May 08, 2024  
2021-22 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
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Course Offerings

  
 

Spanish
  

  • SPAN 1111 - Elementary Spanish I Lab

    Credit(s): 1

    One hundred minutes of organized Spanish language practice to be divided between online and face-to-face activities in the Language Resource Center.
    Repeated: No Co-requisite Course(s): SPAN 1311
  

  • SPAN 1112 - Elementary Spanish II Lab

    Credit(s): 1

    This lab will help students further develop and enhance skills in speaking and listening comprehension in Spanish and provide them with a better understanding and appreciation of Hispanic culture. This course will use conversation practice to present grammatical structures, vocabulary and cultural knowledge, providing students the opportunity to practice speaking the target language. SPAN 1112 meets 100 minutes per week for organized language practice divided between online and face-to-face activities in the Language Resource Center.
    Repeated: No Prerequisite Course(s): SPAN 1311 and SPAN 1111 Co-requisite Course(s): SPAN 1312
  

  • SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I

    Credit(s): 3

    Introductory study of Spanish language and Hispanic culture with speaking, listening, reading and writing practice.
    Co-requisite Course(s): SPAN 1111
  

  • SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II

    Credit(s): 3

    This course continues the development of oral expression and listening comprehension with increased emphasis on reading and writing skills. 
    Prerequisite Course(s): SPAN 1311 and SPAN 1111, or equivalent
  

  • SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I

    Credit(s): 3

    Continued development of oral expression and listening comprehension with increased emphasis on reading and writing skills.
    Prerequisite Course(s): C or better in SPAN 1312 and SPAN 1112 or equivalent
  

  • SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II

    Credit(s): 3

    Development of interactive conversational skills with progress toward a more academic style of speaking. Review of grammatical structures of Spanish, enrichment of active vocabulary and understanding of different levels of formality of spoken Spanish. For non-native speakers of Spanish only. 
    Prerequisite Course(s): SPAN 2311  or equivalent with a grade of C or higher
  

  • SPAN 2313 - Spanish for Native/Heritage Speakers I

    Credit(s): 3

    This course studies the development of oral and literacy skills with emphasis on academic discourse and understanding of different levels of formality of Spanish. This course is designed for native and heritage speakers of Spanish. 
    Repeated: No
  

  • SPAN 2315 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers II

    Credit(s): 3

    Course involves the further development of oral and literacy skills with emphasis on academic discourse and understanding of different levels of formality of Spanish. For native and heritage speakers of Spanish. 
    Prerequisite Course(s): SPAN 2313
  

  • SPAN 2335 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation

    Credit(s): 3

    Development of interactive conversational skills with progress toward a more academic style of speaking. Review of grammatical structures of Spanish, enrichment of active vocabulary and understanding of different levels of formality of spoken Spanish will be covered. May be tailored for specific field, such as business, education or health.
    Prerequisite Course(s): SPAN 2311 or the equivalent with a grade of C or better
  

  • SPAN 2350 - Intermediate Study Abroad Spanish

    Credit(s): 3 to 6

    Prerequisite Course(s): C in SPAN 2311  or the equivalent
  

  • SPAN 3303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar

    Credit(s): 3

    Development of the reading and composition skills necessary for advanced Spanish coursework. 
    Prerequisite Course(s): C or higher in SPAN 2312  or SPAN 2315  or equivalent
  

  • SPAN 3304 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature

    Credit(s): 3

    Introduction to basic concepts of literature (genre, movements, theory) and literary analysis through a selection of Peninsular and Latin-American classics. 
    Prerequisite Course(s): SPAN 3303  or taken concurrently
  

  • SPAN 3305 - Introduction to Spanish Linguistics

    Credit(s): 3

    A survey of various fields of Spanish linguistics, including morphology, syntax, phonetics and phonology, socio-linguistics, and dialectology. 
    Prerequisite Course(s): SPAN 2312  or equivalent
  

  • SPAN 3310 - Spanish Phonetics

    Credit(s): 3

    An introduction to the study of Spanish phonetics and phonology. Thorough review of the principles of Spanish pronunciation with extensive oral practice. 
    Prerequisite Course(s): SPAN 2312  or SPAN 2315  or equivalent
  

  • SPAN 3330 - History of Latin American Culture

    Credit(s): 3

    Overview of Latin American history with emphasis on political, social, artistic and cultural trends. 
    Prerequisite Course(s): SPAN 3303  or taken concurrently
  

  • SPAN 3335 - Advanced Oral Skills in Spanish

    Credit(s): 3

    Development of speaking and listening skills aimed at a high level of oral proficiency. Emphasis on academic and persuasive discourse, analysis of cultural topics and public speaking. 
    Prerequisite Course(s): SPAN 2335  or SPAN 2315 
  

  • SPAN 3340 - History of Spanish Culture

    Credit(s): 3

    Overview of the history of Spain with emphasis on political, social, artistic and cultural trends. 
    Prerequisite Course(s): SPAN 3303  or taken concurrently
  

  • SPAN 3350 - Advanced Study Abroad Spanish

    Credit(s): 3 to 6

    Repeated: This course may be repeated in a different study-abroad program. Prerequisite Course(s): C in SPAN 2312  or the equivalent
  

  • SPAN 3360 - Spanish for the Professions

    Credit(s): 3

    Development of interactional and presentational skills within the context of the professional workplace. In addition to expanding workplace and career-specific vocabulary, students will learn about cultural protocol in the Spanish-speaking world.
    Prerequisite Course(s): SPAN 3303  and SPAN 3335  or taken concurrently
  

  • SPAN 4175 - Advanced Independent Studies

    Credit(s): 1 to 3

    Individual instruction, conference and research for advanced students.
    Consent: permission of department chair
  

  • SPAN 4309 - Hispanic Culture and Literature in the United States

    Credit(s): 3

    Study of the Hispanic presence in the United States, examining the historical, political, linguistic and literary evolution of major Hispanic groups. 
    Prerequisite Course(s): 6 hours advanced Spanish (SPAN 3303  and SPAN 3304  or SPAN 3330 )
  

  • SPAN 4320 - Introduction to Spanish Translation

    Credit(s): 3

    An introduction to the history, principles, theory, and practice of written translation of academic documents, consumer-oriented texts, scientific and technical texts, material for the medical profession, legal firms, financial organizations, literary publications, and the web. Emphasis placed on the practice of Spanish to English and English to Spanish translation in a variety of prose styles.
    Consent: Consent of department head required. Prerequisite Course(s): Spanish and English proficiency demonstrated by departmental proficiency exam or SPAN 3303  
  

  • SPAN 4330 - Community Interpreting

    Credit(s): 3

    Applied practice in oral translating. Examines the profession of interpreting, including employment opportunities, the role of the interpreter, skills, aptitutes, and ethical considerations. Includes an overview of sight, bilateral, consecutive, and simultaneous interpretation in areas such as legal, medical, business, and community settings.
    Consent: Consent of department head required. Prerequisite Course(s): Spanish and English proficiency demonstrated by departmental proficiency exam or SPAN 3303  and consent of department head.
  

  • SPAN 4333 - Special Studies in Language and Linguistics

    Credit(s): 3

    Advanced studies in Spanish language.
    Repeated: May be repeated once for credit with different topic.  Prerequisite Course(s): 6 hours advanced Spanish, including SPAN 3305  or SPAN 3310  or permission of the department
  

  • SPAN 4335 - Special Studies in Latin America

    Credit(s): 3

    Advanced studies in the literature and civilization of Latin America. Variable topics.
    Repeated: May be repeated once for credit with different topic. Prerequisite Course(s): SPAN 3304  and SPAN 3330  
  

  • SPAN 4345 - Special Studies in Peninsular Literature and Civilization

    Credit(s): 3

    Advanced studies in the literature and civilization of Spain. Variable topics.
    Repeated: May be repeated once for credit with different topic. Prerequisite Course(s): SPAN 3304  and SPAN 3340  
  

  • SPAN 4360 - Spanish Internship

    Credit(s): 3

    Emphasis on cultural understanding and communicative skills.
    Consent: consent of department chair Prerequisite Course(s): SPAN 3360