Academic Catalog

Spanish (SPAN)

SPAN-COMP  Senior Comprehensive Exam  
(NULL credits)  (Both Fall & Spring Semesters)  

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SPAN-1000  Beginning Spanish  
(4 credits)  (Both Fall & Spring Semesters)  

This first-semester course of the beginning Spanish sequence teaches listening, reading, speaking, and writing within a communicative, task-based approach. In this hybrid course, learners individually prepare and practice material with online and individual activities outside of class, while class time is devoted to applying material in class, small group, pair, and individual activities in the target language. (C)

SPAN-1020  Second Semester Spanish  
(4 credits)  (Both Fall & Spring Semesters)  

This second-semester course of the beginning Spanish sequence teaches listening, reading, speaking, and writing within a communicative, task-based approach. In this hybrid course, learners individually prepare and practice material with online and individual activities outside of class, while class time is devoted to applying material in class, small group, pair, and individual activities in the target language. By the end of this course, learners should have achieved Novice-High / Intermediate-Low proficiency. (C)

SPAN-2010  Intermediate Spanish I  
(4 credits)  (Fall Semester)  

This is an intensive hybrid course designed to sharpen skills in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehending Spanish, and to heighten awareness and understanding of Hispanic cultures. The course reviews and puts into practice the knowledge gained in SPAN-1010 and SPAN-1020.

Prerequisite(s): SPAN-1020 or placement.  
SPAN-2020  Intermediate Spanish II  
(3 credits)  (Spring Semester)  

This second-semester course of the intermediate Spanish sequence teaches listening, reading, speaking, and writing within a communicative task-based approach. In this course, learners individually prepare and practice material online and out of class, while class time is devoted to applying the material in individual and small-group activities in the target language.

Prerequisite(s): SPAN-2010 or placement.  
SPAN-3010  Spanish Phonetics & Phonology  
(3 credits)  (Infrequently)  

This course offers a comprehensive review of the pronunciation of standard Spanish. The fundamental principles of phonetic analysis are introduced. Major attention is devoted to practice with corrective exercises.

Prerequisite(s): SPAN-2020 or placement.  
SPAN-3020  Business Spanish  
(3 credits)  (Fall Semester)  

This course is designed to enable the student to effectively manage the fundamentals of business terminology in Spanish. This course teaches listening, reading, speaking, and writing within a communicative, task-based approach.

Prerequisite(s): SPAN-2020 or placement.  
SPAN-3040  Introduction to Hispanic Lit & Lit Analy  
(3 credits)  (Fall Semester)  

This course presents an introduction to the literature of Spain and Latin America, emphasizing primary genres and major literary periods through extensive reading. It provides basic literary concepts, terminology, and techniques for literary analysis as well as opportunities for the learner to develop Spanish proficiency through class, pair and small-group discussion, and written communication. (AE, WP, WC)

Prerequisite(s): SPAN-2020 or placement.  
General Education Categories: Aesthetic Experience, Western Perspective, Written Communication  
SPAN-3400  Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics  
(3 credits)  (Fall Semester)  

Students will explore the scientific study of language, with specific reference to Spanish. Students will become familiar with the basics of several key areas of language study including the formation and organization of sounds, words, and sentences; social and contextual variation; and language change. (WC)

Prerequisite(s): SPAN-2020 or placement.  
General Education Categories: Written Communication  
SPAN-3500  Study Abroad: Spanish Immersion  
(1 credit)  (Discretion of Department)  

Students enroll in one of our approved study abroad programs where they are placed in the appropriate level of intensive language courses (normally 20-23 hours of contact per week), which include the study of grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, conversation, and contemporary civilization in Spain or Mexico. This experience allows students to increase their proficiency in Spanish and gain insight into the culture. (GP)

General Education Categories: Global Perspective  
SPAN-3650  Survey of Latin American Literature  
(3 credits)  (Spring Semester)  

This survey course covers the major movements and authors of Latin American literature of all periods and provides opportunities for the learner to develop Spanish proficiency through class, pair and small-group discussion, and written communication. Students study, analyze, and apply the major genres (poetry, narrative, essay, theater) through extensive reading and by discussing and analyzing the most important literary works. (AE)

Prerequisite(s): SPAN-3040.  
General Education Categories: Aesthetic Experience  
SPAN-3660  Survey of Spanish Literature  
(3 credits)  (Spring Semester)  

This survey course covers the major movements and authors of Peninsular Spanish literature of all periods and provides opportunities for the learner to develop Spanish proficiency through class, pair and small-group discussion, and written communication. Students study, analyze, and apply the major genres (poetry, narrative, essay, theater) through extensive reading and by discussing and analyzing the most important literary works. (AE)

Prerequisite(s): SPAN-3040.  
General Education Categories: Aesthetic Experience  
SPAN-3710  Spanish Civilization & Culture  
(3 credits)  (Discretion of Department)  

This course familiarizes students with the history, civilization, culture, and identity of Spain through extensive reading, study and application of a variety of written and multimedia sources. It provides opportunities for the learner to develop Spanish proficiency through class, pair and small-group discussion, and written communication as students analyze and apply course content. (HI, VC)

Prerequisite(s): SPAN-2020 or placement.  
General Education Categories: Historical Inquiry, Visual Communication  
SPAN-3720  Latin American Civilization & Culture  
(3 credits)  (Fall Semester)  

This course familiarizes students with the history, civilization, culture, and identity of Latin America from pre-Colombian times to present day through extensive reading, study and application of a variety of written and multimedia sources. It provides opportunities for the learner to develop Spanish proficiency through class, pair and small-group discussion, and written communication as students analyze and apply course content. (HI, VC)

Prerequisite(s): SPAN-2020 or placement.  
General Education Categories: Historical Inquiry, Visual Communication  
SPAN-3750  Advanced Spanish Grammar & Composition  
(3 credits)  (Spring Semester)  

This course is intended to improve students' writing proficiency in Spanish in a variety of formats, including essays, book and film reviews, cover letters, expressing opinions. This course combines lecture, discussion, directed practice and workshop teaching methods.

Prerequisite(s): SPAN-2020 or placement.  
SPAN-3800  Devel Span Oral Proficiency 1  
(1 credit)  (Both Fall & Spring Semesters)  

This course is designed to develop and sustain oral proficiency with the goal of broadening students' interpersonal and presentational speaking skills and preparing them to meet the proficiency requirement for majors. Hours do not count toward major or minor.

Prerequisite(s): SPAN-2010 or placement.  
SPAN-3801  Devel Span Oral Proficiency 2  
(1 credit)  (Both Fall & Spring Semesters)  

This course is designed to develop and sustain oral proficiency with the goal of broadening students' interpersonal and presentational speaking skills and preparing them to meet the proficiency requirement for majors. Hours do not count toward major or minor.

Prerequisite(s): SPAN-2010 or placement.  
SPAN-3802  Devel Span Oral Proficiency 3  
(1 credit)  (Both Fall & Spring Semesters)  

This course is designed to develop and sustain oral proficiency with the goal of broadening students' interpersonal and presentational speaking skills and preparing them to meet the proficiency requirement for majors. Hours do not count toward major or minor.

Prerequisite(s): SPAN-2010 or placement.  
SPAN-3803  Devel Span Oral Proficiency 4  
(1 credit)  (Both Fall & Spring Semesters)  

This course is designed to develop and sustain oral proficiency with the goal of broadening students' interpersonal and presentational speaking skills and preparing them to meet the proficiency requirement for majors. Hours do not count toward major or minor.

Prerequisite(s): SPAN-2010 or placement.  
SPAN-3804  Devel Span Oral Proficiency 5  
(1 credit)  (Both Fall & Spring Semesters)  

This course is designed to develop and sustain oral proficiency with the goal of broadening students' interpersonal and presentational speaking skills and preparing them to meet the proficiency requirement for majors. Hours do not count toward major or minor.

Prerequisite(s): SPAN-2010 or placement.  
SPAN-3805  Devel Span Oral Proficiency 6  
(1 credit)  (Both Fall & Spring Semesters)  

This course is designed to develop and sustain oral proficiency with the goal of broadening students' interpersonal and presentational speaking skills and preparing them to meet the proficiency requirement for majors. Hours do not count toward major or minor.

Prerequisite(s): SPAN-2010 or placement.  
SPAN-4700  Topics in Latin Am & Latino Lit & Cultur  
(3 credits)  (Spring Semester)  

This course presents students with a variety of current topics in Latin American and Latino literature and culture through extensive reading, study, and application of a variety of written and multimedia sources. It provides opportunities for the learner to develop Spanish proficiency through class, pair and small-group discussion, and written communication. The content of the course will vary in theme, genre, and period, and may include canonical and non-canonical Latin American and Latino literature or cultural productions. (AE)

Prerequisite(s): SPAN-3040.  
General Education Categories: Aesthetic Experience  
SPAN-4710  Directed Readings  
(1-3 credits)  (Discretion of Department)  

Independent study designed to broaden and integrate the particular student's comprehension of Hispanic literature and culture and make up for any deficiencies of a student's background in the area. Only for majors in the discipline.

Prerequisite(s): Available only to Spanish, Foreign Language, or International Studies or International Business majors or minors.  
SPAN-4720  Directed Readings II  
(1-3 credits)  (Discretion of Department)  

Independent study designed to broaden and integrate the particular student's comprehension of Hispanic literature and culture and make up for any deficiencies of a student's background in the area. Only for majors in the discipline.

Prerequisite(s): Available only to Spanish, Foreign Language, or International Studies or International Business majors or minors.  
SPAN-4790  Spanish Internship  
(1 credit)  (Discretion of Department)  

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SPAN-4800  Topics in Spanish Literature  
(3 credits)  (Spring Semester)  

This course presents a variety of topics in Peninsular Spanish literature. The content of the course will vary in theme, genre and period, and may include canonical and non-canonical Spanish literature.

Prerequisite(s): SPAN-3040.  
SPAN-4810  Topics in Hispanic Linguistics  
(3 credits)  (Spring Semester)  

This course presents students with a variety of topics in Hispanic linguistics. The content of the course will vary. May be taken more than once if subject matter varies sufficiently.

Prerequisite(s): SPAN-3400.