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Special areas in Spanish language, literature, or culture and civilization not covered by regular courses.

Analysis of main currents of Spanish culture in Siglo de Oro through readings in history, sociology, and literature.

Special areas in Spanish not covered by regular courses.

Individual directed study of a particular area or topic in Spanish language or literature. Periodic meetings with instructor, writing of a substantial paper.

Practice of different styles and levels of communication such as narrative, critical commentary, debate, and dramatic dialogue to strengthen oral skills and develop advanced oral proficiency. Study of idiomatic expressions.

Student will develop a list of weekly activities, such as watching movies, listening to music, reading of articles and books, etc. that will further enhance the student’s oral proficiency in Spanish. Student will meet once a week with instructor to discuss the activities. The course will end with retaking of Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) exam. Student is responsible for the cost of the exam.

In-depth study of a literary or cultural topic selected by the instructor. Major written paper and oral presentation required. All work to be done in Spanish.

Study of literary techniques. Direct composition in Spanish to encourage incorporation of these devices into student's own writing.

Prose fiction in Spanish America with special emphasis on 20th century authors.

Discussions of translation theory and problems of translation, followed by translation from Spanish to English, ending with translation from English to Spanish.

The course focuses on a writer whose work has made significant contributions to the literature written in Spanish. The writer’s work provides new ways of examining and understanding the history and culture of the Spanish-speaking world.

The study of a significant period or movement in literature written in Spanish: how the intersections of artists, writers, and cultural ideas of that moment have impacted what we now know as the Spanish-speaking world. SPAN 315 is required, at least one 300 level Spanish course recommended.

Students will be sponsored by a faculty in the Modern Languages and Literature department. Additionally, they must have completed the application required by the campus Office of Internships.

Students serve as undergraduate learning assistant for the hybrid course, Spanish in Action. Assistants help the instructor both in the classroom as well as outside the classroom monitoring class activities online and offering tutoring. Assistants are also responsible for developing and teaching a lesson on a topic agreed upon with the instructor. Assistants learn and develop best practices in language teaching. Students in education certification programs preferred.