| SPANISH Program | ||
| Dr. Alicia Garza, Associate Professor, Spanish Section Head | ||
| Dr. Teresa Boucher, Professor & Chair | ||
| Dr. Will Browning, Professor of French and Spanish | ||
| Dr. Adrian Kane, Assistant Professor | ||
| Fátima Cornwall, Spanish Language Coordinator | ||
| Special Lecturers: Luis Eduardo Gómez, Izaskun Kortazar, Nere Lete, | ||
| Spanish Academic Advisors: Alicia Garza, Teresa Boucher, Adrian Kane, Fàtima Cornwall, Luis Eduardo Gómez, Arantza Ugalde | ||
| Majors Offered: | ||
| Minors offered: | ||
| Course Descriptions | ||
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Modern Language Minor Certification Endorsement for Secondary Education majors only! |
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The study of languages gives students a sound foundation in the liberal arts. Graduates with language backgrounds possess a resource for continuing intellectual growth and personal fulfillment, a passport for moving easily within the world community and its diverse cultures and a practical tool for earning a living.
Programs in the department of modern languages concentrate on the acquisition of language and a knowledge of the culture that the language expresses. The department offers baccalaureate degrees in French, German and Spanish, as well as basic instruction in Japanese.
Special encouragement is given to students who wish to pursue a minor emphasis in modern language to support a major taken outside the department. With the changing population of the United States and the growing interdependence of the international community, career opportunities are expanding rapidly for graduates who know a second language. Second language competency has become highly desirable in teaching, government, social services, diplomacy, law and medicine, mass communications, science, technology, international trade, and marketing. The programs in modern languages have the latitude and flexibility to fit nearly any career goal.
The department encourages students who wish to acquire proficiency at a "professional" or "near-native" level to spend time in the country whose language they are studying. Programs available through the Office of Studies Abroad give students a chance to master a language and learn more about the culture and customs, often while studying at foreign universities and living with local families.
In order to be placed in the correct Spanish class, students must take the Spanish placement exam. The exam fee is $5.00, payable in the Payment and Disbursement Center, Administration Building, Room 211, prior to taking the test. Bring the fee receipt and photo ID to the test, held in the Technical Services Assessment Center (TS115) Scoring is immediate. Call to verify current hours 208-426-2762.
Modern Languages Resource Center
Located next to the Department offices in the Library, Room L-144, the Modern Languages Resource Center provides state of the art, interactive lab equipment to assist students in their language studies. Computers, TV/VCRs, satellite television, videotapes, audio tapes, CD ROM programs, video disc programs and word processing software enhance the language learning experiences. Students can access language newspapers, international bulletin boards and other internet resources. Most elementary and intermediate language courses require conversation practice in the resource center for which students pay an additional fee.
Once a student enrolls in and successfully completes any language course beyond the 101-level with a grade of C or higher, he or she may petition to receive credit for all courses that are prerequisites to the course that the student has successfully completed. See the detailed explanation of Challenge Exams and Credit for Prior Learning.
Degree Requirements
1. To begin the program for the B. A. in Spanish, the student must demonstrate proficiency in Spanish equivalent to the completion of elementary courses (SPANISH 101, 102 or SPANISH 108 or SPANISH 111, 112, 113, 114) and intermediate Spanish (SPANISH 201, 202, or SPANISH 201, 203) for a total of 16 credit hours. Proficiency must be demonstrated by course work or placement/challenge procedures.
2. The program must be developed in consultation with a major advisor in Spanish.
3. The candidate must demonstrate advanced levels of language proficiency by means of an oral proficiency interview administered as part of the senior seminar.
4. Secondary Education majors should also consult with the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Foundational Studies catalog listing for current education requirements.
Course Number and Title |
Credits | |
| ENGL 101, 102 English Composition | 6 | |
| Area I -- see BSU Catalog page 43 for list of approved courses SPANISH 201- 202 OR SPANISH 201-203 OR SPAN 208 Intermediate Spanish Area I core course in literature Area I core course in a third field |
8 3 3 |
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| Area II -- see BSU Catalog page 43 for list of approved
courses Area II core course in history Area II core course in a second field Area II core course in a third field Area II core course in any field |
3 3 3 3 |
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| Area III -- see BSU Catalog page 43 for list of approved
courses Area III core course in MATH Area III core course in a second field Area III core course in any field |
4 4 4 |
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| SPANISH 101, 102 or SPANISH 108 Elementary Spanish SPANISH 303 or 313 Advanced Spanish Conversation & Composition SPANISH 304 Introduction to Hispanic Literature SPANISH 412 Advanced Spanish Grammar & Syntax SPANISH 498 Senior Seminar |
8 3 3 3 3 |
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| SPANISH 376 Spanish Peninsular Civilization & Culture OR SPANISH 377 Latin American Civilization & Culture OR SPANISH 385 Mexican American Civilization & Culture |
3 | |
| SPANISH 403, SPANISH 404 Survey of Latin American Literature OR SPANISH 405, SPANISH 406 Survey of Spanish Peninsular Literature |
6 | |
| Upper-division Spanish courses (Only 3 credits hours of electives may be from SPANISH 496) | 9 | |
| Upper-division electives to total 40 credits | 10 | |
| Electives to total 128 credits | 35-37 | |
| Total credits: | 128 |
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Course Number and Title |
Credits | |
| ENGL 101, 102 English Composition | 6 | |
| Area I -- see BSU Catalog page 40 for list of approved courses SPANISH 201- 202 OR SPANISH 201-203 OR SPAN 208 Intermediate Spanish Area I core course in literature Area I core course in a third field |
8 3 3 |
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| Area II -- see BSU Catalog page 41 for list of approved
courses ED-CIFS 201 Foundations of Education Area II core in history Area II core in a third field Area II core in any field |
3 3 3 3 |
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| Area III -- see BSU Catalog page 41 for list of approved
courses Area III core course in MATH Area III core course in a second field Area III core course in any field |
4 4 4 |
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| * ED-CIFS 301 Teaching Experience I * ED-CIFS 302 Learning and Instruction * ED-CIFS 401 Professional Year - Teaching Experience II * ED-LTCY 444 Content Literacy for Secondary Students * ED-SPED 350 Teaching Students with Exceptional Needs at the Secondary Level * ED-CIFS 484 Prof Year Jr High Teaching Experience III OR * ED-CIFS 485 Prof Year Senior High Teaching Experience III * NOTE: You must apply for admission to secondary teacher education in order to enroll in these upper-division education courses. See the Dept. of Curriculum, Instruction, and Foundational Studies for more information. |
1 4 2 3 3 16 |
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| EDTECH 202 Educational Technology FORLNG 410 Approaches to Foreign language Education LING 305 Introduction to Language Studies |
3 3 3 |
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| SPANISH 101, 102 or SPANISH 108 Elementary Spanish SPANISH 303 or 313 Advanced Spanish Conversation & Composition SPANISH 304 Introduction to Hispanic Literature SPANISH 412 Advanced Spanish Grammar & Syntax SPANISH 498 Senior Seminar |
8 3 3 3 3 |
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| SPANISH 376 Spanish Peninsular Civilization & Culture OR SPANISH 377 Latin American Civilization & Culture OR SPANISH 385 Mexican American Civilization & Culture |
3 | |
| SPANISH 403, SPANISH 404 Survey of Latin American Literature OR SPANISH 405, SPANISH 406 Survey of Spanish Peninsular Literature |
6 | |
| Upper-division Spanish courses (Only 3 credits hours of electives may be from SPAN 496) | 9 | |
| Electives to total 128 credits | 7-9 | |
| Total credits: | 128 |
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PRIMARY, SECONDARY, BILINGUAL EDUCATION OR SPANISH EMPHASIS
Course Number and Title |
Credits |
| SPANISH 201, SPANISH 202 OR SPANISH 201, SPANISH 203 OR SPANISH 208 Intermediate Spanish | 8 |
| SPANISH 303 or 313 Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition SPANISH 304 Introduction to Hispanic Literature SPANISH 412 Advanced Spanish Grammar and Syntax |
3 3 3 |
| SPANISH 376 Spanish Peninsular Culture and Civilization OR SPANISH 377 Latin American Culture and Civilization OR SPANISH 385 Mexican American Culture and Civilization |
3 |
| Upper-division Spanish courses | 3 |
| Total | 23 |
BUSINESS EMPHASIS
Course Number and Title |
Credits |
| SPANISH 201, SPANISH 202 OR SPANISH 201, SPANISH 203 | 8 |
| SPANISH 303 or 313 Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition SPANISH 305 Spanish for Business SPANISH 480 Advanced Business Topics in the Spanish-Speaking World |
3 3 3 |
| SPANISH 376 Spanish Peninsular Culture and Civilization OR SPANISH 377 Latin American Culture and Civilization OR SPANISH 385 Mexican American Culture and Civilization |
3 |
| Upper-division Spanish courses | 3 |
| Total | 23 |
Course Number and Title |
Credits |
| SPANISH 201, SPANISH 202 OR SPANISH 201, SPANISH 203 | 8 |
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Electives in at least three different disciplines chosen from:
ANTH 413, 419 HIST 361, 362, 363 POLS 325 SOC 332, 333
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15 |
| Total | 23 |
| Please note: SPANISH courses are taught in Spanish. All others are taught in English. | |
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Course Number and Title |
Credits |
| LING 305 Introduction to Language Studies | 3 |
| FORLNG 410 Approaches to Foreign Language Education | 3 |
| SPANISH 101-102 or SPANISH 108 or SPANISH 111-112-113-114
Elementary Spanish SPANISH 201-202 or SPANISH 201, 203 Intermediate Spanish SPANISH 303 or 313 Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition SPANISH 304 Introduction to Hispanic Literature SPANISH 412 Advanced Spanish Grammar and Syntax |
8 8 3 3 3 |
| One course selected from: SPANISH 376 Spanish Peninsular Civilization and Culture SPANISH 377 Latin American Civilization and Culture SPANISH 385 Mexican American Civilization and Culture |
3 |
| Total | 34 |
FORLNG - Foreign Language
FORLNG 101U FIRST YEAR SEMINAR (2-0-2)(F/S). Develops life skills and attitudes needed to set and to achieve educational and personal goals. Explores university resources, services, and policies. Emphasis placed on being a successful student in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures.
FORLNG 360 TOPICS IN HISPANIC LITERATURE (3-0-3)(F/S) A focused study of Hispanic literature in translation organized around a historical period, a genre, a movement, an author, or a theme. Topics will vary each time the course is offered. Frequent writing assignments. Course conducted in English. May be repeated for credit with PREM/INST. Available once as an upper-division elective towards the Spanish major or minor if writing assignments are done in Spanish. PREREQ: ENGL 102.
FORLNG 410 APPROACHES TO FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION (3-0-3)(S) An overview of theories of language acquisition and of changing pedagogical practices in secondary foreign language education. Examination of contemporary approaches to language teaching and competence, the oral proficiency interview, assessment techniques, syllabus preparation, development of lesson plans, and the integration of cultural components with the four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. PREREQ: minimum of six credits upper-division language or PERM/INST. PREREQ/COREQ: LING 305.
SPANISH
SPANISH 101 ELEMENTARY SPANISH (4-1-4)(F/S) (Area I) Develops beginning abilities in all four language skills: speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Offers a basic study of grammatical structures and vocabulary in a communicative context. Introduces students to Hispanic culture. Students who complete this course may not receive credit for SPANISH 111 or SPANISH 112.
SPANISH 102 ELEMENTARY SPANISH II (4-1-4)(F/S) (Area I) Continues to develop beginning abilities in all four language skills: speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Offers a basic study of grammatical structures and vocabulary in a communicative context. Introduces students to Hispanic culture. Students who successfully complete SPANISH 113 and SPANISH 114 may not receive credit for SPANISH 102. PREREQ: SPAN 101 or SPAN 112 or satisfactory placement score.
SPANISH 108 INTENSIVE ELEMENTARY SPANISH (8-2-8) (F/S). Develops beginning abilities in all
four language skills: speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Offers a fast-paced study
of basic grammatical structures and vocabulary in a communicative context.
Introduces students to Hispanic cultures. Covers combined material of SPANISH 101 and SPANISH 102 in
one semester. Students who successfully complete this course may not receive credit for SPANISH
101, SPANISH 102, SPANISH 111, SPANISH 112, SPANISH 113 or SPANISH 114.
SPANISH 111 ELEMENTARY SPANISH ONLINE 101A
(2-1-2)(F, S)(Area I). Develops beginning abilities in all four language
skills: speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Offers basic study of grammatical structures and vocabulary in a
communicative context. Introduces students to Hispanic cultures. Internet access, CD-ROM capability and telephone
required for this online, mastery-based course with no classroom instruction. First half of SPAN 101. Students
who successfully complete this course may not receive credit for SPANISH 101 or
SPANISH 108.
SPANISH
112 ELEMENTARY SPANISH ONLINE 101B
(2-1-2)(F, S)(Area I). Continuation of SPAN 111. Internet access, CD-ROM
capability and telephone required to register for this online, mastery-based
course with no classroom instruction. Second
half of SPAN 101. Students who successfully complete this course may not receive
credit for SPANISH 101 or SPANISH 108. PREREQ:
SPANISH 111.
SPANISH 113 ELEMENTARY SPANISH ONLINE 102A
(2-1-2)(F, S)(Area I). Develops beginning abilities in all four language
skills: speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Offers basic study of grammatical structures and vocabulary in a
communicative context. Introduces
students to Hispanic cultures. Internet access, CD-ROM capability and telephone
required to register for this online, mastery-based course with no classroom
instruction. First half of SPAN
102. Students who successfully
complete this course may not receive credit for SPANISH 102 or SPANISH 108. PREREQ: SPANISH 112 or SPANISH 101 or satisfactory placement score.
SPANISH 114 ELEMENTARY SPANISH ONLINE 102B (2-1-2)(F, S) (Area I). Continuation of SPAN
113. Internet access, CD-ROM
capability and telephone required to register for this online, mastery-based
course with no classroom instruction. Second
half of SPAN 102. Students who successfully complete this course may not receive
credit for SPANISH 102 or SPANISH 108. REREQ: SPANISH 113.
SPANISH 120 SPANISH FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS I (3-0-3)(F/S)
This course is designed as an introduction to prepare health care professionals
to better serve and assist their Spanish-speaking patients. Specific cultural
aspects and practices related to health care professionals and patient
communication will be addressed. Emphasis on vocabulary building and linguistic
forms related to health care issues. Course conducted in Spanish.
SPANISH 121 SPANISH FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS II (3-0-3)(F/S) Continued preparation of health care professionals to better serve and assist their Spanish-speaking patients. Specific cultural aspects and practices related to health care professionals and patient communication will be addressed. Emphasis on vocabulary building and linguistic forms related to health care issues. Course conducted in Spanish.
SPANISH 201 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I (4-1-4) (Area I) (F/S)
Intended to further develop all four language skills: speaking, reading, writing, and
listening. Intensive review of fundamentals of structure and vocabulary in a communicative
context. Topics for conversation, reading and writing focus on Hispanic cultures. Course
conducted in Spanish. PREREQ: SPANISH 102 or SPANISH 108 or SPANISH 114 or satisfactory placement
score.
SPANISH 202 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II (4-1-4) (Area I) (F/S) Intended to further develop all four language skills: speaking, reading, writing, and
listening. Intensive review of fundamentals of structure and vocabulary in a communicative
context. Topics for conversation, reading and writing focus on Hispanic cultures. Course
conducted in Spanish. PREREQ: SPANISH 201 or satisfactory placement score.
SPANISH 203 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH FOR THE NATIVE OR NEAR-NATIVE SPEAKER (4-0-4) (Area I) (F/S)
A course designed for students with native or near-native speaking
ability, but with little or no formal training in grammar, reading and writing. Provides
introduction to and practice in the formal register in all four skills: reading, writing,
listening and speaking. Topics for conversation, reading and writing focus on U.S. Latino
cultures. Students who qualify for this course may not receive credit for SPAN202. Course
conducted in Spanish. PREREQ: SPANISH 201 or equivalent as determined by placement exam and
PERM/INST.
SPANISH 303 ADVANCED SPANISH CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION (3-0-3) (F/S)
Expands ability in all four skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening with special
emphasis on accuracy in the formal registers of spoken and written Spanish. Offers
analysis of grammar and expansion of vocabulary through cultural and literary readings.
Discussion of topics related to Hispanic contemporary trends. Includes frequent writing
assignments. Course conducted in Spanish. PREREQ: Either SPANISH 202 or SPANISH 203 or
equivalent as determined by placement exam and/or PERM/INST.
SPANISH 304 INTRODUCTION TO HISPANIC LITERATURE (3-0-3) (F/S). Develops and
expands composition and conversation skills through the use of Hispanic literary
terms and forms.. A broad introductory course for students wishing to
concentrate in culture and literature and for those students who will be
teaching at any level. Frequent writing assignments. Course
conducted in Spanish. PREREQ:
SPANISH 303 or SPANISH 313.
SPANISH 305 SPANISH FOR BUSINESS (3-0-3) (F/S) Introduction to the terminology
and etiquette of business practice in the Spanish-speaking world. Emphasis on
appropriate terminology and structures for business letters and other forms of business
communication. This course is highly recommended for students majoring/minoring in
international business and for those who wish their Spanish major or minor emphasis to be
in business. Frequent writing assignments. Course conducted in Spanish.
PREREQ:
SPANISH 303 or SPANISH 313.
SPANISH 311 ADVANCED CONVERSATION (1-0-1) (F/S) Expands listening and speaking
skills through intensive conversation. Vocabulary activities designed to
strengthen students' ability to converse about a variety of topics of general
interest. Concurrent enrollment in SPAN 303 recommended. Course conducted in Spanish.
(Pass/Fail) PREREQ:
SPANISH 202 or SPANISH 203 or satisfactory placement score or PERM/INST.
SPANISH 312 GRAMMAR REVIEW (1-0-1)(F/S). Review of grammar concepts. Topics include ser/estar, preterite/imperfect, present and past subjunctive, and other grammar topics. Concurrent enrollment in SPANISH 303 recommended. Course conducted in Spanish. (Pass/Fail) PREREQ: SPANISH 202 or SPANISH 203 or satisfactory placement score or PERM/INST.
SPANISH 313 ADVANCED SPANISH CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS (3-0-3)(F/S) Course equivalent to SPAN 303. Designed for students with native or near-native speaking ability. PREREQ: SPANISH 202 or SPANISH 203 or satisfactory placement score or PERM/INST.
SPANISH 376 SPANISH PENINSULAR CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE (3-0-3) (F/S) Spanish Peninsular civilization from earliest Iberian beginnings to the present. Special attention given to the impact of peninsular culture on the Western world. Discussions of topics such as music, economic and business environment, literature, and the Conquest. Frequent writing assignments. Course conducted in Spanish. PREREQ: SPANISH 303 or SPANISH 313.
SPANISH 403 SURVEY OF LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE I (3-0-3) (F) A global
survey of the forms and genres of Latin American literature from the Pre-Columbian epoch
to Modernism. Analysis of literary texts and the socio-historical circumstances in which
they were produced. Frequent writing assignments. Course conducted in Spanish. PREREQ:
SPANISH 304.
SPANISH 404 SURVEY OF LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE II (3-0-3) (S) A global
survey of the forms and genres of Latin American literature from Modernism to the present.
Analysis of literary texts and the socio-historical circumstances in which they were and
are produced. Frequent writing assignments. Course conducted in Spanish. PREREQ:
SPANISH 304.
SPANISH 405 SURVEY OF SPANISH PENINSULAR LITERATURE I (3-0-3) (F) A global
survey of the forms and genres of Spanish Peninsular literature from the Middle Ages to
the end of the Golden Age. Analysis of literary texts and the socio-historical
circumstances in which they were produced. Frequent writing assignments. Course conducted
in Spanish. PREREQ:
SPANISH 304.
SPANISH 406 SURVEY OF SPANISH PENINSULAR LITERATURE II (3-0-3) (S) A
global survey of the forms and genres of Spanish Peninsular literature from the 18th
century to the present. Analysis of literary texts and the socio-historical circumstances
in which they were and are produced. Frequent writing assignments. Course conducted in
Spanish. PREREQ:
SPANISH 304.
SPANISH 412 ADVANCED SPANISH GRAMMAR AND SYNTAX (3-0-3) (F/S) An
intense study of the formal written and spoken registers of Spanish. Also develops
an awareness of and sensitivity to the variety of spoken and written registers, especially
those of Spanish in the United States. Special emphasis on appropriateness in the
written register. Frequent writing assignments. Course conducted in Spanish. PREREQ: SPANISH 202 or SPANISH 203.
SPANISH 425 MEXICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE (3-0-3) (F/S) (Alternate years.) A survey of writings by
Mexican American authors. Discussion of topics such as an analysis of Mexican American
cultural and identity formation from 1848 to the present as represented in literature.
Primary genres and movements, as well as gender issues within the field of Mexican
American literature, with special attention given to works produced during or after the
Chicano Renaissance (1960's). Frequent writing assignments in Spanish. Course conducted in
Spanish. Course may be repeated once for credit with PERM/INST. PREREQ:
SPANISH 304.
SPANISH 430 TOPICS IN LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE (3-0-3) (F/S) (Alternate years.) A focused study
of Latin American literature organized around a historical period, a genre, a movement, an
author, or a theme. Topics will vary each time the course is taught. Frequent writing
assignments. Course conducted in Spanish. May be repeated once for credit with PERM/INST. PREREQ:
SPANISH 304.
SPAN 440 TOPICS IN SPANISH PENINSULAR LITERATURE (3-0-3) (F/S) (Alternate years.) A focused
study of Spanish Peninsular literature organized around a historical period, a genre, a
movement, an author, or a theme. Topics will vary each time the course is taught. Frequent
writing assignments. Course conducted in Spanish. May be repeated once for credit with
PERM/INST. PREREQ:
SPANISH 304.
SPANISH 450 BASQUE LITERATURE IN SPANISH TRANSLATION (3-0-3)(F/S). Analysis of the evolution of written literature in the Basque Country from the 15th century to the present. Readings will include critical articles. Frequent writing assignments. Course conducted in Spanish. PREREQ: SPANISH 202 or 203.
SPANISH 475 LATIN AMERICA TODAY (3-0-3)(F/S)(Alternate years). An in-depth analysis of contemporary nonliterary events in Latin America. Discussion includes social and political structure, educational systems, economic and business life, science, theater, arts, music, and recreation. Course conducted in Spanish. PREREQ: SPANISH 303 or 313.
SPANISH 476 HUMAN RIGHTS IN LATIN AMERICA (3-0-3)(F/S)(Alternate years). In-depth analysis and discussion includes social justice and its connection to the legal system plus its effect on social and political stability within Latin America. Course conducted in Spanish. PREREQ: SPANISH 303 or 313
SPANISH 477 WOMEN'S LITERATURE OF THE SPANISH-SPEAKING WORLD(3-0-3) (F/S) (Alternate years.) An
introduction to literature written by women in the Spanish-speaking world. All periods,
all genres. Discussion of topics such as issues concerning women writers, representation
of women in literature, and/or the social and historical climate in which the literature
was and is produced. Frequent writing assignments. Course conducted in Spanish. Course may
be repeated once for credit with PERM/INST. PREREQ:
SPANISH 304.
SPANISH 480 ADVANCED BUSINESS SPANISH (3-0-3) An in-depth analysis of business etiquette, practices and climate in
the Spanish-speaking world. Discussions of topics such as appropriate forms of
correspondence, advances in technology, the impact of the social and political climate on
business practice, as well as the changing demographics of the Spanish-speaking population
in the United States. Course conducted in Spanish. PREREQ:
SPANISH 303 or SPANISH 313 and
SPANISH 305.
SPANISH 490 TOPICS IN HISPANIC CINEMA (3-2-3) (F/S) (Alternate years.) An advanced culture
course using films from Hispanic cultures for further refinement of linguistic and
analytical skills. Topic will be chosen from Spanish Peninsular, Latin American, and/or U.
S. Latino Cinema. Film lab required. Readings will include critical articles on the films
and/or literary texts from which films were adapted. Frequent writing assignments. Course
conducted in Spanish. May be repeated once for credit with PERM/INST. PREREQ:
SPANISH 304.
SPANISH 491 BASQUE CINEMA
(3-2-3)(F/S). Evolution of cinema in the Basque Country from 1890 to the
present, including films produced under the censorship of Franco’s dictatorship,
during the transition to democracy, and in the contemporary Basque Country. Film
lab required. Readings will include critical articles. Frequent writing
assignments. Course conducted in Spanish. PREREQ: SPANISH 202 or 203.
SPANISH 498 SENIOR SEMINAR (3-0-3) (F/S) A capstone, exit requirement course.
Topic chosen by instructor on a rotating basis. Discussion of topics such as
literary, linguistic, and/or social and historical subject matter. Students will
demonstrate proficiency in the written and oral codes by means of a research
paper and an expanded oral presentation on the topic of the paper. Frequent writing
assignments. Course includes
an exit oral proficiency interview. Course conducted in Spanish. PREREQ:
SPANISH 403 or SPANISH 404 or SPANISH 405 or SPANISH 406..