Spanish (SP)
IHSP-101 Elementary Spanish I (4 Credits)
Introduction to basic skills to communicate about personal and everyday topics, including informal conversations with native speakers, finding and reading information in newspapers and Internet sites, and exploring the contemporary Spanish speaking world. For students with little or no prior knowledge of Spanish.
Offered: All, Every Year
IHSP-102 Elementary Spanish II (4 Credits)
This course offers students an opportunity to develop communicative skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening) in Spanish while gaining an awareness of the cultures of Latin America and Spain. This course is for students who have either taken IHSP-101 or 1 year of High School Spanish
Offered: All, Every Year
SP-201 Spanish and Social Change (4 Credits)
Students will enhance their Spanish language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) while gaining a deeper awareness of contemporary issues and social change in the Spanish-speaking world. Open to students with 3-4 years of high school Spanish or 2 semesters of lower-level college Spanish.
Offered: All, Every Year
SP-290 Intermediate Special Topics (4 Credits)
Study of selected topics in Spanish. May be repeated as topics change.
SP-298 Independent Study (1-4 Credits)
An opportunity for a qualified student to explore work in an area of individual interest, selected and pursued in consultation with a faculty member. Consent required of the instructor who will supervise the independent study. Repeatable to a total of 8 credits.
SP-315 Cultures of Spain (4 Credits)
Students will investigate the cultures of Spain while reviewing all language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing). Activities focus on the expansion of cultural knowledge, vocabulary and the development of composition and oral communication skills. Texts and films in Spanish expose students to ideas that challenge stereotypes about Spain.
Offered: All, Every Year
SP-316 Latin American Cultures (4 Credits)
Students will investigate Latin American cultures while reviewing all language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing). Activities focus on the expansion of cultural knowledge, vocabulary and the development of composition and oral communication skills. Texts and films in Spanish expose students to ideas that challenge stereotypes about Latin America.
Offered: All, Every Year
SP-325 Introduction to Spanish Literature (4 Credits)
Study of various critical approaches to Spanish literature. Conducted in Spanish.
SP-350 Study in Spain Or Latin America (1-18 Credits)
Study away, for a full semester, in a Modern Language department-approved program that meets Global Education Office guidelines. Students will take a minimum of 12 credits per semester. Students must meet with Modern Language faculty for preapproval and additional proficiency requirements. May be used to meet the A&H language requirement. All majors must take the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview, and complete a reflective essay in the target language, within 30 days after their study abroad experience.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
SP-360 Fascism in Spain (4 Credits)
This interdisciplinary course draws from Genocide Studies, Gender Studies, Literature, and Film to illuminate the causes and consequences of fascism in Spain. We will discuss: the relationship between fascism, militarism, authoritarianism, and ultranationalism; the differences between fascism in Spain, Italy, and Germany; and fascism's threatening presence today. Cross-listed as: HGS-360.
Prerequisite(s): ITW-101
Offered: Spring, Odd Years
SP-410 Advanced Spanish Grammar (4 Credits)
A study of contemporary Spanish grammar, and a treatment of the typical pitfalls for nonnative users of Spanish.
Offered: Fall, Every Year
SP-495 Seminar (4 Credits)
The capstone experience for Spanish majors. Topics based on needs and interests of the group.
Prerequisite(s): SP-325, SP-405 and Senior standing
Offered: Spring, Every Year
SP-498 Independent Study (1-4 Credits)
Intensive study of some aspect of Spanish language, literature, or culture adapted to the student's needs. May be repeated to a total of 8 credits.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor