100. Intensive Elementary Spanish. 6 Hr. PR: Score of F1 on placement test or no prior study of the language or departmental consent. Equivalent of SPAN 101 and 102 combined into one course.

101. Elementary Spanish 1. 3 Hr. PR: Score of S1 on placement test or no prior study of the language or departmental consent. Introduction to the sound and writing systems of the language with emphasis on listening, speaking, reading, and writing within an authentic cultural context. (Course presumes no prior knowledge of the language.)

102. Elementary Spanish 2. 3 Hr. PR: SPAN 101 or score of S2 on placement exam. Continuation of SPAN 101. Introduction to the sound and writing systems of the language with emphasis on listening, speaking, reading, and writing within an authentic cultural context.

200. Intensive Intermediate Spanish. 6 Hr. PR: SPAN 102 or SPAN 100 or consent. The equivalent of SPAN 203 and 204 combined into one course.

203. Intermediate Spanish 1. 3 Hr. PR: SPAN 102 or score of S3 on placement exam. Continuation of SPAN 102.

204. Intermediate Spanish 2. 3 Hr. PR: SPAN 203 or score of S4 on placement exam. Foundation for advanced study of Spanish. Emphasis on oral and written communication.

293 A-Z. Special Topics. 1-6 Hr. PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly courses.

301. Spanish Conversation. 3 Hr. PR: SPAN 204. Major emphasis on improving conversational skills by means of discussions and oral reports. Grammar review where appropriate and written work.

302. Reading and Composition. 3 Hr. PR: SPAN 204. Major emphasis on reading development and writing skills. Grammar review where appropriate. Class discussion in Spanish.

303. Advanced Grammar. 3 Hr. PR: SPAN 204. A study of major points of Spanish grammar with particular attention to more advanced structures. Class discussion, readings, and composition in Spanish.

304. Advanced Reading and Composition. 3 Hr. PR: SPAN 302. Study of different genres and styles. Class discussion and written analyses in Spanish.

330. Latin American Culture. 3 Hr. PR: SPAN 302 Survey of Latin American civilization and culture from the pre-Colombian period to the present.

331. Early Spanish American Literature. 3 Hr. PR: SPAN 304. Readings in Spanish American literature from the colonial period to Modernism.

332. Modern Spanish American Literature. 3 Hr. PR: SPAN 304. Readings in Spanish American literature from Modernism to the present.

340. Culture of Spain. 3 Hr. PR: SPAN 302. Survey of Spanish civilization and culture from its origins to the present day.

341. Early Literature of Spain. 3 Hr. PR: SPAN 304. Readings in Spanish literature from the medieval period to the eighteenth century.

342. Modern Literature of Spain. 3 Hr. PR: SPAN 304. Readings in Spanish literature from the eighteenth century to the present.

401. Grammar Review. 3 Hr. Intensive grammar review for graduate students. (Credit does not count toward the 36 hrs. required for master’s degree.)

431. Caribbean Literature. 3 Hr. PR: At least one literature course in Spanish. Readings of selected works by Hispanic writers from the Caribbean region.

461. Commercial Spanish 1. 3 Hr. PR: 12 Hr. upper-division Spanish or consent. Development of advanced speaking, reading, and writing skills appropriate for business contexts within the Spanish-speaking world.

462. Commercial Spanish 2. 3 Hr. PR: SPAN 461 Continuation of SPAN 461.

480. Issues in the Hispanic World. 3 Hr. PR: Completion of 21 upper-division hours in Spanish. An examination of contemporary issues facing the Hispanic world, with particular attention given to cultural developments and influences.

481. Hispanic Presence in the World. 3 Hr. Completion of 21 upper-division hours in Spanish. This course is designed to provide Spanish majors with a capstone experience and offers them a more comprehensive view of the role of Spanish in the world.

490. Teaching Practicum. 1-3 Hr. PR: Consent. Teaching practice as a tutor or assistant.

491. Professional Field Experience. 1-18 Hr. PR: Consent (May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 hours.) Prearranged experiential learning program, to be planned, supervised, and evaluated for credit by faculty and field supervisors. Involves temporary placement with public or private enterprise for professional competence development.

492. Directed Study. 1-6 Hr. Directed study, reading, and/or research.

493 A-Z. Special Topics. 1-6 Hr. PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

494 A-Z. Seminar. 1-3 Hr. PR: Consent. Presentation and discussion of topics of mutual concern to students and faculty.

495. Independent Study. 1-6 Hr. Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

496. Senior Thesis. 1-3 Hr. PR: Consent.

498. Honors. 1-3 Hr. PR: Students in Honors Program and consent by the Honors director. Independent reading, study, or research.