MLA-Spanish

An analysis of the Spanish phonological and phonetic. Intensive proactive in pronunciation and written transcriptions.

Provides the student with the specific vocabulary, structure and cultural insight in order to effectively deal with the growing Spanish-speaking component of U.S. or international business.

Business Spanish I

Designed to develop fluency in speaking Spanish the non-native speaker. Lively discussion of current news published in Hispanic newspapers and magazines, and comparison of themes in modern society.

Advanced Composition (BIED 3337) Emphasis on composition practice, including grammar usage and style. Structural analysis of Spanish grammar. A comparative study of English and Spanish; points of departure and similarities. Appropriate for students of all aspects of language, including translation, bilingual education and target-language teaching.

Provides the student with the specific vocabulary, structure and cultural insight in order to effectively interpret the message intended in translating Spanish/English or English/Spanish. The course emphasizes the translation of the underlying message and its implications based upon cultural context.

Provides the student with the specific vocabulary, structure and cultural insight to effectively deal with the growing Spanish-speaking component of the U.S. or international medical scene. The course emphasizes interaction between the health professional and the Spanish-speaking patient/client, as well as access to Spanish language medical sources.

Provides the directed student with the specific vocabulary, structure, and cultural insight to effectively deal with the growing Spanish-speaking component of the U.S. or international print media scene, while incorporating the necessary grammar and vocabulary, the course emphasizes cultural interaction and journalistic practices in the Spanish-language media, as well as access to Spanish-language media professionals and sources. Fall.

An introduction to the great modern writers of Spain and Latin America; a study of theater, poetry, short stories, novels and essays from Jacinto Benavente to Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

Readings and study of contemporary Hispanic theater and in-depth experience of theory and practice in same.

An overview of six major Mexican writers from Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz to Carlos Fuentes; a comparison of styles, viewpoints and themes. Summer in Merida.

Designed for students who wish to practice writing their own fiction. We will explore what makes a short story, a play, a poem work, paying close attention to narrative structure, plot, beginnings/endings, character development, theme etc. We will read short stories, one-act plays, poems and images as a point of departure for the discussion. Emphasis on discussion of students' writings.

An overview of Spanish-American literature from the Spanish conquest to the 20th century.

Continues with and builds upon International Business I objectives. Focuses on the business content of specific areas of commerce: legal aspects, import/export, insurance and economics. Offers insights into professional training and social expectations for the business professional in the Hispanic world.

The main works of Spanish literature from Mio Cid to the end of the 17th century.

Encourages the development of students with enhanced gender and ethnic consciousness of the Hispanic world. The student will develop a familiarity with, an appreciation for, and an ability to interpret and evaluate Hispanic literature and studio art by women, keeping gender and ethnic consciousness in mind.

Study of history, sociopolitical events, art, literature and customs of Spain. Provides the student with the specific cultural insight in order to deal effectively with the growing Spanish-speaking component of the U.S. or international scene.

Study of history, sociopolitical events, art, literature and customs of the Spanish American countries and the growing latino population in the U.S. or international scene.

Supervised work done under the direction of a faculty member of the department.

Selected topics of mutual interest to the faculty member and students.