2019-2020 BSC Catalog

230 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
literature in the Spanish language. This course provides practice in and application of
these skills using a variety of genres. The course increases reading proficiency and
prepares students for 400-level literature courses. An Interpretation or Analysis
designated course. Prerequisites: SN 220 and consent, or SN 270.
SN 293, 393, 493 Independent Study in Spanish (½ or 1)
Directed study for advanced students in the major. Specific guidelines concerning
independent study projects appear in the “Exploration Term and Contract Learning”
section of this catalog.
SN 298, 398, 498 Teaching Experience in Spanish (½ or 1)
A teaching experience course. Specific guidelines concerning teaching experiences
appear in the “Teaching Experiences” section of this catalog.
SN 300 Advanced Conversation (1)
Intensive audiolingual practice in the classroom and language laboratory, phonetics, oral
reports, discussion groups. Prerequisite: SN 270 or SN 280.
SN 315 WR Advanced Grammar and Composition (1)
A detailed analysis of grammar and intensive practice in composition. A Writing
Reinforcement designated course. Prerequisite: SN 280 or SN 300.
SN 320 Advanced Communication (1)
Intensive practice of speaking, listening comprehension, writing, and reading at the
advanced level. Prerequisites: SN 300 and SN 315.
SN 333 Spanish Across the Curriculum (¼)
Directed readings in the language in conjunction with a course in another discipline. May
be taken more than once for credit providing that the disciplinary course is different.
Instructor consent required. Prerequisite: SN 220.
SN 365 Latin American Civilization (1)
A study of the culture of Spanish-speaking America from a variety of viewpoints:
historical, literary, sociological, anthropological, and political. Prerequisite: SN 300 or
above.
SN 390 Spanish for Health Care (1)
Development of vocabulary for and examination of content specific to the healthcare
professions. Prerequisites: SN 300 and SN 315.
SN 391 Spanish for Business (1)
Development of vocabulary for and examination of content specific to business uses.
Prerequisites: SN 300 and SN 315.
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2019-2020