Undergraduate Catalog - University of Louisiana at Monroe

2012-2013 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
1003. STUDY ABROAD. 3-6 cr. Application of language skills in a
foreign language environment. Students will be involved in a total
immersion living situation and will receive a minimum of fifteen
clock hours per week in formal language instruction. Prerequisite:
a "C" or better in SPAN 1001 or permission of department head.
1004. SPANISH FOR PROFESSIONS. 3 cr. An introduction to the
vocabulary, terminology, and structures for developing basic
Spanish skills for professions. Prerequisite: SPAN 1002 or
equivalent. (May not be used as part of a major or minor in
Spanish.)
*1005. ELEMENTARY SPANISH I AND II. 6 cr. Same as Spanish 1001
and 1002.
1097, 1098, 1099. BEGINNING SPANISH. 1 cr. each. Independent
reading, grammar, and/or conversation on the elementary level.
Prerequisite: SPAN 1002 or 1005.
2001. INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I. 3 cr. each. A continuation on
the intermediate level of study begun in 1001-1002 with an
emphasis on the grammar, reading, and conversation. Work
in the computerized Language Learning Center is required.
Prerequisite: SPAN 1002 or 1005.
2002. INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II. 3 cr. each. A continuation on
the intermediate level of study begun in 1001-1002 with an
emphasis on the grammar, reading, and conversation. Work
in the computerized Language Learning Center is required.
Prerequisite: SPAN 1002 or 1005.
2005. INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I AND II. 6 cr. Same as Spanish
2001 and 2002. Prerequisite: a "C" or better in SPAN 1002 or
department head approval.
2006. SPANISH READING AND COMPOSITION. 3 cr. Review of
basic grammatical concepts and an introduction to reading
literary and cultural texts. Prerequisite: SPAN 2002 or 2005.
2010. COMMERCIAL SPANISH. 3 cr. Readings, discussions and
translations of business materials in Spanish with continued
emphasis on reading, writing, speaking, listening and translation
skills. Prerequisite SPAN 2002 or 2005.
2031. GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION. 3 cr. A review and drill of the
elements of Spanish grammar and syntax with special emphasis
on developing the ability to organize and to write correctly and
fluently in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2002 or 2005.
3001. SURVEY OF SPANISH AMERICAN LITERATURE. 3 cr. An
introduction to the outstanding writers of Spanish America from
pre-Colombian to modern times. Prerequisite: SPAN 2002, 2005
or permission of department head.
3007-3008. SURVEY OF SPANISH LITERATURE. 3 cr. each. Selection
from the outstanding authors of Spain. Prerequisite: SPAN 2002
or 2005.
3011. PHONETICS. 3 cr. An introduction to the Spanish phonetic
system with emphasis on pronunciation practice in the language
learning facility. Prerequisite: SPAN 1002 or the equivalent.
3012. CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION OF MEXICO. 3 cr. Advanced
studies in the history and culture of Mexico with continued
emphasis on understanding, speaking, reading, and writing.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2002 or 2005.
3013. CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION OF SPAIN. 3 cr. Advanced
studies in the history and culture of Spain with continued
emphasis on understanding, speaking, reading, and writing.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2002 or 2005.
3014. CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION OF LATIN AMERICA. 3 cr.
Advanced studies in the history and culture of Latin America with
continued emphasis on understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing. Prerequisite: SPAN 2002 or 2005.
3021, 3022, 3023. INDEPENDENT READING. 1 cr. each. Directed
reading and discussion of excerpts from Hispanic literature with
continued emphasis on understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2002 or 2005.
SPECIAL EDUCATION 239
For Undergraduates and Graduates
4002. SEMINAR IN SPANISH LITERATURE. 3 cr. Maximum, 6 cr. Indepth
study and analysis of a specific Spanish-language literary
movement or writer. Prerequisite: SPAN 2002 or 2005.
4005. ADVANCED ORAL LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT. 3 cr.
Maximum 6 cr. The refinement of conversational skills
utilizing the language learning center and classroom activities.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2002 or 2005.
4006. ADVANCED SPANISH SYNTAX. 3 cr. An analysis of the
more complex and problematic areas of Spanish grammar and
vocabulary usage. Prerequisite: SPAN 2031 or equivalent.
4007. CONTEMPORARY LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE. 3 cr.
Maximum 6 cr. An analysis and discussion of outstanding works
from the Spanish American literature of the twentieth century.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2002 or 2005 or permission of department
head.
4008. CONTEMPORARY HISPANIC LITERATURE IN THE UNITED
STATES. 3 cr. An analysis and discussion of outstanding works
of the Hispanic writers of the U.S. Prerequisite: SPAN 2002 or
2005 or permission of department head.
4015. CONTEMPORARY SPANISH LITERATURE. 3 cr. Extensive
reading of authors of the Generation of 1898 and of the Twentieth
Century. Prerequisite: SPAN 2002 or 2005
4025. SPANISH LANGUAGE PRACTICUM. 3-12 cr. Application of
language skills in a foreign-speaking environment. Student will
be involved in a total-immersion living situation and will receive
a minimum of fifteen clock hours per week in formal language
instruction. May be repeated with permission of department
head, but may not be repeated for more than a total of 12 hrs.
undergraduate and graduate combined. Prerequisite: SPAN 2002
or 2005
4074. SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION. 3 cr. The application
of second language acquisition theory in the classroom.
Prerequisite: Spanish/French 2005
4075. LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND THE CLASSROOM. 3 cr.
The application of second language acquisition theory in the
elementary or secondary classroom. Same as French 4075.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2005
SPECIAL EDUCATION
(SPED)
For Undergraduates Only
2002. SURVEY OF THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL
NEEDS. 3 cr. A survey of the cause, evaluation, education and
prevention of children with special needs. (10 observation hours
required) Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Teacher Education
and pass all applicable parts of PRAXIS.
3010. BEHAVIOR SUPPORT AND INTERVENTIONS. 3 cr. Methods
and techniques for effective behavior management and
classroom organization to meet the unique needs of diverse
students with exceptionalities. Must be admitted to Teacher
Education.
4015. INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES IN SPECIAL EDUCATION.
3 cr. Course develops educator competencies for teaching
academic/social skills to special students and in developing tiered
intervention plans for inclusive settings. Must be admitted to
Teacher Education.
4020. ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION FOR SPECIAL LEARNERS. 3 cr.
Develops assessment skills for instructional planning to meet
the educational needs of diverse learners with mild/moderate
disabilities. Addresses formal and informal assessments. Must
be admitted to Teacher Education.
4025. COLLABORATIVE TEAMING AND TRANSITION. 3 cr. Teaches
secondary education majors to integrate reading, writing,
speaking, and listening strategies and activities into adolescent
reading instruction. Must be admitted to Teacher Education.