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Academic Programs - Spanish
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Modern Languages - SPANISH MAJOR
In addition to requiring successful completion of the Liberal Learning Curriculum, the major in Spanish requires successful completion of the following courses in major and elective studies:
1) Either SPAN 301 or 303
3) Select one: SPAN 302, 304 or 308 (Except native speakers--choose a Spanish elective)
4) SPAN 311 or 312
5) Choose three: SPAN 351,352, 353 or 354
6) Two 300- or 400- level SPAN elective
7) MLAN 490 (students who begin in the Fall 2005 and thereafter)
8) MLAN 308 and competency through the 202 level in a language different from the one of concentration, OR MLAN 308, competency through the 102 level in a language different from the one of concentration, either MLAN 205 or 206 and one additional SPAN elective at the 300 level or higher.
The Minor in Spanish (21 credits)
The minor program in Spanish is a valuable complement to most concentrations, particularly biology, business administration, chemistry, economics, elementary education, English, history, philosophy and religious studies, political science, psychology, sociology, and theatre arts. The minor program in Spanish requires 18 credits in Spanish above the 100 level, at least 12 of which must be on the 300 level or higher, and MLAN 308. No specific Spanish courses are required.
A minimum grade of C- is required in all courses that are to be counted toward the completion of the major or minor program in Spanish
Five-year Teacher Preparation Programs in Spanish
Those students who wish to become teachers should apply to the five-year Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program. Application to the program must be made in spring of the junior year and will require: 3.0 GPA; passing scores on the PRAXIS I exam or SAT score of 1100 with at least 530 in verbal and quantitative subtests; essay specifying the reason for applying to the program; and two letters of recommendation. Students will earn a BA in Modern Languages, Spanish concentration after the first four years and then complete an additional year of study leading to an MAT degree. Students majoring in Spanish can prepare to teach elementary school, pre-kindergarten through grade six, all core subjects, or elementary through secondary school, grades pre-kindergarten through 12, in the content area of Spanish. The courses and degree requirements for the MAT are found in the graduate catalog. Students accepted into this program must complete the following track for graduation with the bachelor’s degree:
Elementary level (PK-6)
Major courses required:
1) Either SPAN 301 or 303;
2) Select one: SPAN 302, 304, or 308 (Except native speakers — choose a Spanish elective);
3) SPAN 311 or SPAN 312;
4) Select three: SPAN 351, 352, 353, or 354;
5) Select two 300- or 400- level SPAN electives;
6) MLAN 490 (students who begin in the Fall 2005 and thereafter);
7) MLAN 308 and competency through the 202 level in a language different from the one of concentration, OR MLAN 308, competency through the 102 level in a language other than the one of concentration, either MLAN 205 or 206 and one additional Spanish elective at the 300 level or higher.
Support courses required:
ENGL 123, 311, 314; ULLC 223; MATH 125; HIST 111, 112; COMM 201; Science sequence with lab; HIST 201; GEOG 201; PSYC 307 or 308, 312; SOC 314 and 314L; NSCI 310; MATH 308
Graduate courses* required (senior year): ENGL 512, 532; PHIL 521.
* See the graduate catalog for graduate course descriptions.
Elementary/Secondary level (PK-12)/Spanish endorsement
Major courses required:
1) Either SPAN 301 or 303;
2) Select one: SPAN 302, 304, or 308 (Except native speakers — choose a Spanish elective);
3) SPAN 311 or 312;
4) Select three: SPAN 351, 352, 353, or 354;
5) Select two 300- or 400- level SPAN electives;
6) MLAN 490 (students who begin in the Fall 2005 and thereafter);
7) MLAN 308 and competency through the 202 level in a language different from the one of concentration, OR MLAN 308, competency through the 102 level in a language other than the one of concentration, either MLAN 205 or 206 and on additional Spanish elective at the 300 level or higher;
8) MLAN 338.
Support courses required:
MATH 125; COMM 201; PSYCH 307 or 308; SOC 314 and 314L; PSYCH 312
Graduate courses* required (senior year): ENGL 512, GOVT 595, SPAN 563
* See the graduate catalog for graduate course descriptions.
The Curriculum in Spanish
SPAN 101. Elementary Spanish I (3-3-0)
Students with 3 or more years of high school Spanish are encouraged to enroll in SPAN 200.
An introduction to the Spanish language, with emphasis on reading, writing, speaking, and listening comprehension. One hour per week in the language laboratory is recommended.
SPAN 102. Elementary Spanish II (3-3-0)
Recommended prerequisite: SPAN 101 completed within one calendar year, or 2 years of high school Spanish or consent of instructor.
A continuation course that builds on the skills developed in SPAN 101. An introduction to the Spanish language, with emphasis on reading, writing, speaking, and listening comprehension. One hour per week in the language laboratory is recommended.
SPAN 195. Special Topics (3-3-0)
Topics vary, determined by the special interests and needs of students and the expertise of faculty.
SPAN 200. Effective Communication in Spanish (3-3-0)
Recommended prerequiste: SPAN 102, or 3 years of high school Spanish, or consent of instructor.
This course focuses on practical work in the four basic skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) of foreign language competency. It will review and build on students’ prior knowledge with the goal of developing their functional and communicative abilities. Readings, videos and other media will broaden students’ knowledge of Spanish-speaking cultures and strengthen their command of the language.
SPAN 201. Intermediate Spanish I (3-3-0)
Recommended prerequisite: SPAN 102, SPAN 200, or 3 or more years of high school Spanish or consent of instructor.
A review of grammatical structure, with further development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening comprehension skills.
SPAN 202. Intermediate Spanish II (3-3-0)
Recommended prerequisite: SPAN 201 or SPAN 200 with a grade of A- or better, or 3 or more years ofhigh school Spanish or consent of instructor.
Further development of knowledge of grammatical structure, with the goal of further enhancing reading, writing, communication skills, and listening comprehension skills. Conducted chiefly in Spanish.
SPAN 295. Special Topics (3-3-0)
Topics vary, determined by the special interests and needs of students and the expertise of faculty.
SPAN 301. Grammar and Composition (3-3-0)
Recommended prerequisite: SPAN 202 or 4 or more years of high school Spanish or consent of instructor.
This course stresses practical communication on a variety of topics with a review of the main points of grammatical structure, syntax, and composition. Conducted chiefly in Spanish.
SPAN 302. Advanced Spanish Conversation (3-3-0)
Recommended prerequisite: SPAN 202 or 4 or more years of high school Spanish or consent of instructor.
Guide to pronunciation and communication in Spanish with an emphasis on vocabulary, pronunciation, intonation, and comprehension. Written work to increase accuracy with online activities. Conducted chiefly in Spanish. Not open to native speakers of Spanish.
SPAN 303. Advanced Grammar and Composition (3-3-0)
Recommended prerequisite: SPAN 202 or 4 or more years of high school Spanish or consent of instructor.
This course focuses on a review of Spanish grammar with emphasis on the most difficult and advanced grammatical structures. The course continues to stress functional communication on a variety of topics. Reading and writing skills also are enhanced through the use of short compositions and discussions based on reading selections. Conducted chiefly in Spanish.
SPAN 304. Advanced Communication in Spanish (3-3-0)
Recommended prerequisite: SPAN 202 or 4 or more years of high school Spanish or consent of instructor.
Emphasis will be placed upon fluency and sophistication in oral and written expression. Conducted chiefly in Spanish. Not open to native speakers of Spanish.
SPAN 308. Conversation via Cinema (3-3-0)
Recommended prerequisite: SPAN 202 or 4 or more years of high school Spanish or consent of instructor.
Videotapes of recent Spanish-language movies will be used to improve listening comprehension, writing, and conversation skills. Cultural content will also be emphasized. This course is conducted chiefly in Spanish. Not open to native speakers of Spanish.
SPAN 311. Spanish Civilization and Culture (3-3-0)
Recommended prerequisite: SPAN 202 or 4 or more years of high school Spanish or consent of instructor.
Spanish 311 is a panoramic survey of Spanish history, society and culture with an emphasis on the development of Spanish identity. It examines the salient events that have shaped Spanish civilization with regard to history, society, politics and artistic expression and will enable students to understand the role of Spain today in the context of European culture. Videos, art and PowerPoint presentations will supplement the readings and enable the students to more closely examine important concepts that have shaped Spain and Spanish identity.
SPAN 312. Spanish American Civilization and Culture (3-3-0) GMP
Recommended prerequisite: SPAN 202 or 4 or more years of high school Spanish or consent of instructor.
This course presents an overview of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American peoples from the pre-Columbian period to the present, including the Hispanic population living in the United States. Readings from the textbook will provide an introduction to the Spanish American histories. Videos, films, art, and music will supplement the readings and enable the students to more closely examine important concepts that have shaped Spanish America through the centuries.
SPAN 314. Conducting Business in Spain and Latin America: Cross-Cultural Negotiations I (3-3-0)
Recommended prerequisite: Span 202 and 301 or 303, its equivalent or consent of instructor (Native speakers exempted from prerequisite, see Department Chair).
The objectives of SPAN 314 are to enhance students’ ability to function effectively in an increasingly important commercial language locally, in the U.S., and abroad and to provide students with a solid foundation in the vocabulary and discourse used in Spanish when dealing with different types of companies; banking and accounting; property and equipment; the modern business office and human resources. This course will also develop students’ geographic literacy and cultural understanding of Equatorial Guinea, Spain, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama.
SPAN 315. Conducting Business in Spain and Latin America: Cross-Cultural Negotiations II (3-3-0)
Recommended prerequisite: Span 202 and 301 or 303, its equivalent or consent of instructor (Native speakers exempted from prerequisite, see Department Chair).
The objectives of SPAN 315 are to enhance students’ ability to function effectively in an increasingly important commercial language locally, in the U.S., and abroad and to provide students with a solid foundation in the vocabulary and discourse used in Spanish when dealing with human resources, goods and services, marketing, finance and the Hispanic presence in the global marketplace This course will also develop students’ geographic literacy and cultural understanding of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, Spain and Argentina.
SPAN 321. Techniques of Translation and Interpretation (3-3-0)
Recommended prerequisite: SPAN 301 or 303, its equivalent or consent of instructor (Native speakers exempted from prerequisite, see Department Chair).
A course designed to acquaint the student with the skills of translation. The course will be based upon practical translations such as business letters, newspaper articles, essays on different subjects. A variety of techniques emphasizing accurate and exact translations from Spanish to English and English to Spanish will be used. An introduction to and practice of the basic skills required for oral interpretation between the two languages will also be provided.
SPAN 351, 352. Introduction to Latin-American Literature (3-3-0 each) GMP
Recommended prerequisite: SPAN 202 and 301 or 303 , its equivalent or consent of instructor (Native speakers exempted from prerequisite, see Department Chair).
A survey of Spanish-American literature, emphasizing the major writers and the dominant literary trends. First semester (351) from the colonial period to Modernism. Second semester ( 352) from Modernism to the present. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 353, 354. Introduction to Spanish Literature (3-3-0)
Recommended prerequisite: SPAN 202 and 301 or 303, its equivalent or consent of instructor (Native speakers exempted from prerequisite, see Department Chair).
A survey of Spanish literature emphasizing the major writers and literary trends. First semester (353) from Las jarchas through the Golden Age; second semester (354) from 1700 to the present. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 390. 19th Century Spanish American Literature: Civilización y barbarie (3-3-0)
Recommended prerequisite: SPAN 202 and 301 or 303, and SPAN 351 (Native speakers exempted from prerequisite, see Department Chair).
A critical and historical study of representative works of 19th Century Spanish American authors, the course will consider the themes of “civilización” and “barbarie” as they were coined in Domingo Faustino Sarmiento’s Facundo as a point of reference for the analysis of previous and subsequent works in this critical period of literary production for the Spanish speaking regions of the Americas. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 392. Twentieth-Century Spanish Literature (3-3-0)
Recommended prerequisite: SPAN 202 and 301or 303, its equivalent or consent of instructor (Native speakers exempted from prerequisite, see Department Chair).
Critical and historical study of representative works of the 20th century. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 393. Pre-Columbian and Colonial Spanish American Literature: Voices of the Conquest (3-3-0)
Recommended prerequisite: SPAN 202 and 301 or 303, its equivalent or consent of instructor (Native speakers exempted from prerequisite, see Department Chair).
In this course students will read selected excerpts of works from the pre-Columbian and colonial periods in Spanish America. The course will also include the study of history in order to situate the readings in the cultural and political context of the Spanish conquest of the Americas. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 394. Twentieth-Century Spanish-American Literature (3-3-0)
Recommended prerequisite: SPAN 202 and 301or 303 , its equivalent or consent of instructor (Native speakers exempted from prerequisite, see Department Chair).
Critical and historical study of representative works of the 20th century. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 395. Special Topics (3-3-0)
Prerequisite: SPAN 202, its equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Topics vary, determined by the special interests and needs of students and the expertise of faculty.
SPAN 463W. Studies in Cervantes-WI (3-3-0)
Prerequisite: ENGL 123; ULLC 223; SPAN 353or 311 and 301 or 303(Native speakers exempted from prerequisite, see Department Chair).
Seminar devoted to a detailed reading and understanding of a selection of Cervantes’ works in the context of the European transformation from medieval culture to modernity. In addition, this course will include a historical orientation in order to provide a solid background for better understanding the development of Spanish literature during the Golden Age. Conducted in Spanish. Partially satisfies the Writing Intensive Requirement.
SPAN 490. Practicum (3-3-0)
Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or its equivalent, modern language major, consent of the instructor, and departmental approval.
This course is designed to allow Modern Language majors to participate in an internship or other practicum experience that is not a part of regular department course offerings. Such experiences might include teaching foreign language in elementary schools, serving as an aid to primary or secondary teachers, doing field work within one of the foreign communities in the area, working with an area company with foreign connections, translating official documents for organizations and residents in the community, or serving as an assistant in MCLL courses on campus, etc. The nature of the practicum, specific assignments, and evaluation procedures are to be established with the supervising instructor, who must be a full-time faculty member in MCLL. The parameters for each individual practicum must be approved by the Department.
SPAN 495. Special Topics (3-3-0)
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing or consent of instructor.
Topics vary, determined by the special interests and needs of students and the expertise of faculty.
SPAN 499. Independent Study (credits vary)
Prerequisite: Modern Language major or minor, junior or senior standing and consent of instructor required. Taught upon request and at the instructor’s discretion.
No student may present more than six credits of 499 toward the major program.
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