• SPAN 1314 Elementary Spanish I

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Focus is on achieving beginning proficiency in Spanish, developing the skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and showing in the interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes. Students learn to use and understand the language necessary for expressing basic needs, wants, and courtesies. Vocabulary and structures for meeting immediate survival needs are practiced. Students begin to gain insights into Hispanic cultural values and patterns of daily life. (Not open to students with more than two years of high school Spanish or with proficiency level above Novice.).

  • SPAN 1324 Elementary Spanish II

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1314.

    The focus of this course is on elementary proficiency in Spanish, continuing to develop the skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and showing in the interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes. Students learn to use and understand the language necessary for expressing basic needs, wants, and courtesies. Vocabulary and structures for meeting immediate survival needs are practiced. Students begin to gain insights into Hispanic cultural values and patterns of daily life.

  • SPAN 2315 Intermediate Spanish

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1324.
    Corequisite(s): SPAN 2115.

    In this immersive and dynamic course, students will refine skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and even presenting in Spanish. They will engage in real-world conversations, ask and answer questions on every topics, and confidently participate in basic conversations. Through interactive activities, lively discussions, and engaging readings, students will also explore the vibrant cultures and histories of the Spanish-speaking world. This accelerated Intermediate Spanish course consists of a 3-credit residential course paired with a 1-credit corequisite lab, which will be completed using software available through the LMS, providing flexibility for students, and preparing them for upper-level Spanish courses.

  • SPAN 3309 Hispanic Narratives Through the Arts

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2314 or SPAN 2324 or equivalent.

    This course explores the Hispana/o experience in the United States, immersing students in its vibrant, expressive culture. Students will engage in the analysis of diverse forms of artistic expression, including films, songs, personal narratives, short stories, poems, rap lyrics, graffiti, and urban muralism. These mediums will serve as lenses through which a wide spectrum of topics will be examined, including ethnic identity and interactions, cultural expectations and experiences, and cultural conventions regarding gender roles. The exploration will unfold within various contexts, encompassing family dynamics, educational settings, social landscapes, and the influences of popular culture.

  • SPAN 3314 Advanced Grammar

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2314 or SPAN 2324 or equivalent.

    Focus is on increasing proficiency in Spanish using the skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and showing in the interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes and on increasing knowledge of the cultures of Spain and the Spanish speaking world. Topics which may be included are literature, the arts, history, and work and leisure activities. Students review the grammar of Spanish as needed to increase proficiency.

  • SPAN 3324 Introduction to Hispanic Literature

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2314 or SPAN 2324 or equivalent.

    Focus is on increasing proficiency in Spanish using the skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and showing in the interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes and on developing cultural knowledge. Students increase their expertise in the analysis and interpretation of the literature of Spain and the Spanish speaking world.

  • SPAN 3335 Spanish Writing Workshop

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2314 or SPAN 2324 or equivalent.

    This course provides students with strategies to write fluently in Spanish. Techniques emphasize the steps of the writing process. Students use self-editing and peer collaboration to produce a portfolio of their work. (Offered also as EDBI 3335.).

  • SPAN 3346 Latin-American Literature

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2314 or SPAN 2324 or equivalent.

    This course centers on the deep analysis of masterpieces of the literature of Latin America. The course may include selected texts from Nobel Prize literature laureates Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Mario Vargas Llosa and Pablo Neruda, among other authors. The learning activities will highlight the significance of the Latin-American literary movement and the ongoing influence of these authors.

  • SPAN 3348 Medical Spanish I: Communication and Culture

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2314 or SPAN 2324 or equivalent.

    This course is designed to provide the student with the specific vocabulary, structure, and cultural awareness to effectively communicate with the growing Spanish-speaking patients in an international medical setting. The knowledge and skills developed in this course will benefit future health care majors and minors by preparing them to adequately convey, produce, evaluate and mediate oral and written health messages in Spanish.

  • SPAN 3365 Don Quixote

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2314 or SPAN 2324 or equivalent.

    This course will cover the classic and first contemporary novel of the Spanish language, Don Quixote, by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. The course will facilitate the literary analysis and close reading of Don Quixote, selected plays and exemplary novels written by Cervantes. The course will highlight the relevance of Don Quixote and the artistic and cultural impact that Don Quixote continues to have in modern times.

  • SPAN 3376 Hispanic Women Writers

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2314 or SPAN 2324 or equivalent.

    Students study significant literature by women writers in the form of narrative and poetry and explore the issues facing contemporary women. Discussions, readings, and writing practice center on major historical periods and authors, with a view toward preparation for the Spanish majors. Further development of language proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing is emphasized.

  • SPAN 3394 Let’s Talk: Spanish Conversation, Language, and Culture through Film

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2314 or 2324 or equivalent.

    Using relevant feature films from Spain and Latin America, this course takes students through a cultural discovery path of the different linguistic variants in the Hispanic world. The course promotes the learning and refinement of oral language skills and the fostering of critical thinking through class discussion, interpretation of filmic text, and creative writing.

  • SPAN 3395 Spanish for Bilinguals I

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2314 or 2324 or equivalent.

    This course is designed for Spanish-speaking bilingual students and other students who exhibit understanding of the Spanish language and want to expand their vocabulary, reading, and writing skills while developing a critical understanding of Latin American history and culture. The course capitalizes upon students’ existing language skills. Course components include orthography, vocabulary activities, grammar practices, cultural critical analysis, and in-class discussions of films.

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