2010-11 Catalog

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Offering Description

Spanish, Intermediate I and II

Summer quarter

Faculty: David Phillips

Fields of Study: cultural studies and language studies

Summer: CRN (Credit) Level 40124 (8) Full Session; 40125 (4) First Session; 40170 (4) Second Session  

Credits: 4, 8(Su)

Class Standing: Freshmen - Senior

Offered During: Day

Prerequisites: One year college-level Spanish, two years high school Spanish, or skill assessment and approval by the faculty

Description

This Spanish immersion program integrates cultural studies with interactive Spanish conversation, writing, and reading.  The program is taught entirely in Spanish by a faculty member from Peru.  Extensive conversation takes place in affinity groups, focused on diverse practical and cultural topics.  Coursework includes weekly creative writing, readings, and learning new vocabulary and grammatical forms. Students will select a topic of their own interest for a term research project. This program is designed for motivated students who seek to improve their Spanish skills while exploring cultures, societies, and environment in Latin America.  Students may attend either the first half (4 credits), the second half (4 credits), or both (8 credits).

Maximum Enrollment: 22

Advertised Schedule: 1-5p Tue/Thu

Preparatory for studies or careers in: Spanish language and Latin American cultures, international studies

Campus Location: Olympia

Online Learning: Enhanced Online Learning

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