Biola University 2012-2013 Catalog
structures will become central issues for discussion as students learn to understand another culture through its literature. Prerequisite(s): Placement in Spanish classes will be based on a mandatory department assessment. Note(s): Students desiring to enroll in Spanish are strongly advised to do so during their freshman and sophomore years. Credit(s): 3. HUFS 420 - Spanish Literature Representative readings from recognized Peninsular writers, with emphasis on developing a high level of proficiency in reading, writing and speaking. Culture, history and social structures will become central issues for discussion as students learn another culture through its literature. Prerequisite(s): Placement in Spanish classes will be based on a mandatory department assessment. Note(s): May be taken concurrently with 320. Students desiring to enroll in Spanish are strongly advised to do so during their freshman and sophomore years. Credit(s): 3. HUFS 430 - Spanish American Literature S ince 195 0 Readings of selected literature of 1950 to the present, with a focus on literary development and on understanding the issues and evolving thinking of Latin Americans as they are reflected in the selections. Development of a Christian response. Prerequisite(s): 410. Placement in Spanish classes will be based on a mandatory department assessment. Note(s): Students desiring to enroll in Spanish are strongly advised to do so during their freshman and sophomore years. Credit(s): 3. HUFS 450 - Faith, Life & Culture in Latin America Historical examination of the Latin American Catholic church and its particular expressions of faith, practice, and role in the life of the people and society. Study of the impact of Protestantism over the past century. Some attention to non-Christian groups and practices. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): 410, 420, or 430. Placement in Spanish classes will be based on a mandatory department assessment. Note(s): Service Learning Course. Students desiring to enroll in Spanish are strongly advised to do so during their freshman and sophomore years. Credit(s): 3. unconscious and conscious levels of culture will be examined, as well as the impact of social class on culture. Attention also will be given to the fine arts as expressions of culture. Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least two of the following courses: 410 and / or 420 and / or 430. Placement in Spanish classes will be based on a mandatory department assessment. Note(s): Students desiring to enroll in Spanish are strongly advised to do so during their freshman and sophomore years. Credit(s): 3. opportunities for third and fourth year students to participate in a variety of professional functions, such as working with small groups of lower division students, researching and developing instructional materials. Prerequisite(s): Placement in Spanish classes will be based on a mandatory department assessment. Note(s): Two times required for the major; two more times may be applied to electives. Students desiring to enroll in Spanish are strongly advised to do so during their freshman and sophomore years. Credit(s): 2. HUFS 470 - Teaching Assistant Practicum This practicum and associated training will provide HUFS 460 - Studies in Spanish American Culture This course seeks to help the student synthesize an understanding of the cultures of Latin America. Both
HUFS 322 - Advanced Spanish for Heritage Speakers The focus of this course is to provide a better understanding of the differences of formal and informal uses of Spanish; it also redevelops areas of writing, reading, grammar, vocabulary, oral production, and auditory comprehension. The language development of this course will take place within the dynamic context of culture, history, and literature of Spanish speaking countries. Prerequisite(s): HUFS 220. Credit(s): 3. linguistic, sociolinguistic and pragmatic competencies of the language. At this level, learners will be able to understand without difficulty almost everything heard or read. Learners can express themselves in a fluent, precise and spontaneous way, and differentiate various connotations and levels of meaning in complex texts. Learners will produce well structured written texts on a wide variety of topics. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours each week. Prerequisite(s): HUFS 220. Credit(s): 3. HUFS 330 - Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition Learners will develop a much stronger command of the HUFS 365 - Drama: History & Application Study of medieval, Golden Age and modern Hispanic drama, with a focus on the use of drama to convey the message of Christianity. Development and presentation of short didactic plays. Prerequisite(s): 230 and 290 or HUFR 299. Placement in Spanish classes will be based on a mandatory department assessment. Note(s): Students desiring to enroll in Spanish are strongly advised to do so during their freshman and sophomore years. Credit(s): 3. HUFS 380 - Directed Research Hispanic language or literature determined in consultation with the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of three credits. Prerequisite(s): 210. Placement in Spanish classes will be based on a mandatory department assessment. Note(s): Students desiring to enroll in Spanish are strongly advised to do so during their freshman and sophomore years. Credit(s): 1 - 3. HUFS 385 - Translation Consecutive translation for prose documents in various fields of specialization, and subtitling. This course will provide an opening into the field of translation and will introduce students to translation theory and some specialized texts. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours each. Prerequisite(s): 322 or 330. Credit(s): 3. HUFS 390 - Spanish in the Professions Develops oral and written skills within the context of a professional discourse. Students will examine language contexts related to the chosen area and work to develop profession-specific language proficiency. When Offered: Alternate semesters. Prerequisite(s): 322 or 330. Note(s): Will be offered with various professions, including communications, medical / scientific, business, and religious professions. Field work will be required (service learning course). Credit(s): 3. HUFS 400 - Survey of Hispanic Literature in Translation Specialized studies of global literatures focusing on authors, regions, periods, and / or movements from literary traditions of the Spanish-speaking world. Cross-listed: ENGL 481 (Hispanic Literature topics only). Credit(s): 3. HUFS 410 - Spanish American Literature Selected readings from recognized Latin American writers. Emphasis on developing a high level of reading and speaking proficiency covering all genres. Culture, history and social
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