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3.00 Credits
This course examines twentieth-century revolutions and other radical challenges to status quo sociopolitical systems in Latin America. The focus is on the peculiar political, economic and social landscapes that led to these revolutions as well as on their development and effects in Latin America today. 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;
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5.00 Credits
This course presents 20th century Latin American literature through the study of representative narrative and poetry by major authors. Students explore major literary movements, themes, and features of this literature by reading and examining the works of such authors as Neruda and Marquez. The course is intended for heritage speakers and advanced students of Spanish. All teaching, class discussions, reading, written work and testing are in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): APL325 - 127 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 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
In this contemporary literature course, students explore the fiction of major Latino writers in the U.S. Students read and examine a selection of representative texts of authors who portray the complex realities of the fastest-growing minority population in the United States. Teaching, class discussions, readings, written work and testing are in English. (Also active as LAE455) Prerequisite(s): DAL (for Spanish majors) - APL325 - Introduction to Spanish Written Texts; APL 320 - Spanish Grammar and Composition; APL330 - Geography and Cultures of the Spanish-Speaking World; APL450 - 20th Century Latin American Literature; APL415 - Spanish Translation and Editing Skills; or consent of department. English and Philosophy - LAE101 - English Composition I; LAE102 - English Composition II; or consent of the department. 5 quarter hours
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5.00 Credits
This capstone course of the Spanish major involves intensive reading, field work, and research that focus on current issues in the Latino community in Chicago. The course provides students with the opportunity to draw upon and synthesize the content of courses previously taken and apply knowledge to current issues affecting Chicago Latinos in areas such as citizenship and immigration, family, education, health and the economy. The course is intended for heritage speakers and advanced students of Spanish. All teaching, class discussions, oral presentations, written work and testing are in Spanish. Some readings are in English. Prerequisite(s): APL325 - Spanish Grammar and Texts; APL320 - Spanish Grammar and Composition; APL330 - Geography and Cultures of the Spanish-speaking World; APL410 - Spanish for Specific Purposes; and APL455 - Latino Literature in the U.S.; or consent of the department. 5 quarter hours
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3.00 Credits
In this workshop, the major components of language: morphology, semantics, syntax, and phonetics/phonology will be introduced, and the grammar and sound systems of English will be examined and contrasted with those of other languages. Participants' assumptions about language will be examined and discussed. Prerequisite: None. 1 quarter hour/1 semester hour
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3.00 Credits
This workshop will introduce recent historical trends and related terminology in ESL assessment and provide a theoretical framework for the selection and preparation of assessment instruments. Issues of validity, reliability, test bias, and practicality will be considered as participants examine, critique, and develop a variety of assessment instruments for various testing purposes. Prerequisite: None. 1 quarter hour/1 semester hour
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3.00 Credits
This workshop is designed to provide a historical overview of ESL teaching methodologies. Emphasis is on participants' analysis of these methodologies and then, application of these in the four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Prerequisite: None. 1 quarter hour/1 semester hour
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3.00 Credits
This workshop will provide participants with a framework for understanding second language acquisition including types of errors that second language learners make. Participants' assumptions about language learning will be explored. In addition, potential problems that ESL learners from different language backgrounds may encounter will be examined and discussed. Prerequisite: None. 1 quarter hour/1 semester hour
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2.00 - 5.00 Credits
Students develop a project related to their language acquisition of either a foreign language or ESL with faculty approval. Counts in the Humanities Area of General Education Requirements. 2-5 quarter hours/1-3 semester hours
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2.00 - 5.00 Credits
Students select topics of special interest for self-improvement in the areas of target language acquisition and acculturation. More than one registration is permitted since topics vary each term. Counts in the Humanities Area of General Education Requirements. 2-5 quarter hours/1-3 semester hours
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