Master of Arts in Foreign Languages, Cultures, and Literatures (FLCL)
Fall 2011 schedule (all MA courses)
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Spanish Courses Available for Graduate Credit
5000-level courses are graduate courses. These courses may not be taught every semester.
Topics in Spanish Civilization (non-degree only during summer sessions) SPAN 5224
In-depth analysis of the enduring institutions, ideas, and significant intellectual currents that have contributed to the formation of modern Spain. Taught in Spanish, the course integrates selected cultural manifestations in literature, art, architecture, music, theater, and film. Not a variable content course. Pre: Graduate standing, and advanced language skills in Spanish.
Spanish-American Institutions and Concepts (non-degree only during summer sessions) SPAN 5234
In-depth analysis of the enduring cultural institutions and ideas that inform Spanish-American perceptions of reality and their development into modern times. Selected topics include: the cultural contributions of the Spanish, indigenous and African legacies; religions and syncretism; militarism and caudillismo; aesthetics; cultural regions; idiosyncrasies; and concepts of time and space. Essay and prose fiction readings will be complemented by lectures, discussions, and films. Taught in Spanish. Pre: Graduate standing and advanced language skills in Spanish.
Advanced Studies in Medieval and Golden Age Literature SPAN 5304G
A variable content course devoted to Hispanic literature of the Middle Ages and of the Golden Age. The texts selected are studied not only for their aesthetic value but also for their historical and cultural significance. May be taken twice with different content for a maximum of 6 credits. Graduate standing required.
Advanced Studies in 18th and 19th Century Literature SPAN 5314G
A variable content course devoted to Hispanic literature of the 18th and 19th centuries. The texts selected are studied not only for their aesthetic value but also in terms of their historical and cultural significance. Related scholarly criticism will be read along with the texts. May be taken twice with different content for a maximum of 6 credits. Graduate standing required.
Advanced Studies in 20th Century Literature SPAN 5324G
A variable content course devoted to Hispanic literature of the 20th century. Texts are selected not only for their aesthetic value but also in terms of their historical and cultural significance. Related scholarly criticism will be read along with the texts. May be taken twice with different content for a maximum of 6 credits. Graduate standing required.
Advanced Topics in Hispanic Life, Literature & Language SPAN 5334G
Broad central themes of Hispanic culture as manifested in literature, music, art, film, etc., or in language, such as the history of the Spanish language, aesthetic movements, or the staging of dramatic works in Spanish. Historical and/or national boundries are crossed whenever the nature of the topics permits. Appropriate scholarly criticism will be read along with primary texts. Graduate Standing Required.
Topics in Spanish-American Literature & the Representation of History SPAN 5344
This is a special topics, variable content course that allows the students to explore different geographical regions of Spanish America and the ways that authors have used literature to preserve, recreate, revise, subvert, and even contradict their countries' official history. All discussion conducted in Spanish. May be repeated for credit up to three times. Pre: minimum oral proficiency of "Advanced" on the ACTFL scale; and graduate standing.
Crossing the Border Through Service-Learning SPAN 5684 (cross-listed with EDCI 5684)
Experiential education in the local Latino community through academic readings, community experience, journal reflections and classroom discussions. Includes 50 hours per semester of interaction with Latino families in their homes, exchanging culture and language with recent immigrants to the New River and Roanoke Valleys. Graduate standing required.