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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
F and S. A continuation of Spanish 301.
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4.00 Credits
F and S. This course introduces students to major developments of the Hispanic World from antiquity to the independence of the Spanish American colonies in the early 19th century. Discussions center on the relationship of major literary and artistic works to economic, political, religious, and social developments in the Iberian Peninsula and the Castilian colonies in the Americas. This course is normally the first in a sequence of two and is designed to prepare students for advanced-level culture and literature courses in the Spanish Department. Oral presentations and research paper are required. Prerequisite: Spanish 301.
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4.00 Credits
F and S. This course introduces students to major developments of the Hispanic World from the independence of the Spanish American colonies to the present day. Discussions center on the relationship of major literary and artistic works to economic, political, religious, and social developments in Spain and Spanish America. In addition, students develop their skills in reading and evaluating literature in a second language through representative texts, and they sharpen their skills in critical writing and analysis. This course is normally the second course in a sequence of two and is designed to prepare students for advanced-level culture and literature courses in the Spanish Department. Oral presentations and research paper are required. Prerequisites: Spanish 301 and 308, or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
S. A study of the history and culture of Hispanic groups in the United States, their political, social, and religious institutions, and their value systems. The course is designed to assist students in understanding the cultural contributions of each Hispanic group within the broader U.S. culture. Reading materials include literary and non-literary sources. Prerequisite: Spanish 301 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
I, alternate years. An introduction to the terminology and standard forms of oral and written communication in Spanish relating to the fields of business and economics. This course also considers the cultural and economic context of business practices in the Hispanic world. Designed for advanced students of Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 301. Not offered Interim 2009.
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3.00 Credits
F. An introduction to Spanish linguistics, concentrating on the sounds of Spanish (phonetics and phonology) , with appropriate pronunciation practice and contrasts with English pronunciation. Included are units on the history of the Spanish language and the major dialects spoken today. Prerequisite: Spanish 301.
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3.00 Credits
S. An examination of the differences and similarities between English and Spanish morphology, syntax, and semantics, in order to improve students' communication skills and to generate a deeper understanding of the complex nature of the human language system. Specific connections will be made to first and second language acquisition, bilingualism, Spanish/English dialects, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, and language disorders. Prerequisite: Spanish 302. Culture and Literature Courses
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3.00 Credits
F. The blending of indigenous, European, and African cultures during the colonial period formed and created Latin America. This course focuses on the literature of colonial Latin America (1492-ca. 1820) , as well as the historical and cultural context that produced it. While many different genres and authors are examined, special emphasis is placed on the transatlantic and hybrid nature of colonial texts. An oral presentation and a research paper are required. Aside from the history text on colonial Latin America, all readings will be in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 308 and 309, or permission of the instructor. Not offered 2008-09.
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3.00 Credits
F. This course focuses on the literature of Latin America from Pre-Modernism to 1945. The following genres are analyzed: Pre-Modernist poetry, short story, and essay; Modernist poetry, short story, and essay; poetry and short story of the Vanguardia. Oral presentations and research papers are required. Prerequisite: Spanish 308 and 309, or permission of the instructor. Not offered 2008-2009.
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3.00 Credits
F. This course focuses on the recent literature of Latin America. The following genres are analyzed: contemporary novels, poetry, and short stories. Oral presentations and research papers are required. Prerequisite: Spanish 308 and 309, or permission of the instructor.
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