Course Catalog

Spanish

101-102, 201. Spanish for Proficiency 1, 2 and 3. Introductory skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish within the context of contemporary Spanish speaking cultures. A lab is required. (102 has a prerequisite of 101 or 1-2 years in high school, 201 has a prerequisite of 102 or equivalent.) Three hours each semester.

190. Special Topics.

202. Gateway to Advanced Spanish.
Composition, conversation, reading, phonetics, and grammar review through the living language and culture. Prerequisite: Spanish 201 or equivalent. Three hours.

205. Phonetics and Dialectology.
A study of sound production, phonetic transcription, and dialectical features of the Spanish language. Emphasis on improving pronunciation through class and laboratory work. Prerequisite: Spanish 102. Three hours.

209. Film in Spanish.
A study of culture, history, and language through film. Emphasis on listening, speaking, and cultural awareness. Course taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 202 or permission of instructor. Three hours.

210. Spanish Vocabulary in Context.
This course features comprehensive review and vocabulary building through creative student input, role plays, and other contextual uses of vocabulary designed to improve elementary and intermediate proficiency levels. Course taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 102. Three hours.

213. Ideas and Cultures: Latin America.
A study of the major historical, social, and geographical actors which shape contemporary Latin American culture. Course taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 202 or permission of instructor. Three hours.

214. Ideas and Cultures: Spain.
A study of the major historical, social, and geographical factors which shape contemporary Spanish culture. Course taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 202 or permission of instructor. Three hours.

215. Latin American Studies.
An overview of the political and social movements in Latin America emphasizing Central America. Course is taught in English. Prerequisite: None. Three hours.

216. Contemporary Spain.
A study of culture, history and language through native sources readily available during study abroad. Emphasis on self-reflection and cultural awareness. Course taught in English. Three hours.

304. Advanced Composition and Creative Writing.
Emphasis on all stages of writing from brainstorming to research methods including creative writing and writing for personal use. Course taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish

302. Three hours.

305. Introduction to Literature in Spanish.
This course prepares students for more advanced courses in literature by studying different genres, literary periods and movements, including essays and poetry. Readings and discussions in Spanish. Three hours.

307. Cultural Topics in the Hispanic World.
Theme-based courses which include readings, personal research, and media. Emphasis on discussions, student-centered projects and exploration of cultural ideology. Course taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 302. Three hours.

310. Topics in Latin American Literature.
Topical readings in Latin American literature may include Revolution, Poverty, Social Justice, and Structure of society, among others. Course may be repeated as content changes. Course taught in Spanish. Three hours.

311. Topics in Spanish Literature.
Topical readings from Spanish literature may include the Spanish Civil War, Contemporary Spanish Society, Detective Fiction, among others. Course may be repeated as content changes. Course taught in Spanish. Three hours.

360. Tutorial Internship.
Testing, tutoring, lecturing and leading of discussion groups in selected Spanish courses. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and invitation by the instructor. Does not count toward the Spanish major. One to three hours.

390. Special Topics.

Last Updated: 6/10/09