W80 Interim in the Yucatán. Students in this course spend three weeks immersed in Mexican culture in Mérida, Yucatán. Mérida, a moderate-sized city, is the site of two universities and a center for several mission organizations. Students participating in the course live with Christian families and attend daily lecture classes, which focus on various aspects of Mexican culture such as Mexican and Mayan history, Mayan culture and language, the history of Catholicism and Protestantism in Mexico, and the current political context. Students also take excursions to Mayan ruins and worship centers and attend religious and cultural events. They keep a detailed journal consisting of notes from lectures and discussions as well as personal observations on Mexican culture and their experiences during their stay. Evaluation is based on satisfactory achievement of course goals, including active participation in course activities, increased understanding of various cultural and religious phenomena of Mexico in general and the Yucatán in particular, and growth in personal awareness and maturity—all as measured by journal entries, a language journal, a class presentation, and four reflection papers. Prerequisites: Spanish 201 and permission of Spanish program advisor. Fee: $1700. M. Bierling. Off campus.

W81 Chicano Images in Literature and Film. Students in this course read fiction, poetry, and drama written by and about peoples living in the Southwestern United States. It introduces students to some of the important literary works and writers and their portrayal and self-portrayal of Chicanos. Using works of fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, drama, and film students explore how literature can contribute to a sense of the Southwest as a historical, cultural, and natural region. The course is divided into three parts. The first part offers a historical study. The second part concentrates on a reading of the history of modern Mexico and the Southwest from 1948. The third part includes a reading of the primary texts that aid the recovery of these neglected voices. The goal of this course is to understand the different ways that writers have used evocations of the land, language, history, and culture to define a distinctive Chicano identity. Students gain a strong sense of the variety, richness, and incredible energy of the ongoing emergence of Chicano culture. Student evaluation is based on discussions, written papers, presentations, and proposals. This course is taught in Spanish. Prerequisites: Spanish 301 and 329 or permission of the instructor. E. Miller.

W82 Spanish for Healthcare Workers/Professionals. This course is an introduction to the terminology and cultural rhetoric of oral and written communication in Spanish relating to the fields of medicine and social work. The course is designed for advanced students of Spanish as it is conducted in Spanish. The course helps students develop language skills and increase cultural awareness of healthcare practices and needs for the patient or client of Hispanic background. Spanish grammar is reviewed while discussing medical and cultural issues, body language, and intercultural communications. Students are evaluated by means of in-class presentations/projects, vocabulary quizzes, unit tests, and a final paper or examination. O. Leder.

122 Intermediate Spanish (core). This course is the second part of the closely integrated 121-122-123 sequence, which fulfills the requirements for foreign language. Students attend large-group sessions in the morning and small-group sessions in the afternoon to acquire skills in speaking, listening to, reading, writing Spanish, and discussing cultural topics. Chapter tests, vocabulary and grammar quizzes, compositions, oral presentations, and a final exam are required. Staff.

356 Foreign-Language Education in the Elementary School. This course focuses on the theory and practice of foreign-language teaching in the elementary school. Students in this course study the development of language skills, second-language acquisition, methodologies, curriculum, and programs. The course is required for K–12 foreign language endorsement and for elementary education Spanish majors and minors. It must be taken prior to Education 346 (Directed Teaching) and Spanish 359 (Seminar in Student Teaching). Course work is evaluated by means of reflection papers on readings, classroom observations, and mini-lessons. M. Pyper.

358 Aiding in the Foreign-Language Classroom. The goal of this course is to give advanced students of Spanish the opportunity to experience firsthand the teaching of a foreign language and to develop their oral skills by leading practice sessions completely in Spanish. In addition, students enrolled in this class are an essential part of the successful teaching of Spanish 122. Students participating in this seminar assist in the planning of and aiding in small-group sessions for Spanish 122. Morning activities include meeting with other aides, observing master teachers, and preparing class plans, materials, and activities. During the afternoon aides lead their own practice groups and tutor students with problems. A daily journal, an activity card file, lesson planning, prepared materials and quizzes, and classroom techniques are used to evaluate a student’s competency in oral and written Spanish and in pedagogical skills. In addition students are evaluated twice by the students in their small groups, and they are regularly observed by the instructor of Spanish 358. Prerequisites: Spanish 301 or 302 with a grade of B or better and permission of the instructor. M. Rodriguez.

STSP 101 Introduction to the Spanish Language. This course is solely for students who are participating in the core program of the Semester in Spain. The primary goal is to develop good basic Spanish language skills in the following areas: listening, reading, oral expression, vocabulary building, recognition of correct grammar forms, and written expression of thoughts and ideas. In addition, students learn strategies for coping with the immersion experience. Evaluation is based on three written exams, vocabulary quizzes, daily homework, and short essays. Prerequisite: acceptance into the core program for Calvin’s Semester in Spain. D. TenHuisen, A. Tigchelaar. Off campus.