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Courses
Undergraduate
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. Equivalent to SPAN 110.
Continuation of SPAN 101. Notes: Students may not receive credit for SPAN 102 and SPAN 115 or 110. Equivalent to SPAN 110, SPAN 115.
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. Equivalent to SPAN 101, SPAN 102, SPAN 115.
Reviews elements for students who have studied Spanish previously. Equivalent to SPAN 102, SPAN 110.
Further development of skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. SPAN 201 and 202 must be taken in sequence. Limited to three attempts.
Application of skills to reading, composition, and discussion. Equivalent to SPAN 212.
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. Equivalent to SPAN 202.
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. Equivalent to SPAN 202.
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. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 9 credits.
Study of individual and societal aspects of multilingualism including language choice, linguistic maintenance and shift, code-switching, language planning, educational policy, and representations of multilingualism. Interdisciplinary approach emphasizes the social and political aspects of multilingualism, as well as the relationship of language to cultural, ethnoracial, and national identities and categories. Limited to three attempts.
In-depth review of Spanish grammar and syntax. Extensive practice in controlled and free writing with emphasis on fundamental difficulties and points of interference that exist between English and Spanish. Limited to three attempts.
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. Equivalent to SPAN 309, SPAN 315.
Continuation of SPAN 305. Equivalent to SPAN 309, SPAN 315.
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. Equivalent to SPAN 305, SPAN 306, SPAN 315.
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. Equivalent to SPAN 305, SPAN 306, SPAN 309.
History, culture, economic and social development, and scientific and artistic achievements that have contributed to the formation of modern Spain. Equivalent to SPAN 461.
History, culture, economic and social development, and scientific and artistic achievements that have contributed to the formation of modern Latin America. Equivalent to SPAN 466.
History, culture, economic and social development, and scientific and artistic achievements that have contributed to the formation of modern Spain. Limited to three attempts.
Study at an academic institution in a Spanish-speaking country including classroom studies with professors from the host country and field experiences. Limited to three attempts.
Study of the works of major Hispanic writers in translation. Writers studied vary. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 credits.
Introduces key themes and trends in Spanish-language literature and culture in the global context. Content varies across texts, media or other cultural practices. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Study of selected topics in Spanish or Latin American literature. Writers and topics vary. Notes: Designed for students who are not pursuing a concentration in Spanish. May be repeated when topic is different. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 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 Latin American and/or Latino histories and cultures. Current events, films, literary texts, and popular culture reflecting issues of Latin Americans and/or Latinos serve as catalysts for class discussions, oral presentations, and debates. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 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. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Development of oral expression on topics of current interest and everyday situations, including written assignments. Limited to three attempts.
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. Limited to three attempts.
Introduces the study of film as an art form and the academic discipline of film studies as they relate to the Spanish-speaking world. Focuses on students' acquisition of knowledge on the material and principles of film form and their practice in film analysis of discrete Spanish language films and film genres of significance within the 20th and 21st centuries. Limited to three attempts.
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. Limited to three attempts.
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. Limited to three attempts.
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. Limited to three attempts.
Explores comparative studies of a topic through literary works written in at least two different languages. All material provided in translation. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Advanced study of the language needed for use in a specific profession, such as translation, business, social service, or health professions. Notes: May be repeated when profession differs. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Research and analysis of a selected problem in literature or linguistics in consultation with a department member. Notes: Maximum of 6 credits of independent study may be applied to fulfillment of requirements for the major. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 credits.
Research and analysis of a selected problem in literature or linguistics in consultation with a department member. Notes: Maximum of 6 credits of independent study may be applied to fulfillment of requirements for the major. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 credits.
Covers sociopolitical and sociolinguistic issues including the demographics and history of Spanish-speakers in the US. Provides a foundation in issues such as language variation; language and identity; intersections among race, ethnicity, and language; official language policies; the representation of Spanish in the media; and language diversity in education. Limited to three attempts.
Development of skills required in writing Spanish. Guided and original compositions. Grammatical structures reviewed and supplemented with individual corrections. Limited to three attempts.
Introduction to the history, theory, analysis, and practice of Spanish-English and English-Spanish translation. Includes literal versus free translation; denotation and connotation; regional and social variation; intercultural pragmatic differences; interlanguage influence and calques; and genre and audience. Hands-on experience with literary works, newspaper articles, and advertisements, as well as legal, medical, and technical documents. Limited to three attempts.
Survey of Spanish culture and civilization from the pre-Roman era to the 20th century. Equivalent to SPAN 321.
Introduction to the study of Latin American civilization and culture from the pre-Columbian era to the 20th century. Equivalent to SPAN 322.
Introduction to the analysis of the Spanish sound system, both phonetics and phonology. Topics include the articulatory system, sound production, the classification of vowels and consonants, phonetic transcription, the mental representation of sounds, variation and accent, and processes of sound change, among others. Limited to three attempts.
Investigates the knowledge Spanish speakers possess that enables them to understand and create expressions they have not heard before. Studies the system unconsciously used by Spanish speakers and writers to connect situations in the real world to the words and sentences that express each situation. Provides opportunities to analyze samples of language in actual use. Limited to three attempts.
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. Limited to three attempts.
Study of a selected theme in Hispanic literature, culture, or linguistics. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 credits.
Study of a selected theme in Hispanic literature, culture, or linguistics. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 credits.
Critical examination of the significance of mass media and/or popular culture for the development of Spanish-speaking nation-states in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. Forms studied may include but are not limited to: Newspapers, popular novels, lithography, photography, radio, film, television, public art, sport, performance, digital media. Students will use readings in critical theory to explore ways in which forms of mass and popular culture connect to social imaginaries. Enhancement of advanced analytical skills in Spanish through different modules of lecture, reading, discussion, and writing. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Examines the main periods, trends, genres, and most representative works of the Spanish peninsular literature from its beginnings to the end of the Golden Age. Limited to three attempts.
Examines the main periods, trends, genres, and most representative works of Spanish peninsular literature from the 18th century to the contemporary period. Limited to three attempts.
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. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
An interdisciplinary examination and discussion of major topics in literary texts and cultural practices of Latin America from pre-colonial times to the mid-19th century. Limited to three attempts.
Interdisciplinary examination and discussion of major topics in literary texts and cultural practices of Latin America from the late 19th century to the present. Limited to three attempts.
Survey of the literature of Spanish America. Study of texts that are representative of the colonial, romantic, modernista, avant garde, and contemporary periods. Limited to three attempts.
Qualified students work with area schools, social service programs, government agencies, interest groups, museums, or corporations. Specific arrangements must be made with, and approved by, a member of the Spanish faculty during the semester prior to enrollment. Limited to three attempts.
First semester involves weekly meetings with a faculty member to discuss readings from a comprehensive list prepared by the Spanish faculty. In the second semester, independent research and completion of an honors essay under the supervision of a member of the Spanish faculty are required. Limited to three attempts.
Students meeting these requirements are admitted to candidacy on submission of a letter of application to the department Honors Committee in the second half of the junior year. A faculty recommendation and an interview by the Honors Committee are also required. First semester involves weekly meetings with a faculty member to discuss readings from a comprehensive list prepared by the Spanish faculty. In the second semester, independent research and completion of an honors essay under the supervision of a member of the Spanish faculty are required. Limited to three attempts.
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. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 9 credits.
Study of selected topics in Spanish or Latin American literature. Writers and topics vary. Notes: Designed for students who are not pursuing a concentration in Spanish. May be repeated when topic is different. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 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 Latin American and/or Latino histories and cultures. Current events, films, literary texts, and popular culture reflecting issues of Latin Americans and/or Latinos serve as catalysts for class discussions, oral presentations, and debates. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Study of a selected theme in Hispanic literature, culture, or linguistics. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 credits.
Examines the main periods, trends, genres, and most representative works of the Spanish peninsular literature from its beginnings to the end of the Golden Age. Limited to three attempts.
Graduate
Overview of the field of heritage language education, Including consideration of the linguistic and sociocultural characteristics of heritage language students, empirical research on heritage language education, and a range of instructional approaches, including critical pedagogy. May not be repeated for credit.
Study of the evolution of the Spanish language from its origins in Vulgar Latin to its present varieties. Includes consideration of social and political as well as linguistic factors in language change. May not be repeated for credit.
Analysis of Spanish grammar as a basis for teaching language skills. Terminology and methodology for the teaching of syntax are stressed. May not be repeated for credit.
Introduction to sociolinguistics with emphasis on bilingualism and language contact in the Spanish-speaking world including the United States. May not be repeated for credit.
Explores the linguistic dimensions of Spanish in order to understand the pedagogical needs of heritage and second language learners. Covers the key areas of linguistics: phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and pragmatics with an emphasis on sociolinguistic variation. Includes analysis of learner speech, discussion of learner challenges, and the application of key concepts to language learning and teaching. May not be repeated for credit.
Advanced study of the Spanish language to aid multilingual students and teachers in developing their writing skills in multimodal contexts. Addresses the most frequent challenges of writing through intensive practice in multiple genres and mediums. Students gain a critical understanding of translingual practices and refine the ability to create multimodal texts. May not be repeated for credit.
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. May not be repeated for credit.
Introduction to critical perspectives on mass media in Spanish-speaking world. Course engages regions (Spain, Latin America, Latin@ United States) according to faculty specialty. Includes contextualization of media in nineteenth and twentieth-century historical processes and readings in critical theory. Develops graduate-level oral, written, and research skills in Spanish. May not be repeated for credit.
Study of a major work or a literary genre of this period. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 9 credits.
Study of a literary movement or selected authors of the Spanish Renaissance. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 9 credits.
Study of a literary genre or a major author of Spanish literature of the Golden Age. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 9 credits.
Study of a writer, genre, theme, or movement of this period. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 9 credits.
Examines contemporary trends in film and television studios, including film theory, the archival turn, and ethnographies of television reception, as they relate to the film and television cultures of the rich and diverse regions of Latin America. Notes: Open to graduate students and advanced undergraduates with the permission of the instructor. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Study of major writers in a particular generation or movement. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 9 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. May be repeated within the term.
Analysis of language ideologies and politics of language as well as language policy in Latin America, Spain and the US. Includes study of language policies in public and private domains, including education, government and employment. May not be repeated for credit.
Multi-faceted introduction to the scholarly study of theory, research, and practice in learning and teaching Spanish. Includes application and critical analysis of different methods of instruction and curriculum design. May not be repeated for credit.
Critical approaches to teaching culture in K-16 bilingual, heritage Spanish and mixed classrooms. Students will study critical perspectives on culture’s role in social identity construction in the disciplines of Spanish-language linguistics and literary | cultural studies, and apply these to the creation of task-based, technology-enhanced and differentiated learning materials. May not be repeated for credit.
Introduction to teaching world languages within a social justice framework with a focus on Spanish. Students examine the intersections between language and race, ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality in language education and apply principles of critical pedagogy to design materials and assess outcomes for heritage and second language learners. May not be repeated for credit.
Advanced work in translation of selected texts from diverse fields. Comparative terminology, sight translation, and precis writing. Emphasis on the function and technique of documentation in translation. Translation from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish. May not be repeated for credit.
Study of 20th-century cultural, social, and political institutions in Spain and Spanish America with emphasis on language and terminology used to describe their functions, regulations, and conditions. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. Equivalent to SPAN 680.
This course considers the linguistic and social outcomes that occur when two or more languages come into contact across the Spanish-speaking world. Students will examine how attitudes, identities, and ideologies shape multilingual communities and they will draw on the predominant theories and taxonomies within the field of language contact to explore a wide range of linguistic outcomes of contact, including lexical borrowing, convergence, code-switching, and creoles. May not be repeated for credit.
Introduction to the policies, practices, and outcomes of bilingual education in Spanish-speaking contexts including the United States, Latin America, and Spain. Students build critical understanding of the sociohistorical, sociocultural, and sociopolitical parameters of bilingual education and apply pedagogical concepts that support bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural development for language minority and language majority learner populations. May not be repeated for credit.
Study of Don Quixote and major critical approaches to the work. May not be repeated for credit.
Study of major dramatists in the generation of 1898 and contemporary theater. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 9 credits.
Study of major writer, theme, or movement in novel or essay. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 9 credits.
Study of a selected theme, movement, or author in the novel, short story, or essay. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 9 credits.
Comparative analysis of a literary theme or style in relation to other media (painting, architecture, film) for an integral understanding of the arts. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 9 credits.
Study of literature, linguistics, and culture in relation to historical, social, political, educational and/or economic context(s) in Spain, Latin America and/or the United States. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 9 credits.
Study of major ideological-philosophical themes and their artistic expression in literature. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 9 credits.
Introduction to the policies, practices, and outcomes of bilingual education in Spanish-speaking contexts including the United States, Latin America, and Spain. Students build critical understanding of the sociohistorical, sociocultural, and sociopolitical parameters of bilingual education and apply pedagogical concepts that support bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural development for language minority and language majority learner populations. May not be repeated for credit.
Open only to degree students who have completed at least 18 credits. Reading and research on a specific project under the direction of a department member. Oral or written report required. May not be repeated for credit.
SPAN 799:
Thesis (1-6 Credits)
Master's thesis research and writing under direction of faculty committee. Students must register for 3 credits in the first semester of SPAN 799 and maintain continuous enrollment until completion of thesis. Credits are awarded upon completion. May be repeated within the degree.
Studies designed by student's discipline director and approved by student's doctoral committee that prepare student for research and writing in area of interest in discipline. May be repeated within the degree.
