0815. Language in Society (3 s.h.) Core: IN.

(Formerly: GE-HUMB 1022.)

How did language come about? How many languages are there in the world? How do people co-exist in countries where there are two or more languages? How do babies develop language? Should all immigrants take a language test when applying for citizenship? Should English become an official language of the United States? In this course we will address these and many other questions, taking linguistic facts as a point of departure and considering their implications for our society. Through discussions and hands-on projects, students will learn how to collect, analyze, and interpret language data and how to make informed decisions about language and education policies as voters and community members.

Note: This General Education `Human Behavior` pilot course fulfills the Core Individual & Society (IN) requirement.

0868. World Society in Literature & Film (3 s.h.) Core: IS.

(Formerly: GE-WRLD 1171 (0060).)

Learn about a particular national culture by taking a guided tour of its literature and film. You don’t need to speak a language other than English to take this exciting course, and you will gain the fresh, subtle understanding that comes from integrating across different forms of human expression. Some of the issues that will be illuminated by looking at culture through the lens of literature and film include family structures and how they are changing, national self-perceptions, pivotal moments in history, economic issues, social change and diversity. Each course section focuses on a specific country or culture. Click on the blue, six-digit CRN at the right of the course title in the Course Schedule (TU Courses) to see the specific topic.

Note: This General Education `World Society` pilot course fulfills the Core International Studies (IS) requirement.

0968. Honors World Society in Literature & Film (3 s.h.) Core: IS.

(Formerly: GE-WRLD 1971 (H060).)

Learn about a particular national culture by taking a guided tour of its literature and film. You don’t need to speak a language other than English to take this exciting course, and you will gain the fresh, subtle understanding that comes from integrating across different forms of human expression. Some of the issues that will be illuminated by looking at culture through the lens of literature and film include family structures and how they are changing, national self-perceptions, pivotal moments in history, economic issues, social change and diversity. Each course section focuses on a specific country or culture. Click on the blue, six-digit CRN at the right of the course title in the Course Schedule (TU Courses) to see the specific topic. (This is an Honors course.)

Note: This General Education `World Society` pilot course fulfills the Core International Studies (IS) requirement.

1001. Basic I (4 s.h.) F S SS. Core: LA.

(Formerly: SPANISH 0051.)

Basic Spanish I is an introductory Spanish course for students with little or no previous Spanish experience. The course will develop basic skills for speaking, listening, reading, and writing as well as introduce students to the richness and diversity of Spanish-speaking cultures. Day-time sections on Main Campus combine regular classroom instruction and practice with Language Lab sessions dedicated to the use of instructional technology. Other sections provide all instruction in the regular classroom.

1002. Basic II (4 s.h.) F S. Core: LA.

(Formerly: SPANISH 0052.)

Basic Spanish II is a continuation of the work begun in Basic I. The course further develops basic skills for speaking, listening, reading, and writing, and it continues the introduction to the richness and diversity of Spanish-speaking cultures. Day-time sections on Main Campus combine regular classroom instruction and practice with Language Lab sessions dedicated to the use of instructional technology. Other sections provide all instruction in the regular classroom.

1003. Intermediate I (3 s.h.) F S SS. Core: LB.

(Formerly: SPANISH C061.)

Intermediate Spanish I is a communicative intermediate Spanish course. More sophisticated grammar will be introduced and students will continue to develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing competencies. Class work will include discussions, videos, and writing. Students will take a more active role in their own learning process by using computer technology out of class to hone grammar skills and explore the multi-faceted world of Hispanic culture.

1011. Language Skills for Spanish Speakers (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: SPANISH 0088.)

Designed for the needs of heritage speakers of Spanish with little or no formal training in Spanish. Spelling, accentuation, and standard sentence-level grammar plus opportunities for Spanish conversation.

1076. Intensive Practice in the Four Skills (9 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: SPANISH 0076.)

Prerequisite: Admittance to Latin American Studies Semester.

Intensive practice in Spanish, using methods, materials, and small class sections tailored to the varied linguistic needs of the students. Given in conjunction with Latin American Studies 2101 (0100), Latin America through Film and Fiction; and Sociology 2163 (0163), Area Studies. This combination of language study, area study (taught in Spanish), and a field trip opportunity to use Spanish in a total-immersion atmosphere affords a unique opportunity for personal enrichment and language acquisition.

1901. Honors Basic I (4 s.h.) F S SS. Core: LA.

(Formerly: SPANISH H091.)

Basic Spanish I is an introductory Spanish course for students with little or no previous Spanish experience. The course will develop basic skills for speaking, listening, reading, and writing as well as introduce students to the richness and diversity of Spanish-speaking cultures. Day-time sections on Main Campus combine regular classroom instruction and practice with Language Lab sessions dedicated to the use of instructional technology. Other sections provide all instruction in the regular classroom.

1902. Honors Basic II (4 s.h.) F S. Core: LA.

(Formerly: SPANISH H092.)

Basic Spanish II is a continuation of the work begun in Basic I. The course further develops basic skills for speaking, listening, reading, and writing, and it continues the introduction to the richness and diversity of Spanish-speaking cultures. Day-time sections on Main Campus combine regular classroom instruction and practice with Language Lab sessions dedicated to the use of instructional technology. Other sections provide all instruction in the regular classroom.

1903. Honors Intermediate I (3 s.h.) F S SS. Core: LB.

(Formerly: SPANISH H093.)

Intermediate Spanish I is a communicative intermediate Spanish course. More sophisticated grammar will be introduced and students will continue to develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing competencies. Class work will include discussions, videos, and writing. Students will take a more active role in their own learning process by using computer technology out of class to hone grammar skills and explore the multi-faceted world of Hispanic culture.

2001. Conversational Review (3 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: SPANISH 0101.)

Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish 1003 (C061) or sufficient score on the placement examination.

This is one of a trilogy of courses [2001 (0101), 2096 (W102), and 2002 (0103)], focusing on speaking, writing and reading skills, respectively. Spanish 2001 is a prerequisite for 2096 or 2002, but this requirement may be waived with the permission of the 2096 or 2002 instructor. The main thrust of the 2001 course is oral practice with grammar review for the purpose of improving the non-native student`s oral communication skills.

2002. Hispanic Readings (3 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: SPANISH 0103.)

Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish 2001 (0101).

This course is one of a trilogy of courses [2001 (0101), 2096 (W102), and 2002 (0103)], focusing on speaking, writing and reading skills, respectively. Spanish 2001 is a prerequisite for 2096 and 2002, but this requirement may be waived with the permission of the 2096 or 2002 instructor. 2002 may be taken before or after 2096, or they may be taken concurrently. 2002 devotes time to speaking and writing skills, but the main emphasis is reading comprehension and interpretation of texts in Spanish.

2011. Advanced Skills for Spanish Speakers (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: SPANISH 0209.)

Enhances and strengthens control of standard Spanish grammar and orthography through the study of representative samples of essays, prose, poetry, business letters, formal written communiqués, etc., in Spanish. Develops vocabulary recognition and writing skills focusing on the paragraph and the short essay.

2076. Advanced Intensive Practice in the Four Skills (9 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: SPANISH 0176.)

Prerequisite: Admittance to Latin American Studies Semester.

Designed to meet the needs of the more advanced participants in the Latin American Studies Semester (LASS) program. Provides intensive practice in Spanish, using methods, materials, and small class sections tailored to the varied linguistic needs of the students. Given in conjunction with Latin American Studies 2101 (0100), Latin America through Film and Fiction; and Sociology 2163 (0163), Area Studies. This combination of language study, area study (taught in Spanish), and a field trip opportunity to use Spanish in a total-immersion atmosphere affords a unique opportunity for personal enrichment and language acquisition.

Note: For advanced students only. A companion to Spanish 1076 (0076).

2096. Composition and Conversation (3 s.h.) F S SS. Core: WI.

(Formerly: SPANISH W102.)

Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish 2001 (0101).

This course is one of a trilogy of courses [2001 (0101), 2096 (W102), and 2002 (0103)], focusing on speaking, writing and reading, respectively. 2001 is a prerequisite for 2096 and 2002, but this requirement may be waived with the permission of the 2096 or 2002 instructor. 2096 may precede 2002 or vice versa, or they may be taken concurrently. 2096 devotes time to reading comprehension and oral expression, but the main thrust of the course is written expression using appropriate Spanish grammar and orthography.

2901. Honors Conversational Review (3 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: SPANISH H101.)

Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish 1003 (C061) or sufficient score on the placement examination.

This is one of a trilogy of courses [2001 (0101), 2096 (W102), and 2002 (0103)], focusing on speaking, writing and reading skills, respectively. Spanish 2001 is a prerequisite for 2096 or 2002, but this requirement may be waived with the permission of the 2096 or 2002 instructor. The main thrust of this course is oral practice with grammar review for the purpose of improving the non-native student`s oral communication skills.

2902. Honors Hispanic Readings (3 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: SPANISH H103.)

Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish 2001 (0101).

This course is one of a trilogy of courses [2001 (0101), 2096 (W102), and 2002 (0103)], focusing on speaking, writing and reading, respectively). 2001 is a prerequisite for 2096 and 2002, but this requirement may be waived with the permission of the 2096 or 2002 instructor. 2002 may be taken before or after 2096, or they may be taken concurrently. This course devotes time to speaking and writing skills, but the main emphasis is reading comprehension and interpretation of texts in Spanish.

3001. Advanced Composition & Conversation (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0202.)

Continued development of conversation and writing skills. Special attention is given to advanced areas of Spanish grammar appropriate for oral argumentation and expository writing and also to distinctions between formal and informal usage.

3002. Hispanic Readings II (3 s.h.) SS.

(Formerly: SPANISH 0211.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 2096 (W102) or permission of instructor.

Themes in Hispanic culture in the context of short prose readings, including the short story and the short novel. Emphasis on tools for advanced reading: vocabulary recognition, comprehension of idiomatic expressions, and knowledge of advanced grammar. Includes writing and oral discussion.

3003. Advanced Grammar and Linguistic Concepts (3 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: SPANISH 0204.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 2096 (W102) or permission of instructor.

Emphasizes advanced grammar (including distinctions of tense, aspect and mood; reflexive and passive usage; and pronoun selection). Attention is paid to Spanish/English contrasts. Grammar skills are developed in conversation and in reading and writing. Students are also introduced to linguistic concepts that will help them make their own judgments about grammar and pronunciation.

3096. Advanced Writing Skills (3 s.h.) F S. Core: WI.

(Formerly: SPANISH W215.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 2096 (W102) or permission of instructor.

This is the most advanced language skills course. Attention is given to listening and speaking, but emphasis is put on reading comprehension and writing. This course contains an introduction to literary analysis, and is a prerequisite for all advanced literature courses.

Note: Capstone writing course.

3121. Introduction to Spanish Literature (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: SPANISH 0241.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3096 (W215) taken previously or concurrently.

A panoramic view of Spanish literature.

3141. Introduction to Spanish American Literature (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0240.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3096 (W215) taken previously or concurrently.

A panoramic view of Spanish American literature.

3142. Puerto Rican Readings (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0219.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 2096 (W102) or permission of instructor.

This course entails the study of selected works from major Puerto Rican writers with emphasis on chronology and trends. Selections chosen include poetry and prose from the 16th to the early 20th century.

3161. Contemporary Spanish Readings (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0298.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 2096 (W102) or the permission of the instructor.

This course provides for the close reading and literary study of short works in contemporary Spanish and/or Spanish-American literature.

3204. Latin America through Film (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0214.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 2096 (W102).

This course is designed to present a view of Latin American culture and a multicultural vision of life, through Latin American film. The foci include the artistic appreciation and the critical analysis of the films viewed.

3221. Spanish Culture and Civilization (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0235.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 2096 (W102) or permission of instructor.

The Spanish character as revealed in its language, art, music, and ethnic traditions. Geography and sociology of Spain. Lectures, readings, and discussions.

3222. Contemporary Spain through Film (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0213.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 2096 (W102) or permission of instructor.

This course develops Spanish-language skills in their application to the study of the culture of modern Spain through film.

3241. Spanish-American Culture and Civilization (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0230.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 2096 (W102) or permission of instructor.

Study of the Spanish-American people through their literature, history, architecture, art, music, and European/indigenous traditions and institutions.

3243. Puerto Rican Culture and Civilization (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0239.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 2096 (W102) or permission of the instructor.

An examination of topics and themes of Puerto Rican culture and civilization in the context of literary and non-literary texts.

3261. The Hispanic Mind (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0231.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 2096 (W102) or permission of instructor.

This course examines what is different about Hispanic society and Hispanic mentality. To address these questions, it focuses on topics including ethnic struggle, linguistic diversity, and intellectual and artistic creativity, as well as on the relationship between Spain, Latin America, and Latino society in the U.S. Spanish language skills are developed through conversation and writing.

3401. Translation Skills I (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0225.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 2096 (W102) or permission of instructor.

Translation skills through familiarity with different types of language taken mainly from Spanish newspapers: reporting, sports, columns, advertisements, correspondence, etc. Models of each and their inherent problems in translation. Essays on translation to examine theories of translation.

3402. Translation Skills II (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0226.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 2096 (W102) or permission of instructor.

Style, techniques, and mechanics of translation focusing on texts relating to the subject areas of law, social issues, public health, and education.

3501. Spanish for Business Professions (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0216.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 1003 (C061) or permission of instructor.

An introduction to aspects of the Spanish language and Hispanic culture for business students and business professionals. Emphasis on the development of vocabulary and conversation skills.

3502. Business Spanish I (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0220.)

Prerequisite: One 2000-level Spanish course or Spanish 3501 (0216).

An introduction in Spanish to basic business concepts (relating to company structure, accounting, banking, etc.) with a focus on Spanish vocabulary and writing skills for business. Attention to applications in Spanish-speaking countries.

3503. Business Spanish II (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0221.)

Prerequisite: One 2000-level Spanish course or Spanish 3501 (0216).

An examination in Spanish of business concepts focusing on finance, marketing, and international business, including import and export. Emphasis on vocabulary and writing skills for business. Attention to awareness of Hispanic culture and applications in Spanish-speaking countries.

3504. Business Translation and Interpretation (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0222.)

Prerequisite: One 2000-level Spanish course, or Spanish 3501 (0216), or permission of instructor.

This course will have two components: (1) emphasis on written translation (English-Spanish and Spanish-English), and (2) interpreting skills. Students will have an opportunity to translate a variety of texts including: business correspondence, banking and financial documents, as well as promotional and informational materials. Interpreting will involve various kinds of oral work. This course concentrates primarily on consecutive interpreting (English-Spanish and Spanish-English), but sight translation and oral summary of texts used in a typical business context will also be practiced. For example: renting a property, opening a bank account, or filling out a survey.

3601. Spanish for Health and Human Services (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0212.)

This course assists medical and human-services personnel and students in interacting and communicating effectively with Spanish-speaking people. Conversation skills, cultural information, and medical and social-services terminology are integrated as they apply to real situations. Students practice verbal and non-verbal skills in simulated role-playing situations.

3602. Medical Spanish (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0227.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 1003 (C061) (Intermediate Spanish) or the permission of the instructor.

This course is designed to assist medical personnel in the acquisition of Spanish medical vocabulary, strategies of communication and cultural knowledge to assist in the delivery of services to the Hispanic community.

3701. Spanish for the Legal Professions I (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0223.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 2096 (W102).

This course provides students and legal professionals with technical vocabulary and communicative skills in a legal context. Special emphasis is paid to oral communication and aural comprehension in a variety of legal contexts.

3702. Spanish for the Legal Professions II (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0224.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 2096 (W102).

This course provides students and legal professionals with technical vocabulary and communicative skills in a legal context. A strong emphasis is given to written communication and public speaking.

4083. Directed Readings (2 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0302.)

Guided readings in Spanish focusing on themes and topics in Hispanic culture, literature or linguistics.

4121. Survey of Spanish Literature (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0361.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3096 (W215) or permission of instructor.

Survey of selected periods and themes in Spanish literature.

4123. 16th & 17th Century Spanish Literature (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0364.)

This course is devoted to the study of the literature produced during what has been called the Golden Age of Spanish Literature. Although there is special emphasis on the genre of prose, emblematic texts from various genres will be included: chivalric and pastoral novels, Renaissance dialogues, picaresque treatises, and women’s texts.

4124. 16th and 17th Century Poetry (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0363.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3096 (W215).

The study of major poetic trends and representative works of the major poets of the period from Garcilaso de la Vega to Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz.

4125. 16th & 17th Century Theater (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0362.)

This courses explores the theater composed during what has been called the Golden Age of Spanish Literature. It provides for the in-depth study of the cultural, aesthetic and socio-political milieu which made this the most innovative and prolific period in the history of Spanish playwriting. Reading includes the plays of a number of Spanish authors but special attention is devoted to the production of Lope de Vega, Calderon de la Barca, and Tirso de Molina.

4126. Cervantes` Don Quijote (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0365.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3096 (W215) or permission of instructor.

An in-depth study of Miguel de Cervantes` life and works, with a particular emphasis on his masterpiece, Don Quijote, and its influence on later periods of Spanish Peninsular Literature.

4127. Poetry and Drama of the 19th Century (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0366.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3096 (W215).

A panoramic view of Spain`s 19th century poetry and drama with attention to bridges to both earlier and later periods of Spanish literature.

4128. Generation of 1898 (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0370.)

Using major works by Unamuno, Ortega, Azorin and Baroja, this course presents Spain’s Generation of 1898 as both a rebellion against traditional Spanish culture and the forging of modernism in the country’s literature and philosophy.

4131. Real + Nat in Spanish Novel (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0367.)

By analyzing major late 19th century novels, the student will identify themes in Spanish culture. The esthetic features of those novels will also be studied.

4132. Contemporary Spanish Novel (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0371.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3096 (W215) or permission of instructor.

A study of the genre in Spain from the 1950s to the present.

4133. The Female Presence in Peninsular Literature (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0379.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3096 (W215).

The study of the presence of women both as authors and as characters in Spanish Peninsular Literature from the Renaissance through the late 19th century.

4141. Survey of Spanish American Literature (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0341.)

Cross Listed with Spanish 5141 (0741).

Survey of selected periods and themes in Spanish American literature

4142. Spanish American Short Story (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0342.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3096 (W215) or permission of instructor.

The evolution of the Spanish American short story.

4143. Latin American Novel (3 s.h.) SS.

(Formerly: SPANISH 0343.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3096 (W215) or permission of instructor.

This course provides for the exploration of the Latin American novel across time, and highlights trends introduced and developed in different texts.

4144. Latin American Poetry (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0346.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3096 (W215) or permission of instructor.

Trends in Latin American poetry through representative poems and poets.

4145. Contemporary Spanish-American Fiction (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0344.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3096 (W215) or permission of instructor.

Topics in contemporary Spanish American fiction.

4146. National Literatures of Spanish America (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: SPANISH 0345.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3096 (W215) or permission of instructor.

The study of literature in its cultural context focusing on texts from a selected country or countries of Latin America. Emphasis as well on skills of literary analysis and interactive discussion.

Note: The country of choice will vary according to the instructor`s preference.

4147. 20th Century Puerto Rican Authors (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0322.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3096 (W215) or permission of instructor.

A study of 20th Century Puerto Rican authors.

4148. Latin American Literature of Social Conflict (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0351.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3096 (W215) or permission of instructor.

Class, ethnic, gender, and other social conflicts in Latin American Literature.

4149. Literature of Colonial America (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0355.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3096 (W215).

The study of the literature of the Colonial Americas including the examination of the historical and social contexts that shaped the perception of the Americas and their inhabitants. Traditional literary forms as well as alternative forms such as indigenous oral histories and religious or legal discourse will be included.

4151. Comparative Caribbean Literature (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0353.)

A comparative study of representative literary works of Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and non-Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean.

4152. U.S. Latino Literature (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0357.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3096 (W215).

An examination of contemporary U.S. Latino literature focusing on topics of ethnic struggle, biculturalism, linguistic diversity, and intellectual and artistic creativity.

4161. Hispanic Literature through Art (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0377.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3096 (W215) or permission of instructor.

Comparative study of Hispanic literature in the context of trends and styles in the history of Art.

4162. Hispanic Nobel Laureates (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0325.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3096 (W215).

Readings from ten writers from Spain and Latin America who have received the Nobel Prize in Literature.

4183. Directed Readings (3 to 6 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: SPANISH 0303.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3096 (W215) and permission of instructor.

By arrangement with appropriate course director and special permission of department chair. Readings must be at the 4000-level.

4221. The Art of Spain (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0376.)

A panoramic view of the art of Spain from two perspectives: the chronological and the geographic. The chronological perspective includes artistic and archictectural work from the paleolythic period (the Caves of Altamira) to the present time. The geographic perspective examines work from Asturias, in the north, to Sevilla and Granada in the south and Barcelona on the Mediterranean coast of Spain.

4240. Hispanic Popular Cultures (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0378.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3096 (W215).

The study of manifestations of Hispanic popular culture as encountered in popular language (proverbs and sayings), television and radio programming, art and music.

4242. Hispanic Influences in the U.S. (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0387.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3096 (W215) or permission of instructor.

This course examines contemporary U.S. Latino literature and writers. Students will examine the evolution of Latino literature and its themes, and examine the experiences of Latino writers and their impact on U.S. culture. Coursework will include lectures, readings, films, papers and class discussions.

4301. Spanish Phonetics (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0330.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3096 (W215) or permission of instructor.

An articulatory study of the sounds of Spanish with attention to regional variation and comparisons with English.

4302. Introduction to Spanish Linguistics (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0331.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3096 (W215) or permission of instructor.

Concepts and procedures of linguistic description applied to sounds, words, and sentence patterns of the Spanish language.

4303. Spanish / English Contrasts (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0332.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3096 (W215) or permission of instructor.

A contrastive linguistic study of Spanish and English sound and grammatical systems. Appropriate for students and teachers of Spanish in the context of the US.

4304. Spanish Applied Linguistics (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: SPANISH 0333.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3096 (W215) or permission of instructor.

This course will explore a number of theories accounting for language learning from classical times to the present. Students will examine not only the teaching of Spanish in accordance with these theories, but also the acquisition of Spanish by the second language learner.

4305. History of the Spanish Language (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0334.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3096 (W215) or permission of instructor.

A study of chronological developments in the linguistic and social history of Spanish.

4306. Spanish Sociolinguistics (3 s.h.) SS.

(Formerly: SPANISH 0335.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3096 (W215) or permission of instructor.

This course will provide an introduction to the study of language in society as represented in sociolinguistic research from Spain, Latin America, and the United States. Emphasis is on linguistic variation.

4307. Language and Gender (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0337.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3096 (W215).

An examination of the relationship between language use and social gender, i.e., of women`s and men`s speech. Language is examined from the perspectives of sounds, grammatical structures, semantic positioning, and conversational strategies with illustrations based on the use of Spanish and other languages.

4401. The Art of Translation (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0300.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3096 (W215) or permission of instructor.

Introduction to literary translation focusing on a variety of genres and periods.

4449. Medieval Spanish Text (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0360.)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3096 (W215) or permission of instructor.

This course will analyze Spanish texts of the Middle Ages and provide an introduction to paleography.

4885. Internship (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: SPANISH 0399.)

Work on site in the Spanish-speaking community combined with in-class discussion of the work experience and of readings focusing on the Spanish language in the U.S. and Latino culture.