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Spanish Program

Curriculum

Below you will find a list of our current or recent offerings. See the course catalog for descriptions and updated information.

  • 15-001 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 15-002 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 15-003 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 15-004 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 15-014 SPANISH I & II
    Introduction to the language, with emphasis on listening, speaking, writing,, reading and cultural study.
  • 15-024 SPANISH I & II
    Introduction to the language, with emphasis on listening, speaking, writing,, reading and cultural study.
  • 15-113 SPANISH III
    Continued practice in the target language. Prerequisite: Spanish 15-024 or equivalent.
  • 15-123 SPANISH IV
    Intermediate course designed to develop communicative skills in Spanish, focusing on four areas of listening, speaking, writing and reading. An additional goal is to develop some basic knowledge of cultural differences and similarities between the US and Spanish-speaking countries. Prerequisite: Spa...
  • 15-213 INTERMEDIATE ORAL AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION
    A course designed to improve the students' skills in oral and written expression, while also furthering their development in oral and written comprehension. The goal of this class is to increase students' self-confidence in using Spanish and in controlling complex grammatical aspects, with emphasis ...
  • 15-301 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 15-302 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 15-303 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 15-304 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 15-333 ADVANCED COMPOSITION
    An intermediate course designed to introduce students to the interpretation of literary texts and to help them acquire the technical vocabulary needed to describe and debate literary issues. Prerequisite: Spanish 15-123 or permission of instructor.
  • 15-343 CULTURES OF THE HISPANIC WORLD
    Exploration of Peninsular Spanish and Latin American cultures incorporating a variety of materials and approaches, such as geography, history, architecture, literature, music, art and religion. Involves use of Internet resources. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 15-123 or permission of instr...
  • 15-403 SELECTED TOPICS IN LITERATURE
    May be repeated with change in topic. Prerequisite: Spanish 15-333.
  • 15-413 PENINSULAR LITERATURE: MEDIEVAL TO ENLIGHTENMENT
    Interpretation and analysis of pre-19th century representative texts from Spain, emphasizing Medieval and Golden Age literature. Prerequisite: Spanish 15-333 or permission of instructor. (H)
  • 15-423 LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE: PRE-COLOMBIAN TO ENLIGHTENMENT
    Interpretation and analysis of pre-19th century representative texts from Spanish America, focusing on both the Colonial and Post-Colonial periods. Prerequisite: Spanish 15-333 or permission of instructor. (H)
  • 15-513 CONTEMPORARY PENINSULAR LITERATURE: 19TH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT
    Interpretation and analysis of 19th, 20th, and 21st century representative texts from Spain. Prerequisite: Spanish 15-333 or permission of instructor. (H)
  • 15-523 CONTEMPORARY LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE: 19TH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT
    Major figures and literary movements of the 19th, 20th, and 21st century in Latin America will be studied. Prerequisite: Spanish 15-333 or permission of instructor. (H)
  • 15-613 TOPICS IN HISPANIC FILM AND THEATRE
    Interpretation and analysis of selected works by Spanish and/or Latin American directors and dramaturges. Course may be repeated when content varies. Prerequisites: Spanish 15-333 and a 400 or 500 level course, or permission of instructor. (H)
  • 15-623 TOPICS IN HISPANIC LITERATURE
    Interpretation and analysis of selected works by Spanish and/or Latin American authors. Course may be repeated when content varies. Prerequisites: Spanish 15-333 and a 400 or 500 level course, or permission of instructor. (H)
  • 15-901 TUTORIAL
  • 15-902 TUTORIAL
  • 15-903 TUTORIAL
  • 15-904 TUTORIAL
  • 15-933 RESEARCH SEMINAR FOR SENIORS
    Fulfills the requirements for a capstone experience in Spanish. Prerequisites: SPA15-333, 343, either 413 or 423, and one from 513, 523, 613 or 623. (H)
  • 15-941 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP
    Must be taken Pass/D/F.
  • 15-942 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP
    Must be taken Pass/D/F.
  • 15-943 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP
    Must be taken Pass/D/F.
  • 15-944 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP
    Must be taken Pass/D/F.
  • 15-951 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with changed content.
  • 15-952 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with changed content.
  • 15-953 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with changed content.
  • 15-954 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with changed content.
  • 15-983 HONORS
    By invitation only.