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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 500 - Selected Topics in World Literature
Credits:
4.00
Topics chosen that 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. Emphasizes aural/oral practice;
reviews 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. Emphasizes 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 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 632H - Honors/Advanced Conversation and Composition
Credits:
4.00
See description for SPAN 632. 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 682 - Summer Study Abroad in Mexico
Credits:
8.00
For students who are interested in pursuing a summer study
abroad in Mexico. Students must receive approval from the
Spanish program before registration. Grade will be assigned
after official transcript is received from the foreign
institution. Prereq: permission. Special fee. Cr/F.
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.
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 #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 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.