An intensive language course which teaches the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing the language. This course also includes relevant cultural material.

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

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

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

Provides upper-level Spanish student advanced language and transcultural competency in issues pertaining to fields such as law, business, and medicine. Students develop field specific vocabulary as well as general grammar, reading, and conversational skills. Prerequisite: SPAN 210 or 220 or instructor approval

An overview of Spanish literature from late medieval period to 17th century. Prerequisite: SPAN 210, or SPAN 220, or consent of instructor

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

An overview of Spanish-language Latin-American literature from pre-Columbian times to the present. Prerequisite: SPAN 210, or SPAN 220, or consent of instructor

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

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

Using the study of comic and graphic narratives as a medium, this course focuses on the student’s ability to express themselves orally through in-depth conversations, discussions, and presentations. This course is designed to strengthen the student’s capacities to comprehend spoken Spanish and to express themselves in Spanish. The graphic narratives that this course explores are contemporary works written by Spanish authors. Prerequisite: SPAN 210, or SPAN 220, or consent of instructor

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

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. Prerequisite: SPAN 210, or SPAN 220, or consent of instructor.

This course studies how Mexican national identity is constructed and seen in literary and artistic works. Special attention is paid to how the indigenous past and questions of race and class are worked into the modern narrative. Prerequisite: SPAN 210, or SPAN 220, or consent of instructor

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

An introduction to major works and literary figures that have shaped the political and cultural landscape of Latin America. This course examines the way that a person's vision of social change has entered into political discourse and the role that vocation plays in that interaction. Prerequisites: SPAN 210, or SPAN 220, or consent of instructor

In this class students read a selection of Cervantes' most famous novellas, or what we now call short stories. Because Cervantes was considered the father of the modern European novel, we also read some extracts of his renowned novel Don Quixote, as well as one his plays. In order to understand Cervantes and his time we explore the history and society of the Spanish Golden Age. Prerequisites: SPAN 210, or SPAN 220, or consent of instructor

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

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

A study of the genre with particular emphasis on works of the 20th century. Prerequisite: SPAN 210, or SPAN 220, or consent of instructor

A study of 19th century literary and cultural movement in Spain (enlightenment, Romanticism, Realism, and Modernity). The course will focus on: the analysis of literary techniques and structures presented in the canonical works of the 19th century; the study of connecting links between plays, poetry, essays, novels and short stories; the exploration of historical, social and cultural ideas, attitudes, sensibilities and points of view that can be exemplified through the readings. Prerequisite: SPAN 210, or SPAN 220, or consent of instructor

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.

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

A survey of new literary trends in Iberoamerican literature, with an emphasis on popular genres, science fiction, and the historical novel. Attention is given to postmodernist concepts and literary production. Prerequisite: SPAN 210, or SPAN 220, or consent of instructor

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

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

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

This course examines literary and cultural productions of Hispanic peoples of the United States and how they present their hybrid identity. Readings include academic studies, literary and cultural theory, as well as primary texts. Diverse experiences are explored, including different immigrant populations. Questions of belonging and authenticity are paid special attention. Note: No prior experience with Spanish is necessary. The tutorial is taught in English, on texts in English translation. Depending upon demand, there may be the opportunity for one or more pairs to read, discuss, and write in Spanish. The course counts for the major/minor in Spanish if taken in Spanish. This course is open only to Murphy Scholars in Literature and Language. Prerequisite: SPAN 210, or SPAN 220, or consent of instructor

Students pursue in-depth exploration of a topic in Spanish literature. This 400-level course is taught largely in Spanish, when student proficiency warrants. The course, taught in one-hour weekly sessions, has a low faculty-to-student ratio (1:2 or 1:3) and stresses, writing, reading, peer critiquing, and oral presentation skills. It culminates in a group activity such as a field trip, student symposium, engaged-learning project, or gathering with other tutorial pairs. This course is open only to Murphy Scholars in Literature and Language. Prerequisite: SPAN 210, or SPAN 220, or consent of instructor