Catalog

2012-2013

Major:

Spanish (B.A.)

Departments/Programs:

Spanish Major (31 hours)
Courses
SPAN 101 Spanish: Stage III	3 hours
SPAN 102 Spanish: Stage IV	3 hours
SPAN 201 Spanish Conversation	3 hours
SPAN 202 Spanish Composition	3 hours
Courses beyond SPAN 202 Spanish Composition Twelve of these hours must be earned abroad.	18 hours
SPAN 203 Reading Strategies	1 hours
SPAN 204 The Culture of Spain	3 hours
SPAN 206 Readings in Spanish Literature	3 hours
SPAN 207 Readings in Spanish-American Literature	3 hours
SPAN 208 Business Spanish	3 hours
SPAN 209 Love Theme in Spanish Literature	3 hours
SPAN 210 Spanish Advanced Grammar Review	3 hours
SPAN 211 Culture Through Literature	3 hours
SPAN 212 Adolescent Literature in Spanish	3 hours
SPAN 214 Mexican Culture	3 hours
SPAN 224 The Culture of Spanish-Speaking South America	3 hours
SPAN 271 Hispanic Film	3 hours
SPAN 290 Selected Topics in Spanish	1-5 hours

Senior Comprehensive:
MLANG 295 Independent Study, MLANG 296 Special Projects, or MLANG 297 Internship	1 hour

SPAN 101 Spanish: Stage III (3 hours)

SPAN 101 Spanish: Stage III is the first in a two-part sequence of intermediate-level Spanish, designed to build upon basic language concepts acquired in introductory-level courses, expand cultural knowledge, and increase confidence while enhancing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish.

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 002 Spanish: Stage II or placement into SPAN 101 Spanish: Stage III.

SPAN 102 Spanish: Stage IV (3 hours)

Continuation of SPAN 101 Spanish: Stage III.

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 101 Spanish: Stage III or placement into SPAN 102 Spanish: Stage IV.

SPAN 201 Spanish Conversation (3 hours)

A course designed to provide intensive practice in conversational Spanish. Students will prepare assigned discussion topics and/or readings and will make class presentations in Spanish.

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Spanish: Stage IV or placement into SPAN 201 Spanish Conversation.

Note: SPAN 201 Spanish Conversation and SPAN 202 Spanish Composition may be taken in either order or may be taken simultaneously.

SPAN 202 Spanish Composition (3 hours)

A course designed to develop writing skills in Spanish. Students will study the grammatical and stylistic structures of the Spanish language and will complete a range of specified writing assignments in Spanish.

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Spanish: Stage IV or placement into SPAN 201 Spanish Conversation/SPAN 202 Spanish Composition.

Note: SPAN 201 Spanish Conversation and SPAN 202 Spanish Composition may be taken in either order or may be taken simultaneously.

SPAN 203 Reading Strategies (1 hours)

Students will read a variety of materials using specific strategies designed to help them comprehend texts taught in traditional literature classes as well as other materials written in Spanish. This course is designed as a bridge between third-year and upper-level courses.

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 201 Spanish Conversation.

SPAN 204 The Culture of Spain (3 hours)

A course that will introduce students to the culture and contemporary society of Spain with an overview of language and communication, history, religion, tradition and celebration, art and architecture, film, literature, and government.

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 201 Spanish Conversation and SPAN 202 Spanish Composition or permission of the department.

SPAN 206 Readings in Spanish Literature (3 hours)

Reading and discussion of selected Spanish literature. (Not open to native speakers of Spanish.)

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 201 Spanish Conversation and SPAN 202 Spanish Composition or permission of the department.

SPAN 207 Readings in Spanish-American Literature (3 hours)

Reading and discussion of selected Spanish-American literature. (Not open to native speakers of Spanish.)

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 201 Spanish Conversation and SPAN 202 Spanish Composition or permission of the department.

SPAN 208 Business Spanish (3 hours)

An introduction to Spanish and Latin American business language and practices, emphasizing vocabulary and cultural awareness. (Not open to native speakers of Spanish.)

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 201 Spanish Conversation and SPAN 202 Spanish Composition or permission of the department.

SPAN 209 Love Theme in Spanish Literature (3 hours)

An examination of the theme of love in Hispanic literature from medieval times to the present, including works by the Arcipreste de Ita, Rojas, Ortega y Gasset, Hartzenbush, Tirso de Molina, Valera, Becquer, and Unamuno. (Not open to native speakers of Spanish.)

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 201 Spanish Conversation and SPAN 202 Spanish Composition or permission of the department.

SPAN 210 Spanish Advanced Grammar Review (3 hours)

A course which will present a sequenced review of the grammar of the Spanish language, with an emphasis on areas of particular difficulty for persons whose first language is English. This course will not substitute for either Spanish 201 or 202 for the Spanish minor. (Not open to native speakers of Spanish.)

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 201 Spanish Conversation and SPAN 202 Spanish Composition.

SPAN 211 Culture Through Literature (3 hours)

A study of Hispanic culture through the reading and discussion of selected literary works. (Not open to native speakers of Spanish.)

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 201 Spanish Conversation and SPAN 202 Spanish Composition.

SPAN 212 Adolescent Literature in Spanish (3 hours)

A course designed to introduce students to contemporary literature written by Hispanic authors for the adolescent reader. Works selected will be representative of a variety of Spanish-speaking countries and will be targeted for readers between the ages of 10 and 18. Emphasis in the course will be on the social and cultural elements that affect the lives and beliefs of young people from Spanish-speaking countries, as reflected in contemporary literature. (Not open to native speakers of Spanish.)

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 201 Spanish Conversation and SPAN 202 Spanish Composition or permission of the department.

SPAN 214 Mexican Culture (3 hours)

This course will introduce students to the culture and contemporary society of Mexico with an overview of the country's history, politics, art, festivals, religious celebrations, and cuisine. Students will read a recent novel and see a contemporary film in order to catch the full "flavor" of the vitality and richness of Mexican culture. (Not open to native speakers of Spanish.)

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 201 Spanish Conversation and SPAN 202 Spanish Composition or permission of the department.

SPAN 224 The Culture of Spanish-Speaking South America (3 hours)

This course is an introduction to the culture and civilization of Spanish-speaking South America, with an emphasis on the 20th and 21st centuries. (Not open to native speakers of Spanish.)

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 201 Spanish Conversation and SPAN 202 Spanish Composition or permission of the department.

SPAN 271 Hispanic Film (3 hours)

This course is designed to examine Hispanic film as a reflection of the cultural and political context in which it is conceived and produced. Students will view, discuss, and write about 10-15 films from Latin America and Spain. The films assigned will be chosen for their cultural value and artistic merit. Students will watch films outside of class and discuss them in class. Although there will be a heavy emphasis on listening comprehension and speaking, research and writing assignments will be included. (Not open to native speakers of Spanish.)

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 201 Spanish Conversation and SPAN 202 Spanish Composition or permission of the department.

SPAN 290 Selected Topics in Spanish (1-5 hours)

A course designed to treat subject matter not covered in other departmental courses or to provide advanced study of subject matter introduced in other courses. The title, content, and credit hours will be determined by current mutual interests of faculty and students. (Not open to native speakers of Spanish.)

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 201 Spanish Conversation and SPAN 202 Spanish Composition or permission of the department.

MLANG 295 Independent Study (1-12 hours)

An opportunity for a student to engage in advanced, supervised, individual field, lab, or library research. Independent study may not duplicate courses described in the catalog.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department.

MLANG 296 Special Projects (1-15 hours)

Supervised work on an approved project involving subject matter not included in any of the standard courses. Projects are normally developed individually but may be developed in organized groups. Students should designate the area of work and seek departmental approval in the semester prior to registration. When MLANG 296 Special Projects is taken to fulfill the senior comprehensive requirement, the exit interview process will be part of the course requirements.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department.

MLANG 297 Internship (1-3 hours)

The language internship is designed for those students who wish to pursue an experience using the target language outside the traditional classroom environment. It is the responsibility of the student to secure a situation with an appropriate sponsor. With the help of the appropriate faculty member, the student should design an internship according to departmental guidelines. A maximum of 2 hours may be applied toward the major. When the Internship is taken to fulfill the senior comprehensive requirement, the exit interview process will be part of the course requirements.

Pass/fail only.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department.