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A bridge to gap the elementary and advanced levelsin the further development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students engage in intensive communication in spoken and written Spanish, and an understanding of Hispanic culture. Listening, speaking, reading and writing skills are developed. Emphasis is on vocabulary acquisition and interactive communication through the discussion of authentic texts, films, videos, music, etc. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss selected topics, express ideas and opinions clearly, and engage in formal and informal conversations. Prerequisite: SPA 238 or equivalent, or permission of the Foreign Language Department as students may not self-place in a language course.

A study of the geography, history, and culture. Assigned readings and reports. Prerequisites: SPA-347 or department approval.

Upper-intermediate interpersonal communication and composition practice for development in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students develop fluency and communicative competence through exposure to literary texts, newspaper and web articles, and videos, in their cultural context. This course emphasizes conversation strategies, vocabulary expansion, and the writing of essays. Prerequisite: SPA 347 or equivalent. Or permission of the Foreign Language Department as students may not self-place in a language course.

The history from discovery to the present of the twenty republics constituting Latin America. Collateral reading and reporting in Spanish. Prerequisites: SPA-347 or department approval.

A study of Spanish phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics and their practical application to understanding and speaking Spanish, including a study of dialectical differences of American and Peninsular Spanish. Required for Spanish Education majors. Prerequisite: SPA-347 or department approval.

A study of current theory and practice of technology and assessment in the foreign language classroom, with emphasis on their practical application. Meets the general objectives of EDU-200, but is specifically designed to prepare the foreign language teacher. Required for Spanish Education majors. Prerequisite: SPA-347 or department approval.

Spanish or Latin American culture or history course designed for advanced students. Will focus on a specific country/area, historic era, artistic movement, or historic figure. For example: The Spanish Civil War, The Mexican Revolution, Contemporary Spain, The Three Religions of Spain, The Art of the Civil War, Women during the Franco Era, etc. This course can be repeated for up to nine hours of credit under different topics. Prerequisite: SPA-347 or department approval.

Travel course to a Spanish-speaking country, designed to inform students about the history and culture of the nation while gaining an appreciation for the people and the language. Opportunities to use Spanish in a variety of settings. Fees for travel, lodging, and meals are extra. May be repeated. Prerequisite: SPA-347 or department approval.

A study of the migration of the Hispanics to and within the U.S. A look at the influence the Hispanic culture has had and is having on the American culture. Prerequisite: SPA-347 or department approval.

An historical and sociological survey of the people, culture, and customs of Spain through lectures, readings, discussions, and multimedia. Required for Spanish Education majors. Prerequisite: SPA-347 or department approval.

A practicum experience for K-12 Spanish education majors in elementary-level classrooms in public or private schools. Students will observe an experienced elementary Spanish education teacher who will serve as the supervising teacher for the experience. Students will teach a minimum of 3 lessons in the elementary Spanish education classroom, and will be observed and evaluated by both IWU Spanish and IWU education faculty. Graded as a Credit/No Credit class. Permission of the Division of Education to take this course in conjunction with EDU-382C.

Students will work under a faculty mentor in their major and in cooperation with an Honors College advisor, producing a research thesis or creative project.