International Studies and Languages Division

Course Descriptions: Spanish (SPAN)

The following abbreviations denote a course that satisfies or partially satisfies a particular general education requirement: GE (General Education), PS (Presentation Skills), RM (Research Methods), and WI (Writing Intensive).

SPAN 121. Spanish Language and Culture (1-4)
Teaches basic practical conversation and limited reading and writing skills. This course does not prepare a student to take SPAN 152. Taught only in international programs.

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SPAN 151. * Elementary Spanish I (4)
Basic conversation, reading, and writing; Spanish and Spanish-American culture. Must be taken for a letter grade.

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SPAN 152. * Elementary Spanish II (4)
Continued practice of basic conversation, reading, and writing; Spanish and Spanish-American culture. Must be taken for a letter grade. Prerequisite: SPAN 151 or equivalent competency.

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SPAN 182. * Intensive Spanish I (5)
SPAN 182/282 is a two-course sequence designed to cover the material from standard second-, third-, and fourth- semester Spanish courses. Learning Spanish in Buenos Aires, and thus being exposed to the language on a daily basis, enables the serious student to progress faster than would be possible in a classroom situation in the United States. In addition to language acquisition, class time will also be spent exploring various aspects of Argentine culture, particularly the relation of the language to the traditions and history of Latin America. Taught only in Buenos Aires during the regular academic year. A student cannot receive credit for the SPAN 152, 251, 252 sequence and SPAN 182/282. Prerequisite: SPAN 151 or equivalent competency. Open only to students participating in a full academic yearlong international program.

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SPAN 251. * Second-Year Spanish I (4)
This course emphasizes language production skills and interactive language use with a concentration on conversation. The course also develops reading strategies and examines complex grammar structures. Prerequisite: SPAN 152 or equivalent competency. (GE)

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SPAN 252. * Second-Year Spanish II (4)
As in SPAN 251, this course emphasizes language production skills, but focus is on composition and reading literary texts to prepare students for upper-division courses. Prerequisite: SPAN 251 or equivalent competency.

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SPAN 282. * Intensive Spanish II (5)
SPAN 182/282 is a two-course sequence designed to cover the material from standard second-, third-, and fourth- semester Spanish courses. Learning Spanish in Buenos Aires, and thus being exposed to the language on a daily basis, enables the serious student to progress faster than would be possible in a classroom situation in the United States. In addition to language acquisition, class time will also be spent exploring various aspects of Argentine culture, particularly the relation of the language to the traditions and history of Latin America. Taught only in Buenos Aires during the regular academic year. A student cannot receive credit for the SPAN 152, 251, 252 sequence and SPAN 182/282. Prerequisite: SPAN 182. Open only to students participating in a full academic yearlong international program. (GE)

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SPAN 292. Selected Topics (1-4)

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SPAN 299. Directed Studies (1-4)
Consent of the divisional chairperson is required.

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SPAN 300. Hispanic Studies (4)
A content based, thematic course that is designed to introduce students to the main objectives and practices of Hispanic Studies in preparation for continued success in the major and beyond. Prerequisite: SPAN 252 or equivalent competency.

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SPAN 341. Advanced Grammar and Composition (4)
Intensive study of grammar and practice in written Spanish. Style is studied. Prerequisite: SPAN 252 or equivalent competency. (PS, RM, WI)

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SPAN 345. Spanish Phonetics and Conversation (4)
Intensive practice in speaking; careful attention is given to accuracy of pronunciation and aural comprehension. Prerequisite: SPAN 252 or equivalent competency. Not available to students with a developed native sound, such as heritage speakers. (PS)

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SPAN 346. Basic Translation (4)
Oral and written translation from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish, emphasizing accuracy and the basic principles involved in proper translation. Prerequisites: Two courses from the SPAN 300, SPAN 341, and SPAN 345 sequence.

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SPAN 347. A Survey of Spanish Culture and Civilization (4)
The cultural heritage of Spain from a historical perspective. Areas of emphasis include early peoples, the reconquest, the impact of Columbus, dynastic history, and contemporary Spain. Prerequisite: Two courses from the SPAN 300, SPAN 341, and SPAN 345 sequence.

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SPAN 348. A Survey of Spanish-American Culture and Civilization (4)
The study of the cultural heritage of Spanish-America. Prerequisites: Two courses from the SPAN 300, SPAN 341, and SPAN 345 sequence.

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SPAN 350. Advanced Conversation (4)
A follow-up to the more basic Phonetics and Conversation course. Provides continued conversational practice in a native setting with emphasis on the nuances and vocabulary of the culture in which it is taught. This is a performance and practice course which may be repeated. Only four units can be counted toward the major. Prerequisites: SPAN 252 or equivalent competency.

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SPAN 380. History and Culture of Latin America (4)
Latin American history and culture from the indigenous civilizations to the present. Students attend lectures, participate in discussions, and do fieldwork in the environs of the country in which they are studying. Taught only in Latin America. Prerequisites: SPAN 252 or equivalent competency.

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SPAN 390. History and Culture of Spain (4)
Spanish history and civilization from the earliest time to the present. Students attend lectures, participate in discussions, and do fieldwork in the environs of Madrid. Taught only in Madrid. Prerequisites: SPAN 252 or equivalent competency.

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SPAN 449. Literature of Spanish America I (4)
A survey of Spanish-American literature from its beginning to 1880. Prerequisites: Two courses from the SPAN 300, SPAN 341, and SPAN 345 sequence. (RM,WI)

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SPAN 451. Literature of Spanish America II (4)
A survey of Spanish-American literature from 1880 to present. Prerequisites: Two courses from the SPAN 300, SPAN 341, and SPAN 345 sequence. (RM,WI)

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SPAN 453. Spanish Literature I (4)
A survey of Spanish literature from its beginning to 1700. Prerequisites: Two courses from the SPAN 300, SPAN 341, and SPAN 345 sequence. (RM,WI)

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SPAN 455. Spanish Literature II (4)
A survey of Spanish literature from 1700 to present. Prerequisites: Two courses from the SPAN 300, SPAN 341, and SPAN 345 sequence. (RM,WI)

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SPAN 461. Seminar in Hispanic Studies (4)
A seminar addressing various topics in Hispanic studies. May be repeated when topics vary. Prerequisites: Two courses from the SPAN 300, SPAN 341, and SPAN 345 sequence.

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SPAN 592. Selected Topics (1-4)
Prerequisite: Prerequisites: Two courses from the SPAN 300, SPAN 341, and SPAN 345 sequence.

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SPAN 599. Directed Studies (1-4)
Consent of the divisional chairperson is required. Prerequisites: Two courses from the SPAN 300, SPAN 341, and SPAN 345 sequence.

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Although the above are excerpted from the 2011-2012 Seaver catalog this is not an official binding document. To view the actual catalog visit: http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/academics/catalog/