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• SPA 301: Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Review and mastery of Spanish grammar, with special emphasis on sentence structures, stylistics, and the skills needed to write advanced compositions. Students will also continue to develop proficiency in listening comprehension and speaking skills. This course can be taken simultaneously with SPA 302 or SPA 303. Prerequisite:    SPA 301 requires a prerequisite of SPA 202 or SPA 250.
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• SPA 302: Advanced Spanish Grammar and Conversation

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Additional review and mastery of Spanish grammar, with special emphasis on sentence structures and stylistics, along with intensive interaction to develop proficiency in listening comprehension and speaking ability. This course is intended for non-native speakers of Spanish. Heritage language learners should consider SPA 303. SPA 301 and SPA 302 can be taken simultaneously. Students may only receive credit for SPA 302 or SPA 303 but not both. Prerequisite:    SPA 302 requires a prerequisite of SPA 202 or SPA 250.
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• SPA 303: Spanish for Heritage Speakers

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is tailored to meet the specific needs of heritage speakers of the language. In many cases, this means students who grew up speaking Spanish at home but did not attend school in the language. In this course, students build on their already existing knowledge and expand their command of the four linguistic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) while studying authentic cultural materials. Interested students are encouraged to consult the Department before enrolling for accurate placement. Non-native speakers should consider SPA 302. SPA 301 and SPA 303 may be taken simultaneously. Students may only receive credit for SPA 302 or SPA 303 but not both. Prerequisite:    SPA 303 requires a prerequisite of SPA 202 or SPA 250 or permission of the department.
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• SPA 304: Spanish Language Topics in the Community

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Spanish for the professional in fields such as social work, immigration, criminal justice, law, and medicine. Emphasis on oral communication in specific, real-life situations. Some interpretation, translation, and writing or professional documents. Prerequisite:    SPA 304 requires prerequisites of SPA 301 and SPA 302
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• SPA 310: Business Topics in Spanish

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduction to business concepts in Spanish in fields of management, banking, finance, accounting, marketing, and international business. No prior knowledge of business required. Practical course in oral communication. Some interpretation, translation, and writing of business documents. Prerequisite:    SPA 310 requires prerequisites of SPA 301 and SPA 302.
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• SPA 315: Advanced Readings in Spanish

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Development of advanced techniques for close-reading and interpreting authentic literary and cultural texts from the Spanish-speaking world. Special attention will be paid to improving proficiency in oral and written expression. Prerequisite:    SPA 315 requires a prerequisite of SPA 302 or SPA 303.
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• SPA 320: Cultures of Spain

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  An interdisciplinary study of the arts, cultures, geography, literatures, and philosophies of Spain. Prerequisite:    SPA 320 requires a prerequisite of SPA 302 or SPA 303.
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• SPA 321: Cultures of Latin America

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  An interdisciplinary study of the arts, cultures, geography, literatures, and philosophies of Latin America. Prerequisite:    SPA 321 requires a prerequisite of SPA 302 or SPA 303.
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• SPA 322: Latin America on Film (in Spanish)

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course consists of the analysis of several films about Latin America that address critical issues (history, politics, economy, religion, ethnic diversity, racial and gender discrimination) necessary to understand and appreciate Latin American culture. Prerequisite:    SPA 322 requires a prerequisite of SPA 302 or SPA 303.
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• SPA 330: Spanish Narrative

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Representative selections of Spanish literature from its medieval beginning to the present. Focus will be on a variety of genres that highlight the interplay of language and context to understand dominant themes and concerns of a global era. Prerequisite:    SPA 330 requires prerequisite of SPA 315
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