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2018-2019 Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

Modern Languages

  
  • MLG 105 - Elementary Spanish I

    4 Credits


    Students develop a working knowledge of modern Spanish, allowing them to speak, write, and understand the language as it is used today. Classes are taught in Spanish and consist of dialogue practice, presentation of grammatical forms, and intensive language drills. Regular attendance and steady, incremental work is essential for success in the class. Out-of-class support is provided by the instructor and a tutor. Texts for the course are carefully selected and include workbooks for drills and practice, as well as a strong focus on the different cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.  Advanced Placement and CLEP credit accepted for MLG 105.
  
  • MLG 106 - Elementary Spanish II

    4 Credits


    This course is a continuation of MLG 105 , students further develop a working knowledge of modern Spanish, allowing them to speak, write, and understand the language as it is used today. Classes are taught in Spanish and consist of dialogue practice, presentation of grammatical forms, and intensive language drills. Regular attendance and steady, incremental work is essential for success in the class. Out-of-class support is provided by the instructor and a tutor. Texts for the course are carefully selected and include workbooks for drills and practice, as well as a strong focus on the different cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Students develop conversational skills. Advanced Placement and CLEP credit accepted for MLG 106.
    Prerequisites:  MLG 105 , Advanced Placement or CLEP credit
  
  • MLG 205 - Intermediate Spanish I

    4 Credits


    This course continues to build a solid grammatical foundation and to reinforce the four basic skills ―listening, speaking, reading, and writing― while giving more opportunities for conversation, so students can use the language freely and spontaneously.  Culture is amplified with the class study of a movie script and viewing of the film, as well as various presentations on Latin America and Spain.  Advanced Placement and CLEP credit accepted for MLG 205.
    Prerequisites: MLG 106  
  
  • MLG 206 - Intermediate Spanish II

    4 Credits


    This course represents a mix of advanced grammar and conversation as well as an Introduction to literature.  Students read short stories from renowned authors: those are analyzed and discussed in class and students write position/reaction papers on the topic of their choice.  There are “windows” into other cultures through documentaries and films. Advanced Placement and CLEP credit accepted for MLG 206.
    Prerequisites: MLG 205