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34 courses with the subject SPA, 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.

SPA 101Elem Spanish I3

Basic course in Spanish emphasizing skills in oral and written communication with an introduction to the culture and civilization of the Hispanic world. Open to students with no previous study of Spanish or with the permission of the chairperson of the department of foreign languages.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
SPA 102Elem Spanish II3

This course continues to develop the four basic functions of language begun in SPA 101: speaking, understanding, reading, and writing, while stressing vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. The cultures of the Hispanic world also form the content of the course.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
SPA 103Intermediate Spanish I3

Review and expansion of communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing) through materials reflecting the history, literature, and culture of the Hispanic world.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
SPA 104Intermediate Spanish II3

Review and expansion of communication skills (speaking, reading and writing) through materials reflecting the history, literature, and culture of the Hispanic world.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
SPA 110Spanish for Business3

An introduction to vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and grammatical constructions appropriate to a Spanish-speaking environment. In addition to building basic communication skills, the course covers various aspects of Spanish business protocol, commercial terminology, and correspondence. This course would be of interest for students who would like to have a working knowledge for business relations with the Hispanic world. A weekly one-hour lab session is required with this course.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
SPA 200Hispanic Women Writers in English3

A survey of various themes and social questions regarding the position that women have held in Spanish and Latin American societies from the 16th century to the present, as these are treated in poetry, prose fiction, testimony, cinema, and drama by and about women. Conducted in English, with all texts read in translation, this course is open to all students, regardless of their background in Spanish. This course cannot be used to satisfy a language or analytical skills requirement for non-majors. It may count as a culture course for the Spanish minor or major or Latin American Studies minor.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
SPA 205Adv Convers Spanish & Composition I3

The development of fluency in the language as well as ability to write original compositions. Includes the study of various aspects of the Hispanic people and their culture.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
SPA 206Adv Convers Spanish & Comp II3

The development of fluency in the language as well as ability to write original compositions. Includes the study of various aspects of the Hispanic people and their culture.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
SPA 210Spanish for Heritage Speakers3

A course for heritage speakers of Spanish who have little or no formal training in the language. Students with near native speaking ability seeking to perfect their Spanish skills may also enroll. Students will improve their Spanish grammar, reading, and writing skills, as well as expand their knowledge of Hispanic cultures.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
SPA 305Civilzation & Culture Spanish3

A survey of the political, social, and artistic history of Spain from the Middle Ages to the present. Readings from representative texts illustrating the interrelatedness of the diverse facets of Spanish civilization will be included.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
SPA 306Current Issues/Hispanic World3

A survey of the political, social, and artistic history of Spain from the Middle Ages to the present. Readings from representative texts illustrating the interrelatedness of the diverse facets of Spanish civilization will be included.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
SPA 307Civ & Cult Lat Amer3

This course is a survey of the political, social, and artistic history of Latin America from the Colonial period to the present. Readings from representative texts and film viewings illustrate the interrelatedness of the diverse facets of Latin-American civilization will be included. The course presents a mixture of nonfiction pieces of writing combined with theoretical essays, poems, short stories, and visual representations, including films. The main objective of this course is not only to present canonical Latin American artistic and cultural productions, but also to give students the necessary theoretical tools to interpret and analyze current Latin-American issues.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
SPA 310Translation Lab3

An introduction to the techniques and problems of translation. The course will give students practice in translating material in their chosen area of specialization.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
SPA 319Latin America in Film3

A variable topics course which means to introduce students to particular cultural aspects of the Hispanic world through a close study and examination of its films.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
SPA 401Independent Research3

Each student pursues a topic independently under the direction of a staff member. The student must have a written report of his/her findings approved. The approved written report is to be filed with the chairperson of the department.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
SPA 403Literary Inq Golden Age3

This course looks at the history of Spanish literature in the Middle Ages, and the outstanding figures in the fields of drama, novel, and poetry of the Golden Age.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
SPA 404Don Quixote3

The history of Spanish literature in the Middle Ages and the outstanding figures in the fields of drama, novel and poetry of the Golden Age. - three semester hours

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
SPA 406Phonetics3

An intensive study of sound system, intonation, and accent; usually taken abroad.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
SPA 409Honors Thesis I3

Individual research of a substantive nature pursued in the student's major field of study. The research will conclude in a written thesis or an original project, and an oral defense.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
SPA 410Honors Thesis II3

Individual research of a substantive nature pursued in the student's major field of study. The research will conclude in a written thesis or an original project, and an oral defense.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
SPA 411Hispanic Literature: 18th and 19th Cent3

The study and analysis of the thought and literature from the end of the Golden Age to the birth of the generation of 1898.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
SPA 412Romantics and Realists3

The study and analysis of the thought and literature from the end of the Golden Age to the birth of the generation of 1898.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
SPA 413Generations of 98 and 273

A study of the main trends and most representative authors during the 20th century in Spain in the fields of the novel, short story, essay, poetry, and drama.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
SPA 414Contemporary Spanish Literature3

A study of the main trends and most representative authors during the 20th century in Spain in the fields of the novel, short story, essay, poetry, and drama.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
SPA 415Travel Writing of Latin America3

A study of the main literary works reflecting the spiritual and intellectual development of Latin America from pre-Columbian to contemporary times. May be repeated for credit.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
SPA 416The Latin American Boom3

A study of the main literary works reflecting the spiritual and intellectual development of Latin America from pre-Columbian to contemporary times. May be repeated for credit.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
SPA 418Advanced Grammar3

Course designed to develop personal writing style of the student by means of grammatical and stylistic exercises, as well as creative and technical writing; usually taken abroad.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
SPA 419Advanced Grammar and Stylistics3

Course designed to develop personal writing style of the student by means of grammatical and stylistic exercises, as well as creative and technical writing; usually taken abroad.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
SPA 420Chicano Literature3

A comprehensive study of Chicano literature and the contributions of Chicanos to the history and culture of Mexico and the United States through a study of literary, historical, and cultural texts. Special emphasis on the development of the Chicano cultural identity from its Mexican colonial roots through contemporary Chicano movements.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
SPA 421Small Masterpieces3

This course offers an overview of Latin-American literature through the study of short stories. It provides students with the tools to understand how fiction operated as a political medium to shape Latin American countries during their foundations, and why this narrative functions as a base for topics that are relevant today.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
SPA 425Senior Seminar3

Research work manifested in oral and written projects in keeping with the area of specialization of individual students.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
SPA 426Teaching Assistantship3

A student having attained advanced proficiency in Spanish will lead weekly lab sessions as a supplement to Spanish 205-206. These sessions consist of grammar exercises, vocabulary drills, conversational activities, and cultural modules. With a pedagogical supervisor, the student will examine various language acquisition strategies while preparing a cumulative teaching portfolio.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
SPA 428Curso de Perfeccion3

This course is designed to provide students who have already attained a level of fluency with the opportunity to perfect their skills by means of group work and individualized activities.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
SPA 430Border Wars in Latin American Lit & Film3

This course examines case studies of border conflict in Latin America through literature and film. We examine borders, violence, and the intersection between them in political and cultural representation. The aim is to understand the inheritance of extant borders and the evolving role of borders today.

Subject
SPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu

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