SP 1XX. Spanish Elective. (1-3 Credits)

SP 101. Introductory Spanish. (3 Credits)

Emphasizes listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Basic concepts of grammar are introduced. Course is enhanced with audio, video, software and Internet components. No prior knowledge of the language is required. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Course Fees: $60

SP 102. Introductory Spanish. (3 Credits)

A continuation of Spanish 101. Prerequisite: SP 101 or equivalent. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Course Fees: $60

SP 201. Intermediate Spanish. (3 Credits)

Grammar review, pronunciation, conversation, diction, composition, and introduction to Spanish literature. Prerequisite: two years of high school Spanish or SP 102. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Course Fees: $60

SP 202. Intermediate Spanish. (3 Credits)

A continuation of Spanish 201. Prerequisite: SP 201 or equivalent. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Course Fees: $60

SP 320. Spanish Grammar. (3 Credits)

This course is designed for students who have completed the basic and intermediate series of Spanish courses and are continuing their language study in a Spanish-speaking study abroad program. Spanish Grammar is an intensive grammar and conversation class designed to improve oral proficiency in the Spanish language. Prerequisite: SP 202 or instructor approval with demonstrated language proficiency. (Only offered in Study Abroad settings)

Course Fees: $60

SP 350. Conversation and Composition. (3 Credits)

Practice in oral and written Spanish with development of grammatical usage. Prerequisite: SP 202 or departmental approval. (Fall)

Course Fees: $60

SP 351. Spanish Civilization. (3 Credits)

Survey of Spanish civilization with emphasis on contemporary culture. Prerequisite: SP 202 or departmental approval. (Spring, odd-numbered years).

Course Fees: $60

SP 352. Latin American Civilization. (3 Credits)

Survey of Latin American civilization with emphasis on contemporary culture. Prerequisite: SP 202 or departmental approval. (Spring, even-numbered years)

Course Fees: $60

SP 353. Spanish Writing for Business. (3 Credits)

An introductory course to basic and general business vocabulary and concepts as applied in the Spanish-speaking business environment. Special emphasis in this course is focused on personal wealth management, translation and interpretation, and business correspondence in Spanish. Prerequisite: SP 202 or departmental approval. (Fall)

Course Fees: $60

SP 360. Introduction to Hispanic Literature. (3 Credits)

An overview of Hispanic literature which provides students the necessary tools and vocabulary for conducting literary analysis in Spanish. Prerequisite: SP 202 or instructor approval with demonstrated language proficiency. (Fall, odd-numbered years)

Course Fees: $60

SP 403W. Advanced Spanish for Business. (3 Credits)

Study of business language and concepts, as well as cultural business practices in the Spanish-speaking world. Students in this course will be introduced to broad concepts of business and the relevant Spanish vocabulary for these concepts, as well as country-specific business cultural practices and how the business concepts apply throughout the Hispanic world. Prerequisite: SP 350. (Spring)

Course Fees: $60

SP 404W. Practical Business Applications in Spanish. (3 Credits)

An advanced Spanish-language course focused on business practices in the Spanish-speaking environment. Students will apply business concepts including: management practices, contracts, HR, finance and accounting, marketing, shipping and receiving, accounts payable and receivable, as they create a comprehensive business plan for a business that they would seek to establish in a Spanish-speaking market. Students will conduct primary and secondary research in the chosen market and will produce a professional business proposal in Spanish as a final project for the course. Prerequisites: SP 353. (Odd-numbered years, Spring)

Course Fees: $60

SP 405W. Survey of Spanish Literature I. (3 Credits)

This course provides an overview of Spanish literature from its origins through the Siglo de Oro and into Romanticism, and acquaints students with major literary, intellectual and historical trends through the study of representative works from each period. Prerequisite: SP 350, SP 360. (Fall, odd-numbered years).

Course Fees: $60

SP 406W. Survey of Spanish Literature II. (3 Credits)

This course provides an overview of Spanish literature from romanticism to contemporary, emphasizing the Generation of 98, and acquaints students with major literary, intellectual and historical trends through the study of representative works from each period. Prerequisite: SP 350 and SP 360. (Spring,even-numbered years).

Course Fees: $60

SP 410W. Survey of Latin American Literature I. (3 Credits)

This course provides an overview of Latin American literature from its pre-Colombian origins through romanticism, and acquaints students with major literary, intellectual and historical trends through the study of representative works from each period. Prerequisite: SP 350 and SP 360. (Fall, even-numbered years).

Course Fees: $60

SP 411W. Survey of Latin American Literature II. (3 Credits)

This course provides an overview of Latin American literature from romanticism to the contemporary, and acquaints students with major literary, intellectual and historical trends through the study of representative works from each period. Prerequisite: SP 350 and SP 360. (Spring, odd-numbered years).

Course Fees: $60

SP 420. Advanced Spanish Grammar. (3 Credits)

Advanced Spanish Grammar provides a deeper understanding of the basic principles guiding Spanish grammar, in part by introducing new grammar rules, but primarily by reviewing and explaining in depth the grammar rules that were learned on the 100 level and reinforced in SP 201 Intermediate Spanish I and SP 202 Intermediate Spanish II. (Spring, even-numbered years).

Course Fees: $60

SP 421. Spanish Linguistics. (3 Credits)

This course offers students a deeper understanding of the Spanish language by analyzing its phonetics, phonology, morphology, and syntax; as well as its regional variations and sociolinguistic contexts. Prerequisite: SP 350. (Offered upon sufficient demand)

Course Fees: $60

SP 490. Special Topics in International Studies: Abroad. (3 Credits)

This course, conducted in Spanish, will provide students with a detailed study of a particular international studies topic of special interest while traveling in/through a specific foreign country or countries. Topics will vary depending on the destination country. The purpose of the class is to assist students in identifying important social, historical, cultural, economic, and other issues affecting a country, then researching the expression of the reaction to these issues in country as well as the international community. Destination countries will vary and will be listed in the Schedule of Classes and on the student's transcript. May be repeated once for credit with change of destination.(Offered on sufficient demand).

Course Fees: $60

SP 491. Spanish Cinema. (3 Credits)

Taught in Spanish. This course is designed to provide the student with the basic elements of cinematic language and a critical overview of Spanish film production through study of the films within their historical, cultural, thematic, and aesthetic context. Prerequisite: SP 350. (Offered upon sufficient demand)

Course Fees: $60

SP 492. Latin American Cinema. (3 Credits)

Taught in Spanish. This course is designed to provide the student with the basic elements of cinematic language and a critical overview of Latin American film production through study of the films within their historical, cultural, thematic, and aesthetic context. Prerequisite: SP 350. (Offered upon sufficient demand)

Course Fees: $60

SP 495. Senior Thesis. (0 Credits)

The student will demonstrate critical thinking and advanced written language skills through the research and analysis of primary and secondary sources. The culmination of this research will be the creation of a written senior thesis project adhering to MLA style. Requires departmental approval. Prerequisite: SP 350. Corequisite: 400W level elective course in the student's target language. (Fall, Spring)

Course Fees: $60

SP 496. Spanish Internship. (3 Credits)

Open to seniors majoring or minoring in Spanish; contingent on availability of internship. Students gain special field experience by working in cooperation with a public or private agency approved by the department for a minimum average of twelve hours per week. May not be repeated for credit. International students must receive approval from the Office of International Affairs prior to course registration. Prerequisites: SP 350 and an Oral Proficiency Interview rating in the target language of at least Intermediate-Mid departmental approval. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Course Fees: $60

SP 499. Independent Study. (1-3 Credits)

Open to majors on approval of the chair of the department. Provides for independent study and/or research under departmental supervision and evaluation. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Course Fees: $60