Spanish

SPAN 101, 102 - First Year Spanish I and II                                                               4, 4

An introduction for students who want to acquire the basics of language patterns for modern Spanish. This course should be taken in sequence and include Language Laboratory use of audio tapes and computer programs. Fall, Spring

SPAN 201, 202 - Second Year Spanish I and II                                                          4, 4

For intermediate or second-year students. Review of first-year program to increase grammatical and conversational proficiency. Concentration on new structures and idiomatic expressions and includes Language Laboratory use of audio tapes and computer programs. Students who have had two years of high school Spanish should begin studies with this sequence. Pre-requisite: SPAN 102 - First Year Spanish II or equivalent. Fall, Spring

SPAN 250 - Hispanic Civilization and Culture                                                                2

An introduction to the diversity and complexity of the Hispanic world taught in English. Selected readings and videocassette presentations generate topics for discussion which include the cultural history of both Spain and the New World, universal themes demonstrated in Juan Rulfo's short stories, Hispanic current events, and contemporary culture. Spring

SPAN 321 - Advanced Spanish                                                                                        4

A course aimed at third-year Spanish students which includes grammar review, vocabulary acquisition, reading skills enhancement, and an introduction to Hispanic literature. Pre-requisite: SPAN 202 - Second Year Spanish II or equivalent. Fall

SPAN 425 - Hispanic Literature                                                                                      4

Students read representative Hispanic literature dealing with universal themes in English translation. Includes authors such as Garcia Marquez, Carlos Fuentes, Mario Vargas Llosa, and Jorge Luis Borges. Open to non-Spanish majors. Fall

SPAN 440 - Senior Conversation and Composition                                                        4

A situational approach to advanced writing and speaking. Students learn to discuss and develop current events and controversial topics in a critical manner. Pre-requisite: 12 hours of Spanish or equivalent. Fall

SPAN 291, 491 - Spanish Seminar                                                                                1-6

This course is designed for the exploration of specific topics which are not covered in regularly scheduled course work.

SPAN 292, 492 - Experimental Course                                                                        1-6

A new course not listed in the catalog that has the potential for being added to the curriculum.

SPAN 293, 493 - Peer Tutoring                                                                                     1-6

Students may earn credits by offering their services to other students by assisting them with their studies as an academic tutor. Tutors are needed every semester in almost all academic areas. Interested students should contact Student Support Services (second floor) May Hall, room 211, for specific information. (Maximum eight credits may be applied to graduation.)

SPAN 294, 494 - Independent Study, Undergraduate Research                                1-6

INDEPENDENT STUDY: An individualized study not listed as a regular course in the University catalog. Content, etc., to be determined by instructor and student. Requires approval by department chair.

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH: Research topic must be approved prior to registration by instructor. Written analysis of research activities required at end of semester. Requires approval by department chair.

SPAN 295, 495 - Service Learning                                                                               1-6

Credits may be granted for extra-curricular activities for which there is a direct connection and correlation between the activity and the academic objectives of a specific course in the University catalog. The appropriateness of the activity and subsequently awarding of academic credit will be at the discretion of the appropriate departmental chair.

SPAN 296, 496 - Study Tours                                                                                       1-6

Provides students the opportunity to make an extensive trip to a location either inside or outside the United States, which will subsequently provide the student with life experiences that relate directly to a specific academic discipline. Not available in all departments. Available at departmental and discipline discretion only.

SPAN 297, 497 - Spanish Internship, Externship, Cooperative Education               1-12

Students will be placed in an off-campus company or agency which will provide the student with specific activities that will demonstrate the correlation between academic study and an actual work experience. The number of credits will be determined by the length of the internship and the hours worked.

SPAN 299, 499 - Special Topics, Readings                                                                  1-6

SPECIAL TOPICS: A uniquely-designed advanced topics course within a specific discipline. Course content and other related academic requirements to be determined by the instructor.

READINGS: Readings in educational and various specific professional publications and journals related to a specific academic discipline.