SPAN 111Spanish I Beginning Spanish3
- Subject
- SPAN
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
Radford University · Courses
SPAN
27 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 112Spanish II Beginning Spanish3
- Subject
- SPAN
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 111 or placement by examination. A continuation of Spanish I with emphasis upon communication in both the present and past tense. Independent laboratory practice required. REAL Area L
SPAN 113Accelerated Elementary Spanish4
- Subject
- SPAN
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
SPAN 190Topics in Hispanic Studies Taught in English (GE)3
- Subject
- SPAN
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Repeatable
- may be repeated, with different topics, for a maximum of 6 credits.
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
SPAN 204Beyond Spanish Grammar 1: Language and Cultures of Hispanic Experience in the U.S.3
- Subject
- SPAN
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 222 - Intermediate Spanish II Four to five years of Spanish in middle and high school or placement by examination. The first of a two-course sequence (SPAN 204/305) designed to develop and expand the Spanish communication skills of Spanish-English bilinguals who have received little formal education in the Spanish language. Builds on the linguistic resources and sociocultural knowledge of intermediate heritage speakers of Spanish as they prepare for courses at the advanced level. Students who have credit for SPAN 222 may not take this course. Course taught in Spanish.
SPAN 219Intermediate Spanish I3
- Subject
- SPAN
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 112 or SPAN 113 or placement by examination. A continuation of Spanish I and II with emphasis upon communication in any tense. Independent laboratory practice required. REAL Area L
SPAN 222Intermediate Spanish II3
- Subject
- SPAN
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 219 or placement by examination. A continuation of Intermediate Spanish I with emphasis upon communication. Intensive reading of simple prose. Laboratory practice required. REAL Area E
SPAN 303Spanish Conversation3
- Subject
- SPAN
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
SPAN 305Beyond Spanish Grammar 2. Language and Cultures of Hispanic Experience in the U.S.3
- Subject
- SPAN
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 222 or SPAN 204 or placement by department. The second of a two-course sequence (SPAN 204/305) designed to develop and expand the Spanish communication skills of Spanish-English bilinguals who have received little formal education in the Spanish language. Course taught in Spanish.
SPAN 306Spanish for the Professions3
- Subject
- SPAN
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 222 or four to five years of Spanish in middle and high school or placement by examination. Focused on developing students’ skills in the Spanish language to communicate with Spanish-speakers in professional fields. Emphasis on specialized vocabulary construction, role play and understanding of Hispanic culture. Topics can include inclusion and diversity in Spanish for law, public health, social services, business, communication, human resources, and ethical issues in the workplace. Assignments may include instructions, a proposal, and a resume. Taught in Spanish. REAL Area E
SPAN 307Spanish for Health Care3
- Subject
- SPAN
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 222 or four to five years of Spanish in middle and high school or placement by examination. Designed as an introduction to technical vocabulary used by health care professionals when working in this field and to the health practices and systems in the Spanish speaking world. Students are exposed to idiomatic expressions used when meeting a patient, dealing with privacy issues, etc. Taught in Spanish.
SPAN 308Spanish for Legal Professions3
- Subject
- SPAN
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 222 or four to five years of Spanish in middle and high school or placement by examination. An introduction to the technical vocabulary used by law enforcement professionals when working in this field and to law practices and systems in the Spanish speaking world. Students are exposed to idiomatic expressions used to enhance communication related to this topic. It requires active participation from the students and is taught entirely in Spanish.
SPAN 309Spanish for Business and Finance3
- Subject
- SPAN
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 222 or four to five years of Spanish in middle and high school or placement by examination. Spanish for Business and Finance provides an intermediate student of Spanish with a solid foundation in business vocabulary, basic business procedures, and cultural concepts by means of situational, interactive practice in reading writing, and speaking. Taught in Spanish.
SPAN 320Advanced Grammar3
- Subject
- SPAN
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 222 or four to five years of Spanish in middle and high school or placement by examination. Develops students’ understanding of the most difficult grammatical concepts of the Spanish language. Required of all Spanish majors. REAL Area L
SPAN 321Reading and Creative Writing in Spanish (WI)3
- Subject
- SPAN
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 222 or four to five years of Spanish in middle and high school or placement by examination. Through the study of literary texts in Spanish, this course aims to expand the students’ creative capabilities in Spanish through several writing exercises (fiction and non-fiction). Students will develop their literary sensitivity as well as their critical judgment and interpretative skills. Writing creatively diversifies the students’ experience with the Spanish language. Taught in Spanish. REAL Area E Cornerstone Writing Intensive (WI)
SPAN 323Composition and Translation3
- Subject
- SPAN
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 222 or four to five years of Spanish in middle and high school or placement by examination. Development of students’ abilities in composition in the Spanish language, and an introduction to academic writing, the composition process, and translation strategies from English into Spanish and Spanish into English. Students practice strategies that allow them to brainstorm ideas, organize their thoughts, draft, revise, proofread, and edit. REAL Area E Cornerstone Writing Intensive (WI)
SPAN 325Spanish Culture3
- Subject
- SPAN
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 222 or four to five years of Spanish in middle and high school or placement by examination. Presents a contrastive study of the cultures of Spain, with emphasis on the dominant Hispanic culture. Historical, political, and artistic events will be given special attention in a chronological survey of the culture of Spain. Taught in Spanish. REAL Area E
SPAN 326Contemporary Spanish Culture3
- Subject
- SPAN
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 222 or four to five years of Spanish in middle and high school or placement by examination. A topical examination of Spain in the late 20th century, including recent history, political, economic and social problems, and the arts. Taught in Spanish. REAL Area E
SPAN 335Topics in Latin American Culture3
- Subject
- SPAN
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 222 or four to five years of Spanish in middle and high school or placement by examination. This course traces the development of Latin America from the Pre-Hispanic era, to colonialism and then independence and nation-building in the 19 th century. Analysis of canonical and non-canonical texts, literature, art, film, music, architecture, and other social practices. May be taken up to two times for credit with different content. Taught in Spanish. REAL Area E
SPAN 336Latin American Culture Through Cinema3
- Subject
- SPAN
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 222 or four to five years of Spanish in middle and high school or placement by examination. Study of contemporary cultural, historical, and aesthetic issues through narrative film, documentary, and other media from Latin America. Spanish 336 may be taken up to two times for credit with different content. Taught in Spanish. REAL Area E
SPAN 410Survey of Spanish Literature I3
- Subject
- SPAN
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 321 and SPAN 320 or equivalent. Introduction to most important writers and literary movements of Spain from the Middle Ages through the Golden Age. Taught in Spanish.
SPAN 411Survey of Spanish Literature II3
- Subject
- SPAN
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 321 and SPAN 320 or equivalent. Introduction to the most important writers and literary movements of Spain from Neoclassicism to the 20th century. Taught in Spanish.
SPAN 420Topics in Spanish-American Literature and the Representation of History3
- Subject
- SPAN
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Repeatable
- may be repeated, with different topics, for a maximum of 6 credits.
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
SPAN 421Topics in 20th and 21st-Century Spanish-American Literature3
- Subject
- SPAN
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Repeatable
- may be repeated, with different topics, for a maximum of 6 credits.
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 320 and SPAN 321 or equivalent. Spanish American literature of the 20th and 21st centuries. This is a varied content course that allows students to explore literature from different geographical regions of Spanish America from the 20th to 21st centuries. Practices and Theoretical Frameworks. Interdisciplinary analysis of canonical and non-canonical literary texts and their relationships with art, film, music, architecture, and other social practices. Course may be repeated, with different topics, for a maximum of 6 credits. Taught in Spanish.
SPAN 440Spanish-English Contrastive Analysis3
- Subject
- SPAN
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 320 . This linguistics course compares/contrasts features or characteristics of both the English and the Spanish language. Aspects of contrast will include: English/Spanish language history, English/Spanish phonology, English/Spanish morphology, syntax, and semantics. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 460Special Topics in Hispanic Culture, Literature, and Language3-4
- Subject
- SPAN
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Repeatable
- May be repeated for credit with different content for a maximum of 6 credits.
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 320 and SPAN 321 or equivalent. Broad central themes of Hispanic culture as manifested in creative and historical literature, music, art, film, etc., or in language, such as the history of the Spanish language, translation techniques, or the staging of dramatic works in Spanish. Historical and/or national boundaries are crossed whenever the nature of the topic permits. May be repeated for credit with different content for a maximum of 6 credits. Taught in Spanish, in alternate years.
SPAN 498Independent Study1-6
- Subject
- SPAN
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 6
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- Permission of the instructor. Design for advanced foreign language students who wish to carry out independent language and cultural studies or other scholarly study under the supervision of a faculty mentor. Students will study in consultation with their mentor and with approval by their department chair or directory. The student’s mentor will design the syllabus and assessments for the language and cultural studies. Students can also pursue their interests for further research. They can also design the research topics together with their mentor. See “ Independent Study .”
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