SPN - Spanish Course Descriptions
Is the first half of a two-semester course sequence that studies the first principles of grammar, drills on pronunciation and vocabulary, oral and written exercises, and drills in the language laboratory.
is the second half of a two-semester course sequence that studies the first principles of grammar, drills on pronunciation and vocabulary, oral and written exercises, and drills in the language laboratory.
Is an intensive study of the first principles of grammar and implements intensive practice with drills on pronunciation and vocabulary, oral and written exercises, and drills in the language laboratory.
Is the first half of a two-semester course sequence that reviews and continues the study of grammar, conversation, prose composition, and selected reading. Language lab work is also included.
Is the second half of a two-semester course sequence that reviews and continues the study of grammar, conversation, prose composition, and selected reading. Language lab work is also included.
Reviews and continues the intensive study of grammar, conversation, prose, composition, and selected reading. Language lab work is also included.
Is the first of two courses using authentic cultural products that stimulate meaningful communication, emphasize critical thinking, and draw on students' interdisciplinary knowledge in order to communicate fluidly in Spanish. It will also concentrate on the fine points of grammar, further practice in idioms, conversation, and prose composition. Conducted in Spanish.
Is the second of two courses using authentic cultural products that stimulate meaningful communication, emphasize critical thinking, and draw on students' interdisciplinary knowledge in order to communicate fluidly in Spanish. It will also concentrate on the fine points of grammar, further practice in idioms, conversation, and prose composition. Conducted in Spanish.
This course studies the life and writings of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the heritage that formed him, and the prayer legacy he bequeathed to Christian spirituality. Taught in Spanish with English translations of texts provided.
SPN 202 or equivalent or greater proficiency
Is a survey of elements, such as history, art, music, and traditions that have contributed to Spanish peninsular culture. Lectures, readings, discussions, and reports are included.
Focuses on the geography, history, art and sciences, customs, and traditions of Hispanic countries in the New World. Lectures, readings, discussions, and reports are included.
Examines one of the world's most celebrated pilgrimage routes, the Way of St. James. The course will cover not only the artistic and religious dimensions of the Camino, but also the long-term impact the Camino has had on the history, economy, and culture of Spain. The Camino will also be studied in terms of its significance in European culture. In Spanish; written reports and oral participation required.
This course studies the lives, writings, and Spanish context of these towering figures of Catholic mysticism and Christian spirituality. Taught in Spanish with English translations of texts provided.
SPN 202 or equivalent or greater proficiency
Is a flexible course, the contents of which will vary form one semester to another. Study will focus on cultural issues of particular periods and regions of Spanish-speaking societies. This course may be repeated for credit if the topic is different from when previously taken.
Examines Peninsular Spanish literature from its beginnings in the Middle Ages to the end of the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
Examines Peninsular Spanish literature from the Enlightenment to the present.
Is an introduction to the literature of the region known today as Latin America. This course will concentrate on early literary expressions in this region that date from the 15th century to the 18th century. Readings include surviving pre-Hispanic works of literature, the first documents written by Europeans about the New World, the first writings by mestizos" with particular attention to Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, and writings pertaining to the struggle for independence. Conducted in Spanish. Written and oral reports."
Critically examines some of the most significant works of Latin American literature of the 19th and 20th centuries with particular attention to the authors of the Latin American Boom, which include Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez, and Mario Vargas Llosa. Conducted in Spanish. Written and oral reports and research work required.
Studies the official hymns (i.e. religious poems set to music) incorporated into the Breviary from different periods after the Liturgical Reformation as approved by Pope Paul VI in the Apostolic Constitution Laudis Canticum of 1970. The course will examine the historical, artistic, cultural, and religious aspects of the hymns. The course organization will follow the topical division of the liturgical calendar of the Liturgy of the Hours. In Spanish; written reports and oral participation required.
Is a flexible course, the contents of which will vary from one semester to another. Study may focus on a literary period, author, genre, movement, or region of Spanish or Latin American literature. This course may be repeated for credit if the topic is different from when previously taken.
Examines the origins of the Spanish language and its development through history to the present day. Course material will begin with the roots of Spanish in Indo-European and Latin. The evolution of the language will be seen in lexical acquisitions and grammatical transformations brought about by contact with other languages such as Arabic, Germanic, French, English, and Native American languages. In Spanish; written and oral reports required.
Studies the sound system of modern Spanish in its articulatory, acoustic, and organizational aspects. Students will learn the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA); regional variations of Spanish will be examined. In Spanish; written and oral reports required.
Is a flexible course, the contents of which will vary from one semester to another. Study will focus on particular areas of Spanish linguistics, such as phonetics and phonology, morphology, dialectology, history of the Spanish language, sociolinguistics, etc. This course may be repeated for credit if the topic is different from when previously taken.
Is a work-experience opportunity with the purpose of expanding education by applying accumulated knowledge in Spanish. The availability of internships is limited to upper-level students, normally juniors and seniors with a 2.5 quality point average. Students are approved individually by the academic department. A contract can be obtained from the Career Services Office in Starvaggi Hall. Internships count as general electives.
Spanish junior or senior standing and permission of the department chair. Internships must be preapproved.
Is a study of one of the most important and influential books of all time, and what is considered to be Spain's greatest literary contribution to Western civilization. This course includes lectures, class discussions, research, written and/or oral reports.
No prerequisite is necessary if offered in English; cannot be used to satisfy the language requirement. If offered in Spanish,
SPN 202 or
SPN 206 or equivalent is required;
SPN 303 and/or
SPN 304 taken previously is strongly recommended.
Requires that a dissertation be written under the guidance of an instructor. The subject is chosen in consultation with the head of the department and may deal with an aspect of the language, literature, or civilization of Spain or Spanish-America.
Permission.
Emphasizes selected readings, research, reports, and discussions of specific authors, genres, or trends in Spanish or Spanish-American literature. A recommended course for students planning to enter graduate school.
Permission.