UNCA Catalog: Courses of Instruction
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Spanish (SPAN)

Assistant Professor Trautmann (Chair, Foreign Languages); Associate Professor Weldon; Assistant Professor Gant; Lecturer Manrique

Within the Department of Foreign Languages, the Spanish major provides opportunities to study the language, literatures and cultures of Spanish-speaking lands in the broader context of the liberal arts. Students in the program are expected to use Spanish to communicate and interact intellectually within local or global contexts. The department encourages international study. Agreements between UNC Asheville and universities in countries such as Ecuador, Mexico and Spain make study abroad affordable and easy to arrange.

Major in Spanish

1. Required courses in the major--27 hours including SPAN 300, 310, 320, 330, 332, 482; 3 additional hours at 300-400 level; 6 additional hours at the 400 level.
2. Required courses outside the major--None.
3. Foreign language requirement--Satisfied by major courses in Spanish.
4. Special departmental requirements--Oral competency: oral competency will be evaluated at the end of SPAN 300. Capstone project: competency in Spanish will be demonstrated by a capstone project consisting of research plus oral and written presentations on Spanish language, literature or civilization, to be carried out in one of the 400-level courses, as approved by the department chair. Students must demonstrate satisfactory oral competency before undertaking the capstone project. Computer competency: students demonstrate computer competency through satisfactory completion of the capstone project.

Spanish with Teacher Licensure

To obtain licensure as a teacher of Spanish (K-12), the candidate must complete the required major in Spanish in the Department of Foreign Languages, the Integrative Liberal Studies requirements, and those courses required by the Education Department for K-12 licensure. (See Education section.) The Foreign Language Department also offers endorsements in Spanish (K-12) or 9-12). Students in this program are required to complete licensure in another licensurable subject area (K-12 or 9-12) 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 400 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 120 requirement.

Minor in Spanish

18 hours in courses numbered 300 or above. Required: SPAN 300, 310, 320; 330 or 332; 6 additional hours of electives, with at least 3 hours at the 400 level.

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. 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.

300 Oral Skills (3)

Extensive practice in oral skills: listening comprehension, pronunciation and conversation. Students make use of various media to develop listening and speaking skills. Emphasis on laboratory exercises, oral presentations. Prerequisite: SPAN 220 or equivalent. Fall and Spring.

310, 320 Composition and Introduction to Literature I, II (3, 3)

Development of accuracy and fluency in written Spanish as well as critical reading skills through systematic structural review and the study of prose nonfiction and literature. Prerequisite: SPAN 220 or equivalent. Fall and Spring.

330 Survey of Spanish Civilization and Literature (3)

A survey of the development of Spanish literature and civilization in the context of historical developments from the beginnings through the 18th century as seen through artistic and intellectual achievements, religious, social and political institutions, customs and traditions reflected in literary texts. Prerequisite: SPAN 310. Every year.

332 Survey of Spanish-American Civilization and Literature (3)

A survey of the development of Spanish-American literature and civilization in the context of historical developments from the period of colonization to the present, as seen through artistic and intellectual achievements, religious, social and political institutions, customs and traditions reflected in literary texts. Prerequisite: SPAN 310. Every year.

400 The Spanish Language (3)

The development of the Spanish language and its expansion: overview of the evolution of Spanish, the present-day standard language system, regional and social variation. No credit awarded to students with prior credit for SPAN 340. Prerequisites: SPAN 310, 320. Every year.

410 Hispanic Film (3)

Provides an introduction to the theory and history of Hispanic cinema and integrates sociological and artistic interpretations of Spanish and Latin American films. Content may vary. Prerequisites: SPAN 310, 320. Every other year.

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.

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.

482 Spanish Civilization and Literature of the 19th, 20th and 21st Centuries (3)

A survey of the development of Spanish literature and civilization in the context of historical developments from the 19th century to the present, as seen through the artistic and intellectual achievements, religious, social and political institutions, customs and traditions reflected in literary texts. Prerequisites: SPAN 310, 320. Every year.

495 Hispanic Studies

Topics in linguistics, cultural studies, or the study of peninsular or Spanish-American literature, including various periods, genres or themes. May be taken up to three times for credit. Prerequisites: SPAN 310, 320. 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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