SPA 101, 102. Elementary Language and Culture. (3, 3)

Two semesters of elementary Spanish present the essentials of grammar, pronunciation, and

vocabulary, with practice in listening, reading, writing, and speaking at the basic level. Brief

cultural readings with class discussion.

SPA 101 and 102 offered every semester, and the sequence is offered in Summer I and II.

SPA 103. Round Table. (1)

One hour a week of conversation and vocabulary building. The goal of this activity is to

achieve greater fluency in the spoken language. A maximum of three hours can be earned.

Mandatory for two semesters for majors and one semester for minors.

Offered every semester.

Spanish 105: Spanish for Teachers. (3)

Intensive study of aural/oral skills designed to help future teachers communicate effectively with Hispanic students and parents.

Prerequisite: SPA102 or equivalent

Offered at departmental discretion.

SPA 201, 202. Intermediate Language Study. (3, 3)

Prerequisite: SPA 102 or equivalent.

Intermediate Spanish reviews and expands grammar study, combining cultural and literary

readings with class discussion to continue development of speaking and analytical skills.

201 offered Fall Semester; 202 offered Spring Semester.

SPA 301, 302. Spanish and Spanish-American Civilization and History. (3, 3)

Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent.

Chronological study of Spanish or Spanish-American culture and its manifestations (politics,

socio-economic life, art, music, literature). Spain and Spanish-America offered alternately.

Required for Spanish majors.

Offered at departmental discretion.

SPA 303, 304. Survey of Spanish and Spanish-American Literature. (3, 3)

Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent.

Study of the literature of the Spanish-speaking world from its beginnings to the present.

Offered at departmental discretion.

SPA 305. Conversation and Composition. (3)

Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent.

Intensive course in the development of aural-oral and written skills.

Offered at departmental discretion.

SPA 306. Contemporary Hispanic Literature. (3)

Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent.

Readings from the 20th century to the present.

Offered at departmental discretion.

SPA 307. An Introduction to Business Spanish. (3)

Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent.

Basic business vocabulary and usage, and reading and writing skills for everyday office

operations. Students acquire practical skills that can enable them to participate in the Spanish

speaking business world.

Offered at departmental discretion.

SPA 313, 314. Advanced Conversation in Literature & Culture I, II. (3, 3)

Prerequisite: SPA 305 or equivalent.

Intensive study of aural-oral skills, with additional practice in the Spanish sound system.

Offered at departmental discretion.

SPA 490. Special Studies. (1-15)

Studies in specific disciplines taught on an individual basis or in various settings, including

study-abroad programs. May repeat two times maximum. Proposals for Special Studies require

prior approval of the Department Chair and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Additional costs may apply when studies involve travel or off-campus settings.

SPA 491, 492. Independent Study. (1-3, 1-3)

Prerequisites: senior standing and minimum of two 300 level Spanish courses.

Independent Study courses may be taken for six hours maximum. SPA 491 or 492 are intensive

reading and research courses designed for the senior year. Regular consultations with professor

and Level 3 research paper required.

Offered with approval of the professor. Subject to rules and regulations on page 55 of the Newberry College Catalog.

SPA 499. Senior Essay. (1-3)

Prerequisites: senior standing and minimum of two 300 level Spanish courses.

A project requiring scholarly research.

Offered with approval of the professor. Subject to rules and regulations on page 54 of the Newberry College Catalog.