A study of selected topics in Spanish. The topic will be announced prior to registration. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit whenever content varies.
Beginning Spanish consisting of fundamentals of grammar and composition with strong emphasis on oral comprehension and conversation. A placement examination is required. Lab fee.
Beginning Spanish consisting of fundamentals of grammar and composition with strong emphasis on oral comprehension and conversation. Prerequiste: SPAN 1410 or placement exam. Lab fee.
Designed for business students and substitutes for SPAN 1420. Emphasis on business vocabulary, grammar, writing and oral proficiency and topics of interest related to international business in Spanish speaking countries. Prerequisite: SPAN 1410 or an appropriate placement score. Lab fee required.
This course is designed as an upper-level elective course for Spanish students with an interest in health professions. Emphasis is on health/medical vocabulary, basic grammar, and substantial development of oral proficiency and professional/patient communication. Prerequisite: SPAN 2320.
Intensive development of oral proficiency through drills, oral reports, and discussion of short literary texts. Prerequisite: SPAN 2320.
Intensive development of writing skills and awareness of style and correctness through guided compositions. Prerequisite: SPAN 2320
A survey of Spanish literature from its origins to the present day. Emphasis on authors, movements, and close reading of literary texts. Conducted in Spanish. Oral and written reports in Spanish are required. Prerequisite: SPAN 3330, and 3340 or 3370.
In-depth study of prescriptive grammar and semantics in Spanish. Emphasis on rules of sentence formation, verb conjugations, and translation techniques through cultural content. Analysis of fine shades of meaning in Spanish words. Prerequisite: SPAN 2320.
A study of the various theories on language acquisition. An analysis of how non-natives can best develop reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 3330 or 3340 or permission of instructor.
A survey of the origins and development of Spanish and Spanish-American culture. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor/department chair.
A study of selected topics in Spanish. The topics will be announced prior to registration. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit whenever content varies.
This course is a survey of the origins and development of Spanish American culture and civilization. The course provides opportunities for oral language development. Prerequisites: SPAN 3330 and 3340.
A course which may emphasize a wide range of topics in Spanish or Latin American literature, the Spanish language, or other areas. Designed to offer the student an opportunity to become more proficient in one or more topics of interest or need. May be repeated for credit by emphasizing different areas.
A study of major Hispanic writers. Topics may vary, e.g., Don Quijote, the modern Latin American novel, Golden Age Spanish Drama, Hispanic poetry, etc. May be repeated for credit when topics are different. Prerequisite: SPAN 3350 or 3360.
This course provides senior Spanish major students broad based opportunities to polish Spanish language written and oral expression and develop understanding of the culture of Spain and Spanish America. Student learning exit assessments, principles of instruction, and topics of interest to Spanish speaking professionals are also emphasized. Prerequisite: Senior standing and departmental permission.
A course which may emphasize a wide range of topics in Spanish or Latin American literature, the Spanish language, or other areas. Designed to offer the student an opportunity to become more proficient in one or more topics of interest or need. May be repeated for credit by examining different areas.