2009–2010 - Grove City College

Modern Languages / 169
SPAN 303. CONVERSATION. Training in oral expression with extensive vocabulary building.
Study of grammatical structures in conversational and role-playing circumstances. Required of
Spanish majors and those desiring teacher certification in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 295 or a 300level
Spanish course, or by permission. Fall Semester only, three hours.
SPAN 304. NARRATION. Exploration of the oral traditions of Spanish-speaking regions and practice
in storytelling in Spanish with an emphasis on the development of fluency, comprehensibility, intonation,
and gesture. Prerequisite: Spanish 295 or a 300-level Spanish course, or by permission.
Offered periodically, semester course, three hours.
SPAN 305. PHONETICS AND LINGUISTICS. A systematic study of the sounds, sound patterns,
and intonations of Spanish as contrasted with English. Training in Spanish pronunciation, with special
attention given to the problems teachers encounter in the classroom. Introduction to Spanish linguistic
theory and terminology. Required of Spanish majors and those desiring teacher certification in
Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 295 or a 300-level Spanish course, or by permission.
Spring semester only, three hours.
SPAN 306. VERB CONSTRUCTS AND USAGE. Exploration of Spanish verbs and their forms,
modes and applications. Designed to assist the development of written and oral competencies needed
for Spanish 340, for Student Teaching, for graduate studies, and for the professional world. Required
of all Spanish majors and of those desiring teacher certification in Spanish. Applicable to the requirements
for a Spanish concentration in the Elementary Education major. Prerequisite: Spanish 295 or a
300-level Spanish course, or permission of the instructor. Spring semester, three hours.
SPAN 310. COMMERCIAL SPANISH. Preparation for fundamental Spanish communication related
to the fields of business and economics: applications, presentations, correspondence, advertising,
reports, etc. Prerequisite: Spanish 295 or a 300-level Spanish course, or by permission.
Offered periodically, semester course, three hours.
SPAN 319. INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH CIVILIZATION. A survey of Spanish history and
civilization from pre-Roman times to the present. Through readings, videos, discussions and presentations,
students explore the social, political, economic and cultural developments of Spain and its people.
Prerequisite: Spanish 295 or a 300-level Spanish course, or by permission.
Offered periodically, semester course, three hours.
SPAN 320. MODERN SPAIN. A study of the events and ideas which have shaped Spain with an
emphasis on the evolution of socioeconomic and political structures, cultural achievements and traditions
from the seventeenth century to the present. Through readings, videos, discussions and presentations,
students will develop an understanding of how Spain’s rich history contributes to the daily life
of contemporary Spain (politics, religion, family, social issues and other current topics) and influences
the ways in which Spaniards view themselves and the world. Students are required to consult Spanish
news sources on the Internet regularly. Prerequisite: Spanish 295 or a 300-level Spanish course, or by
permission. Offered periodically, semester course, three hours.
SPAN 322. LATIN AMERICAN CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE I. A survey of the twenty-one
Latin American republics, their history and civilization, people and society, arts and letters, customs,
geography, and cultural accomplishments. This course fulfills the Speaking Intensive (SI) requirement
for the Spanish major. Prerequisite: Spanish 295 or a 300-level Spanish course, or by permission.
Offered periodically, semester course, three hours.
SPAN 323. LATIN AMERICAN CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE II. A cultural understanding of
Latin America including identity issues, “mestizaje,” socio-political characteristics, and patterns of
thought and expression in language, literature, philosophy, and art. The course also examines the
effects of the Spanish conquest upon the development of Latin American society. This course fulfills
the Speaking Intensive (SI) requirement for the Spanish major. Prerequisite: Spanish 295 or a 300-level
Spanish course, or by permission. Offered periodically, semester course, three hours.
SPAN 326. TRENDS IN LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE. A study of the literature of Latin
America from the pre-Columbian era to the beginning of the 20 th century. This course fulfills the
Information Literacy (IL) and Writing Intensive (WI) requirements for the Spanish major.
Prerequisite: Spanish 306. Offered periodically, semester course, three hours.