Academic Catalog

Spanish (SPN)

SPN 1100  Elementary Spanish  (1-5 Credit)  
Study Abroad.
SPN 1101  Elementary Spanish I  (5 Credits)  
Develops skill in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing the Spanish language. Investigates Spanish culture and its relationship to the language.
SPN 1102  Elementary Spanish II  (5 Credits)  
Develops skill in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing the Spanish language. Investigates Spanish culture and its relationship to the language.
SPN 1103  Elementary Spanish III  (5 Credits)  
Develops skill in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing the Spanish language. Investigates Spanish culture and its relationship to the language.
SPN 2100  Intermediate Spanish  (1-5 Credit)  
Study Abroad.
SPN 2101  Intermediate Spanish I  (5 Credits)  
Review and consolidation of first-year Spanish; focuses on grammar and begins cultural readings.
SPN 2102  Intermediate Spanish II  (5 Credits)  
Builds on SPN 2101; more and longer readings geared toward Hispanic cultures.
SPN 2103  Intermediate Spanish III  (5 Credits)  
Builds on SPN 2102; focuses on Hispanic cultures through conversation and provides an introduction to Spanish literature through short compositions.
SPN 2201  Latin American Civilization and Culture  (5 Credits)  
An overview of Latin American civilization and culture, with emphasis on marginalized populations; focuses also on Hispanics in the United States. Taught in English.
SPN 3100  Advanced Spanish  (1-5 Credit)  
Study Abroad.
SPN 3101  Advanced Spanish  (5 Credits)  
A systematic review of Spanish grammar.
SPN 3110  Composicion y Conversacion  (5 Credits)  
Focuses on the development of spontaneous conversation skills through news articles, songs and other media.
SPN 3111  Spanish for Christian Ministry  (3 Credits)  
Develops biblical and theological literacy in Spanish through reading, listening, writing, and cultural practices. Will emphasize basic vocabulary on the books of the Bible, toponyms, Bible characters, and common themes such as salvation, sanctification, and glorification within the broader context of the Bible, and religious syncretism and liberation theology within the cultural context of Latin America. The contributions of outstanding Hispanic Christian leaders, authors, and artists to the missio Dei will be considered, as well as different styles of worship throughout the Spanish-speaking world. Common destinations for occasional mission work in the Hispanic world will be integrated.
SPN 3120  Civilizacion y Cultura  (5 Credits)  
Explores the many facets of Spanish-speaking cultures in the Iberian peninsula and Latin America from a historical perspective. Uses Spanish as the language for research, lecture and discussion.
SPN 3131  US Hispanic Latinx Cultures  (5 Credits)  
This course will examine the rich diversity of Spanish-speaking cultures within the US. Heritage Spanish and advanced students of the Spanish language will learn about the history, the cultures, and the linguistic diversity of spoken Spanish. Through the study of literary works, readings, podcasts, and films, students will be invited to discuss and analyze contemporary cultural and socio-political issues facing Hispanic and Latinx communities. Part of the coursework will involve service learning with non-profit groups like Casa Latina or outreach to a Spanish-speaking church group. Typically offered: Spring, Alternate Years.
SPN 4100  Intensive Spanish  (1-5 Credit)  
European Quarter or Salamanca program only.
SPN 4105  Literature Survey: Golden Age  (5 Credits)  
Focuses on poetry and works by mystics and secular poets; satire and humor of 16th and 17th century Spain.
SPN 4401  Topics in Spanish Literature  (5 Credits)  
Examines canonical texts from a variety of critical frameworks, including form, structure, themes, and discursivity. Emphasis varies from quarter to quarter. Taught in Spanish and occasionally in English. Typically offered: Alternate Years.
SPN 4501  Topics in Latin American Literature  (5 Credits)  
Examines canonical texts in Latin American literature from a variety of critical frameworks, including form, structure, themes, and discursivity. Emphasis varies from quarter to quarter. Taught in Spanish and occasionally in English. Typically offered: Alternate Years.
SPN 4899  Latin American Capstone Seminar  (3 Credits)  
This capstone course focuses on issues of language, culture and politics related to the Latin American Studies - Spanish major.
SPN 4900  Independent Study  (1-10 Credit)  
Student works independently with a faculty member on a mutually agreed upon topic.
SPN 4920  Independent Readings Spanish  (1-5 Credit)  
Independent Readings Spanish
SPN 4930  Spanish Tutorial Practicum  (1-6 Credit)  
For advanced students who wish to assist in 1000-level Spanish classes.
SPN 4940  Internship  (1-10 Credit)  
Provides opportunity for practical application of Spanish language skills.