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  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval, department chair approval, and University Advanced Standing; for Behavioral Science Bachelor Degree students only. For qualified students who wish to undertake a well-defined project or directed study related to an area of special interest. Requires individual initiative and responsibility. Includes limited formal instruction and faculty supervision. Projects may include writing a publishable paper, passing a competency exam, producing an annotated bibliography, oral presentation, or other options as approved by instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Sponsored and promoted by Phi Theta Kappa, national organization. Designed for an intellectual pursuit of National Honors Study topic. Discussion topic changes annually. Deals with current international issues that impact society and the quality of life. Students research and discuss the topic from several different perspectives and develop a knowledge base from which to formulate their own ideas.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Emphasizes listening, speaking, and writing skills along with basic grammar, vocabulary, and verb conjugations, all within the cultural context of modern Hispanic societies. Uses an eclectic method of instruction, emphasizing conversational exchanges.. Lab access fee of $12 applies.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): Students need equivalent knowledge of SPAN 1010. Includes the continuation of study of grammar and language concepts, literature, and cultural readings. Uses an eclectic method of instruction, emphasizing conversational exchanges. Conversational lab required. Computer and multimedia lab encouraged.. Lab access fee of $12 applies.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Offers novice Spanish speakers opportunities to enhance their speaking proficiency in the target language by focusing on oral verbal production. Teaches how to improve authentic pronunciation, reduce errors in authenticity of language structure, generate thought in the target language spontaneously as a substitute for translation, and sharpen listening comprehension for natural conversational flow. Contrasts with all other first year courses which must strive to produce mastery of the whole range of language acquisition components, including writing, grammar, etc. Facilitates lowering the affective filter when conversing in the target language by increasing the frequency of speech opportunities and defusing concern for such matters as spelling, etc. Increases mastery of lexical items through increased frequency of oral usage. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduces students to a Spanish-speaking foreign country for a minimum of 10 days of intensive language and culture study. Course entails several meetings prior to departure and at least one after the return home to facilitate observation and analysis of data to be gathered on the tour. An organized presentation of that data will be contained in a multimedia project due no later than one month after tour.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): Students need equivalent knowledge of SPAN 1020. Reviews and builds upon the grammar, reading, writing, and conversation skills learned in the first year courses. Introduces readings and discussions on the history, culture, and literature of the Spanish speaking world, maintaining a focus on oral proficiency.. Lab access fee of $12 applies.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): Students need equivalent knowledge of SPAN 2010. Emphasizes reading, writing, and conversation skills through studies in literature. Media reading labs are available to help reading comprehension. Requires oral and written response.. Lab access fee of $12 applies.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): Must be a heritage Spanish speaker (heritage speakers are individuals who speak their first language, which is not English, at home).. For heritage speakers of Spanish with little knowledge of grammar and no formal training in the language. Emphasizes and develops the oral skills students already possess as well as the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Meets Global Intercultural requirements.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2010 or SPAN 202G or SPAN 3030 or SPAN 3040 or SPAN 3050 or Department Approval. Teaches language terminology specific to the Spanish language in the field of Social Work. Examines the cultural issues present in the interactions with Spanish-speaking clients. Prepares students to work with Spanish-speaking clients in future careers in social work. Reviews and builds upon the grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills learned in the first years courses.