COURSE DESCRIPTIONS '
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Chair: David Dickson , Ph.D.
220 Spanish for Spanish Speakers (3) ln1ense 11·ork on details of oral and 1ffit- 1en communication, with special a1 ten- 1ion 10 1ypical problems encou111e red by students wh o have not been edu ca1ed in Spanish. Prerequisite: 20 1 or equil'alent or permiss ion of instructor. 315 Spanish Conversation and Composition (3) Conce n1ration on del'elopment of flu enc y, pronunciation, and general \'Ocabulary as well as \'Ocabu lary deal ing wi1h each student 's specific areas of in1eres1. Special a1tention to del'el oping writing sk ill s, wi1h emphasis on syn1ax, clear expression, and some creative writing. Prereq uisite : 210 or 220 or permission of instructor. 320 Spanish Conversation, Grammar and Composition. (3) Further development of the skills of 315 with emphasis on written commu nication, refinement of grammar and syntax, and improvement of speaking skills. Development of minidramas for communicating spiritual truths. Ser vice project required. Prerequisite: 210 or 220 or permission of instructor. 380 Directed Research (1-3) Hispanic language or literature deter mined in consultation 111th the instruc tor. May be repeated for a maximum of three units. Prerequisites: 210 and consent or the instructor. 410 Spanish American Literature (3) Selected readings from recognized Latin American lffiters. Emphasis on develop ing a high level of reading and speaking proficiency covering all genres. Culture, history and social structures will become central issues for discussion as students learn to understand another culture through its literature. Prerequisites: 315 and 320 or permission of instmctor. 420 Spanish Literature (3) Representative readings from recog nized Peninsular miters, with emphasis on developing a high level of profi ciency in reading, writing and speaking. Culture, history and social structures will become central issues for discussion as students learn another culture through ilS literature. Prerequisites: 315 and 320. May be taken concurrently with 320 with permission of instmctor. 430 Spanish American Literature Since 1950 (3) Readings of selected literature of 1950 to the present, with a focus on literary deve lopment and on understanding the issues and evolving thinking of Latin Americans as they are reflected
in 1he selections. Development of a Christian response. Prerequisit es: 410
FACULTY Associate Professors: Dickso n, Dunbar DISTINCTIVES The Modern Langu age Depar1- men1 seeks to provide effec1ive lan guage training in 1he con1ex1 of the Chris1ian fai1h and the cultures of 1he respective languages 1hat we offer. Al the general education level we desire to provide an understanding of 1he na1ure of language as well as a moderate level of command of the selec1ed language (French and Spanish). For the student who is serious about developing a mas tery of a language , we offer a Spanish major and minor that are strongl y focused on preparation for service in Spanish-speaking contexts. The objec tives of the Spanish major are: I) to develop the Spanish language and cul tural skills of students who seek to be servants in Spanish-speaking environ ments in the US and abroad; 2) to pro vide significant hands-on experience in serving in these environments; and 3) to guide the students' development of the holistic integrative reasoning that is necessary to successfully serve others. Note: Sign language does not meet the foreign language requirement at Bio/a University. Competency Requirement In following the general educa tion sequence of courses in foreign languages the student must have a minimum grade of "C" (not "C-") to enroll in subsequent courses. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Admission to the Spanish major or minor program requires: A. Complete Spanish 210 or 220 in the semester prior to admission with a grade of Bor higher or a satis factory score on a normed placement exam given by the department, and B. File an application, with an essay in Spanish to the department. An inter view with department faculty is required. This process normally should be com pleted by the end of the Freshman year. Prerequisite coursework or approved equivalents are: Spanish 210 or 220 and Anthropology 200 (to fulfill the Behav ioral Science requirement). DEGREE PROGRAM A Bachelor of Arts degru. in Spanish is offered upon the completion of uni versity baccalaureate requirements and the Spanish major.
Spanish (39 units)
or permission of 1he instructor. 440 Advanced Applications (3)
The Spanish major consists of 39 units. A core of 33 units, 24 of whi ch must be upper dil'ision and include: 315, 320, 410, 420, 430, 440, 450, 460, and a minimum of 9 units from 465, 470, 485, 490. Six units of required support courses: Communication 280 and History 312. Two program related service learning projects must be comple1ed prior to gradua1ion. All Spanish courses are taught in Spanish. MINOR A Minor in Spanish requires a mini mum of 18 uni IS including: 2 IO or 220, 315, 320, 410, 440, and one or more of Spanish 420, 450, History 312 or Inter cultural Studies 332 (Latin America only). One approved program-related service learning project is required. COURSES Spanish Students desiring to enroll in Span ish are strong!)' advised to do so during their freshman and sophomore years. Placement in Spanish classes will be based on a mandatory department assessme nt. Students entering the program with less than two years of high school Spanish or one semester of college Spanish will automatically be placed in the first course. Students who do not maintain continuous enrollment in 1he program must be retested and placed accordingly. Note: Advancement from one course in the lower division sequence lo the next will require demonstration ofproficiency. 101, 102 Elementary Spanish (4,4) The fundamentals of pronunciation, grammar, conversation and reading. Taught with emphasis on communica tion, comprehension, reading and writing. Four hours each week. Either semester. 201 Intermediate Spanish (4) Advanced grammar , composition, increased facility in reading and con versation. Four hours each week. Either semester. 210 Applied Spanish (3 ) A review and application of general education Spanish. Content will be personalized as we refine grammar skills and develop vocabulary in the process of using oral and written Span ish to communicate each student's field of interest. Prerequisite: 201 or equiva lent or permission of instmctor.
Continned developmenl of ora l and wri11en skills within the co n1 ext of an individually se lected specific area of service that will provide the focus of the st udent 's research and practicum. S1udents will examine existing prac tices and mater ials related to the cho- sen area , and deve lop new materials and stra1egies for using them. Field work will be req uired. Prerequisite: 410, 420, or 430 or permission of instructor. (Service Learning Course) 450 Faith Life and Culture in Latin America (3) Historical examination of the Latin American Catl10lic church and ilS partic ular expressions of faith, practice, and role in the life of tl1e people and society. Study of the impact of Protestantism over tl1e past century. Some attention to non-Christian groups and practices. field work required. Prerequisite: 410, 420, or 430 or permission of instructor. (Se111ce Learning Course) 460 Studies in Spanish American Culture (3) This course seeks to help the student synthesize an understanding of the cultures of Latin America. Both 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. Prereq uisite: completion of at least two of the required literature courses. 465 Drama: History and Application (3) 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. Prerequisites: 420 and 430 or permission of instructor. 470 Teaching Assistant Practicum (2) This practicum and associated training will provide 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. Two times required for the major; two more times may be applied to electives. 485 Internship (3) Internship in an approved Spanish speaking institution or setting related to the intended service area of the student.
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