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below are the course descriptions of the classes offered by the
Spanish Department in compliance with the 04-05 CMU Bulletin. To view the most current classes offered by
CMU click HERE.
SPN 101 Elementary
Spanish I 4(4-0)
Designed for students who have had no Spanish. Basic language
skills. Introducation to the culture of the Spanish-speaking
countries. Students who have previous preparation in Spanish are
required to take a placement exam. This course is approved for
offering in a distance learning format. (Group IV-B).
SPN 102
Elementary Spanish II 4(4-0)
Basic language skills. Continuation of SPN 101. Prerequisite: SPN 101 or
equivalent. (University Program Group IV-B)
SPN 110 Study Abroad 1-8(Spec)
Intended for beginning students studying abroad. Prerequisite:
permission of instructor.
SPN 201 Intermediate Spanish I 4(4-0)
Further development of all language and reading skills, a review of
grammar, and exploration of Hispanic culture. Prerequisite: SPN 102 or
equivalent. (University Program Group IV-B)
SPN 202 Intermediate Spanish II 4(4-0)
Designed to develop fluency in reading Spanish; cultural emphasis.
Prerequisite: SPN 201 or equivalent. (University Program Group IV-B)
SPN 210 Study Abroad 1-12(Spec)
To develop proficiency in Spanish. Special topics may include language
and/or culture. Intended for overseas study. Prerequisite: SPN 102 or
equivalent or permission of instructor.
SPN 214 Intermediate Conversation and
Composition 3(3-0)
Designed to develop fluency and accuracy in written and oral expression.
Prerequisite: SPN 201 or equivalent. (Not open to students with credit
in SPN 211 or SPN 212 and not to be taken concurrently with SPN 331 or
SPN 371.)
SPN 310 Study Abroad 1-12(Spec)
Intended for advanced students studying abroad. Prerequisites: SPN 202;
permission of instructor.
SPN 320
Spanish Pronunciation
Provides an understanding of Spanish articulatory phonetics and helps
students improve pronunciation by training them in Spanish articulatory
habits to make their pronunciation more native-like. Prerequisite: SPN
214
SPN
331 Advanced Grammar and Composition
Designed to develop greater accuracy and fluency in
written expression. Prerequisite: SPN 202 (or equivalent) and SPN 214 (or equivalent).
SPN 335 Spanish for Business 3(3-0)
Designed for students who have an interest in acquiring useful and
practical vocabulary in Spanish related to business and to develop
fluency in writing and reading letters, contracts and other business
documents in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPN 202 or equivalent.
SPN 341 Advanced Spanish Conversation
Intended for those with some skill in
speaking Spanish who wish to achieve greater fluency. Prerequisite: SPN 202 (or
equivalent) and SPN 214 (or equivalent).
SPN 370 Advanced Studies in
Spanish 1-4(Spec)
Special topics may include language, literature and/or culture.
Prerequisite: SPN 331.
SPN 376
Culture & Civilization of Spain
Spanish culture and
civilization focusing on political, social, geographic, intellectual and
artistic development and their influence on the character and tradition
of the Spanish people. Prerequisite: SPN 331.
SPN 377
Culture & Civilization of Latin America
Historical and cultural development of
Latin America from the pre-Columbian era through the present. Prerequisite: SPN 331.
SPN 386
Survey
of Spanish Literature (Beginning to 1700) 3(3-0)
Literature of Spain from the Middle Ages to 1700. Prerequisite: SPN 331.
SPN 387 Survey of
Spanish Lit (1700 to Present)
Literature of Spain from the eighteenth century to the present. Prerequisite: SPN
331.
SPN 388 Survey of Spanish-American Literature (Beginnings to Modernism)
3(3-0)
General acquaintance with the literature of Spanish America from its
beginnings to the modernist movement. Selections from representative
authors. Prerequisite: SPN 331.
SPN 389
Survey of Spanish-American Literature (Modernism to Present ) 3(3-0)
General acquaintance with the literature of Spanish America from
modernism to the present. Selections from representative authors.
Prerequisite: SPN 331.
SPN 404 Drama of the Siglo de Oro 3(3-0)
A study of major and lesser playwrights. Prerequisites: SPN 376 or
SPN 377 and SPN 386 or SPN 387 or SPN 388 or SPN 389; or permission
of instructor.
SPN 405 Modern Spanish Novel 3(3-0)
Development of the novel in Spain from the nineteenth century to 1940.
Prerequisites: SPN 376 or SPN 377 and SPN 386 or SPN 387 or SPN 388 or
SPN 389; or permission of instructor.
SPN 406 The Generation of 1898 3(3-0)
A study of the literary works of this group as masterpieces of
literature and as a reflection of national and spiritual values.
Prerequisites: SPN 376 or SPN 377 and SPN 386 or SPN 387 or SPN 388 or
SPN 389; or permission of instructor.
SPN 410 Study Abroad 1-12(Spec)
Intended for advanced students studying abroad. Prerequisites: 6 hours
at the 300 level or equivalent; permission of instructor.
SPN 411 Practicum in Teaching
Spanish 3(2-1)
Techniques for teaching and testing foreign language skills, planning
lessons and units, and selecting texts, cultural materials and teaching
aids. Practical experience through mini-teaching situations.
Prerequisites: two 300-level courses; passing the competency exam;
departmental permission.
SPN 412 Practicum: Field
Experience 1-2(Spec)
Laboratory experience in elementary and/or secondary teaching
situations. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: to be taken concurrently with SPN
411.
SPN 415 Spanish American Novels
Representative masterpieces of the
novel as they reflect the political and social conditions of the Spanish American
countries. Prerequisites: SPN 376 or 377 AND SPN 386 or 387 or 388
or 389.
SPN 416
Spanish-American Drama and
Essay 3(3-0)
Representative masterpieces of the two genres as they reflect the
political and social conditions of the Spanish American countries.
Prerequisites: SPN 376 or SPN 377 and SPN 386 or SPN 387 or SPN 388 or
SPN 389; or permission of instructor.
SPN 417
Spanish-American Poetry and Short Story 3(3-0)
Representative masterpieces of the two genres as they reflect the
political and social conditions of the Spanish American countries.
Prerequisites: SPN 376 or SPN 377 and SPN 386 or SPN 387 or SPN 388
or SPN 389; or permission of instructor.
SPN 421 Foreign Language in Elementary
Schools Prof. Richardson
Techniques for teaching and testing foreign language skills, planning lessons and
units, and selecting texts, cultural materials and teaching aids. Practical experience
through mini-teaching situations. Prerequisites: Must be taken concurrently with SPN 411.
SPN 470 Advanced Studies in
Spanish 1-4(Spec)
Special topics may include language, literature and/or culture.
Prerequisites: SPN 376 or SPN 377 and SPN 386 or SPN 387 or SPN 388 or
SPN 389; or permission of instructor.
SPN 508 Contemporary Spanish Novel and
Short Story 3(3-0)
Outstanding novels and short stories of Spain since 1940 reflecting
politics, society, economics, and culture of Spain after the Civil War.
Prerequisites: three (3) credits in Spanish at the 400 level or
permission of instructor.
SPN 591 Special Topics in
Spanish 1-9(Spec)
Prerequisite: three (3) credits in Spanish at the 400 level or
permission of instructor.
SPN 597 Independent Study 1-6(Spec)
The in-depth study of a topic under the direction of a faculty member
who together with a student designs the format of the study.
Prerequisites: permission of instructor and department chairperson;
three (3) credits in Spanish at the 400 level.
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