Spanish
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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
For more information, contact Foreign Languages and Literature
Created December 1995 for the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature by Sara A. Grachek
Date of Last Revision: January 10, 1995
Copyright © December 1995, Department of Foreign Languages and Literature
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