Spanish
Spanish
Spanish Course Descriptions
All levels of Spanish (100/200/300/400) are offered during both Fall and Spring semesters.
SPAN 05.100 - 3 s.h.
Masterpieces of Hispanic Literature in English Translation (LIT)
This course introduces students to the reading of Hispanic literary works in English translation. Students acquire a vocabulary of basic critical terms necessary for the discussion and analysis of narrative works, poetry and theatrical texts. Through close reading of several texts per genre, students develop critical thinking skills and improve expository writing and speaking skills.
SPAN 05.101 - 3 s.h.
Spanish I
This course introduces the Spanish language and focuses on the students' development of communicative competence in Spanish, with emphasis on the four skill areas of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing.
This course introduces the Spanish language and focuses on the students' development of communicative competence in Spanish, with emphasis on the four skill areas of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing.
SPAN 05.102 - 3 s.h.
Spanish II
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.101, minimum grade of C-; or waiver)
This course focuses on the students' continued development of communicative competence in Spanish, with emphasis on the four skill areas of speaking, reading, writing and listening comprehension.
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.101, minimum grade of C-; or waiver)
This course focuses on the students' continued development of communicative competence in Spanish, with emphasis on the four skill areas of speaking, reading, writing and listening comprehension.
SPAN 05.140 - 3 s.h.
Spanish Topics in English
This course, taught in English, brings new perspectives and themes to the established World Languages curriculum, pertaining to the Spanish language, aspects of Spanish (Peninsular) and Latin American culture, and Hispanic literature in English translation. The particular course topic offered may vary, depending on the scholarly interests of the faculty member as well as student interest and demand.
This course, taught in English, brings new perspectives and themes to the established World Languages curriculum, pertaining to the Spanish language, aspects of Spanish (Peninsular) and Latin American culture, and Hispanic literature in English translation. The particular course topic offered may vary, depending on the scholarly interests of the faculty member as well as student interest and demand.
SPAN 05.201 - 3 s.h.
Spanish III
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.102, minimum grade of C-; or waiver)
This course focuses on the students' continued development of communicative competence in Spanish, with emphasis on the four skill areas of speaking, reading, writing and listening comprehension.
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.102, minimum grade of C-; or waiver)
This course focuses on the students' continued development of communicative competence in Spanish, with emphasis on the four skill areas of speaking, reading, writing and listening comprehension.
SPAN 05.211 - 3 s.h.
Spanish Reading and Conversation
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.201, minimum grade of C-; or waiver)
This course focuses on the students' continued development of communicative competence in Spanish, with practice in the four skill areas of speaking, reading, writing and listening comprehension, in addition to greater emphasis on reading skills and oral production.
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.201, minimum grade of C-; or waiver)
This course focuses on the students' continued development of communicative competence in Spanish, with practice in the four skill areas of speaking, reading, writing and listening comprehension, in addition to greater emphasis on reading skills and oral production.
SPAN 05.212 - 3 s.h.
Spanish Reading and Composition
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.211, minimum grade of C-; or waiver)
This course focuses on the students' continued development of communicative competence in Spanish with special emphasis on written communication. Students will produce descriptive, narrative and expository texts.
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.211, minimum grade of C-; or waiver)
This course focuses on the students' continued development of communicative competence in Spanish with special emphasis on written communication. Students will produce descriptive, narrative and expository texts.
SPAN 05.300 - 3 s.h.
Spanish Phonetics
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.211, minimum grade of C-; or waiver).
This course provides a scientific study of Spanish pronunciation based upon the international phonetic system. It emphasizes exercises in diction and phonetic transcription and the correction of individual problems in pronunciation.
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.211, minimum grade of C-; or waiver).
This course provides a scientific study of Spanish pronunciation based upon the international phonetic system. It emphasizes exercises in diction and phonetic transcription and the correction of individual problems in pronunciation.
SPAN 05.301 - 3 s.h.
Appreciation of Hispanic Literature
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.212, minimum grade of C-)
This course introduces students to the reading of Hispanic literary texts. Students acquire a vocabulary of basic critical terms necessary for the discussion and analysis of narrative works, poetry and theatrical texts. Through close reading of at least one text per genre, students develop critical approaches with emphasis on the comentario de textos method.
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.212, minimum grade of C-)
This course introduces students to the reading of Hispanic literary texts. Students acquire a vocabulary of basic critical terms necessary for the discussion and analysis of narrative works, poetry and theatrical texts. Through close reading of at least one text per genre, students develop critical approaches with emphasis on the comentario de textos method.
SPAN 05.302 - 3 s.h.
Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.212, minimum grade of C-)
This course will introduce students to the major subfields of Hispanic linguistics, including phonology (sound structure), morphology (word structure), syntax (sentence structure), semantics (structure of meaning), pragmatics (language use), language change and sociolinguistics (language use among speakers with different social and geographical backgrounds).
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.212, minimum grade of C-)
This course will introduce students to the major subfields of Hispanic linguistics, including phonology (sound structure), morphology (word structure), syntax (sentence structure), semantics (structure of meaning), pragmatics (language use), language change and sociolinguistics (language use among speakers with different social and geographical backgrounds).
SPAN 05.305 - 3 s.h.
Oral Spanish
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.211, minimum grade of C-; or waiver)
This course is open to students who wish to improve their spoken Spanish skills. Its design reflects the objectives of current national trends in encouraging oral Spanish production as outlined and measured by the ACTFL standards. Students will develop greater grammatical accuracy and control, the ability to describe and narrative, and greater facility in the production of sentences and oral paragraphs.
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.211, minimum grade of C-; or waiver)
This course is open to students who wish to improve their spoken Spanish skills. Its design reflects the objectives of current national trends in encouraging oral Spanish production as outlined and measured by the ACTFL standards. Students will develop greater grammatical accuracy and control, the ability to describe and narrative, and greater facility in the production of sentences and oral paragraphs.
SPAN 05.312 - 3 s.h.
Spanish for Business A
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.212, minimum grade of C-)
This course is designed to help students interact with Hispanic communities on a business level, by improving their written and verbal skills, and exposing them to authentic print and visual media from the world of banking, advertising and commerce. It stresses the development of functional language skills for real-life purposes within an accurate cultural context that reflects the variety of the Hispanic world.
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.212, minimum grade of C-)
This course is designed to help students interact with Hispanic communities on a business level, by improving their written and verbal skills, and exposing them to authentic print and visual media from the world of banking, advertising and commerce. It stresses the development of functional language skills for real-life purposes within an accurate cultural context that reflects the variety of the Hispanic world.
SPAN 05.313 - 3 s.h.
Spanish for Medical Personnel
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.212, minimum grade of C-)
This course is designed to give students and practicing medical personnel the conversational and cultural tools they need to interact with Hispanic communities in a clinical setting. It stresses the development of functional language skills while addressing the special concerns of medical personnel working with Spanish-speaking patients and their families in hospitals, emergency rooms, doctors' offices and clinics.
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.212, minimum grade of C-)
This course is designed to give students and practicing medical personnel the conversational and cultural tools they need to interact with Hispanic communities in a clinical setting. It stresses the development of functional language skills while addressing the special concerns of medical personnel working with Spanish-speaking patients and their families in hospitals, emergency rooms, doctors' offices and clinics.
SPAN 05.314 - 3 s.h.
Spanish for Business B
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.212, minimum grade of C-)
This course is designed to help students interact with Hispanic communities on a business level, by improving their verbal and written skills, and exposing them to authentic print and visual media. Areas of study include the various Hispanic business cultures concerning human resources, labor relations, marketing, finance, goods and services, imports and exports.
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.212, minimum grade of C-)
This course is designed to help students interact with Hispanic communities on a business level, by improving their verbal and written skills, and exposing them to authentic print and visual media. Areas of study include the various Hispanic business cultures concerning human resources, labor relations, marketing, finance, goods and services, imports and exports.
SPAN 05.315 - 3 s.h.
Spanish for Law
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.212, minimum grade of C-)
This course provides an overview of legal terminology, legal systems in Spain and Latin America, and legal disparities in Spanish-speaking communities. Students will develop reading, writing, and speaking skills for legal purposes. Students will also develop intercultural competency skills in legal contexts through participation in service-learning in the community.
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.212, minimum grade of C-)
This course provides an overview of legal terminology, legal systems in Spain and Latin America, and legal disparities in Spanish-speaking communities. Students will develop reading, writing, and speaking skills for legal purposes. Students will also develop intercultural competency skills in legal contexts through participation in service-learning in the community.
SPAN 05.316 - 3 s.h.
Spanish for Medical Emergencies and Disaster Response
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.211, minimum grade of C-; or waiver)
This course is designed to give students and practicing medical personnel the Spanish language skills they need to address common emergencies in the home, school and workplace and their management in the wider community. It stresses the development of oral and written Spanish language skills applicable to the five phases of the emergency planning cycle: preparedness, prevention, response, recovery and mitigation.
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.211, minimum grade of C-; or waiver)
This course is designed to give students and practicing medical personnel the Spanish language skills they need to address common emergencies in the home, school and workplace and their management in the wider community. It stresses the development of oral and written Spanish language skills applicable to the five phases of the emergency planning cycle: preparedness, prevention, response, recovery and mitigation.
SPAN 05.320 - 3 s.h.
Spanish Civilization and Culture
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.212, minimum grade of C-).
This course provides an overview of the religious, political, artistic and social history of Spain.
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.212, minimum grade of C-).
This course provides an overview of the religious, political, artistic and social history of Spain.
SPAN 05.324 - 3 s.h.
Spanish American Civilization and Culture
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.212, minimum grade of C-)
This course is an overview of cultural, social, political and economic history of the different major periods that have shaped Spanish America through tradition, process and crisis.
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.212, minimum grade of C-)
This course is an overview of cultural, social, political and economic history of the different major periods that have shaped Spanish America through tradition, process and crisis.
SPAN 05.325 - 3 s.h.
Readings in Contemporary Spanish Literature
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.301, minimum grade of C-)
This course examines Peninsular works of various genres from Contemporary Spanish writers.
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.301, minimum grade of C-)
This course examines Peninsular works of various genres from Contemporary Spanish writers.
SPAN 05.327 - 3 s.h.
Spanish American Poetry
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.301, minimum grade of C-)
Students are introduced to the various movements and philosophies of Spanish American poetry which began to take shape in Spanish American Modernism and continue through the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Students will examine its genesis and evolution as it adapts and reacts to socio-cultural, geographic and political issues.
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.301, minimum grade of C-)
Students are introduced to the various movements and philosophies of Spanish American poetry which began to take shape in Spanish American Modernism and continue through the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Students will examine its genesis and evolution as it adapts and reacts to socio-cultural, geographic and political issues.
SPAN 05.328 - 3 s.h.
Spanish American Theatre
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.301, minimum grade of C-)
This course examines Spanish American drama in both its textual and performance aspects, tracing its relationships to ethics, society, history, culture and contemporary public issues. Representative works from the European tradition as well as non-traditional, regional and vanguard theater will be examined.
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.301, minimum grade of C-)
This course examines Spanish American drama in both its textual and performance aspects, tracing its relationships to ethics, society, history, culture and contemporary public issues. Representative works from the European tradition as well as non-traditional, regional and vanguard theater will be examined.
SPAN 05.340 - 3 s.h.
Introduction to Spanish Translation
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.212, minimum grade of C-)
Beyond acquiring the basic skills necessary for professional Spanish-to-English and English-to-Spanish translation, students of this course will improve their Spanish and English reading comprehension skills, sharpen their insight into the linguistic nature of both Spanish and English, gain knowledge regarding the ways in which both languages communicate cultural values and become acquainted with social and geographical variations of both languages. In addition, students will acquire experience in translating general material, such as from magazines, newspapers, and letters, and specialized material from the fields of literature, business, medicine, law and the social sciences.
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.212, minimum grade of C-)
Beyond acquiring the basic skills necessary for professional Spanish-to-English and English-to-Spanish translation, students of this course will improve their Spanish and English reading comprehension skills, sharpen their insight into the linguistic nature of both Spanish and English, gain knowledge regarding the ways in which both languages communicate cultural values and become acquainted with social and geographical variations of both languages. In addition, students will acquire experience in translating general material, such as from magazines, newspapers, and letters, and specialized material from the fields of literature, business, medicine, law and the social sciences.
SPAN 05.350 - 3 s.h.
Introduction to Spanish Interpretation
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.212, minimum grade of C-)
This course provides an introduction to the strategies, theories, and techniques in interpretation with a primary focus on consecutive interpreting, intercultural competence, and Spanish/English contrasts (e.g., phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, etc.). Simulations and service-learning are integrated in the course to develop students’ interpretation skills in both the classroom and community contexts.
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.212, minimum grade of C-)
This course provides an introduction to the strategies, theories, and techniques in interpretation with a primary focus on consecutive interpreting, intercultural competence, and Spanish/English contrasts (e.g., phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, etc.). Simulations and service-learning are integrated in the course to develop students’ interpretation skills in both the classroom and community contexts.
SPAN 05.381 - 3 s.h.
Contemporary Spanish Theatre
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.301, minimum grade of C-)
This course introduces students to recent trends in Peninsular drama beginning with the initial manifestations of formal renovation towards the beginning of the twentieth century and continuing through to present-day Spain.
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.301, minimum grade of C-)
This course introduces students to recent trends in Peninsular drama beginning with the initial manifestations of formal renovation towards the beginning of the twentieth century and continuing through to present-day Spain.
SPAN 05.383 - 3 s.h.
Spanish American Short Story
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.301, minimum grade of C-)
This course analyzes a selection of Spanish American short stories and their relation to culture, aesthetics and modernity, covering a wide variety of authors, both canonical and vanguard.
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.301, minimum grade of C-)
This course analyzes a selection of Spanish American short stories and their relation to culture, aesthetics and modernity, covering a wide variety of authors, both canonical and vanguard.
SPAN 05.400 - 3 s.h.
History of the Spanish Language
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.212, minimum grade of C-)
This course gives students an overview of the historical evolution of Spanish from its Latin roots to present-day varieties spoken in Spain and Latin America. It provides an introduction to the science of linguistics.
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.212, minimum grade of C-)
This course gives students an overview of the historical evolution of Spanish from its Latin roots to present-day varieties spoken in Spain and Latin America. It provides an introduction to the science of linguistics.
SPAN 05.409 (WI) / SPAN 05.410 (non-WI) - 3 s.h.
Advanced Spanish Grammar (WI)
(Prerequisites COMP 01.112, minimum grade of C-; and two additional 300-level courses in Spanish)
This course focuses on the continued improvement of writing Spanish with emphasis on narrationn and description situated in time. It provides an advanced grammar review and practice in the process of writing and in the expression of nuances and idioms in Spanish.
(Prerequisites COMP 01.112, minimum grade of C-; and two additional 300-level courses in Spanish)
This course focuses on the continued improvement of writing Spanish with emphasis on narrationn and description situated in time. It provides an advanced grammar review and practice in the process of writing and in the expression of nuances and idioms in Spanish.
SPAN 05.411 - 3 s.h.
Advanced Spanish Conversation
(Prerequisite of any 300-level course in Spanish)
This course is open to students who wish to improve their spoken Spanish skills. Students will develop enhanced grammatical precision, the ability to produce connected and cohesive discourse and communicative strategies in a variety of conversational situations.
(Prerequisite of any 300-level course in Spanish)
This course is open to students who wish to improve their spoken Spanish skills. Students will develop enhanced grammatical precision, the ability to produce connected and cohesive discourse and communicative strategies in a variety of conversational situations.
SPAN 05.426 - 3 s.h.
Spanish American Novel
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.301, minimum grade of C-)
This course deals primarily but not exclusively with contemporary Spanish American novels, analyzing their political, historical, social and cultural importance. Also examined are critical aspects such as voice, narratology, discourse and gender.
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.301, minimum grade of C-)
This course deals primarily but not exclusively with contemporary Spanish American novels, analyzing their political, historical, social and cultural importance. Also examined are critical aspects such as voice, narratology, discourse and gender.
SPAN 05.435 - 1 to 8 s.h.
Spanish Individual Study
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.301, minimum grade of C-)
This course gives students an opportunity to study independently in order to strengthen their background in a particular area of Hispanic studies.
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.301, minimum grade of C-)
This course gives students an opportunity to study independently in order to strengthen their background in a particular area of Hispanic studies.
SPAN 05.440 (undergraduate) / SPAN 05.540 (graduate) - 3 s.h.
Special Topics in World Languages
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.301, minimum grade of C-)
This course brings new perspectives and themes to the established World Languages curriculum. Each semester the instruction of this course rotates among faculty members who select topics according to their current scholarly interests. In this way, the course expands options for upper-level electives.
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.301, minimum grade of C-)
This course brings new perspectives and themes to the established World Languages curriculum. Each semester the instruction of this course rotates among faculty members who select topics according to their current scholarly interests. In this way, the course expands options for upper-level electives.
SPAN 05.441 - 3 s.h.
Advanced Spanish Translation
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.340, minimum grade of C-)
As a continuation of Introduction to Spanish Translation, this course examines translation theories, strategies, and Spanish-to-English and English-to-Spanish and practices in classroom and community contexts through service-learning. Students in this course will further develop their translation, critical thinking, intercultural, linguistic, and analytical skills to examine Spanish/English contrasts via practical application in diverse fields and contexts. This course encompasses ethical translation practices in a variety of disciplines including (but not limited to) medical, legal, scientific, literary, and commercial.
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.340, minimum grade of C-)
As a continuation of Introduction to Spanish Translation, this course examines translation theories, strategies, and Spanish-to-English and English-to-Spanish and practices in classroom and community contexts through service-learning. Students in this course will further develop their translation, critical thinking, intercultural, linguistic, and analytical skills to examine Spanish/English contrasts via practical application in diverse fields and contexts. This course encompasses ethical translation practices in a variety of disciplines including (but not limited to) medical, legal, scientific, literary, and commercial.
SPAN 05.452 - 3 s.h.
Internship in Spanish
(Prerequisites SPAN 05.212, minimum grade of C-; and Instructor Approval)
The faculty-supervised Internship in Spanish requires 120 hours of internship experience in a professional context. Students maintain a supervisor-signed log of working hours, write weekly diary entries, and prepare a final reflective paper. The Internship in Spanish enables students to apply their extensive coursework in Spanish to practice. Students will be assigned an internship by the faculty member or may obtain instructor approval for internships.
(Prerequisites SPAN 05.212, minimum grade of C-; and Instructor Approval)
The faculty-supervised Internship in Spanish requires 120 hours of internship experience in a professional context. Students maintain a supervisor-signed log of working hours, write weekly diary entries, and prepare a final reflective paper. The Internship in Spanish enables students to apply their extensive coursework in Spanish to practice. Students will be assigned an internship by the faculty member or may obtain instructor approval for internships.
SPAN 05.481 - 3 s.h.
The Generation of 1898
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.301, minimum grade of C-)
This course studies the origin, development and influence of the so-called "Generation of `98," its philosophy and outstanding characteristics. Students read and discuss works of some of the major authors.
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.301, minimum grade of C-)
This course studies the origin, development and influence of the so-called "Generation of `98," its philosophy and outstanding characteristics. Students read and discuss works of some of the major authors.
SPAN 05.482 - 3 s.h.
Contemporary Spanish Novel
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.301, minimum grade of C-)
This course studies the contemporary novel of the twentieth and twenty-first century Spain, examining its most outstanding characteristics. Texts from several important periods such as posguerra, Transición and present-day Spain among others will be studied. Areas of emphasis include voice, narratology, discourse and gender.
(Prerequisite SPAN 05.301, minimum grade of C-)
This course studies the contemporary novel of the twentieth and twenty-first century Spain, examining its most outstanding characteristics. Texts from several important periods such as posguerra, Transición and present-day Spain among others will be studied. Areas of emphasis include voice, narratology, discourse and gender.
SPAN 05.499 - 1 to 6 s.h.
Study Abroad
The Department encourages students to study abroad. In addition to formal study, this course is designed to provide exposure to the social and cultural life of a Spanish-speaking country.
The Department encourages students to study abroad. In addition to formal study, this course is designed to provide exposure to the social and cultural life of a Spanish-speaking country.
