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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Course Level: Undergraduate A systematic survey of the historical development of Latin American literature. Reading of selected texts in the original, and their relationship to cultural, historical, political, and social developments. This course is a transition course between SPAN-353 and higher level courses. Usually offered every term. Prerequisite: SPAN-353.
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3.00 Credits
Course Level: Undergraduate An introduction to the methods, techniques, and problems involved in translating Spanish into English. Emphasis is on translating general material, with some consideration of the translation of specialized material. Meets with SPAN-658. Usually offered every fall. Prerequisite: SPAN-353 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Course Level: Undergraduate Practice and critique of translations of a range of material (general, literary, business, diplomatic, social science, and technical). Primarily from Spanish to English, with some translation from English to Spanish. Review of translation theory, methods, techniques, and problems. Meets with SPAN-659. Usually offered every spring. Prerequisite: SPAN-358 or equivalent.
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3.00 Credits
Course Level: Undergraduate Introduction to basic concepts of linguistics and their application to the Spanish language: phonology, morphology, syntax, etymology. Brief survey of the historical development of the Spanish language. Dialects of Spanish and other languages spoken in the Hispanic world. Introduction to a contrastive analysis of English and Spanish. Meets with SPAN-661. Usually offered every fall. Prerequisite: SPAN-353.
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3.00 Credits
Course Level: Undergraduate Students acquire conversational proficiency with international relations terminology in Spanish and more in-depth knowledge of the special relations between the United States and Latin America. Examines political, diplomatic, economic, military, and other forces that have shaped United States-Latin American relations. Meets with SPAN-662. Usually offered every term. Prerequisite: SPAN-353 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Course Level: Undergraduate This course examines a range of expressions of Latin American popular culture, including cartoons, comic strips, postage stamps, telenovelas, and folk art (such as Peruvian retablos, Chilean arpilleras, Panamanian molas, etc.). Theoretical concepts derived from semiotics (the study of linguistics signs such as words and visuals, and their meanings) are employed to provide a structure for analysis. meanings) are employed to provide a structure for analysis. Taught in Spanish with readings in Spanish and English. Meets with SPAN-663. Usually offered every term. Prerequisite: SPAN-353 or three years of college Spanish or the equivalent.
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3.00 Credits
Course Level: Undergraduate Offered as part of the AU Abroad programs in Chile, this course develops and improves students146 written language skills as well as examining advanced grammar rules used to attain linguistic fluency. The course emphasizes written abilities and analyzes the different elements of creative writing, personal and work letters, legal documents, books and movies reviews. For students who have completed Spanish Conversation and Composition II or have the equivalent of three years of college level Spanish.
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3.00 Credits
Course Level: Undergraduate Offered as part of the Madrid and the Mediterranean AU Abroad program. In this course students develop and improve written language skills as well as examine advanced grammar rules used to attain linguistic fluency. The course emphasizes written abilities and analyzes the different elements of creative writing, personal and work letters, legal documents, books, and movie reviews. Usually offered every fall.
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3.00 Credits
Course Level: Undergraduate
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Course Level: Undergraduate Topics vary by section, may be repeated for credit with different topic.
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