Spring 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.

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.

Blended - Online & Classroom

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.

Blended - Online & Classroom

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.

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. 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 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. UIC GE Creative Arts, and UIC GE World Cultures course.

SPAN 220

Spanish for Business and Law 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 in SPAN 204.

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 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.

SPAN 295

Latino Literary Studies

3 hours. Same as ENGL 295 and LALS 295. UIC GE Creative Arts, and UIC GE US Society course.

SPAN 302

Exploring Spanish Grammar

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

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 328

Advanced Translation/Interpreting for the Professions: II Medical, Legal & Business Spanish-English

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in SPAN 220 or Grade of C or better in SPAN 221 or Grade of C or better in SPAN 228; and sophomore standing or above; or consent of the instructor.

SPAN 360

Study Abroad

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

SPAN 367

Meaning and Context in Spanish

3 hours. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in SPAN 206.

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. Restricted to Teaching of Spanish or Spanish or Spanish-Economics major(s). Instructor Approval Required

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. 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 507

Seminar in Second Language Acquisition and Bilingualism

4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.

SPAN 510

Advanced Spanish Phonology

4 hours. Previously listed as SPAN 508.

SPAN 516

Hispanic Literatures and Forms of Political Community

4 hours. Restricted to Graduate College.

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 31 hours. Prerequisite(s): Admission to candidacy for the doctoral degree and consent of director of graduate studies.