Courses
This course is the second segment of the intermediate-level course sequence in Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. In this course, students build on the speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills that were acquired previously to communicate and discuss topics of local, national, and international interest. These topics include society and technology, creativity and leisure in the post-pandemic era, bilingualism and multicultural communities and environmental ethics, with a special emphasis on how they operate in the Spanish-speaking world. SPAN 202 has three main objectives: 1) to express more nuanced ideas orally and in writing in grammatically accurate, lexically rich, and sociolinguistically appropriate Spanish; 2) to demonstrate listening and reading comprehension of authentic texts in a variety of social and academic contexts; and 3) to help students build on their intercultural competence by identifying the beliefs and practices of Spanish-speaking individuals and cultures and comparing them with their own worldview.
Prerequisites
SPAN 20100 or placement.
This course is the second segment of the intermediate-level course sequence in Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. In this course, students build on the speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills that were acquired previously to communicate and discuss topics of local, national, and international interest. These topics include society and technology, creativity and leisure in the post-pandemic era, bilingualism and multicultural communities and environmental ethics, with a special emphasis on how they operate in the Spanish-speaking world. SPAN 202 has three main objectives: 1) to express more nuanced ideas orally and in writing in grammatically accurate, lexically rich, and sociolinguistically appropriate Spanish; 2) to demonstrate listening and reading comprehension of authentic texts in a variety of social and academic contexts; and 3) to help students build on their intercultural competence by identifying the beliefs and practices of Spanish-speaking individuals and cultures and comparing them with their own worldview.
Prerequisites
SPAN 20100 or placement.
This course is the second segment of the intermediate-level course sequence in Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. In this course, students build on the speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills that were acquired previously to communicate and discuss topics of local, national, and international interest. These topics include society and technology, creativity and leisure in the post-pandemic era, bilingualism and multicultural communities and environmental ethics, with a special emphasis on how they operate in the Spanish-speaking world. SPAN 202 has three main objectives: 1) to express more nuanced ideas orally and in writing in grammatically accurate, lexically rich, and sociolinguistically appropriate Spanish; 2) to demonstrate listening and reading comprehension of authentic texts in a variety of social and academic contexts; and 3) to help students build on their intercultural competence by identifying the beliefs and practices of Spanish-speaking individuals and cultures and comparing them with their own worldview.
Prerequisites
SPAN 20100 or placement.
This second course in the intermediate French sequence continues to progress students towards intermediate-high proficiency, practicing language tasks and functions such as narrating, describing, and hypothesizing; expressing and defending one’s opinion; and discussing and debating ideas. By engaging with original cultural texts and media representing every corner of the Francophone world, students expand their ability to communicate in increasingly sophisticated ways across all three modes (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational). Contemporary and relevant materials provide students with opportunities to personalize their learning, deepen their intercultural understanding, and develop more advanced skills and strategies in speaking, writing, listening, and reading. In FREN 20200, course themes include digital literacy and online activism; media and public health; ecological phenomena; and social engagement.
Prerequisites
FREN 12002, 20100, or placement into FREN 20200.
This course is intended for speakers of other Romance languages who have completed ITAL 12200 “Italian for Speakers of Romance Languages.” In this intermediate-level course, students will further develop their proficiency in Italian, by focusing on the similarities and differences between Romance languages. This course offers a rapid review of the basic patterns of the Italian language and expands on the material presented in ITAL 12200.
Taught in Italian.
Prerequisites
ITAL 12200 or consent of instructor.
This third and final course in the intermediate French sequence further progresses students towards intermediate-high proficiency, practicing language tasks and functions such as narrating, describing, and hypothesizing; expressing and defending one’s opinion; and discussing and debating ideas. By engaging with original cultural texts and media representing every corner of the Francophone world, students expand their ability to communicate in increasingly sophisticated ways across all three modes (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational). Contemporary and relevant materials provide students with opportunities to personalize their learning, deepen their intercultural understanding, and develop more advanced skills and strategies in speaking, writing, listening, and reading. In FREN 20300, course themes include political and citizen values; urban planning; agriculture and nutrition; and notions of beauty.
Prerequisites
FREN 20200 or placement into FREN 20300.
This course completes the study of the common grammatical functions and syntactical structures of the language, while reviewing previously-acquired patterns. Students practice all three modes of communication (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational), and further develop listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills through a variety of activities. They continue exploring aspects of Italian society, through audio-visual materials and the reading of a contemporary Italian novel. Like the other parts of the sequence, this course raises cultural awareness, encourages intercultural reflection, and help students develop academic literacy.
Prerequisites
ITAL 20200 or placement.
This third and final course in the intermediate French sequence further progresses students towards intermediate-high proficiency, practicing language tasks and functions such as narrating, describing, and hypothesizing; expressing and defending one’s opinion; and discussing and debating ideas. By engaging with original cultural texts and media representing every corner of the Francophone world, students expand their ability to communicate in increasingly sophisticated ways across all three modes (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational). Contemporary and relevant materials provide students with opportunities to personalize their learning, deepen their intercultural understanding, and develop more advanced skills and strategies in speaking, writing, listening, and reading. In FREN 20300, course themes include political and citizen values; urban planning; agriculture and nutrition; and notions of beauty.
Prerequisites
FREN 20200 or placement into FREN 20300.
This course is the third segment of the intermediate-level course sequence in Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. In this course, students build on the speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills that were acquired previously to communicate and discuss topics of local, national, and international interest. These topics include human rights and social inclusion, indigenous peoples and communities, rural-urban transformations, and borders as liminal spaces with a special emphasis on how they operate in the Spanish-speaking world. SPAN 203 has three main objectives: 1) to express more nuanced ideas orally and in writing in grammatically accurate, lexically rich, and sociolinguistically appropriate Spanish; 2) to demonstrate listening and reading comprehension of authentic texts in a variety of social and academic contexts; and 3) to help students build on their intercultural competence by identifying the beliefs and practices of Spanish-speaking individuals and cultures and comparing them with their own worldview.
Prerequisites
SPAN 20200 or placement.
This course is the third segment of the intermediate-level course sequence in Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. In this course, students build on the speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills that were acquired previously to communicate and discuss topics of local, national, and international interest. These topics include human rights and social inclusion, indigenous peoples and communities, rural-urban transformations, and borders as liminal spaces with a special emphasis on how they operate in the Spanish-speaking world. SPAN 203 has three main objectives: 1) to express more nuanced ideas orally and in writing in grammatically accurate, lexically rich, and sociolinguistically appropriate Spanish; 2) to demonstrate listening and reading comprehension of authentic texts in a variety of social and academic contexts; and 3) to help students build on their intercultural competence by identifying the beliefs and practices of Spanish-speaking individuals and cultures and comparing them with their own worldview.
Prerequisites
SPAN 20200 or placement.
This course is the third segment of the intermediate-level course sequence in Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. In this course, students build on the speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills that were acquired previously to communicate and discuss topics of local, national, and international interest. These topics include human rights and social inclusion, indigenous peoples and communities, rural-urban transformations, and borders as liminal spaces with a special emphasis on how they operate in the Spanish-speaking world. SPAN 203 has three main objectives: 1) to express more nuanced ideas orally and in writing in grammatically accurate, lexically rich, and sociolinguistically appropriate Spanish; 2) to demonstrate listening and reading comprehension of authentic texts in a variety of social and academic contexts; and 3) to help students build on their intercultural competence by identifying the beliefs and practices of Spanish-speaking individuals and cultures and comparing them with their own worldview.
Prerequisites
SPAN 20200 or placement.
This third and final course in the intermediate French sequence further progresses students towards intermediate-high proficiency, practicing language tasks and functions such as narrating, describing, and hypothesizing; expressing and defending one’s opinion; and discussing and debating ideas. By engaging with original cultural texts and media representing every corner of the Francophone world, students expand their ability to communicate in increasingly sophisticated ways across all three modes (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational). Contemporary and relevant materials provide students with opportunities to personalize their learning, deepen their intercultural understanding, and develop more advanced skills and strategies in speaking, writing, listening, and reading. In FREN 20300, course themes include political and citizen values; urban planning; agriculture and nutrition; and notions of beauty.
Prerequisites
FREN 20200 or placement into FREN 20300.
The curricular development of this second course in a two-course intermediate sequence for heritage learners of Spanish will target all communicative competencies. The weekly modules will help the student improve their language skills on all fronts and are designed from informal, mostly communicative (emails), to formal and well-structured (academic essays). The focus of this course is not on grammar per se, but grammar and style have an important role as we go along.
There will be eight weekly writing assignments, which will receive instructor feedback. The student will also have a portfolio of work at the end; this portfolio will be presented to the class during the last week as a final project.
Prerequisites
(20102, placement or consent of instructor- )
If you have questions regarding placement in the Spanish heritage program, can’t find your results, or have other questions, contact Megan Marshall (mtmarshall@uchicago.edu).
The curricular development of this second course in a two-course intermediate sequence for heritage learners of Spanish will target all communicative competencies. The weekly modules will help the student improve their language skills on all fronts and are designed from informal, mostly communicative (emails), to formal and well-structured (academic essays). The focus of this course is not on grammar per se, but grammar and style have an important role as we go along.
There will be eight weekly writing assignments, which will receive instructor feedback. The student will also have a portfolio of work at the end; this portfolio will be presented to the class during the last week as a final project.
Prerequisites
(20102, placement or consent of instructor)
If you have questions regarding placement in the Spanish heritage program, can’t find your results, or have other questions, contact Megan Marshall (mtmarshall@uchicago.edu).
This course is designed as an alternative to SPAN 20300 for students aspiring to use Spanish in a professional context. Students will expand their lexical and cultural knowledge of their chosen professional area through two course-long projects (a blog/vlog and a mini research project), and will hone linguistic skills relevant to any workplace environment. In order for 20304 to serve as preparation for the following course in the sequence (SPAN 20401), the textbook used and the vocabulary and grammatical topics covered in SPAN 20300 and 20304 are identical.
Prerequisites
SPAN 20200 or 20102.
This course brings students to high-intermediate levels in reading, speaking, and listening for the practice of public interest law in the US. Learners will build proficiency around relevant topic areas so that they can read, listen, explain, present and solicit information related to rights, client history / interviews, procedural language, legal actions, etc. Focus is on communication and strategy instruction. The final exam is a proficiency test offered through the University of Chicago Office of Language Assessment that yields a certificate and a proficiency rating on students' transcripts. This class will follow the College’s academic calendar with flexibility for law students' schedules.
Prerequisites
SPAN 20200 or 20102.
Crosslistings: LACS 64400
Social Work students will strengthen their knowledge of the Spanish language, especially the vocabulary and functions relevant to clinical social work practice. In addition, they will develop greater cultural competence concerning the Latinx community, enabling them to function pragmatically appropriately in a range of contexts. The course explores a variety of communicative strategies to adapt phonetics, register, and diction to rhetorical situations commonly encountered by clinical social work professionals. It also provides cultural instruction through a variety of readings and participation in hands-on, authentic activities.
Prerequisites
Two years of college-level Spanish, completed the Practical Proficiency Assessment in Spanish. Consent of the instructor is required for course registration. In addition, all interested students must complete a 20-minute assessment interview with the instructor, including a brief written component, to determine the appropriate skill level.
Crosslistings: CHST 20400, LACS 20401, RDIN 20410
This course will provide opportunities to promote deeper knowledge of the Haitian culture while emphasizing the development of writing skills in the Kreyòl language through the use of a variety of authentic texts and cultural experiences. Topics covered in the course will include the Haitian revolution, cuisine, and audio-visual and performing arts. Moreover, students will participate in different cultural exploration outings in the city of Chicago, which will provide additional opportunities to interpret cultural artifacts and reflect on the Haitian culture and its influence on the representation and daily lives of Haitians in the diaspora, particularly in Chicago. In this course, we will: 1) analyze different cultural artifacts in the Haitian cultures through primary and secondary texts, 2) examine the influences of these cultural phenomena on the representation of Haitians and the creation of Haitian identity in the diaspora, and 3) and reflect on the importance of cultural identity in a migration context. Those who will take the course for Kreyòl credits will also develop additional syntactic knowledge in the language through creation of diverse essays. This course will be conducted in two weekly sessions: a common lecture session in English and an additional weekly discussion session in English or Kreyòl.
Prerequisites
For those seeking credit in Kreyòl, this course is open to students who have taken KREY 12300 (Kreyòl for Speakers of French II), KREY 12301 (Kreyòl for Speakers of Romance Languages II), or instructor consent. Heritage learners are also welcome.
This course is the first segment of the third-year (advanced) Spanish language sequence. It aims to strengthen all four linguistic skills, advanced argumentation, critical thinking and transcultural competence via discussion of press articles, short stories, films, and recorded interviews with native speakers from a variety of regions. Grammatical structures, syntactic patterns and vocabulary known to be problematic for English speakers will be reviewed and practiced. Controversial topics in politics, contemporary culture and modern Spanish and Latin American history will be debated and discussed orally and in writing through a formal debate, several argumentative essays, weekly posts on online discussion boards, class discussions, and summaries of texts and audios assigned. Students will also be asked to formulate well-supported arguments on these topics, and to reflect on similarities and contrasts between their own culture and those of the Spanish-speaking world.
Prerequisites
SPAN 20300 or consent of instructor.
This course is the first segment of the third-year (advanced) Spanish language sequence. It aims to strengthen all four linguistic skills, advanced argumentation, critical thinking and transcultural competence via discussion of press articles, short stories, films, and recorded interviews with native speakers from a variety of regions. Grammatical structures, syntactic patterns and vocabulary known to be problematic for English speakers will be reviewed and practiced. Controversial topics in politics, contemporary culture and modern Spanish and Latin American history will be debated and discussed orally and in writing through a formal debate, several argumentative essays, weekly posts on online discussion boards, class discussions, and summaries of texts and audios assigned. Students will also be asked to formulate well-supported arguments on these topics, and to reflect on similarities and contrasts between their own culture and those of the Spanish-speaking world.
Prerequisites
SPAN 20300 or consent of instructor.
This is an advanced writing, reading comprehension course whose goal is for native and heritage Spanish-speaking students to improve their written and oral expression skills using a selection of texts literature written in Spanish. It is sought that students acquires tools that allow them to improve their competence in the use of language as a means of intellectual debate and academic expression, while they reflect on various socio-cultural issues in Latin America and Spain, and on the approaches to these issues of some of the most important writers in the Spanish language. Throughout the course, students will write three essays based on reading assigned texts and/or class discussion. This process will be complemented with the analysis of grammatical and lexical structures that usually present difficulties for native and heritage Spanish speakers.
Prerequisites
(20302, placement or consent of instructor)
Span 20402 & Span 20602 may be taken non-sequentially.
This course can be counted towards completion of a major/minor in Spanish.
If you have questions regarding placement in the Spanish heritage program, can’t find your results, or have other questions, contact Megan Marshall (mtmarshall@uchicago.edu).
This is an advanced writing, reading comprehension course whose goal is for native and heritage Spanish-speaking students to improve their written and oral expression skills using a selection of texts literature written in Spanish. It is sought that students acquires tools that allow them to improve their competence in the use of language as a means of intellectual debate and academic expression, while they reflect on various socio-cultural issues in Latin America and Spain, and on the approaches to these issues of some of the most important writers in the Spanish language. Throughout the course, students will write three essays based on reading assigned texts and/or class discussion. This process will be complemented with the analysis of grammatical and lexical structures that usually present difficulties for native and heritage Spanish speakers.
Prerequisites
(20302, placement or consent of instructor)
Span 20402 & Span 20602 may be taken non-sequentially.
This course can be counted towards completion of a major/minor in Spanish.
If you have questions regarding placement in the Spanish heritage program, can’t find your results, or have other questions, contact Megan Marshall (mtmarshall@uchicago.edu).
Crosslistings: LACS 20500
In this course students will explore the culture of the Lusophone world through the study of a wide variety of contemporary literary and journalistic texts from Brazil, Portugal, Angola and Mozambique, and unscripted recordings. This advanced language course targets the development of writing skills and oral proficiency in Portuguese. Students will review problematic grammatical structures, write a number of essays, and participate in multiple class debates, using authentic readings and listening segments as linguistic models on which to base their own production.
Prerequisites
PORT 20100 or consent of the instructor.
The main goal of this course is to help students acquire advanced grammatical knowledge of the French language and develop their writing skills. This course is strongly recommended for all students who intend to take courses in which writing essays in French is required: French literature classes on campus, the Autumn Paris Civilization program, or the academic yearlong program in Paris. It is also strongly recommended for students who wish to take the advanced proficiency exam in French.
Prerequisites
FREN 12003 or 20300, or placement into FREN 20500.
This course is the second segment of the third-year (advanced) Spanish language sequence. It aims to strengthen all four linguistic skills, advanced argumentation, critical thinking and transcultural competence via discussion of press articles, short stories, films, and recorded interviews with native speakers from a variety of regions. Grammatical structures, syntactic patterns and vocabulary known to be problematic for English speakers will be reviewed and practiced. Controversial topics in politics, contemporary culture and modern Spanish and Latin American history will be debated and discussed orally and in writing through a formal debate, several argumentative essays, weekly posts on online discussion boards, class discussions, and summaries of texts and audios assigned. Students will also be asked to formulate well-supported arguments on these topics, and to reflect on similarities and contrasts between their own culture and those of the Spanish-speaking world.
This course is the equivalent of SPAN 20500.
Prerequisites
SPAN 20400 or consent of instructor.
This course is the second segment of the third-year (advanced) Spanish language sequence. It aims to strengthen all four linguistic skills, advanced argumentation, critical thinking and transcultural competence via discussion of press articles, short stories, films, and recorded interviews with native speakers from a variety of regions. Grammatical structures, syntactic patterns and vocabulary known to be problematic for English speakers will be reviewed and practiced. Controversial topics in politics, contemporary culture and modern Spanish and Latin American history will be debated and discussed orally and in writing through a formal debate, several argumentative essays, weekly posts on online discussion boards, class discussions, and summaries of texts and audios assigned. Students will also be asked to formulate well-supported arguments on these topics, and to reflect on similarities and contrasts between their own culture and those of the Spanish-speaking world.
This course is the equivalent of SPAN 20500.
Prerequisites
SPAN 20400 or consent of instructor.