Spanish Degrees

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SPAN 101: Elementary Spanish I (4)

An introduction to the basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing; presentation of condensed cultural notes.
GE-8

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SPAN 102: Elementary Spanish II (4)

An introduction to the basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing; presentation of condensed cultural notes.
Pre: SPAN 101 or equivalent
GE-8

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SPAN 193: Individual Study Abroad: Elementary Spanish I (1-6)

Introductory work toward proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Content varies. May be repeated for credit. Study for credit must be approved by the department prior to departure.

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SPAN 194: Individual Study Abroad: Elementary Spanish II (1-6)

Introductory work toward proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Content varies. May be repeated for credit. Study for credit must be approved by the department prior to departure.

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SPAN 201: Intermediate Spanish I (4)

A review of the fundamentals of grammar, practice in written and oral expression, development of listening and reading skills, brief cultural components. 
Pre: one year university level Spanish or equivalent
GE-8

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SPAN 202: Intermediate Spanish II (4)

A review of the fundamentals of grammar, practice in written and oral expression, development of listening and reading skills, brief cultural components. Pre: one year university level Spanish or equivalent
GE-8

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SPAN 210W: Composition and Conversation (4)

Includes basic communication exchanges, common vocabulary and experiences. Emphasis is on improving written expression through compositions related to socio-cultural topics of the countries in which Spanish is the primary language.
WI, GE-8

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SPAN 256: Individual Study Abroad: Supervised Project (1-6)

Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.

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SPAN 293: Individual Study Abroad: Intermediate Spanish I (1-6)

Development of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills at the intermediate level. Content varies. May be repeated for credit. Study for credit must be approved by the department prior to departure.
Pre: One year university level Spanish or equivalent

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SPAN 294: Individual Study Abroad: Intermediate Spanish II (1-6)

Development of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills at the intermediate level. Content varies. May be repeated for credit. Study for credit must be approved by the department prior to departure.
Pre: One year university level Spanish or equivalent.

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SPAN 299: Individual Study (1-4)

Variable topics.

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SPAN 301: Topics in Language (1-4)

Topics will vary and course may be repeated for credit. Language topics include pronunciation and intonation, advanced grammar, Spanish for the marketplace, etc. The focus is on advanced oral or written communication.
Pre: Two years of university level Spanish or equivalent

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SPAN 310: Conversation and Composition (1-4)

Emphasis on development of oral communication skills and improvement in writing.

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SPAN 311W: Intensive Reading and Writing for Spanish Speakers (4)

Develop writing and reading skills for academic and professional settings for students with intermediate high oral language proficiency who would like to develop their critical reading skills and improve their writing for academic and professional purposes. Practice of orthography, stylistics, compositional elements characteristic of writing of Spanish for a variety f cultural settings, etc. and development of communicative competence for a Spanish-speaking audience based on multicultural readings.
Variable
WI

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SPAN 355: Spanish Civilization (1-4)

Major cultural and historical aspects of Spain from ancient times to the present. Pre: Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

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SPAN 356: Latin American Civilization (1-4)

Major cultural and historical aspects of Latin America from pre-colonial times to the present. Pre: Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

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SPAN 365: Selected Readings (1-4)

Discussion and analysis of major themes and movements based on selected readings from representative authors from the Spanish speaking world.
Pre: Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

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SPAN 393: Individual Study Abroad: Advanced Spanish I (1-6)

Increase proficiency of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Content varies. May be repeated for credit. Study for credit must be approved by the department prior to departure. Pre: Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

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SPAN 394: Supervised Study Abroad: Advanced Spanish II (1-6)

Emphasis is on reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Content varies. May be repeated for credit. Study for credit must be approved by the department prior to departure. Pre: Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

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SPAN 395: Individual Study Abroad: Readings in Hispanic Literature (1-6)

An introduction to reading literature in Spanish. Discussion and analysis of representative works by major authors from the Spanish speaking world.

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SPAN 396: Experiencing Diverse Cultures (1-3)

This course will focus on acquisition of cultural, personal and universal dimensions of cultural learning that will lead to recognition and (appropriate) response to conditions of marginalized populations as they experience first-hand diverse cultures.
Pre: SPAN 201, SPAN 202
Fall, Spring, Summer
Diverse Culture-Gold

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SPAN 401: Topics in Linguistics (1-4)

Topics may vary. Course may be repeated for credits. Discussion and analysis of Spanish linguistics (syntax, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, translation theory and practice.) Pre: Completion of 4 credits of 300 level or equivalent

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SPAN 402: Topics in Spanish Peninsular Literature (1-4)

Topics vary: Spanish Literature from Medieval to Modern Times. May be repeated for credit. Pre: Completion of 4 credits of 300 level or equivalent

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SPAN 403: Topics in Spanish American Literature (1-4)

Topics vary: major writers from Spanish America; Spanish American novel; Spanish American poetry; Spanish American drama; Spanish American short story; romanticism, the Mexican novel. May be repeated for credit.
Pre: Completion of 4 credits of 300 level or equivalent

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SPAN 407: Topics in Translation (1-4)

Introduction to the theory and practice of translation. This course is targeted at Spanish students and language professionals interested in developing translation skills, as well as in finding out what is involved in becoming a professional translator.

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SPAN 450: Spanish for the Professions (1-4)

This course is targeted at language professionals including teachers, business professionals, health professionals, law enforcement professionals. The purpose is to improve overall oral proficiency and address communication issues and vocabulary associated with the students’ field of expertise.

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SPAN 464: Internship: FLES (1-6)

Field Experience in the Elementary School setting for students earning licensure in Spanish or Elementary Education Teaching Specialty in Spanish.

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SPAN 492: Independent Study (1-3)

Variable topics.
Pre: Completion of eight 300-level credits, or equivalent

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SPAN 493: Individual Study Abroad: Topics in Language and Linguistics (1-6)

Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit. Study for credit must be approved by the department prior to departure.
Pre: Two years university level Spanish

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SPAN 494: Individual Study Abroad: Topics in Spanish American Literature (1-6)

Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit. Study for credit must be approved by the department prior to departure.
Pre: Two years university level Spanish

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SPAN 495: Individual Study Abroad: Topics in Spanish Peninsular Literature (1-6)

Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.
Pre: Two years university level Spanish

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SPAN 496: Individual Study Abroad: Topics in Spanish American Culture (1-6)

Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.
Pre: Two years university level Spanish

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Individual Study Abroad: Topics in Spanish Peninsular Culture

Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.

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SPAN 498: Internship: Spanish for the Professions (1-4)

Internship in Spanish is designed to provide opportunities to apply classroom learning to practice and enhance skills, to experience the workplace and professional demands, and to explore a career.
Fall, Spring

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SPAN 499: Individual Study (1-4)

Variable topics.
Pre: completion of eight 300-level credits, or equivalent

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SPAN 501: Topics in Linguistics (1-4)

Topics may vary. Course may be repeated for credit. Discussion and analysis of Spanish linguistics (syntax, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, translation theory and practice, etc.) Pre: graduate status, undergraduate major or equivalent in Spanish

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SPAN 502: Topics in Spanish Peninsular Literature (1-4)

Topics vary: Don Quixote de la Mancha; Golden Age drama and poetry; Spanish literature since the Golden Age, etc. May be repeated for credit.
Pre: graduate status, undergraduate major or equivalent in Spanish

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SPAN 503: Topics in Spanish American Literature (1-4)

Topics vary. Major writers from Spanish America. Topics include Spanish American novel, Spanish American poetry, Spanish American drama, Spanish American short story, romanticism, and the Mexican novel, etc. May be repeated for credit.
Pre: graduate status, undergraduate major or equivalent in Spanish

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SPAN 507: Topics in Translation (1-4)

Introduction to the theory and practice of translation. This course is targeted at Spanish students and language professionals interested in developing translation skills, as well as in finding out what it is involved in becoming a professional translator.

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SPAN 564: Internship: FLES (1-6)

Field experience in the elementary school setting for students earning licensure in Spanish or Elementary Education Teaching Specialty in Spanish.

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SPAN 593: Individual Study Abroad: Topics in Language and Linguistics (1-6)

Select six credits from across the above two concentrations or six credits of 600 level courses from other departments with prior approval from the MBA Director.

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SPAN 594: Individual study Abroad: Topics in Spanish American Literature (1-6)

Topics will vary: major writers from Spanish America; Spanish American novel, Spanish American poetry; Spanish American drama; Spanish American short story, romanticism, the Mexican novel. May be repeated for credit. Study for credit must be approved by the department prior to departure. Pre: graduate status, undergraduate major or equivalent in Spanish

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SPAN 595: Individual Study Abroad: Topics in Spanish Peninsular Literature (1-6)

Topics will vary. Spanish literature from medieval to modern times. May be repeated for credit.
Pre: graduate status, undergraduate major or equivalent in Spanish

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SPAN 596: Individual Study Abroad: Topics in Spanish American Culture (1-6)

Topics will vary. Major cultural and historical aspects of Latin America from pre-colonial times to the present. May be repeated for credit.
Pre: graduate status, undergraduate major or equivalent in Spanish

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SPAN 597: Individual Study Abroad: Topics in Spanish Peninsular Culture (1-6)

Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.

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SPAN 600: Research & Bibliography (2)

An introduction to methods of literary research, including use of literary resources, literary theory, the MLA style, and paper writing strategies. Primarily for graduate students who are writing their thesis or alternate plan paper.
Pre: Graduate Status

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SPAN 601: Topic Spanish Language/Linguistics (1-4)

Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.
Pre: graduate status

SPAN 602: Topic Peninsular Culture (1-4)

Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.
Pre: graduate status

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SPAN 603: Topics in Spanish American Culture (1-4)

Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.
Pre: graduate status

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SPAN 604: Topic: Peninsular Spanish Literature (1-4)

Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.
Pre: graduate status

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SPAN 605: Topics in Spanish American Literature (1-4)

Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.
Pre: graduate status

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SPAN 631: Writing Workshop for the Professions (3)

Experience in designing, writing. and critiquing writing for a variety of professional areas to meet expectations for the use of Spanish in a professional setting. Course explores cultural and linguistic variance in Spanish-speaking environments, including the US.

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SPAN 632: Translation Workshop I (3)

Introduction to theory and practice of of translation to and from Spanish. Readings, analysis, translation, peer review, preparation of documents for specific professional and cultural environment.

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SPAN 633: Translation Workshop II (3)

Theoretical parameters of translation not covered in Translation Workshop 1. Students work with complex issues of translation of documents for the professions meant for different regions and variations in the Spanish-speaking world.

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SPAN 634: Editing and Document Preparation (3)

The art and practice of editing document in Spanish for electronic publication on paper or for the internet. Advance grammar, writing and editing support for native, heritage and second language speakers of Spanish.

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SPAN 635: Writing project: Technical, Creative or Translation (1)

Capstone technical, creative or translation writing project.

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SPAN 641: Cultural Readings and Analysis (3)

Read and interpret a wide variety of professional documents within a cultural context. Each semester the course focuses on a minimum of three different regions of the Spanish-speaking world (i.e. Mexico, Southern Cone, Spain or Andean region, Caribbean, US. Latino).

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SPAN 641: Cultural Readings and Analysis (3)

Read and interpret a wide variety of professional document within a cultural context. Each semester the course focuses on a minimum of three different regions of the Spanish-speaking world (i.e. Mexico, Southern Cone, Spain or Andean region, Caribbean, US, Latino)

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SPAN 642: Pragmatics (3)

Recognition and usage of appropriate language and gestures in a variety of social and professional contexts.

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SPAN 643: Cultural practices of Spain and the Americas (3)

Readings, investigation and discussions concerning cultural practices and policies for intercultural and international interaction for the workplace and for social interaction for the development of the research project on cultural practices for the portfolio.

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SPAN 651: Oral Communication for the Professions (3)

Development of oral productive skills for general, social, professional, technical and business situations in a variety of cultural contexts.

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SPAN 652: Oral Reasoning Workshop (3)

Development of oral reasoning and presentation skills for specific cultural audiences. Students read and analyze documents from a variety of viewpoints to prepare oral reasoning demonstrations on software for workshop distribution and evaluation.

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SPAN 653: Interpretation Workshop (3)

Development of oral reasoning and presentation skills for specific cultural audiences. Students read and analyze documents from a variety of viewpoints to prepare oral reasoning demonstrations on software for workshop distribution and evaluation.

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SPAN 654: Oral Presentation Skills with Digital Technology (3)

Development of strategies and training with digital technologies to improve students’ formal presentational skills in Spanish for a Spanish-speaking viewing audience. Course stresses how cultural differences affects potential reception when designing online oral presentations with visuals.

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SPAN 677: Individual Study (1-4)

A student must demonstrate competency in the areas of accounting, economics, business statistics, and finance. The competency can be demonstrated through completion of undergraduate equivalent courses or by completing online equivalent courses. Foundation courses are listed below.

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SPAN 690: Spanish for the Professions Portfolio (1)

Development and preparation of the documents to demonstrate performance and skill level in all competency areas for MS Spanish for the Professions degree program. Students register for this course during the semester in which they plan to graduate.

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SPAN 692: Independent Study (1-3)

Variable topics.
Pre: graduate status.

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SPAN 694 (1-2 credits) Alternate Plan Paper

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SPAN 697: Internship: Community College Options (1-6)

Preparation of teaching materials and minimum of 20 hours of classroom teaching at the intermediate level. Areas in which materials are to be developed and taught are listening comprehension, speaking, literature, culture, and writing.
Pre: permission of instructor

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SPAN 698: Spanish for the Professions Internship (1-3)

Integration of oral, written and multicultural competency in a supervised workplace setting.

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SPAN 699: Thesis (3-6)

Thesis paper on special interest