Academic Course Descriptions
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References to the timing of course offerings which follow
apply only to day courses. Evening and summer school course offerings
are scheduled according to need. Christian Brothers University reserves
the right to cancel classes at any time due to insufficient enrollment.
FRENCH COURSES
When a student has passed two or more years of the same
foreign language with at least a “C” average in high school,
she/he may choose one of the following options:
1. Enroll in the same foreign language studied in high
school at the 201 level (recommended option) or at the 101 or 102 level
(permitted options).
2. Enroll at the elementary level (101) of a foreign language not studied
in high school (Note that a 101 course must be followed by the corresponding
102 course in order to acquire elementary competency in a language.)
A minimum of thirty minutes per week in the language laboratory
is required for all 100 and 200 level courses.
Upper-division language courses may be taken concurrently
with intermediate courses with prior approval of the instructor.
Upper-division language courses may be offered as tutorial
courses with the availability and the consent of the instructor and
the approval of the Chair of the Department of Literature and Languages.
SPAN 101, 102. ELEMENTARY SPANISH
Fundamentals of grammar and syntax. Intensive drills in understanding,
speaking and reading. Fluency of oral-aural skills is the main objective.
Not open for credit to native speakers of Spanish. Offered in sequence
in the Fall and Spring. Two semesters; six credits
SPAN 103, 104. SPANISH CONVERSATION AND CULTURE
I
Fundamentals of Spanish grammar and conversation applied to a specific
cultural context, such as business. Does not fulfill the language requirement
for Arts majors. Offered in sequence in the Fall and Spring. Two semesters;
six credits
SPAN 201, 202. INTERMEDIATE SPANISH
Continued attention to essentials of grammar and composition. Readings
in the short story and cultural texts. Not open for credit to native
speakers of Spanish. Prerequisites: SPAN 101, 102. Offered in sequence
in the Fall and Spring. Two semesters; six credits
SPAN 203, 204. INTERMEDIATE SPANISH CONVERSATION
AND CULTURE
Intermediate level Spanish grammar and conversation applied to a specific
cultural context, such as business. Prerequisites: SPAN 103, 104 or
the equivalent. Does not fulfill the language requirement for Arts majors.
Two semesters; three credits
SPAN 301, 302. COMPOSITION AND CONVERSATION
Continued study of Spanish grammar and composition. Drill on difficult
constructions and theme writing. Reports and discussions on selected
aspects of Hispanic civilization. Not open for credit to native speakers
of Spanish. Prerequisites: SPAN 201, 202 or the equivalent. Offered
in sequence in the Fall and Spring. Two semesters; six credits
SPAN 313, 314. SPANISH LITERATURE AND CIVILIZATION
The study of the cultures of Spain and Latin America as reflected in
their history, literature, and art from their origins to the present.
Prerequisite: Two years of college Spanish or equivalent. Offered in
sequence in the Fall and Spring. Two semesters; six credits
SPAN 316. BUSINESS SPANISH
An introduction to business and technology in the Spanish-speaking world
from a personal, everyday life perspective. Study includes banking,
telecommunications, computers, the Internet, corporate organization,
interviewing, resume writing, and business correspondence. Prerequisite:
Two years of college Spanish or the equivalent. Offered in the Spring
semester. One semester; three credits
SPAN 380-389. SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPANISH.
Topics of special interest related to Spanish literature, language,
or culture. Prerequisite: Spanish 302 or 314 and permission of instructor.
Offered in Fall or Spring. One semester; three credits
SPAN 400-410. RESEARCH TOPICS IN SPANISH
Original writing projects or independent study and research in literature,
pursued under the guidance of a member of the Spanish faculty. Syllabus
and credit hours contracted by the student with the Spanish professor.
One semester each; one to three credits each
The remainder of the foreign language courses under this
heading are offered on the campus of Rhodes College under the instruction
of Rhodes faculty. See the Dean of the School of Arts concerning these
classes.
SPAN 480-489. SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPANISH.
Topics of special interest related to advanced study of Spanish literature,
language, or culture. Prerequisite: Spanish 302 or 314 and permission
of instructor. Offered in Fall or Spring. One semester; three credits
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