Allows students to deepen their understanding of Spanish and English as they consider how best to translate structures, words, text, and discourse styles unique to each respective language while simultaneously acquiring a valuable and highly marketable skill. Translation tasks will be primarily from Spanish to English. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in certain programs, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.

An introduction to the analysis and interpretation of cinema in general and Spanish cinema in particular. Open to majors and non-majors. The course will focus on films from the Spanish schools of cinema which will be studied in their social, political and cultural context and introduce students to basic critical vocabulary. Viewing of films (with English subtitles) outside of class is required. Class lectures in English; sections in English or Spanish depending on the language ability of the student. Course cannot be repeated.

May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.

A community- or field-based experience in Spanish under the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of 15 credits. PASS/FAIL ONLY. Approval of A&S Dean required for credits above six per semester.

This course is designed to emphasize early attention to pronunciation and oral fluency by introducing students to Spanish phonetics. It provides intensive practice in oral Spanish so that students increase and maintain oral fluency in Spanish by emphasizing refinement of intonation and pronunciation. The class will be conducted entirely in Spanish.

Offers a diachronical overview of the importance of the Spanish language. Connects historical facts to the development of Spanish to a world language. Investigates the role of Spanish in the international organizations and in the media.

Readings and discussion of issues in Spanish linguistics and the teaching of Spanish. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 credits taught under different subtitles.

An introduction to sociolinguistic theory and its application to issues related to Spanish in Spain, Latin America, and the United States. It will focus on both quantitative and qualitative research on language variation and language contact in the Spanish-speaking world.

Readings and discussion of Spanish literature from the 13th century through the 15th century. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 credits when taught under different subtitles.

Special and intensive study of selected topics in contemporary Spanish literature and culture. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 credits when taught under different subtitles.