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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), with at least one course numbered above 440.

The Spanish minor requires 16 credits at the 300 level or higher, including 380: Option 1: Hispanic Studies: 9 credits in literature, culture, or linguistics; Option 2: Language and Cultures for the Professions: 303B, 304, 321, 322, 351.

Courses Primarily for Undergraduate Students
Span 97. Review Module. (0-4) Cr. 0. F. Prereq: More than one year but less than three years of high school Spanish. Modular, self-paced course preparing students for 102. Course components include: review of key language skills covered in 101, audio components, help sessions, and testing. Students who have taken two semesters of college Spanish, or three years of high school Spanish are not eligible to enroll.

Span 101. Elementary Spanish I. (4-1) Cr. 4. F.S.SS. A communicative approach to grammar and vocabulary within the context of Hispanic culture. Credit by examination 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 or 97. Continuation of Spanish 101. A communicative approach to grammar and vocabulary within the context of Hispanic culture. Credit by examination 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 201. Intermediate Spanish I. (4-1) Cr. 4. F.S. Prereq: 102 or 110. Intensive review of basic grammar and conversation. Practice in oral and written communication. Development of fluency with idiomatic expressions. Selected readings on culture and literature. Credit by examination 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 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. Review and application of grammar concepts in the development of writing skills. Taught in Spanish.

Span 303. Spanish Grammar and 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 grammatical concepts for development of conversational skills within the context of Hispanic culture. Taught in Spanish.
A. Conversation through Culture
B. Conversation for Professionals

Span 304. Spanish for Business and Professions. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 301. Introduction to basic business terminology within a cultural context. Emphasis on professional writing. Grammar review as needed. Individual projects will focus on special interests. Taught in Spanish. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Span 314. Introduction to Reading Hispanic Texts. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 301, 320 or 326. 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. Taught in Spanish.

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: One course at the 300 level. A survey of the social, political, religious, and cultural history of Spain. Taught in Spanish.

Span 322. Spanish American Civilization. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 301, 303, 320 or 326. A survey of the social, political, religious, and cultural history of Spanish America. Taught in Spanish.

Span 326. Hispanic Art in a Cultural Context. (Dual-listed with 526.) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: One course at the 300 level. Survey of major currents and figures in Spanish and Spanish American art, alongside selected literary and documentary texts and films. Taught in Spanish.

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

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

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

Span 352. Introduction to Spanish Phonology. (Same as Ling 352.) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 301, 303 or 304. An introductory study of the articulation, classification, distribution, and regional variations of the sounds of the Spanish language. Taught in Spanish. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Span 370. Hispanic Topics in English Translation.(3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Sophomore classification. 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.

Span 380. Seminar for Spanish Minors. (1-0) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: One Spanish course at the 300 level. Overview of Hispanic culture and language presented by specialists in the field. Taught in Spanish.

Span 394. Study Abroad Orientation. (1-0) Cr. 1. F.S. Overview of Spanish life and customs: family, religion, politics, economics system, sports, entertainment, and consumer practices.

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, enhanced by practical living experience.

Span 401. Advanced Composition and Grammar. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 301 or 303. 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. Taught in Spanish. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Span 403. Advanced Conversation. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 301 or 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. Taught in Spanish. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Span 440. Spanish Literature of the Middle Ages (Beginnings to 1500). (3-0) Cr. 3. 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. Taught in Spanish. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Span 441. Literature of the Golden Age (from 1500 to 1700). (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 330. 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. Taught in Spanish. Nonmajor graduate credit.

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

Span 443. Spanish Literature of the 20th Century. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 330 or 331. 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. Taught in Spanish. Nonmajor graduate credit.

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

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

Span 462. Contrastive Analysis of Spanish/ English for Translators. (Same as Ling 462.) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 351. Linguistic study of the major differences between the Spanish and English grammatical systems and their applications in the translation of Spanish to English. Taught in Spanish. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Span 463. Hispanic Dialectology. (Same as Ling 463.) (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 352. Intensive study of the phonology, morphosyntax and lexicon of the Hispanic dialects of Spain and Latin America in their historical context. Taught in Spanish. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Span 480. Seminar in Hispanic Literature or Culture. (3-0) Cr. 3 each time taken. Prereq: 330, 331 or 332. Advanced study of a selected topic in Hispanic literature and literary criticism. Taught in Spanish. 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 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.

Span 499. Internship in Spanish. Cr. 1-3 each time taken. F.S.SS. Prereq: 9 credits of Spanish at the 300 level; permission of advisor and FLL Internship Coordinator. Work experience using Spanish language skills in the public or private sector, combined with academic work under faculty supervision. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits. Available only to majors and minors. Credits do not apply to major or minor requirements.

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. Taught in Spanish.

Span 590. Special Topics in Spanish. Cr. 1 to 4 each time taken. Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credits of 400 level Spanish.
A. Literature or Literary Criticism
B. Linguistics
C. Language Pedagogy
D. Civilization