Spanish Courses

  • 101 Communicating in Spanish I. 4.
    Basic building blocks of grammar, emphasis on oral communication and culture. Culture/Laboratory Day required. Fulfills foreign language requirement. Students may not receive credit for both SPAN 101 and SPAN 111.
  • 102 Communicating in Spanish II. 4.
    Continuation of Spanish I with more emphasis on grammar and developing writing skills. Emphasis still on oral communication and culture. Culture/Laboratory Day required. Prerequisite: SPAN 101, SPAN 111, or placement. Fulfills foreign language requirement.
  • 111 Spanish in the Workplace I. 4.
    Basic building blocks of grammar, emphasis on oral communication and culture. Special emphasis on vocabulary for the workplace. For CCE students only. Fulfills foreign language requirement. Students may not receive credit for both SPAN 101 and SPAN 111.
  • 112 Spanish for the Workplace II. 4.
    Continuation of Spanish 111. Basic building blocks of grammar, emphasis on oral communication and culture, particularly as they relate the workplace in various settings such as business, health, travel, social services. For CCE students only. Students may not receive credit for both SPAN 102 and SPAN 112. Pre-requisite Span 111 or Span 101.
  • 201 Intermediate Spanish. 4.
    Introduction of more advanced aspects of Spanish grammar and vocabulary in addition to continued speaking and comprehension, increased emphasis on reading and writing in Spanish using culture-oriented material. Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or placement.
  • 202 Intermediate Conversation and Composition. 4.
    Thorough review of Spanish grammar as needed, intensive work on oral and written expression on a variety of topics, and exposure to a wide range of cultural "texts" (from traditional literature to more recent media). Prerequisite: SPAN 201 or permission of instructor.
  • 220 Introduction to Literary and Cultural Analysis. 4.
    An introduction to important literary and cultural texts, and to the tools required to understand and discuss them. Study of grammar at an advanced level. This course enables students to engage more sophisticated texts and cultural artifacts from different discourses, periods, and cultures, and is the prerequisite for all 300-level courses.  
  • 290 Internship. 1-4. May also be offered at the 390 level.
  • 310 Contemporary Latin America. 4.
    A survey of the political turmoils endured by the different nations and their awakening toward the self-realization of a cultural entity. Study of the integrative importance of historical roots, arts, and daily life. Prerequisite: SPAN 220. Alternate years. Fulfills intercultural requirement.
  • 311 Contemporary Spain. 4.
    Exploration of society and culture of Spain from the 1960s to the present with a special emphasis on political changes and their repercussions on the economy, international relations, literature, the arts, and daily life. Prerequisite: SPAN 220. Alternate years.
  • 320 Culture and Society: Mexico, Central America and Caribbean. 4.
    Examination of the literature and culture against a historical background from the colonial period, with an emphasis on the 20th century. Prerequisite: SPAN 220. Alternate years. Fulfills humanities and intercultural requirements.
  • 321 Culture and Society: Golden Age of Spain. 4.
    Examination of the culture, literature, and historical contexts of the 16th and 17th centuries in Spain. Prerequisite: SPAN 220. Alternate years. Fulfills humanities requirement.
  • 322 Culture and Society: South America. 4.
    Examination of the literature and culture against a historical background from the colonial period, with an emphasis on the 20th century. Prerequisite: SPAN 220. Alternate years. Fulfills humanities and intercultural requirements.
  • 323 Culture and Society: Beginnings of a Nation (The Integration of Three Cultures). 4.
    Examination of the culture, literature, and historical contexts of Medieval Spain with an emphasis on the contributions of Jews, Christians, and Moslems. Prerequisite: SPAN 220. Alternate years. Fulfills humanities requirement.
  • 340 Film, Life, and Literature of Latin America (IDS 447) . 4.
    A view of Latin American culture, society, and contemporary issues through film and literature. At times taught in English for IDS 400 credit. For Spanish credit, class meets one extra time and all work is done in Spanish.
  • 342 Latino Culture in the United States (IDS 449). 4.
    A study of the different hispanic cultures in the US through literature, essays, and film with special emphasis on the image of self as "other," exile, bi-culturalism, bi-lingualism, and the fusion of cultures. Taught in English for IDS 400 credit. For Spanish credit, class meets one extra time and all work is done in Spanish. Fulfills intercultural requirement.
  • 402 Senior Seminar: Latin America. 4.
    Students will explore more advanced approaches to culture and literature, and conduct research on a final paper. Possible topics: Women Writers of Latin America, The Latin American Novel. Prerequisite: SPAN 220 and a 300-level course. Fulfills humanities and intercultural requirements.
  • 403 Senior Seminar: Spain. 4.
    Students will explore more advanced approaches to culture and literature, and conduct research on a final paper. Possible topics: Social and Cultural Impact of the Spanish Civil War, Women in Spanish Literature and Film. Prerequisite: SPAN 220 and a 300-level course. Fulfills humanities and intercultural requirements.
  • 450 Special Topics. 4.
    May also be offered at 250 and 350 levels.
  • 460 Independent Study. 1-4.
    May also be offered at 260 and 360 levels.
  • 470 Senior Thesis. 4.
  • 490 Departmental Honors.