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Program Descriptions


Bachelor of Arts

Spanish Major (39-51 Credits)

0-12 Cr. 200-level courses (where necessary), SPAN 311, SPAN 312, SPAN 313; 3 Cr. from SPAN 421, SPAN 422, SPAN 423
6 Cr. from SPAN 431, SPAN 432, SPAN 433, SPAN 434, SPAN 435, SPAN 436. 6 Cr. from SPAN 437, SPAN 438, SPAN 439
Electives: 12 Cr. at 300- or 400-level

Spanish Minor (27-39 Credits)

0-12 Cr. 200-level courses (where necessary), SPAN 311, SPAN 312, SPAN 313
3 Cr. from SPAN 421, SPAN 422, SPAN 423, SPAN 434, SPAN 435, SPAN 436. 3 Cr. from SPAN 437, SPAN 438, SPAN 439
Electives: 9 Cr. at 300- or 400-level

Bachelor of Science

Spanish Major (45-57 Credits)

0-12 Cr. 200-level courses (where necessary), SPAN 311, SPAN 312, SPAN 313, SPAN 351, SPAN 452; 3 Cr. from SPAN 421, SPAN 422, SPAN 423; FORL 453 or FORL 455; SPAN 454 or SPAN 456. 6 Cr. from SPAN 421, SPAN 422, SPAN 423, SPAN 434, SPAN 435, SPAN 436. 6 Cr. from SPAN 437, SPAN 438, SPAN 439.
Electives: 6 Cr. at 300- or 400-level.

Spanish Minor (33-45 Credits)

0-12 Cr. 200-level courses (where necessary), SPAN 311, SPAN 312, SPAN 313; SPAN 351 or SPAN 452; FORL 453 or FORL 455; SPAN 454 or SPAN 456. 3 Cr. from SPAN 421, SPAN 422, SPAN 423, SPAN 434, SPAN 435, SPAN 436. 3 Cr. from SPAN 437, SPAN 438, SPAN 439.
Electives: 6 Cr. at 300- or 400-level.

Bachelor of Elective Studies

Spanish Major (51 Credits) arranged in consultation with and approved by adviser.

Spanish Minor (39 Credits) arranged in consultation with and approved by adviser.


Course Descriptions


SPAN 131, 132, 133 Elementary Spanish I, II, III
Basic vocabulary and grammatical structures with emphasis on the spoken language. These courses promote an increased understanding and appreciation of the culture of countries where the language is spoken. Must be taken in sequence.
4 Cr. each quarter.
131-F, W, S
132-F, W, S
133-F, W, S

SPAN 211, 212 Intermediate
Review and expansion of basic vocabulary and grammatical structures conversational practice. Must be taken in sequence.
Prereq.: SPAN 133 or 2 or 3 years in high school.
4 Cr. each quarter
211-F, W
212-W, S

SPAN 243 Readings in Modern Literature
Graded selections from prose, drama and poetry.
Prereq.: 4 Cr. at the 200-level or 4 years in high school
4 Cr. S

Note: 12 Cr. of Spanish at the 200-level (or the equivalent as determined by the department) are prerequisites to all courses at the 300-level.
SPAN 311 Conversation and Composition I
Written and oral practice based on themes drawn from the contemporary culture of Spanish-speaking countries. Review and practice of Spanish grammar. Directed toward correct expression. Must be taken before or concurrently with the first literary course at the 300- or 400-level.
4 Cr. F

SPAN 312: Conversation and Composition II
Written and oral practice based on themes drawn from the contemporary culture of Spanish-speaking countries. Review and practice of Spanish grammar. Directed toward correct expression of a more sophisticated nature.
Prereq.: SPAN 311
4 Cr. W

SPAN 313: Conversation and Composition III
Written and oral practice based on themes drawn from the contemporary culture of Spanish-speaking countries. Review and practice of Spanish grammar. Directed toward an appreciation of literary style.
Prereq.: SPAN 312
4 Cr. S

SPAN 341: Culture and Civilization of the Spanish-Speaking Peoples
Introductory studies in the culture and civilization of Spain and Spanish America.
4 Cr. DEMAND

SPAN 351: Pronunciation and Intonation
Analysis of Spanish phonology for native speakers of English; intensive oral practice.
3 Cr. DEMAND

NOTE: 8 Cr. in Spanish at the 300-level are prerequisites to all courses at the 400-level.
SPAN 411: Advanced Studies in Spanish and Spanish American Literature
Study of a particular Spanish or Spanish-American author or of specific topics in Spanish and/or Spanish-American literature.
1-4 Cr. each registration; Max., 12 Cr. DEMAND

SPAN 421, 422, 423: Advanced Conversation and Composition I, II, III
Advanced written and oral practice based on themes drawn from contemporary culture of Spain or Spanish American countries.
1 Cr. per course. May be repeated to maximum of 6 Cr.
421: F
422: W
423: S

SPAN 432: The Golden Age
Emphasis on Cervantes, Lope de Vega, Tirso de Molina, Calderon de la Barca.
3 Cr. DEMAND

SPAN 434: Romanticism
Nineteenth century literature, with emphasis on Becquer, Duque de Rivas, and Zorrilla.
3 Cr. DEMAND

SPAN 435: The Generation of 1898
Emphasis on Unamuno, Baroja, and Ortega y Gasset.
3 Cr. DEMAND

SPAN 436: Contemporary Literature
Trends in twentieth-century poetry, prose and drama.
3 Cr. DEMAND

SPAN 437: Survey of Spanish American Literature I
Spanish American literature from the Mexican Revolution to the present.
3 Cr. DEMAND

SPAN 438: Survey of Spanish American Literature II
Major works and literary trends, Independence to the Mexican Revolution.
3 Cr. DEMAND

SPAN 439: Survey of Spanish American Literature III
Spanish American literature of the Colonial period.
3 Cr. DEMAND

SPAN 441: Spanish Civilization
Studies in the history and culture of Spain.
4 Cr. DEMAND

SPAN 452: Advanced Grammar
Contrastive analysis of Spanish morphological and syntactical features. Primarily for native speakers of English or prospective Spanish teachers.
4 Cr. DEMAND

SPAN 454 Teaching Spanish in the Secondary School
Application of language learning principles to secondary school instruction/curriculum development. Materials for class use and practice in presenting them.
Prereq.: FORL 453
Cannot be used as an elective in a B.A. program
2 Cr. DEMAND

SPAN 456: Teaching Spanish in the Elementary School
Application of language learning principles to elementary school instruction. Materials for class use and practice in presenting them.
Prereq.: FORL 455
Cannot be used as an elective in a B.A. program
2 Cr. DEMAND

SPAN 460-560: Study Abroad
On-site study of selected aspects of language and/or culture of the host country; final report presented in Spanish.
Prereq.: SPAN 311, 312 or approval of foreign language department program director
4-8 Undgr. Cr., 3-6 Gr. Cr. DEMAND

SPAN 494 Readings in Commercial Spanish
Oral and written practice of the Spanish of the business community. Emphasis on legal and commercial terms.
Prereq.: a good knowledge of Spanish-equivalent to at least 6 quarters, 8/9 quarters advisable
3 Cr. S


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