37 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 1311Basic Spanish for Beginners3
Credits: 3 hrs This basic course is designed for students with no previous knowledge of Spanish. Students will be introduced to the step-by-step learning of Spanish, beginning with the basics of Spanish spelling and pronunciation. In addition, students will be introduced to Spanish-speaking cultures through short texts and videos. This course is not open to heritage Spanish speakers (a person raised in a home where Spanish is spoken as a primary language.) Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.
None Area of Knowledge: Foreign Lang & Culture Curricular Theme: Globalization
SPA 1312Elementary Spanish3
Credits: 3 hrs Students enrolled in SPA 1312 will be introduced to the fundamental structures of Spanish with emphasis on the acquisition of the basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will learn basic crammer and relevant vocabulary, and understand important aspects of Spanish-speaking cultures through the extensive use of cultural materials and information. Students who have completed Spanish I and Spanish II in high school, or have transferred at least one college-level Spanish course may enroll in SPA 1312. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.
Passing SPA 1311 - Basic Spanish for Beginners with a C- or better, Retroactive Credit Policy, or permission of department. Area of Knowledge: Foreign Lang & Culture Curricular Theme: Globalization
SPA 1313Spanish for Health Care 1.03
Credits: 3 hrs This is the first course in a two-course sequence in Spanish for Health Care Professionals as part of a Certificate and/or Minor in Spanish for the Professions. Spanish for the Healthcare 1.0 is designed to give students a fundamental background in the Spanish that is spoken in health care settings, while also teaching about the current health situation of Hispanics in the US in general. Through conversation practice, simulated situations, readings, vocabulary exercises, projects, oral interviews, etc., students will learn to communicate, in Spanish, in a wide range of stiuations pertient to health-related scenarios. This is a second semester intoductory course, designed to promote familiarity with a wide array of situations and vocabulary. While the course does offer a review of basic grammatical concepts in Spanish, all grammar practice will be studied in the context of the health care setting.
Credits: 3 hrs This course offers an opportunity for conversational practice in Spanish in practical situations that require an active and spontaneous use of the language.
SPA 1312 - Elementary Spanish or permission of department Student Learning Outcome: Oral Communication Area of Knowledge: Foreign Language and Culture Curricular Theme: Globalization
SPA 2311Intermediate Spanish I3
Credits: 3 hrs SPA 2311 includes the reinforcement and expansion of the four language skills of reading, listening, speaking, and writing, as well as a grammar review. Greater emphasis will be placed on the development of oral proficiency through class discussion of current and cultural topics, on improving reading skills with the introduction to Spanish literature, and on writing skills through extensive writing activities. Students who have completed Spanish II or higher in high school, or have transferred college-level credits in Spanish may enroll in SPA 2311. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.
SPA 1312 - Elementary Spanish , Retroactive Credit Policy, assignment by placement examination, or permission of department Area of Knowledge: Foreign Lang & Culture Curricular Theme: Globalization
SPA 2312Intermediate Spanish II3
Credits: 3 hrs SPA 2312 continues the reinforcement of Spanish language learning with greater emphasis placed on the development of oral proficiency, reading, writing, and listening skills. Class time will be dedicated to grammar review, free and guided exercises in conversation and composition, and listening comprehension. Discussions of topics on Spanish-speaking societies and cultures will be an integral part of the course, as well as the introduction to key texts in Spanish literature. Students will be required to complete a final project for the course. SPA 2312 is recommended for students who have the equivalent of three or four years of high school Spanish. This course prepares students for the Spanish minor or major. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.
passing SPA 2311 with a C- or better, Retroactive Credit Policy, permission of department, or assignment by placement examination. Area of Knowledge: Foreign Language & Culture Curricular Theme: Globalization
SPA 2320Spanish for International Affairs3
Credits: 3 hrs This course introduces the student to the specialized vocabulary and styles peculiar to the conversation and written Spanish of international affairs. A special emphasis is given to reading native language periodicals and magazines related to international issues. Essential elements of international business correspondence are reviewed. Sensitivity to transcultural nuances is developed. Students of economics, business, and international relations are encouraged to enroll in this course.
SPA 2311 or permission of department Area of Knowledge: Foreign Language & Culture Curricular Theme: Globalization
SPA 2321Spanish for the Professions I3
Credits: 3 hrs This is the first course in an intermediate-level course sequence in Spanish for the professions. Students will develop oral and written communications skills, as well as knowledge of cultures with particular attention to workplace-related vocabulary, concepts, and situations. The course will be taught at the intermediate or advanced levels depending on students’ status and proficiency. A field experience of at least 10 hours is required in which students observe and interact with organizations in the local Spanish-speaking community. The site will be selected in conjuction with the instruction and the office of career development services.
SPA 1312 or permission of department Latest Update(s) Approved by Academic Standards and Curriculum: November 2023 Effective Date: Spring 2024
SPA 2325Introduction to Latino Literature3
Credits: 3 hrs This course is a survey of literature by people of Latin American descent who are living in the U.S. Contemporary works will be read and analyzed with respect to identity, cultural heritage and social issues such as immigration, racism, sexuality, and socio-economic standing. All of the works to be studied have been written in English. These include short stories, novels, poems, song lyrics, and articles from academic journals. Some attention will be given to cultural representations and stereotypes in film. Samples of music, art, and other historical artifacts that reflect Latino culture will also be introduced.
Credits: 1-6 hrs This course allows a student to earn junior-level credits for courses in his/her discipline or non-catalog courses in the discipline taken through study abroad.
Credits: 3 hrs Spanish Composition and Grammar is designed to guide students through the writing process by providing extensive practice of grammar topics learned at previous levels. Students will engage in the intensive review of contextualized grammar including the use of colloquialisms and idioms. Fundamental writing techniques, stylistic analysis, and proofreading strategies will be introduced.
Two intermediate Spanish courses: SPA 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I and SPA 2309 -Intermediate Spanish Conversation or SPA 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II or SPA 2325 - Introduction to Latino Literature
SPA 3311Hispanic Civilization3
Credits: 3 hrs Taught in Spanish. This course is a study of the development of Hispanic culture and civilization from its beginnings to the present day. It charts the significant historical, geographical, intellectual, artistic, social, literary, and political aspects of Hispanic life. A special emphasis will be placed on the twentieth century and cross-cultural comparisons.
Passing SPA 2312 with a C or better, or permisson of department
SPA 3312Spanish Phonetics3
Credits: 3 hrs This course systematically introduces the student to the study of Spanish phonology. Phonological theories applied to Spanish will be reviewed. The formal sound system of Spanish will be analyzed based on articulatory and acoustic features. Stress rhythm and international patterns will be highlighted along with dialectal variations. Practice in corrective phonetics will be provided.
Two intermediate Spanish courses: SPA 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I and SPA 2309 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation or SPA 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II or SPA 2325 - Introduction to Latino Literature
SPA 3315Spanish America3
Credits: 3 hrs Spanish America begins with a cursory look at Spain’s origins, the 700-year presence of the Moors, the processes of Spanish unification, Catholic Spain, and the foundations of global exploration. The course will examine the impact of Spanish exploration and the discovery of the New World, the coming into being of colonial Spanish America, and the demands for independence in the nineteenth century. Ultimately, the course will look at the emergence of Spanish American nations and the constructions of race, ethnicity, and gender to finally analyze the region’s relations with the US and the polemics of immigration. The course methodology will be supported by historical and literary texts, cinematic resources, and documentaries. Students will be required to complete a research term paper addressing issues of cross-cultural understanding. HISPANIC CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION IS TAUGHT ENTIRELY IN SPANISH.
Two intermediate Spanish courses: SPA 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I and SPA 2309 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation or SPA 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II or SPA 2325 - Introduction to Latino Literature Latest Update(s) Approved by Academic Standards and Curriculum: April 16, 2019
SPA 3316Spanish Conversation and Pronunciation3
Credits: 3 hrs This course focuses on the development of oral communication skills in Spanish. Lessons and activities provide opportunities for natural conversation inside and outside of the classroom to enhance pronunciation, grammar knowledge, and vocabulary building. Students will engage in paired and group discussions of topics of current interest by reading cultural and literary texts, Spanish periodicals, newspapers, viewing Spanish language television broadcasts, and listening to Spanish radio programs.
SPA 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I and SPA 2309 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation or SPA 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II Latest Update(s) Approved by Academic Standards and Curriculum: April 2026
SPA 3320Introduction to Pre-Columbian Cultures and Civilizations3
Credits: 3 hrs Introduction to Pre-Columbian Cultures and Civilizations offers a panoramic view of the origins, geographic locations, civilizations and cultures of the regions today known as Latin America and the Caribbean and provides the advanced student of Spanish with an understanding of race, ethnicity and gender in these Spanish-speaking areas south of the United States. The broad thematic of the course requires the focus on certain topics including the origins of the earliest indigenous populations, the great civilizations of Mesoamerica and the Andean regions, early literary expressions, enduring cultural contributions, and the advent of European contact. This course will be taught entirely in Spanish and supported by the critical examination of historical and literary texts, cinematic sources, and documentaries.
Passing SPA 2312 with a C or better, or permission of department
SPA 3321Spanish for Professions II3
Credits: 3 hrs This is the second course in an intermediate-level two-course sequence in Spanish for the professions. Students will develop oral and written communication skills, as well as knowledge of cultures with particular attention to workplace-related vocabulary, concepts, and situations. The course will be taught at the intermediate or advanced levels depending on students’ status and proficiency. In conjunction with the instructor and the office of career development services, students will select a site in the community to complete a field experience for a minimum of 10 hours.
SPA 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I and SPA 2309 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation or SPA 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II WSSU Student Learning Outcome: Oral Communication Latest Update(s) Approved by Academic Standards and Curriculum: April 2026 Effective Date: Fall 2026
SPA 3323Cultures of the Spanish-Speaking World3
Credits: 3 hrs This course is a study in English of selected cultures for which Spanish is the primary language of discourse. It connects students to the growth, development, and current features of the societies under consideration—including their geographical, intellectual, artistic, social, literary and political dimensions. Special emphasis will be placed on the twentieth century and cross-cultural comparisons.
Minimum of 60 semester hours, including completion of the General Studies core requirements in English, social sciences, and humanities.
SPA 3333Survey of Spanish Literature3
Credits: 3 hrs This course is a survey of the development of Spanish literature from its beginnings to the contemporary era. Special emphasis will be placed on distinctive features of significant literary movements and period, concepts of literary criticism, and the vocabulary of literary analysis. Particular attention will be focused on the twentieth century.
Passing SPA 2312 with a C or better, or permission of department
SPA 3335Survey of Spanish-American Literature3
Credits: 3 hrs This course offers a panoramic overview of Spanish-American literature from its inception to the present day. Distinctive literary movements and periods germane to the Latin American continent will be underscored. Special attention will be given to the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Concepts of literary criticism and vocabulary of literary analysis will be introduced and developed.
Passing SPA 2312 with or C or better, or permission of department
SPA 3338Masterpieces of Afro-Hispanic Literature3
Credits: 3 hrs This course is a survey of major literary works by afrodescendientes of the Spanish speaking world, from their earliest writings to contemporary times. The socio-economic, historical cultural, political and psychological aspects of their literary contributions are analyzed in depth. Careful attention is given to the poetry and prose of the twentieth century and twenty-first century. Distinctive literary movements and periods germane to the Afro-Hispanic experience will be underscored Key authors and their major works will be examined within the framework of the African American Diaspora and the broader literary canon of Latin American literature.
Two intermediate Spanish courses- SPA 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I and SPA 2309 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation or SPA 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II or SPA 2325 - Introduction to Latino Literature or permission of department Latest Update(s) Approved by Academic Standards and Curriculum: Ocober 2024
SPA 3339Survey of Latino Literature3
Credits: 3 hrs This course offers a panoramic overview of Latino literature from its inception to the present day. Distinctive literary movements and periods germane to Latinos will be underscored. Special attention will be given to the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Concepts of literary criticism and vocabulary of literary analysis will be introduced and developed.
Passing SPA 2312 with a C or better, or permission of department
SPA 3350Spanish for Reading3
Credits: 3 hrs SPA 3350-Spanish for Reading is designed to continue the development of critical reading skills and oral reading fluency in Spanish. Students will read conventional and descriptive texts including newspapers, periodicals, short stories, and scholarly articles from various disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. The course will employ several reading strategies to achieve the target proficiency level by engaging the reader in the processes of interpretation, decoding and extracting meaning; reading to make comparisons between the primary language (English-L1) and the learned language (Spanish-L2) to understand meanings and differences, translating texts from English-Spanish (L1 to L2), and from Spanish-English (L2 to L1) for the purpose of building vocabulary and understanding grammatical concepts, and appropriating online translation programs to understand textual inconsistencies. Assessments will include reading comprehension tests, translation assignments, and speaking tests. Students will complete a final project specific to their major area of study. Target Language Proficiency Level: Intermediate-High sublevel (*ACTFL)
SPA 2309 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation or SPA 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II Latest Update(s) Approved by Academic Standards and Curriculum: January 19, 2021
SPA 3382Hispanic Literature in Translation3
Credits: 3 hrs This course will survey the development of Hispanic literature in English from its inception to the contemporary era. Special emphasis will be placed on the literature, especially the short story, of the twentieth century. Specific literary movements and periods germane to the Hispanic experience will be highlighted. Elements of literary criticism and the vocabulary of literary analysis will be introduced. No knowledge of Spanish is required. This course is taught in English.
Credits: 3-6 hrs This course allows a student to earn senior-level credits for courses in his/her discipline or non-catalog courses in the discipline taken through study abroad.
Credits: 3-6 hrs This internship is designed to provide the Spanish student with practical experience in various careers, professions, and community agencies and organizations that require the knowledge of Spanish. Arrangements to enroll must be made during the semester prior to the internship.
Credits: 3 hrs This course will survey the evolution of Spanish from Latin, tracing its phonological, morphological, syntactic, semantic, and lexical variations. Extensive readings will be required. Special attention will be focused on regional dialectal differences in the Hispanic world.
Credits: 3 hrs This course is designed to guide the student toward achieving the program-defined proficiency goal in oral expression, and involves intensive oral work in Spanish. A strong focus is placed on topics of general and current interest, and the reading of cultural and literary texts. Review of key grammar topics and vocabulary building are incorporated into oral practice. Other course activities include viewing short videos for debates. Students enrolled in SPA 4309 should have passed SPA 3316 with the grade of “C” or better.
Passing SPA 3316 with a “C” or better or by permission of department Latest Update(s) Approved by Academic Standards and Curriculum: May 14, 2013
SPA 4333Masterpieces of Hispanic Fiction3
Credits: 3 hrs This course is a survey of the major fiction of Hispanic literature with special emphasis on the short story. Careful attention will be given to the prose works of the twentieth century. Authors like as Quiroga, Borges, Cortázar, Puig, Carpentier, García Márquez, Delibes, Matute, Cela, Sender, Galdós, Goytisolo, and others will be analyzed. Current novelistic theory and criticism will be introduced.
Credits: 3 hrs This course surveys the key dramatic works in Hispanic literature. Playwrights such as Lope de Vega, Tirso de Molina, Calderón de la Barca, García Lorca, Alfonso Sastre, Rene Marqués, Usigli, Gorostiza, Triana, and others will be studied. Specific movements in the evolution of drama will be discussed. Historical, aesthetic, and technical aspects of Hispanic theater will be stressed. Dramatic theory and criticism will be introduced.
Credits: 3 hrs This course is a study of major Hispanic poets. Focus will be directed toward the poetry and poetic developments of the twentieth century. The works of Dario, Paz, Vallejo, Neruda, Mistral, Ortiz, Parra, Góngora, Machado, Ramón Jiménez, Salinas, García Lorca, Aleixandre, Guillén, Alberti, and others will be examined. The essentials of Spanish versification will be stressed along with distinctive poetic movements and developments. A review of contemporaneous poetic criticism and theory will be introduced.
Credits: 3 hrs A Spanish major/minor may make application for independent study in the area of concentration. Such study requires the approval of the department head and two professors under whom the student has taken courses at the 3000 level or above. This course may not be repeated; it may not be taken in lieu of any other courses offered in this department.
Credits: 3 hrs This course is a survey of major literary works by Afro-Hispanic writers from their beginnings until the present day in Latin America. The socio-economic, historical cultural, political and psychological aspects of their literary contriburtions will be analyzed in depth. Careful attention will be given to the poetry and prose of the twentieth century. Distinctive literary movements and periods germane to the Afro-Hispanic experience will be underscored. Authors such as Nicolas Guillen, Nancy Morejon, Quince Duncan, Eulalia Bernard Litte, Carlos Guillermo Wilson, Virginia Bridnis de Salas, Nelson Estupinan Bass, Evlio Grillo, Juan Pablo Sojo, Adalberto Ortiz, Piri Thomas, Manuel Zapata Olivella, Mary Grueso Romero, Aida Cartegena Portalatin, Junot, Diaz, Leida Maritza Perez, Nelly Rosario, Maria Santos Febres, Ernesto Quinonez, Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa, Evelio Charun-Illescas, Teresa Cardenas, Nicomedes Santa Cruz, Arnoldo Palacios, Virginia Bridis de Salas and Cristina O. Cabral will be examined within the African Diaspora and the larger literary canon of Latin American literature. Literary criticsim of these works will also be reviewed.
SPA 3333 or SPA 3335 or permission of the department
SPA 4340Cervantes3
Credits: 3 hrs This course is a survey of the major works of Cervantes with special emphasis on his singular novel El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha, and The Exemplary Novels. Special emphasis will be placed on the major literary movements and genres that constitute the Golden Age of Spain. A sampling of Cervantine theory and criticism will be introduced.
Credits: 3 hrs This course is designed for the advanced student in the Spanish major, minor, or skilled student who needs to refine, review and to galvanize written Spanish expression to the professional level. It involves intensive and extensive written discourse in Spanish and develops advanced critical reading and writing skills through the in-depth study of the major expository modes: description, narration, analysis and argumentation. An intensive review of grammar will be infused. In addition, a final extensive research capstone project involving scholarly bibliographic investigation will be required.
SPA 3310 - Spanish Composition and Grammar or permission of department
SPA 4390Special Topics or Readings in Hispanic Culture3
Credits: 3 to 9 hrs This course will involve an intensive investigation of a specific topic in literature, a specific author, literary criticism and literary theory, or movements or cultural developments in Hispanic countries/Latin America. Topics will be announced.
Advanced level courses in Spanish or departmental approval.
SPA 4391Senior Seminar in Spanish3
Credits: 3 hrs This course offers advanced students in Spanish the opportunity to review, consolidate, and extend their study of the discipline. Special emphasis will be placed on the correction of weaknesses in oral expression and written communication in Spanish.
