Spanish (Span)

Majors in Spanish are required to complete a minimum of 39 credits beyond the intermediate level (i.e. numbered 202). Majors must take the following core courses: 301, 303, 314, 321, 322, 330, 331, 332, 352, 401, and at least one of the courses numbered 440-445, 480/580. The remaining six credits should be chosen from Spanish courses numbered above 300 (except 370 and 403), with at least one course numbered above 400 or higher.

Span 101. Elementary Spanish I
(4-1) Cr. 4. F.S. Essentials of construction and vocabulary with an aural-oral approach within the context of Hispanic culture. Credit by examination (test out exams) in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures for courses numbered 101, 102, 201, and 202 is available only to students who are not currently enrolled in the course. Credit by examination for other courses in the department is normally not available.

Span 102. Elementary Spanish II
(4-1) Cr. 4. F.S. Prereq: 101. Continuation of Spanish 101. Credit by examination (test out exams) in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures for courses numbered 101, 102, 201, and 202 is available only to students who are not currently enrolled in the course. Credit by examination for other courses in the department is normally not available.

Span 110. Intensive Elementary Spanish
Cr. 8. SS. Equivalent to 101, 102 combined, offered summer only.

Span 160. Accelerated Beginning Spanish
(8-2) Cr. 8. S.SS. Prereq: 2 or more years of study in another foreign language. Equivalent to 101, 102 combined.

Span 201. Intermediate Spanish I
(4-1) Cr. 4. F.S. Prereq: 102, 110, or 160. Intensive review of basic grammar. Practice in oral and written communication. Development of fluency with idiomatic expressions. Selected readings on culture and literature. Credit by examination (test out exams) in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures for courses numbered 101, 102, 201, and 202 is available only to students who are not currently enrolled in the course. Credit by examination for other courses in the department is normally not available.

Span 202. Intermediate Spanish II
(4-1) Cr. 4. F.S. Prereq: 201. Continuation of Spanish 201. Intensive review of basic grammar. Practice in oral and written communication. Development of fluency with idiomatic expressions. Selected readings on culture and literature. Credit by examination (test out exams) in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures for courses numbered 101, 102, 201, and 202 is available only to students who are not currently enrolled in the course.

Span 301. Spanish Grammar and Composition
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 202 or 4 years of high school Spanish. Application of grammar concepts in the development of writing and reading skills within the context of Hispanic culture.

Span 303. Spanish Conversation
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 202 or 4 years of high school Spanish. Intensive oral practice and improvement of oral proficiency. Application of specific grammar concepts for development of conversational skills within the context of Hispanic culture.

Span 304. Spanish for Business and Professions
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 202 and permission of instructor. Introduction to basic business terminology within a cultural context. Emphasis on composition and letter writing. Grammar review as needed. Individual projects will focus on special interests. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Span 307. Composition for Native Speakers
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Native speaker of Spanish. Development of effective writing skills. Focus on problems in orthography, morphology, and syntax. Emphasis on writing expository and interpretive essays. Reading, writing and discussions in Spanish.

Span 314. Introduction to Reading Hispanic Texts
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 301, 320 or 326 or 4 years of high school Spanish. Critical reading of Hispanic literary and cultural texts. Presentation of techniques and terminology of literary criticism. Study of basic genres: narrative, poetry, drama, essay. Required as prerequisite for 330, 331 and 332.

Span 320. Introduction to Cultural Readings
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 202 or 4 years of high school Spanish. Readings may include philosophical essays, mass media materials, and other texts which illustrate cultural differences. Readings, discussions, and compositions in Spanish.

Span 321. Spanish Civilization
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 301, 303, 320 or 326. A survey of the social and religious history, the social and political structure, and the cultural heritage of Spain.

Span 322. Spanish American Civilization
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 301, 303, 320 or 326. A survey of the art and architecture, the social and political structure, and the cultural heritage of the Hispanic world.

Span 326. Hispanic Art in a Cultural Context (Dual-listed with 526.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 202 or 4 years high school Spanish. Survey of major currents and figures in Spanish and Spanish American art, alongside selected literary and documentary texts and films.

Span 330. Survey of Spanish Literature to 1700
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 314. Highlights of Spanish literature from the earliest times through Golden Age; techniques of literary criticism. Lectures, discussion, and analysis of individual selections in Spanish. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Span 331. Survey of Spanish Literature from 1700 to the Present
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 314. Highlights of Spanish literature from the eighteenth century to the present; techniques of literary criticism. Lectures, discussion, and analysis of individual selections in Spanish.Nonmajor graduate credit.

Span 332. Survey of Spanish American Literature
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 314. Highlights of Spanish American literature from the earliest times to the present; techniques of literary criticism. Lectures, discussion, and analysis of individual selections in Spanish. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Span 351. Introduction to Spanish-English Translation
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 301, 303 or 304. Introduction to the theory, methods, techniques, and problems of translation. Consideration of material from business, literature, and the social sciences. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Span 352. Introduction to Spanish Phonology
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2002. Prereq: Any one of the following courses: Span 301, 303, 304, 307; recommended: Engl 219 or Span 461. An introductory study of the articulation, classification, distribution, and regional variations of the sounds of the Spanish language. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Span 370. Spanish Literature in English Translation
(3-0) Cr. 3. Study of a selected period, theme, genre, or author. Readings, discussions, and written work in English. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Span 395. Study Abroad
Cr. 1 to 10. Prereq: Equivalent to 2 years university-level Spanish. Supervised instruction in Spanish and Hispanic culture; formal class instruction at level appropriate to student's training, augmented by practical living experience.

Span 401. Advanced Composition and Grammar
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 301. Advanced study of Spanish grammar and syntax. Students' writing of compositions incorporates an advanced understanding of grammar, syntax, and principles of organization of thought and ideas. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Span 403. Advanced Conversation
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 303. Intensive oral practice. Development of fluency in the use of idiomatic expressions and application of grammar and syntax concepts to conversational skills. Emphasis on organization of speeches and other oral presentations. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Span 440. Spanish Literature of the Middle Ages (Beginnings to 1500)
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2002. Prereq: 330. Discussion and analysis of major trends and figures in Medieval prose, drama, and poetry. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Span 441. Literature of the Golden Age (from 1500 to 1700)
(3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 330. Alt. F., offered 2001. Discussion and analysis of major trends and figures in Renaissance and Baroque prose, drama, and poetry. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Span 442. Spanish Literature of the 18th and/or 19th Century
(3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 330, 331 or 332. Alt. S., offered 2003. Discussion and analysis of representative works, authors, and literary trends from Romanticism through Generation '98. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Span 443. Spanish Literature of the 20th Century
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2002. Prereq: 330, 331 or 332. Topics may include such themes as social protest in the post-war novel, modernism and surrealism in poetry and drama, etc. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Span 444. Spanish American Literature from Earliest Times to Independence
(3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 330, 331 or 332. Alt. S., offered 2002. Study and analysis of representative works, literary schools, and movements of this period. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Span 445. Spanish American Literature from Independence to the Present
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2002. Prereq: 330, 331 or 332. Critical and analytical study of Spanish American prose, poetry, and drama. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Span 461. Spanish Linguistics (Same as Ling 461.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 301; Ling 219 recommended. An introduction to Spanish linguistics and its applications in teaching Spanish. Phonology, morphology, syntax, and lexicon of Spanish. Theories of foreign language teaching and learning. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Span 462. Contrastive Analysis of Spanish/ English Syntax (Same as Ling 496.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2003. Prereq: 301 or 304; Engl 219, Span 461 recommended. Linguistic study of the major differences between the Spanish and English grammatical systems,with emphasis on those areas of contrast useful to teachers of Spanish. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Span 463. Hispanic Dialectology (Same as Ling 463.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2002. Prereq: 301, 304 or 352 recommended; Engl 219 or Span 461. Intensive study of the phonology, morphosyntax and lexicon of the Hispanic dialects and variants of Spain and Latin America in their historical context Nonmajor graduate credit.

Span 480. Seminar in Hispanic Literature or Culture
(3-0) Cr. 3 each time taken. Alt. F.S., offered F 2001 & S 2002. Prereq: 330, 331 or 332. Advanced study of a selected topic in Hispanic literature and literary criticism. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Span 490. Independent Study
Cr. 1 to 6 each time taken. Prereq: 6 credits in Spanish and permission of department chair. No more than 9 credits in Span 490 may be counted toward graduation. Designed to meet the needs of students who seek work in areas other than those in which courses are offered, or who desire to integrate a study of literature or language with special problems in major fields.

Span 493. Cultural Workshop for Second-Language Teachers (Spanish)
(1-3) Cr. 1 to 3. SS. Prereq: Experience in teaching Spanish. Review of special language problems within the context of Hispanic cultures. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Courses Primarily for Graduate Students, Open to Qualified Undergraduate Students

Span 526. Hispanic Art in a Cultural Context (Dual-listed with Span 326.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 6 credits in Spanish literature or culture at 400 level. Survey of major currents and figures in Spanish and Spanish-American art, alongside selected literary and documentary texts and films.

Span 580. Graduate Seminar in Hispanic Literature or Culture
Cr. 1 to 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: 6 credits of 400 level Spanish. Topics may include a particular period, a genre, an author, a theme, or a particular type of cultural production, according to the interests of students and faculty. May be taken for 1-3 credits each time for up to 9 credits.

Span 590. Special Topics in Spanish
Cr. 1 to 4 each time taken. Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credits of 400 level Spanish.