.:Spanish Curriculum:.
- SPAN 275: Spanish Skills Review
- SPAN 313: Spanish Composition and either
SPAN 314: Spanish Conversation or
SPAN 328: Spanish Language Study Abroad or
SPAN 312: Spanish as a Heritage Language (required of heritage/near-native speakers)
-or-
SPAN 350: Intensive Composition and Conversation
- SPAN 320: Introduction to the Study of Hispanic Literature
- One course selected from:
SPAN 322 Civilization and culture of Spain I or
SPAN 323 Civilization and culture of Spain II or
SPAN 326 Latin-American Civilization and Culture I or
SPAN 327 Latin-American Civilization and Culture II or
SPAN 329 Current Issues in Spain or the Spanish-Speaking World
- SPAN 344 Advanced Grammar and Lexicon
- Two courses selected from:
SPAN 361: Survey of Spanish Literature I or
SPAN 362: Survey of Spanish Literature II or
SPAN 371: Survey of Spanish American Literature I or
SPAN 372: Survey of Spanish American Literature II
- SPAN 381: Introduction to Spanish Linguistics
- Three courses at the 400 level including at least one in literature and one in linguistics.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN SPANISH (Fall 2007)
(18 hours)
At least nine hours in the minor at the 200 level or above must be earned at the College of Charleston.
- SPAN 275: Spanish Skills Review
- SPAN 313: Spanish Composition and either
SPAN 314: Spanish Conversation or
SPAN 312: Spanish as a Heritage Language (required for heritage/near-native speakers) or
SPAN 328: Spanish Language Study Abroad -or-
SPAN 350: Intensive Conversation and Composition
- Any two of the following:
SPAN 322 Civilization and culture of Spain I or
SPAN 323 Civilization and culture of Spain II or
SPAN 326 Latin-American Civilization and Culture I or
SPAN 327 Latin-American Civilization and Culture II or
SPAN 329 Current Issues in Spain or the Spanish-Speaking World
- Any one course in Spanish at the 300/400 level
General Course Descriptions
SPAN 101, 102, 201: Beginning Spanish I, II, and III (3 each)
A three-course sequence. Introduction to the fundamental structures of Spanish with emphasis on acquisition of the basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Prerequisites: Placement: Entering students with 0-1 year of high school Spanish or current students with no prior Spanish study will be placed in SPAN 101.
SPAN 101-C, 102-C, 201-C: Beginning Spanish I, II, and III Conversation Supplement (1 each)
A one-hour weekly session for intensive listening-speaking practice in Spanish utilizing vocabulary and grammatical structure
presented in the corresponding basic course.
Co-requisite: SPAN 101, 102, 201, respectively
NOTE: A "C" course may be taken only in conjunction with the basic sequence course in which the student is currently
enrolled or in conjunction with the corresponding intensive language course (150). Credit may not be applied to fulfill
the language requirement nor may it count towards the major.
SPAN 190, 200: Elementary Spanish I and II (3 each)
Two course sequence. Designed for students with some prior experience with Spanish, this course aims at building on that foundation, with emphasis on acquisition of the basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Prerequisites: Placement: entering students with 2-3 years of high school Spanish will be placed in SPAN 190.
SPAN 190-C, 200-C: Elementary Spanish I and II Conversation Supplement (1)
A one-hour weekly session for intensive listening-speaking practice in Spanish utilizing vocabulary and grammatical
structure presented in the corresponding basic course.
Co-requisite: SPAN 190, 200, respectively.
NOTE: A "C" course may be taken only in conjunction with the basic sequence course in which the student is currently
enrolled or in conjunction with the corresponding intensive language course (150). Credit may not be applied to fulfill
the language requirement nor may it count towards the major.
SPAN 202: Intermediate Spanish (3)
Develops a basic proficiency in Spanish and familiarity with Hispanic culture through practice in the use of the basic
language skills and acquisition of vocabulary.
Prerequisite: SPAN 200; or SPAN 201; or Placement: entering students with 3 years of high school Spanish and a grade of A in their last class, and those with 4 years of high school Spanish will be placed in SPAN 202.
SPAN 202-C: Intermediate Spanish Conversation Supplement (1)
Optional one-hour weekly sessions for intensive listening-speaking practice in Spanish utilizing vocabulary and
grammatical structure presented in a corresponding basic course.
Co-requisite: SPAN 202.
NOTE: A "C" course may be taken only in conjunction with the basic sequence course in which the student is currently
enrolled or in conjunction with the corresponding intensive language course (150). Credit may not be applied to fulfill
the language requirement nor may it count towards the major.
SPAN 275: Spanish Skills Review (3)
Fundamental review and focus on the listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills necessary to perform in upper level
Spanish courses.
Prerequisite: SPAN 202; or Placement: entering students with 5 years of high school Spanish will be placed in SPAN 275.
SPAN 312: Spanish as a Heritage Language (3)
Addresses the specific needs of U.S. Hispanics who were raised with Spanish-language contact at home, but have no
formal education in Spanish. Emphasis is on reading and writing standard Spanish, and dialectal variations found throughout
the Spanish-speaking world, including the United States.
Prerequisites: Placement or strong spoken language background acquired at home, or permission of the instructor.
SPAN 312 replaces SPAN 314 in the major and the minor.
SPAN 313: Spanish Composition (3)
Intensive language practice. Emphasis on the development of writing skills focusing on comparison and contrast,
expository writing, and argumentation. Reading selections and class activities will focus on developing grammar, vocabulary,
and the use of idiomatic expressions.
Prerequisites: SPAN 275; or permission of the instructor.
SPAN 314: Spanish Conversation (3)
Emphasis on the improvement of pronunciation and conversation skills, while developing vocabulary and reviewing grammar. Conversation topics will include a wide range of situations, themes, and readings.
Prerequisites: SPAN 202 or 250, or placement; 323; or permission of the instructor.
SPAN 315: Special Assignment Abroad (3)
An internship or other experiential learning project designed to enhance command of Spanish in a Spanish-speaking environment. Assignment to be undertaken and nature of its evaluation to be determined in consultation with the instructor or department chair.
SPAN 316: Applied Spanish (3)
A study of Spanish language as relevant to various career areas, such as Spanish for business, medical personnel, law enforcement. Course content will vary from semester to semester and will focus on only one area per semester.
Prerequisites: SPAN 202, 250; 313; or permission of the instructor.
Note: SPAN 316 may be taken only once for credit in the Spanish Major or toward the total hour requirement for graduation.
SPAN 317: Introduction to Spanish for Business (3)
A course to develop communicative skills for doing business in a Spanish-speaking environment. Focus is on practical applications of Spanish to business, including individual and group projects on simulated real-life situations; reading and translating authentic commercial documents; writing business correspondence; the use of e-mail and the Internet in business; and cross-cultural awareness of the Hispanic business world.
Prerequisites: SPAN 313, 314 or 312 or 328, or 350 or permission of the instructor.
SPAN 318: Spanish for International Business (3)
An introduction to the vocabulary, style, and conceptual framework for dealing with speakers of Spanish in international business. Topics include: organization of corporations in Latin America and Spain, corporate finance and the banking system, marketing, import/export firms, the role of government and the informal market in Spanish-speaking countries, and cultural matters related to commerce in the Hispanic world.
Prerequisites: SPAN 313, 314 or 312 or 328, or 350 or permission of the instructor.
SPAN 320: Introduction to Hispanic Literature (3)
A preparatory course for students intending to pursue studies in Hispanic literature. Selected readings will provide the basis for stylistic and textual analysis and understanding of the structure of literary works. The historical development of genres and the technical vocabulary necessary for critical analysis also will be included.
Prerequisites: Completion of SPAN 313, 314, 350, or permission of the instructor.
Note: This course is a prerequisite for Spanish and Spanish American 300-and 400-level literature courses.
SPAN 322: Civilization and Culture of Spain I (3)
The course is designed to provide an overview and understanding of the culture and heritage of Spain from the prehistory of the Iberian Peninsula to the eighteenth century. This is achieved through a study of the history, geography, arts, attitudes, and customs. Readings, films and documentaries, class discussion and written assignments will relate to chapter themes.
Prerequisites: SPAN 313 and 314, or 350; or permission of the instructor.
SPAN 323: Civilization and Culture of Spain II (3)
The course is designed to provide a greater understanding of the culture and heritage of Spain from the Napoleonic invasion to the present. This is achieved through a study of the history, geography, arts, attitudes, and customs. Readings, films and documentaries, class discussion and written assignments will relate to chapter themes.
Prerequisites: SPAN 313, 314, or 350; or permission of instructor.
SPAN 326: Latin American Civilization and Culture I (3)
A study of the social and cultural expressions of Latin America from the pre-Columbian era through the early 19th Century, including the independence movements of Brazil, as well as all of Spanish America.
Prerequisites: SPAN 313, 314, or 350; or permission of instructor.
SPAN 327: Latin American Civilization and Culture II (3)
A study of the cultural development of Latin America from the middle of the 19th Century, including the formation of the new Latin-American republics to the most important historical and cultural events of the 20th Century. This is achieved through the study of history, geography, art, attitudes, and customs.
Prerequisites: SPAN 313, 314, or 350; or permission of instructor.
SPAN 328: Spanish Language Study Abroad (3)
Designed to develop confidence in communicative skills and greater facility in dealing with ideas in Spanish through study in a Spanish-speaking country.
Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or 250 or permission of the instructor.
NOTE: Local resources of the foreign country will be used. Students can take this course to sadisfy the SPAN 313 or 314 requirements
SPAN 329: Current Issues in Spain or the Spanish-Speaking World (3)
A study of the most important current political, ocio-economic, and cultural issues in the country visited. Information from the communications media (newspaper, magazines, TV, etc.) will be used and discussed whenever possible.
Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or 250 or permission of the instructor.
SPAN 330: Collateral Study (1-3)
Individually supervised course of reading in Spanish and in the subject area of a concurrent course offered by another department. The nature and extent of readings will be determined in consultation among student, instructor of the primary subject-matter course, and the language instructor who will supervise and evaluate the student's linguistic performance. A collateral study course may be repeated up to maximum of six credit hours in conjunction with other primary courses.
SPAN 344: Advanced Grammar and Lexicon (3)
The course is designed to improve the understanding of grammatical concepts and the application of rules to prepare students for advanced-level sentence and discourse structures. It also addresses problematic lexical issues.
Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or 250 or permission of the instructor.
SPAN 350: Intensive Conversation and Composition (6)
Equivalent to SPAN 313-314. Aims to develop functional fluency in written and spoken Spanish by review of grammatical structures, discussion of selected readings, guided composition, and a variety of topics designed for guided oral practice.
Prerequisites: Placement; SPAN 202 or 250 and a "B" average in previous Spanish courses; or permission of the instructor.
Note: This course covers the material of SPAN 313-314 in one semester. Classes meet five times a week, for a total of six hours of instruction. Having completed SPAN 313 or 314, students may not take SPAN 350 for credit; conversely, students who complete SPAN 350 may not receive credit for SPAN 313 or 314.
SPAN 361: Survey of Spanish Literature I (3)
Spanish literature studied from the origins of lyric and epic poetry through the Golden Age.
Prerequisite: SPAN 320 or permission of the instructor.
SPAN 362: Survey of Spanish Literature II (3)
A continuation of SPAN 361, from the beginning of the Bourbon reign through contemporary movements.Prerequisite: SPAN 320 or permission of the instructor.
SPAN 371: Survey of Spanish American Literature I (3)
A study of the literature of Spanish America from pre-Columbian era to Modernism.
Prerequisite: SPAN 320 or permission of the instructor.
SPAN 372: Survey of Spanish American Literature II (3)
Spanish American literature from Modernism through contemporay movements.
Prerequisite: SPAN 320 or permission of the instructor.
SPAN 381: Introduction to Spanish Linguistics (3)
An overview of the study of Spanish linguistics, designed to provide a framework for advanced language studies. Content areas include: Language change and variation; the spanish sound system; spanish morphology, semantics and syntax; and applied Spanish linguistics.
Prerequisites: SPAN 313, 314 or 350 or permission of the instructor.
SPAN 382: Speaking Strategies (3)
Intensive practice of spoken Spanish, with emphasis on the development of linguistic functions and discourse strategies consistent with Intermediate Mid or higher in the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. Practice with paired interactions, role-plays, discussions, and debates.
Prerequisites: SPAN 313, 314 or 312 or 328, or 350 or permission of the instructor.
SPAN 390: Special Topics (3)
Intensive study of a particular subject or theme (Specific topics will be listed in the Schedule of Courses when offered; e.g. Studies in Spanish Film and Literature).
SPAN 400: Service Learning (1-3)
Learning through active service experiences in Spanish-speaking communities in the greater Charleston area, the United States, or abroad with academic analysis and reflection. It enhances what is taught by extending the learning beyond the classroom and linking the concrete to the abstract. It helps to further develop Spanish communicative competence through authentic communication and negotiation of meaning. Registration and approval of proposal must be done before conduction service learning component.
Prerequisites: SPAN 313 and either SPAN 314, 312, or 328; at least two courses at the 300 or 400 level; interview with instructor.
SPAN 401: Internship (1-4)
Practical applications for the integration of research and language skills in work or service areas related to Hispanic Studies, domestic or international. Students identify internship programs or sites; faculty supervisor identifies learning objectives. Course involves designated work at internship site, readings, discussions, and a final project.
Prerequistes: Declared Spanish major or minor; SPAN 313 and either 314, 312 or 328; at least two additional courses at the 300- or 400- level; acceptance to an internship program or site; interview with and approval of the instructor.
SPAN 443: Morphology and Syntax (3)
The course is designed to provide a framework for advanced language studies. Traditional and generative grammar will be discussed and basic tools of analysis such as phrase-structure tress and explicit prose versions of rules for translating and making more precise descriptions of Spanish grammar will be used.
SPAN 445: Phonetics and Advanced Language Studies (3)
An introduction to the sound system of Spanish, designed to provide intensive practice in pronunciation, and presentation of other special topics in linguistics such as dialectology or history of the Spanish language.
Prerequisites: SPAN 381 or permission of the instructor.
SPAN 446: History of the Spanish Language (3)
The history of the Spanish language from Latin to modern Peninsular and Latin American Spanish. Content will focus on phonological, morphological, and syntactic development and will include an examination of the major dialects currently spoken.
Prerequisites: SPAN 381 or permission of the instructor.
SPAN 447: Spanish Dialectology (3)
A study of the different regional and social dialects of the Hispanic world. Topics will focus on the linguistic influences and change in the Spanish of Spain, Latin America, and the United States. The issues addressed will include phonological, morphological, syntactic, and semantic variation in regional and social dialects.
Prerequistes: Declared Spanish major or minor; SPAN 313 and either 314, 312 or 328; at least two additional courses at the 300- or 400- level; acceptance to an internship program or site; interview with and approval of the instructor.
SPAN 448: Spanish Sociolinguistics (3)
A study of the social issues related to the Spanish language. Topics will include language attitudes, speech patters, discourse analysis, bilingualism, and language change in Spain, Latin America, and the United States.
Prerequisites: SPAN 381 or permission of the instructor.
SPAN 451: 18th-19th Century Spanish Literature (3)
Reading and discussion of selected works in one or more of the following genres: poetry, prose, and theatre. Writers such as Feijóo, Espronceda, El Duque de Rivas, Larra, Zorrilla, Galdós, and Pardo Bazán may be included.
Prerequisites: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course or permission of the instructor.
SPAN 452: 20th Century Spanish Literature (3)
A study of the major works of Spanish literature in the 20th century from the Generation of 1898 to the most important contemporary writers, including authors such as Unamuno, Baroja, García Lorca, Buero Vallejo, Goytisolo, and Marsé.
Prerequisites: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course, or permission of the instructor.
SPAN 453: Don Quijote de la Mancha (3)
A thematic and textual study of Cervantes' masterpiece. Romances of chivalry and epic or humorous poems that influenced Cervantes (such as Amadís, Orlando Furioso and El entremés de los romances) will be examined. Selected traditional and modern critical approaches to this novel will be analyzed.
Prerequisites: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course, or permission of the instructor.
SPAN 454: Contemporary Spanish American Poetry (3)
Reading and critical analysis of selected Spanish American poetry from Modernism to the contemporary period. Poets such as Darío, Mistral, Vallejo, Parra, Neruda, and Octavio Paz will be studied.
Prerequisites: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course, or permission of the instructor.
SPAN 455: Contemporary Spanish American Fiction (3)
An intensive reading and critical analysis of the novels and short stories of the most important 20th century Latin American writers. Consideration will be given to Borges Cortázar, Rulfo, Fuentes, and García Márquez among others.
Prerequisites: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course, or permission of the instructor.
SPAN 456: Contemporary Spanish American Theater (3)
Reading and discussion of selected works of Spanish American playwrights of the 20th century. Consideration will be given to authors such as Florencio Sánchez, Rodolfo Usigli, Xavier Villaurrutia, René Marqués, Egon Wolff, Griselda Gambaro, Emilio Carballido, and Isadora Aguirre.
Prerequisites: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course, or permission of the instructor.
SPAN 457: Early-Colonial Spanish-American Texts (3)
A critical analysis of representative texts produced in the territory conquered by the Spaniards between 1492 and 1775. The diverse experiences, interests and concerns of the various sectors of colonial society and the means chosen to express them will be examined and discussed.
Prerequisites: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course, or permission of the instructor.
SPAN 458: Contemporary Hispanic-Caribbean Theater (3)
This course will focus on reading and discussions of representative works from Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. It will be structured around topics such as: family, racial and social issues, as well as the portrayal of Afri-Caribbean religion, gender and pop-cultural manifestations.
Prerequisites: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course, or permission of the instructor.
SPAN 459: Chicano/a Literature (3)
A study of the major literary works of Chicano/a authors beginning in the 1960's to the present. It is structured around topics such as: identity, racial and social issues, culture, gender as well as a study of the Chicano/a experience. Consideration is given to Rivera, Cisneros, Valdez, and Burciaga among others.
Prerequisites: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course, or permission of the instructor.
SPAN 473: The Golden Age (3)
A study of the theatre, poetry, and novel of the age of Lope de Vega, Calderón de la Barca, and Miguel de Cervantes. Content may include such masterworks as Don Quijote de la Mancha; La vida es sueño; EL burlador de Sevilla; and the poetry of Garcilaso de la Vega, Fray Luis de León, Luis de Góngora, and Francisco de Quevedo.
Prerequisites: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course, or permission of the instructor.
SPAN 474: Contemporary Spanish Theater (3)
The study of developments in Spanish theater in the twentieth century focusing on a reading and critical analysis of selected works of major playwrights. Words of Benavente, Valle-Inclán, García Lorca, Buero Vallejo, Sastre, Olmo, Rodríguez Buded, Martín Recuerda, José Ruibal, and Rodríguez Mendez may be included.
Prerequisites: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course, or permission of the instructor.
SPAN 475: Medieval Literature of the Iberian Penninsula (3)
This course re-evaluates the literature of the Iberian Middle Ages in light of a new interpretation of the "Renaissance" as a continuation of many tendencies already present in medieval European literature. A consideration of origins of medieval works and of medieval "Renaissances" are studied through this new approach.
Prerequisites: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course, or permission of the instructor.
SPAN 490: Seminar: Special Topics in Hispanic Literature (3)
Intensive studies focused on a particular writer, generation of writers, or on literary themes and designed to broaden the offerings in literature courses.
Prerequisites: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course, or permission of the instructor.
SPAN 491: Special Topics in Languages Studies (3)
Intensive studies designed to investigate more fully linguistic topics or other subjects related to the study of the Spanish language.
Prerequisites: SPAN 350 or 313-314; 444, 445 or 446; or permission of the instructor.
SPAN 496: Directed Reading (1-3)
Individually supervised readings in Spanish, agreed upon in consultation with the instructor. Credit hours assigned will be determined by nature and extent of the reading.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
SPAN 498: Independent Study (1-3)
Research on a problem-topic to be defined by the individual student in consultation with the instructor in the department who will guide the work and determine the credit-hours to be assigned.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
SPAN 499: Bachelor's Essay (6)
A year-long research and writing project done during the senior year under close supervision of a tutor from the department. The student must take the initiative in seeking a tutor to help in both the design and supervision of the project. A project proposal must be submitted in writing and approved by the department prior to registration for the course.
