LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

EUR 4254 Translation (3) Offerings Prerequisite: Working fluency in at least one language besides English. Theory and practice of translating, with attention to accuracy and nuances of style. May be repeated for credit 1 time. Attributes: Upper-Division

HIS 3331 History of Spain & Portugal (5) Offerings Traces the origins of the Iberian Peninsula from the Roman era to the discovery of the New World in 1492. Emphasizes cultural, social, and ecclesiastical institutions and movements. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.

HIS 3750 Latin America (5) Offerings Traces the history of Latin America, with particular attention to the development of political, economic, social, religious, and aesthetic values. Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course    Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.

LAT 1101 Elementary Latin I (5) Offerings Studies the essentials of classical Latin grammar to build comprehension in reading and writing elementary Latin. The LAT 1101, 1102, and 1103 sequence is offered alternate years. Attributes: Foreign Language Comp

LAT 1102 Elementary Latin II (5) Offerings Prerequisite: LAT 1101 or permission of instructor. Continues the study in the essentials of classical Latin grammar and syntax. Attributes: Foreign Language Comp

LAT 1103 Elementary Latin III (5) Offerings Prerequisite: LAT 1102 or permission of instructor. Continues the study of classical Latin through reading to provide a basis for future work in the language; emphasizes translation. Attributes: Foreign Language Comp

LAT 2204 Latin Grammar Review (3) Offerings Prerequisite: LAT 1103 or permission of instructor. Provides intensive review of composition and syntax necessary for all advanced work in Latin. Offered alternate years.

LAT 4920 Indpndnt Readngs Classical Lat (1-5) Offerings Prerequisite: LAT 2204. May be repeated for credit up to 15 credits. Attributes: Arts and Humanities B, Upper-Division

LAT 4930 Latin Tutorial Practicum (1-6) Offerings For advanced students who wish to assist as discussion leaders and readers in 1000-level Latin classes. May be repeated for credit up to 6 credits. Attributes: Upper-Division

LAT 4950 Special Topics (1-9) Offerings Special Topics

LAT 4970 Directed Readings & Research (1-5) Offerings Prerequisite: LAT 4920. May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits. Attributes: Upper-Division

LIN 2100 Foundations of Language Study (5) Offerings Develops conceptual tools for understanding the nature and the processes of language: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics. Personal and professional attitudes toward the world of language are reexamined. This course is also offered via distance learning. Please note that the distance learning version of this course is not eligible for financial aid nor is it part of the on-campus tuition plateau; full payment is required at the time of registration. Attributes: Arts and Humanities B, Media

SBS 4918 LASP: Seminar I (5) Offerings Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Latin American Studies Program. Taught through a semester-long program of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities in Costa Rica. This seminar introduces students to the historical development of Latin America, the variety of analytical perspectives from which Latin American reality is explained, the character, past and present, of U.S. policy in the region, and the nature and impact of the economic crisis in the region. Attributes: Social Science B, Upper-Division    Restrictions: Freshman, Non-Matriculated students are excluded.

SBS 4919 LASP: Seminar II (4) Offerings Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Latin American Studies Program. Taught through a semester-long program of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities in Costa Rica. This course introduces students to several perspectives on faith and practice in the context of Latin America, considers the historical development and current character of the church in Latin America, helps students gain an understanding of approaches to Third World development and enables students to reflect biblically on these topics. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Freshman, Non-Matriculated students are excluded.

SBS 4937 International Practicum (6) Offerings Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Latin American Studies Program. Taught through a semester-long program of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities in Costa Rica. Opportunity to participate in a two-week, hands-on service project will be offered midway through the semester. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Freshman, Non-Matriculated students are excluded.

SPN 1101 Elementary Spanish I (5) Offerings Develops skill in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing the Spanish language. Investigates Spanish culture and its relationship to the language. Attributes: Foreign Language Comp

SPN 1102 Elementary Spanish II (5) Offerings Prerequisite: SPN 1101 or equivalent. Develops skill in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing the Spanish language. Investigates Spanish culture and its relationship to the language. Attributes: Foreign Language Comp

SPN 1103 Elementary Spanish III (5) Offerings Prerequisite: SPN 1102 or equivalent. Develops skill in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing the Spanish language. Investigates Spanish culture and its relationship to the language. Attributes: Foreign Language Comp

SPN 2101 Intermediate Spanish I (5) Offerings Prerequisite: SPN 1103 or equivalent (i.e., three years of Spanish in high school). A review of Spanish-language structure, with emphasis on progress toward communicative competence and growth in understanding and appreciation of the culture of the Hispanic world; introduction to literature. Attributes: Arts and Humanities B

SPN 2102 Intermediate Spanish II (5) Offerings Prerequisite: SPN 1103 or equivalent (e.g., three years of Spanish in high school). A review of Spanish language structure, with emphasis on progress toward communicative competence and growth in understanding and appreciation of the culture of the Hispanic world; introduction to literature. Attributes: Arts and Humanities B

SPN 2103 Intermediate Spanish III (5) Offerings Prerequisite: SPN 1103 or equivalent (e.g., three years of Spanish in high school). A review of Spanish language structure, with emphasis on progress toward communicative competence and growth in understanding and appreciation of the culture of the Hispanic world; introduction to literature. Attributes: Arts and Humanities B

SPN 3101 Advanced Spanish (3) Offerings Prerequisite: SPN 2103 or equivalent. A systematic review of Spanish grammar, with attention to stylistic considerations. May be repeated for credit 2 times. Attributes: Upper-Division

SPN 3110 Composicion y conversacion (3) Offerings Focuses on writing as a process through compositions of various types; e.g. description, narration, summary and review of books and other media. Uses Spanish as the language for research, lecture and discussion. May be repeated for credit 1 time. Attributes: Upper-Division

SPN 3120 Civilizacion y Cultura (3) Offerings Explores the many facets of Spanish-speaking cultures in the Iberian peninsula and Latin America from a historical perspective. Uses Spanish as the language for research, lecture and discussion. May be repeated for credit 1 time. Attributes: Upper-Division

SPN 4105 Literature Survey:Golden Age (3) Offerings Prerequisite: SPN 3101 or equivalent. Mystics, picaresque novels, poetry and drama, studied in the context of the period. Taught in Spanish and occasionally in English. Offered alternate years. Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course

SPN 4401 Topics in Spanish Literature (3,5) Offerings Prerequisite: SPN 3101 or equivalent. Emphasis varies from quarter to quarter. Taught in Spanish and occasionally in English. Offered alternate years. May be repeated for credit 1 time. Attributes: Arts and Humanities B, Upper-Division

SPN 4501 Topics in Latin American Lit (3,5) Offerings Prerequisite: SPN 3101 or equivalent. Emphasis varies from quarter to quarter. Taught in Spanish and occasionally in English. Offered alternate years. May be repeated for credit 1 time. Attributes: Arts and Humanities B, Upper-Division

SPN 4899 Latin American Capstone Seminr (3) Offerings This capstone course focuses on issues of language and culture related to the Latin American Studies-Spanish major. Required of all Latin American Studies-Spanish majors and recommended for minors. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.

SPN 4920 Independent Readings Spanish (1-5) Offerings Independent Readings Spanish May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits. Attributes: Upper-Division

SPN 4930 Spanish Tutorial Practicum (1-6) Offerings For advanced students who wish to assist in 1000-level Spanish classes. May be repeated for credit up to 6 credits. Attributes: Upper-Division

SPN 4940 Internship (1-10) Offerings Provides opportunity for practical application of Spanish language skills. May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits. Attributes: Upper-Division

UCOR 2000 The West and the World (5) Offerings Considers the question "From where have we come and where are we going?" Explores the history of interaction between the West and the world from the dawn of the modern global age (about 1500) to the present. How has Western civilization been influenced by and influenced other cultures? Key themes are ideas, inventions, and systems of interaction. The virtue of hope motivates service as the Christian response to a constantly changing world. Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.