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Spanish (SPANISH)

101 First Semester 4 Fundamentals of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Not open to native speakers except with permission.

102 Second Semester 4 Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 101 with a grade of C or better, or WSU language placement exam score of 2 or higher. Continued development of basic skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Not open to native speakers except with permission.

105 Elementary Conversation 1 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 credits. Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 101 or concurrent enrollment, or SPANISH 102 or concurrent enrollment. Elementary-level conversation practice in small groups with a native/near-native speaker. Not open to native speakers except with permission. S, F grading.

110 [ARTS] Understanding Peninsular Spanish Film 3 Introduction to understanding Spanish film from aesthetic, cultural, and historical perspectives. Taught in English.

110 (Effective through Summer 2024) [ARTS] Peninsular Spanish Film 3 Introduction to Spanish film. Taught in English.

111 [ARTS] Understanding Latin American Film 3 Introduction to understanding Latin American film from aesthetic, cultural, and historical perspectives. Taught in English.

120 [HUM] Peninsular Spanish Culture 3 Introduction to Spanish culture. Taught in English.

121 [HUM] Latin American Culture 3 Contemporary social, political, and cultural issues in Latin America. Taught in English.

180 Special Topics: Study Abroad V 1-6 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. S, F grading.

203 Third Semester 3 Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 102 with a C or better, or WSU language placement exam score of 3 or higher. Further development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Not open to native speakers except with permission.

203 (Effective through Summer 2024) Third Semester 4 Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 102 with a C or better, or WSU language placement exam score of 3 or higher. Further development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Not open to native speakers except with permission.

204 Fourth Semester 3 Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 203 with a C or better, or WSU language placement exam score of 5 or higher. Continued practice in spoken and written language; selected texts in a cultural context. Not open to native speakers except with permission.

204 (Effective through Summer 2024) Fourth Semester 4 Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 203 with a C or better, or WSU language placement exam score of 5 or higher. Continued practice in spoken and written language; selected texts in a cultural context. Not open to native speakers except with permission.

205 Intermediate Conversation I 1 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 credits. Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 203 or concurrent enrollment, or SPANISH 204 or concurrent enrollment. Intermediate-level conversation practice in small groups with a native/near-native speaker. Not open to native speakers except with permission. S, F grading.

208 Spanish for Heritage Speakers 3 Course Prerequisite: By instructor permission. Formal aspects of basic grammar combined with a strong writing component for language skills reinforcement in writing and speaking. For heritage/native speakers only.

208 (Effective through Summer 2024) Spanish for Heritage Speakers 4 Course Prerequisite: By instructor permission. Formal aspects of basic grammar combined with a strong writing component for language skills reinforcement in writing and speaking. For heritage/native speakers only.

261 Spanish for the Professions 3 Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 203 with a C or better. Profession-specific language skills training - healthcare, law enforcement, business - with emphasis on speaking and listening. Not open to native speakers except with permission.

280 Special Topics: Study Abroad V 1-6 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. S, F grading.

305 Intermediate Conversation II 1 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 credits. Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 204 or a 300-level SPANISH course or concurrent enrollment. Conversation practice in small groups with native/near native speakers. Not open to native speakers except with permission. S, F grading.

306 Intermediate Reading and Translation 3 Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 204 with a C or better, SPANISH 208 with a C or better, or WSU language placement exam score of 5 or higher. Vocabulary building, contrastive English-Spanish expressions, development of skills to increase reading speed and fluency.

307 Intermediate Speaking and Listening 3 Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 204 with a C or better, SPANISH 208 with a C or better, or WSU language placement exam score of 5 or higher. Systematic development of speaking and listening proficiency; emphasis on pronunciation and phonetics. Not open to native speakers except with permission.

308 [WRTG] Intermediate Grammar and Writing 3 Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 204 with a C or better, SPANISH 208 with a C or better, or WSU language placement exam score of 5 or higher. Writing practice in the language and active review of grammar. Not open to native speakers except with permission.

308 (Effective through Spring 2025) Intermediate Grammar and Writing 3 Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 204 with a C or better, SPANISH 208 with a C or better, or WSU language placement exam score of 5 or higher. Writing practice in the language and active review of grammar. Not open to native speakers except with permission.

310 [ARTS] Studies in Peninsular Spanish Film 3 Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 306, 307, or 308. In-depth study of Spanish cinema that brings together the analysis of cinematography, cultural and sociopolitical backgrounds, and the impact and influences within an international context. Variable content seminar. Taught in Spanish. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.

310 (Effective through Summer 2024) [ARTS] Peninsular Spanish Film 3 Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 306, 307, or 308. Study of important Spanish films. Taught in Spanish. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.

311 [ARTS] Studies in Latin American Film 3 Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 306, 307, or 308. Variable content seminar. In-depth study of Latin American cinema that brings together the analysis of cinematography, cultural and sociopolitical backgrounds, and the impact and influences within an international context. Taught in Spanish. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.

311 (Effective through Summer 2024) [ARTS] Latin American Film 3 Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 306, 307, or 308. Variable content seminar that focuses on the study of culture through films; taught in Spanish. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.

320 [DIVR] Peninsular Spanish Culture 3 Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 306, 307, or 308. Study of the culture of Spain. Taught in Spanish.

321 [DIVR] Latin American Cultures 3 Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 306, 307, or 308. Study of Latin American culture. Taught in Spanish.

350 [ARTS] Introduction to Peninsular Spanish Literature 3 Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 306, 307, or 308. Introduction of literary analysis and the history of literature in Spain.

351 [ARTS] Introduction to Latin American Literature 3 Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 306, 307, or 308. Introduction to literary analysis and the history of literature in Latin America. Taught in Spanish.

361 Spanish for the Business Professions 3 Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 306, 307, or 308 with a C or better. Specialized language training for business professionals including basic concepts and economies of Hispanic countries. Not open to native speakers except with permission.

362 Spanish for Health Professions 3 Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 306, 307, or 308 with a C or better. Specialized language training for health professionals focusing on the main systems of human anatomy. Not open to native speakers except with permission.

363 Spanish for Law Enforcement 3 Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 306, 307, or 308 with a C or better. Specialized Spanish language training in the law enforcement profession. Not open to native speakers except with permission.

364 Spanish for Veterinarians 3 Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 306, 307, or 308 with a C or better. Spanish language and culture for veterinary professionals; client-veterinarian situations with specialized terms considering cultural aspects. Not open to native speakers except with permission.

365 Spanish for Translation and Interpretation Professions 3 Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 306, 307, or 308 with a C or better. Specialized Spanish language training in written translation; spoken interpretation techniques to facilitate high quality cross-cultural communication.

380 Special Topics: Study Abroad V 1-6 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. S, F grading.

405 Advanced Conversation 1 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 credits. Course Prerequisite: Spanish 408 or Spanish 407 or concurrent enrollment. Advanced-level conversation practice in small groups with a native speaker. S, F grading.

407 Advanced Speaking and Listening 3 Course Prerequisite: Spanish 307 with a grade of C or better. Systematic development of speaking and listening proficiency at the advanced level.

408 [M] Advanced Grammar and Writing 3 Course Prerequisite: Spanish 308 with a grade of C or better. Development of advanced proficiency in writing.

420 [M] Cultural Topics 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Variable content on Peninsular and/or Latin American cultural topics, including US Latino Societies. Taught in English.

420 (Effective through Summer 2024) [CAPS] [M] Cultural Topics 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Variable content on Peninsular and/or Latin American cultural topics, including US Latino Societies. Taught in English.

430 Masterpieces in Spanish Literature 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Taught in English. Variable topic seminar on Spanish literature.

450 [CAPS] [M] Seminar in Spanish Studies - Themes 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Course Prerequisite: One [HUM]; one [ARTS]; two SPANISH 300-level courses excluding SPANISH 305; junior standing. Seminar on important themes in Spanish studies. Taught in Spanish.

450 (Effective through Summer 2024) [CAPS] [M] Seminar in Spanish Studies - Themes 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Course Prerequisite: Two SPANISH 300-level courses excluding SPANISH 305; junior standing. Seminar on important themes in Spanish studies. Taught in Spanish.

451 [CAPS] [M] Seminar in Spanish Studies - Authors 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Course Prerequisite: One [HUM]; one [ARTS]; two SPANISH 300-level courses excluding SPANISH 305; junior standing. Seminar on important authors in Spanish studies. Taught in Spanish.

451 (Effective through Summer 2024) [CAPS] [M] Seminar in Spanish Studies - Authors 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Course Prerequisite: Two SPANISH 300-level courses excluding SPANISH 305. Seminar on important authors in Spanish studies. Taught in Spanish.

452 [CAPS] [M] Seminar in Spanish Studies - Literary Genres 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Course Prerequisite: One [HUM]; one [ARTS]; two SPANISH 300-level courses excluding SPANISH 305; junior standing. In-depth study of literary genres within Spanish studies. Taught in Spanish.

452 (Effective through Summer 2024) [CAPS] [M] Seminar in Spanish Studies - Genres 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Course Prerequisite: Two SPANISH 300-level courses excluding SPANISH 305. Seminar on important genres in Spanish studies. Taught in Spanish.

453 [M] Seminar in Spanish Studies: Linguistics 3 Course Prerequisite: Two SPANISH 300-level courses excluding SPANISH 305. The nature of Spanish language, history, dialects, phonetics, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, bilingualism and phonology.

480 Special Topics: Study Abroad V 1-6 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. S, F grading.

499 Special Problems V 1-4 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: By department permission. Independent study conducted under the jurisdiction of an approving faculty member; may include independent research studies in technical or specialized problems; selection and analysis of specified readings; development of a creative project; or field experiences. S, F grading.

550 Medieval Literature 3 Selected works. Taught in Spanish.

551 Seminar in Golden Age Literature 3 Reading and discussion of representative works of the Spanish Golden Age. Taught in Spanish.

552 Topics in Nineteenth-Century Spanish Literature 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Selected works and topics. Taught in Spanish.

553 Topics in Twentieth-Century Spanish Literature 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Selected works and topics. Taught in Spanish.

554 Seminar in Spanish Literature and/or Culture V 1-3 May be repeated for credit.

555 Seminar in Colonial Spanish American Literature 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Seminar on conquest and colonial literature in Hispanic America.

556 Seminar in Nineteenth-Century Spanish American Literature 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Study of nineteenth-century Spanish American Literature.

557 Seminar in Twentieth-Century Spanish American Literature 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Study of twentieth-century Spanish American literature and culture.

558 Seminar in Spanish American Literature and/or Culture V 1-3 May be repeated for credit.

559 Special Topics in Hispanic Studies and/or Linguistics V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Special interdisciplinary topics in Hispanic studies and/or linguistics.

560 Beginning Instructional Practicum 2 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 credits. An introduction to foreign language instruction for beginning teaching assistants.

561 Advanced Instructional Practicum 1 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 credits. Supervised practical experience in foreign language teaching. S, F grading.

597 Graduate Internship V 1 (0-3) to 6 (0-18) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 12 credits. Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 560; FOR LANG 540; minimum GPA of 3.50. Supervised internship experience relating to career objectives; portfolio assignment required. S, F grading.

600 Special Projects or Independent Study V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Independent study, special projects, and/or internships. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor before enrolling in 600 credit, which cannot be used toward the core graded credits required for a graduate degree. S, F grading.

700 Master's Research, Thesis, and/or Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Independent research and advanced study for students working on their master's research, thesis and/or final examination. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 700 credit. S, U grading.

702 Master's Special Problems, Directed Study, and/or Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Independent research in special problems, directed study, and/or examination credit for students in a non-thesis master's degree program. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 702 credit. S, U grading.