DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Spanish Course Descriptions

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SPN 141 Elementary Spanish I. [SPAN 1411] For students who have had no previous instruction in Spanish. Introduction to Spanish pronunciation, vocabulary, and basic language codes stressing an oral approach to the language with special emphasis on conversation and oral drill. Two one-hour language laboratory periods weekly are required. For non-native speakers of Spanish. Native Spanish speakers should take the CLEP or register for 264. Credit 4.

SPN 142 Elementary Spanish II. [SPAN 1412] This course is a continuation of SPN 141. Language codes with more complexity are discussed and drilled. Stress is placed on aural and oral skills. Two one-hour language laboratory periods weekly are required. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPN 141 or equivalent. For non-native speakers of Spanish. Native Spanish speakers should take the CLEP or register for 264. Credit 4.

SPN 263 Intermediate Spanish I. [SPAN 2311] Readings of medium difficulty are used as a basis for reading and aural comprehension as well as for oral communication. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPN 142 or equivalent. For non-native speakers of Spanish. Native Spanish speakers should take the CLEP or register for 264. Credit 3.

SPN 264 Intermediate Spanish II. [SPAN 2312] Continuation of SPN 263 with special emphasis on practical needs for communication. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPN 263 or equivalent. A section may be reserved for native Spanish speakers. Credit 3.

SPN 361 Spanish Grammar and Composition. Study of the syntactical and morphological characteristics of the Spanish language with emphasis on developing the ability to write in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPN 264, the equivalent of SPN 264, or consent of instructor. Credit 3.

SPN 362 Survey of Spanish Literature I. A study of the development of the literature of Spain from the Middle Ages to the 18th century. Various eras, genres, and authors are studied. Prerequisite: SPN 361, the equivalent of SPN 361, or consent of the Coordinator or Chair. Credit 3.

SPN 363 Survey of Spanish Literature II. Will focus on the literature of Spain beginning with the eighteenth century to the present. Masterworks from genres of drama, poetry, and prose will be read, discussed in Spanish and analyzed in written reports. Prerequisite: SPN 361, the equivalent of SPN 361, or consent of the Coordinator or Chair. Credit 3.

SPN 365 Modern Spanish Short Story. Study of selected short stories written by prominent Spanish authors since 1950. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in SPN 264 (or equivalent). Credit 3.

SPN 367 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics and Phonology. A study of descriptive, applied, and contrastive linguistics. Prerequisite: SPN 361, 368, or the consent of the Coordinator or Chair. Credit 3.

SPN 368 Conversational Spanish I. Emphasis is placed on extemporaneous speaking and conversation. Reading materials from Spanish speaking countries will be included as a basis for conversation and composition. This course cannot be taken for credit by native Spanish speakers. Prerequisite: SPN 264, the equivalent of SPN 264, or consent of instructor. Credit 3.

SPN 369 Conversational Spanish II. Emphasis is placed on extemporaneous speaking and conversation. Reading materials from Spanish speaking countries will be included as a basis for conversation and composition. Prerequisite: SPN 361,368 or consent of instructor. Credit 3.

SPN 370 Spanish for Business. Study of business terminology in Spanish related to banking, accounting, international trade, marketing, management, and finance and of cultural aspects of Latin America and Spain, with practice in speaking, reading and translating business Spanish. Prerequisites: Grade of C of better in SPN 264 (or equivalent). Credit 3.

SPN 371 Spanish for Criminal Justice. Study of Spanish and Spanish-related issues and topics for Criminal Justice, criminology, law enforcement, and Sociology. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPN 264 (or equivalent). Credit 3.

SPN 374 Introduction to The Literature of Spanish America. Study of the texts of Spanish-American writers from the Conquest to the present with emphasis given to the historical, cultural, and political factors which influenced their writing. Instruction is in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPN 361, the equivalent of SPN 361, or consent of instructor. Credit 3.

SPN 375 Genres in Spanish-American Literature. Studies of themes and techniques of outstanding Spanish- American poets, dramatists or novelists. Prerequisite: SPN 361, 368 or the consent of the instructor. Credit 3.

SPN 376 The Mexican Short Story. A study of the short story form in Mexico, particularly from the years 1934 to the present. Students will read and analyze short stories and discuss them in Spanish in class. They will also keep a daily diary, in Spanish, using vocabulary from the stories. Each student will also have an individual project. A midterm and a final examination will be required. Prerequisite: SPN 361 or permission of the instructor. Credit. 3.

SPN 380 Spanish Culture and Civilization. An overview of the culture and civilization of Spain. Prerequisite: SPN 264, the equivalent of SPN 264, or consent of instructor. Credit 3.

SPN 385 Spanish Presence in the New World. A study of the culture and civilization of the Spanish-speaking areas of the Americas. Prerequisite: SPN 264, the equivalent of SPN 264, or consent of instructor. Credit 3.

SPN 460 Don Quijote. Analysis of the counter-reformation masterpiece by Miguel de Cervantes, with special attention to the author’s experimentation with various literary genres of his epoch to create the ‘first modern novel.” Prerequisites: SPN 369; SPN 461 or consent of instructor. Credit 3.

SPN 461 Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition. An in-depth study of the usage of the Spanish language as it relates to creative writing and scholarly reports. Prerequisite: SPN 361 or consent of instructor. Credit 3.

SPN 464 Spanish-American Prose. A study of selected authors, short stories, essays, or novels. Emphasis on themes, techniques, and current literary themes. Prerequisite: SPN 361, 368, the equivalent, or consent of instructor. Credit 3.

SPN 470 Seminar in Selected Topics in Literature, Language, or Civilization. An in-depth study of a selected topic. The topic to be explored will change from year to year. This course may be repeated for credit as the content varies. Prerequisite: advanced standing in Spanish. Credit 3.

SPN 475 Individual Readings in Spanish. Designed for the individual student who may need to study a particular era, genre, or author. Enrollment in this course is restricted. Credit 3.

SPN 486 Contemporary Spanish Peninsular Literature. A study of selected works by contemporary peninsular writers. Prerequisite: SPN 361, 368, the equivalent, or consent of instructor. Credit 3.

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