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Beginning Spanish (4) (B) 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)

Second Semester Spanish (4) (B) 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)

Intermediate Spanish I (4) (B) 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.

Intermediate Spanish II (3) (B) 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.

Spanish Phonetics and Phonology (3) (S) 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.

Business Spanish (3) (D) 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.

Introduction to Hispanic Literature and Literary Analysis (3) (B) 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)

Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics (3) (F) 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)

Study Abroad: Immersion in Spanish (1-12) (D) 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)

Survey of Latin American Literature (3) (F) 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)

Survey of Spanish Literature (3) (F) 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)

Spanish Civilization and Culture (3) (F) 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)

Latin American Civilization and Culture (3) (F) 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)

Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition (3) (F) 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.

Developing Spanish Oral Proficiency 1 (1) (B) 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.

Developing Spanish Oral Proficiency 2 (1) (B) 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.

Developing Spanish Oral Proficiency 3 (1) (B) 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.

Developing Spanish Oral Proficiency 4 (1) (B) 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.

Developing Spanish Oral Proficiency 5 (1) (B) 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.

Developing Spanish Oral Proficiency 6 (1) (B) 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.

Spanish Mystics (3) (D) The purpose of this course is to read and discuss the writings of some key Spanish Mystical writers, those who, in the 16th and 17th centuries, tried to express in their native Spanish their own deep experience of communion with Christ. The course focuses on the mystical aspects of the texts and also on stylistic elements of the Spanish high baroque, which are present in formal Spanish to this day.

Selected Topics in Latin American & Latino Literature & Culture (3) (S) 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)

Directed Readings (1-3) (D) 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.

Directed Readings (1-3) (D) 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.

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Select Topics in Spanish Literature (3) (S) 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.

Select Topics in Hispanic Linguistics (3) (S) 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.