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World Languages & Cultures
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Arabic
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ARA 101 Elementary Modern Standard Arabic I 3 Credit(s) WC
An introductory course in Arabic. Beginning skills are developed in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing, as students explore Arabic-speaking world cultures. Assumes no prior familiarity with the Arabic language and uses a student-centered approach. Basic grammatical structures & sound patterns of Arabic are introduced, with careful attention to mastery of writing the Arabic script, learning to read the characters, pronunciation and listening comprehension. Three hours of class per week, supplemented by one hour of assigned work in the Language Resource Center.
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ARA 102 Elementary Modern Standard Arabic II 3 Credit(s) WC
Continuation of ARA101. An introductory course in Arabic. Beginning skills are developed in the area of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture. Assumes a basic familiarity with the Arabic language and uses a student-centered approach to complete the introduction of grammatical structures & sound patterns of Arabic, with attention to mastery of writing the Arabic script, proficiency in reading various scripts, pronunciation and listening comprehension at normal conversational speed. There will be significant discussion of Middle Eastern Islamic Culture as well. Three hours of class per week, supplemented by one hour of assigned work in the Language Resource Center. Prerequisite: ARA101 or equivalent.
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ARA 201 Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic I 3 Credit(s) WC
An intermediate level course assuming introductory familiarity with the Arabic language. Aims to expand vocabulary and to further develop the four skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking. Lessons focus on conversation, reading, and listening comprehension and introducing more complex grammatical structures. There will be further exploration of Arab and Islamic cultures as well. Three lecture hours per week, supplemented by one hour of assigned work in the Language Resource Center. Prerequisite: ARA102 or permission of instructor.
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ARA 202 Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic II 3 Credit(s) WC
Continuation of ATR 201 . Further expands students’ vocabulary base to permit reading of increasingly authentic texts from newspapers, journals, and other sources, including novels and short stories. Seeks to build a media vocabulary sufficient for students to grasp the gist of a newspaper article or news broadcast with minimal intervention of the dictionary. Includes graded newspaper readings from Middle Eastern dailies & taped material from Arabic broadcast television and radio. There will be further exploration of Arab and Islamic cultures as well.Three hours of class per week, supplemented by one hour in the Language Resource Center. Prerequisite: ARA201 or equivalent.
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ARA 301 Advanced Arabic I 3 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of Intermediate Arabic II (ARA202) and is designed to further develop proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic in the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course will focus on the ability to communicate overall meaning clearly and with some ease. Students will be able to narrate, to describe, and to express themselves in most day-to-day uncomplicated situations, as well as in some more formal or professional situations. Students in the course will expand their vocabulary and practice using a variety of verb tenses when speaking and writing. Student will also learn about a variety of cultures where Arabic is spoken and read authentic texts in Arabic. Prerequisite: ARA202 or equivalent background in Arabic
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ARA 302 Advanced Arabic II 3 Credit(s)
A continuation of Advanced Arabic I (ARA 301), this course is designed to help students attain intermediate-level proficiency in Arabic by strengthening their language skills in Modern Standard Arabic. The course will focus on reinforcement of all four language skills: understanding, speaking, reading and writing. Students will expand their repertoire of vocabulary, as well as refine their knowledge of sentence construction, Arabic verb conjugation, and advanced grammar. There will be regular classroom speaking activities, such as dialogues, conversation, and oral presentations. Students will explore a variety of topics related to cultures of the Arabic-speaking world, and will include the study of materials from the contemporary Arabic media, such as Arabic newspapers, television programs, and movies. In addition, students will be introduced to classical Arabic literature and poetry. Prerequisite: or equivalent background in Arabic.
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ARA 500 Directed Study in Arabic 3 Credit(s)
This is an individualized, in-depth course for student of Arabic, taking into account the needs and interests of the student, as well as the expertise of the faculty member supervising the directed study. Conducted in Arabic. Prerequisites: and permission of the Department Chairperson.
Chinese
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CHI 101 Elementary Mandarin Chinese I 3 Credit(s) WC
This is a Mandarin Chinese language course for beginners aimed at developing communicative competency in the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will learn basic vocabulary and sentence structures for use in essential everyday conversational situations. Pinyin (a widely used Chinese phonetic system) will be taught as a tool to learn the spoken language. Students will also learn Chinese characters. Approximately 200 words and expressions in both Pinyin and characters will be taught. Students will also learn about Chinese culture and society. Three lecture hours per week.
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CHI 102 Elementary Mandarin Chinese II 3 Credit(s) WC
A continuation of Elementary Chinese I (CHI 101). This course will further develop the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese. Building upon the vocabulary and sentence structure taught in the first semester, student will learn more useful expressions and sentence structures necessary for use in everyday conversational situations. Students will also continue to learn to read and write Chinese characters and will write short essays in Chinese. Students will also continue to explore various aspects of Chinese culture and society. Three lectures hours per week. Prerequisite: or equivalent.
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CHI 201 Intermediate Mandarin Chinese I 3 Credit(s) WC
This course is the continuation of Elementary Chinese II. Students will continue to learn essential skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing for daily communication. A broad variety of expressions and complicated sentence structures will be taught so that students can participate in conversations on various topics related to modern Chinese society. While equal emphasis will still be given to characters and structures, students will be guided to write more Chinese essays. Activities related to the broad spectrum of Chinese life will facilitate knowledge and analysis of Chinese culture.
Prerequisite: or equivalent.
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CHI 202 Intermediate Mandarin Chinese II 3 Credit(s) WC
This course is the continuation of Intermediate Mandarin Chinese I. Students will continue to learn more essential skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing for daily communication. A broad variety of expressions and complicated sentence structures will be taught so that students can participate in conversations on various topics related to modern Chinese society. While equal emphasis will still be given to both characters and structures, students will be guided to write more Chinese essays. Activities related to the broad spectrum of Chinese life will facilitate knowledge and analysis of Chinese culture. Prerequisite: or equivalent.
First Year Seminar
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FYWL 100 First Year Seminar - World Languages and Culture 3 Credit(s) FYS
This course will introduce students to the experience of academic exploration that is at the heart of a liberal arts education. Through study of one or more compelling questions or topics in a small seminar setting, students will practice creative and critical thinking and will learn to express themselves effectively and appropriately in a college setting. They will develop relationships and practices that allow them to effectively utilize college resources and become members of a community of learners. The specific topic of the seminar will be developed by individual faculty and will be announced in advance. First year seminars are required for first-year students and transfer students with fewer than 15 credits. Not open to students who have received credit for IDS 189 or another first year seminar course.
Foreign Languages
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ITL 501 Senior Seminar with Thesis 3 Credit(s) W-III
Students will write a thesis based on original research in the field of Italian Studies. Progress will be assessed at weekly group discussions. Students will be guided in research methods, in the process of writing and revising a thesis, and in writing for public presentation and presentation skills. Required of all World Languages & Cultures majors in the Italian concentration. Prerequisites: Six Italian courses numbered 300-500, or permission of the Department Chairperson.
French
German
Italian
Spanish
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SPN 101 Elementary Spanish I 3 Credit(s)
An introductory course in Spanish for students with no background in the language. Beginning skills are developed in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing with a focus on
communicative proficiency at the novice level. This is an introduction to the cultural diversity of the Spanish-speaking world and an exploration of different cultural perspectives. This course is
not open to native speakers, heritage speakers, or to students who have completed more than one year of high school study in the language. To determine proper placement follow the Language Placement Guidelines on the university’s site. Three lecture hours per week.
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SPN 102 Elementary Spanish II 3 Credit(s)
Continuation of SPN 101. An introductory course in Spanish with further development in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing and understanding cultural differences. This course is designed for students with minimal prior study in XXX (2 years of high school or 1 semester of college study). Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: SPN101 or equivalent.
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SPN 201 Intermediate Spanish I 3 Credit(s) WC
Continuation of SPN 102 . The last of the major Spanish grammatical material is introduced and skills in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing are consolidated and expanded. Students will explore various aspects of Spanish-speaking cultures and read some literary and cultural texts. Conducted in Spanish. Three lecture hours per week, supplemented by one hour of assigned work in the Language Resource Center. To determine proper placement, see the guidelines in the catalog or on Department web site. Prerequisite: SPN 102 or SPN 151 or equivalent.
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SPN 201X-202X Intensive Intermediate Spanish I and II 6 Credit(s)
An intensive course permitting the student to fulfill the second year Foreign Language requirement in one semester. Six hours of class work per week, supplemented by assigned individual work in the Language Resource Center. For course description, see SPN 201 and SPN 202 . Prerequisite: SPN 102 or SPN 151 or equivalent.
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SPN 202 Intermediate Spanish II 3 Credit(s) WC
The principal aim of this course is to solidify and expand upon the skills acquired in SPN 101 through SPN 201 . Basic grammar is reviewed, some literary texts are studied, and skills in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture are consolidated and expanded. Conducted in Spanish. Three lecture hours per week, supplemented by one hour of assigned work in the Language Resource Center. To determine proper placement, see the guidelines in the catalog or on Department website. Prerequisite: SPN 201 or equivalent.
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SPN 212 Diploma De Espanol Como Lengua Extranjera 3 Credit(s)
Issued by the Ministry of Education of Spain, the DELE offers official recognition of various levels of mastery of the Spanish language. This course is built on learning experiences specifically targeted at the DELE examination. Three lecture hours per week. “This advanced intermediate course can be used as a substitute for SPN 202 for the purpose of satisfying the language requirement.” Prerequisite: SPN 201 or equivalent.
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SPN 220 Spanish for Native Speakers 3 Credit(s)
This course focuses on grammatical and lexical study needed by students who have already acquired a high level of oral proficiency in a native, non-academic environment. Offered bi-annually. Three lecture hours per week. “This advanced intermediate course can be used as a substitute for SPN 202 for the purpose of satisfying the language requirement.” Prerequisite: SPN 201 or equivalent.
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SPN 222 Spanish for Business, Travel & Tourism 3 Credit(s)
Authentic materials and situations in the worlds of business and hospitality will form the basis for this course. Students will gain insight into cultural and linguistic customs, as well as increase mastery over the language competencies specific to each environment. Areas such as banking trade, commerce, and hotel and restaurant management will be presented. Students will have ample opportunity to develop proficiency in both written and verbal communication. Three lecture hours per week. “This advanced intermediate course can be used as a substitute for SPN 202 for the purpose of satisfying the language requirement.” Prerequisite: SPN 201 or equivalent.
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SPN 250 Spanish for Healthcare Professionals 3 Credit(s)
This course provides conversational Spanish tools for professionals in the medical fields who already have a foundation in Spanish. It provides linguistic knowledge and practice in the medical field and to effectively communicate with Spanish speakers about health matters, including specialized medical vocabulary and expressions, as well as matters of cultural competence about health care and medical issues for Hispanics/Latinos in the U.S. Pre-requisites: SPN202 (4 semesters of college Spanish), 3 years of high-school Spanish, or permission from department chairperson.
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SPN 350 Advanced Spanish Grammar 3 Credit(s)
A study of the finer points of standard Spanish grammar. Three hours of class work per week. Elective for Spanish Minors. Typically offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: SPN 202 or equivalent.
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SPN 351 Advanced Conversational Spanish 3 Credit(s)
The aim of this course is to help the student develop greater fluency in the spoken language. Emphasis is placed on the vocabulary and idioms encountered in day-to-day living. Three hours of class work per week. Typically offered each spring. Elective for Elementary Education. Native speakers of Spanish should not take this course without permission from the chairperson.
Prerequisite: SPN 202 or equivalent.
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SPN 353 Readings From the Hispanic World 3 Credit(s) WC
This course explores the techniques of critical reading while furthering understanding of the various Hispanic cultures. Essays and literary selections introduce students to the principles of textual analysis and serve as topics for class discussion, while providing insight into various aspects of the Hispanic experience. Conducted entirely in Spanish. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SPN 202 or equivalent.
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SPN 354 Spanish Composition Through Film 3 Credit(s) W-II
Various aspects of Hispanic culture, as depicted in selected Spanish language films, generate topics for composition in Spanish. Writing proficiency attained at the intermediate level is further developed with a variety of writing assignments and reflection on the writing process, while cultural understanding of the Spanish-speaking world is broadened. Conducted entirely in Spanish. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: SPN 202 or the equivalent and W-I course.
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SPN 380 Peer Tutoring 3 Credit(s)
Students will learn and practice distinct foreign language methodologies as appropriate to teaching and peer-tutoring activities through occasional seminars to learn to integrate foreign language teaching theory with practice. Students
will engage in on-campus and/or off- campus internships in Spanish. Responsibilities include designing teaching or tutorial activities, providing review materials and assessing student progress. Spanish faculty supervise all activities.
perquisite: SPN350 or SPN351 or SPN353 or SPN354 or equivalent proficiency as determined by the Foreign Languages Department.
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SPN 385 Community Placements 3 Credit(s)
Students will engage in on-campus and/or off-campus internships in Spanish. Local community agencies and institutions, such as NSCAP (North Shore Community Access Program) and the Girl Scouts, will provide students with opportunities in the Spanish-speaking community involving family, group and individual contact. Students will be supervised on-site and have periodic meetings with Spanish faculty to assess and evaluate performance and progress. Prerequisite: or or or , and proficiency appropriate to the placement.
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SPN 388A Methodology of Teaching Spanish P-6 3 Credit(s)
The course will survey the history and theory of elementary foreign language teaching. Activities related to the teaching and assessment at the elementary level of the four skills of the language (speaking, listening, reading, writing) as well as its culture will be explored and practiced. A study of the National Standards, the Massachusetts Frameworks and the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines will be conducted and then applied to practical classroom examples. Topics examined include teaching resources, curriculum development, unit and lesson planning, classroom management, testing and assessment, and the use of technology in teaching. The course includes a 20-hour pre-practicum experience at an area school. This course is normally taken during the Senior year. Conducted in Spanish. Not open to students who received credit for SPN388. Prerequisites: The successful completion of the required EDU courses as well as the taking and passing of the three parts of the Massachusetts teachers test. This course is normally taken during the Senior year. Permission of the Secondary Ed Coordinator required.
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SPN 389 Methodology of Teaching Spanish 5-12 3 Credit(s)
This course will survey the history and theory of secondary foreign language teaching. Activities related to the teaching and assessment at the secondary level of the four skills of the language (speaking, listening, reading, writing) as well as its culture will be explored and practiced. A study of the National Standards, the Massachusetts Frameworks and the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines will be conducted and then applied to practical classroom examples. Topics examined include teaching resources, curriculum development, unit and lesson planning, classroom management, testing and assessment, and the use of technology in teaching. The course includes a 20 hours pre-practicum experience at an area school. Conducted in Spanish. Requirements: Normally taken during the Senior year. Prerequisite: Permission of the Secondary Ed Coordinator required.
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SPN 401 Introduction to Spanish Literature I 3 Credit(s)
A exploration of Peninsular Spanish literature revealing essential aspects of Spain’s value system (faith, reason, passion, society, art, etc.) and their effect on literary expression. The readings exemplify various genres (poetry, essay, novel, drama, short story) and are representative of major periods from the pre-medieval through the Golden Age. Conducted in Spanish. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: SPN350 or SPN351 or SPN353 or SPN354 or permission of the Department Chairperson.
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SPN 402 Introduction to Spanish Literature II 3 Credit(s)
Peninsular Spanish literature from the 18th century to the present. Readings, lectures and discussions in Spanish. This course together with SPN401 will satisfy the one-year Literature Sequence distribution requirement. Three lecture hours per week. Elective for Spanish minors. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: SPN 350 or SPN 351 or SPN 353 or SPN 354 or permission of the Department Chairperson.
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SPN 405 The Spanish-Speaking World Through Film 3 Credit(s)
A selection of films will be used as a source of meaningful cultural information to understand history, politics and social problems in the Spanish-speaking world. Emphasis will be placed on the themes of memory, immigration, exile, identity and oppression. Readings, lectures, script writing and discussions in Spanish will complement the films. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SPN 350 or SPN 351 or SPN 353 or SPN 354 or permission of the Department Chairperson.
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SPN 412 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics 3 Credit(s)
An introduction to the scientific study of the Spanish language. The course first briefly reviews the social history and current extension of Spanish, as well as the many dimensions of linguistic analysis. The main part of the course is devoted to exploring the sound system of Spanish, including dialectal and stylistic variation, orthography, and the sound changes from Latin to Spanish. Spanish and English are compared with regards to their sound systems and their Latinate vocabulary. Conducted in Spanish. Elective for Spanish minors. Typically offered every third semester. Prerequisite: SPN 350 or SPN 351 or SPN 353 or SPN 354 or permission of the Department Chairperson.
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SPN 415A The Culture of Spain 3 Credit(s)
An examination of the historical, political, intellectual, and cultural factors which have molded the Spanish people. Readings, lectures and discussions in Spanish. Three lectures hours per week. Elective for Spanish minors. Offered in alternate years.
Prerequisite: SPN350 or SPN351 or SPN353 or SPN354 or permission of the Department Chairperson.
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SPN 415A The Cultures of Spain 3 Credit(s)
An examination of the historical, political, intellectual, and cultural factors which have molded the Spanish people. Readings, lectures and discussions in Spanish. Three lectures hours per week. Elective for Spanish minors. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: SPN 350 or SPN 351 or SPN 353 or SPN 354 or permission of the Department Chairperson.
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SPN 416 Latin American Cultures 3 Credit(s)
This course examines the historical, political and cultural aspects of the cultures of the Hispanic-American world from ancient indigenous civilizations to the present day. It explores the interaction between Spain and its colonies, and study the United States and Hispanic-America, looking at the impact of racism and oppression on its cultures. Readings, lectures and discussions in Spanish. Three lecture hours per week. Elective for Spanish minors. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: SPN 350 or SPN 351 or SPN 353 or SPN 354 or permission of the Department Chairperson.
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SPN 417 Latin-American Literatures I 3 Credit(s)
An examination of the literary movements in Latin America from colonial days through independence. The course explores the interaction between Spain and Latin America, looking at the impact of discrimination, gender roles and colonial oppression on Hispanic American indigenous and mestizo cultures. Readings/discussions in Spanish. Three lecture hours per week. This course and SPN 418 satisfies the one-year literature sequence distribution requirement. Elective for Spanish minors. Offered alternate years.
Prerequisite: SPN 202 or equivalent.
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SPN 418 Latin American Literature II 3 Credit(s)
An examination of the literary movements in Latin America from modernism to the present. The course will explore the impact of discrimination, gender roles and class oppression in Latin America, and its interaction with the United States. Readings, lectures and discussions in Spanish. Three lecture hours per week. This course and SPN 417 will satisfy the one-year literature sequence distribution requirement. Elective for Spanish minors. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: SPN 202 or equivalent.
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SPN 420 U.S. Latinx Literature in Spanish 3 Credit(s) DPDS
This course is designed to introduce students to the diversity and richness of the 20th century Latinx cultures in the United States and to familiarize them with Latinx Literature. Class discussions and writing assignments will focus in textual interpretation and historical/cultural aspects of Latinx minority dealing with power dynamics that include ethniciity and gender issues. It will also consider the use of poetry as advocacy. This course will be conducted entirely in Spanish. Three lecture hours per week.
Pre-requisite: SPN350 or SPN351 or SPN353 or SPN354 or proficiency in Spanish above the intermediate level with permission of the Department’s Chairperson.
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SPN 450 Spanish Translation 3 Credit(s)
Development of the basic techniques needed for translation and interpretation. Considerable practice given to both translating into and from the native language (English/Spanish). Material will be taken from literary and non-literary genres and styles. Emphasis will be placed on command of appropriate professional lexicon and awareness of the relationship between language and culture. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: Any course in the SPN300 or 400 series, or equivalent proficiency in Spanish as determined by the World Languages and Cultures Department.
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SPN 480N Seminar in the Literatures of the Spanish-Speaking World 3 Credit(s)
Centered on group discussions of literary and critical works, the course presents topics chosen to promote in-depth understanding of various aspects of Hispanic literatures and culture. Perspectives may range from the traditional to the contemporary, from the mainstream to the marginal. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for SPN480. Prerequisite: Any course in the SPN300 or SPN400 series.
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SPN 490 Advanced Professional Spanish Across the Curriculum 3 Credit(s)
An interdisciplinary round table discussion course. Students will research and present professional materials from Spanish language sources relevant to courses taken outside the Foreign Languages Department. This course will integrate language study and use with the study of disciplinary content in the humanities and fine arts, in social and behavioral sciences and in professional and pre-professional programs. Prerequisite: SPN 350 or SPN 351 .
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SPN 495 Seminar in Linguistics 3 Credit(s)
This course provides advanced students with an opportunity to reflect more deeply on topics related to the Spanish language system or to the place of the language in society and culture. It covers various areas of language study not usually examined in lower level courses and will expand on topics covered in SPN412. Course topics may include Spanish/English contrastive linguistics, sociolinguistics of the Spanish-speaking world; and advanced Romance linguistics. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: or permission of the Department Chairperson.
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SPN 500 Directed Study in Spanish 3 Credit(s)
An individualized, in-depth course taking into account the needs and interests of the student and the areas of expertise of the faculty member supervising the directed study. Prerequisites: SPN 202 or SPN202Z, and permission of Department Chairperson.
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SPN 501 Senior Seminar With Thesis 3 Credit(s) W-III
Students will write a thesis pertaining to their chosen concentration. Progress will be assessed at weekly group discussions,which meet once per week. Students will be guided in research methods, in the process of writing and revising a thesis, and in writing for public presentation and presentation skills. Required of all World Language & Cultures majors in any of the Spanish concentrations.
Prerequisites: Three Spanish courses at the 400 level or permission of the Department Chairperson.
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WLC 203 The Spanish-Speaking World I 3 Credit(s) WC
An interdisciplinary introduction to the peoples and cultures of Spain. The course provides a panoramic overview of Hispanic culture in Spain through the study of a variety of cultural texts that include movies, music, newspaper and magazine articles, literary texts, and the Internet. Three hours of class work per week. Taught in English.
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WLC 204 The Spanish-speaking World II 3 Credit(s) WC
An interdisciplinary introduction to the history and cultures of Latin America. The course also notes the contrasts and similarities between the countries that comprise this vast and complex region through the study of a variety of cultural texts that include films, music, newspaper and magazine articles, literary texts, and the Internet. Three hours of class work per week. Class conducted in English with readings in English.
World Languages and Cultures
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SPN 375 Topics in the study of Latin America and Spain 3 Credit(s)
This course features in-depth study of cultural topics in Latin America or Spanish studies, which may include the study of literature and/or cultures of the Latin American world and their diaspora, and/or Spain, Portugal and Africa. The course topics will emphasize the analysis of authentic cultural texts, such as film, music, art, news, magazine articles, websites or literature. Conducted in Spanish. Repeatable for credit one time.
Prerequsite: SPN202 or equivalent.
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SPN 382 Latinx Immigration: Context and Representation 3 Credit(s) DPDS
This course is designed to introduce students to the impact of Latinx groups in the US and their struggles. A variety of narratives on immigration experiences are studied through testimonies, documentaries and films to showcase the origin of racial conflicts and inequality. Class discussions and writing assignments will deal with historical and cultural experiences of Latinx minority groups. This course will be conducted entirely in Spanish. Three lecture hours per week.
Pre-requisite: SPN351 or SPN353, or proficiency in Spanish above the intermediate level with permission of the Department’s Chairperson.
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WLC 120 Perspectives on World Cultures 3 Credit(s) WC
This course is an introduction to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our global community examining cultures outside the United States. Students will examine one or more global cultures and their worldviews, exploring the perceptions, practices and products of the culture(s) studied and acquiring an understanding of and sensitivity towards other cultural perspectives. Students will also compare and contrast the culture(s) studies with their own in order to challenge or deepen their understanding of their own worldviews and in order to prepare them to work in a globalized world. The course is in English and will have three lecture hours per week.
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WLC 130 Chinese Culture 3 Credit(s) WC
In this course, students will explore various aspects of contemporary Chinese culture in an attempt to better understand Chinese perspectives and worldviews. Students will examine Chinese cultural practices (religion, traditions, business etiquette, foodways, etc.) and products, such as literature, music, film, and the arts. Taught in English. Three lecture hours per week.
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WLC 190H Honors Seminar in World Cultures 3 Credit(s) WC
A variety of cultural artifacts, such as films, songs, literature, media, and/or works of art will be used to explore in depth the diverse historical, political and social forces that have shaped one or more world cultures outside the United States. Students will analyze and think critically about authentic materials and develop intercultural competency. The course will be taught in English and will have three lecture hours per week. This course is open to students in the Commonwealth Honors Program and other students by permission.
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WLC 251 Continental European Literature I 3 Credit(s) CEA
A study of selected works of European literature from medieval times to the 18th century, read in English translation. Literary works will be treated in terms of genres and themes, and contextualized in their time periods. Students will also attempt to write a creative piece in the style of one of the genres studied (poem, play, narrative, etc.) and will attend or participate in a literary event on or off campus. Lectures and discussions in English. Three lecture hours per week.
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WLC 252 Continental European Literature II 3 Credit(s) CEA
Continuation of WLC 251 . A study of selected works of European literature from the 19th century through the present day, read in English translation. Literary works will be treated in terms of genres and themes, and contextualized in their time periods. Students will also write a creative piece in the style of one of the genres studies (poem, play, narrative, etc.) and will attend or participate in a literary event on or off campus. Lectures and discussions in English. Three lecture hours per week.
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WLC 300 Introduction to Translation 3 Credit(s)
This course offers an introduction to the history, theory, and practice of translation. Students will learn the basic techniques needed for effective translation and will practice translating materials from a variety of fields and styles into and from the source and target languages. Translation theory and career options will also be addressed. Emphasis will be placed on command of appropriate professional lexicon and awareness of the relationship between language and culture. Prerequisite: or or or permission of the department chair.
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