Fall 2025 Spanish

SPAN 101

Elementary Spanish I

4 hours. Extensive computer use required. Field work required. Class is taught in Spanish, at a level appropriate for the course; the main purpose is not grammar learning. Course includes: regular in-classroom interactions, substantial reading and listening tasks for homework, regular class presentations, and one exploratory visit to a Hispanic neighborhood in Chicago. One credit hour takes place online, plus homework. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate score on the department placement test.

SPAN 102

Elementary Spanish II

4 hours. Extensive computer use required. Field work required. Class is taught in Spanish, at a level appropriate for the course; the main purpose is not grammar learning. Course includes: regular in-classroom interactions, substantial reading and listening tasks for homework, regular class presentations, and one exploratory visit to a Hispanic neighborhood in Chicago. One credit hour takes place online, plus homework. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 101; or appropriate score on the department placement test.

SPAN 103

Intermediate Spanish I

4 hours. Extensive computer use required. Field work required. Class is taught in Spanish, at a level appropriate for the course; the main purpose is not grammar learning. Course includes: regular in-classroom interactions, substantial reading and listening tasks for homework, regular class presentations, and one exploratory visit to a Hispanic neighborhood in Chicago. One credit hour takes place online, plus homework. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102; or appropriate score on the department placement test.

SPAN 104

Intermediate Spanish II

4 hours. Extensive computer use required. Field work required. Class is taught in Spanish, at a level appropriate for the course; the main purpose is not grammar learning. Course includes: six 30-minute face-to-face interactions with native speakers of Spanish from Latin America and Spain via TalkAbroad; regular in-classroom interactions, substantial reading and listening tasks for homework; regular class presentations; and one exploratory visit to a Hispanic neighborhood in Chicago. One credit hour takes place online, plus homework. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 103; or appropriate score on the department placement test.

Blended - Online & Classroom

SPAN 113

Spanish for Heritage Speakers I

4 hours. Extensive computer use required. Class is taught entirely in Spanish. One credit hour takes place online, plus homework. Use of a computer and internet access is required. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate score on the department placement test or the equivalent AP or IB test score.

Blended - Online & Classroom

SPAN 114

Spanish for Heritage Speakers II

4 hours. Extensive computer use required. Class is taught entirely in Spanish. One credit hour takes place online, plus homework. Use of a computer and internet access is required. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate score on the department placement test; or the equivalent AP or IB test score; or successful completion of Spanish 113.

Blended - Online & Classroom

SPAN 192

Latin American Women Writers in Translation

3 hours. Same as GWS 192, and LALS 192. Taught in English. Extensive computer use required. Individual and Society, and World Cultures course.

SPAN 202

Spanish Grammar in Practice

3 hours. 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.

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; or consent of the instructor; completion of the university writing requirement.

SPAN 206

Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in SPAN 202.

SPAN 207

European Cinema

3 hours. Same as GER 207 and LCSL 207. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160. Creative Arts, and World Cultures course.

SPAN 210

Introduction to the Formal Analysis of Hispanic Texts

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in SPAN 202; and Credit or concurrent registration in SPAN 203 or Credit or concurrent registration in SPAN 204 and completion of the university writing requirement.

SPAN 212

Cultural and Literary Studies in Spain and/or Latin America

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above and Grade of C or better in SPAN 210. Departmental Approval Required To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion.

SPAN 221

Spanish for Health Personnel I

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in SPAN 202; and completion of the university writing requirement; or approval of the department. 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 226

Early Modern Spanish and Colonial Latin American Literature and Culture in Translation

3 hours. Taught in English. Prerequisite(s): Completion of the university writing requirement. Creative Arts, and World Cultures course.

SPAN 228

Translation/Interpreting for the Professions I: Medical and Business Spanish-English

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202 and sophmore standing or above; or consent of the instructor.

SPAN 302

Exploring Spanish Grammar

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in SPAN 202.

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 360

Study Abroad

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

SPAN 361

The Structure of Spanish

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in SPAN 206 or LING 150; and consent of the instructor; and sophomore standing or above.

SPAN 365

Meaning in Language

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in SPAN 206 or LING 150; and consent of the instructor; 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 210. Recommended background: Credit or concurrent registration in SPAN 212.

SPAN 380

Professional Development

1 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in SPAN 206. Senior standing or completion of at least two 300-400 level SPAN courses (excluding SPAN 320, 321, and 360) and approval of the department. 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 or SPAN 212; and consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

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 440

Theory and Methods in Teaching Heritage Speakers

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Course is taught online and internet/computer access is required. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above; and consent of the instructor. Recommended background: Credit or concurrent registration in SPAN 363 or Credit or concurrent registration in SPAN 448 or Credit or concurrent registration in SPAN 449.

SPAN 448

Foundations of Second Language Teaching

3 OR 4 hours. Same as FR 448 and GER 448. 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 500

Intensive Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics

4 hours. Previously listed as SPAN 401.

SPAN 505

Seminar in Spanish Theoretical and Descriptive Linguistics

4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 16 hours if topics vary. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.

SPAN 509

Spanish Phonology

4 hours. Previously listed as SPAN 404. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.

SPAN 522

Advanced Seminar on Hispanic Colonial and Postcolonial Letters and Culture

4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. May be taught in English or Spanish.

SPAN 556

Second Language Learning

4 hours. Same as LING 556. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.

SPAN 570

Seminar in Literary Theory and Criticism

4 hours. May be repeated only with consent of the instructor and for a maximum of 8 hours of credit.

SPAN 590

Preliminary Examination and Dissertation Prospectus Preparation

1 TO 16 hours.

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 599

Ph.D. Thesis Research

0 TO 16 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 31 hours. Prerequisite(s): Admission to candidacy for the doctoral degree and consent of director of graduate studies.