SPANISH
Professors Talbot, Kalinoski; Associate Professor Ruiz; Assistant
Professor Flores-Silva;Teaching Associate Myers;Visiting Instructor
Rosenbloom
A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 overall and 2.0
in Foreign Language courses is required to declare a major in
Spanish.
A major in Spanish consists of the completion of at least 11
units above the 202 level in this language. Majors must
complete one period of study abroad. A major must be
enrolled in at least two one-unit courses in Spanish during
the senior year.
Spanish majors are required to complete a departmentally
approved course of study abroad as part of their major.
Appropriate periods of study include an Intensive Learning or
May Term travel course, or a Summer, semester, or year
abroad with a department-approved program such as ISEP or
another university-sponsored program.
Spanish majors are required to take Spanish 301, 302, 311 or
312 or 315, 321, 322, 323, 402, an additional 400-level course,
and three elective units to be chosen from advanced Spanish
courses, History 272 or Political Science 225, and Linguistics
320. However, no more than two courses taught in English
may be applied toward the major. It is recommended that
students take two 300-level units taught in Spanish before
enrolling in a Spanish literature course. Note that Spanish 201
and 202 or their equivalent are prerequisites for all advanced
courses in Spanish. For native speakers of the language,
Spanish 301 will be waived as a requirement and will not
count toward the major; another upper-level course unit must
be substituted for Spanish 301. Students who study abroad
should select, in consultation with their advisors, appropriate
substitutes for these requirements. It is highly recommended
that all majors planning to teach take Spanish 341 as an
elective. Students planning to teach may satisfy their training
in methods through Spanish 341.
For placement and prerequisites at the lower level, see
"Foreign Languages."
Minor in Spanish
A minor in Spanish consists of six units, including:
Spanish 201 and 202, or two electives
Spanish 301 and 302
Spanish 311 or 312 or 313 or 315
One elective unit to be selected from Spanish courses
numbered at or above the 300 level. Each minor will be
individually tailored to complement the student's interests and
major field of study.A period of study abroad is highly
recommended.
101, 102 Elementary Spanish I, II
A study of the essentials of Spanish grammar and basic
vocabulary to promote speaking, listening, reading, and
writing skills. Emphasis on developing the conversational skills
and cultural awareness to handle topics of everyday life in
Spanish. (1,1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. for each; Laboratory: 1 hr/wk. for each.
201, 202 Intermediate Spanish I, II
A review of the essentials of Spanish grammar with the
introduction of advanced structures. Continued development
of the four essential skills, and further acquisition of
vocabulary. Emphasis on conversational skills to handle
situations of everyday life with increased range of personal
expression. Inclusion of cultural material. (1,1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. for each; Laboratory: 1 hr/wk. for each.
Prerequisite: No prerequisite, but previous study of a foreign language
is recommended. (For any course above the 202 level, 201-202 or
the equivalent is a prerequisite.)
The following are taught in Spanish:
301 Spanish Conversation
Practice in oral self-expression and listening comprehension.
(This course is for non-native speakers of Spanish.) (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory work.
Prerequisite: Spanish 202 or equivalent.
302 Spanish Composition
Practice in written expression with an intensive review of
Spanish grammar. Introduction to the principles of Spanish
style and techniques of formal writing and translation. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Spanish 202 or equivalent.
311 Civilization and Culture: Spain
The civilization and cultural development of Spain. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Spanish 202 or equivalent.
312 Civilization and Culture: Spanish America
An overview of the historical and cultural development of
Spanish America from its pre-Colombian roots through the
colonial era and up to contemporary times. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Spanish 202 or equivalent.
313 Language and Culture in the Hispanic World
Intensive study of present-day Hispanic language and culture:
intellectual and artistic currents, beliefs, customs and
traditions, stereotypes and self-images. Conducted in
Spanish.(1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Completion of Intermediate Spanish or the equivalent.
315 Contemporary Issues: Spanish America
A survey of current political, economic, and cultural issues
that are regional and global in scope. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory work.
Prerequisite: Spanish 202 or equivalent.
321 Introduction to Literature I: Spain
Spanish literature from its beginnings to 1700. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Spanish 301, 302, or permission.
322 Introduction to Literature II: Spain
Representative works of Spanish literature from 1700 to
the present. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Spanish 301, 302, or permission.
323 Introduction to Literature III: Spanish America
A study of literary works by major Spanish-American writers
from the colonial era through contemporary times with a
careful consideration of contexts and an analysis of literary
style. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Spanish 301, 302, or permission.
330 Commercial Spanish
Fundamentals of practical commercial Spanish, effective
reports and letters applicable to business usage, as well as the
language of advertising, foreign trade, transportation, banking,
and finance. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Spanish 301, 302, or permission.
335 Spanish Phonetics and Phonology
The theory and practice of pronunciation. A systematic
analysis of the sounds of Spanish. Stress and intonation
patterns of Spanish speech through phonetics transcription
and intensive oral practice. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Spanish 301, 302, or permission.
340 Area Studies in Latin America
Focused and in-depth cultural studies on selected regions of
Latin America. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Spanish 301-302 or permission.
341 Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages
An evaluative study of language teaching methods.
Development of teaching aids and a teacher's resource book.
K-12 levels of instruction will be presented. Assignments will
be completed in Spanish. (1) Taught in English.
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
(Cross-listed as Language 341.)
380 Special Topics in Hispanic Life and Culture
Class study of a special topic, with topic to be determined by
the students and the faculty member. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Spanish 301, 302, or permission.
402 The Structure of Modern Spanish
Study of complex structures and problematic aspects of
Spanish language focusing on morphology, syntax, and
semantics. Emphasis is placed on direct application to
composition, translation, and oral expression. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Spanish 301, 302, or permission.
405, 406 Independent Study
Guided reading and research of a particular facet of the
Spanish or Spanish-American language, literature, and
culture. ( 1 / 2 ,1)
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
410 Medieval and Golden Age Hispanic Literature
Close readings of texts by writers from Spain and/or Spanish
America. Emphasis on major literary styles of the period:
Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Spanish 321 or 322 or 323 or permission.
416 Internship
Field placement providing the student with practical
experience in work areas in which Spanish is applied. These
areas may include embassies, government service, international
business, education, industry, and the communications media.
(1) May be conducted in Spanish or English.
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
(Cross-listed as Language 416.)
420 18th- and 19th-Century Hispanic Literature
Close readings of texts by writers from Spain and/or Spanish
America. Emphasis on major literary styles of the period:
Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, and Naturalism. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Spanish 321 or 322 or 323 or permission.
430 20th-Century Hispanic Literature
Close readings of texts by writers from Spain and/or Spanish
America. Emphasis on major literary styles from the early part
of the century up to contemporary times. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Spanish 321 or 322 or 323 or permission.
495, 496, 497 Honors Project
A program of independent study culminating in a paper,
artistic creation, or performance.
Prerequisites:To qualify for consideration to receive honors in the
major, a student in his/her senior year or in the Summer prior to the
senior year, must work under the guidance of his/her committee.A
written proposal and application must be approved by the committee
and department.A minimum GPA of 3.4 in the major is required.
495 Honors Project is prerequisite for 497 Honors Project. ( 1 / 2 , 1, 1 / 2 )