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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. Typically offered Fall and Summer.
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. Typically offered Spring and Summer.
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. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. S, F grading.
110 [ARTS] Understanding Peninsular Spanish Film 3 Introduction to understanding Spanish film from aesthetic, cultural, and historical perspectives. 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 (Effective through Summer 2025) [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. Typically offered Fall.
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. Typically offered Spring.
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. Typically offered Fall and Spring. S, F grading.
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.
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. Typically offered Fall and Spring. 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. Typically offered Spring.
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. Typically offered Spring.
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. Typically offered Fall.
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. Typically offered Fall.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
430 (Effective through Summer 2025) Masterpieces in Spanish Literature 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Taught in English. Variable topic seminar on Spanish literature.
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.