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Spring Semester 2017

 

Spanish
Alexander Hertich • Bradley Hall 315 • 309-677-3495
WLS102Elementary Spanish 2 (4 hours)
Prerequisite: WLS 101 or equivalent
 01 TT10:30 AM -11:45 AM BR210 Jennifer Barajas  
 PLUS 1 HOUR LAB
WLS201Intermediate Spanish 1 (4 hours)
Prerequisite: WLS 102 or equivalent.
 01 TT10:30 AM -11:45 AM BR135 James Courtad  
 PLUS 1 HOUR LAB
WLS202Intermediate Spanish 2Core: WC(3 hours)
Prerequisite: WLS 201 or equivalent.
 01 TT1:30 PM -2:45 PM BR125 Jennifer Barajas  
 02 TT9:00 AM -10:15 AM BR320 Deborah Kessler  
 03 TT10:30 AM -11:45 AM BR235 Deborah Kessler  
WLS301Spanish for Health Care Professionals (3 hours)
 01 TT3:00 PM -4:15 PM BR142 Deborah Kessler  
WLS303Composition (3 hours)
Prerequisite: WLS 202 or equivalent.
 01 TT1:30 PM -2:45 PM BR210 Deborah Kessler  
 02 MWF10:00 AM -10:50 AM BR340 Adolfo J Cisneros  
WLS304Conversation (3 hours)
Prerequisite: WLS 202 or equivalent.
 01 Canceled
 02 *R* MWF11:00 AM -11:50 AM BR259 Melvy Portocarrero  
WLS315Introduction to Hispanic LiteratureGenEd: HL   Core: HU(3 hours)
Prerequisite: WLS 303, 304; or consent of instructor.
 01 TT9:00 AM -10:15 AM BR135 James Courtad  
WLS322Latin-American Civilization and Culture (3 hours)
Prerequisite: WLS 303 or consent of instructor
 01 MWF9:00 AM -9:50 AM BR146 Adolfo J Cisneros  
 02 MWF1:00 PM -1:50 PM BR259 Melvy Portocarrero  
WLS341Spanish Literature II (3 hours)
Prerequisite: WLS 315 or consent of instructor; WLS 321, 340 recommended.
 01 TT1:30 PM -2:45 PM BR370 James Courtad  
WLS343Survey of Hispanic American Literature IIGenEd: NW(3 hours)
Prerequisite: WLS 315 or consent of instructor. WLS 322, 342 recommended.
 01 MWF1:00 PM -1:50 PM BR135 Adolfo J Cisneros  
WLS360Spanish in the United StatesGenEd: CD   Core: WC(3 hours)
Prerequisite: WLS 320, WLL 311, ENG 311, or consent of instructor
 01 TT9:00 AM -10:15 AM BR370 Jennifer Barajas  
WLS492Practicum in Spanish (1 to 3 hours)
Prerequisite: consent of department chair.
 01 Canceled
WLS495Independent Study (1 to 3 hours)
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing; consent of department chair.
 01 Canceled
 
Continued emphasis on the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish. Focus on the practice of vocabulary and grammatical structures in meaningful communicative tasks and authentic cultural contexts. Laboratory included. Second course in three-course sequence.
Further refinement of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in meaningful communicative tasks and authentic cultural contexts. Oral and written practice closely linked to cultural and literary readings and videos. Laboratory included. Third course in three-course sequence.
A transition course between elementary language and advanced content courses. Emphasis on contemporary culture with an increased focus on reading and writing. Continuation and refinement of grammatical structures and vocabulary as well as the development of speaking and listening skills in a content-based classroom.
Provides students with specialized vocabulary, grammatical structures, and cultural information to enable them to communicate in Spanish in different professional medical contexts at a basic level. Students will have the opportunity to apply the material in interactive classroom activities, as well as in community service experiences. Class activities involving videos, podcasts, and articles in Spanish will help develop the skills of listening comprehension and reading comprehension. No prior knowledge of Spanish is required for this course; however since communicative competence is the primary goal, the class will be taught entirely in Spanish.
Emphasis on improving written proficiency. Thorough grammar review, translation exercises, and writing various types of prose. Emphasis on correct, idiomatic use of Spanish in everyday situations.
Emphasis on improving speaking proficiency and listening comprehension through free conversation and oral presentations. Emphasis on correct, idiomatic use of Spanish in everyday situations.
Elements, techniques, and forms of Hispanic fiction, drama, and poetry. Readings in Peninsular and Spanish American literature.
An integrated survey of Latin-American civilization and culture from pre-Columbian times to the present. Survey concentrates on Latin-American arts and intellectual achievements.
Values-based analysis of representative works of major Iberian authors from Neo-classical, Romantic, and Realist-Naturalist periods.
Analysis of non-Western cultures and traditions in representative works by major authors of Hispanic-America from 1910 to present.
Provides an introduction to the varieties of Spanish spoken in the United States as well as the Spanish-speaking communities throughout the United States, including the Southwest, Florida, the Northeast, Louisiana, and the Midwest. Additionally, students will focus on the social issues surrounding the use of Spanish in the United States, such as language attitudes and ideologies, language policy, and bilingualism.
Supervised work study in community service activities involving use of the foreign language. Pass/Fail.
Independent study and research in a specific field or phase of Spanish language or literary production. May be repeated for maximum of 6 hrs. credit.
This course meets a General Education requirement.
C1 - English Composition
C2 - English Composition
SP - Speech
MA - Mathematics
WC - Western Civilization
NW - Non-Western Civilization
FA - Fine Arts
HL - Human Values - Literary
HP - Human Values - Philosophical
CD - Cultural Diversity
SF - Social Forces
FS - Fundamental Concepts in Science
TS - Science & Technology in the Contemporary World
This course meets a Core Curriculum requirement.
OC - Communication - Oral Communication
W1 - Communication - Writing 1
W2 - Communication - Writing 2
FA - Fine Arts
GS - Global Perspective - Global Systems
WC - Global Perspective - World Cultures
HU - Humanities
NS - Knowledge and Reasoning in the Natural Sciences
SB - Knowledge and Reasoning in the Social and Behavioral Sciences
MI - Multidisciplinary Integration
QR - Quantitative Reasoning
This section meets a Core Curriculum requirement.
EL - Experiential Learning
IL - Integrative Learning
WI - Writing Intensive
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