Introduction to basic skills to communicate about personal and everyday topics, including informal conversations with native speakers, finding and reading information in newspapers and Internet sites, and exploring the contemporary Spanish speaking world. For students with little or no prior knowledge of Spanish.

Development of skills to communicate about personal and everyday topics, including informal conversations with native speakers, finding and reading information in newspapers and Internet sites, and exploring contemporary issues in the Spanish speaking world. Students should have prior knowledge of basic Spanish.

Students will enhance their Spanish language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) while gaining a deeper awareness of contemporary issues and social change in the Spanish-speaking world. Open to students with 3-4 years of high school Spanish or 2 semesters of lower-level college Spanish.

Study of selected topics in Spanish. May be repeated as topics change.

An opportunity for a qualified student to explore work in an area of individual interest, selected and pursued in consultation with a faculty member. Consent required of the instructor who will supervise the independent study. Repeatable to a total of 8 credits.

Students will investigate the cultures of Spain while reviewing all language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing). Activities focus on the expansion of cultural knowledge, vocabulary and the development of composition and oral communication skills. Texts and films in Spanish expose students to ideas that challenge stereotypes about Spain.

Students will investigate Latin American cultures while reviewing all language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing). Activities focus on the expansion of cultural knowledge, vocabulary and the development of composition and oral communication skills. Texts and films in Spanish expose students to ideas that challenge stereotypes about Latin America.

Study of various critical approaches to Spanish literature. Conducted in Spanish.

Study away, for a full semester, in a Modern Language department-approved program that meets Global Education Office guidelines. Students will take a minimum of 12 credits per semester. Students must meet with Modern Language faculty for preapproval and additional proficiency requirements. May be used to meet the A&H language requirement. All majors must take the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview, and complete a reflective essay in the target language, within 30 days after their study abroad experience. Permission of instructor.

Advanced study of syntax, semantics, phonology, lexion, and language contact, based on actual usage in the contemporary Hispanic world as well as the United States.

A study of contemporary Spanish grammar, and a treatment of the typical pitfalls for nonnative users of Spanish.

The capstone experience for Spanish majors. Topics based on needs and interests of the group.

Intensive study of some aspect of Spanish language, literature, or culture adapted to the students needs. May be repeated to a total of 8 credits.