101, 102 ELEMENTARY SPANISH I, II 8 hours
An introduction to Spanish, with emphasis on listening and speaking skills. Conversation, graded reading selections, and simple composition are supplemented by language laboratory practice. Class is conducted in Spanish as much as possible. Fall (101). Spring (102).
GE-M1.

110 INSIDE LATIN AMERICA 3 hours
This travel course provides students with cultural and linguistic immersion in a Latin American, Spanish-speaking country. Through daily language classes, home stays in families, excursions to cultural sites, and group discussions, students will learn about the culture, history, traditions, daily life and events of the host country. Credit for this course may not be applied toward the Spanish major or minor. GE-M1.

201, 202 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I, II 6 hours
A comprehensive review of basic structures, study of reading selections in literature and culture, guided conversation practice, composition, and language laboratory work. Class is conducted primarily in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or placement via examination in Spanish. Fall (201). Spring (202). GE-M1.

301 ADVANCED GRAMMAR, SPEAKING AND WRITING 3 hours
Introduction to more complex linguistic structures, with particular emphasis on increased written proficiency. Students read and discuss various topics pertinent to the cultures and civilizations of the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or placement via examination. GE-M1.

302 ADVANCED READING, SPEAKING AND WRITING 3 hours
Emphasis on increased control of complex linguistics structures and mature vocabulary, and increased expertise in written and oral communication. Students will gain a familiarity with cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or placement. GE-M1.

315 INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH LITERATURE 3 hours
Introduction to the critical study of literature. Readings will include selections from a variety of Spanish and Latin American authors. Increased proficiency in oral and written communication is emphasized. Prerequisite: SPAN 301 or 302, or consent of instructor.
GE-M1.

403 SURVEY OF LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE 3 hours
A chronological study of the poetry, drama and fiction of Latin America from the Discovery (1492) to the boom of the 60s and 70s. Activities include lectures, oral reports, class discussions and a term paper. Prerequisite: SPAN 315 or consent of instructor. GE-M1.

413 SURVEY OF SPANISH LITERATURE 3 hours
A chronological study of the poetry, drama and fiction of Spain from the Medieval Period (1140) to the post-war period (1970). Activities include lectures, oral reports, class discussions and a term paper. Prerequisite: SPAN 315 or consent of instructor. GE-M1.

435 MODERN LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE (W) 3 hours
Literary, political, and social issues of Hispanic America studied through several contemporary literary masterpieces of poetry, drama, and fiction. Authors likely to be included are Asturias, Neruda, García Márquez, Borges, and Carpentier. Activities include oral reports, class discussions, and a term paper. Prerequisite: ENG 110; SPAN 315 or consent of instructor. GE-M1.

380 or 480 SPECIAL PROBLEMS 1-4 hours
A student who has demonstrated ability to work independently may propose a course and pursue it with a qualified and willing professor. The department chair and the vice president and dean for academic affairs also must approve. A set of guidelines is available at the Office of the Registrar.

385 or 485 SEMINAR 1-4 hours
An in-depth consideration of a significant scholarly problem or issue. Students pursue a supervised, independent inquiry on an aspect of the topic and exchange results through reports and discussions.