Discover Spain: Course
Descriptions
Please note: Some Discover Spain courses
are taught in a modular format similar to the Discover the World
program. Each semester includes 3 modules of five weeks each. Other
courses last for an entire semester. Click
here for a course option form.
General and Core
Courses:
LAC 1000C - Language and Culture
of Spain
This course focuses on the study of the historical and social
development of the Spanish culture and civilization. This course
will also offer a brief approach to the linguistic situation
and language policy in Spain and in the world.” 3
credits.
*Equivalent Courses: FRE 1000, ITA 1000, SPA 1000, LIN 1000, MFL
1000, CSD 1155, RCT 1155, SPE 1155, HON 2800 (If you have taken any
of the above, you cannot take LAC 1000)
PHI 2200C -
Ethics
Prerequisite: PHI 1000C.
Human happiness and the essential means of achieving it; universal
and objective morality vs. relativism and subjectivism; principles
used in formulating a rational moral judgment; the functions of law
and the conscience; prudence and the moral virtues as the heart of
the moral life. 3 credits.
THE 2500 - History of the
Church
A survey of church doctrines and institutions, critical moments in
church history and interpretive resources useful for understanding
them. 3 credits.
Spanish Language
Courses:
SPA 2030 - Spanish Level
III
Prerequisite: SPA 1020 or permission from the
chair.
This course reviews the basic skills learned in Spanish I and II
and continues building oral and written proficiency with more
intensive reading and conversation within the context of Spanish
culture. 3 credits.
SPA 2040 - Intermediate Spanish
Conversation
Prerequisite: SPA 2030 or permission from the
chair.
This course reviews the basic skills learned in Spanish I, II and
III and continues building oral proficiency with more intensive
conversation within the context of Hispanic culture. 3
credits
SPA 3550 – Civilization of Spain
(In Spanish)
Prerequisite: Permission of the chair or
language coordinator.
The history, geography, art, science, music, literature, folklore,
politics, habits and customs that have contributed to the shaping
of Spanish civilization and culture. 3 credits
SPA 3870 – Advanced Spanish
Grammar
Prerequisite: Permission of the chair or
language coordinator.
A study of difficult points of Spanish grammar and syntax with
translation of selected passages into idiomatic Spanish. This
course will be conducted in Spanish. 3 credits
SPA 4990A – Seminar: Masterpieces
of Andalusian Literature
(Taught
in English & Spanish)
Prerequisite: Permission of the
chair.
3 credits
SPA 3980 – International
Internship in Spain.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of intermediate Spanish or
above. An interview and a special application process is required.
3 credits
Online
Learning:
In addition to classroom courses, students are also able to take
Online Learning courses while they are abroad. Please check with
your dean or academic advisor for more information.