111. Beginning Spanish I 6 Credits

An intensive course providing an introduction to the Spanish language, in which speaking proficiency, aural comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, reading, and writing are brought to a level enabling students to use the language actively in everyday situations. Classroom 6 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Not open to students who have successfully completed SP 205 or higher.

112. Beginning Spanish II 6 Credits

A continuation of Spanish 111, in which language skills are brought to a level enabling students to participate more fully in general conversation, to read more sophisticated passages, and to write with a firmer command of syntactical structures. Classroom 6 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: Spanish 111 or equivalent. Not open to students who have successfully completed SP 205 or higher.

205, 206. Intermediate Spanish Ill and IV 3 Credits

A course that provides aural-oral practice in Spanish, in which students are enabled to enter into full discussion of topics that include abstract themes; review and expanded use of syntactical structures; intensive and extensive reading; and composition. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory I hour. Prerequisite for SP205: Spanish 112 or score of 500 on the CEEB Spanish Reading Test. Prerequisite for SP206: P205 or the equivalent.

301, 302. Advanced Spanish 3 Credits

Oral and written practice of the language through class discussions of selected Hispanic authors. Selective review of grammar, especially of the more difficult and subtle aspects, designed to facilitate an idiomatic and fluent use of the language. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisite: SP206 or permission of instructor.

321, 322. Introduction to the Literature of Spain 3 Credits

A survey of peninsular Spanish literature from the Middle Ages to the contemporary period. Lectures, readings, discussion, and written reports in Spanish. Prerequisite: SP301 and 302 or permission of the instructor.

327, 328. Latin American Literature 3 Credits

A survey of Latin American literature from the colonial period to the present. Lectures, readings, discussion, and written reports in Spanish. Prerequisite: SP301 and 302 or permission of the instructor.

331, 332. Advanced Spanish Composition and Conversation I, II 3 Credits

A study of Spanish stylistics, translation into Spanish from modem English texts, oral reports, and discussion in Spanish. Prerequisite: SP301 and 302.

415. Seminar. Topics in Spanish or Latin-American Literature and Culture 3 Credits

A study of a particular author, theme, genre, or literary movement including cultural themes. Offered as occasion demands. Topic varies each year these courses are offered.

421. Reading and Research in Spanish or Latin-American Literature and Culture 3 Credits

A report on an approved project of original research in Spanish or Latin-American literature or civilization under the direction of a department member. Limited to students who have demonstrated aptitude for independent work. May be scheduled either or both semesters. Prerequisite: permission of the department chair.

150, 250, 350. Topics Courses 3 Credits

Specialized topics offered relating to culture, literature, business practices, language or linguistics. Topic will be indicated in the schedule of classes. May be repeated for credit, as topics vary. The number ascribed to the course will reflect the level of the material under study as well as the level of proficiency expected of the student. May be taught in Spanish or English; see schedule of classes.