The University of St. Thomas

Jane Tar

Associate Professor of Spanish

jdtar@stthomas.edu
Phone: (651) 962-5152
Fax: 651-962-5266

Mail #4102

Office Location: OEC 326

Courses taught in Spring 2013
SPAN 212-02
20482
Intermediate Spanish II 1215-1320 M W F OEC 308

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
20483
Intermediate Spanish II 1335-1440 M W F JRC 222

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 301-03
21078
Adv Written Spanish & Culture 1525-1700 M W 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 211-14
41066
Intermediate Spanish I 1330-1510 T R MCH 111

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 211-16
41282
Intermediate Spanish I 1525-1700 T R OEC 317

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 301-02
42101
Adv Written Spanish & Culture 0955-1135 T R 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.

Spring 2013 Office Hours

MWF, 11:15 - 12:10pm

and by appointment