Academic Catalog

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 Fall and Spring.

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. 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 fascisms threatening presence today. Prerequisite 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 students needs. May be repeated to a total of 8 credits.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor