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Spanish

SPANISH 1411. COLLEGE SPANISH I. (SPAN 1411)
An intensive multimedia course in conversational Spanish. Emphasis will be placed on accuracy of
pronunciation, fundamentals of grammar, and the acquisition of oral and aural skills. Class is conducted
primarily in Spanish and supplemented by audio tapes and computer software. Fall.
Prerequisite: SPA 1301 or one year of high school
Spanish or consent of instructor.                                 Four semester hours
SPANISH 1412. COLLEGE SPANISH II. (SPAN 1412)
A continuation of SPA 1411, conducted primarily in Spanish. Spring.
Prerequisite: SPA 1411 or two years of high school Spanish.         Four semester hours
SPANISH 1413. SPANISH FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS I. (SPAN 2313)
An intensive course designed to meet the needs of Hispanic students who already speak the language,
but need training in reading and writing. It covers the grammar of SPA 1411 and 1412. Three hours of
class per week, supplemented by work in the language lab and the computer lab. Students who make a
"C" or better in this course may apply for a departmental challenge exam for SPA 1411 credit.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on a brief
oral examination, or consent of instructor                        Four semester hours
SPANISH 2411. COLLEGE SPANISH III.
A brief review of Spanish grammar with continued development of essential vocabulary skills.
Additional emphasis will be placed on the development of cultural insights and listening comprehension
skills. Class is conducted primarily in Spanish and supplemented by audio and video tapes. Fall.
Prerequisite: SPA 1412 or three years of high school Spanish.       Four semester hours
SPANISH 2413. SPANISH FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS II.
A continuation of SPA 1413. It covers the grammar of SPA 2411. Three hours of class per week, supplemented
by work in the language center.
Prerequisite: SPA 1413.                                             Four semester hours
SPANISH 3331. HISPANIC CULTURE I.
A survey of Spanish Culture and Civilization, with consideration of geographical, social, economic,
cultural, political, religious and artistic features. Attention is also given to Spain and Pre-Columbian influences.
The course includes lectures, collateral readings, and written reports. A special feature of the
course is the use of numerous video supplements. Class is conducted in Spanish. Cross-credited with CCS
3331. Only three credit hours will be awarded for CCS 3331 and SPA 3331.
Prerequisite: SPA 2411 or the equivalent.                           Three semester hours
SPANISH 3333. CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN HISPANIC CULTURE.
This course is a continuation of SPA 3332. Students will engage in discussions and write papers on
issues affecting contemporary Hispanic Culture with the aid of computer technology. Students will also
learn how to design multimedia presentations on cultural topics.
Prerequisite: SPA 3332 or consent of instructor.                    Three semester hours
SPANISH 3336. CULTURE AND HISTORY OF MEXICO
A survey of Mexican culture and history, with consideration of social, economic, religious, artistic and
geo-political features. A special feature of this class is a traveling component. Students will spend one
week, after the end of the Spring semester, in Mexico City. Students taking this class in fulfillment of
their minor requirement will do written assignments in Spanish. Class is taught in English. Cross-credited
with ART 3336 and HIS 3336. Only three credit hours will be awarded for ART 3336, HIS 3336, or
SPA 3336.
Prerequisite: None.                                                 Three semester hours
SPANISH 3350. ADVANCED GRAMMAR.
This course will consist of an in-depth review of Spanish grammar. It will enable Spanish majors to
broaden their knowledge of grammatical structures.
Prerequisite: SPA 2411 or the equivalent.                           Three semester hours

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