Schedule of Classes

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.

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.

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. This course is designed for non-native and non-near-native speakers. Students with native or near-native proficiency may not take this course. See department for details.

Study of a specific period in the history of the Hispanic world that showcased an intense amount of cultural productivity. Topics may vary each time the course is offered, and examples of historical periods might be the Generation of 1898 in Spain, the Dirty War period of Argentina's dictatorship, the Mexican Revolution of 1910, etc. Students will have the opportunity to examine how the social, political, and historical events of a determined era helped create cultural activity that has had an effect on the Hispanic world since. Students can retake this course for additional credit as long as the content of the course has changed.

Provides students with specialized vocabulary, functional grammar, and cultural information to facilitate effective communication in different medical contexts. Students will apply the material in interactive classroom activities, as well as in community service experiences. Class activities involving videos, podcasts, and articles in Spanish will further develop listening and reading comprehension skills. This course will also examine cultural issues relating to healthcare to enhance understanding and communication between healthcare providers and patients.

Methods and procedures for translating from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish, with particular focus on specific problems of translation and how to deal with them in short practical exercises. The course will include the translation of technical, business, legal, medical, and literary texts.

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.