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| Title |
Beginning Spanish I |
| Lasc Area |
Goal 8 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Fundamentals of Spanish. Development of the basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing with an emphasis on oral proficiency. Culture and language structure are also important components of the course. Not applicable toward the major or minor in Spanish. MnTC Goal 8. |
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| Title |
Beginning Spanish II |
| Lasc Area |
Goal 8 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Fundamentals of Spanish. Development of the basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing with an emphasis on oral proficiency. Culture and language structure are also important components of the course. Not applicable toward a major or minor in Spanish. Prerequisite SPAN 101 or equivalent proficiency. Students may demonstrate proficiency by taking the online Spanish Placement Exam on the website of the Department of Languages & Cultures (www.mnstate.edu/language). MnTC Goal 8. |
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| Title |
Introduction to Iberian Culture and Civilization |
| Lasc Area |
Goal 7 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
This course is taught in English. It provides an introduction to the study of Iberian culture and civilization. Iberia is the area now occupied by Spain & Portugal. The course includes historical perspectives, political issues, the arts, and cultural mores among other topics. Students will be engaged in small group activities, debates, and discussions and the course will include contrast and comparison of Iberian culture with that of the U.S. and other nations. MnTC Goal 7. |
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| Title |
Topics in Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Topics in Spanish language, literature, and culture. May be repeated since content may vary. |
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| Title |
Intermediate Spanish I |
| Lasc Area |
Goal 8 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Continued practice and review of the fundamentals of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Classroom emphasis on oral skills. Readings on culture. Students who intend to pursue a major or minor in Spanish must take SPAN 211 concurrently with this class. Students must demonstrate proficiency by taking the online Spanish Placement Exam on the website of the Department of Languages & Cultures (www.mnstate.edu/language/Spanish.cfm). MnTC Goal 8. |
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| Title |
Intermediate Spanish II |
| Lasc Area |
Goal 8 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Continued practice and review of the fundamentals of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Classroom emphasis on oral skills. Readings on culture. Students who intend to pursue a major or minor in Spanish must take SPAN 212 concurrently with this class. Students must demonstrate proficiency by taking the online Spanish Placement Exam on the website of the Department of Languages & Cultures (www.mnstate.edu/language/Spanish.cfm). MnTC Goal 8. |
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| Title |
Intermediate Spanish Conversation I |
| Lasc Area |
Goal 8 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
The conversational activities and assignments in this intermediate level class are intended to help students become more proficient in speaking Spanish. Students who intend to pursue a major or minor in Spanish must take SPAN 201 concurrently with this class. Students must demonstrate proficiency by taking the online Spanish Placement Exam on the website of the Department of Languages & Cultures (www.mnstate.edu/language/Spanish.cfm). MnTC Goal 8. |
| Course Code |
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| Title |
Intermediate Spanish Conversation II |
| Lasc Area |
Goal 8 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
The conversational activities and assignments in this intermediate level class are intended to help students become more proficient in speaking Spanish. Students who intend to pursue a major or minor in Spanish must take SPAN 202 concurrently with this class. Students must demonstrate proficiency by taking the online Spanish Placement Exam on the website of the Department of Languages & Cultures (www.mnstate.edu/language/Spanish/cfm). MnTC Goal 8. |
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| Title |
Topics in Spanish Language Literature, and Culture |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Topics in Spanish language, literature, and culture. May be repeated since content may vary. |
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| Title |
Independent Study in Spanish - Intermediate Level |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Selected project as agreed upon by student and instructor. May be repeated for a total of 4 credits. Requires approval by department chair upon presentation of proposal. |
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| Title |
Spanish Grammar & Composition I |
| Prerequisite |
SPAN 202 SPAN 212 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Writing Intensive |
Yes |
| Description |
Intensive study, practice, and review of Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and writing. Students who intend to pursue a major or minor in Spanish must take SPAN 311 concurrently with this class. Transfer students must demonstrate proficiency by taking the online Spanish Placement Exam on the website of the Department of Languages & Cultures (www.mnstate.edu/language). |
| Course Code |
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| Title |
Spanish Grammar & Composition II |
| Prerequisite |
SPAN 301 SPAN 311 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Writing Intensive |
Yes |
| Description |
Intensive study, practice, and review of Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and writing. Transfer students must take a placement exam before entering this course. Prerequisite: Span 301 or equivalent proficiency. Students may demonstrate proficiency by taking the online Spanish Placement Exam on the website of the Department of Languages & Cultures (www.mnstate.edu/language). |
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| Title |
Advanced Spanish Conversation I |
| Prerequisite |
SPAN 202 OR SPAN 212 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
The conversational activities and assignments in this intermediate level class are intended to help students become more proficient in speaking Spanish. Students who intend to pursue a major or minor in Spanish must take SPAN 301 concurrently with this class. Transfer students must demonstrate proficiency by taking the online Spanish Placement Exam on the website of the Department of Languages & Cultures (www.mnstate.edu/language). |
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| Title |
Iberian Culture and Civilization |
| Prerequisite |
SPAN 301 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Coursework helps students develop awareness and understanding of the culture of Spain through the study of historical and geographical facts, art, political life, and general customs of the people. SPAN 302 or equivalent proficiency is a prerequisite. Students may demonstrate proficiency by taking the online Spanish Placement Exam on the website of the Department of Languages and Cultures. |
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| Title |
Latin American Culture and Civilization |
| Prerequisite |
SPAN 301 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Coursework helps students develop awareness and understanding of the cultures of Latin America through the study of historical and geographical facts, art, political life, and general customs of the people of Latin America. SPAN 302 or equivalent proficiency is a prerequisite. Students may demonstrate proficiency by taking the online Spanish Placement Exam on the website of the Department of Languages & Cultures. |
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| Title |
Introduction to Spanish Literature |
| Prerequisite |
SPAN 302 SPAN 321 OR SPAN 322 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Students learn the background of the literary genres and the terms used to study and explain them through close reading and analysis. The periods of Iberian and Latin American Literature are presented, giving students a historical context for their studies. |
| Course Code |
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| Title |
Survey of Iberian Literature |
| Prerequisite |
SPAN 340 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Analysis and discussion of major works of Iberian literature from one or more of the following periods: 1) origins to 1800; 2) 1800-1936; 3) 1936 to present. |
| Course Code |
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| Title |
Survey of Latin American Literature |
| Prerequisite |
SPAN 340 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Analysis and discussion of major works of Latin American Literature from one or both of the following periods: 1) Pre-Columbian to modernism; 2) modernism to the present. |
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| Title |
Spanish Phonetics and Phonology |
| Prerequisite |
SPAN 302 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
This course is designed to familiarize students with the articulation, production and perception of sounds in Spanish. The course will touch upon sound change and dialectology. Students will apply the principles learned in this class to the improvement of their pronunciation of Spanish. |
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| Title |
Topics in Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Topics in Spanish language, literature, and culture. May be repeated since content may vary. |
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