400

SPAN 400 Special Topics in Spanish

Special areas in Spanish language, literature, or culture and civilization not covered by regular courses.

1-3

Prerequisites

SPAN 313 or SPAN 314 or SPAN 317

SPAN 401 Imperial Spain

Analysis of main currents of Spanish culture in Siglo de Oro through readings in history, sociology, and literature.

3

Prerequisites

SPAN 319

SPAN 407 Special Topics

Special areas in Spanish not covered by regular courses.

3

SPAN 410 Directed Study

Individual directed study of a particular area or topic in Spanish language or literature. Periodic meetings with instructor, writing of a substantial paper.

1-3

SPAN 413 Advanced Communication in Spanish

Practice of different styles and levels of communication such as narrative, critical commentary, debate, and dramatic dialogue to strengthen oral skills and develop advanced oral proficiency. Study of idiomatic expressions.

3

Prerequisites

SPAN 313 and SPAN 314

SPAN 415 Individual Oral Proficiency Development In Spanish

Student will develop a list of weekly activities, such as watching movies, listening to music, reading of articles and books, etc. that will further enhance the student's oral proficiency in Spanish. Student will meet once a week with instructor to discuss the activities. The course will end with retaking of Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) exam. Student is responsible for the cost of the exam.

1

SPAN 423 Senior Seminar

In-depth study of a literary or cultural topic selected by the instructor. Major written paper and oral presentation required. All work to be done in Spanish.

3

Prerequisites

(SPAN 319 and SPAN 320) or (SPAN 319 and SPAN 325) or (SPAN 320 and SPAN 325)

SPAN 424 Spanish Creative Writing

Study of literary techniques. Direct composition in Spanish to encourage incorporation of these devices into student's own writing.

3

Prerequisites

SPAN 315 and (SPAN 318 or SPAN 314)

SPAN 425 Spanish-American Fiction

Prose fiction in Spanish America with special emphasis on 20th century authors.

3

Prerequisites

SPAN 325

SPAN 427 The Art and Craft of Translation

Discussions of translation theory and problems of translation, followed by translation from Spanish to English, ending with translation from English to Spanish.

3

Prerequisites

SPAN 315 and (SPAN 318 or SPAN 314) and (SPAN 320 or SPAN 325)

SPAN 472 Hispanic Literary Figures

The course focuses on a writer whose work has made significant contributions to the literature written in Spanish. The writer's work provides new ways of examining and understanding the history and culture of the Spanish-speaking world.

3

Prerequisites

SPAN 315 and SPAN 319 or SPAN 320 or SPAN 325 or SPAN 375

SPAN 478 Great Moments in Hispanic Literature

The study of a significant period or movement in literature written in Spanish: how the intersections of artists, writers, and cultural ideas of that moment have impacted what we now know as the Spanish-speaking world. SPAN 315 is required, at least one 300 level Spanish course recommended.

3

Prerequisites

SPAN 315 and SPAN 319 or SPAN 320 or SPAN 325 or SPAN 375 or SPAN 424 or SPAN 425 or SPAN 427 or LANG 327

SPAN 480 Internship in Spanish

Students will be sponsored by a faculty in the Modern Languages and Literature department. Additionally, they must have completed the application required by the campus Office of Internships.

1-6

SPAN 485 Undergraduate Learning Assistant for Spanish

Students serve as undergraduate learning assistant for the hybrid course, Spanish in Action. Assistants help the instructor both in the classroom as well as outside the classroom monitoring class activities online and offering tutoring. Assistants are also responsible for developing and teaching a lesson on a topic agreed upon with the instructor. Assistants learn and develop best practices in language teaching. Students in education certification programs preferred.

3

Prerequisites

SPAN 313 and SPAN 314 and SPAN 315