Which Spanish 300 level would ya'll advise taking? And with which prof? Are any of them more valuable than the others?

3/30/2008 12:36:05 AM

Here's a thread on Spanish lit classes, which are mostly 300 level.

http://thewolfweb.com/message_topic.aspx?topic=519082

Are these for a free elective? Or are you a minor/major?For nonliterature classes, it all depends on how much work you want to put into the class.

FLS 309, phonetics, with Michnowicz is a great class, and requires practice, but not a lot of work.
FLS 316 with Garrigan is a rewarding class, great professor, way too much work.
FLS 308 is pretty much a waste of time, but if you're a major, I think it's required.
FLS 310 is grammar, and as long as you don't take it with Carson, it shouldn't be too bad.

I haven't taken the Children's writing class, or the hispanic cinema class, but I've heard good things about them. But really, the spanish classes here aren't the highest quality, so you don't really have a lot of choice if you're wanting a "fun" class.

3/30/2008 8:39:10 AM

Nah, I can't take the Lit classes. Those all have a prereq of 6hrs of 300 level Spanish. I'm just starting the 300 level. My choices are:

FLS 308 Spanish Conversation and Reading 3(3-0-0)
Preq: FLS 202
Intensive practice in speaking and reading Spanish. Drills and conversation with emphasis on practical language and idiomatic expressions.
PROF: LVilla-Garcia, RCox, JMcConnell, KLioret

FLS 309 Spanish Phonetics and Advanced Conversation 3(3-0-0)
Preq: FLS 202
A study of the production of the sounds of Standard Spanish with the aim of improving pronunciation, fluency, and skill in communication. Extensive oral practice in phonetics and conversation.
PROF: JMichnowicz

FLS 310 Advanced Spanish Grammar 3(3-0-0) F, S
Preq: FLS 202
Review of advanced aspects of Spanish grammar, with extensive practice through a variety of contextualized exercises, analyses of readings and original compositions. Topics relevant to Hispanic culture and civilization in lectures, discussions, exercises and compositions. Emphasis on all language skills.
PROF: KVilla-Garcia, KLioret, DCarson

FLS 311 Advanced Spanish Composition 3(3-0-0)
Preq: FLS 202
An intensive course in the theory and practice of Spanish composition with lectures, discussions and weekly writing assignments.
PROF: LVilla-Garcia, HJaimes

FLS 337 Spanish for Tourism in the Hispanic World 3(3-0-0) F
Preq: FLS 202
Exploration of the tourism industry in the Spanish speaking world from cultural-historical, geographic, and linguistic perspectives. Course can lead to Tourism Certificate in Spanish from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Spain.
PROF: AGray

3/30/2008 11:40:38 AM

i would take 310. K Villa-Garcia is a great professor (and very generous grader)

3/30/2008 12:03:09 PM

if you take 308, take mcconnell

actually, take him for whatever section you can, hes a good dude and an effective professor

3/30/2008 7:49:30 PM