Course Syllabi

This course explores the basic concepts and interpretations of human behavior in group settings. The course will further examine the sociological perspective and its effect on current social topics.

Exploration of current attitudes and values evolving from our past and our environment that are evident in today's dating patterns and marital life styles.

Coverage and candid discussion of various aspects of human sexuality including history of sexual values, sexual physiology, life span changes, sexual roles and gender identity, sexual diseases and dysfunctions, contraception and abortion, sexual assault, and pregnancy and birth.

Group's behaviors considered deviant and detrimental to the society as a whole are studied with emphasis on the exploration of the definitions, explanations, and possible solutions to such societal ills.

A critical overview of problems of minority groups in the United States. Emphasis on characteristics of minority/dominant relationships in terms of prejudice, discrimination, segregation, and assimilation.

This course introduces social work as a profession. It examines the forces that have influenced the evolution of social welfare and the demand for social workers and their services. This course will analyze the impact of poverty on society, the people who live in poverty, and the effectiveness of social response to address and eliminate poverty.

Basic communications skills with emphasis on oral communication and pronunciation. Grammar is taught only as it will facilitate conversation.

A continuation of SPA 95. Basic communication skills with emphasis on oral communication. Grammar is taught only as it will facilitate conversation.

Intercambio/Conversation Exchange focuses on true conversational practice of English and Spanish between native Spanish speakers and native English speakers. Students of each language background will practice their target language with native speakers in groups and/or pairs.

Basic communication skills with emphasis on oral communication and elementary grammar. Students are exposed to the culture and traditions of the Spanish-speaking contries. Fulfills the first semester foreign language requirement at most four-year institutions.

A continuation of SPA 101. Basic communication skills with emphasis on oral communication and elementary grammar. Fulfills the second semester foreign language requirement at most four-year institutions.

This course covers basic Spanish language structure and vocabulary, appropriate phrasing, as well as specific acquisition of medical terminology, in a conversational setting.

A continuation of SPA 102 with emphasis on oral communication. Listening and reading comprehension with writing exercises, are integrated to develop and reinforce intermediate speaking skills. Modern-day topics for discussion provide a conversational approach to learning Spanish. Fulfills the third semester foreign language requirement at most four-year institutions.

A continuation of SPA 201 with emphasis on oral communication. The course provides a way to practice Spanish in a communicative context through reading selections on Hispanics' customs and traditions. Writing exercises provide a review of grammar. Fulfills the fourth semester foreign language requirement at most four-year institutions.

Meets the needs of native speakers of Spanish. Students arre exposed to the culture and trad- itions of Spanish-speaking countries. Speaking and writing problems particular to the Spanish- speaking student are continuously treated as an integral part of the course. Fulfills the third semester foreign language requirement at most four-year institutions.

A continuation of SPA 255. Meets the needs of the native speakers. The emphasis is on writing with attention to problems particular to Spanish- speaking students. Students are also exposed to the culture and traditions of Spanish-speaking countries. Fulfills the fourth semester foreign language requirement at most four-year institutions.

Intermediate-high grammar, reading comprehension, composition and translation, including class conversations, and debates which are integrated to develop and reinforce academic speaking and written skills.

An introduction to the literature of the Chicano writers from the 17th century through the present. The course concentrates on the cultural roots of the Mexican-American and gives the student a better understanding of the ethnic attitudes which have influenced the social, political, and economical history of Mexican-Americans.

Survey of masterpieces and movements in Spanish literature: covers midieval through the present. All coursework is in Spanish.

An introduction to cultural issues, literary and film theory through the study of Hispanic films. It concentrates on the Peninsular Spanish and Latin American productions in order to give the student a better understanding of geographical, historical, and ethnic differences of Hispanics.