Arabic
ARA 1101 FIRST SEMESTER ARABIC
Four hours. Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 or approval from the Critical Languages Program director.
ARA 1102 SECOND SEMESTER ARABIC
Four hours. Prerequisite: ARA 1101 proficiency.
ARA 2203 SECOND YEAR ARABIC
Four hours. Prerequisite: ARA 1102 proficiency.
Chinese
CHN 1101 FIRST SEMESTER CHINESE
Four hours. Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 or approval from the Critical Languages program director.
CHN 1102 SECOND SEMESTER CHINESE
Four hours. Prerequisite: CHN 1101 proficiency.
CHN 2203 SECOND YEAR CHINESE
Four hours. Prerequisite: CHN 1102 proficiency.
Greek
GRE 1111 HELLENISTIC GREEK I
Four hours. An introduction to the basic grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of Hellenistic Greek .
GRE 1112 HELLENISTIC GREEK II
Four hours. Prerequisite: GRE 1111. An advanced study of intermediate grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of Hellenistic Greek and the translation of New Testament texts.
GRE 1113 READINGS IN GREEK
Four hours. Prerequisite: GRE 1112. Translation of the Greek New Testament with an emphasis on the interpretation of the Greek text, and the analysis and application of textual criticism.
Latin American Studies
LAS 2005 LATIN AMERICAN CULTURE
Four hours. An introduction to various aspects of life in Latin American countries from early times to the present. Focusing on the social and political development of Latin America, the course will reveal the unity and diversity that characterize contemporary Latin American culture. Typical topics for study include: the precolumbian civilizations and their cultural legacy; the conquistadores and the colonial period; the independence movements; the search for and the definition of an American identity; the twentieth-century dictatorships; and the move toward democracy.
LAS 2006 LATIN AMERICA ON FILM I
Four hours. This course introduces the student to some facets of the Latin American world through a detailed study of films and readings from diverse countries of the region such as Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Cuba and Guatemala. In tandem, it addresses topics such as religion in Argentina, dictatorship in Chile and Cuba and immigration from Guatemala.
LAS 2007 LATIN AMERICA ON FILM II
Four hours. This course introduces the student to some facets of Latin America through a detailed study of films and readings from diverse countries such as Mexico, Colombia, The Dominican Republic, Venezuela and El Salvador. In tandem, it addresses topics such as violence and the family in Mexican society, drugs and violence in Colombia, violence in Venezuela and the civil war in El Salvador. Latin America on Film I is not a prerequisite for this course.
LAS 3308 TOPICS IN HISPANIC CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION
Four hours. Same as SPA 3308. Prerequisite: SPA 2203 proficiency or permission of the instructor. This course will serve to Introduce and expand the student’s understanding of Hispanic countries through a detailed study of an interdisciplinary topic that will incorporate history, culture, art, literature, current events, and various geographic regions. Students of SPA 3308 will read and write in Spanish, students of LAS 3308 will read and write in English. All class discussions will be held in English. May be taken more than once with a different topic. Gen Ed: SW (Glb, Aw)
LAS 3335 LATIN AMERICAN FILM AND FICTION
Four hours. Same as SPA 3335. Prerequisite: SPA 2203 proficiency or permission of the instructor for students taking this as SPA 3335. This course examines major works of fiction in writing and film by Hispanic writers such as Azuela, Borges, Allende, Sábato, Cortázar, and GarcÃa Márquez among others. It focuses on the historical, social and political context of their works. Students of LAS 3335 will read and write in English, students of SPA 3335 will read and write in Spanish. All class discussions will be held in English.
LAS 3355 HISTORY OF FLORIDA
Four hours. Same as HIS 3355. Prerequisites: One year of college-level coursework and successful completion of coursework that satisfies Effective Communication SLOs A and B. This course surveys the history of Florida from the Spanish Period to the present. The course examines the major events and personalities in Florida history from chronological and political perspectives. Attention is given to economic, social, and environmental issues that have shaped Florida’s history. Florida’s unique landscape, geography and natural features are also a subject of inquiry in the course. Gen Ed: SW (Glb, Aw, An), Ql, EC-C
LAS 3365 HISTORY OF MODERN LATIN AMERICA
Four hours. Same as HIS 3365. Prerequisites: One year of college coursework and successful completion of coursework that satisfies Effective Communication SLOs A and B. This course surveys the major events and personalities in Latin American History from the colonial era to the present. Attention is given to economic, social, geographical, and environmental issues that have shaped the region’s history. The region’s unique landscape, geography and natural features are also a subject of inquiry in the course. Gen Ed: SW (Glb, Aw, An), Ql, EC-C
Portuguese
POR 1101 FIRST SEMESTER PORTUGUESE
Four hours. The objective of this course is to develop students’ knowledge of the Portuguese language and Luso-phonic cultures. Students will work on the development of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Classes will focus on the practical application of language in day to day situations, and on cultural awareness. Gen Ed: SW (Glb, Aw), Ql
POR 1102 SECOND SEMESTER PORTUGUESE
Four hours. Prerequisite: POR 1102 proficiency or permission of the instructor. The objective of this course is to develop students’ knowledge of the Portuguese language and Luso-phonic cultures. Students will work on the development of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Classes will focus on the practical application of language in day to day situations, and on cultural awareness. Gen Ed: SW (Glb, Aw), Ql
POR 2203 SECOND YEAR PORTUGUESE
Four hours. Prerequisite: POR 1102 proficiency or permission of the instructor. The objective of this course is to develop students’ knowledge of the Portuguese language and Luso-phonic cultures. Students will work on the development of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Classes will focus on the practical application of language in day to day situations, and on cultural awareness. Gen Ed: SW (Glb, Aw), Ql
Spanish
SPA 1101 FIRST SEMESTER SPANISH
Four hours. The objective of this course is to introduce students to the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. Students will work on the development of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Classes will focus on the practical application of language in day to day situations while promoting cultural awareness. Gen Ed: SW (Glb, Aw), Ql
SPA 1102 SECOND SEMESTER SPANISH
Four hours. Prerequisite: SPA 1101 proficiency. The objective of this course is to introduce students to the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. Students will work on the development of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Classes will focus on the practical application of language in day to day situations, and on cultural awareness. Gen Ed: SW (Glb, Aw), Ql
SPA 2203 SECOND YEAR SPANISH
Four hours. Prerequisite: SPA 1102 proficiency. The objective of this course is to introduce students to the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. Students will continue to develop the four basic language skills; speaking, listening, reading and writing. Classes will focus on the practical application of language in day to day situations, and on cultural awareness. Gen Ed: SW (Glb, Aw), Ql
SPA 2205 COMPOSITION AND CONVERSATION I
Four hours. Prerequisite: SPA 2203 proficiency. The objective of this course is to expand students’ knowledge of Spanish grammar and conversation and cultural topics. Students will work on the development of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Classes will focus on the practical application of language in day to day situations, and on awareness of Hispanic cultures, diversity, current events and literature. Gen Ed: SW (Glb, Aw), Ql
SPA 2207 COMPOSITION AND CONVERSATION II
Four hours. Prerequisite: SPA 2203 proficiency or permission of the instructor. This course will act as a bridge between intermediate and upper-level Spanish courses. With a greater focus on grammar and expression, it will help students be better prepared to take other culture or literature classes in which more reading and writing is required. Students will have more hands-on practice with grammatical structures and will get more feedback from their professors to help them further develop writing skills. Gen Ed: SW (Glb, Aw), Ql
SPA 3308 TOPICS IN HISPANIC CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION
Four hours. Same as LAS 3308. Prerequisite: SPA 2203 proficiency or permission of the instructor. This course will serve to introduce and expand the student’s understanding of Hispanic countries through a detailed study of an interdisciplinary topic that will incorporate history, culture, art, literature, current events, and various geographic regions. Students of SPA 3308 will read and write in Spanish, students of LAS 3308 will read and write in English. All class discussions will be held in English. May be taken more than once with a different topic. Gen Ed: SW (Glb, Aw)
SPA 3320 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE IN SPANISH
Four hours. Prerequisite: SPA 2203 proficiency or permission of the instructor. This course will help students transition from language focused courses to the appreciation and analysis of literature by reading a variety of works of different time periods from Spain and Latin America. Students will gain an appreciation for the profound impact of literature in society. This course will provide students with the tools and vocabulary to better understand and analyze literature of every genre. Gen Ed: FA (In), Ql
SPA 3323 SURVEY OF SPANISH LITERATURE
Four hours. Prerequisite: SPA 2203 proficiency or permission of the instructor. Panoramic view of Spanish literature, authors, and different genres from epic poetry to present; emphasis on Golden Age and Romanticism to “tremendismo†and Neo-Realism. This course introduces the student to the richness of Spanish literature through a close examination of some of its most important writers and their literary production. The assigned readings and the class discussions will help the students gain an understanding of the literary and cultural movements that have shaped Spanish peninsular literature. Gen Ed: FA (In)
SPA 3334 SURVEY OF SPANISH-AMERICAN LITERATURE
Four hours. Prerequisite: SPA 2203 proficiency or permission of the instructor. This course is designed to expand the students understanding of Spanish American literature from 1880 to the present. Hispanic-American literature serves as a window to the many and varied cultures and peoples that have lived in this fascinating region of the world. Through close readings and class discussion, students will develop a historical perspective and appreciation for the literary trends and for some of Latin America’s most respected writers and traditions. The course will examine a wide range of genres and representative authors of Spanish America. Special consideration will be given to the political, historical, and social dimensions of the literature and its role in the development of a Latin American consciousness. Gen Ed: FA (In)
SPA 3335 LATIN AMERICAN FILM AND FICTION
Four hours. Same as LAS 3335. Prerequisite: SPA 2203 proficiency or permission of the instructor. This course examines major works of fiction in writing and film by Hispanic writers such as Azuela, Borges, Allende, Sábato, Cortázar, and GarcÃa Márquez among others. It focuses on the historical, social and political context of their works. Students of LAS 3335 will read and write in English, students of SPA 3335 will read and write in Spanish. All class discussions will be held in English.
SPA 3340 CINEMA FOR SPANISH CONVERSATION
Four hours. Prerequisite: SPA 2203 proficiency or permission of the instructor. This course introduces students to some Latin American current events and social problems through a detailed study of a number of films and readings from diverse regions of the continent. It is also aimed at improving students’ written and oral abilities in the Spanish language.
SPA 3345 SPANISH FOR BUSINESS
Four hours. Prerequisite: SPA 2203 proficiency or permission of the instructor. This is a Spanish course with a focus on the development of vocabulary, writing and reading skills, and cultural understanding of the Hispanic business world.
SPA 4408 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HISPANIC LITERATURE
Four hours. Prerequisite: SPA 2203 proficiency or permission of the instructor. Specialized study of one or more related aspects of the literature: authors, themes, or genres. This upper-level Spanish course will give Spanish majors the opportunity to explore in-depth a specific literary topic. They will use the skills they have acquired in previous courses to read critically and write analytical essays about their readings. Course may be repeated for credit with a different topic.
SPA 4960 INTERNSHIP
Four hours. The internships are only available to Spanish majors and minors that have completed at least 16 credit hours and have maintained a GPA of 2.0, permission of internship coordinator. The internship is geared to expose students to a “real world†professional field where Spanish will be the primary language of use. Internships can be performed locally or internationally in a variety of fields.
SPA 4961 INTERNSHIP
Four hours. The internships are only available to Spanish majors and minors that have completed at least 16 credit hours and have maintained a GPA of 2.0, permission of internship coordinator. The internship is geared to expose students to a “real world†professional field where Spanish will be the primary language of use. Internships can be performed locally or internationally in a variety of fields.
SPA 4999 SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT
Two hours. Prerequisite: Must be a senior-level Spanish major and have permission of the instructor. An in-depth exploration of one or more literary or cultural topics with emphasis on written and oral presentation. An in-depth exploration of one or more literary or cultural topics with emphasis on written and oral presentation.