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spanish courses

SPN 131, 132. Elementary Spanish I, II

The sequence 131-132 introduces Spanish grammar and vocabulary and some aspects of Spanish culture. Aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing are stressed in that order. Fall, Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours.

SPN 231, 232. Intermediate Spanish I, II

The sequence 231-232 develops increased competence in aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing and reviews Spanish grammar. Fall, Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: SPN 131, 132; two units of high school Spanish; or permission of instructor.

SPN 233. Spanish for Heritage Speakers

An intensive review of the Spanish language designed for students with extensive cultural background in the target language. Available to non-native speakers who have an extensive foreign language background. Credit, 6 semester hours. PREREQ: Permission of instructor.

SPN 299. Spanish Phonetics and Pronunciation

Students planning to major in Spanish or receive teacher licensure in Spanish will be advised whether they need to take this course, after completing one semester of Spanish. May be taken up to three times for credit. Pass/Fail grading. Credit, 1 semester hour.

SPN 308. Spanish Education Field Experience

Early field experiences for the Spanish education major providing observation and instructional experiences in a variety of educational settings. Development of lesson plans and instructional activities in response to the unique features of learning environments. Fall. Credit, 1 semester hour. PREREQ: SPN 232, SPN 233, or permission of instructor.

SPN 311. Spanish Composition and Review of Grammar

Intensive practice in task-oriented compositions and comprehensive review of grammatical forms and usage. Fall. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: SPN 231 and SPN 232; SPN 233; or permission of instructor.

SPN 312. Spanish Conversation

Development of oral communication skills. Emphasis on use of language in everyday situations, vocabulary growth, listening comprehension, and correctness in grammar. Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: SPN 231 and SPN 232; SPN 233; or permission of instructor.

SPN 321. Survey of Spanish-American Literature I

Masterpieces of Latin American literature from Colonization to Romanticism as an outgrowth of Latin American history and civilization. Fall. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: SPN 232 or permission of instructor.

SPN 322. Survey of Spanish-American Literature II

Masterpieces of Latin American literature from Post-Romanticism to the present as an outgrowth of Latin American history and civilization. Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: SPN 232 or permission of instructor.

SPN 331. Survey of Literature of Spain I

Masterpieces of Spanish literature from Middle Ages to Golden Age as an outgrowth of Spanish history and civilization. Fall. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: SPN 232 or permission of instructor.

SPN 332. Survey of Literature of Spain II

Masterpieces of Spanish literature from the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries as an outgrowth of Spanish history and civilization. Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: SPN 232 or permission of instructor.

SPN 361. Civilization and Culture of Spanish America

A course designed to give students a better understanding of the history and civilization of Spanish America and to increase their knowledge of general Hispanic cultures. Fall. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: SPN 232 or SPN 233 or permission of instructor.

SPN 362. Civilization and Culture of Spain

A course designed to give students a better understanding of the history and civilization of Spain and to increase their knowledge of general Hispanic culture. Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: SPN 232 or SPN 233 or permission of instructor.

SPN 370. Advanced Grammar and Composition

Refinement of Spanish writing skills through exercises which enhance control of grammar, expand vocabulary, and promote greater awareness of rhetoric and critical reading. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: SPN 311 and SPN 312 or permission of instructor.

SPN 371. Business Spanish

Spanish as applied to business skills such as letter writing, making reservations, billing, ordering, and using the metric system. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: SPN 311 and SPN 312 or permission of instructor.

SPN 421. Studies in Spanish-American Prose Fiction

A study of representative 20th century novels and short stories by Spanish-American writers. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: SPN 370 or permission of instructor.

SPN 422. Studies in Spanish-American Theatre and Poetry

A study of Spanish-American drama and poetry, with emphasis on the 20th century. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: SPN 370 or permission of instructor.

SPN 430. Topics in Medieval, Renaissance, and Golden Age Literature

The literary works of Spain from the time of El Cid (XII century) to Calderón de la Barca (XVII century). Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: SPN 370 or permission of instructor.

SPN 434. Contemporary Literature of Spain

The main developments of Spanish literature from approximately the outbreak of the Civil War in 1936 to present. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: SPN 370 or permission of instructor.

SPN 440. Methods of Teaching Spanish

Theory and applied methods and materials and evaluation procedures for teaching foreign languages in grades K-12. May count as Spanish major elective. Credit, 3 sem. hours. PREREQ: SPN 370.

SPN 449. Internship for Spanish Education

Provides relevant intensive full-semester internship experiences in off-campus public school setting or settings. Requires a continuous full-time teaching experience in K-12 Spanish. Pass/Fail grading. Credit, 9 semester hours. PREREQ: Admission to professional semester.

SPN 451. Study Abroad

A trip designed to acquaint students with various aspects of Latin American or Spanish life and civilization through visits to places of historical and cultural interest. As Announced. Credit, 2-7 semester hours. PREREQ: Consent of instructor.

SPN 455. Directed Study in Spanish

Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: Overall GPA of at least 3.00; junior or senior standing; and permission of instructor, Department Chair, and Dean.

SPN 470. Spanish Applied Linguistics

An introduction to Spanish linguistics: a diachronic study of the phonological, morphemic, syntactical, semantic aspects of Spanish; dialectical and sociolectal differences in present-day Spanish. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: SPN 370 or permission of instructor.

SPNS 4xx. Special Topics in Hispanic Studies

Selected topics related to language, literature, film, or culture of Spain or Spanish America. Title and topic may vary from year to year. Credit, 3 semester hours. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits with change of topic. PREREQ: SPN 370 or permission of instructor.

Updated: Thursday, November 15, 2007

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