SPAN 115 : Elementary Spanish I
Explores elements of Spanish grammar and the most used idiomatic patterns with oral and written exercises.
Spanish
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of Spanish programs will:
- Achieve at least the Advanced level of Spanish competence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing comprehension as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. (ACTFL guidelines.)
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of cultural ideas, practices, and products from the diverse Spanish-speaking world, placing them in their historical, political, and social contexts, and interpreting the unique perspectives on human experience that they reveal.
- Demonstrate an understanding of dialectal differences in Peninsular and Latin-American Spanish by reference to fundamentals of phonetics, semantics, morphology, syntax, and sociolinguistic aspects.
- Demonstrate the ability to function well in Spanish-speaking cultures while exhibiting cross-cultural humility in relation to those cultures.
- Use Spanish effectively to integrate personal faith and cross-cultural interactions with Spanish speakers.
Degrees and Certificates
Classes
SPAN 116 : Elementary Spanish II
Continues the exploration of elements of Spanish grammar and the most used idiomatic patterns with oral and written exercises. Includes readings in Spanish history, customs, and literature.
Credits
4Prerequisites
SPAN 115 or equivalent.
SPAN 215 : Intermediate Spanish I
Explores grammar and study of selected specimens of literature to develop fluency in reading. Course conducted in Spanish as much as possible.
Credits
3Prerequisites
SPAN 115 and 116 or equivalent.
SPAN 216 : Intermediate Spanish II
Continues the exploration of grammar and study of selected specimens of literature to develop fluency in reading. Course conducted in Spanish as much as possible.
Credits
3Prerequisites
SPAN 115 and 116 or equivalent.
SPAN 290/490 : Directed Readings
Explores a Spanish interest area to fill gaps in a student's knowledge.
Credits
1 - 2Prerequisites
Permission of the professor or the department chair.
SPAN 293/493 : Problems
Offered as special studies or seminar courses as needed.
Credits
1 - 3SPAN 294/494 : Travel
Provides an opportunity to be enriched linguistically and culturally through travel and study in a Spanish-speaking country.
Credits
1 - 3SPAN 296/496 : Seminar
Available as needed.
Credits
1 - 3Prerequisites
Junior or senior standing with a Spanish concentration or major.
SPAN 325 : Composition
Discusses advanced grammar, original composition, and translation. Serves as a Prerequisite to all other 300 and 400 level courses.
Credits
3Prerequisites
SPAN 216 or equivalent.
SPAN 326 : Conversation
Assists students in mastering oral expression. Serves as a Prerequisite for all other 300 and 400 level Spanish courses.
Credits
3Prerequisites
SPAN 216 or equivalent.
SPAN 336 : Instructional Methods in Spanish
Introduces fundamentals of teaching Spanish in secondary schools with attention to variety of methods, strategies, and other aids.
Credits
3SPAN 337 : Golden Age Literature I
Explores peninsular Spanish Renaissance and Baroque literature, including the major authors and genres. Course conducted in Spanish.
Credits
3Prerequisites
SPAN 325 and 326.
SPAN 338 : Golden Age Literature II
Continues the exploration of peninsular Spanish Renaissance and Baroque literature, including the major authors and genres. Course conducted in Spanish.
Credits
3Prerequisites
SPAN 325 and 326.
SPAN 347 : 19th and 20th Century Literature I
Examines the major authors and trends of modern Spanish literature. Course conducted in Spanish.
Credits
3Prerequisites
SPAN 325 and 326.
SPAN 348 : 19th and 20th Century Literature II
Continues the examination of the major authors and trends of modern Spanish literature. Course conducted in Spanish.
Credits
3Prerequisites
SPAN 325 and 326.
SPAN 447 : Representative Latin-American Authors I
Discusses masterpieces of Latin American authors from the Colonial period to Contemporary trends. Course conducted in Spanish.
Credits
3Prerequisites
SPAN 325 and 326 or permission of the professor.
SPAN 448 : Representative Latin-American Authors II
Continues the discussion of masterpieces of Latin American authors from the Colonial period to Contemporary trends. Course conducted in Spanish.
Credits
3Prerequisites
SPAN 325 and 326 or permission of the professor.