Listed below are the course numbers and descriptions for course being offered in Summer & Fall 2013.
For detailed listings of course sections please see the full
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Intensive Courses
For all intensive courses, section 022, you must contact the Modern Languages department office at 817-272-3161 to enroll.
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SPAN 1441 • Beginning Spanish I
Beginning study of Spanish language with emphasis on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. No prerequisites. Native or heritage speakers of Spanish may not take this course.
SPAN 1442 • Beginning Spanish II
Continuation of beginning Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 1441 with a grade of C or better. Native or heritage speakers of Spanish may not take this course.
SPAN 2301 • Topics In Spanish Literature In Translation
Study of the works of major authors and intellectual trends of a given period or periods. May be repeated for credit as topics or periods vary. SPAN 2301 may be taken as a Liberal Arts elective or to fulfill the foreign language literature requirement. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302 .
SPAN 2313 • Intermediate Spanish I
Intermediate study of Spanish language with emphasis on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Prerequisite: SPAN 1442 with a grade of C or better. Native or heritage speakers of Spanish may not take this course.
SPAN 2314 • Intermediate Spanish II
Continuation of intermediate Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2313 with a grade of C or better. Native or heritage speakers of Spanish may not take this course.
SPAN 3304 • Spanish For Heritage Speakers I
This course is designed for heritage speakers of Spanish who demonstrate an ability to comprehend and produce Spanish but who may lack previous formal instruction in the language. Capitalizes upon students' existing language skills, expands their knowledge base, and develops their ability to read, write, and communicate more effectively in the language. Special attention is given to regional and dialectal differences. Prerequisite: Equivalent of SPAN 2314, or consent of the department.
SPAN 3305 • Spanish For Heritage Speakers II
A continuation of SPAN 3304, consisting of a detailed study of advanced Spanish grammar with an emphasis on written expression. Exclusively for heritage speakers of Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 3304 with a grade of C or better.
SPAN 3312 • Latin American Culture And Civilization
An interdisciplinary introduction to Latin American society, history and culture. Prerequisite: SPAN 2314 with a grade of C or better. Offered as MAS 3312 and SPAN 3312; credit will be granted for either MAS or SPAN.
SPAN 3313 • Topics In Hispanic Language, Literature _SHORTDESC_amp; Culture
Topics may include Peninsular or Latin American film, music, radio, politics, human rights movements, literature, language or Hispanic linguistics. May be repeated as the topic changes. Prerequisite: SPAN 2314 or 2315 with a grade of C or better.
SPAN 3314 • Advanced Spanish Grammar
A detailed study of Spanish grammar. Prerequisite: SPAN 2314 with a grade of C or better.
SPAN 3315 • Composition Through Literature
Practice in original composition and critical thinking through the study of selected literary and cultural texts. Of special interest to students who wish to improve their reading comprehension and their writing skills. Prerequisite: SPAN 3305 or SPAN 3314, with grade C or better.
SPAN 4313 • Topics In Hispanic Culture
Among the topics are Spanish or Latin American music, television, radio, film, and literature as culture. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Prerequisite: SPAN 3315 with a grade of C or better. Offered as MAS 4313 and SPAN 4313; credit will be given for MAS 4313 or SPAN 4313 but not both in a given semester.
SPAN 4315 • Topics In Contemporary Latin
Topics may include: Latin-American literature and culture of Modernism, modern Latin-American literature and culture, or any particular movement, genre, work or author from Modernism to the present. May be repeated for credit when content changes. Prerequisite: SPAN 3315 with a grade of C or better. Offered as MAS 4315 or SPAN 4315; credit will be given for MAS 4315 or SPAN 4315 but not both in a given semester.
SPAN 4334 • Culture And Economic Globalization In The Hispanic World
An introduction to social, political and economic structures in Spain and Latin America, with special emphasis on current events affecting the business world. Prerequisite: SPAN 3315 with a grade of C or better. Exclusively for International Business Spanish students.
SPAN 4339 • The Acquisition Of Spanish
Topics, methods, and techniques specific to the teaching of the Spanish language. Prerequisite: SPAN 3319 with a grade of C or better.
SPAN 1441 • Beginning Spanish I
Beginning study of Spanish language with emphasis on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. No prerequisites. Native or heritage speakers of Spanish may not take this course.
SPAN 1442 • Beginning Spanish II
Continuation of beginning Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 1441 with a grade of C or better. Native or heritage speakers of Spanish may not take this course.
SPAN 2313 • Intermediate Spanish I
Intermediate study of Spanish language with emphasis on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Prerequisite: SPAN 1442 with a grade of C or better. Native or heritage speakers of Spanish may not take this course.
SPAN 2314 • Intermediate Spanish II
Continuation of intermediate Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2313 with a grade of C or better. Native or heritage speakers of Spanish may not take this course.
SPAN 2315 • Interm Span Heritage Speakers
This course focuses on the development of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in Spanish, as well as an understanding of Hispanic cultures and issues of identity of heritage speakers in the United States. This course is intended for heritage speakers of Spanish and is the equivalent of Spanish 2314. Prerequisite: SPAN 2313 with a Grade of C or better or the equivalent, or consent of the department.
SPAN 3303 • Advanced Spanish Conversation
Practice in oral expression with an emphasis on vocabulary building and grammar review. Of special interest to students who wish to improve their skills in pronunciation, comprehension, and oral expression. Credit will not be granted to native or heritage speakers of Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2314 with a grade of C or better.
SPAN 3305 • Spanish For Heritage Speakers II
A continuation of SPAN 3304, consisting of a detailed study of advanced Spanish grammar with an emphasis on written expression. Exclusively for heritage speakers of Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 3304 with a grade of C or better.
SPAN 3312 • Latin American Culture And Civilization
An interdisciplinary introduction to Latin American society, history and culture. Prerequisite: SPAN 2314 with a grade of C or better. Offered as MAS 3312 and SPAN 3312; credit will be granted for either MAS or SPAN.
SPAN 3313 • Topics In Hispanic Language, Literature and Culture
Topics may include Peninsular or Latin American film, music, radio, politics, human rights movements, literature, language or Hispanic linguistics. May be repeated as the topic changes. Prerequisite: SPAN 2314 or 2315 with a grade of C or better.
SPAN 3314 • Advanced Spanish Grammar
A detailed study of Spanish grammar. Prerequisite: SPAN 2314 with a grade of C or better.
SPAN 3315 • Composition Through Literature
Practice in original composition and critical thinking through the study of selected literary and cultural texts. Of special interest to students who wish to improve their reading comprehension and their writing skills. Prerequisite: SPAN 3305 or SPAN 3314, with grade C or better.
SPAN 3319 • Introduction To Spanish Linguistics
Introductory study of the structure of the Spanish language including phonology, morphology, and syntax, as well as historical, regional, and social variation. Prerequisite: SPAN 3314 or 3305 with a grade of C or better.
SPAN 3340 • Introduction To Translation
Introduction to the theory, methods and practice of Spanish-English translation and English-Spanish translation. The student will learn how to address translation problems related to culture and language as well as the fundamentals of translating general material from different fields such as journalism, advertising, tourism, gastronomy, health, business, etc. The student will also acquire basic knowledge of translation theory. Prerequisite: SPAN 3315 with a grade of C or better.
SPAN 4311 • Topics In Peninsular Spanish Literature And Culture, Eighteenth Century To The Present
Topics may include: Neoclassical peninsular Spanish literature and culture, peninsular Spanish literature and culture of the Romantic period, Realist or Naturalist Spanish literature and culture, peninsular Spanish literature and culture since 1900, as well as any particular movement, genre, work or author from the eighteenth century to the present. May be repeated for credit when content changes. Prerequisite: SPAN 3315 with a grade of C or better.
SPAN 4313 • Topics In Hispanic Culture
Among the topics are Spanish or Latin American music, television, radio, film, and literature as culture. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Prerequisite: SPAN 3315 with a grade of C or better. Offered as MAS 4313 and SPAN 4313; credit will be given for MAS 4313 or SPAN 4313 but not both in a given semester.
SPAN 4318 • Mexican Literature
Studies in Mexican fiction, poetry, drama, and literary essay. Listed as MAS 4318 or SPAN 4318; credit will be given for MAS 4318 or SPAN 4318 but not both in a given semester. Prerequisite: SPAN 3315 with a grade of C or better.
SPAN 4320 • Topics In Spanish Language, Writing And Theory
SPAN 4335 • Business Spanish
An introduction to business terminology, skills needed for writing business letters, conducting telephone conversations, commercial transactions, and international procedures. Operational and strategic issues involved in interaction with Hispanic firms and markets; international trade; competitive, vendor-customer, and collaborative relations. Prerequisite: SPAN 3315 with a grade of C or better. Exclusively for International Business Spanish students.
SPAN 5101 • Teaching Practicum I
Required of all teaching assistants in Spanish in their first semester. May not be counted toward a master's degree. Graded P/F/R
SPAN 5300 • History Of The Spanish Language
Development of the Spanish language from its earliest forms to the present. Required for the MA in Spanish and the MA in Humanities with Spanish concentration.
SPAN 5311 • Topics In Peninsular Spanish Literature And Culture, Eighteenth Century To The Present
Topics may include: Neoclassic peninsular Spanish literature and culture, peninsular Spanish literature and culture of the Romantic period, Realist or Naturalist Spanish literature and culture, peninsular Spanish literature and culture since 1900, as well as any particular movement, genre, work or author from the eighteenth century to the present. May be repeated for credit when content changes.
SPAN 5318 • Mexican Literature And Culture
Readings in all Mexican literary genres from various critical perspectives. Particular attention given to the novel, poetry, and essay of the 20th Century and to interrelationships between text and culture.
