Spanish Courses

Courses taught in translation do not have a foreign language prerequisite and cannot be used to satisfy the foreign language requirement.

Courses dealing primarily with Latin American topics fulfill the Non-Western world studies requirement.

ASPA 101 Beginning Spanish I. (4) (Prereq: only for students who did not have two years of the same foreign language within the last four years and/or passed the courses with less than a C)
Fundamentals of the language through speaking, listening, reading and writing. Admission to 101 restricted to those who have never studied Spanish at the secondary level or above. (Also offered during the Summer).

ASPA 102 Beginning Spanish II. (4) (Prereq: a grade of C or better in ASPA 101)
Continued study of the fundamentals of the language through speaking, listening, reading and writing. (Also offered during the Summer)

ASPA 121 Elementary Spanish. (4) (Prereq: two years of the same foreign language within the last four years with a grade of C or better)
Review of fundamental communication skills. Assumes a minimum of 2 years high school level experience in Spanish. (Fall)

ASPA 122 Basic Proficiency in Spanish. (4) (Prereq: a grade of C or better in ASPA 102 or 121 or placement examination)
Practice and further development of essential listening, reading, speaking and writing skills. Admission either by placement examinations or successful completion of Spanish 102 or 121. (Spring)

ASPA 209 Spanish Composition and Grammar. (3) (Prereq: ASPA 122 or placement examination)
An intensive review and concentration on key areas of grammar and written expression in Spanish, as well as further vocabulary expansion. Readings from Hispanic culture and vocabulary units will form the basis for compositions. Some oral/aural work to increase accuracy (Fall).

ASPA 210 Spanish Conversation. (3) (Prereq: ASPA 122 or placement examination)
Oral-aural practice in spoken Spanish with emphasis on fundamental conversational skills, vocabulary expansion, pronunciation, intonation, fluidity, and comprehension. Discussion of readings in Hispanic culture to provide conversational context and to increase vocabulary. Some written work to increase accuracy (Spring).

ASPA 216 Spanish for Business. (3) (Prereq: ASPA 122 or consent of instructor)
The course is an oral-written proficiency based language course and aims to integrate the Spanish language study with the general study of business practices in Spanish and Latin American contexts. An upper level Spanish language course with business as the content-base and a particular focus on the linguistic acquisition of the Spanish language for the purpose of conducting commercial negotiations.

ASPA 217 Spanish for Public Service. (3) (Prereq: ASPA 209 or consent of instructor)
This course develops oral and aural proficiency in public service-related interactions where Spanish is the principal means of communication through practical situations and role-playing. The course studies and focuses on a multicultural awareness and understanding of Latino attitudes. The course assumes a basic understanding of Spanish grammar and Preterit vs Imperfect verbs. Taught in Spanish.

ASPA 301 Survey of Peninsular Literature. (3) (Prereq: ASPA 209 or advanced standing in the language)
Reading and discussion of the classic literary works of Spain. Critical analysis of works in their cultural, historical, and literary context. Taught in Spanish.

ASPA 302 Survey of Latin American Literature (3) (Prereq: ASPA 209 or advanced standing in Spanish)
Reading and discussion of representative literary works from the pre-Columbian encounter to the present. Critical analysis of works in their cultural, historical and literary context. Taught in Spanish. (Satisfies the non-Western world studies requirement).

ASPA 304 Peninsular Culture. (3) (Prereq: ASPA 209, 210 or advanced standing in Spanish)
Study of the basic historical, political, social, economic, and religious issues important to the forging of the cultural identity and heritage of Spain. Taught in Spanish.

ASPA 305 Latin American Culture. (3) (Prereq: ASPA 209, 210 or advanced standing in Spanish)
Taught in Spanish. Study of the basic historical, political, social, economic, and religious issues important to the forging of the cultural identity and heritage of Latin America. (Satisfies the non-Western world studies requirement).

ASPA 309 Intermediate Composition and Grammar. (3) (Prereq: ASPA 209 or advanced standing in Spanish)
A review of Spanish structure, verbs, idioms, and vocabulary with an introduction to stylistics. Readings from Hispanic texts will form the basis for compositions. Some aural/oral work to increase accuracy.

ASPA 310 Intermediate Composition and Grammar. (3) (Prereq: ASPA 209, 210 or advanced standing in Spanish)
Practice in spoken Spanish with an emphasis on vocabulary, verb forms, intonation, pronunciation, and comprehension. Readings from Hispanic texts will form basis for conversations. Some written work to increase accuracy.

ASPA 325 Hispanic Cultures and Identities. (3) (Prereq: AEGL 102)
Taught in English. Course explores the development of contemporary Latin American worldviews and identity by focusing on the various contributions of indigenous, European, and African peoples to the sense of identities and cultural traditions in the Americas. Courses taught in translation do not apply towards a Spanish minor. Cannot be used to satisfy the foreign language requirement. (Satisfies the non-Western world studies requirement).

ASPA 388 Selected Non-Western Topics in Translation. (3) (Prereq: AEGL 102)
Taught in English. An intensive, critical study of major literary works in their cultural, historical, and literary contexts. Topics will address primarily Latin American issues. Specific topics will be announced each semester. May be repeated with permission of instructor. Courses taught in translation do not apply towards a Spanish minor. Cannot be used to fulfill foreign language requirement. (Satisfies the non-Western world studies requirement).

ASPA 397 The Latin American Film Experience. (3) (Prereq: AEGL 102)
An introduction to the Latin American film with emphasis on the appreciation of the films in their artistic and cultural context. Films will be in English, or Spanish, Portuguese or French with English subtitles. Taught in English. (Satisfies the non-Western world studies requirement).

ASPA 399 Independent Study. (1-6) (Prereq: permission of instructor)

ASPA 426 Afro-Hispanic Literatures.(3) (Prereq: ASPA 209 or advanced standing in the language)
The course is an interdisciplinary approach to the confluence of African and Hispanic cultures in the Caribbean and continental regions. Readings and discussion of works in their cultural, historical, literary, and socio-economic context. Taught in Spanish. (Satisfies the non-Western world studies requirement).

ASPA 427 Literature of Social Protest.(3) (Prereq: ASPA 209 or advanced standing in the language)
Study and analysis of the thematic use of socio-political elements in works by Latin American writers. Taught in Spanish. (Satisfies the non-Western world studies requirement).

ASPA 488 Selected Non-Western Topics.(3) (Prereq: ASPA 209 or advanced standing in Spanish)
Taught in Spanish. An intensive, critical study of major literary works in their cultural, historical, and literary contexts. Topics will address primarily Latin American issues. Specific topics will be announced each semester. May be repeated with permission of instructor. (Satisfies the non-Western world studies requirement).

ASPA 498 Selected Topics. (3) (Prereq: ASPA 209 or advanced standing in Spanish)
Taught in Spanish. An intensive study of issues in literature, language, and theory. Specific topics will be announced each semester. May be repeated with permission of instructor.

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