Foreign Languages Department - Spanish Course Descriptions
1311/1312 Elementary Spanish I/II
This course introduces students to fundamentals of Spanish, with emphasis
on developing listening comprehension and speaking skills. It includes
activities for developing abilities in speaking, listening, reading, and
writing. 3 class hours. Individual laboratory. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
1313 Beginning Spanish for Health Care Professionals
This course offers further development of Spanish communication skills
acquired in previous study or experience, with focus on vocabulary needed
in the health care field, and on cultural appropriateness of interactions
with Hispanic patients. Prerequisite: At least one course in beginning
Spanish (1311 or 1312) or permission of the instructor. May also be counted
for credit by students who have taken both 1311 and 1312 or who have earned
6 hours of CLEP credit. (As required)
2311 Intermediate Spanish I: Oral Communication
This course provides extensive practice in oral communication, with emphasis
on the development of oral proficiency and skills such as discussion,
reading aloud, story telling, informative presentations, and persuasive
speaking. It includes a review of grammar and usage in the context of
the spoken word. Prerequisites: SPAN 1311-1312 or equivalent. (Fall)
2312 Intermediate Spanish II: Writing
This course involves practice of written Spanish appropriate for limited
publication, such as newsletters and collections of recipes, essays, and
other academic or creative writing. It presents grammar and usage, as
well as spelling, punctuation, and use of the orthographic accent, in
the context of writing for a wider audience. Prerequisites: SPAN 2311
or the equivalent proficiency, as determined by the instructor. (Spring)
3301 Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition
This course covers an extensive review of complex grammatical structures
with vocabulary building. Students will do a selected grammar review to
strengthen skills in Spanish language composition. The basic writing skills
of spelling, punctuation, and accentuation will also be reviewed. Differences
between the written and spoken language will be pointed out toward the
production of compositions using the written standard. Prerequisites:
SPAN 2311 and 2312, or permission of the instructor. (As required)
3311/3312 Culture and Civilization of Spain/Culture and Civilization
of Latin America
This course is a study of the customs, ideas, and attitudes of the Spanish-speaking
peoples. It explores the development of regional differences in popular
culture, as well as the changes in the material and intellectual culture
of ruling groups. Prerequisites: SPAN 2311, SPAN 2312, or permission of
the instructor. (3311 Fall, odd-numbered years; 3312 Fall, even-numbered
years)
3319/3619 Internship in Spanish
This course provides a practical experience as a language professional
in an international or bilingual environment, with opportunities to develop
skills in speaking, reading, and translating Spanish. Prerequisites: 6
hours of Intermediate Spanish or the equivalent, and permission of instructor.
Requires 140-160 hours of work for 3 hours credit, 280-320 hours of work
for 6 hours credit. SPAN 3319 may be repeated once for credit. (As needed)
3321 Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics
This course studies the sound system, grammar, and semantics of Spanish
using methods of analysis developed in modern linguistics. Attention will
be given also to social variation of language, language acquisition, and
the historical development of dialect differences. Prerequisites: SPAN
2311, SPAN 2312, or permission of the instructor. (Spring, even-numbered
years)
3322 Spanish Phonetics and Oral Communication
This course is an analysis of the sound system of Spanish, with intensive
practice in oral communication with emphasis on pronunciation and voice
quality suitable for culturally appropriate communication in a variety
of situations. Prerequisites: SPAN 2311, SPAN 2312, or permission of the
instructor. (Spring, odd-numbered years)
3331 Spanish Literature to 1700
This course examines readings from major Spanish authors from the Middle
Ages to 1700. Practice in critical analysis through discussion, reports,
compositions, and examinations. Prerequisites: SPAN 2311, SPAN 2312, or
permission of the instructor. (Spring, even-numbered years)
3332 Spanish Literature since 1700
This course examines readings from major Spanish authors from 1700 to
the present, involving practice in critical analysis through discussion,
reports, compositions, and examinations. Prerequisites: SPAN 2311, SPAN
2312, or permission of the instructor. (Spring, odd-numbered years)
3333 Spanish for Professional Fields
This course provides refinement of language skills and study of cultural
patterns and behavior observed in the professional world. Attention will
be given to pronunciation, vocabulary, syntax, and style levels appropriate
to professional areas. Prerequisites: SPAN 2311, SPAN 2312, or permission
of the instructor. (Spring)
3334 Spanish in the Media
In this course, students will view video and film, read newspaper and
magazine articles from Spanish and Latin American sources, analyze the
linguistic and stylistic requirements of the different media, and practice
in writing articles and scripts. Student productions will be videotaped
for evaluation. Prerequisites: SPAN 2311, SPAN 2312, or permission of
the instructor. (As required)
3335 Children’s Literature in Spanish
This course is a survey of children’s and adolescent literature
written in Spanish by authors from the U.S., Latin America, and Spain.
It presents approaches to literature appropriate for young readers, with
research into the reading process in second language and bilingual settings.
Prerequisites: SPAN 2311, SPAN 2312, or permission of the instructor.
(Spring, odd-numbered years)
3337 Applied Linguistics for Teaching
This course examines recent theory of language acquisition and teaching,
current language teaching practice, new national and state standards,
and other professional issues for language teachers. It also provides
an analysis of the problem areas of Spanish for students, both experienced
and inexperienced speakers, and involves practical application of theory
to classroom activities, for teachers K-12. Prerequisites: Advanced standing
in Spanish. Recommended: SPAN 3321, Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics.
(Fall, even-numbered years)
3341 Spanish-American Literature to Modernism
In this course, students will read Spanish-American authors from Pre-Columbian
times to Modernism, and thoroughly analyze them through discussion, reports,
compositions, and examinations. Prerequisites: SPAN 2311, SPAN 2312, or
permission of the instructor. (Fall, even-numbered years)
3342 Spanish-American Literature since Modernism
In this course, students will read Spanish-American authors from Modernism
to the present, and critically analyze them through discussion, reports,
compositions, and examinations. A topic chosen each semester will provide
a central theme for study of the texts: the dictatorship, women and men
in literature and society, a child’s view of the world, or other
theme. Prerequisites: SPAN 2311, SPAN 2312, or permission of the instructor.
(Fall, odd-numbered years)
3343 The Literature of U.S. Hispanics
In this course, students will read and analyze American-born authors of
Hispanic descent, especially from the Mexican-American, Puerto Rican,
and Cuban-American traditions. May be taken as a Cultural Studies elective.
Prerequisites: SPAN 2311, SPAN 2312, or permission of the instructor.
(Spring, even-numbered years)
4311 Topics in Hispanic Linguistics
This course is an advanced study in Hispanic linguistics. It may be repeated
for credit when topics vary. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
(As required)
4312 Topics in Spanish or Spanish-American Culture and Civilization
This course is an advanced study in Spanish or Spanish-American culture
and civilization. It may be repeated for credit when topics vary. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor. (As required)
4313 Topics in Spanish or Spanish-American Literature
This course is an advanced study in Spanish or Spanish-American literature,
focusing on a period, genre, or author. It may be repeated for credit
when topics vary. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (As required)
5398 Independent Study in Spanish
This course provides an opportunity for students to engage in independent
research and writing under the supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisite:
Senior standing and approval in writing of the student’s proposal
by the instructor. (As needed)
