied readings and lectures on literary and cultural topics. The schedule is the same as Spanish 101/102.
SPANISH 204, INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II (8:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Undergraduate, 3 semester hours of credit: 45 classroom contact hours.
This is a continuation of Spanish 203.
Students who have already completed the equivalent of 203 may enroll in 204 plus SPAN 320, 420, or any other 400-level course for 6 credit hours and 90 contact hours.
It is the equivalent of the fourth and fifth semesters of college Spanish.
SPANISH 315, SPANISH COMPOSITION I (8:00 AM - 10:15 AM)
Undergraduate, 3 semester hours of credit: 45 classroom contact hours.
Prerequisite: Spanish 204.
Students should have a good knowledge of Spanish grammar. The essentials of Spanish grammar as applied in composition are studied. The course concentrates on writing through writing experiences and practical application and criticism.
SPANISH 320, SPANISH CONVERSATION I (10:30 AM - 1:00 PM)
Undergraduate, 3 semester hours of credit: 45 classroom contact hours.
Prerequisite: Spanish 204, fourth semester of college/equivalent, or instructor approval.
Intensive practice in conversation. Pattern practice, preparation, and delivery of dialogues and topical talks. Basic phonetics and practice in pronunciation.
SPANISH 415, SPANISH COMPOSITION II (8:00 AM - 10:15 AM)
Undergraduate, 3 semester hours of credit: 45 classroom contact hours.
Prerequisite: Spanish 315.
A continuation of Spanish 315; can be taken simultaneously with 320 or 420. Students further develop writing skills and learn to apply more complex grammar and vocabulary in composition with emphasis on refinement and precision. Includes theory, practice, and evaluation.
SPANISH 420, SPANISH CONVERSATION II (10:30 AM - 1:00 PM)
Undergraduate, 3 semester hours of credit: 45 classroom contact hours.
Prerequisite: Spanish 204, fourth semester of college/ equivalent, or instructor approval.
Continued and more advanced practice in Spanish conversation. Students are encouraged to study contemporary culture as a basis for their conversations. Topics will vary; among them: contemporary culture, nature, travel, humor, autobiography, cultural comments, news, newspapers, and TV scripts.
SPANISH 430, LATIN AMERICAN CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION (8:00 AM - 10:15 AM OR 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM)
Undergraduate, 3 semester hours of credit: 45 classroom contact hours.
Prerequisite: Conversation and Composition or equivalent.
Spanish-American cultural heritage and the development of social and political institutions. Cultural heritage from Spain and from the pre-Columbian civilizations. Includes studies of different facets of Latin American culture not normally available as part of regular course offerings.
SPANISH 450, INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH AMERICAN LITERATURE (10:30 AM - 1:00 PM)
Undergraduate, 3 semester hours of credit: 45 classroom contact hours. Prerequisite: Spanish 204, 315, or 320.
Introduction to the periods of Spanish literature from the beginning to the present. The study of the development of Spanish American literature from the early chronicles to contemporary authors.
SPANISH 520, CONVERSACIÓN AVANZADA (10:30 AM - 1:00 PM)
Graduate, 3 semester hours of credit: 45 classroom contact hours.
Prerequisite: Spanish 320, 420, or equivalent, or instructor approval.
More advanced practice in conversation. Talks based on material given in class. Students are encouraged to study contemporary culture and literature as basis for their topics of conversation and to promote class discussion. Emphasis on Español Coloquial.
SPANISH 530, TÓPICOS EN CULTURA Y CIVILIZACIÓN HISPANOAMERICANAS I, II, III (10:30 AM - 1:00 PM)
Graduate, 3 semester hours of credit: 45 classroom contact hours.
Prerequisite: Spanish 430 or equivalent.
The study of modern Latin American life with regard to the social institutions and customs. The development of the cultural life of the Latin American people, as reflected in the geography, history, music, art, literature, government, political institutions, and customs of Latin America.
SPANISH 550, LITERATURA HISPANOAMERICANA (8:00 AM - 10:15 AM)
Graduate, 3 semester hours of credit: 45 classroom contact hours.
Prerequisite: Spanish 450 or equivalent.
An intensive study of particular literary movements. Selected representative major works of classical and contemporary Latin American authors are studied.
SPANISH 561, LITERATURA CENTROAMERICANA (8:00 AM - 10:15 AM)
Graduate, 3 semester hours of credit: 45 classroom contact hours.
In this course, students study from a panoramic perspective, the development of the testimonial narrative in Central America in the final decades of the 20th century. This narrative is called "post-revolutionary" or "post-war" literature. Some of the most representative texts are analyzed and discussed taking into account the historic circumstances and aesthetic tendencies.
SPANISH 585, TÉCNICAS DE LA ENSEÑANZA DEL ESPAÑOL COMO SEGUNDA LENGUA (8:00 AM - 10:15 AM)
Graduate, 3 semester hours of credit: 45 classroom contact hours.
Comprehensive study of the techniques and approaches to the teaching of Spanish as a second language.
SPANISH 594, LITERATURA COSTARRICENSE ESCRITA POR MUJERES (10:55 AM - 1:20 PM)
Graduate, 3 semester hours of credit: 45 classroom contact hours.
This course offers a panoramic view of Costa Rican literature, the cultural context, and the social problems which were manifested during the country's historic development. This is accomplished through working with, specifically, the texts written by women.
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