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SPAN 101 Beginning Spanish I (3) Fundamentals of Spanish; no previous Spanish required. Emphasis on the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the cultural context of the Spanish speaking countries. In addition to the regular class meetings, students are required to complete one hour per week on the language lab. No prereq. F

SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3) Fundamentals of Spanish; continuation of SPAN 101. Emphasis on the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the cultural context of the Spanish speaking countries. In addition to the regular class meetings, students are required to complete one hour per week on the language lab. Prereq: Spanish 101 or equivalent. Sp

SPAN 203 Intermediate Spanish I (3) Continuation of SPAN 102. Emphasis on the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the cultural context of the Spanish speaking countries. In addition to the regular class meetings, students are required to complete one hour per week on the language lab. Prereq: Spanish 102 or equivalent. F

SPAN 204 Intermediate Spanish II (3) Continuation of SPAN 203. Emphasis on the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the cultural context of the Spanish speaking countries. In addition to the regular class meetings, students are required to complete one hour per week on the language lab. Prereq: Spanish 203 or equivalent. Sp

SPAN 241 Developmental Readings (3) A review of themes, styles, and writing strategies exemplified in models from Spanish and Spanish American literatures. Composition assignments are preceded by oral communicative tasks aimed at internalizing the relevant vocabulary and grammar. Prereq: Spanish 203 or equivalent. Sp

SPAN 301 Advanced Conversation (3) A study of Spanish vowel and consonant sounds in their various positions with intensive oral practice and special emphasis on accent and intonation patterns. Prereq: Spanish 203 or 204 or equivalent. F

SPAN 302 Advanced Spanish Composition and Style (3) Intensive practice of original composition with a review of the difficult points of Spanish grammar directed to promote the ability of the student to write Spanish correctly and to develop a literary style. Prereq: Spanish 203 or 204 or equivalent. Sp

SPAN 331 Spanish for Business (3) A study of the correspondence and documents related to business in Latin American countries. Prereq: Spanish 204 or equivalent.

SPAN 390 Teaching of Modern Foreign Languages in Secondary Schools (2) Aims and methods of procedure in teaching modern foreign languages in secondary schools: materials and organization as preparation for student teaching. Prereq: consent of instructor.

SPAN 391 Spanish in the Elementary Schools (1) Preparation and teaching of Spanish in the grade schools. Prereq: Spanish 204 and instructor's permission.

SPAN 392 Spanish in the Elementary Schools (1) A continuation of 391. Preparation and teaching of Spanish in the grade schools. Prereq: Spanish 391 and consent of the instructor.

SPAN 400 Stylistics (3) A study of essential Spanish morphology, syntax, and semantics. Prereq: Spanish 302.

SPAN 404 Spanish Diction (3) Interpretive reading in prose and poetry, emphasis on articulation and intonation. Prereq: Spanish 204.

SPAN 406 Spanish Culture (3) A study of the fundamentals of Spanish thought, philosophy, art and history. Prereq: Spanish 204 or consent of instructor. F

SPAN 407 Spanish American Culture (3) A comprehensive study of the history, literature, art, religion, and customs of the Spanish American countries. Prereq: Spanish 302 or consent of instructor. F

SPAN 408 Survey of Spanish Literature (3) A comprehensive study of the landmarks of Spanish literature with emphasis on the literary movements and representative works of famous authors. Prereq: Spanish 302 or consent of instructor. Sp

SPAN 409 Survey of Spanish American Literature (3) A comprehensive study of Spanish-American literature emphasizing its literary movements, authors, and representative works. Prereq: Spanish 302 or consent of instructor. Sp

SPAN 416 Spanish American Novel (3) From the romantic to the psychological novel. Prereq: Spanish 302 or consent of instructor.

SPAN 418 Spanish American Poetry (3) The major poets of Spanish America. Students develop an understanding of traditional poetic forms as manifested in the literature of Spanish America. Prereq: Spanish 302 or consent of instructor. Sp

SPAN 420 Spanish American Thought (3) Historical and literary analysis of ideas of the principal thinkers of Spanish American countries through their most important works and their influence on the development of the culture in the area. Prereq: Spanish 302 or consent of instructor.

SPAN 424 Spanish-American Drama (3) Drama of the twentieth century emphasizing the contributions of Argentina, Mexico, and Chile. Prereq: Spanish 302 or consent of instructor.

SPAN 454 Golden Age Drama (3) The verse dramas which illustrate the dramatic techniques and themes prevalent in Spain (1600-1700). Prereq: Spanish 302 or consent of instructor.

SPAN 456 Cervantes: Don Quixote (3) The works of Cervantes, with special emphasis on Don Quixote. Prereq: Spanish 302 or consent of instructor. F

SPAN 474 Spanish Drama of the Nineteenth Century (3) Drama of the nineteenth century with emphasis on the neoclassic works of Moratin and romantic dramas of Duque de Rivas, Hartzenbusch, Garcia Gutierrez, and Zorrilla. Prereq: Spanish 302 or consent of instructor.

SPAN 476 Spanish Novel of the Nineteenth Century (3) The major prose works of the century, with emphasis on the realistic novels of Alarcon, Valera, Pardo Bazan, Perez Caldos, and Blasco Ibanez. Prereq: Spanish 302 or consent of instructor.

SPAN 481 Spanish Literature of the Twentieth Century (3) The main currents and representative writers of prose, poetry, and drama. Prereq: Spanish 302 or consent of instructor.

SPAN 490 Topics in Spanish (3) Specialized topics to study in the fields of language study, teacher preparation, culture, and literature will be offered from time to time. This course may be taken as often as topics vary. Prereq: consent of instructor.

SPAN 498 Internship in Language and International Trade (3-6) Prereq: consent of advisor. F, Sp