Courses

Examines historical bases of modern Spain's cultural and political currents. Prereq., SPAN 3000.

Examines literary, artistic, and philosophical currents in Spanish America and Portuguese America (Brazil), from pre-Columbian times to the present. Taught in Spanish. Prereq., SPAN 3000. Recommended prereqs., PORT 2110 and 2120. Credit not granted for this course and SPAN 3210. Same as SPAN 3220.

Examines literary, artistic and intellectual currents in Brazil, Portugal and Lusophone Africa from the 15th century period of Portuguese expansion to the post-colonial present. Taught in Portuguese. Prereqs., PORT 2110, 2120 and 2350 (min. grade C-) or departmental approval.

Introduces students to the literary, artistic, and historical currents of Catalonia, an economically vibrant area of the Iberian Peninsula with 10 million people, its capital Barcelona, and a distinct culture and language. The course examines national identity and major works from renowned Catalan artists, spanning architecture, painting, and literature, like Dali, Gaudi, or Miro. Prereq., SPAN 3000.

Considers a series of late 19th and 20th century canonical works from several genres (poetry, short story,essay, and the novel). The student will acquire a very specific knowledge of late 19th and 20th century Argentine literature, its relationship to specific social actors and specific historical processes. This is a faculty sponsored Global Seminar to Rosario, Argentina, offered through the Study Abroad Program. Prereq., SPAN 3000 or equivalent. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.

Introduces students to the rich and diverse literary and film traditions of Catalonia, an economically vibrant area of the Iberian Peninsula with 10 million people and a distinct culture and language. Prereq., SPAN 3000 or equivalent. Course taught in Spanish.

Introduces contemporary Spanish American literature. Prereq., SPAN 3100.

Designed to improve written expression in Spanish. Offers a detailed study of nuances of grammar points most difficult for students. Gives attention to errors in student compositions and to various styles of written Spanish. Prereqs., SPAN 3100 and 3120 or equivalent. Similar to SPAN 3010.

Legal and commercial documents are studied, prepared,and discussed to enable students to perform successfully in real translation situations. Prereq., SPAN 4060 or equivalent. Prerequisites: Restricted to Spanish majors with a subplan of International Spanish for Professionals.

Discusses the image of women in Spanish literature through the centuries using works by representative female writers. Prereqs., SPAN 3100, 3120, and an additional course above SPAN 3000.

Treats major literary tendencies of Spanish literature from its origins to the end of the Baroque period. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite course of SPAN 3100 (minimum grade C-).

Examines major works of Spanish American literature from the colonial period to the late 19th century. Emphasizes major figures and their works. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite course of SPAN 3100 (minimum grade C-).

Examines intensively particular topics or issues concerning Spanish and/or Spanish American literature selected by the instructor. May be repeated up to 7 total credit hours. Prereqs., SPAN 3100, 3120, andan additional course above SPAN 3000.