300

SPAN 301 Intensive Spanish Grammar

An in-depth examination and review of grammar categories in Spanish. It will provide extensive oral and written practice.

3

Prerequisites

SPAN 216

SPAN 305 Spanish for the Professions

Designed to enhance student's language skills so as to permit them to use Spanish meaningfully in the professional world. Study of commercial vocabulary, introduction to professional correspondence and practices.

3

Prerequisites

SPAN 216

SPAN 307 Special Topics

Topics in Spanish language and literature.

3

Prerequisites

SPAN 216

SPAN 308 Advanced Spanish Phonetics and Diction

Detailed study of rules of pronunciation and transcription into International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Pronunciation drills, exercises in sound discrimination and intonation.

3

Prerequisites

SPAN 216

SPAN 313 Spanish Conversation

Oral-aural drills, conversational exercises to provide practice in understanding and speaking Spanish. Emphasis on improving pronunciation and fluency.

3

Prerequisites

SPAN 216

SPAN 314 Spanish Composition

Writing colloquial and formal Spanish. Translations and free compositions.

3

Prerequisites

SPAN 216

SPAN 315 Readings in Spanish

The course will improve the students' reading comprehension in Spanish through a varied array of texts, from social media to literature. The class begins with a study of what it involves reading in the language. The last part of the course will be devoted to literary texts and their analysis.

3

Prerequisites

SPAN 216

SPAN 319 Survey of Spanish Literature I

Principal literary movements and writers studied against historical, social, and cultural backgrounds. Selected masterpieces through the 17th century. Outside readings.

3

Prerequisites

SPAN 315

SPAN 320 Survey of Spanish Literature II

Principal literary movements and writers studied against historical, social, and cultural backgrounds. Selected masterpieces from the l8th century to the present. Outside readings.

3

Prerequisites

SPAN 315

SPAN 325 Survey of Spanish-American Literature

Principal literary movements in Spanish America from Colonial period. with emphasis on post-Independence literature.

3

Prerequisites

SPAN 315

SPAN 329 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics

The course introduces students to the various areas of modern Spanish linguistics concentrating in phonology, morphology, and syntax, with special reference to contrasts with English. It will also explore areas of pragmatics, sociolinguistics, and second language acquisition.

3

Prerequisites

SPAN 314 and SPAN 315

SPAN 340 Cultural Issues in the Hispanic World

The study of a cultural issue or theme during a specific period and/or region. Students will gain insight into what the issues are and their ramifications, while developing an understanding of the diversity and complexity of contemporary societies in the Spanish-speaking world.

3

Prerequisites

SPAN 314 and SPAN 315

SPAN 375 Themes in Hispanic Literature

The course focuses a major theme or issue in literature written in Spanish. Students will follow the explorations of different writers in order to gain a better understanding of the issue at hand.

3

Prerequisites

SPAN 314 and SPAN 315

SPAN 377 Special Topics

Topics in Spanish language and literature.

1-3

Prerequisites

SPAN 315

SPAN 388 Spanish Civilization and Culture

A comprehensive introduction to aspects of Spanish civilization and culture: geography, history, social customs, political movements, literature and art.

3

Prerequisites

SPAN 313 or SPAN 314 or SPAN 317