Arizona International College: Language and Culture (Spanish), Courses Summer 2000

Summer 2000 Course Descriptions
Key to Course Descriptions

Courses listed below are approved UA courses as of Summer 2000. Not all approved courses will be offered during this term. For course offerings/availability during a specific term, see the Schedule of Classes. Each course number below links to the Schedule of Classes.

Arizona International College: Language and Culture (Spanish) (AISP) College Info

AISP 101 First Semester Spanish (4) I II P, consent of instructor for non-AIC students.

AISP 102 Second Semester Spanish (4) I II P, consent of instructor for non-AIC students.

AISP 199 Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II P, consent of instructor for non-AIC students.

AISP 201 Second Year Spanish I (4) I II

AISP 202 Second Year Spanish II (4) I II P, consent of instructor for non-AIC students.

AISP 280 Latin American Literature (3) I II Panorama of some of the main texts and major writers in Latin American literature. Students will develop awareness of the social and historical contexts in which particular literary traditions developed, as well as achieve an increased appreciation of the critical methodologies involved in the study of literature. Readings and assignments in Spanish or English. P, consent of instructor for non-AIC students.

AISP 299 Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II P, consent of instructor for non-AIC students.

AISP 301 Hispanic Culture and Civilization (3) I II This writing-intensive course is designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of the Hispanic world, its political institutions, economy, and customs. Students will achieve familiarity with the major figures in history and the arts, architectural styles and artistic trends, political events, and social and religious institutions as well as gain the ability to analyze and interpret different aspects of Hispanic civilization in the context of each period. As in other language courses at Arizona International, students are required to access sites related to the Hispanic world on the World Wide Web and write essays based on their findings. They are also required to work together on a project to benefit the community and to prepare an in-class composition related to the experience. Attendance at two Hispanic cultural events during the semester is required. P, consent of instructor for non-AIC students.

AISP 311 Spanish for Professionals (3) I II Spanish usage in a selected professional area with emphasis on communication in typical situations and interactions, specialized vocabulary, cultural differences. There will be related technical readings on the subject matter which may include health occupations, social work, or law and law enforcement. P, AISP 314 or "Advanced Low" according to ACTFL proficiency guidelines. Consent of instructor required for non-AIC students.

AISP 313 Spanish Conversation and Composition I (3) I II Students will be required to write weekly compositions as well as participate in, and occasionally lead, classroom discussion in Spanish related to various topics such as religion, the family, gender roles, education, racial issues, etc. Outside contact with Hispanic media, heritage speakers of Spanish and authentic reading material is required during the course. Field Trips. P, AISP 202. Consent of instructor for non-AIC students.

AISP 314 Spanish Conversation and Composition II (3) I II Students will be required to write weekly compositions as well as participate in, and occasionally lead, classroom discussion in Spanish related to various topics such as religion, the family, gender roles, education, racial issues, etc. Outside contact with Hispanic media, heritage speakers of Spanish and authentic reading material is required during the course. Field Trips. P, AISP 313 or consent of instructor. Consent of instructor for non-AIC students.

AISP 325 Introduction to Hispanic Literature (3) I II Introduction to literary analysis and to the literature of the Hispanic world. Students will examine texts in the four genres of narrative, short story, poetry and essay. A general overview of periods, movements, significant figures and the literature of both Spain and Spanish-America will be provided. P, AISP 314 or consent of instructor. Consent of instructor for non-AIC students.

AISP 399 Independent Study (1-6) [Rpt./] I II P, consent of instructor for non-AIC students.

AISP 401 U.S. Latino Literature (3) I II Through the reading of representative texts of Latin literature in the U.S., the contributions of the three major Hispanic groups in the U.S. will be studied (Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Cuban Americans). Topics of discussion include: the search for identity and necessity to find a voice; the pluricultural experience and heritage; the importance of the barrio (neighborhood); the homoerotic voice; the feminist voice; and the exile. P, consent of instructor for non-AIC students.

AISP 402 Latin American Women Writers (3) I II Designed to provide students with a general orientation and panoramic view of works produced by Latin American women. Emphasis is placed on questions of feminine identity, the use of the erotic, questions of a distinct "feminine" voice in literature, testimonial and resistance literature, exile, issues of power and discourse and questions of Latin American women's social activism. P, AISP 314 or "Advanced Low" according to ACTFL proficiency guidelines. Consent of instructor for non-AIC students.

AISP 499 Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II P, consent of instructor for non-AIC students.

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