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26 courses with the subject SPAN, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

SPAN 101Elementary Spanish I []4

Vocabulary, grammatical structures and an introduction to the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Emphasis on the spoken language, some reading and writing. Promotes understanding and appreciation of the cultures of the various Spanish-speaking countries. Intended for students with little or no previous study of Spanish.

Subject
SPAN
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SPAN 102Elementary Spanish II []4

Vocabulary, grammatical structures and an introduction to the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Emphasis on the spoken language, some reading and writing. Promotes understanding and appreciation of the cultures of the various Spanish-speaking countries. Intended for student who have successfully completed SPAN 101 or equivalent.

Subject
SPAN
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SPAN 110Introduction to Spanish Speaking Cultures3

Diverse cultural, historical, and socio-political features of Spanish speaking cultures and basic Spanish through film and music. Recommended companion course to 101 and 102. Taught mainly in English. For students who want more contact with modern culture and less emphasis on language.

Subject
SPAN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.stcloudstate.edu
SPAN 201Intermediate Spanish I []4

Review and extend the skills of listening, reading, speaking, and writing for purposes of communication using a variety of technological learning aids. Directed toward linguistic and cultural awareness. Special emphasis on extension and application of listening and reading skills strategies using various authentic sources.

Subject
SPAN
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SPAN 202Intermediate Spanish II []4

Review and extend the skills of listening, reading, speaking, and writing for purposes of communication using a variety of technological learning aids. Directed toward linguistic and cultural awareness. Special emphasis on extension and application of listening and reading skills strategies using various authentic sources.

Subject
SPAN
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SPAN 221Spanish for Heritage Speakers []3

Designed to help students advance to the intermediate proficiency level. Continued practice in developing speaking, listening, reading and writing skills needed in the second and third year. Oral communication emphasized.

Subject
SPAN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SPAN 222Oral and Written Proficiency in Spanish []3

Designed to help students advance to the intermediate proficiency level. Continued practice in developing speaking, listening, reading and writing skills needed in the second and third year. Oral communication emphasized.

Subject
SPAN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SPAN 310Spanish Grammar Texts Contexts []3

Written practice based on themes drawn from films and texts from Spanish-speaking countries; review and practice of grammar. Directed toward increasing fluency and accurate expression in Spanish writing.

Subject
SPAN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SPAN 331Introduction to Literary Studies []3

Analysis of the principal literary periods, movements and genres of Spanish and Spanish-American literature.

Subject
SPAN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SPAN 341Culture and Civilization []3

Integrates language, history, geography and culture to present a comprehensive view of life in 21 countries where Spanish is spoken.

Subject
SPAN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SPAN 345Oral Communication Skills through Media []3

Written and oral practice based on themes drawn from the media about the contemporary culture of Spanish-speaking countries; review and practice of grammar. Directed toward fluency and accurate oral expression.

Subject
SPAN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SPAN 395Topics Course []1.00-4.00

Experimental, temporary or trial course for groups of students all engaged in the same topic. Topic varies from semester to semester or section to section. A specific content offering may be offered under a topics course number up to three times, after which departments must file for a permanent course number.

Subject
SPAN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SPAN 399Independent Study []1.00-16.00

Credit for independent work by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member.

Subject
SPAN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
16
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SPAN 400Undergraduate Research or Scholarly Activity [1.00

16.00] Credit for independent research by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member.

Subject
SPAN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SPAN 421Literary Periods and Authors []3

Topics vary: Analysis and discussion of major periods from Medieval to Contemporary literature and-or authors from Iberia and-or Latin America. 228

Subject
SPAN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SPAN 422Genres and Themes in Spanish Literature []3

Topics vary. Analysis and discussion of genres and/or themes from Iberian and/or Latin American literature ranging from Medieval to Contemporary Literature.

Subject
SPAN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SPAN 441Historical Topics in Culture []3

Topics vary: Analysis and discussion of the social and cultural context and the impact of major historical events in Spain and/or Latin America, ranging from the Medieval period through the 20th century.

Subject
SPAN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SPAN 444Internship: Undergraduate []1.00-16.00

Credit for off-campus professional experience with industry partners, non-profit organizations or government agencies.

Subject
SPAN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
16
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SPAN 445Contemporary Topics in Culture []3

Topics vary: Analysis and discussion of contemporary events in Spain and or Latin America and their historical and socio-economic contexts, as well as their impact on the rest of the world using a variety of authentic media sources.

Subject
SPAN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SPAN 453Topics in Spanish Linguistics []3

Fundamental principles of Spanish linguistics, including phonetics, phonology, syntax, morphology, sociolinguistics, pragmatics, and or history of the language. Required course for Spanish BS students. Pre- Requisite(s): ENGL361

Subject
SPAN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SPAN 454Teaching Spanish in the Secondary School []2

Taken concurrently with student teaching. Application of language learning principles in secondary schools. Selection and presentation of daily and unit lessons. Critique based on the theories discussed in LC 461 and LC 462. BS capstone course. Cannot be used as an elective in a BA program. Pre-Requisite(s): LC461, LC462

Subject
SPAN
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SPAN 457Senior Seminar (B.A.) []2

Research-based project on selected topics in Spanish literature, linguistics, or culture under the guidance of instructor. Should be taken during the last academic year of the major.

Subject
SPAN
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SPAN 460Study Abroad []3

On-site study of selected aspects of language and/or culture of the host country. Final report presented in Spanish.

Subject
SPAN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SPAN 495Topics Course []1.00-4.00

Experimental, temporary or trial course for groups of students all engaged in the same topic. Topic varies from semester to semester or section to section. A specific content offering may be offered under a topics course number up to three times, after which departments must file for a permanent course number.

Subject
SPAN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SPAN 595Topics Course []1.00-4.00

Experimental, temporary or trial course for groups of students all engaged in the same topic. Topic varies from semester to semester or section to section. A specific content offering may be offered under a topics course number up to three times, after which departments must file for a permanent course number. According to Graduate School policy, there is a limit of 9 credits which applies toward a specific program.

Subject
SPAN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SPAN 695Topics Course []1.00-4.00

Experimental, temporary or trial course for groups of students all engaged in the same topic. Topic varies from semester to semester or section to section. A specific content offering may be offered under a topics course number up to three times, after which departments must file for a permanent course number. According to Graduate School policy, there is a limit of 9 credits which applies toward a specific program.

Subject
SPAN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu

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