Spanish (SPA)

SPA-101:  Practical Spanish I  (3 Credits)  

The aim of these courses is to facilitate the learning of the Spanish language through total immersion. Emphasis is on building a practical vocabulary and the ability to function in Mexico, in Spain or in other variety Spanish-speaking countries. Offered only through Study Abroad Programs.

SPA-102:  Practical Spanish II  (3 Credits)  

The aim of these courses is to facilitate the learning of the Spanish language through total immersion. Emphasis is on building a practical vocabulary and the ability to function in Mexico, in Spain or in other Spanish-speaking countries. Offered only through Study Abroad Programs.

SPA-111:  Elementary Spanish I  (3 Credits)  

For those students who have not previously studied Spanish. This course provides opportunities for the development of the fundamental skills: reading, speaking, listening, and writing. Students are also introduced to the cultures of the 21 Spanish speaking countries. Conducted primarily in Spanish.

Fulfills Core Requirement in Foreign Languages.  
Theme: Building Global Awareness.  
SPA-112:  Elementary Spanish II  (3 Credits)  
Pre-requisite(s): SPA-111, placement exam result or permission of department chair is required.  

This course, a continuation of SPA-111, provides further opportunities for the development of the fundamental skills: reading, speaking, listening, and writing. Continued introduction to the cultures of the 21 Spanish-speaking countries. Conducted primarily in Spanish.

Fulfills Core Requirement in Foreign Languages.  
Theme: Building Global Awareness.  
SPA-205:  Intermediate Spanish I  (3 Credits)  
Pre-requisite(s): SPA-112, placement exam result or permission of department chair is required.  

For students who have pursued Spanish in high school for three to four years, or who have completed SPA-112. The aim of this course is to consolidate previous language study into a functional body of knowledge, supplementing the review of Spanish grammar with cultural readings, increased oral proficiency, and writing skills. Conducted in Spanish.

Fulfills Core Requirement in Foreign Languages.  
Theme: Building Global Awareness.  
SPA-206:  Intermediate Spanish II  (3 Credits)  
Pre-requisite(s): SPA-205, placement exam result or permission of department chair is required.  

This course continues the work begun in SPA-205 consolidating previous language study into a functional body of knowledge, supplementing the review of Spanish grammar with cultural readings, increased oral proficiency, and writing skills. Conducted in Spanish.

Fulfills Core Requirement in Foreign Languages.  
Theme: Building Global Awareness.  
SPA-208:  Spanish for the Professions  (3 Credits)  
Pre-requisite(s): SPA-205 or permission of department chair is required. Open to all students who fulfill the pre-requisite, but priority given to NUR, HCA, ADJ, SWK majors.  

This course focuses on issues related to delivering healthcare and service to Spanish-speakers, including the acquisition of specialized vocabulary and grammar contextualized in real-world scenarios. Required for those in the Spanish for the Health and Services Professions minor and for those participating the Salve short-term study abroad in the Dominican Republic. Conducted in Spanish.

Fulfills Core Requirement in Foreign Languages.  
Theme: Defining the American Experience.  
SPA-241:  Communication and Cultures I  (3 Credits)  
Pre-requisite(s): SPA-206, placement exam result or permission of instructor is required.  

This course seeks to consolidate student learning in the four skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening through engagement with the five critical areas of language-learning: communication, cultures, connections, comparisons and communities. Students will review and expand their knowledge of Spanish through class discussion and writing assignments related to film, literature, and media from the Spanish-speaking world. Conducted in Spanish.

Fulfills Core Requirement in Foreign Languages.  
Theme: Building Global Awareness.  
SPA-242:  Communication and Cultures II  (3 Credits)  
Pre-requisite(s): SPA-241, placement exam result or permission of instructor is required.  

This course continues the work begun in SPA-241 to consolidate student learning in the four skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening through engagement with the five critical areas of language-learning: communication, cultures, connections, comparisons and communities. Students will review and expand their knowledge of Spanish through class discussion and writing assignments related to film, literature, and media from the Spanish-speaking world. Conducted in Spanish.

Fulfills Core Requirement in Foreign Languages.  
Theme: Building Global Awareness.  
SPA-245:  Introduction to Linguistics  (3 Credits)  

Introduces the study of language and its subcomponents: syntax, semantics, morphology, phonetics, and phonology. Focuses on how these components of language work and interact to inform linguistic systems from various world languages. Applies this knowledge to the study of language use in social contexts and human interaction, writing systems, language change, and language acquisition. Conducted in English.

Cross-listed with: FRN-245 and LIN-245.  
SPA-305:  Spanish American Cultures and Civilizations  (3 Credits)  
Pre-requisite(s): SPA-242 or permission of instructor is required.  

This course examines the development of Spanish American nations, from pre- Columbian times through Independence and up to modern times. In addition to the study of their history, economics, and politics, students will explore their social and cultural identities and expression, in both past and contemporary manifestations. This course consists of lectures, readings, student research, and presentations, as well as films and other media resources. Conducted in Spanish.

Fulfills Core Requirement in Foreign Languages.  
Theme: Building Global Awareness.  
SPA-306:  Spanish Culture and Civilization  (3 Credits)  
Pre-requisite(s): SPA-242 or permission of instructor is required.  

A course concerned with the study of geography, history, and economic life in Spain as they relate to the literature, fine arts, and life of the people of Spain. Lectures are supplemented by discussions, and the presentation of related cultural materials, videos, newspapers and films. Conducted in Spanish.

Fulfills Core Requirement in Foreign Languages.  
Theme: What is Western Heritage?-Ancient and Modern.  
SPA-307:  Spanish for Business and Finance  (3 Credits)  
Pre-requisite(s): SPA-206 or permission of instructor is required.  

The aim of this course is to facilitate the use of the Spanish language in commerce, banking, tourism, and other businesses. Emphasis is placed on economic, managerial, and technical terms most likely to be met in dealing with international markets.

Fulfills Core Requirement in Foreign Languages.  
SPA-308:  Teaching a Modern Foreign Language  (3 Credits)  

Explores theories of second language acquisition and presents language teaching methodologies and their applications with regard to the concepts of proficiency and the communicative language classroom. Concepts will be applied through crafting, sharing and discussing individual classroom activities, assessments, lesson and unit plans. Teaching demonstrations by students provide practical experience in the classroom setting for future language teachers. Conducted in English. French and/or Spanish major or minor is required.

Cross-listed with: FRN-308 and LIN-308.  
SPA-311:  Masters of Spanish American Literature  (3 Credits)  
Pre-requisite(s): SPA-242 or permission of instructor.  

Master works of Spanish American literature from all genres are explored in their historical context, with a focus on the period from modernism to contemporary pieces. Students refine their language skills through readings, group assignments, dialogue in class, written assignments, and research. Conducted in Spanish.

Fulfills Core Requirement in Foreign Languages.  
Theme: Engaging Creative, Aesthetics and Spiritual Experience.  
SPA-312:  Masterpieces of Spanish Literature  (3 Credits)  
Pre-requisite(s): SPA-242 or permission of instructor is required.  

Master works of the major Spanish writers, including Poema de Mio Cid, Libro de Buen Amor, Libro del Conde Lucanor, la Celestina, el Quijote, and others are studied. Conducted in Spanish.

Fulfills Core Requirement in Foreign Languages.  
Theme: Engaging Creative, Aesthetic and Spiritual Experience.  
SPA-320:  Hispanic Issues  (1 Credits)  

A one-credit pro-seminar discussing issues of relevance to the Hispanic communities of Rhode Island featuring speakers from both the Salve community and the broader Rhode Island community. Students will dialogue about their experiences in their community placements and gain additional knowledge from that sharing. Must be completing minor in Spanish for the Health and Service Professions.

SPA-322:  Contemporary Hispanic Life: Total Immersion  (3 Credits)  

By means of experiential observation, readings, and research, students engage in discussions of current events in the Spanish speaking world using Spanish. Offered only through study abroad programs.

Fulfills Core Requirement in Foreign Languages.  
Theme: Building Global Awareness.  
SPA-323:  Contemporary Caribbean Life: Total Immersion  (3 Credits)  
Pre-requisite(s): SPA-208 is required. Offered during summer study abroad in Dominican Republic. Open to all students who fulfill the pre-requisite, but priority given to NUR, HCA, ADJ, CJC, and SWK majors.  
Co-requisite(s): SPA-325 is required.  

A study of the culture and society of the Dominican Republic and neighboring Spanish-speaking countries. Conducted in Spanish.

SPA-325:  Community Partnership: Theory and Engagement  (3 Credits)  
Pre-requisite(s): SPA-208 is required. Offered during summer study abroad in the Dominican Republic. Open to all students who fulfill the pre-requisite, but priority given to NUR, HCA, ADJ,CJC and SWK majors.  
Co-requisite(s): SPA-323 is required.  

A theoretical and practical course designed to foster the development of students' capacity for action and reflection about the reality, problems, and principle interacting social agents in the Dominican community environment. Conducted in Spanish. Study Abroad.

SPA-330:  Practicum in Elementary Language Instruction  (1 Credits)  
Pre-requisite(s): SCD-320 and SCD-321 are required.  

This clinical experience at the elementary level enables teacher education candidates to observe in local classrooms for evidence of the elements and principles learned in prior education courses required for the major. In addition, students will be able to contrast this experience with previous experience at the middle and secondary levels in SCD-298 and SCD-321 respectively. Candidates are required to write formal reflections of observations, as well as to engage in and reflect upon initial teaching experiences, employing principles learned in SCD-320.

Cross-listed with: FRN-330.  
SPA-360:  Advanced Conversation  (3 Credits)  
Pre-requisite(s): SPA-242 or permission of instructor is required.  

This course is designed to provide students and prospective teachers of Spanish greater facility in oral Spanish and auditory comprehension. Fluency of expression and ease of comprehension will be developed through group discussions, interviews, debates, film and literature. Conducted in Spanish.

Fulfills Core Requirement in Foreign Languages.  
Theme: Building Global Awareness.  
SPA-399:  Special Topics  (3 Credits)  
Pre-requisite(s): SPA-242 or permission of instructor is required.  

These courses offer the opportunity for in-depth study of an area determined by student interest including Hispanic film, contemporary Spain, and Spanish American countries.

Fulfills Core Requirement in Foreign Languages.  
SPA-421:  The Hispanic Caribbean  (3 Credits)  
Pre-requisite(s): SPA-242 or permission of instructor is required.  

This course will provide students with an in-depth study of the three island nations that compose the Hispanic Caribbean. The similarities and differences between these countries will be articulated through the study of their cultures, history, art, music, humor, religion, and literary texts, both historical and contemporary. Conducted in Spanish.

Fulfills Core Requirement in Foreign Languages.  
Theme: Building Global Awareness.  
SPA-450:  Capstone  (3 Credits)  

The Spanish Capstone course engages the skills that students have developed in earlier Core courses in the Liberal Arts and in University Seminars to analyze texts (books, films, articles, etc.) and to write and speak about those texts in Spanish. In addition, this capstone course will study a culture or cultures outside of the United States. Students will also engage Core themes. Cross-listed with appropriate upper-level Spanish course. Senior academic standing is required.

SPA-499:  Thesis  (3 Credits)  

For the advanced student, individual researches and reports on areas of special interest not offered in the curriculum. Advanced standing, acceptance of project by a member of the faculty and permission of the department chair is required.