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Foreign Languages @ DYC |
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Spanish |
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The minor in Spanish is designed to give students the opportunity to acquire an intermediate or higher level of proficiency. Student who begin Spanish at D'Youville will be required to take the first two years of Spanish. Students exempt from elementary courses (Spanish 101, 102) will be required to take more advanced courses at the 200-level.
Required courses:
SPA 101-102 Spanish Level I and II SPA 201-202 Spanish Level III and IV
A. Students exempt from SPA 101 will take the following courses: SPA 102 Spanish Level II SPA 201-202 Spanish Level III and IV SPA 211 Conversation & Composition
B. Students exempt from SPA 101-102 will take the following courses: SPA 201-202 Spanish Level III and IV SPA 211 Conversation & Composition
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any 200 or higher-level course taught in Spanish.
Several major fields of study are enhanced by a minor in second language professional studies. Nursing, social work and business fields have a need for professionals who are able to communicate in Spanish. A minor in Spanish for the Health Professions makes a graduate more employable in many areas of the country where Spanish is spoken by a significant number of persons. This minor will provide not only linguistic competence but an understanding of sociocultural aspects of these ethnic groups, which is essential to a professional's ability to work with Spanish-speaking persons.
A. Students not exempt from SPA 101-102 will take the following courses: SPA 101-102 Spanish Level I and II SPA 225-226 Spanish for Health Professions
B. Students exempt from SPA 101 will take the following courses: SPA 102 Spanish Level II SPA 225-226 Spanish for Health Professions SPA 211 Conversation & Composition
C. Students exempt from SPA 101-102 will take the following courses: SPA 225-226 Spanish for Health Professions SPA 211 Conversation & Composition
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any 200 or higher-level course taught in Spanish.
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SPA 101 Level I (3) This introductory course teaches the basic skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. For students who have never had Spanish or who have had one year of high school Spanish. Offered in the fall and spring semesters.
SPA 102 Level II (3) This course is a continuation of SPA 101. Prerequisite: SPA 101 or two years high school Spanish Offered in the spring semester. |
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SPA 115 Spanish Communication for Native Speakers (3) This course is designed for students who are native Spanish speakers and for those students who have near-native language skills and receive permission from the instructor. Emphasis is placed on grammar, written and oral communication in standard Spanish, and reading and composition skills. Offered as needed.
SPA 116 Spanish for Native Speakers (3) This course is a continuation of SPA 115. Offered as needed.
SPA 201 Level III (3) This course explores more advanced grammar and intensive practice in basic communication skills. Prerequisite: SPA 102 or three years of high school Spanish with a grade of A or better. Offered as needed.
SPA 202 Level IV (3) This course is a continuation of SPA 201. Prerequisite: SPA 201 or four years of high school Spanish with a grade of A or better. Offered as needed.
SPA 211 Conversation and Composition (3) This course is designed to give students already familiar with Spanish a greater opportunity for oral and written expression. It includes a review of grammar but assumes the students are already knowledgeable in this area. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or four years of high school Spanish or permission of the instructor |
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Offered as needed.
SPA 215 Hispanics in the U.S. (3) The course explores the life and culture of people of Hispanic origin who live in the U.S.: Chicanos, Puerto Ricans and Cubans. Attention is given to Spanish language skills, reading, composition and conversation. Prerequisites: SPA 202 or four years of high school Spanish, or permission of instructor Offered as needed.
SPA 225 Spanish for Health Professions (3) This second-level course is directed to helping students acquire communicative competence in the area of health. Special emphasis on vocabulary, situational conversation, and written forms of communication. Prerequisite: SPA 101102 or equivalent or permission of the instructor Offered as needed.
SPA 226 Spanish for Health Professions II (3) This course is a continuation of SPA 225. Prerequisite: SPA 225 or permission of instructor Offered as needed.
SPA 250 Cross Cultural Seminar (3) This course combines on-campus lectures about the history, culture and society of a Latin American country with a two-week stay in that country. While abroad, students attend on-site presentations at schools, hospitals, and points of cultural interest. The course is offered in the spring, and travel takes |
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place after final exams in May. Offered as needed.
SPA 304 The Contemporary Latin American Short Story (3) This course focuses on reading of short fiction by, among others, Jorge Luis Borges, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Juan Rulfo, Julio Cortazar and Mario Vargas Llosa. Class discussions and course essays will be in Spanish. Prerequisites: SPA 115 or SPA 116, SPA 211 or higher, or four years of high school Spanish with a grade of A or better and permission of instructor. Offered as needed.
SPA 315 Literature of Hispanics in the U.S.: Poetry and Short Stories (3) This survey of short stories and poems reflects the perspectives and experiences of the three largest U.S. Hispanic communities: Puerto Ricans, Chicanos and Cubans. Prerequisite: SPA 211 or permission of instructor Offered as needed.
SPA 321 Puerto Rican Literature (3) This course explores the history of Puerto Rican literature and combines readings and discussions |
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of selections from significant Puerto Rican authors from the 19th and 20th centuries. Prerequisite: SPA 115 or SPA 116; or SPA 211 or higher; or four years of high school Spanish with a grade of A or better; and permission of instructor Offered as needed.
SPA 340 Topics in Spanish and Latin American Literature (3) The course explores topics in Spanish or Latin American literature including theater, poetry, novels and short stories. Topics selected will be determined by student and faculty. Prerequisites: SPA 115 or SPA 116; SPA 211 or higher; or four years of high school Spanish with a grade of A or better and permission of instructor Offered as needed.
SPA 479-480 Independent Study Qualified students may investigate selected topics with permission and under supervision of the instructor. Meeting times will be arranged between faculty member and student.
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