Spanish course descriptions
Span-101 Beginning Spanish I (3)
Aural-oral aspect of the language. Fundamentals of grammar with practice in reading and writing. Ordinarily not open to students
having had more than one year of high school Spanish.
Span-102 Beginning Spanish II (3)
A continuation of Spanish I with increased emphasis upon speaking, reading, and writing skills. Prerequisite: Span-101 or equivalent.
Span-201 Intermediate Spanish I (3)
A systematic review of Spanish grammar. Development of writing and speaking skills. Study of selected aspects of Hispanic culture
and society through reading and discussion. Prerequisite: Span-102 or equivalent.
Span-202 Intermediate Spanish II (3)
A continuation of topics and skills studied in Span-201. Reading and discussion of Spanish and Latin American literature and
contemporary writings. Prerequisite: Span-201 or equivalent.
Span-203 Intensive Conversation (3)
A course in intensive conversation in Spanish, supported by study of vocabulary, reading, grammar review, and discussion and
presentations in class on selected themes. Prerequisite: Span-202 or permission of instructor.
Span-204 Intensive Composition (3)
An intensive composition course in Spanish supported by a review of grammar, vocabulary study, reading, and in-class conversation.
Prerequisite: Span-202 or permission of instructor.
Span-321 Spanish Civilization and Culture (3)
This course explores the history, culture and civilization of Spain. Prerequisite: Span-202.
Span-331 Latin American Culture (3)
A historical examination of the development of Latin American societies along with a study of major cultural characteristics of modern
Latin American societies. The course is taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: Span-202 or above.
Span-341 Introduction to Hispanic Literature (3)
An introductory reading course in literature (short story, poetry, novel) of Spanish-speaking countries. Prerequisite: Span-203 and 204
or permission of instructor.
Span-342 Introduction to the Analysis of Hispanic Literature (3)
An introduction to the analysis of literature (narrative, poetry, drama) of Spanish-speaking countries. Prerequisite: Span-341 or
permission of instructor.
Span-399 Independent Study (1-6)
Topic or program hours by arrangement.