Spanish Courses (SPAN)

Which courses are offered when?

When staffing allows, we offer additional Spanish courses, but at minimum we typically offer the following courses in the Fall and Spring semesters:
Fall semesters: 1105, 2105, 3105, 3304, 3404, 3454, 4XXX (at least two different 4XXX courses per semester)
Spring semesters: 1106, 1114, 2106, 3106, 3304, 3414, 3444, 4XXX (at least two different 4XXX courses per semester)

List of all SPAN courses and their prerequisites:

1105-1106: ELEMENTARY SPANISH

Fundamentals of grammar, composition, and oral skills. Readings carefully selected for comprehension and simple conversation. 1105 for students with one year or no high school Spanish; 1106 for students who have completed 1105 or who have less than three years of high school Spanish. (3H,3C). I,II,III,IV.

2105-2106: INTERMEDIATE SPANISH

Review of grammar with increasing emphasis on reading, writing, and oral communication. Pre: 1106. (3H,3C). I,II.

2984: SPANISH FOR THE GREEN INDUSTRY

Vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and agricultural terminology at the intermediate level. Cultural idiosyncrasies and customs of rural Spanish America. For students with career interests in horticulture, agriculture, food production, nutrition, veterinary medicine, or rural development. (3H,3C).

2744 (HUM 2744): INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION

Introduction to Spanish culture and civilization from the Middle Ages to the present. Interdisciplinary approach combining the study of literature, the arts, architecture, music, theatre, and film in the context of Spanish cultural history. In English. (3H,3C). Does not count toward a Spanish major or minor.

2754 (HUM 2754): INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH-AMERICAN CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION

Spanish-American culture and civilization from the discovery of the New World to the present. Interdisciplinary approach to literature, film, art, architecture, music, and theatre in the context of Spanish-American cultural history. In English. (3H,3C). Does not count toward a Spanish major or minor.

2964: FIELD STUDY

Pass/fail only. Variable credit course.

2974: INDEPENDENT STUDY

Variable credit course.

2984: SPECIAL STUDY

Variable credit course.

1114: ACCELERATED ELEMENTARY SPANISH

This is a new four-credit accelerated elementary course, which condenses two semesters (1105 and 1106) into one semester of study supplemented with a self-instructional and electronic component. The course is designed for learners with some prior experience in the language or for those who wish to progress rapidly through the beginning stages of language learning. The goal of the course is to enable learners to reach in one semester the proficiency level of intermediate low according to guidelines established by the American Council of Teaching Foreign Languages. This course may be taken A-F or P/F, meet or count toward the foreign language requirement, and are subject to sufficient enrollment.

2984: ACCELERATED INTERMEDIATE SPANISH

This is a new four-credit accelerated intermediate course, which condenses two semesters (2105 and 2106) into one semester of study supplemented with a self-instructional and electronic component. The course is designed for learners who have completed the accelerated elementary course or the regular 1105 and 1106 elementary classes. The goal of the course is to enable learners to reach in one semester the proficiency level of intermediate mid according to guidelines established by the American Council of Teaching Foreign Languages. This course may be taken A-F or P/F, meet or count toward the foreign language requirement, and are subject to sufficient enrollment.

3104: COMMERCIAL SPANISH

Vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, business letters, and customs common to the Spanish-speaking commercial milieu. For students who would like to apply their language knowledge to careers in the business world. Pre: 3105. (3H,3C).

3105, 3106: GRAMMAR, COMPOSITION AND CONVERSATION

Practice in communication skills in Spanish both orally and in writing, including review of grammar, directed composition, and conversation, with an emphasis on pronunciation and oral expressions. Not recommended for native speakers of Spanish. Pre: 2106. (3H,3C). I,II.

3125-3126: SPANISH FOR ORAL PROFICIENCY

For acquisition of measured levels of proficiency in speaking and understanding spoken Spanish. Content-based instruction in small groups. 3125: to achieve an oral proficiency rating comparable to "Intermediate-high" on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Oral Proficiency Interview (ACTFL-OPI) or "S-1+" on the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) scale. 3126: to achieve an oral proficiency rating comparable to "Advanced" on the (ACTFL-OPI) or a "2" on the FSI scale. Pass/fail only. Pre: Admission by oral exam. (3H,3C). I,II.

3304: INTRODUCTION TO HISPANIC LITERATURE

Introduction to Hispanic literature through analysis and discussion of selected major texts from Spain and Spanish America. Methods, terminology, and practice of literary analysis. Pre: 3105, but 3106 strongly recommended. (3H,3C). II.

3404: EARLY PENINSULAR CULTURE AND LITERATURE

Interdisciplinary study of Spanish civilization, culture, and literature from the beginnings to the 19th century. PRE: 3304. (3H,3C).

3414: MODERN PENINSULAR CULTURE AND LITERATURE

Interdisciplinary study of Spanish civilization, culture, and literature from the 19th century to the present. PRE: 3304. (3H,3C).

3444: EARLY SPANISH-AMERICAN CULTURE AND LITERATURE

Interdisciplinary study of Spanish-American civilization, culture, and literature from pre-Hispanic times to the mid-19th century. PRE: 3304. (3H,3C).

3454: MODERN SPANISH-AMERICAN CULTURE AND LITERATURE

Interdisciplinary study of Spanish-American civilization, culture, and literature from the mid-19th century to the present. PRE: 3304. (3H,3C).

3434 (ENGL 3434): HISPANIC LITERATURE IN ENGLISH

Variable content course devoted to the study of major works of Spanish and Spanish-American literature in translation. May be repeated with different content. May not be taken for credit toward a major or minor in Spanish. No knowledge of Spanish required. In English. Pre: One 2000-level English literature course. (3H,3C).

3954: STUDY ABROAD

Variable credit course. X-grade allowed.

4104: ADVANCED GRAMMAR AND STYLE

Analysis of and practice with advanced grammatical and stylistic concepts, including idiomatic and colloquial usage. Intended to help advanced students achieve high levels of proficiency in writing and speaking Spanish. Pre: 3105. (3H,3C).

4114: TOPICS IN SPANISH LINGUISTICS

Variable content course that surveys linguistic concepts and methods as related to the Spanish language. Topics may include the study of the phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics of Spanish; the pedagogical application of these language systems; the psychological and social context of language; and the development of Spanish from its origins to its modern form. May be repeated for credit with different content. Pre: 3105. (3H,3C).

4124: SPANISH TRANSLATION: THEORY AND TECHNIQUE

Introduction to translation theories and application of those theories to different types of texts, including literature, business correspondence, commercial advertising, and legal documents. Includes translation from English to Spanish and from Spanish to English, as well as a thorough review of Spanish grammar and idiomatic language. PRE: 3105. (3H, 3C).

4304: STUDIES IN MEDIEVAL AND GOLDEN AGE LITERATURE

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 for credit with different content. Pre: 3404. (3H,3C).

4314: STUDIES IN 18TH AND 19TH CENTURY LITERATURE

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. May be taken twice for credit with different content. Pre: 3414 or 3444, depending on content. (3H,3C).

4324: STUDIES IN 20TH CENTURY LITERATURE

A variable content course devoted to Hispanic literature of the 20th century. Texts are selected not only for their esthetic value but also in terms of their historical and cultural significance. May be taken twice for credit with different content. Pre: 3414 or 3454, depending on content. (3H,3C).

4334: SPECIAL TOPICS IN HISPANIC LIFE, LITERATURE, AND LANGUAGE

Broad central themes of Hispanic culture as manifested in creative and historical literature, music, art, film, etc., or in language, such as the history of the Spanish language, translation techniques, or the staging of dramatic works in Spanish. Historical and/or national boundaries are crossed whenever the nature of the topic permits. May be repeated for credit with different content. Pre: 3404, 3414, 3444 or 3454, depending on content. (3H,3C).

4344: SPANISH-AMERICAN LITERATURE & THE REPRESENTATION OF HISTORY

This is a special topics variable-content course that allows the student 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: 3444 or 3454, depending on content; minimum oral proficiency of "Advanced" on the ACTFL scale. (3H, 3C)

4794: SENIOR TUTORIAL IN SPANISH STUDIES

Individual or small group sessions which give the student the opportunity to hone special language skills, with a focus on post-graduation application of these skills. May concentrate on areas such as technical or business language, linguistics, translation, interpreting, creative writing, specialized literary, or cultural studies. May be taken twice for credit with different content. Must be pre-arranged three weeks before end of previous semester. Pre: One 4000-level Spanish course, major with senior standing, and consent of Spanish Section. (1H,1C).

4964: FIELD STUDY

Pass/fail only. Variable credit course.

4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY

Variable credit course.

4984: SPECIAL STUDY

Variable credit course. X-grade allowed.

4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Variable credit course.



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