Spanish Courses
101 Introductory Spanish I, 3 credit hours
(GE)
Emphasis on the development of basic communication skills
in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, through grammatical and verbal
drills, systematic vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and
conversation.
102 Introductory Spanish II, 3 credit hours (GE)
Continued emphasis on the development of basic
communication skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, through
grammatical and verbal drills, systematic vocabulary acquisition, reading,
composition, and conversation. Prerequisite: SPN 101 or equivalent or placement
by departmental exam.
150 Accelerated Introductory Spanish, 6
credit hours (GE)
This course covers the material for SPN 101 and 102 in one
semester. Emphasis on the development of basic communication skills in
reading, writing, listening, and speaking, through grammatical and verbal
drills, systematic vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and
conversation. May not be taken by students who have credit for either SPN 101 or
SPN 102. Prerequisite: Placement by departmental exam.
201 Intermediate Spanish I, 3 credit hours (GE)
Continued emphasis on the development of basic
communication skills, stressing vocabulary, the idiom, and grammar, along with
composition and conversation. Readings and discussions explore cross-cultural
values. Prerequisite: SPN 102 or equivalent or placement by
departmental exam.
202 Intermediate Spanish II, 3 credit hours (GE)
Continuation of SPN 201. Prerequisite: SPN 201
or equivalent or by departmental exam..
250 Accelerated Intermediate Spanish, 6
credit hours (GE)
Continued emphasis on the development of basic
communication skills, stressing vocabulary, the idiom, and grammar, along with
composition and conversation. Readings and discussions explore cross-cultural
values. May not be taken by students who have credit for either SPN 201 or SPN
202. Prerequisite: SPN 102 or SPN 150 or placement by departmental exam.
300 Directed Independent Study, 1-3 credit
hours
Investigation of assigned subjects, supervised reading, and
independent study at the advanced intermediate level. Consent of
instructor and chair required.
301 Spanish Conversation, 3 credit hours
Emphasis on development of speaking fluency. Oral
practice highly emphasized. Occasional written exercises. Prerequisite:
SPN 202 or SPN 250 or placement test scores or consent of instructor.
302 Grammar and Composition, 3 credit hours (WR)
Emphasis on development of technical command of Spanish
through grammar review, vocabulary amplification, and writing exercises.
Prerequisite: SPN 202 or SPN 250 or placement test scores or consent of instructor.
303 Phonetics and Phonology, 3 credit hours
Studies in the phonetics and phonology of Spanish.
Emphasis on pronunciation of contemporary Spanish. At the instructor’s
discretion, this course may involve studies in linguistic analysis and
transcription. Prerequisite: SPN 202 or SPN 250 or placement test scores or consent of instructor.
310 Business Spanish, 3 credit hours
In this course students will study a variety of texts and
exercises related to business Spanish. Emphasis on understanding
commercial vocabulary and comprehending authentic texts, as well as the creation
of dialogues and oral presentations. Study of aspects of other areas of
professional Spanish (social work, law) may be included. Prerequisite: SPN 301,
302, or 303, or consent of instructor.
320 Latin American Literature in Translation,
3 credit hours
Studies in Latin-American literature. Topics may
include chronicles of conquest, Sor Juana, magical realism, the
“boom,” and studies in national literatures (Mexico, Cuba, Peru, Argentina,
Brazil, etc.) This course may include the study of basic literary theory.
Credit in English or Spanish. (Cross-listed with ENG 320.)
Prerequisite: SPN 301, 302, or 303, or consent of instructor.
321 Spanish Literature in Translation, 3
credit hours
Studies in Spanish literature. Topics may include
Golden Age drama, Cervantes, the picaresque, Garcia Lorca, and contemporary
narrative. This course may include the study of basic literary theory.
(May be cross-listed with ENG 320.) Prerequisite: SPN 301, 302, or 303, or
consent of instructor.
330 Introduction to Hispanic Literature, 3
credit hours
This course introduces students to the literary genres and
historical panorama of Hispanic literature. Emphasis on the acquisition of
reading skills and analytical tools
in drama, poetry, narrative, and essay. Prerequisite: SPN 301, 302, or 303, or
consent of instructor.
331 Survey of Spanish Literature, 3 credit
hours
This course introduces students to the literary genres and
historical panorama of Spanish literature. Emphasis on the acquisition of
reading skills and analytical tools in
drama, poetry, narrative, and essay. Prerequisite: SPN 301, 302, or 303, or
consent of instructor.
332 Survey of Latin-American Literature, 3
credit hours
This course introduces students to the literary genres and
historical panorama of Latin-American literature. Emphasis on the
acquisition of reading skills and analytical tools in drama, poetry, narrative,
and essay. Prerequisite: SPN 301, 302, or 303, or consent of instructor.
341 Peninsular Culture and Civilization, 3
credit hours
This course introduces students to the main historical
events, social movements, artistic currents, and philosophical vogues from the
beginning of the Spanish civilization to the present. The cultural history
of Spain will be considered within a national and international context.
Prerequisite: SPN 301, 302, or 303, or consent of instructor.
342 Latin-American Culture and Civilization,
3 credit hours
This course introduces students to the main historical
events, social movements, artistic currents, and philosophical vogues from
pre-Columbian civilizations to the present. The cultural history of Latin
America will be considered within a national and international context.
Prerequisite: SPN 301, 302, or 303, or consent of instructor.
343 U.S. Latino Culture and Civilization, 3
credit hours
This course introduces students to the main historical
events, social movements, artistic currents, and philosophical vogues from the
beginnings of U.S. Latino culture to the present. The cultural history of
U.S. Latino culture will be considered within a national and
international context. Some attention may be given to the rise and
development of Latino communities in Alabama. Prerequisite: SPN 301, 302, or
303, or consent of instructor.
344 Hispanic Cultural Studies and Film, 3
credit hours
Study of several films within the context of cultural
themes such as gender roles, representations of race, depictions of class, and
nation-building. Prerequisite: SPN 301, 302, or 303, or consent of instructor.
345 The Hispanic World Today, 3 credit hours
A social, political, and economic survey of the present
situation and trends of all Spanish-speaking countries, highlighting
similarities and differences. Prerequisite: SPN 301, 302, or 303, or consent of
instructor.
370 Special Topics, 3 credit hours
Investigation of selected topics or themes drawn from
culture, history, literature, or the arts. Can be repeated twice for credit if
content is different. Prerequisite: SPN 301, 302, or 303,
or consent of instructor.
395 Study Abroad, 6 credit hours
Immersion in the Spanish language to perfect linguistic and
cultural skills. Prerequisite: SPN 301, 302, or 303, or consent of instructor.
400 Directed Independent Study, 1-3 credit
hours
Investigation of assigned subjects, supervised reading, and
independent study at the advanced level. Consent of instructor and chair
required. Prerequisite: At least two classes numbered at SPN 330 or above.
405 History of the Spanish Language, 3 credit
hours
Study of the history of the Spanish language (syntax,
morphology, lexicon, etc.), with an emphasis on the rise and development of
Castilian, and its diffusion and transformations beyond the Iberian Peninsula.
Prerequisite: At least two classes numbered at SPN 330 or above.
410 Spanish for the Professions, 3 credit
hours
Study in Spanish of the terminology and representative
texts related to one or more professions (health, law, social work, etc.).
Prerequisite: At least two classes numbered at SPN 330 or above.
430 Spanish Medieval and Golden-Age
Literature, 3 credit hours
Studies in Spanish literature from the beginnings through
the 17th century. At the instructor’s discretion, this course
may involve a survey of major authors and texts, or may explore a special topic
(Imperialism, mysticism, conquest). Prerequisite: At least two classes numbered
at SPN 330 or above.
431 Modern and Contemporary Spanish
Literature, 3 credit hours
Studies in Spanish literature from 1701 through the 21st
century. At the instructor’s discretion, this course may involve a
survey of major authors and texts, or may explore a special topic (Francisco
Franco, women and culture, and guerras carlistas). Prerequisite: At least
two classes numbered at SPN 330 or above.
440 Colonial Spanish Literature, 3 credit
hours
Studies in Latin American literature from pre-Columbian
times to the Wars of Independence. At the instructor’s
discretion, this course may involve a survey of major authors and texts,
or may explore a special topic (the self and the other, Indigenous
cultures). Prerequisite: At least two classes numbered at SPN 330 or above.
441 Modern and Contemporary Latin-American
Literature, 3 credit hours
Studies in Latin-American literature from the Wars of
Independence through the 21st century. At the instructor’s
discretion, this course may involve a survey of major authors and texts, or may
explore a special topic (nation-building, dictatorship, perceptions of the
U.S.A.). Prerequisite: At least two classes numbered at SPN 330 or above.
442 U.S. Latino Literature, 3 credit hours
Studies in U.S. Latino literature from the beginnings
through the 21st century. At the instructor’s
discretion, this course may involve a survey of major authors and texts, or may explore a special topic (borderlands, city life, the American
Dream). Prerequisite: At least two classes numbered at SPN 330 or above.
450 Cervantes, 3 credit hours
Study of one or more works by Miguel de Cervantes,
including Don Quixote and the Novelas ejemplares. May
be offered in Spanish or English. Prerequisite: At least two classes numbered at
SPN 330 or above.
451 Studies in Drama, 3 credit hours
Study of the formal and generic features of drama.
May emphasize the development of dramatic form and content, a group of writers
(Lope de Vega and his circle), a period of culture (Colonial), or a
sub-genre (esperpento). Prerequisite: At least two classes numbered at
SPN 330 or above.
452 Studies in Poetry, 3 credit hours
Study of the forms and conventions of poetry. May
emphasize a poetic kind (the ballad, the sonnet), a group of writers (the
Generation of 1927), a period or
culture
(Golden Age poetry), or a recurrent theme (exile). Prerequisite: At least two
classes numbered at SPN 330 or above.
453 Studies in Prose, 3 credit hours
Study of the formal and generic features of the novel,
novella, essay, testimonio, and other prose forms. May emphasize the
origins and development of a particular prose genre, a group of writers
(Generation of 98), a period or culture (contemporary Spanish
short story), or a sub-genre or kind (the picaresque or family romance).
Prerequisite: At least two classes numbered at SPN 330 or above.
470 Special Topics, 3 credit hours
Advanced investigation of selected topics or themes drawn
from culture, history, literature, or the arts.
Can be repeated twice for credit if content is different. Prerequisites: SPN
301, 302, or 303, or consent of instructor, and at least two classes numbered at SPN 330 or above.
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