Program Goals:
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To enable the student to experience a different way of structuring human communication and thought patterns.
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To provide access to another culture and stimulate curiosity about how languages and cultures function.
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To understand some of the literature written in the language and appreciate the artistic achievements and historical richness of Hispanic language and culture.
SPANISH MINOR
24 Credits
Requirements:
SSP 201, 202 Intermediate Spanish I, II
SP 315, 316 Advanced Oral and Written Expression I, II
2 courses from the following:
SP 363, 364 Contemporary Hispanic Culture and Civilization I, II
SP 385, 386 Hispanic Civilization I, II
1 course from the following:
SP 321, 322 Readings in Modern Hispanic Literature I, II
SP 334 Latin American Literature
SP 367 The Spanish Classic Period
SP 473, 474 Cervantes and the Masterpieces of Spanish Literature
1 course from the following:
SP 365 Spanish for Business
SP 420 Introduction to Professional Translating
SP 430 Practicum: Literary and Technical Translating
SP 440 Commercial Translating
One course from the above literature offerings.
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MULTI-AGE LICENSE IN SPANISH(Gr. P-12)
45 Credits
Goal:
To prepare effective teachers with strong proficiency skills, adequate to professional preparation, and positive attitudes toward their students and the subject area they will teach.
Requirements:
SP 201, 202 Intermediate Spanish I, II
SP 203, 204 Intermediate Expression I, II
SP 315, 316 Advanced Oral and Written Expression I, II
SP 363, 364 Contemporary Hispanic Culture and Civilization I, II
SP 385, 386 Hispanic Civilization I, II
ED 342 Integrated Teaching Methods P-12
ED 343 Field Experience for ED 342
Choose four from the following:
SP 321, 322 Readings in Modern Hispanic Literature I, II
SP 365 Spanish for Business
SP 367 The Spanish Classic Period
SP 473, 474 Cervantes and the Masterpieces of Spanish Literature I, II
See EDUCATION for Professional Education Requirements.
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SPANISH COURSE OFFERINGS
SP 101, 102 Basic Spanish I, II 4, 4 cr.
Essentials of the language for understanding, speaking, reading, writing.
SP 191, 192, 193, 194 Selected Topics 1-3 cr.
SP 195, 295, 395, 495 Cooperative Education 1-6 cr.
On-the-job experience using Spanish as a tool; hours and credits to be arranged with the department.
SP 201, 202 Intermediate Spanish I, II 3, 3 cr.
Oral expressions, short readings in literature, culture, and other areas of interest, grammar review, creative activities. Prerequisite: SP 102 or 2 years of high school or equivalent proficiency.
SP 203, 204 Intermediate Oral Expression I, II 3, 3 cr.
Practical active vocabulary building, oral expression areas of contemporary interests, use of authentic recordings. Prerequisite: SP 201 or 3 years of high school Spanish or demonstrated proficiency.
SP 271, 371 Workshops 1-3 cr.
SP 315, 316 Advanced Oral and Written Expression I, II 3, 3 cr.
Intensive writing practice, finer points of syntax, and creative work. Grammar review as needed. Frequent discussion, vocabulary building, individual work in phonetics.
SP 321, 322 Readings in Modern Hispanic Literature I, II 3, 3 cr.
Representative works by contemporary Latin American writers, opportunity for creative imitation through written assignments.
SP 334 Latin American Literature 3 cr.
Readings of the outstanding Latin American writers whose works have influenced the literary and philosophic thought of both hemispheres.
SP 363, 364 Contemporary Hispanic Culture and Civilization I, II 3, 3 cr.
Analysis of social and political systems in Latin America. Development, foreign department, basic industries, the role of international corporations, relations of dependence and alterations in daily life. One unit analyzes modern Spain, its political structures, lifestyles, etc. Course is taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SP 202 or equivalent.
SP 365 Spanish for Business 3 cr.
An introduction to Spanish business terminology, documents and procedures. Students analyze commercial documents and use Spanish in oral and written business communication. Prerequisite: SP 202 or the equivalent.
SP 367 The Spanish Classic Period 3 cr.
Selected readings from El Cid to Calderon.
SP 385, 386 Hispanic Civilization I, II 3, 3 cr.
Spanish and Latin American life and culture from its earliest forms to the present. Course is taught in Spanish.
SP 391, 392, 393, 394 Selected Topics 1-3 cr.
SP 420 Introduction to Professional Translating 3 cr.
General principles, procedures, theory, and tools for translating; some basic principles of linguistics. Practice in translating from Spanish to English.
SP 430 Practicum: Literary and Technical Translating 3 cr.
Practice in translating from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish. Approximately one quarter is devoted to literary texts and one quarter to technical or scientific topics, depending on the professional needs of the students enrolled.
SP 440 Commercial Translating 3 cr.
Practice in translating documents, papers, and letters used in international trade. Spanish to English and English to Spanish. Some computing skill is necessary.
SP 473, 474 Cervantes and the Masterpieces of Spanish Literature I, II 3, 3 cr.
Intensive study of the Quijote and the Novelas Ejemplares, as well as representative work of other Spanish literary masters.
SP 491, 492, 493, 494 Independent Study 1-3 cr.
An opportunity for qualified and capable students to work on special topics by independent reading, study, and research in Spanish. Hours and credits arranged by the department.
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