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In this course, students acquire a deeper knowledge of high-intermediate level Spanish grammar and syntax. They explore various genres in writing, such as academic, business, and personal. Focus is on organization and development of essays, proofreading and revision. All teaching, class discussions, readings, written coursework and testing are in Spanish. Counts in the Humanities Area of General Education Requirements. Prerequisite(s): One of the following: SPAN240, SPAN250, SPAN245 (only for those students not meeting the minimum Spanish language proficiency level for admission to Spanish Language and Culture Studies), placement, consent of the department. 5 quarter hours

This high-intermediate level course provides extensive reading and discussion of a wide range of genres and texts from the Spanish-speaking world. All teaching, class discussions, readings, written coursework and testing are in Spanish. Counts in the Humanities Area of General Education Requirements. Prerequisite(s): One of the following: SPAN240, SPAN250, SPAN245 (only for those students not meeting the minimum Spanish language proficiency level for admission to Spanish), placement, consent of the department. 5 quarter hours

This is a survey course of Spanish, Latin American and North American Latino geography, cultures and social issues from pre-Columbian period to the present. Students explore the richness and variety of the many Spanish and Latin American cultures along with the geographical and historical influences that have shaped Latin America. These serve as topics for the course work in the Spanish language. In this advanced-level course, all teaching, class discussions, readings, oral presentations, written work and testing are in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPAN320 and SPAN325, or consent of the department. Counts in the Humanities Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours

This course combines advanced Spanish conversation with the study of the sounds of Spanish. Students explore the production of sounds and the dialectical variations in pronunciation that occur around the Spanish-speaking world. Wide arrays of audio/visual materials are used for listening and conversation practice including authentic off-the-air recorded television and radio broadcasts. In this advanced-level course, all teaching, class discussions, listening activities, oral presentations, written work and testing are in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPAN320 and SPAN325, or consent of the department. Counts in the Humanities Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours