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  • SPAN 204: Intermed Spanish II

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Reinforces and expands the material covered in SPAN102 (Introductory Spanish II) and/or SPAN203 (Intermediate Spanish I) by utilizing a multi-skill approach: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. A key objective in this course is to encourage students to speak as much Spanish in the classroom as possible. Spanish language is taught in its cultural contexts, including history, literature, visual arts. The course develops communicative language proficiency at the Intermediate-Mid sublevel (according to ACTFL proficiency scale).
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  • SPAN 206: Struct Spanish Lang

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Develops the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) required to use the Spanish language in a communicative context. Focuses on more challenging elements of grammar while expanding vocabulary knowledge. Anticipated proficiency upon successful completion of the course is the Intermediate-Mid sublevel (based upon the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages). Topics covered are include those relevant to Spanish and Spanish American cultures that are associated with the targeted communicative activities.
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  • SPAN 211: Sp SpAm Hist CultCiv

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Presents the history, culture and civilization of Spanish-speaking nations from its beginnings to the present, with emphasis on art, literature, ideas, historical events, and cultural exchanges. Students gain insights in the cultural history of Hispanic countries, including geography, society, politics, philosophy, art, literature, and the sciences. This course is taught in English.
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  • SPAN 212: Spanish Lit & Film

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Explores the role of literature, cinema, print and electronic media in shaping society in Spain and Spanish-speaking countries. Students learn how to analyze literary and visual texts using appropriate techniques and methods. Students examine the relationship between literature, film, media, culture, and politics. Special attention is paid to contemporary literary works, cinema, media, and the Internet. This course is taught in English.
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  • SPAN 213: Latinx Contribut US

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides focused examination of the Latinx community cultural and historical contributions to the United States from colonial times to the present, with emphasis on community, art, literature, ideas, music, historical events, sciences, philosophy, and cultural exchanges. Students gain insights in the Latinx cultural and historical contributions to American society. This course is taught in English.
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  • SPAN 214: Cont Prob Sp Lat Am

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides focused examination of selected topics related to Spanish-speaking nations. The course's reading assignments, deployment of sociological, anthropological and historical terms, and analysis of different cultural, economic, and political phenomena in Spain and Latin America are aimed at deepening students' knowledge of the regions.
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  • SPAN 221: Converstn and Comp I

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Develops students' understanding of everyday life, customs, and social issues in Spain and Latin America. Speaking and listening comprehension exercises in Spanish are supplemented by current primary sources in a communicative context. Anticipated proficiency upon successful completion of the course is the Intermediate-Mid sublevel (based upon the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).
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  • SPAN 241: Spanish Health Care

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Focuses on the acquisition of Spanish medical language and terminology, as well as current professional practices in Spanish-speaking countries. Contemporary texts, documentaries, films, and other relevant primary sources provide context for in-class discussion and group projects to develop cultural awareness of Spanish and Spanish American health care practices, including medical forms, prescriptions, and interviews with patients.
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  • SPAN 242: Span Educ Soc Serv

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Focuses on the acquisition of Spanish language and terminology related to education and social services, as well as current professional practices in Spanish-speaking countries. Contemporary texts, documentaries, films, and other relevant primary sources provide context for in-class discussion and group projects to develop cultural awareness of Spanish and Spanish American education and social services practices.
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  • SPAN 243: Spanish for Bus Law

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Focuses on the acquisition of Spanish language and terminology related to business and law, as well as current professional practices in Spanish-speaking countries. Contemporary texts, documentaries, films, and other relevant primary sources provide context for in-class discussion and group projects to develop cultural awareness of Spanish and Spanish American business and law practices.
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