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New Mexico State University
Graduate Catalog
2012-2013

SPANISH

Department website: http://www.nmsu.edu/~langling/

(575) 646-3408

jelongwe@nmsu.edu

J. Longwell, Graduate Director, M.A. (New Mexico); J. Barquet, Ph.D. (Tulane); J. M. García, Ph.D. (Kansas); S. Herrera, Ph.D. (New Mexico); P. MacGregor-Mendoza, Ph.D. (Illinois-Champaigne-Urbana); B. Pollack, Ph.D. (California-Santa Barbara); D. Villa, Ph.D. (New Mexico); M. Waltermire, Ph.D. (New Mexico)

DEGREE: Master of Arts
MAJOR: Spanish

MINOR: Spanish

The Department of Languages and Linguistics offers a Master of Arts in Spanish, which may be completed through our program on the main campus or completely online. Students are asked to specialize in either linguistics or literature. For admission, students must satisfy general requirements of the Graduate School. Students must also complete a secondary admission packet which is detailed on our departmental website.

The Degree Plan

The degree plan requires a minimum of 36 credits in Spanish, of which at least 30 must be earned at the 500 level, and the remainder above the 450 level. The courses should be concentrated in the student's chosen area of study (linguistics or literature) as each student will be tested on a reading list that corresponds to each area study. A thesis is optional. Students who authorized to complete a thesis may count a maximum of 6 credits of thesis work toward the degree. At the present time, the thesis option is not available for online students. There are no required core courses at this time and a student should work closely with his/her advisor and the Graduate Director to establish an appropriate individual degree plan.

All students in either the on-campus or online program may complete a minor at the master's level by taking 9 credits (3 courses) at the 500 level or above, in another area (department) of study, or within the department itself. For instance, a student studying linguistics may wish to obtain a minor in literature or a student studying literature may wish to obtain a minor in linguistics. In either case, the minor credits count as part of the 36 total credits required for the degree. In all cases, the student should work closely with the Graduate Director to ensure his/her particular plan of study is acceptable to the program.

Additional Language Requirement

For both the on-campus and online degrees, the department requires that students fulfill a second language requirement (in addition to English and Spanish) by following an approved course of study. Typically, this is completed by taking a four-semester course of study, but may vary according to the languages available.

Options for completing this requirement include taking classes at a local Community College or University, or online. Some students have met this requirement by studying abroad through NMSU. Students should consult the Graduate Director to establish a plan and discuss how this requirement will be met.

TOEFL Requirement

Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in English and meet all international admissions requirements prior to beginning their program of study. Please see the section of the Graduate Catalog on international admissions requirements.

Final Examinations

Students must successfully complete a final department examination (generally during the final semester of coursework) that is partially written and partially oral. Please consult the Graduate Director for specific information on dates and format for these exams.

Areas of Interest/Reading List

As stated previously, each student needs to select an area of interest – Linguistics or Literature. At the end of the student's degree, the final examinations (written and oral) will be based on the readings from the readings list in the student's selected area of study. For example, a student that has opted to specialize in literature is responsible for reading all the materials in the Literature Reading List section. Likewise, a student that has opted to specialize in linguistics is responsible for reading all the materials in the Linguistics Reading List section. The student is responsible for the reading list that was in place the year s/he started the program.

Each student is responsible for covering the reading materials listed. Please contact the Graduate Director for a detailed reading. Note that the list is dated, so make sure to refer to the correct list that covers the year/semester the student started the program. The student is responsible for covering ALL the readings even if the student did not cover them as part of work done in class.

Graduate Assistantships

For the on-campus program only, the department awards graduate assistantships to qualified students. For this financial assistance, the student works up to 20 hours a week in departmental programs, chiefly in the teaching of elementary and intermediate Spanish courses in either the Heritage Language sequence or Spanish as a second Language sequence. Students interested in being considered for an assistantship should clearly state this interest in their introduction letter during the application process. The department offers a limited number of assistantships, and students should remember that not everyone that applies for this award receives one. Maintaining the award depends on the student's successful performance both academically and in the classes he/she teaches and is evaluated on a semester-by-semester basis. Students that receive an assistantship are required to take SPAN 594 (see course description) as part of their degree plan in order to help them prepare for teaching classes at NMSU.

SPANISH

SPAN 450. Mexican Cultures 3 cr.
Different aspects of Mexican Culture. Selected topic to be identified by subtitle in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits under a different subtitle. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 312 or SPAN 313.
SPAN 451. Hispanic Cultures 3 cr.
Issues in Hispanic cultures of the U.S., Spanish-America, and Spain. Also focuses on U.S.-Mexico border culture. Selected topics to be identified by subtitle in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for a total of 9 credits under a different subtitle. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 312 or SPAN 313.
SPAN 453. Independent Studies in Hispanic Linguistics 1-3 cr.
Individualized self-paced projects for advanced students. Prerequisites: consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
SPAN 457. Strategies for Teaching Spanish for Native Speakers 3 cr.
Strategies and techniques appropriate for teaching Spanish for Native Speakers. Emphasis on curriculum development and use of U.S. Hispanic literature in the classroom. Focus on processes of acquisition and evaluation of all four skills. Prerequisite: SPAN 314.
SPAN 460. Spanish Language Acquisition 3 cr.
Research and theories of acquisition of Spanish as a first or second language. Prerequisite: LING 200 or SPAN 340, or consent of instructor.
SPAN 461. Introduction to Spanish Phonetics 3 cr.
An introduction to Spanish phonetics including basic dialectal variation and comparison with English. Prerequisite: SPAN 340.
SPAN 462. Spanish Phonology 3 cr.
An in-depth examination of the sound system of Spanish including formal characterization, dialectal variation and laboratory data. Prerequisite: SPAN 461 or SPAN 492.
SPAN 469. Gender and Sexuality in Hispanic Film 3 cr.
The study of gender and sexual orientation issues in relation to identity as portrayed in Hispanic cinema. Crosslisted with: W S 469
SPAN 470. Methods for Teaching Hispanic Children s and Adolescents Literature 3 cr.
Current methods for teaching children s and adolescents literature for levels K-16. Researches appropriate literature for each level, and techniques and strategies to design teaching units and activities.
SPAN 490. Special Topics 3 cr.
Selected topic to be identified by subtitle in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for a total of 9 credits under a different subtitle. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 312 or SPAN 313.
SPAN 491. History of the Spanish Language 3 cr.
The development of Spanish from its origins. Prerequisite: SPAN 314 or SPAN 340.
SPAN 492. Structure of Spanish 3 cr.
Topics in Spanish linguistics including phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Prerequisite: SPAN 314 or SPAN 340.
SPAN 493. Studies in U.S. and Borderland Spanish 3 cr.
Linguistic issues of U.S. and borderland Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 340.
SPAN 500. Methods of Research and Literary Criticism 3 cr.
Advanced methods of research and literary criticism.
SPAN 501. Graduate Elementary Spanish I 4 cr.
Spanish for beginners at the Graduate level. Available via Study Abroad only. Credit can be applied only towards fulfilling second language requirement. Credit is not accepted towards any graduate level major or minor.
SPAN 502. Graduate Elementary Spanish II 4 cr.
Spanish for beginners at the Graduate level. Available via Study Abroad only. Credit can be applied only towards fulfilling second language requirement. Credit is not accepted towards any graduate level major or minor. Prerequisite: Language placement exam or C or better in SPAN 501, or consent of instructor.
SPAN 503. Graduate Intermediate Spanish I 3 cr.
Spanish for intermediate students at the Graduate level. Available via Study Abroad only. Credit can be applied only towards fulfilling second language requirement. Credit is not accepted towards any graduate level major or minor. Prerequisite: Language placement exam or C or better in SPAN 502, or consent of instructor.
SPAN 504. Graduate Intermediate Spanish I 3 cr.
Spanish for intermediate students at the Graduate level. Available via Study Abroad only. Credit can be applied only towards fulfilling second language requirement. Credit is not accepted towards any graduate level major or minor. Prerequisite: Language placement exam or C or better in SPAN 503, or consent of instructor.
SPAN 507. Technology Enhanced Language Learning 3 cr.
Strategies for enhancing language learning with emerging technologies. Course is taught in Spanish.
SPAN 508. Teaching Literature with Technology 3 cr.
Strategies and techniques for enhancing the teaching of all literature genres using emerging technologies. Course is taught in Spanish. Co/Prerequisite(s): SPAN 507, and/or consent of instructor.
SPAN 509. Teaching Culture with Technology 3 cr.
Strategies and techniques for enhancing the teaching of culture using emerging technologies. Course is taught in Spanish. Co/Prerequisite(s): SPAN 507, and/or consent of instructor.
SPAN 510. Implementing the 5 C's Using Technology 3 cr.
Strategies and techniques for bringing the national standards (the 5Cs: Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, Communities) into the classroom using emerging technologies. Course is taught in Spanish. Co/Prerequisite(s): SPAN 507, and/or consent of instructor.
SPAN 512. Contemporary Spanish-American Poetry 3 cr.
Readings and interpretation of Spanish-American poetry from the 20th century to the present.
SPAN 520. Hispanic Micro Fiction 3 cr.
Advanced study of micro fiction works by Hispanic Authors and creative writing workshop related to micro fiction.
SPAN 521. Advanced Cuban Literature 3 cr.
Advanced study of major works or specific topics or periods of Cuban Literature. Selected topics to be identified by subtitle in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits under a different subtitle.
SPAN 528. Advanced Hispanic Literature of the U.S. 3 cr.
Advanced study of major works by Cuban-American, Dominican-American, and U.S.-Puerto Rican authors. Restricted to: Main campus only.
SPAN 540. Introduccion a la Linguistica 3 cr.
Introduces students to the foundational topics of linguistic study with particular reference given to the Spanish language: properties of language and communication, morphology, syntax, phonetics, phonology, language variation and change. Prerequisite(s): Eligibility to take graduate level courses.
SPAN 545. Advanced Dialectos del Espanol 3 cr.
Advanced research of Spanish dialects, including their formal characteristics, historical formation and regional variation.
SPAN 546. Advanced Poesia Modernista 3 cr.
Advanced study of major poetry works by Latin American modernista authors. Restricted to: Main campus only.
SPAN 547. Advanced Hispanic Film 3 cr.
Advanced study of major films from Spain and Spanish-America. Restricted to: Main campus only.
SPAN 548. Advanced U.S.-Hispanic Film 3 cr.
Advanced study of major films about and/or by Hispanics of the U.S. Restricted to: Main campus only.
SPAN 552. Advanced Literature of the Mexican Revolution 3 cr.
Study of Mexican authors dealing with the Mexican Revolution. Restricted to: Main campus only.
SPAN 555. Advanced Spanish-American Literature Through the 18th Century 3 cr.
Advanced study of Spanish-American Literature through the 18th century. Restricted to: Main campus only.
SPAN 556. Advanced 19-Century Spanish-American Literature 3 cr.
Study of major works by Spanish-American authors of the 19th century.
SPAN 558. Bilinguismo 3 cr.
Examines the topics of bilingualism from a psycholinguistic perspective including the development of the bilingual brain, lexical acquisition, retrieval and storage, and experimental techniques in measuring language competence. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 540 or consent of instructor.
SPAN 560. Advanced Spanish Language Acquisition 3 cr.
Advanced research and theories of acquisition of Spanish as a first or second language. Prerequisite: SPAN 500 or consent of instructor.
SPAN 561. Advanced Spanish Phonetics 3 cr.
Advanced study of Spanish phonetics, including basic dialectal variation and comparisons with English.
SPAN 562. Advanced Spanish Phonology 3 cr.
An advanced formal examination of the sound system of Spanish including formal characterizations, dialectal variation and laboratory data.
SPAN 563. Advanced Study in Mexican Literature 3 cr.
Mexican literature from the Pre-Columbian period to the present.
SPAN 564. Advanced Caribbean Literature in Spanish 3 cr.
Major works of Cuban, Dominican, and Puerto Rican literature.
SPAN 566. Contemporary Spanish-American Novel 3 cr.
The Spanish-American novel from the 20th century to the present.
SPAN 567. Advanced Study in Chicano Literature 3 cr.
Study of all genres of Chicano literature.
SPAN 570. Advanced Study in Technical Translation 3 cr.
Translation of a variety of non-literary texts from English to Spanish and from Spanish to English. Course is taught in Spanish.
SPAN 572. Advanced Study in Literary Translation 3 cr.
Literary translation of texts by genre from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish.
SPAN 573. Advanced Study in Creative Writing 3 cr.
Advanced creative writing in Spanish.
SPAN 580. Research Methodology in Spanish Linguistics 3 cr.
Study and practical application of techniques in linguistic research.
SPAN 581. Advanced Prosa Modernista 3 cr.
Advanced study of major prose works by Latin American modernista authors. Restricted to: Main campus only.
SPAN 583. Advanced Study in Spanish-American Women Writers 3 cr.
All genres of Spanish-American literature written by women. Research paper required.
SPAN 584. Spanish Morphosyntax 3 cr.
Examination of the morphological and syntactic structure of the Spanish language as well as their interaction. Practical applications are also explored.
SPAN 585. Language Assessment 3 cr.
Introduces students to theoretical principles of and analytical techniques for language assessment. Students will learn to critically analyze existing language assessment measures and will develop, pilot test and analyze measures of their own. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 540 or SPAN 560 or SPAN 580 or consent of instructor.
SPAN 586. Contemporary Spanish-American Essay 3 cr.
Main currents in the Spanish-American thought from the 20th century to the present.
SPAN 587. Contemporary Spanish-American Short Story 3 cr.
The Spanish-American short story from the 20th century to the present.
SPAN 588. Contemporary Spanish-American Drama 3 cr.
The Spanish-American drama from the 20th century to the present.
SPAN 589. Spanish Sociolinguistics 3 cr.
Relationship between language and society in the Spanish-speaking world.
SPAN 590. Advanced Special Topics 3 cr.
Specific subject to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for a total of 9 credits under a different subtitle.
SPAN 591. Advanced Study in History of the Spanish Language 3 cr.
The development of Spanish from its origins.
SPAN 592. Advanced Structure of Spanish 3 cr.
Advanced study of Spanish linguistics topics such as phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics.
SPAN 593. Advanced Studies in Southwest Spanish 3 cr.
Includes historical background, bilingualism and bilingual education, language maintenance, language planning and Chicano sociolinguistics.
SPAN 594. Theory and Methodology of Spanish Pedagogy 3 cr.
Advanced studies in current theories and methodologies of Spanish language pedagogy. Taught as a practicum.
SPAN 595. Advanced Topics in Applied Spanish Linguistics 3 cr.
Selected topics to be identified by subtitle in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for a total of 9 credits under a different subtitle.
SPAN 596. Advanced Gender and Sexuality in Hispanic Film 3 cr.
Advanced study of gender and sexual orientation issues in relation to identity as portrayed in Hispanic cinema. Crosslisted with: W S 569
SPAN 597. Spanish for Native Speakers: Advanced Teaching Strategies 3 cr.
Advanced strategies and techniques appropriate for teaching Spanish for native speakers. Curriculum development and use of U.S. Hispanic literature in the classroom. Focus on processes of acquisition and evaluation of all four skills. Research project required. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
SPAN 598. Independent Reading, Research, and/or Creative Writing 1-3 cr.
Individual study of selected readings and problems; or individual research, either analytical or experimental; or creative writing. May be repeated for unlimited credits.
SPAN 599. Master's Thesis 0-88 cr.
Thesis.