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16 courses with the subject SPN, 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.

SPN 110Elementary Spanish I4

An introduction to Spanish designed to give students the linguistic, cultural, and geographical background necessary to provide for basic needs when traveling to a Spanish- speaking country. Emphasis is also given to conversing in basic Spanish within well-defined contexts, to reading short passages, and writing simple sentences in Spanish. Cultural and linguistic concepts are reinforced by means of a variety of practical applications. (4 credit hours)

Subject
SPN
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
maryvillecollege.smartcatalogiq.com
SPN 120Elementary Spanish II4

4 Notes on special conditions: #a Placement examination results may result in exemption 4 from the requirement. #b Not required of students for whom English is a second language. For these students, study in a third language is recommended as an elective, but is not required. Creative Arts (CA) (3 Credit Hours) Completion of one of a selection of courses or three 4 semesters of participation in a musical ensemble or three 1-4 semesters of participation in theatre productions, options 4 include:

Subject
SPN
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
maryvillecollege.smartcatalogiq.com
SPN 201Intermediate Spanish3

An expansion of the grammar, culture, and vocabulary studied in elementary Spanish. Linguistic tasks studied include describing, narrating, and giving opinions and information on a variety of topics. Emphasis is also given to strengthening reading and writing skills through a study of authentic texts and short films. Students learn to speak and write sentences of greater structural sophistication that are logically connected in paragraph-length discourse. (3 credit hours) Offered: Fall, Spring.

Subject
SPN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
maryvillecollege.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
Placement into the course or SPN 120.
SPN 202Intermediate Spanish Grammar and Writing
Subject
SPN
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
maryvillecollege.smartcatalogiq.com
SPN 203Conversational Spanish3

A course designedto develop speaking skills in Spanish by building on practical vocabulary and grammatical structures studied in previous courses. Conversational skills on a variety of topics and in a variety of situations are stressed in order to prepare students planning to study abroad. (3 credit hours) 202 - Intermediate Spanish Grammar and Writing. Offered: Spring. Courses| 243

Subject
SPN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
maryvillecollege.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
SPN 201 or the equivalent. Corequisite: SPN
SPN 249Selected Topics1-4

Course content varies from year to year to meet the special interests, abilities, and needs of students. (1–4 credit hours) Highlander Hub. Offered: Fall, Spring.

Subject
SPN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
maryvillecollege.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
Varies by course. See Course Description in
SPN 305Civilizations & Cultures of Latin America3

A survey of the historical, cultural, geographic, artistic, and political structures of Latin America through reading, discussion, and presentation. (3 credit hours) instructor. Offered: Fall.

Subject
SPN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
maryvillecollege.smartcatalogiq.com
SPN 306Civilizations & Cultures of Spain3

A survey of the historical, cultural, geographic, artistic, and political structures of Spain through reading, discussion, and presentation. (3 credit hours) instructor. Offered: Fall.

Subject
SPN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
maryvillecollege.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
SPN 202 or SPN 203 or permission of the
SPN 310Advanced Spanish Language3

A course in Spanish where all language skills—speaking, listening, reading, and writing—are treated at an advanced proficiency level. The course targets advanced language vocabulary, expressions, usages, and collocations, which are useful for comprehension and production. The course also targets typical grammatical structures that pose difficulties to populations where Spanish is not or has not been the dominant language in any of the skills targeted. the instructor.

Subject
SPN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
maryvillecollege.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
Either SPN 202, SPN 203, or permission of
SPN 313Topics in Spanish Peninsular Literature3

Selected texts from the medieval period to contemporary Spain. Students will examine these texts and contextualize them within literary, historical, social, and political trends. Offered: Spring.

Subject
SPN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
maryvillecollege.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
SPN 304 or permission of the instructor.
SPN 314Topics in Latin American Literature3

Selected texts from the pre-Columbian and colonial periods to contemporary Latin America. Students will examine these texts and contextualize them within literary, historical, social, and political trends. (3 credit hours)

Subject
SPN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
maryvillecollege.smartcatalogiq.com
SPN 337Internship3

On- or off-campus experience that provides a linguistic and cultural opportunity for students who wish to acquire practical knowledge of Spanish beyond the intermediate level. For each credit hour granted students are expected to be involved in at least 45 hours of approved activity. The duration should normally occur over a minimum of three weeks. (0-15 credit hours. Major requirement, 3 credit hours)

Subject
SPN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
maryvillecollege.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
SPN 202. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
SPN 349Selected Topics1-4

An additional 15 credit hours fulfilled through some combination of the following: Up to twelve hours of study 12 abroad Three to fifteen hours of 3-15 internship Additional 300-level courses in

Subject
SPN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
maryvillecollege.smartcatalogiq.com
SPN 351Senior Study I3

When the Senior Study requirement is fulfilled with a two- course sequence, 351 is the first course. Individual study, with the guidance of a faculty supervisor, that provides experience in independent research and the preparation of a formal paper. (3 credit hours each) English Proficiency Exam, junior standing. Offered: Fall, Spring.

Subject
SPN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
maryvillecollege.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
ENG 120 or equivalent, HUM 347, pass the
SPN 352Senior Study II3

When the Senior Study requirement is fulfilled with a two- course sequence, 352 is the second course. The courses involve individual study with the guidance of a faculty supervisor. Ordinarily taken in the fall term of the senior year and preceded by 351 in the spring term of the junior year. (3 credit hours each) pass the English Proficiency Exam, junior standing. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Subject
SPN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
maryvillecollege.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
SPN 351, ENG 120 or equivalent, HUM 347,
SPN 353Senior Study3

When the Senior Study requirement is fulfilled with a one- course sequence, that experience is designated 353. Individual study, with the guidance of a faculty supervisor, that provides experience in independent research and the preparation of a formal paper. (3 credit hours) Proficiency Examination, junior standing.

Subject
SPN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
maryvillecollege.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
ENG 120 or equivalent, pass the English

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