UG Course Descriptions

An overview of the major social and cultural movements in Spain, its people and their contribution to the arts and literature. (Prerequisite: one of the following:SPAN 303, 305, 333, or instructor’s approval)

Reading and analysis of major works from the Middle Ages through 18th century Spain. (Prerequisite: SPAN 314 or instructors approval)

Analysis of literary trends and study of representative authors of 19th and 20th century Spain. (Prerequisite: SPAN 314 or instructor approval)

Reading and discussion of the major works of women writers of Peninsular Spain. Selected works are examined in the context of the literary and cultural conditions that gave rise to their expression. (Prerequisite SPAN 305 or instructor approval) Offered in Spanish or English.

Specialized Spanish language for careers in industry, government, and service to respond to the needs of international transactions in the Spanish-speaking world. (Prerequisites: SPAN 303 and 333, or 305 or instructor’s approval)

Supervised and directed placement in language-related areas of business, industry, government, law, commerce, or community service. Log and analyses are prepared by the student and evaluated by the cooperating agency or institution and the faculty director. (Departmental approval required)

Supervised and directed placement in language-related areas of business, industry, government, law, commerce, or community service. Log and analyses are prepared by the student and evaluated by the cooperating agency or institution and the faculty director. (Departmental approval required)

Discussion of the historical, literary, and artistic development of Spanish-America from pre-Columbian times to the present. (Prerequisite: SPAN 303, 305, 333 or instructor approval)

Study of the development of the main Spanish-American literary movements in the novel, drama, and poetry from Colonial times to the end of the nineteenth century. (Prerequisite: SPAN 328 or instructor approval)

Discussion and analysis of the literary movements of the 20th century in the novel, drama, and poetry in the works of major Spanish-American female and male authors. (Prerequisite: SPAN 329 or instructor approval)