The fundamentals of Spanish grammar through composition, comprehension, pronunciation, speaking, reading, and writing in a cultural context. Classes are conducted in Spanish and students engage in active use of the language. No prior knowledge expected. Cannot be taken for credit after SPAN 1200.
Continuation of SPAN 1100. The fundamentals of Spanish grammar through composition, comprehension, pronunciation, speaking, reading, and writing in a cultural context. Classes are conducted in Spanish and students engage in active use of the language. Credit not awarded for SPAN 1200 following receipt of credit for any SPAN course numbered SPAN 2100 or above. Prerequisite: SPAN 1100 or equivalent.
Significant review of grammar, moving toward increased proficiency in composition, listening comprehension, pronunciation, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis on cultural context. Compositions, oral practice, reading. Students may take 1 Spanish course numbered between 2100 and 2109 for credit. Credit not awarded for SPAN 2100 following receipt of credit for any SPAN course numbered SPAN 2200 or above. Prerequisites: SPAN 1200 or equivalent.
Continuation of Intermediate Spanish I. Grammar review, moving toward increased proficiency in composition, listening comprehension, pronunciation, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis on cultural context. Students may take 1 Spanish course numbered between 2200 and 2209 for credit. Credit not awarded for SPAN 2200 following receipt of credit for any SPAN course numbered SPAN 3100 or above. Prerequisite: SPAN 2100 or equivalent.
Spanish composition and conversation course that explores the Mexican and Mexican-American experience in the United States during the nineteenth, twentieth, and twenty-first centuries and focuses on issues of sustainability, food sovereignty and institutionalized racism in service-learning and global contexts. Prerequisites: SPAN 2200 or equivalent; GRS 1500 recommended.
Writing practice, sentence structure, correct expression, and guided discussions in Spanish of cultural topics. A good command of basic grammar expected. May repeat for credit with different content. Topics vary by offering; periodic offering at intervals that may exceed four years. Prerequisite: SPAN 2200 or equivalent; or Instructor permission.
Introduction to basic genres of Hispanic literatures (narrative, poetry, drama, essay); development of analytical and critical reading/discussion skills. Short analytical papers and ample class discussion. Prerequisite: SPAN 3110 or concurrent enrollment with Instructor permission.
An introductory literature course; students read and analyze literature and film written and produced in Spain from the neoclassical period until the present day. Prerequisite: SPAN 3610.
An introductory literature course; students read and analyze Latin American literature and film produced in the tumultuous 20th and 21st centuries. Prerequisite: SPAN 3610.
On-site supervised work experience combined with a structured academic learning plan directed by a faculty member or a faculty-staff team in which a faculty member is the instructor of record, for which academic credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion. Permission of Chair required. Prerequisite: SPAN 3610.
See Schedule of Courses for specific titles. Prerequisite: SPAN 3610.
A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion. Permission of chair required. Prerequisite: SPAN 3610.
College honors thesis or other department/program honors, under the supervision of a faculty member. Offered at department discretion.