Modern Languages & Literature

College of Arts and Sciences

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Spanish Minor

The Spanish Minor at California Baptist University is designed to provide students with the basic critical skills and knowledge needed to complement a broad variety of majors.

Prerequisites

SPA115 Elementary Spanish I

SPA115 Elementary Spanish I

A study of the fundamentals of the Spanish language. Emphasis is on the ability to write, read, speak, and understand simple Spanish through a variety of activities, both in and out of the classroom, homework assignments, and language lab participation. Must pass with a C- or better to continue in SPA 125 (3 units; Multicultural; Fall, Spring)

  Course Sec Instructor Dates Days Time Location
Summer 2013 SPA115-A A Medina, Juan C 05/06/2013 Monday 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM Yeager Center
B252
Fall 2013 SPA115-E E Perez, Gilberto A. 09/03/2013 Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 AM - 9:20 AM James Complex
245
Fall 2013 SPA115-H H TBA 09/03/2013 Tuesday, Thursday 2:00 PM - 3:20 PM TBA
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Fall 2013 SPA115-F F Coronel, Noel 09/03/2013 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM TBA
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Fall 2013 SPA115-A A TBA 09/03/2013 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM TBA
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Fall 2013 SPA115-C C Cortes, Manuel R 09/03/2013 Tuesday, Thursday 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM TBA
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Fall 2013 SPA115-D D Cortes, Manuel R 09/03/2013 Tuesday, Thursday 12:30 PM - 1:50 PM TBA
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Fall 2013 SPA115-G G Perez, Gilberto A. 09/03/2013 Tuesday, Thursday 9:30 AM - 10:50 AM James Complex
245
Fall 2013 SPA115-B B Dhouti Martinez, Khamla L. 09/03/2013 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM Building 36
36A
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SPA125 Elementary Spanish II

SPA125 Elementary Spanish II

Completion of the fundamentals of the Spanish language with emphasis upon correct pronunciation and mastery of a practical vocabulary. Practice on oral and written expression through a variety of activities, both in and out of the classroom, homework assignments, and language lab participation. Simple study of Hispanic civilization. Prerequisite: SPA110 or SPA 115. (3 units; Multicultural; Fall, Spring)

  Course Sec Instructor Dates Days Time Location
Summer 2013 SPA125-A A Ordonez, Linda Lizet 05/06/2013 Monday 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM Yeager Center
B258
Summer 2013 SPA125-B B Medina, Juan C 07/01/2013 Monday 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM Yeager Center
B258
Fall 2013 SPA125-A A Flores, William 09/03/2013 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM TBA
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Fall 2013 SPA125-F F Ruvalcaba, Noe 09/03/2013 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM TBA
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Fall 2013 SPA125-C C Coronel, Noel 09/03/2013 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM Yeager Center
B111
Fall 2013 SPA125-B B Flores, William 09/03/2013 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM TBA
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Fall 2013 SPA125-D D Dhouti Martinez, Khamla L. 09/03/2013 Tuesday, Thursday 9:30 AM - 10:50 AM James Complex
376
Fall 2013 SPA125-E E Ruvalcaba, Noe 09/03/2013 Tuesday, Thursday 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM TBA
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Lower Division Requirements

SPA213 Intermed Spanish I

SPA213 Intermed Spanish I

A review of Spanish grammar with special emphasis upon idiomatic language and verb forms. Conversation, translation, composition, and collateral reading of modern Spanish prose. Prerequisite: SPA 120, 125, or equivalent. (3 units; Multicultural; Upon sufficient demand)

  Course Sec Instructor Dates Days Time Location
Fall 2013 SPA213-A A Ruvalcaba, Noe 09/03/2013 Tuesday, Thursday 9:30 AM - 10:50 AM Mission Hall
125
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SPA223 Intermed Spanish II

SPA223 Intermed Spanish II

Continued grammar review and reading, translation, and interpretation of modern Spanish poetry and prose. Classroom activities are supplemented with a variety of homework assignments and language lab participation. Prerequisite: SPA 120, 125 or equivalent. (3 units; Multicultural; Upon sufficient demand)

  Course Sec Instructor Dates Days Time Location
Fall 2013 SPA223-A A Dhouti Martinez, Khamla L. 09/03/2013 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM TBA
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*Replace with upper division units in Spanish for students fluent in the Spanish Language.

Upper Division Requirements

SPA315 Spanish Oral Traditions

SPA315 Spanish Oral Traditions

This course explores the use of myths, folk tales, and fairy tales present in twentieth and twenty-first century Spanish literature, while focusing on critical reading and ways of writing about literature. Throughout this course, students will gain a basic understanding of current literary theory and literary strategies, while examining modern Spanish literary works within their socio-historical context. Prerequisite: SPA 213, 223, 233, or 305. (3 units; Multicultural)

  Course Sec Instructor Dates Days Time Location
Fall 2013 SPA315-A A Dhouti Martinez, Khamla L. 09/03/2013 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM TBA
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SPA325 Spanish Grammar Context & Comp

SPA325 Spanish Grammar Context & Comp

This course reviews elementary and intermediate level structures of Spanish and introduces advanced grammatical constructions. Emphasis is placed on developing correct writing skills in the Spanish Language. Prerequisite: SPA 223. (3 units; Multicultural)

  Course Sec Instructor Dates Days Time Location
Fall 2013 SPA325-A A Dhouti Martinez, Khamla L. 09/03/2013 Tuesday, Thursday 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM TBA
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Two (2) additional upper division Spanish courses from the following: SPA 335SPA 345 or SPA 355