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  • SPAN 305: Spanish and Latin American Culture through Cinema

    3.00 Credits
    East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

    This course is designed to give students the opportunity to examine and appreciate the rich and diverse cultures of Spain, Latin America and Latinos in the United States through films, videos and selected readings, as well as to improve their formal knowledge of the language. The course will combine lecture, film viewing and discussion in each class. Prerequisite:    SPAN215
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  • SPAN 307: Spanish for Business

    3.00 Credits
    East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

    This course provides students who have at least intermediate-level Spanish fluency the opportunity to deepen their language skills via focused study of the business environments of Latin America, Spain and the U.S. Latino communities. Students will practice essential business vocabulary; engage in situational conversation for various commercial sectors; write effective business documents; and learn to communicate appropriately in cross-cultural business settings.
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  • SPAN 310: A Critical Approach to Spanish Literature

    3.00 Credits
    East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

    This course introduces students to the characteristics of the major literary genres in Spanish, including narrative, poetry and drama. Through selected readings representing most phases of Spanish-language literature, students develop skills of literary analysis and gain an informed sense of the role and concerns of literature in Spanish-speaking societies, as well as connections to other literatures. Prerequisites: ENGL 103; MLSP 215 (C or higher) or departmental permission. Prerequisite:    ENGL103 AND SPAN215 OR MLSP215
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  • SPAN 315: Spanish Grammar and Composition

    3.00 Credits
    East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

    This course systematically reviews and deepends the student's knowledge of Spanish grammar, which is applied in increasingly complex writing exercises. Genres of writing to be covered include description, narration, exposition and argumentation. A wide variety of cultural settings frames the study of both grammar and composition. Abundant relevant vocabulary is also required. Prerequisite:    SPAN215 OR MLSP215
    ShareSPAN 315 - Spanish Grammar and Composition

  • SPAN 316: Spanish for Heritage Speakers

    3.00 Credits
    East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

    This course is designed for heritage and bilingual speakers of Spanish who want to improve their formal knowledge of the language and deepen their understanding of the role of language in the many Spanish-speaking communities around the world. Pre-requisite: appropriate intermediate-to-advance proficiency in Spanish, as determined by the department.
    ShareSPAN 316 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers

  • SPAN 336: Spanish Conversation

    3.00 Credits
    East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

    Through intensive, guided practice, this course aims to raise a student's spoken proficiency from the intermediate to the advanced level. Course resources include formal and informal texts from across the Spanish-speaking world, focusing on contemporary issues and using digital media for all kinds. A global, intercultural approach is taken. Examples of some of the themes covered are power and politics, the influence of mass media and technology, and current events. This is a required course for all MLSP majors, however, Heritage speakers should take MLSP 316/Spanish for Heritage Speakers, rather than this course; consult the department for guidance. Prerequisite:    SPAN215 OR MLSP215
    ShareSPAN 336 - Spanish Conversation

  • SPAN 401: Readings in Spanish Literature

    3.00 Credits
    East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

    Students undertake analytical readings of selected works of Spanish literature and engage in critical discussions of them. The course proceeds chronologically, beginning with a short introduction to the Latin roots of Castilian, and providing historical context for subsequent literary movements and writers as they are taken up. Each student will also engage in more focused research and writing on some aspects of the course material covered. Prerequisite:    SPAN310 OR MLSP310 AND SPAN315 OR MLSP315
    ShareSPAN 401 - Readings in Spanish Literature

  • SPAN 402: Readings in Spanish-American Literature

    3.00 Credits
    East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

    Students undertake analytical readings of selected works of Spanish-American literature and engage in critical discussions of them. The course proceeds chronologically, beginning with a short introduction to indigenous literary compositions, and providing historical context for subsequent Spanish-language movements and writers as they are taken up. Each student will also engage in more focused research and writing on some aspect of the course material covered. Prerequisite:    SPAN215 OR MLSP215 AND SPAN310 OR MLSP310
    ShareSPAN 402 - Readings in Spanish-American Literature

  • SPAN 408: Medical Spanish

    3.00 Credits
    East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

    Medical Spanish is designed for working medical professionals (or those soon entering that field) who already possess high intermediate-through-advanced Spanish proficiency. The course focuses extensively on expanding and deepening medical vocabulary, essential grammatical structures, and the cultural subtleties needed to interact effectively with Hispanic patients. Understanding the sociocultural framework of Spanish-speaking patients will be a critical part of the course. Class time will be based on homework practice, and will focus on situational dialogues that model typical conversations found in a variety of healthcare settings. Students will improve the accuracy and breadth of their medically-oriented Spanish, enabling more effective interactions, such as eliciting a medical history, comprehending Spanish descriptions of symptoms, and bridging communication among a patient, her/his family, and the medical institution. The development of useful Spanish conversational skills in a medical context will be the paramount course objective. Prerequisites: Departmental determination of (1) Spanish proficiency (minimum: Int. High on ACTFL scale) and (2) appropriate medical training via professional background or academic coursework.
    ShareSPAN 408 - Medical Spanish

  • SPAN 410: Caribbean Literature and Culture

    3.00 Credits
    East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

    This course examines the literary, cultural, historical and social traditions of the Hispanophone Caribbean, which includes the Antillean and continental nations sharing the Caribbean Sea and coastlines. The course also takes the cultural productions of Caribbean diaspora communities in the US and elsewhere. Emphasis is given to the major literary and social works from the Colonial period to the present. Prerequisite:    SPAN310 OR MLSP310
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