Spanish Archive 2020-2021
Spanish Major Archive 2020-2021
Degree Requirements - 126 credits
Students can earn a bachelor of arts degree with this major. See the requirements for the bachelor of arts degree.
Major Requirements: 11 courses, 41 credits
Students in this major must earn the BA degree.
Core Requirements (3 courses, 9 credits)
CAS-201 College to Career: Explore Your Options And Find Your Path
CAS-101. CAS students only. SBS students by special permission. Restricted to the following majors: Art History, Asian Studies, Biology, Criminal Justice, Economics, English, French, Global Cultural Studies, History, Humanities, International Economics, Music History, Philosophy, Physics, Radiation Science, Sociology, Spanish, and Undeclared. Instructor consent required for all other majors.
1.00
This course engages students in the early stages of career planning. Students will explore their interests, skills, values, and strengths, which will allow them to begin setting appropriate goals for professional development. Once students understand themselves in relation to the world of work, they will learn how to research careers and employment paths that fit with their goals.
SPAN-201 Intermediate Spanish I
SPAN-102 or or Instructor's consent
4.00
Reviews Spanish grammar and examines Spanish through authentic materials of cultural interest. Students develop written and oral skills through compositions and audio-visual materials. Weekly laboratory sessions required.
SPAN-202 Intermediate Spanish II
SPAN-201 or Instructor's consent
4.00
Continues skills development from 201. Students read a collection of short stories, write compositions, develop cultural insights through comparative and contrastive assignments, and practice listening and speaking skills in weekly conversation sessions.
Advanced Courses (8 courses, 32 credits)
SPAN-315 Spanish for the Professions
SPAN-290 or SPAN-300 or Instructor's consent
4.00
Integrates language learning with culture via business context of the Hispanic world. Spanish for banking and finance, marketing and advertising, and international commerce are highlighted. Students increase their cross-cultural understanding and written and oral proficiency in business Spanish through a wide range of assignments.
Choose one of the following:
SPAN-290 Advanced Composition & Conversation
SPAN-202, SPAN-203 or SPAN-250 or Instructor's consent
4.00
Develops written and oral skills in various contexts and registers. Emphasis on strengthening written skills and learning to speak clearly and persuasively in Spanish. Short texts and audio-visual materials provide the basis for classroom activities which include regularly assigned essays, group discussions and debates.
SPAN-300 Intro to Cultural Texts
SPAN-202, SPAN-203, SPAN-250 or Instructor's consent. SPAN-290 or SPAN-300 strongly recommended.
4.00
Explores a selection of Peninsular and Latin American cultural materials. Primarily examines texts from different literary genres (narrative, drama, essay, and poetry). Develops critical skills required in more advanced Spanish courses, through close readings and textual analysis. Activities include regularly assigned essays, group discussions, and short scene work.
Choose two of the following:
SPAN-301 Spanish Culture and Civilization
SPAN-202, SPAN-203 or SPAN-250. SPAN-290 or SPAN-300 are strongly recommended
4.00
Examines the civilization and culture of Spain highlighting its historical development and cultural manifestations from pre-historic times to the nineteenth century. Students improve their four skills through activities that include discussions, oral presentations, and writing assignments based on reading and films.
SPAN-302 Indigenous and Colonial Latin America
SPAN-202, SPAN-203 or SPAN-250 or Instructor's consent. SPAN-290 or SPAN-300 strongly recommended.
4.00
Introduces students to the complexity Latin America by examining its roots in pre-Columbian America and the impact of Spanish exploration and colonization. Places emphasis on cultural, economic, historical, philosophical, political and religious patterns that define the region. Includes class discussions, oral presentations, and writing assignments based on reading and audio-visual material.
SPAN-305 Living in Translation
SPAN-250, SPAN-290, or SPAN-300 or Instructor's consent
4.00
Examines the process and theory of translation. Materials are drawn from the literary world, the mass media (i.e. advertising, marketing, news, entertainment), and professional sources. Students gain further insights about the linguistic, cultural, and ethical dimensions of the field. Additional grammar review provided as needed.
SPAN-390 Introduction to Latin American and Caribbean Literature
SPAN-300 and SPAN-302 is strongly recommended
4.00
Examines authors from Latin America and the Caribbean in their historical and cultural contexts. Reading and class discussions consider the relationship between the writer and society by covering such topics as colonialism, the oral tradition, modernism and the emergence of new narratives in the twentieth century. The Inca Garcilaso, Sor Juana, Carlos Fuentes, Rigoberta Menchu, and Pablo Neruda are among some writers studied.
Choose four additional electives above SPAN-300
A Seminar for Freshmen with a topic related to the Spanish-speaking world (e.g., culture, politics, society) may be counted toward the major with the approval of the department chair.
AP Credit: Incoming students who receive a score of "4" or "5" on the AP Spanish examination have fulfilled the SPAN-201, SPAN-202/205 core requirement for the major.
Residency Requirement Policy: In the College of Arts and Sciences, a two-course (8 credit) residency requirement must be satisfied for completion of a minor and a four-course (16 credit) residency requirement must be satisfied for the completion of a major.
Spanish Major Learning Goals & Objectives Archive 2020-2021
Learning goals and objectives reflect the educational outcomes achieved by students through the completion of this program. These transferable skills prepare Suffolk students for success in the workplace, in graduate school, and in their local and global communities.
| Learning Goals | Learning Objectives |
|---|---|
| Students will... |
Students will be able to... |
| Achieve competency in oral and aural communication |
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| Achieve competency in written communication |
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| Become familiar with the diversity of world cultures |
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| Learn to think critically |
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Spanish Minor Archive 2020-2021
Minor Requirements: 6 courses, 24 credits
Core Requirements (2 courses, 8 credits)
SPAN-201 Intermediate Spanish I
SPAN-102 or or Instructor's consent
4.00
Reviews Spanish grammar and examines Spanish through authentic materials of cultural interest. Students develop written and oral skills through compositions and audio-visual materials. Weekly laboratory sessions required.
SPAN-202 Intermediate Spanish II
SPAN-201 or Instructor's consent
4.00
Continues skills development from 201. Students read a collection of short stories, write compositions, develop cultural insights through comparative and contrastive assignments, and practice listening and speaking skills in weekly conversation sessions.
Advanced Courses (4 courses, 16 credits)
Choose one of the following:
SPAN-290 Advanced Composition & Conversation
SPAN-202, SPAN-203 or SPAN-250 or Instructor's consent
4.00
Develops written and oral skills in various contexts and registers. Emphasis on strengthening written skills and learning to speak clearly and persuasively in Spanish. Short texts and audio-visual materials provide the basis for classroom activities which include regularly assigned essays, group discussions and debates.
SPAN-300 Intro to Cultural Texts
SPAN-202, SPAN-203, SPAN-250 or Instructor's consent. SPAN-290 or SPAN-300 strongly recommended.
4.00
Explores a selection of Peninsular and Latin American cultural materials. Primarily examines texts from different literary genres (narrative, drama, essay, and poetry). Develops critical skills required in more advanced Spanish courses, through close readings and textual analysis. Activities include regularly assigned essays, group discussions, and short scene work.
Choose one of the following:
SPAN-301 Spanish Culture and Civilization
SPAN-202, SPAN-203 or SPAN-250. SPAN-290 or SPAN-300 are strongly recommended
4.00
Examines the civilization and culture of Spain highlighting its historical development and cultural manifestations from pre-historic times to the nineteenth century. Students improve their four skills through activities that include discussions, oral presentations, and writing assignments based on reading and films.
SPAN-302 Indigenous and Colonial Latin America
SPAN-202, SPAN-203 or SPAN-250 or Instructor's consent. SPAN-290 or SPAN-300 strongly recommended.
4.00
Introduces students to the complexity Latin America by examining its roots in pre-Columbian America and the impact of Spanish exploration and colonization. Places emphasis on cultural, economic, historical, philosophical, political and religious patterns that define the region. Includes class discussions, oral presentations, and writing assignments based on reading and audio-visual material.
SPAN-305 Living in Translation
SPAN-250, SPAN-290, or SPAN-300 or Instructor's consent
4.00
Examines the process and theory of translation. Materials are drawn from the literary world, the mass media (i.e. advertising, marketing, news, entertainment), and professional sources. Students gain further insights about the linguistic, cultural, and ethical dimensions of the field. Additional grammar review provided as needed.
SPAN-315 Spanish for the Professions
SPAN-290 or SPAN-300 or Instructor's consent
4.00
Integrates language learning with culture via business context of the Hispanic world. Spanish for banking and finance, marketing and advertising, and international commerce are highlighted. Students increase their cross-cultural understanding and written and oral proficiency in business Spanish through a wide range of assignments.
SPAN-390 Introduction to Latin American and Caribbean Literature
SPAN-300 and SPAN-302 is strongly recommended
4.00
Examines authors from Latin America and the Caribbean in their historical and cultural contexts. Reading and class discussions consider the relationship between the writer and society by covering such topics as colonialism, the oral tradition, modernism and the emergence of new narratives in the twentieth century. The Inca Garcilaso, Sor Juana, Carlos Fuentes, Rigoberta Menchu, and Pablo Neruda are among some writers studied.
Choose two electives above SPAN-300.
AP and Other Credit: Incoming students who receive a score of "4" or "5" on the AP Spanish examination have fulfilled the SPAN-201, SPAN-202/205 core requirement for the minor.
A maximum of two courses taken at other institutions or as part of a department-approved study abroad program in a Spanish-speaking country may apply toward the minor.
A Seminar for Freshmen with a topic related to the Spanish-speaking world (e.g., culture, politics, society) may be counted toward the minor with the approval of the department chair.
Residency Requirement Policy: In the College of Arts and Sciences, a two-course (8 credit) residency requirement must be satisfied for completion of a minor and a four-course (16 credit) residency requirement must be satisfied for the completion of a major.
Minor Programs Policy: A student declaring a minor may use no more than two courses from a major or double major combination to fulfill the requirements for the minor. No more than one course from one minor may count toward the fulfillment of a second minor. Students may not minor in a subject in which they are also completing a major. For more information, see the Minor Programs section of the CAS Degree Requirements page.
Honors Archive 2020-2021
To complete requirements for honors in the major, a candidate must:
- Have a major GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Have an overall GPA of 3.2 or higher
- Complete SPAN-H555
- Complete a research paper in SPAN-H555 that is approved by a department faculty member
- Make a formal oral presentation
- CAS Honors Program students only: Also present work from the senior honors experience at the Honors Symposium or Pecha Kucha event
Spanish Courses Archive 2020-2021
SPAN-101 Elementary Spanish I
4.00
Practice in both oral and written language skills. Class activities are organized around cultural themes that reflect the diversity of the Hispanic world and its interconnectedness with the rest of the world. Weekly laboratory sessions required.
SPAN-102 Elementary Spanish II
SPAN-101 or Instructor's consent
4.00
Continues skills development from 101. Weekly laboratory sessions required.
SPAN-201 Intermediate Spanish I
SPAN-102 or or Instructor's consent
4.00
Reviews Spanish grammar and examines Spanish through authentic materials of cultural interest. Students develop written and oral skills through compositions and audio-visual materials. Weekly laboratory sessions required.
SPAN-202 Intermediate Spanish II
SPAN-201 or Instructor's consent
4.00
Continues skills development from 201. Students read a collection of short stories, write compositions, develop cultural insights through comparative and contrastive assignments, and practice listening and speaking skills in weekly conversation sessions.
SPAN-290 Advanced Composition & Conversation
SPAN-202, SPAN-203 or SPAN-250 or Instructor's consent
4.00
Develops written and oral skills in various contexts and registers. Emphasis on strengthening written skills and learning to speak clearly and persuasively in Spanish. Short texts and audio-visual materials provide the basis for classroom activities which include regularly assigned essays, group discussions and debates.
SPAN-295 Spanish in the Workplace
4.00
This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Spanish (201) at Suffolk or its equivalent elsewhere. Through a systematic review of grammar, a diversity of readings, and oral as well as written work, students will increase their lexical and grammatical knowledge of Spanish language specific to the workplace in order to communicate more easily and comfortably. Students will also be better prepared to deal with the specific themes related to business introduced in the course. (This course is not for Spanish minors or majors, but may be taken as a free elective.)
SPAN-I295 Spanish in the Workplace Internship
0.00
Internship in Madrid, Spain. At least 12 hours a week working for an organization. Designed to give students an international professional learning opportunity. It takes place concurrently with SPAN 295.
SPAN-300 Intro to Cultural Texts
SPAN-202, SPAN-203, SPAN-250 or Instructor's consent. SPAN-290 or SPAN-300 strongly recommended.
4.00
Explores a selection of Peninsular and Latin American cultural materials. Primarily examines texts from different literary genres (narrative, drama, essay, and poetry). Develops critical skills required in more advanced Spanish courses, through close readings and textual analysis. Activities include regularly assigned essays, group discussions, and short scene work.
SPAN-301 Spanish Culture and Civilization
SPAN-202, SPAN-203 or SPAN-250. SPAN-290 or SPAN-300 are strongly recommended
4.00
Examines the civilization and culture of Spain highlighting its historical development and cultural manifestations from pre-historic times to the nineteenth century. Students improve their four skills through activities that include discussions, oral presentations, and writing assignments based on reading and films.
SPAN-302 Indigenous and Colonial Latin America
SPAN-202, SPAN-203 or SPAN-250 or Instructor's consent. SPAN-290 or SPAN-300 strongly recommended.
4.00
Introduces students to the complexity Latin America by examining its roots in pre-Columbian America and the impact of Spanish exploration and colonization. Places emphasis on cultural, economic, historical, philosophical, political and religious patterns that define the region. Includes class discussions, oral presentations, and writing assignments based on reading and audio-visual material.
SPAN-305 Living in Translation
SPAN-250, SPAN-290, or SPAN-300 or Instructor's consent
4.00
Examines the process and theory of translation. Materials are drawn from the literary world, the mass media (i.e. advertising, marketing, news, entertainment), and professional sources. Students gain further insights about the linguistic, cultural, and ethical dimensions of the field. Additional grammar review provided as needed.
SPAN-315 Spanish for the Professions
SPAN-290 or SPAN-300 or Instructor's consent
4.00
Integrates language learning with culture via business context of the Hispanic world. Spanish for banking and finance, marketing and advertising, and international commerce are highlighted. Students increase their cross-cultural understanding and written and oral proficiency in business Spanish through a wide range of assignments.
SPAN-340 Hispanic Culture Today: Trans-Atlantic Perspective
SPAN-290 or SPAN-300 or Instructor's consent
4.00
An examination of key issues in Hispanic culture today through the study of literature, film, music and TV. The purpose of the course is twofold: To introduce the students to major themes in recent Hispanic society and culture and, to develop the necessary skills to read and analyze literary texts and other cultural forms. Topics to be discussed include dictatorship and democracy, women and representation, political and domestic violence, national identity, immigration, and mass culture. The selected materials will include texts by authors like Manuel Rivas, Mario Vargas Llosa, Carlos Fuentes, Cristina Peri Rossi, Rosa Montero, Carlos Monsivais, and Roberto Bolano among others. (Madrid campus only)
SPAN-360 Madrid Cosmopolitan City
SPAN-290 or SPAN-300 or Instructor's consent
4.00
This course is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge of the city of Madrid in terms of its historical, cultural, and social development. Contemporary aspects of the city such as its rise to prominence amongst the capitals of Europe and the phenomenon of recent immigration patterns will also be discussed. All classes will be conducted in Spanish. Specific grammar points will be reviewed as needed. (Madrid campus only)
SPAN-365 Spanish Cities: An Ongoing Transformation
Take SPAN-290; Taught in Spanish
4.00
This course is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge of some Spanish cities from a cultural, economical, and social point of view. Special attention will be paid to Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Malaga, Valencia and Aviles, and how these cities are reacting to gentrification, immigration, local movements, and sustainability. Thus, transforming from industrial to modern cities, from sunny touristic cities to cultural capitals, and from traditional metropolitan centers to young, vintage and gendered urban centers. This course is offered to students from different academic backgrounds under a multidisciplinary and comparative perspective.
SPAN-390 Introduction to Latin American and Caribbean Literature
SPAN-300 and SPAN-302 is strongly recommended
4.00
Examines authors from Latin America and the Caribbean in their historical and cultural contexts. Reading and class discussions consider the relationship between the writer and society by covering such topics as colonialism, the oral tradition, modernism and the emergence of new narratives in the twentieth century. The Inca Garcilaso, Sor Juana, Carlos Fuentes, Rigoberta Menchu, and Pablo Neruda are among some writers studied.
SPAN-410 Representation and Reality in Spanish Cinema
4.00
This course offers the students a panoramic view of the most representative Spanish films from the 1950's until today, with special emphasis on its social, political, artistic and cultural context. Films will be viewed in Spanish with English subtitles. Conducted in English, the course will be open to both non-majors in Spanish as well as to advanced-level Spanish majors and minors, with the latter carrying out their written work and individual meetings with the instructor in Spanish.
SPAN-426 Latin American Theater and Society
SPAN-290 or SPAN-300 or Instructor's consent. SPAN-302 is strongly recommended
4.00
Introduces students to the most important movements and playwrights of Latin American Theater in the 20th and 21st Centuries. Students examine the history of Latin American Theatre since its inception and become familiar with the most important performing centers.
SPAN-510 Independent Study
Instructor consent required.
1.00- 4.00
Students meet with a department member to pursue advanced studies in areas of particular interest to them.
SPAN-H510 Honors Independent Study
Instructor consent required.
1.00- 4.00
Students meet with a department member to pursue advanced studies in areas of particular interest to them.
SPAN-H555 Spanish Honor Thesis
CAS Honors students only with 3.3 GPA or higher. Instructor consent required.
4.00
A major research project completed under the supervision of a regular faculty member.