Spanish

NOTE: See the beginning of Section F for abbreviations, course numbers and coding.

SPAN1203	Introductory Spanish I	3 ch
Designed to give beginners a sound basic knowledge of Spanish. Explains fundamentals of grammar with some reading at the elementary level. Language laboratory available for oral practice.

SPAN1204	Introductory Spanish II	3 ch
Continuation of SPAN 1203. Prerequisite: SPAN 1203 or equivalent.

SPAN2203	Intermediate Spanish I	3 ch
Designed to consolidate and to develop language skills acquired in SPAN 1203 and SPAN 1204 . Fundamentals of grammar will be completed and modern Spanish and Spanish American authors read. Audio-visual materials are also used. Prerequisite: SPAN 1204 or equivalent.

SPAN2204	Intermediate Spanish II	3 ch
Continuation of SPAN 2203. Prerequisite: SPAN 2203 or equivalent.

SPAN3007	Fundamentals of Spanish Language and Culture (O)	3 ch (3C)
This intensive course combines the study of language and culture and targets the development of all four basic skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing to extend intermediate-level proficiency. It also offers an opportunity to create a contemporary, and interesting context for meaningful communication with the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: SPAN 2204 or permission of the instructor.

SPAN3011	Hispanic American Civilization	3 ch
Various aspects of Hispanic American civilization are examined, including geography, history, art, literature, society and contemporary problems. Prerequisite: SPAN 2204 or permission of the instructor.

SPAN3101	Special Topics	3 ch
This course focuses on specialized areas of interest. Taught primarily in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2204 or permission of the instructor.

SPAN3974	Contemporary Spanish American Prose Fiction	3 ch (3S)
Representative novels and short stories by Spanish-American writers including Borges, Vargas, Llosa, Garcia Marquez, and Paz, whose works exemplify the social conflicts and ideological contradictions of the region. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2204 or permission of the instructor.