This course introduces students to the Spanish language through the development of the oral communication skills of speaking, listening and culturally appropriate courtesy requirements, plus some reading and writing skills.  For students who have had little or no previous study of Spanish.  No credit will be given to students who have already completed SPN 122 or higher at Elon.  Upon return to campus, students must be evaluated for correct placement in Elon's Spanish sequence.  Offered in Costa Rica only. 

 

In this course, students practice basic oral communication skills (speaking and listening). Correct pronunciation is also emphasized. Prerequisite: SPN 110 or 120 or 121, one year of high school Spanish or permission of instructor. No credit will be given to students who have completed SPN 122 or higher.

 

This course is designed for students who have some previous experience in the language but need a refresher course before beginning study at the 122 level. Proficiency goal on the ACTFL scale:: Novice High. Prerequisite: The equivalent of at least one or two semesters of high school Spanish.

 

This course is for true beginners with no prior experience in the language. Special emphasis is placed on active communication, to develop oral and comprehension skills. Students will learn to converse and write about daily routines, likes and dislikes in the present. Factual information about the nature of daily life and routines in Hispanic cultures and simple literary selections will also be introduced. Proficiency goal on the ACTFL scale: Novice High. NO PREREQUISITE: Students with prior study of Spanish may NOT take this course for credit; such students should take Spanish 120.

 

This course continues development of skills in basic structures within increasing cultural and literary competence. Special emphasis continues to be placed on development of oral and comprehension skills. Students will learn to discuss topics of a personal nature in present, past, and future, and to express opinions on a limited range of topics. Knowledge of Hispanic history and cultures is also extended. Proficiency goal on the ACTFL scale: Intermediate-Low. Prerequisite: SPN 110 or 120 or 121 or placement at this level.

 

This course continues development of basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, and can substitute for SPN 122 to complete the language proficiency requirement. The cultural topics and vocabulary studied in this class are intended to help future and current teachers communicate with their Spanish-speaking parents and students. Students in this course will practice their Spanish in the community.  Proficiency goal on the ACTFL scale: Intermediate-Low.  Prerequisite:  SPN 110 or 120 or 121 or placement at this level.

 

This course reviews basic Spanish grammar and develops the students' oral communication, listening, reading and writing skills while learning about Costa Rican culture.  For students who have had some previous study of Spanish.  Prerequisite:  SPN 121, SPN 120 or appropriate placement.  No credit will be given to students who have already completed SPN 222 or higher at Elon.  Upon return to campus, students must be evaluated for correct placement in Elon's Spanish sequence.  Offered in Costa Rica only.

 

SPN 217.  Spanish in Costa Rica Level III (4 sh)           

For students who have mastered the basic concepts of the language.  Continues the students' development of their oral communication, listening, reading and writing skills while learning about Costa Rican culture.  Prerequisite:  SPN 122 or appropriate placement.  No credit will be given to students who have already completed a 300-level Spanish course at Elon or at another university.  Upon return to campus, students must be evaluated for correct placement in Elon's Spanish sequence.  Offered in Costa Rica only. 

 

Designed for students with some prior knowledge of the language, this course continues the student's development of oral communication skills and provides the student with the language needed to survive in situations in which Spanish must be used. Prerequisite: SPN 210, SPN 122, two years of high school Spanish or permission of instructor. No credit will be given to students who have completed SPN 310 or 222 or higher. Offered second half of spring.

 

SPN 221. Intermediate Spanish I (4 sh)           

This course, for students who have completed Spanish 122 or three or four years of high-school Spanish, provides intensive development of all language skills. Increased emphasis is given to reading strategies and composition. Students will be able to describe, analyze and express opinions on a widening range of topics. Proficiency goal on the ACTFL scale: Intermediate-Mid. Prerequisite: SPN 210 or 122 or placement at this level.

SPN 222. Intermediate Spanish II (4 sh)           

This final course in the basic language sequence consolidates skills attained in Spanish 121, 122 and 221, or the equivalent. Reading, writing and speaking skills are developed through study of increasingly sophisticated cultural and literary topics. At the end of the course, students should be able to use complex grammatical structures including the subjunctive and will be prepared to succeed in a variety of classes at the 300 level. Proficiency goal on the ACTFL scale: Intermediate-High. Prerequisite: SPN 310 or 221 or placement at this level.

 

SPN 227.  Spanish in Costa Rica Level IV (4 sh)           

For students with the basic concepts of the language and continues their development of oral and written communication skills at the intermediate level, placing special emphasis on intensive grammar review and practice in everyday communication situations.  Prerequisite:  SPN 221 or appropriate placement.  No credit will be given to students who have already completed SPN 350 or higher at Elon or at another university.  Upon return to campus, students must be evaluated for correct placement in Elon's Spanish sequence.  Offered in Costa Rica only. 

 

Emphasizes intensive grammar review and involves practice in everyday communication situations. Designed for students who need to review the intermediate level content and continues the students's development of oral and written communication skills.  Prerequisite:  SPN 221 or appropriate placement.  No credit will be given to students who have already completed SPN 350 or higher at Elon or at another university.  Upon return to campus, students must be evaluated for correct placement in Elon's Spanish sequence.  Offered in Costa Rica only.

For students who have completed the beginning and intermediate college level courses and are ready for advanced-level cultural study in Spanish.  Continues the students' development of all language skills while focusing on topics about the history, literature and culture of Costa Rica.  Includes significant reading and writing in Spanish.  Prerequisite:  Placement at this level as evaluated by Costa Rican instructors.  Can be used as an elective in the Spanish major.  Offered in Costa Rica only. 

 

For students who have completed the beginning and intermediate college level courses and are ready for advanced-level cultural study in Spanish.  Continues the students' development of all language skills while focusing on topics about the history, literature and culture of Costa Rica.  Includes significant reading and writing in Spanish.  Prerequisite:  Placement at this level as evaluated by Costa Rican instructors.  Can be used as an elective in the Spanish major.  Offered in Costa Rica only.

 

This course is designed for students who have mastered the basic concepts of the language. The major focus of this course is to provide learners with the specific vocabulary needed to communicate at an intermediate-high or advanced-low level of proficiency and to enable him/her to express themsel in practical situations. Prerequisite: SPN 222 or 310, three years of high school Spanish or permission of instructor. No credit will be given to students who have already completed a 400-level Spanish course. Offered second half of spring.

Designed for students who have mastered the basic concepts of the language and have spent a term or semester abroad in a Spanish-speaking program. Provides the advanced-level student with an opportunity to maintain speaking skills enhanced by the study abroad experience. Prerequisite: at least two courses above SPN 322 and an additional 4 semester hours of 300-level Spanish courses or permission of instructor. Offered every other year.

Conversational Spanish involves intensive practice in everyday communication situations with emphasis on vocabulary and speaking proficiency. Prerequisite: SPN 222 or permission of instructor. Offered every other year.

 

Intensive practice in written expression focusing on refinements in structure, vocabulary expansion, and a variety of writing tasks including preparation for formal academic writing. Includes intensive grammar review. Prerequisite: SPN 222 or permission of instructor. Offered every other year.

A study of the history, geography and people of Spain from prehistoric times to the present, which emphasizes Spain's many contributions to Western civilization. Prerequisite: SPN 322 or permission of instructor. Offered every other year.

 

This course examines Latin American geography, history, art, architecture, music, government, economy, ethnicity, languages and culture, including a study of each country. Prerequisite: SPN 322 or permission of instructor. Offered every other year.

This course is an interdisciplinary study of the diversity of the culture, history, and social, economic and political situation of the Latino population in the United States. We will approach the subject through literature, film and music, through current articles from various disciplines, and through direct contact with the local Latino population. This course continues to develop students' language skills in Spanish. Course conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: successful completion of SPN 322 or equivalent or instructor's permission and successful completion of the sophomore writing assessment. Readings in Spanish and English. Offered every other year.

SPN 421. Advanced Grammar I (4 sh)             

An intensive study of the most problematic parts of the Spanish verb system. Particular attention will be given to the two past tenses (preterite and imperfect); ser  versus estar, and the subjunctive. Composition, translation and oral practice will all be used to increase grammatical accuracy. Prerequisite: at least one upper-level Spanish course above SPN 322 or permission of instructor. Offered every other year.

A continuation of SPN 421 Advanced Grammar I, but 421 is not a prerequisite for this course. Topics will include: object pronouns and the dative of interest contruction; other uses of pronouns; the passive voice and substitute constructions; impersonal constructions; relative clauses; adverbs and adverbial clauses; and prepositions, with paricular attention to por and para. The course will include readings, compositions and Internet research projects and class presentations. Prerequisite: at least one advanced level Spanish course (i.e., above SPN 322) or permission of the instructor. Recommended, but not required: SPN 421. Offered every other year.

 

SPN 451. Phonetics (4 sh)           

 This course is designed to give student an in-depth understanding of the phonetic system of the Spanish language and to perfect the student's pronunciation. Students will learn how sounds are produced and will learn to imitate native speakers accurately through a variety of classroom exercises, recordings and videos. Through phonetic transcription and listening exercises, students will learn to hear accurately and to distinguish between similar sounds. Students will also study the wide phonetic variations that occur within the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: SPN 322 or permission of instructor. Offered every other year.

 

Designed to help advanced students refine their language skills and express themselves more accurately in Spanish by focusing on form through intensive translation practice. Includes practice in both Spanish-to-English and English-to-Spanish translations, incorporating concepts such as cognates and false cognates, metaphorical language, different registers and the importance of maintaining the tone and register of the original text in the translation. Different problems inherent in the translation process are discussed. Prerequisite: at least one course above the SPN 322 level or permission of the instructor. Recommended but not required: SPN 421, Advanced Grammar I. Offered every other year.

SPN 350. Introduction to Literary Analysis in Spanish (4 sh)           

This course is designed to teach students basic techniques in the analysis of literary texts, as well as terminology and concepts used in the close reading and understanding of four literary genres: narrative, poetry, drama and the essay. Readings from both Latin America and Spain will be studied. Students will practice using literary tools as they read, discuss and compose written analyses of selected texts, thereby preparing them for more advanced courses in Spanish and Spanish American literature. Prerequisite: Spanish 322, at least four years of high school Spanish or instructor's permission. Offered every semester.

 

The overview of literature from Spain studies literary texts of several genres and includes a representative range of historical periods and cultural movements. Prerequisite: SPN 350 Introduction to Literary Analysis in Spanish or permission of instructor. Offered every other year.

This overview of Latin American literature in Spanish studies literary texts of several genres and includes a representative range of historical periods , cultural movements and countries. Prerequisite: SPN 350 Introduction to Literary Analysis in Spanish or permission of instructor. Offered every other year.

 

This course provides in-depth study of a particular genre, work, author, cultural element or other literary topic from Spain. Course may be repeated as long as the theme is varied. Prerequisite: SPN 350 Introduction to Literary Analysis in Spanish or permission of instructor. Offered every other year.

This course provides in-depth study of a particular genre, work, author, cultural element or other literary topic from Spain. Course may be repeated as long as the theme is varied. Prerequisite: SPN 350 Introduction to Literary Analysis in Spanish or permission of instructor. Offered every other year.

SPN 481. Internship (1-4 sh)           

This course provides students with practical experience using Spanish in a professional setting and may include internships in teaching, social service, government service, business, etc., in the U.S. or abroad. Prerequisite: at least one course above the SPN 310 level and departmental approval.

 

This capstone course focuses on the critical study and analysis of specific historical moments, selected works, topics or themes in literary and cultural history. Course content will alternate between peninsular and Latin American topics, or combine readings from each area. As part of their senior assessment, students will complete original research on a topic, present their findings orally to the class and department members and write a research paper on the same topic in Spanish. In order to graduate with a Spanish major, students must pass this course with a "C" or better. Prerequisite: At least two courses beyond the 322 level and junior or senior standing. Offered fall semester.