Spanish (SPAN)

SPAN 1311  Elementary Spanish I  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

An introductory course teaching the fundamentals of Spanish in order to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities.

Restrictions: Graduate level students may not enroll.

SPAN 1312  Elementary Spanish II  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

Continuation of SPAN 1311.

Prerequisites: SPAN 1311 or department approval.

Restrictions: Graduate level students may not enroll.

SPAN 1313  Spanish Heritage Learners I  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

This beginning-level Spanish course is designed for students who grew up in an environment where Spanish was spoken frequently and are oftentimes capable of understanding spoken Spanish. This course will build upon students’ prior knowledge and skills to expand their ability to communicate in a wide variety of contexts.

Prerequisites: Placement test or instructor permission.

Restrictions: Graduate level students may not enroll.

SPAN 1315  Spanish Heritage Learners II  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

This Spanish Heritage Learners course is designed for students who have developed some basic Spanish proficiency from previous classes and/or from community experiences. The primary purpose of the course is to identify and expand on students’ bilingual range through grammar review, vocabulary building, spelling and punctuation, and the development of composition skills.

Prerequisites: SPAN 1311, SPAN 1313, placement test, or instructor permission.

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SPAN 2311  Intermediate Spanish I  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

A review of Spanish grammar and expansion of basic language skills. Selected readings by Hispanic writers. Conducted in Spanish. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, Math, and Writing

Prerequisites: SPAN 1312 or two or more years of high school Spanish with departmental approval.

Restrictions: Graduate level students may not enroll.

SPAN 2312  Intermediate Spanish II  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

Continuation of SPAN 2311. Conducted in Spanish. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, Math, and Writing

Prerequisites: SPAN 2311 or SPAN 2313.

Restrictions: Graduate level students may not enroll.

SPAN 2313  Spanish Heritage Learners III  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

Spanish for Heritage Learners III will focus on the development of academic reading and writing skills, conversation skills, and intercultural competency to develop bilingual and bicultural literacy.

Prerequisites: Instructor approval or placement test.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate level students.

SPAN 2315  Spanish Heritage Learners IV  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

Spanish for Heritage Learners IV continues to focus on the development of academic reading and writing skills, conversation skills, and intercultural competency to develop bilingual and bicultural literacy. The course emphasizes the role of students as storytellers and communicators within their communities.

Prerequisites: Instructor approval or placement test.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate level students.

SPAN 2320  Intro to Spanish Lang-Literat  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

This course introduces students to the literature of Spanish-speaking cultures, from the Spanish Peninsula and the Americas. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, Math, and Writing

Prerequisites: ENGL 1301.

Restrictions: Graduate level students may not enroll.

SPAN 2321  Conversational Spanish  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

This course helps students improve their oral and listening communicative abilities in Spanish. A variety of cultural texts, media, and music will serve as the foundation for classroom activities. TSI Restriction(s): Reading

Prerequisites: SPAN 2312 or SPAN 2315.

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SPAN 3301  Advanced Spanish Grammar  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

A review of the basic principles of Spanish grammar to be followed by a detailed study of the finer points of grammar and syntax. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, Math, and Writing

Prerequisites: SPAN 2312 or SPAN 2315.

Restrictions: Graduate level students may not enroll.

SPAN 3302  Writing for Wide Audiences  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

This course explores the language, literature, and culture of the Spanish Speaking world. Students will produce writing in various forms and genres, including literary responses, expository essays, short stories (narrative), chronicle and media writing, while continuing to improve the use of correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, Math, and Writing

Prerequisites: SPAN 2312 or SPAN 2315.

Restrictions: Graduate level students may not enroll.

SPAN 3311  Professional Spanish  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

Enables students to interact and work effectively with the international and domestic Spanish-speaking medical, legal, and business worlds. Emphasizes interaction between both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking professional communities and within the Spanish-speaking professional community. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, Math, and Writing

Prerequisites: SPAN 2312 or SPAN 2315.

Restrictions: Graduate level students may not enroll.

SPAN 3320  Literacy and Language in Latinx Communities  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

This service learning class works with local partners to address issues of literacy and language within Latinx and Spanish-speaking communities. The course will guide students through the process of planning, drafting, and revising writing projects. It examines how race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status impact experiences with language. TSI Restriction(s): Reading

Prerequisites: SPAN 2312 or SPAN 2315.

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SPAN 3321  Survey Spanish Peninsular Lit  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

The history of Spanish literature from its beginning to the present. Conducted in Spanish. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, Math, and Writing

Prerequisites: SPAN 2312 or SPAN 2315.

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SPAN 3331  Latin American Film History  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

An introductory course teaching the history of film production, distribution, and the cinematic practices in Latin America. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, Math, and Writing

Prerequisites: SPAN 2320.

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SPAN 3361  Survey Spanish-American Lit  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

The history of Spanish-American literature from its beginning to the present. Conducted in Spanish. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, Math, and Writing

Prerequisites: SPAN 2312 or SPAN 2315.

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SPAN 4319  Hispanic Culture  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

Survey of Hispanic culture. Main aspects of culture as found in Spain, Spanish America and the Hispanic communities in the U.S.A. Conducted in Spanish. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, and Writing

Prerequisites: SPAN 2312 or SPAN 2315.

Restrictions: Graduate level students may not enroll.

SPAN 4320  Topics in Span Literature  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

Topics in Spanish-American and Spanish Peninsular literature. Conducted in Spanish. May be repeated as topics change. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, and Writing

Prerequisites: SPAN 2312 or SPAN 2315.

Restrictions: Graduate level students may not enroll.

Repeat Status: Course may be repeated 2 time(s).

SPAN 4321  Foreign Language Teaching Method  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

Methods and techniques; fundamental theory and practice; Students micro-teach lessons and prepare teaching materials which emphasize integrating the four language skills for a communicative classroom.

Prerequisites: Instructor Approval TSI Restriction(s): Reading, and Writing

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SPAN 4322  Advanced Spanish Composition  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

This advanced composition course focuses on different types of writing, including, descriptive, argumentative, and narrative genres. TSI Restriction(s): Reading

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SPAN 4323  Special Topics in Language and Culture  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

This course addresses topics related to Spanish and Indigenous languages, as well as Hispanophone, Latinx, and Indigenous culture. Conducted in Spanish. May be repeated as topics change. TSI Restriction(s): Reading

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SPAN 4325  Digital Humanities and Latinx Storytelling  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

This course teaches the fundamentals for designing and completing a digital oral history research project. TSI Restriction(s): Reading

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