Otherwise, the following courses are taught in the Spanish or Portuguese language, and competence at the level of Spanish 13 or Portuguese 12A is required. Completion of three courses at the 100 level is normally required for undergraduates to enroll at the 200 level. 300 level courses are graduate seminars. Structure of Spanish Advanced study, designed to help students understand the grammatical system of Spanish and how it functions. Composition and Writing Workshop Focus is on individual development of the ability to write in Spanish.
Emphasis is on style and diction, and on preparing and writing essays on literary topics.
Non-Spanish majors or minors may choose topics more closely related to their studies for projects. Introduction to Translation Designed to familiarize students with basic translation skills and strategies. Service learning component provides an opportunity to put into practice the translation principles discussed. Spanish for Legal Professions Open only to law students and designed for lawyers who need to work with Spanish-speaking clients. Legal terminology is combined with a review and practice of grammar for adequate oral and written expression in legal situations.