Siena Heights University
SPA 241
INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II
4
This course, a continuation of SPA 240, increases receptive and productive language skills and further develops
a greater appreciation and knowledge of Hispanic history and culture. This class is primarily taught in Spanish.
Prerequisite: SPA 240 or permission
Course is offered: FA and WI Every Year
SPA 311
CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION OF SPAIN
An introduction to Spanish history, culture and civilization from prehistoric times to the present. Lectures and
discussions on the history, geography, anthropology, sociology, politics, economics, folklore and artistic
expression of the Iberian Peninsula. This course is taught in Spanish.
Prerequisite: SPA 241 or permission
Course is offered: WI 2018, WI 2020
3
SPA 312
CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION OF LATIN AMERICA
3
An introduction to the history, culture and civilization of Latin America. Lectures and discussions on the history,
geography, anthropology, sociology, politics, economics, folklore and artistic expression of the Hispanic-
American Nations of the Americas. This class is taught in Spanish.
Prerequisite: SPA 241 or permission
Course is offered: FA 2018
SPA 333
LITERATURE OF MEXICO
3
A selection of representative writers from the pre-colonial period to the twentieth century. This class is taught in
Spanish.
Prerequisite: SPA 241 or permission
Course is offered: Taught in Mexico
SPA 340
SPANISH CONVERSATION I
This course is designed to increase language fluency and to acquire new vocabulary through intensive
conversation practice focused on topics of contemporary interest. A review of advanced grammar topics will
complement the focus on speaking and listening. This class is taught in Spanish.
Prerequisite: SPA 241 or permission
Course is offered: WI 2017, WI 2019 3
SPA 341
SPANISH CONVERSATION AND GRAMMAR II
A continuation of Spanish 340. This class is taught in Spanish.
Prerequisite: SPA 340 or permission
Course is offered: WI 2017, WI 2019 3
SPA 347
CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION OF MEXICO
3
An introduction to Mexican history, culture and civilization from indigenous civilization to the present. Lecture,
readings and discussions on the history, geography, anthropology, sociology, politics, economy, music, religion,
and art and dance of Mexico. This class is primarily taught in Spanish.
Prerequisite: SPA 241 or permission
Course is offered: Taught in Mexico
SPA 352
LITERATURE OF LATIN AMERICA
A structural survey of major periods, genres, and movements of literary works as exemplified by its
representative authors. This class is taught in Spanish.
Prerequisite: SPA 241 or permission
Course is offered: FA 2018
3
SPA 353
LITERATURE OF SPAIN
3
A structural survey of major periods, genres, and movements of literary works as exemplified by its representative
authors. This class is taught in Spanish.
Prerequisite: SPA 241 or permission
Course is offered: FA 2017, FA 2019
Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2016-2018
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