Spanish (SPN)
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 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 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 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 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.