50:940:101 Elementary Spanish I (4) Training designed to lay a foundation for speaking, writing, reading, and understanding the language. For students with no knowledge of Spanish or with no more than two years of high school Spanish. Entering students with previous Spanish study will be placed according to the results of a proficiency exam. Students with three or more years of Spanish in high school may not take 50:940:101 for credit.

50:940:102 Elementary Spanish II (4) Continuation of 50:940:101. Prerequisite: 50:940:101 or equivalent. For students with little knowledge of Spanish or with no more than three years of high school Spanish. Entering students will be placed according to the results of a proficiency exam. Students with four or more years of Spanish in high school may not take 50:940:102 for credit. Note that 50:940:102 is the minimum level for fulfilling the college general degree requirement in foreign languages.

50:940:103 Emergency Spanish (3) This course starts at a 101 level and reaches a 102-language proficiency in only one semester. It assumes no prior knowledge of Spanish, and provides all students and health professionals the ability to establish productive communication with Spanish-speaking patients.

50:940:121 Intermediate Spanish I (4) This course aims to help students acquire communication skills in both oral and written Spanish through the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes. Class discussions will focus on such topics as interpersonal relationships, travel, the environment, technology, and world events.
Prerequisite: 50:940:102 or equivalent, or sufficient score on placement test.

50:940:122 Intermediate Spanish II (4) A continuation of 50:940:121. The second of two intermediate courses designed to help students develop their oral fluency and write at a more sophisticated level. We will also read excerpts from authentic Spanish language texts. Grammar instruction will take place primarily as a review of concepts previously studied.
Prerequisite: 50:940:121 or equivalent.

50:940:127 Spanish for the Health Professions I (3) A course that assumes an elementary knowledge of Spanish (101-level). It develops the ability to develop basic, communication skills specifically adapted to the health care environment. Participants will acquire an elementary understanding of grammar and vocabulary in topics such as patient history, symptoms, physical conditions, and emergency response.

50:940:203 Spanish Composition and Conversation (3) This class is focused on practicing speaking and writing in Spanish, highlighting the importance of developing an adequate vocabulary and register when dealing with a wide variety of topics, such as salary and gender inequality in the workplace, globalization, dating in the digital age or immigration in the US and the world. This semester, we will also practice translation techniques useful for the workforce.
Prerequisite: 50:940:122 or equivalent.

50:940:204 Advanced Spanish Composition and Conversation (3) This class will be focused on practicing speaking and writing in Spanish, highlighting the importance of developing an adequate vocabulary and register when dealing with a wide variety of topics, such as salary and gender inequality in the workplace, globalization, dating in the digital age or immigration in the US and the world.

50:940:207 Spanish Culture and Civilization (3) The class offers a panoramic survey of Spanish history and culture. By exploring the history, art, and evolution of the diverse communities of the Iberian peninsula, it develops an understanding of how cultural forces shape artistic expression, individual experiences, and collective relations and structures.

50:940:208 Spanish-American Culture and Civilization (3) The aim of the course is to introduce students to some of the most important problems and debates about Latin American history, society and culture. We will discuss such topics as the arts, ethnic heritage and diversity, urban and rural life of Spanish Americans, and cultural institutions (family life, religion, education). Satisfies XPL gen. ed. requirement.

50:940:227 Spanish for the Health Professions II (3) For students with prior knowledge of Spanish interested in developing and improving oral and written skills in order to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking patients, co-workers and professionals. It entails a solid review of grammar and a comprehensive acquisition of vocabulary in topics such as, patient history, symptoms, physical conditions, and emergency response.
Prerequisite: 50:940:127 or or interview with Director of Spanish for Health Professions Program.

50:940:250 Speaking Latino: Spanglish in the US (3) In this class, we will address contemporary issues related to Latino bilinguals, such as the use of Spanglish in the community, attitudes towards Spanish in the US, and the presence of this language in the media and in the public sphere. The main objective of the course is to develop critical and linguistic awareness about the relationship between language, individuals, and society, placing a special emphasis on historical and current
Hispanic migration patterns and the characteristics of Spanish in contact with English.

50:940:251 From Reggaeton to Flamenco: Introduction to Spanish Dialects (3) If you like music and want to practice your Spanish, this course is for you! In class, we will explore the differences that exist across the many dialects of Spanish and examine the characteristics of each dialectal group through the most representative music styles of their countries of origin. This course will also discuss issues about equity and power by analyzing how people perceive and discriminate certain accents and dialects different from their own and its effects on education.

50:940:280 Speaking of Film (WRI) (3)

Conducted in Spanish, this conversation class uses film as its unifying subject matter.� Carefully-chosen movies provide not only a powerful stimulus for conversation, but also an effective tool for cultural analysis.� In discussing how particular films portray historical and cultural dynamics of the Spanish-speaking world, students will learn how to express their own ideas clearly and confidently, both in an oral and written form. Reaction-essays at the end of lively class debates will offer ample opportunity to master the elements that produce a coherent and well-organized Spanish narrative.

50:940:291,292 Special Topics (3,3) A course on a selected topic at an intermediate level and not offered in the regular curriculum.

50:940:300 Introduction to Spanish Literature (3) The course acquaints students with main classical Spanish writers and principal literary trends. It focuses on the relationship of literary currents to social and historical movements and the development of the arts.
Prerequisite: 50:940:203.

50:940:301 Introduction to Spanish-American Literature (3) This course introduces an overview of Latin American literature up to the latest trends of the twentieth-first century. It explores some of the most significant literary movements (Modernismo, Vanguardia, Regionalismo, Boom, etc.), contextualizing the life and work of different authors. The readings incorporate the different world views of their history and culture of that geographical region, showing the diversity of voices that make up Latin
American Literature. This course satisfies the General Education category for Global Communities (GCM).
Prerequisite: 50:940:203.

50:940:327 Spanish for the Health Professions III (3) For the near-native, heritage or native speaker of Spanish who may have little to no formal training in the language, this course will help develop students' clinical language abilities in Spanish by providing them with role-play scenarios in hospitals, clinics and nursing homes. Students are encouraged to communicate in paragraph level discourse, and are taught extensive medical vocabulary and advanced grammatical structures for communication. Students will be able to give advice to patients about disease prevention, nutrition, infant care, maternity care, emergency care, mental health, addiction treatment and accommodations for physical disabilities.

50:940:353 Independent Studies in Spanish (From 1-3) Guided independent reading and writing on a specific topic for advanced intermediate to advanced students by arrangements with faculty. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

50:940:354 Independent Studies in Spanish (From 1-3) Guided independent reading and writing on a specific topic for advanced intermediate to advanced students by arrangements with faculty.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

50:940:360 Women Writers of the Spanish-Speaking World (3) This course introduces students to the work of major Spanish American and Latino women artists, from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day. Some of the writers to be studied include Domitila Barrios (Bolivia), Rosario Ferr� (Puerto Rico), Alfonsina Storni (Argentina), and Mar�a Luisa Bombal (Chile). In reading women writers from different ethnic and social backgrounds, students will have an opportunity to explore and understand the differences & commonalities among them. Among the issues that will be addressed in class are: women writers and the literary canon; the representation of female identity and female sexuality; and women and the political reality.

50:940:370 Being Bilingual: Spanish and English Contrasts (3) Do you sometimes find yourself using words and structures that mix both languages and don't know why? Are certain sounds in Spanish and English tough to pronounce? In this class we'll learn what areas of language are particularly vulnerable for Spanish-English bilinguals (whether you've learnt those languages at home or at school) and why some are difficult to master. Students will be encouraged to reflect about their own beliefs as Spanish/English bilinguals, as well as their practices in their role as students and/or teachers.

50:940:387,388 Learning Abroad Spanish (3) A course focusing on a literary, cultural, or language-oriented theme, including regular class meetings and appropriate assignments, as well as a short-term learning experience outside the United States.

50:940:391,392 Special Topics (3,3) Courses in a selected topic of an advanced intermediate-level nature and not offered in the regular curriculum.

50:940:393,394 Individual Studies in Spanish (From 1-3) Guided independent reading and writing on a specific topic for advanced intermediate-level students under exceptional conditions.� See entry under heading Independent Study. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

50:940:396,397,398 Honors Program in Spanish (3,3,3) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and the department chair.

50:940:420 Golden Women (3) While raising questions both in the field of the history of women, this course will provide a general introduction to Spanish literature (from the Thirteenth to the Twenty-first Century) from the perspective of fe/male writers, writers that were forced to find an alternative way to express themselves, to vindicate an identity or social presence. The survey includes a variety of genres, cultures, social backgrounds, and historical time periods. The texts selected share some key concerns that will direct our focus: the representation of wo/men, gender, and sexuality; the frictions (regarding identity) between religious orthodoxy and secularism, the emergence and evolution of legal frameworks that define/limit the definition and autonomy of gendered subjects.

50:940:422 Race and Ethnicity in the Early Modern World (3) This course examines the formation and evolution of racial and ethnic identities in the early modern Spanish-speaking realm. It analyzes the construction and shaping of these identities through the complex dynamics of Spanish colonialism, with an emphasis on the interplay among indigenous, African, and European influences. The course traces the historical development of these relationships from their colonial beginnings to the profound impact that these diverse influences have had in crafting the multicultural societies that define the Spanish context today.

50:940:424 The Inquisitorial Mind (3) This course explores the way in which societies learn to demonize its "others" by using criteria based on gender, race, religion, or a suitable combination of all three. Besides providing a working definition of a "legitimate" witch, an authentic demon, and a believable ghost, the course elucidates why certain periods are more preoccupied than others with such enemies and why certain states are ready and willing to organize institutionalized responses to eradicate them. Prerequisite: 50:940:203, 204, or equivalent.

50:940:427 Health and Wellness in the Latinx Community (ECL) (3) For students with prior knowledge of Spanish at the intermediate or advanced levels strongly interested in developing and improving the oral and written skills needed to communicate with our community partners and their clients. Participants taking this course will expand their vocabulary in a variety of medical and social service contexts and specialized topics such as nutrition, elder patient care, mental health, and primary care.

50:940:428 Picturing the Spanish Golden Age This course examines the synergy between visual and literary arts during the Spanish Renaissance. Students will investigate pioneering artistic collaborations, where word and image intersected to create hybrid genres, such as hieroglyphics and emblem books. Students will learn how new, syncretic art forms served as vehicles for cultural taste, ideological communication, and religious expression.

50:940:437 Community Interpreter (ECL) (3) ACTFL OPIc language proficiency assessment administered at the start of the course. Intended for use in universities, colleges and basic training programs, this course offers a comprehensive introduction to the profession of interpretation. While the emphasis is on medical, educational, and social services interpreting, legal and faith-based interpreting are also addressed. The course includes a sample code of ethics. While the approach taken targets spoken language interpreting, the course is also useful for sign language interpreters. The text is written in plain English and visually designed to make the content clear and easy to read, with visual aids to meet the needs of an international audience whose native language may not be English. Divided into five chapters, the book tackles the biggest challenges in the field today. Students will take the ACTFL OPIc language proficiency exam prior to taking the course. Students will practice their interpreting skills at community partner organizations.

50:940:457 Twentieth-Century Literature from the Southern Cone (3) This course is a survey of the literature and cultures of the Southern Cone region (Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and Paraguay) from the nineteenth century to the present. The objective of this class is to become acquainted with major authors, themes, and literary movements that have emerged in this region. The course incorporates a range of media and employs an interdisciplinary perspective in exploring Southern Cone prose, poetry, and drama. Some of the topics that will organize our discussions include: the gaucho culture, tango and the immigrant contributions, authoritarian regimes and political repression, and constructions of race, class, gender, and sexuality.

50:940:471 Technology in the Spanish Classroom (3) This course focuses on the most prominent theoretical frameworks, research, technologies, and concepts of Technology Enhanced Language Learning (TELL), Second Language Learning theories and its research, and Foreign Language pedagogy with a focus on Spanish. TELL is an area that is critical for the professional development of prospective foreign and second language educators, and would also be of interest to students of applied linguistics and education. Students in this course will develop a basic knowledge of the key concepts, problems, and hopes associated with TELL and Second Language Acquisition (SLA). This course will also explore the tools, classroom applications, and digital pedagogy of TELL applied to the Spanish language classroom.

50:940:473 Assessment and Evaluation in the Spanish Classroom (3) This course explores the assessment of foreign/second languages both at a theoretical and at a practical level with a focus on the Spanish classroom. It conceptualizes the dichotomy teaching-assessment of the Spanish language as a fundamental pedagogical enterprise. Specifically, this course explores some of the latest issues that have come of key importance over the last few years among the foreign/second language educators in the field of assessment and evaluation. Throughout the semester students will engage in a range of theoretical, pedagogical, and reflective activities that will enable them to not only understand the material at hand, but also apply it to their Spanish language teaching and assessment practices.

50:940:478 Spanish Grammar and Linguistics I (3) This course is intended to provide the student with a panoramic view of the linguistic patterns present in the Spanish language and their functions within the system. There are two main objectives: 1) a contrastive study of the Spanish and English grammatical systems; and 2) practical applications to Spanish language teaching, learning, and research. Students in this course will gain a more accurate perspective on the complexity of the internal and external factors that shape the Spanish language, be able to use and understand basic terminology, and develop the ability to do independent research.

50:940:491,492 Special Topics (3,3) A course in a selected topic at an advanced level and not offered in the regular curriculum. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

50:940:495,496 Honors Program in Spanish (3,3) Course for students working toward departmental honors in Spanish. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and the department chair.

50:940:497,498 Honors Program in Spanish (3,3) Course for students working toward departmental honors in Spanish.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and the department chair.

50:940:591 Independent Study Spanish (From 1-3) This course allows students to work closely with a professor in the graduate program on specific themes and issues.