The department offers selected courses from the catalog as warranted by student needs and availability of faculty. Specific offerings from each term may be found in the Schedule of Classes.

Spn 114-115 - Introduction to Spanish and Spanish Culture (4 cr. each)

A two-semester sequence in the fundamentals of Spanish and Spanish culture. A beginning course. Spn 114 must be taken first.
Spn 114 or 115 satisfies the university general education requirement in language.

Spn 214-215 - Second Year Spanish (4 each)

A two-semester sequence continuing the work of Spn 114-115, with the addition of cultural and literary readings.
Spn 214 must be taken first.
Prerequisite: One year of college Spanish or equivalent.

Spn 290 - Direct Readings in Spanish (2 or 4)

A reading course for nonmajors interested in research in a particular area. Aproximately 50 hours of reading per credit; one conference weekly with the instructor.
Prerequisite: Spn 215.

Spn 313 - Spanish Phonetics (2)

Group and individual practice in the sound system of Spanish, with specific reference to interference from English.
Both written and laboratory work required.
Prerequisite: Spn 215.

Spn 314 - Grammar Review (4)

Review of Spanish grammar and syntax through translation, reading and direct conversation. Offered Fall semester.
Prerequisite: Spn 215.

Spn 316 - Intermediate Spanish Coversation (2)

Provides a transition between the carefully structured drills and free manipulation of the spoken language.
Offered Winter semester. Must be taken with Spn 318.
Prerequisite: Spn 314.

Spn 318 - Spanish Composition (2)

Development of written composition skills including description, narration and exposition. Offered Winter semester. Must be taken with Spn 316.
Prerequisite: Spn 314.

Spn 351 - Spanish Civilization (3)

Historical approach to Spanish culture and civilization, with emphasis on geography, social structure, philosophical thought, music, art and achitecture.
Prerequisite: Spn 215.

Spn 355 - Translation: Spanish into English (4)

Introduction to translation utilizing a variety of materials (commercial, technical and literary). Offered Winter semester.
Prerequisite: Spn 215.

Spn 369 - Field Experience in Teaching Spanish in Elementary and Middle Schools (2 or 4)

Provides supervised experience in teaching Spanish in elementary and middle schools. Graded S/U. May be repeated for credit once. Does not carry credit toward departamental major.
Prerequisite: Spn 215.

Spn 370 - Introduction to Spanish Literature (4)

A study of literary genres and movements based on selected masterpieces of Spanish literature. Conducted in Spanish. Offered Fall semester.
Prerequisite: Spn 215.

Spn 380 - Introduction to Spanish-American Literature (4)

Further study of literary genres and movements based on selected masterpieces of Spanish-American literature. Conducted in Spanish. Offered Winter semester.
Prerequisite: Spn 370.

Spn 390 - Directed Readings in Spanish (2 or 4)

Directed individual readings in Spanish. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Spn 408 - Advanced Spanish Conversation (2)

Development of conversational skills at an advanced level, with emphasis on complete structures and appropriate style and vocabulary.
Prerequisite: Spn 316.

Spn 416 - Spanish Literature - Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries (4)

Following a brief introduction to medieval origins, a study of works in various genres by leading Spanish authors of the renaissance period. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Spn 370 and 380.

Spn 417 - Spanish Literature - Seventeenth Century (4)

A study of works in various genres by leading Spanish authors of the Baroque period. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Spn 370 and 380.

Spn 419 - Spanish Literature - Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries (4)

A study of works in various genres by leading Spanish authors beginning with Neoclassicism and including Naturalism. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Spn 370 and 380.

Spn 420 - Spanish Literature - Twentieth Century (4)

A study of works in various genres by leading modenr and contemporary Spanish authors from the Generation of '98 to the present. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Spn 370 and 380.

Spn 455 - Tanslation: English into Spanish (4)

Further development of translation skills utilizing a variety of materials (commercial, technical and literary). Offered Fall semester.
Prerequisite: Spn 314, 318 and 355.

Spn 457 - Business Spanish (4)

Introduction to the essential vocabulary and style specific to Spanish business as well as to the basic workings of the Hispanic economy. All language skills receive equal stress.
Prerequisite: Spn 314, 316 and 318.

Spn 480 - Undergraduate Seminar (2 or 4)

Study of individual authors, selected themes or critical problems. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Spn 370 and 380.

Spn 488 - Spanish-American Literature before 1888 (4)

A study of works in various genres by leading Spanish-American authors from the Colonial Period to Modernism. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Spn 370 and 380.

Spn 489 - Spanish-American Literature after 1888 (4)

A study of works in various genres by leading Spanish-American authors of modern and contemporary literature. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Spn 370 and 380.

Spn 490 - Independent Reading and Research (2, 4 or 8)

Directed individual research and reading for advanced Spanish majors. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits.
Prerequisite: Two 400-level Spanish literature courses and permission of department.

Spn 491 - Independent Translation Project (4, 6 or 8)

Directed annotated translation from Spanish into English of a major work or works in the student's field. May not be counted toward the major.
Prerequisite: Spn 355 and 455 and permission of department.

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