Spanish – Academics

SPN1000s - SPN2000s

All courses are taught in Spanish. Foreign language prerequisites may be waived with consent of instructor.

SPN1001 Elementary Spanish I
4 credits. An introduction to the Spanish language and culture through reading, writing, listening and speaking in Spanish. (4 hours + 1 one-hour language lab)

SPN1003 Elementary Spanish II
3 credits. A high-beginner Spanish language course that prepares the student for work at the intermediate levels in reading, writing, listening and speaking Spanish as defined by the ACTFL guidelines.

SPN2001 Intermediate Spanish I
3 credits. A transition course into the intermediate level that will develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in Spanish. Materials have been chosen from a wide variety of sources to increase student awareness of Latino culture and to give students the opportunity to explore a variety of contemporary cultural issues and topics. (3 hours + 1 one-hour language lab) Prerequisite(s): SPN1003 or a minimum of 2 years of high school Spanish with an acceptable score on the placement test

SPN2002 Intermediate Spanish II
3 credits. An intermediate level course that continues to develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in Spanish. Materials come from a wide variety of sources to increase student awareness of Latino culture and to give students the opportunity to explore a variety of contemporary cultural issues and topics. Grammar is consistently integrated with the content of the readings. Prerequisite(s): SPN2001

SPN2003 Spanish Cultural Immersion
3 credits. A five-week study program in Latin America that requires a Spanish-only language pledge. The program is for students who wish to study and receive culture credits in a Spanish-speaking setting. It fulfills the intercultural elective requirement for pre-seminary men.

SPN2011 Intermediate Spanish III
3 credits. An upper-intermediate level course with a strong focus on grammar and the development of writing skills. Reading, listening and speaking in Spanish serve as strong support skills for the writing process. Prerequisite(s): SPN2002

SPN2012 Communicating Christ in Spanish
3 credits. A specialized upper-intermediate level Spanish course using the Bible and Biblical materials in Spanish as well as a wide variety of materials that can be used to further the Gospel of Jesus Christ within the Spanish speaking community. Prerequisite(s):

SPN3000s - SPN4000s

All courses are taught in Spanish. Foreign language prerequisites may be waived with consent of instructor.

SPN3001 Latin-American Culture and Civilization
3 credits. An advanced level course presenting an overview of the history, beliefs, customs, and behaviors of Latinos in the United States and abroad. (Cross-listed with SSC3220)

SPN3011 Advanced Spanish Conversation
3 credits. An advanced-level Spanish course focusing on oral and listening proficiency at the intermediate-high advanced-low proficiency level (as defined by the ACTFL guidelines). Reading and writing will serve as support skills. (May be repeated with different content.) Prerequisite(s): SPN3001

SPN4000 Spanish and Latin American Literature
3 credits. An advanced level course presenting a survey of literature from Latin America and Spain from Medieval times to the present.

SPN4001 Selected Topics in Spanish I
3 credits. An advanced level course designed to improve formal knowledge of the Spanish language in understanding, speaking, reading and writing. There is a heavy emphasis on grammar and vocabulary development including translation work. (May be repeated with different content.) Prerequisite(s): SPN3011

SPN4002 Selected Topics in Spanish II
3 credits. A reading intensive, advanced level course that will further the students’ Spanish reading, writing, listening and speaking proficiency. Students will read and respond to selected works by a wide variety of authors. Selected authors may vary from year to year. (May be repeated with different content.) Prerequisite(s): SPN3011

SPN4011 Spanish Immersion I
6 credits. A five week study program in Latin America requiring a Spanish only language pledge. (May be repeated.)

SPN4012 Spanish Immersion II
6 credits. A four to five week study program for advanced level students who have already completed one or more previous MLC immersion programs. A Spanish only pledge is required. (May be repeated.) Prerequisite(s): SPN4011

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