0051/H091. Basic I (4 s.h.) F S SS. Core: LA.

Basic Spanish I is an introductory Spanish course for students with little or no previous Spanish experience. The course will develop basic skills for speaking, listening, reading, and writing as well as introduce students to the richness and diversity of Spanish-speaking cultures. Day-time sections on Main Campus combine regular classroom instruction and practice with Language Lab sessions dedicated to the use of instructional technology. Other sections provide all instruction in the regular classroom.

0052/H092. Basic II (4 s.h.) F S. Core: LA.

Basic Spanish II is a continuation of the work begun in Basic I. The course further develops basic skills for speaking, listening, reading, and writing, and it continues the introduction to the richness and diversity of Spanish-speaking cultures. Day-time sections on Main Campus combine regular classroom instruction and practice with Language Lab sessions dedicated to the use of instructional technology. Other sections provide all instruction in the regular classroom.

C061/H093. Intermediate I (3 s.h.) F S SS. Core: LB.

Intermediate Spanish I is a communicative intermediate Spanish course. More sophisticated grammar will be introduced and students will continue to develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing competencies. Class work will include discussions, videos, and writing. Students will take a more active role in their own learning process by using computer technology out of class to hone grammar skills and explore the multi-faceted world of Hispanic culture.

0076. Intensive Practice (9 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: Admittance to Latin American Studies Semester.

Intensive practice in Spanish, using methods, materials, and small class sections tailored to the varied linguistic needs of the students. Given in conjunction with Latin American Studies 0100, Latin America through Film and Fiction; and Sociology 0163, Area Studies. This combination of language study, area study (taught in Spanish), and a field trip opportunity to use Spanish in a total-immersion atmosphere affords a unique opportunity for personal enrichment and language acquisition.

0088. Language Skills for Spanish Speakers (3 s.h.) F.

Designed for the needs of heritage speakers of Spanish with little or no formal training in Spanish. Spelling, accentuation, and standard sentence-level grammar plus opportunities for Spanish conversation.

0101/H101. Conversational Review (3 s.h.) F S SS.

Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish C061 or sufficient score on the placement examination.

This is one of a trilogy of courses (0101, W102, and 0103, focusing on speaking, writing and reading skills, respectively). Spanish 0101 is a prerequisite for W102 or 0103, but this requirement may be waived with the permission of the W102 or 0103 instructor. The main thrust of the 0101 course is oral practice with grammar review for the purpose of improving the non-native student's oral communication skills.

W102. Composition and Conversation (3 s.h.) F S SS. Core: WI.

Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish 0101.

This course is one of a trilogy of courses (0101, W102, and 103, focusing on speaking, writing and reading, respectively). 0101 is a prerequisite for W102 and 0103, but this requirement may be waived with the permission of the W102 or 0103 instructor. W102 may precede 0103 or vice versa, or they may be taken concurrently. W102 devotes time to reading comprehension and oral expression, but the main thrust of the course is written expression using appropriate Spanish grammar and orthography.

0103/H103. Hispanic Readings (3 s.h.) F S SS.

Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish 0101.

This course is one of a trilogy of courses (0101, W102, and 0103, focusing on speaking, writing and reading, respectively). 0101 is a prerequisite for W102 and 0103, but this requirement may be waived with the permission of the W102 or 0103 instructor. 0103 may be taken before or after W102, or they may be taken concurrently. 0103 devotes time to speaking and writing skills, but the main emphasis is reading comprehension and interpretation of texts in Spanish.

0176. Advanced Intensive Practice in the Four Skills (9 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: Admittance to Latin American Studies Semester.

Designed to meet the needs of the more advanced participants in the Latin American Studies Semester (LASS) program. Provides intensive practice in Spanish, using methods, materials, and small class sections tailored to the varied linguistic needs of the students. Given in conjunction with Latin American Studies 0100, Latin America through Film and Fiction; and Sociology 0163, Area Studies. This combination of language study, area study (taught in Spanish), and a field trip opportunity to use Spanish in a total-immersion atmosphere affords a unique opportunity for personal enrichment and language acquisition.

Note: For advanced students only. A companion to Spanish 0076.

0204. Advanced Grammar and Linguistic Concepts (3 s.h.) F S SS.

Prerequisite: Spanish W102 or permission of instructor.

Emphasizes advanced grammar (including distinctions of tense, aspect and mood; reflexive and passive usage; and pronoun selection). Attention is paid to Spanish/English contrasts. Grammar skills are developed in conversation and in reading and writing. Students are also introduced to linguistic concepts that will help them make their own judgments about grammar and pronunciation.

0209. Advanced Skills for Spanish Speakers (3 s.h.) S.

Enhances and strengthens control of standard Spanish grammar and orthography through the study of representative samples of essays, prose, poetry, business letters, formal written communiqués, etc., in Spanish. Develops vocabulary recognition and writing skills focusing on the paragraph and the short essay.

0211. Hispanic Readings II (3 s.h.) SS.

Prerequisite: Spanish W102 or permission of instructor.

Themes in Hispanic culture in the context of short prose readings, including the short story and the short novel. Emphasis on tools for advanced reading: vocabulary recognition, comprehension of idiomatic expressions, and knowledge of advanced grammar. Includes writing and oral discussion.

0212. Spanish for Health and Human Services (3 s.h.)

This course assists medical and human-services personnel and students in interacting and communicating effectively with Spanish-speaking people. Conversation skills, cultural information, and medical and social-services terminology are integrated as they apply to real situations. Students practice verbal and non-verbal skills in simulated role-playing situations.

0213. Contemporary Spain through Film (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Spanish W102 or permission of instructor.

This course develops Spanish-language skills in their application to the study of the culture of modern Spain through film.

W215. Advanced Writing Skills (3 s.h.) F S. Core: WI.

Prerequisite: Spanish W102 or permission of instructor.

This is the most advanced language skills course. Attention is given to listening and speaking, but emphasis is put on reading comprehension and writing. This course contains an introduction to literary analysis, and is a prerequisite for all advanced literature courses.

Note: Capstone W course.

0216. Spanish for Business Professions (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Spanish C061 or permission of instructor.

An introduction to aspects of the Spanish language and Hispanic culture for business students and business professionals. Emphasis on the development of vocabulary and conversation skills.

0219. Puerto Rican Readings (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Spanish W102 or permission of instructor.

This course entails the study of selected works from major Puerto Rican writers with emphasis on chronology and trends. Selections chosen include poetry and prose from the 16th to the early 20th century.

0220. Business Spanish I (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: One 0100-level Spanish course or Spanish 0216.

An introduction in Spanish to basic business concepts (relating to company structure, accounting, banking, etc.) with a focus on Spanish vocabulary and writing skills for business. Attention to applications in Spanish-speaking countries.

0221. Business Spanish II (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: One 0100-level Spanish course or Spanish 0216.

An examination in Spanish of business concepts focusing on finance, marketing, and international business, including import and export. Emphasis on vocabulary and writing skills for business. Attention to awareness of Hispanic culture and applications in Spanish-speaking countries.

0222. Business Translation and Interpretation (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: One 0100-level Spanish course or Spanish 0216.

Translation of business documents, including correspondence, orders, letters of credit, import-export permits, invoices, contracts and other common instruments of international business. Designed for students who desire careers as translators as well as for those who plan to enter business. Business background is not required.

0225. Translation Skills I (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Spanish W102 or permission of instructor.

Translation skills through familiarity with different types of language taken mainly from Spanish newspapers: reporting, sports, columns, advertisements, correspondence, etc. Models of each and their inherent problems in translation. Essays on translation to examine theories of translation.

0226. Translation Skills II (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Spanish W102 or permission of instructor.

Style, techniques, and mechanics of translation focusing on texts relating to the subject areas of law, social issues, public health, and education.

0227. Medical Spanish (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Spanish C01 (Intermediate Spanish) or the permission of the instructor.

This course is designed to assist medical personnel in the acquisition of Spanish medical vocabulary, strategies of communication and cultural knowledge to assist in the delivery of services to the Hispanic community.

0230. Spanish-American Culture and Civilization (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Spanish W102 or permission of instructor.

Study of the Spanish-American people through their literature, history, architecture, art, music, and European/indigenous traditions and institutions.

0231. The Hispanic Mind (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Spanish W102 or permission of instructor.

This course examines what is "different" about Hispanic society and Hispanic mentality. To address these questions, it focuses on topics including ethnic struggle, linguistic diversity, and intellectual and artistic creativity, as well as on the relationship between Spain, Latin America, and Latino society in the U.S. Spanish language skills are developed through conversation and writing.

0235. Spanish Culture and Civilization (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Spanish W102 or permission of instructor.

The Spanish character as revealed in its language, art, music, and ethnic traditions. Geography and sociology of Spain. Lectures, readings, and discussions.

0239. Puerto Rican Culture and Civilization (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Spanish W102 or permission of the instructor.

An examination of topics and themes of Puerto Rican culture and civilization in the context of literary and non-literary texts.

0240. Introduction to Spanish American Literature (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Spanish W215 taken previously or concurrently.

A panoramic view of Spanish American literature.

0241. Introduction to Spanish Literature (3 s.h.) F.

Prerequisite: Spanish W215 taken previously or concurrently.

A panoramic view of Spanish literature.

0298. Contemporary Spanish Readings (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Spanish W102 or the permission of the instructor.

This course provides for the close reading and literary study of short works in contemporary Spanish and/or Spanish-American literature.

0300. The Art of Translation (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Spanish W215 or permission of instructor.

Introduction to literary translation focusing on a variety of genres and periods.

0303. Directed Readings (2 - 3 s.h.) F S.

Prerequisite: Spanish W215 and permission of instructor.

By arrangement with appropriate course director and special permission of department chair. Readings must be at the 300-level.

0322. 20th Century Puerto Rican Authors (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Spanish W215 or permission of instructor.

A study of 20th Century Puerto Rican authors.

0330. Spanish Phonetics (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Spanish W215 or permission of instructor.

An articulatory study of the sounds of Spanish with attention to regional variation and comparisons with English.

0331. Introduction to Spanish Linguistics (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Spanish W215 or permission of instructor.

Concepts and procedures of linguistic description applied to sounds, words, and sentence patterns of the Spanish language.

0332. Spanish / English Contrasts (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Spanish W215 or permission of instructor.

A contrastive linguistic study of Spanish and English sound and grammatical systems. Appropriate for students and teachers of Spanish in the context of the US.

0333. Spanish Applied Linguistics (3 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: Spanish W215 or permission of instructor.

This course will explore a number of theories accounting for language learning from classical times to the present. Students will examine not only the teaching of Spanish in accordance with these theories, but also the acquisition of Spanish by the second language learner.

0334. History of the Spanish Language (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Spanish W215 or permission of instructor.

A study of chronological developments in the linguistic and social history of Spanish.

0335. Spanish Sociolinguistics (3 s.h.) SS.

Prerequisite: Spanish W215 or permission of instructor.

This course will provide an introduction to the study of language in society as represented in sociolinguistic research from Spain, Latin America, and the United States. Emphasis is on linguistic variation.

0341. Survey of Spanish American Literature (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Spanish W215 or permission of instructor.

Cross Listed with Spanish 0741.

Survey of selected periods and themes in Spanish American literature

0342. Spanish American Short Story (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Spanish W215 or permission of instructor.

The evolution of the Spanish American short story.

0343. Spanish American Novel (3 s.h.) SS.

Prerequisite: Spanish W215 or permission of instructor.

This course will focus on the novel as genre seen from different perspectives, according to instructor's choice.

0344. Contemporary Spanish-American Fiction (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Spanish W215 or permission of instructor.

Topics in contemporary Spanish American fiction.

0345. National Literatures of Spanish America (3 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: Spanish W215 or permission of instructor.

This course will select a Spanish American country or countries and explore literary development in the national context.

Note: The country of choice will vary according to the instructor`s preference.

0346. Latin American Poetry (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Spanish W215 or permission of instructor.

Trends in Latin American poetry through representative poems and poets.

0351. Latin American Literature of Social Conflict (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Spanish W215 or permission of instructor.

Class, ethnic, gender, and other social conflicts in Latin American Literature.

0353. Comparative Caribbean Literature (3 s.h.)

A comparative study of representative literary works of Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and non-Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean.

0360. Medieval Spanish Text (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Spanish W215 or permission of instructor.

This course will analyze Spanish texts of the Middle Ages and provide an introduction to paleography.

0361. Survey of Spanish Literature (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Spanish W215 or permission of instructor.

Survey of selected periods and themes in Spanish literature.

0365. Cervantes: Don Quixote (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Spanish W215 or permission of instructor.

Cervantes' literary masterpiece, its historical context and impact on Spanish culture.

0371. Contemporary Spanish Novel (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Spanish W215 or permission of instructor.

A study of the genre in Spain from the 1950s to the present.

0374. Contemporary Spanish Poetry (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Spanish W215 or permission of instructor.

A study of the genre in Spain from the 1950s to the present.

0375. Contemporary Spanish Issues (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Spanish W215 or permission of instructor.

An overview of major issues and figures on the Spanish cultural scene. Readings from a variety of genres.

0376. The Art of Spain (3 s.h.)

A panoramic view of the art of Spain from two perspectives: the chronological and the geographic. The chronological perspective includes artistic and archictectural work from the paleolythic period (the Caves of Altamira) to the present time. The geographic perspective examines work from Asturias, in the north, to Sevilla and Granada in the south and Barcelona on the Mediterranean coast of Spain.

0377. Hispanic Literature through Art (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Spanish W215 or permission of instructor.

Comparative study of Hispanic literature in the context of trends and styles in the history of Art.

0387. Hispanic Influences in the U.S. (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Spanish W215 or permission of instructor.

This course examines contemporary U.S. Latino literature and writers. Students will examine the evolution of Latino literature and its themes, and examine the experiences of Latino writers and their impact on U.S. culture. Coursework will include lectures, readings, films, papers and class discussions.

0399. Internship (3 s.h.)

Work on site in the Spanish-speaking community combined with in-class discussion of the work experience and of readings focusing on the Spanish language in the US and Latino culture.