24 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 110Spanish for True Beginners4
Introduction to the study of Spanish language and culture through classroom instruction and web-based homework. The main focus of this course is on oral proficiency practice and exposure to Spanish speaking countries and cultures. Students will use classroom time and engage in web-based assignments to practice listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar skills. This course is for beginner students who have not previously studied Spanish. Fall and Spring.
Designed for students who have had some experience studying or speaking Spanish but who need review and more extensive practice before continuing their studies at the intermediate level. Students enrolling in this course should know fundamental grammar points and be familiar with core vocabulary. The main focus of this course is on oral proficiency practice and exposure to Spanish speaking countries and cultures. Students will use classroom time and engage in online assignments to practice listening, speaking, writing, and grammar skills.
two units of high school Spanish with grades of C or higher. Fall and Spring.
SPAN 171-4Special Topics in Spanish1-4
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
Subject
SPAN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes.
Continued development of Spanish language proficiency with emphasis on communication and cultural competence. Students reinforce and expand their skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing through interactive classroom practice. Coursework integrates authentic materials to promote greater fluency and understanding of the Spanish-speaking world.
SPAN 110, or 130, or appropriate score on placement test. Fall and Spring.
SPAN 271-4Special Topics in Spanish1-4
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
Subject
SPAN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes.
Development of oral skills and cultural competency. Students make use of Spanish language media and other authentic materials to develop communicative competence. The course includes oral presentations, discussion and debate, group and individual work and experiential learning. This course is community-engaged learning (CEL) designated. Oral proficiency will be tested after SPAN 300.
SPAN 230 or appropriate score on placement test. Fall.
SPAN 310Cultural Expressions4
Introduction to literatures and cultural production through the reading and/or writing in Spanish of fiction, drama, poetry, and other genres. Development of a critical vocabulary suited to the analysis and discussion of cultural texts, and intensive writing about the works studied.
SPAN 230 or appropriate score on placement test. Spring.
SPAN 340Art and Revolutions4
We define revolution as events and moments of historical crisis, interventionism, opportunity, and resistance. We study those within their social, economic, and ideological contexts and focus on the aesthetic languages and trends emanating from them. The main geographical sites of study are the Americas and the Mediterranean, but we pursue studying artistic movements beyond geographical and political boundaries. This course aims to supplement history with the symbolic memory offered by literature, the visual arts, rhetoric, performance arts, and music. This course fulfills the Arts requirement of the Core Curriculum. See department chair.
During the semester, we will concentrate on a selection of Latin American and Spanish film directors. We will watch a series of films (or excerpts) from each of them to appreciate unique aspects of their style. On the one hand, the course will facilitate the tools for aesthetic analysis. On the other hand, we will work on the movies’ relationship with their production times. To capture the zeitgeist of contexts from the 1930s to the present, we will work with cultural manifestos, narrative, fiction, and non-fiction. Other forms of visual arts such as photography and painting will also be discussed. This course fulfills the Arts requirement of the Core Curriculum. See department chair.
This course offers a window into history and social and economic dynamics through the study of eating habits and culinary practices. Students will investigate foodways locally and transnationally, while exploring matters of identity, creativity, sustainability, and resilience. See department chair.
What are some common immigrant stories? Who tells immigrant stories? What changes when immigrants and refugees are given the opportunity to tell their own stories? (Im)migration, the movement of people, is among the most pressing global issues of our time. This course addresses our need to be informed about current and past immigration patterns in the United States and abroad through the lens of oral history. This mode of inquiry is ideal for the context of the course and will empower students to engage with local immigrant communities to provide voice to their experiences and expand our understanding of the implications of immigration at this time in history. See department chair.
SPAN 347Spanish and the Environment: Words, Worlds, and the Natural World4
In this seminar we concentrate on themes of Nature and the environment. Drawing upon literature, visual art, film, music, poetry, and prose from Latin America, Abya-Yala (Indigenous Americas) and the Iberian Peninsula, we consider concepts and influences such as European and Indigenous imaginings of the Americas; the weave of landscape, language, culture and identity, Romanticism, cultural expression and environmental activism, and the boundaries and intersections of humans and the natural world. This course fulfills the Arts requirement of the Core Curriculum. See department chair.
This course is designed to develop students’ linguistic and intercultural competence in professional contexts. Emphasis is placed on communication skills and specialized vocabulary relevant to fields such as business, healthcare, education, social services, and technology. Through authentic materials, case studies, role plays, community engagement and simulations, students learn to interact effectively with Spanish-speaking clients, colleagues, and communities in the workplace. The course also explores cultural norms, professional etiquette, and the social and cultural dynamics that influence interactions in Spanish-speaking environments. Lastly, this course supports student development of an online, digital presence through the creation of a professional website or e-portfolio. See department chair.
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
Subject
SPAN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes.
A structured educational experience which provides students with opportunities to enhance their academic knowledge, improve their communicative and cultural competencies, explore career options, develop professional competencies, and observe classroom theories and principles being applied in local community contexts. Students are placed with partner organizations and businesses that relate to their career goals and learning objectives. Requirements may include readings, reflections, a major project, biweekly seminars, and a final presentation. All internship participants are required to participate in the poster sessions at the UNC Asheville Internship and Service Learning Celebration. May be repeated for a total of 4 hours credit.
SPAN 310, a minimum 2.5 overall GPA, junior or senior standing and permission of instructor. Summer.
SPAN 440Spanish for Advanced Learners4
An exploration of written and spoken Spanish designed to refine precision, fluidity, and style. Emphasis on mastering syntax, idiomatic expression, and advanced grammar through practical communication. Students expand vocabulary in authentic contexts. This course also develops intercultural awareness through analysis of diverse registers, genres, and varieties of Spanish in the contemporary world.
An exploration of topics relating to the concept of borderlands in Spanish-speaking regions. The Americas and Iberian Peninsula are marked by national, regional, geographic, lingual and ethnic boundaries and intersections. This course is designed for advanced Spanish learners, or those with previous background in Spanish. Texts/materials may include cultural production, such as art, film, music and literature, and/or draw on an interdisciplinary approach, including topics related to history, politics, media, etc. See department chair.
This course introduces students to topics in the aesthetic and cultural production of Spanish-speaking regions at a level appropriate for advanced Spanish learners, or those with previous background in Spanish. Students will develop an understanding of the value and history of aesthetics and cultural production from Spanish-speaking regions, and develop skills related to the analysis of cultural and aesthetic works, and the ability to communicate effectively in Spanish about cultural and aesthetic topics. This course fulfills the Arts requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Spanish 310 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. See department chair.
SPAN 446Cultural Expression from Indigenous Latin America / Abya-Yala4
This course concentrates on classical and contemporary expressions from indigenous Latin America, referred to by many native writers, activists, artists, and elders as Abya-Yala, or “mature Mother Earth.” We draw upon film, documentary, poetry, literature, visual, ceramic, and textile art, and oral literature to consider prevalent themes such as connection to land, impacts of colonialism, community and resilience, ancestral wisdom, and worldview. Materials have been selected to provide an overview from Mesoamerica, the Caribbean, the Andes, and the Amazon. See department chair.
This course will enable students to develop the skills necessary to use their knowledge of Spanish to help other people communicate. Students gain a clear understanding of what interpreting is; the different interpreting techniques, settings, and delivery modes; and the differences between a career in public services interpreting and other language-related fields. Students also receive a thorough grounding in the principles of ethics and professional conduct as they apply to the interpreting field. In addition, they learn how to control the communication flow of an interpreting encounter to ensure that all parties are recognized and heard during the meeting. See department chair.
This course examines the relationship between language and society in the Spanish-speaking world, with special attention to how Spanish varies across regions, social groups, and contexts, and how language reflects issues of identity, power, and cultural change. Topics include bilingualism, code-switching, language contact (especially Spanish and English in the United States), attitudes toward language and dialect, linguistic prejudice, and the role of Spanish in globalization. Through case studies from Spain, Latin America, and the United States, the course highlights how Spanish interacts with other languages and reflects social factors such as class, gender, and ethnicity. Emphasis is placed on methods of sociolinguistic research and on applying these to real-world situations in Hispanic communities. See department chair.
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
Subject
SPAN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes.
SPAN 483Cultural Crossroads in the Hispanic World4
A global approach to the study of the literatures of the Hispanic world of the 20th and 21st centuries. The course is organized around key artistic and philosophical movements and their development and impact beyond national borders. See department chair.
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 8 hours credit. Pre- or
