Span 101 - Beginning Spanish I - (F, S) 3 hrs. cr.
The first semester of Spanish language instruction, developing proficiency in
listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Span 102 - Beginning Spanish II - (F, S) 3 hrs. cr.
The second semester of Spanish language instruction developing proficiency in
listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Prerequisite: Span 101 or equivalent
level of proficiency.
Span 203 - Intermediate Spanish I - (F, S) 3 hrs. cr.
The third semester of Spanish language instruction developing proficiency in
listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Prerequisite: Span 102 or equivalent
level of proficiency.
Span 204 - Intermediate Spanish II - (F, S) 3 hrs. cr.
The fourth semester of Spanish language instruction developing proficiency in
listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Prerequisite: Span 203 or equivalent
level of proficiency.
Span 298 - Selected Topics in Spanish - (Demand) 3 hrs. cr.
Topics not normally included in another course. Prerequisites are determined by
the department and stipulated in the syllabus.
Span 300 - Spanish Composition and Syntax - (F, S) 3 hrs. cr.
Initial oral and written composition with emphasis on grammar; verbal aspect,
modals, and tense contrasts through significant practice and sentence drills.
Prerequisite: Span 204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
Span 306 - Introduction to Spanish Civilization (Writing Intensive)
- (F) 3 hrs. cr.
Continued development of the four basic language skills through reading and
conversation in Spanish culture. The study of more complex patterns in
communicative skills is emphasized. Taught in Spanish. Co-requisite: Span 204
or equivalent level of proficiency
Span 307 - Introduction to Latin American Civilization- -(S) 3 hrs. cr.
Continued development of the four basic language skills in the language through
reading and conversation in Latin American Culture. The study of more complex
patterns in communicative skills is emphasized. Taught in Spanish. Corequisite:
Span 204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
Span 308 - Latin American Civilization: Mexico - (Demand) 3 hrs. cr.
An overview of the history of Latin American civilization using Mexico as the
main frame of references and the major case for study. Prerequisite: Span 204
or equivalent level of proficiency.
Span 310 - Conversation I - (F) 3 hrs. cr
Emphasis on the basic survival skills of understanding, speaking, and reading
in Spanish, and on the study of the Spanish speaking cultures. Prerequisites:
Span 204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
Span 326 - Peninsular Literature from El Cid to the Present - (S) 3 hrs.
cr.
Spain's literary history and important representative works and writings from
El Cid to the present. Taught in Spanish. Corequisite: Span 300 or equivalent
level of proficiency.
Span 335 - Mexican Literature (Writing Intensive) - (Demand) 3
hrs. cr.
Major figures and movements in the history of Mexican literature with an
emphasis on the 20th century. Taught in Spanish as a seminar. Weekly lectures
will alternate with discussion of the readings on a one-to-one basis.
Prerequisite: Span 204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
Span 336 - Survey of Spanish American Literature - (F) 3 hrs. cr.
Survey of Spanish American literature from its beginnings to the present.
Taught in Spanish. Co requisite: Span 300 or equivalent level of proficiency.
Span 340 - Latin American Cinema - (Demand) 3 hrs. cr.
A survey of the most important aspects of cinematography and cinematographic
production in Latin America. Covers major figures in the field of film as well
as an introduction to the major filmic schools and movements. Special emphasis
will be placed on the cultural context that made the reception and production
of the motion pictures a significant event. The course is to be taught entirely
in Spanish with readings in both Spanish and English. Prerequisite: Span 204 or
equivalent level of proficiency.
Span 343 - Hispanic Children's Literature - (Demand) 3 hrs. cr.
Children's literature in Spanish from the Hispanic world in all genres. Weekly
lectures on the readings will focus on cultural idiomatic recognition as well
as cultural behavioral conditions under which the texts were created. Taught in
Spanish. Prerequisite: Span 204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
Span 345 - Internship in Spanish - (Demand) 1-8 hrs. cr.
Off-campus work experience in areas related to professional goals of students.
For advanced students in Spanish. Students must be approved for the program
prior to enrolling. Application must be made during the first half of one
semester for the following semester. Students work under joint supervision of a
faculty member and a representative of the organization providing the intern
experience. A student may repeat the course to a maximum of 8 hours credit.
Prerequisites: A minimum of 18 hours in Spanish with a minimum 3.0 GPA;
approval of department head before enrolling. Some internships may have
specific prerequisites. Guidelines for the internship program are available in
the department s offices and must be followed.
Span 350 - Latin American Contemporary Issues: The Others' Perspective -
(S, Even) 3 hrs. cr.
Current Latin American issues studied with the goal of developing consciousness
about the last 30 years of Latin American reality from the perspective of the
people. Taught in Spanish with some materials in English. Uses written
articles, the Internet and World Wide Web, the Latin American press, and
movies. Corequisite: Span 300 or equivalent level of proficiency.
Span 400 - Hispanic Drama - (Demand) 3 hrs. cr.
Select works from Spain and Spanish America's most prominent playwrights.
Readings and lectures with discussion on the socio-economic, political, and
cultural implications of different plays. Taught in Spanish. Corequisite: Span
300 or equivalent level of proficiency.
Span 410 - Conversation II - (F) 3 hrs. cr.
Spanish language and culture in the framework of the students' potential areas
of contact: personal, travel, and occupational. Conversation is the major
course component. Prerequisite: Corequisite: Span 300 or equivalent level of
proficiency.
Span 420 - Advanced Spanish Composition (Writing Intensive)- (S) 3
hrs. cr.
Advanced study of the three major components of Spanish grammar, with emphasis
on: verbal moods, lexical items, the effects of stress, idiomatic usage,
orthography, the principles of translation and composition. Prerequisite: Span
300 or equivalent level of proficiency.
Span 498 - Special Topics in Spanish Language/Literature - (Demand) 1-3
hrs. cr.
For upper-division students. Topics to be announced each time the course is
offered. Prerequisite: As stated in the syllabus for the specific offering.
Span 499 - Independent Study - (F, S) 1-3 hrs. cr.
Individually directed study in selected areas for advanced majors in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Must have completed 90 hrs. with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and must
have 15 hrs. in Spanish. The proposed study must be approved by instructor,
adviser, department head, and school dean prior to enrollment.
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