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  • SPAN 4560: Spanish American Culture

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    A study of the historical, cultural, and social influences that created the modern Latin American Society, including differentiating indigenous empires and identifying the legacy of those ancient civilizations; analyzing the complex conquest by Spain and examining the linguistic, social, political, and cultural aspects of Hispanic heritage; reviewing the different quests for independence in the 1800s; distinguishing the social and political aspects of the evolution of modern Latin American political systems; and examining examples of representative artistic and literary production. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Differentiate the contributions of Indigenous, European, African, and Asian cultures to the creation of modern Latin American culture. 2. Construct a time line of historical events that have shaped Latin American life from the Conquest to the present. 3. Make connections between political movements and decisions by Latin American governments and leaders as well as influences by the USA with current trends. 4. Hypothesize how altitude, latitude, and geographical features have influenced population distribution or have suggested ways of articulating everyday life in selected regions of Latin America. 5. Compare Latin American cultural practices to cultural practices of students' culture of origin. 6. Analyze texts and objects representing popular culture. Prerequisite: SPAN 3060. FA (even)
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  • SPAN 4610: Love and Treason in Medieval literature of Spain

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Survey of selected periods and themes in Spanish literature of the Iberian Peninsula. Students will examine the most important literary texts, trends, genres, and literary, cultural, and philosophical theories from the Middle Ages to 18th Century through class discussions and lectures, analysis of readings, online databases, and videos. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Sort and differentiate literary movements in Spain from the birth of Spanish language until 1800. 2. Critique and analyze major works written in Spain before 1800. 3. Justify narrative, drama, and poetry delivery of major issues in the Humanities published in Spain before 1800. 4. Appraise a wide array of cultural, and historical events which appeared in major works in Spain before 1800, both in written and orally. ?? Prerequisite: SPAN 3390. ?? FA (odd)
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  • SPAN 4620: Modern Age and Contemporary Literature of Spain

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Survey of selected periods and themes in Spanish literature of the Iberian Peninsula. Readings of masterpieces by great writers chosen from the 18th Century to the present will be examined through lectures, oral discussions, and written reports in Spanish. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Sort and differentiate literary movements in Spain from 1800 until nowadays. 2. Critique and analyze major works written in Spain after 1800 (evaluate and analyze domains. 3. Justify narrative, drama, and poetry delivery of major issues in the Humanities published in Spain after 1800. 4. Appraise a wide array of cultural, and historical events which appeared in major works in Spain after 1800, both in written and orally. Prerequisite: SPAN 3390. SP (even)
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  • SPAN 4625: Generation of '98

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Examines the historical and social background of major authors and its works around the so called "disaster of 1898". Class discussion will focus on novels, poetry, and essays of this famous group of writers (Miguel de Unamuno, Pio Baroja, Antonio Machado, Ramon del Valle Inclan, and others). Offered based on sufficient student need. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Examine in-depth knowledge of "La generacion del 98." 2. Investigate the cultural context surround this generation's literary production. 3. Build additional vocabulary of literary terms. 4. Critique specific literary texts through written and oral responses. 5. Recognize the most relevant aspects of a literary text. 6. Discuss and answer focus questions related to a literary text. 7. Compose quality scholarly writing synthesizing student's research and their own original ideas. Prerequisites: SPAN 3390 (Grade C or higher), or instructor permission.
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  • SPAN 4630: Colonial Spanish American Literature

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Survey of selected periods and themes in Spanish American literature, covering texts from the pre-Hispanic, European exploration, and colonization of the Americas (1492-1826) periods in order to study a topic of interest in Spanish American literature and culture through reading and thinking critically about a wide variety of literary and cultural texts, including letters, chronicles, essays, poetry, and fiction. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the evolution of Spanish American literature from its inception (1492) to 1880 (general years of independence from Spain). 2. Assess the literature read by writing critical essays in Spanish using correct grammar structures, spelling and punctuation in Spanish. 3. Demonstrate basic knowledge of the representative authors covered and their contributions to the Latin American literature canon. 4. Examine the inherent flaws, biases, and influences of historic literature from this era. Prerequisite:??SPAN 3390. FA (even)
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  • SPAN 4640: Contemporary Spanish American Lit.: Novel and Film

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Survey of selected periods and themes in Spanish American literature, covering texts from independence to the present in order to study a topic of interest in Spanish American literature and culture through reading and thinking critically about a wide variety of literary and cultural texts, short stories, novels, and film may be used to highlight literary movements of the era. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the evolution of Spanish American literature from the wars of independence to the modern era (PLOs 1,2,3,4). 2. Assess the literature read by writing critical essays in Spanish using correct grammar structures, spelling and punctuation in Spanish (PLOs 1,2,3,4). 3. Demonstrate basic knowledge of the representative authors covered and their contributions to the Latin American literature canon and to modern film. (PLOs 1,2,3,4). 4. Examine the inherent flaws, biases, and influences of historic literature and film from this era. (PLOs 1,2,3,4). Prerequisite: SPAN 3390. SP (odd)
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  • SPAN 4700: Teaching Modern Languages

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Designed for students intending to teach foreign/modern languages in primary or secondary schools. Teaching methods course that includes a wide variety of approaches to and methods of teaching language, including alternative methods and traditional dichotomies such as explicit versus implicit language instruction, grammar versus communication, and foreign language versus mother tongue. Examines concepts of language awareness, language learning reflection, and learner autonomy as indicators of a shift in language teaching towards learner-centered approaches. Discusses the implications of concerns about standards, assessment, and continuing professional development. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Develop objectives for a foreign language course by submitting original language objectives individually. 2. Rank the different methods for teaching foreign languages by critiquing these methods in groups. 3. Propose a lesson plan by explaining each step in a lesson individually. 4. Combine different methods for teaching foreign languages by preparing a lesson. 5. Blend all the knowledge of activities for a L2 classroom by building a portfolio individually. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.
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  • SPAN 4750: Independent Study

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Designed to meet the individual needs of advanced students in the Spanish Program who wish to pursue a specific focus of special interest not available in the existing scheduled offerings. Students work under close supervision by appropriate faculty in the design and successful completion of the course. Students are expected to meet with the faculty mentor each week and to provide the faculty member with progress reports and assignment development for feedback and grading purposes on an ongoing basis. Repeatable up to 6 credits subject to graduation restrictions. Offered by arrangement. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Investigate about the Spanish language and culture depending on their own interests or context. 2. Solve real life problems due to the use of Spanish as a second language. 3. Combine all their knowledge of the Spanish language and culture to survive in a Spanish speaking context. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.
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  • SPAN 4800: Spanish Senior Capstone

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Fulfills Spanish capstone requirement. This course is designed to be a culminating experience in which the student will demonstrate skills and knowledge garnered from his/her experience within the Spanish program. The Spanish major will research, write and revise an extensive research paper under the supervision of a Spanish faculty member. The capstone topic selected will directly relate to the language, literature, culture, history and/or civilization of the Spanish-speaking peoples of the world. The student will present the results of his/her research in a public forum at the end of the semester. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Combine their linguistic, cultural and/or literary understanding to create a research paper. 2. Assess and critique different sources to show in-depth research. 3. Compose in the target language with correct usage of MLA style. 4. Communicate/create at the Advanced-Mid level in accordance to the ACTFL guidelines for writing. 5. Generate an oral presentation of their research findings in a public forum. Prerequisites: Senior status, Spanish major, and instructor permission. SP
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  • SPED 2700: Special Education Law

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Required for all Special Education majors. This course will focus on federal and state laws related to special education in the K-12 system. Teacher candidates will learn how to apply their knowledge of the laws to legal and ethical teaching practices in educational settings. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Define the development and current trends in federal and state regulations for education and treatment of individuals with disabilities using the principles in IDEA Amendments, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504). 2. Identify the current practices in local, state, and federal litigations on behalf of individuals with disabilities. 3. Synthesize and integrate information and ideas into legal and ethical practices in special education situations. 4. Describe seminal litigation that influences special education today. FA, SP
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