Courses in Spanish
1301/1311 Spanish I (3-0). Introduction to basic structures and usage of modern Spanish. The emphasis is on development of basic Spanish vocabulary and grammar, accuracy of pronunciation, the acquisition of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, and the introduction of cultural elements.1302/1312 Spanish II (3-0). A sequel to Spanish 1301. Prerequisite: Spanish 1301 or equivalent.
2310 Spanish for Advanced Beginners (3-0). A course for students who have completed at least two years of high school Spanish or the equivalent. Emphasis on strengthening oral proficiency and composition skills through communicative activities, review of structures, vocabulary building and writing. Students who have received credit for Spanish 2310 cannot get credit for Spanish 2311. Prerequisite: Two years of high school Spanish or equivalent.
2311/2311 Spanish III (3-0). An expansion of the language skills acquired in Spanish 1301 and 1302. Strengthening of basic structures and introduction of more complex structures. The course will increase accuracy in listening, speaking, reading and writing Spanish, and promote knowledge of cultural background. Prerequisite: Spanish 1302 or equivalent.
2312/2312 Spanish IV (3-0). Fourth-semester capstone course organized around grammatical topics and cultural issues. Review and expansion of structural aspects, reading and discussion of selected Spanish texts, and continued practice in composition and conversation. Prerequisite: Spanish 2310 or 2311 or equivalent.
3310 Advanced Spanish Composition (3-0). An intensive composition course designed to develop an appreciation of style in written Spanish. Students should gain an awareness of the differences between oral and written Spanish. Students will review key areas of grammar, expand their vocabulary, and examine their writing, practicing both formal and informal expressions in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 2312 or equivalent, or consent of department head.
3311, 3312 Advanced Spanish Grammar, Conversation, and Composition (3-0). Designed to develop the student's comprehension of oral and written Spanish. Course includes readings and discussions of Spanish and Spanish-American topics. Prerequisite: Spanish 2312 or equivalent.
3313 Spanish Phonetics (3-0). A course designed to (1) give theory and practice on the phonetic patterns of Spanish, (2) draw attention to specific interference phenomena from the phonetic atterns of English, and (3) elaborate on some of the more consistent phonetic markings of the Spanish of the Southwest. Prerequisite: Spanish 2312 or equivalent, or consent of department head.
3314 Advanced Spanish Conversation (3-0). A course designed to improve the student's conversation skills and fluent use of the language. This course is primarily directed toward meeting the needs of future language teachers. Prerequisite: Spanish 2312 or equivalent, or consent of department head.
3315 Contrastive Linguistics (3-0). A comparative study of the structure of English and Spanish, emphasizing phonological, morphological, lexical, syntactic, and semantic differences. Knowledge of Spanish is required. Prerequisite: Spanish 2312 or equivalent, or consent of department head.
3321 Spanish Literature I (3-0). A survey of Spanish literature from the Middle Ages through Romanticism. Prerequisite: Spanish 2312 or equivalent, or consent of department head.
3323 Spanish Literature II (3-0). A survey of Spanish literature from the Generation of '98 to the present day. Prerequisite: Spanish 2312 or equivalent, or consent of department head.
3325 Spanish-American Literature I (3-0). A survey of Spanish- American literature prior to World War II. Prerequisite: Spanish 2312 or equivalent, or consent of department head.
3327 Spanish-American Literature II (3-0). A survey of Contemporary Spanish-American literature. Prerequisite: Spanish 2312 or equivalent, or consent of department head.
3332 Spanish Civilization (3-0). A survey of the history and culture of Spain from prehistoric times to the present. Prerequisite: Spanish 2312 or equivalent, or consent of department head.
3333 Spanish-American Civilization (3-0). A survey of the history and culture of Spanish America from pre-Columbian times to the present. Prerequisite: Spanish 2312 or equivalent, or consent of department head.
3334 Film and Culture of the Spanish-Speaking World. (3-0). An analysis of Spanish and Latin-American culture through film. Students will explore Spanish and Latin American representations of nationality, ethnicity, politics, and gender. This course will be taught in English. Knowledge of Spanish is desirable but not required. Lectures and class discussions will be in English. Spanish majors and minors are required to complete all written assignments in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 2312 or equivalent, or consent of department head.
4381 Special Topics (3-0). Selected topics in Spanish. May be repeated once for credit when topic varies. Prerequisite: Spanish 2312 or equivalent, or consent of department head.
4391 Research. A specialized course which may be directed reading or research for superior students majoring in Spanish.