Spanish Language, Liberal Arts & Sciences
2009 Spring Trimester - Early Start - Courses

Language Requirements

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Level	Sem. Credits	Course Structure
Beginner Level (One Elective)	23-24	1 Intensive Language Preparatory Course 3 Spanish Language Courses 1 English Elective
Intermediate Level (One Elective)	23-24	1 Intensive Language Preparatory Course 3 Spanish Language Courses 1 English Elective
Advanced Level & Above (One Elective)	21-24	1 Intensive Language Preparatory Course 3 Spanish Language Courses 1 Spanish or English Elective
Beginner Level (Two Electives)	21-23	1 Intensive Language Preparatory Course 2 Spanish Language Courses 2 English Electives
Intermediate Level (Two Electives)	21-23	1 Intensive Language Preparatory Course 2 Spanish Language Courses 2 English Electives
Advanced Level & Above (Two Electives)	17-23	1 Intensive Language Preparatory Course 2 Spanish Language Courses 2 Spanish & English Electives

Beginner Level (One Elective) - Total Possible Credits: 23 to 24

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	Subject Area	Lang.	Contact Hours	Rec. Credits	Level	Courses
1 Intensive Language Preparatory Course Veritas University
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	100	SPN 101 Basic Spanish I
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	100	SPN 102 Basic Spanish II
3 Spanish Language Courses Veritas University
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	100	SPN 101 Basic Spanish I
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	100	SPN 102 Basic Spanish II
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	200	SPN 201 Intermediate Spanish I
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	200	SPN 202 Intermediate Spanish II
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	200	SPN 210 Intermediate Spanish Conversation
1 English Elective Veritas University
	Anthropology *	En	48	3	200	DNCE 2500 Introduction to Latin American Tropical Dance
	Architecture	En	48	3	300	ARCH 3112 History of Latin American Architecture and Art
	Architecture	En	60	4	300	ARCH 3200 Tropical Architecture and Design
	Art History *	En	48	3	300	HUM 3300 Latin American Art
	Business	En	48	3	300	GEB 3350 Introduction to International Business
	Communication	En	48	3	300	COMM 3200 Intercultural Communication
	Cultural Studies *	En	48	3	300	ETH 3100 Selected Topics in Afro-Caribbean Studies
	Drawing *	En	48	3	100	DA 1020 Introduction to Drawing
	Ecology *	En	60	4	300	ENV 3005 Environmental Impact and Social Development
	Ecology	En	60	4	300	ENV 3044 Tropical Ecology
	Ecology	En	60	4	400	ENV 4040 Environmental Awareness and Sustainable Development
	Economics	En	48	3	300	ECON 3403 Introduction to International Economics and Latin America
	Economics *	En	60	4	300	GEB 3500 Ecotourism: The Costa Rican Case
	Economics *	En	48	3	300	HIS 3290 Costa Rican Economic Development
	Economics *	En	48	3	300	POL 3740 Economic Integration in Latin America
	Humanities	En	48	3	300	HUM 3513 Arts & Humanities: Costa Rica Colloquium
	Management *	En	48	3	300	MGMT 3021 Logistics Management
	Management *	En	48	3	300	MGMT 3030 Creative Leadership Skills
	Marine Biology	En	60	4	300	ENV 3190 Tropical Marine Biology
	Philosophy	En	48	3	300	PHIL 3100 Comparative Classical Philosophy
	Photography	En	60	4	200	PHOT 2100 Ecological Photography
	Photography *	En	48	3	200	PHOT 2130 Cultural Photography
	Photography	En	48	3	200	PHOT 2600 Digital Photography
	Political Sci.	En	48	3	200	POL 2500 Human Rights in Latin America
	Political Sci. *	En	48	3	300	POL 3100 Costa Rican Tradition: Peace and Democracy
	Political Sci. *	En	48	3	300	POL 3450 International Relations in Latin America

Intermediate Level (One Elective) - Total Possible Credits: 23 to 24

View and Print Intermediate Level (One Elective) Course Descriptions
	Subject Area	Lang.	Contact Hours	Rec. Credits	Level	Courses
1 Intensive Language Preparatory Course Veritas University
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	200	SPN 201 Intermediate Spanish I
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	200	SPN 202 Intermediate Spanish II
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	200	SPN 210 Intermediate Spanish Conversation
3 Spanish Language Courses Veritas University
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	200	SPN 201 Intermediate Spanish I
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	200	SPN 202 Intermediate Spanish II
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	200	SPN 210 Intermediate Spanish Conversation
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	300	SPN 301 Advanced Spanish I
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	300	SPN 302 Advanced Spanish II
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	300	SPN 304 Business Spanish
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	300	SPN 310 Advanced Spanish Conversation
1 English Elective Veritas University
	Anthropology *	En	48	3	200	DNCE 2500 Introduction to Latin American Tropical Dance
	Architecture	En	48	3	300	ARCH 3112 History of Latin American Architecture and Art
	Architecture	En	60	4	300	ARCH 3200 Tropical Architecture and Design
	Art History *	En	48	3	300	HUM 3300 Latin American Art
	Business	En	48	3	300	GEB 3350 Introduction to International Business
	Communication	En	48	3	300	COMM 3200 Intercultural Communication
	Cultural Studies *	En	48	3	300	ETH 3100 Selected Topics in Afro-Caribbean Studies
	Drawing *	En	48	3	100	DA 1020 Introduction to Drawing
	Ecology *	En	60	4	300	ENV 3005 Environmental Impact and Social Development
	Ecology	En	60	4	300	ENV 3044 Tropical Ecology
	Ecology	En	60	4	400	ENV 4040 Environmental Awareness and Sustainable Development
	Economics	En	48	3	300	ECON 3403 Introduction to International Economics and Latin America
	Economics *	En	60	4	300	GEB 3500 Ecotourism: The Costa Rican Case
	Economics *	En	48	3	300	HIS 3290 Costa Rican Economic Development
	Economics *	En	48	3	300	POL 3740 Economic Integration in Latin America
	Humanities	En	48	3	300	HUM 3513 Arts & Humanities: Costa Rica Colloquium
	Management *	En	48	3	300	MGMT 3021 Logistics Management
	Management *	En	48	3	300	MGMT 3030 Creative Leadership Skills
	Marine Biology	En	60	4	300	ENV 3190 Tropical Marine Biology
	Philosophy	En	48	3	300	PHIL 3100 Comparative Classical Philosophy
	Photography	En	60	4	200	PHOT 2100 Ecological Photography
	Photography *	En	48	3	200	PHOT 2130 Cultural Photography
	Photography	En	48	3	200	PHOT 2600 Digital Photography
	Political Sci.	En	48	3	200	POL 2500 Human Rights in Latin America
	Political Sci. *	En	48	3	300	POL 3100 Costa Rican Tradition: Peace and Democracy
	Political Sci. *	En	48	3	300	POL 3450 International Relations in Latin America

Advanced Level & Above (One Elective) - Total Possible Credits: 21 to 24

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	Subject Area	Lang.	Contact Hours	Rec. Credits	Level	Courses
1 Intensive Language Preparatory Course Veritas University
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	300	SPN 301 Advanced Spanish I
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	300	SPN 302 Advanced Spanish II
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	300	SPN 304 Business Spanish
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	300	SPN 310 Advanced Spanish Conversation
	Spanish Lang. & Lit. *	Sp	80	5	300	SPN 320 Cultural Heritage in Latin America Literature
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	300	SPN 340 Advanced Techniques of Oral Expression
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	400	SPN 410 Advanced Composition
3 Spanish Language Courses Veritas University
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	300	SPN 301 Advanced Spanish I
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	300	SPN 302 Advanced Spanish II
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	300	SPN 304 Business Spanish
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	300	SPN 310 Advanced Spanish Conversation
	Spanish Lang. & Lit. *	Sp	80	5	300	SPN 320 Cultural Heritage in Latin America Literature
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	300	SPN 340 Advanced Techniques of Oral Expression
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	400	SPN 410 Advanced Composition
1 Spanish or English Elective Veritas University
	Anthropology *	En	48	3	200	DNCE 2500 Introduction to Latin American Tropical Dance
	Architecture	En	48	3	300	ARCH 3112 History of Latin American Architecture and Art
	Architecture	En	60	4	300	ARCH 3200 Tropical Architecture and Design
	Art History *	En	48	3	300	HUM 3300 Latin American Art
	Business	En	48	3	300	GEB 3350 Introduction to International Business
	Communication	En	48	3	300	COMM 3200 Intercultural Communication
	Cultural Studies *	En	48	3	300	ETH 3100 Selected Topics in Afro-Caribbean Studies
	Drawing *	En	48	3	100	DA 1020 Introduction to Drawing
	Ecology *	En	60	4	300	ENV 3005 Environmental Impact and Social Development
	Ecology	En	60	4	300	ENV 3044 Tropical Ecology
	Ecology	En	60	4	400	ENV 4040 Environmental Awareness and Sustainable Development
	Economics	En	48	3	300	ECON 3403 Introduction to International Economics and Latin America
	Economics *	En	60	4	300	GEB 3500 Ecotourism: The Costa Rican Case
	Economics *	En	48	3	300	HIS 3290 Costa Rican Economic Development
	Economics *	En	48	3	300	POL 3740 Economic Integration in Latin America
	Humanities	En	48	3	300	HUM 3513 Arts & Humanities: Costa Rica Colloquium
	Management *	En	48	3	300	MGMT 3021 Logistics Management
	Management *	En	48	3	300	MGMT 3030 Creative Leadership Skills
	Marine Biology	En	60	4	300	ENV 3190 Tropical Marine Biology
	Philosophy	En	48	3	300	PHIL 3100 Comparative Classical Philosophy
	Photography	En	60	4	200	PHOT 2100 Ecological Photography
	Photography *	En	48	3	200	PHOT 2130 Cultural Photography
	Photography	En	48	3	200	PHOT 2600 Digital Photography
	Political Sci.	En	48	3	200	POL 2500 Human Rights in Latin America
	Political Sci. *	En	48	3	300	POL 3100 Costa Rican Tradition: Peace and Democracy
	Political Sci. *	En	48	3	300	POL 3450 International Relations in Latin America
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	48	3	300	SPN 3020 Selected Readings in Latin American Literature
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	48	3	300	SPN 3050 Phonetics and Phonology
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	48	3	300	SPN 3520 Latin American Dialects
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	48	3	300	SPN 3560 Selected Topics in Comparative Literature
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	48	3	400	SPN 4110 Literature of Contemporary Costa Rican Women
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	48	3	400	SPN 4161 Realism in Latin American Literature
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	48	3	400	SPN 4330 Selected Themes in Spanish Literature
	Spanish Lang. & Lit. *	Sp	48	3	400	SPN 4390 Latin American Film and Literature
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	48	3	400	SPN 4430 Themes in Latin American Literature

Beginner Level (Two Electives) - Total Possible Credits: 21 to 23

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	Subject Area	Lang.	Contact Hours	Rec. Credits	Level	Courses
1 Intensive Language Preparatory Course Veritas University
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	100	SPN 101 Basic Spanish I
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	100	SPN 102 Basic Spanish II
2 Spanish Language Courses Veritas University
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	100	SPN 101 Basic Spanish I
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	100	SPN 102 Basic Spanish II
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	200	SPN 201 Intermediate Spanish I
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	200	SPN 202 Intermediate Spanish II
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	200	SPN 210 Intermediate Spanish Conversation
2 English Electives Veritas University
	Anthropology *	En	48	3	200	DNCE 2500 Introduction to Latin American Tropical Dance
	Architecture	En	48	3	300	ARCH 3112 History of Latin American Architecture and Art
	Architecture	En	60	4	300	ARCH 3200 Tropical Architecture and Design
	Art History *	En	48	3	300	HUM 3300 Latin American Art
	Business	En	48	3	300	GEB 3350 Introduction to International Business
	Communication	En	48	3	300	COMM 3200 Intercultural Communication
	Cultural Studies *	En	48	3	300	ETH 3100 Selected Topics in Afro-Caribbean Studies
	Drawing *	En	48	3	100	DA 1020 Introduction to Drawing
	Ecology *	En	60	4	300	ENV 3005 Environmental Impact and Social Development
	Ecology	En	60	4	300	ENV 3044 Tropical Ecology
	Ecology	En	60	4	400	ENV 4040 Environmental Awareness and Sustainable Development
	Economics	En	48	3	300	ECON 3403 Introduction to International Economics and Latin America
	Economics *	En	60	4	300	GEB 3500 Ecotourism: The Costa Rican Case
	Economics *	En	48	3	300	HIS 3290 Costa Rican Economic Development
	Economics *	En	48	3	300	POL 3740 Economic Integration in Latin America
	Humanities	En	48	3	300	HUM 3513 Arts & Humanities: Costa Rica Colloquium
	Management *	En	48	3	300	MGMT 3021 Logistics Management
	Management *	En	48	3	300	MGMT 3030 Creative Leadership Skills
	Marine Biology	En	60	4	300	ENV 3190 Tropical Marine Biology
	Philosophy	En	48	3	300	PHIL 3100 Comparative Classical Philosophy
	Photography	En	60	4	200	PHOT 2100 Ecological Photography
	Photography	En	48	3	200	PHOT 2600 Digital Photography
	Political Sci.	En	48	3	200	POL 2500 Human Rights in Latin America
	Political Sci. *	En	48	3	300	POL 3100 Costa Rican Tradition: Peace and Democracy
	Political Sci. *	En	48	3	300	POL 3450 International Relations in Latin America

Intermediate Level (Two Electives) - Total Possible Credits: 21 to 23

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	Subject Area	Lang.	Contact Hours	Rec. Credits	Level	Courses
1 Intensive Language Preparatory Course Veritas University
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	200	SPN 201 Intermediate Spanish I
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	200	SPN 202 Intermediate Spanish II
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	200	SPN 210 Intermediate Spanish Conversation
2 Spanish Language Courses Veritas University
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	200	SPN 201 Intermediate Spanish I
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	200	SPN 202 Intermediate Spanish II
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	200	SPN 210 Intermediate Spanish Conversation
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	300	SPN 301 Advanced Spanish I
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	300	SPN 302 Advanced Spanish II
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	300	SPN 304 Business Spanish
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	300	SPN 310 Advanced Spanish Conversation
2 English Electives Veritas University
	Anthropology *	En	48	3	200	DNCE 2500 Introduction to Latin American Tropical Dance
	Architecture	En	48	3	300	ARCH 3112 History of Latin American Architecture and Art
	Architecture	En	60	4	300	ARCH 3200 Tropical Architecture and Design
	Art History *	En	48	3	300	HUM 3300 Latin American Art
	Business	En	48	3	300	GEB 3350 Introduction to International Business
	Communication	En	48	3	300	COMM 3200 Intercultural Communication
	Cultural Studies *	En	48	3	300	ETH 3100 Selected Topics in Afro-Caribbean Studies
	Drawing *	En	48	3	100	DA 1020 Introduction to Drawing
	Ecology *	En	60	4	300	ENV 3005 Environmental Impact and Social Development
	Ecology	En	60	4	300	ENV 3044 Tropical Ecology
	Ecology	En	60	4	400	ENV 4040 Environmental Awareness and Sustainable Development
	Economics	En	48	3	300	ECON 3403 Introduction to International Economics and Latin America
	Economics *	En	60	4	300	GEB 3500 Ecotourism: The Costa Rican Case
	Economics *	En	48	3	300	HIS 3290 Costa Rican Economic Development
	Economics *	En	48	3	300	POL 3740 Economic Integration in Latin America
	Humanities	En	48	3	300	HUM 3513 Arts & Humanities: Costa Rica Colloquium
	Management *	En	48	3	300	MGMT 3021 Logistics Management
	Management *	En	48	3	300	MGMT 3030 Creative Leadership Skills
	Marine Biology	En	60	4	300	ENV 3190 Tropical Marine Biology
	Philosophy	En	48	3	300	PHIL 3100 Comparative Classical Philosophy
	Photography	En	60	4	200	PHOT 2100 Ecological Photography
	Photography *	En	48	3	200	PHOT 2130 Cultural Photography
	Photography	En	48	3	200	PHOT 2600 Digital Photography
	Political Sci.	En	48	3	200	POL 2500 Human Rights in Latin America
	Political Sci. *	En	48	3	300	POL 3100 Costa Rican Tradition: Peace and Democracy
	Political Sci. *	En	48	3	300	POL 3450 International Relations in Latin America

Advanced Level & Above (Two Electives) - Total Possible Credits: 17 to 23

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	Subject Area	Lang.	Contact Hours	Rec. Credits	Level	Courses
1 Intensive Language Preparatory Course Veritas University
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	300	SPN 301 Advanced Spanish I
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	300	SPN 302 Advanced Spanish II
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	300	SPN 304 Business Spanish
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	300	SPN 310 Advanced Spanish Conversation
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	300	SPN 340 Advanced Techniques of Oral Expression
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	400	SPN 410 Advanced Composition
2 Spanish Language Courses Veritas University
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	300	SPN 301 Advanced Spanish I
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	300	SPN 302 Advanced Spanish II
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	300	SPN 304 Business Spanish
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	300	SPN 310 Advanced Spanish Conversation
	Spanish Lang. & Lit. *	Sp	80	5	300	SPN 320 Cultural Heritage in Latin America Literature
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	300	SPN 340 Advanced Techniques of Oral Expression
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	80	5	400	SPN 410 Advanced Composition
2 Spanish & English Electives Veritas University
	Anthropology *	En	48	3	200	DNCE 2500 Introduction to Latin American Tropical Dance
	Architecture	En	48	3	300	ARCH 3112 History of Latin American Architecture and Art
	Architecture	En	60	4	300	ARCH 3200 Tropical Architecture and Design
	Art History *	En	48	3	300	HUM 3300 Latin American Art
	Business	En	48	3	300	GEB 3350 Introduction to International Business
	Communication	En	48	3	300	COMM 3200 Intercultural Communication
	Cultural Studies *	En	48	3	300	ETH 3100 Selected Topics in Afro-Caribbean Studies
	Drawing *	En	48	3	100	DA 1020 Introduction to Drawing
	Ecology *	En	60	4	300	ENV 3005 Environmental Impact and Social Development
	Ecology	En	60	4	300	ENV 3044 Tropical Ecology
	Ecology	En	60	4	400	ENV 4040 Environmental Awareness and Sustainable Development
	Economics	En	48	3	300	ECON 3403 Introduction to International Economics and Latin America
	Economics *	En	60	4	300	GEB 3500 Ecotourism: The Costa Rican Case
	Economics *	En	48	3	300	HIS 3290 Costa Rican Economic Development
	Economics *	En	48	3	300	POL 3740 Economic Integration in Latin America
	Humanities	En	48	3	300	HUM 3513 Arts & Humanities: Costa Rica Colloquium
	Management *	En	48	3	300	MGMT 3021 Logistics Management
	Management *	En	48	3	300	MGMT 3030 Creative Leadership Skills
	Marine Biology	En	60	4	300	ENV 3190 Tropical Marine Biology
	Philosophy	En	48	3	300	PHIL 3100 Comparative Classical Philosophy
	Photography	En	60	4	200	PHOT 2100 Ecological Photography
	Photography *	En	48	3	200	PHOT 2130 Cultural Photography
	Photography	En	48	3	200	PHOT 2600 Digital Photography
	Political Sci.	En	48	3	200	POL 2500 Human Rights in Latin America
	Political Sci. *	En	48	3	300	POL 3100 Costa Rican Tradition: Peace and Democracy
	Political Sci. *	En	48	3	300	POL 3450 International Relations in Latin America
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	48	3	300	SPN 3020 Selected Readings in Latin American Literature
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	48	3	300	SPN 3050 Phonetics and Phonology
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	48	3	300	SPN 3520 Latin American Dialects
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	48	3	300	SPN 3560 Selected Topics in Comparative Literature
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	48	3	400	SPN 4110 Literature of Contemporary Costa Rican Women
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	48	3	400	SPN 4161 Realism in Latin American Literature
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	48	3	400	SPN 4330 Selected Themes in Spanish Literature
	Spanish Lang. & Lit. *	Sp	48	3	400	SPN 4390 Latin American Film and Literature
	Spanish Lang. & Lit.	Sp	48	3	400	SPN 4430 Themes in Latin American Literature