2007-2008 UNIVERSITY CATALOGUE

SPAN - Spanish

101 Beginning Spanish I
4 crs (4-1). F, Sp.
GE-IA
A foundation in spoken and written Spanish, listening and reading comprehension, grammatical usage, and cultural backgrounds.

102 Beginning Spanish II
4 crs (4-1). F, Sp.
GE-IA
P: SPAN 101
Continuation of Spanish 101.

201 Intermediate Spanish I
4 crs (4-1). F, Sp.
GE-IA
P: SPAN 102
Credit may not be earned in both SPAN 201 and SPAN 231
Review of Spanish grammar and vocabulary, with focus on the development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Students gain an understanding of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world through a variety of topics.

202 Intermediate Spanish II
4 crs (4-1). F, Sp.
GE-IA
P: SPAN 201 or 231
Credit may not be earned in both SPAN 202 and SPAN 232
Continuation of Spanish 201.

222 Spanish Travel Seminar
1-3 crs.
GE-IVD
Instructor approval required
Study trip in Spain. Historic sites, musical and artistic events, personal contact with Spanish people.

231 Communication in the Professions I
4 crs (4-0). F, Sp, Su.
Not for GE
P: SPAN 102
Credit may not be earned in both SPAN 201 and SPAN 231
Review of Spanish grammar and vocabulary will focus on the knowledge of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. In this course particular emphasis is placed on the practice of specialized, professions-oriented vocabulary in communicative situations.

232 Communication in the Professions II
4 crs (4-0). F, Sp, Su.
Not for GE
P: SPAN 231
Credit may not be earned in both SPAN 202 and SPAN 232
Re-enforcement of Spanish grammar and vocabulary with focus on the knowledge of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. In this course particular emphasis is placed on the practice of specialized, professions-oriented vocabulary in communicative situations.

250 Valladolid Orientation
1 cr (1-0). F.
Not for GE
P: Acceptance in the Valladolid Study Abroad Program and
two years college Spanish or equivalent
Preparation for study at the Universidad de Valladolid (Spain). Presentations by faculty and “Valladolid veterans.”

301 Advanced Composition
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IA
P: SPAN 202 or 232
Grammar review with emphasis on sentence and paragraph structure. Students will review the use of all the tenses in the indicative and subjunctive and the proper use of pronouns, linkwords, and prepositions.

302 Advanced Conversation and Composition
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IA
P: SPAN 301
Advanced conversation, reading and composition practice on current topics as present in Spanish written, broadcast, and internet media will place students at the intermediate- high level of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines level.

306 Business Culture in the Spanish Speaking World
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
Not for GE
P: SPAN 202 or 232
Current business and culture events in the Spanish speaking world through reading, conversation, and writing. Topics in the global economy and culture will include Spanish and Latin American print, television, internet, and other media.

312 /512 Latinos in the U.S.
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVD; CD2
Cross-listed with LAS 312
P: SPAN 301 or consent of instructor
Credit may not be earned in both SPAN 312 and LAS 312
Issues relevant to the Latino population in the U.S. will be analyzed and discussed through readings, films, presentations, class discussions, and other activities. Readings and films will be primarily in English; discussions will be in Spanish.

320 /520 Span Hlth Professions I: Translation
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
Not for GE
P: SPAN 202 or 232
A course focusing on Spanish language skills for health care settings. Translation practice, medical terminology and readings related to health care issues and Hispanic cultures.

325 /525 Phonetics and Pronunciation
3 crs (2-1). F, Sp.
Not for GE
P: SPAN 202 or 232
Theory of the Spanish sound system and intensive practice of Spanish pronunciation and intonation.

340 Spanish for Business
3 crs (3-0).
Not for GE
P: SPAN 301 or consent of instructor
Introduction to the Spanish business environment, including grammar review and specialized vocabulary. Taught entirely in Spanish.

352 /552 Contemporary Spanish American Civilization
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVD; CD1; FC
Cross-listed with LAS 352
P: SPAN 301 or consent of instructor
No credit if taken after SPAN 351. Credit may not be earned
in both SPAN 352 and LAS 352.
Introduction to the historical background necessary for comprehending contemporary Latin America. Analysis of current social, political, and economic issues, with consideration of influential personalities in present-day Latin American society.

355 Spanish Civilization to 1900
3 crs (3-0). F.
GE-IVD
P: Fluency at the 300 level or consent of instructor
A study of the country and its peoples from the cave paintings of Altamira to the Spanish American War. Emphasis on geography, history, religion, and the arts.

356 Contemporary Spain
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
GE-IVD
P: SPAN 301 or consent of instructor
Spanish history and civilization from Alfonso XIII through the Civil War and Franco years to democracy. Emphasis on life in contemporary Spain and Spain’s role in the world.

363 /563 Survey of Spanish Peninsular Literature
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, odd-numbered years.
GE-IVD
P: Fluency at the 300 level; recommended to take after
study abroad
Reading, literary analysis, and discussion of works of Spanish Peninsular Literature, organized by genres (prose, poetry, theatre). Designed as introduction for advanced literature courses.

367 /567 Survey of Spanish American Literature
3 crs (3-0). F.
GE-IVD; FC
Cross-listed with LAS 367
P: SPAN 301 or consent of instructor; recommended to take
after study abroad
Credit may not be earned in both SPAN 367 and LAS 367
Study and literary analysis of the work of the principal writers of Spanish American Literature from indigenous to contemporary literature.

385 /585 Spanish Literature from Unamuno to Garcia Lorca
3 crs (3-0).
Not for GE
P: SPAN 363/563, or SPAN/LAS 367, or consent of
instructor
Peninsular Spanish literature beginning with the generation of 1898 and including writers up to and through the Spanish Civil War of 1936-39.

386 /586 Contemporary Spanish Literature
3 crs (3-0).
Not for GE
P: SPAN 363/563, or SPAN/LAS 367,or consent of instructor
Continuation of Spanish 385/585. Spanish writers since 1940.

395 /595 Directed Studies
1-3 crs.
Not for GE
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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Study of a problem or special area in the culture, language, or literature of the Spanish-speaking world, approved by the supervising instructor and the department chair.

399 Independent Study - Juniors
1-3 crs.
Not for GE
Minimum junior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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405 Advanced Conversation
3 crs (3-0). F.
GE-IA
P: SPAN 351, or 355, or 356, or 363/563; or SPAN/LAS
352/552, or 367
Intensive practice in Spanish conversation to promote fluency and correctness.

409 /609 The Craft of Translation
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
Not for GE
P: SPAN 302
A practical course designed to show that each language is more than the sum of its words. Intensive practice of translation from and into both Spanish and English. Some reading on translation techniques and practices.

410 /610 Advanced Grammar
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
Not for GE
P: SPAN 302
Advanced study of vocabulary, idioms, and grammar based on selected model written texts.

420 /620 Spanish for Health Professions II: Interpretation
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
(Formerly SPAN 425)
Not for GE
P: SPAN 320
Discussions related to health care organizations in the Spanish speaking countries, and practice of specialized medical terminology. Techniques and problems of interpretation from Spanish to English and vice versa: meaning, use, and theories.

421 Government, Business, and Media in Spain and Latin America
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
Not for GE
P: SPAN 302
Field trips
Intended as a practical introduction to the national and international business scenarios in the Hispanic world. Global, regional, and national trends in the Spanish speaking countries are evaluated. Taught entirely in Spanish.

440 Spanish Business Writing
3 crs (3-0). F.
Not for GE
P: SPAN 302
The goal of the course is to prepare students for business writing according to the guidelines and usage of correspondence in Spanish.

476 /676 The Novel in Spanish America I: 1850-1950
3 crs (3-0).
Not for GE; FC
Cross-listed with LAS 476
P: SPAN 363/563, or SPAN/LAS 367,or consent of instructor
Credit may not be earned in both SPAN 476 and LAS 476
Study of the most important novelists of Spanish America, from 1850 to 1950.

477 /677 The Novel in Spanish America II: 1950-Present
3 crs (3-0).
Not for GE; FC
Cross-listed with LAS 477
P: SPAN 363/563, or SPAN/LAS 367,or consent of instructor
Credit may not be earned in both SPAN 477 and LAS 477
Continuation of SPAN/LAS 476/676. Covers period from 1950 to the present.

480 /680 Spanish American Literature and Film
3 crs (3-0). F, even-numbered years.
FC; Not for GE
Cross-listed with LAS 480
P: SPAN 363/563 or SPAN/LAS 367
Credit may not be earned in both SPAN 480 and LAS 480
This course is an in-depth study of contemporary Spanish American literature and the film versions of the literature in their historical and social contexts.

482 /682 Women in Spanish American Literature
3 crs (3-0). Sp, odd-numbered years.
FC; Not for GE
Cross-listed with WMNS 482
P: SPAN 363/563 or SPAN/LAS 367
Credit may not be earned in both SPAN 482 and WMNS 482
This course is an in-depth study of the representation of women in contemporary Spanish American literature in their historical, cultural, and social contexts. Taught entirely in Spanish.

491 /691 Special Topics
1-3 crs (3-0).
Not for GE
P: Span 351, or 355, or 356, or 363/563; or SPAN/LAS
352/552, or 367, or consent of instructor
Course may be taken for a maximum of 9 credits
In-depth study of a special area in the language, cultures, or literatures of the Spanish-speaking world. Topics specified in the current Class Schedule.

499 Independent Study - Seniors
1-3 crs.
Not for GE
Minimum senior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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797 Independent Study
1-3 crs.
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
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Independent study projects under direction of faculty members.