2008-2009 Undergraduate Courses in Spanish
| AUTUMN | WINTER | SPRING |
|---|---|---|
| 10100 Beginning Elem Spanish-1 | 10100 Beginning Elem Spanish-1 | 10300 Beginning Elem Spanish-3 |
| 10201 Cont Elem Spanish-1 | 10200 Beginning Elem Spanish-2 | 10300 Beginning Elem Spanish-3 |
| 10300 Beginning Elem Spanish-3 | 10300 Beginning Elem Spanish-3 | 13100 Reading Spanish |
| 20100 Lang, Hist, Cult-1 | 20200 Lang, Hist, Cult-2 | 20100 Lang, Hist, Cult-1 |
| 20200 Lang, Hist, Cult-2 | 20202 Lang, Hist, Cult for Heritage Speakers-2 | 20200 Lang, Hist, Cult-2 |
| 20300 Lang, Hist, Cult-3 | 20300 Lang, Hist, Cult-3 | 20300 Lang, Hist, Cult-3 |
| 20102 Lang, Hist, Cult for Heritage Speakers-1 | 20401 Curso de redacción académica | 20302 Lang, Hist, Cult for Heritage Speakers-3 |
| 20401 Curso de redacción académica | 21100 Las regiones del espanol | 20601 Discurso Académico |
| 20402 Curso de redacción académica para hablantes nativos | 21703 Literatura hispánica: textos clásicos | 20602 Discurso académico para hablantes nativos |
| 21500 Introducción al análisis literario | 22001 Tragedy in Early Modern Spain and England | 21803 Literatura hispánica: textos españoles contemporáneos |
| 21903 Literatura hispánica: textos hispanoamericanos, desde la colonia a la independencia | 22003 Literatura hispánica: textos hispanoamericanos, del Modernismo al presente | 24800 M.A. Exam |
| 29700 Readings in Special Topics | 29700 Readings in Special Topics | 26901 Transatlantic Africa and Brazil: Monsters, Myths, and Realities. |
| 29900 B.A. Paper Preparation: Spanish | 29700 Readings in Special Topics |
Language
These courses must be taken for a quality grade. Some 30000 and 40000-level courses in Spanish (SPAN) are open to advanced undergraduates in Romance Languages with consent of instructor. Please contact the department for further information.
10100-10200-10300. Beginning Elementary Spanish I, II, III. Must be taken for a quality grade. This three-quarter sequence is designed for beginning and beginning-intermediate students in Spanish. Its aim is providing students with a solid foundation in the basic patterns of spoken and written Spanish (e.g., grammar, vocabulary, sociocultural norms) to develop their speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills to the level required to demonstrate competency on the Spanish examination. Although the three classes constitute a sequence leading to the Spanish competency examination, there is enough review and recycling at every level for students to enter the sequence at whatever level is appropriate for them. Staff. Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring.
- 10100. SPAN 10100 is designed for students who have no previous knowledge of Spanish, and for those who need an in-depth review of the basic patterns of the language.
- 10200. PQ: SPAN 10100 or placement. SPAN 10200 offers a rapid review of the basic patterns of the language and expands on the material presented in SPAN 10100.
- 10300. PQ: SPAN 10200 or placement. SPAN 10300 expands on the material presented in SPAN 10200, reviewing and elaborating the basic patterns of the language as needed to prepare students for the Spanish competency examination.
10201-10300. Continuing Elementary Spanish II, III. This sequence has the same objectives as SPAN 10100-10200-10300, but it is reserved for students with enough knowledge of the language to permit a more rapid assimilation of its foundational linguistic and cultural patterns. Staff. Autumn, Winter, Spring.
13100/33100. Reading Spanish Equivalent to SPAN 10100. This course is designed to introduce students to the Spanish language through the reading and analysis of excerpts from non-literary and literary texts from Latin America and Spain. By the end of the quarter, students should be able to read and understand a variety of Spanish written sources. In addition, students will have acquired basic knowledge of Spanish grammar and vocabulary. Although, this course does not emphasize speaking, the basic patterns of conversational Spanish are taught and practiced. Conversation and aural practice is held once a week. Staff. Spring, Summer.
20100-20200-20300. Language, History, and Culture I, II, III. PQ: SPAN 10300 or placement. Must be taken for a quality grade. In this intermediate-level sequence, students review and extend their knowledge of all basic patterns (e.g., grammar, vocabulary, sociocultural norms) of the language. They develop their oral and written skills in describing, narrating, and presenting arguments. They are exposed to texts and audio-visual material that provide them with a deeper understanding of the Spanish speaking world. Staff. Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring. (This complete sequence is also offered to participants in the Toledo language program in Autumn Quarter.)
- 20100. PQ: SPAN 10300 or placement. SPAN 20100 is designed as a general review and extension of all basic patterns of the language for intermediate students. Students explore the diversity of the Spanish speaking world through a variety of texts and audio-visual materials.
- 20200. PQ: SPAN 20100 or placement. SPAN 20200 focuses on both objective and subjective description of people, places and life processes. A variety of written, oral, listening, and reading activities allow the student to explore different genres while reviewing grammatical and lexical items pertaining to each individual theme in context. Cultural awareness is enhanced through exposure to an array of target-language media as well as through in-class discussion.
- 20300. PQ: SPAN 20200 or placement. SPAN 20300 seeks to develop the student's use of persuasive and argumentative language. Our focus is on analyzing and debating current issues pertaining to the Spanish-speaking world, and articulating sound personal perspectives on these issues. A variety of written, oral, listening, and reading activities allow the student to explore an ample selection of topics while reviewing grammatical and lexical items pertaining to each individual theme in context. Cultural awareness is enhanced through exposure to an array of target-language media as well as through in-class oral presentations and discussions.
20102. Language, History, and Culture for Heritage Speakers I. PQ: Open only to heritage speakers or after evaluation by instructor. This class is recommended for students who place in SPA 20100 and plan to continue in the sequence of courses for native and heritage speakers. The goal of this basic intermediate-level course is to help students who are heritage speakers of Spanish to improve their oral, writing and reading skills and to formalize their linguistic ability. Basic grammatical patterns (e.g. grammar, vocabulary, socio-cultural norms) and orthographic conventions are reviewed and practiced in a variety of short papers, oral presentations and class discussions. Awareness of contemporary Hispanic societies and their historical roots will be enhanced through exposure to a variety of literary and non-literary texts and authentic audio-visual materials. Staff. Autumn.
20202. Language, History, and Culture for Heritage Speakers II. PQ. Spanish 20102 or consent of instructor (based on evaluation). This intermediate level course is designed specifically for native or heritage speakers of Spanish and focuses on improving descriptive language skills. Challenging grammatical structures and orthographic conventions are reviewed and practiced in a variety of short papers and class discussions. Both literary and nonliterary texts are read and discussed in order to enhance awareness of contemporary Hispanic societies and their historical roots. Furthermore, students are exposed to the linguistic diversity of Spanish speaking countries through a variety of audio-visual segments. Staff. Winter .
20302. Language, History, and Culture for Heritage Speakers III. PQ. Spanish 20202 or consent of instructor (based on evaluation). The goal of this course is to teach students how to use written and spoken language to debate and to formulate cogent arguments. Students are expected to analyze particular topics related to the Spanish-speaking world and participate within an academic forum. Challenging grammatical structures and orthographic conventions are reviewed and practiced in a variety of papers and class discussions. Students are exposed to a variety of texts and audio-visual material that exemplifies the different cultures and dialects of the Spanish speaking world. Staff. Spring.
20401/30401. Curso de redacción académica. PQ: SPAN 20300 or consent of instructor. This course is designed to help students attain very high levels in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. It also serves as an introduction to literary analysis. Through selected exercises, the close analysis of literary and nonliterary texts, weekly essays, and class debates and discussions, students are guided in the exploration of the relationships between linguistic expression and literary style while perfecting their spoken and written Spanish. Staff. Autumn, Winter .
20402/30402. Curso de redacción académica para hablantes nativos. PQ: Open only to native and heritage speakers with consent of instructor. The goal of this advanced language course is to help students achieve mastery of composition and style through the acquisition of numerous writing techniques. In this class students read a wide variety of literary, historiographic, and sociological texts. Through writing a number of essays and participating in class debates, students are guided in the examination of linguistic structures and organization of several types of written Spanish discourse. In addition, this course is designed to enhance awareness of the cultural diversity within the contemporary Spanish-speaking world and its historical roots. Lidwina M. van den Hout. Autumn.
20601/30601. Discurso académico. PQ: SPAN 20300 or consent of instructor. Must be taken for a quality grade. This seminar/practicum focuses on developing vocabulary and discourse styles for academic verbal communication. This goal is achieved through exposure to taped formal and informal interviews and public debate in the media. Most important, however, is active class participation. Through a number of class presentations, students are expected to put into practice a variety of discourse styles (e.g., debates, lectures, seminars, interviews). This course is completed by the reading of newspaper articles from a wide variety of Spanish-speaking countries. Staff. Spring.
20602/30602. Discurso académico para hablantes nativos. PQ: Open only to native speakers. Must be taken for a quality grade. This seminar/practicum focuses on developing vocabulary and discourse styles for academic verbal communication. This goal is achieved through exposure to taped formal and informal interviews and public debate in the media. Most important, however, is active class participation. Through a number of class presentations, students are expected to put into practice a variety of discourse styles (e.g., debates, lectures, seminars, interviews). This course is completed by the reading of newspaper articles from a wide variety of Spanish-speaking countries. Lidwina M. van den Hout. Spring.
21100/31100. Las regiones del español. PQ: SPAN 20300 or consent of instructor. This sociolinguistic course expands students' understanding of the historical development of Spanish and their awareness of the great socio-cultural diversity within the Spanish speaking world and its impact on the Spanish language. To accomplish this goal, this course emphasizes the interrelationship between language and culture as well as ethno-historical transformations within the different regions of the Hispanic world. Special consideration is given to identifying lexical variations and regional expressions exemplifying diverse socio-cultural aspects of the Spanish language, and to recognizing phonological differences between dialects. The course also examines the impact of indigenous cultures on the dialectical aspects of Spanish. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of texts, both literary and non-literary, as well as audiovisual materials that will enhance their awareness of regional expressions used in colloquial communication. Native speakers of a variety of Spanish speaking regions will be invited to class. Lidwina M. van den Hout. Winter.
21500. Introducción al análisis literario. PQ: SPAN 20300 or consent of instructor. Through a variety of representative works of Hispanic literature, this course focuses on the discussion and practical application of different approaches to the critical reading of literary texts. We also study basic concepts and problems of literary theory, as well as strategies for research and academic writing in Spanish. Classes conducted in Spanish. Kelly Austin. Autumn.
21703. Literatura hispánica: textos clásicos. PQ: SPAN 20300 or consent of instructor. This course involves careful reading and discussion of a limited number of significant texts from writers of the Spanish Middle Ages, Renaissance, and the Golden Age, including Juan Ruiz, Juan Manuel, Jorge Manrique, Fernando de Rojas, Fray Luis de León, Cervantes, Lope de Vega, and Calderón. Ryan Giles. Winter.
21803. Literatura hispánica: textos españoles contemporáneos. PQ: SPAN 20300 or consent of instructor. Close reading and discussion of selected texts from the nineteenth century to the present. Authors may include Larra, Espronceda, Zorrilla, Bécquer, Pardo Bazán, Galdós, Unamuno, Valle-Inclán, Machado, Lorca, Cela, Laforet, and Matute. Luciano Garcia-Lorenzo. Spring.
21903. Literatura hispánica: textos hispanoamericanos, desde la colonia a la independencia. This course examines Spanish American literature through representative texts from the colonial period to the early nineteenth century. Authors to be studied may include Columbus, Cabeza de Vaca, Garcilaso, Sor Juana, Sigüenza y Góngora, Bello, Bolívar, Sarmiento, and Echeverría. Heather Allen. Autumn.
22001. Tragedy in Early Modern Spain and England. This course meets the critical/intellectual methods course requirement for students majoring in Comparative Literature. Early modern England and Golden Age Spain built thriving public theaters that broke away from the confines of neoclassicism to create some of the seminal tragedies of western civilization. As we compare the development of the public theater in both countries during the 17th century, and trace their shared Senecan heritage, we will also consider their distinct treatment of women in the performance space, and the nations' opposing Protestant and Catholic orientations. Plays from the two national theaters will be paired according to the themes of revenge, desengaño, female power, and damnation as represented in tragedies by Lope de Vega and Middleton, Shakespeare and Calderón, Webster and Claramonte, and Shadwell and Tirso. The class will use English translations of the Spanish plays, but readers of Spanish will be encouraged to read the Spanish texts in the original. Spanish concentrators taking this course for their major will be required to read texts in the original Spanish. Kathryn Swanton. Winter.
22003. Literatura hispánica: textos hispanoamericanos, del Modernismo al presente. In this course we will study an array of texts written in Spanish America from the late nineteenth century to the present, including the literature of the Hispanic diásporas. Authors to be studied may include José Martí, Rubén Darío, Mariano Azuela, Pablo Neruda, César Vallejo, Teresa de la Parra, Jorge Luis Borges, Octavio Paz, Rosario Castellanos, Mario Vargas Llosa, Diamela Eltit, and Pedro Pietri, among others. Agnes Lugo-Ortiz. Winter.
26901. Transatlantic Africa and Brazil: Monsters, Myths, and Realities. An exploration of the immense transatlantic enterprise of Spain and Portugal from medieval to early modern times. We will think about how Africa and Brazil entered into the European historical and imaginative consciousness and the kinds of writings produced by encounters with the strange, monstrous, marvellous, and historical dimensions of these vast lands. The course will include study of how Africa and Brazil were shaped as places and spaces of the familiar and the unknown, as well as the place of Iberian writers and voyagers in western culture and practices of (imperial) travel and encounter with other worlds. A variety of texts from Biblical to early modern times will be read, all in English translation and all available on CHALK. Josiah Blackmore. Spring.