SPANISHProfessors Talbot, Kalinoski; Associate Professor Ruiz; Assistant Professor Flores-Silva; Teaching Associates Myers, Rosenbloom A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 overall and 2.0 in Foreign Language courses is required to declare a major in Spanish. A major in Spanish consists of the completion of at least 11 units above the 202 level in this language. A major must complete at least one one-unit course in Spanish during the senior year. Spanish majors are required to complete a departmentally approved course of study abroad as part of their major. Appropriate periods of study include an Intensive Learning or May Term travel course, or a Summer, semester, or year abroad with a department-approved program such as ISEP or another university-sponsored program. Spanish majors are required to complete Spanish 303, 304, 311, 312, 320, 323, 402, two additional 400-level courses, and two elective units to be chosen from advanced Spanish courses, History 272 or Political Science 225, and Linguistics 320 (these last three taught in English). However, no more than two courses taught in English may be applied toward the major. It is recommended that students take two 300-level units taught in Spanish before enrolling in a Spanish literature course. Note that Spanish 201 and 202 or their equivalent are prerequisites for all advanced courses in Spanish. For native speakers of the language, Spanish 304 will be waived as a requirement and will not count toward the major; another upper-level course unit must be substituted for Spanish 304. Students who study abroad should select, in consultation with their advisors, appropriate substitutes for these requirements. It is highly recommended that all majors planning to teach take Spanish 341 as an elective. Spanish 341 will be considered as one of the two possible courses taught in English that may be applied toward the Spanish major. Students planning to teach may satisfy their training in methods through Spanish 341. For placement and prerequisites at the lower level, see "Foreign Languages." Minor in Spanish A minor in Spanish consists of six units, including: Spanish 201 and 202, or two electives, Spanish 303 and 304, Spanish 311 or 312 or 313 or 315 and one elective unit to be selected from Spanish courses numbered at or above the 300 level. Each minor will be individually tailored to complement the students interests and major field of study. A period of study abroad is highly recommended. 101, 102 Elementary Spanish I, II A study of the essentials of Spanish grammar and basic vocabulary to
promote speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Emphasis on
developing the conversational skills and cultural awareness to handle
topics of everyday life in Spanish. (1, 1) 103 Elementary Spanish Review A one-semester review of the essentials of Spanish grammar and basic
vocabulary to promote speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
Emphasis on developing conversational skills and cultural awareness to
handle topics of everyday life in Spanish. (This course is designed for
students who have studied Spanish previously, but lack sufficient preparation
to enter Intermediate Spanish 201.) (1) 201, 202 Intermediate Spanish I, II A review of the essentials of Spanish grammar with the introduction
of advanced structures. Continued development of the four essential skills,
and further acquisition of vocabulary. Emphasis on conversational skills
to handle situations of everyday life with increased range of personal
expression. Inclusion of cultural material. (1, 1) The following are taught in Spanish: 303 Spanish Composition Practice in written expression with an intensive review of Spanish grammar.
Introduction to the principles of Spanish style and techniques of formal
writing and translation. (1) 304 Spanish Conversation Practice in oral self-expression and listening comprehension. (This
course is for non-native speakers of Spanish.) (1) 311 Civilization and Culture: Spain The civilization and cultural development of Spain. (1) 312 Civilization and Culture: Spanish America An overview of the historical and cultural development of Spanish America
from its pre-Colombian roots through the colonial era and up to contemporary
times. (1) 313 Language and Culture in the Hispanic World Intensive study of present-day Hispanic language and culture: intellectual
and artistic currents, beliefs, customs and traditions, stereotypes and
self-images. Conducted in Spanish. (1) 315 Contemporary Issues: Spanish America A survey of current political, economic, and cultural issues that are
regional and global in scope. (1) 320 Introduction to Literature: Spain A study of literary works by major Spanish writers from medieval through
contemporary times with a careful consideration of contexts and analysis
of literary style. (1) 323 Introduction to Literature: Spanish America A study of literary works by major Spanish-American writers from the
colonial era through contemporary times with a careful consideration
of contexts and an analysis of literary style. (1) 330 Commercial Spanish Fundamentals of practical commercial Spanish, effective reports and
letters applicable to business usage, as well as the language of advertising,
foreign trade, transportation, banking, and finance. (1) 335 Spanish Phonetics and Phonology The theory and practice of pronunciation. A systematic analysis of the
sounds of Spanish. Stress and intonation patterns of Spanish speech through
phonetics transcription and intensive oral practice. (1) 340 Area Studies in Latin America Focused and in-depth cultural studies on selected regions of Latin America.
(1) 341 Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages An evaluative study of language teaching methods. Development of teaching
aids and a teachers resource book.K-12 levels of instruction will
be presented. Assignments will be completed in Spanish. (1) Taught in
English. 380 Special Topics in Hispanic Life and Culture Class study of a special topic, with topic to be determined by the students
and the faculty member. (1) 402 The Structure of Modern Spanish Study of complex structures and problematic aspects of Spanish language
focusing on morphology, syntax, and semantics. Emphasis is placed on
direct application to composition, translation, and oral expression.
(1) 403 Translation and Interpretation Introduction to the field of professional translation and interpretation
focusing on theoretical and methodological issues. Emphasis is placed
on conventions, techniques, problems and best practices in translation
and interpretation both from Spanish into English and from English into
Spanish. (1) 405, 406 Independent Study Guided reading and research of a particular facet of the Spanish or
Spanish-American language, literature, and culture. (1/2, 1) 410 Medieval and Golden Age Hispanic Literature Close readings of texts by writers from Spain and/or Spanish America.
Emphasis on major literary styles of the period: Medieval, Renaissance,
and Baroque. (1) 416 Internship Field placement providing the student with practical experience in work
areas in which Spanish is applied. These areas may include embassies,
government service, international business, education, industry, and
the communications media. (1) May be conducted in Spanish or English. 420 18th- and 19th-Century Hispanic Literature Close readings of texts by writers from Spain and/or Spanish America.
Emphasis on major literary styles of the period: Neoclassicism, Romanticism,
Realism, and Naturalism. (1) 430 20th-Century Hispanic Literature Close readings of texts by writers from Spain and/or Spanish America.
Emphasis on major literary styles from the early part of the century
up to contemporary times. (1) 495, 496, 497 Honors Project A program of independent study culminating in a paper, artistic creation,
or performance. |