Spanish

Continued development of the four language skills, plus culture (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Communicative skills will be emphasized. ACTFL level of Intermediate-Mid.

Designed to improve proficiency in all four language skills with an emphasis on grammar or conversation. ACTFL level of Intermediate-High.

Development of reading comprehension and introduction to literary criticism through the study and discussion of literary, historical, and cultural texts. ACFTL level of Intermediate-High.

A study of major Spanish films, directors, and actors; and their contributions to cinematic art. Within the framework of history, culture, and politics, the course develops a deeper understanding of Spanish cinematographic industry.

A study of major Latin American films, directors, and actors; and their contributions to cinematic art. Within the framework of history, culture, and politics, the course develops a deeper understanding of Latin American Spanish-speaking countries.

A study and practice of Spanish as related to the world of business and/or other professional activities; specifically, the health care, law enforcement, education, business, welfare, and equine fields. The course includes a 220 Service Learning component where the skills learned in class will be applied in the community.

A study of prominent authors and/or writings from the XVI and XVII centuries in Spain, the golden age of Spanish literature, through current U.S. and Spanish pop culture.

A study of the history, culture, and experience of the Hispanic Caribbean by means of various artistic and literary genres. A series of concepts and techniques are used to augment the aesthetic appreciation, bibliographic knowledge, and cultural and linguistic command of the student. The course investigates the concept of “caribeñidad” within the framework of Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico, and its repercussions in the United States, Hispanic America, and Spain. This course satisfies a Cultural Awareness Flag (C) in the Foundations and Core Program.

This senior seminar is designed for Spanish majors, International Business and Culture (IBC) majors, and Professional Corollary Spanish (CSPA) majors to reflect, integrate, and apply what they have learned and accomplished in the major. For the first half of the semester, students will complete a comprehensive review of material learned in the major while preparing a portfolio. The second half of the semester will be devoted to an individual final project. This seminar course, like all other courses in the major, will be conducted exclusively in Spanish, and all class assignments will require the student to demonstrate mastery in the major.  Students will present their final project to their classmates and in a public symposium. The final project will be the culmination of the student's semester-long work.