Spanish

SPAN 1100. Transitioning to University Studies in Spanish. 1 Credit Hour (Lecture: 1 Hour, Lab: 1 Hour).

Practical study designed to introduce Spanish majors to university life and to the career possibilities available for these majors. Students will develop skills for academic success, development of personal growth and responsibility, and will engage in active involvement in the learning process from an individual college perspective.

SPAN 1303. Basic Spanish for Vocations. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Instruction and practice in understanding and speaking basic colloquial Spanish encountered in a particular occupational context such as farming, ranching, or law enforcement. May be taken for elective credit and may also satisfy specified program requirements.

SPAN 1411. Beginning Spanish I. 4 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 2 Hours).

Introduction to the Spanish language for communication following the American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines at the novice mid-level. Applies the four-skills approach of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Integrated classroom instruction and electronic language lab. Lab fee: $2.

SPAN 1412. Beginning Spanish II. 4 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 2 Hours).

Continuation of four-skills introduction to the Spanish language for communication following the American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines at the novice-high level. Applies the four-skills approach of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Integrated classroom instruction and electronic language lab. Prerequisite: SPAN 1411 or equivalent as approved by department head. Lab fee: $2.

SPAN 2311. Intermediate Spanish I. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Continuation of four-skills introduction to the Spanish language for communication following the American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines at the intermediate-mid level. Applies the four-skills approach of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Prerequisite: SPAN 1412.

SPAN 2312. Intermediate Spanish II. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Continuation of four-skills introduction to the Spanish language for communication following the American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines at the intermediate-high level. Applies the four-skills approach of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Prerequisite: SPAN 2311.

SPAN 3300. Hispanic Culture Study Abroad. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Study of modern day cultural manifestations and practices; study of representative art works, including architectural ones. Cultural immersion experience in Spain or Latin America, wherever Spanish study abroad is conducted.

SPAN 3301. Oral Proficiency in Spanish. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Discussions of relevant cultural and social issues in Spanish, with increased emphasis on understanding native Spanish and responding to it. Either SPAN 3301 or SPAN 3302 will be counted toward degree, not both. Prerequisites: SPAN 2312 or equivalent and approval of program coordinator.

SPAN 3302. Spanish for Heritage or Native Speakers. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Study of writing skills for heritage or native speakers, addressing spelling, structure, and the differentiation of colloquial Spanish from formal or standard Spanish. Either SPAN 3301 or SPAN 3302 will be counted toward degree, not both. Prerequisites: SPAN 2312 or equivalent and approval of program coordinator.

SPAN 3303. Spanish Grammar in Writing. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Development of writing skills in Spanish and analysis of key elements of Spanish grammar as a tool for efficient writing. Expansion of Spanish vocabulary as a tool for writing in a variety of contexts. Prerequisite: SPAN 2312.

SPAN 3304. Spanish for Professions. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Development of oral and writing skills in Spanish within a practical professional context. This course will give students Spanish skills to work in business, legal and criminal justice environments. Prerequisite: SPAN 3301 or SPAN 3302, either may be taken concurrently.

SPAN 4084. Internship in Spanish. 1-6 Credit Hours (Lecture: 0 Hours, Lab: 1-6 Hours).

Preapproved and supervised work experience in a Spanish related position with a public or private business organization. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours. Prerequisites: Spanish major with degree plan on file, SPAN 4307, and approval of Spanish coordinator. A minimum of 40 hours of training is required for each hour of academic credit. A maximum of six hours of credit may be earned. A written report or other artifact of the experience may be required.

SPAN 4086. Spanish Problems. 1-3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 0 Hours, Lab: 1-3 Hours).

A course featuring independent reading, research, and discussion under personal direction of the instructor. Topics vary according to student needs. Prerequisites: Either SPAN 3301 or SPAN 3302; and 3303, and approval of department head.

SPAN 4300. Introduction to Spanish Literature and Textual Analysis. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours). [WI]

Introduction to the study of Hispanic Literature; the study of narrative, poetic and dramatic genres; and textual commentary and analysis. Overview of literary movements in Spanish and Latin American Literature. Pre-requisite: SPAN 3303 and 3301 / 3302 (or approval of instructor). Prerequisites: SPAN 3303 and SPAN 3301 / SPAN 3302 (or approval of instructor).

SPAN 4301. Survey of Peninsular Literature. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours). [WI]

An overview of the literature and literary movements of Spain. Commentary and analysis of Spanish texts from the "Poema del Mio Cid" to the 20th century. Prerequisite: SPAN 4300.

SPAN 4302. Survey of Spanish America Literature. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours). [WI]

An overview of the literature and literary movements of Spanish America. Commentary and analysis of Spanish American texts from the chronicles of the conquistadors to the 20th century. Prerequisite: SPAN 4300.

SPAN 4304. The Caribbean Experience. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course studies the Hispanic Caribbean: Cuba, The Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, in its many cultural dimensions. We will survey the historic background of these three Caribbean islands and study a sample of their literary production. Prerequisites: SPAN 4300.

SPAN 4305. Modernismo. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course studies Spanish American Modernismo as a literary generation and as a product of the end of the nineteenth century. Included in the study will be poetry, fiction, and essays from various Modernista writers. Prerequisites: SPAN 4300.

SPAN 4306. Culture and Civilization of Spain and Latin America. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

An historical and cultural overview of Spain and Latin America. Major historical events and manifestations that have shaped the Spanish and Latin American culture and civilizations are studied. This course is an introduction to the cultural, historical, and sociopolitical realities of Spain and Latin America. Prerequisites: (SPAN 3301 or SPAN 3302) and (SPAN 3303 or SPAN 3304); or approval of instructor.

SPAN 4307. Advanced Spanish Skills and Translation. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours). [WI]

This course provides practice of both speaking and writing in the Spanish language, as well as translation and interpretation skills. The language functions will be practiced at the advanced level required for the Texas Oral Proficiency Test (TOPT). Prerequisites: (SPAN 3303 or SPAN 3304) and (SPAN 3301 or SPAN 3302).

SPAN 4308. The Short Latin American Novel. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours). [WI]

This course studies some important short Latin American novels, with a main focus in the 20th century. To have a better understanding of these narratives, the historical background of some Latin American countries during this time period will be discussed. Prerequisite: 4300 or approval of instructor.

SPAN 4309. Spanish Language Pedagogy. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

The course provides a theoretical background on the currents methods of teaching Spanish as a second language. The course presents the basic concepts of second language acquisition. Prerequisite: SPAN 4307.

SPAN 4310. Spanish Cinema in Context. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

An exploration of Spanish cinema from the perspective of the historical context of the film narrative and of the film production itself. Attention will be given to the directors and the place they hold in Spanish cinema and in cinema as an art form. Prerequisite: SPAN 3303 or SPAN 3304.

SPAN 4311. Introduction to Medical Interpretation. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Overview of interpretation-related techniques to work in U.S. healthcare institutions. This course focuses on studying different healthcare settings and systems, medical terminology and commonly used abbreviations, as well as frequently encountered conditions and treatment options. Students will also gain a good basic overview of related background information and cross-cultural issues in community languages. Prerequisite: SPAN 3303.

SPAN 4312. Introduction to Court Interpretation. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course is designed to cover applicable principles and techniques of court interpreting in U.S. judicial institutions. It includes an overview of the history of the profession, the role of the interpreter in the judiciary setting and key topics such as remote interpreting and police interpreting. Prerequisite: SPAN 3303.