Spanish

An introductory course in Spanish as a global language. This course develops skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, including the study of basic structures, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Emphasis is placed on learning about the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world using a variety of media. No previous study of Spanish is required.

A continuation of SPA 101, this course further develops skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing of Spanish as a global language. Systematic study of basic structures and vocabulary. Emphasis is placed on learning about the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world using a variety of media. Previous study of Spanish or other experience with Spanish is necessary.

This course employs a variety of media to develop conversational and cross-cultural communication skills in Spanish as a global language, including writing and presentation skills, at an intermediate level. Grammatical structures and concepts are practiced as necessary.

Situational conversational vocabulary and written forms of communication oriented to achieving communicative proficiency in professional life. Alternatively focused to meet needs of business, health, and social work professions. Emphasis on development of intercultural sensitivity.

In this course, students build on their communicative competence in Spanish to learn about test translation and oral interpretation from Spanish to English and vice versa, on a theoretical and practical level. Students will gain theoretical knowledge about the Spanish language and culture in global context while discovering the challenges and opportunities posed by translation and interpretation. A range of types of translation will be explored, including technical, non-technical, and literary translation. Translation technologies will also be evaluated. Basic skills for interpretation will be introduced.

In this service-learning course, students build on their communicative competence in Spanish through targeted, engaged research and work with Latino/a and Hispanic related organizations in the local community. These may include literacy organizations, healthcare organizations, public libraries, and K-12 schools. We will learn about the broader context of community organizations and the challenges they face. Students will learn about Spanish language and culture while participating in meaningful activities and the community. These activities will allow them to develop their knowledge while strengthening community-college partnerships. Active student reflection is structured throughout the course. Faculty will provide guidelines and resources for students to work within existing projects or to develop their own ideas; community partners will provide networks and planning assistance.

A survey of the arts, history, politics, socio-economic processes, and cultural expressions of diverse regions of Latin America from pre-Columbian times to the present. Materials for this class include textbooks, articles, select literacy readings, newspapers, documentaries, films and Internet research. This course also analyzes globalization in Latin America, and its impact in the 21st century.

A survey of the arts, geography, history, politics, social processes, and cultural expressions of diverse regions of Spain from the Middle Ages to the present. Materials for this course include select literary readings, textbooks, documentaries, articles, films, newspapers, and Internet research.

In consultation with the advisor, students must complete a Field Period related to Spanish language and/or Hispanic culture in the United States, Spain or any Latin American destination.

An introductory study of a specific topic in Spanish. Intended for freshmen and sophomores, or for students with little or no background in the subject. The student may repeat the course, but not the same topic.

This course asks students to critically analyze and discuss, among other topics, major Latin American short stores, and novel in Latin America and Spain, and Migration and Diaspora in Latin America and the Caribbean. Course may be repeated but not the topic.

An in-depth, self-directed study for Junior- or Senior- level students under the guidance of a sponsoring faculty member on a planned topic that is not covered by an existing Keuka College course.

An advanced study of a specific topic in Spanish. Intended for juniors and seniors or for students with an appropriate background in the subject. The student may repeat the course, but not the same topic.