For students engaged in independent projects or research in connection with Japanese, Chinese, or Korean language and literature.

The chief goals of the course are to expand vocabulary and conversational skills, strengthen grammar, and learn about key social, cultural, and historical issues of the Spanish-speaking world. Vocabulary and grammar are taught within the context of the specific themes chosen to enhance students' familiarity with the 'realities' of Spanish-speaking countries. Prerequisite: SPN 112y, 120 or the equivalent.

A minimum of 400 hours of observation and student teaching of deaf children in educational levels from preschool through eighth grade, in self-contained residential and day settings, plus integrated day classes.

Admission by permission of the instructor and the director.