UNCA Catalog: Courses of Instruction
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Spanish (SPAN)

Assistant Professors Gant, Trautmann, Weldon

A major in Spanish has two objectives. The first is to prepare the student to communicate and interact in Spanish in an educated and cultured fashion. This ability to communicate is increasingly important, given the widespread use of Spanish, the second major language in the United States. The second objective of the Spanish major is to prepare the student for teacher licensure.

Spanish majors will learn the language more proficiently by spending some time abroad, immersed in the life, language and culture of a Spanish-speaking country. The Department of Foreign Languages encourages study at foreign universities and, with its approval, students will readily receive academic credit for foreign study. The department is glad to assist in advising students who are considering a double major, either in another foreign language or in a field where the knowledge of Spanish is useful or essential.

Major in Spanish

1. Required courses in the major--27 hours in courses numbered 300 or above. Of these, three courses must be numbered 400 or above. Required: SPAN 310, 320, 440, 485.
2. Required courses outside the major--None.
3. Foreign language requirement--Satisfied by major courses in Spanish.
4. Special departmental requirements--SPAN 485 (the Proseminar) constitutes the demonstration of oral competency in Spanish and is the exit course for the major in Spanish.

Spanish with Teacher Licensure

To obtain licensure as a teacher of Spanish (K­12), the candidate must complete the required major in Spanish in the Department of Foreign Languages, the General Education requirements, and those courses required by the Education Department for K­12 licensure. (See Education section.) The Foreign Language Department also offers endorsements in Spanish (K­12) or 9­12). Students in this program are required to complete licensure in another licensurable subject area (K­12 or 9­12) and 18 hours of selected courses in Spanish numbered 300 or above. Students who intend to obtain teacher licensure in Spanish are also required to include SPAN 335 or an equivalent Special Topics course and SPAN 340 in their major/minor programs.

Declaration of Major in Spanish

Declaring a major in Spanish requires the student to complete a Declaration of Major form that must be signed by the department chair. Before declaring a major, students must satisfy the LANG 102 and Library Research requirements.

Minor in Spanish

18 hours in courses numbered 300 or above. Required: SPAN 310, 320, 440.

110, 120 Elementary Spanish I, II (3, 3)

Introduction to the study of Spanish language and culture through classroom and laboratory instruction. For beginners and those referred by placement test or departmental evaluation. This sequence satisfies the foreign language General Education requirement. Fall and Spring.

210, 220 Intermediate Spanish I, II (3, 3)

Continuation of the study of Spanish language and culture through classroom and laboratory instruction. Intensive conversational practice. Reading to develop comprehension and speed. Writing of simple compositions. Prerequisite: SPAN 120 or equivalent; or permission of instructor. Fall and Spring.

310, 320 Conversation, Composition and Structural Review I, II (3, 3)

Development of accuracy and fluency in spoken and written Spanish through oral presentations and exchanges, and discussion of cultural materials, periodicals and literary works. Original compositions and review of language structures. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 220 or equivalent. Fall and Spring.

325 Advanced Spanish Conversation (3)

Extensive practice in oral skills: listening comprehension, pronunciation, conversation. Students will use various media to develop listening and speaking skills and to practice them. Prerequisite: SPAN 220. See department chair.

330 Survey of Spanish Literature (3)

A study of representative works from earliest times through the 18th century. Prerequisite: SPAN 320; or permission of instructor. Every other year.

332 Survey of Spanish-American Literature (3)

Latin American works from the period of discovery to the present. Prerequisite: SPAN 320; or permission of instructor. Every other year.

335 Hispanic Civilizations (3)

A cultural, historical and sociological view of the heritage and institutions of the Hispanic world. Prerequisite: SPAN 320. See department chair.

340 The Spanish Language (3)

A study of the phonetic system of Spanish and geographic and social dialectical variations with historical perspective. Prerequisite: SPAN 320. Every other year.

415 Spanish Medieval, Renaissance and Golden Age Classics (3)

The literature of Spain from the time of El Cid to the Golden Age. Prerequisite: SPAN 320. See department chair.

425 Cervantes Seminar (3)

The literary production of Miguel de Cervantes, with particular emphasis on Don Quixote. Prerequisite: SPAN 330. See department chair.

435 Peninsular Spanish Literature of the 19th Century (3)

Poetry, theatre and prose writings from the Romantics through the novels of Perez Galdos. Prerequisite: SPAN 320. See department chair.

440 Advanced Spanish Language and Composition (3)

Intensive practice in written and spoken Spanish with close attention to style, syntax and idioms. Systematic development of vocabulary and review of grammar. Prerequisite: SPAN 320. Every year.

445 Peninsular Spanish Literature of the 20th Century (3)

From the "Generation of '98" to the present. The novel, essay, poetry and theatre. Prerequisite: SPAN 320. See department chair.

480 Spanish-American Literatures through 19th-Century Romanticism (3)

Topics in prose, poetry and drama from pre-Columbian indigenous works through the late 19th century. Prerequisite: SPAN 320. See department chair.

481 Spanish-American Literatures from Modernism through the 20th Century (3)

Topics from all the Americas in prose, poetry and drama from Modernism through the present. Prerequisite: SPAN 320. See department chair.

485 Proseminar (3)

Oral and written presentations on topics of Spanish language, literature and culture. Every year.

499 Undergraduate Research in Spanish (1-6)

Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. See department chair.

171-3, 271-3, 371-3, 471-3 Special Topics in Spanish (1-3)

Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.

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