Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2010 - Immaculata University

SPAN 314 Culture/Civilization of Spain (3)
An overview of the major social and cultural movements in
Spain, its people and their contribution to the arts and literature.
(Prerequisite: SPAN 303/333 or instructor’s approval). Offered in
alternate years.
SPAN 315 Spanish Literature I (3)
Reading and analysis of major works from the Middle Ages
through 18th century Spain. (Prerequisite: SPAN 314 or
instructor’s approval). Offered in alternate years.
SPAN 316 Spanish Literature II (3)
Analysis of literary trends and study of representative authors of
19th and 20th century Spain. (Prerequisite: SPAN 314 or
instructor’s approval). Offered in alternate years.
SPAN 319 Spanish Women Writers (3)
Reading and discussion of the major works of women writers of
Peninsular Spain. Selected works are examined in the context of
the literary and cultural conditions that gave rise to their expression.
Offered in Spanish or English.
SPAN 323 Spanish for Careers (3)
Specialized Spanish language for careers in industry,
government, and service to respond to the needs of international
transactions in the Spanish-speaking world. (Prerequisites: SPAN
303, 333 or instructor’s approval)
SPAN 325 Field Experience I (1-3)
Supervised and directed placement in language-related areas of
business, industry, government, law, commerce, or community
service. Log and analyses are prepared by the student and evaluated
by the cooperating agency or institution and the faculty director.
(Departmental approval required)
SPAN 326 Field Experience II (1-3)
Supervised and directed placement in language-related areas of
business, industry, government, law, commerce, or community
service. Log and analyses are prepared by the student and evaluated
by the cooperating agency or institution and the faculty director.
(Departmental approval required)
SPAN 329 Latin American Literature I (3)
Study of the development of the main Spanish-American literary
movements in the novel, drama, and poetry from Colonial times to
the end of the nineteenth century. (Prerequisite: SPAN 328 or
instructor’s approval. Offered in alternate years.
SPAN 330 Latin American Literature II (3)
Discussion and analysis of the literary movements of the 20th
century in the novel, drama, and poetry in the works of major
Spanish-American female and male authors. (Prerequisite: SPAN
328 or instructor’s approval). Offered in alternate years.
SPAN 331 Latin American Women Writers (3)
Reading and discussion of the major works of Spanish-American
women writers of various periods and genres. Selected works are
examined in the context of the literary and cultural conditions that
gave rise to their expression. Offered in Spanish or English.
SPAN 333 Advanced Conversation (3)
Intensive group discussions, oral and written reports revolving
around current themes and issues. Review of subtleties of Spanish
grammar. Emphasis on oral proficiency and use of specialized
vocabulary and idioms. (Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or instructor’s
approval). Offered in alternate years.
SPAN 334 Seminar (3)
In-depth study, analysis, and presentation of research topics.
This seminar is interdepartmental for Spanish-psychology and
Spanish-social work. Offered in alternate years. This is the senior
capstone course for majors. (Departmental approval required)
SPAN 401 Independent Spanish Studies I (1-3)
Individual research under the guidance and supervision of a
member of the department. Approval of the department chairperson
is required.
SPAN 402 Independent Spanish Studies II (1-3)
Individual research under the guidance and supervision of a
member of the department. Approval of the department chairperson
is required.
SPAN 328 Latin American Culture/Civilization (3)
Discussion of the historical, literary, and artistic development of
Spanish-America from pre-Columbian times to the present.
(Prerequisite: SPAN 303/333 or instructor’s approval). Offered in
alternate years.
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