SPA-210 |
Spanish for Health Personnel I |
This course emphasizes basic communication necessary for medical personnel. Listening, speaking and pronunciation skills will be the primary concern. Topics to be covered include: the human body, foods, illnesses, patient ' s medical and personal background, and useful expressions. Students must have a command of basic Spanish to take this course. |
SPA-299 |
Selected Topics in Spanish |
This course emphasizes basic communication necessary for medical personnel. Listening, speaking and pronunciation skills will be the primary concern. Topics to be covered include: the human body, foods, illnesses, patient ' s medical and personal background, and useful expressions. Students must have a command of basic Spanish to take this course. |
SPA-400 |
Advanced Spanish |
This is an advanced Spanish course designed for students with intermediate knowledge of the Spanish language and who have completed SPA101, SPA102, SPA205, and SPA206( or their equivalents). It focuses on the development of the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing through a focus of expressing one ' s views and opinions. The purpose of this course is to continue to develop the ability to communicate in Spanish with ease and proficiency using advanced grammar and exploring complex topics. Spanish will be the primary language of instruction though English may also be used on limited occasion as deemed appropriate by the instructor. The major course objective is to prepare students for " real-life " communication in Spanish with an advanced level of proficiency. |
SPA-439 |
Independent Study |
Qualified students may arrange independent study in areas not covered by |
existing courses. Topics are to be determined by consultation with instructor. |
SPE-205 |
Exceptional Person |
The course will require students to demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concepts of teaching students with cognitive, behavioral and / or physical health disabilities ages 0-21. This will include: philosophical, historical and legal foundations of education, current identification criteria, legal and educational definitions, etiology, incidence and prevalence figures, as well as cognitive, behavioral and physical characteristics for students with disabilities. The course will present models and theories of typical / atypical growth and behavior across age groups, as well as disabilities. Field experience is required. |