SPAN-SPANISH

SPAN 101. Beginning Spanish Conversation - 3 cr.

Beginning conversation and intensive oral practice for non-degree seeking students and SPAN 111 and SPAN 112 students who desire additional conversational practice. This course does not count toward the NMSU second language requirement and is not open to native Spanish speakers without permission of instructor. Restricted to: Community colleges.

SPAN 111. Elementary Spanish I - 4 cr.

Spanish for beginners. Not open to Spanish-speaking students except by consent of instructor. Prerequisite: language placement and assessment by departmental examination.

SPAN 112. Elementary Spanish II - 4 cr.

Spanish for beginners. Not open to Spanish-speaking students except by consent of instructor. Prerequisite: language placement and assessment by departmental examination or C or better in SPAN 111.

SPAN 113. Spanish for Heritage Speakers I - 3 cr.

Emphasis on development of heritage Spanish language skills learned at home and/or in the community. Covers listening comprehension, development of vocabulary and cultural activities to help strengthen heritage language and culture. Students who have previously earned a C or better in SPAN 111 or SPAN 112 may not recieve credit for this course.

SPAN 211. Intermediate Spanish I - 3 cr.

Speaking, reading, and writing. Not open to Spanish-speaking students except by consent of instructor. Prerequisite: language placement and assessment by departmental examination or C or better in SPAN 112.

SPAN 212. Intermediate Spanish II - 3 cr.

Speaking, reading, and writing. Not open to Spanish-speaking students except by consent of instructor. Prerequisite: language placement and assessment by departmental examination or C or better in SPAN 211.

SPAN 213. Spanish for Heritage Speakers II - 3 cr.

Emphasis on development of heritage language skills learned at home and/or in the community. Covers spoken Spanish, reading activities, and grammar skills to build on existing knowledge of the language.

SPAN 214. Spanish for Heritage Speakers III - 3 cr.

Continued development of heritage Spanish language skills learned at home and/or in the community. Emphasis on reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Review of grammar points will also be stressed in preparation for upper level courses.

SPAN 230. Spanish for Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Managers I - 3 cr.

Basic Spanish for Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Managers. Preparation and practice of situations faced in the workplace. Fulfills language requirement for HRTM majors. Does not fulfill language requirement for A&S majors. The course is taught with HRTM 450 Prerequisite(s): Recommended completion of SPAN 111 and/or SPAN 112, or SPAN 113. Restricted to: Main campus only. Restricted to HRTM majors.

SPAN 250. Cultures of the Spanish-Speaking World - 3 cr.

Familiarization with cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Language variations, history, literature, fine arts, and cultural behavior of mainstream Hispanic cultures including U.S. Prerequisite: either SPAN 111, SPAN 112, or SPAN 113.

SPAN 305. Topics in Hispanic Civilization - 3 cr.

Group study of selected topics focusing on Hispanic culture and civilization. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: SPAN 212 or SPAN 214 or consent of instructor.

SPAN 306. Special Topics - 3 cr.

Group study of Spanish for specialized purposes (e.g. court interpreting; professional language for bilingual teachers; technical writing for the business community). Course subtitled in the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: SPAN 212 or SPAN 214 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

SPAN 312. Grammar for Native Speakers of Spanish - 3 cr.

For students who have been exposed to Spanish at home or in the community. Review of grammatical concepts and analysis of both spoken and written Spanish. Students cannot receive credit for both SPAN 312 and SPAN 313. Prerequisite: SPAN 214 or consent of instructor.

SPAN 313. Spanish Grammar - 3 cr.

A review of the rules of Spanish grammar. Students cannot receive credit for both SPAN 312 and SPAN 313. Prerequisite: SPAN 212 or SPAN 214 or consent of instructor.

SPAN 314. Spanish Composition - 3 cr.

Development of written Spanish skills. Students cannot receive credit for both SPAN 312 and SPAN 315. Prerequisite: SPAN 312 or SPAN 313.

SPAN 315. Composition for Native Speakers of Spanish - 3 cr.

Discussions of history and current political and cultural topics pertaining to the Hispanic world. Emphasis on development of writing skills in formal Spanish. Students cannot receive credit for both SPAN 314 and SPAN 315. Fulfills departmental requirement for SPAN 314. Prerequisite: SPAN 312 or SPAN 313.

SPAN 325. Advanced Conversation - 3 cr.

Conversation and intensive oral practice. Not open to native Spanish speakers. Students cannot receive credit for both SPAN 325 and SPAN 327. Prerequisite: SPAN 212 or consent of instructor.

SPAN 327. Spanish in the Community - 3 cr.

Emphasis on use of Spanish outside the classroom in the local communities. Activities include, but are not limited to, oral histories, language mentoring in schools, assisting with cultural activities and language research. Prerequisite(s): Basic communicative fluency in Spanish as determined by departmental advisor.

SPAN 340. Introduction to Spanish Linguistics - 3 cr.

General aspects of Spanish linguistics: traditional, descriptive, historical, and dialectal. Prerequisite: SPAN 212 or SPAN 213.

SPAN 350. Introduction to Chicano Studies - 3 cr.

Covers Mexican-American life, including language, history, education, politics and literature. Prerequisite: SPAN 312 or SPAN 313.

SPAN 352. Spanish in Social Contexts - 3 cr.

The study of Spanish in the contexts of the societies in which it is spoken. Prerequisite: SPAN 312 or SPAN 313.

SPAN 353. Spanglish and Bilingualism in the United States - 3 cr.

Covers lexical borrowing, code choice, language loss and maintenance and bilingual cognition. Prerequisite: SPAN 312 or SPAN 313.

SPAN 361. US-Mexico Border Culture - 3 cr.

Study of major artistic and cultural trends in the U.S.-Mexico border. Selected subject 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 362. Hispanic Cultures and Civilizations - 3 cr.

Study of major artistic and cultural trends in Spain and Spanish-America. Prerequisite: SPAN 314.

SPAN 363. US-Hispanic Culture - 3 cr.

Study of major artistic and cultural trends among US-Hispanics. 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. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 312 or SPAN 313.

SPAN 364V. Culture and Civilization of Mexico - 3 cr.

Familiarization with culture, civilization, and regions of Mexico. History, geography, art, literature, folklore, customs, economics, and politics of each region. Impact of Mexican culture and civilization on the Southwest United States. Taught in English. Does not satisfy Arts and Sciences second language requirement.

SPAN 365V. Culture and Civilization of Spanish America - 3 cr.

Familiarization with culture, civilization, and regions of Spanish America. Study of history, geography, art, literature, folklore, customs, economics and politics of each region. Impact of Spanish American culture and civilization on the Southwest United States. Taught in English. Does not satisfy College of Arts and Sciences second language requirement.

SPAN 380. Introduction to Hispanic Literature - 3 cr.

Works in Spanish, all genres and periods. How to read literature in all forms. Prerequisite: SPAN 312 or SPAN 313.

SPAN 385. Introduction to Chicano/US-Mexican Literature - 3 cr.

Introduction to the study of major works by Chicano/US-Mexican authors. Prerequisite: SPAN 312 or SPAN 313.

SPAN 386. Conquest and Colonial Literature - 3 cr.

Study of peninsular and Spanish-American literature from colonial to the 18th century. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 312 or SPAN 313.

SPAN 387. Romantics and Literary Nation Building - 3 cr.

Study of peninsular and Spanish-American literature of the 19th century. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 312 or SPAN 313.

SPAN 388. Contemporary Hispanic Literature - 3 cr.

Study of Peninsular and Spanish-American literature from the 20th century to the present. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 312 or SPAN 313.

SPAN 393. Introduction to Translation - 3 cr.

General aspects of translation from English to Spanish and Spanish to English. Prerequisites: SPAN 312 and SPAN 313.

SPAN 399. Independent Studies in Literature, Language, or Culture - 1-3 cr.

Individualized, self-paced projects for advanced students. Students must present formal proposal of study. Prerequisite: SPAN 312 and SPAN 313. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

SPAN 410. Mitos y Leyendas Indigenas - 3 cr.

Survey in Spanish language of indigenous poetry, myths and legends from Pre-Columbian times to present.

SPAN 411. Creative Writing - 3 cr.

Creative writing in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 312 or SPAN 313.

SPAN 412. Spanish-American Poetry - 3 cr.

Study of major works by Spanish-American poets. Prerequisite: SPAN 312 or SPAN 313.

SPAN 413. Mexican Literature - 3 cr.

Study of major works by Mexican authors. Prerequisite: SPAN 312 or SPAN 313.

SPAN 414. Literary Translation - 3 cr.

Translation of literary texts from Spanish to English and English to Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 312 or SPAN 313.

SPAN 415. Spanish-American Women Writers - 3 cr.

All genres of Spanish-American literature written by women. Prerequisite: SPAN 312 or SPAN 313.

SPAN 416. Nineteenth Century Spanish-American Literature - 3 cr.

Study of major works by Spanish-American authors of the 19th century. Prerequisite: SPAN 312 or SPAN 313.

SPAN 417. Spanish-American Essay - 3 cr.

Study of major works by Spanish-American essayists. Prerequisite: SPAN 312 or SPAN 313.

SPAN 418. Spanish-American Short Story - 3 cr.

Study of major short stories by Spanish-American authors. Prerequisite: SPAN 312 or SPAN 313.

SPAN 419. Spanish American Theater - 3 cr.

Study of major works by Spanish-American dramatists. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 312 or SPAN 313.

SPAN 420. Hispanic Micro Fiction - 3 cr.

Study of micro fiction works by Hispanic Authors and creative writing workshop related to micro fiction.

SPAN 421. Cuban Literature - 3 cr.

Study of major works or specific topics or periods of Cuban Literature. 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 422. Literature of the Mexican Revolution - 3 cr.

Study of Mexican authors dealing with the Mexican Revolution. Prerequisite: SPAN 312 or SPAN 313.

SPAN 424. Spanish-Caribbean Literature - 3 cr.

Major works of Cuban, Dominican, and Puerto Rican literature. Prerequisite: SPAN 312 or SPAN 313.

SPAN 425. Spanish-American Literature Through the Eighteenth Century - 3 cr.

Study of Spanish-American literature through the 18th century. Prerequisite: SPAN 312 or SPAN 313.

SPAN 426. Spanish-American Novel - 3 cr.

Study of major works by Spanish-American novelists. Prerequisite: SPAN 312 or SPAN 313.

SPAN 427. Chicano/US Mexican-Literature - 3 cr.

Study of Chicano/US Mexican authors. Prerequisite: SPAN 312 or SPAN 313.

SPAN 428. Hispanic Literature of the U.S. - 3 cr.

Study of major works by Cuban-American, Dominican-American, and U.S.-Puerto Rican authors. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 312 or SPAN 313. Restricted to: Main campus only.

SPAN 429. Northern Mexican Literature - 3 cr.

Study of major works by Northern Mexican authors. Prerequisite: SPAN 312 or SPAN 313.

SPAN 439. Topics in Applied Spanish Linguistics - 3 cr.

Group study of selected topics, to be identified by subtitle in the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: SPAN 340. May be repeated once under different subtitle for a maximum of 6 credits.

SPAN 441. Prosa Modernista - 3 cr.

Study of major prose works by Latin American modernista authors. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 380, or consent of instructor. Restricted to: Main campus only.

SPAN 445. Dialectos del Espanol - 3 cr.

In-depth exploration of Spanish dialects, including their formal characteristics, historical formation and regional variation. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 340 or SPAN 461.

SPAN 446. Poesia Modernista - 3 cr.

Study of major poetry works by Latin American modernista authors. Restricted to: Main campus only.

SPAN 447. Hispanic Film - 3 cr.

Study of major films from Spain and Spanish-America. Restricted to: Main campus only.

SPAN 448. U.S.-Hispanic Film - 3 cr.

Study of major films about and/or by Hispanics of the U.S. Restricted to: Main campus only.

SPAN 449. Special Problems - 1-3 cr.

Directed reading for graduate students in their specific fields to satisfy language requirement for master s or doctoral programs. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

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.