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| SPA 110 - Introductory Spanish I |
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Introductory Spanish I Prerequisite: None A multi-media approach to learning Spanish using video, audio tapes, computer software, and the laboratory. This course introduces students to Hispanic cultures as they acquire basic skills in the language. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture World Language and Cultures Department Course Attributes: CSUS Common Course, Language |
| SPA 111 - Introductory Spanish II |
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Introductory Spanish II Prerequisite:One Year of High School Spanish, or SPA 110 Or SPA 113 or Consent of Instructor Continuation of SPA 110: Introductory Spanish I. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture World Language and Cultures Department Course Attributes: CSUS Common Course, Language |
| SPA 113 - Career Spanish I |
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Career Spanish I Prerequisite: None Note: SPA 113/114 fulfills college entrance requirement Course designed for those in medical field, business, law enforcement, social work, and teaching. Textbook covers basic grammar of regular beginner's course, accompanied by workbooks and tapes (with vocabulary, dialogues and exercises) on each of above fields. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture World Language and Cultures Department Course Attributes: Language |
| SPA 114 - Career Spanish II |
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Career Spanish II Prerequisite: SPA 113 Note: SPA 113/114 fulfills college entrance requirement Continuation of SPA 113: Career Spanish I. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture World Language and Cultures Department Course Attributes: Language |
| SPA 1XX - Spanish Elective |
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Spanish Elective Prerequisite: Transfer Credit Evaluation Only 0.500 TO 6.000 Credit hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture |
| SPA 210 - Intermediate Spanish I |
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Intermediate Spanish I Prerequisites: Two Years of HS Spanish or SPA 111 Or SPA 114 or Consent of Instructor Using a multi-media approach, students review and refine skills in Spanish as they continue to learn about the Hispanic world. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture World Language and Cultures Department Course Attributes: CSUS Common Course, Language |
| SPA 211 - Intermediate Spanish II |
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Intermediate Spanish II Prerequisite: SPA 210 or Consent of Instructor Continuation of SPA 210: Intermediate Spanish I. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture World Language and Cultures Department Course Attributes: CSUS Common Course, Language |
| SPA 213 - Continuing Spanish Career I |
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Continuing Spanish For Careers I Prerequisite: None Course is designed for students who have studied basic Spanish grammar and want to expand on these skills while acquiring specific vocabulary and knowledge pertaining to the following careers: social services, medical services, teaching, law enforcement, business. Emphasis is on conversation. Students will prepare skits for videotaping as part of their midterm and final exams. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture World Language and Cultures Department Course Attributes: Language |
| SPA 214 - Continuing Spanish Career II |
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Continuing Spanish for Careers II Prerequisite: SPA 213 Continuation of SPA 213: Continuing Spanish for Careers I. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture World Language and Cultures Department Course Attributes: Language |
| SPA 219 - Screen Cultures |
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Hispanic Screen Cultures: From FIlm to the Internet Prerequisite:None Elective course for the Film Studies minor. Exposure to Hispanic culture through the viewing and analyzing of a selection of critically acclaimed films from Latin America and Spain, shown in their original language versions, with English subtitles, and covering a wide range of topics. STUDENTS MAJORING IN SPANISH MUST SUBMIT THE WRITTEN WORK IN SPANISH. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Online World Language and Cultures Department Course Attributes: LAC T1A-Arts in Context |
| SPA 231 - Spanish for Business |
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Spanish for Business Prerequisites:SPA 111 or Permission of the instructor or chair Spanish for business is designed to prepare students for successful communication in the Spanish-speaking business world. This course will introduce the student to essential Spanish business terminology and language used in business settings and will help the student develop cross-cultural communication skills. The course will incorporate a variety of learning strategies,including discussion, writing, presentation, listening, and cross-cultural analysis, among others. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture World Language and Cultures Department |
| SPA 232 - Spanish for Health Services |
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Spanish for Health Services Prerequisites: SPA 111 or permission of the instructor or chair Spanish for Health Services is designed to prepare students for successful communication in Spanish within the health field. This course will introduce the student to essential Spanish medical terminology and language used in health settings and will help the student develop cross-cultural communication skills used frequently in the medical field. The course will incorporate a variety of learning strategies, including discussion, writing, presentation, listening, and cross-cultural analysis, among others. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture World Language and Cultures Department |
| SPA 233 - Spanish for Social Serices |
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Spanish for Social Services Prerequisites: SPA 111 or permission of the instructor or Chair Spanish for Social Services is designed to prepare students for successful communication in Spanish within the social services field. This course will introduce the student to essential Spanish terminology and language used in social services settings and will help the student develop cross-cultural communication skills in this field. The course will incorporate a variety of learning strategies, including discussion, writing, presentation, listening, and cross-cultural analysis, among others. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture World Language and Cultures Department |
| SPA 2XX - Spanish Elective |
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Spanish Elective Prerequisite: Transfer Credit Evaluation Only 0.500 TO 6.000 Credit hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture |
| SPA 310 - Advanced Spanish I |
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Advanced Spanish I Prerequisite: SPA 211 or Consent of Instructor Course will offer an intensive grammar review within a proficiency based context. Emphasis will be on task-performance, supplemented by multi-media materials and practice in the language laboratory. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture World Language and Cultures Department Course Attributes: Language |
| SPA 311 - Advanced Spanish II |
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Advanced Spanish II Prerequisite: SPA 310 or Consent of Instructor Course will continue to offer an intensive grammar review within proficiency-based context. Emphasis will be on task-performance, supplemented by multi-media materials and practice in the language laboratory. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture World Language and Cultures Department Course Attributes: Language |
| SPA 312 - Span Conversation/Composition |
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Spanish Conversation And Composition Prerequisite: SPA 311 or Consent of Instructor The objective of this course will be to engage in debates and conversation that will enhance not only language abilities, but also reasoning and persuasion. All students will be encouraged to form and to express well-grounded opinions, both orally and in writing. Throughout the course, we will analyze not only the content of the readings, but also their rhetorical structure, paying particular attention to new vocabulary, grammatical patterns, and linguistic nuances. Note: May be repeated for credit with a change in content. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Seminar World Language and Cultures Department Course Attributes: Middle Level Writing Intensive |
| SPA 313 - Conversation And Comp II |
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Spanish Conversation & Composition II Prerequisite: SPA 311 or Consent of Instructor The objectives of this course will be to engage in debates and conversation that will enhance not only linguistics abilities, but also reasoning and persuasion. Writing assignments will emphasize use of brainstorming and refinement of point of view. Note: May be repeated for credit with a change of content. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture World Language and Cultures Department Course Attributes: Middle Level Writing Intensive |
| SPA 315 - Spanish/Spanish-Speaking Stds |
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Spanish For Spanish-Speaking Students Prerequisite: None Note: Taught in Spanish. May be repeated for credit with change in content. Designed to improve command of the language by native speakers. Grammar, composition and readings on Hispanic literature and culture. (may substitute for 310 or 311) 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture World Language and Cultures Department |
| SPA 316 - Spanish Civilization |
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Spanish Civilization Prerequisite: SPA 311 or Consent of Instructor Study of development of Spanish culture. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture World Language and Cultures Department |
| SPA 317 - Hispanic Cultures |
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Hispanic Cultures Prerequisites: SPA 311 or Persmission of the Chair & approved Spanish Stage 2 Writing Intensive course A course designed to acquaint the student with the rich cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. We will cover a broad range of topics that will provide us with the tools to explore Spain & Latin America from a critical perspective that is informed by primary sources as well as by modern views of historical and political events. We will chart the rise of creole pride,independence movements and today's resistance to cultural and economic neo-imperialism. We will also delve into the controversies that surround class, exile, immigration,democratization, cultural pluralism, and idenity. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture World Language and Cultures Department Course Attributes: Writing Intensive |
| SPA 318 - Latin American Civilization |
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Latin American Civilization Prerequisite: SPA 311 or Consent of Instructor Study of development of Latin American culture. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture World Language and Cultures Department |
| SPA 320 - Spanish Literature I |
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Spanish Literature I Prerequisite: SPA 312 or 313 Introduction to Hispanic literature in historical-cultural perspective. Students taking this course to meet the writing intensive requirement in the Spanish major must enroll in SPA 320, not LAS 320. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture World Language and Cultures Department Course Attributes: Writing Intensive |
| SPA 321 - Spanish Literature II |
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Spanish Literature II Prerequisite: SPA 312 or 313 and 320 A survey of Spanish literature in historical-cultural perspective. Students taking this course to meet the writing intensive requirement in the Spanish major must enroll in SPA 321, not LAS 321. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture World Language and Cultures Department Course Attributes: Writing Intensive |
| SPA 323 - Readings Latin Amer Literature |
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Readings In Latin American Literature Prerequisite: SPA 320 or Consent of Instructor Note: This course may be repeated for credit with change in topic. Course will emphasize theme, style and society in the works of Latin American authors. Taught in English or Spanish. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture World Language and Cultures Department Course Attributes: GER IC2-Cultural Traditions 2 |
| SPA 335 - Border Cultures |
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Border Cultures & Shifting Frontiers Prerequisite: LAC Student with T1A, T1LT, T1H or T1SS course or ELAC student The surge in immigration and the constant shuffle of ideas and goods along the United States and Mexico border (following the North American Free Trade Agreement in 1994) fueled the dreams, hopes, and fears associated with open markets, porous borders, and the coexistence of diverse societies. Drawing on a variety of texts, including Iberian, Latin American, and Latino literature, history, and film, in this course we investigate the issues arising from social interactions along borders and boundaries of various types. These issues encompass, though are not limited to religious, linquistic, gendered, and sexual differences. Among the course texts are included accounts of the interactions between Christian and Muslim Iberians and Spanish soldiers and Amerindian societies. The readings will also include landmark writings by Chicana authors, and contemporary novels about the impact of narco-culture on the production of gendered identities and the relation between humans and the environment. Novels and short stories include the work of Roberto Bolano (2666: A Novel), J. Pablo Villalobos (Down the Rabbit Hole), and Carlos Fuentes (The Crystal Frontier). Other texts studied include film, documentaries, and music. This course is taught in English. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Seminar World Language and Cultures Department Course Attributes: LAC T2CP-Cultural Perspective |
| SPA 356 - America Latina |
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America Latina: Estrucura, Cambio Y Desarrollo Prerequisite: None Analysis of the development of economic, social, and political structure. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture World Language and Cultures Department |
| SPA 365 - Hispanic Studies: Select Topic |
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Hispanic Studies: Selected Topics Prerequisite: None Note: This course may be repeated for credit with change in topic. Selected topics in literature, language and culture. Taught in English or Spanish. 1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture World Language and Cultures Department |
| SPA 3XX - Spanish Elective |
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Spanish Elective Prerequisite: Transfer Credit Evaluation Only 0.500 TO 6.000 Credit hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture |
| SPA 401 - Phonetics |
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Phonetics Prerequisite: SPA 310-311 or Consent of Instructor Course designed to make student aware of intonation patterns and sound differences between English and Spanish to diagnose and correct individual speech problems. Includes laboratory work. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture World Language and Cultures Department |
| SPA 402 - Syntax |
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Syntax Prerequisite: SPA 310-311 or Consent of Instructor Designed to increase student's grammatical proficiency emphasizing the unique features of Spanish grammar. Will stress composition aimed at accuracy of expression. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture World Language and Cultures Department |
| SPA 403 - Spanish/English Translation |
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Spanish/English Translation Prerequisite: SPA 311 or SPA 315 or consent of instructor; LAC student with two Tier II courses or ELAC student SPA 403 is an introduction to the art and science of translation, in particular, from Spanish into English. As background, we will read about the history and development of translation into a specialized field. We start with an overview of the translator's task. We will then look into different approaches to translation, paying special attention to the elements that comprise a text, in order to distinguish between form and meaning, implicit meaning, and literal vs. figurative senses. Note: This course may be repeated for credit with change in readings. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture World Language and Cultures Department Course Attributes: LAC T3-LiberalArts Experience |
| SPA 404 - Spanish Translation & Interpr. |
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Spanish Translation & Interpretation Prerequisite: SPA 311 or Chair approval and at least two Tier II courses or ELAC student An introduction to the art and science of translation (written) & interpretation (oral) both from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish. As background, we will read about the history and development of translation into a specialized field. We continue with an overview of the translator's & interpreter's tasks and responsibilities and then look into different techniques of translation, paying special attention to the elements that comprise a text, in order to identify idioms and structures and to distinguish between form and meaning, implicit meaning, and literal vs. figurative senses. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture World Language and Cultures Department Course Attributes: LAC T3-LiberalArts Experience |
| SPA 415 - Spa Med Interpret &Translation |
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Spanish Medical Interpreting and Translation Prerequisite: HSC 225 This course forms part of a series of required courses for the Spanish Medical Interpreting Minor. In this course, students will begin with an overview of the U.S. Healthcare System as well as national ethics and standards for healthcare interpreters. Students will gain knowledge in theoretical and practical medical interpreting skills, protocols and requirements as well as legal interpreting in healthcare. Students will earn and employ medical terminology in ten human body systems: musculoskeletal, integumentary, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, immune, digestive, urinary and reproductive, as well as terminology used in medical tests and procedures. They will also learn the common Latin and Greek roots and affixes found in medical terms. This course will also explore special topics such as HIPPA, universal precautions and differential diagnosis, and will ultimately prepare students for medical interpreter certification. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Health Sciences and Nursing Department |
| SPA 430 - Methd Teach Foreign Lang K-12 |
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Methods Of Teaching Foreign Language K-12 Prerequisite: One from: SPA 311, 315, FRE 311, or Consent of Instructor Course designed to introduce student to current methodologies (K-12) with special emphasis given to the proficiency-oriented classroom. Emphasis placed on rapidly changing contemporary pedagogy. Course includes readings taught in English, awareness of professional journals and organizations, observation of FL classes, and a class project. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture World Language and Cultures Department |
| SPA 470 - Global Travel Prep |
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Global Travel Preparation Prerequisites: None This course provides the foundation for educational travel to Spain or a country in Latin America through a general introduction to the history and culture of the country to be visited. 1.000 Credit hours 1.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture World Language and Cultures Department |
| SPA 471 - Voyages in Hispanic Studies |
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Voyages in Hispanic Studies: International Travel Course Prerequisite: None Corequisite: SPA 470 Voyages in Hispanic Studies is an international travel course offering an in-depth perspective of the culture and history of Spain or a select Latin America country. The course includes visits to historical sites, museums, and other cultural sites. Trips normally last eight to ten days. particular itineraries, travel dates, and arrangements vary each time the course is offered. SPA 470 must be taken in the same session. SPA 471 may be repeated wiht a different itinerary, but only three credits of SPA 471 may be applied toward the Spanish major. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture World Language and Cultures Department |
| SPA 480 - Independent Study |
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Independent Study Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor Independent study in literature or linguistics. 1.000 TO 6.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 6.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study World Language and Cultures Department |
| SPA 490 - Internship |
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Internship Prerequisite: Department approval. Students serve as aides, usually in first and second year classes. Objective is to give students practical experience in a classroom setting. 1.000 TO 6.000 Credit hours 2.000 TO 12.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Internship World Language and Cultures Department |
| SPA 492 - Directed Study |
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Directed Study Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor 1.000 TO 6.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 6.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study World Language and Cultures Department |
| SPA 493 - Community Field Experience |
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Field Experience Written Consent required from Dean, Dept. Chair, Instructor 1.000 TO 6.000 Credit hours 2.000 TO 12.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Field Instruction World Language and Cultures Department |
| SPA 495 - Field Experience |
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Field Experience Prerequisite: Approval of Department Note: Open only to advanced students with Dept. approval. 1.000 TO 6.000 Credit hours 2.000 TO 12.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Field Instruction World Language and Cultures Department |
| SPA 4XX - Spanish Elective |
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Spanish Elective Prerequisite: Transfer Credit Evaluation Only 0.500 TO 6.000 Credit hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture |
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