Course Descriptions

Lecture, 3 hours; Lab, 1 hour

This two-course sequence emphasizes practical Spanish communication in real-life situations for beginners. The course addresses the pronunciation, intonation, and structure of Spanish within a framework designed to develop basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Special cultural presentations supplement language study. Classes meet four hours weekly. Meets the General Studies requirement for Skills and University Requirements. Two semesters of the same language are required.

Lecture, 3 hours; Lab, 1 hour

This is a continuation of SPAN 101. Meets the General Studies requirement for Skills and University Requirements. Two semesters of the same language are required. Prerequisite: SPAN 101: passing Spanish CLEP exam, an appropriate Spanish Placement score, or department approval

This two-course sequence is a continuation of SPAN 101/102, and consists of a thorough review of grammar, expansion of students' vocabulary, conversation practice, and a variety of guided writing experiences. Related cultural media and literary excerpts are integrated into the course. Prerequisites: SPAN 101/102, or an appropriate Spanish CLEP exam score, an appropriate Spanish placement score, or department approval

This course is a continuation of SPAN 201. Prerequisite: SPAN 201, an appropriate Spanish CLEP Exam score, or department approval

This course provides intensive conversation with supportive written language practice in a select site abroad. Discussion of assigned social, cultural, or literary topics at an intermediate level is required. The course is arranged in tour-fashion during summer session. Prerequisites: SPAN 201/202

This course is designed to optimize students' conversation ability, reinforcing grammatical structures and emphasizing communication skills and stylistics. Prerequisites: SPAN 201/202

This course features individualized field study in a Spanish-speaking milieu under the combined direction of a faculty advisor and an on-field supervisor. It provides students with a one-term immersion into Spanish language and culture with opportunities for participating in special research and/or service projects, family home stays, and/or field seminars. Prerequisites: SPAN 201/202

The course covers Spanish history from early development through the modern era. The country's art, literature, religion, and architecture are discussed simultaneously with related historical events. The class is conducted in Spanish. Prerequisites: SPAN 201/202, SPAN 320 (SPAN 301 recommended); or department approval

This course surveys the history and aspects of the literature, art, and institutions of Latin America from pre-Columbian time to the modern age. Class is conducted in Spanish. Prerequisites: SPAN 201/202, SPAN 320 (SPAN 301 recommended); or department approval

In this writing course, students deal with composition techniques and creative writing in the Spanish language. Various writing styles are covered. Prerequisites: SPAN 201/202

The development of literature from El Cid and the recently discovered jarchas through the 20^th century is reviewed. This is a survey course which acquaints students with the major periods of Spanish literature and the outstanding writers of Spain. The class is conducted in Spanish. Prerequisites: SPAN 201/202, SPAN 320 (SPAN 301 recommended); or department approval

This course begins with pre-Columbian literature in Latin America and continues through the present day. It is intended as a survey of prominent authors and their works. The class is conducted in Spanish. Prerequisites: SPAN 201/202, SPAN 320 (SPAN 301 recommended); or department approval

An introduction to exemplary poetry and short stories of Spanish and/or Spanish American authors is provided. Several works are explored in-depth during the course. Actual title may vary from term to term. Prerequisites: SPAN 201/202, SPAN 320 (SPAN 301 recommended); or department approval

This course provides students with a detailed understanding of select outstanding Spanish and Latin American literary works and the great authors who wrote them. Because the authors under study are divided over three semesters, the course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: SPAN 201/202, SPAN 320 (SPAN 301 recommended); or department approval

A study of the basic components of language (sounds, word structures, grammatical patterns, and meaning constructions), error analysis, and contrastive analysis in Spanish is offered. The course includes a review of Spanish dialectical differences, their origins, and social implications. Prerequisites: SPAN 201/202, SPAN 320, (SPAN301 recommended), or department approval

Analysis and discussion of second-language acquisition theory, and the various instructional strategies, technologies, materials, and assessment techniques in Spanish teaching and learning are covered. Prerequisites: SPAN 201/202, SPAN 320 (SPAN 301 recommended); or department approval

This course provides the opportunity for students to reflect upon, reinterpret and organize the linguistic, cultural, and literary information they have pursued throughout previous semesters. In concert with the professor, a complete overview of students' language experience within the program helps define the direction of their individualized study for the semester. Such study culminates in a personally designed Capstone Seminar oral presentation to be given at the end of the semester. This course does not meet the Senior Seminar core requirement for the General Studies. Prerequisites: Spanish majors only, and senior standing

For students planning to teach Spanish, this course provides an opportunity for directed experiences in applying foreign language skills to specific tasks. The tasks are arranged individually and supervised directly by the instructor. Tasks are geared to the individual goals of the student. Enrollment is contingent upon department approval and requires the independent study petition process through the Office of the Undergraduate Registrar. Prerequisites: SPAN 201/202

This course allows offerings of diverse topics in Hispanic studies that are not covered by other required department courses. Special interests of faculty and students may be targeted under this category. Culture, politics, and translation are examples of special topics. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: SPAN 421 or SPAN 422

This is a program of study concentrating on assigned readings, discussions, and writing arranged between and designed by a student of upper-division standing and a full-time professor. An independent study fee is assessed for each enrollment in this class. Prerequisite: department approval