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2.00 Credits
5.00 credits (5.00 lec) Spanish 2100 is a follow-up to Spanish 2000. Students will practice writing, reading, speaking and listening skills in preparation for the examination; receive skill evaluations from the final examination sequence based upon the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) standards; develop greater comfort and fluency if they have previously studied most of Spanish grammar and can already communicate simple ideas and narrate simple information in past, present and future tenses; practice difficult structures such as the use of object pronouns, subjunctive mood, adverbial conjunctions, hypothetical, and future structures; develop communicative skills by the expansion of vocabulary, as well as idiomatic expressions; and will learn to "talk around" unknown vocabulary, expressopinions, support them, and engage in discussion and argument. This course satisfies MnTC Global Perspective requirements through readings, lectures, writing exercises, discussions, and other presentation media, giving you a useful cultural, historical, sociological, and literary insight into the various peoples who speak Spanish throughout the world. Contact the Spanish Department at 612-659-6444 for more information. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 8. Prerequisites: SPAN 2000 or equivalent; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
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2.00 Credits
5.00 credits (5.00 lec) This course will complement and continue Heritage/ Intensive Spanish. It is also appropriate for students who have had previous training at the basic level. Students will focus on developing communicative competency in academic Spanish reading, writing, and speaking; expand their vocabulary and understand advanced grammatical structures and norms; and develop an understanding of the Liberian roots of U.S. Hispanic culture, human rights issues, the roles of Hispanic women in the culture, and contributions of Hispanics to American visual, oral, and written arts. Prerequisites: SPAN 1300 or instructor approval.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: One course in SPAN; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
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3.00 Credits
3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This course focuses on introductory public-speaking concepts and skills. Students will study the process of formal speaking, with an emphasis on comfortable and competent delivery of speeches; learn how to overcome anxiety, choose a topic, organize and outline speeches, and critically analyze speech-making choices; and demonstrate effective presentation techniques by delivering informative, persuasive, and impromptu speeches. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 1. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
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3.00 Credits
3.00 credits (3.00 lec) Interpersonal Communication focuses on the examination and acquisition of positive and effective interpersonal and intrapersonal communication skills. Students will examine their self-concepts, relationships with others, perceptions, emotions, nonverbal communication, listening ability, conflict-resolution skills and other aspects of interpersonal communication. They will learn and enhance new communication skills through exercises in class and applications to daily life outside of class. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 1. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
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3.00 Credits
3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This course examines the dynamics and processes of groups within personal and public contexts. Students will explore the nature of groups, how and why groups form and function, as well as how norms and roles evolve within groups. They will participate in group discussions and collaborate in group tasks to apply and experience the principles of group processes, as well as learn to become effective/positive members of a group and to appreciate accomplishment through group efforts. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 1. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
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3.00 Credits
3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This course explores how communication functions within families and emphasizes understanding families as unique communication systems within cultural contexts. Students will have the opportunity to explore their family of origin and other family systems to further understand why and how families behave as they do. Students will be provided with several theoretical and practical approaches to better understand the dynamics of interaction occurring in families and will develop skills to improve competence in family communication. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 1. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
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1.00 Credits
1.00 credit (1.00 lec) These courses examine timely topics in the Speech Communication field, including topics that are pertinent and practical in everyday personal and professional communication contexts. Topics may include: principles of persuasion, conflict-resolution skills, relationship communication, male/female communication, the art and skill of listening, the art of storytelling and other topics that meet students' needs. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060.
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3.00 Credits
3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This course provides individuals who have some speaking experience and knowledge with an opportunity to develop and enhance their oral communication skills and performance abilities. Students will work individually with the instructor and in peer sessions to prepare speeches to take out into the community. They will have opportunities for self-expression, public interaction, outreach and exchange; take an active part in selecting their topics and audiences; and use feedback and evaluations to assist them in shaping the content and delivery of their presentations. Prerequisites: SPCH 1000 or SPCH 1005; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: One course in SPCH; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060.
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