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Undergraduate Programs
+SPAN 303. Selected Works in
Spanish Literature
3 credits
Readings of Spanish texts written from the 12th
century to 1700. Discussion of works and their
importance in Spanish literature and culture.
Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or equivalent.
+SPAN 304. Selected Works in
Spanish Literature
3 credits
Readings of Spanish texts written from 1700 to
the present. Emphasis on Golden Age and modern
texts. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or equivalent.
+SPAN 305. Selected Readings from Latin
American Literature
3 credits
Readings selected from Latin American texts
written from 1492 to 1880. Discussion of works
and their importance in Hispanic literature and
culture. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or equivalent.
+SPAN 306. Selected Readings from Latin
American Literature
3 credits
Readings selected from Latin American texts
written from 1880 to the present. Discussion of
works and their importance in Hispanic literature
and culture. Prerequisite: SPAN 202.
WI-SPAN 307. Spanish Civilization 3 credits
Spanish cultural heritage from the beginnings to
the present day with special regard to its significance
for literature.
WI-SPAN 309. Latin-American
Civilization
3 credits
Introduction to culture and civilization of Latin
America including political, literary, economic,
social and artistic life in Latin America.
Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or equivalent.
SPAN 310. Special Topics
3–9 credits
Literary genre or period, either of Peninsular or
of Latin American literature, or both, which is
dealt with in more detail than is possible in a survey
of literature course. Work may also be done
+ = Applicable toward general education degree requirements
WI = Writing intensive course
in syntax or stylistics as a means of expression,
or problematic points in grammar. Prerequisites:
Spanish major with junior or senior standing or
instructor permission.
SPAN 320. Independent Spanish 1–18 credits
Department approval. Repeatable. Prerequisites:
SPAN 301, 302; five years of high school Spanish
or equivalent.
Latin
See Languages and International Studies
Learning Skills
Course Descriptions
LS 090. Pre-College Reading
and Study Skills
3 credits*
Reading and study skills class required of students
who place below a certain level on the
Nelson-Denny Test. It emphasizes listening skills,
vocabulary skills, textbook reading skills, effective
memory techniques, and how to be a better
overall reader. Students in this course will take
LS 100 in the spring semester at the recommendation
of the instructor. A competency level of C
is required before a student may enroll in a higher
level course.
*Institutional credit only. This will satisfy financial
and eligibility requirements.
LS 100. College Reading and Study
Skills
3 credits
Develops effective college-level reading skills
including vocabulary-enrichment, increased comprehension,
concentration, and recall. Introduces
and facilitates those study skills which characterize
successful academic behavior, including listening,
note-taking, test-taking, studying, and time
management skills. Offers analytical reasoning
and problem-solving as aspects of the learning
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