Major in Spanish
9 courses above the basic sequence distributed as follows:
- SPAN 310
Survey of Spanish Literature to 1800
- SPAN 320
Survey of Spanish Literature since 1800
- SPAN 330
Survey of Latin-American Literature
- 6 electives including:
Any course at the 300 level or above
SPAN 210
Conversation and Composition
or SPAN 220
Advanced Grammar and Composition
, but not both
Note(s):
The department encourages all students to have a study-abroad experience. Some things to remember include that, for a major and a minor, at least half of the courses taken to fulfill those requirements must be taken in residence. Courses taken abroad that will transfer as SPAN courses have to be based on literary texts. If a student hasn't taken SPAN 210/220 at Hendrix, a course in conversation could transfer as an equivalent. Courses taken in Spanish but in other disciplines transfer as courses in those disciplines and do not count towards a Spanish major or minor.
Senior Capstone Experience
The Senior Capstone Experience for the Spanish major is a comprehensive examination based on coursework in the major and on courses taken abroad, if applicable. The format of the written examination may vary from question to question, but the test will consist of five parts, and should not exceed three hours in length. The grade for the Senior Capstone Experience is based on the examination.
Minor in Spanish
5 courses above the basic sequence which may include:
- SPAN 210
Conversation and Composition
or
SPAN 220
Advanced Grammar and Composition
, but not both - Any class at the 300 level or above
Program Course Listings
The courses for this program are organized into the following categories:
SPAN 110
Fundamentals of Spanish I
An intensive language course which teaches the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing the language. This course also includes relevant cultural material.
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SPAN 120
Fundamentals of Spanish II
Continues the development of the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This course also serves as a brief introduction to the study of culture and literature. Prerequisite: SPAN 110, its equivalent, or credit by examination.
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Language LA
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SPAN 210
Conversation and Composition-WII
This course further develops language skills and introduces students to textual analysis and literary composition. Students who have already taken a 300-level course or higher in Spanish, are not to enroll in this course except by consent of instructor. Prerequisite: SPAN 120, its equivalent, or credit by examination
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SPAN 220
Adv Grammar & Composition-WII
A study of advanced grammar and syntax. Open to students who have completed the basic sequence, this course further develops knowledge of grammar and writing skills. Students who have already taken a 300-level course or higher in Spanish are not to enroll in this course except by consent of instructor. Prerequisite: SPAN 120, its equivalent, or credit by examination
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SPAN M31
The Rules for Love in Lat Am Lit.
A course designed to allow students to explore and study the ways contemporary novels portray the complex negotiation between the individual and the social expectations that surround dating, sex and love. Cross-Listed: LITR M31
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SPAN 310
Survey Spanish Literature to 1800
An overview of Spanish literature from the Cid through the poets and dramatists of the Golden Age.Prerequisite: SPAN 200 or SPAN 300 or consent of instructor.
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SPAN 200 or SPAN 300 or consent of instructor. |
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Literary Studies LS
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SPAN 320
Surv Spanish Lit sn 1800-WII
An overview of Spanish literature from the neoclassic movement of the 18th century to contemporary works. Prerequisite: SPAN 210, or SPAN 220, or consent of instructor
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SPAN 210, or SPAN 220, or consent of instructor |
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Literary Studies LS
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SPAN 330
Survey of Latin American Literature
An overview of Spanish-language Latin-American literature from pre-Columbian times to the present. Prerequisite: SPAN 200 or consent of instructor.
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SPAN 200 or consent of instructor. |
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Literary Studies LS
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SPAN 335
Latin American Poetry
A study of the most recognized figures in Latin American poetry. Special attention will be given to works produced by women and working-class poets. Prerequisite: SPAN 210, or SPAN 220, or consent of instructor
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SPAN 210, or SPAN 220, or consent of instructor |
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Literary Studies LS
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Writing Level 2 W2
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SPAN 340
Modernism & Vanguardism
A study of the Iberoamerican literature of the late 19th and first half of the 20th century. The course includes the study of figures such as Ruben Dario, Jose Mari, Antonio Machado, Federico Garcia Lorca, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Pablo Neruda, etc. Prerequisite: SPAN 210, or SPAN 220, or consent of instructor
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SPAN 210, or SPAN 220, or consent of instructor |
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Literary Studies LS
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Writing Level 2 W2
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SPAN 350
Latin American Essay
An overview of the history and evolution of Latin American thought through fundamental essays that focus on the political positions, ideologies, identity, economic programs, and philosophical perspectives of great essayists of Spanish letters. Prerequisite: SPAN 210, or SPAN 220, or consent of instructor
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SPAN 210, or SPAN 220, or consent of instructor |
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Literary Studies LS
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Writing Level 2 W2
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SPAN 351
Survey of Cuban Literature-WII
The course studies relevant Cuban authors of different aesthetic periods, giving emphasis to modernism, the Latin American boom literature and postmodernism. The work of authors such as Heredia, Martí, Carpentier, Arenas and Pedro Juan Gutiérrez, produced in and out of Cuba, are studied in depth.
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Literary Studies LS
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Writing Level 2 W2
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SPAN 360
Queer Literature In Spain
This course explores peninsular Spanish literary production of topics related to queer and gay during the 20th and 21st centuries in Spain. Objectives include acquisition of broad knowledge about LGBTQ works and authors, recognition of the diversity in style and topics of this literary production, and an understanding of the evolution of Spanish gay literature from the early 20th century to the present. Genres treated include novels, essays, poetry and short stories. Prerequisite: SPAN 210, or SPAN 220, or consent of instructor
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Literary Studies LS
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SPAN 370
Love in Modern Short Story
In this course we read contemporary peninsular short stories that deal with love in its various forms, including familial love, romance, sexual and erotic relationships. We examine previously ignored topics in Spanish literature including domestic violence, fetishism and the use of new technologies in personal relationships. Special attention is paid to issues of gender when reading authors such as Lucia Etxebarria, Espido Freire and Jasone Osoro. Some Spanish translations from Galician and Basque—other official languages of Spain—are also treated. Prerequisite: SPAN 210, or SPAN 220, or consent of instructor
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Literary Studies LS
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SPAN 390
Topics in Spanish
A topics course on the Spanish language. This course can be repeated for additional credits as long as the section topics are different. Consult the online course schedule for information about the topics currently scheduled to be taught. Cross-listed as LITR 390. Prerequisite: SPAN 210, or SPAN 220, or consent of instructor
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SPAN 410
Latin American Short Story
A study of the genre with particular emphasis on works of the 20th century. Prerequisite: SPAN 210, or SPAN 220, or consent of instructor
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SPAN 210, or SPAN 220, or consent of instructor |
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Literary Studies LS
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Writing Level 2 W2
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SPAN 430
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SPAN 450
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SPAN 460
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SPAN 473
The Conquest of America
A study of the conquest and colonization of Latin America as portrayed by historical and literary texts. Indigenous accounts and the chronicles of conquistadors such as Columbus and Cortés are studied. Theoretical interpretive texts by Tzetvan Todorov and Beatriz Pastor Bodmer are also studied.
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Historical Perspectives HP
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SPAN 474
Indigenous Representations Latin Am
An examination of the influence that the indigenous populations, past and present, have had on contemporary works from Latin America. Works studied may include texts by Arguedas or Asturias, who both show indigenous influence in their narrative style, or works by Castellanos or Vargas Llosa, who both deal with the treatment of the indigenous and their beliefs. Prerequisite: SPAN 210, or SPAN 220, or consent of instructor
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SPAN 210, or SPAN 220, or consent of instructor |
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Literary Studies LS
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Writing Level 2 W2
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SPAN 475
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SPAN 480
New Trends-WII
A survey of new literary trends in Iberoamerican literature, with an emphasis on popular genres, science fiction and the historical novel. Attention will be given to postmodernist concepts and literary production.
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Literary Studies LS
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Writing Level 2 W2
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SPAN 485
Gender & Power in Latin Amer Novel
A course geared toward the reading of novels that have captured international attention and deal with questions of gender, socioeconomic classes, and power. Authors studied may include Gabriel García Márquez and Isabel Allende. Prerequisite: SPAN 210, or SPAN 220, or consent of instructor
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Literary Studies LS
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SPAN 488
Echoes of the Spanish Civil War
This course studies the Spanish Civil War using films and texts set during this period. We study not only what happened in Spain from 1936-1939, but also the circumstances that led to the war and the long-term consequences of this conflict. Historical information from before, during and after the war as well as the ideologies of both sides as expressed in songs, anthems and propaganda are examined. Reading may be done in translation for LITR credit. Cross-listed as LITR 488. Prerequisite: SPAN 210, or SPAN 220, or consent of instructor
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SPAN 210, or SPAN 220, or consent of instructor |
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Historical Perspectives HP
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Literary Studies LS
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Writing Level 2 W2
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SPAN 490
Special Topics: Spanish
An intensive topics course on a selected topic or author. This course can be repeated for additional credits as long as the section topics are different. Consult the online course schedule for information about the topics currently scheduled to be taught. Prerequisite: SPAN 210, or SPAN 220, or consent of instructor
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