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5.00 Credits
This course provides extensive reading and discussion of a wide range of genres and texts from the Spanish speaking world. It is intended for but not limited to Spanish heritage speakers. Counts in the Humanities Area of General Education Requirements. Prerequisite(s): Placement or APL240 (Intermediate Spanish III) 5 quarter hours
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5.00 Credits
This is a survey course of Spanish, Latin America and North American Latino geography, cultures and social issues from pre- Columbian period to present. Students explore the richness and variety of the many Spanish and Latin American cultures along with the geographical, historical influences that have shaped Latin America. These serve as topics for the course work in the Spanish language. This course is intended for heritage speakers and advanced students of Spanish. All teaching, class discussions, readings, oral presentations, written work, and testing are in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): APL325 - Introduction to Spanish Written Texts; APL320 - Spanish Grammar and Composition; or consent of the department. 5 quarter hours
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5.00 Credits
This course combines advanced Spanish conversation with the study of the sounds of Spanish. Students explore the production of sounds and the dialectical variations in pronunciation that occur around the Spanish-speaking world. A wide array of audio/visual materials are used for listening and conversation practice including authentic off-the-air recorded television and radio broadcasts. The course is especially designed for proficient heritage speakers and advanced students of Spanish who want to continue to refine their listening and speaking skills. All teaching, class discussions, listening activities, oral presentations, written work and testing are in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): APL320 - Spanish Grammar and Composition; APL325 - Introduction to Spanish Written Texts, or consent of the department. 5 quarter hours
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine language use in different situations. It will explore appropriate and inappropriate language in a number of social and professional contexts. Topics include the differences between formal and informal language, attitudes toward language use, the use of slang and jargon, and language functions. Prerequisite(s): Not open to native speakers of English or nonnative speakers enrolled in Writing Skills Development. Assessment by DAL to ascertain English language proficiency appropriate for this course. 5 quarter hours or 3 semester hours
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5.00 Credits
This course focuses on advanced and specialized Spanish in terms of vocabulary and formal registers. Students explore the language of professional settings such as business, administrative, legal, health care and social studies careers. The course is intended for advanced students or heritage speakers of Spanish. All teaching, class discussions, readings, oral presentations, written work and testing are in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): APL325 - Introduction to Spanish Written Texts; APL320 - Spanish Grammar and Composition; or consent of the department. 5 quarter hours
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5.00 Credits
This course provides intensive practice in translating texts from English into Spanish primarily, and from Spanish into English. Students refine their skills in manipulating the Spanish language and gain insight into how to identify, analyze and resolve translation problems. They also practice editing skills in Spanish. Text selection includes a wide range of topics, such as business, finance, health and social issues. The course is intended for heritage speakers and advanced students of Spanish. All teaching and class discussions are in Spanish. Some readings, written work and testing are in English. Prerequisite(s): APL325 - Introduction to Spanish Written Texts; APL320 - Spanish Grammar and Composition; APL410 - Spanish for Specific Purposes; or consent of the department. 5 quarter hours
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5.00 Credits
This course combines the study of advanced Spanish grammar and Spanish applied linguistics. Students concentrate on the Spanish language as a communicative system, rather than a set of grammatical rules. They explore the value of discourse analysis, pragmatics and sociolinguisitics in the acquisition of Spanish as a second language. The course is intended for heritage speakers and advanced students of Spanish. All teaching, class discussions, readings, written work and testing are in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): APL325 - Introduction to Spanish Written Texts; APL320 - Spanish Grammar and Composition, or consent of the department. 5 quarter hours
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5.00 Credits
This course explores the archaeology and varieties of the Spanish language found around the world in terms of morphology, syntax, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Students become familiar with dialectical differences. The course is intended for heritage speakers and advanced students of Spanish. All teaching, class discussions, readings, written work, and testing are in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): APL325 - Introduction to Spanish Written Texts; APL320 - Spanish Grammar and Composition, or consent of the department. 5 quarter hours
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5.00 Credits
This course uses Latin American and Spanish film as a unifying subject matter for discussion and analysis of cultural topics. It serves as a stimulus for advanced listening, conversation and writing in Spanish. The result is an engaging content-based approach that highlights the richness of Spanish-language cinema and cultures. This course is intended for heritage speakers and advanced students of Spanish. All film viewing, teaching, class discussions, oral presentations, written work and testing are in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): APL320 - Spanish Grammar and Composition; APL325 - Introduction to Spanish Written Texts, or consent of the department. 5 quarter hours
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5.00 Credits
This course presents the history of Latin America from its origins to the twentieth century. Indigenous civilizations, colonization, and independence movements of Mexico, Central and South America, and the Carribean serve as topics for coursework in the Spanish language. The course is intended for heritage speakers and advanced students of Spanish. All teaching, readings, class discussions, oral presentations, written work and testing are in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): APL325 - Introduction to Spanish Written Texts; APL320 - Spanish Grammar and Composition; or consent of the department. 5 quarter hours
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