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Spanish Courses
Please note that the frequency of course offerings is subject
to change without notice, because of changes in faculty availability,
sabbaticals and leaves, and other circumstances. Please consult
the latest Schedule
of Classes (and supplement) and/or the
Department Chairperson to determine if a course will be offered
during a certain term or year, especially if Progress Toward
Graduation is a factor.
Class
Schedule
SPN 101
Introduction to Spanish I
Offered: Typically Fall and Spring terms
Fundamentals of the Spanish language; development of reading, writing, and conversational skills.
1 Course
SPN 102
Introduction to Spanish II
Prerequisite: SPN 101 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of instructor
Offered: Typically Fall and Spring terms
A continuation of Spanish 101 with increasing emphasis on conversational skills.
1 Course
SPN 103
Introduction to Spanish III
Prerequisite: SPN 102 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of instructor
Offered: Typically Fall and Spring terms
Completion of Spanish grammar. Increased emphasis on writing and conversational skills.
1 Course
SPN 140
History of Spain (HIS)
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A broad survey from pre-history to present as viewed through Spain's culture, art, literature, and customs.
1 Course
Prerequisites: Determined by course instructor
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
1/2 to 1 Course
Prerequisites: Determined by course instructor
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
1/2 to 1 Course
Prerequisite: SPN 103 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of instructor
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
The main objective of this course is to develop fluency in speaking everyday Spanish. May not be taken for credit by a native speaker.
1 Course
SPN 310
Spanish Composition
Prerequisite: SPN 103 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of instructor
Offered: Typically every Fall Term
A course intended to help students acquire a greater mastery of Spanish as a tool for communication through an examination of the more complex grammatical and syntactical structures; through learning idioms and vocabulary; and through writing and analyzing essays. May not be taken by native speakers without consent of instructor.
1 Course
SPN 315
Intro to Spanish Literature
Prerequisite: SPN 310 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of instructor
Offered: Typically every Spring Term
A course designed to improve reading skills, both practical and critical, and to introduce the student to the tools necessary for literary analysis. Selections from masterpieces of Spanish and Spanish-American literature will serve as the basis for discussion. This course may be used to meet the Arts Perspective.
1 Course
SPN 320
Peninsular Literature I
Prerequisite: SPN 310 and 315 with a grade of C or higher in each, or permission of instructor.
Offered: Typically alternate Spring Terms (next offered Spring 2008, alternating with SPN 321)
A survey of Spanish literature from the medieval period through the 17th century. Emphasis on major authors. This course may be used to meet the Arts Perspective.
1 Course
SPN 321
Peninsular Literature II
Prerequisite: SPN 310 and 315 with a grade of C or higher in each, or permission of instructor
Offered: Typically alternate Spring Terms (next offered Spring 2007, alternating with SPN 320)
A survey of Spanish literature from the beginning of the 18th century to the present. Emphasis on major authors. This course may be used to meet the Arts Perspective.
1 Course
SPN 330
Spanish American Literature I
Prerequisite: SPN 310 and 315 with a grade of C or higher in each, or permission of instructor
Offered: Typically alternate Fall Terms, alternating with SPN 331 (next offered Fall 2006)
A survey of Spanish-American literature from its origins in the 16th century to modernism in the 19th century. This course may be used to meet the Arts Perspective.
1 Course
SPN 331
Spanish American Literature II
Prerequisite: SPN 310 and 315 with a grade of C or higher in each, or permission of instructor
Offered: Typically alternate Fall Terms, alternating with SPN 330 (next offered Fall 2007)
A survey of Spanish-American literature from modernism to the present. Emphasis on major authors. This course may be used to meet the Arts Perspective.
1 Course
Prerequisite: SPN 300, 310, and 315 with a grade of C or higher in each, or permission of instructor
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A reading of selected novels by major Spanish and Spanish-American writers. This course may be used to meet the Arts Perspective.
1 Course
Prerequisites: Determined by course instructor
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
1/2 to 1 Course
SPN 390A
Independent Study
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student. All such courses are to be supported by a faculty sponsor, second reader, academic adviser, Department Chairperson, and possibly others. Course proposals must meet the approval of the Associate Provost for Advising and Academic Success. Will be registered by the Office of Academic Services as 390/490A if approved to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) or as 390/490B if approved as non-ALE.
1 Course
SPN 390B
Independent Study w/o ALE
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student. All such courses are to be supported by a faculty sponsor, second reader, academic adviser, Department Chairperson, and possibly others. Course proposals must meet the approval of the Associate Provost for Advising and Academic Success. Will be registered by the Office of Academic Services as 390/490A if approved to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) or as 390/490B if approved as non-ALE.
1 Course
Prerequisite: Sophomore, junior, or senior standing
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
An experiential learning experience individually designed for students with a special academic interest requiring integration of classroom learning with practical experience. Includes on-campus seminars with academic sponsors, as well as non-classroom experience. One to three course credits in one 14-week term or one course credit in Short Term may be taken in Internships. Requires the approval of two faculty sponsors and the Department assumes the responsibility for determining credit allowance. The Coordinator of Internships gives final approval for Internship proposals. This course may be used to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) requirement.
1 to 3 Courses
SPN 397A
Team Initiated Study
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by two or more students who have a similar interest in the topic proposed. All such courses are to be supported by a faculty sponsor, second reader, academic adviser, Department Chairperson, and possibly others. Course proposals must meet the approval of the Associate Provost for Advising and Academic Success. Will be registered by the Office of Academic Services as 397/497A if approved to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) or as 397/497B if approved as non-ALE.
1 Course
SPN 397B
Team Initiated Study w/o ALE
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by two or more students who have a similar interest in the topic proposed. All such courses are to be supported by a faculty sponsor, second reader, academic adviser, Department Chairperson, and possibly others. Course proposals must meet the approval of the Associate Provost for Advising and Academic Success. Will be registered by the Office of Academic Services as 397/497A if approved to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) or as 397/497B if approved as non-ALE.
1 Course
Prerequisite: Will vary, but always will include permission of instructor
Offered: Typically on a limited basis as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course organized and directed by faculty and approved by the Department Chairperson to meet the particular interests and/or needs of specific students.
1 Course
Prerequisites: Determined by course instructor
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
1/2 to 1 Course
SPN 490A
Independent Study
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student. All such courses are to be supported by a faculty sponsor, second reader, academic adviser, Department Chairperson, and possibly others. Course proposals must meet the approval of the Associate Provost for Advising and Academic Success. Will be registered by the Office of Academic Services as 390/490A if approved to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) or as 390/490B if approved as non-ALE.
1 Course
SPN 490B
Independent Study w/o ALE
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student. All such courses are to be supported by a faculty sponsor, second reader, academic adviser, Department Chairperson, and possibly others. Course proposals must meet the approval of the Associate Provost for Advising and Academic Success. Will be registered by the Office of Academic Services as 390/490A if approved to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) or as 390/490B if approved as non-ALE.
1 Course
Prerequisite: Sophomore, junior, or senior standing
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
An experiential learning experience individually designed for students with a special academic interest requiring integration of classroom learning with practical experience. Includes on-campus seminars with academic sponsors, as well as non-classroom experience. One to three course credits in one 14-week term or one course credit in Short Term may be taken in Internships. Requires the approval of two faculty sponsors and the Department assumes the responsibility for determining credit allowance. The Coordinator of Internships gives final approval for Internship proposals. This course may be used to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) requirement.
1 to 3 Courses
SPN 497A
Team Initiated Study
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by two or more students who have a similar interest in the topic proposed. All such courses are to be supported by a faculty sponsor, second reader, academic adviser, Department Chairperson, and possibly others. Course proposals must meet the approval of the Associate Provost for Advising and Academic Success. Will be registered by the Office of Academic Services as 397/497A if approved to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) or as 397/497B if approved as non-ALE.
1 Course
SPN 497B
Team Initiated Study w/o ALE
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by two or more students who have a similar interest in the topic proposed. All such courses are to be supported by a faculty sponsor, second reader, academic adviser, Department Chairperson, and possibly others. Course proposals must meet the approval of the Associate Provost for Advising and Academic Success. Will be registered by the Office of Academic Services as 397/497A if approved to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) or as 397/497B if approved as non-ALE.
1 Course
Prerequisite: Will vary, but always will include permission of instructor
Offered: Typically on a limited basis as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course organized and directed by faculty and approved by the Department Chairperson to meet the particular interests and/or needs of specific students.
1 Course
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