Spanish

This is an advanced course in Spanish for students who are native or heritage speakers, have completed six semesters of university Spanish language instruction, or are focusing on advanced linguistic and communicative skills for professions in the health environment. Students will master health-related terminology including vocabulary from the healthcare field, health promotion communication, health management and policy, while also exploring cultural nuances and contemporary discussions around the eco-social aspects of health in the Dominican Republic and other Spanish-speaking communities. Through role-playing, readings, debates, and real-world activities, students will enhance their ability to serve in Spanish-speaking healthcare environments with fluency and cultural competence. This course is ideal for future healthcare professionals to improve their Spanish language skills and cultural understanding. This course elevates students to the Superior level of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

This module is designed for those students who have successfully completed Beginner level in Spanish and aims toward achieving an B1+ level of fluency (CEF).

This courses focuses on strategies for interpreting and constructing written texts of different types and genres, with an emphasis on the processes of reading comprehension, planning, writing, and revision. It is designed for international students at the intermediate level. 

This course, which enables students to reach the A2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for languages, is for students who have completed the International Mobility 2 course or have equivalent knowledge of the language. The four fundamental skills, listening, speaking, reading and writing, continue to be developed. Additional grammar points and vocabulary are introduced and students continue to expand their awareness of Hispanic cultures.

This course offers 40 hours of elementary study of Spanish language for students at an A1 to A2.2 level, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

This course delves into the linguistic aspects and grammatical structures of the Spanish language. It explores phonetics, morphology, and syntax to develop a comprehensive understanding of Spanish linguistics. Emphasis is placed on analyzing the fundamental components of the language and examining how they contribute to effective communication. By studying the underlying principles of Spanish grammar, the course provides insight into its intricacies and evolution over time. A combination of theoretical discussions and practical exercises enhances proficiency in Spanish grammar and linguistic analysis.

This course focuses on the basic concepts of phonetics and phonology and applies them to the phonological system of Spanish. Topics include: physical and physiological characteristics of sounds; articulatory and acoustic classification of Spanish vowels and consonants; variation in the pronunciation of Spanish, including geographical and social varieties of Spanish; the phonological system of Spanish: inventory of phonemes and their characterization by distinctive features; phonological oppositions; the Spanish syllable; prosodic units-- accent and intonation.