COUSE DESCRIPTIONS: SPA 101 THROUGH SPA 501
SPA 101: Elementary Spanish I
This course is designed to introduce basic modes of communication in Spanish. The emphasis is on everyday language which the students will learn by applying essential grammatical structures to vocabulary. Both listening and reading comprehension are stressed. The textbook provides instructional assignments and self-correctional exercises. (4 hours)
SPA 102: Elementary Spanish II
A continuation of SPA 101. Prereq: SPA 101 or consent from the department and sufficient mark on placement test. (4 hours)
SPA 103: High Beginner Spanish
This course is designed to expand upon the student's already existing knowledge of Spanish in order to prepare them for intermediate level courses. Prereq: Placement Exam. Call Hispanic Studies department office at 257-1565 to set up appointment for placement exam.
SPA 201: Intermediate Spanish IV
Review and reinforcement of grammatical and phonological patterns. Emphasis will be given to developing reading, listening and speaking skills based on contemporary texts. Prereq: SPA 102 or consent of department and placement test. (3 hours).
SPA 202: Intermediate Spanish II
Continuation of SPA 201. Prereq: SPA 201 or consent from the department and sufficient mark on placement test. (4 hours).
SPA 203: High Intermediate Spanish
This course is designed to advance student's knowledge of Spanish at the intermediate level by fine tuning the skills of reading, speaking, listening and writing. The goal of the course will be to focus on useful vocabulary, to practice functional grammar, to futher explore cross-cultural analysis and to develop student's communicative competence in Spanish. Not open to students from SPA 102 or 103. Prereq: Placement Exam. Call Hispanic Studies department office at 257-1565 to set up appointment for placement exam.
SPA 210: Spanish Grammar and Composition
This course is designed for Spanish majors and minors and for those students who wish to perfect their knowledge of Spanish grammar. Concentration on more sophisticated structures of Spanish syntax, and further vocabulary expansion. Prereq: SPA 202 or equivalent or consent from the department. (3 hours).
SPA 211: Spanish Conversation
Sections limited to no more than 15 students each. Oral-aural practice in the spoken language. Special emphasis placed on the acquisition of idioms and fundamental conversational vocabulary. Prereq: SPA 202 or equivalent or consent from the department. (3 hours).
SPA 261: Masterpieces of Hispanic Literature in Translation
A study of selected writers of Spain and Latin America from the Middle Ages to the present. (3 hours).
SPA 302: Commercial and Technical Spanish
A course designed to acquaint the student with the Spanish language in prospective fields of interest, including business, the social sciences, and technical fields such as agriculture, engineering, medicine, and nursing. Prereq: SPA 210 and SPA 211 or equivalent. (3 hours).
SPA 310: Spanish Composition Through Textual Analysis
Critical readings and interpretation of texts in Spanish. Texts may include literary, political, sociological, and cultural documents. Emphasis on mastery of written Spanish. This course is required for all majors.. Prereq: SPA 210 and SPA 211 with a B or better or consent of instructor. (3 hours)
SPA 311: Advanced Spanish Conversation and Phonetics
Intensive practice in oral Spanish, emphasizing refinement of intonation, pronunciation, and idiomatic expressions. Designed to increase and maintain oral fluency in Spanish. Includes basic phonetics component. Not open to native speakers of Spanish. May be taken concurrently with SPA 311. Majors are encourage to take this course. Prereq: SPA 210 and SPA 211 or equivalent (3 hours)
SPA 312: Civilization of Spain
This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of Spain's contribution to Western civilization. Emphasis on Spanish thought, art, and Spain's role in the development of Western Europe and the New World. Conducted in Spanish. Prereq: SPA 210, and SPA 211 or consent of instructor. (3 hours).
SPA 314: Civilization of Spanish America
This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic cultural patterns of Spanish America. Emphasis on thought, art and the other major contributions of Spanish America to Western civilization. Conducted in Spanish. Prereq: SPA 210 and SPA 211, or consent of instructor (3 hours).
SPA 320: Literature, Life and Thought of Spain
A study of the literature that reflects the life and thought of Spain from the Middle Ages to the present. Lecture and discussion in Spanish. Prereq: SPA 210 and SPA 211, or consent of instructor. (3 hours)
SPA 322: Literature, Life and Thought of Spanish America
A study of the literature that reflects the life and thought of Spanish America from the Colonial period to the present. Lecture and discussion in Spanish. Prereq: SPA 210 and SPA 211, or consent of instructor. (3 hours)
SPA 324: Theatre in Spain and Spanish America
A study of the theatre in Spain and Spanish America, stressing developments in the dramatic arts as seen in the works of major dramatists of the Golden Age, Modern Period, and 20th century Spanish America. Prereq: SPA 210 and 211. (3 hours).
SPA 361: Latin American Literature in Translation
This course examines particular authors, periods, regions, cultural events, or movements from Latin America. Special attention will be paid to links between literature and culture, politics and society through reading, discussion, and writing assignments to be conducted in English. Course may be repeated under different titles to a maximum of six credits. (Same as LAS 361). (3 hours)
SPA 397: Independent Work in Spanish (Top)
May be repeated once. Prereq: Major and standing of 3.0 in the department. (3 hours).
SPA 399: Field Based Community Based Education
A community or field based experience in Spanish under the the supervision of a faculty member. Approval of the Arts and Sciences dean required for credits above six per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 15 credits. Pass-fail only. Prereq: Permission of the instructor and departmental chairperson; completion of departmental learning agreement (1-15 hours).
SPA 400: Special Topics in Hispanic Literatures and Languages. (Subtitle required)
Detailed investigation of a given topic, author, or theme with emphasis on both content and methods of research. Topics announced the preceding semester. Conducted in Spanish. Course may be repeated under different titles to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: One 300-level Spanish literature course (3 hours).
SPA 411: Advanced Spanish Language
A course designed to practice language skills at an advanced level. Preparation of oral and written presentations in Spanish. Selected readings will be treated for their language content. Conducted primarily in Spanish. Prereq: SPA 210, and SPA 211, and a 300-level Spanish course (3 hours).
SPA 424: Medieval and Early Modern Spanish Studies. (Subtitle required)
Readings and analysis of texts from and about Medieval and Early Modern Spain, with emphasis on cultural production within social and historical contexts. Course may be repeated under different titles to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: SPA 310, and SPA 311. Permission of instructor for students who did not receive B or better in SPA 310 (3 hours).
SPA 432: 18th and 19th Century Spanish Studies. (Subtitle required)
Reading and analysis of Spanish literary and cultural works from the 18th and 19th century. The course may cover multiple genres, authors, periods, regions, or topics. Course may be repeated under different titles to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: SPA 310, and SPA 311. Permission of instructor for students who did not receive B or better in SPA 310 (3 hours).
SPA 434: Spanish Literature of the 20th Century
A study of the works of the Generation of 1898 and representative works of recent writers. Prereq: One 300-level Spanish literature course (3 hours).
SPA 438G: Literature of Social Protest in Spanish America
Analysis and study of the thematic use of sociopolitical elements in works by Spanish American poets and prose writers. Attention is focused on the novel of the Mexican Revolution, the Indigenista novel, Criollista writers, Afro-Hispanic authors, and other major groups. Prereq: One 300-level Spanish literature course (3 hours).
SPA 444: 20th and 21th Century Spanish Studies (Subtitle required)
Reading and analysis of Spanish literary and cultural works from the 20th and 21first
century. The course may cover multiple genres, authors, periods, regions, or topics. Prereq: SPA 310, and SPA 311. Permission of instructor for students who did not receive B or better in SPA 310 (3 hours).
SPA 454: Colonialism and 19th Century Spanish-American Studies (Subtitle required)
A topics course in Latin American literature and culture from the colonial period through the 19th century. Special emphasis on the interaction between literature, historical and social developments. Taught in Spanish. May be repeated under different titles to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: SPA 310, and SPA 311. Permission of instructor for students who did not receive B or better in SPA 310 (3 hours).
SPA 464: Contemporary Spanish-American Studies (Subtitle required)
A topics course in 20th century Latin American literature and culture. Special emphasis on the interaction between literature, historical and social developments, and popular culture. Taught in Spanish. May be repeated under different titles to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: SPA 310, and SPA 311. Permission of instructor for students who did not receive B or better in SPA 310 (3 hours).
SPA 474: Topics in Hispanic Literature (Subtitle required) (Top)
Reading and analysis of Hispanic literature and culture organized by topics. The course may cover multiple genres, authors, periods, regions, or topics. Prereq: SPA 310, and SPA 311. Permission of instructor for students who did not receive B or better in SPA 310 (3 hours).
SPA 500: Studies in Hispanic Literature, Language and Culture (Subtitle required)
Intensive study of an author, genre, period, or movement of Hispanic literature, or an aspect of Hispanic linguistics or culture. Taught in Spanish. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under different subtitles. Prereq: Three credits of Spanish on 300 level, or equivalent.(3 hours)
SPA 501: Spanish Phonetics, Pronunciation and Phonemics
Introduction to Spanish descriptive linguistics with intensive study of variant speech sounds and established norms in the major cultural areas of the Hispanic worlds with discussions of the theory and isolation of phonemes. Prereq: SPA 211 or consent of instructor. (3 hours).