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3.00 Credits
A careful study of representative poetry by major authors of the Hispanic world. The course also focuses on the fundamental genres, forms, elements, and techniques of poetry in Spanish and critical reading strategies. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 308 or permission of instructor. (3/0/3) bethea , MANDLOVE
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3.00 Credits
A careful reading of major essays, journalistic articles and reviews, biographies, and other non-fictional texts by Spanish and Spanish-American writers. The course also focuses on important themes and perspectives of influential Hispanic authors-particularly their commentaries on U.S. attitudes, culture, and foreign policy-as well as on the basic elements and strategies of their prose styles. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 308 or permission of instructor. (3/0/3) BARBAS RHODEN, bethea, GRISWOLD, MANDLOVE
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4.00 Credits
A study of Hispanic film as an art form. Using a representative sample of films as "texts," the course considers narrative processes, representational modalities, andthe language of film (cinematographic techniques and devices). Other topics of consideration may include the cinematic depiction of social and cultural realities (film as cultural mirror, film as propaganda); the historical development of a national film industry; and the director as auteur. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 308 or permission of instructor. (3/3/4) BARBAS RHODEN, GRISWOLD, A. WISEMAN
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3.00 Credits
A practical approach to the problems and techniques of Spanish/English and English/ Spanish translation. A variety of texts in both languages are used as an introduction to the translator's art and craft. These texts are chosen specifically to emphasize important issues of advanced Spanish grammar and stylistics as well as points of contrast between the two languages which must be mastered by the accomplished translator. Such diverse problems as proverbs, jokes, and the idiosyncratic jargons of business, journalism, law, and politics are sampled. Conducted in Spanish and English. Prerequisite: Spanish 303 or permission of instructor. (3/0/3) BARBAS RHODEN, GRISWOLD, MANDLOVE, A. WISEMAN
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3.00 Credits
A practical approach to writing in Spanish. The course samples a wide variety of writing projects, such as personal letters and diaries, business letters and memos, newspaper and magazine articles, commercial advertisements, recipes, instructions, letters of recommendation, and the traditional genres of autobiography, short story, essay, and poetry. Course work concentrates on the development of clarity of expression, lexical precision, structural accuracy, and graceful, persuasive, and appropriate styles. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 303 or permission of instructor. (3/0/3) BARBAS RHODEN, GRISWOLD, MANDLOVE, A. WISEMAN
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3.00 Credits
A practical approach to speaking Spanish. Using a wide variety of spoken samples for listening practice and role-play tasks for speaking practice, the course examines the functions and contexts of oral proficiency levels from intermediate to superior abilities. The course also considers techniques of oral assessment and the nature of professional interpreting as a career. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 303 or permission of instructor. (3/1/3) A. WISEMAN
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3.00 Credits
A linguistic analysis of those problematic points of Spanish grammar (morphology and syntax) and usage (lexical refinement) that non-native speakers find hard to master and native speakers find hard to explain. The course concentrates on details of Spanish usage and stresses accuracy in the application of grammatical principles, lexical variations, and stylistic concerns. Intensive practice in writing and translation helps students to develop an advanced level of productive control. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 303 or permission of instructor. (3/0/3) BARBAS RHODEN, GRISWOLD, A. WISEMAN
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4.00 Credits
The study of selected topics at the advanced level in Spanish. (Variable credit in class or lab up to 4 hours) STAFF
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