Language Degrees Online

ESPA 1005 N – Introductory Spanish

An intensive study of the basic elements of Spanish grammar and development of the four language skills (reading, listening-comprehension, writing and speaking). An introduction to Spanish and Latin American culture. The language laboratory is an essential component for oral practice and pronunciation. (lec 3, lab 1) cr 6

ESPA 2005 N – Intermediate Spanish

A thorough review of the principles of grammar with intensive practice in conversation and composition. Laboratory work concentrates on practice in pronunciation, grammar and listening-comprehension. Unless otherwise indicated, this course is the prerequisite for all ESPA courses taught in Spanish.

PREREQ: ESPA 1005 or equiv. (lec 3, lab 1) cr 6

ESPA 3005 N – Advanced Spanish

Provides intensive practice in reading, listening-comprehension, writing and speaking. Includes extensive reading and discussion of literary and cultural texts.

PREREQ: ESPA 2005 or equiv. (lec 3) cr 6

ESPA 4006 N – Intensive Oral Practice

Develops advanced oral skills through the intensive examination and performance of expressive strategies.

PREREQ: ESPA 3005. Students may not retain credit for both ESPA 4006 and 3905. (lec 3) cr 3

ESPA 4007 N – Advanced Composition

A study of prose-writing strategies with a focus on the problems relating to syntactic structures, lexical choice and stylistic registers as they arise from individual compositions and from selected reading passages.

PREREQ: ESPA 3005. Students may not retain credit for both ESPA 4007 and 3905. (lec 3) cr 3

ESPA 4016 N – Applied Spanish Linguistics

Deals with the application of linguistic theories to the study of Spanish texts and the Spanish language in general.

PREREQ: ESPA 3005 or instructor’s permission. (lec 3) cr 3

ESPA 4017 N – History of the Spanish Language

A study of the evolution of the Spanish language in its various stages of development.

PREREQ: ESPA 3005 or instructor’s permission. (lec 3) cr 3

ESPA 4055 N – The Hispanic World Online

Includes reading selected Spanish-language newspapers available online, focusing on specific national, regional and international topics that command media attention during the semester in which the course is given. Students regularly present summaries of their readings to the class, as well as research and write an in-depth report that contextualizes a topic of current interest. Emphasis is placed on advanced communication and writing skills in Spanish, as well as critical thought.

PREREQ: ESPA 3005. (lec 3) cr 6

In every major career field, the ability to write and think clearly and creatively is becoming a more precious human resource. If you haven’t thought about minoring in English, you should know that it is one of the most constructive ways to make your education a more marketable commodity. Corporate employers are experiencing a need for employees who, besides their specialized training, have broad communication and analytical skills, the skills emphasized in liberal arts courses. With its broad variety and scope as a subject, English offers a host of minoring options that can fulfill your career needs and interests. Choosing an English minor program at La Salle is easy! Why is an English minor helpful?

Does your major require you to write? Does it require you to read? Then your major demands a thorough knowledge of English skills. With a minor in English you’ll be taught how to read with greater comprehension and insight and write with more confidence and clarity. What’s your major?

Business Major?

Try some of our courses designed specifically for business students. Courses in business, professional, and technical writing prepare you for the kind of writing skill the business world will demand of you.

History Major?

Literature makes history come alive in stories and poetry. We offer over twenty courses in American and English literature, spanning the Middle Ages to the twentieth century.

Whatever your major is, the writing, reading, and oral skills you can learn with an English minor will help prepare you for the future. Whatever that future is, it will likely demand those skills along with the specific ones of your field. Employers will be impressed by the broader range of skills and knowledge an English minor lends to your education. And unlike business training and computer technology, English skills never become obsolete.

Still, perhaps you think,”I’m just not good at English.” Maybe you just aren’t aware of all of the courses La Salle offers in English: oral communication, women’s studies, language theory, editing and publishing, creative writing and playwriting workshops, and business, professional, and scientific writing-courses that are challenging yet manageable, and which require no prerequisites.