Fall 2026 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.

Blended - Online & Classroom

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.

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.

SPAN 192

Latin American Women Writers in Translation

3 hours. Same as GWS 192, and LALS 192. Taught in English. Extensive computer use required. UIC GE Individual and Society, and UIC GE 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 MOVI 207. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160. UIC GE Creative Arts, and UIC GE 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 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 225

Spanish and Latin American Culture through Literature and Film

3 hours. Same as MOVI 225. Taught in English. Two hours per week to view films. Prerequisite(s): Completion of the university writing requirement. UIC GE World Cultures course. To be properly enrolled, students must register for one Lecture/Discussion and one Lab.

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 278

Latin American/Latino Film Studies

4 hours. Same as LALS 278 and MOVI 278. Taught in English. Includes a film screening component. UIC GE Creative Arts, and UIC GE World Cultures course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture-Discussion and one Discussion.

SPAN 285

Zombies, Plagues, and Other Pandemics in Literature and Visual Media

3 hours. Meets 19-Oct-26 - 04-Dec-26. Same as ITAL 285 and LCSL 285. Taught in English. Extensive computer use required. UIC GE Individual and Society, and UIC GE World Cultures course.

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 320

Spanish for Business and Law II

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in SPAN 220; and completion of the university writing requirement; 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 or LING 150; and consent of the instructor; and sophomore standing or above.

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 409

Semantics and Pragmatics in Spanish

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 365 or SPAN 401; 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 501

Introduction to Literary Analysis and Criticism for Teachers of Spanish

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Recommended background: Coursework in literature and/or education, or experience teaching Spanish. Recommended background: Coursework in literature and/or education, or experience teaching Spanish.

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 511

Spanish Syntax

4 hours. Previously listed as SPAN 402.

SPAN 515

Advanced Seminar in Medieval and Early Modern Spanish Literature and Culture

4 hours. May be repeated up to 1 time(s). May be taught in English or Spanish. Recommended background: Credit or concurrent registration in SPAN 409 and SPAN 411.

SPAN 523

Advanced Seminar on Postmodern Latin American Literature, Film and Culture

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

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 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.