Spanish (SPAN)

SPAN 1411. Elementary Spanish I. 4 Hours. [TCCN: SPAN 1411]

Students who have had no previous instruction in Spanish develop Spanish pronunciation, vocabulary, and basic language codes stressing an oral approach to the language with special emphasis on conversation and oral drill. A weekly one-hour language laboratory period is required. Competent speakers of Spanish or those with considerable knowledge of the language should take the CLEP prior to registering. Instruction is in Spanish. Native Spanish speakers should take the CLEP for placement. Grade of C or better required in SPAN 1411 in order to continue to SPAN 1412. Native Spanish speakers should take the CLEP or register for SPAN 2312.
Prerequisite: For non-native speakers of Spanish.

SPAN 1412. Elementary Spanish II. 4 Hours. [TCCN: SPAN 1412]

This course is a continuation of SPAN 1411. Students discuss and drill language codes with more complexity. Stress is placed on listening and speaking skills. A weekly one-hour language laboratory period is required. Competent speakers of Spanish or those with considerable knowledge of the language should take the CLEP prior to registering. Instruction is in Spanish. For non-native speakers of Spanish. Native Spanish speakers should take the CLEP for placement.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPAN 1411 or equivalent.

SPAN 2311. Intermediate Spanish I. 3 Hours. [TCCN: SPAN 2311]

Students use materials of medium difficulty as a basis for reading, listening comprehension, and oral communication. Competent speakers of Spanish or those with considerable knowledge of the language should take the CLEP prior to registering. Instruction is in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPAN 1411 and SPAN 1412 or equivalent.

SPAN 2312. Intermediate Spanish II. 3 Hours. [TCCN: SPAN 2312]

Continuation of SPAN 2311. Students focus on practical needs for communication. Competent speakers of Spanish or those with considerable knowledge of the language should take the CLEP prior to registering. Instruction is in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPAN 1411, SPAN 1412, and SPAN 2311 or equivalent.

SPAN 2350. Spanish for Heritage Speakers. 3 Hours.

Designed for students with a Spanish language and/or cultural background, the course builds on existing Spanish language skills to develop literacy through intensive formal and academic reading and writing which emphasizes the Latinx experience in the U.S. and throughout the Spanish-speaking world. Topics include spelling, verb tenses, registers, and transfers from English. This course is taught predominantly in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair.

SPAN 3301. Advanced Spanish. 3 Hours.

Students build on Intermediate Spanish II to develop advanced proficiency in Spanish through integrated practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students engage with authentic Spanish-language texts and audiovisual materials to improve grammatical accuracy, build vocabulary, and further develop fluency and comprehension. Instruction is in Spanish.
Prerequisite: C or better in SPAN 1411, 1412, 2311, and 2312 or equivalent; or Department Permission.

SPAN 3330. Principles of Health Care Interpretation. 3 Hours.

Students apply linguistic and cultural knowledge to accurately interpret Spanish and English oral communication. Students learn essential skills and demonstrate professional standards for effective interpreting in health care settings. This course is taught predominantly in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair.

SPAN 3340. Principles of Health Care Translation. 3 Hours.

Students apply linguistic and cultural knowledge to translate Spanish and English written communication products that are common in a variety of health care settings. Students develop reading and writing techniques for accurate and appropriate written translations. This course is taught predominantly in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair.

SPAN 3361. Spanish Grammar & Composition. 3 Hours.

Students study the grammatical characteristics of the Spanish language with emphasis on developing the ability to write in Spanish. Instruction is in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPAN 1411, SPAN 1412, SPAN 2311, and SPAN 2312 or equivalent.

SPAN 3367. Principles Of Spanish Linguistics. 3 Hours.

Students study descriptive, applied, and contrastive linguistics. Instruction is in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPAN 1411, SPAN 1412, SPAN 2311, and SPAN 2312 or equivalent.

SPAN 3368. Conversational Spanish I. 3 Hours.

Students focus on extemporaneous speaking and conversation. Topics may include reading materials from Spanish speaking countries as a basis for conversation and composition. Competent speakers of Spanish or those with considerable knowledge of the language should seek instructor permission to take the course. Instruction is in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPAN 1411, SPAN 1412, SPAN 2311, and SPAN 2312 or equivalent.

SPAN 3380. Spanish Culture & Civilization. 3 Hours.

Students overview the culture and civilization of Spain. Instruction is in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPAN 1411, SPAN 1412, SPAN 2311, and SPAN 2312 or equivalent.

SPAN 3385. Spanish American Culture and Civilization. 3 Hours.

Students study the culture and civilization of the Spanish-speaking areas of the Americas. Instruction is in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPAN 1411, SPAN 1412, SPAN 2311, and SPAN 2312 or equivalent.

SPAN 4051. Applied Health Care Interpretation and Translation. 1-3 Hours.

Students practice hands-on interpretation and translation to prepare for certification exams. Students test their knowledge of standards of practice and ethics, regulations, and other discipline-specific information. Students prepare a plan for certification and future professional development. This course is taught predominantly in Spanish. The course may be repeated for credit as content varies. Variable Credit (1 to 3).
Prerequisite: SPAN 3330 and SPAN 3340, or equivalent.

SPAN 4075. Individual Readings in Spanish. 1-6 Hours.

Individual students take this course if they need to study a particular era, genre, or author. Enrollment in this course is restricted and must be granted by department chair. The course may be repeated for credit as content varies. Variable Credit (1 to 6). Course Equivalents: SPAN 4375
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and department chair.

SPAN 4362. History of Spanish Language. 3 Hours.

Students outline the history of the Spanish language over the last two millennia, focusing on the formal development of its phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Instruction is in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPAN 1411, SPAN 1412, SPAN 2311, SPAN 2312 and SPAN 3367 or equivalent.

SPAN 4365. Pablo Picasso & Spanish Art. 3 Hours.

Students examine the interplay between Spanish culture and Spanish art using Pablo Picasso as a central unifying figure in order to relate past, present, and future aspects of Spanish heritage. Instruction is in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPAN 1411, SPAN 1412, SPAN 2311, and SPAN 2312 or equivalent.

SPAN 4366. Spanish Phonetics. 3 Hours.

Students discuss the scientific study of the sounds of Spanish. The two essential goals of the course are to discuss the ways in which English and Spanish sounds differ, and to help improve pronunciation of the Spanish language. This course is intended for student with advanced Standing in Spanish. Instruction is in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPAN 1411,SPAN 1412, SPAN 2311, SPAN 2312 and SPAN 3367 or equivalent.

SPAN 4370. Seminar in Selected Topics in Spanish. 3 Hours.

Students conduct an in-depth study of selected topics in Spanish language and Spanish-speaking cultures. Topics vary and may include literature, linguistics, culture, or other areas of specialization. The course may be repeated for credit as content varies. Instruction is in Spanish.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2312 or department approval.

SPAN 4371. Spanish for Criminal Justice. 3 Hours.

Students study Spanish and Spanish-related issues and topics for Criminal Justice, criminology, law enforcement, and Sociology. Instruction is in Spanish. Course Equivalents: SPAN 3371
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPAN 1411, SPAN 1412, SPAN 2311, and SPAN 2312 or equivalent.

SPAN 4372. Spanish for Business. 3 Hours.

Students study business terminology in Spanish related to banking, accounting, international trade, marketing, management, and finance and of cultural aspects of Latin America and Spain, with practice in speaking, reading, and translating business Spanish. Instruction is in Spanish. Course Equivalents: SPAN 3370
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPAN 1411, SPAN 1412, SPAN 2311, and SPAN 2312 or equivalent.

SPAN 4374. Spanish for Health Professions. 3 Hours.

Students develop Spanish-language ability for professionals in the health care industry. The close relationship between language and culture will also foster the heightened awareness of ethnic, gender, and multicultural consciousness. Instruction is in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPAN 1411, SPAN 1412, SPAN 2311, and SPAN 2312 or equivalent, or instructor's approval.