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Spanish

SPA 101 - Beginning Spanish I

Description: Fundamentals of grammar, pronunciation, culture and conversation. Reading, writing, listening comprehension and simple conversational patterns. This course is not intended for students of Spanish speaking background. Laboratory fee applies. Laboratory component required. SUNY GE-SHUM, SWOL; SUNY GEN ED-GFOL; NCC GEN ED-HUM, WESH Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Foreign Languages

SPA 102 - Beginning Spanish II

Description: Fundamentals of grammar, pronunciation, culture and conversation. Reading, writing, listening comprehension, and simple conversational patterns. Laboratory fee applies. Laboratory component required. SUNY GE-SHUM, SWOL; SUNY GEN ED-GFOL; NCC GEN ED-HUM, WESH Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Foreign Languages

SPA 110 - Spanish for Hotel Restaurant Technology

Description: Fundamentals of specifically focused grammar geared for the acquisition of a limited but working knowledge of Spanish as needed and found in the hotel restaurant environment. Emphasis on aural comprehension and oral proficiency determined by various task-oriented exercises involving pair and group work. Laboratory fee applies. Laboratory component required. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Foreign Languages

SPA 121 - Spanish for Law Enforcement

Description: A conversational course for students in law enforcement areas who wish to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking people. Presentation and practice of basic vocabulary appropriate for use in typical law enforcement situations. Emphasis on oral proficiency and listening comprehension. Laboratory fee applies. Laboratory component required. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Foreign Languages

SPA 151 - Practical Spanish for Medical Personnel I

Description: This is the first course in the SPA 151 - SPA 152 sequence. A course for students in medical areas who wish to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking people. It includes a systematic presentation of health-related terminology, and practice in using culturally appropriate Spanish in typical medical and hospital situations. Laboratory fee applies. Laboratory component required. Students who took SPA 251 will not receive credit for SPA 151. SUNY GE-SHUM, SWOL; SUNY GEN ED-GFOL; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Foreign Languages

SPA 152 - Practical Spanish for Medical Personnel II

Description: This is the second course in the SPA 151 - SPA 152 sequence. A course for students in medical areas who wish to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking people. It includes a systematic presentation of health-related terminology, and practice in using Spanish in typical medical and hospital situations. Laboratory fee applies. Laboratory component required. Students who took SPA 252 will not receive credit for SPA 152. SUNY GE-SHUM, SWOL; SUNY GEN ED-GFOL; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Foreign Languages

SPA 201 - Intermediate Spanish I

Description: This is the first course in the SPA 201-SPA 202 sequence. Development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Conversation and writing practice stimulated through a wide variety of cultural materials. Laboratory fee applies. Laboratory component required. SUNY GE-SHUM, SWOL; SUNY GEN ED-GFOL; NCC GEN ED-HUM, WESH Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Foreign Languages

SPA 202 - Intermediate Spanish II

Description: This is the second course in the SPA 201-SPA 202 sequence. Development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Conversation and writing practice stimulated through a wide variety of cultural materials. Laboratory fee applies. Laboratory component required. SUNY GE-SHUM, SWOL; SUNY GEN ED-GFOL; NCC GEN ED-HUM, WESH Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Foreign Languages

SPA 205 - Intermediate Spanish for Bilingual Speakers I

Description: This course is part of a non-sequential pair of courses for heritage learners. This course requires a native knowledge of Spanish. These courses offer students who are "native" or bilingual speakers, (who have some knowledge of the spoken language, but who have had little or no formal training) an opportunity to correct and improve effective expression in written and spoken Spanish as well as exposure to the cultural production (literature, film, art) of the Spanish-speaking world. SUNY GE-SHUM, SWOL; SUNY GEN ED-GFOL; NCC GEN ED-HUM, WESH Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Foreign Languages

SPA 206 - Intermediate Spanish for Bilingual Speakers II

Description: This course is part of a non-sequential pair of courses for heritage learners. This course requires a native knowledge of Spanish. These courses offer students who are "native" or bilingual speakers, (who have some knowledge of the spoken language, but who have had little or no formal training) an opportunity to correct and improve effective expression in written and spoken Spanish as well as exposure to the cultural production (literature, film, art) of the Spanish-speaking world. SUNY GE-SHUM, SWOL; SUNY GEN ED-GFOL; NCC GEN ED-HUM, WESH Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Foreign Languages

SPA 225 - Spanish for Business

Prerequisites: SPA 102 or permission of the instructor.

Description: Using print, video, and electronic media this course offers students a practical knowledge of Spanish business terminology and procedures. It will introduce students to such topics (in Spanish) as commercial letter writing, telephone etiquette, filling out business forms, etc. Students will also learn how to deal with cultural aspects of the international business environment. Laboratory fee applies. Laboratory component required. SUNY GEN ED-GFOL; NCC GEN ED-HUM

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Foreign Languages

SPA 251 - Practical Spanish for Medical Personnel I

Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of ENG 001 and RDG 002. SPA 101 or equivalent.

Description: This is the first course in the SPA 251-SPA 252 sequence. A course for students in medical areas who wish to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking people. It includes a systematic presentation of health-related terminology, and practice in using culturally appropriate Spanish in typical medical and hospital situations. Laboratory fee applies. Laboratory component required. SUNY GEN ED-GFOL; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Foreign Languages

SPA 252 - Practical Spanish for Medical Personnel II

Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of ENG 001 and RDG 002. SPA 251 or SPA 101 or equivalent.

Description: This is the second course in the SPA 251-SPA 252 sequence. A course for students in medical areas who wish to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking people. It includes a systematic presentation of health-related terminology, and practice in using Spanish in typical medical and hospital situations. Laboratory fee applies. Laboratory component required. SUNY GEN ED-GFOL; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Foreign Languages

SPA 261 - Spanish Conversation and Culture I

Description: This is the first course in the SPA 261-SPA 262 sequence. More complex grammar, enrichment of vocabulary, and improvement of proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and translation, combining traditional methodology with a multimedia approach to literature and/or civilization. Class conducted in Spanish. Formerly SPA 301. Students who have completed SPA 301 will not receive credit for SPA 261 SUNY GE-SHUM, SWOL; SUNY GEN ED-GFOL; NCC GEN ED-HUM, WESH

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Foreign Languages

SPA 262 - Spanish Conversation and Culture 2

Description: This is the second course in the SPA 261-SPA 262 sequence. More complex grammar, enrichment of vocabulary, and improvement of proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and translation, combining traditional methodology with a multimedia approach to literature and/or civilization. Class conducted in Spanish. Formerly SPA 302. Students who have completed SPA 302 will not receive credit for SPA 262 SUNY GE-SHUM, SWOL; SUNY GEN ED-GFOL; NCC GEN ED-HUM, WESH Offered: Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Foreign Languages

SPA 271 - Spanish Literature 1

Prerequisites: SPA 261 or SPA 262 recommended.

Description: Readings in representative works from the Middle Ages to the 17th century, supplemented by class discussion and student reports. Class conducted in Spanish. Formerly SPA 401. Students who have completed SPA 401 will not receive credit for SPA 271 SUNY GE-SHUM, SWOL; SUNY GEN ED-GFOL; NCC GEN ED-HUM, WESH, LIT Offered: Fall

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Foreign Languages

SPA 272 - Spanish Literature 2

Prerequisites: SPA 261 or SPA 262 recommended.

Description: Readings in representative works from the 17th century to the contemporary period, supplemented by class discussions and student reports. Class conducted in Spanish. Formerly SPA 402. Students who have completed SPA 402 will not receive credit for SPA 272 SUNY GE-SHUM, SWOL; SUNY GEN ED-GFOL; NCC GEN ED-HUM, WESH, LIT Offered: Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Foreign Languages

SPA 273 - Spanish-American Literature 1

Prerequisites: SPA 261 or SPA 262 recommended.

Description: Readings in representative works from the pre-Colombian period to 1880, supplemented by class discussion and student reports. Class conducted in Spanish. Formerly SPA 403. Students who have completed SPA 403 will not receive credit for SPA 273 SUNY GE-SHUM, SWOL; SUNY GEN ED-GFOL; NCC GEN ED-HUM, WESH, LIT Offered: Fall

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Foreign Languages

SPA 274 - Spanish-American Literature 2

Prerequisites: SPA 261 or SPA 262 recommended.

Description: Readings in representative works from the period of Modernism through the contemporary period, supplemented by class discussion and student reports. Class conducted in Spanish. Formerly SPA 404. Students who have completed SPA 404 will not receive credit for SPA 274 SUNY GE-SHUM, SWOL; SUNY GEN ED-GFOL; NCC GEN ED-HUM, WESH, LIT Offered: Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Foreign Languages

SPA 295 - Independent Study-Spanish

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM. Formerly SPA 699. Students who have completed SPA 699 will not receive credit for SPA 295.

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Foreign Languages

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