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• SPAN 389: Theory and Practice of Spanish Language

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Introduces Spanish syntax, morphology, and the Spanish language lexicon, as well asfamiliar and formal conversation and idiomatic expressions used in everyday situations.Contact chairperson, Department of Spanish. Courses taken in Valladolid include SPAN 382-389 and SPAN 482 (3cr). Prerequisite:    SPAN 230 and 260 or equivalent or permission
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• SPAN 390: Teaching Elementary Content in Spanish

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  The student will study current theories of language acquisition processes in children and will develop foreign language instructional objectives and activities which integrate language and cultural learning with the content areas of the elementary school curriculum. Through hands-on practice, the student will develop techniques for teaching functional language, planning lessons, testing language skills, setting curricular objectives, and selecting/designing materials appropriate to the needs and interests of elementary school foreign language learners. Prerequisite:    Passage of a language proficiency examination and instructor permission
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• SPAN 402: Translation and Interpretation

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Fundamental translation skills for use in business and industry as well as in academic and popular fields. Prerequisite:    SPAN 230, 350
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• SPAN 412: The Spanish Novel of the 19th and 20th Centuries

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Analysis of selected novels from three major periods: the nineteenth century, the Generation of 1898, and the post Civil War. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite:    SPAN 260 or permission
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• SPAN 413: Spanish Poetry of the 19th and 20th Centuries

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Study and analysis of lyric poetry in Spain from nineteenth- century poetry through modernism and its evolution to the present. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite:    SPAN 260 or permission
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• SPAN 450: Conversation Forum

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Extensive work on the development of speaking skills at the "Advanced Low" level of oral proficiency, as defined by the Speaking Guidelines developed by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Focuses on paragraph-length and narration and description in present, past, and future topics and contexts. Prerequisite:    SPAN 260 or 385 or permission
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• SPAN 453: Spanish Phonetics and Phonemics

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  An introduction to the study of the phonological system of Spanish and emphasis on improving pronunciation. Includes a theoretical basis for understanding the Spanish sound system, pronunciation practice and recordings, study of Spanish dialects, and linguistic analyses. Taught in Spanish. Required for Spanish Education majors; highly suggested for Spanish majors. Prerequisite:    SPAN 230
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• SPAN 454: Spanish in Four Dimensions

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Introduces the fundamentals of Spanish linguistics. Provides an overview of the study of the sound system (phonetics and phonology), word formation (morphology), sentence structure (syntax), and sociolinguistic aspects. Applies linguistic principles by practicing translation and interpretation of authentic texts. Explores other linguistic areas, such as semantics, sociolinguistics, and language variation through the study of Spanish across the Spanish-speaking world and the US. Taught in Spanish with English appropriate to course content.
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• SPAN 481: Special Topics

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Special Topic courses are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 481 are primarily for upper-level undergraduate students.
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• SPAN 482: Independent Study

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  An opportunity to engage in an in-depth analysis of some topic dealing with the Spanish language and culture through consultation with a faculty member. Approval is based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources. Prerequisite:    Prior approval through advisor, faculty member, department chairperson, dean, and Provost Office
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