Courses and Syllabi
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Fall 2026
Undergraduate
SPAN 101: Elementary Spanish I (3 Credits)
For students with no knowledge of Spanish. Introduction to Spanish, including elements of grammar, vocabulary, oral skills, listening comprehension, and reading. Notes: Students may not receive credit for SPAN 101 and SPAN 110. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to SPAN 110.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Spanish
SPAN 102: Elementary Spanish II (3 Credits)
Continuation of SPAN 101. Notes: Students may not receive credit for SPAN 102 and SPAN 115 or 110. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to SPAN 110, SPAN 115.
Recommended Prerequisite: SPAN 101, appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Spanish
3 Sections Currently Scheduled
- SPAN 102 - 001: Elementary Spanish II — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW - Music Theater Building 1004
- SPAN 102 - DL1: Elementary Spanish II - Online
- SPAN 102 - DL2: Elementary Spanish II — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW - Online
SPAN 110: Elementary Spanish (6 Credits)
Introduces elements of grammar, vocabulary, oral skills, listening comprehension, and reading. Notes: Students may not receive credit for SPAN 110 and SPAN 101, 102, or 115. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to SPAN 101, SPAN 102, SPAN 115.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Spanish
3 Sections Currently Scheduled
- SPAN 110 - 001: Elementary Spanish — 09:30 AM to 11:20 AM MWF - Angel Cabrera Global Center 1302A
- SPAN 110 - DL2: Elementary Spanish — Paola Enríquez Duque - Online
- SPAN 110 - DL3: Elementary Spanish — Carla F Burns - Online
SPAN 115: Review of Elementary Spanish (3 Credits)
Reviews elements for students who have studied Spanish previously. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to SPAN 102, SPAN 110.
Recommended Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score, or permission of department.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Spanish
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- SPAN 115 - 001: Review of Elementary Spanish — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW - Music Theater Building 1002
SPAN 201: Intermediate Spanish I (3 Credits)
Further development of skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. SPAN 201 and 202 must be taken in sequence. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: SPAN 102, 110, 115, appropriate placement score or permission of department.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Spanish
SPAN 212: Intermediate Spanish II: Local and Global Contexts (3 Credits)
Intermediate, content-based course focused on students’ use of Spanish in community and professional contexts. Cultural topics relevant to living and working in local and global Spanish-speaking communities provide a structure for students' oral, reading and written language development in the language. Critical approaches to the study of Spanish and Spanish-language culture give students the methodological foundation for advanced courses in Spanish at the University. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: SPAN 201, permission of instructor or appropriate score on the placement test.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Fulfills Frgn Lng requirment, Taught in Spanish
SPAN 215: Intermediate Spanish for Heritage Speakers (3 Credits)
Builds on the linguistic resources and sociocultural knowledge of intermediate heritage speakers of Spanish as they prepare for courses at the advanced level. Students will develop their oral and written expression through regular exposure to Spanish-language texts, films, digital media, music, and visual art. Students will also cultivate their critical understanding of the significance of language and other forms of culture for Spanish-language communities. The course is designed to give students multiple opportunities for personal reflection on issues concerning language and identity. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to SPAN 202.
Recommended Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test score or permission of instructor
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Fulfills Frgn Lng requirment, Taught in Spanish
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- SPAN 215 - 001: Interm Span for Herit Speakers — Paola Enríquez Duque — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - Thompson Hall 2021
FRLN 330: Topics in World Literature (3 Credits)
Major works of world literature with varying perspectives and topics, such as specific cultures, histories, myths, or music and the arts, as represented in literature. Notes: May be repeated when topic differs with permission of department. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 9 credits.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Literature
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: ENGH 101 and 45 credits or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- FRLN 330 - 001: Blk & Min Cltrs in Arabic Lit — Naglaa F Mahmoud Hussein — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM R - Planetary Hall - Hybrid
SPAN 305: Spanish in Context I (3 Credits)
Integrated content-based approach to the study of Spanish, designed to promote oral and written abilities, as well as critical understanding of Latin American, Latino, and/or Spanish histories and cultures. Includes vocabulary-building activities, grammar review and practice, assigned readings in a variety of genres, critical cultural analysis, in-class discussions, written essays, and the viewing of films. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to SPAN 309, SPAN 315.
Recommended Prerequisite: SPAN 202, SPAN 212, or SPAN 215, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Spanish
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- SPAN 305 - 001: Spanish in Context I — Paola Enríquez Duque — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR - Thompson Hall 2021
SPAN 306: Spanish in Context II (3 Credits)
Continuation of SPAN 305. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to SPAN 309, SPAN 315.
Recommended Prerequisite: SPAN 305, or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Spanish
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- SPAN 306 - 002: Spanish in Context II — Colleen A Sweet — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - Thompson Hall 2022
SPAN 309: Intensive Spanish in Context (6 Credits)
Intensive content-based approach to the study of Spanish, designed to promote oral and written abilities, as well as critical understanding of Latin American, Latino, and/or Spanish histories and cultures. Includes vocabulary-building activities, grammar review and practice, assigned readings in a variety of genres, critical cultural analysis, in-class discussions, written essays, and the viewing of films. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to SPAN 305, SPAN 306, SPAN 315.
Recommended Prerequisite: SPAN 202, SPAN 212, or SPAN 215, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Spanish
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- SPAN 309 - 001: Intensive Spanish in Context — Alexia D Vikis — 04:30 PM to 06:20 PM MW - Horizon Hall 5008 - Hybrid
SPAN 315: Spanish in Context for Heritage Speakers (3 Credits)
Designed for students who have some communicative ability in Spanish, normally acquired in the home, who want to improve their reading and writing abilities while developing a critical understanding of Latin American, Latino, and/or Spanish histories and cultures. Course components include orthography and vocabulary activities, grammar review and practice, assigned readings in a variety of genres, critical cultural analysis, in-class discussions, written essays, and the viewing of films. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to SPAN 305, SPAN 306, SPAN 309.
Recommended Prerequisite: SPAN 215, appropriate placement score or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Spanish
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- SPAN 315 - 001: Span in Contx for Herit Speake — Claudia B Webb — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - Thompson Hall 1018
SPAN 325: Major Hispanic Writers (3 Credits)
Study of the works of major Hispanic writers in translation. Writers studied vary. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 credits.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Literature
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: ENGH 101 or equivalent.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- SPAN 325 - DL1: Gabriel Garcia Marquez — Antonio Carreño-Rodríguez — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW - Online
SPAN 336: Topics for Proficiency: Spain (3 Credits)
Integrated content-based approach to conversational Spanish. Designed to promote increased confidence and fluency in both formal and informal Spanish registers, as well as critical understanding of Spanish history and culture. Current events, films, literary texts and popular culture reflecting Spanish issues serve as catalysts for class discussions, oral presentations and debates. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: SPAN 202, SPAN 212, or SPAN 215, or permission of instructor
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Spanish
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- SPAN 336 - DL3: Spain Through Film — Antonio Carreño-Rodríguez — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM MW - Online
SPAN 370: Spanish Writing and Stylistics (3 Credits)
Improves writing skills by covering formal and stylistic concepts of the Spanish language. Includes practice and exposure to different textual genres in an interdisciplinary fashion. Includes common doubts concerning spelling, expression, and style; business Spanish; journalistic Spanish; academic Spanish; and creative writing. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Writing Intensive in Major
Recommended Prerequisite: SPAN 306 or 309, or SPAN 315, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Spanish
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- SPAN 370 - 001: Spanish Writing and Stylistics — Patricia Gómez Gómez — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR - Horizon Hall 5012
- SPAN 370 - DL1: Spanish Writing and Stylistics — Alexia D Vikis - Online
SPAN 385: Introduction to Spanish Linguistics (3 Credits)
Introduces the study of Spanish linguistics, including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, pragmatics, historical linguistics, and sociolinguistics. Combines discussion of theoretical issues with linguistic analysis of Spanish. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: SPAN 370 (may be enrolled concurrently) or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Spanish
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- SPAN 385 - 001: Intro to Spanish Linguistics — Patricia Gómez Gómez — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - Horizon Hall 5008
SPAN 390: Introduction to Hispanic Literary Analysis (3 Credits)
Required course that prepares students for the study of Hispanic literatures. Introduces basic terminology of literary analysis and provides practice in the examination of texts in the major genres: poetry, narrative, and drama. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: SPAN 370 (may be enrolled concurrently) or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Spanish
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- SPAN 390 - 002: Intro Lit & Cult Analysis — Colleen A Sweet — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR - Music Theater Building 1002
SPAN 476: Teaching Spanish in the United States (3 Credits)
Introduction to second language acquisition theory and research, and the application to teaching Spanish as a second language and a heritage language. Includes a discussion of sociocultural and political issues surrounding the teaching of Spanish in the United States. Covers learning objectives, critical pedagogy, course design, grammar instruction, task-based language teaching, computer-assisted language learning, materials evaluation, and assessment. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: SPAN 385, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Spanish
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- SPAN 476 - DL2: Teaching Spanish in the U.S. — Ellen Johnson Serafini — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM M - Online
SPAN 485: Topics in Community-Based Spanish (3 Credits)
Combined classroom and community-based learning experience with a focus on historical, social, cultural, political, and linguistic aspects of Spanish in the community. Topics change each semester and include education, immigration, healthcare, and language policy, among others. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Specialized Designation: Mason Impact., Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: SPAN 385, advanced ability in Spanish, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Spanish
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- SPAN 485 - 001: Spanish in Healthcare — Carrie Bonilla — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR - Horizon Hall 5008
SPAN 495: Introduction to Latina/o Studies (3 Credits)
Interdisciplinary approach to the study of U.S. Latina/o cultural production, designed to promote critical thinking in understanding Latina/o histories, literatures, and cultures. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: SPAN 370, SPAN 390, or a minimum of 3 credits at the 400-level. It is recommended that student enroll after completing 85 credits.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Spanish
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- SPAN 495 - DL1: Introducti to Latina/o Studies — Ricardo F Vivancos-Pérez - Online
FRLN 330: Topics in World Literature (3 Credits)
Major works of world literature with varying perspectives and topics, such as specific cultures, histories, myths, or music and the arts, as represented in literature. Notes: May be repeated when topic differs with permission of department. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 9 credits.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Literature
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: ENGH 101 and 45 credits or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- FRLN 330 - 001: Blk & Min Cltrs in Arabic Lit — Naglaa F Mahmoud Hussein — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM R - Planetary Hall - Hybrid
Graduate
SPAN 510: Methods of Literary and Cultural Studies (3 Credits)
Introduces students to the fundamental techniques of literary and cultural analysis and to the major principles of various schools of crtiticism. Additionally, students will be exposed to basic methods and materials of research. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the master's program in foreign language or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- SPAN 510 - DL2: Method of Lit and Cult Studies — Ricardo F Vivancos-Pérez - Online
SPAN 551: Special Topics in Spanish (3 Credits)
Special studies in Spanish or Latin American language, literature, or culture. Specific topics are announced in advance. Notes: May be repeated for credit with permission of department. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the term.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- SPAN 551 - DL2: Teaching Spanish in the US — Ellen Johnson Serafini — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM M - Online