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73 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 1101Elementary Spanish I3
*Note: EXER 2290 may only be available to non-majors during the Summer term or as seats for non-majors become available. Restricted Elective Courses (6 credit hours) 278 | College of Engineering Select two 3000- or 4000-level courses from the ETFS Program or ETCM Department with a minimum of 6 credit hours that are not already required for the major. Select from the following: , CMET 3xxx or 4xxx ETCE 3xxx or 4xxx ETEM 3xxx or 4xxx ETFS 3xxx or 4xxx
If students wish to fulfill their requirement with a language not taught at UNC Charlotte they must follow the guidelines for Certification of Proficiency by contacting the Department of Languages, Cultures, and Translation. 398 | College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences 2026-2027 UNC CHARLOTTE UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
SPAN 1502Global Arts/Humanities: Cultures of the Hispanic World3
(3) This Global Theme course uses the methods and insights of the social sciences to explore the central question of what it means to be a citizen of the world. Through the study of one or more different peoples, societies or cultures across the globe, students will be able to better understand themselves as part of a complex, interconnected world. Students are introduced to critical studies of language and culture through a broad engagement with the influence and presence of Spanish throughout the world. Course materials may draw widely from language, literature, history, linguistics, film, pop culture, music, cuisine, media, and the arts. Taught in English.
SPAN 1512Local Arts/Humanities: US Hispanic, Latina/o/x Topics3
Note: Students may take LTAM 2001, LTAM 2002, or LTAM 2003 (Topics in Latin American Studies); or LTAM 3001, LTAM 3002, or LTAM 3003 (Advanced Topics in Latin American Studies) to help fulfill these requirements. As the topics of these courses vary, students may repeat them for credit. An advisor will determine which perspective(s) a given section of LTAM 2001, LTAM 2002, LTAM 2003, LTAM 3001, LTAM 3002, or LTAM 3003 fulfills. With the approval of an advisor, students may also apply up to three credit hours of LTAM 3800 (Independent Study) toward these requirements. Senior Seminar Course (3 credit hours)
SPAN 2009Hispanic Literature in English Translation. (3) Studies of
Spanish or Spanish American literature in translation. Course conducted in English. Not applicable toward Spanish major. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. SPAN 2050. Topics in Spanish. (1 to 3) Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1202 or permission of department. Study of a particular facet of the Spanish language, culture, or literature. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
SPAN 2105Spanish Communication Skills Development I3
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1202. Corequisite(s): SPAN 2201 is recommended. Fulfills the 2000-level language requirement for non-Spanish majors. Continued practice in all four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
SPAN 2106Spanish Communication Skills Development II3
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2201 or permission of department. Corequisite(s): SPAN 2202 is recommended. Continued practice in all four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1202 or permission of department. Fundamentals of commercial Spanish, study of the language, protocol, and cultural environment of the Spanish-speaking business world. Basic business vocabulary, cultural concepts, and grammatical review through situational practice. Fulfills the 2000-level language requirement for non-Spanish majors.
SPAN 3009Masterpieces of Hispanic Literature in English3
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing; and WRDS 1103 or WRDS 1104 with a grade of C or above; or permission of instructor. Advanced studies of Spanish or Spanish-American literature in English translation. Course conducted in English; knowledge of Spanish not required. Not applicable toward a Spanish major or minor; however, it may count as an elective course for the B.A. in Spanish with Concentration in Hispanic Studies. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
SPAN 3019Hispanic Women Writers in English Translation3
Cross-listed Course(s): LTAM 3319 and WGST 3019. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing; and WRDS 1103 or WRDS 1104 with a grade of C or above; or permission of instructor. Examination of prose and poetry by women writers from Spain and the Americas to understand women's voices and other cultures. Conducted in English; knowledge of Spanish not required. Not applicable toward Spanish major or minor; however, it may count as an elective course for the B.A. in Spanish with Concentration in Hispanic Studies.
SPAN 3030Business and Culture in the Hispanic Caribbean Region3
(3) Prerequisite(s): WRDS 1103 or WRDS 1104 with a grade of C or above. Development of intercultural understanding and communication skills for conducting business in the greater Hispanic Caribbean region. Conducted in English. Not applicable toward Spanish major or minor; however, it may count as an elective course for the B.A. in Spanish with Concentration in Hispanic Studies. SPAN 3050. Topics in Spanish. (1 to 3) Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2202 or equivalent. Study of a particular facet of the Spanish language, culture, or literature at the 3000 level not covered by other SPAN courses. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
* Note: This course must be taken for 3 credit hours. This course may be used to award credit for a course taken at a third-year level in Spanish in a Spanish-speaking country.
SPAN 3201Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition I3
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2202 or permission of department. Cross-listed Course(s): HCAI 3112. Advanced studies in Spanish grammar, composition, syntax, and rhetoric. Native and heritage speakers of Spanish may take SPAN 3203 in lieu of SPAN 3201 and SPAN 3202, but they must also take one additional 3000- or 4000-level Spanish course. 816 | Course Descriptions
SPAN 3202Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition3
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2202 or permission of department. Study and practice of formal, academic presentations and reports both written and oral. Introduction to concepts in elocution and phonetics. Native and heritage speakers of Spanish may take SPAN 3203 in lieu of SPAN 3201 and SPAN 3202, but they must also take one additional 3000- or 4000- level Spanish course.
* This course may be waived for highly proficient speakers. Elective Courses (9 credit hours) 3000-Level Elective Courses (6 credit hours) Select two 3000-level electives. Choose no more than one course per group below:
Unrestricted Elective Courses, Double Major and/or Minor to Complete Requirements for Graduation Students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate. This requirement can be fulfilled through a combination of elective courses, a minor, or a double major. The 120-credit minimum must be satisfied regardless of the specific academic path chosen (e.g., a minor combined with electives). Degree Total = 120 Credit Hours
SPAN 3409Service Learning in the Hispanic Community3
Prerequisite(s): Two SPAN 3000-level courses and permission of instructor. Introduction to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community, focusing on issues of local Hispanic communities today. Offers a faculty- 2026-2027 UNC CHARLOTTE UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
SPAN 3800Directed Individual Study. (1 to 3) Prerequisite(s)
Permission of department; normally open only to Spanish majors and minors. Individual work on a selected area of study. To be arranged with the instructor during the preceding semester. By special permission only. May be repeated for credit.
SPAN 4050Selected Topics in Spanish. (1 to 3) Prerequisite(s): two
SPAN 3000-level courses or permission of department. Consideration of a predetermined topic not covered by other SPAN courses. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
*Other courses may be approved by the student’s Academic Advisor. **The internship may be satisfied by working at least 150 hours at a company or other organization involved in international business. The work program and the company/association must be pre-approved. At least 80% of the student’s work must be international in nature. While the internship experience is not required to be performed outside the U.S., it is strongly encouraged. Study Abroad (3 credit hours minimum) This requirement may be satisfied by participating in an approved Study Abroad program outside of the U.S. and Canada during the Fall, Spring, or Summer semester. Students must complete 6 credit hours abroad or 3 credit hours with a minimum duration of 3 weeks abroad. Unrestricted Elective Courses, Double Major and/or Minor to Complete Requirements for Graduation Students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate. This requirement can be fulfilled through a combination of elective courses, a minor, or a double major. The 120-credit minimum must be satisfied regardless of the specific academic path chosen (e.g., a minor combined with electives). Degree Total = 120 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): Two SPAN 3000-level courses. Strongly recommended to have completed SPAN 3208. Survey of peninsular literature from Costumbrismo through the Generation of 1898.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3201, SPAN 3202, or SPAN 3203, or permission of department. Pre- or Corequisite(s): Two SPAN 3000-level courses. Strongly recommended to have completed SPAN 3208. Introduction to the literary heritage of Spain. Reading and analysis of representative works.
SPAN 4211Studies in Spanish American Prose Fiction3
Prerequisite(s): Two SPAN 3000-level courses. Strongly recommended to have completed SPAN 3208. Studies of colonial, post-independence, twentieth century, and contemporary Spanish American prose fiction. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
SPAN 4410Professional Internship in Spanish. (1 to 6)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department. Faculty-supervised field and/or research experience in a cooperating profession (e.g., business) or community organization within the Hispanic Community. Contents of internship based upon a contractual agreement among the student, department, and business or community organization. Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis.
SPAN 4800Directed Individual Study. (1 to 3) Prerequisite(s)
Permission of department; normally open only to Spanish majors and minors. Individual work on a selected area of study. To be arranged with the instructor, generally during the preceding semester. May be repeated for credit.
SPAN 5011Studies in Spanish American Prose Fiction3
Cross-listed Course(s): LTAM 5311. Prerequisite(s): Post- baccalaureate status, B.A. in Spanish, or permission of department. Studies of 19th and 20th century Spanish American prose fiction. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
SPAN 5015Studies in Regional Literature of the Americas
(3) Studies of Mexican, U.S. Latino/a, Central American, Caribbean, Andean, Amazonian, or Southern Cone literature, with readings from representative works. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Prerequisite(s): Post-baccalaureate status, B.A. in Spanish, or permission of the department. Consideration of a predetermined topic. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Prerequisite(s): Post-baccalaureate status, B.A. in Spanish, or permission of the department. Treatment of major literary developments from the Generation of 1898 to present day. Lectures, discussions, and reports. aduate Catalog 2026-2027
Prerequisite(s): Post-baccalaureate status, B.A. in Spanish or permission of the department. Individual work on a selected area of study. To be arranged with the instructor, generally during the preceding semester. By special permission only. May be repeated for credit.
Selected topics in Spanish linguistics. Topics may include a) history of the Spanish language; b) introduction to Spanish phonology and morphology; and c) Spanish dialectology. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
SPAN 6003Studies in Hispanic Culture and Civilization3
Selected topics on the civilization and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Possible emphases include 1) the press in Spanish America; 2) song texts of the Hispanic world; 3) Spanish cinema; 4) Spain since Franco; 5) Hispanics in the United States. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Literature. (3) Cross-listed Course(s): LTAM 6307. Study of selected works, writers, literary genres, periods, and schools from Spanish America. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Media. (3) In-depth study of contemporary Hispanic culture and language through media sources, including print, radio, film, Internet, and television. The course provides cultural exposure, and practice in written and oral communication, and training in the use of technology-- assisted instruction. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Translation and Interpreting Studies (TIS) Concentration The TIS concentration serves individuals interested in a career in professional translation or in enhancing their career or work opportunities as specialists in the language and culture industries. It also provides preparation for those who may wish to pursue a Ph.D. in fields such as Spanish, linguistics, translating and translation studies, intercultural communication, or international studies. Students take 24 credit hours of core courses (18 credit hours in Translation/Interpreting and 6 credit hours in Spanish). In addition, students take 6 credit hours, either as elective courses or as Thesis credits (TRAN 6902). Core Courses in Spanish (6 credit hours) Select 2 courses from the following:
