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SPAN 401 - Elementary Spanish
Credits:
4.00
Conducted in Spanish. For students without previous
knowledge of Spanish. Aural-oral practice; fundamental
speech patterns; reading and writing to achieve a firm basis
for an active command of Spanish. Lab. No credit toward a
major. (No credit for students who have had two or more
years of Spanish in secondary school; however, any such
students whose studies of Spanish have been interrupted for
a significant period of time should consult the chair about
possibly receiving credit.) 401-402 taken together satisfies
the foreign language requirement. Special fee.
SPAN 402 - Elementary Spanish
Credits:
4.00
See description for SPAN 401. SPAN 401 is a prerequisite for
this course. Cannot be taken separately without permission
of instructor.
SPAN #407 - Accelerated Spanish
Credits:
8.00
Conducted in Spanish. SPAN 401-402 in one semester. Study of
fundamental speech patterns, reading and writing to achieve
a firm basis for active command of Spanish. Labs. Previous
knowledge of Spanish is not required. (No credit for
students who have had two or more years of Spanish in
secondary school; students whose studies of Spanish have
been interrupted for a significant period of time should
consult the chair about possibly receiving credit.) Special
fee.
SPAN 500 - Selected Topics in World Literature
Credits:
4.00
Topics will be chosen which introduce students to major
themes and genres. (Also offered as CLAS 500, FREN 500,
GERM 500, ITAL 500, PORT 500, RUSS 500.) May be repeated for
credit. Writing intensive.
SPAN 501 - Review of Spanish
Credits:
4.00
Conducted in Spanish. Emphasis on aural/oral practice;
review of basic structure; reading and writing to develop
active command of the language. Labs. Designed for those
whose study of Spanish has been interrupted for a
significant amount of time and for those who have had only
two years of high school Spanish. Special fee. Satisfies the
foreign language requirement.
SPAN 503 - Intermediate Spanish
Credits:
4.00
Conducted in Spanish. Emphasis on the development of
reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Review of
grammar. Discussion and short papers in Spanish based on
cultural and literary readings. Films. No credit toward the
major. Special fee. Lab. Satisfies the foreign language
requirement.
SPAN 503H - Honors/Intermediate Spanish
Credits:
4.00
See description for SPAN 503.
SPAN 504 - Intermediate Spanish
Credits:
4.00
See description for SPAN 503.
SPAN 504H - Honors/Intermediate Spanish
Credits:
4.00
See description for SPAN 503H.
SPAN 521 - Spanish and Portuguese Literature in Translation
Credits:
4.00
Major works by principal authors, such as: Camoens,
Cervantes, Lope de Vega, Calderon, Eca de Queiroz,
Unamuno, Ortega y Gasset, Garcia Lorca, Casona, etc.
Readings, discussions, papers in English. Does not count for
Spanish major. May be repeated. Special fee. Writing
intensive.
SPAN 522 - Latin American and Brazilian Literature in Translation
Credits:
4.00
Major works by principal authors, such as Inca Garcilaso,
Diaz del Castillo, Machado de Assis, Borges, Asturias,
Neruda, E. Verissimo, Fuentes, Lenero, Guimaraes Rosa,
and Jorge Amado. Readings, discussion, papers in English.
Does not count toward Spanish major. May be repeated.
Special fee. Writing intensive.
SPAN 525 - Spanish Civilization and Culture
Credits:
4.00
Historical, geographical, and artistic expressions of
Spanish civilization that have formed the character of
contemporary Spanish culture. Readings, slides, films,
tapes, and records. Conducted in English. Majors must take
either 525 or 526, but both may not be counted for major
credit. Special fee.
SPAN 525H - Honors/Spanish Civilization and Culture
Credits:
4.00
See description for SPAN 525.
SPAN 526 - Latin American Civilization and Culture
Credits:
4.00
Significant historical, geographical, and artistic
expressions of pre-Colombian and Latin American
civilization. Readings, slides, films, tapes, records.
Conducted in English. Majors must take either 525 or 526,
but both may not be counted for major credit. Special fee.
SPAN 526H - Honors/Latin American Civilization and Culture
Credits:
4.00
See description for SPAN 526.
SPAN 595 - Practicum
Credits:
2.00
Practical use of Spanish language or cultural skills outside
the classroom through special projects. Prereq: SPAN 504.
SPAN 601 - Spanish Phonetics
Credits:
4.00
Practical application of fundamental phonetic theory to
spoken Spanish. Required of Spanish majors. Special fee.
SPAN 631 - Advanced Conversation and Composition
Credits:
4.00
To maintain and perfect written and spoken Spanish
through intensive classroom work, individual conferences,
and laboratory sessions. Discussion and frequent papers in
Spanish based on cultural and literary readings, audiotapes,
and videos. Prereq: SPAN 504 or equivalent. Special fee.
Writing intensive. Satisfies the foreign language
requirement.
SPAN 631H - Honors/Advanced Conversation and Composition
Credits:
4.00
See description for SPAN 631. Writing Intensive.
SPAN 632 - Advanced Conversation and Composition
Credits:
4.00
See description for SPAN 631. Writing intensive.
SPAN 650 - Introduction to Critical Analysis
Credits:
4.00
Methods and practice of literary criticism. Critical
analysis of representative essays, fiction, poetry, and
drama from Spain and Latin America. Frequent short papers.
Required of Spanish majors; should be taken concurrently
with or immediately following SPAN 632. Special fee. Writing
intensive.
SPAN 651 - Introduction to Spanish Literature and Thought
Credits:
4.00
Reading and analysis of major works within the historical,
cultural, and social background of the Iberian peninsula.
Papers, discussion, and examinations in Spanish. Prereq:
SPAN 631, 632. May be taken concurrently with SPAN 632 with
permission of adviser. Special fee. Writing intensive.
SPAN 652 - Introduction to Spanish Literature and Thought
Credits:
4.00
See description for SPAN 651. Writing intensive.
SPAN 653 - Introduction to Latin American Literature and Thought
Credits:
4.00
Reading and analysis of major works within the historical,
cultural, and social background of the New World. Papers,
discussion, and examinations in Spanish. Prereq: SPAN 631,
632. May be taken concurrently with SPAN 632 with
permission of adviser. Special fee. Writing intensive.
SPAN 654 - Introduction to Latin American Literature and Thought
Credits:
4.00
See description for SPAN 653. Writing intensive.
SPAN 685 - Study Abroad/Granada
Credits:
16.00
Studies at a Spanish or Latin American university. Prereq:
primarily for juniors and seniors who have passed SPAN
503-504 or equivalent with a grade of B (3.00) or better.
Noncredit orientation meetings required during semester
prior to departure. Interested students should consult with
the program directors. Special fee. Cr/F. (An IA
(continuous grading) grade will be assigned until official
transcript is received from the foreign institution.)
SPAN 686 - Study Abroad
Credits:
16.00
See description for SPAN 685. Cr/F.
SPAN 691 - Readings in Current Periodicals
Credits:
2.00
Advanced practice in reading, speaking, and writing, based
on current events in contemporary periodicals of the
Spanish-speaking world. May be repeated. Pre- or Coreq:
SPAN 632 or equivalent. Special fee.
SPAN 692 - Readings in Current Periodicals
Credits:
2.00
See description for SPAN 691.
SPAN 733 - History of the Spanish Language
Credits:
4.00
Evolution of the Spanish language from the period of origins
to the present. Special fee.
SPAN 752 - Drama and Poetry of the Siglo de Oro
Credits:
4.00
Social and historical background of the baroque period.
Representative plays of Lope de Vega, Tirso de Molina,
Calderon; lyric poetry of Lope, Gongora, and Quevedo;
prose developments. Prereq: SPAN 652 or 654 or equivalent.
Special fee. (Not offered every year.)
SPAN 754 - Age of Cervantes
Credits:
4.00
Study of the major works of Cervantes and his contemporaries
in the context of the historical, literary, and social
currents of the times. Prereq: SPAN 652 or 654 or
equivalent. Special fee. (Not offered every year.)
SPAN #755 - Literature of the 19th Century
Credits:
4.00
Larra, Espronceda, Becquer, Perez Galdos, and Blasco Ibanez.
Romanticism, realism, and naturalism. Prereq: SPAN 652 or
654 or equivalent. Special fee. (Not offered every year.)
SPAN #756 - Modern Spanish Poetry
Credits:
4.00
Study of selected Spanish poets of the 18th, 19th, and
20th centuries in the context of historical, literary, and
social currents of the time. Prereq: SPAN 652, 654, or
equivalent. Special fee. Not offered every year.)
SPAN #757 - Spanish Drama of the 20th Century
Credits:
4.00
Study of selected Spanish dramatic works of the 20th century
in the context of the historical, literary, and social
currents of the times. Prereq: SPAN 652, 654, or equivalent.
Special fee. (Not offered every year.)
SPAN #758 - Spanish Prose of the 20th Century
Credits:
4.00
Novels, short stories, and essays, Unamuno, Baroja, Menendez
Pidal, Ortega y Gasset, Julian Marias, Aranguren, Perez
de Ayala, Gironella, and Cela; survey of contemporary prose.
Prereq: SPAN 652, 654, or equivalent. Special fee. (Not
offered every year.)
SPAN #771 - Latin American Drama
Credits:
4.00
From pre-Hispanic origins to the present, modern playwrights
of Mexico and Puerto Rico. Prereq: SPAN 652, 654, or
equivalent. Special fee. (Not offered every year.)
SPAN #772 - Latin American Novel
Credits:
4.00
Development from romanticism to the present; contemporary
trends and techniques. Prereq: SPAN 652, 654, or
equivalent. Special fee. (Not offered every year.)
SPAN 773 - Latin American Short Story
Credits:
4.00
Representative authors; stress on 20th century. Principles
of interpretation. Prereq: SPAN 652, 654, or equivalent.
Special fee. (Not offered every year.)
SPAN #774 - Major Latin American Authors
Credits:
4.00
Works and lives of selected writers; pertinent historical
circumstances. Prereq: SPAN 652, 654, or equivalent.
Special fee. (Not offered every year.)
SPAN 790 - Grammatical Structure of Spanish
Credits:
4.00
Overview of the grammatical structure of Spanish through
in-depth analysis of both morphology and syntax, with
emphasis on the meaningful contrasts within the Spanish
language and the grammatical contrasts between Spanish and
English. Special fee.
SPAN 791 - Methods of Foreign Language Teaching
Credits:
4.00
Objectives, methods, and techniques in teaching foreign
languages from elementary grades through college.
Discussion, demonstration, preparation of instructional
materials, microteaching of the language skills. Prereq:
permission. Special fee.
SPAN 795 - Independent Study
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
Guided individual study with training in bibliography and
organization of materials. Topics selected by instructor and
student in conference. Barring duplication of content, may
be repeated for credit. Prereq: permission of major
supervisor.
SPAN 795K - Special Studies in Contemporary Latin American Literature
Credits:
2.00 or 4.00
SPAN 797 - Special Studies in Spanish Language and Literature
Credits:
4.00
A) History of the Spanish Language; B) Medieval Spanish
Literature; C) Spanish Literature of the Renaissance;
D) Spanish Literature of the Golden Age; E) Spanish
Literature of the 18th and 19th Centuries; F) Spanish
Literature of the 20th Century; G) Contemporary Spanish
Literature; I) Latin American Literature of the 16th and
17th Centuries; J) Latin American Literature of the 18th and
19th Centuries; K) Latin American Literature of the 20th
Century; M) Contemporary Latin American Literature;
N) Structural and Applied Linguistics; O) Spanish
Literary Criticism; P) Latin American Essay; Q) Latin
America; S) Spanish Theatre; T) Spanish Poetry; U) Latin
American Poetry; V) Galdos; W) Archetype Latin American
Literature; X) Special Teaching Problems; Y) Spanish
Civilization and Culture; Z) Latin American Civilization
and Culture. Specialized courses covering topics not
normally presented in regular course offerings. Prereq:
permission of major supervisor. Special fee. Writing
intensive.
SPAN 798 - Special Studies in Spanish Language and Literature
Credits:
4.00
A) Historic Minorities of the United States; B) Portuguese;
C) Hispanic Film; D) Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics;
E) Hispanic Dialectology; F) Other. Specialized courses
covering topics not normally presented in regular course
offerings. Barring duplication of content, topic F may be
repeated for credit. Prereq: permission of major supervisor.
Special fee.
SPAN 799 - Senior Honors
Credits:
4.00
For senior Spanish majors with a minimum cumulative
grade-point average of 3.20 and the same or better average
in the major who want to undertake a special honors project
in an area of Spanish language or literature of their
choice. Prereq: permission. Special fee.