Spanish
Course Offerings Bulletin 2008-2009 for Summer (As of  12/1/2008)

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Students studying foreign languages at the elementary and intermediate levels typically take the sequence of courses numbered 101-102-103-104 (including the decimal subdivisions such as 102.01, etc.) and then move on to more advanced courses. Students who need to satisfy the Arts and Sciences foreign language requirement must demonstrate competence at the 104 level.

As a prerequisite to entry into the major, as well as to all undergraduate courses at the 400-level and above, students must pass the Spanish Listening and Reading Proficiency Exam (SLRPE). This test is administered once a quarter.

Spanish 102-104 and 250 are offered through The Ohio State University Elementary/Intermediate Spanish Language Program every Au, Wi, and Sp Qtrs in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico; and every Su and Wi Qtr in Quito, Ecuador.

Information concerning frequency and quarter(s) of offering and prerequisites may be obtained by contacting the department or meetings with an acacemic advisor.

100 Spanish for Communication U 3
 Designed for students who wish to refresh or recover oral Spanish skills, or for highly-motivated students who have never studied Spanish and wish to develop basic survival Spanish skills.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 72-min cl. Not open to Spanish majors and minors or students with credit for Spanish 101 or above, except for Spanish 150 and 151. 
101 Elementary Spanish I
 Introduction to Spanish; development of listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Not open to native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or EM credit, or to students with 2 or more years of study in this language in high school, except by permission of dept. GEC for lang courses. FL Admis Cond courses. 
 101.01 Classroom Track U 5
  Students must register for and complete 5 cr hrs during the qtr.
  This course is available for EM credit. 
102 Elementary Spanish II
 Continued study of Spanish; development of listening, reading, speaking and writing skills.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Not open to native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or EM credit. GEC for lang courses. FL Admis Cond courses. 
 102.01 Classroom Track U 5
  Prereq: 101.01. Students must register for and complete 5 cr hrs during the qtr. This course is available for EM credit. 
 102.66 Intensive Spanish for Review I U 5
  Intensive review of basic vocabulary, structures, and skills needed for entry into 103.01.
  Prereq: 2 or more years of high school Spanish and placement at 101 level. Not open to native speakers of Spanish through regular course enrollment or EM credit, or to students with credit for 101.01 or 102.01. 
103 Intermediate Spanish I
 Continued study of Spanish; development of listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills; readings based on Spanish culture and literature.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Not open to native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or EM credit. GEC for lang courses. 
 103.01 Classroom Track U 5
  Prereq: 102.01 or 110. Students must register for and complete 5 cr hrs during the qtr. This course is available for EM credit. 
 103.66 Intensive Spanish for Review II U 5
  Prereq: 101.01 or 5 cr hrs of 101.51, or 3 or more yrs of high school Spanish and placement into 102 by placement exam. Not open to native speakers of Spanish through regular course enrollment or EM credit, or to students with credit for 102.01, 102.66, or 103.01. 
104 Intermediate Spanish II U 5
 Reading of Spanish short stories, plays, and media with attention to literary appreciation; development of basic language skills.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 5 cl. Prereq: 103.01 or 103.66 or equiv. Not open to native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or EM credit; or to students with credit for 104. This course is available for EM credit. GEC for lang courses. 
H104 Honors Intermediate Spanish II U 5
 Intensive, intermediate Spanish for potential Spanish majors, minors, and highly-motivated students in other areas of study; emphasis on development of proficiency in speaking and writing Spanish and knowledge of Hispanic cultures.
 Au, Sp Qtrs. 5 cl. Prereq: 103.01 or 103.66 or equiv, and GPA 3.4 or higher Not open to native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or to students with credit for 104. Upon successful completion of H104 and SLRPE, students may enroll in 401. GEC for lang course. 
111 Intensive Intermediate Spanish U 5,10
 An intensive course that combines the content of 103 and 104; continuing study of Spanish grammar vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 5 2-hr cl. Prereq: 110 or 102.01, or 102.66, or equiv with written permission of instructor. A "C" average in previous spanish course work strongly recommended. Not open to students with credit for 104 or 104 decimal subdivisions; or to native speakers of Spanish through regular course enrollment or EM credit. Students with credit for 103.01 may not register for more than 5 cr hrs. GEC for lang course. 
150 Culture and Literature of Spain U 5
 Introduction to the principal developments of the culture of Spain through literature, art, music, film, and folklore.
 2 2-hr cl, 1 1-hr rec. Taught in English. GEC arts and hums cultures and ideas course. 
151 Introduction to Latin American Culture and Literature U 5
 Introduction to the culture of Spanish America and Brazil through literature, art, music, film, and folklore.
 2 2-hr cl, 1 1-hr rec. Taught in English. GEC arts and hums cultures and ideas course. 
240 Comprehension: A Listening Course in Spanish U 3
 Listening strategies and practice for development of literal, evaluative, and critical listening skills in Spanish; a variety of comprehension strategies and their application to authentic audio and video texts.
 4 cl or 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 104, 111, or equiv. 
250 Fact and Fiction: A Reading Course in Spanish U 4
 Reading strategies and reading practice based on authentic Spanish texts, both journalistic and literary.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 104 or 111. 
293 Individual Studies U 1-15
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Written permission of dept. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
294 Group Studies U 1-15
 Prereq: Written permission of dept. Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.  
320 Don Quixote in Translation U 5
 Introductory critical reading of Don Quixote in English.
 2 2-hr cl. Credit does not count toward a major or minor in Spanish. Taught in English. GEC arts and hums lit course. 
321 The Spanish Don Juan Theme in the Theatre U 5
 Introduction to the Don Juan theme from its origins in Renaissance Spain, through different versions, to the 20th century.
 2 2-hr cl. Credit does not count toward a major or minor in Spanish. Taught in English. GEC arts and hums lit course. 
322 Spanish Society and the Arts U 5
 Introduction to Spanish art and its relationship to society, from Goya to Toral: a visual approach to culture.
 2 2-hr cl. Credit does not count toward a major or minor in Spanish. Taught in English. GEC arts and hums VPA course. 
330 Reinventing America U 5
 Introduction to visual and verbal representation of Latin American multi-ethnic cultures through literature and visual arts; emphasis on construction of American identities and nations.
 2 2-hr cl. Credit does not count toward a major in Spanish. Taught in English. GEC arts and hums VPA course. 
331 Caribbean Cultures U 5
 The analysis of Caribbean societies and cultures; analysis of texts to unravel the cultural processes of creolite, negritude, cannibalism.
 2 2-hr cl. Credit does not count toward a major or minor in Spanish. Taught in English. GEC arts and Hum cultures and Ideas course. 
367 The U.S. Experience: Hispanics, Language, and Literacy U 5
 A GEC second writing (social diversity) course focusing on generating ideas, drafting, revising writing projects set within context of literacy and related issues among U.S. Hispanics.
 Prereq: 250; English 110, 110.01, 110.02 or 110.03. Taught in Spanish. GEC 2nd writing course. 
380 Introduction to Latin American Film U 5
 Introduction to Latin American film traditions; analysis of genres, filmmakers, and alternate aesthetics; focus on relation of film to social, political, and economic processes.
 3 2-hr cl. Prereq: English 110 or 2nd yr standing. Credit does not apply toward a major or minor in Spanish. Taught in English. GEC arts and hums VPA course. 
395 Topics in Foreign Study U 1-15
 Credit from study abroad for courses not offered by department.
 Arr. Used only to convert 697 credit to more appropriate content level. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  Not applicable to Spanish major or minor. Arranged only with permission of departmental study abroad adviser. Class may be taught in Spanish or English. 
401 Advanced Grammar U 4
 In-depth examination of difficult points of Spanish grammar; emphasis on comprehension of key grammatical concepts in the language.
 Su (1st term), Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. H401 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor.  Prereq: H104, 250. H401 gpa 3.4 or higher. Not open to students with credit for Spanish 601. This course is available for EM credit. 
403 Intermediate Spanish Composition U 4
 Spanish prose forms and practice in writing descriptive, narrative, and expository compositions.
 Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. H403 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor.  Prereq: H104 or 250, 401. H403 gpa 3.4 or higher. Not open to students with credit for Spanish 603 or to native speakers of Spanish through regular course enrollment or EM credit. May be taken concurrently with 401. 
404 Spanish Pronunciation U 3
 Practice with corrective exercises; some attention to problems of teaching pronunciation.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: H104 or 250. Not open to students with credit for Spanish 604. 
406 Intermediate Business Spanish U 5
 An introduction to business Spanish with emphasis on business terminology, commercial transactions, and international procedures.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 403. Taught in Spanish. 
430 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics U 5
 Introduction to the analysis of Spanish from the perspective of modern linguistic theory.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 401 and 404. 
450 Introduction to the Study of Literature and Culture in Spanish: Reading Texts U 4
 Strategies for reading literary and cultural texts from Spain and Spanish America.
 2 2-hr cl. H450 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor.  Prereq: 401 and 403. H450 gpa 3.4 or higher. H450 required of Spanish honors majors and minors. 
506 Latin American Culture in a Business Context U G 5
 Examination of cultural differences and similarities between the U.S. and Latin America and repercussions of conducting business with competent understanding.
 2 2-hr cl. Credit does not apply to a major or traditional minor in Spanish. May be applied to a Spanish Minor for Business. Taught in English. 
510 Mexican Studies U 3
 Interdisciplinary study of different issues and processes in Mexican culture, history, and society.
 1 2-hr cl. Priority given to students enrolled in the scholars program. Taught in English. Credit does not count toward the Spanish major or minor. 
520 Latin American Literature (in Translation): Fictions and Realities U G 5
 Critical examination of modern Latin American literature (in English translation) paying close attention to its own literary and cultural traditions.
 2 2-hr cl. Credit does not apply toward a major or minor in Spanish. GEC arts and hums lit course. 
H530 Honors Introduction to Spanish Linguistics U G 5
 Introduces concepts and techniques for the analysis of sentence structure (syntax), sounds (phonology and phonetics) and word formation (morphology) in Spanish.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 401 and 404. Not open to students with credit for 430. 
536 Language Change in Spanish U G 5
 Historical development of the Spanish language, including details of phonological, morphosyntactic, and semantic changes; external history; and changes currently in progress.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 430. 
537 Spanish Psycholinguistics U G 5
 Overview of child language acquisition, second language acquisition and child and adult language disorders in Spanish-speaking populations.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 430. 
538 Language Variation in Spanish U G 5
 Survey of linguistic variation across the Spanish-speaking world, including geographical and social factors.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 430. 
551 Spanish Golden Age Literature U G 5
 Introductory critical study of major literary works from the 16th and 17th centuries in Spain.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 450. E551 may be available for honors embedded experience. 
552 Modern Spanish Literature U G 5
 Introductory critical study of major literary works from the 19th and 20th centuries in Spain.
 2 2-hr cl. H552 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor.  Prereq: 450. H552 gpa 3.4 or higher. 
555 Indigenous and Colonial Literatures of Spanish America U G 5
 Introductory critical study of issues and processes in the formation of indigenous and colonial expression through 19th century regional discourses.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 450. E555 may be available for honors embedded experience. 
556 Modern Spanish American Literature U G 5
 Introductory critical study of issues and processes in Spanish American writing from Modernism through the 20th century.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 450. 
557 Survey of Latino/a Literature in the U.S. U 5
 Introductory critical study of authors, topics, and movements in Latino/a literature from the late 19th century to the present.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 450. 
560 Introduction to Spanish American Culture U G 5
 Major elements in the culture of the peoples of Spanish America.
 2 2-hr cl. H560 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor.  Prereq: 450. H560 gpa 3.4 or higher. H560 required of Spanish honors majors. 
561 Introduction to the Culture of Spain U G 5
 Major developments in the culture of Spain.
 2 2-hr cl. H561 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor.  Prereq: 450. H561 gpa 3.4 or higher. H561 required of Spanish honors majors. 
H565 Latin American Indigenous Literatures and Cultures U 5
 Introduction to continuities and transformations that link Latin American colonial indigenous texts with contemporary cultural expression.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: H450. Limited to Spanish and honors majors with 3.3 gpa and above. 
567 Spanish Mosaic: Catalonia, Basque Country, Galicia and Andalusia U G 5
 Explores the fragmentation and renegotiation of Spanish cultural and political identity in tension with its peripheral "nations" : Catalonia, Basque Country, Galicia, Andalusia.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 450 or H450. Taught in Spanish. 
580 Latin American Film U G 5
 Study of Latin American film; special attention is paid to the relationship between film and the society in which it is produced.
 3 2-hr cl. Prereq: 450. 
581 Spanish Film U G 5
 Study of Spanish film; special attention is paid to the relationship between film and the society in which it is produced.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 450. 
589 Latino Ohio: A Culture Course in English for Educators and Other Professionals U G 5
 A close-up look at Hispanic life in Ohio with attention to cultural, linguistic, and professional issues especially important to those working with Spanish-speaking populations.
 Sp Qtr. 6 8-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for 689. Not available for credit in Spanish major or minor. Taught in English. Students will pay travel costs, if required. 
H590 Interdisciplinary Protocols: Identity and National Formation in Latin America: Perspectives from Literature, Culture and History U G 5
 Examines the intersections between history and literature, and exposes students to core discussions in contemporary historical and cultural scholarship.
 Prereq: 450/H450. Open only to Spanish and Honors majors with 3.4 GPA and above. Cross-listed with History 598.02 (specific topics only). Taught in English. 
595 Special Topics in Foreign Study U 1-15
 Credit from study abroad for courses not offered by department but eligible for Spanish major core.
 Arr. Used only to convert 697 credit to more appropriate content level. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  Arranged only with permission of departmental study abroad adviser. 
601 Modern Spanish Syntax U G 5
 Study of modern Spanish grammar; modern tendencies in syntactic analysis.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 430. 
603 Advanced Spanish Composition U G 5
 Analysis of different prose styles and practice in writing fluent Spanish compositions.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 450 and jr or sr standing. GEC third writing course. 
604 Spanish Phonetics U G 5
 Analysis of the phonological structure of Spanish and a comparison with English; practical problems of teaching pronunciation.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 430. E604 may be available for honors embedded experience. 
606 Advanced Business Spanish U G 5
 An in-depth study of the Hispanic economic, social, and cultural environment as it relates to business.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 403 or permission of instructor. 
610 Contrastive Structures of Spanish and English U G 5
 Phonetics, phonemics, morphology, and syntax of Spanish contrasted with English.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 430. 
613 Advanced Spanish Composition for Native Speakers U G 5
 Development of the ability to organize and express ideas in written Spanish; cultural component.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Several courses in Spanish grammar in the U.S. or in a Spanish-speaking country. Not open to students studying Spanish as a second ("foreign") language. Designed for students of Hispanic culture or heritage who have no serious problems with spoken Spanish but who need further practice writing. 
630 Senior Seminar in Spanish Linguistics U G 5
 Intensive study of a major topic in Hispanic linguistics; topic varies, for example: the Spanish pronominal system, American Spanish dialectology, Spanish orthography.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Any two of 536, 538, 601, 604, 610. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  
640 Globalization and Latin America: Multi-Disciplinary Approaches U G 5
 Explores current debates on globalization in Latin America and recent and interrelated transformations in the ecomonies, politics, and cultures of the region.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Jr standing or higher. Not open to students with credit for Int Stds 640. Taught in English. Cross-listed in International Studies. 
650 Senior Seminar in Spanish or Spanish American Literature U G 5
 Intensive study of a major author, literary work, or theme; topic varies, for example: Cervantes, Spanish literature of the Civil War, novels of the Mexican Revolution.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: One of 551, 552, 555, 556, 557; one of 560, 561; and 603. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  Required for Spanish majors. 
660 Senior Seminar in Hispanic Culture U G 5
 Intensive study of a major theme or problem in Hispanic culture; topic varies, for example: Post-Franco Spain, Latin American Revolutionary thought.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: One of 551, 552, 555, 556, 557; one of 560, 561; and 603. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  
H680 Honors Seminar U 5
 Intensive study of major topics in Hispanic literature, culture or linguistics, with emphasis on developing research skills; topic varies.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: One of 551, 552, 555, 556, 557; one of 560, 561; and 603; honors major in Spanish. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  Required for Honors majors in Spanish. 
689 Spanish in Ohio: An Experiential Course for Selected Majors U G 5
 Interaction with Hispanic communities in Ohio; intensive and extensive practice with Spanish as spoken by native speakers from the U.S. and abroad.
 This course requires 100 field contact hours outside class. Prereq: 560 or 561 and permission of instructor. Not open to native Spanish speakers unless their secondary education was completed in the United States. Students will pay travel costs, if required. 
693 Individual Studies U G 1-15
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
694 Group Studies U G 1-15
 Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.  
697 Study at a Foreign Institution U G 1-15
 An opportunity for students to study at a foreign institution and receive Ohio State credit for that work.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Written permission of dept chairperson. Repeatable to a maximum of 45 cr hrs.  This course is Progress ("P") graded.  Students will pay Ohio State fees and any fees in excess of Ohio State tuition, as well as all travel and subsistence costs. 
702 Introduction to Literary Analysis U G 5
 Literary criticism and methods of discourse analysis; emphasis on application of critical concepts.
 Au Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. Intended for beginning grad students; may be taken by advanced undergraduates with permission of instructor. 
732 Spanish Syntax and Semantics G 5
 Introduction to structural and semantic characteristics of Spanish in the light of recent theoretical frameworks in linguistics.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 730 or permission of instructor. 
734 Spanish Phonology and Morphology G 5
 Introduction to phonological and morphological characteristics of Spanish in the light of recent theoretical frameworks in linguistics.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 730 or permission of instructor. 
736 History of the Spanish Language U G 5
 Basic concepts of historical linguistics: the major factors of change in the history of the Spanish language from Latin to the present.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 730 or permission of instructor. 
738 Spanish Sociolinguistics G 5
 Introduction to the analysis of linguistic and social factors which contribute to variation in modern Spanish.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 730 or permission of instructor. 
739 Introduction to Medieval Spanish U G 2
 Introduction to Medieval Spanish sounds, forms, constructions, and vocabulary, based on reading and linguistic comment of representative texts.
 1 2-hr cl. Prereq: 404 and 601, or permission of instructor. 
751 Studies in Medieval Spanish Literature U G 5
 In-depth study of a major topic or problem in Medieval Spanish literature.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 650 or grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.  
752 Studies in Spanish Golden Age Literature U G 5
 In-depth study of a major topic or problem in Spanish Golden Age literature.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 650 or grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.  
753 Studies in Spanish Literature of the 18th and 19th Centuries U G 5
 In-depth study of a major topic or problem in 18th or 19th century Spanish literature.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 650 or grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.  
754 Studies in 20th Century Spanish Literature U G 5
 In-depth study of a major topic or problem in 20th century Spanish literature.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 650 or grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.  
755 Studies in Indigenous and Colonial Spanish American Literature U G 5
 In-depth study of a major topic or problem in indigenous and colonial Spanish American literature.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 650 or grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.  
756 Studies in Independence and 19th Century Spanish American Literature U G 5
 In-depth study of a major topic or problem in Spanish American literature of the independence period and the 19th century.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 650 or grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.  
757 Studies in Modern Spanish American Literature U G 5
 In-depth study of a major topic or problem in Spanish American literature of the modern period from approximately 1880 to 1950.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 650 or grad standing; permission of instructor required of undergrads. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.  
758 Studies in Contemporary Spanish American Literature U G 5
 In-depth study of a major topic or problem in contemporary Spanish American literature.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 650 or grad standing; permission of instructor required of undergrads. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.  
759 Comparative Topics in Iberian and Latin American Literature U G 5
 In-depth study of a major topic comparing Spanish, Spanish American and/or Luso-Brazilian literature.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 650 or grad standing; permission of instructor required of undergrads. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.  
760 Topics in Spanish American Culture and Civilization U G 5
 Analysis of Spanish American culture through the study of selected topics in literature, film, and the arts; topics vary.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 560 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  Open only to grad students and to srs majoring in Spanish by permission of instructor. 
761 Topics in Spanish Culture and Civilization U G 5
 Analysis of Spanish culture through the study of selected topics in literature, film, and the arts; topic varies.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 561 and grad standing, or sr standing in Spanish with permission of instructor; or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  
780 Latin American Film G 5
 Overview of Latin American film focusing on historical periods, dominant genres, distinguished directors, and relation of film to larger social, cultural and political dynamics.
 Taught in Spanish. 
H783 Honors Research U 3-5
 This course offers undergraduates with special aptitudes a greater opportunity to do independent study than is possible in ordinary courses.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Conference, library or phonetics laboratory arr. Prereq: 4th yr standing with a record of A in at least half of the Spanish courses and an average of B in the remainder; permission of instructor under whose supervision the work is to be completed and the Arts and Sciences Honors Committee. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
790 Foundations of Contemporary Critical Theory U G 5
 Interdisciplinary survey of the theoretical bases of the major contemporary approaches to the study of literature; readings in Marx, Freud, Derrida, Cixous, and others.
 Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr or 5 cl. Prereq: Jr or sr or grad standing. 
792 Interdepartmental Studies in the Humanities U G 3-5
 Two or more departments present colloquia on subjects of mutual interest; topics to be announced.
 Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor(s). Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  
801 Teaching Spanish at the College Level G 5
 Methods and techniques for teaching Spanish language at the college level.
 Au Qtr. Three-wk intensive workshop previous to beginning of qtr followed by a 2-hr seminar every second week during qtr. Prereq: Teaching associate in the Dept of Spanish and Portuguese or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Educ:T&L 801.03. For students enrolled in this course, the minimum number of cr hrs required for graduation is increased by 5 hrs. 
803 Research Methods and Design G 5
 Introduction to research methods and design in Hispanic literatures and cultures.
 Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing. Not open to students with credit for 703. Required course for Hispanic Literature PhD programs. 
830 Hispanic Linguistics Colloquium G 2
 Forum for presentation of research in Hispanic linguistics; introduction to professional issues in workshop format.
 Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 2-hr cl. Repeatable to a maximum of 24 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
832 Studies in Synchronic Spanish Syntax, Semantics, and Pragmatics G 5
 Investigation of theoretical concepts in syntax, semantics, and pragmatics and how they have been applied to the analysis of the Spanish language.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 732 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.  
833 Studies in Spanish Synchronic Linguistics G 5
 Investigation of selected topics in synchronic Spanish linguistics (formal problems in Spanish phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and lexicology).
 Prereq: 732 or 734 (depending on topic), and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.  Individual topics not repeatable. 
834 Studies in Synchronic Spanish Phonetics, Phonology, and Morphology G 5
 Investigation of theoretical concepts in phonetics, phonology, and morphology and how they have been applied to the analysis of the Spanish language.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 734. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.  
836 Studies in Spanish Historical Linguistics G 5
 Study of selected problems of Old Spanish linguistic description and diachronic evolution of Spanish.
 Prereq: 736 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs. including cr hrs earned in 812; individual topics not repeatable.  
838 Studies in Spanish Sociolinguistics G 5
 Study of selected topics in Spanish sociolinguistics, for example: syntactic variation, discourse analysis.
 Prereq: 738 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.  
839 Seminar in Spanish Linguistics G 5
 Collaborative investigation of specific problems in Spanish linguistics (synchronic and historical, formal, and applied topics).
 Prereq: 833 or 836 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.  Individual topics not repeatable. 
840 Hispanic Literatures and Cultures Colloquium G 2
 Forum for presentation of research in Hispanic literatures and cultures; introduction to professional issues in workshop format.
 Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 2-hr cl. Repeatable to a maximum of 24 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
851 Seminar in Medieval Spanish Literature G 5
 Detailed exploration of advanced issues in Medieval Spanish literature.
 Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.  
852 Seminar in Spanish Golden Age Literature G 5
 Detailed exploration of advanced issues in Spanish Golden Age literature.
 Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.  
853 Seminar in Spanish Literature of the 18th and 19th Centuries G 5
 Detailed exploration of advanced issues in Spanish literature of the 18th and 19th centuries.
 Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.  
854 Seminar in 20th Century Spanish Literature G 5
 Detailed exploration of advanced issues in 20th century Spanish literature.
 Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.  
855 Seminar in Indigenous and Colonial Spanish American Literature G 5
 Detailed exploration of advanced issues in indigenous and colonial Spanish American literature.
 Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.  
856 Seminar in Independence and 19th Century Spanish American Literature G 5
 Detailed exploration of advanced issues in Spanish American literature of the independence period and the 19th century.
 Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.  
857 Seminar in Modern Spanish American Literature G 5
 Detailed exploration of advanced issues in Spanish American literature of the modern period from approximately 1880 to 1950.
 Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.  
858 Seminar in Contemporary Spanish American Literature G 5
 Detailed exploration of advanced issues in contemporary Spanish American literature.
 Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.  
859 Seminar in Comparative Iberian and Latin American Literature G 5
 Detailed exploration of advanced issues comparing Spanish, Spanish American and/or Luso-Brazilian literatures.
 Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.  
865 Seminar in Latin American Cultures G 5
 Intensive exploration of a cultural period, topic, or problem; topic varies.
 Prereq: 760 or equiv. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.  
866 Seminar in Spanish Culture G 5
 Intensive exploration of a cultural period, topic or problem; topic varies.
 Prereq: 761 or equiv. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.  
880 Foundations of Modern Literary Theory G 5
 Survey of the various historical sources of modern literary theory, from Aristotle to Stylistics and Prestructuralism; special attention to questions relevant to Hispanic literatures.
 Prereq: Grad standing. 
881 Literary Theory since Formalism G 5
 Panoramic view of twentieth-century literary theory since formalism, with emphasis on structuralism and post-structuralism; special attention to issues relevant to Hispanic literatures.
 Prereq: Grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.  
882 Seminar in Literary Theory G 5
 Intensive study of special topics in literary theory with attention to their relationship to Hispanic literature; possible topics: reception theory; deconstruction; sociology of literature.
 Prereq: One graduate level course in literary theory. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.  
893 Individual Studies G 1-5
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
894 Group Studies G 1-15
 Investigation of minor problems in the various fields of Spanish literature and language.
 Prereq: Written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.  
899 Interdepartmental Seminar G 3-5
 Two or more departments present seminars on subjects of mutual interest: topics to be announced.
 Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  
999 Research in Spanish Language or Literature G 1-18
 Research for thesis purposes only.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable.  This course is graded S/U.