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Spanish Course Offerings
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• Note the courses
which are offered Fall 2008 |
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Beginning / Intermediate
Courses
course descriptions
FLS 101: First Semester Spanish •
FLS 102: Second Semester Spanish •
FLS 203: Intermediate Spanish •
FLS 204: Spanish Composition and Conversation •
FLS 220: Selected Readings in Hispanic Literature •
FLS 230: Spanish Civilization
FLS 231: Spanish-American Civilization |
Advanced
Courses
course
descriptions
FLS 306: Cont. Hispanic Society through Communications •
FLS 307: Professional Spanish
FLS 321: Spanish Literature
FLS 322: Spanish American Literature
FLS 341: The Spanish Language
FLS 390: Seminar in Spanish •
FLS 489: The Teaching of Foreign Languages
FLS 493: Senior Spanish Seminar
Tentative
Spring 2009 Course Offerings: FLS 101, 102, 203, 204, 220, 231, 307, 308, 322, 493. |
| Beginning and Intermediate Courses |
FLS 101 / First Semester Spanish Introduction
to Spanish language and Hispanic cultures with emphasis on understanding,
speaking, reading, and writing. (4 credits)
FLS 102 / Second Semester Spanish A
continuation of FLS 101. Prerequisite: FLS 101 or equivalent.
(4 credits)
FLS 203 / Intermediate Spanish A
course designed to improve communication and comprehension skills
in Spanish, review and refine knowledge of basic grammar, broaden
vocabulary and increase familiarity with Hispanic cultures.
Prerequisite: FLS 102 or equivalent. (4 credits)
FLS 204 / Composition and Conversation Practice
in speaking, understanding, reading and writing everyday Spanish.
Increased understanding of the Hispanic world through reading
and discussion. Prerequisite: FLS 203 or equivalent. (4 credits)
FLS 220 /
Selected Readings in Hispanic Literatures The
reading and discussion of works of Hispanic literature representative
of various literary genres, with emphasis on the techniques
of literary analysis. Prerequisite: FLS 204. (4 credits)
FLS 230 /
Spanish Civilization A
course intended to further the student's knowledge of the varied
elements of Spanish history and culture. Lectures and individual
oral participation in Spanish. Prerequisite: FLS 204. (4 credits)
FLS 231 /
Spanish-American Civilization A
course intended to further the student's knowledge of the varied
elements of Spanish-American history and culture. Lectures and
individual participation in Spanish. Prerequisite: FLS 204.
(4 credits)
FLS
250 / Topics in Hispanic Literature and the Fine Arts Study
of selected works of Hispanic literature in English translation
and of their correlates in the visual arts and/or music. No
knowledge of Spanish required. May not be counted toward a major
or minor in Spanish. The topic, Spanish America in Literature
and the Arts, may be used to fulfill the Fine Arts//Fine Arts-Literature
and the Global Cultures and Perspectives component of the General
Education Requirements. (3 credits) |
FLS
306 / Contemporary Hispanic Society through Communications Latin
American and Spanish newspapers, magazines, radio, television,
and films are used to build more advanced language skills and
to familiarize the student with the modern-day Hispanic world.
Prerequisite: FLS 204. (4 credits)
FLS
307/ Professional Spanish A
study of the Spanish language as it is used in the international
business world, including writing of business letters and general
commercial terminology. Prerequisite: FLS 204. (3 credits)
FLS 321 / Spanish Literature A
study of representative works of the literature of Spain from
the Middle Ages to the present. Prerequisite: FLS 220. (3 credits)
FLS 322 / Spanish-American Literature A
study of representative works of the literature of Spanish America
from the Encounter to the present. Prerequisite: FLS 220. (3
credits)
FLS 341 / The Spanish Language An
introduction to the historical development of the Spanish language
through the study of linguistics, phonetics and philology. Prerequisite:
FLS 204. (3 credits)
FLS 390 / Seminar in Spanish A
study of selected themes or issues in Spanish or Spanish American
literatures, language, or civilization. May be repeated for
credit if the topic varies. Prerequisite: one course from the
following: FLS 220, 230, or 231. (3 credits)
FLS
489 / The Teaching of Foreign Languages A
study of the methods of teaching foreign languages in secondary
schools. A field component is required. May not be counted toward
a major or minor in the Department of Foreign Languages and
Literatures. Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education. (3
credits)
FLS 493 / Senior Spanish Seminar A
senior-level capstone course which integrates knowledge and
skills from previous Spanish courses. Language skills (speaking,
listening, writing, reading) are refined as depth and nuance
are added to the understanding of Hispanic history, literature,
culture and contemporary events. Prerequisites: FLS 220, senior
standing and consent of the Chair of the Department. |
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Valparaiso University
Department of Foreign Languages
& Literatures
113 Meier Hall
Valparaiso, IN, 46383
Tel: 219.464.5341 • Fax: 219.464.5692 • e-mail
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