2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
SPAN 230 Intermediate Spanish Reading/Conversation
Review and more advanced study of the language with the goal of preparing students for the
demanding setting of upper level classes. Through the use of literature, history and culture of
the 21 countries where Spanish is spoken, students increase reading comprehension, expand
vocabulary, improve both oral and written linguistic expression, increase aural comprehension
and review grammatical structures. SPAN 220 offered each Fall term; SPAN 230 offered each
Spring term, Every year. 3 Hrs.
SPAN 310 Advanced Grammar/Translation
A thorough review and expansion of Spanish grammar with emphasis on translation. Prerequisite:
SPAN 220 or 230 or permission of the department. Spring Term, odd years. 3 Hrs.
SPAN 320 Advanced Composition
Application of the principles of Spanish grammar through writing to increase fluency. This
course fulfills the writing intensive course requirement. Fall Term, odd years. 3 Hrs.
SPAN 330 Reading for Comprehension and Vocabulary
Development of reading skills through the study of various journalistic, historical and literary
texts in order to increase vocabulary and enhance comprehension. Fall Term, even years. 3 Hrs.
SPAN 340 Advanced Conversation
Advanced oral training, through discussions, debates and presentations with stress on pronunciation,
intonation and correct modes of expression. Spring Term, even years. 3 Hrs.
SPAN 349 Commercial Spanish
A study of the structure and style of Spanish business letters, routine messages and communication.
Emphasis on commercial, banking and telecommunication terminology. Fall Term, even
years. 3 Hrs.
SPAN 350 Hispanic Literature
The study of major literary works with the goal of understanding some of the important cultural,
socioeconomic and political ideas that have shaped the societies of Spanish countries.
Fall Term, odd years. 3 Hrs.
SPAN 360 Issues of Hispanic Life
The study of cultural, socioeconomic and political issues facing Hispanic cultures as well as the
historical trends which have shaped present-day society. Spring Term, odd years. 3 Hrs.
SPAN 370 Topics in Spanish Studies
Course designed to address a specific topic or area of Spanish/Latin American Studies. Topic
will be announced the semester preceding the offering. As needed. May be repeated with
different topics. Repeatable for a total of 6 Hrs. 3 Hrs.
SPAN 372 Elementary Translating
Comparative analysis of translated texts; questions of restructuring texts and adding or
subtracting material; style/audience relationship; simple translations from source language to
English; sight translation. As needed. 3 Hrs.
SPAN 374 Advanced Translating
Study of professional journals in the field of translation; specific problems of source/target language
equivalents; expansion of working dictionaries; oral reports on work in progress; translating
of substantial text(s) in field of specialization. Texts may be scientific, technical, commercial,
scholarly or literary, depending on field of specialization. As needed. 3 Hrs.