Summer 2025 Spanish

SPAN 101

Elementary Spanish I

4 hours. Meets 19-May-25 - 13-Jun-25. 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. Instructor Approval Required

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 114

Spanish for Heritage Speakers II

4 hours. Meets 16-Jun-25 - 08-Aug-25. 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 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. Instructor Approval Required

SPAN 203

Extensive Reading and Writing for Non-Native Speakers of Spanish

3 hours. Meets 19-May-25 - 08-Aug-25. 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. Instructor Approval Required

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. Instructor Approval Required

SPAN 225

Spanish and Latin American Culture through Literature and Film

3 hours. Meets 19-May-25 - 08-Aug-25. Same as MOVI 225. Taught in English. Two hours per week to view films. Prerequisite(s): Completion of the university writing requirement. World Cultures course. Departmental Approval Required To be properly enrolled, students must register for one Lecture/Discussion and one Lab.

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 363

Spanish in Society

3 hours. Meets 16-Jun-25 - 08-Aug-25. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in SPAN 206 or LING 150; and consent of the instructor; and sophomore standing or above. Departmental Approval Required

SPAN 375

Current Topics in Hispanic Studies

3 hours. Meets 16-Jun-25 - 08-Aug-25. 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. Instructor Approval Required

SPAN 399

Independent Study

1 TO 3 hours. Meets 16-Jun-25 - 08-Aug-25. 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 596

Independent Study

1 TO 4 hours. Meets 16-Jun-25 - 08-Aug-25. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Instructor Approval Required

SPAN 599

Ph.D. Thesis Research

0 TO 16 hours. Meets 16-Jun-25 - 08-Aug-25. 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. Instructor Approval Required