Presents fundamentals of grammar. Features drills in pronunciation, conversation, and readings. No previous study of language required.

Emphasizes the acquisition of communications skills within a culturally significant context. Reviews the basics of Spanish grammar. Uses selected readings to give an understanding of Spanish and Spanish-American culture and lifestyles. Provides opportunities for practice in conversation. Course planned for students with one or two years of study.

Designed to provide insight into the cultural values of Spanish America. Explores the social, artistic, political, and economic traditions of the Spanish-American countries in a format that provides opportunity for conversational practice.

Seeks primarily to increase the level of student communication skills in Spanish. Designed to stimulate the spontaneous use of spoken Spanish.

This course explores the culture, social issues, art, and ideologies of Spanishspeaking countries through award-winning films. The course objectives involve the further development of conversational as well as critical thinking skills in Spanish. All the films discussed have been created by Spanish and Hispanic directors, and all will be shown in the original language.

A review and in-depth study of the most common issues in Spanish grammar: ser and estar, por and para, subjunctive, imperfect and preterite, pronouns, etc. Written and oral reinforcement exercises will complement this active learning course.

An introductory course in Spanish literature; involves a study of main historical, artistic, and literary currents, with readings and analysis of each point.

Offers students the opportunity to improve their communication skills through the study of literary selections and exposes them to the rich and exciting literature of the Hispanic world.

Offers an in-depth look at the recent trends, issues, and changes in the Spanish-speaking world, related to such areas as culture, business, education, politics, and history.

Focuses on sixteenth and seventeenth century authors, with reading and analysis of their works. Especially emphasizes the great dramatists.

Presents advanced grammar, with emphasis on the finer points of grammar and on idiomatic forms.

A study of the political, historical, economic, social, and cultural development of Spain throughout the centuries. This course is devoted to the history and civilization of Spain up to the encounter of the peoples of Spanish America.

Examines this movement in detail; studies the political, historical, and social background. Includes written and oral reports on the works of Ganivet, Unamuno, Azorin, etc.

Especially recommended for non-education majors and business majors. Studies vocabulary and forms used in commerce.

This course will explore the main issues that concern the Spanish-speaking populations living in the United States. We will investigate how their bilingual and bicultural identities are shaped, how Latinos are represented in the media, the problems with borders and immigration, the Chicano literature, “Spanglish,” bilingualism in the U.S., gender issues, political and economic ramifications, and the question of assimilation. Methodologically speaking, this course will use case studies, a problem-based approach, and the promotion of analytical and critical skills.

Involves extensive as well as intensive study of some of the most important novels of Spanish literature.

Examines the aesthetic, cultural, and social aspects of prose and fiction in Latin America in the past hundred years.

Requires permission of the chairperson of the Foreign Languages Department. Study abroad and summer courses in Spanish, Mexican, or other Latin American universities are highly recommended.

All advanced Spanish courses may be studied abroad.