The University of St. Thomas

Pinto

Derrin Pinto

Assistant Professor of Spanish

drpinto@stthomas.edu
Phone: (651) 962-5151
Fax: 651-962-5266

Mail #4199

Office Location: OEC 321

Courses taught in Spring 2013
SPAN 211-05
20474
Intermediate Spanish I 0955-1135 T R MHC 210

4 Credit Hours

Designed to increase listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish. Intensive review of grammatical structures of Elementary Spanish I and II. Continued exposure to Hispanic culture. Prerequisite: SPAN 112 or its equivalent

SPAN 211-09
20478
Intermediate Spanish I 1330-1510 T R MCH 118

4 Credit Hours

Designed to increase listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish. Intensive review of grammatical structures of Elementary Spanish I and II. Continued exposure to Hispanic culture. Prerequisite: SPAN 112 or its equivalent

SPAN 316-01
23072
Studies in Spanish Linguistics 1525-1700 T R MCH 118

4 Credit Hours

This course provides an in-depth study into a particular area of Spanish Linguistics. Topics may vary with each offering and may include Phonology/Morphology, Syntax, Dialectology, Semantics/Pragmatics, Discourse Analysis, and Second Language Acquisition. Credit may be earned more than once under this number for different emphases. Prerequisites: Successful completion of SPAN 301 and 305 or their equivalents with a C- or better in each course (may be taken simultaneously with SPAN 305).

Courses taught in Fall 2013
SPAN 212-02
40385
Intermediate Spanish II 1215-1320 M W F MCH 230

4 Credit Hours

Continuation of SPAN 211. Emphasis on Hispanic culture, conversation, writing, and expansion of vocabulary based on thematic discussions and cultural readings. Prerequisite: SPAN 211 or its equivalent

SPAN 212-03
40386
Intermediate Spanish II 1335-1440 M W F MCH 229

4 Credit Hours

Continuation of SPAN 211. Emphasis on Hispanic culture, conversation, writing, and expansion of vocabulary based on thematic discussions and cultural readings. Prerequisite: SPAN 211 or its equivalent

SPAN 300-01
40387
Advanced Spanish Grammar 0935-1040 M W F OEC 302

4 Credit Hours

Advanced Grammar with emphasis on review of grammatical structures, language development, mechanics, and expansion of vocabulary. Writing of basic structures in expository prose. Prerequisite: Completion of SPAN 212 or its equivalent with a C- or better average in all lower division language courses (SPAN 111, 112, 211, 212).

Spring 2013 Office Hours

TR, 5:00 - 6:00pm

and by appointment