2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

SPA 106 Conversational Spanish -
Continuation
2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: SPA 105 or permission of instructor. A continuation of SPA
105 with more emphasis on reading and writing Spanish. Successful
completion of SPA 105 and 106 is considered equivalent to the successful
completion of Spanish One. (30-0)
SPA 109 Spanish for Health Care
Professionals I
2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 5 and SPA 111 or some High School
or College Spanish, or permission of instructor. Introduces basic
conversational Spanish for health care personnel. Practices basic
conversational skills and vocabulary appropriate to various job related
situations. Practices correct pronunciation patterns by means of oral-aural
practice, small group interaction, and role-playing situations. Introduces
certain aspects of Hispanic culture and some of the differences between
the Spanish and the English languages. (30-0)
SPA 110 Spanish for Health Care
Professionals II
2 Sem Hrs
READING LEVEL 5 and SPA 109, or permission of instructor. Continues
to introduce basic conversational Spanish for health care personnel.
Practices basic conversational skills and vocabulary appropriate to
various job related situations. Practices correct pronunciation patterns
by means of oral-aural practice, small group interaction, and role-playing
situations. Continues introduction to certain aspects of Hispanic culture
and to some of the differences between the Spanish and the English
languages. (30-0)
SPA 111 Spanish One 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 5 and no previous formal study in
Spanish, or departmental approval. Introduces basic grammatical
structures and vocabulary of modern spoken and written Spanish
and correct pronunciation patterns by means of oral-aural practice,
small group interaction, reading of simple texts, and written exercises.
Introduces certain aspects of Hispanic culture and the differences between
the Spanish and the English languages. Requires supplemental (outside
of class) listening, reading, speaking, and written work using ancillary
materials and the textbook’s Internet site. (60-0)
SPA 112 Spanish Two 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 5 and SPA 111, or one semester collegelevel
Spanish course, or one year of High School Spanish, or permission
of instructor. Continues to introduce students to the basic grammatical
structures and vocabulary of modern spoken and written Spanish
and to correct pronunciation patterns by means of oral-aural practice,
small group interaction, reading of simple texts, and written exercises.
Continues introduction of certain aspects of Hispanic culture and
differences between the Spanish and the English languages. Requires
supplemental (outside of class) listening, reading, speaking, and written
work using ancillary materials and the textbook’s Internet site. (60-0)
SPA 211 Spanish Three 4 Sem Hrs
READING LEVEL 5 and SPA 112, or 2 semesters of college-level Spanish,
or two years of High School Spanish, or permission of instructor. This third
semester course continues to introduce the basic grammatical structures
and vocabulary of modern spoken and written Spanish and correct
pronunciation patterns by means of oral-aural practice, small group
interaction, reading of simple texts, and written exercises. Continues
introducing certain aspects of Hispanic culture and differences between
the Spanish and the English languages. Conducts class in Spanish as
much as possible. Requires supplemental (outside of class) listening,
reading, speaking, and written work using ancillary materials and the
textbook’s Internet site. (60-0)
SPA 212 Spanish Four 4 Sem Hrs
READING LEVEL 5 and SPA 211, or three semesters of college-level
Spanish, or three years of High School Spanish, or permission of instructor.
Instructs at the Intermediate level. Increases and expands vocabulary and
written and verbal accuracy and fluency through a review of grammar
covered in previous courses. Increases ability to understand written
and spoken Spanish. Provides the opportunity to deepen cultural
awareness and sensitivity, as well as expand awareness of the cultural
richness and diversity that characterizes the Hispanic world. Conducts
course in Spanish. Requires supplemental (outside of class) listening,
reading, speaking, and written work using ancillary materials and the
textbook’s Internet site. (60-0)
SPA 268 International Studies in Spanish 1-4 Sem Hrs
Studies ancient, colonial and modern civilization in a Spanish-speaking
country. Visits archeological and historical sites with unassigned time for
individual interests. Student must meet all course and travel requirements
in addition to paying tuition and expenses. (60-0)
SPA 275 Introduction of Hispanic Fiction 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: Ability to speak and read Spanish (completion of fourth
year of high school Spanish or fourth semester of college Spanish, or
permission of the instructor). Reading, research, and discussion based
on a study of representative literature of the Hispanic world (Europe,
North America, and South America). Students will read, discuss, and
write about three selected novels and/or plays under guided supervision.
Course will be conducted in Spanish. (45-0)
SPA 290-299 Special Projects in Spanish
Social Science Interdisciplinary
SSI 110W Introduction to Genealogy 1 Sem Hr
Introduces and broadly examines genealogy from an interdisciplinary
perspective. Examines family and ethnic history and pursues family
history for personal and professional growth. Covers research methods,
record keeping, and problem solving. Emphasizes the use of archival
and printed sources, and the Internet. Credit may be earned in SSI 110
or IHU 110 but not in both. (15-0)
SSI 120W Introduction to Global Peace
Studies
3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: READING LEVEL 2 or WRITING LEVEL 2. Provides
an interdisciplinary foundation for global peace studies. Focuses on
identifying the various factors that interact to generate peace and/or
conflict at the personal, local, national, and international levels. Includes
analysis of how the interaction of economic and political influences, as
well as the availability of environmental resources and cultural norms
and values can result in peace or conflict. Explores and applies to
case studies the distinction between positive and negative peace and
methods of conflict analysis and resolution. Provides participation in
cross-cultural training and mediation, as well as practices designed
to enhance emotional self-regulation and perspective-taking, skills
necessary for effecting positive change in the world. (45-0)
SSI 232W Exploring Human Nature 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: A “C” grade or better in a college level composition I course
and WRITING LEVEL 4. Explores the question “What does it mean to be
human?” from interdisciplinary perspectives. Identifies and discusses the
relative importance of traits and characteristics that “make us human.”
Examines and evaluates major traditional and contemporary views of
human nature and introduces alternative ways of understanding the
self in relation to nature, society, religion, and the state. Credit may be
earned in only one of IHU 232, SSI 232, or PSY 232. (45-0)
SSI 234W World Religions 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: READING LEVEL 2 or WRITING LEVEL 2. Introduces
religion and the primary “living” religions of the world. Examines the
principles and functions of religion, the origins and cultures of the
world’s major religions, and their beliefs and primary ritual practices.
Discusses and critically examines how religious belief systems and
practices influence the thoughts and behaviors of adherents in everyday
life. Credit may be earned in SSI 234 or IHU 234 but not in both. (60-0)
418 Delta College 2012-2013