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| Spa 101 Elementary Spanish I |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| Designed for students who have no experience in Spanish. The fundamental aspects of communicating in Spanish will be introduced through grammar analysis, vocabulary, active listening activities, writing, basic everyday communication. Exposure to the history, the Latino experience in the United States, geography and current events will allow the student to develop a basic knowledge of the culture. Not open to students with two or more years of secondary Spanish except by permission of instructor. |
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| Spa 102 Elem Spanish II |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A continuation of Elementary Spanish I. Designed for students who have some experience in the Spanish language. Not open to students with two or more years of secondary Spanish and have obtained Regent credits (85%) or the equivalent. Prerequisites: SPA 101. |
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| Spa 117 Elem Spanish Conversation |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| This course is centered on the oral proficiency needed for basic everyday situations. Much emphasis is on the development of listening skills, posing and answering questions, a broad understanding of vocabulary and mastery of basic grammar. We will explore the importance of family, education, food, leisure activities, medical conditions and traveling. This course is for students with less than two years experience in the language. This course is intended as a stand alone course or to be taken concurrently with Spa 101 or Spa 102. Not open to students with credit for SPA 201 or above, or with three or more years of high school Spanish except by permission of the instructor. |
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| Spa 201 Intermediate Spanish I |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| This course is intended as a comprehensive review of the principles of grammar, vocabulary and the history that has shaped the identity and culture of Latin America and Spain. Introduction to literary classics, modern writers and modern films. Emphasis is on nurturing communicative expression through class discussions, student based presentations and group work. Prerequisite: Three years of high school Spanish and who have obtained Regent credits (85%) or the equivalent or |
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| Spa 202 Intermediate Spanish II |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| As continuation of Spa 201, this course allows the student to work on refining their communicative skills and cultural knowledge. Emphasis is on the mastery of conceptual uses in grammar, such as the indicative vs. subjunctive mood and a wider vocabulary to speak about current events in media workplace. Prerequisites: SPA 201. |
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| Spa 206 Conversational Spanish II |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| This course will focus on responding to news, literature, and movies as a platform for debates and/or student based presentations. Exposure to differences in current dialects, expansion of vocabulary and review of grammar will be integrated in each lesson. Prerequisite: Regents Examination grade of 85% or above and/or the equivalent or |
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| Spa 211 Topics in Spanish Literature |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A four semester series covering main themes in the literature of both Latin America and Spain which are conducted in Spanish with emphasis on spoken and written communication. Courses will be offered on a rotational basis. Open to students with three or more years of high school Spanish. Do not have to be taken in order. |
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| Spa 212 Topics in Spanish Literature |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A four semester series covering main themes in the literature of both Latin America and Spain which are conducted in Spanish with emphasis on spoken and written communication. Courses will be offered on a rotational basis. Open to students with three or more years of high school Spanish. Do not have to be taken in order. |
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| Spa 213 Topics in Spanish Literature |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A four semester series covering main themes in the literature of both Latin America and Spain which are conducted in Spanish with emphasis on spoken and written communication. Courses will be offered on a rotational basis. Open to students with three or more years of high school Spanish. Do not have to be taken in order. |
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| Spa 214 Topics in Spanish Literature |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A four semester series covering main themes in the literature of both Latin America and Spain which are conducted in Spanish with emphasis on spoken and written communication. Courses will be offered on a rotational basis. Open to students with three or more years of high school Spanish. Do not have to be taken in order. |
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| Spa 299 Independent Study |
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| Lecture: 1 hr. Credit: 1 hrs. |
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