23 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 I : This course introduces students to the basic elements of the3.0
Spanish language, focusing on the development of communicative skills. All four-language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing are employed in an interactive manner to enable students to express themselves in Spanish. An overview of the cultures of Spanish speaking peoples of the world is an integral part of the coursework.
SPAN 1102Spanish II : This course is a continuation of Spanish I and builds on the students’3.0
knowledge of the basic elements of the language. All four language skills, listening, speaking, reading, and writing are furthered to enable students to express themselves. More elements of the cultures of the countries in which the language is spoken are introduced as an integral part of the course, and current events are discussed. Prerequisite: HLS 101 or SPAN 1101. Previously HLS 102
SPAN 1103Applied Conversational Spanish I : Emphasis on fluency and the ability to converse3.0
with the average Spanish-speaking person. The course is experimental in nature and places the student where the language is spoken, thus demonstrating the need for proficiency. Community facilities where Spanish is the primary means of communication are utilized. Prerequisite: HLS 102 or SPAN 1102 with a minimum grade of D. Previously HLS 103
SPAN 2201Intermediate Spanish III (G - Designation) : This course is designed to take students3.0
beyond the level of language acquisition achieved at the elementary levels, and to enable them to communicate in some real- life situations. Strong emphasis is placed on both written and oral language production, as well as comprehension of more complex written material. Spanish III moves students beyond a reproduction of simple 172
SPAN 2202Intermediate Spanish IV (G - Designation) : This course is a continuation of Spanish3.0
III and focuses on increasing the fluency of the language. It places students in situations where they are required to use the target language exclusively. Students at this level should be able to communicate in the target language in many real- life situations. They are also introduced to the study of literature through the reading of stories and poems, as well as excerpts of novels and plays of well-known French and francophone writers. Students should engage in more advanced readings and research on the cultures and societies of the countries in which the language is spoken using both print and electronic media. Prerequisite: HLS 201 or SPAN 2201 or permission of instructor. Previously HLS 202
SPAN 3301Advanced Spanish Composition and Grammar (W, G Designations) : This course3.0
presents the more complex elements of grammar, syntax and composition. Students will write different types of compositions including, but not limited to, description, narration, comparison and contrast, analysis, synthesis, and argumentation. Some basic research is required to support students’ theses in their papers. Prerequisite: HLS 202 or SPAN 2202 or permission of instructor. Previously HLS 301
SPAN 3303Spanish Civilization and Cultures (G - Designation) : This course surveys the rise of3.0
the cultures of Spain and Latin America from their earliest history to the present time. Discussions will be centered on history, politics, customs, literature, art music and all other aspects of Hispanic cultures. Class materials will be presented using a timeline. All lectures and assignments will be in Spanish. Prerequisite: HLS 301 or SPAN 3301. Previously HLS 303
SPAN 3304Span Phonetics : This course is designed to familiarize students with and instruct them3.0
in the sound system and oral language production of the target language. Emphasis is placed on correct diction, pronunciation rhythm and intonation. The International Phonetic Alphabet will also be used for the transcription of sounds. Instructional methods will include listening to and analyzing pre-recorded materials, pronunciation drills, presentations, dialogs, and transcriptions. Prerequisite: HLS 301 or SPAN 3301. Previously HLS 304
SPAN 3306Adv Conv Span I (G - Designation) : Advanced Spanish Conversation is designed to3.0
assist students practice the oral communication skills they need as educated professionals, community leaders and future teachers. Students will engage in dialogues, panels and will prepare short speeches to present them in class. They will receive immediate feedback from peers and faculty evaluators. Prerequisite: HLS 202 or SPAN 2202, permission of instructor. Previously HLS 306 SPAN 3307 Advanced Conversation Spanish II (3.0 credits): A continuation of HLS 306 for students in need of additional practice in conversational Spanish. Prerequisite: Two years of college Spanish or consent of instructor. Previously HLS 307
SPAN 3311Survey Spanish Lit I : An introductory course comprising significant works from the3.0
Poems of Mio Cid through the Golden Age. Students will learn to recognize major literary movements by identifying their characteristic features in selected genres written throughout these times. Accordingly, students will analyze epic poetry, prose models, and drama written by Spanish authors. Works will be interpreted in the light of historical, political, social and/or economic contexts. Prerequisite: HLS 301 or SPAN 3301. Previously HLS 311 173
SPAN 3312Survey Spanish Lit II : A continuation of Spanish literature I with a specific focus on3.0
Spanish literature from the 18th century to the present. Prerequisite: HLS 301 or SPAN 3301 with a minimum grade of C or permission from the instructor. Previously HLS 312
SPAN 3313Survey Spanish American Literature : The literature of Latin-American with emphasis3.0
on the outstanding writers of the colonial, revolutionary, romantic and modern periods. Prerequisite: HLS 301 or SPAN 3301 with a minimum grade of C or permission from the instructor. Previously HLS 313
SPAN 4401Spanish Golden Age Drama : A study of the works of Lope de Vega, Tirso de Molina3.0
Calderon de la Barca and other dramatists of Spain’s great literary age. Prerequisite: HLS 301 or SPAN 3301 with a minimum grade of C or permission from the instructor. Previously HLS 401
SPAN 4402Cervantes and the Novel (W, G Designations) : Global Studies Intensive Course &3.0
Writing- Intensive Course. Detailed study of Don Quixote and the Novelas Exemplares. Prerequisite: HLS 301 or SPAN 3301 with a minimum grade of C or permission from the instructor. Previously HLS 402
HLS 301 or SPAN 3301 with a minimum grade of C or permission from the instructor. Previously
SPAN 4404Generation of 1898 : A study of the literature of the Generation of 1898 in Spain3.0
principally Ganivet, Unamuno, Baroja, Azorin, Ortega y Gasset and Antonio Machado. Prerequisite: HLS 301 or SPAN 3301 with a minimum grade of C or permission from the instructor. Previously HLS 404
SPAN 4405Cont. Sp Am Lit (W, G - Designations) : An intensive study of 20th and 21st Century3.0
Spanish American Literature with a focus on the novel and short story. Prerequisite: HLS 301 or SPAN 3301 or permission of instructor. Previously HLS 405
SPAN 4499Independent Study Spanish : Directed study in a special area, topics, or under special3.0
circumstances. Consent of advisor and department chairperson. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Previously HLS 499 Philosophy-related Course Descriptions
