SPANISH LINGUISTIC PROFICIENCY

Courses taken within the College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities -  Department of Languages

SPAN 3050

Intermediate Spanish Conversation and Composition I

This course helped to strengthen Spanish speaking skills, with an emphasis on vocabulary, pronunciation, intonation, and comprehension. The course helped to improve accuracy in written assignments composed in Spanish.

SPAN 3140

Hispanic Linguistics

This course focused on the theory and practice of linguistics applied to Spanish, allowing for a deepened knowledge of phonetics, morphology, syntax, semantics, and linguistic change. The course also explored the phenomenon of Spanish and English convergence (Spanglish) and its relevance to Latinx communities in the United States.

SPAN 3150

Spanish for Health Professionals

This course focused on Spanish medical concepts and terminology. It allowed for practice in conducting clinical scenarios in Spanish, which was beneficial for students looking to work in a  healthcare setting. The course also helped in developing an understanding of the perceptions of health as they relate to things like traditional medicine and the influence of religion on medicinal practices in Latinx communities.