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Courses
The online catalog includes the most recent changes to courses and degree requirements that have been approved by the Faculty Senate, including changes that are not yet effective. Courses showing two entries of the same number indicate that the course information is changing. The most recently approved version is shown first, followed by the older version, in gray, with its last-effective term preceding the course title. Courses shown in gray with only one entry of the course number are being discontinued. Course offerings by term can be accessed by clicking on the term links when viewing a specific campus catalog.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
321 [DIVR] Latin American Cultures 3 Course Prerequisite: SPANISH 306, 307, or 308. Study of Latin American culture. Taught in Spanish.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.