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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
PQ: Enrollment in Oaxaca study abroad program. Must be taken for a quality grade. In this course, students learn practical expressions, vocabulary, and grammar needed for everyday communication in the target language culture. This course has two levels: one for complete beginners in the language and one for students with some prior knowledge of Spanish. This class meets in Oaxaca. Winter.
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3.00 Credits
PQ: SPAN 10300 or placement. This course is a general extension of all basic patterns of the language for intermediate students. Students explore the diversity of the Spanish-speaking world through a variety of texts and audio-visual materials.
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3.00 Credits
Must be taken for a quality grade. In this intermediate/advanced-level sequence, students review and extend their knowledge of all basic patterns (e.g., grammar, vocabulary, phonetics, sociocultural norms) of the language. They develop their oral and written skills in describing, narrating, and presenting arguments. They are exposed to texts and audio-visual materials that provide them with a deeper understanding of Portuguese literature, culture, and contemporary society. Autumn, Winter.
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3.00 Credits
PQ: SPAN 10300 or placement. Must be taken for a quality grade. In this intermediate-level sequence, students review but most of all extend their knowledge of all basic patterns (e.g., grammar, vocabulary, sociocultural norms) of the language. They develop their oral and written skills in describing, narrating, and presenting arguments. They are exposed to texts and audio-visual materials that provide them with a deeper understanding of the Spanish-speaking world. Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer. (This complete sequence is also offered to participants in the Toledo language program in Autumn Quarter.)
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3.00 Credits
PQ: Open only to heritage speakers or after evaluation by instructor. This course is recommended for students who place in SPAN 20100 and plan to continue in the sequence of courses for native and heritage speakers. This basic intermediate-level course helps students who are heritage speakers of Spanish improve their oral, writing, and reading skills and formalize their linguistic ability. Basic grammatical patterns (e.g., grammar, vocabulary, sociocultural norms) and orthographic conventions are reviewed and practiced in a variety of short papers, oral presentations, and class discussions. Awareness of contemporary Hispanic societies and their historical roots is enhanced through exposure to a variety of literary and nonliterary texts and authentic audio-visual materials. Autumn.
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3.00 Credits
Courses in this sequence must be taken for a quality grade.
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3.00 Credits
PQ: SPAN 20100 or placement. This course focuses on both objective and subjective description of people, places, and life processes. A variety of written, oral, listening, and reading activities allow students to explore different genres while reviewing grammatical and lexical items pertaining to each individual theme in context. Cultural awareness is enhanced through exposure to an array of target-language media, as well as through in-class discussion.
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3.00 Credits
PQ: SPAN 20102 or consent of instructor (based on evaluation). This intermediate-level course, which is intended for native or heritage speakers of Spanish, focuses on improving descriptive language skills. Challenging grammatical structures and orthographic conventions are reviewed and practiced in a variety of short papers and class discussions. Both literary and nonliterary texts are read and discussed to enhance awareness of contemporary Hispanic societies and their historical roots. Students are also exposed to the linguistic diversity of Spanish-speaking countries through a variety of audio-visual materials. Winter.
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3.00 Credits
PQ: SPAN 20200 or placement. This course develops the use of persuasive and argumentative language. Our focus is on analyzing and debating current issues pertaining to the Spanish-speaking world, and articulating sound personal perspectives on these issues. A variety of written, oral, listening, and reading activities allow students to explore an ample selection of topics, while reviewing grammatical and lexical items pertaining to each individual theme in context. Cultural awareness is enhanced through exposure to an array of target-language media as well as through in-class oral presentations and discussions.
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3.00 Credits
PQ: SPAN 20202 or consent of instructor (based on evaluation). This course teaches students how to use written and spoken language to debate and to formulate cogent arguments. We analyze particular topics related to the Spanish-speaking world and participate within an academic forum. Challenging grammatical structures and orthographic conventions are reviewed and practiced in a variety of papers and class discussions. Students are exposed to a variety of texts and audio-visual material that exemplifies the different cultures and dialects of the Spanish-speaking world. Spring.
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