Course Descriptions

 
SPAN 101 Beginning Spanish I [  1C ] (3)
Fall: All Years        Spring: On Demand        Summer: All Years
Fundamentals of Spanish. Development of the basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing with an emphasis on oral proficiency. Culture and language structure are also important components of the course. Not applicable toward the major or minor in Spanish. (SPAN 101L Spanish Lab also required.)


SPAN 101L Beginning Spanish I Lab [  1C ] (1)
Fall: All Years        Spring: All Years        Summer: All Years
Required lab to accompany SPAN 101. Oral and written practice of Spanish language.


SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II [  1C ] (3)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: All Years        Summer: On Demand
Fundamentals of Spanish. Development of the basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing with an emphasis on oral proficiency. Culture and language structure are also important components of the course. Not applicable toward a major or minor in Spanish. (Must also take SPAN 102L) Prerequisite: Span 101 or equivalent proficiency. Students may demonstrate proficiency by taking the online Spanish Placement Exam on the website of the Department of Languages & Cultures (www.mnstate.edu/language)
Prerequisite:  SPAN 101 

SPAN 102L Beginning Spanish II Lab [  1C ] (1)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: All Years        Summer: On Demand
Required lab to accompany SPAN 102. Oral and written practice of Spanish language.
Prerequisite:  SPAN 101L 

SPAN 121 Introduction to Iberian Culture and Civilization [  7I  7 ] (3)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
This course is taught in English. It provides an introduction to the study of Iberian culture and civilization. Iberia is the area now occupied by Spain & Portugal. The course includes historical perspectives, political issues, the arts, and cultural mores among other topics. Students will be engaged in small group activities, debates, and discussions and the course will include contrast and comparison of Iberian culture with that of the U.S. and other nations.


SPAN 122 Introduction to Latin American Culture and Civilization [  7I  7 ] (3)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
This course is taught in English. It provides an introduction to the study of Latin American culture and civilization. The course includes historical perspectives, political issues, the arts, and cultural mores among other topics. Students will be engaged in small group activities, debates, and discussions and the course will include contrast and comparison of Latin American culture with that of the U.S. and other regions of the world.


SPAN 130 Spanish for Healthcare Professionals I (2)
Spring: All Years       
This course is designed to introduce both non-native speakers of Spanish and those who speak minimal Spanish to conversation that will assist them in communicating with those who need to speak Spanish in the healthcare setting.


SPAN 190 Topics in Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture (1-4)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
Topics in Spanish language, literature, and culture. May be repeated since content may vary.


SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I [  8 ] (3)
Fall: All Years       
Continued practice and review of the fundamentals of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Classroom emphasis on oral skills. Readings on culture. Students who intend to pursue a major or minor in Spanish must take SPAN 211 concurrently with this class. Students must demonstrate proficiency by taking the online Spanish Placement Exam on the website of the Department of Languages & Cultures (www.mnstate.edu/language/Spanish.cfm).


SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II [  8 ] (3)
Spring: All Years       
Continued practice and review of the fundamentals of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Classroom emphasis on oral skills. Readings on culture. Students who intend to pursue a major or minor in Spanish must take SPAN 212 concurrently with this class. Students must demonstrate proficiency by taking the online Spanish Placement Exam on the website of the Department of Languages & Cultures (www.mnstate.edu/language/Spanish.cfm).


SPAN 211 Intermediate Spanish Conversation I [  8 ] (3)
Fall: All Years       
The conversational activities and assignments in this intermediate level class are intended to help students become more proficient in speaking Spanish. Students who intend to pursue a major or minor in Spanish must take SPAN 201 concurrently with this class. Students must demonstrate proficiency by taking the online Spanish Placement Exam on the website of the Department of Languages & Cultures (www.mnstate.edu/language/Spanish.cfm).


SPAN 212 Intermediate Spanish Conversation II [  8 ] (3)
Spring: All Years       
The conversational activities and assignments in this intermediate level class are intended to help students become more proficient in speaking Spanish. Students who intend to pursue a major or minor in Spanish must take SPAN 202 concurrently with this class. Students must demonstrate proficiency by taking the online Spanish Placement Exam on the website of the Department of Languages & Cultures (www.mnstate.edu/language/Spanish/cfm).


SPAN 230 Spanish for Healthcare Professionals II (2)
Spring: All Years       
This course is designed to teach Healthcare Professionals who have some background in Spanish advanced conversation that will assist them in communicating with those who need to speak Spanish in the healthcare setting. Listed prerequisite can be waived with consent of instructor.


SPAN 290 Topics in Spanish Language Literature, and Culture (1-4)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
Topics in Spanish language, literature, and culture. May be repeated since content may vary.


SPAN 297 Independent Study in Spanish - Intermediate Level (1-2)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
Selected project as agreed upon by student and instructor. May be repeated for a total of 4 credits. Requires approval by department chair upon presentation of proposal.


SPAN 301 Spanish Grammar & Composition I [  W ] (3)
Fall: All Years       
Intensive study, practice, and review of Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and writing. Students who intend to pursue a major or minor in Spanish must take SPAN 311 concurrently with this class. Transfer students must demonstrate proficiency by taking the online Spanish Placement Exam on the website of the Department of Languages & Cultures (www.mnstate.edu/language).
Prerequisite:  SPAN 202  SPAN 212 

SPAN 302 Spanish Grammar & Composition II [  W ] (3)
Spring: All Years       
Intensive study, practice, and review of Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and writing. Transfer students must take a placement exam before entering this course.P rerequisite: Span 301 or equivalent proficiency. Students may demonstrate proficiency by taking the online Spanish Placement Exam on the website of the Department of Languages & Cultures (www.mnstate.edu/language).
Prerequisite:  SPAN 301  SPAN 311 

SPAN 311 Advanced Spanish Conversation I (3)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
The conversational activities and assignments in this intermediate level class are intended to help students become more proficient in speaking Spanish. Students who intend to pursue a major or minor in Spanish must take SPAN 301 concurrently with this class. Transfer students must demonstrate proficiency by taking the online Spanish Placement Exam on the website of the Department of Languages & Cultures (www.mnstate.edu/language).
Prerequisite:  SPAN 202  OR SPAN 212 

SPAN 321 Iberian Culture and Civilization (4)
Spring: Odd Years       
Coursework helps students develop awareness and understanding of the culture of Spain through the study of historical and geographical facts, art, political life, and general customs of the people. SPAN 302 or equivalent proficiency is a prerequisite. Students may demonstrate proficiency by taking the online Spanish Placement Exam on the website of the Department of Languages and Cultures.
Prerequisite:  SPAN 301 

SPAN 322 Latin American Culture and Civilization (4)
Spring: Even Years       
Coursework helps students develop awareness and understanding of the cultures of Latin America through the study of historical and geographical facts, art, political life, and general customs of the people of Latin America. SPAN 302 or equivalent proficiency is a prerequisite. Students may demonstrate proficiency by taking the online Spanish Placement Exam on the website of the Department of Languages & Cultures.
Prerequisite:  SPAN 301 

SPAN 340 Introduction to Spanish Literature (4)
Spring: All Years       
Students learn the background of the literary genres and the terms used to study and explain them through close reading and analysis. The periods of Iberian and Latin American Literature are presented, giving students a historical context for their studies.
Prerequisite:  SPAN 302  SPAN 321  OR SPAN 322 

SPAN 341 Survey of Iberian Literature (4)
Spring: Even Years       
Analysis and discussion of major works of Iberian literature from one or more of the following periods: 1) origins to 1800; 2) 1800-1936; 3) 1936 to present.
Prerequisite:  SPAN 340 

SPAN 342 Survey of Latin American Literature (4)
Spring: Odd Years       
Analysis and discussion of major works of Latin American Literature from one or both of the following periods: 1) Precolumbian to modernism; 2) modernism to the present.
Prerequisite:  SPAN 340 

SPAN 351 Spanish Phonetics and Phonology (4)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
This course is designed to familiarize students with the articulation, production and perception of sounds in Spanish. The course will touch upon sound change and dialectology. Students will apply the principles learned in this class to the improvement of their pronunciation of Spanish.
Prerequisite:  SPAN 302 

SPAN 390 Topics in Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture (1-4)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
Topics in Spanish language, literature, and culture. May be repeated since content may vary.


SPAN 397 Ind Study:Adv I (1-2)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
Selected project as agreed upon by student and instructor. May be repeated for a total of 4 credits. Requires approval of department chair upon presentation of proposal.


SPAN 401 Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition [  W ] (4)
Fall: All Years       
Intensive study, practice, and review of Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and composition. Students will develop writing skills through a variety of types of composition assignments designed to help them improve their overall writing proficiency in Spanish.
Prerequisite:  SPAN 302 

SPAN 421 Advanced Iberian Culture and Civilization (4)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
In-depth analysis and discussion of the culture and civilization of Spain.
Prerequisite:  SPAN 321  OR SPAN 322 

SPAN 422 Advanced Latin American Culture and Civilization (4)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
In depth analysis and discussion of the culture and civilization of Latin America.
Prerequisite:  SPAN 321  OR SPAN 322 

SPAN 443 Genres and Themes of Iberian/Latin American Literature (4)
Fall: Even Years       
Analysis and discussion of genres and/or themes from Iberian and/or Latin American literature.
Prerequisite:  SPAN 340 

SPAN 444 Periods and Authors of Iberian/Latin American Literature (4)
Fall: Odd Years       
Analysis and discussion of major periods and/or authors from Iberian and/or Latin American Literature.
Prerequisite:  SPAN 340 

SPAN 451 Survey of Spanish Linguistics (4)
Spring: All Years       
Introduction to linguistics of Spanish: phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, history of the Spanish language, philology, dialectology, sociolinguistics, and psycholinguistics.
Prerequisite:  SPAN 351 

SPAN 461 Introduction to Spanish Translation I (4)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
Theoretical foundations and introductory exercises. The course includes Spanish to English and English to Spanish translation.
Prerequisite:  SPAN 401 

SPAN 490 Special Topics in Spanish Language, Literature or Culture (1-4)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
In-depth study of a selected topic in Spanish. May be repeated for credit. Applicable toward the Spanish major or minor.


SPAN 497 Independent Study in Spanish - Advanced Level (1-2)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
Selected project as agreed upon by student and instructor. May be repeated for a total of 4 credits. Requires approval of department chair upon presentation of proposal.


SPAN 511 Genres and Themes of Iberian/Latin American Literature (3)
Spring: Odd Years       
Analysis and discussion of genres and/or themes from Iberian and/or Latin American Literature.


SPAN 512 Periods and Authors of Iberian /Latin American Literature (3)
Fall: Even Years       
Analysis and discussion of major peiods and/or authors from Iberian and/or Latin American Literature.


SPAN 521 Advanced Iberian Culture and Civilization (4)
Fall: Odd Years        Spring: Even Years       
In-depth analysis and discusison of Iberian culture and civilization. Students must inform the professor, during the first week of class, whether or not they intend to use this course as the elective in which they will complete the project or paper that is required of all majors.


SPAN 522 Advanced Latin American Culture and Civilization (4)
Spring: Odd Years       
Coursework helps students develop awareness and understanding of the cultures of Latin America through the study of historical and geographical facts, art, political life, and general customs of the people of Latin America.
Prerequisite:  SPAN 321  OR SPAN 322 

SPAN 543 Genres and Themes of Iberian/Latin American Literature (4)
Fall: Even Years       
Analysis and discussion of genres and/or themes from Iberian and/or Latin American literature.


SPAN 544 Periods and Authors of Iberian/Latin American Literature (4)
Fall: Even Years       
Analysis and discussion of major peiods and/or authors from Iberian and/or Latin American Literature.


SPAN 551 Survey of Spanish Linguistics (4)
Spring: All Years       
Introduction to linguistics of Spanish: phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, history of the Spanish language, philology, dialectology, sociolinguistics, and psycholinguistics.


SPAN 561 Introduction to Spanish Translation I (4)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
Theoretical foundations and introductory exercises. The course includes Spanish to English and English to Spanish translation.
Prerequisite:  SPAN 401 

SPAN 590 Special Topics in Spanish Language, Literature or Culture (3)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
In-depth study of a selected topic in Spanish. May be repeated for credit. Counts toward the Spanish majoror minor.


SPAN 597 Independent Study in Spanish - Advanced Level (1-2)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
Selected project as agreed upon by student and instructor. May be repeated for a total of 4 credits. Requires approval by department chair upon presentation of proposal.


SPAN 630 Masterpieces of Spanish Literature (3)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand        Summer: On Demand
Study of the great works of Spanish literature in translation. Class discussion in English. Cross-listed as MLA 630. Those who take the course as SPAN 630 will read the works in Spanish and turn in all written work in Spanish. The course may be repeated for credit as the works that are studied vary.