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LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES DEGREES
Latin American Studies: Spanish Major
Latin American Studies: Spanish Minor
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

EUR 4254 | HIS 3331 | HIS 3710 | HIS 3750 | LAT 1101 | LAT 1102 | LAT 1103 | LAT 2204 | LAT 4920 | LAT 4930 | LAT 4950 | LAT 4970 | LIN 2100 | SBS 4918 | SBS 4919 | SBS 4937 | SPN 1101 | SPN 1102 | SPN 1103 | SPN 2101 | SPN 2102 | SPN 2103 | SPN 3101 | SPN 3104 | SPN 3105 | SPN 3106 | SPN 3110 | SPN 3120 | SPN 4105 | SPN 4401 | SPN 4501 | SPN 4899 | SPN 4900 | SPN 4920 | SPN 4930 | SPN 4940 | UCOR 2000 | VIEW ALL

EUR 4254: () Offerings
Prerequisite: Working fluency in at least one language besides English. Theory and practice of translating, with attention to accuracy and nuances of style. May be repeated for credit 1 time.
Attributes:Upper-Division
HIS 3331: () Offerings
Traces the origins of the Iberian Peninsula from the Roman era to the discovery of the New World in 1492. Emphasizes cultural, social, and ecclesiastical institutions and movements.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded.
HIS 3710: () Offerings
Explores the history of the non-Western World through thematic and regional comparisons. Sample themes include frontier encounters, colonialism, nationalism, modernization, state formation, and social change.
Attributes:Advanced Writing In Your Major, Social Science B, Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded.
HIS 3750: () Offerings
Traces the history of Latin America, with particular attention to the development of political, economic, social, religious, and aesthetic values.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded.
LAT 1101: () Offerings
Studies the essentials of classical Latin grammar to build comprehension in reading and writing elementary Latin. The LAT 1101, 1102, and 1103 sequence is offered alternate years.
Attributes:Foreign Language Comp
LAT 1102: () Offerings
Prerequisite: LAT 1101 or permission of instructor. Continues the study in the essentials of classical Latin grammar and syntax.
Attributes:Foreign Language Comp
LAT 1103: () Offerings
Prerequisite: LAT 1102 or permission of instructor. Continues the study of classical Latin through reading to provide a basis for future work in the language; emphasizes translation.
Attributes:Foreign Language Comp
LAT 2204: () Offerings
Prerequisite: LAT 1103 or permission of instructor. Provides intensive review of composition and syntax necessary for all advanced work in Latin. Offered alternate years.
LAT 4920: () Offerings
Prerequisite: LAT 2204. May be repeated for credit up to 15 credits.
Attributes:Arts and Humanities B, Upper-Division
LAT 4930: () Offerings
For advanced students who wish to assist as discussion leaders and readers in 1000-level Latin classes. May be repeated for credit up to 6 credits.
Attributes:Upper-Division
LAT 4950: () Offerings
Special Topics
Attributes:Upper-Division
LAT 4970: () Offerings
Prerequisite: LAT 4920. May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits.
Attributes:Upper-Division
LIN 2100: () Offerings
Develops conceptual tools for understanding the nature and the processes of language: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics. Personal and professional attitudes toward the world of language are reexamined. This course is also offered via distance learning. Please note that the distance learning version of this course is not eligible for financial aid nor is it part of the on-campus tuition plateau; full payment is required at the time of registration.
Attributes:Arts and Humanities B, Media
SBS 4918: () Offerings
Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Latin American Studies Program. Taught through a semester-long program of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities in Costa Rica. This seminar introduces students to the historical development of Latin America, the variety of analytical perspectives from which Latin American reality is explained, the character, past and present, of U.S. policy in the region, and the nature and impact of the economic crisis in the region.
Attributes:Social Science B, Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman, Non-Matriculated students are excluded.
SBS 4919: () Offerings
Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Latin American Studies Program. Taught through a semester-long program of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities in Costa Rica. This course introduces students to several perspectives on faith and practice in the context of Latin America, considers the historical development and current character of the church in Latin America, helps students gain an understanding of approaches to Third World development and enables students to reflect biblically on these topics.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman, Non-Matriculated students are excluded.
SBS 4937: () Offerings
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Latin American Studies Program. Taught through a semester-long program of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities in Costa Rica. Opportunity to participate in a two-week, hands-on service project will be offered midway through the semester.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman, Non-Matriculated students are excluded.
SPN 1101: () Offerings
Develops skill in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing the Spanish language. Investigates Spanish culture and its relationship to the language.
Attributes:Foreign Language Comp
SPN 1102: () Offerings
Prerequisite: SPN 1101 or equivalent. Develops skill in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing the Spanish language. Investigates Spanish culture and its relationship to the language.
Attributes:Foreign Language Comp
SPN 1103: () Offerings
Prerequisite: SPN 1102 or equivalent. Develops skill in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing the Spanish language. Investigates Spanish culture and its relationship to the language.
Attributes:Foreign Language Comp
SPN 2101: () Offerings
Prerequisite: SPN 1103 or equivalent (i.e., three years of Spanish in high school). A review of Spanish-language structure, with emphasis on progress toward communicative competence and growth in understanding and appreciation of the culture of the Hispanic world; introduction to literature.
Attributes:Arts and Humanities B
SPN 2102: () Offerings
Prerequisite: SPN 1103 or equivalent (e.g., three years of Spanish in high school). A review of Spanish language structure, with emphasis on progress toward communicative competence and growth in understanding and appreciation of the culture of the Hispanic world; introduction to literature.
Attributes:Arts and Humanities B
SPN 2103: () Offerings
Prerequisite: SPN 1103 or equivalent (e.g., three years of Spanish in high school). A review of Spanish language structure, with emphasis on progress toward communicative competence and growth in understanding and appreciation of the culture of the Hispanic world; introduction to literature.
Attributes:Arts and Humanities B
SPN 3101: () Offerings
Prerequisite: SPN 2103 or equivalent. A systematic review of Spanish grammar, with attention to stylistic considerations. May be repeated for credit 2 times.
Attributes:Upper-Division
SPN 3104: () Offerings
Prerequisite: SPN 3101 or equivalent. Examines works of major 19th and 20th century writers from Spain and Latin America in the context of contemporary ideologies and values. Taught in Spanish and occasionally offered in English. Offered alternate years.
Attributes:Upper-Division
SPN 3105: () Offerings
Prerequisite: SPN 3101 or equivalent. Mystics, picaresque novels, poetry, and drama, studied in the context of the period. Taught in Spanish and occasionally in English. Offered alternate years.
Attributes:Advanced Writing In Your Major, Upper-Division
SPN 3106: () Offerings
Prerequisite: SPN 3101 or equivalent. Examines the earliest writings in Spanish, including epic poetry, prose, and lyric poetry in light of the medieval Spanish worldview. Taught in Spanish and occasionally in English. Offered alternate years.
Attributes:Upper-Division
SPN 3110: () Offerings
Focuses on writing as a process through compositions of various types; e.g. description, narration, summary and review of books and other media. Uses Spanish as the language for research, lecture and discussion. May be repeated for credit 1 time.
Attributes:Upper-Division
SPN 3120: () Offerings
Explores the many facets of Spanish-speaking cultures in the Iberian peninsula and Latin America from a historical perspective. Uses Spanish as the language for research, lecture and discussion. May be repeated for credit 1 time.
Attributes:Upper-Division
SPN 4105: () Offerings
Prerequisite: SPN 3101 or equivalent. Mystics, picaresque novels, poetry and drama, studied in the context of the period. Taught in Spanish and occasionally in English. Offered alternate years.
Attributes:Advanced Writing In Your Major, Upper-Division
SPN 4401: () Offerings
Prerequisite: SPN 3101 or equivalent. Emphasis varies from quarter to quarter. Taught in Spanish and occasionally in English. Offered alternate years. May be repeated for credit 1 time.
Attributes:Arts and Humanities B, Upper-Division
SPN 4501: () Offerings
Prerequisite: SPN 3101 or equivalent. Emphasis varies from quarter to quarter. Taught in Spanish and occasionally in English. Offered alternate years. May be repeated for credit 1 time.
Attributes:Arts and Humanities B, Upper-Division
SPN 4899: () Offerings
This capstone course focuses on issues of language and culture related to the Latin American Studies-Spanish major. Required of all Latin American Studies-Spanish majors and recommended for minors.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
SPN 4900: () Offerings
Student works independently with a faculty member on a mutually agreed upon topic. May be repeated for credit up to 15 credits.
Attributes:Upper-Division
SPN 4920: () Offerings
Independent Readings Spanish May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits.
Attributes:Upper-Division
SPN 4930: () Offerings
For advanced students who wish to assist in 1000-level Spanish classes. May be repeated for credit up to 6 credits.
Attributes:Upper-Division
SPN 4940: () Offerings
Provides opportunity for practical application of Spanish language skills. May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits.
Attributes:Upper-Division
UCOR 2000: () Offerings
Considers the question "From where have we come and where are we going?" Explores the history of interaction between the West and the world from the dawn of the modern global age (about 1500) to the present. How has Western civilization been influenced by and influenced other cultures? Key themes are ideas, inventions, and systems of interaction. The virtue of hope motivates service as the Christian response to a constantly changing world.
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded.



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