The University of St. Thomas

Multimedia Language Center Director, Spanish Faculty

Shirley Nieto

Multimedia Language Center Director, Spanish Faculty

snieto@stthomas.edu
Phone: (651) 962-5185
Fax: 651-962-5266

Mailbox #5027

Office Location: OEC 323

Courses taught in Spring 2013
SPAN 111-01
20458
Elementary Spanish I 0935-1040 M W F MCH 231

4 Credit Hours

Pronunciation, essentials of grammatical structures, aural-oral practice, writing, reading of simple Spanish prose, introduction to the culture of the Spanish-speaking world.

SPAN 301-02
20965
Adv Written Spanish & Culture 1215-1320 M W F OEC 318

4 Credit Hours

Intensive practice in written Spanish using selected materials to acquire a high level of competence in writing Spanish. This writing course aims to improve technique, expand syntactic depth, increase vocabulary and learn good writing through a process approach involving stages of idea development, thesis construction, structural development, bibliographic notation, evaluation of ideas and rewriting of the text. Lectures and class discussions are based on major topics that relate to the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Written skills will be assessed. Prerequisite: Completion of SPAN 300 or its equivalent with a C- or better.

Courses taught in Fall 2013
SPAN 112-02
40365
Elementary Spanish II 0935-1040 M W F OEC 311

4 Credit Hours

Continuation of SPAN 111. Emphasis on grammatical structure, aural-oral practice, writing, reading. Continuation of Hispanic culture. Prerequisite: SPAN 111 or its equivalent

Spring 2013 Office Hours

MW, 1:30 - 2:30pm

and by appointment