A "T" located
to the left of the available semester indicates transfer to Murray State University,
Southeast Missouri State University, and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
as per articulation agreements. These courses will also transfer to most public
four-year institutions in the state of Illinois.
SPA 110 CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH
T By
Request
This course provides intensive oral practice
in Spanish and includes idiomatic vocabulary, pronunciation, written and oral
compositions, and selected readings.
Credit:
3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
SPA 111 ELEMENTARY SPANISH I
T Fall
This course is an introductory course designed
to facilitate beginning conversation.
SPA 111 emphasizes grammar skills in the context of reading, writing,
speaking, and listening. Latino history
and culture will also be introduced.
Credit:
4 hours - Four lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
SPA 112 ELEMENTARY SPANISH II
T Spring
This course is a continuation of Spanish
111. SPA 112 further stresses reading,
writing, speaking, and listening in order to inculcate idiomatic use of the
language. Readings, lectures, and reports concerning
Latino culture are also emphasized.
Constant oral practice is encouraged.
Credit:
4 hours - Four lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Spanish-SPA 111 or SPA 111 credit by
examination (see Director of Admissions for proficiency application).
SPA 113 SPANISH FOR MEDICAL
PERSONNEL
Fall
This course is designed for medical personnel who have had little or no
exposure to Spanish. Nurses, doctors,
and other medical personnel may take this course if they are interested in
learning basic vocabulary to better serve the growing Spanish-speaking
population. Real life dialogues and
situations will be practiced to help medical personnel with medical histories,
physical exams, diagnosis and treatment.
Credit: 3 hours – Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: None
SPA 114 SPANISH
FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT I
Fall
Introductory Spanish for Law Enforcement
Professionals includes oral language as the primary focus, applied to a variety
of routine protocols and emergency situations. The course is tailored to
encourage and enhance the ability of the students in the law enforcement
profession to speak appropriate Spanish.
It will prepare the students to develop speaking and listening
techniques essential for basic law enforcement situations, emphasizing
expressions of courtesy and appropriate language, and the delivery of frequent
short talks/presentations.
Credit:
4 hours – Four lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
SPA 115 SPANISH
FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT II
Spring
Continuation of SPA
114, the course includes further development of oral and written language
skills applied to a variety of routine protocols and emergency situations. The
course is tailored to encourage and enhance the ability of students in the law
enforcement profession to develop speaking and listening techniques essential
for basic law enforcement situations, emphasizing expressions of courtesy and
appropriate language, and the delivery of frequent short talks/presentations.
Credit: 4 hours – Four lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: None
SPA 211 SPANISH
T By
Request
An intermediate Spanish course, SPA 211
continues to emphasize conversation, reading, and writing in Spanish. Furthering Spanish grammar and comprehension
skills, SPA 211 provides extended opportunities for reading and writing about
Latino culture.
Credit:
4 hours - Four lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Spanish-SPA 112.
SPA 212 SPANISH
T By Request
A continuation of SPA 211, SPA 212 emphasizes
increased usage of contemporary oral and written Spanish material from Latin America.
Latin American literature will provide advancement in cultural studies,
and conversational Spanish skills will be practiced daily.
Credit:
4 hours - Four lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Spanish – SPA 211.
