Catalog 2024-2025

SPA - Spanish

SPA 101 Elementary Spanish I

Not open to native speakers. Beginning Spanish with emphasis on Hispanic culture, as well as understanding and speaking Spanish in practical situations. Includes practice in reading and writing.

Spartan Studies:

TBH

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

Not open to native speakers of Spanish or Portuguese. May not be taken after SPA 105. This course is only open to students who have successfully completed one year or less of Spanish in secondary school within the previous eight years, and no university Spanish. Students cannot take SPA 101, 105, 102, 201, or 202 concurrently.

SPA 102 Elementary Spanish II

Not open to native speakers. Beginning Spanish with emphasis on Hispanic culture, as well as understanding and speaking Spanish in practical situations. Includes practice in reading and writing.

Spartan Studies:

TBH

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

Not open to native speakers of Spanish or Portuguese. SPA 101 (or equivalent skills) is a prerequisite for SPA 102. Students cannot take SPA 101, 105, 102, 201, or 202 concurrently.

SPA 105 Elementary Spanish Review

Review of Spanish for students who have studied the language in high school for at least two years. Emphasis on accelerated grammar and speaking. Listening comprehension, reading and writing are included.

Spartan Studies:

TBH

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

Not open to native speakers of Spanish. May not be taken after SPA 101. Students cannot take SPA 101, 102, 105, 201, or 202 concurrently.

SPA 121 Spanish for Criminal Justice

A basic introduction to Spanish for students who are interested in working in criminal justice and/or law enforcement. Emphasis on speaking and listening skills through the use of specialized vocabulary, simulations, paired activities, and interaction with native speakers. Cultural issues particular to the Spanish-speaking community will also be addressed.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

SPA 101 or equivalent skills. Not open to native speakers of Spanish or Portuguese. Students who have successfully completed 2 or more years of Spanish in secondary school within the previous 8 years may not enroll in in this course for credit. Not open to students who have previously enrolled in any SPA courses above 102.

SPA 122 Spanish for the Medical Field

A basic introduction to Spanish for students who are interested in working in the medical field. Emphasis on speaking and listening skills through the use of specialized vocabulary, simulations, paired activities, and interaction with native speakers. Cultural issues particular to the Spanish-speaking community will also be addressed.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

SPA 101 or equivalent skills. Not open to native speakers of Spanish or Portuguese. Students who have successfully completed 2 or more years of Spanish in secondary school within the previous 8 years may not enroll in in this course for credit. Not open to students who have previously enrolled in any SPA course above 102.

SPA 151 Topics in Spanish

Content varies.
Credit Hours: 1-4

Prerequisites

Consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

SPA 201 Intermediate Spanish I

Not open to native speakers of Spanish. Develops a greater understanding of Hispanic culture and everyday Spanish, as well as speaking, reading and writing skills.

Spartan Studies:

TBH

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

Not open to native speakers of Spanish. SPA 102 or/and SPA 105 or equivalent skills required for SPA 201. Students cannot take SPA 101, 105, 102, 201, or 202 concurrently.

SPA 202 Intermediate Spanish II

Not open to native speakers of Spanish. Develops a greater understanding of Hispanic culture and everyday Spanish, as well as speaking, reading and writing skills.

Spartan Studies:

TBH

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

Not open to native speakers of Spanish. SPA 201 or equivalent skills required for SPA 202. Students cannot take SPA 101, 105, 102, 201, or 202 concurrently.

SPA 251 Topics in Spanish

Content varies. May be repeated for additional credit.

Credit Hours: 1-4

Prerequisites

Consent of instructor. Not open to native speakers of Spanish.

SPA 300 Advanced Spanish I

Not open to students who received their secondary education in the Spanish language. Areas of emphasis in Advanced Spanish I are oral expression, reading and vocabulary building. Areas of emphasis in Advanced Spanish II are writing, vocabulary building and grammar. Courses may be taken out of sequence.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

SPA 300 not open to native speakers. SPA 202 or equivalent skills.

SPA 301 Advanced Spanish II

Areas of emphasis in Advanced Spanish I are oral expression, reading and vocabulary building. Areas of emphasis in Advanced Spanish II are writing, vocabulary building and grammar. Courses may be taken out of sequence.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

Not open to native speakers. Not open to students who received their secondary education in the Spanish language. SPA 202 or equivalent skills.

SPA 307 The Structure of Modern Spanish

An introduction to the study and description of language according to the principles of modern linguistics. 

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

SPA 202, or consent of instructor.

SPA 311 Commercial Spanish

The study of the fundamentals of practical, commercial Spanish, including business report and letter writing, as well as the language of advertising, foreign trade, transportation, banking and finance. Also considers the cultural context of Hispanic business.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

SPA 202 or equivalent skills.

SPA 320 Hispanic Cinema

A study of 20th-century Hispanic cinema, taking into account the historical and cultural backgrounds of the different periods with an examination of how the changing historical times affect the Spanish-language film industry. The course includes the use of critical writing to carry out a comparative analysis of films from both Latin America and Spain. Class conducted in Spanish.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

One 300-level Spanish course, equivalent skills or instructor consent

SPA 325 Advanced Spanish Conversation through Literature and Film

This advanced conversation course consists of an integration literary readings on culture and film as it provides many opportunities to develop speaking, listening and writing skills while also focusing and engaging students in critical thinking and interpretation.
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

SPA 300 or instructor consent. Not open to native speakers of Spanish.

SPA 331 Reading Literature

Introduction to reading literature and understanding poetry, prose, and drama in Spanish. Includes basic literary techniques, devices and verse forms. Selections are from Spanish and Latin American writers. Class conducted in Spanish.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

SPA 202 or equivalent, four or more years of high school Spanish, or equivalent skills.

SPA 351 Topics in Spanish

Content varies. May be repeated for credit.

Credit Hours: 1-4

Prerequisites

Consent of instructor.

SPA 421 Spanish Culture and Civilization I

An integrated picture of the political, economic, social, geographic and cultural forces that have shaped Spain and Latin America. SPA 421 covers Spain; SPA 422 covers Latin America. Class conducted in Spanish.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

Two 300-level Spanish courses, equivalent skills, or consent of instructor.

SPA 422 Latin American Civilization and Culture

An integrated picture of the political, economic, social, geographic and cultural forces that have shaped Spain and Latin America. SPA 421 covers Spain; SPA 422 covers Latin America. Class conducted in Spanish.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

Two 300-level Spanish courses, equivalent skills, or consent of instructor.

SPA 431 Spanish Literature through the Golden Age

A reading and discussion of selections by master writers of Spanish literature for an understanding of how ideas, feelings and social points of view are conveyed through literature. Reviews the historical and cultural background of each period. Class conducted in Spanish.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

Two 300-level Spanish courses, equivalent skills, or consent of instructor.

SPA 432 Spanish Literature from the 19th Century until Today

A reading and discussion of selections by master writers of Spanish literature for an understanding of how ideas, feelings and social points of view are conveyed through literature. Reviews the historical and cultural background of each period. Class conducted in Spanish.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

Two 300-level Spanish courses, equivalent skills, or consent of instructor.

SPA 435 Latin American Literature

An introductory survey of the main trends in contemporary Latin American literature through selected works of some of its most representative authors. Class conducted in Spanish.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

Two 300-level Spanish courses, equivalent skills, or consent of instructor.

SPA 436 The Latin American Novel

The rise and influence of the Latin American novel in the 20th century is studied through a careful selection of representative works. Authors include Asturias, Carpentier, Cortázar, Donoso, Fuentes, García Márquez, Piglia, Peri Rossi, Poniatowska, Rulfo, Saer, Vargas Llosa and many others.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

Two 300-level Spanish Courses, equivalent skills or consent of the instructor.

SPA 441 Hispanic Women Writers

This course consists of an exploration of the development of Hispanic women writers with an examination of the relationship between gender and literature.  A selection of readings will be the foundation of the comprehension of these themes within a literary and social-cultural context.  Class conducted in Spanish
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

Two 300 level courses, equivalent skills, or instructor consent.

SPA 451 Topics in Spanish

Content varies. May be repeated for credit.

Credit Hours: 1-4

Prerequisites

Consent of instructor.

SPA 499 Research Capstone

Spanish majors with senior standing choose a research project in consultation with a full-time faculty member of the department in one of the following areas of study:  linguistics, literature, second-language acquisition or cultural studies.  The research and preparation of the final written product is carried out under the guidance and supervision of the faculty mentor and reviewed by the department.  Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Spanish majors with Senior status only. Two 400- level Spanish courses or instructor consent.