Course Details

SPN 520 Overview

This course will focus on the development of oral and written skills to enhance students’ abilities to express themselves accurately and confidently through various platforms and contexts. Knowledge of Spanish morphology, syntax, and writing style will be advanced through the review of grammar, reading of original texts and extensive writing projects. In this course, students also will learn to recognize the role of culture in communication. Cultural differences and various language nuances specific to Spanish-speaking countries and the United States will be studied to help students produce accurate interpretation and translation work. Prerequisite: A score of 600 or higher on the WebCAPE exam or departmental approval.