SPAN1010. Elementary Spanish (4)

For students who wish to begin the study of Spanish. The acquisition of basic vocabulary, sounds and structures with emphasis on conversation. An introduction to Spanish and Hispanoamerican cultures.  Fulfills a General Education Tier III Cross-Cultural Experience.

SPAN1020. Elementary Spanish (4)

A continuation of SPAN1010. For students who wish to begin the study of Spanish. The acquisition of basic vocabulary, sounds and structures with emphasis on conversation. An introduction to Spanish and Hispanoamerican cultures. Fulfills a General Education Tier II Cross-Cultural Experience.  Prerequisites: SPAN1010 or equivalent.

SPAN2010. Intermediate Spanish (4)

For students who have had at least two years of high school Spanish or one year of college Spanish. A refinement of basic skills and structure with continued emphasis on conversation and increasing emphasis on composition and reading. Fulfills a General Education Tier II Cross-Cultural Experience.  Prerequisites: SPAN1020 or equivalent.

SPAN2020. Intermediate Spanish (4)

A continuation of SPAN2010. For students who have had at least two years of high school Spanish or one year of college Spanish. A refinement of basic skills and structure with continued emphasis on conversation and increasing emphasis on composition and reading. Fulfills a General Education Tier II Cross-Cultural Experience.  Prerequisites: SPAN2010 or equivalent.

SPAN3010. Advanced Conversation and Composition (3)

Extensive conversation with lesser emphasis on composition. Spanish-language media such as television and Internet provides or supplements topics for discussion and writing. Counts for cultural or linguistic credit. May be repeated for credit once. Prerequisites: SPAN2020 or instructor's permission. Offered: Alternate years.

SPAN3094. Topics in Hispanic Culture, Literature or Linguistics (3)

Topics of special interest in Hispanic culture (including history), literature, or linguistics. May be taught in Spanish or English. Prerequisites: Instructor's permission if course is taught in Spanish. May be repeated for credit.

SPAN3220. Spanish for Business (3)

A study of language, forms, and culture for conducting business in the Hispanic world. Useful for students majoring in business or for the general student. Students who are Business Administration majors will consult with a faculty advisor from the Business Department for the field placement and conditions. Prerequisites: SPAN2020. Offered: Alternate years.

SPAN3230. Spanish for the Medical Professional (3)

A study of language, forms and culture for medical practitioners. Useful for students majoring in nursing, biology or chemistry. Basic conversation and communication are taught, along with highly specialized terminology. Prerequisites: SPAN2020. Offered: Alternate years.

SPAN3310. Hispanic Civilization (3)

Historical survey to the present with focus on varying themes from sociology, politics, religion and literature. The course alternates between a focus on Hispanoamerica and Spain in coordination with SPAN3510 Survey of Hispanic Literature. May be repeated once for credit.  Prerequisites: SPAN2020 or instructor's permission. 

SPAN3420. Introduction to Spanish Linguistics (3)

A study of the basics of phonetics, phonology, syntax, and lexicon. Prerequisites: SPAN2010 or instructor's permission. Offered: Alternate years.

SPAN3510. Survey of Hispanic Literature (3)

A survey of Spanish literature from the medieval or colonial times to the present. Includes the genres of poetry, drama, and novel. The course alternates between a focus on Hispanoamerica and Spain in coordination with SPAN3310 Hispanic Civilization. May be repeated once for credit.  Prerequisites: SPAN2020 or instructor's permission. 

SPAN3630. Teaching Foreign Language in the Secondary School (2)

A study of teaching strategies appropriate to this subject field, instructional materials and tools, curricular structure common to this subject in the secondary school. Includes opportunities for students to observe and teach a minimum of 20 hours in a secondary classroom. See EDUC3630. Prerequisites: Junior classification. Corequisites: EDUC3510.

SPAN3950. Spanish Practicum (1-3)

Language and culture internship in the local community or the international setting. Students who work with predominantly Hispanic clientele, translate for a business, participate or volunteer in Hispanic Community events, or are in other ways using their Spanish may enroll in the internship for credit. Up to 4 semester credits may be earned through the internship in Spanish. The internship may be completed over one or more semesters during the academic year, depending on the nature of the internship and subject to approval by the chair of the department.

SPAN4970. Senior Thesis (3)

A capstone experience involving the writing of a major research paper under the close supervision of a modern language faculty member. The paper is subject to multiple stages of criticism and rewriting. Required of all Spanish majors.