100-Level Courses
101 Introductory Spanish I, 3 credit hours (GE)
Emphasis on the development of basic communication skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, through grammatical and verbal drills, systematic vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and conversation.
102 Introductory Spanish II, 3 credit hours (GE)
Continued emphasis on the development of basic communication skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, through grammatical and verbal drills, systematic vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and conversation. Prerequisite: SPN 101 or equivalent or placement by departmental exam.
150 Accelerated Introductory Spanish, 6 credit hours (GE)
This course covers the material for SPN 101 and 102 in one semester. Emphasis on the development of basic communication skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, through grammatical and verbal drills, systematic vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and conversation. May not be taken by students who have credit for either SPN 101 or SPN 102. Prerequisite: Placement by departmental exam.
200-Level Courses
201 Intermediate Spanish I, 3 credit hours (GE)
Continued emphasis on the development of basic communication skills, stressing vocabulary, the idiom, and grammar, along with composition and conversation. Readings and discussions explore cross-cultural values. Prerequisite: SPN 102 or equivalent or placement by departmental exam.
202 Intermediate Spanish II, 3 credit hours (GE)
Continuation of SPN 201. Prerequisite: SPN 201 or equivalent or by departmental exam..
250 Accelerated Intermediate Spanish, 6 credit hours (GE)
Continued emphasis on the development of basic communication skills, stressing vocabulary, the idiom, and grammar, along with composition and conversation. Readings and discussions explore cross-cultural values. May not be taken by students who have credit for either SPN 201 or SPN 202. Prerequisite: SPN 102 or SPN 150 or placement by departmental exam.
300-Level Courses
300 Directed Independent Study, 1-3 credit hours
Investigation of assigned subjects, supervised reading, and independent study at the advanced intermediate level. Consent of instructor and chair required.
301 Spanish Conversation, 3 credit hours
Emphasis on development of speaking fluency. Oral practice highly emphasized. Occasional written exercises. Prerequisite: SPN 202 or SPN 250 or placement test scores or consent of instructor.
302 Grammar and Composition, 3 credit hours (WR)
Emphasis on development of technical command of Spanish through grammar review, vocabulary amplification, and writing exercises. Prerequisite: SPN 202 or SPN 250 or placement test scores or consent of instructor.
303 Phonetics and Phonology, 3 credit hours
Studies in the phonetics and phonology of Spanish. Emphasis on pronunciation of contemporary Spanish. At the instructor’s discretion, this course may involve studies in linguistic analysis and transcription. Prerequisite: SPN 202 or SPN 250 or placement test scores or consent of instructor.
310 Business Spanish, 3 credit hours
In this course students will study a variety of texts and exercises related to business Spanish. Emphasis on understanding commercial vocabulary and comprehending authentic texts, as well as the creation of dialogues and oral presentations. Study of aspects of other areas of professional Spanish (social work, law) may be included. Prerequisite: SPN 301, 302, or 303, or consent of instructor.
320 Latin American Literature in Translation, 3 credit hours
Studies in Latin-American literature. Topics may include chronicles of conquest, Sor Juana, magical realism, the “boom,” and studies in national literatures (Mexico, Cuba, Peru, Argentina, Brazil, etc.) This course may include the study of basic literary theory. Credit in English or Spanish. (Cross-listed with ENG 320.) Prerequisite: SPN 301, 302, or 303, or consent of instructor.
321 Spanish Literature in Translation, 3 credit hours
Studies in Spanish literature. Topics may include Golden Age drama, Cervantes, the picaresque, Garcia Lorca, and contemporary narrative. This course may include the study of basic literary theory. (May be cross-listed with ENG 320.) Prerequisite: SPN 301, 302, or 303, or consent of instructor.
330 Introduction to Hispanic Literature, 3 credit hours
This course introduces students to the literary genres and historical panorama of Hispanic literature. Emphasis on the acquisition of reading skills and analytical tools in drama, poetry, narrative, and essay. Prerequisite: SPN 301, 302, or 303, or consent of instructor.
331 Survey of Spanish Literature, 3 credit hours
This course introduces students to the literary genres and historical panorama of Spanish literature. Emphasis on the acquisition of reading skills and analytical tools in drama, poetry, narrative, and essay. Prerequisite: SPN 301, 302, or 303, or consent of instructor.
332 Survey of Latin-American Literature, 3 credit hours
This course introduces students to the literary genres and historical panorama of Latin-American literature. Emphasis on the acquisition of reading skills and analytical tools in drama, poetry, narrative, and essay. Prerequisite: SPN 301, 302, or 303, or consent of instructor.
341 Peninsular Culture and Civilization, 3 credit hours
This course introduces students to the main historical events, social movements, artistic currents, and philosophical vogues from the beginning of the Spanish civilization to the present. The cultural history of Spain will be considered within a national and international context. Prerequisite: SPN 301, 302, or 303, or consent of instructor.
342 Latin-American Culture and Civilization, 3 credit hours
This course introduces students to the main historical events, social movements, artistic currents, and philosophical vogues from pre-Columbian civilizations to the present. The cultural history of Latin America will be considered within a national and international context. Prerequisite: SPN 301, 302, or 303, or consent of instructor.
343 U.S. Latino Culture and Civilization, 3 credit hours
This course introduces students to the main historical events, social movements, artistic currents, and philosophical vogues from the beginnings of U.S. Latino culture to the present. The cultural history of U.S. Latino culture will be considered within a national and international context. Some attention may be given to the rise and development of Latino communities in Alabama. Prerequisite: SPN 301, 302, or 303, or consent of instructor.
344 Hispanic Cultural Studies and Film, 3 credit hours
Study of several films within the context of cultural themes such as gender roles, representations of race, depictions of class, and nation-building. Prerequisite: SPN 301, 302, or 303, or consent of instructor.
345 The Hispanic World Today, 3 credit hours
A social, political, and economic survey of the present situation and trends of all Spanish-speaking countries, highlighting similarities and differences. Prerequisite: SPN 301, 302, or 303, or consent of instructor.
370 Special Topics, 3 credit hours
Investigation of selected topics or themes drawn from culture, history, literature, or the arts. Can be repeated twice for credit if content is different. Prerequisite: SPN 301, 302, or 303, or consent of instructor.
395 Study Abroad, 6 credit hours
Immersion in the Spanish language to perfect linguistic and cultural skills. Prerequisite: SPN 301, 302, or 303, or consent of instructor.
400-Level Courses
400 Directed Independent Study, 1-3 credit hours
Investigation of assigned subjects, supervised reading, and independent study at the advanced level. Consent of instructor and chair required. Prerequisite: At least two classes numbered at SPN 330 or above.
405 History of the Spanish Language, 3 credit hours
Study of the history of the Spanish language (syntax, morphology, lexicon, etc.), with an emphasis on the rise and development of Castilian, and its diffusion and transformations beyond the Iberian Peninsula. Prerequisite: At least two classes numbered at SPN 330 or above.
410 Spanish for the Professions, 3 credit hours
Study in Spanish of the terminology and representative texts related to one or more professions (health, law, social work, etc.). Prerequisite: At least two classes numbered at SPN 330 or above.
430 Spanish Medieval and Golden-Age Literature, 3 credit hours
Studies in Spanish literature from the beginnings through the 17th century. At the instructor’s discretion, this course may involve a survey of major authors and texts, or may explore a special topic (Imperialism, mysticism, conquest). Prerequisite: At least two classes numbered at SPN 330 or above.
431 Modern and Contemporary Spanish Literature, 3 credit hours
Studies in Spanish literature from 1701 through the 21st century. At the instructor’s discretion, this course may involve a survey of major authors and texts, or may explore a special topic (Francisco Franco, women and culture, and guerras carlistas). Prerequisite: At least two classes numbered at SPN 330 or above.
440 Colonial Spanish Literature, 3 credit hours
Studies in Latin American literature from pre-Columbian times to the Wars of Independence. At the instructor’s discretion, this course may involve a survey of major authors and texts, or may explore a special topic (the self and the other, Indigenous cultures). Prerequisite: At least two classes numbered at SPN 330 or above.
441 Modern and Contemporary Latin-American Literature, 3 credit hours
Studies in Latin-American literature from the Wars of Independence through the 21st century. At the instructor’s discretion, this course may involve a survey of major authors and texts, or may explore a special topic (nation-building, dictatorship, perceptions of the U.S.A.). Prerequisite: At least two classes numbered at SPN 330 or above.
442 U.S. Latino Literature, 3 credit hours
Studies in U.S. Latino literature from the beginnings through the 21st century. At the instructor’s discretion, this course may involve a survey of major authors and texts, or may explore a special topic (borderlands, city life, the American Dream). Prerequisite: At least two classes numbered at SPN 330 or above.
450 Cervantes, 3 credit hours
Study of one or more works by Miguel de Cervantes, including Don Quixote and the Novelas ejemplares. May be offered in Spanish or English. Prerequisite: At least two classes numbered at SPN 330 or above.
451 Studies in Drama, 3 credit hours
Study of the formal and generic features of drama. May emphasize the development of dramatic form and content, a group of writers (Lope de Vega and his circle), a period of culture (Colonial), or a sub-genre (esperpento). Prerequisite: At least two classes numbered at SPN 330 or above.
452 Studies in Poetry, 3 credit hours
Study of the forms and conventions of poetry. May emphasize a poetic kind (the ballad, the sonnet), a group of writers (the Generation of 1927), a period or culture (Golden Age poetry), or a recurrent theme (exile). Prerequisite: At least two classes numbered at SPN 330 or above.
453 Studies in Prose, 3 credit hours
Study of the formal and generic features of the novel, novella, essay, testimonio, and other prose forms. May emphasize the origins and development of a particular prose genre, a group of writers (Generation of 98), a period or culture (contemporary Spanish short story), or a sub-genre or kind (the picaresque or family romance). Prerequisite: At least two classes numbered at SPN 330 or above.
470 Special Topics, 3 credit hours
Advanced investigation of selected topics or themes drawn from culture, history, literature, or the arts. Can be repeated twice for credit if content is different. Prerequisites: SPN 301, 302, or 303, or consent of instructor, and at least two classes numbered at SPN 330 or above.
