NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

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Spanish

Location: 1722 UH; Phone: (312) 996-5218. Some 100-level courses in the Department of Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese will have combined-section final exams. See course information below for specific dates and times.

SPAN            101
         Elementary Spanish I
       4 hours.  Credit is not given for SPAN 101 if the student has credit for SPAN 110. For students who have never studied Spanish. See departmental Website for placement information. Use of a computer and internet access are required. This course requires students to complete approximately eight hours of online materials per week. A high-speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested.    
Blended - Online & Classroom

SPAN            102
         Elementary Spanish II
       4 hours.  Credit is not given for SPAN 102 if the student has credit for SPAN 110. For students who have never studied Spanish. See departmental website for placement information. Use of a computer and internet access are required. This course requires students to complete approximately eight hours of online materials per week. A high-speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 101 or the equivalent.    
Blended - Online & Classroom

SPAN            103
         Elementary Spanish III
       4 hours.  See departmental Website for placement information. Use of a computer and internet access required. This course requires students to complete approximately eight hours of online materials per week. A high-speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 or SPAN 110 and placement by the department.    During the fall and spring terms, combined section final exam will be held on Monday of finals week from 6 to 8 p.m.

SPAN            104
         Topics in Spanish Language and Culture
       4 hours.  See departmental website for placement information. Use of a computer and internet access are required. This course requires students to complete approximately eight hours of online materials per week. A high-speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 103 and appropriate score on the department placement test or placement by department.    

SPAN            113
         Spanish for Bilinguals I
       4 hours.  This is a blended-online and classroom course. Use of a computer and Internet access is required. A high-speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): Placement by the department.    To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture/Discussion and one Lab/Discussion.
Blended - Online & Classroom

SPAN            114
         Spanish for Bilinguals II
       4 hours.  This is a blended-online and classroom course. Use of a computer and Internet access is required. A high-speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 113 or placement by the department.    To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture/Discussion and one Lab/Discussion.

SPAN            192
         From the Convent to the Streets: Latin American Women Writers in Translation
       3 hours.  Same as GWS 192, and LALS 192. No credit toward any major or minor program in Spanish. Taught in English.   Individual and Society, and World Cultures course.  To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion.

SPAN            200
         Spanish Conversation and Basic Writing
       3 hours.  Not open to fluent Spanish speakers. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in SPAN 104.    

SPAN            202
         Spanish Grammar in Practice
       3 hours.  Previously listed as SPAN 305. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in SPAN 104 or Grade of C or better in SPAN 114; or appropriate score on the department placement test.    

SPAN            203
         Extensive Reading and Writing for Non-Native Speakers of Spanish
       3 hours.  Open only to non-native speakers of Spanish. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in SPAN 104; and Credit or concurrent registration in SPAN 202; and completion of the university writing requirement.   Approval Req - See Class Sched 

SPAN            204
         Extensive Reading and Writing for Heritage Speakers of Spanish
       3 hours.  Open only to heritage speakers of Spanish. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in SPAN 114; and Credit or concurrent registration in SPAN 202; and completion of the university writing requirement.   Approval Req - See Class Sched 

SPAN            206
         Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics
       4 hours.  Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in SPAN 202.    To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion.

SPAN            210
         Introduction to the Formal Analysis of Hispanic Texts
       3 hours.  Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in SPAN 203 or Credit or concurrent registration in SPAN 204; and completion of the university writing requirement.   Creative Arts, and World Cultures course.  

SPAN            212
         Cultural and Literary Studies in Spain and Latin America
       4 hours.  Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in SPAN 210; and completion of the university writing requirement and sophomore standing or above.    To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion.

SPAN            231
         Civilization and Culture of Latin America
       3 hours.  Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in SPAN 203 or Credit or concurrent registration in SPAN 204.   Past, and World Cultures course.  

SPAN            295
         Latino Literary Studies
       3 hours.  Same as ENGL 295 and LALS 295.   Creative Arts, and US Society course.  

SPAN            303
         Advanced Oral Presentation, Writing, and Analysis
       3 hours.  Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in SPAN 203 or Grade of C or better in SPAN 204; and completion of the university writing requirement.    

SPAN            321
         Spanish for Health Personnel II
       3 hours.  Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in SPAN 221; and sophomore standing or above. Recommended background: Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in SPAN 203 or Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in SPAN 204.    

SPAN            360
         Study Abroad
       0 TO 18 hours.  May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Department. Recommended background: SPAN 104 or SPAN 114.    

SPAN            362
         Sounds of Spanish
       3 hours.  Previously listed as SPAN 205. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in SPAN 206; and sophomore standing or above.    

SPAN            364
         Acquisition of Spanish
       3 hours.      

SPAN            376
         Topics in Politics, the Economy, and Law in Hispanic Culture
       3 hours.  May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours, if topics vary, and with consent of the instructor. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in SPAN 212; and completion of the university writing requirement; and sophomore standing or above.    

SPAN            378
         Topics in Hispanic Cultural and Media Studies
       3 hours.  May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours, if topics vary, and with consent of the instructor. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in SPAN 212; and completion of the university writing requirement; and sophomore standing or above.    

SPAN            380
         Professional Development
       0 hours.  Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in SPAN 206 and Grade of C or better in SPAN 212. Open only to seniors; or approval of the department with the completion of at least two 300- and/or 400-level Spanish courses excluding SPAN 320, SPAN 321, and SPAN 360.   Advisor Approval Required 

SPAN            399
         Independent Study
       1 TO 3 hours.  May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Students may register for more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 206 and 212; and consent of the instructor. Restricted to Teaching of Spanish or Spanish or Spanish-Economics major(s).   Instructor Approval Required 

SPAN            403
         Advanced Spanish Syntax
       3 OR 4 hours.  3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 402 or consent of the instructor.    

SPAN            411
         Topics in Medieval and Early Modern Spanish Literature and Culture
       3 OR 4 hours.  3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated if topics vary. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above. Completion of two 300-level courses in Spanish literature; or consent of the instructor.    

SPAN            422
         Topics in 20th and 21st Century Spanish Literature and Culture
       3 OR 4 hours.  3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated if topics vary. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above and completion of two 300-level courses in Spanish literature; or consent of the instructor.    

SPAN            434
         Topics in Latin American Letters from Modernismo to the Early 1970's
       3 OR 4 hours.  3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated if topics vary. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above and completion of two 300-level courses in Spanish literature; or consent of the instructor.    

SPAN            449
         Teaching Second Language Literacy and Cultural Awareness
       3 OR 4 hours.  Same as FR 449, and GER 449. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Taught in English. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above; and consent of the instructor and three courses at the 200 and 300 levels. Restricted to Teaching of French or Teaching of German or Teaching of Spanish major(s).   Instructor Approval Required 

SPAN            451
         Educational Practice with Seminar I
       6 hours.  Prerequisite(s): Good academic standing in a teacher education program, completion of 100 clock hours of pre-student-teaching field experiences, and approval of the department.    To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture-Discussion and one Practice.

SPAN            452
         Educational Practice with Seminar II
       6 hours.  Prerequisite(s): Good academic standing in a teacher education program, completion of 100 clock hours of pre-student-teaching field experiences, credit or concurrent registration in SPAN 451, and approval of the department.    To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Conference and one Practice.

SPAN            535
         Concepts and Methodologies in Hispanic Literary and Cultural Studies
       4 hours.  May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 407 or consent of the instructor.    

SPAN            557
         Theories in Second Language Acquisition
       4 hours.  Taught in English. Prerequisite(s): LING 556 or SPAN 556; or consent of the instructor.    

SPAN            590
         Preliminary Examination and Dissertation Prospectus Preparation
       1 TO 16 hours.      

SPAN            594
         Special Topics in Hispanic Studies
       4 hours.  May be repeated to a maximum of 16 hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.    

SPAN            596
         Independent Study
       1 TO 4 hours.  May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.    

SPAN            598
         M.A. Thesis Research
       0 TO 16 hours.  Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the graduate committee.   Instructor Approval Required 

SPAN            599
         Ph.D. Thesis Research
       0 TO 16 hours.  Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 24 hours. Prerequisite(s): Admission to candidacy for the doctoral degree and consent of director of graduate studies.