Spanish
SPN 1100: Elementary Spanish (1-5)
Offerings
Study Abroad.
SPN 1101: Elementary Spanish I (5)
Offerings
Develops skill in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing the Spanish language. Investigates Spanish culture and its relationship to the language.
Attributes: Foreign Language Comp
SPN 1102: Elementary Spanish II (5)
Offerings
Develops skill in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing the Spanish language. Investigates Spanish culture and its relationship to the language.
Attributes: Foreign Language Comp
Prerequisites: SPN 1101: D or better
OR Proficiency Spanish: 18 or better
SPN 1103: Elementary Spanish III (5)
Offerings
Develops skill in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing the Spanish language. Investigates Spanish culture and its relationship to the language.
Attributes: Foreign Language Comp
Prerequisites: SPN 1102: D or better
OR Proficiency Spanish: 25 or better
SPN 2100: Intermediate Spanish (1-5)
Offerings
Study Abroad.
Attributes: Foreign Language Comp
SPN 2101: Intermediate Spanish I (5)
Offerings
Review and consolidation of first-year Spanish; focuses on grammar and begins cultural readings.
Attributes: WK Humanities
Prerequisites: SPN 1103: D or better
OR Foreign Language Exempt: EXMPT or better
OR Proficiency Spanish: 31 or better
OR Foreign Language Complete: C or better
SPN 2102: Intermediate Spanish II (5)
Offerings
Builds on SPN 2101; more and longer readings geared toward Hispanic cultures.
Attributes: WK Humanities
Prerequisites: Foreign Language Complete: C or better
OR Foreign Language Exempt: EXMPT or better
OR SPN 2101: D or better
SPN 2103: Intermediate Spanish III (5)
Offerings
Builds on SPN 2102; focuses on Hispanic cultures through conversation and provides an introduction to Spanish literature through short compositions.
Attributes: WK Humanities
Prerequisites: SPN 2102: D or better
OR Foreign Language Exempt: EXMPT or better
OR Foreign Language Complete: C or better
SPN 2111: Intermediate Spanish 1 for Heritage Speakers (5)
Offerings
Spanish for Heritage Speakers who already know the content of the Elementary sequence, but would benefit from additional work on speaking, listening, reading and writing Spanish. Typically offered: Autumn.
Attributes: WK Humanities
Prerequisites: SPN 1103: D or better
OR Foreign Language Exempt: EXMPT or better
OR Proficiency Spanish: 31 or better
OR Foreign Language Complete: C or better
SPN 2112: Intermediate Spanish 2 for Heritage Speakers (5)
Offerings
Spanish for Heritage speakers who already know the content of the Elementary sequence, but would benefit from additional work on speaking, listening, reading and writing Spanish. Typically offered: Winter.
Attributes: WK Humanities
Prerequisites: SPN 2111: D or better
OR Foreign Language Exempt: EXMPT or better
OR Proficiency Spanish: 31 or better
OR Foreign Language Complete: C or better
SPN 2113: Intermediate Spanish 3 for Heritage Speakers (5)
Offerings
Spanish for Heritage Speakers who already know the content of the Elementary sequence, but would benefit from additional work on speaking, listening, reading and writing Spanish. Typically offered: Spring.
Attributes: WK Humanities
Prerequisites: SPN 2112: D or better
OR Foreign Language Exempt: EXMPT or better
OR Proficiency Spanish: 31 or better
OR Foreign Language Complete: C or better
SPN 2201: Latin American Civilization and Culture (5)
Offerings
An overview of Latin American civilization and culture, with emphasis on marginalized populations; focuses also on Hispanics in the United States. Taught in English.
Attributes: WK Humanities
Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.
SPN 3100: Advanced Spanish (1-5)
Offerings
Study Abroad.
Attributes: Foreign Language Comp, Upper-Division
SPN 3101: Advanced Spanish (5)
Offerings
A systematic review of Spanish grammar. May be repeated for credit 2 times.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Prerequisites: SPN 2103: D or better
SPN 3110: Composicion y Conversacion (5)
Offerings
Focuses on the development of spontaneous conversation skills through news articles, songs and other media. May be repeated for credit 1 time.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Prerequisites: SPN 2103: D or better
SPN 3111: Spanish for Christian Ministry (3)
Offerings
Develops biblical and theological literacy in Spanish through reading, listening, writing, and cultural practices. Will emphasize basic vocabulary on the books of the Bible, toponyms, Bible characters, and common themes such as salvation, sanctification, and glorification within the broader context of the Bible, and religious syncretism and liberation theology within the cultural context of Latin America. The contributions of outstanding Hispanic Christian leaders, authors, and artists to the missio Dei will be considered, as well as different styles of worship throughout the Spanish-speaking world. Common destinations for occasional mission work in the Hispanic world will be integrated.
Attributes: Upper-Division
SPN 3120: Civilizacion y Cultura (5)
Offerings
Explores the many facets of Spanish-speaking cultures in the Iberian peninsula and Latin America from a historical perspective. Uses Spanish as the language for research, lecture and discussion. May be repeated for credit 1 time.
Attributes: Upper-Division
SPN 4100: Intensive Spanish (1-5)
Offerings
European Quarter or Salamanca program only.
Attributes: Upper-Division
SPN 4105: Literature Survey: Golden Age (5)
Offerings
Focuses on poetry and works by mystics and secular poets; satire and humor of 16th and 17th century Spain.
Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Prerequisites: SPN 3101: D or better
SPN 4401: Topics in Spanish Literature (5)
Offerings
Examines canonical texts from a variety of critical frameworks, including form, structure, themes, and discursivity. Emphasis varies from quarter to quarter. Taught in Spanish and occasionally in English. Typically offered: Alternate Years. May be repeated for credit 1 time.
Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Prerequisites: SPN 3101: D or better
SPN 4501: Topics in Latin American Literature (5)
Offerings
Examines canonical texts in Latin American literature from a variety of critical frameworks, including form, structure, themes, and discursivity. Emphasis varies from quarter to quarter. Taught in Spanish and occasionally in English. Typically offered: Alternate Years. May be repeated for credit 1 time.
Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Prerequisites: SPN 3101: D or better
SPN 4899: Latin American Capstone Seminar (3)
Offerings
This capstone course focuses on issues of language, culture and politics related to the Latin American Studies - Spanish major.
Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
SPN 4900: Independent Study (1-10)
Offerings
Student works independently with a faculty member on a mutually agreed upon topic. May be repeated for credit up to 15 credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
SPN 4920: Independent Readings Spanish (1-5)
Offerings
Independent Readings Spanish May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
SPN 4930: Spanish Tutorial Practicum (1-6)
Offerings
For advanced students who wish to assist in 1000-level Spanish classes. May be repeated for credit up to 6 credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
SPN 4940: Internship (1-10)
Offerings
Provides opportunity for practical application of Spanish language skills. May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division