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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
For students wishing instruction that is not available through other regularly scheduled courses in this discipline. Occasionally, students request some type of non-traditional instruction, or an unanticipated opportunity for instruction presents itself. This seminar course provides a variable-credit context for these purposes. As requirements, this seminar course must first be pre-approved by the department chair; second, it must provide at least nine contact hours of lab or lecture for each credit hour offered; and third, it must include some academic project or paper (i.e., credit is not given for attendance alone). This course may include standard lectures, travel and field trips, guest speakers, laboratory exercises, or other non-traditional instruction methods. Note that this course is an elective and does not fulfill general education or program requirements. This course is repeatable up to 12 credits as long as the topic of the course is different each time. Offered based on sufficient student need. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Investigate about the Spanish language and culture depending on their own interests or context. 2. Solve real life problems due to the use of Spanish as a foreign language. 3. Combine all their knowledge of the Spanish language and culture to survive in a foreign context. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
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3.00 Credits
For those seeking Dual Immersion Education endorsement. Emphasizes the theoretical and practical background about Dual Immersion Education. Overview of Dual Language Immersion Education, program models, teaching and learning issues in Dual Language Immersion Programs, and challenges of Dual Language Immersion Programs will be addressed to assist the success of prospective immersion teachers in the classroom. Eligible languages include Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, German, and Portuguese. Dual listed with HUM 4000 (students may only take one course for credit). **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Discuss theoretical principles and research findings that underlie dual language and immersion education. 2. Explain differences and similarities between one-way, two-way, developmental bilingual, and indigenous language immersion programs. 3. Summarize key principles of first and second language learning in dual language and immersion classrooms. 4. Discuss the social and political contexts for dual language education and their implications for classrooms and programs. 5. Synthesize lessons that can be learned from dual language and immersion programs around the world and based on class observation in the DLI schools in the state. Prerequisites: Must be admitted to Utah Tech teacher preparation program or have a Utah teaching license; Instructor permission required. FA (odd)
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the theory and practice of Spanish to English and English to Spanish translation. Emphasis will be placed on application of theory as well as problem solving and techniques for overcoming linguistic and cultural challenges. Glossary building and research methods will be included. A variety of texts will be employed which may include, but are not limited to: literature, newspapers, advertisements, medical texts, legal documents, governmental documents, and general informational texts. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Solve simple translation tasks. 2. Apply methods for successfully translating between Spanish and English and vice-versa. 3. Assess the best solution to solve translation challenges. 4. Apply the research skills needed to translate texts. Prerequisite: SPAN 3060 (Grade B or higher). FA
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3.00 Credits
This course is meant to be taken in sequence after SPAN 4100. This course explores the techniques and practice of Spanish to English and English to Spanish interpretation. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the interpreter including ethics, decision-making, and strategies. Sight translation, consecutive, simultaneous, escort/travel, and other methods of interpretation will be explored in a variety of possible settings. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Use terminology specific to the interpreting field. 2. Analyze challenging real-life scenarios from interpreting. 3. Develop a cognitive-interpreting process and the skills associated with each stage. 4. Make a decision based on the ethical principles for interpreters in a given situation. Prerequisite: SPAN 4100 (Grade C or higher). SP
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3.00 Credits
For students who are granted and accept an internship for language advising in a WCSD school in cooperation with Utah Tech History, Humanities and Modern languages department. Mentor teachers and university faculty support interns as language advisors in the classroom. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Facilitate communication in Spanish between teachers and students in the Dual Language Immersion program setting. 2. Arbitrate miscommunication in Spanish between teachers and students in the Dual Language Immersion program setting. 3. Develop a lesson plan to help teachers and students in the Dual Language Immersion program setting. 4. Assess their performance as language facilitators in the Dual Language Immersion program setting. Prerequisites: Advanced standing and instruction permission.
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3.00 Credits
Covers the cultural history of Spain from the Middle Ages to the present, including history, architecture, art, literature music and film, to determine if there is a uniquely Spanish manner of seeing and understanding the world--one which emerges as clearly distinct from the culture of America and other Western European nations. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Recognize and describe the historical, social, economic, and political forces that shape society in current Spain from the beginning of its existence. 2. Label the geography and demographic data of current Spain. 3. Make connections between historical events in Spain and current consequences. 4. Design oral and written presentations of current events in the target language. 5. Criticize past and current social and cultural events in Spain through investigation of news sources and media. Prerequisite: SPAN 3060. FA (odd)
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3.00 Credits
A study of the historical, cultural, and social influences that created the modern Latin American Society, including differentiating indigenous empires and identifying the legacy of those ancient civilizations; analyzing the complex conquest by Spain and examining the linguistic, social, political, and cultural aspects of Hispanic heritage; reviewing the different quests for independence in the 1800s; distinguishing the social and political aspects of the evolution of modern Latin American political systems; and examining examples of representative artistic and literary production. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Differentiate the contributions of Indigenous, European, African, and Asian cultures to the creation of modern Latin American culture. 2. Construct a time line of historical events that have shaped Latin American life from the Conquest to the present. 3. Make connections between political movements and decisions by Latin American governments and leaders as well as influences by the USA with current trends. 4. Hypothesize how altitude, latitude, and geographical features have influenced population distribution or have suggested ways of articulating everyday life in selected regions of Latin America. 5. Compare Latin American cultural practices to cultural practices of students' culture of origin. 6. Analyze texts and objects representing popular culture. Prerequisite: SPAN 3060. FA (even)
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3.00 Credits
Survey of selected periods and themes in Spanish literature of the Iberian Peninsula. Students will examine the most important literary texts, trends, genres, and literary, cultural, and philosophical theories from the Middle Ages to 18th Century through class discussions and lectures, analysis of readings, online databases, and videos. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Sort and differentiate literary movements in Spain from the birth of Spanish language until 1800. 2. Critique and analyze major works written in Spain before 1800. 3. Justify narrative, drama, and poetry delivery of major issues in the Humanities published in Spain before 1800. 4. Appraise a wide array of cultural, and historical events which appeared in major works in Spain before 1800, both in written and orally. Prerequisite: SPAN 3390. FA (odd)
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3.00 Credits
Survey of selected periods and themes in Spanish literature of the Iberian Peninsula. Readings of masterpieces by great writers chosen from the 18th Century to the present will be examined through lectures, oral discussions, and written reports in Spanish. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Sort and differentiate literary movements in Spain from 1800 until nowadays. 2. Critique and analyze major works written in Spain after 1800 (evaluate and analyze domains. 3. Justify narrative, drama, and poetry delivery of major issues in the Humanities published in Spain after 1800. 4. Appraise a wide array of cultural, and historical events which appeared in major works in Spain after 1800, both in written and orally. Prerequisite: SPAN 3390. SP (even)
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3.00 Credits
Examines the historical and social background of major authors and its works around the so called "disaster of 1898". Class discussion will focus on novels, poetry, and essays of this famous group of writers (Miguel de Unamuno, Pio Baroja, Antonio Machado, Ramon del Valle Inclan, and others). Offered based on sufficient student need. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Examine in-depth knowledge of "La generacion del 98." 2. Investigate the cultural context surround this generation's literary production. 3. Build additional vocabulary of literary terms. 4. Critique specific literary texts through written and oral responses. 5. Recognize the most relevant aspects of a literary text. 6. Discuss and answer focus questions related to a literary text. 7. Compose quality scholarly writing synthesizing student's research and their own original ideas. Prerequisites: SPAN 3390 (Grade C or higher), or instructor permission.
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