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Spanish

Course Code
SPAN 101  Credits
Title Beginning Spanish I 
Lasc Area Goal 8  
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Fundamentals of Spanish. Development of the basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing with an emphasis on oral proficiency. Culture and language structure are also important components of the course. Not applicable toward the major or minor in Spanish. MnTC Goal 8. 



Course Code
SPAN 102  Credits
Title Beginning Spanish II 
Lasc Area Goal 8  
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Fundamentals of Spanish. Development of the basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing with an emphasis on oral proficiency. Culture and language structure are also important components of the course. Not applicable toward a major or minor in Spanish. Prerequisite SPAN 101 or equivalent proficiency. Students may demonstrate proficiency by taking the online Spanish Placement Exam on the website of the Department of Languages & Cultures (www.mnstate.edu/language). MnTC Goal 8. 



Course Code
SPAN 190  Credits 1-4 
Title Topics in Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Topics in Spanish language, literature, and culture. May be repeated since content may vary. 



Course Code
SPAN 201  Credits
Title Intermediate Spanish I 
Lasc Area Goal 8  
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Continued practice and review of the fundamentals of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Classroom emphasis on oral skills. Readings on culture. Students who intend to pursue a major or minor in Spanish must take SPAN 211 concurrently with this class. Students must demonstrate proficiency by taking the online Spanish Placement Exam on the website of the Department of Languages & Cultures (www.mnstate.edu/language/Spanish.cfm). MnTC Goal 8. 



Course Code
SPAN 202  Credits
Title Intermediate Spanish II 
Lasc Area Goal 8  
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Continued practice and review of the fundamentals of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Classroom emphasis on oral skills. Readings on culture. Students who intend to pursue a major or minor in Spanish must take SPAN 212 concurrently with this class. Students must demonstrate proficiency by taking the online Spanish Placement Exam on the website of the Department of Languages & Cultures (www.mnstate.edu/language/Spanish.cfm). MnTC Goal 8. 



Course Code
SPAN 211  Credits
Title Intermediate Spanish Conversation I 
Lasc Area Goal 8  
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description The conversational activities and assignments in this intermediate level class are intended to help students become more proficient in speaking Spanish. Students who intend to pursue a major or minor in Spanish must take SPAN 201 concurrently with this class. Students must demonstrate proficiency by taking the online Spanish Placement Exam on the website of the Department of Languages & Cultures (www.mnstate.edu/language/Spanish.cfm). MnTC Goal 8. 



Course Code
SPAN 212  Credits
Title Intermediate Spanish Conversation II 
Lasc Area Goal 8  
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description The conversational activities and assignments in this intermediate level class are intended to help students become more proficient in speaking Spanish. Students who intend to pursue a major or minor in Spanish must take SPAN 202 concurrently with this class. Students must demonstrate proficiency by taking the online Spanish Placement Exam on the website of the Department of Languages & Cultures (www.mnstate.edu/language/Spanish/cfm). MnTC Goal 8. 



Course Code
SPAN 290  Credits 1-4 
Title Topics in Spanish Language Literature, and Culture 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Topics in Spanish language, literature, and culture. May be repeated since content may vary. 



Course Code
SPAN 297  Credits 1-2 
Title Independent Study in Spanish - Intermediate Level 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Selected project as agreed upon by student and instructor. May be repeated for a total of 4 credits. Requires approval by department chair upon presentation of proposal. 



Course Code
SPAN 301  Credits
Title Spanish Grammar & Composition I 
Prerequisite SPAN 202 SPAN 212 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Writing Intensive Yes  
Description Intensive study, practice, and review of Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and writing. Students who intend to pursue a major or minor in Spanish must take SPAN 311 concurrently with this class. Transfer students must demonstrate proficiency by taking the online Spanish Placement Exam on the website of the Department of Languages & Cultures (www.mnstate.edu/language). 



Course Code
SPAN 302  Credits
Title Spanish Grammar & Composition II 
Prerequisite SPAN 301 SPAN 311 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Writing Intensive Yes  
Description Intensive study, practice, and review of Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and writing. Transfer students must take a placement exam before entering this course. Prerequisite: Span 301 or equivalent proficiency. Students may demonstrate proficiency by taking the online Spanish Placement Exam on the website of the Department of Languages & Cultures (www.mnstate.edu/language). 



Course Code
SPAN 311  Credits
Title Advanced Spanish Conversation I 
Prerequisite SPAN 202 OR SPAN 212 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description The conversational activities and assignments in this intermediate level class are intended to help students become more proficient in speaking Spanish. Students who intend to pursue a major or minor in Spanish must take SPAN 301 concurrently with this class. Transfer students must demonstrate proficiency by taking the online Spanish Placement Exam on the website of the Department of Languages & Cultures (www.mnstate.edu/language). 



Course Code
SPAN 321  Credits
Title Iberian Culture and Civilization 
Prerequisite SPAN 301 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Coursework helps students develop awareness and understanding of the culture of Spain through the study of historical and geographical facts, art, political life, and general customs of the people. SPAN 302 or equivalent proficiency is a prerequisite. Students may demonstrate proficiency by taking the online Spanish Placement Exam on the website of the Department of Languages and Cultures. 



Course Code
SPAN 322  Credits
Title Latin American Culture and Civilization 
Prerequisite SPAN 301 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Coursework helps students develop awareness and understanding of the cultures of Latin America through the study of historical and geographical facts, art, political life, and general customs of the people of Latin America. SPAN 302 or equivalent proficiency is a prerequisite. Students may demonstrate proficiency by taking the online Spanish Placement Exam on the website of the Department of Languages & Cultures. 



Course Code
SPAN 340  Credits
Title Introduction to Spanish Literature 
Prerequisite SPAN 302 SPAN 321 OR SPAN 322 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Students learn the background of the literary genres and the terms used to study and explain them through close reading and analysis. The periods of Iberian and Latin American Literature are presented, giving students a historical context for their studies. 



Course Code
SPAN 341  Credits
Title Survey of Iberian Literature 
Prerequisite SPAN 340 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Analysis and discussion of major works of Iberian literature from one or more of the following periods: 1) origins to 1800; 2) 1800-1936; 3) 1936 to present. 



Course Code
SPAN 342  Credits
Title Survey of Latin American Literature 
Prerequisite SPAN 340 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Analysis and discussion of major works of Latin American Literature from one or both of the following periods: 1) Pre-Columbian to modernism; 2) modernism to the present. 



Course Code
SPAN 351  Credits
Title Spanish Phonetics and Phonology 
Prerequisite SPAN 302 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description This course is designed to familiarize students with the articulation, production and perception of sounds in Spanish. The course will touch upon sound change and dialectology. Students will apply the principles learned in this class to the improvement of their pronunciation of Spanish. 



Course Code
SPAN 390  Credits 1-4 
Title Topics in Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Topics in Spanish language, literature, and culture. May be repeated since content may vary. 



Course Code
SPAN 397  Credits 1-3 
Title Independent Study in Spanish 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Selected project as agreed upon by student and instructor. May be repeated for a total of 4 credits. Requires approval of department chair upon presentation of proposal.